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Members of the Akisqnuk First Nation, including (left to right) Jacqueline Phillip, Arianna Birdstone and Melanie Phillip, performed a cultural welcome on May 12th, welcoming Wings Over the Rockies festival-goers to the wetlands adjacent to the Lakeshore Resort & Campground. The event included drumming, dancing, legends and a traditional fry bread snack. PHOTO BY ERIC ELLIOTT

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Kootenay economy focus of AKBLG conference ERIC ELLIOTT eric@invermerevalleyecho.com Local politicians and community leaders gathered in Kimberley at the end of April for the annual Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) Conference, under the theme, “The Kootenays: A Great Place to do Business.” The AKBLG is the local government association that represents the municipalities and electoral districts of southeastern British Columbia. Its makeup includes the Regional Districts of East Kootenay (RDEK), Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) and Central Kootenay (RDCK) and as well as the town of Golden and village of Valemont as one of five area associations that form that Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). The purpose of the annual conference is to identify issues that impact the environment, economy and social

well-being in southeastern B.C. and nays’ largest seniors housing and care come up with resolutions that can be provider in addition to being the sixth further discussed at the UBCM Conven- largest employer. tion in September later this year. “We have two facilities here in InverThis year’s conference featured a mere that are managed by (Golden Life) number of speakers from across B.C. so what was probably most interesting who contributed to the theme of do- was hearing more about what she enviing business in the Kootenays. Greg sions or sees as potential future trends Caws, President and that might be comCEO of BC Innovaing down the road We don’t want to tion Council, was in the future,” Taft stop it. We want to the conference’s said after the conkeynote speaker, manage it. We want it to be ference. talking about his fair for everyone. Other smaller CLARA REINHARDT background in techtalks included a preMAYOR, RADIUM HOT SPRINGS nology and what the sentation from Dr. province is doing to encourage growth Terri MacDonald who serves the region in this sector of the economy. in her role as BC Regional Innovation Gerry Taft, mayor of Invermere, found Chair in rural economic development. the presentation by Celeste Mullin to RDEK director Gerry Wilkie said he be of specific interest to the Invermere found this talk of specific importance community. Mullin is the vice presi- as it dealt with research on economic dent of corporate business for Golden development directly in the Kootenays. Life Management, which is the Koote“Her research is original and it’s fo-

cused on the Kootenays so it’s not as if it’s something that’s borrowed from the Harvard Business School,” he said. “I think in particular my interest is the sleeping giant of agriculture, even if it’s on a small-scale.” He said this includes topics such as local food production, food safety and food security. Coincidentally, the RDEK board recently passed a resolution to further their agricultural planning over the next year. One of the main resolutions that came out of the AKBLG conference that will be brought forward to the UBCM later this year dealt with short-term rentals in relation to traditional commercial hotels in the Radium area. Currently, there is no legislation mandating vacation rentals by owner to pay business licences or any regulated fees, allowing them to pocket more money than commercial accommodators like hotels. See A2

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A new Official Community Plan (OCP) for the Fairmont Hot Springs and Columbia Lake area will be the focus of an information sharing meeting tonight (Wednesday, May 18th) in Fairmont. “This will be an introductory public meeting to kick off the new planning process,” said RDEK Planning and Development Services Manager, Andrew McLeod. “Our staff will provide an introduction to OCPs and an overview of the expected planning process. Those in attendance will also have an opportunity to share their knowledge of the plan area and provide feedback on a variety of topics.” The meeting will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in the Cedar Room. “This is a good opportunity to learn about

the planning process,” said Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth. “These processes are intended to reflect the community’s vision for its future, so we like to have people engaged and involved every step of the way.” For those unable to attend the introductory meeting, there will be additional opportunities for involvement, including a visioning workshop this summer. The Fairmont Hot Springs and Columbia Lake Area Official Community Plan will replace the existing Fairmont Hot Springs OCP and extend south to the Electoral Area F boundary. The process is expected to take up to 18 months to complete. For more information, visit the Fairmont and Columbia Lake OCP page at www.rdek. bc.ca.

AKBLG from A1 Clara Reinhardt, mayor of Radium, said they conducted a study over the Easter weekend and discovered there were over 80 vacation rentals by owner listed in the area. This realization prompted discussion amongst local politicians on how to level the playing field for local businesses and those looking to lease their property to tourists. “We don’t want to stop it,” Reinhardt said. “We want to manage it. We want it to be fair for everyone. They have the right, to a certain degree, to do with the property what they need to do, but the accommodators, who are paying com-

mercial taxes, are paying sales taxes. It’s not a level playing field; that’s the concern.” The resolution was passed unanimously and will be studied further before being brought forward to the UBCM later this year. Taft said one of the key things the AKBLG membership is trying to upgrade is the resolution process at the UBCM in order to improve communication with the province and increase lobbying power. The UBCM conference will be held on September 26th to 30th at the Victoria Conference Centre.

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Celebration of Life street party approved STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Invermere council approved a bevy of special events at its most recent council meeting, including the Tim Goldie celebration of life. Tim’s brother Craig was at the Tuesday, May 10th meeting and told council “Tim didn’t want a funeral, we wanted a celebration of life and street party.” Craig went on to outline that event organizers are seeking to use the Invermere Community Hall, its parking lot and to have 8th Avenue between Peppi’s Pizzeria (which Tim owned) and the hall closed on Saturday June 11th, and that the street party would involved some great music from live bands, food from Peppi’s, oysters, beer, bouncy tents and face painting for kids, plenty of story telling and fireworks. “We’ll probably apply to have the noise bylaw relaxed that night, even though will still try to comply with it,” said Craig, adding the idea is for people to enjoy the live music, food and festivities starting at 5 p.m., then leave at 10:30 p.m. to head down to the inukshuk behind the arena to watch the fireworks (as Invermere residents typically do on Canada Day), then head back to the community hall, at which point organizers will encourage participants to head into the hall. The organizers will clean everything up on the morning of Sunday, June 12th. Craig had approached all the businesses along 8th Avenue, all of which had given him letters of support for the event. Council members unanimously approved a motion to relax the noise bylaw on June 11th. During the May 10th meeting council also ap-

