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Sunglasses were needed on Saturday, January 30th during the Columbia Valley Rockies Pond Hockey tournament at Kinsmen Beach. The popular event saw an additional eight teams registered over last year, with players coming from as far as Vancouver and Spokane. PHOTO BY BREANNE MASSEY

RCMP year-end report reveals more calls for service BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac recently provided the various municipal councils in the valley with his 2015 year-end report while stating his priorities for policing in 2016. Radium councillors accepted the community policing report from Shehovac at the Wednesday, January 27th Village of Radium Hot Springs council meeting. He presented in Canal Flats two days prior and will present to Invermere council in February. “This will be my last official report as a (Mountie) member,” he told council. “I have submitted my retirement papers and my last day of work is March 4th, 2016.” In total, there were 2,937 calls for service recorded at the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment during 2015, as opposed to 2,687 for 2014. Of those calls in the valley, there were 259 calls for service in Radium Hot Springs recorded in 2015, which has increased from the recorded 247 calls to the detachment during 2014. He also pointed out that a considerable increase in calls in Canal Flats following the partial — and then final — closure of the mill there, with calls jumping from 88 in 2014 to 129 in 2015. “The calls for service (in Canal Flats) have gone up considerably. We are

seeing more domestic/relationship their skills and we’re very aggressive disputes,” Shehovac later told The in pursuing search warrants. They dug Echo, adding the majority were alco- hard in going after the known criminals in the area, so just when you build them hol-fuelled. “I have no doubt that the closure of up, five years later it’s time to leave… the mill for some people, individuals all of a sudden the junior members have and families has caused more stress in come into general duty.” He added there was some imbalance their lives — family stress and financial in experience at the Columbia Valley stress/pressure,” he said. But Shehovac believes there’s nothing detachment. “And just like with our hockey team, the Mounties can’t handle. “The detachment strength at this (Co- you want to have a balance of vets (vetlumbia Valley) branch is at a surplus,” erans) and you want to have your balance of rookies,” he Shehovac told RadiThis will be my said. “We had a good um council, when discussing the staffing last official report balance for a while numbers in the area. as a (Mountie) member. when the vets were up here, but now there’s “We’re in good shape.” He said the ColumSTAFF SGT. MARKO SHEHOVAC kind of a shift. Now, COLUMBIA VALLEY RCMP there’s a challenge bia Valley RCMP Detachment is fully staffed with one ser- for the new manager to give the guys a geant, two corporal supervisors and course to get the tools to try to even off that balance again.” eight constables. He anticipates his move out of the valHe explained that Cst. Scott Myers will temporarily be remaining in the valley ley RCMP will be seamless and police because his transfer up north is on hold services won’t be hampered or hindered. “The detachment priorities remain the due to the sale of his home. While the process of selecting, screening and hir- same as they have been for the past seving a new staff sergeant for the valley eral years. When I talk to some of the takes place, Cpl. Grant Simpson will be leadership in the community, what I’m always hearing is drug and alcohol abuse,” acting in command “In 2008, we had an influx of new mem- said Shehovac, while stating that the bers come to the detachment,” said visibility of police presence and an effort Shehovac, while listing off several staff to promote traffic safety remain major members’ names. “A lot of members goals for the Columbia Valley. “Traffic safety was a priority that was who spent five years here had built up

identified by the Southeast District E Division,” he added. In addition, Shehovac is encouraging the Mounties in the valley to pursue distracted and impaired drivers. “I’m recommending that those three priorities remain the same,” he said. Shehovac remains optimistic that his replacement hire will continue to promote a community-minded police philosophy by building relationships in the valley through events such as the high school floor hockey challenge, Cram the Cruiser food bank fundraisers and the RCMP Detachment Open House. He is also hopeful the new hire will be mindful about the importance of building positive relationships with youth and seniors in the community. He added the Columbia Valley was an easy place for him to call home and believes the upcoming staffing changes could have the same effect on others. “I came to the valley with the intention of completing three years, then planning to retire,” concluded Shehovac. “But the citizens in the community made my decision to keep going a very easy and enjoyable one to make. I will miss this community in my present capacity as your detachment commander and I now look forward to continuing my enjoyment of the valley, as I am not going far… I have every intention, pending emergencies, to return to carry on with volunteer work.”

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OUTDOOR RELIEF... The annual Columbia Valley Rockies Pond Hockey Tournament, a fundraiser for the Rockies Junior B hockey team, was forced indoors on Friday, January 29th due to warmer weather that made the lake ice unplayable, but thanks to colder overnight temperatures, the event was able to move back outside to the outdoor rinks at Kinsmen Beach for the rest of the weekend as scheduled. On Saturday, January 30th, tournament players were graced with blue skies and sunshine. PHOTO BY BREANNE MASSEY

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Kootenay-Columbia MP urges local employers to apply for wage subsidy program SUBMITTED Office of Wayne Stetski

Kootenay–Columbia MP Wayne Stetski is reminding eligible area employers and organizations that the deadline for submitting applications to Canada Summer Jobs 2016 (CSJ) is Friday, February 26th, 2016. “This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience in the workforce. Programs like Canada Summer Jobs help bolster the local economy,” said Stetski. “I encourage eligible employers to apply for this funding and hire a student for the summer.” The CSJ initiative helps to create job opportunities for students aged 15 to 30 in their communities. Funding is provided to not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers, and small businesses to assist with hiring students who will

be returning to full-time studies in the next school year. “One of my jobs as the Member of Parliament is to ensure Kootenay-Columbia is not left in the dark about various federal funding or assistance that is available for the riding,” added Stetski. “I will continue to work hard to bring your voice to Ottawa and bring Ottawa back to the riding.” Assessment of the Kootenay-Columbia applications are guided by local priorities, employment factors within the constituency, on-the-job mentoring and career-related experience, provision of sufficient salary and other criteria. This year, Canada Summer Jobs applications are available online and must be completed by February 26th. For eligibility criteria and guidelines for completing the application, please contact a Service Canada Centre or refer to the website at www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj. For more information, contact the office of MP Wayne Stetski at 250-919-9104

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RDEK searches for recreation manager for valley Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is looking to hire a new recreation services supervisor, specifically for the Upper Columbia Valley. The position, which will be based out of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere, was created in response to the RDEK taking over operations and maintenance of the arena as well as in response to an increase in sports and recreation in general in the Upper Columbia Valley. “All those responsibilities were under the workload of our current (RDEK-wide) recreation services supervisor, who is based in Cranbrook, but with the increase in workload, we though it made sense to divvy that workload up. It not only allows us to increase

the amenities (such as the arena) we are responsible for, but also it gives us more capacity to deliver more services,” said RDEK environmental services manager Kevin Paterson. Aside from the arena, the new Upper Columbia Valley recreation services supervisor will also be responsible for the Edgewater recreation facilities, the new Edgewater pathway (which will connect to Edgewater Elementary School), the Old Coach Trail, the Crossroads ball fields, the Windermere beach, and — once it’s built — the Westside Legacy Trail, among other amenities. Not only are recreation services and amenities increasing by leaps and bounds in the Upper Columbia Valley, but also in the Kimberley and Cranbrook area. It has become too much for a single person to manage, according to Paterson.

