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Jumbo case heads to Canadian Supreme Court STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The Ktunaxa First Nation’s case against the creation of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality will now be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada said last week that it will hear the Ktunaxa’s appeal of the decisions made by both the B.C. Supreme Court and the B.C. Court of Appeal to dismiss the First Nations’s case. The announcement that the long-running legal case will go to the highest court in the country came on Thursday, March 17th. No date for the hearing has been set yet. “We are pleased with today’s ruling from the Supreme Court,” said Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair Kathryn Teneese in a press release. “Our right to freedom of religion should not be held

in less regard than that of other Cana- Upper Jumbo Valley and Upper Farndians. We are confident that the Su- ham areas would violate the Ktunaxa’s preme Court of Canada will agree that freedom of religion (as guaranteed unKtunaxa beliefs and practices are vital der the Canadian Charter of Rights and to who we are and must be taken into Freedoms) since it would infringe on account by statutory decision makers. Qat’muk, a territory the Ktunaxa conThis fight is not just for the Ktunaxa, sider sacred. but every CanadiThe original It’s a Charter argument petition was disan who values the Charter of Rights of broader significance missed in April and Freedoms as than just Ktunaxa. It makes 2014 and the Ktuan integral part of naxa appealed sense that the Supreme Court that result, but an this society.” The case was is looking at this. August 2015 B.C. KATHRYN TENEESE first launched in Court of Appeals KTUNAXA NATIONAL COUNCIL CHAIR July 2012 when decision upheld the Ktunaxa filed a petition with the the initial ruling. The Ktunaxa then anB.C. Supreme Court, arguing that the nounced in October 2015 that it was First Nation had not been properly seeking an appeal hearing at the Suconsulted during the B.C. govern- preme Court of Canada. ment’s approval process for the resort, Teneese had told The Echo back in which ultimately resulted in a Master October that as the case wound its Development Agreement. It further ar- way through the different lower-levgued that building such a resort in the el courts, “it became more evident

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Splatsin and Shuswap bands formalize collaboration BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com A culturally significant area near Revelstoke for gathering food in fishing and hunting as well as medicinal plants will become a shared mutual area of interest between the Splastin and Shuswap Indian Bands. The landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was inked at the Hillcrest Hotel in Revelstoke to indicate there would now be a formal working relationship between both nations on Wednesday, March 9th. “Our formal arrangement will include annual work plans and a resource sharing model for projects of mutual interest in our shared area of caretaker responsibility,” said Barb Cote, Shuswap Indian Band chief in a recent press release. “As a leader of my community, what is most important about this day is that our communities are taking a first, decisive step toward restoring long-standing relationships that can be carried forward by our children to those yet to be born.” Back, left to right, are Splatsin Councillor George William, Shuswap Councillor Tim Eugene, Through the formal MOU collaboration, both communities will be Splatsin Councillor Edna Felix, Splatsin Councillor Daniel Joe, and Splatsin Councillor George pushing the boundaries for unity and prosperity within Secwepemc Dennis. Front, left to right, are Shuswap Chief Barb Cote and Splatsin Chief Wayne Christian. Nation while representing their collective interests in the Columbia Photo submitted Basin area as the Secwepemc village site is near Highway 23, which will strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities,” said Wayne follows the traditional trails that were used for hunting and gathering. The same trails are continually used for activities in today’s cultural activities for Christian, Splatsin Indian Band chief, in a recent press release. “We move forward in collaboration toward a future where our communities are both nations. “We already have strong and ancient kinship ties and by working together, we healthy, economically independent and culturally vibrant.”

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Local teachers’ association president pleased with new head of B.C. teachers’ union STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The B.C. teachers’ union has a new president — someone who the head of the local teachers’ union says is a good pick for the role. Outgoing British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) president Jim Iker has served three years, the traditional term length for the position, and is being replaced by Vancouver elementary school teacher Glen Hansman. “It’s a good choice, (Hansman) is a great communicator, he’s knowledgeable, he’s articulate, he’s bilingual, he’s pretty well-rounded and people like him,” said Windermere Teachers’ Association president Doug Murray. “He’s actually been out to the valley a couple of times doing training, and the teachers here liked him.” The most recent visit by Hansman to the Upper Columbia Valley was some time last year, to do some consulting about pensions, according to Murray, “He got voted in as second vice-president (of the

BCTF), spent three years in that position, then became first vice-president for three years and now is the president,” said Murray. “So there’s been that progression, and he’s been through everything the BCTF has been through in the past six years, so he’s got experience. It’s his turn to be president.” Murray said Hansman will likely have a relatively

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calm three-year term, with teachers’ labour strife of recent years settled for the time being. “Not a lot is going to happen in the next three years, not like what Jim (Iker) had to go through,” said Murray. “Hansman will probably be mostly concerned about funding in schools and poverty in schools. These issues have not yet really been addressed by the provincial government, so that’s what he’ll be

working on, along with the new curriculum.” Hansman will officially take over the role of BCTF president on June 30th, and Iker will stay on the BCTF executive committee for one more year as a past president. “It is our responsibility as teachers to be strong advocates on matters fundamental to the welfare of the students with whom we work daily,” Hansman said in a press release. He added that his key objectives are improved teaching and learning conditions in B.C. public schools and securing the necessary support to help implement the new curriculum; engaging new teachers and planning for the next round of bargaining; supporting implementation of the calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; and working with parents and others to restore public education funding. Teri Mooring, who has been the BCTF second vice president for the past three years, will move up to the role of first vice president, and public school teacher Clint Johnston will step in as the new second vice president.