proved the Calgary Sports Car Club’s Rocky Mountain Rally from Friday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 5th, although the matter did generate some discussion. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft pointed out that the event typically takes up much of the parking lot stretching from 6th Avenue to the back side of the arena, and that in the past when the event was held in November it had generated concern among local business owners about the considerable amount of downtown Invermere’s limited parking space that it takes up. Taft said given that those complaints had been voiced in the low-tourist season of November, it seems possible business owners might be even more upset to lose that parking space for potential customers during a weekend that is likely to be far busier with tourists. He added that the car show being held in June this year instead of November may also mean it’s much bigger this year and will consequently take up more space than normal. Councillor Al Miller said he’d thought of the potential for just that concern and had walked around the area talking to all the businesses and “all were supportive of the event being held in the back parking lot.” The only potential problem would be if a delivery truck was trying to back up to the back side of one of the businesses (such as the liquor store, for instance) to make a delivery while the car rally was going on, but Miller said he’s sure the district can work with both the car club and businesses to ensure delivery trucks can get in, if needed, during that weekend. Council approved the event, with four councillors voting in favour of it, and Taft opposed.

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Horse-drawn wagon rides come to Invermere STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The clip clopping sound of horse hooves trotting around Invermere’s streets will be heard this summer, after Invermere council voted during its most recent council meeting to allow horse-drawn wagon rides in town twice a month. Council members received a request, during their Tuesday, May 10th meeting, from A Bar Z Mountain Adventures owner Brent DuBois to operate horse-pulled wagon rides for the public within the downtown two days a month from July through August as well as during special events, circling from 7th Avenue down to Kinsmen Beach and back. “My team is two elderly ladies — Franny and Cathy — that are beautiful bomb-proof draft mares,” wrote DuBois, outlining that his businesses currently already offers one-hour to seven-day horse rides throughout the valley, at Fairmont Hot Springs, at Panorama Mountain Resort, and in the backcountry. “Last season we were able to supply more than 3,400 valley visitors with a horse experi-

ence,” he wrote. Rides will be on a 12-person wagon and will cost $20 per person, with kids under six years old riding for free. Pick up and drop off will be at Avenue (formerly Tiffany’s Thredz) clothing store on 7th Avenue and the Kinsman Beach concession stand. The ride will take roughly 20 minutes each way. “I believe it will add a much-needed attraction and character to downtown,” wrote DuBois. The wagon will have a slow-moving vehicle sign, reflectors on all four corners and a flashing light. Franny and Cathy will be outfitted with manure bags that will be emptied into horse trailers and removed daily. “It’s a nice, old-fashioned horse wagon,” Invermere planner Rory Hromadnik told council during the meeting, adding that by the time horse feed, transport and insurance is factored in, DuBois won’t make a huge profit and “it’s truly just a community promotion.” Council voted unanimously to approve the horse-drawn wagon rides, not just during July and August, but from May 12th to September 30th.

Invermere council has approved a street closure for the Celebration of Life street party that will be taking place on June 11th in memory of Peppi’s Pizzeria owner Tim Goldie (pictured with his wife Laura), who passed away from brain cancer earlier this year. VANESSA JEAKINS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Boats with zebra mussels intercepted in B.C. JEFF NAGEL Black Press Authorities remain on high alert for invasive species after intercepting four boats in recent weeks that arrived in B.C. infested with live zebra mussels. One contaminated boat was towed by a vehicle that failed to stop for inspectors on April 28th near Elko, where many vacationers arrive in B.C. from southwestern Alberta and northwestern Montana. A conservation officer tracked down the vehicle and diverted it back to the inspection station, said Chris Doyle, deputy chief of provincial operations for the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. “The boat it was towing was found to have zebra mussels on it,” Doyle said. “That watercraft was detained and impounded and, as well, the driver was charged for failing to stop at the inspection station.” Inspection teams have checked 1,200 boats so far this year. Of those, 64 were flagged as coming from high-risk locations, resulting in 12 decontamination orders and seven 30-day quarantines. Bear jams Bears emerging from their dens and searching for food continue to be a problem, particularly when people fail to secure their food and garbage, Doyle said. He said conservation officers are continuing to respond to reports of “bear jams” where vehicles are stopped on a highway where people are deliberately feeding bears or taking photos. Even when the bears aren’t being fed, there’s concern that people in close

proximity may make the bears habituated. There have also been multiple complaints in Kitimat of grizzly bears feeding on garbage, he added. Animal rescues He urges people not to remove fawns or other wildlife babies, but instead contact conservation officers if there’s reason to suspect they’re abandoned. Animal rescues are a regular part of the job for conservation officers. One of the latest operations saw Kamloops officers join forces with local volunteers to retrieve 1,000 rainbow trout that had become stranded in a field after Jacko Lake flooded on April 24th. “Those live rainbow trout were all returned to Jacko Lake,” he said. Illegal poaching Hefty fines have been handed out in recent months against poachers who shot wildlife illegally. About $2,500 in fines were issued to a group found hunting without licences April 29th in the Kispiox River area. Another $5,800 in fines were handed out to two Lower Mainland men convicted of hunting deer in a closed season near Rose Prairie in 2013. Conservation officers used DNA evidence to link the poachers to the scene. And a Burnaby woman was fined $5,200 on May 3rd after pleading guilty to trafficking bear gall bladders following incidents in Merritt and Coquitlam in 2014 and 2015. Trafficking in bear parts in B.C. is rare, Doyle said. He said the motive of the perpetrator was a traditional belief that the bear gall bladder bile can help relieve suffering from seizures.