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DOI awaits proposals for concession stand Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com

The District of Invermere (DOI) has issued a call for applicants who are interested in operating the Kinsmen Beach concession stand. “We are waiting for proposals,” said Chris Prosser, DOI chief administrative officer, by email. “We are waiting for them to be submitted by the deadline.” Previously, on Tuesday, May 12th, the DOI council unanimously (excluding mayor Gerry Taft, who abstained from the vote due to a perceived conflict of interest since he previously operated his Gerry’s Gelati business at the venue) approved the decision to award a three-year contract to the Three Voices Of Healing Society to help those who have completed the addictions treatment reintegrate into the Columbia Valley community by gaining work experience in a healthy environment. Three Voices has since lost its federal funding after financial mismanagement allegations surfaced in December. The DOI is taking applications for the 2016 contract until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17th. “We want to ensure there’s a service (being offered) for 2016 and we want to tread a bit cautiously with who the operator is going to be because of the last situation we had,” said Taft. “We did a threeyear contract, but it didn’t end up working out for three years. I think there’s some flexibility if we get a good proposal or somebody’s doThe concession stand at Kinsmen Beach is in need of a ing it longer than a year. We would new operator with their own equipment. File photo consider that, too.” Moving forward, Taft believes there are certain characteristics that will stand out among applicants this time around. “The main motivation for the district is to have good customer service and a good product, as well as seeing it (the concession) open as much as possible,” he concluded. “The service can become more important than the rent money. The other challenge or limitation has been that the space doesn’t have a lot of equipment inside of it, so we’re looking for someone that’s willing to invest and bring their own equipment.” Alternatively, Taft thinks an applicant could also rent or buy kitchen equipment to operate the concession at Kinsmen Beach. “That has been a concern raised by a few people who were interested in looking at it because they were looking at having a fully equipped space to walk into,” he said. “We’re looking to limit our exposure to investing in restaurant equipment because we’re looking for a private operator to come with that equipment.” For information about the call for proposals, please contact CAO Chris Prosser at 250342-9281 ext. 1225.

“We continue to grow recreation throughout the region, and we want to increase our ability to deliver services. It is a capacity issue,” he said. The RDEK has always owned the Eddie Mountain arena, but previously the Columbia Valley Recreation Society had taken care of its maintenance and operation. “With changes in regulations, we collectively decided it was best for the RDEK to take back that responsibility (for operation and maintenance),” said Paterson. “We’ve retained the same staff the society employed and now they are regional district employees. Other than that, nothing really changes for how the arena operates.” The new Upper Columbia Valley recreation services supervisor should be in place by mid-March.

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Writers from the entire Kootenay region are invited to enter the 2016 Kootenay Literary Competition in the categories of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry. This year’s theme is “waylay,” which is to “stop, interrupt, detain.” Writers may interpret it in any way they like, and approach it through any of the genre categories. The theme is to be integrated into the creative work at the writer’s discretion. Detailed rules are available on the KLC website (www.kootenayliterar ycomp. com). Questions about the competition can be emailed through

the website. Since its beginning as a small competition for Nelson writers, the competition has expanded to cover the entire Kootenay region. KLC aims to support local artists and literacy in the Kootenays. Cash prizes are awarded for the first and second place entries in each category. Submissions will be judged by a panel of writing professionals, who will provide feedback and suggestions on the winning work. Winners of the KLC win substantial cash prizes and gain recognition at a gala event. The deadline for submission for this year’s competition is Friday April 29th, 2016.

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Zoning amendments to allow docks underway Greg Amos Special to The Valley Echo

Canal Flats council has agreed in principle to water zoning changes that will set defined limits on how many docks can be built in front of the Painted Ridge and Eagle’s Nest developments in the north end of the village. While the roughly 30 waterfront lots (in the WR-1 zone) would be allowed one dock per property, the approximately 40 properties that lie “one row back” in those developments would be granted one boat space per four lots. This resulted in two proposed new water zones: WR-1A – PR, which would allow five boats on a dock for “one row back” properties in Painted Ridge, and WR-1A – EN, which would allow three boats on a dock for “one row back” properties in Eagles Nest. Those numbers are based off a Regional District of East Kootenay standard that allows for one boat space for every four properties, explained Coun. Marie Delorme, who has undertaken extensive research on what other Columbia Lake communities have been allowing in terms of dock spaces. Apply Now! “I think we can be very specific in our bylaw about which community has which number (of

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speculated Steelworkers union 1-405 representative Doug Singer. “It makes sense that other operations could provide Less than two full months after the final shift at the some product to Wyndel, if Radium and Elko were Canal Flats sawmill, Canfor has agreed to purchase providing rough material in a blank form,” he said. “I don’t think it takes a rocket scientist to say that a the WynnWood (Wynndel Box and Lumber) sawmill in Creston, and will invest at least $1.5 million for a deal like this doesn’t come about over the course of just a few weeks,” Singer added. “It new drying kiln at the site. poses a lot of very interesting quesThe sale is expected to be finalIt poses a lot of tions, which I think need answerized in the second business quarter very interesting ing for the residents of Canal Flats, of 2016, and the new ownership will questions, which I think our members who lost their jobs help the Creston mill meet its fibre and other members in our other requirements, Wynndel Box and need answering for the Lumber chief executive officer Miresidents of Canal Flats, operations.” Canfor cited a lack of available fichael Combs told the Creston Valley our members who lost bre as one of the factors behind the Advance. Canal Flats mill closure last Novem“Our primary Achilles heel is fibre their jobs and other ber. Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras did supply. We have one of the smallest members in our other not speculate on whether fibre preforest licences in the area, which operations. viously available for the Canal Flats produces about 65,000 cubic metres Doug Singer of fibre annually,” he said. “We proSteelworkers union 1-405 rep mill would now be used at the Creston mill. cess more than 200,000 a year, so we “I am not able to speak for Canfor on how they dishave constantly had to supplement our own supply by going to bid sales, not all of which offer the quality tribute their fibre supply; I was told that there was not enough to sustain the mill in Canal Flats,” said Juof wood we need.” The WynnWood mill specializes in one-inch dimen- ras. “The Village has almost finalized the process for sional lumber products, and having Canfor as its the hiring of our business liaison who will be working owner may allow it access to leftover “rough mate- closely with Canfor in exploring opportunities.” ~ With files from the Creston Valley Advance rial” from Canfor’s Radium and Elko mill operations,

