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Full Parkside Place could fuel more development STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com With talk swirling in recent days about ever-expanding commercial operations at the Crossroads and the consequent doom for downtown Invermere, district mayor Gerry Taft has been pointing to the full occupancy of the Parkside Place development as a sign that downtown Invermere is as healthy as ever. Parkside Place, stretching along the east side of main street (7th Avenue) north of Valley Foods, is currently completely full of commercial tenants for the first time in its nearly 10-year history. “It’s absolutely a success story. We were able to generate commercial activity in the downtown core; it was a good-size project; it helps ties Pothole Park to the rest of the downtown; and, in my opinion, it has certainly en-

hanced our downtown,” said Taft. mayor) thinking about the potential The project began about a decade of that place and about what kind of ago, when the Invermere council at the vision we wanted for downtown Intime was approached by a commercial vermere,” said Taft. “In the end, we real estate headhunter wanting to buy came to the conclusion that a big box the land on which Parkside Place now development didn’t really fit for our sits (which was then owned by the dis- downtown, but that the land had great trict) to build a commercial develop- potential for mixed use, with both resment. Preciseidential units The main idea is that, ly what kind and small of commercial businesses.” with that land, there is a development great opportunity for affordable The district was never disthen put out housing and we’d probably look closed, but it a request for at a partnership with the Family became eviproposals for dent to most Dynamix Association for that. the property people inGERRY TAFT to build just MAYOR, DISTRICT OF INVERMERE such a mixedvolved that it would be a branch operation of a large use development, with the winning probusiness chain — perhaps a Block- posal coming from Quiniscoe Homes. buster video rental store or a McDon“One of the conditions was that it ald’s restaurant. must be built within five years of the “It got council of the day (of which purchase date as we didn’t want someTaft was a member, although not yet body to just sit on it,” said Taft. “So the

first phase was built right away and then, after some selling and re-selling, they proceeded to the second and third building. We wanted to project a feeling of confidence in downtown and in the end that’s what happened.” Throughout the project, skeptics kept pointing to the storefronts that were still vacant, “but now they are all filled up,” said Taft. The success of Parkside Place has catalyzed the district to think about what can be done with the land just north of Parkside Place, which it still owns. Although any development there is still years away, it is on council’s radar. “It’s definitely something we want to look at in the future. We have had some really preliminary discussion around that,” said Taft. “The main idea is that, with that land, there is a great opportunity for affordable housing and See A2

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Snapshot FULL from A1 we’d probably look at a partnership with the Family Dynamix Association for that, since Family Dynamix has in recent years become quite involved with that issue (affordable housing) here in Invermere.” Such a development would also fit in well with the new multi-use centre, which will include a new home for the library, and the new Summit Youth Centre (which will move to the current library building) to breathe more life into the northern end of Invermere’s downtown and further link that area and Pot-

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hole Park to the rest of the downtown, according to Taft. “We’re really hoping the new multi-use centre creates a presence at the entrance to downtown Invermere and builds on what Parkside Place has done,” he said. “An affordable housing development, if it’s successful, will hopefully help stimulate more vibrancy in that area of town.” Construction on the new multi-use centre is set to start this year and will dominate council’s agenda —and the district’s budget — for the next several years, which means planning a development north of Parkside Place will be a long-term rather than a near-term project.

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Group encourages Kootenay cannabis industry BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com

mation here because it’s been an underground industry for so long.” Her goal is to empower the next generation of cannabis industry leaders (growers, manufacturers, dispensary owners or patients) by creating programs, community and events for aspiring and curA Colorado-based organization that promotes education and inforrent business executives in the Kootenay Chapter — there are 36 mation about working in the cannabis industry is expanding to the other chapters that have began operating since Women Grow was Kootenay region. first established in Denver, Colorado last year during the state’s leWomen Grow will be opening up their first Kootenay Chapter in galization process. Nelson this January with informational meetings tentatively slated “This is a really great time, obviously,” she added. “We’re about to for January 7th at the Hume Hotel in Nelson at 7 p.m. end the prohibition of cannabis across the country, so it’s a great “I essentially started the Kootenay Chapter of Women Grow to help Kaleigh Herald time for us to connect as individuals in the industry and anyone connect everybody because I recently moved to Nelson, where I live now, from Vancouver in July,” said Kaleigh Herald, cannabis consultant for who is looking to learn more about the industry… we host meetings, conferthe Kootenay’s Medicine Tree and the Women Grow Kootenay Chapter chair. “I ences and networking events to create a pretty open playing field.” The signature Women Grow event, she added, is coming up in January to proworked in the cannabis industry in Vancouver and when I moved here, I noticed that there’s a really, really great industry here and it’s actually really apparent mote who they are and what they do. “We’re going to have some presentations, one by Jim Wesley, who is a local that it helps the local economy, but people are very hostile about sharing inforcannabis educator, another woman from the Okanagan who is going to be talking to us about hemp extractions hopefully, and somebody OCAL EWS from city hall to talk to us about regulations in the area at the time,” said Herald. Early bird tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at www. eventbrite.ca, or at the door for $30. “Come on out if you’re at all interested in the industry. It’s totally The new sales centre is right where an STEVE HUBRECHT worth it to check out the event, meet people, network and gain a feel older sales centre once stood, but is now steve@invermerevalleyecho.com for what’s about to happen because this industry is really about to completely refurbished. take off and explode so if it’s something that you want to be a part of, The spec home for Phase 3 was recently Recent construction activity at the CasI really suggests coming out to the event,” she said. tleRock subdivision has sparked local cu- completed. A spec house is new home that Herald remains optimistic that there will continually be new Womriousity, and it turns out the work is simply is built to completion by a developer been Grow chapters opening up around B.C. and Canada. the developers putting up a new sales cen- fore there is a homebuyer, giving potential To become a Women Grow member or to learn more about the ortre and, prior to that, a new spec home for buyers a chance to see the home before ganization, visit www.womengrow.com. they purchase. Phase Three of the subdivision. For more information, contact Herald at 604-355-5437. The CastleRock development already has “The sales centre is going up right at the entrance to CastleRock. It’s going to be a two phases completed and was in the procentralized sales centre for CastleRock,” cess of working on phase three when the said Grizzly Ridge Properties Inc. president global economic recession that began in Mark Himmelspach. “It’s got tremendous 2008 and 2009 took hold and the previous Take care of you for us owners declared bankruptcy. Development views of the lake.” The CastleRock subdivision is owned by was then stalled for a number of years while CastleRock Estates Limited Partnership, CastleRock was in the possession of crediAfter many years together, we’re still going strong. which is a subsidiary of Grizzly Ridge Prop- tors, until the current owners acquired it in We’re well because we take care of each other’s health.” January 2014. erties Inc. –Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer, First Nations Health Authority

