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Columbia Valley food bank use on the rise BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com A recent surge in the cost of food has pushed a number of families further into poverty with Columbia Valley residents struggling to put food on their tables due to unexpected increases. The Columbia Valley Food Bank recently reported a 14 per cent increase in use among local families between September and November 2015 compared to the same time period recorded locally from the last three years. “We seem to be having a bit more of an increase than the national average,” said Ronald Stainthorpe, board chair of the Columbia Valley Food Bank, while noting the use of Canadian food banks has increased by 26 per cent since 2008, according to the HungerCount 2015. According to Food Banks Canada’s annual report, more than 850,000 Canadians used food banks during March

2015, and of those, nearly 80,000 ac- to the HungerCount 2015, and believes cessed a food bank for the first time. the economic downturn in Alberta and But Stainthorpe added March is an the East Kootenay region may be comunusually busy month at food banks parable. everywhere. “Alberta has gone up 23.4 per cent “B.C. is showing a 2.8 per cent in- from one year to the next, which is much crease (100,086 people assisted) in more than any other province so maybe March 2015,” he explained. “We’re the economic situation over there trickprobably more than les over here,” exWe seem to be that, but March is a plained Stainthorpe. really unusually large having a bit more But there’s no such and busy month for of an increase than the a thing as a typical us, so if we look at food bank user. the last three months national average. Food Banks Canada RONALD STAINTHORPE from September to COLUMBIA VALLEY FOOD BANK data indicates that one November — comin six food bank users paring to the past three years — we’re are employed, and 67 per cent of houseabout 14 per cent higher in number of holds are helped by food banks live in people for those three months than we rental housing and pay market-level rent. were in the three previous years, which “There’s a belief that only a narrow is quite a large increase.” section of our population uses a food He stated that Alberta had also seen bank, but that’s not the case,” exan increase of 23.4 per cent (67,443 peo- plained Jeff Schwartz, Consolidated ple assisted) in March 2015 according Credit Counselling Services of Canada

executive director, in a recent press release. “Food insecurity affects a range of Canadians from families to singles, retired to working class.” Schwartz encourages the “financially vulnerable” to assess their situation, create a budget, prioritize needs and forget wants as well as to use the tools that are available. “Whether it’s low wages, high housing costs, credit card debt with crippling interest charges, or any other dayto-day living expenses, it’s becoming harder and harder for Canadians to make ends meet,” said Schwartz. “Increases in food bank usage since 2008 show that people are still in need.” As a result of the growing crisis, the Columbia Valley Food Bank has recently been participating in several fundraising campaigns to raise money and canned products for the food bank over the Christmas holidays. See A3

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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is examining the idea of introducing a region-wide green bin organic waste program. “It’s on the work plan to have discussions around the possibility of developing the backbone of a regional organic program,” said RDEK environmental services manager Kevin Paterson, adding the work is being done in conjunction with the East Kootenay Energy Manager Meghan Lohmann. “We’re quite a way from actually having a program, we’re certainly still in the infant stage but the (RDEK) directors have made it a priority,” said Mr. Paterson. The discussions are so preliminary that the RDEK and Lohmann still have not worked out whether the program would operate at the regional level — with one program for the entire RDEK — or at the sub regional level, with one program specifically for the Upper Columbia Valley, another for CranbrookKimberley, and so on. But, according to Paterson, the general idea would be for the new green bin program to mimic the RDEK’s current yellow bin program, which operates for recyclables. “It would be a fairly efficient way to provide that (organic waste) service given the

low population density and rural nature of the region,” said Paterson. “We simply don’t have a dense enough population to offer the same kind of green bin services that some of Canada’s larger urban centres do. So for us it has to be about striking a balance between delivering an effective, efficient service and still making it economical.” The green bin program, like the yellow bin program, would target large, organic waste producers, such as restaurants and grocers, with each business more or less getting its own green bin under the provision that it also keeps the bin open for general public use. Paterson added it would then be up to local governments in each municipality if they wanted to add a localized curbside pickup green bin program. The yellow bin program — which has resulted in 660 yellow bin throughout the region — has so far been a success and, in many ways, helped clear the way for the idea of a similar green bin program. “The yellow bin program is almost like a hybrid curbside pickup. There are not yellow bins everywhere, but there are quite a lot in all the main hubs across the region,” said Paterson. He added the RDEK is quite excited that Lohmann is back again as energy manager after a hiatus and is looking forward to turning the green bin program from idea into reality.

