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Fairmont firefighters battle back-to-back trailer fires late the afternoon. Members of both the Fairmont fire department and the Windermere fire department were called The Fairmont fire department was into action, and in the meantime Spruce busy last week, responding to two separate Grove and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort trailer fires two days in a row. staff jumped into action, trying their best The blazes were less than 24 hours to keep the blaze contained until the fireapart, and each saw an RV trailer or travel fighters arrived. The fire crew arrived on scene shortly trailer completely engulfed in flames, but the two incidents are unrelated, according after — eight firefighters and three piecto officials. es of equipment from the Fairmont fire The first incident occurred on Tues- department and another four fighters and day Aug. 2, in the Spruce Grove RV two pieces of equipment from the WindPark and Campground in Fairmont Hot ermere fire department — and found the Springs, when an RV trailer and a near- RV trailer as well as the addition both draby, outbuilding-like addition caught fire matically enveloped in flames. “Once on scene, our crew did an excellent job of keeping the fire contained to the one unit, particularly given the windy, hot conditions,” said Columbia Valley rural fire and rescue deputy chief Jon Tames, extending a large thank you to campground and resort staff for their efforts The fire totally destroyed the trailer and the addition, but the blaze began when nobody was Fairmont and Windermere firefighters battle two trailer fires home, so there were no inlast week, one on Tuesday, Aug. 2 and the second on Wednes- juries. Then the very next day, day, Aug. 3. Photos submitted By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Interior Health under five COVID vaccine clinics have started Submitted By Interior Health Interior Health (IH) clinics are now scheduled for children between the ages of six months and four years old with a COVID-19 vaccine specifically formulated for this age group. All people over the age of six months can now receive protection against the COVID-19 virus. “Vaccination against COVID-19 is still the best way to reduce the risk of getting really sick and needing to be hospitalized due to COVID-19,” said Dr. Carol Fenton, medical health officer with IH. “While children are at lower risk of severe disease from COVID-19 compared to adults, they can still get very sick. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing serious illness from COVID-19.” Parents and caregivers are encouraged to register their children now in the provincial system at getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca. Once registration is complete, parents will be invited to book an appointment at their local community clinic. Parents can also register children younger than six months, so they can be invited to book an appointment once the child becomes eligible for the vaccine. Appointments are necessary for these vaccines and will be held in child-friendly local immunization clinics. Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are not available in pharmacies. Vaccination helps children and families get back to many important activities that positively benefit children’s physical and mental health. The vaccine also reduces the risk of transmission to children’s close contacts, who may be at higher risk of severe illness. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines for children, visit interiorhealth.ca.

on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 3, the Fairmont fire department was back to Farmont again for another trailer fire, this time in the Moutainside neighbourhood. “We arrived on scene (the second time) to find a single travel trailer fully engulfed,” said Tames. “The fire did get into some of the surrounding grass, however, our team did an exceptional job of preventing it from spreading into the nearby trees.” A total of 10 firefighters and four pieces of equipment from the Fairmont fire department as well as two firefighters and one piece of equipment from the Windermere fire department attended the second incident. There was one person in the trailer when the second fire broke out, who was able to get out safely, with no injuries. But this blaze, just like the first, completely destroyed the trailer. The exact cause of both fires is still under investigation. Tames sounded a note of caution given the dry and hot conditions prevalent

through the valley for the first half of last week (conditions which changed to cool and wet in the second half of last week, but which are forecasted to go back to hot and dry much of August). The second fire “was another example of how quickly fire can spread with the fine fuels being dried out in the midst of these extremely dry conditions. If not for the quick action of the people who reported this fire and our crew, this could have been a much more serious situation,” said Tames. Tames reminded the public that although neither trailer fire was related to campfires, there is a complete campfire ban on at the moment.

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• Thursday, August 4th a wooden paddle with a black handle was found at the Kinsmen beach in Invermere and turned into the RCMP. The owner can contact the Columbia Valley RCMP to claim it. • Friday, August 5th at about 9:15 a.m. police were advised a grey 2007 Ford F350 with BC license plate RR4157 had just been stolen. The truck had been left running on Main Street East in Radium Hot Springs when the owner witnessed the truck being driven away. The truck was spotted in Brisco but departed before responding officers could attempt to stop it. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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With your help, the BIG Book Sale raised over $14,000 for Invermere Public Library programs. A special thanks to Columbia Valley Sign Artists, Invermere/Golden Home Hardware, Lake Windermere & District Lions Club, Rotary Club of Invermere, Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley, Wilmer Community Club.

Average Water Temperature: 22.2°C Average Water Depth (m): 4.4 Average Turbidity (NTU): 0.9 Average D.O. (mg/L): 8.4 Average pH (H+): 8.3 We saw many birds enjoying the nice calm water this morning including red necked grebes and gulls. The turbidity is quite low which is evident with the extremely clear water, you can practically see to the bottom of the lake even in the deepest areas! The average water temperature stayed pretty consistent with last week reaching just over 20°C. Many thanks to our volunteers this week, Gavin Jacobs and Mark Bowins for joining us on the lake this

Tuesday. To join the Ambassadors on the boat on Tuesdays please email Emma at intern@lakeambassadors.ca. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors would like to thank the Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Valley Community Foundation, Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, BC Gaming Grants, District of Invermere, Regional District of East Kootenay, BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards and community donors for supporting our 2022 programming.

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Accessibility advocate presses Radium, Invermere

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Columbia Valley accessibility advocate Tanelle Bolt spent considerable time this past spring pressing local municipal governments on improving accessibility in their communities. The Village of Radium Hot Springs and District of Invermere have responded to concerns she raised at the time, but — as Bolt recently outlined to the Pioneer — not as quickly or as comprehensively as she had hoped. Bolt, who uses a wheelchair and is well-known locally as the founder of the Recreation Adaptive (RAD) Society, expressed her frustration in a recent conversation with the Columbia Valley Pioneer. Bolt had reached out to Radium in March, noting that a new village businesses did not have an accessible entry ramp, that outdoor gym equipment in the village park is surrounded by a framed box filled with wood chips (making it impossible for anybody in a wheelchair to use) and that the designated accessible parking spots in Radium are narrow, overly sloped and lack sidewalk cuts next to the parking stall, thus forcing Bolt and others with other mobility challenges to go out behind their vehicles into the road to get to nearest curb cut. Shortly thereafter then-acting Radium chief administrative officer Arne Dohlen sent a letter to Bolt in reply thanking her for bringing these issues to the village’s attention and vowing to address them, outlining that the “village is looking into hard surfacing of the area between each of the exercise apparatus to make this area accessible for all. The accessible parking stalls on Main Street West are being upgraded this spring and will be following the B.C. Accessibility Handbook design.” Bolt told the Pioneer in early August that she recently noticed that new lines had been painted and the accessible parking stalls in Radium had been widened, but was dismayed to find they are still on a slope. “I don’t know if slope variance is even addressed in the B.C. Accessibility Handbook, but it is obviously very important,” said Bolt. New Radium chief administrative officer Adrian Bergles explained to the Pioneer that in fact the work the village had committed to in the spring is yet to be complete, but should be in the near future. “We had some significant staffing changes at that point in time (back in the spring) and obviously some weather challenges as well, and we were not able to do

the concrete work at that time. Now peak summer season is upon us and we are still unable to do that work, with all the people in Radium,” Bergles told the Pioneer. “Some new parking spaces will be painted soon on Main Street West in downtown Radium as well as some new signage installed. The accessibility parking stalls that are there now will be moved to the centre of that particular block, and some concrete work will be done in the fall to improve accessibility.” Of the park Bergles said “the equipment was installed in 2010, mostly through volunteer work, and was not built to the accessibility standards of 2022. The village has become more aware of and attuned to these issues.” He noted that pathways put in the park, including up and down its hills, are made to accessibility standards of a gradient of no more than 8.25 per cent. “We hope to create a better built environment that better serves all members of the community.” The Pioneer contacted the owners of the business Bolt had inquired about, and the owner referred the Pioneer to the property’s landlord. The landlord explained he had been on site with a contractor just a few hours prior to speaking to the Pioneer (on Monday, Aug. 8), outlining that it has taken a while to come up with a design that suited the business operators and the village, but that “we’ve got a plan figured out now, I’ve got a carpenter all lined up...we’re going full steam ahead and it should be done within the month.” Bolt was also disappointed that the District of Invermere has done little so far to improve accessible access at Kinsmen Beach and that the district’s downtown revitalization set curb cuts at a maximum of one inch, using an outdated standard, instead of the new accessibility standard of a maximum of a quarter inch. Invermere director of public works and operations Angela MacLean explained that “the district had been using a bylaw for our standards that hasn’t been updated since 1998...that was what was referenced in the downtown revitalization.” MacLean added the district is in the process of moving forward with a new accessibility standard which will reference province-wide accessibility standards, and that once this new standard is in place for Invermere, every time B.C. accessibility standards are refreshed or improved, so to will local Invermere accessibility standards. “In the meantime we will work to correct the issue in the downtown,” said MacLean, adding that — barring problems sorting out a contractor — “new curb cuts