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NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com Just like Jumbo Glacier Resort, Garibaldi at Squamish (or GAS as it’s commonly known) — the most recent ski resort proposal to get an environmental certificate in BC — has faced opposition since inception. The team that created Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Aquilini Investment Group and Northland Properties, is the proponent behind the $3.5 billion project, which has been 15 years in the making — a 22,000-bed year-round car-free resort village on Brohm Ridge 20 kilometres north of Squamish that will take 20 years to build. GAS has received the full support from

the local Squamish First Nation, which considers Brohm Ridge to be a very sacred mountain for its people. The Squamish First Nation is a formidable ally, being one of the wealthiest bands in Canada, and is intent on ensuring its members will benefit economically from the resort — including employment, contracting, and revenue-sharing. Understandably, the Municipality of Whistler is dead set against GAS, citing concerns that the resort will take away from its customer and employee base due to its location halfway between Vancouver and Whistler. Meanwhile, many in Squamish are anticipating moving away from its “on the way to Whistler” status with a resort

destination to call its own that is promising to deliver thousands of new jobs and $50 million in tax revenue. As Jumbo resort proponent Oberto Oberti moves ahead with his other warmly received proposal, Valemount Glacier Destination, and GAS gets underway, it’s clear the provincial government is confident in the potential of ski resorts as economic drivers, likely buoyed by increasing numbers of international visitors to B.C. thanks to the low Canadian dollar. But without the population density of Europe or California, where the cluster effect of ski resorts and wineries succeeds, whether or not the “build it and they will come” philosophy works in B.C. remains to be seen.

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his last week has been ing staffing shortages at the Regional UNDOWN U one of the busiest in Radium Hot Springs, which Radium Hot Springs since I directly impacted our visiwas elected to council seven tors, accommodators and years ago! Some highlights Visitor Centre Staff over the have included: valley-wide holidays. An ongoing postmarketing and branding uping for lifeguards has been date, Resident Recruiting and issued by Parks Canada (See Retention focus group, ComCareers at www.hotsprings. LARA munity to Community Forum ca for details). with the Shuswap Band, budThere is a perception that get meetings, a council meetlifeguards must have a very ing, Better at Home program launch, and high proficiency level in swimming in order more. Despite all this activity, I have de- to meet the criteria for certification, which cided to focus on a completely different keeps some folks from pursuing this protopic this week. fession. The reality is that lifeguarding can As the economy slows down all around be well-paying, year-round employment us and the dollar continues its slide, we in the valley, and College of the Rockies is are finding that tourism is actually doing developing a program to assist any person pretty well: Albertans like the proximity who is comfortable in the water and wants and the Americans like how far their dol- to learn to attain National Lifeguard Service lar goes. Therefore, it is more important (NLS) certification this spring! than ever that our attractions remain topThe program is currently in develnotch. Unfortunately, we are experienc- opment, but essentially, over several

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months, candidates will spend two to three sessions a week at the pool with certified swim instructors: • to build endurance and efficiency in swim strokes; • to attain a standard First Aid certificate; • to learn lifesaving skills to meet the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross standards, and be tested and certified; • to learn the skills required to be tested and certified as a lifeguard. The program will be designed to allow all learners to work at their own pace. The ultimate goal is for the successful candidates to apply for work at any of the pools in the valley by the start of the season, and then have employment through the winter! If interested, be sure to call the College of the Rockies Invermere Campus at 250342-3210 to get more information, including potential funding opportunities. Clara Reinhardt is the mayor of the Village of Radium Hot Springs and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley.

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Your home and B.C. Assessment*

f you own your home then you’ve reReal Estate is ASY A ceived your property assessment in the mail recently. Did your value go up or down? Don’t forget to check the top right corner of your assessment notice to see the last four years of value displayed in a chart, along with your current value. Are you curious as to how they get that number and whether it’s an accurate reflection of current market value? The short answer is B.C. Assessment has many sources of information when arriving at your home’s assessed value and the assessed value is not necessarily an accurate reflection of the current market value. B.C. Assessment has local offices throughout B.C. and their mission of “creating uniform assessments and trusted property information to support economic and social prosperity in B.C.” is not an easy task with around two million properties, reaching approximately 1.3 trillion dollars in value province-wide. With such a vast array of properties, there can be errors, but it’s not like there’s a big giant head throwing out values without consideration. They dig, and their sources of property information include building permits, comparable sales data, age, use and features of a property, information from land titles and even site visits to name a few. To understand your value, you first have to realize that the number they’re giving you is the market value of your home as of July 1st the previous year. A lot can happen between July 1st and when you receive your notice about six months later. Changes in market

value happen extremely fast, especially in a small market like Invermere and many of our rural communities. While assessed value provides a fair basis for taxation, it does not tell you with certainty what your house is worth today. If you think your assessed value is not accurate, then follow the process of disputing your value as outlined on your asEOFF sessment notice. If you want to know the current market value of your home, then contact your Realtor and ask them for an opinion on the current value. Often there is no cost for this. If you want to know the property features that B.C. Assessment used to arrive at your value, or are curious what houses in your neighbourhood are valued at, go to their site and use their e-valueBC tool (http://evaluebc.bcassessment.ca). E-valueBC will tell you the details of your property so you can confirm the features they believe you have. You can update the features of your home through a request form on this page as well. E-valueBC also lets you see the assessed value of your neighbour’s home, or any home in the province for that matter. As well, it shows you recent sales. It’s a pretty neat tool and definitely worth a look. The value of your home is much more dynamic than an assessment that comes to you once a year for the purposes of taxation. While it’s a great starting point, it’s important to con-

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sider all the other information before being confident in a value. A marketing plan for any property should include regular updates on the market, and that’s because your Realtor is working to stay up on trends and make sure your home’s marketing efforts are as well. Geoff Hill is a licensed Realtor with MaxWell Realty Invermere, holding a trading services licence since May 2008. Originating from West Vancouver, he came to the valley for the snow and stayed for the people and lifestyle. Geoff enjoys volunteering with the local fire department and roller derby team as well as playing roller derby and many other sports himself. *This column is for entertainment only and not intended to be construed as advice in any way. Information should be independently verified and all sellers and buyers are encouraged to contact their Realtor for help with buying and selling. This is not intended to solicit business. No chipmunks were harmed in the writing of this column.