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Parents may be relieved to learn that new child care spaces could soon be available in the Columbia Valley. In an attempt to help parents find child care for their families, the Province is supporting the creation of approximately 1,700 new licensed child care spaces under the third phase of the Child Care Major Capital Funding Program. “These new spaces are part of government’s commitment, under the B.C. Early Years Strategy, to create a total of 13,000 licensed child-care spaces across the province by 2020,” said Surrey-Panorama MLA Marvin Hunt on behalf of Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux during a recent sod-turning celebration at Wind & Tide Preschool and Child Care Centre in Surrey. The decision to help facilitate the growing demand for child care options in B.C. was welcome news to some of the child care operators in the Columbia Valley.

Staff at the Eva Joseph Family Centre, which manages the Little Badger Early Learning Program at Akisqnuk First Nation, are happy about the announcement, but say that the Columbia Valley still faces challenges when it comes to interviewing, screening, hiring, relocating and retaining Early Childhood Educators. “I read this and it’s fantastic news, but the problem is that it doesn’t attend to the need that we have a shortage of teachers,” said Carrie Rickards, general manager of the Eva Joseph Learning and Cultural Centre. “It’s great to produce funding for new child care spaces but the real issue that we’re having in this area is the fact that we need qualified teachers and operating costs (are high), so it’s great to offer new spaces, but it doesn’t serve these issues.” With 18 vacant Early Childhood Educators (ECE) positions in the East Kootenay region, the East Kootenay Child Care Task Force (EKCCTF) anticipates families will be facing significant challenges to find child care. See A15

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Home Hardware relocated to the highway and the economic recession pulled the carpet out from under many in the valley. The good news is that, in addition to Parkside Place, a number of bustling businesses have recently opened up that have brought new life to main street including: the relocation of Bicycle Works from Parkside Place to the bigger garage space formerly occupied by Lakeside Auto and the consequent opening of new business Elemental Cycle in Bicycle Works’ former location; the opening of Circle Café at Frater Landing; the introduction of the innovative Do Nothing Floatation Centre and Get Fresh! juice bar next door to the former Book Bar; the relocation of the Painted Aspen Stu-

dio Gallery up the street into the bigger space evacuated by All Things Beautiful this past summer after being open less than a year; the Dollar Store sparking back up since construction on the beautified Cenotaph Park ceased; and most recently, the Defining Yoga Studio will soon be located in the space that used to house the Gone Hollywood video store, complete with a new name and business model. While convenient and visible, the Crossroads doesn’t offer the cozy, picturesque pedestrianfriendly village environment that defines Invermere on the Lake as the cosmopolitan hub of the valley, which ultimately has the potential to draw more tourism to the region that will benefit the businesses in both locations.

RDEK celebrates 50 years

s an RDEK director, I our regular meetings in CranRegional UNDOWN U have learned a good brook, the board, staff, former deal about B.C.’s regional dischairs and other dignitaries trict governance and why it convened for a celebration is often cited as a model for dinner and social evening. other jurisdictions throughThere were several speeches out North America — but it is that provided glimpses into good people who make a good significant moments or memconcept work. ories over the past 50 years. ERRY In my limited tenure, I have In 1975, my wife and I been fortunate to work with bought our property in Edgemany staff who keep the RDEK water. Like many other nonrunning so well. Almost all of these people residents, it was often difficult to apprecihave been recruited directly or indirectly ate the concept of regional districts. That by RDEK CAO Lee-Ann Crane, who will be changed for the better when we moved retiring in the spring after 35 years with the here permanently 20 years later and inRDEK and 17 years as CAO. A remarkable tegrated into the Columbia Valley, meetwoman, Lee-Ann has guided the staff and ing many good people and new friends, board with firm managerial skill and with among whom were my predecessors as an innate sense of respect, empathy and directors of Area G. personal responsibility. Margrit Thierbach was the electoral area On November 30th, 2015, the RDEK cel- director for Area G for many years. Behind ebrated its 50th anniversary. Following her imposing presence was a heart of gold.