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Oﬀ the The stories are absoECORD E COR CORD RD lutely horrific in many cases. In a matter of hours, what was once a life filled with memories made in the homes of some 80,000 people was erased into mere ashes. Homes were lost, pets and animals were displaced — or worse, died in the blaze — and people were forced to flee everything they knew to a land of the uncertainty. Yet, in this time of misery, there emerged an element that unites us all when a tragedy of this nature occurs. It becomes manifest in the 500 children who have been welcomed with open arms to schools in the Calgary area or the hundreds of cars waiting alongside the highway offering to take in those who have nowhere to go. Who can forget about the hundreds of firefighters who have come from across the country to fight the fire in hopes of preserving some remnant of people’s lives. In many ways, these acts of solidarity fall under one common term: being a Canadian. This isn’t to say that other countries don’t have this strong national identity. There’s no doubt that patriotism is still stronger than ever south of the border in the United States. However, there’s a certain Canadian-ness to it that truly makes it ours. At times, this Canadian element can be hard to put your finger on with everyday life consuming you, dividing you along a political spectrum or tying you to a favourite sports team. In times of disaster, it’s all-surrounding. Look around the valley and you’ll see the donation bins in grocery stores, the local Home Hardware and commercials reminding you that you can send your help from the couch with the click of a few buttons. To date, $54 million has been donated to Red Cross to support Fort McMurray, which is nearly $2 per

Canadian citizen. Fortunately, this isn’t the first disaster where the country has united to help one another. In 2000, people from across the province of Ontario and the country at large joined together in providing the town of Walkerton the supplies RIC they needed when their LLIOTT water was infected with the deadly E-coli bacteria. Let’s not forget the people of Gander, Newfoundland who put their lives on hold during the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001 to take in thousands of people whose flights were grounded in Canada because the U.S shut down its air space. Schools, fire stations and church halls were filled with cots in many of the same ways, as they are today in communities throughout Alberta to support the people of Fort McMurray. It’s these times of disaster and tragedy when Canadians drop everything to help one another. We set aside our differences, our quarrels and identities and ask the simple, yet crucial, internal question, “What can I do to help?” It’s what makes Canada one of the best countries to live in across the world, according to Reputation Institute’s annual ranking of countries by perceived image. The sad reality is that it’s going to take a months or even years before the people of Fort McMurray are able to return to what most would call a normal life. They’ll likely never be able to forget what was taken from them so abruptly. But with the help of everyday Canadians from across the country, the people of Fort McMurray have a foundation to put their lives back together once again. Eric Elliott is a reporter for the Invermere Valley Echo and can be reached at eric@ invermerevalleyecho.com.

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This past weekend, I had the pleasure of floating down the Columbia River from the Athalmer boat launch in Invermere to the bridge near Radium Hot Springs on a stand-up paddleboard. The journey was a wonderful way to spend a few hours on a warm, mid-May afternoon, with plenty of fish and exotic birds keeping my friend and I company as we soaked in the sunshine and solitude. Once at the bridge, we met up with our pre-arranged ride back to Invermere and after strapping the boards down to the roof of the SUV, we headed back home along Highway 93/95. Coming up the hill south of the village of

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Radium and approaching the first lookout, we were suddenly flagged down. Why the attendants at the invasive mussel inspection station were telling us to pull over had me momentarily confused until I remembered we had two watercraft strapped to the roof of our vehicle. I had to admire their diligence. While there are a lot of boats on the road, there are as many if not more SUPs, canoes and kayaks being hauled around. Stopping each and every one that poses the threat of introducing invasive mussels to the Columbia Valley’s waterways is a daunting job. Though we informed them we had simply travelled down from Lake Windermere, we were still subjected to their list of questions, as well as a thorough inspection. The two attendants were very friend-

Radium’s reputation is growing Can you believe that it is already the start of another summer season in beautiful Radium Hot Springs? Council has been keeping busy over the winter. Along with staff, we have started down the road of reviewing bylaws and policies to ensure they are up to date and still reflect the realities of Radium 20 years later. The parking bylaw may have the most impact on residents as we tried to find a balance between the folks who work in the logging industry and need to park their vehicles, and the accommodators and business owners who require access to their storefronts for customers. In the fall, we will be revisiting the Sign Bylaw. You

may have noticed a number at the Hot Springs — Ministry of new business signs hung, of Environment staff in Ottaas well as some sandwich wa, Director of Mountain and boards placed around the vil- Pacific Parks responsible for lage for specific hours and/or the Hot Springs, the Kooteevents. nay Park Superintendent and If members of the communi- the local Supervisors. Everyone is working toty have feedback Regional wards resolution. on any signs in the UNDOWN We are excited village, please take that the project to the time to send replace the curan email to one rent community of your council hall is moving formembers outlinward on schedule. ing your thoughts Trails, river acso that they can LARA cess and future become a part of parks are always the consideration on the agenda as when we rewrite the opportunities the bylaw. Other notable items:Ongo- arise. It was very exciting last ing meetings and conversa- month when the agreement tions with Parks Canada re- was signed between Regional garding the staffing shortage District and the Shuswap to

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extend the Old Coach Trail connecting Radium to Invermere, and then to Fairmont Hot Springs once the Legacy Trail is completed. We have been actively participating in a variety of valley-wide initiatives including marketing, visitor services, recreation, and resident attraction and retention. It is encouraging to see the number of new residents, new businesses, new business owners and expansions of existing businesses. The word is getting out — people are coming to experience Peace in Radium Hot Springs. 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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It’s the little things It’s funny how you notice little things. I attribute much of my love for the natural world and gardening to my Mum. She passed away on March 31st, having just turned 91 earlier on the 11th. It’s been six weeks now and, each day, I notice things that she taught me so I could connect with nature more and be kinder to the earth. Silly things, you know, like washing out plastic bags and aluminum foil to reuse until they disintegrate, cutting the tube of toothpaste in half and squeezing out just a bit more, saving compost items and tucking them in gently in to the soil, recycling or reusing everything, growing herbs for teas and food preparation, getting ready

for canning and freezing health and wellness by eatGrow Your garden goodies, making a ing from the bounty of the REATNESS “proper” rhubarb cobbler, gardens, spending more scrubbing the bird bath oftime outside, exciting our ten and filling it with fresh senses again and having water and the meditation the wisdom to inspire oththat can come with weeders to do the same. ing and digging in the soil. Breathe new life into your She always encouraged daily practices around the me to be outside, regard3 Rs — reduce, reuse and LIZABETH less of the weather. I played recycle even more! Let’s in puddles, danced through add a fourth and fifth “R” sprinklers, napped on the this season — refresh and fresh-cut grass, found the juiciest straw- reconnect. It’s time to get back to the berries, picked the ripest tomatoes and garden, our earth garden, and have brushed my hands over the bush beans some fun going and growing greener as I wandered down the rows. this summer! My wish for all of us is to support our Each spring, my Mum would place a

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special plaque in the garden. It really captured the essence of what gardening meant to her. Cheers Mum and thank you! Elizabeth Shopland is a personal growth and development coach, a certified horticulturist, and the owner of Nature Inspired Living Co. She can be reached at emshopland@gmail.com and 250-342-1124.