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BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com The ability to make holiday decorations safe has become a hot topic for some this winter. The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) is urging everyone to protect themselves and their properties from faulty wiring of Christmas lights this season. “Aged or worn out Christmas lighting and displays are subjected to cold and wet winter conditions as well as UV from the sun, and this can have a deteriorating effect on the lighting,” said Michael Pilato, BCSA senior safety officer, in a recent press release. “Lighting should be looked at each year to make sure it is in good working order.” The BCSA encourages holiday aficionados to follow manufacturers’ directions for installation and use of indoor and outdoor lights approved in Canada. However, the BCSA recommends checking lights or other alternative electrical decorations for defects before using or discarding cracked receptacles, frayed or loose wires. It also suggests that consumers protect themselves by turning off all electrical lighting and decorations before leaving the house. The Invermere Fire Rescue crew has not yet had any problems related to festive ornaments, but it cautions people to stay safe and practice caution with all electri-

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DEAN MIDYETTE publisher@invermerevalleyecho.com Last week, refugees from the Syrian war began arriving in Canada. They were greeted in typical Canadian fashion, with cheers and tears and winter coats and teddy bears in airports in Toronto and Montreal. Our newest neighbours have faced a horrific existence over the last few years, with many having lost loved ones and all material goods. The stories from the refugee camps, with the tent cities stretching across the horizon, paint a picture of despair with little in the way of food, water, clothing, and education for the children.

They come from a part of the world torn apart by war. It is estimated that over a quarter of a million people have been killed during the fighting with some estimates suggesting almost 400,000 have perished. By the end of the year, the plan is to have 10,000 refugees settled with another 15,000 arriving early next year. Canadians have stepped up by sponsoring families and donating money, and by providing furniture, clothing, food and other essentials. The vast majority of Canadians have embraced the incoming refugee families by turning their collective backs on racial and religious prejudice. They are

moved to welcome the newcomers with open arms, hearts and minds. I am a third generation Canadian. My grandmother was born in White Russia (now Belarus) on a farm that her family owned. They fled west during the Bolshevik Revolution, abandoning home and wealth. It took them four years before they eventually made their way to Canada. They, too, were refugees. Where would I be if the Canadian borders had been closed in the 1920s? It is heartwarming to see the excitement people across the country are exuding as more families continue to arrive in their new homeland. I have rarely been this proud to be Canadian.

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hen people think Regional about the way decisions are made by elected officials, they often picture a boardroom or council chambers with elected officials putting up their hands in favour or opposed. It is true that, as Area F Director, I represent the citizens of Area F on the RDEK Board and, together with my 14 fellow directors, vote on matters important to Area F and the region. However, there is a network of volunteers behind the scenes who help provide critical input into those decisions. In Area F, there are various Advisory Commissions providing me with input that help guide my decision-making. For land use decisions, I have a group of 15 volunteers who meet monthly to review pending applications and make recommendations. This same group provides

guidance on allocating Discretionary Grant in Aid funds. There are three Water Utility Advisory Commissions in Area F for Rushmere, Timber Ridge and Windermere. Each of these Utility Advisory Commissions is made up of five members from the commuENDY nity who provide recommendations to staff and the Area Director on the operation and maintenance of their water system. In addition, each Electoral Area Director appoints an alternate. Lloyd Wilder has been my alternate for the past seven years. Oftentimes, we will discuss a variety of topics and frequently he acts as a sounding board. All of these individuals are volunteers. Their time, commitment and dedication are truly appreciated. While these groups are formalized by the RDEK, there are many other volunteers in

