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New Kootenay National Park entrance gate to open this summer west gate, then squeeze through the dramatically narrow defile of Sinclair Canyon, zip by the fabled Radium hot pools, get a glimpse of the remarkable Red Rock Fault, then ascend up to Olive Lake. Talk about an eye-catching first impression.

That first impression will become even better later this summer (an exact date has not yet been set), when Parks Canada officially closes the current west gate and opens its brand new west gate.

The $1.66 million dollar project has been in the works for six years and aims to improve traffic flow (and in the process make things safer) on the stretch of Highway 93 extending from the Radium roundabout up into the national park.

Parks Canada Lake Louise-Yoho-Kootenay field unit acting visitor services manager Julie Champagne explained to the Pioneer that the current west gate has a bypass lane that is relatively small and narrow, which results in backups and long lines of traffic, and this has the potential to affect safety.

The original (first) Kootenay National Park The new gate is being built in a difwest gate, circa 192. Photo courtesy of Parks ferent location, moving from the current Canada and the BE Norris Library-and-Arspot between the village and Sinclair Canchives Canada. yon to a place past the Radium hot pools,

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Kootenay National Park will soon have a brand new west entrance gate.

The national park stretches from the edge of the Village of Radium Hot Springs up to the borders of Yoho and Banff National parks. Those heading into Kootenay National Park from the southwest via Radium — as a great many visitors do — pass through what is surely one of the most iconic entrances to a national park anywhere in Canada: leaving the village, they arrive at the current national park

just off the southern side of the highway, opposite the flaming ochre wall of the Red Rock Fault.

Putting the gate off the highway will greatly relieve congestion, outlined Champagne. Having it located ‘after’ the hot pools is fine too, she added, since visitors who want only a dip in the thermal waters do not need to buy national park passes.

Planning for the new gate started in 2016 and a detailed design concept The new (third) Kootenay National Park was completed by 2020, but the start west gate, set to open this summer. of construction was delayed because of Parks Canada photo.

COVID-19 and because of the ongoing spring and fall Kicking Horse Canyon clo- culvert) was very important,” said Chamsures on the Trans Canada Highway (and pagne. “It reduces barriers for aquatic spesubsequent rerouting of all cross country cies and increases connectivity.” The gate traffic down Highway 93 into Radium building also has been designed with Dark Sky friendly lighting. and then up to Golden).

Once it opens, the new gate will in “Those were big factors as to why the fact be the third west entrance gate for timeline was extended,” said Champagne.

Kootenay National Park. The first was “But we’re almost there now.”

The new west gate is built right over built right next to what was then called the Sinclair Creek, and because of this the Radium bathhouse (now the hot pools) building has been designed so that each in the 1920s. The second gate (which is corner can be adjusted (“to account for any the current gate) was built in 1956, much settling” said Champagne) and a culvert closer to what is now the Village of Radihas been constructed underneath. “It (the um Hot Springs.

Save the Sheep Campaign now a quarter of the way to their goal

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canfor Corporation a global leader in the manufacturing of sustainable forest products, based in Vancouver recently made a contribution to the Village of Radium Hot Springs that was anything but sheepish. Canfor issued a cheque of $50,000 last month to the Village of Radium Hot Springs to reach its $400,000 campaign goal to Save the Radium Bighorn Herd. The donations stem from Canfor’s Good Things Come from Trees program which provides support to organizations that benefits

Travis Emel of the Canfor Radium Plant Manager and Mayor Clara Reinhardt, Village of Radium Hot Springs hold a cheque for $50,000 that was donated by Canfor Corporation in June for Radium’s Save the Sheep Campaign.

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any communities where Canfor operates and its employees live. In 2021, Canfor provided over $1.8 million through Good Things in financial support for communities, sponsorships and scholarships, and product donations to over 310 organizations in its priority giving areas of education, health, sustainability, and community.

“As a forestry company with a significant presence in the Kootenay Rockies region of B.C., we are very proud to make this contribution supporting conservation of the Radium-Stoddart herd,” said Michelle Ward, Senior Director, Communications & Government Relations in a recent press release.