“The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth – One is nearer God’s heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth.” DOROTHY FRANCES GURNEY

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OPINION

The current state of Jumbo Valley

Growing trees for climate change

Dear Editor: The Ktunaxa First Nation has petitioned the Supreme Court of Canada for a Judicial Review requesting that no resort development will be in their sacred place, Qat’Muk, by keeping the Jumbo Valley area naturally wild. This is an appeal as the B.C. Supreme Court decided the Jumbo Glacier resort development would not impact the area negatively. The federal court has agreed to take the case. The proponents of the resort development have petitioned the B.C. Courts for a Judicial Review claiming B.C. Minister of Environment Mary Polak’s October 4th decision that no “substantial start” had been made was erroneous. Her decision determined that they did not receive their permanent certificate. Eco-Justice, part of the Jumbo Wild team, has asked the B.C. government how the cancellation of the Environmental Certificate for the resort proponents will affect tenures like “licence of agreement”, etc. So far neither the federal nor the provincial governments have made known in any way their decisions regarding the above. The current word about Jumbo Wild — the movie — is that it is being shown widely internationally with thousands of signatures on the petition. The on-theground results of all this far-flung interest is that the valley saw many more backcountry recreationalists, mainly skiers, this winter. ROWENA ELOISE KOOTENAY COALITION FOR JUMBO WILD, ARGENTA

Disagreements persist on the extent of temperatures and drier periods. B.C. IEWS humanity’s role in the current changes to The federal government is still working on B.C.’s climate, and our ability to influence its plan to meet greenhouse gas reduction it, as many readers have told me in the past targets agreed to in Paris last year, but the week. forest industry has stepped up with its own But almost everyone seems to agree that goal. growing more and healthier forests is a I spoke last week with Derek Nighbor, presgood strategy. I would add that harvesting ident of the Forest Products Association of and building with wood preserves its capCanada, after he announced his industry’s tured carbon, a fact not much discussed in “30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge.” OM emotional appeals against logging. That’s a goal to reduce the industry’s net The B.C. government is finally spending carbon emissions by 30 megatons a year by some money on community fuel load re2030. That would be 13 per cent of the Canamoval projects this year, after an initial flurry following dian government emission target. the Kelowna fires of 2003 faded in hard times. But the One of the main strategies is salvage harvesting and effects of decades of fire suppression in a fire-dependent developing more products that use wood. forest system remain, as northern B.C. and Alberta are “It’s basically trying to use every part of the tree,” showing us again. Nighbor said. “In forest operations right now, this is There is some positive news here. A Victoria-based where we see a big part of the opportunity. Instead of government research team has published a study that the residual branches and whatnot just being left aside calculates B.C.’s pine beetle-damaged forests are regen- and slashing and burning, bring more of that out and erating more quickly than expected. turn it into something.” Warmer temperatures, increased precipitation and the That “something might” be a console in a luxury car “fertilizer effect” of more carbon dioxide in the atmo- constructed with wood fibre, or an 18-storey wood stusphere are factors. dent residence building planned for the University of B.C. “By 2020, the enhanced growth due to climate change The other is improving forest growth. Logging operaand increased CO2 more than compensates for the car- tions have long been required to replant areas they cut, bon loss from dead, rotting trees,” said lead researcher not just in B.C., but across Canada. Vivek Arora of the Canadian Centre for Modeling and Another way to improve forest carbon capture is with more productive species, with genetic techniques that Analysis. This recovery even overcomes the projected increase increase resiliency as well as wood mass. SEE A7 in forest fire loss that comes with gradually increasing

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Pine beetle-affected trees burn in the B.C. Interior in 2014. Forests are recovering from beetle epidemic more quickly than expected, partly due to the “fertilizer effect” of extra CO2 in the atmosphere. BLACK PRESS FILE PHOTO

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asparagus You know spring From CRATCH is here when the asparagus arrives! That lovely, green, crunchy, flavourful vegetable is best cooked simply where we devour the spears that are cooked to ARA perfection. C Perfecting the art of cooking asparagus is easy with a bit of practice. When buying your asparagus, remember: the longer the stem, the woodier the taste. The stems should be crispy and firm with no wrinkling or dry ends and have tight, closed tips. You can enjoy young asparagus raw tossed in a salad or enjoyed on a vegetable plate. When cooking, it’s all about the timing and remembering to never cover your pot of boiling water when cooking asparagus, or any green vegetables for that matter, as that is what causes them to lose colour and texture. Asparagus is a perennial plant that is native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor areas. The name “asparagus” comes from the Greek language, meaning “sprout” or “shoot” and it is a member of the lily family as are onions, garlic, leeks, turnips and gladioli. The ancient Greeks loved wild asparagus, but it was the Romans who first cultivated it. It is always interesting to find out where out food comes from! Enjoy the following recipe that is simple and perfect for a barbecue or brunch.

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Asparagus with Parmesan & Lemon (5 minute cook time/10 minute prep time/ready in 15 minutes) Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound fresh asparagus 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste Instructions • Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus spears and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, or to desired firmness. • Drain off excess oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch – A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savour great seasonal food, sip from a selection of beverages including B.C. wines and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landscape.