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the valley who provide guidance and support. I regularly meet with many community associations, business groups, stewardship groups and sector groups. It is at these meetings that I see the hard work of so many volunteers as well as the passion they have for the work they do. The volunteer firefighters and search and rescue groups also provide a valuable service while volunteering their time. In Area F, there are fire departments in Windermere, Fairmont and Panorama. Together, they have 63 volunteer firefighters dedicating themselves to protecting our communities. The Columbia Valley is blessed to have so many volunteers who are giving back to make the valley a better place for all of us. They make my job easier and more enjoyable. So, thank you! Wendy Booth is the Regional District of East Kootenay Director for Area F and the RDEK board’s vice chair. She can be reached at wndbooth@gmail.com or 250-345-6155.

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Increased use of the Columbia Valley Food Bank is above the national average — what’s your reaction?

“We’re from Vancouver and there it’s even worse. But we hope the food bank reaches its Christmas goals here.”

“That’s disappointing. It would be nice to be with or better than the national average.” Barry Maybuck

“I’m definitely suprised. I’m not surprised it’s well-used, but I am surprised that use is above the national average.”

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being developed. Recommendations his morning, I woke up to another MLA EPORT E are being implemented. And we are news report that food prices are starting to see early results from that going to rise even further in 2016, and effort. But it is past time for the provone of the significant causes of this inince to step in and meet its obligations crease could be climate change. Food to ensure we can feed ourselves into costs in Canada rose by 4.1 per cent in the future. 2015, a rate that is much higher than any The Opposition Standing Committee other industrialized country, according for Agriculture and Food, composed of to CBC News. ORM People in this area care deeply about five NDP MLAs and one Independent the food they eat and, as a region, we are MLA, recently released its first report. looking more and more at growing food Recommendations ranged from relocally. There are numerous projects and organiza- moving regulatory and administrative barriers to tions that have taken serious steps towards plan- farming through to the promotion of B.C. farm prodning for a future where we are much more able to ucts and businesses. Specifically, there were recomfeed ourselves. mendations to help us prepare for the challenges For example, the release of the Revelstoke Food that will increase due to climate change. Security Strategy shows Revelstoke’s real commitThe recommendations state that the Ministry of ment to addressing not only the need for more lo- Agriculture should disclose the long-term implicacal food production, but also the need to ensure ac- tions of all future legislative and policy change — cess to affordable food for all our citizens. And in and Cabinet-ordered ALR exclusions — in the conthe Adapting to Climate Change in Kimberley report text of climate change, and that the Ministry should from 2010, food security was listed as a Top 10 pri- report annually on B.C.’s long-term food security. We know that higher food prices are coming. And ority for the city. The Columbia Basin Trust has listed, in its Strate- we know that climate change is affecting the areas gic Priorities document for the next five years, sup- that we currently rely on to provide our food. We port for local agricultural production and access to must put pressure on the provincial government to healthy food. do something meaningful to address this issue. Norm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for Columbia River Local governments, community-based organizations and citizens are doing their part to bring this Revelstoke. He can be reached by phone at 1-866-870critically important issue into focus. Real plans are 4188 and by email at norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca.

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

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to have success,” said Dubielewicz. In the third, Nolan Menard scored two goals for the Rockies — both without assists — putting the Rockies up to 3-0. Then, Bruins athlete Josh Gladman scored a goal with less than 10 minutes left in the game. Nick Hoobanoff scored the Rockies’ final goal of the game during a power play with assists from Michael Cardinal and Colton Sandboe. “We actually came out and started the third really well, but I felt like they started getting chippy and we didn’t back down,” Dubielewicz said. “For the first time in a few years, there’s been a couple of fights in the game, it happens. I just don’t want to make it a habit.” But overall, Dubielewicz was pleased with his team’s win that night.