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Garibaldi ski resort gets B.C. approval

TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government has issued an environmental assessment certificate for Garibaldi at Squamish mountain resort, proposed as a major competitor for North Shore ski hills and Whistler-Blackcomb resort. The project has faced strong commercial and environmental opposition over 15 years, and the approval comes with 40 conditions and cautions about its impacts to the area. The Squamish Nation is a partner in the Garibaldi project, which proposes expanProposed resort west of Garibaldi Park would be sion over 25 years to a 22,000- along the Sea to Sky Highway. bed year-round resort village on Brohm Ridge near Squamish. It includes 23 ski lifts and 124 developed ski trails, scaled down from the original plan that included two golf courses and more housing. Squamish Nation Chief Ian Campbell said the certificate is the first step in getting the project going, and more approvals will be needed from his council and the province. “Squamish Nation will obtain a licence over a wilderness area that will be

equal in size to the project area to practise its aboriginal rights,” Campbell said in a statement. “Although the project is controversial, Squamish Nation is comfortable that its cultural and environmental interests have been protected and that it will share appropriately in the economic benefits of the project.” In issuing the certificate, Environment Minister Mary Polak and Forests Minister Steve Thomson noted that the proponents made significant changes during environmental assessment. They include changing the water supply from Brohm River surface water to groundwater, as well as removing golf courses and housthe latest addition to existing mountain resorts Federation of Mountain Clubs of B.C. photo ing near Cat and Brohm Lakes, which are popular recreation lakes for Squamish residents. Whistler council has lobbied the B.C. government to reject the project, arguing it would take business away from existing resorts, rather than draw more skiers in a “cluster effect” as argued by its proponents. The Federation of Mountain Clubs of B.C. has also opposed the development, suggesting it may result in a move to expand into Garibaldi Park, as was the case with the Whistler-Blackcomb expansion.

New MLAs, budget coming in B.C. TOM FLETCHER Black Press Winners of two Lower Mainland by-elections (set for Feb. 2, after The Echo’s press deadline) will join 83 other MLAs when the B.C. legislature begins its spring sitting Feb. 9 with a Speech from the Throne. Finance Minister Mike de Jong will present his 2016-17 budget Feb. 16. The government has signalled that among the measures will be a 50 per cent reduction to Medical Services Plan premiums for single parents who earn more than $30,000 a year and pay the family rate of $150 a year. The latest review of B.C. electoral boundaries has resulted in creation of two more seats in time for the next election in May 2017. The new seats are Surrey South and Richmond-Queensborough, taking in part of New Westminster and reflecting large population growth. Coding to start in Kindergarten Parents in B.C. schools will soon have the option of introducing their kids to computer programming as early as Kindergarten to Grade 3. Premier Christy Clark told a technology conference in Vancouver an introduction to coding option will be available in some schools starting next September. It is expected to be available across the province within three years, and Clark said her goal is to make it mandatory for all students entering school. Post-secondary technology programs already include co-op job placements for 80 per cent of students, but any new programs will have to be 100 per cent co-op, Clark said. The province and federal governments also

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announced new funding to technology employers to help current and future workers upgrade their skills. Grants cover two-thirds of training cost up to $10,000 per employee, and applications can be made at www.workbc. ca/canadabcjobgrant. Inmates get trades training A pilot program in Kamloops has graduated six provincial prison inmates, qualifying them to work as construction labourers when they are released. Students learn skills such as operating and maintaining small tools, scaffolding, reading blueprints, surveying, operating a mini-excavator and traffic control. They also receive Level 1 First Aid and construction safety training certification during a six-week course, making them eligible for Level 2. The program is offered by Thompson Rivers University for inmates at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. Surge in urban housing starts Housing starts in B.C.’s urban municipalities of more than 10,000 people ended 2015 with a jump of 26 per cent in December, according to the latest Statistics Canada figures. B.C.’s increase was mostly in multi-family developments. Single detached housing starts were up only 3.5 per cent. B.C.’s housing surge went against the national trend, with housing starts down in seven provinces. Only B.C., Quebec and Manitoba saw growth in December, compared to a year earlier. Housing starts dropped 39 per cent in Ontario and 41 per cent in Alberta, where the oil price slump has hit the economy hard.

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Correction In the January 27th Valley Echo story “RDEK allots funding for Ambassadors” on page A3, a quote (in the third paragraph) from the Lake Windermere Ambasadors was mistakenly attributed to RDEK chief financial officer Shawn Tomlin. The quote should have been attributed to Megan Peloso, program coordinator of Lake Windermere Ambassadors. The Echo apologizes for the error.

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Rockies lose away game, followed by win on home ice

Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com The Fernie Ghostriders triumphed 3-1 against the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Fernie Memorial Arena on Friday, January 29th. While there was no scoring by either team during the first, the second period was full of action. Luke Bellerose, a Rockies forward, scored cEntraL dIvISIon the first goal GP of the the TEAM W L evening, OTL SL PTS putting GF/A S Lethbridge Hurricanes 48 36 12 0 0 72 +72 W10 Rockies into a 1-0 lead. Red Deer Rebels 49 31 15 1 2 65 +41 W1 Calgary Hitmen 48 28 18Coleton 1 1 58Dawson +7 W1 Ghostriders players and Edmonton Oil Kings 49 19 23 6 1 45 -26 L1 Medicine Hat Tigers 25 game 3 1 1-1 43 within -36 W1 Ty Carron tied48up19the less Kootenay Ice 48 8 36 4 0 20 -105 L1 than two minutes left. Shortly afterwards, EaSt dIvISIon Ghostriders athletes Peers and Mack TEAM GP W Justin L OTL SL PTS GF/A S Brandon Wheat Kings 47 team 30 13 into 2 2a 64 +48 after W3 Differenz put the 2-1 lead Prince Albert Raiders 47 26 16 4 1 57 +10 L2 Moose Jaw Warriors 24 17 6play. 1 55 +12 OTL1 scoring during48a power Regina Pats 48 20 21 3 4 47 -23 L1 The Ghostriders scored winning goal Saskatoon Blades 48 17 27 4 the 0 38 -58 L2 Swift Current Broncos 47 15 27 4 1 35 -42 L1 during a power play thanks to Evan Reid B.c. dIvISIon and Jeff Orser, giving the Junior B team a TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS GF/A S Kelowna Rockets 47 33 11 3 0 69 +42 W4 3-1 victory.