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A background paper from the B.C. Ministry of Forests responds to common misconceptions about forest carbon, including the idea that logging should be stopped to maximize storage. “Maximizing carbon storage in the ecosystem would make sense only if society stopped building new homes, acquiring new furniture and consuming in general,” it says. “If the flow of forest products stops, society will turn to other products with higher greenhouse gas footprints, i.e. plastics, metal or concrete. In addition, if harvesting stopped and we continued to suppress natural disturbances, there is increased potential for larger catastrophic disturbances in the future.” If Canada wants to make a bigger contribution to reducing greenhouse gases, forests are a good area to focus on. At 348 million hectares from the B.C. coast to Newfoundland, they represent nine per cent of the world’s forests. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 The Valley Echo SUMMIT TRAIL MAKERS SOCIETY Submitted The directors of the Summit Trail Makers Society (STMS) have been meeting regularly during the winter, readying for another positive summer with safe, sustainable hiking trails available in the Columbia Valley region. STMS works in partnership with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Recreation Sites and Trails BC (MFLNRO-RSTBC) to maintain designated hiking trails on Crown land in and around the Columbia Valley. The society also advocates for hikers’ interests by working with government agencies and other organizations in promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable use of the backcountry. Work parties are responsible for clearing deadfall and rebuilding portions of the trails up to Jumbo Pass, Brewer Lakes, McLean Lake, Welsh Lakes, Pedley Pass, Chalice Creek, Lake of the Hanging Glacier and Mt. Swansea. The amazing work completed last summer included clearing 1.4-kilometres of the existing access road to the trailhead at Chalice Creek. On June 30th, 2015 a team of four volunteers successfully replaced the aluminum bridge spans over Hell Roaring Creek, giving hikers easier access to the Lake of the Hanging Glacier. This major undertaking happens both spring and fall annually by STMS. On the Jumbo Pass trail, a team of four volunteers repaired a section of the trail washed out by spring

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The new bridge at the Lake of the Hanging Glacier trail. PHOTO SUBMITTED

runoff, cleared four large dead falls across the trail, replaced faded trail markers and posted signs at the trail head junction. Six volunteers cleared alder from the access road, dug new holes and reinstalled the BC Forest Service trailhead sign along with an STMS sign at Brewer Lakes. They also managed to clear a dozen deadfall trees from the trail. On July 20th at Welsh Lakes, a volunteer team of

four secured the log bridge on the first creek crossing, clipped back alders and cleared deadfall across the trail. On Mt. Swansea, a team of nine volunteers successfully completed both their trail projects: the connector between the Uptrack and the Hula Girl, and the new Radio Tower Backside trail. Non-motorized signs have also been posted at these trailheads in co-operation with the Ministry of FLNRO. See A16

Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2672 & 2673 Bylaw Amendments - Hwy 3/93 / EarthRite Industries Ltd. (Pickering) The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by EarthRite Industries Ltd. (Kris Pickering) to amend the OCP and Zoning designations of parts of their property to permit industrial uses including a commercial composting facility, a tire recycling facility, a retail farm and garden centre, collection and processing of wood waste and gravel extraction. The proposal will also correct two areas where residential zone boundaries do not match current and proposed subdivision boundaries. The subject property is located at 7235 Highway 3/93 just east of Cranbrook as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2672 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Steeples Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2614, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015 (Hwy 3/93 / EarthRite Industries Ltd.)” amends the text of the bylaw to add an industrial designation and the designation of part of Lot A, District Lot 2313A, Kootenay District, Plan EPP41054, is amended from RR, Rural Resource to I, Industrial. Bylaw No. 2673 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Steeples Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2615, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015 (Hwy 3/93 / EarthRite Industries Ltd.)” amends the text of the bylaw to accommodate the proposed uses in the Light Industrial zone, and the designation of parts of Lot A, District Lot 2313A, Kootenay District, Plan EPP41054, is amended from RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone and RR-16, Rural Residential Extensive) Zone to RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone, RR-16, Rural Residential Extensive) Zone and I-1, Light Industrial Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Regional District of East Kootenay (Board Room) 19 - 24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area C and the City of Cranbrook. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician at 250-489-0306 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 7:00pm Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 7:00pm Volunteer of the Year Presentation Join us as we recognize 2016 Area F Volunteers of the Year Graeme & Noelene Anderson for all of their volunteer efforts. Refreshments & cake will be served. 7:30pm Electoral Area F Town Hall Meeting The Town Hall meeting will include an update from Director Wendy Booth along with presentations from WildSafe BC, Fire Smart and Personal Emergency Preparedness, Fairmont Flood Control Phase 2, and Five Year Financial Report We will have another Area F Town Hall Meeting in Windermere in early July and will be holding an Area G Town Hall Meeting in the near future. We will provide details once these dates have been set.

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What do you think of horse-drawn wagon rides in downtown Invermere this summer?

“I’m in favour of it if the animals are tail tied. Otherwise there is horse poo everywhere. I guide in Lake Louise and always have horse poo on my shoes.”

“It’s pretty funky. But I’m allergic to horses.” Japhy Hunt

“For tourists, it’s great. But as a local, I think it’s already pretty hard to get down main street in the summer.” Nora Moll

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

years ago (1966): The Trinity United Church sponsored its first Home and Garden show on May 13th and 14th in the Christian Education Centre. The door prize, which was a spinning wheel planter and flowers, was won by Mrs. Alfred Davidson. The patrons in attendance enjoyed viewing the numerous displays of the latest and newest merchandise from around the area. Refreshments were also provided to all those in attendance by the United Church Women with popcorn being served by the CGIT girls.