tin scored the Junior B’s first

u.S. dIvISIon and only goal GPof WtheL OTL game TEAM SL PTS Seattle Thunderbirds 27 17 8 2 0 36 with less than six minutes left Spokane Chiefs 28 15 10 2 1 33 Everett Silvertips 26 15 9 0 2 32 during the second. Portland Winterhawks 27 13 14 0 0 26 Tri-City 29 11 17gained 1 0 23 TheAmericans Dynamiters

their Leaders three finals goals in the Scoring Player G third thanks toTeam BrodieGP 1. Tyson Baillie KEL 29Buhler, 18 2.Benson Dryden Hunt MJW 29 19 and Buckley. 3. Brayden Point MJW 19 18 4. Mathew Barzal SEA 24 9 5. Reid Gardiner PAR 30 19 Rockies defeat 6. Ivan Nikolishin RDR Bruins 29 17 7. Radel 32 14 TheFazeleev Rockies CGY made a come8. Brayden Burke LET 29 6 9.back Jon Martin SCB 27 23 the next night. 10. Kailier Yamamoto SPO 28 9

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GF/A +17 +3 +14 +5 -25

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ing during the first period in spite of moving the puck around each other’s end of the ice. “Grand Forks did a good job of clogging it up,” said Wade Dubielewicz, Rockies head coach. “They played the right way, and they played hard so it’s not always easy to get the puck in the net, but as the right wing came on, we started doing a better job of penetrating and getting some pucks through.” During the second, Rockies player Nolan Menard brought the Junior B team into a 1-0 lead when he scored with an assist from Harrison Davies. “We started getting pucks deep, sport checking and playing physically — and when you do that, you’re going

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“I thought it was good,” he explained. “At the end of the day, or in a month, nobody’s going to remember how you won. It’s just a matter of figuring out the way to win.” The Rockies will go head to head against the Golden Rockets at 7 p.m. in the Golden Arena on Friday, December 18th. “(Golden is) a team that’s getting better and better,” said Dubielewicz. “We can’t take them lightly.” The next home game for the Rockies will be against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats at the Eddie at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th. “We haven’t seen Creston back for a long time, so it should be an interesting match-up,” said Dubielewicz.

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Letters to Santa

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that special time of year when schoolchildren in the valley are putting their wishes to paper and penning letters to Santa in the hopes that their Christmas dreams will come true. The Invermere Valley Echo managed to intercept several letters from students at Windermere Elementary School before they made it all the way to the North Pole, with some delightful drawings to boot. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

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lowable use of the funds. Invermere chief financial ofTaft added Invermere has been ficer Karen Cote confirmed the in the habit of saving up the district had stockpiled the funds Community Works Fund money starting in 2005 (when it began) for several years until they have until 2012, when it used $616,000 amassed enough to help pay for of the money to pay for the ima larger project. He said council provements at Pothole Park. was looking into the possibility of “That’s the only project the using it to pay for some of the ser- money has been spent on,” said vice work and intersection adjust- Cote, adding the district has ment that will come with build- since continued to let the money ing the new multi-use centre, but build up and now has a total of wasn’t entirely sure at this point $975,000 saved up. if this kind of work — or spendThe typical total annual ing it directly on building the new amount Invermere receives from centre — would qualify as an al- the fund is $171,000 or so. Taft said the fund had began under the previous federal Liberal government MaxWell Realty Invermere and was maintained by the Conservative government. He expressed hope that the new Liberal government may further improve it in connect@geoffhill.ca the future. Invermere-RealEstate.com

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admission: Food bank item or cash • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Elf Cookie Decorating. Come decorate cookies Donation. • 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Creston with our Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Valley Thundercats at Eddie Mountain Christmas Elf at Misty Waters Café Memorial Arena.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 28TH

• 2 p.m.: The Shortest Day at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. A series of 28 short ﬁlms will be screened. Part of a worldwide event.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Elf Cookie Decorating. Come decorate cookies with our Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Christmas Elf at Misty Waters Café