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She stood her fiscally prudent ground, helping people get through tough times. Her successor, Klara Trescher, had a natural affinity for the environment. She understood land use issues and worked tirelessly with rural people, supporting their values. She oversaw the relatively smooth transition of the Edgewater Improvement District services into the RDEK. Both Margrit and Klara were very helpful to me when I was elected in 2008. I also got to know Eric Rasmussen, who was the director of Area G in the ‘70s. Eric has an encyclopedic knowledge of the land base in the Columbia Valley and was appointed to the steering committee that worked on the establishment of the recent RDEK Agricultural Plan. There have been many changes over the past 50 years, and I believe we are well-positioned heading into the future. The five Columbia Valley RDEK Directors — Ute Juras, Wendy Booth, Gerry See A6

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With rapid development at the Crossroads, is downtown Invermere doomed?

“It’s not doomed, but it’s not looking great. We need something more dowtown to lure more businesses.”

“I don’t think so. I think downtown will be just fine. It may seem slow in the winter, but in summer it’s booming.”

“Far from doomed. People here are creative and inventive and will figure out a way to keep downtown Invermere vibrant.”

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RDEK marks half-century, names chair and adopts new logo REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Submitted The annual election of Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) chair and vice chair was held at the Regional District of East Kootenay on Friday, December 4th and Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay will continue on as chair for 2016. “I appreciate the confidence of my fellow directors in reelecting me as chair and I look forward to another productive year,” says Gay. This will be the Electoral Area C Director’s fifth term as RDEK Chair. He has been on the board since 2005. Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth was re-elected as vice chair for a fourth term. “I have really enjoyed being vice chair and look forward to continuing to work with Chair Gay and the Board to advance our priorities for the coming year.” The RDEK celebrated its 50th anniversary last week as well. In honour of the landmark milestone, the board, staff, former chairs and dignitaries gathered for a special dinner Thursday night, which included presentations that highlighted moments and memories over the past half century. In addition, the RDEK Board of Directors has approved an updated logo for the organization. The new logo includes the addition of a sun over the mountain and will be gradually transitioned into use over the next few months. To learn more about the RDEK, visit www.rdek.bc.ca or drop by the Columbia Valley office at 4956 Athalmer Road or call 250-342-0063.

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Columbia Power has provided $3,000 in support of the Ktunaxa Nation Council’s work to preserve records associated with East Kootenay pioneer Michael Phillipps that range in date from 1867 to 1916. Phillipps married Rowena David, daughter of Tobacco Plains chief Paul David, and had 12 children. Michael Phillipps’ correspondence and government materials were provided to the Ktunaxa Nation Council by a Phillipps descendant. Pictured from left to right are: Rosemary Phillips, great granddaughter of Michael Phillipps and industry engagement officer for the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Audrey Repin, director of stakeholder and external relations for Columbia Power, and Donald Sam, director of the Ktunaxa Nation Council’s traditional knowledge and language sector. PHOTO SUBMITTED HAPPY from A5 Taft, Clara Reinhardt and I — work well together and with the rest of the RDEK Board. Area C director, Rob Gay, is a capable chair. He has just been re-elected as chair for 2016, while Area F director Wendy Booth was re-elected vice chair. Happy 50th anniversary RDEK! Gerry Wilkie is the Regional District of East Kootenay director for Area G, and can be reached at gdwilkie@cyberlink.bc.ca.

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Easy Tarragon Shrimp Cocktail Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves 8 1 lb (500 g) uncooked tail-on extra large black tiger shrimp, thawed 1/2 cup (125 ml) ketchup 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice 2 tbsp (30 ml) prepared horseradish 2 tsp (10 ml) finely chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 tsp (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper tarragon sprigs for garnish (optional) lemon wedges, for serving 1. Add shrimp to medium saucepan of simmering salted water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp curl, turn pink, and are just cooked through. Drain and plunge in bowl of ice water to stop cooking process. Drain and lay on paper towels. 2. Meanwhile, stir ketchup with lemon juice, horseradish, tarragon, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. 3. Plate shrimp and garnish plate with tarragon sprigs, if using. Serve cocktail sauce with shrimp and lemon wedges.

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Serves 4 to 6 Kosher salt 3 cups dried elbow macaroni 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken 1 cup diced English cucumber (about 1/3 cucumber) 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped pitted Nicoise olives 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 whole) 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced hard salami (about 4 oz) 1/4 cup diced red onion (about half a small onion) 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 oz ricotta salata, grated, or crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup (80 ml) red wine vinegar 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and shake until very dry. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over it and toss well to coat.