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During the second, Bellerose scored, putting the Rockies back in the lead thanks to an assist from Cardinal and Burton. Then, Rockies forward Doan Smith scored during a power play with assists from his teammates Cardinal and Burton. Forward Harrison Davies pushed the Rockies into a 4-1 lead against the Braves during his power play goal, which was promptly followed up with another power play goal for the Rockies from forward Nolan Menard. But the Braves bit back during the third, scoring two goals immediately. Smith scored the Rockies’ final goal with help from Bellerose and Swab —

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Merger of regional fire services proposed by Canal Flats GREG AMOS Special to The Valley Echo

Canal Flats is proposing a new Regional District of East Kootenay fire service for the Columbia Valley, as a means of replacing the seven current fire departments that exist in Canal Flats, Fairmont, Windermere, Edgewater, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs and Panorama. “A small fire department like Canal Flats has challenges in funding, training, visioning, education and efficiency in operations,” wrote chief administrative officer Brian Woodward in his report to council. “If we initiate this, it would take quite a while; there’s a lot of stakeholders,” he added at the Canal Flats council meeting held on January 25th. Although it could mean a new fire chief for Canal Flats, the local fire department fully supports the move, he added. Mayor Ute Juras noted the idea would still have to make it onto the RDEK’s list of 2016 strategic priorities, and it may not make that list this year. She added she does not expect to see the Windermere Fire Department readily support the move. Coun. Karl Sterzer said, “there is a lot of wisdom to this; there’s a reason other groups are going to this format. A lot of certification may require the kinds of numbers the village doesn’t have.”

“We have certain people in this community that have come to our attention,” he added. “Also, people are more willing to call us now than in the past.” In 2015, the village saw 11 calls for assault (up from two in 2014), 10 calls for impaired driving (up from three in 2014), 15 reports of a suspicious person (up from 10 in 2014), five calls for sexual assault (up from one in 2014), and nine calls for “other Criminal Code matters” (up from two in 2014). “Canal Flats has their own special priorities that you identified last year,” he said, adding the RCMP visibility at the Tilley Memorial Park boat ramp was a focus. The Columbia Valley RCMP’s Prolific Offender Program has been very successful, said Shehovac, adding a lot of the targeted individuals end up leaving the area. A couple prolific offenders who had left are now back in the valley, as one was just released from jail, and Shehovac said the RCMP will be focusing on them. He noted this was his last annual report as staff sergeant, and that the RCMP will seek to fill his vacancy by looking at “lateral interest” from other similarly qualified members across Canada first. If there’s no interest there, the position would be filled by promotion, and Shehovac offered that he hopes the detachment’s Cpl. Grant Simpson is able to take over. (As of March 5th, Simpson will be the detachment’s acting commander.)

RCMP calls up in Canal Flats Canal Flats had 129 calls for service to the RCMP in 2015, up significantly from the village’s average of 88 calls per year, Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac told Canal Flats council in his annual update. “The mill going down — to me, that explains why there’s been a big jump,” he said, noting families in the village are suffering more stress around financial issues and alcohol use.

Is Canal Flats ‘Still Standing’? With some trepidation, council approved a request by Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok to put in an application for the village to appear on the CBC TV series Still Standing. The comedy series features comedian Jonny Harris visiting various down-on-their-luck communities across Canada, performing stand-up comedy and profiling community members.

“It could be positive, could be negative, I’m really not sure,” mused Coun. Marie Delorme. “It would put us out there, but is that the kind of ‘out there’ we’d want to have when we’re developing an economic strategy?” “What have we got to lose at this point?” replied Juras. “At the end of the day, it’s comedy, not documentary,” said Sterzer, before council approved the motion to go ahead with the application. “If things go a little sideways, we can laugh about it.” Unconditional grant awarded The village received a $30,000 grant from the B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, allowing the village to spend the sum in any way it chooses as long as it supports economic development in the village. The grant is not tied to the new business liaison position the village is now hiring for. Hospice Society update Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley executive director Maria Kliavkoff updated council with some highlights of the society’s work in 2015, including a significant presence in the village. The society began its work in September 2013, overseen by a seven-member board that includes one representative from Canal Flats. Final worker transition call The final Canal Flats Worker Transition Call took place on January 11th, four months after the first such teleconference was held to help former Canfor workers in the village find new jobs or education opportunities. With no new visits since the start of December at either the Invermere or Cranbrook WorkBC offices, and a delay in the Targeted Initiatives for Older Workers program at the College of the Rockies due to a lack of general interest, participants felt it unnecessary to continue for now.

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

lakes with their motor boats.

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years ago (1966): The Valley Echo promoted a ski film by Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) founder and local heliski pioneer Hans Gmoser. The film was titled “Roving Skis.”

years ago (1976): Debate raged among local citizens about banning motorized boats from Lake Lillian. Those against the move said it was unfair to senior citizens who enjoyed fishing at the lake and would not be able to so easily access other

years ago (1986): Long-time Columbia River MLA James Chabot announced he would retire from politics during the next provincial election. At the time Chabot had served as the local MLA for 23 consecutive years.

years ago (1991): Local heliski company Radium Hot Springs Glacier Skiing Ltd. (run by Roger Madson) submitted an application to build a helicopter access lodge near Jumbo Pass to the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors. All the directors except one said they supported the move.

years ago (1996): The RDEK signed a contract with a local environmental group to help promote recycling. The group was the East Kootenay Environmental Society (now Wildsight).

years ago (2005): A front page Valley Echo story reported on increasing use of the Family Resouce Centre (now the Family Dynamix Association). At the time the centre was receiving about 6,000 visits a year and was providing assisstance of one sort or another to 20 per cent of the valley’s families. The annual dragon boat races were one of the centre’s major funraising sources.