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Breastfeeding • 7 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Mamas Support Group meets at Lions Club meetings every 1st and Invermere Library. 3rd Monday of each month at CVCC/ • 11:30 a.m.: Lake Windermere Lions Hall Highway 93/95, Invermere. Abassadors’ monthly Directors Contact 250-345-0171. meeting at 625, 4th Street (South • 7 p.m.: Canal Flats Civic Centre Annex). Open to the public. Christmas Bingo. $500 Bonanza, $500 • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Free Game, door prizes. For more Invermere meets every Wednesday Information call 350-349-5447. at the Curling Rink. This week Laurie Klassen will be speaking from TUESDAY DECEMBER 22ND Community Foundation. • 6 - 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday • 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group at Columbia at Radium Public Library. Gardens Coffee Room. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. WEDNESDAY DECE RD

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17TH • 10:30 a.m.: Invermere Library Preschool Storytime drop in for stories and a craft. • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Invermere Library Lego Club Drop in to build something great. Follow our theme or make up your own.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Elf Cookie Decorating. Come decorate cookies with our Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Christmas Elf at Misty Waters Café • 6:30 p.m.: Turkey Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Reservations Recommended. Please call 250-3429517. Meat draw and 50/50.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Newhouse Micro Homes Open House. Come and see what all the buzz is about. In front of Newhouse Multi Storage at 450 Laurier St, Invermere. For more information visit newhousemircohomes.com • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin. Come get a photo with Santa, and don’t forget to tell him what you want for Christmas at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29TH • 6 - 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday at Radium Public Library.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31ST • 3 p.m.: Village of Radium’s 25th Birthday Celebration and New Year’s Eve Party at Brent’s Shack, Legends Field and Radium Hot Springs Seniors Hall. Hot chocolate, hot dogs, chili and birthday cake. Visit www. radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 6:30 p.m.: Radium Hot Springs New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Springs Driving • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament Range. Visit www.radiumhotsprings. moved to Wednesday for Dec.23 and com for details. 30th at Invermere Legion. $35 buy in. • 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Edgewater Recreation Society presents a New Year’s Eve event with Jaydee Hypnotist. Tickets THURSDAY DEC 24TH $20 in advance includes New Year’s • Torchlight Parade at Fairmont Hot bling, midnight hors d’oeuvres and Springs Resort Family Ski Area, dozens champagne, sold at Brisco Store, Pip’s of skiers and their blazing torches Store, Simple Pleasures and Little wind down the slopes through the Treasures, Home Hardware and the darkness during this annual event – a Trading Post. cherished tradition that kicks off the • 11 p.m.: Family Neon Nye Party at holiday season at the resort. Panorama Mountain Resort. Prizes for • 8 p.m.: Annual Christmas Eve Best Neon Costume, Best glowing lip ﬁreworks, Conrad Kain Park Wilmer. sync artist, and best neon guitarist. Bonﬁres and free hot chocolate.If you Free handouts, like kids pop, glow would like to make a donation please sticks and glow jewelry, appy bites call 250-342-9470. and jello shots (non-alcoholic) and Full bar open for Adults.

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• Legion Closed till December 29. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Radium Feastival, a village Christmas dinner at LaCabina Ristorante in Radium Hot Springs Best Western Plus Prestige Inn. Visit www. radiumhotsprings.com for details.

SATURDAY, DEC. 26TH • 39th Annual Invermere-Radium Christmas Bird Count. For more Information call Randy at 250-6886694 or email at inc-bc@outlook.com

• 7:30 p.m.: Florian Hoeﬁner Group at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets are $20, $10 for students and are available at Tiffany’s Thredz and at Pynelogs. Call 250-342-4423 for more

• 11 a.m.: Invermere Library Pre- SUNDAY DECEMBER 27TH school Storytime drop in for stories • 2 - 7 p.m.: Screening of Asterix: The and a craft. Mansions of the Gods at Pynelogs • 5:30 p.m.: WVMWC Live music Cultural Centre. $5 for children, $12 Christmas jam until closing at the for adults. A feature length ﬁlm based Station Pub. To beneﬁt the Food on the long running cartoon series Bank and Christmas Bureau optional Asterix.