2. Add the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, peppers, salami, onions and parsley. Season with salt and toss well to combine. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup olive oil; pour it over the salad and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For best flavour, let the salad stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

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nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W Castlegar Rebels 29 20 B. Valley Nitehawks 26 18 G. Forks Border Bruins 29 13 Nelson Leafs 29 13 Spokane Braves 30 4

L 8 5 14 15 22

T OTL PTS 1 0 41 1 2 39 0 2 28 0 1 27 0 4 12

GF/A +44 +35 -27 -15 -71

S W6 W1 W1 L4 L5

doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP Kamloops Storm 31 100 Mile H. Wranglers 31 Chase Heat 28 Revelstoke Grizzlies 26 Sicamous Eagles 30

L 8 8 8 12 20

T OTL PTS 0 3 43 0 4 42 3 1 36 1 2 25 1 4 15

GF/A +21 +31 +22 -1 -64

S L1 W3 W1 L1 L3

oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP W L T OTL PTS Osoyoos Coyotes 27 21 5 0 1 43 Summerland Steam 28 19 9 0 0 38 Kelowna Chiefs 29 15 12 2 0 32 N. Okanagan Knights 31 6 20 1 4 17 Princeton Posse 28 7 20 0 1 15

GF/A +56 +37 +5 -40 -57

S W7 W3 L3 L1 L2

Scoring Leaders Player Team 1. Cole Keebler FER 2. Rainer Glimpel OSO 3. Alec Wilkinson CVT 4. Jason Richter KIM 5. Zach Befus FER 6. Jack Mills SUM 7. Jared Marchi KIM 8. Eric Buckley KIM 9. Micheal Cardinal CVR 10. Carson Cartwright CVT

PTS 48 46 42 41 37 37 37 37 36 35

PIM 10 26 22 2 29 52 16 58 69 18

W 20 19 16 11 5

GP 24 27 26 26 26 28 28 28 29 26

G 24 16 9 21 17 17 15 11 17 19

A 24 30 33 20 20 20 22 26 19 16

Goaltending Leaders (min. four games played) Player Team GAA SP W 1. Jacob Mullen SUM 1.74 .934 9 2. Matthew Huber SUM 1.81 .928 9 3. Brett Soles OSO 1.81 .939 14 4. Tavin Grant KAM 1.90 .931 8 5. Tyson Brouwer KIM 1.99 .927 17 6. Brock Lefebvre CVT 2.05 .940 15 7. Joseph Mcleod CGR 2.07 .938 12 8. Aidan Doak REV 2.09 .930 7 9. Adam Derochie 1MH 2.09 .945 6 10. Logan Sawka CGR 2.19 .931 7

L 3 3 3 3 4 7 5 5 2 3

T 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0

SO 0 5 3 1 4 2 5 0 0 1

*Weekly standings include all Sunday, December 6th Kootenay International Junior Hockey League games.

cEntraL dIvISIon TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS GF/A S Red Deer 27 19 8 0 won 0 1-0 38 against +32 W3 TheRebels Fernie Ghostriders Lethbridge Hurricanes 26 17 9 0 0 34 +27 W4 the Columbia Valley at Calgary Hitmen 28 16 Junior 10 1 B1 team 34 -1 theOTL1 Edmonton Oil Kings 28 11 14 3 0 25 -16 EddieHatMountain in In- W3 Medicine Tigers 24 Memorial 7 14 2 1Arena 17 -20 L4 Kootenay Ice on Friday, 28 6December 20 2 0 14 L4 vermere 4th. -49 EaSt dIvISIon “The first period, we were a bit slopTEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS GF/A py,”Albert said Rockies coach Prince Raiders 26 16 7 2 Wade 1 35Dubiele+7 Brandon Wheat Kings 25 15 8 0 2 32 +20 wicz. “We were trying to be a bit cute, Moose Jaw Warriors 27 13 9 4 1 31 +5 Regina Pats 25 12 deep, 11 2 and 0 26that-13 but we were pucks kind Saskatoon Blades 25 10 12 3 0 23 -22 Swift 26 8our 15 game 3 0 19 of Current wentBroncos against plan-17and

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I think it led to Fernie getting a bit of B.c. dIvISIon TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS GF/A momentum.” Kelowna Rockets 26 19 6 1 0 39 +27 Victoria Royals 28 18 8 1 Fernie 1 38 player +33 During the first period, Prince George Cougars 25 14 9 1 1 30 +4 Kamloops 24 scored 12 9 3 the 0 27 Ryan Blazers Kennedy first+8and Vancouver Giants 26 6 16 2 2 16 -33