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Why EVERY Child Matters

This week’s editorial submitted by Rocky Mountain School District 6 and CBEEN, in partnership with Reconciliation Education and the First Nations University of Canada

Rocky Mountain School District 6 and the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) have partnered with Reconciliation Education and the First Nations University of Canada to offer the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation 2022-2023 Every Child Matters Yearlong Learning Challenge. Through this partnership we are pleased to offer an anti-racist learning opportunity that aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.

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This year-long learning challenge will start on October1, 2022 and run through until June 30, 2023. We will offer participants the opportunity to undertake a monthly learning module to be completed individually online (20 minutes/month), as well as a monthly optional opportunity to gather with Indigenous leaders to learn more about the topic that the module focuses on (40-60 minutes/month) and a Certificate of Completion from Reconciliation Education. Participants will learn through 10 modules, with themes including Colonialism & Racism, Residential Schools, UNDRIP, Terminology, Reconciliation and Restitution. We invite everyone interested to join us. Register is now open: cbeen.ca/every-child-matters-learning-challenge

Dear Editor, As we move towards healing, and reconciliation, it is important to remember that it is an ongoing collective effort, from local to national scales and beyond. Continuous integration of Indigenous stories, experience, tradition, and knowledge into everyone’s “everyday” acts as a catalyst to shaping public discourse in favour of reconciliation. Local, regional, and national news outlets act as a centerpiece when considering this movement. By writing about, and featuring, Indigenous stories, the Columbia Valley Pioneer is creating a local space of equal representation which has been amazing to see. Awareness, education, and recognition is at the heart of this movement. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Pioneer team for these efforts and encourage you all to continue this work. I believe that news truly has the power to foster movements and insinuate change. Continuously featuring Indigenous stories is having a positive impact and I look forward to seeing more! Chelsea Fields, Invermere

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Re: the July 28 Historical Lens photo The man in the picture on the tractor was Bev Harris, who lived with his wife Gus in our homestead cabin at what is now Windermere Creek B&B Cabins. The photographer, Arthur Leipzig, from Long Island, New York, was doing a series for Life magazine. Bev’s nephew, Bob Whetham, who gave me copies of this photo series, speculated that the boy was the photographer’s son, as he wasn’t a member of the family. The field they were plowing — for potatoes — is now part of the Windermere Valley Golf Course Scott MacDonald, Windermere

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Invermere takes another step toward STR bylaw

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The District of Invermere is another step closer to putting a short term rental (STR) bylaw in place. Earlier this summer, district staff presented council with a report re-iterating staff’s belief that a two-pronged approach — using both an STR business licence bylaw as well as temporary use permits (TUPs) — is the best way for Invermere to regulate the exploding number of STRs here. “The combined approach of business licencing and TUP provisions will be stronger and easier to enforce when needed. In addition, utilization of TUPs as part of the approach will help minimize regulatory confusion and improve public communication and understanding,” read the report. The report included a pile of supporting material including draft versions of an STR guidebook, STR unit application form, STR accommodation self-evaluation safety audit attestation, good neighbour agreement, STR manager application form, TUP application form, and TUP guide brochure. District staff also recommended that the bylaw — and associated Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments that would allow for TUPs to be used outside of commercial and industrial areas — get first reading at an upcoming Invermere council meeting. As of press deadline it was not on the agenda for the Tuesday, Aug. 9 council meeting agenda, meaning the earliest possible first reading of the bylaw would not be until early September. The report mentioned fines for those who illegally operated STR bylaws, noting that a bare minimum of $10,000 is needed to cover costs arising from even a single bylaw enforcement action that proceeds to court, and recommend that fines for breaking the STR bylaw must be large enough to support related bylaw enforcement work as well as to discourage illegal STRs. The district is planing more consultation in the form of an open house, to be held in late August or early September, as well as a web-based survey, which will help inform council’s decisions as they go through the STR bylaw process. “We’re getting closer to the finish line,” Invermere mayor Al Miller told the Pioneer. “District staff have done a lot of research and a lot of consultation with other municipalities that have STR regulation in place or are in the process of creating it. Consequently what we have now, we as mayor and council think it is pretty good.” Miller said that public response to the draft material so far has been “obviously quite mixed. But it is time to move forward. I want to be clear that we’re not about shutting them (STRs) down. It’s about proper management. We don’t want party palaces.” STRs can be a great alternative form of accommodation, especially for families, said Miller. “But we don’t want any more STRs that have room for four or five people but are hosting 10 or more people on weekend nights in the summer. We don’t want that in our community. Noise late at night and parking issues — those are the main complaints and we want to address those.” In June, when Invermere decided to move forward with an STR bylaw, Miller had outlined that fines for noncompliance would be high and pointed to nearby Kimberley, where fines for illegally operating an STR can be up to $50,000. Speaking last week, he said that so far no exact amount has been set, but that “when people see what we’re looking at for fines, they’re going to be happy. They will be meaningful fines that will get attention. Those breaking the bylaw will not just look at it as the ‘cost of doing business’.” Back in June, Miller had also outlined that district staff and council were keen to see an STR bylaw in place prior to upcoming municipal elections this October. Last week he said that is still a target, but acknowledged that with only two and half months remaining the district might not reach that target. “There is a lot on our plates right now. Our chief administrative officer still really wants to have this prior to those (municipal) elections...whether or not that will happen, we’ll have to see. Time is running. It is our sincere hope to finish before, if we possibly can, but with the consultation we still need to do and the bylaw process, it will be very close.”

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Salmon see upper Columbia River for first time in 82 years Councillor Mark Thomas named Salmon Chief By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shuswap Band recently completed its first ceremonial salmon release of 1,500 sockeye salmon into the upper Columbia River, which was the first time that part of the river has seen any salmon in more than eight decades, since the construction of the Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph dams. The salmon release is a continuation of efforts to restore salmon to the upper Columbia River and comes on the fins of a successful second annual Bringing Home the Salmon Festival back in May. In attendance at the Shuswap Band’s first release was Shuswap Band Kúkpi7 Barbara Cote, Tkwenem7iple7s Mark Thomas and Tim Eugene, representatives from Secwépemc bands and the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (including Shuswap Nation Tribal Council Chief Rosanne Casimir), Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Ktunaxa Nation. Several elders, youth, cultural advisors and knowledge keepers were also at the event. The decades-long dearth of salmon has had severe impacts on those who rely on the fish for survival. It has resulted in loss of language, ceremony, culture, knowledge transfer, health and economy. With time constrictions, and mostly a desire for cere-