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TUSEDAY, JANUARY 12TH • 6:30 p.m.: Westside Legacy Trail Open House at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Pine Room. Come and experience what the WLT is, how it will impact the valley, and show your support. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

TUSEDAY, JANUARY 19TH • Columbia Lodge No. 38 meets every 3rd Tuesday at 8 pm. Sept through June. 1301 7th Ave, second ﬂoor above Lambert Kipp.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Father, Husband, and Grandpa, Hugh Mackenzie at the age of 85. Hugh had a short battle with cancer and after a period of home care, moved to the Invermere Hospital where he passed away peacefully with family and friends. HughwasborninToronto,Ontario.HegraduatedfromOntarioAgriculturalCollege(now University of Guelph) with a B.S.A. Degree in 1955; he then attended the University of Toronto earning his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1956. Hugh joined International Harvester in Hamilton, Ontario in 1956 as a Test Engineer and then transferred to the design group to work on windrowers. From 1957 to 1967 he was Product Engineer in charge of tillage design. From 1967 to 1974 Hugh refused to stand behind his work as the Engineer in charge of manure spreader development!!! In 1975 Hugh was appointed Chief Test Engineer at Hamilton and held this position until transferring to J.I. Case in Hinsdale, Illinois in 1981. After going to Hinsdale, he became deeply involved in Reliability Engineering for Axial-Flow combines and continued in that activity until his retirement in 1992. Hugh and Carolyn raised their family in the lovely town of Ancaster, Ontario from 1960 to 1981. Then as empty nesters, accepted a work transfer, and moved to Naperville, Illinois. After retirement Hugh and Carolyn moved to Post Falls, Idaho to be closer to their daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family in Invermere. In 2013 they made their final move to beautiful Invermere. Hugh had a passion for Steam Locomotives and the Railway in general since the age of 17 when he traveled across Canada by rail for a summer work position on a farm on Vancouver Island. He was a member of Ontario Rail for many years, helping refurbish old Steam Locomotives. He was also a Model Railway â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutâ&#x20AC;?, as his family would say. He loved history, the outdoors, and working out at the gym. Hugh was known for his wit and somewhat dry sense of humour, both of which were very present until his last days. Please honour Hugh with a shot of scotch whiskey with a little splash of water, some friends, and a joke!!!

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HughispredeceasedbyhisparentsJohnandKatherineMackenziewhoimmigratedfrom Alness, Scotland. Hugh is survived and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Carolyn Mackenzie of 58 years, his son David Mackenzie (Toronto), his daughter and son-inlaw Kathy & Daniel Zurgilgen, his granddaughter Emily Zurgilgen, and many other extended family members and long-time friends. Special thanks to the extraordinary people who supported us with their knowledge and compassion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Gooch and staff including Dr. Mantha, Invermere Hospital Staff, Home Care Staff, Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy, Hospice Society, and countless friends. We live in such a beautiful caring community. The family will be privately celebrating his life. Any condolences or memories can be offered to the family at - rememberinghugh1930@gmail.com

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Chalus, Catherine April 16, 1933 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 4, 2015