“The community, including our own employees who call Radium home, has shown great commitment to increase awareness of the risks faced by the sheep and to accelerate the building of a safe wildlife overpass for Radium’s One Mile Hill.”

The proposed goal for Save the Sheep campaign may seem a little more realistic with this last donation that came in from Canfor putting the current campaign total at more than $100,000 and all the closer now reaching the quarter mark.

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Sunday, July 31 Columbia Valley RCMP were advised that a white 2007 Dodge 3500 pickup had been stolen from a property on Forster Landing Road sometime overnight. The truck had BC license plate 1177KY attached to it when it was stolen. Anyone with information about any of the stolen trucks is asked to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP or Crimestoppers.

This past week, July 25 through July 31, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 108 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.

Monday, July 25 at about 3:30 p.m. an officer was conducting patrols in Radium Hot Springs and located an unoccupied Ford F250 at a business on Highway 95 which had been reported stolen out of Creston the day prior. Officers conducted a search of the area but did not locate any suspects. The truck was towed to secure area where it was processed for forensic evidence.

Wednesday, July 27 at about 12:40 a.m. Columbia Valley RCMP were advised that a white 2007 Ford F250 had just been stolen from Industrial Road 2 in Invermere.

Sunday, July 31 at about 9 p.m. police received a request to check on a man who was laying on the shoulder of Highway 95 near Edgewater. An officer attended and spoke to the man who said he was just taking a rest.

While speaking to the man, officers learned he had an outstanding arrest warrant. The man was arrested without incident and brought before a judge where he was released on conditions.

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This lake has been warming about a degree per week, now reaching an average of 22.2°C! Water depth is lowering now so please try to stay in the deeper areas. Visit our website to learn more about what warmer temperatures and shallow waters mean for our lake.

Many thanks to our volunteer this week, Zoe Spronk from Kingston, ON for joining us on the lake this past Tuesday. To join the Ambassadors on the boat on Tuesdays please email Emma at intern@ lakeambassadors.ca.

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Indigenous Connectedness workshop will be offered online next month

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Keepers of the Seasons owners Jenny and Darcy Fisher know the importance of health and wellbeing for people and earth. Keepers of the Seasons offers three online workshops: Walking Through the Seasons, Wild Foraging and Healing on the Land, and All Living Things: Journey to Wellness, through our Ancestors Footsteps. Their prerequisite course is Indigenous Connectedness and will be offered online on Aug. 15.

“This course is an Introduction to mindfulness,” says Jenny Fisher. “We teach of our connection to ancestral teachings with a focus on overall wellness through introspection and the development of a personal or individual wellness plan.”

While many businesses were shutting down as COVID-19 was off and running, Keepers of the Season was just getting started. “We started our business, June 5, 2020, and originally called ourselves Air Bean N Beez,” said Fisher. “We always had a desire to promote health and wellness through the work we do. We started the business to facilitate positive change in our communities by marrying our skill set and creating courses and workshops that are our own and honour our ancestral teachings.”

Jenny (Kootenai) Fisher is from the Salish and Pend d’Oreilles First Nation, also known as the Kalispel people in Northwest Plateau and Montana. Darcy, born in Canada, is Ktunaxa and from the ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation, where he is an acting elected council member. Keepers of the Seasons, LLC operates out of Arlee, MT, which is a part of the Flathead Indian Reservation and part of the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory, which runs along the Columbia River.

“We have been offering our courses digitally for approximately two years now.

Our online teaching started with an opportunity to work with the Confederated Salish and Kootenay Tribes (CSKT) for professional development through the Education Department,” says Fisher. “Additionally, we have worked with the Ktunaxa Nation Social Investment Sector and Lands and Resources Sector and soon will be working with the Traditional Knowledge and Language Sector. Our Lands and Resources and Traditional Knowledge and Language Sector Workshops will be offered in person and on the land.”