File photo monial privacy and to respect and honour the area where the release took place, it remained a private event. It is the first of many anticipated salmon releases to come. Intended to call the salmon home and to allow elders an opportunity to reunite with the fish after decades of separation, the ceremony was followed by the appointment of Shuswap Band Coun. Mark Thomas as Salmon Chief for the band. In this role, Thomas will oversee all cultural, spiritual, ecological and diplomatic stewardship initiatives Thomas will lead the path to ensure salmon are returned to the Columbia River, while being a strong advocate for sustainable and respectful use of all water-related

resources in the Shuswap Caretaker Area. Thomas has made a lifelong commitment to the role, and he intends to dedicate his years to salmon and its habitats. Future duties will include mentoring the next salmon chief. “Kukwstec-kuc to everyone who made this event possible, including the cultural support provided by the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, notably Valerie Michel, the cultural support from Wayne Christian, Rod Tomma, Louis Thomas and others,” said Shuswap Band Coun. Mark Thomas in a release. He also noted the technical support provided by Jon Bisset, Adam Neil, Rhiannon Kirton, Camille Des Rosiers-Ste.Marie, Mindi Sheer and others and the attendance of Secwépemc, Okanagan and Ktunaxa elders, youth and knowledge keepers. Thomas also game kudos to the ONA Hatchery and Herb Alex for providing the 1,500 salmon fry that were released, along with all Shuswap Band staff involved in coordination. The Shuswap Band’s 10th annual Salmon Festival will be held in Invermere on Sept. 10. There will be opportunity to learn about salmon, enjoy local artistry and immerse oneself in Indigenous culture. At that event, the Shuswap Band will be signing the newly created Salmon Treaty, which will promote salmon reintroduction and seek to protect vital salmon habitat.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HOSPICE SOCIETY OF THE COLUMBIA VALLEY INTRODUCES Nav-CARE (Navigation – CONNECTING, ACCESSING, RESOURCING AND ENGAGING) Be a Nav-CARE Volunteer Navigator for the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. Nav-CARE is a free, innovative volunteer outreach program designed to support persons with declining health due to life-limiting illness in our community. The Nav-CARE training session is August 25th, 2022, 10 a.m. at the Windermere Lions Club. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding program or to sign up, contact Penny Davison 778-526-5143 or navcare@hospicesocietycv.com. RSVP BY AUGUST 15th.

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By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Summer may be half over, but the youth Hub still has a full line-up of summer programs happening five days a week. LGBTQ+ & Allies has their drop-in group on Monday nights from 5-10 p.m. “We have had a series of guest speakers come and speak to the youth on these nights, said Executive Director, Alison Bortolon. While regular drop in happens at the Hub Tuesday to Fridays from 2 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays just got extra special for the summer as in partnership with Columbia Valley youth Network Kayaking nights will be taking place with Columbia River Paddle. The mobile youth Hub is a way for youth to reach out to other youth in the outlying communities of the Columbia Valley. “We offer free food to take home, a BBQ, outdoor games such as yard games and a mobile skatepark, art activities, access to resources and positive role models to interact with. It came to be directly from a need identified by youth. in different locations,” said Bortolon. “We originally were trying to look at ways to bring the youth to the Hub, but we realized transportation was a wider community issue. As we could not transport youth to us, we decided we could bring our Hub, our activities, and our resources to them! With that in a sense we were able to tackle a bit of transportation, access to recreation, which ultimately plays into promoting mental health and wellness.”

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Youth enjoy an evening on skateboards, bikes, and scooters at the mobile youth Hub last summer on the mobile skatepark in Edgewater at Franks Rink. Submitted Photo Wednesdays the mobile youth Hub goes to Edgewater from 5-9 p.m. “We have our mobile skatepark, outdoor games, along with a barbeque with free food, music, and more,” said Bortolon. On Thursdays the Hub gets mobile again and is in Canal Flats from 5-9 p.m. while on Fridays they stay a littler close to home and are set up at the Invermere Skatepark from 3-8 p.m. Plenty of fun to be had before school is back in session. “I hope the youth are able to learn new skills, try new things, develop new hobbies and passions, says Bortolon, “I want them to know that there are resources and opportunities for them, and that the youth Hub and staff are always a safe place for youth, where we encourage positive growth.”

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It’s at ease for members of the Cranbrook Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 regarding the long-standing rule that visitors must remove head wear. It was just announced they now will allow their visitors to don hats in their building in hopes to broaden their clientele. A ruling was made from Dominion Command in 2018 which allowed each Legion branch to make their own policy regarding where they stand on the removal of hats a long-standing sign to show respect and equality amongst everyone. “It’s really only our own members and guests who are willing to follow that particular rule,” said Colleen Shaw, Cranbrook Royal Canadian Legion president in a statement last week. “I’m really hoping that we can not only bring more people in, but younger people. We must get the younger crowd and bring them on board. On the week leading up the Remembrance Day, we’re going to say please doff your hats and take them off. Otherwise, they can stay on.” Windermere District Branch 71 which is located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa People and the land chosen as home by the Métis Peoples has decided to stay true to tradition. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule being made for medical reasons, when events are held when costumes are worn, and for sun protection on their patio. “We voted at an annual general meeting to keep the regulation that states hats will be removed by everyone when they enter the branch,” said Ken Carlow, Branch Financial Officer. “There’s been no call from the membership to make any change so the status quo will remain.” Shaw of the Royal Canadian Legion in Cranbrook believes being more flexible on this policy will attract more young people that want to know the rich history of our legion and its veterans. “If the Legion is not around, there’s not going to be anybody to educate about the wars, what happened as a result of war or military conflict,” said Shaw in a recent statement. “We need more young people, and we need to support our past to make our future better.” While some legions look towards the future, others stay with what has always worked for them in the past. “Historically it is a matter of etiquette that we choose to continue to observe,” said Carlow.

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OUT OF OFFICE… Weddings are a big business

In fact, according to hellosafe.ca, the wedding industry in BC could reach $1.5 billion in 2022. That would be a 2.9% increase from 2019. Changing COVID restrictions over the past two years put a damper on many couples’ plans. The result is a surge in weddings this year. “I have had a record year, over 75 weddings,” says Dee Conklin, local oﬃciant. “Exhausting yet exhilarating all at the same time! They comprise everything from elopements to the 150+ guest weddings.” For decades, the Columbia Valley has been a wedding destination for couples looking for a mountain destination wedding. It is a great experience not only for them, but for their guests as well. A chance to relax, connect, and unwind, on what can often be a stressful event. Laura Lustenberger, Wedding & Special Events Coordinator at Fairmont Hot Spring is very happy weddings are back. “We are very excited that we have the opportunity to showcase some of the most scenic views of the Valley.” Kimberley Rae, Kimberleyrae.ca

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many reasons this is a wedding destination of choice. Recently, Kimberley Rae, a local photographer, partnered with Glacier Helicopters on a very scenic wedding in the backcountry. Not only was it scenic, but the couple’s experience was stress free and memorable. “Between the planner and I, they just get to experience the day. Zero stress.” Says Kimberley. Whether it is a lavish 300 person wedding or a private ceremony in the backcountry, the CONTACT US Columbia Valley TODAY AND is the perfect HAVE YOUR mountain wedding BUSINESS FEATURED destination.

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Thursday, August 11 ● 4-6pm: Weed Pull & BBQ with Wildsight and the East Kootenay . At Ray Brydon Park, Invermere. Come learn about invasive species and have fun with the family. RSVP ahead of time: www.wildsight.ca ● 7-8:30 p.m.: Spillimacheen Drum Circle at Ravenswood Farm, no experience required, instruments provided. Registration required: 250-342-1207 or ravenswood@gmail.com • 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball: Mount Nelson Athletic Park • 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Parent andTot Connect for kids 0-6 at the EarlyYears Center; 926 7th Avenue in Invermere. Call or text 250-341-8678 to register. • 10:30 a.m.: Family StoryTime at the Edgewater Community Hall, followed by the summer reading club at 11:15 • 2 p.m.: Free youth drop-in fun at theYouth Hub (until 10 p.m.). • 2:30 p.m. Summer Reading Club: Invermere Public Library, ages 5-8 • 5-9 p.m.: MobileYouth Centre. Canal Flats Community Park. Mobile Skate Park, BBQ, food, games, music and more. • 6:30 p.m.: Darts, cards and Cribbage at the Invermere Legion everyThursday. • 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. At the Radium Rink • 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Men’s Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink • 6:30 p.m.:Texas Hold‘EmTournament at the Invermere Legion for members and guests. $30 buy in. • 6:30-8 p.m.: Locals Live Concert Series. Live music in Pothole Park. • 7-9 p.m.: Get Creative: Paint in the Park, wildflower painting. Register at columbiavalleyarts.com/workshops.