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only goal of the game with an assist

u.S. dIvISIon from his teammate TitusGF/A with SDespite some fancy footwork (pictured is Rockies player Wil Reynish), the CoTEAM GP W LMitch OTL SL PTS lumbia Valley Rockies Junior B team was defeated 1-0 at the Eddie Mountain Seattle Thunderbirds 25 16 7 2 0 34 +22 OTL1 less than 10 minutes left. 1 31 Spokane Chiefs 27 14 10 2 -3 L1 Memorial Arena on Friday, December 4th by the Fernie Ghostriders. Everett 23 14 7 0 credit,” 2 30 added +18 W3 “I Silvertips have to give them Portland Winterhawks 24 12 12 0 0 24 +8 L2 Photo by Breanne Massey Dubielewicz. “They Tri-City Americans 27 10 did 16 1a good 0 21 job, -27and L1

never allowed us to get it back.” Scoring Leaders Player GP aGcompetitive A PTS one PIM for both teams, The quest toTeam win was 1. Tyson Baillie KEL 26 17 28 45 36 2. Brayden 19 game. 18 25 43 8 whichPoint led to aMJW heated 3. Dryden Hunt MJW 27 19 21 40 14 Ghostriders player27Dustin Watt 40 got a 2two-minute pen4. Ivan Nikolishin RDR 17 23 5. Mathew Barzal SEA 22 7 33 40 26 alty for holding before the end of the 6. Jon Martin SCB 24 23 16 39 first. 37 During the sec7. Reid Gardiner PAR 26 17 22 39 17 ond, Titus took another two-minute Ghostriders penalty 8. Brayden Burke LET 26 6 33 39 14 9. Kailer Yamamoto SPO 27 9 28 37 12 for high-sticking. 10. Radel Fazleev CGY 28 13 22 35 16 “We were getting the puck in deep, and then blindly Du-

Goaltending Leaders (min. 480 min played) throwing it toTeam the slot there,” Player GAA with SP no W one L OT SO explained 1. Carter Hart EVT 1.61 .939 14 6 2 6 2. Logan Thompson BWK 2.05 .923 8 1 0 0 3. Coleman Vollrath VIC 2.20 .920 15 7 1 1 4. Ty Edmonds PGC 2.26 .932 7 4 1 1 5. Jayden Sittler LET 2.38 .921 8 5 0 1 6. Logan Flodell SEA 2.52 .902 10 4 2 0 7. Jackson Whistle KEL 2.56 .920 14 3 1 1 8. Ian Scott PAR 2.58 .918 7 2 0 1 Breanne Massey 9. Rylan Toth RDR 2.61 .911 14 6 0 2 10. Jordan Papirny BWK 2.81 .890 7 7 2 1 breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com *does not include games from Wednesday, Dec. 2

bielewicz about the second period. “All we were doing is knocking the puck down there, and they were knocking it back down at us so we threw a lot of pucks away.” During the third period, Rockies athlete Nick Hoobanoff took a two-minute penalty for roughing. “Our division’s too tight not to show up for the first 20 minutes so I’m hoping the (Rockies) got a bit of a lesson (at this game), having our butts handed to us,” concluded Dubielewicz.

Rockies defeat Leafs in Nelson

After a disappointing loss to Fernie the night before, the Columbia Valley Rockies went on to win 5-2 against the Nelson Leafs at the Nelson Community Complex in the West Kootenays the next night, on Saturday, December 5th. Ryan St. Jean scored the Rockies’ first goal of the night at the away game in Nelson with assists from Luke Bellerose and Donoven Quintin. But most of the scoring was done during the second period, starting with Rockies players Doan Smith and Nick Hoobanoff making the first move. Afterward, their teammate Colton Sandboe scored the Rockies’ third

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goal of the evening with an assist from Nolan Menard and Ty Duncan. However, Nelson Leafs athlete Kolten Nelson went deep during a power play and scored a goal with assists from Kyle Chernekoff and Jordan Davie. Kellen Marchand was unassisted when he scored the final goal of the second period for the Rockies. Nelson Leafs Brendan Smith scored his team’s second and final goal with less than three minutes left in the third period. The Rockies’ final goal of the game came from player Luke Bellerose with an assist from Zachary Ross. The next home game will be against the Grand Forks Border Bruins at the Eddie in Invermere on Saturday, December 12th.

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How do fish survive under ice?