Delving into personal and professional growth, the workshops and courses offered through Keepers of the Seasons aim to inspire and influence positive change and healing. The introductory and prerequisite workshop Indigenous Connectedness being offered online on Aug. 15 explores strengths, gifts, barriers, and self-determination as people. The workshop aims to give participants the ability to begin manifesting positive change and they will learn as well as start to unpack their minds and remove barriers that clutter their surroundings and dampen their personal growth. The on-the-land training teaches about healing through the land, being advocates for Indigenous land management and stewardship, ethnobotany and learning the language of the plants.

All costs of the courses, programs, and workshops that Keepers of the Seasons offer throughout the year go toward the cost of operating their business, allowing the Fishers to continue building their product and reaching more communities.

“We think all people should take a chance at attending our events or workshops.

Whether it is our online or in-person courses and workshops, we believe that you will leave with a new or refreshed outlook, a better perception of self and a plan for one’s personal wellness,” says Fisher. “Our plant and ethnobotany workshops allow one to better understand their connection to all living things, the beauty and respect of having a reciprocal relationship with the natural world. Ultimately, we teach new learners to value the footprints they leave, the stories they share, all land is sacred, and each person has a gift.”

For more information on these life changing workshops visit Keepers of the Seasons.

Take a hike Farnham Glacier

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wildsight invites you to take a hike to Farnham Glacier just west of Radium Hot Springs on Friday, Aug 5 which is a part of their Fire & Ice Program series that will run until Nov. 20. A maximum of 20 participants will be allowed to register for this intimate hike and it’s filling up fast. This cost is $40 which goes back into covering Wildsight’s events including those in this series. Those attending will meet in the Sobey’s parking lot at 8 a.m. Earlier in June A Requiem for a Glacier ran for a week at the Columbia Valley Centre to bring awareness to that fact that it is melting and was a part of the fight against the Jumbo Glacier Resort.

“We are hoping that many people who attended requiem would consider attending this event,” said Lianna Ferguson, Program Coordinator at Wildsight Invermere. “Farnham Glacier was the location for the filming of Requiem for a Glacier and part of the fight against the Jumbo Glacier Resort Proposal. It also serves as an incredible reminder of why so many people fought so hard to protect this place. We hope people won’t pass up this opportunity to get out into the Purcells and be reminded of how lucky we are to call this place home.”

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2022 Lake Windermere District Lions Charity Golf Day & BallFest 2022 The Lake Windermere District Lions Club thanks all of the sponsors of our recent Charity Golf Day & Ballfest 2022 Slow Pitch Tournament. All proceeds of these two events will be used for ongoing ballpark improvements. The success of both events would not have been possible without the support of these individuals and businesses: • Columbia Valley Sign Artists • Copper Point Golf Course • Diamond Heating & Spas • Green Andruschuk LLP • JT Brooks Construction • K5 Mechanical • Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy • Max Helmer Construction • Mountain Metals • The Station Pub • Invermere & Radium Liquor Stores • Kootenay Coffee Works • Quality Bakery • The Trading Post

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Historical Lens

Columbia Valley cares Why EVERY Child Matters

This week’s editorial submitted by CBEEN Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action were released, CBEEN has been working harder and harder to ensure that local Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are foundational to outdoor and environmental learning.

The Columbia Valley lies within the homelands of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people, and the chosen home of people of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge the trauma to Indigenous people that continues to be inflicted through the perpetuation of racist systems and stories, many of which are not conscious, but are equally (if not more) harmful.

As an organization with non-Indigenous roots, we acknowledge that we have the responsibility to do the work to move towards truth and reconciliation in meaningful ways. We would like to offer our gratitude for the grace, strength, resilience of the Indigenous leaders, educators and partners who continue to guide and advise our efforts.

Gus Harris (on left) and Roy Clement and Bev Harris (on right) sacking potatoes at Gus and Bev Harris’ farm in Windermere. circa 1950’s

Why local elections are NOT important for climate change

CBEEN staff work to take meaningful and personal action to inform the organization’s journey towards truth and reconciliation There are a number of local Indigenous educators who have supported these efforts. We would like to say ‘suʔkni’ (thanks in Ktunaxa) to Alfred Joseph and Mara King, who offered a Ktunaxa Language Course for Educators over the winter months. To Faye O’Neil, Indigenous Education Support Worker for SD5, who continues to guide us on our board, as well as in our daily operations. To Michele Sam, Indigenous Studies Instructor for College of the Rockies, who has provided guidance on our policy development. To Jenna Jasek, VP of Indigenous Learning and Equity for SD6, who we’ve partnered with on this Every Child Matters Year-long Learning Challenge, as well as through our Outdoor Learning Store social enterprise.