7-11. Register in advance. • 10:30 a.m.: Pop up story time at Mount Nelson Skatepark • 11-1 p.m.: Co-edTennis. Drop in Doubles at Kinsmen Beach. • 12 & 5 p.m.: Edgewater Legion wing day! 12 p.m.:Takeout, 5 p.m. dine-in, call 250-3479725 • 1 p.m.: Seniors’duplicate bridge: Costs $2 at the Senior’s Hall. • 2:30 p.m.: Summer reading club. Invermere Library, ages 9-12. • 3:30 p.m.: Magic the Gathering. Learn to play, then play in the tournament at 5:30 p.m. Age 10+, $20. • 4-8 p.m.: Pub grub at the Invermere Legion every Friday and Saturday. • 4-7 p.m.: Market on Main at the RadiumVisitor Centre lawn, featuring live music at 6:30 p.m. • 6 p.m.: Rotary Community Bingo: Must be 19+ to play. Join us to raise money, give back, have fun, and support local.Visit us on Facebook to purchase your bingo card.

Saturday, August 13 ● 9 a.m.: The Amazing Race with the Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Family-friendly event. Please register at www.lwac.ca ● 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Community Open Day in Canal Flats. Come to the Ponderosa Event Centre (4957 Burns Ave) for live music, free hot dogs and more! • 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball at Mount Nelson Athletic Park • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Invermere Farmers’& Artists’Market. At the Lakeview parking lot (528 6th Ave, Invermere). • 10:30 a.m.: Family Free Play at the Invermere Library (drop-in). • 4-8 p.m.: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, Fridays and Saturdays.

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● 9 a.m.: The Amazing Race with the Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Family-friendly event. Please register at www.lwac.ca ● 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Community Open Day in Canal Flats. Come to the Ponderosa Event Centre (4957 Burns Ave) for live music, free hot dogs and more! • 9-10:30 a.m.: Momfit and preschool group at the ColumbiaValley Centre. • 9-11 a.m.: Pickleball at Mount Nelson Athletic Park

• 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser.The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the InvermereTransfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community. • 9:30 a.m.: Serenity FarmTours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com • 1 p.m.: Seniors Cribbage: Costs $2 in the Senior’s Hall. • 2-4 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink • 7 p.m. Live Music at Horsethief Pub

• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club at the Mount Nelson Athletic Park • 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser.The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the InvermereTransfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community. • 9:30 a.m.: Serenity FarmTours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com • 10 -11 a.m.: SeniorsYoga: ColumbiaValley Community Centre ($2). • 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Co-edTennis. Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach. • 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling. Join us for $2 at the Senior’s Hall. • 4 p.m.: LGBTQ+ and allies drop-in and hangout:Youth Centre Hub • 6:30 p.m.: Poker Night at the Station Pub: Chip up for Charity. Every second Monday, bar is open with light snacks, 19+. • 10 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains:The Bad Guys - at Pothole Park. No cost, bring a blanket or chair.

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9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Athletic Park. 10 a.m.: Pokemon: Learn to Play at Mainstreet Fun and Games. Ages 7+ ($20). 10:30 a.m.: Family StoryTime (followed by the Reading Club) at the Canal Flats Lions Park 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-inYouth Fun: at the SummitYouth Centre. 5:30 p.m.: BINGO at the Invermere Senior’s Hall. 11 games for $20, and $300 jackpot (19+). 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink. 6-8 p.m.TuesdayYouth Kayak and Canoeing: At Columbia River Paddle. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ladies Pickleball. Invermere Curling Rink. 6-8:30 p.m.: SecondWinds Community Band Rehearsal:Tuesdays at the Invermere Catholic Hall. BYO Instrument, Contact Ian at 250-342-9733.

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9 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball Club. Mount Nelson Athletic Park. 9:30a.m.: Serenity FarmTours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com 10-11 a.m.: SeniorsYoga: ColumbiaValley Community Centre ($2). 10 a.m.: Dungeons and Dragons Play: Mainstreet Fun and Games, Age 12+ ($20). 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Co-edTennis. Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach. 12 p.m.: Seniors duplicate Bridge: $2 at the Senior’s Hall. 12-8WearWednesdays. Come to Arrowhead Brewery wearing our swag for $1 off your pint. 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-in: at the SummitYouth Centre. 3-6:30 p.m.: Agri-Park Farmers Market. At the Crossroads. 4 p.m.Teen Summer Reading Club drop-in program. Invermere Library (gr 7-12) 5 p.m.: MobileYouth Centre Fun. Franks Rink in Edgewater until 9 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Skills and Drills Pickleball at the curling rink.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS: NOTICE OF NOMINATION Nominations for the offices of: Mayor (1) Councillor (4)

Get involved with the Columbia Valley Swallow Project By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s been a decades-long sad song for the bank and barn swallows of the passerine songbird family — their numbers have dropped significantly, a 98 per cent population decline over the last 40 years. Lovers of the acrobatic songbirds are nervous, and for good reason, with both the bank and barn swallows considered an at-risk species and labelled as threatened under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. Barn swallows, known for their immense mosquito control, have been blue listed in the province of B.C., which simply means a light is shone on any species or ecosystem of special concern. Some contributing factors to the decline of certain swallow species are related to the decline of agriculture, regrowth of forests, suburbanization, urbanization and the common practice of closing up barns in some areas. As their name suggests, barn swallows have long found refuge in these buildings.

And for the School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) Trustee Electoral Area 3 School Trustee (1) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: District of Invermere Box 339, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

From 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 To 4 p.m. Friday, September 9th, 2022 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

By fax to: 250-342-2934 By email to: corporateservices@invermere.net

Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on September 16th, 2022

Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations including nomination forms at the District of Invermere beginning August 2nd, 2022 during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

For further information on the nomination process, please contact: Kindry Luyendyk, Chief Election Officer 250-342-9281 Andrew Young, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-342-9281 For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC: Toll-free phone: 1-855-952-0280 Email: lecf@elections.bc.ca Website: www.elections.bc.ca/lecf

Seen here is a Motus Wildlife Tracking Station that was recently erected in the Columbia Valley with the assistance of BC Parks to monitor bank swallows in the region. Photo by Ryan Watmough According to Nature Canada, these two varieties of the swallow have become listed as threatened species under Schedule 1 of the 2002 Species at Risk Act in Canada. It took many years for this to become official in 2017, following recommendations that the barn swallow be added to the list in 2011 and the bank swallow be added to it in 2013. It was then-Environment Minister Catherine McKenna who pushed those listings through in 2015. After much work and research to determine Columbia Valley nesting locations for bank and barn swallows, the Columbia Valley Swallow Project (CVSP) took flight in 2020, with its main goal that first year being locating more nesting sites. In all, 135 swallow colony sites were discovered in steep crumbly soils, with 96 of those confirmed as active bank swallow colonies. The region between Canal Flats and Edgewater has proven to be popular with the tiny bird as the area is ideal and critical as a breeding habitat. The CVSP has brought on trained, volunteer citizen-scientists who involved with monitoring the species and documenting important information, such as breeding locations. Another aim of the CVSP is to educate and provide information to the public regarding the Migratory Birds Convention Act. Part of this includes empowering private landowners with their duties to protect nests. It is illegal to remove swallow nests on private lands and has of late become a great conservation concern. The upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project is working on enhancement, restoration, monitoring and tracking initiatives for at-risk swallows in the region. As the 2022 field season wraps up preliminary numbers show that 70 volunteers helped on this project this year, monitoring 65 barn swallow nest sites, 72 bank swallow colonies and 40 cliff swallow nest sites. A fourth artificial nesting structure was completed in the Parson area last month while a fifth structure is in the works. “We erected the third largest Motus Wildlife Tracking Station in the Columbia Valley with the assistance of BC Parks and the data from bank swallows we tagged in July 2022 is being received at all stations we installed,” said Program Biologist Rachel Darvill. “All of these initiatives are working towards swallow conservation for these threatened species. It is believed this data can be used to assist with biodiversity and sustainability goals, not to mention inform regional planning processes. Darvill who has been studying swallows for many years, suggests keeping outside lights off at night, as the glare can cause disorientation and can disrupt the nocturnal migratory behaviour of the small songbirds and many other birds. While the CVSP is only in its second year, there are other volunteer projects one can get involved in through Wildsight Golden, such as the Christmas Bird Count and the Swallow Citizen Science Project. To learn more, visit Columbia Valley Swallow Project online at wildsight.ca/ branches.golden.