MAY 2006 - Part one of the annual Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens’ plant sale and swap happened on May 13th at the waterfront garden location, near Pynelogs in Invermere. ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1976): The Windermere Valley Ski Club announced that five of their top skiers were in the top 20 money-makers from all across Canada when skiing on Panorama Hill for an hour collecting pledges. In total, the skiers were able to present a cheque to the National Ski team for $887.10, while another $1,330 was donated to the Windermere Valley Ski Club.

years ago (1986): It was the official opening of the Golden Golf Course, which was constructed by the commmunity in co-operation with the Golf Club. The opening marked the culmination of five years of effort and three seasons of actual construction. The course was noted for its exceptional aesthetics, surrounded by mountains with a stream running right through the course. The course was said to be of excellent golfing quality at the time and still stands as one of the most popular golf courses in the area today.

years ago (1996): A BC 21 Community Projects grant to the Valley Fitness Centre has allowed the centre to improve its facility through rennovations and the purchase of new equipment. The non-profit fitness centre was the only facility in Invermere offering a variety of health and fitness programs including aerobic classes and squash courts. The grant allowed them to purchase new equipment

like a new leg curl and leg extension machine to go with a new treadmill.

years ago (2006): Marked the transition to the current speed limit in the downtown core. On May 9th, the District of Invermere council voted to turn 9th Street and 7th Avenue (main street) junction into a three-way stop in addition to slowing down traffic in the downtown core to 35 km/h. “To me, traffic backs up in the downtown anyway on a busy summer day. That’s the way Invermere is and always will be. It’s pedestrian friendly. I’m excited about it. I think it will work and if I am wrong, I’m wrong,” Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said to Echo staff at the time. There had been further discussion of moving the limit to 30 km/h but Councillor Sarah Bennett said a move that drastic would slow traffic too much. “Thirty km/h seems very slow,” she said, adding she doesn’t want to see Invermere become “a Nazi state where we all have to go slow.” By Eric Elliott

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• 7 p.m.: The Windermere Valley Minor Hockey is holding their AGM at the District of Invermere offices, 914 - 8th Ave.

• 6 p.m.: The Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Launch Party kicks off with a dinner and dance. Music by The Ramblers starts at 9 p.m. Tickets • 7 p.m.: Pynelogs Gallery Art $20 adults, $10 kids and available at Opening featuring artists George Pip’s General Store or by calling Gisele Oliver, Patrick Markle, Rita Rankin at 403-850-2255. and Paula Cravens. Exhibition • 6 p.m.: Live music by Oh Brother at continues until May 29th. Mountainside Grille in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. $25/person includes WEDNESDAY MAY 18TH FRIDAY MAY 20TH buffet dinner and a beer or glass of wine. Dinner 6 p.m., music starts at 7 • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise • Summit Youth Centre Radium Swim p.m. Rotary meets for breakfast every first night; must register in advance. and third Wednesday from April thru • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Purcell Mountain • 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Karaoke Night at the October at the Springs Golf Course. Painters’ Studio Grand Opening Farside Inn in Fairmont Hot Springs. Show & Sale May 20th to 29th. Breakfast $10. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY MAY 22ND • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Open Fridays to 9 pm. 503 7th Ave Invermere meets every Wednesday Invermere. • 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Hawaiian Beach

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• 1 p.m.: Play Canasta at Canal Flats • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall every Friday. Senior’s Hall every Wednesday and • 1 - 5 p.m.: Drop off items for The Steamboat Mountain Music Festival’s Friday, $2. Everyone welcome. • 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group at Columbia Garage Sale at the Edgewater Hall. Gardens Coffee Room meets the 3rd Also between 7 and 9 p.m. Sale takes place on Saturday May 21st. Wednesday of the month.

FRIDAY, MAY 27TH • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall every Wednesday and Friday, $2. Everyone welcome. • 7 p.m.: Music For Life at Christ Church Trinity. Musician Arne Sahlen, joined by area musicians young and old, will be presenting a wide variety of music interspersed with music humour and history. Admission by donation for regional music development. For more details contact Arne at 250-540-4242 or arnesahlen@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 28TH

at the Curling Rink.

Party with DJ Juice at the Farside Inn. • Dawn till dusk - Clash of the Titans soccer tournament. Almost 60 teams No cover. will be competing. Head out to the TUESDAY MAY 24TH soccer fields and let our teams hear • 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Canal your support! • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Crafts and Flats Seniors Hall every Tuesday. Collectibles Market at Invermere • 4 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Home Hardware plus Charity BBQ in • 6 p.m.: First instalment of the six • 6:30 p.m.: Roast Beef Dinner at Cooking night. Join us for Free Food support of Windermere Valley Child week Kids Ride program at Bicycle Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. $17.50. and nutritional education. Care Society to help fund their new Works. The $60 cost covers the Reservations recommended. Call 250playground. WEDNESDAY MAY 25TH duration of the course. Register at 342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50. Bicycle Works or email bike_scholl@ • 7 - 9 p.m.: The Invermere Roller Rink • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of HOURS opens for the summer at the Curling hotmail.com. Invermere meets every Wednesday • 7 - 9 p.m.: Windermere Valley Rural Centre. Open every Friday evening at the Curling Rink. INVERMERE LIBRARY Range Resource Patrol is holding and Sunday afternoons 2 to 5 p.m. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere • Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m their AGM at Lions Hall in Columbia Admission is $5. Senior’s hall every Wednesday and • Wednesday: 10 a.m - 8 p.m. • 8 p.m.: The Station Pub in conjunction Valley Chamber of Commerce. • Thurs – Saturday: 10 a.m - 5p.m. Friday, $2. Everyone welcome. with Invermere Fire and Rescue is • Story Times: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. THURSDAY MAY 19TH hosting a fundraiser supporting relief • 1:30 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Food Sat. 11 a.m. efforts in northern Alberta due to the Bank is holding their AGM at the • 1:15 p.m.: Play Crib at Canal Flats massive wildfires. The Small Town Invermere Health Centre Boardroom, RADIUM LIBRARY Seniors Hall every Thursday. Dirtbags begin playing at 8:30 p.m. 850 - 10th Ave. For further information • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • 4 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre with a fireman’s gear up competition, call 250-342-2456. Magic the Gathering and board game 50/50 draw, raffle and more. Donations • 6:30 p.m.: Nine Lives Would • Wed - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. night. can be made at thenewstationpub@ Not Do: The Life of Leo Grillmair