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Columbia Valley Chamber fills board of director vacancies at AGM STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting earlier this month, filling five vacancies on its board of directors, including that of president and vice president. Peter Smith was elected as the new president and Andrea Tubbs as the new vice president. “I would like to thank our past president Amanda Robinson, for her leadership and commitment to the chamber and to the tourism industry. I respect her for having maintained a balance between her interest in the tourism industry and the rest of the business community. She was always conscious of her role as president of an

organization that supports the entire business community, not just the tourism sector,” said Smith in a press release following the Wednesday, March 9th AGM. “I am encouraged that over the next two years the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce board will build upon the solid foundation of work that has already been accomplished. After all, helping the business community to be healthy and successful is at the core of what the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is all about,” said Tubbs in the release. Other Chamber board members include treasurer Mark Digney and secretary Laurie Klassen, as well as directors Dee Conklin, Jamie Hurschler, Berry Maybuck, Keith Mose, Rod Turnbull, Pascal Van Dijk and Nicolaas Veen.

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JUMBO from A1 “It’s a Charter (of Rights and Freedoms) argument of broader significance than just the Ktunaxa. It makes sense that the Supreme Court of Canada would be looking at this.” She suspects that even if the lower-level courts had ruled in the Ktunaxa’s favour, the B.C. provincial government would have appealed that result and the case would still have ended up in the highest court in the country. “We want acknowledgement that we have a right to our belief. We also want to know how that gets taking into account in formal decision-making processes,” said Teneese. “We believe the Supreme Court of Canada will delve a little deeper into the issue.” Although no date has been set, Teneese said the Ktunaxa’s legal counsel has estimated it could be heard within a year. “We could possibly be looking at January or February 2017. That should give us sufficient time to prepare and for all the to and fro that happens when court documents are filed. But that’s just a best guess,” she told The Echo. “We are keen to deal with it. We’re hoping that — identity and spirituality — those are thing we can share with our neighbours and talk about. That is the kind of information sharing that is helpful on the path to Truth and Reconciliation, that the government has committed to.” The Ktunaxa’s petition is one of four legal cases based on Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort — two of which have already concluded (one almost a decade ago, the other just a year ago), and one of which has yet to be heard. Of all four, the Ktunaxa’s case is the only one so far to reach the level of the Canadian Supreme Court.

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CORRECTIONS (1) In the lead story (“Medical marijuana business licence denied”) in the March 16th Echo, the first reference to Radium councilor Karen Larsen was missing her title and first name, and should have been printed as Coun. Karen Larsen. (2) Due in part to lengthy council meetings covering a large number of agenda items and in part to the regular Canal Flats council reporter being away, there are a number of corrections required to address reporting errors with respect to the Village of Canal Flats council over the past few weeks: • In the Canal Flats council briefs on page A4 of the March 2nd issue of The Echo, it was incorrectly stated that Cheryl Ottey was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer as well as Deputy Village Clerk. Cheryl, whose last name is in fact “Otting,” has in fact been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Deputy Director of Corporate Services. It was also incorrectly reported that Sylvie Hoobanoff, who is now acting as Interim Chief Administrative Officer, has been the village’s Chief Financial Officer in the past. Ms. Hoobanoff’s regular position is in fact Deputy Director of Corporate Services • In the Canal Flats council briefs on page A3 of the February 17th issue of The Echo, a $12,000 grant request by the Canal Flats Seniors Group was not for a gravel walkway, as was reported. It was also reported that mayor Ute Juras suggested Canal Flats groups could apply for funding through the Area F Grant in Aid program. She was in fact speaking specifically to the Canal Flats Wilderness Club applying for funding for the gun range, which is technically located in Area F but managed by the Canal Flats Wilderness club.