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An unforgettable experience for Findlay Whittick

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last month, many valley athletes, including seven U15 Titans soccer player, competed in the 2022 BC Summer Games in Prince George. While all returned home with memories that will last a lifetime, Findlay Whittick came back with that and a little bit more. On July 22 at the Games, Findlay was awarded a $500 bursary to go towards his sport and educational goals. The bursary is awarded each year at the BC Summer Games to two athletes selected from each of the eight zones in the province. Findlay’s bursary was among those designed for the Kootenay zone. “Being awarded this bursary was pretty exciting. I did not think that I would be selected out of all the kids from our zone,” Findlay said. “After all, our zone had more than 200 athletes. When I was presented with the bursary, I was surprised and excited. I’ll be able to put these funds towards honing my soccer skills more and more.”

Village of Radium Hot Springs

2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS: NOTICE OF NOMINATION Nominations for the offices of: One (1) Mayor Four (4) Councillors will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Findlay Whittick holds his bursary as he stands proudly with his teammates at the 2022 BC Games in Prince George in July. Submitted Photo All athletes attending the BC Summer Games are welcome to apply for the annual bursary, with its intention being to recognize athletes with achievements in both sport and education, and most importantly, those who show leadership in their communities by going over and beyond and through volunteering. “Findlay’s application highlighted his athletic accomplishments, including winning numerous firsts at numerous district track and field competitions, medalling at numerous Nordic ski events and taking on the leadership role of team captain for his soccer team while playing up a division at soccer provincials,” mom Tara Whittick noted. Findlay is not only a leader on the pitch, but also in the classroom and in the community. In addition to being on the honour roll at David Thompson Secondary School, Findlay has plenty of volunteering under his belt, which includes assisting with activities and events at Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, volunteering with the Lake Windermere Ambassadors for their annual lakeshore cleanups and pitching in at the Heart of the Rockies triathlon aid stations. After a year of a hard work, it was a week in July in Prince George that Findlay and his teammates will never forget. While the bursary will soon be gone, the memories will last a lifetime. “Being at the BC Summer Games was so much fun,” Findlay said. “I loved being with my teammates all day long. We slept in a school classroom together, we ate together, we watched soccer games at the field together, we played our games and then we had more fun with special events that they had organized for the athletes each night. I met a lot of nice people and just loved the experience.” Findlay said his most memorable moment at the Games was his game-winning goal against the North West Zone. “We were tied 4-4 with less than two minutes to go in the game,” Findlay explained as he offered up a play by play of the goal: “Their goalie kicked the ball down the field. My teammate Hudson trapped the ball and passed to Lukas. Lukas passed it to Orien and then Orien crossed the ball to me in front of their net and I headed it in. It was such an exciting goal. I was so glad that it went in.” The excitement was also felt off the pitch. “I felt lucky to be a spectator and fan at the BC Summer Games. The community of Prince George and a team of over 2,000 volunteers pulled off an excellent event that shone a spotlight on the youth of our province,” Tara Whittick said. “All of the athletes, coaches, team managers, parents, friends and family showed up to celebrate excellence in sport and to cheer each other on. Watching the youth from Invermere — Caden McMurray, Leo Webster, Lukas Grieve, Cameron Hofer, Jack Pine Dainard and Findlay Whittick — shine on the soccer field and making new friendships with kids from near and far made me so happy. The BC Summer Games provided our local kids with a highly competitive opportunity and with an exceptional experience where teamwork, sportsmanship, goal setting and friendship were front and centre. Lots of memories were made.”

By hand, mail or other delivery service: Village of Radium Hot Springs 4836 Radium Blvd., PO Box 340 Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

From 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 To 4 p.m. Friday, September 9th, 2022

By fax to: 250-347-9068

Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on September 16th, 2022

By email to: cao@radiumhotsprings.ca

Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations including nomination forms at the Village of Radium Hot Springs office and website www.radiumhotsprings.ca beginning August 2nd, 2022.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed and; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply: Third party advertising limit $809.84 Cumulative third party advertising limit $161,967.47 For further information on the nomination process, please contact: Adrian Bergles, Chief Election Officer 250-347-6455 Emily Mitchell, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-347-6455 For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC: Toll-free phone: 1-855-952-0280 Email: lecf@elections.bc.ca Website: www.elections.bc.ca/lecf

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COMMUNITY DRUMMING WITH COLUMBIA VALLEY DRUMMING-Free

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It was a picture perfect day for the 32 paraglider and 7 hang glider pilots that came from Alberta, B.C. and even the U.S. as they took off from Mt. Swansea and aimed to make a splash in the pool set up at James Chabot beach. It was a sight to been seen by all in attendance from the shores of Lake Windermere on Saturday Aug. 6. Pilot target winners were paraglider Eric Oddy and hang glider Kevin Fischer, while the winner of the biggest splash was Norm Krcmar. Photos submitted by Penny Powers

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25th annual Loop the Lake

The Shuswap Band wishes to thank the following sponsors and all those who came out to support National Nati onal Indigenous People’s Day!

390 participants came out to put their best foot forward for the 25th annual Loop the Lake which took place on Saturday Aug. 6. The day began at 8 a.m. with three events for runners and walkers to participate in: the half-marathon, as well as a 5k and 10k. Event organizer Jamie Carrick stated it was a day of perfect weather, a fantastic event and a true celebration for all that attended. Submitted photos by Jamie Carrick

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From Invermere across B.C. in a Model A Tudor Vintage car trip of lifetime begins and ends in Columbia Valley By Steve Hubrecht steve@colubiavalleypioneer.com Invermere residents may have noticed a dark forest green 1930 vintage Ford Model A zipping around the Wilder subdivision earlier this month. No, it’s not an extra early entry for September’s upcoming Columbia Valley Classic Car Show and Shine in Radium. In fact the car belongs to a United Kingdom couple with an Invermere connection, and they — and the Model A — have had quite the vacation in B.C. this summer. John and Rita Buckley are residents of Llannefydd, Wales. Long ago John went to school (in England) with Invermere resident Ian Dewey. After school, in 1974, Ian moved to the Columbia Valley and has lived here for decades ever since along with his wife Sherry. Many local residents know the Deweys well through Sherry’s work as dental assistant and Ian’s work at the local hospital. And even if you don’t know the Deweys by sight, you might by ear. Ian plays in a brass band, which regularly practices at the couple’s house in the Wilder subdivision, on the corner of 8th Avenue and 17th Street, giving neighbours and visitors walking down to Kinsmen Beach or the Station Pub a cheerful boost. Despite the distance John and Ian stayed in touch over the decades. So when John and Rita decided to come to British Columbia, there was no question they would visit the Deweys and make Invermere ground zero of their grand Canadian tour. But from outset it was not destined to be an ordinary trip. John has long held a passion for vintage cars and in fact he and Rita have owned several Model A Fords. The Buckleys are members of the U.K.’s Model A Ford club, and they’ve taken trips in their vintage cars all around Europe up to Norway’s North Cape, across to Poland, southeast to Turkey, down around Morocco, and even once around Australia. So naturally the couple were keen to do a Model A voyage around B.C. They found a 1930 Model A Tudor, with a 3.3. litre engine and four cylinders, for sale in Vancouver, bought it, and had it shipped to the Deweys in Invermere, before arriving here themselves on a flight from the U.K. John explained to the Pioneer that a Model A is his favourite vintage car because they are extremely durable, and — since so many of them were produced — they are relatively affordable and spare parts are easy to find. Continued Continuedon onpage page17 17…. ...