And to the many more voices, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who are raising the call for action, and taking their own steps towards meaningful change.

Dear Editor: Over the last 25 years or so, British Columbia’s population has grown by a third, from 3.7 million in 1996 to 5 million in 2021. During this time, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been flat (Source: BC Provincial GHG Inventory 1990-2019), rangebound between 62 and 69 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. More recently, emissions have resumed their growth trajectory, growing 2.5% annually from 2015 to 2019 (the last year of available data). There is nothing in this data suggesting that B.C. is on a net zero pathway by 2050; to think otherwise is to delude oneself.

Quite simply, changing the trajectory would require a seismic shift in how we live and do things, comparable to the industrialization of developed economies such as Canada, U.S. and Europe during the first half of the 20th century. Bike lanes and low flow shower heads just aren’t going to do it.

So what might do it? Electrification – of everything. For many of us locally, we would have to be convinced that electric heat was cheaper than the propane and wood many currently use. We would have to be convinced that an electric vehicle will have the torque to haul our loads and the range to not leave us stranded on a dark road as we make our way home in the deep of winter. BC Hydro will have to construct many more electricity generation sites, most likely hydroelectric, with their own environmental impacts. And no, swapping LED lights for incandescent will not have us avoid this fate. Energy efficiency will help, increased residential density will help, but they will not drive the change.

What is needed? More engineers and technologists to design the changes and more tradespeople to build the changes, with strong provincial support for education and investment. The importance of local elections in all this? Not so much.

Walter Romaniuk, Fairmont Hot Springs

Correction:

In last week’s edition the Pioneer used Emma Boutet’s real name. Emma, who prefers to go by her stage name Emma Kade had her biggest break last month as she opened for local boy and country music sensation Dean Brody at his July 23 Homecoming concert in Fort Steele Heritage Town. Go online to read the full article.

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A resource for Columbia River salmon updates

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The second annual virtual Bringing Home the Salmon Festival recently took place, educating the public on steps being taken to bring salmon back to the upper Columbia River. Two days of workshops and events were held in May. Columbia River salmon data is now available to the public in the Pacific Salmon Explorer, which is an online data visualization tool developed by the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s (PSF) Salmon Watersheds Program, which was established in 2008.

“The Columbia River area was added to the Pacific Salmon Explorer also in early May 2022 following over a year of background work consisting of outreach to Indigenous groups, governments, local interest groups and local salmon experts, listening to their input and compiling and analyzing the best available data,” Katrina Connors, director of PSF’s Watersheds Program, said.

Pacific Salmon Explorer gives an overview of local salmon populations and current human and environmental pressures on their freshwater habitats.

“Our update to the Pacific Salmon Explorer includes the addition of the two remaining salmon Conservation Units salmon found in the Canadian portion of the Columbia River watershed,” Vesta Mather, Salmon Watersheds Program project manager, said. “With this update, the Pacific Salmon Explorer now provides access to the most up-to-date information on spawner abundance, hatchery releases, run timing, and biological status and trends.”

The Pacific Salmon Explorer shows data that Okanagan sockeye are experiencing year-over-year improvements. “While there are many stories of salmon struggling, and the majority of the Columbia River in Canada have been without salmon for over 80 years, there are positive salmon stories, too,” Connors said. “Sockeye salmon in the Okanagan over the last decade have seen significant improvements to average escapement thanks to the collaborative efforts of many groups and governments.”