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Possible partnership creates potential employment opportunity in Radium

BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com Tourism Radium will be considering the possibility of creating a fulltime employment opportunity for an events co-ordinator with financial support from the Village of Radium Hot Springs and voting on the decision shortly, according to manager Kent Kebe. “A number of years ago… the (Radium) tourism chamber did the Radium events and they went in a different direction at one point with different committees and volunteers,” explained Kebe, noting there was a similar agreement in the past. “We’ve come full circle if the board wants to pursue it.” At the highly anticipated March 29th board meeting for Tourism Radium, members will be reviewing a possible contract with the Village of Radium Hot Springs to resume the responsibilities of planning Radium Days, Radium Colours and the Headbangers Challenge — an idea that

Kebe had pitched to council roughly a month ago and the Village of Radium Hot Springs unanimously accepted at their March 9th council meeting. The Village of Radium Hot Springs chief administrative officer Mark Read created a contract to encapsulate council’s vision moving forward. “As part of our Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) agreement, which looks like it’s going to be approved by the province as of today,” Read told council on March 9th, “we have budgeted for this year and next year to undertake the same three events that we have funded in the past: Radium Days, Radium Colours and the Headbangers festival. “We’ve had a really hard time finding an event co-ordinator and keeping one,” Mr. Read explained. “I had a discussion with Kent Kebe and he said they’re considering trying to find an individual to run (some events) and he was wondering if we would consider going back to a system where we would provide funding and they would take over our additional events.

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They might find that, with enough of a position and funding, (they can) make it sustainable for a full-time position.” He expressed a strong desire to see the Village of Radium Hot Springs accept the offer for help and to attach their expectations for the employee to the reporting requirements in the contract. At the March 9th council meeting, Coun. Tyler McCauley approved the motion to submit a contract to Tourism Radium for review and Coun. Karen Larsen seconded his decision, which was unanimously agreed upon by their peers. “It seems like we’ve come full circle, but I really feel like everything that happened in between there really helped us to understand what our needs are and where we’re going,” said Clara Reinhardt, Village of Radium Hot Springs mayor. Kebe plans to announce the results from Tourism Radium’s board member’s vote at their Annual General Meeting on April 12th, which will be open to the public.

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Since the provincial teachers’ union signed a six-year contract with the B.C. government in September, and with the union’s case against the government not being heard by the Supreme Court of Canada until November, things have been relatively quiet on the British Columbia Federation of Teacher (BCTF)’s front — the eye of the storm. During this respite, the BCTF has elected a new president. Out goes Jim Iker and his famous mullet and handlebar moustache and in comes Glen Hansman. Hansman, 42, is an elementary special education teacher and was the anti-homophobia consultant for the Vancouver School Board. He holds an honours B.A. from Carleton, a B.Ed. from McGill,

and a M.A. from the University of British Columbia. He is the chair of the K-12 Aboriginal Education Partners Table. He was President of the Vancouver Elementary School Teachers’ Association from 2007 through 2009, and has been a Vice-President of the BCTF since 2010. Hansman has said the Supreme Court case is one of his priorities. It’s been 14 years since the BC Liberal government used legislation to strip classroom size and composition from the teachers’ collective agreement. A BC Supreme Court judge then ruled the legislation unconstitutional, but the BC Court of Appeals overturned that decision. The highest court in the country agreed to hear the case back in January, presenting the BCTF with its last kick at the bucket in terms of winning back classroom size and composition as important working

conditions for B.C. teachers. “It’s not an inconsequential decision one way or another… it means any government anywhere across Canada can rip up a collective agreement as they see fit after the fact,” Hansman told a Vancouver radio station, referring to the national precedent the case could set if the Supreme Court doesn’t side with the union. Given the national consequences of the Supreme Court ruling on this matter, and the initial ruling of the BC Supreme Court, it’s not unreasonable to predict the BCTF will come out the victors in this dispute. And if they don’t, then rolling out the new B.C. curriculum in the context of increasingly larger classroom sizes and fewer supports from learning-specialist teachers could be the next battle to besiege public education in B.C.

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his is my favourite time Regional of year. The days are getting longer, ice is moving off the lakes and the sun is getting warmer. Mother Nature is waking up after a long winter’s sleep with renewed energy and excitement. Council is also moving forward with a sense of excitement, hoping that this year will bring new opportunities and open doors to renew us as a community. Council is pleased to announce that we awarded the contract for the Business/ Economic Development Liaison to Diana Brooks of Radium Hot Springs and Chris Fields of Okotoks, Alberta. Diana has an extensive background in economic de-

velopment. Last year, she retired from her position as regional manager for the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skilled Training. This position allowed her to travel the region extensively and learn its economic makeup. Council has TE worked with her in this capacity in the past and we are excited to have her on our team for the next year. Diana will be concentrating on working with the existing businesses in the Village of Canal Flats as well as developing a strategy to attract new business. Chris Fields has a strong marketing background and has worked with Radium Hot Springs and Elkford on their

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recent rebranding projects. His main focus will be on community engagement. Please keep a close eye on the village’s newsletter (visit https://canalflats.civicweb.net/filepro/documents) for upcoming surveys and open houses. Your input will be invaluable to this process. The Tilley Memorial Master Plan is in full swing. Council would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the survey. We will be presenting the results as well as conceptual plans in a public open house on Wednesday, April 6th. Finally, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Easter holiday. Enjoy the warmer weather, friends and family! Ute Juras is the mayor of Canal Flats and can be reached at 250-489-9070 or by email at ujuras@gmail.com.