Preparing the car for the road with a new radiator.

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Typical camping scene.

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At Princeton removing the head gasket

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The Buckleys in Barkerville. John was particularly happy this day, as it was when he learned of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s pending resignation. Photo sumbitted …From Invermere to across B.C. from 16 “There are about 3 million Models still in existence. There are three or four big dealers in the U.S. that have newly made Model A parts on the shelf, and another two dealers in Canada. You just can’t get that sort of thing with most other vintage cars,” said John. “A Model A is solid. They were never exotic, but they were well-made, tough old cookies. All of that means they are also not horrifically expensive, as many other vintage cars are.” In Invermere, John put a new radiator and a new water pump into his Canadian 1930 Model A Tudor. He and Rita filled the automobile with camping gear and headed off. They went north to Golden, then over the Kicking Horse Pass and up Highway 93 North to Jasper. From there, they went west on the Yellowhead Highway under the shadow of Mount Robson, through Prince George, and on to Prince Rupert, with side trips to the historic towns of Barkerville and Fort Saint James. They took an Inside Passage ferry down to Vancouver Island, puttered around there, then came back to the mainland, striking out east along the Crowsnest Highway. A blown gasket head convinced them to alter course, so they drove up the Okanagan, back to the TransCanada Highway, which they followed over Rogers Pass to Golden and then back to Invermere. “It was amazing, truly amazing,” Rita enthused to the Pioneer. “The landscape was spectacular, and the people were friendly everywhere. The car was quite an attraction. So many people came up to us or took photos of it.” “Having a Model A is rather like having a dog — everybody wants to come over and stroke it and strike up a conversation about it,” added John. High points of the trip include cresting the Kicking Horse Pass “(“I thought if we can get up that, we can get up anything” said John), camping at Mount Robson provincial park (“It was a beautiful day, blue sky and wildflowers everywhere, and of course towering Mount Robson,” said Rita), and Barkerville. At first the couple were a little nervous about how their Tudor would fare on the high roads of western Canada. “B.C. was a lot hillier than we expected. We knew there were mountains of course, but we just didn’t realize quite how large they are and how they cover pretty much the whole province,” said Rita. “Our 1930 Model A Tudor was advertised, as being able to go 65 miles an hour. But I think if you try to get 65 miles out of one you will kill the engine rather quickly. And you’d need to have a death wish too, because remember you’re also using 1930s brakes and 1930s suspension,” said John.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17 The couple’s cruising speed on their trip was a lot closer to 60 to 65 kilometres per hour instead of 65 miles per hour. “But that drops substantially when you go uphill. Which you do quite a lot in B.C.,” said John. “In those situations, we were probably doing about 30 kilometres per hour. It’s slow going, so you have to get used to being passed often. Although we did overtake a few cyclists, one old truck and one ailing camper van.” The Tudor was able go somewhere between 180 and 120 miles on a full tank of gas, depending on how many hills there were, so running out of fuel was a frequent worry, and at one point the Buckleys coasted into Revelstoke on nothing more than fumes, with the gas gauge needle stuck firmly at zero. The elated couple luckily rolled right into a gas station. The Buckleys’ dreaded breakdown eventually did occur as they chugged up the Allison Pass at Manning Provincial Park on the Crowsnest Highway. “All of sudden there was this horrible hissing squeak that came from the car,” said Rita. “John turned to me and said ‘I think that’s terminal’. He thought he seized the engine.” The couple pulled over, and filled the radiator with litres upon litres of creek water. As it turned out they hadn’t seized the engine, but only blown a gasket head. They managed to stagger along further to a campground and from there were towed to Princeton. After a few days in Princeton, the Tudor was fixed and the Buckleys carried on their way. “With an old vintage Ford, the repair is straightforward,” said John. “John does bring a lot of spare parts along with us. A lot. It’s always quite an event to get them out, however,” added Rita. “He’ll say ‘I need to get this particular wrench. It’s under the sleeping bags. Which are under the food.’ And then we’ll starting digging through everything.” In total the Buckleys’ trip clocked in at 3,300 kilometres over four weeks. Aside from the blown gasket head, the only mechanical problem they had was a flat tire. “We took our time because in a 1930 vehicle, 150 miles a day really is enough to exhaust you. Especially with the heat we had later in the trip. Of course there’s no air conditioning, so when its 35 degrees or more, all you can do is open the window and keep on sweating,” said John. John traces his passion of vintage vehicles and his general obsession with mechanics back to when he was six years old. “It went from taking the tires off my dinky cars at six, to learning to take apart my pedal bike when I was a bit older. Then it was motorbikes, then regular cars, and then vintage cars,” he said. The Buckleys and the Tudor arrived back in Invermere, tired but delighted. For a while thereafter the Tudor made short trips in the Columbia Valley environs. By mid August the Buckleys had returned to Wales, leaving the Tudor behind in the care of the Deweys. The Buckleys had listed the vehicle for sale on various vintage car websites and are planning to donate the proceeds to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. “They asked Ian and I to pick a charity so we sat down and brainstormed. Rita and John seemed to love the wild landscapes they saw here, and of course Ian and I love nature too, so the Nature Conservancy seemed a natural choice,” Sherry told the Pioneer.

Wells camping with downpours and bugs.

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Outdoor books to make the most of your summer in the Valley Submitted by Four Points Bookstore Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of Kootenay summer reading recommendations by Invermere’s Four Points Bookstore With summer activities in full swing, we’re all enjoying our time outdoors in a variety of wonderful ways. At Four Points Books in downtown Invermere, we’ve got all kinds of books to help you make the most of your adventures. We have many great hiking books, from short walks to scrambles and climbing. Our best seller is “Hikes around the Columbia Valley” by locals Stefanie Mclellan

and Corinna Strauss. This book aims to replace that old copy of “Hikes around Invermere” that many of us relied on for years, but is now sadly out of date. The new book is the best one available for those of all skill levels looking for hikes in our beautiful valley. In the same vein, we love “Mountain Footsteps” (Janice Strong) which casts a wider net in the East Kootenays, as well as the 10th edition of the “Canadian Rockies Trail Guide” (written by local Brian Patton, along with Bart Robinson), which is the best guide for the National Parks (including Kootenay, Banff, Yoho and Jasper). Continued on page 24…

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Thank you! Tom and Joanne Krebs, would like to thank all who have come together in our time of need. Tom’s injuries are healing and our hearts are overfilled with love. A special thank you to Tony from Rona who donated all the lumber for a ramp into our home. Kevin Shaw, Shawn Murray and Jered Smith, who built the ramp. To our friends, family and community for setting time aside from their own schedules for visits, cash donations, meals and more. This truly has helped us in more ways than you could ever know.

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Capetown to Cairo, the journey continues

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL JANITORIAL SERVICES INVERMERE CAMPUS Proposals clearly marked 'Janitorial Services – Invermere Campus' will be received electronically to the office of Allan Knibbs, Facilities Director, Cranbrook Campus: AKnibbs@cotr.bc.ca Closing time for receiving tenders will be 12:00 pm (MST) Wednesday August 24, 2022. Proposal documents and speciﬁcations will be available to interested contractors at the Invermere Campus. A mandatory site visit will take place at the Invermere Campus located at 1535 14th Street, Invermere, BC at 10:00 am (MST) on Monday, August 22, 2022. College of the Rockies reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of College of the Rockies. The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted. For further information please contact: Michelle Taylor Campus Manager College of the Rockies Invermere Campus 1535 14th Street Invermere, BC Phone: 250-342-3210 x7101 mtaylor2@cotr.bc.ca