Just as the Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative has been working to bring salmon back to the upper Columbia, other local organizations like the Okanagan Nation Alliance have been instrumental in the return of adult salmon in the Okanagan. Without expertise and input shared by local knowledge holders and groups in the region — including the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Shuswap Indian Band, Ktunaxa Nation Council, Living Lakes Canada, Okanagan Basin Waterboard, Okanagan Fisheries Foundation, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Province of British Columbia, and others — the return would not be possible. The Shuswap Band recently released 1,500 salmon into the upper Columbia River.

“Expertise from these groups and their extensive work with sockeye and Chinook allowed us to identify specific spawning locations that informed the habitat assessments,” Connors said. “Local knowledge is a critical part of these habitat assessments and for improving our collective understanding of how current habitat pressures may be affecting the recovery of local salmon populations. With the addition of the Columbia River, PSF is one step closer toward its goal of democratizing access to information on the state of salmon and their habitats in B.C.” PSF collaborated with representatives from First Nations, conservation organizations and local experts. They, in return, shared their own knowledge and local research.

PSF hopes to support other salmon recovery initiatives in the Columbia region with this data. For more information on current salmon data in the Columbia River watershed, search for the Pacific Salmon Explorer online.

“We hope that the Pacific Salmon Explorer will help to democratize salmon information and increase accessibility for all parties working to recover and support salmon in the region,” Connors said.

“It has made a big impact and shows the importance of the partnership between Canfor and our village and how there is grassroots support for the sheep herd,” Reinhardt said of the company’s donation. “Canfor has been a strong, long-time community partner and, with safety as a fundamental pillar of its culture, it’s no surprise that Canfor has chosen to support this initiative. The bighorn sheep are much celebrated residents in our mountain community.”

A decline in bighorn sheep population by more than half over the years has been recognized as a special concern that has brought the community together. It started as a Facebook page by community member Nicole Trigg that was dedicated to Helping the Radium Sheep and grew quickly. With support from the entire community and the Ministry of Transportation and Industry, momentum was created, and money began to be pledged.

“I might have to own committing to 10 per cent of the project from the village and supporters as we really needed all ministries of B.C. government to pay attention and take some ownership,” Reinhardt said. “This herd belongs to us all, not just the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure or the village.” Reinhardt also gave a nod to local MLA Doug Clovechok, who struck a committee at the start of his tenure, the Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club and the work that Kent Kebe and Irene Teske have been doing for more than 20 years to draw attention to the plight of this herd.

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New bookstore sets compass for success

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com A few months ago the Four Points Bookstore’s best laid plans lay scattered across an open stretch of snowy Montana grassland.

The independent bookstore is one of the newest retailers in downtown Invermere, having opened its doors in early-May. The opening was originally scheduled for earlier in the spring, with all new furniture and more than 7,000 books on the shelves. Unfortunately, in late-February, the semi truck delivering that furniture, rolled off a Montana highway, destroying all the contents. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the accident.

This made things complicated for store owners Grant and Thiloma Hofer, to say the least. Just days after the accident, thousands of books began to arrive – right on schedule – but, without any furniture, they were destined to sit in boxes until new furniture could be built and delivered.

Fortunately the replacements arrived in early-May, and a tremendous community effort helped Four Points open its doors in time for Mothers Day. “We had so much support, including friends finishing their day jobs, and joining us at the store to shelve books in the evening,” Grant told the Pioneer.

The store’s success ever since has been almost as noteworthy as its fraught opening. When the Pioneer stopped by in early-July, plenty of customers were perusing the stacks, fingering the spines of hardcovers and paperbacks stretching from storefront to back, and chatting amiably with Grant and his staff (who just as genially chatted back). Grant confirmed business has been brisk indeed.

“It’s been amazing. We meet so many wonderful people with such diverse interests” he enthused. “It’s such a joy to connect over a shared interest, or learn about something new.”

Four Points is a treasure trove for devoted literature lovers and casual readers alike: the sheer diversity of the selection is dizzying (all the more so considering the store is just 16 feet wide) and runs the gamut from local hiking guidebooks to mouthwatering cookbooks, hard-tofind historic fiction to science works, Indigenous topics, health, humour, hot-off-the-press bestsellers, old school classics and an extensive children’s section.