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A future in organics and farming NORM LETNICK Minister of Agriculture

Dear Editor: Poet Wallace Stevens once said: “After the final no, there comes a yes, and on that yes the future world depends.” So many movements throughout time have met with no after no. The Abolitionist, the Suffragist, the movement against Apartheid, all met with endless “No!” Until one day humanity understood the imperative of “yes” to the moral issue of their time. Today we stand at another brink. The changing climate. January was the 371st month in a row warmer then the 20th century average. NASA reveals temperatures in February have smashed a century of global records by a “stunning” margin. The Governor of the Bank of England states: “The vast majority of the carbon reserves are unburnable” because burning them will only accelerate the climate crisis. But “yes” is rising. Since 2010, global investments in renewables surpassed that of the heavily subsidized fossil fuel industry. Globally, 96 cities, states and even countries have set ambitious targets to achieve up to 100 per cent renewable energy. Some of the largest and most recognized companies are committing to — and securing — 100 per cent renewable power. A tax on carbon is essential as polluters must begin to pay directly for previously-externalized carbon costs. The impact on consumers can be reduced by redistributing the revenues to them. On this yes our future depends. Kind regards, YVONNE JAMES NAKSUP

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In these past few weeks, the agricultural sector has been moving forward with great leaps and bounds into the future of farming and organic foods. There are many highlights to choose from, but today I want to focus on three in particular: A new law that will allow for regulations limiting the use of the word “organic” only to foods that have been certified organic, a significant budget lift for the Agricultural Land Commission to help it safeguard good agricultural land for future generations and a new tax credit for farmers who donate their food to registered non-profits like food banks. By 2018, after an appropriate transition period, all marked “organic” foods will be certified under either a provincial or national certifications program and offer certainty to shoppers. Government listened and is giving consumers the certainty they have been asking for. The reality is the demand for organic products has increased rapidly in the last 10 years, and the requirements for businesses producing and marketing agrifoods products as organic need to reflect current consumer and business expectations. Regulations developed under the recently passed Food and Agricultural Products Classification Act will deliver that. Requiring organic certification for products grown and marketed in B.C. will create opportunities and growth for small businesses, leading to more jobs and increased revenues. By becoming certified, new organic producers will be joining a brand of recognized standards that consumers

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can purchase with certainty. These changes will strengthen the awareness and reputation of B.C.’s organic food and beverages, locally, across Canada, and around the globe. Your provincial government is committed to protecting agricultural land for future generations in order to allow our producers to deliver some of the best tasting, highest quality foods. An additional $1.1 million to the Agriculture Land Commission’s annual base budget is another step to ensuring there is a future for the next generations in B.C.’s farming industry. Your government continues to stand behind and support improving B.C.’s food supply security, our farming sector and those who work in it. Not only is the agriculture sector being recognized with new legislation needed to provide certainty to the term “organic” and additional resources to support our Agricultural Land Reserve, but also for their generosity by helping those in need. By introducing the 25% non- refundable farmers’ food tax credit, we are assisting local farmers who donate produce to registered charities like food banks and school meal programs. The gift of agriculture should be shared with everyone and I encourage more famers to take part in this beneficial program. As the world of agriculture changes and we move in to the future of farming, I am reminded of the great successes the agrifood industry is achieving and the sales records that keep on falling each year. Through the dedicated work of over 55,000 people directly employed in the agrifoods sector in British Columbia and most importantly with your support, by buying local, we are taking the industry to new heights and continued sustainability.