2007 — Katia Fanderl enjoys the cross country trails at Nipika Mountain Resort’s loppet. Katia had the help of her dad, Max, coaching her along. ECHO FILE PHOTO

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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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CLUES ACROSS 1. Soybean paste 5. Unit of time 8. Watering holes 12. Joint 14. Certified public accountant 15 __ Mater, one’s school 16. Resells tickets 18. Batter’s objective 19. Past participle of lie 20. State of Islands 21. Fed 22. Cause cell destruction 23. Daily Show host 26. Diagrammed 30. Cat sounds 31. Most sorry 32. Do wrong 33. Coral reef and lagoon island 34. That (Middle English) 39. Electrically charged atom 42. Nassau is the capital 44. Frogs, toads, tree toads 46. Marjoram 47. Where the Donald lives in NYC 49. Whale ship captain 50. A way to emit sound 51. Comparable 56. Isodor __, American Nobel physicist 57. Businesswoman 58. A way to split up 59. Solo Operatic piece 60. No (Scottish) 61. In a way, tears 62. Bridge breadth 63. Single Lens Reflex 64. Thou __ protest too much 63. Single Lens Reflex 64. Thou __ protest too much

25. Dweller above the MasonDixon 26. Young women’s association 27. Tell on 28. Bustle 29. Poundal 35. An ugly, old woman 36. Doctors’ group 37. __ Ling, Chinese mountain range 38. Volcanic mountain in Japan 40. Leaves parentless 41. Existing in or produced by nature 42. Inclination 43. Extents 44. Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf 45. Language of Nile 47. Twyla __, US dancer 48. Card game 49. River in E. Turkey to the Caspian Sea 52. Scored 100% 53. Tonight’s former host 54. __ and ends 55. Notable exploit

Answers to last week

CLUES DOWN 1. Korean War TV show 2. South American Indian 3. Cape at tip of Denmark 4. A podrida cooking pot 5. Russian sourgrass soup 6. Perfect example 7. Supplier 8. Unhealthy looking 9. Spanish beaches 10. Am. follower of the Mennonite Bishop Amman 11. Well-balanced 13. Outer surface cells 17. Fathers 24. Sun up in New York

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A burst of optimism has you moving toward a new goal, Aries. This positive frame of mind can propel you to the finish line quickly, but make each decision carefully.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A close friend of yours may suggest a last-minute trip, and you just may be game for an adventure, Leo. Pack all of your essentials and do not think too much, or you might back out.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, expect some welcome developments in your romantic life. This may be the week you meet someone new. If you’re involved, expect your romantic energy to grow.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, new revelations may inspire you to make some long-desired changes. Write down all of your plans so you can see them on paper and weigh all of your priorities

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a financial windfall may seem like a great thing on the surface, but it doesn’t come without a price. Resolve to be responsible with your newfound largesse.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re ready to spread your ideas and plans to others, but the public just may not be open to what you have to share at this time. Don’t force the issue at present; give it a few days.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 An old friend you haven’t seen in a while may suddenly reappear in your life, Gemini. This person may take you on a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy the laughs.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you might feel nervous at the prospect of a big change at your job, but you are totally ready for the change and some new responsibilities.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You can’t always play the peacemaker, Aquarius. Sometimes you just have to let others fight their own battles and then offer support to those who need it

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect a change of circumstances at work, Cancer. This change may come by way of a transfer or a promotion, or it might be something less significant. Embrace it in any case.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some recent nerves and stress may come to an end this week. You feel focused right now and have your eye on the prize, and relief is on the way.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, success at work paints you in a new light with your colleagues. You may finally receive the recognition you deserve.

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WEEKLY Beat Have an event you’d like listed? Email it to: production@ invermerevalleyecho. com

from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. Christ Church Trinity (110 7th Ave, • 7 - 9 p.m.: Starlight Challenge evening Invermere). Contemplative Worship races at Fairmont Hot Springs ski area First Friday of every month. service with Imposition of Ashes. every Friday in February. Come as a SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6TH team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes!

• 7:30 p.m.: SYC Movie night and free THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11TH • 9 p.m.: Bebo Grove is playing a popcorn. • 11:40 - 1 p.m.: Slow Food Movement & spectacular show at the Hoodoo Grill Our Local Economy at the Lions Hall. in Fairmont. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7TH Contact Susan Clovechok at 250-342• 2 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Super 2844 or email info@cvchamber.ca

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

Bowl Sunday. Snacks and some appys • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics Course. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) available. • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play YCC Challenges program. • 4:30 p.m.: Super Bowl Party at Bear’s sports with us. Everyone welcome. • 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night. Bar & Grill. Enjoy the Superbowl on • 8 - 11 p.m.: Live music by The Pickups • 6 - 8 p.m.: Invermere Public Library, our 150” hi-def screen with $5 draft & at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill. Enjoy this Part One of a two part wooden doll wine, great food specials, giveaways. father-son duo out of Golden, BC for project. Join us as we host guest After party with live music to follow. some classic rock-style tunes. speaker, Donna McArthur. Pre- • 8 - 12 p.m.: Live music by Smokin’ Ray registration is required—contact the & The Detectors at Bear’s Paw Bar & FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12TH library 250-342-6416. Grill. Enjoy some blues, rock & surf • February 12th -14th: Men’s Spiel. • 6 - 10 p.m.: Columbia Valley Search rock stylings after the Super bowl. For more information, contact and Rescue AGM at Copper Point Golf the Invermere Curling Centre by MONDAY FEBRUARY 8TH clubhouse. All public welcome. calling 250-342-3315, emailing • SYC Closed for Family Day invermerecurling@shaw.ca visiting • 6:30 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance is hosting • Panorama Happy BC Family Day. 50% www.curlinginvermere.ca or going to “Invermere & District Curling Centre” a Westside Legacy Trail, Invermere off Lift Tickets for BC residents. Information Night and Open House at • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Annual Family Fishing on Facebook. the Lion’s Hall. Open to everyone. Derby at Horseshoe Lake for kids with • 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges cancer. This event keeps the whole program.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

• CBAL Learning to Learn free 6 week workshop begins. Contact Leanne Brooks Ibrooks@cbal.org or call 250341-5683. • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics Course. • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play sports with us. Everyone welcome.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH • February 5th - 7th: Junior cash spiel. For more information, contact the Invermere Curling Centre by calling 250-342-3315, emailing invermerecurling@shaw.ca visiting www.curlinginvermere.ca or going to “Invermere & District Curling Centre” on Facebook.

family entertained with ice fishing, tobogganing, hockey, and plenty of kids’ activities including tug-o-war, fishing for a prize, ice jug bowling and crafts. Hot food and beverages will be available by donation to keep everyone fueled for the day for fun. For more information about the Family Fishing Derby, contact Event Chair Chris Bosman at 250-919-3511 or familyfishingderby@jcikootenay.com

• 6 p.m.: SYC games night.