“It is a little bit of everything. Hopefully the best of everything,” said Grant. “We really wanted to cast a wide net to get a good understanding for what our customers are looking for. Our mandate was to really ‘grow the pie’ here in Invermere, not merely take a piece from the other great businesses in town.”

“We’re not just for adults, either. About 25 per cent of our inventory is for kids and young adults, including games and activities to keep them interested,” said Grant.

Along with traditional books, Four Points has an entire bookcase devoted to graphic novels. In Grant’s view “they’re a great way for kids to develop a love of reading, and increasingly we’re seeing graphic adaptations of really great books.”

If there’s a book you want that Four Points Books doesn’t have, they are happy to bring it in (“special orders are a huge part of our business”), explained Grant, adding that Four Points has access to more than 10 million titles, and gets deliveries from major publishers every day. The entire library is available online and can be ordered on

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the website as well.

The store also has a great selection of stationery and unique gifts (and games) for all kinds of interests. Four Points also has greeting cards for most occasions, but they definitely tend to be a bit more cheeky and humorous.

Four Points is a family affair, and although Grant is the main one behind the business, on any given day you may find Thiloma (who also works as the executive director of the Columbia Valley Community Foundation) behind the counter, or their 14-year old son Cameron or 11-year old daughter Lauren.

The bookstore — and indeed Invermere itself — is a second act for the Hofers. The family is originally from Calgary. Grant had a career in finance, working for large international banks. Thiloma worked as an executive in the non-profit sector, and was board chair of the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary.

“I am definitely a Type A personality, and really enjoy the analytical side of business. But the valley was always the best part of our life and we’re thrilled to be building our lives here” said Grant.

The Hofers bought a home in the Columbia Valley in 2011, and began spending summers here, along with holidays, and as many other weekends as they could stuff in. In 2018 Grant left his career and spent some time as stay-at-home dad (“Which I absolutely loved,” he said), and then in 2020, the family relocated to the valley permanently.

“It’s been great. Invermere is an 11 out of 10 for our family. Everything we could want is here (especially now that we have a bookstore)!” said Grant. “In a big city like Calgary, it’s easy to get stuck in your own bubble. In a small town like Invermere, we’ve had the opportunity to get to know so many wonderful people, and everyone is helping to make this an amazing community.”

Grant explained that his career shift was a shock to many, but hasn’t come as a huge surprise to those that know him well. He grew up reading and has an insatiable interest in learning. “It’s always been a very important part of my life,” he said. “Reading allows me to learn about new things, explore new ideas and see things from someone else’s perspective. I really believe that reading changes the trajectory of your life.”

The Four Points store name, in case you are wondering, is a reference both to Four Points Mountain (just southeast of Mount Swansea) and (as the store logo indicates) to the four points of the compass, an allusion to how reading can bring you around the world with you ever leaving home.

The chalkboard in the store today reads: “Books are uniquely portable magic” – a quote from author Stephen King, but one that the Hofer family really embraces.

“Reading can instantly transport you to another time or place. When you read, you see the world from a different perspective. There’s a magic to that,” said Grant. “I really believe that everyone is a reader. If you’re not hooked, you just haven’t found the right book yet.”

And hooking people on reading is a big part of Four Points’ mission, outlined Grant, adding they are keen to host author events and book clubs in the store, once the busy summer tourist season subsides.

To find out more, check out the Four Points website at fourpointsbooks.ca, call 250 341 6211 or drop by the store, right on 7th Avenue, beside Revolutions Mountain Gear.

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Great summer reads in the Kootenay Submitted by Four Points Bookstore With the hot weather upon us, many of us are keen to enjoy some time on the beach (or the deck) with a great new book.

At Four Points Books, Invermere’s new independent bookstore, we have lots of ideas for all kinds of readers. We’ll touch on many of the major genres below, but please visit us in store for more great sugges- The Hofer family — Lauren, Thiloma, Camertions. And look for follow-up articles on and Grant – opened Four Points Bookstore in on outdoor and nature titles, as well downtown Invermere in early May. as books about local history and auPhoto submitted thors.