The Pioneer is happy to present the latest instalment in local resident Andy Stuart-Hill’s ongoing serialization of his overland trip from Capetown to Cairo, taken as a young man in 1954. When last we left off, Andy and company were in Sudan, following the White Nile north to Khartoum... Chapter 12: Khartoum We followed the White Nile north to Malakal Renk - Kosti.Very dry desert scrub countryside where we saw lots of game. Had a collision with an impala. It was skinned and cooked over a campfire by the Rhodesians. As passing tribesman was given the skin and a horde of vultures tore at the remaining carcass. At El Dueim we diverted east to Wad Medani on the Blue Nile. Had a supper of goat soup and thick papyrus bread. We were able to purchase some local fruit and a Pepsi in a hot can. At last, we arrived in Khartoum. The bus body needed some attention, so we had time to explore the city. It was so hot we spent most of the time in the cool pubs drinking ice-cold beer. We availed ourselves of the airport facilities, including hot showers - the first after weeks of dry bush travel. It was like the garden of Eden and we were very reluctant to leave. While sitting on the terrace after supper it was announced over the speaker that the Skymaster on the tarmac would be leaving for Johannesburg in 30 minutes. Winston said it was one of the temptations of his life: be back home before morning or back to the dirty bus. It was a nice idea anyway. I was fascinated by the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers - very busy with river traffic. I also took the opportunity to view the site where General Gordon was killed by the Mahdi forces after a 10-month siege and later when Horatio Kitchener’s forces avenged his death in the nearby Battle of Omdurman. Fascinating historical sites. Chapter 13: Across the Open Desert After we left Khartoum our troubles really started, heading out into the open Nubian desert towards Shendi. At Atbara, we (the paying passengers) went on strike. We had a meeting and decided to rail the bus from the next desert town of Abu Hamed to Waldi Halfa. After Atbara,

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The Nubian desert was a challenge for Andy and crew. They got badly stuck in the shifting sands 46 times. Submitted photo the roads became sandier and sandier, and we travelled in progressively lower gears. We only had a rear-wheel drive. Eventually, the track, as such, disappeared altogether. At this point, I had to take on the navigational role as no one knew where we were going or where we were. Every time we got stuck in the sand it meant lifting the seven-ton bus bodily with the aid of jacks onto the planks and rubber mats which we carried for the purpose. Sometimes after an hour’s hard work in the blazing sun, the bus would only move about 10 feet and then we would start all over again. It took three days to get to Abu Dis. We tried all sorts of schemes to make some progress - one hare-brained stunt caused much amusement. Each person was allocated an item of equipment, which when the bus started moving, he was to throw the item into the back door and get a get aboard without the bus having to stop and thus getting bogged down again. It sounded all right in theory, but one can imagine the shambles when the first man tripped over the roll of matting, and the rest went sprawling over him. In the meantime, the bus just rolled ahead. Our attempts at night driving were even worse as we would get into a cul-de-sac in a wadi, which would result in a series of wild swerves ending with a bus up to its axles in the sand again. After a further five days over the trackless, flat desert, we only covered some 20+ kms, we arrived at the Dagash oasis. During this time, Mrs. Keats advised that we had been stuck in the sand 46 times. Continued on page 22 …

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…Capetown to Cairo from 21 One night, after several detours and diversions, we found ourselves way out in the very flat desert. No guideposts of any description - the crew looked at me for direction. Fortunately, I did have some navigational skills. I had a small compass, a primitive map indicating our destination of Abu Hamed. My only guide being a steady compass bearing, a check with the North Star at night, and the occasional empty petrol drum in the sand. With the aid of the North Star and my very primitive compass, I pointed our northward course. At this point, fortunately for us, the sand was hard-packed, and we rolled along without getting stuck. We often stopped briefly in the featureless, flat desert. It was very hot during the day, with no shade, and surprisingly cold at night. One evening I spotted a small hill nearby. I ran over to the top of this mound and saw, far in the distance - a single light! To me, this was “the Star of Bethlehem”! We then altered course and drove into Abu Hamed - I was only about 15 kms off course after more than 400+ kms of navigating northward in the open desert using just my compass and the North Star to get my bearings. However; had I missed seeing that light we could have been in serious trouble. Chapter 14: Six Days in Abu Hamed

Andy spent six days in Abu Hamed, in norther Sudan. Submitted photo We arrived in Abu Hamed just in time to learn that a rail strike had just started. We were not worried about the strike as we were quite comfortably ensconced in the

empty railway guesthouse. No furniture - no matter with our sleeping bags the floors we were comfortable. We even had a Nile water bath at our disposal, and it gave us an opportunity to get our laundry done as well as a general clean-up. Our six-day stay in Abu Hamed was one of the most interesting parts of the trip. The people of the people in the village were most hospitable and made us very welcome. I have often wished to go back for another visit but when the Aswan High dam is com- South African newspapers carried mistaken reports about Andy and his travelling companpleted, Abu Hamed might ions having gone missing. Submitted photo be submerged beneath the waters of the Nile. from a glass with plenty of sugar and no milk. As I was Our days followed the pattern of the local inhabi- not happy about using the glasses out of the dirty dish tants. Market first thing in the morning when we bought of water, I bought my own which I carried around with our supplies for the day. The really lovely tomatoes, on- me. It did not help much as my perfectly clean glass was ions and some boiled eggs rounded out our meals. I was invariably rinsed out in the dirty water anyway. never able to ascertain if the eggs were boiled to preserve I have two special memories of the time spent in this them or whether they were cooked in the hot sand where village. On one of my daily walks, I went way out into they were laid. the desert to Kitcheners Fort and the site of the 1897 After breakfast, we went for a walk along the river battle between Kitchener’s troops and those of the Mahdi and examined the ingenious schemes they have for ir- Dervishes. Here I found a tombstone of a British officer, rigating the gardens. Water wheels with chains of jugs half-buried in the sand, and learned of the historical sigdipping into the Nile, and long poles with a bucket at nificance of this battle for the British. one end and a weight at the other. The heat of the day The second treasured memory is that of sitting alone was spent indoors, afterward, we went to Awad’s tearoom on the bank of the Nile at sunset, near Awad’s tea house, where they always turned on the BBC news for our ben- watching the fellucas (Nile boats) and listening to his efit. it was quite a change from what passes for music, powerful radio, tuned to the BBC, as it was playing a however it did keep us in touch with the rest of the world. Mozart symphony - at the same time watching a train of Unbeknownst to us, we had been reported as “miss- loaded camels padding their sinuous way over the sand ing”, owing to our forced stay due to the rail strike. Of dunes and out into the Nubian desert. course, we knew where we were, but the story was reported in the South African papers. Stay tuned for the next instalment in Andy’s incrediTea is drunk in quantities in the Sudan and always ble journey in a future edition of the Pioneer...

2022 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION — TRUSTEE, SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 6 Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 6 Trustee Electoral Areas 4 and 5 that nominations for the office of: 1 – Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 4 (RDEK Electoral Area F and Village of Canal Flats) 1 – Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 5 (RDEK Electoral Area G and Village of Radium Hot Springs) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, as follows: By hand, mail, or other delivery service: From 9:00 am, August 30, 2022, to 4:00 pm, RDEK Office September 9, 2022 19-24 Ave S, Cranbrook V1C 3H8 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends. By email to: From 9:00 am, August 30, 2022, to 4:00 pm, elections@rdek.bc.ca September 9, 2022 Originals of emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on September 16, 2022. Nomination packages are available at the Cranbrook RDEK office during regular office hours and at www.rdek.bc.ca/elections until the close of the nomination period. To have nomination documents mailed to you, please contact the Cranbrook office at 250-489-2791 or email elections@rdek.bc.ca. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the following: Nomination process: Tina Hlushak, Chief Election Officer Nikki Bradshaw, Deputy Chief Election Officer Phone: 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Campaign expense limits and third party advertising limits: Electoral Finance – Elections BC Toll free phone: 1-800-661-8683 – Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated for, elected to, and to hold office as a trustee if they meet the following criteria: • a Canadian citizen; • not disqualified under the School Act or any • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; other enactment from being nominated for, • a resident of British Columbia for at least being elected to or holding office as trustee, or 6 months immediately before the day be otherwise disqualified by law nomination papers are filed; and

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply: Directed Advertising Expense Limits: Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 4 $809.84 Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 5 $809.84 Cumulative Advertising Expense Limits: The cumulative advertising limit is $161,967.47 and applies to directed and issue advertising in all election areas. The total value of advertising sponsored cannot exceed this limit.