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting with Erin gmail.com. in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort SATURDAY MAY 21ST lobby every Thursday. Sample four B.C. wines for $10/person. Ages 19+, • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The Steamboat registration not required. Mountain Music Festival is hosting • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Wild Ideas at a Garage Sale at the Edgewater Hall. Circle Cafe, hosted by Wildsight. Note: Items need to be dropped off at May’s topic is Nature: Are you the Hall between 1 - 5 p.m. or 7 - 9 p.m. getting enough? www.wildsight.ca/ on Friday May 20th. wildideasinvermere. • 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery’s • 7 p.m.: The Truth About Cancer Brian Porter, Steve Tracy, and Vance Series, #9 Cancer Conquerors & Theoret exhibition. Show continues their powerful stories of Victory. until May 27th. DTSS Theatre. Admission by optional • 2 p.m.: Westside Legacy Trail’s Run, donation. Ride and Rock the Ranch. Enjoy an • 7 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Trivia afternoon of family fun with free at Mountainside Grille, in Fairmont events from 2 - 5 p.m. Try the Cow Hot Springs Resort. Come play some Patty Catapult! Evening Events start at family-friendly trivia, hosted by Quiz 5 p.m. and include a silent auction, pig Master Matt Gillett. $2 entry per roast and barn dance for $50. Tickets person (winner take all). available at OurTrail.org/K2Ranch.

Mountaineer will be premiering WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM at Pynelogs. A fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Arts Council and • Tuesday: 12 - 4 p.m. the Hospice Society of the Columbia Summer hours effective June 1st, Valley. Admission $12 or $10 for CV Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arts members. The film begins at INVERMERE THRIFT STORE 7:30 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday.

THURSDAY, MAY 26TH • 1:15 p.m.: Play Crib at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Thursday.

• Thurs - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

RADIUM THRIFT STORE • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Fri - Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ • Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. Tournament at the Invermere Legion • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m. every Thursday. $35 buy in. • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. • 7 p.m.: The Truth About Cancer • Fri - Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m. Series, Questions & Answers with Ty FREE tutoring available and & Charlene. DTSS Theatre. Admission volunteer tutors needed. Contact the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy by optional donation. wvcoordinator@cbal.com

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RAIN

CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

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!

GAME

CLUES ACROSS 1. Chinese mountain range 5. Adjust 10. Mad Men’s Don 12. Mali capital 14. One who restores 16. __& J 18. Defunct PlayStation game 19. __ King Cole, musician 20. Rock fragments 22. Breeze through 23. Languishes 25. German courtesy title 26. Bunko game 27. War film “___ Boot” 28. Title of respect 30. He “sang” with Rob 31. Abba __, Israeli politician 33. Erase 35. It’s a wrap 37. Has required courage 38. Spoke 40. Monetary unit 41. Scatter 42. Pouch 44. Have already done 45. They ring receipts 48. Fixed charges 50. Hell 52. Pay this before leaving 53. Alternating turns on the roads 55. Pick up 56. Wrath 57. Northeast 58. She launched “Just Say No” 63. Cigar 65. Frozen spike 66. Unusual 67. Type of number

15. Cool! 17. Indigenous people of N. Africa 18. Goes great with cheese 21. Contains allusions 23. A supporter 24. __ Caesar, comedian 27. Some are great 29. Interpreted 32. Hits a pitch 34. Local area network 35. Soaking 36. Stimulates 39. Dash 40. Female sibling 43. Annul 44. Scattered fragments 46. Chili con __ 47. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.) 49. Adult male 51. Not night 54. Starch 59. Zero 60. French coins 61. Ventilate 62. Greatest common devisor 64. Touchdown

Answers to last week

CLUES DOWN 1. David Alan Grier 2. Someone who copies the words or behavior of another 3. Franklin is one 4. Where rockers play 5. Reduces 6. Datong Yungang Airport 7. Andy’s partner 8. A way to dry 9. Taka 10. Large constellation 11. Regrow 13. What a surgeon does

W eekend WEATHER FRIDAY

May 20

Cloudy with Showers Temp: 18oC Low: 6oC

SATURDAY May 21 Mainly Sunny Temp: 15oC Low: 5oC

SUNDAY

May 22

Mainly Sunny Temp: 15oC Low: 5oC

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your tendency this week is to escape into your mind and imagination. While that’s fine for a little while, pretty soon you have to come back down to earth.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, this week may prove to be a little intense, but you’ll muster the energy and strength to push on through. Balancing fun and some work-related responsibilities is key.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, live creative fantasies this week because you might not have another chance to indulge for a while. This is the break you have been seeking for some time.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, people are pulling you in all sorts of directions this week. They each want you to share in their good times, but there’s only so much of you that can go around.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Practicality seems to disappear when you have your mind on enjoyable activities, Virgo. Find a way to be both fun and practical and you will be set.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Honesty is always the best policy, Capricorn. This will become obvious when a past untruth you shared comes back to haunt you. Confess now to save face.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you generally like to keep your feet on the ground, this week you are looking to be a little adventurous. Let someone entice you into a whimsical journey.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Well-laid plans are the cornerstone of a successful week, Libra. Everything will go smoothly, but most days should pass without a hitch. Enjoy the brief respite.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You have the physical stamina to accomplish many things, Aquarius. This week is bound to be one with a lot of progress. Make a list now of what you want to accomplish.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a desire to bring more calm into your life could have you seeking out a vacation or just a respite from daily life. Take the time to unwind and you’ll come back recharged.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, expect a lot of action this week. There’s no slowing down as you check off each item on your to-do list. Others may have difficulty keeping up with you.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be patient with the people around you. You may be fast to grasp a concept, but it could take others a little while longer.

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Al-Anon - Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday at 7:15 PM and Thursday at 1:15 PM at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 - 12th Ave, (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-342-8255 ALCOHOLICS Anonymous If alcohol is causing problems or conﬂict in your life, AA can help. Call 250-342-2424 for more information. All meetings are at 8 p.m. Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday groups - Columbia United AA at the BC Services building, south end, 625 4th Street Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday, Catholic Church. All meetings are open with the exception of Tuesdays.