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our membership,” she said. “From there, a number of so nice. It’s prettier out here.” She made the decision to extend her time in the Comembers took advantage of the opportunity and have been able to see some success from the program. Mo- lumbia Valley after visiting the wetlands, Lussier Hot A 24-year-old Haligonian has made the Columbia bilize was also willing to adapt their program for small- Springs and the Hoodoos. “I’ve never seen anything like this before in my life, Valley home after completing a work experience as a er employers who were willing to work together — it was their flexibility to work with all sizes of businesses but I had never left Nova Scotia… and I didn’t know housekeeper at Copper Point Resort. what I was missing before coming here,” said Hiltz. Jaime Hiltz participated in Mobilize — The Great that made their offering more compelling. She’s happy that a Mobilize participant has fallen in “The outdoors are different here, that’s why I’m stayCanadian Work Experience before resigning from the program and starting a life in Invermere with a love with the surrounding area just as she did during ing. I want to see it all in the summer and I want to see the wildlife here in the summer.” six-month lease and the option to extend her rental a trip to the valley 14 years ago. She added that, in her opinion, the program is bet“I felt a very special connection with the place and agreement. She is eager to explore Western Canada and has the decision to move here seems a natural one for ter suited to people between the ages of 18 and 20 us,” said Clovechok. “I believe that having residents because of the perks and challenges of living in staff plans to travel throughout B.C. “I didn’t know what I was missing,” said Hiltz, add- who choose to live here and create a life for them- accommodation. ing that she now works as a bartender at Black For- selves here is such a healthy way to build a communiest during the evenings and will I didn’t know what ty. It is a very difbe working at Kootenay Cofferent than movfee Works during the daytime. I was missing... ing for a career “There are so many work opporthere are so many work opportunity — I tunities here, it’s unreal.” Mobilize — The Great Cana- opportunities here, it’s unreal. moved to MonJAMIE HILTZ treal for a career dian Work Experience is a naNEW VALLEY RESIDENT opportunity, but tional placement program that connects people between the ages of 18 and 30 with I never felt the passion nor had the month-long employment opportunities in three prov- commitment to Montreal than I do inces. However, Hiltz opted to stay in the Columbia for the Columbia Valley, so I look forward to see what Jamie will create for Valley after completing her first work placement. “I’ve learned a lot,” said Hiltz. “I had no idea that herself here in the Columbia Valley.” The Mobilize opportunity to travel coming out west was going to be this easy because most workplaces have accommodation for staff. It was and work with accommodation inso foreign to me. I didn’t think it would be this easy to cluded as part of the package offers get around and see (the sights) … now I know different employment to young Canadians in fields such as cooking, bartending, parts of Canada and I learned some new work skills.” According to Susan Clovechok, the executive direc- serving, housekeeping, administrator of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce tion and helping out in kitchens. “I’m a hairdresser back home by (CVCC), the national work placement program holds merit for the Columbia Valley business community as trade and barbering was taking over and I wasn’t making as much money,” it helps recruit and retain staff. “I received a phone call from Mobilize early in 2015 said Hiltz, noting that career adMARCH IS KIDNEY HEALTH MONTH and, recognizing that their program could be a viable vancement was limited in Nova Scosolution for some of our members who have difficulty tia. “(Through Mobilize), I had the Kidney disease is a serious disease with no cure, and it can finding employees, the Chamber organized a luncheon opportunity to get jobs anywhere affect anyone at any age. This adorable little girl is Haileyand invited a representative from Mobilize to speak to and everywhere, and everything is Ann and she has had kidney disease since before she was born. In just two years she’s seen more hospitals and medical procedures than many people see in a lifetime, and one day she will need a kidney transplant. Register your wishes to give hope to people like Hailey-Ann.

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Easter egg hunts in the Columbia Valley

BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com The egg-spectation of families being able to find chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs has returned to the Upper Columbia Valley this weekend.

Invermere

Children under the age of 12 will have an opportunity to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt at Kinsmen Beach at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26th. However, the area where candy will be hidden is going to be divided up based on several participating age groups that will begin their quest for candy at the same time. “It’s the first year we’re doing this event,” said Theresa Wood, District of Invermere event organizer. “Invermere has a great population and we should have an Easter Egg Hunt. It’s a popular event.” The Invermere Easter Egg Hunt will be a free spring-time event for families to attend. There will be hidden candy and plastic eggs nearby, and the plastic eggs can be exchanged for gift baskets. “The older kids will search for candy and the younger kids will be asked to find plastic eggs that their parents can exchange for the appropriate amount of candy,” said Theresa. She wants the Invermere Easter Egg Hunt to provide a safe and fun atmosphere in which families can celebrate this weekend. “It’s a great festive spring event for the valley and it gives something for people with kids to do on a Saturday morning,” said Theresa. There is one small favour she’s hoping families could lend a helping hand with for this year’s event. “The Easter Bunny does need help dispersing eggs, so if anybody has some time before the hunt at 8 a.m. to help him out, that would be great,” she said. “And they’ll be done in time to do the hunt with their families.” To volunteer to help the Easter Bunny, contact Theresa at 250-688-9663.

Canal Flats

The 14th annual Canal Flats Easter Egg hunt will take place on Sunday, March 27th

for children under the age of 12 at the Kootenay River RV and Gas Plus station on Highway 93/95 at 1 p.m. There will be free hotdogs and cake for everybody served up around noon — children under the age of six are required to have supervision. “I started the event 14 years ago,” said Karen Flowers, event organizer. “When I was in Cubs and Scouts years ago. We started one then when I realized we had nothing in the area for kids. It kind of fell by the wayside so we started it up again, and it’s become very popular.” She is encouraging participating families to bring a basket for children to hold onto their loot during this year’s hunt. However, the 14th annual Canal Flats Easter Egg hunt has a unique feature to ensure children are getting safe candy. “We’re going to meet at the Kootenay River RV and Gas Plus on the highway and then we start them off near the campground in there,” she said, noting the children would be searching for bottle caps and tokens to exchange at the main booth for either candies or Easter bunnies. “They have to hunt for bottle caps and we trade them in for candy. It’s fun and the kids love it.” For more information, call Karen at 250-349-5447.

Windermere

A third serving of Easter treats will be made available to families in the Columbia Valley this weekend. The 10th Annual Windermere Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages hosted by the Windermere Community Association will begin at 10 a.m. in the field behind the Windermere Community Hall on Sunday, March 27th. “We section the field off into four different sections for the little guys and we have all sorts of candies that we throw,” said event organizer Pat van Regen. “Every year, we also do a prize for every kid.” She is encouraging families to bring a basket or a bag for participating children to collect candy this year. “We do this (event) every year because we like to bring the kids in the community together,” said Pat. There will be no fee to participate in Windermere’s Easter Egg Hunt this year.