On Friday December 4, 2015 we lost an incredible woman, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and the matriarch of our family. Mom passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased in 2012 by her husband of ďŹ fty-ďŹ ve years, William (Bill) Chalus. She is survived by her four daughters, Susan (Gino) Tarditi, Karen (Stephen) Neal, Carol (Ron) Kinley and Cathy (Paul) de Guise. Also left to cherish Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Gina (Robert), Dani, Cole, Luke, Kristian, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, Dylan, Eva and Christine. Catherine was born and raised in Bellis, Alberta. She was the youngest of seven children of Anastasia and John Chemerys. At 18 years of age she left the family farm to pursue her education as a teacher at the University of Alberta. Here her passion for reading, writing and learning continued to grow. Upon graduating she took her ďŹ rst teaching job in Luscar, Alberta, a small coal mining town in the coal branch. She spent a year, where she lived in the hospital, taught in a one room school house and met her future husband Bill Chalus, the love of her life. In 1956 Cathy married Bill Chalus and they settled in Calgary, Alberta. They bought their ďŹ rst home in the neighbourhood of Haysboro. It was here they started their family and raised four daughters. For thirty years Catherine worked for the Calgary Board of Education as a teacher. She retired in 1988 as a well respected educator, mentor and friend to many. Catherine and her family spent many summers vacationing in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. where they purchased property and built the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cabin on the hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This was paradise for Mom. As the years went by Catherine and Bill purchased additional land and built their dream retirement home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a log house. In 1988 after retirement Fairmont became home. During the next 25 plus years of retirement Mom was able to do everything she dreamed of â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she loved gardening, cooking, walking in the forest, getting ďŹ rewood, exploring, raising chickens, canning and preserving the fruits of her own labour, camping, volunteering for the East Kootney Environmental Society, still traveling, spending time with family and friends, crafting, cooking for groups, ďŹ shing and picnicking, exploring every dirt road in the Valley, continuing to write, making journals for all the grandchildren, going to the casino, anticipating spending all holidays with her family and grandchildren, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the staďŹ&#x20AC; of Columbia Gardens, Ivy House and the Invermere and District Hospital for their caring attention over the last few years. A special heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Mannheimer for his compassionate care.

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Former valley figure skater wins Western Canadians Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com A former Columbia Valley teen, who now lives in Calgary, is carving out a name for himself in the figure skating world. Cael Elford recently earned top marks when he and his dance partner, Pearl Kang, competed in pre-novice ice dancing at the Skate Canada Alberta/NWT/NUNAVUT championship from November 6th to 9th, finishing the tournament in first place. Cael’s finish qualified him to compete against teams from all over Canada at the Skate Canada Challenge in Edmonton on December 4th and 5th, where he and Pearl came in fifth place out of 24 teams. “I was really happy,” said Cael, while crediting family for his triumphs. “Both of my parents are figure skaters.” Cael started skating when he was three years old and began figure skating in 2006. He began in the CanSkate program in Invermere and worked toward a competitive level as the years went on, taking on his first partner in 2009-2010. “We were helping out on the ice a lot so he spent a lot of time skating out here,” said Cael’s father Jason Elford. Cael moved to Calgary to begin training during the year of 2012. He has since worked with two

partners on the ice. His desire to be on the ice came naturally with a family full of skating enthusiasts. “I was a figure skater and a competitive ice dancer and his Mom is a skating coach, so Cael grew up in the rink,” said Jason. “We actually didn’t really want him to get into it too much because it’s a tough sport so we didn’t necessarily encourage him, but he grew up in a rink so there wasn’t much choice, I guess.” Now, Cael skates between 6 and 8 a.m. daily between Monday to Friday. He also studies ballroom dancing as well as music, performing both on the guitar and drums when he is not competing in prenovice ice-dancing. The 14 year old viewed his triumph as a memorable experience, and plans to continue training in pre-novice. The victory also brought back memories for Jason. “Next year’s challenge is in Montreal, so hopefully they’ll be going to that again if they place well in the Alberta championships,” he explained. “It’s a neat story because he’s doing the same thing I did, and we won Western Canadians and competed nationally — my partner and I — back in 1989 to 1994. Now, Cael’s coming up and doing the same thing and he just won the championship. He won last year too, so this is his second year winning it.”

Former Columbia Valley resident Cael Elford along with his ice dance partner Pearl Kang (centre podium) recently scored the best mark at the Skate Canada Alberta/NWT/NUNAVUT championship, an achievement the duo followed up with a fifth place finish in the national Skate Canada Challenge competition at the start of the December. Photo submitted

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