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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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Luckily for Vernon, he had a chance at redemption two seasons later in the finals against the Philadelphia Flyers. There, Vernon put on the performance of his career, posting a 16-4 win-loss record to go with a 1.76 goals against average to win the Conn Smythe Trophy — awarded to the playoff MVP — and more importantly, his second Stanley Cup. For Vernon, the journey showed him just how hard it was to win a hockey’s most prestigious award. “When you look at it, there are not that many names on the Cup so it’s a very prestigious award and it’s not that easy to win,” he said. “It’s a difficult thing getting there and it’s even more difficult thing winning it. It’s a war, it’s a battle and it’s very unpredictable.”

“It’s a difficult thing getting there and it’s even more difficult thing winning it. It’s a war, it’s a battle and it’s very unpredictable. MIKE VERNON FORMER NHL GOALTENDER

It was in that season, on March 26th, 1997, that Vernon stumbled upon the key ingredient to forming a Cup championship-calibre team. A line brawl broke out in a game between the Colorado Avalanche and his Red Wings with Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy leaving his net, forcing Vernon to do the same. The result was one of the most infamous fights in NHL history, collectively garnering over a million views on YouTube. For Vernon, it carried with it something different. “From our team and our standpoint, when we looked back, we all go back to that moment because that really gelled us as a team,” he said. “You looked out and guys were sticking up for one another; that’s what it’s all about.” Vernon said what made championship teams wasn’t the players themselves, but the solidarity that teams grew throughout the season off the ice in activities as simple as team dinners and as unique as paintball wars. Today, Vernon still watches the playoffs intently, thinking about how the game’s changed. He understands the pressure that 21-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is under, who is on his own quest for Lord Stanley. He can sit comfortably knowing he’s one of the few to have his name etched on the Cup forever. “It’s like going to university and getting your degree,” Vernon said. “It’s something to be proud of. You worked hard for it, you dedicated yourself to it and you achieved it. It’s important to know that no one can take that away from you.”

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NOTE

from A8

Household Residential Only No Commercial or Industrial Products No Explosives, Ammunition, Biomedical or Radioactive Waste

TYPES OF WASTE

EXAMPLES

COMPRESSED GASSES • Static Guard

• Hair Spray

• Oven Cleaner

• Paint

Waste Flammable Liquids

• Gasoline • Nail Polish Remover • Gasoline Antifreeze • Lighter Fluid • Spot Remover • Lead Substitute • Kerosene

• Glues-Solvent Based • Cleaning Solvents • Turpentine • Acetone • Methanol • Furniture Polish • Wood Preservative

• • • • • • • •

Camping Fuel ABS Solvent PVC Cement Benzene Liquid Car Wax Refinisher Resin (Liquid) Disinfectants

• • • •

Waste Flammable Solids

• Charcoal Briquettes • Rubber Cement • Sulphur • Grease • Carpet Adhesives

• Tile Adhesives • Wood Putty • Blue Ploy Protectant • Fibreglass Resins

• • • • •

Napththalene Caulking Zinc Dust Plastic Cement Charcoal, Activates

• • • • • •

Waste Poisonous Solids

• Herbicides • Pesticides • Medications

• Mothballs • Shoe Polish

• Mouse/Rat Poison • Cyanide

• Rodenticide • Fungicide

Waste Poisonous Liquids

• • • •

• Wood Preservatives • Fungicide • Photographic Chemicals

• Rodenticide • Solvent, Halogenated • Radiator Stop Leak

• Radiator Flush • Window Washing Solution • Armoral Liquids • Algaecides

Mercury Compounds

• Mercury Fertilizer

• Lamps

• Thermometers

Aerosols FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES

ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS 2016 HHW ROUND UP

VERNON FLAMES

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Isopropyl Alcohol Lemon Oil Cooking Fuels Perm/Hair Dye Solution • Glycerin • Gum Arabic

Roofing Tar Wood Patch Brick Adhesive Mothballs Charcoal Waxes

POISONOUS SUBSTANCES

Herbicides Pesticides Brake Fluid Glues - Water Based

CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES (Acids and Bases) Waste Corrosive Liquids (base)

• Carpet Cleaners • Sodium • Drain Opening Hydroxide Containers • Oven Cleaners

• Detergents • Fabric Softeners

Waste Corrosive Solids (base)

• Drano

• Lye

• Ajax

• Grout

Waste Corrosive Liquids (acid)

• Rust Removers • Toilet Bowl Cleaners

• C.L.R.

• Nitric Acid

• Sulphuric Acid

• PCB

• Batteries

• Light Ballasts

• PCB Oils

MISCELLANEOUS

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In addition to Household Hazardous Wastes, ElectroRecycle will be on site to collect small appliances including kitchen countertop, personal care, floor cleaning, weight measurement, garment care, exercise machines, small power tools and more. Visit www.rdek.bc.ca for a full list of acceptable items.

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Laura Hall at the Jumbo Pass trailhead. PHOTO BY WAYNE LYONS

In the fall, two trailhead signs were also installed at Gibraltar Lookout and Ptarmigan Lake by a dedicated team of two volunteers finishing off the end of the hiking season. The Summit Trail Makers Society is hoping to attract new members of like-minded people who are interested in supporting the sustainable development and maintenance of hiking trails we all love. There is opportunity for those with all levels of skill and fitness, and it is always a fun day out. After the work is completed, the group will often hike the rest of the trail and finish with beer and nachos! Many of the members have chosen to increase their skill level by taking courses in chainsaw management and Wilderness First Aid. STMS membership is a worthwhile investment for all hikers in the valley at $15 per year per person or $20 per family. We invite you to attend the AGM to find out more about the activities of this vibrant organization or contact us on our website at www.summittrailmakers.ca. Join us as Joe Lucas takes us through a wonderful slide presentation featuring five of Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Parks. As well, Mark Halwa from Greenways will be there to give us an update on the Greenways activities and the Legacy Trail. The AGM will be held on Monday, May 30th at 7 p.m. at the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. To contact the Summit Trail Makers Society directly, email summittrailmakers@gmail.com.

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Wayne Lyons clearing the trail with a chainsaw at Jumbo Pass. PHOTO BY LAURA HALL

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