id you know that only the surface layer of water. In fact, fish and other aquatic animals Beneath the Lake Windermere freezes in the winter? can live quite comfortably under the ice as URFACE Imagine a glass of water with ice cubes in it. long as oxygen is available. But as organisms Does the ice sink to the bottom or float to the take in and remove oxygen from the water, it top? Ice floats because water in its solid state must be replenished and recharged. is actually lighter and less dense than water Can you guess how oxygen gets in the wain its liquid form. Picture an ice molecule as ter? Remember that the lake surface is sealed a singular crystal: when they are packed tofrom the atmosphere with a layer of ice. RecReation education gether, larger spaces will remain between molIt may surprise you to know the answer lies EGAN ecules, making it lighter. in aquatic plants; the same ones that may be enviRonment aRts social seRvices The deeper you go into Lake Windermere, a nuisance to some of our lake activities. the warmer the water will be, though you’ll Aquatic vegetation can actually prevent fish still want to avoid a plunge. The water at the bottom of kills in lakes that would otherwise lack oxygen in the wincommunity makes you. our lake is likely around 4 C — this is the temperature at ter months. you make youR community. which water is heaviest, or most dense. As long as the snowfall is Fish have a special adaptation that allows them to sur- not too heavy, light can The Columbia Valley Community Foundation has provided grant support vive cold waters. They are cold-blooded, meaning their penetrate the ice surface, to Family Dynamix, an organization that provides resource and developbody temperatures fluctuate with the temperature of the allowing the plants and ment advocacy, affordable housing, a Good Food Co-op, programs that algae to carencourage youth engagement and leadership and support for families and individuals. ry out phoEWS tosynthesis and create oxygen. In the middle and run the three pilot systems. JEFF NAGEL of winter, underwaYour local community foundation helps guide your financial support to Officials hope the pilot project Black Press ter plants will photosynwhere it will have the greatest impact. Connect with us to discover the will spur more drivers to reduce thesize at only 10 to 20 per cent best way to contribute to make your community a better place. New electronic speed signs speed in severe winter condiof their normal summer rate. Fortunately for that activate in bad weather to tions and save lives. the fish, it’s enough to keep the water oxygenPolice say they’re developing reduce the speed limit are now ated and habitable. (Sources: C.J. Andrews. being installed on stretches of procedures to fairly enforce the 1996. ‘How Do Plants Survive Ice’ Annals of the Sea-To-Sky Highway, the variable limits and ensure drivvalleyfoundation.ca communityfoundations.ca Botany, 78: 529-536; Aquarius Systems FebruCoquihalla and Highway 1 near ers have seen the signs before ary 2013 e-Newsletter.) tickets are issued. Revelstoke. Beneath The Surface is based on the princi“There are huge challenges The Province committed to the ple that there is often more to know than what variable speed zones at the same from the enforcement side,” is visible from the “surface” of an issue. If said Delta Potime it decided there is something that concerns you about the lice Chief Neil to raise the lake and you want to get to the “bottom of it,” Dubord, who posted maxicall Lake Windermere Ambassadors program chairs the trafmums to 120 co-ordinator Megan Peloso at 250-341-6898 or fic safety comkm/h on poremail info@lakeambassadors.ca and inspire mittee of the tions of the Cothe next column! B.C. Associaquihalla, and to 100 km/h on much of the Sea-to- tion of Chiefs of Police. “We have Sky Highway. The 47 digital signs to be absolutely coordinated are to go live in early 2016 and with the province when they’re Used 20’ Seacan containers $2119 when they’re activated the dialed- turning them down.” New 20’ Seacan containers $2983 Dec 11, 2015, 4-8 pm Dubord said variable speed down limit will be enforceable by Hot BC Springs, BC delivered to: police. The Province had prom- zones will help mitigate the risk FairmontFairmont HotShipping Springs, ised the digital signs would be in from the increased speed limits, Begin at the Lion’sGolden Den behind the - $814 Cranbrook - $1032 Begin theyour Lion’s Den behind the mall. Pick up your mall. Pickatup passport and have place for this winter, but with two which he said police chiefs still Used 20’ Seacan containers $2119 Parsonwhile - $895 Invermere it stamped all merchants you passportatand have it stamped at all merchants while - $843 to three months of testing still have qualms about. New 20’ Seacan containers $2983 enjoy their specials and samples. Donald - $868 Revelstoke - $1138 “We would still like to have required, winter may be mostly you enjoy their specials and samples. Shipping delivered to: PARTICIPATING VENDORS over on the Highway 99 section seen the speeds stay where Commercial La Galleria II • Smoking Waters or personal seacan rentals for $1 a day! Co. • The Purple Cow • Fairmont VENDORS they were, on the Coquihalla PARTICIPATING by the time they’re working. Golden $814 Cranbrook - $1032 6’, 8’, 10’, 20’, 40’, 45’, and-53’ units available in all styles. Pizza & Ice Cream • Farside WIN Gift Brewers Market • The Purple Cow • La Galeria IIParson • Tranquille-Escapes An extensive system of traffic, especially,” Dubord said, adding $895 Invermere $843 Pub • Pinup Parlour • Brewer’s from participating call forPubmore info: Smoking Waters Coffee Co. •Scratch Fairmont• Pizza & Please Ice Cream • The Farside Baskets Market • From vendors Donald $868 Revelstoke $1138 pavement and visibility sensors speed remains a major contribufrom participating Mountainside Market Scratch A Mountain Kitchen Fairmont Trading Co.••From Fairmont vendors Creek Property will be calibrated to detect chal- tor to fatal crashes. 1-250-344-5778 orRentals Toll Free 1-844-343-2123 Fairmont Trading Co. 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Dubord said the entrance to each corridor will he had hoped to see the signs actell drivers they’re entering a vari- tivated sooner. “We’re already getting some able speed zone and to be aware The Invermere good snows on the Coquihalla of changing weather conditions. asks The transportation ministry is so it would be nice to have it up connect@geoffhill.ca you to... spending $12.5 million to install there already.” Invermere-RealEstate.com

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EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years

the second year in a row the girls had finished in the top four at provincials.