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RDEK 2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION Are you eligible to vote in the October General Local Elections for Regional District Electoral Area Directors or School District 5 and 6 trustees in Electoral Areas B, F or G? Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure you can find out by visiting the Regional District office at 19 – 24 Avenue South, Cranbrook, by calling us at 250-489-2791, or by sending an email to elections@rdek.bc.ca. The office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the Regional District office in Cranbrook until 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Elector registrations will not be accepted during the period August 24, 2022, to October 16, 2022, but will be accepted on voting days.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; • a resident of the specific RDEK electoral area; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • not entitled to register as a resident elector; • a Canadian citizen; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise before the day of registration; disqualified by law; and • a registered owner of real property in the specific RDEK • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only electoral area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the registration; majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property • the only persons who are registered owners of the property, elector. either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust;

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning August 30, 2022, until the close of general voting for the election on October 15, 2022, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection at the Regional District office in Cranbrook, during regular office hours. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that their address or other personal information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors. The elector must contact the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Election Officer to make this request.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on September 9, 2022. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the specific RDEK electoral area and only on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of East Kootenay that nominations for the offices of: 1 – Director of Electoral Area A 1 – Director of Electoral Area E 1 – Director of Electoral Area B 1 – Director of Electoral Area F 1 – Director of Electoral Area C 1 – Director of Electoral Area G will be received by the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, as follows: From 9:00 am, August 30, 2022, to 4:00 pm, By hand, mail, or other delivery service: RDEK Office September 9, 2022 19-24 Ave S, Cranbrook V1C 3H8 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends. By email to: From 9:00 am, August 30, 2022, to 4:00 pm, elections@rdek.bc.ca September 9, 2022 Originals of emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on September 16, 2022. Nomination packages are available at the Cranbrook RDEK office during regular office hours and at www.rdek.bc.ca/elections until the close of the nomination period. To have nomination documents mailed to you, please contact the Cranbrook office at 250-489-2791 or email elections@rdek.bc.ca. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the following: Elector registration/Qualification/Objection and Nomination process: Tina Hlushak, Chief Election Officer Nikki Bradshaw, Deputy Chief Election Officer Phone: 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Campaign expense limits and third party advertising limits: Electoral Finance – Elections BC Toll free phone: 1-800-661-8683 – Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated for, elected to, and to hold office as an electoral area director if they meet the following criteria: • a Canadian citizen; • not disqualified under the Local Government • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; Act or any other enactment from being • a resident of British Columbia for at least nominated for, being elected to or holding the 6 months immediately before the day office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. nomination papers are filed; and

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Director of Electoral Area A $5,398.92 Director of Electoral Area E $5,398.92 Director of Electoral Area B $5,398.92 Director of Electoral Area F $5,398.92 Director of Electoral Area C $5,398.92 Director of Electoral Area G $5,398.92

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply: Directed Advertising Expense Limits: Director of Electoral Area A $809.84 Director of Electoral Area E $809.84 Director of Electoral Area B $809.84 Director of Electoral Area F $809.84 Director of Electoral Area C $809.84 Director of Electoral Area G $809.84 Cumulative Advertising Expense Limits: The cumulative advertising limit is $161,967.47 and applies to directed and issue advertising in all election areas. The total value of advertising sponsored cannot exceed this limit.

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Can change be good?

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Now open for in-person services. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 326 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lwac.ca

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Minister: Brent Woodard Two Sunday services this summer. July 17th - 10:30 am at All Saints Church in Edgewater 7 pm at St. Peter’s Church in Windermere Aug. 21st - 10:30am at All Saints Church in Edgewater 7 pm at St. Peter’s Church in Windermere Please feel welcome to come.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats., Canadian Martyrs’ – Invermere, St. Joseph’s – Radium. Canal Flats: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Canadian Martyrs, Invermere: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. St. Joseph, Radium: Sunday 11:00 a.m. Father Jojo Augustine • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday 1:30 p.m. Worship Service at Valley Christian Assembly 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.com

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Kendyn Mackensie • Columbia Valley Branch • 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041

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In a couple of weeks I once again I will be blessed with yet another birthday, with age comes the realization of the need for change, I am of the age were I still prefer the home phone over the cell phone, talking face to face over texting, and when it comes to computers, E mail, E transfers, and all that stuff, I still prefer a phone call, or a letter, and I still pay my bills, with a check in the mail, so if I owe you money, I’m not lying, when I say “the check is in the mail” I do, however, realize that there may be a need for change, the old ways work, but there may be better ways of doing business. Sometimes we have to stop, look around, get on our knees and ask God, How can we be about Your business in a more meaningful way. Jeremiah 29:11-13 tells us “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” We need direction from God, we need to know His heart, we need His Wisdom as how we are to change so

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Another favourite is “Waterfall Hikes” by Kimberley resident Steve Tersmette. Waterfalls are a wonderful reward during your adventures (especially if you have some reluctant hikers), and this book does an excellent job of highlighting the difficulty of both the hike itself and the drive (which can sometimes be the hardest part!). We also have many other titles for hikes throughout the Rockies and southern BC. Be sure to check out our hiking and camping logbooks, which are a popular way to keep track of those adventures and tips to remember for next time! For those a bit more adventurous, we have titles on scrambling and climbing in the Rockies, including a full set of climbing books from Radiumresident (and climbing pioneer) David P. Jones. We eagerly await his next title focused on the Purcells, which is hopefully available in 2023. Mushroom hunting and foraging are also popular activities here in the valley, and we have several books for the aspiring mycophile (I admit I had to look that up!). The most thorough title is “Mushrooms of British Columbia”, published by the Royal BC Museum; it is a beautiful and detailed book for mushroom hunters. More popular, however, is “How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying”, which is a little more portable and helps identify the most popular types of mushrooms. We

we are better able to fulfill what He has called us to do. God wants us to move forward, today is a new day, the first day of the rest of our lives, we are told in Isaiah 43:18-19 “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” I know we have all made mistakes in the past, but I believe that the Lord is telling us here, that He would like to do something new and fresh. God loves us and is willing to deliver us from all our past mistakes, no matter what wrong choices we have made. He has forgiven us, and He wants us to move forward. He wants to give us a fresh start, what better time than today, right here and now, to decided to give God a chance, to work change in our lives, I believe that He wants to, He is simply waiting for us to ask Him to do it. It is time for change, time for a fresh start in fulfilling what God has called us to do. In Isaiah 43:18,God is telling us to put behind us all the mistakes of the past, and in verse 19, He is telling us that He wants to do something new, He wants to change us, in fact it says that He has already began. He is telling us that He will make a way, through Jesus Christ. Is it time for change? Is it time for a new thing in our lives? Is it time for God to do a new thing in our churches? Can Change Be a Good thing? or can I say Can Change Be a God thing? I think so, It may be tough, It may take some adjusting in how we think, however with God, as Jesus says in Mark 9:23 “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

also have fold-out, waterproof pamphlets which are great to throw in the backpack in case you stumble across some mushrooms on your hikes! For those looking for a more peaceful experience, we have a collection of titles about Forest Bathing and meditations. Forest Bathing has its origins in Japan, and is a form of ecotherapy to help you explore the peace and restorative power of nature. We have a handful of great forest bathing titles in the store, along with our very popular “Nature Meditations Deck”, which provides cues for those looking for a deeper experience in nature. Invermere also has a certified local expert in forest bathing – Pat Bavin offers forest bathing experiences in various locations around the Columbia Valley (patbavin.com). For birders, we have a wide selection of books to help with identification and learning about local birds. Our best seller is “Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies” by Richard Cannings, which is a great size to carry in your pack. There are a number of other great bird titles available, including books about bird-finding in B.C., as well as thoughtful books about specific birds and the nature of birding itself. Four Points Books also offers books on camping, survival skills, geology, mountain identification and other great outdoor titles. If we don’t have it in store, we’re happy to bring books in on request, so let us know! Please visit us in downtown Invermere or online (www.fourpointsbooks.ca). Happy trails!