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Kimberley group raising money to bring in refugees KIMBERLEY REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT GROUP Submitted

Community engagement through the Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group (KRRG) got a boost from two sold-out Middle Eastern dinners last week. Altogether, the KRRG raised over $2,500 toward the initial $15,000 that must be in the group’s checking account before the actual process of welcoming new families to Kimberley can begin. Just ahead are more opportunities to move the group closer to its initial financial goal. First, a look at the successes on March 9th and 11th, when more than 80 people gathered at The Green Door for a four-course Middle Eastern dinner plus surprises. In addition to building a stronger existing community around abundantly spread tables, guests broadened their experience of Middle Eastern culture. They savoured regional dishes, enjoyed the company of new friends and longtime acquaintances, and joined in the fun of a raffle for unusual prizes donated by generous local individuals and businesses. On Wednesday, The Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group’s Middle Eastern fundraisMarch 9th the Anadil Dancers delighted and on Friday, March 11th Tim Park plied guests ing dinners were big successes. Photo submitted with extra potent Middle Eastern coffee throughout the evening. Kimberley residents Allan and Jill Sayegh prepared and co-hosted the two Middle Eastern feasts, with Green Door’s chef Jamie Funk enthusiastically supporting the effort in the kitchen. They were guided by recipes Allan’s mother brought with her to Canada when she left the part of Syria that is now Lebanon. In addition to tasty results from the kitchen, diners were treated to Ty Turner’s enthusiast support in the dining room along with other Green Door helpers. Their clever decorating efforts assured a festive Middle Eastern atmosphere for the occasion. Musicians Jay Robinson and Nathan Taron filled both evenings with music, Jay especially eye-catching as he played his tabla. Participants were urged to increase their own involvement with KRRG, both as financial contributors and as volunteers. At the Wednesday event, Peggy Frederikse, KRRG Chair (pictured with co-host Allan Sayegh) shared her enthusiasm for the endeavour and two nights later, Paula Gordon urged people to get involved. A regular e-newsletter was announced to keep interested people and organizations up to date on KRRG’s activities, needs and progress. Everyone is cordially invited to add themselves to this growing e-connection by sending a simple “Please add me” with their email address to Info@KimberleyRefugees.ca. On Saturday, March 19th, the KRRG and the Wasa Lions co-sponsored a spaghetti dinner, bake sale and raffle at the Wasa Community Hall. Then, just in time to shop for Mother’s Day and high school graduation, KRRG volunteers Louise Hockley and Cyndy Moore are co-hosting a special fundraising Dessert Evening on Thursday, March 31st from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall in Kimberley. In addition to tasty delights and an eclectic silent auction, guests will find a Regal Gift table, featuring an array of high quality handmade items from around the world, including Silpada designs of sterling silver jewelry, scarves and leather handbags. Details about these events, other upcomSEARS HOMETOWN STORES are locally owned and operated by dedicated ing events in the planning stages and a lot SEARS ORILLIA individuals serving their communities. more can be found on the KRRG website 8000 HIGHWAY #12 We carry the top major appliance brands, at www.kimberleyrefugees.ca, at facebook. sleep sets, lawn & garden products and much more. 1-705-325-7421 com/kimberleyrefugeeresettlementgroup and at ‘Berley TImes (www.ekology.net/bt).

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GAME

CLUES ACROSS 1. Cathode-ray tube 4. A leglike part 8. Old world, new 11. Sec. of Def. Panetta 13. Greek god of E or SE wind 15. Supervises flying 16. In a way, bothers 19. Federal savings bank 20. Stout lever with a sharp spike 21. F.S. Fitzgerald’s wife Zelda 22. Snakelike fish 23. Scads 24. Prophet 26. Former “Daily Show” star 31. Organized crime head 34. Oil obtained from flowers 35. 2X WWE Divas Champ 38. Brine cured Canadian cheese 39. Slow oozing 41. Volt-ampere 42. Phenyl salicylate 44. European defense organization 45. Anglo-Saxon theologian 46. Doctrine 49. Soviet peninsula 51. Large long-armed ape 55. Protects from weather 56. Mops 60. Bridge expert 61. Fabric woven from goat and camel hair 62. Capital of Honduras 64. Tell on 65. Wooden clog 66. Beloved 67. Fed 68. Decays 69. Single Lens Reflex

18. Spanish shawl 25. Macaws 27. No (Scottish) 28. Takes dictation 29. Spanish appetizers 30. The Muse of lyric and love poetry 31. Romaine lettuce 32. Alias 33. A way to beat 36. Son of Jacob and Zilpah 37. Amount of time 39. Most guileful 40. Younger US political party 43. Electrical resistance unit 45. Side way 47. Milton’s Cormus composer Henry 48. Sheep up to age one 49. Green algae 50. Capital of Morocco 52. S.E. French city on the Rhone 53. Asian nation 54. Great No. Am. RV Rally 57. Culture medium and a foodgelling agent 58. Inflamed lymph node swelling 59. Native of Edinburgh 63. Belonging to a thing