years ago (1960): Local fire chief Gordon Lake led the Invermere fire brigade in dousing a blaze at Christ Church that, had it not been promptly stopped, likely would have turnred into a huge fire. An overheated stove in the church basement was the cause. years ago (1975): The David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) senior girls volleyball team was on a tear, placing fourth in the provincial tournament. It was

years ago (1980): An astounding 92.22 per cent of eligible voters (774 people) turned out to cast their votes in the District of Invermere municipal election. At the time, it was the highest number of voters ever for an Invermere election, and they elected Roy Lake as mayor, and George Eacrett and John Hetherington as councillors years ago (2000): Parks Canada employee John Pitcher snapped a great photo of a bighorn sheep bleating at an ewe

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statue that was part of the new “Heading to Radium” sculpture. The sculpture had been unveiled in Radium Hot Springs earlier that fall.

years ago (2005): A large crowd turned out to give a hearty congratulation to valley curler Christine Keshen (now Christine DuBois) after her team won a spot representing Canada in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Keshen reminisced about getting into curling as part of the David Thompson Seconday School (DTSS) curling team. Later on, during the Turin Games, Keshen and her teammates earned a bronze medal.

SUDOKU

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Answers to last week

CLUES ACROSS 1. Red wine 7. Best nurse-patient aid 10. Footwear closure 12. Chinese dynasty 1122-221 BC 13. Persuade to one’s side 14. Advocate 15. Mandela’s party 16. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 17. About aviation 18. Shallowest of the Greats 19. Sheathe 20. Frightened 23. Brews 24. Relates 27. Atomic #52 28. Up the ante 33. The “Kings’s” initials 34. Lepton 36. Cornmeal mush (British) 38. One who analyzes syntactically 39. Algonquian tribe 40. Systems, doctrines, theories 41. Herb __, San Francisco columnist

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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. Figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers named, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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2005 — Santa laced up the skates for a spin around the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. In 2005, Santa’s visit was helped by elves Natalie Gibbs, Jazlyn Oaks and Morgan Stringer

Scattered flurries

42. Informed about the latest trends 45. Seven 46. Morocco’s capital 47. What a doctor practices 49. Beaks 50. In a way, extends 51. A number or amount not specified 52. Gambling CLUES DOWN 1. Composition for orchestra and soloists 2. Bulgarian monetary unit 3. Settled upon 4. Common frog genus 5. Electronic counter-countermeasures 6. Golf ball supporter 7. Divided into 3 8. Crazy (Spanish) 9. Billiards stick 10. More deficient 11. Solomon Islands capital 12. Larval crabs 14. Malta capital 18. Clairvoyance

19. Tomato condiment 21. Alleviation 22. French seaport 25. New Testament 26. Shortened (abbr.) 29. Employee (abbr.) 30. Opposite of leaving 31. Lip locking 32. Foes 35. Many not ands 36. Covered with healing scrapes 37. Regions 41. Abel’s brother (Bible) 42. Greek Queen of the gods 43. Esau’s descendants (Bible) 44. Canarium ovatum 46. Ribonucleic acid 47. Gas usage measurement 48. An oppositional argument

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

research for her wartime novel, Bird’s email ofﬁce@wvsm.ca. Eye View. Reservations strongly recommended by calling 250-342-9517 TUESDAY DECEMBER 15TH any day after 4 p.m. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Holiday Train at Radium Hot Spings, Foresters Road Crossing. SATURDAY DECEMBER 12TH Train arrives at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin. of music and entertainment as the Come get a photo with Santa, and Holiday Train rolls through Radium. don’t forget to tell him what you want Please bring a non-perishable food for Christmas. Fairmont Hot Springs item or a cash donation to support Resort. local food banks.

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of • 11 a.m.: Invermere Library PreInvermere meets every Wednesday at school Storytime drop in for stories the Curling Rink. and a craft. • 6 - 8 p.m.: Invermere Library Adult • 2 - 4 p.m.: Family Crafternoon. Drop Craft Night. Join us for an evening of in to the library to make some great holiday crafting for adults. Christmas crafts with the family. • 7:30 p.m.: Invermere Library Christmas Silent Auction closing. Be sure to make your ﬁnal bids before the Friends of Invermere Library close the auction. Wonderful selection of useful, creative and beautiful items that will make perfect Christmas gifts.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH • 10:30 a.m.: Invermere Library Preschool Storytime drop in for stories and a craft. • 12 p.m.: Senior’s Lunch at the Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. RSVP by calling 250-342-9281 ext 1227 or emailing events@invermere.net • 2 - 3 p.m.: Invermere Library Senior’s tea. • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Invermere Library Lego Club Drop in to build something great. Follow our theme or make up your own. • 7 p.m.: Crib and Texas Hold Em tournaments at the Invermere Legion. $35 buy in.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

• 6:30 p.m.: Roast Beef Dinner at the Invermere Legion, $15, and all ages, meat draw and 50/50. Following dinner, local author Elinor Florence will present a slideshow about the

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Creston Valley Thundercats at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

• 7 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Lions Club meetings every 1st and • 6 - 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday 3rd Monday of each month at CVCC/ at Radium Public Library. Lions Hall Highway 93/95, Invermere. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Contact 250-345-0171. Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Conﬁdential TUESDAY DECEMBER 22ND service: low-cost birth control, and • 6 - 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday STI testing. at Radium Public Library.