HOURS

INVERMERE LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m • Wednesday: 10 a.m - 8 p.m. • Thurs – Saturday: 10 a.m - 5p.m. • Story Times: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m.

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wed - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1p.m.

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM • Tuesday: 12 - 4 p.m.

INVERMERE THRIFT STORE

• Thurs - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

RADIUM THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m.: Chicken Parmesan Dinner • Fri - Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m. at Branch 71 District Legion in Invermere. $15/person. Reservations SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE Recommended. Call 250-342-9517. • Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. Meat Draw and 50/50. • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m.

• 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Steamboat Mountain • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. Music Society is hosting a fundraiser • Fri - Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m. at Edgewater Legion. Dinner from FREE tutoring available and vol6 - 8 p.m., live music from 8 p.m. - 12 unteer tutors needed. Contact the a.m.. Children welcome till 8 p.m. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy • 11 a.m.: Fam Jam at Fairmont Hot Membership sign up $5 also available. wvcoordinator@cbal.com Springs Resort Ski Area, registration at 10 a.m. Complete in our awesome rail jam for kids 4+ with tons of prizes. $5 to enter.

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• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges • 4 -6 p.m.: Join SYC for Cooking night. Join us for Free Food and nutritional program. education. • 6:30 p.m.: Chinese Food Dinner at Branch 71 District Legion in Invermere. • 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Shrove Tuesday Pancake $15/person. Reservations Required. Supper at Christ Church Trinity (110 Call 250-342-9517 by January 30th. 7th Ave, Invermere). $10/person. Meat Draw and 50/50.

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Total 814 809 809 806 803 803 802 801 801 794 794 793 792 792 789 788 783 782 782 780 777 777 776 775 775 774 773 773 770 768 768 767 766 766 765 762 761 760 760 759 759 759 756 754 752 750 750 750 750 749 749 748 748 748 746 745 745 745 745 743 741 741 741 741 741 741 739 738 738 736 736 735 735 733 733 733 733 732 730 730

LW 19 17 16 16 17 18 13 18 13 15 11 14 19 22 21 18 19 18 13 18 28 11 13 17 19 15 17 16 17 14 17 18 9 22 27 21 21 16 14 17 23 19 11 18 13 19 14 15 8 20 19 21 17 17 20 17 21 22 14 19 24 25 14 21 12 21 23 19 13 15 15 22 17 14 8 14 24 23 24 20

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0.73 0.75 0.71 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.74 0.74 0.74 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.74 0.73 0.73 0.77 0.71 0.71 0.74 0.75 0.71 0.73 0.70 0.71 0.69 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.70 0.71 0.70 0.71 0.72 0.71 0.71 0.72 0.70 0.73 0.70 0.71 0.74 0.71 0.72 0.69 0.68 0.72 0.66 0.72 0.71 0.71 0.70 0.68 0.72 0.70 0.71 0.69 0.74 0.72 0.73 0.69 0.69 0.66 0.70 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.72 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.69 0.73 0.67 0.67 0.69 0.71 0.71 0.70 0.66

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Team Matt Santucci +5 Epie 76 +5 Mouse +2 Goalieguy +5 Beer League All Star +2 R’s Rockets +5 Sumokordic +2 The Cuptenders +3 Taters +4 Sportsmom3 +3 PBR +4 Christopher 3 +5 Sabu 64 +5 Last Call +3 Willbillies +5 Malcolm +4 CM 1 +6 Hockey Life 5 +3 Gwen’s Gimmies +3 Akisqnuk’s Rez Raiders +2 Merrymen +6 RC 31 +4 Make B Leaf +4 Texas Mick 810 +3 Duane G +4 Choda Boy +3 Little fast guy +3 Gama’s Guys +5 Brennan +5 Gone Postal +4 MF 11 +5 Hair Haven +4 Spencer +4 Freddy Kruger +5 Don43 +3 Woodsy +3 N4CER +5 Nolan “What” Watt + ZR 20 +3 Life After Lucic +5 I’m Gonna Lose + Skeeter 31 +2 Buster’s Team +3 TD 03 +6 Hockey Insider +8 BBD +3 Guessing Game Again +6 JD Radium +4 Night Hawks +8 Nelly +3 Team Canada +4 WEG +5 2010 Bruins +3 NWT 1 +4 Rylie’s Mom +5 Wolfpack 13 +5 Sept 27/2015 + Westside Dan +6 T-O-N-N-Y +6 White +4 HSB +4 Shogun +8 Lucky +4 Trich Monas +3 Finnipeg +2 Hair 3 +4 Casss +4 RGM 10 +5 Canucks Suck +5 Nick was Here +2 20.20 luke +6 Anaphylaxis +2 Y-lime +7 WR 15 +6 RT 04 +4 Sumpkin +4 M + L +5 Crew Slut +5 Zacksmum +3

Total 730 730 730 729 728 728 727 726 725 724 724 724 724 723 722 722 721 721 719 719 718 718 717 717 717 717 716 716 715 714 713 712 711 710 708 707 707 706 705 704 703 703 702 702 701 701 700 699 697 695 694 691 691 689 688 687 687 683 682 682 681 681 680 680 676 675 670 667 666 665 664 658 657 648 647 642 631 627 592

14 12 9 12 17 17 12 27 12 22 20 19 20 19 19 14 10 19 22 23 21 19 19 16 17 22 22 18 18 15 20 11 22 16 17 22 15 19 13 18 20 17 18 15 14 19 13 11 13 14 20 16 13 15 8 16 15 15 16 19 16 15 8 25 13 14 16 14 20 15 18 21 17 10 14 14 17 12 8

211 181 86 168 135 125 83 156 162 128 149 144 123 73 162 105 123 145 119 164 141 133 100 131 95 103 123 204 162 129 130 126 184 136 113 153 129 120 132 121 134 154 158 174 169 117 176 159 194 136 144 166 147 150 139 170 137 132 156 121 198 175 133 146 111 117 201 169 138 164 223 169 196 173 128 149 181 202 193