Answers to last week

CLUES DOWN 1. Applauds 2. Actress Zellweger 3. Obtained by addition 4. Chief executive officer 5. Flees 6. Murres genus 7. __ Wong, spy 8. Works well as a remedy 9. Tripod 10. A nautical unit of depth 12. Most populous Native Am. people 14. Genus Capricornis 17. Universally mounted spinning wheel

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A positive attitude may help you overcome any challenges that come your way this week, Aries. Maintain this positivity and things will ultimately work out for the best.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A number of opportunities are coming your way in the near future, Leo. Just get ready to take advantage of these chances when opportunity knocks. It rarely knocks twice.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, even though the world has lately presented plenty of twists and turns, you can still enjoy the ride. Keep an open mind to all new opportunities.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, offer others positive feedback when they deserve it. Your willingness to give credit where it’s due is why others find you so easy to work with.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Relationships are on your mind, Virgo. You are anxious to show loved ones how much you care for them, and they will respond in kind.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a big project is yours to make work. This is a big responsibility, but you are up to the task. Keep forging ahead and you will be pleased with the results.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others will be very receptive to your fresh ideas this week. Be prepared to explain these ideas in as much detail as possible and enjoy the fruits of your labors.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have plenty on your plate lately, but you also have to find a way to fit in some time for rest. Running at a frantic pace is a recipe for burn-out.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Focusing on one thing is a tricky proposition this week, Aquarius. You have a lot of things on your mind, but do your best to maintain focus. Take breaks, if necessary.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some good news is just over the horizon. Resist the temptation to celebrate prematurely, but don’t be surprised when Lady Luck breaks your way.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, let go of some of the responsibilities you have recently taken on. Trust that others around you can handle these tasks just as capably. Enjoy the extra free time. You earned it.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Someone’s criticism may shock you, Pisces, but that could be for the best. It may just ground you and bring you back to reality.

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charge; tea and cookies will be served. meet at the big blue chair by the Valley residents, employers and For more information call 250-688- Hot Springs entrance; ages 6-12 community associations to join us meet at the tennis courts. at our Open House celebrating four 1143. • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the • 12 p.m.: Canal Flats Easter Egg years serving local job seekers and Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday Hunt at the Kootenay River RV and employers with refreshments and Gas Plus station and campground. snacks. of each month.

• 6:30 p.m.: Steelhead Trout Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. $17.50. Reservations Recommended. WEDNESDAY MARCH 23RD Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and • 8:30 - 10 a.m.: A Tourism and 50/50. Hospitality Industry Consultation is • 7 - 9 p.m.: The Reel Paddling being held at College of the Rockies, Film Festival is the world’s largest Invermere. Please RSVP if attending paddling film festival, at Panorama to nmorgan@cotr.bc.ca Mountain Resort Great Hall. There

• 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Free Bereavement Information Session at Canal Flats Seniors Centre hosted by CV Hospice Society. Tea and cookies will be served. For more information call 250-688-1143.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH

• 9 p.m.: Panorama’s T-Bar and Grill hosts Aaron Pollock and his four piece band. No cover. • 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Invermere Columbia Garden Village. Bereavement Information Session hosted by the Columbia Valley Hospice Society. No

MONDAY, MARCH 28TH

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Family Easter Egg Decorating Night at the Invermere • Radium Council invites you to Library. Drop in for some egg- join them for a Potluck/Town Hall event at the community Hall. This cellent family fun! Free of charge. is anopportunity to meet informally and talk about what is happening THURSDAY MARCH 24TH in Radium and around us in the • 10 -11:30 a.m.: Free Bereavement Columbia Valley. Information Session at Fairmont Hot Springs Lions Den. Tea and • 10 a.m: Children 12 and under cookies will be served. For more can participate in the Easter Egg information call CV Hospice Society Hunt at Kinsmen Beach. Volunteers needed from 8 to 10 a.m. to assist 250-688-1143. in hiding the treats. Call Theresa at • 5 - 9 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play 250-688-9663. sports with us. Everyone welcome. • 6 p.m.: Games Night at Branch • 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ 71 Legion in Invermere. Live Music Tournament at the Invermere Legion with Ted Alexander and a twist Call every Thursday. $35 buy in. 250-342-9517 to find out more. Meat • 7 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Trivia Draw and 50/50. Nights at Fairmont’s Bear’s Paw & • 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.: Valley Forge playing Grill. Teams of up to six compete at Farside in Fairmont Hot Springs, for nightly prizes. $2 to enter and no cover. everyone’s welcome.

• March 25th - 26th: Link to Rink (more green-to-ice action!). 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.