• 4 p.m.: Panorama Mountain Freeride Club AGM at Jackpine Pub in • 7 p.m.: Cinefest film series featuring Panorama. the film What We Did on Our Holidays. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD • 5 p.m.: A screening of Warren Miller’s Tickets $12 at the door. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament latest film, Chasing Shadows, at Earl moved to Wednesday for Dec.23 and TH 30th at Invermere Legion. $35 buy in. Grey Lodge, Panorama. Show begins WEDNESDAY DECEMBER at 6 p.m. Tickets $15 with drinks • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Breastfeeding and appetizers served. Contact Earl Mamas Support Group meets at Grey Lodge at 250-341-3641 or info@ Invermere Library. earlgreylodge.com for tickets. • 11:30 a.m.: Lake Windermere • 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Grand Forks Abassadors’ monthly Directors Border Bruins at Eddie Mountain meeting at 625, 4th street (South Memorial Arena. Annex). Open to the public.

• 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group at Columbia Gardens Coffee Room. Every 3rd • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Nature Conservancy Wednesday of the month. of Canada Christmas Tree Cutting Event at Marion Creek Benchlands, THURSDAY DECEMBER 17TH Columbia Lake. Meet at Grand View • 10:30 a.m.: Invermere Library PreRoad. Come ﬁnd your very own school Storytime drop in for stories Christmas Tree! Bring what you need and a craft. to cut your tree, play hockey, skate, snowshoe, sled, or hangout by the • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Invermere Library ﬁre. Free food and hot beverages! Lego Club Drop in to build something Call/e-mail for details or to RSVP: great. Follow our theme or make up 250-342-5521 canadianrockies@ your own.

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• 4 - 8 p.m.: Friday Night Shopping in • 4 - 6 p.m.: Radium Hot Springs Fire Department Children’s Christmas Fairmont. party at Radium Hot Springs Fire Hall. • 5 p.m.: A screening of Warren Miller’s Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for latest film, Chasing Shadows, at Earl details. Grey Lodge, Panorama. Show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $15 with drinks • 5:30 p.m.: Christmas Dinner for and appetizers served. Contact Earl Seniors at Best Western Invermere Grey Lodge at 250-341-3641 or info@ Inn. Call 250-342-5566 to register. • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Skating in Winter earlgreylodge.com for tickets. • 6:30 - 8 p.m.: 2nd Annual Butterfly Wonderland at Eddie Mountain Tree of Lights at Frater Landing. A Arena. The Columbia Valley Skating lovely way to commemorate our loved Club presents their annual ice show. ones who have passed on. Join us for Tickets $20 per family, $7 per adult this special evening of remembrance and $5 for seniors; children under 5 and connection. For more information free. Raffle and 50/50 draw. call 250- 688-1143.

Station Pub. To beneﬁt the Food Bank and Christmas Bureau optional admission: Food bank item or cash Donation.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH

HOURS INVERMERE LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m • Wednesday: 10 a.m - 8 p.m. • Thurs – Saturday: 10 a.m - 5p.m.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Elf Cookie Decorating. Come decorate cookies RADIUM LIBRARY with our Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. Christmas Elf at Misty Waters Café • Wed - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • 6:30 p.m.: Turkey Dinner at Branch • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. 71 Legion in Invermere. Reservations Recommended. Please call 250-342- WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM 9517. Meat draw and 50/50. • Tuesday: 12 - 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH INVERMERE THRIFT STORE • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin. Come • Thurs - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

get a photo with Santa, and don’t forget to tell him what you want for RADIUM THRIFT STORE Christmas at Fairmont Hot Springs • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Fri - Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Blue Christmas Service Resort. at Christ Church Trinity. A special • 11 a.m.: Invermere Library PreUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE service for those who’ve lost loved school Storytime drop in for stories S • Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. ones, pets or are dealing with difﬁcult and a craft. • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m. circumstances, with a lighting of • 5:30 p.m.: WVMWC Live music • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. candles for remembrance. For more Christmas jam until closing at the • Fri - Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m. information, call 250-342-6644 or

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GM 70 64 93 68 79 50 54 99 59 76 64 91 48 50 33 47 63 25 81 92 93 69 57 60 51 69 71 73 43 32 50 68 60 44 75 74 96 79 70 55 82 52 82 69 93 86 74 67 83 73 37 77 68 63 92 83 70 73 58 111 63 72 83 64 64 50 97 71 67 81 57 82 73 61 82 76 79 101 95

P/G 0.70 0.69 0.74 0.70 0.71 0.67 0.69 0.74 0.70 0.69 0.69 0.73 0.66 0.67 0.66 0.66 0.69 0.65 0.71 0.72 0.71 0.69 0.68 0.68 0.67 0.68 0.69 0.69 0.66 0.65 0.67 0.68 0.66 0.64 0.67 0.68 0.70 0.68 0.67 0.66 0.68 0.65 0.68 0.67 0.70 0.69 0.67 0.66 0.67 0.67 0.63 0.67 0.66 0.66 0.69 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.64 0.71 0.65 0.66 0.66 0.64 0.65 0.63 0.67 0.65 0.64 0.65 0.63 0.64 0.63 0.61 0.64 0.63 0.62 0.63 0.61

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