P/G 0.76 0.72 0.67 0.70 0.69 0.69 0.67 0.70 0.70 0.69 0.70 0.69 0.68 0.65 0.71 0.67 0.68 0.69 0.67 0.71 0.69 0.68 0.66 0.68 0.66 0.67 0.67 0.73 0.69 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.71 0.67 0.66 0.69 0.66 0.66 0.67 0.66 0.66 0.68 0.69 0.70 0.69 0.65 0.69 0.67 0.70 0.66 0.67 0.68 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.66 0.64 0.69 0.68 0.64 0.65 0.62 0.64 0.69 0.66 0.65 0.66 0.68 0.65 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.63 0.63 0.64 0.60

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BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley executive director Maria Kliavkoff presented information from the society’s 2015 year-end report and its priorities for 2016 at the Wednesday, January 27th regular Radium council meeting. “We’re coming up on our third anniversary so we’re not even three years old yet, but because of all our accomplishments, I think people forget that,” she said. She told council that some of the major accomplishments of 2015 included the completion of the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley offering its first full year of bereavement service; offering the first bereavement facilitator training program to prepare volunteers to host walk and talk groups; hosting the second annual Tree of Lights memorial in three locations; and new representation on the board from Spillimacheen (Area G) and Radium Hot Springs. There is already representation from Invermere, Fairmont (Area F) and Canal Flats. “In 2015, we had 887 end-of-life visits and that was to 37 clients and families,” said Kliavkoff. “Since the beginning (of the Hospice Soceity), there were 1,541 visits delivered to 59 clients.” In addition, Kliavkoff recently completed 150 hours of training from the internationally recognized Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. She obtained the Death and Grief Studies Certificate after completing five training seminars (Helping Chil-

dren and Adolescents Cope with Grief; Understanding and Responding to Complicated Mourning; Exploring the Shadow of the Ghosts of Grief; Companioning the Traumatized Griever: Reframing PTSD as Catch Up Mourning; and Suicide Grief: Companioning the Mourner) taught by the Loss and Life Transition founder Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt. Kliavkoff provided an area breakdown for the Columbia Valley that revealed a total of 105 members, 206 volunteers, 37 end-of-life and 18 bereavement clients. In the future, Kliavkoff plans to promote health for suffering families with terminally ill members through hospice visitation and bereavement services; education for volunteers to learn about hospice and bereavement training; and awareness about palliative care, grief and bereavement to the public and health care professionals. She remains optimistic that the programs will continually gain support in each valley community and she will be training volunteers for a wide variety of programs. “In 2016, we plan to continue to meet the needs of your community by expanding our programs to include a host of bereavement programs,” said Kliavkoff. “To support this activity, we respectfully ask that you support us in the coming year at the $1,000 level, which is $500 less than what we asked for last year. It represents 0.6 per cent of our proposed 2016/2017 budget.” Mayor Clara Reinhardt informed Kliavkoff that her monetary request would be reviewed during council’s upcoming budget meeting.

Food bank credits Radium for its support The Columbia Valley Food Bank recently sent the Village of Radium Hot Springs a formal thank you letter for their support. Ronald Stainthorpe, board chair of the Columbia Valley Food Bank, credited the council and its staff — as well as the community — for making the holiday season a memorable one that was accessible to everybody. “Now that the busy holiday season is behind us and we look forward to 2016, we find ourselves thinking back to the year just completed and the many residents and organizations of the Columbia Valley who go far beyond what would normally be expected in assisting our organization,” Stainthorpe’s letter to council read. “We wish to thank the Village of Radium Hot Springs very much for the great support over the years, including hosting the CP Holiday Train events that raise a very considerable amount of money and food for the food bank.” Stainthorpe’s letter revealed that over the holidays, there were roughly 800 food hampers given to about 1,950 individuals (a third of which are children). “We continue to support the Food for Learning programs at local schools and provide food to support the Healthy Eating Initiative — a program that promotes lifelong well-being through healthy eating, physical activities and sports participation for children between the ages of zero to six. As well, we continue to support the Women’s Safe Home program,” concluded Stainthorpe in his letter.

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Invermere council adopted a revised short-term action chart at its most recent council meeting. The June 2015 short-term action chart listed five priorities — the multi-use centre; the permanent resident strategy; the boat launch; the district’s water quality review; and a residential garbage wildlife review. The revised action chart adopted at the Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 council meeting still contains the same five priorities, but outlines what progress has been made on them since June. “The main priorities haven’t changed, but details around what stages we are at with them have changed,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, speaking after the meeting. “The multiuse centre, for instance, has moved from being in the detailed design stage to putting out tenders.” The permanent resident strategy has moved from the stage of forming a committee and setting terms of reference to the consultation and focus group sessions (with work being carried out by Calgary-based company MDB Insight). Progress has also been made on the boat launch priority, with an environmental assessment on the feasibility of expanding the two public boat launches (in Athlamer and near the Invermere Bay condos) having been conducted. A report on the matter is expected sometime in February. Work has also occurred on the water quality priority with contractors having conducted tests, the results of which are expected in October 2016. A staff report on the residential garbage wildlife review is expected in February. Resort development revised During the January 26th meeting, council members also adopted a revised Resort Development Strategy, which is required by the provincial government, since Invermere is a designated resort municipality. “The Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) is really important for us,” said Taft, adding that in the past it has helped the district build Pothole Park, the district’s entrance sign at the Crossroads, and the amenity building at Kinsmen Beach, among other projects. “Invermere wouldn’t be able to pay for any of those without the RMI money.” “With the revisions (to the strategy), lake access projects — boat launches for instance — are now eligible for funding and there is also now a little bit more funding for events, which, for Invermere, is really positive,” he said. The five key priorities for Invermere under the revised Resort Development Strategy are the resort gateway program; improving the mountain-to-valley shuttle service between Invermere and Panorama; waterfront access (enhancing boat launches); developing a community ambassador program; and developing an Animate the Community program (which would further support local events such as Coffee Fest, Valley Appreciation Day, Snowflake Festival, Octoberfest, and Movie and Music in the Park events in Invermere). Water bill discount Council also agreed to give a discount to Ed and Sue Steele on their water bill this year, in return for the couple allowing Eileen Madson Primary School to use their water for the school garden, an agreement similar to one between the Steeles and the district last year.

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STORY

NO. 6

This Newspaper. It’s a good read. When crumpled and stuffed in your jacket, it’s a good insulator. That’s what Bethany had to do when she lived on the streets.

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For Valentine’s Day,

Pick up your prize at anytime at the Invermere Valley Echo office.

Sponsored by This toque. It helped Bethany find a better life. Buy yours at RaisingtheRoof.org or donate $5 by texting TOQUE to 45678. Help the homeless in your community.

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