• 7 and 9 p.m.: A self-described “rootsy-country singer songwriter”, Jake Ian plays at the Horsethief are amazing short films on all types Creek Pub, Radium Hot Springs. No of paddle sports. Door prizes, raffles cover. and giveaways. Tickets sold at TUESDAY MARCH 29TH Panorama Guest Services or online at www.adventurepaddleschool.com • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art from the Heart • 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.: Valley Forged Show at Pynelogs March 29th - April playing at Farside in Fairmont Hot 16th. Open daily.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) YCC Challenges program. Springs, no cover. • 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH

Open to children 12 and under. • 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges Kids under 6 require supervision. program. For more information call Karen at SATURDAY APRIL 2ND 250-349-5447. • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Fresh daffodils to be sold at Sobey’s, AG Valley Foods and in Radium at Mountainside Market by Canadian Cancer Society volunteers. Put a little spring in your home and help fund the CCS in its research, patient support and public education.

• 7 p.m.: Burn ‘N’ Mahn Dueling Piano Experience at the Invermere Community Hall. An interactive, on-request fundraiser for the CV • 4 -6 p.m.: Join SYC for Cooking Community Centre with live music, a night. Join us for Free Food and wine brag, 50/50 draw, silent auction and cash bar. 19 years and older. nutritional education. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Skating • 7 p.m.: SYC Pool Tournament. Club AGM at Eddie Mountain SUNDAY APRIL 3RD Memorial Arena. • 8 - 11 a.m.: The Columbia Valley WEDNESDAY MARCH 30TH Wetlands Bird Survey takes For more information • 8:30 - 10 a.m.: A Tourism and place.

Hospitality Industry Consultation is being held at College of the Rockies, Invermere. Please RSVP if attending to nmorgan@cotr.bc.ca.

HOURS INVERMERE LIBRARY

• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges • Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m • Wednesday: 10 a.m - 8 p.m. program.

• 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night. • Thurs – Saturday: 10 a.m - 5p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST • 4 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Graphics Course.

• Story Times: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m.

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre • Wed - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. open gym. Come play sports with • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. us. Everyone welcome.

• 7 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Trivia WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM Nights at Fairmont’s Bear’s Paw & • Tuesday: 12 - 4 p.m. SUNDAY MARCH 27TH Grill. Teams of up to six compete • 10 a.m.: Spring Shakedown Rail for nightly prizes. $2 to enter and INVERMERE THRIFT STORE Jam at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort everyone’s welcome. • Thurs - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ski Hill. Registration at 10 a.m. and competition starts at 11 a.m. Show FRIDAY APRIL 1ST RADIUM THRIFT STORE off your skills and compete for fun and prizes in our 15 and under and • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Fresh daffodils to • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. be sold at Sobey’s, AG Valley Foods • Fri - Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m. 16 and over categories. and in Radium at Mountainside • 10 a.m.: The 10th annual Market by Canadian Cancer Society SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE Windermere Easter Egg Hunt will be volunteers. Put a little spring in • Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. held at the Windermere Community your home and help fund the CCS • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m. Hall. Kids are encouraged to bring a in its research, patient support and • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. basket for their treats. public education. • Fri - Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m. • 11 a.m.: Easter egg hunt at • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The Invermere FREE tutoring available and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. The WorkBC Employment Services volunteer tutors needed. Contact the Easter Bunny will be hopping Centre and EK Employment would Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy through the Resort to hide candy wvcoordinator@cbal.com like to formally invite all Columbia for all the kids. Ages 5 and under

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As a geological engineer Alan spent many years surveying mountain ranges in British Columbia including the Columbia Valley. His love for the valley became more permanent when in 1967 he built a cabin in Windermere. This became the family’s summer retreat. During his successful career he and his family were transferred to England then to Colorado. Alan’s last move was to Germany where in 1991 he retired and looked forward to settling in the Windermere Valley. Our father had many passions, among those he was a very talented artist, an exceptional woodworker and an avid cyclist.

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE 100 - 7th Ave., Invermere 250-426-7564 Pastor Rev. David Morton Worship Services Sundays 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere

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years ago (1966): The annual general meeting of the Windermere District Social Services Society was held March 17th in Invermere Community Centre.

years ago (1976): MP Howard Johnson was scheduled to address AntiGun Legislation in the C.E. Centre in Invermere on Tuesday, March 30th. He planned to open the meeting to the public, as the Gun Legislation before Parliament was being discussed with regards to how it affects people

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years ago (1986): Nearly 32,000 British Columbian pensioners face the prospect of reduced pension payments next month. Reta Teeple, chief of old age security, stated that approximately 20 per cent of the Guartanteed Income Supplement for seniors have not completed renewal applications.

years ago (1996): Hundreds of people from eastern B.C. and western Alberta interested in schitzophrenia were expected to converge and learn more about the topic at the conference in Fairmont Hot Springs on

years ago (2006): Lee Lax, Jim Miller and Rod Stanford of the Windermere Volunteer Fire Department were presented with Good Samaritan Awards on behalf of the BC Ambulance Service for their efforts the previous fall at a March 21st ceremony.

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