Our best recommendation with ties to the B.C. Interior are the mystery books by Iona Whishaw. These books are set just after World War II, and follow Lane Winslow as she solves murder mysteries in the Kootenay and Rocky Mountain regions. These are popular titles, and with nine books in the series (although they can be read in any order), there’s plenty of action to keep you busy well into the fall.

Sticking with the mystery/action theme, there are a lot of great new books like “The It Girl” (Ruth Ware) or “Thursday Murder Club” (Richard Osman). Our recent favourites also include Jon Krakauer’s book about a Mormon cult (now a Netflix series filmed in Calgary) titled “Under the Banner of Heaven”, along with the true story thriller “The Spy and the Traitor” (Ben Macintyre). You also can’t go wrong with favourites like Baldacci, Coben, Follett, Grisham, Patterson or Canadian author Louise Penny.

For more traditional fiction (and keeping with a lighter summer theme), we’d recommend Sally Rooney’s “Beautiful World, Where are You?” or “Where the Crawdads Sing” (Delia Owens), which has regained popularity following the recent movie release.

“Lessons in Chemistry” is a new title from Bonnie Garmus, which is getting rave reviews from our customers. Taylor Jenkins Reid also has some fun titles like “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” and “Daisy Jones and the Six”, both of which find clever ways to tell their stories. Another fun read is the “Once and Future Witches”, about three women who decide to become witches in Salem, back in the 1890’s. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig is another great read – it follows the main character as she learns how her life would have turned out had she made different choices. Lastly, “A Gentleman in Moscow” remains a staff favourite here at the bookstore.

For those who like their books with a bit more romance, Colleen Hoover has been our most popular author. Titles like “It Ends with Us” and “Verity” are top sellers, but readers are enjoying her full library of books for great twists and turns. Emily Henry also features prominently in this category, hitting the mark with titles like “Beach Read” and “People we meet on Vacation”. Ali Hazelwood’s book “The Love Hypothesis” has also been getting great reviews from customers.

Among biographies and memoirs, “Freezing Order” by Bill Browder continues his exciting saga (started in “Red Notice”) of Russian corruption and reads more like a thriller than a memoir. We also like “We were Dreamers” by Simu Liu (of Kim’s Convenience fame). Other lighter summer fare includes “Yearbook” by Seth Rogen, “Talking to Canadians” by Rick Mercer, and “Taste” by Stanley Tucci. Although it’s not new, Trevor Noah’s book “Born A Crime” is also a fun and enlightening read.

For fantasy and sci-fi fans, there are many great titles for the summer. Our favourite recent sci-fi titles are ”The Ministry for the Future” (Robinson) and “This is How You Lose the Time War” (El-Mohtar). Andy Weir’s new book is “Project Hail Mary”, a very worthy novel to follow the success of “The Martian”. We’d also highlight the “Three Body Problem” (Cixin Liu), which is slated to release as a Netflix series next year. For fantasy fans, Brandon Sanderson’s latest installment in the Stormlight Saga “Rhythm of War” is now available in paperback. We also recommend “The Invisible Life of Addie Larue” (V.E. Schwab), where the main character is immediately forgotten when she’s out of sight. Lastly, we loved the new Guy Gavriel Kay book, “All the Seas of the World”.

For those looking for personal insights, our Personal Wellbeing section features new titles from Brené Brown (“Atlas of the Heart”), Susan Cain (“Bittersweet”), and Michael Singer (“Living Untethered”).

Last, but certainly not least, we have a large kids and young adult section at Four Points Books. Top titles for YA this summer include the “Heartstopper” series (Alice Oseman) and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (Jenny Han). For younger readers, we have new titles from kid-favourites like Gordon Korman, Alan Gratz and Kenneth Oppel. We also have a number of popular series, including Wings of Fire, Percy Jackson, and Keeper of the Lost Cities (among many others!). Visit us in store to find your next read!

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) 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

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.

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: Mayor $10,797.83 Councillor $5,398.92 School Trustee $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: Mayor $809.84 Councillor $809.84 School Trustee $809.84

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

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August 4, 2022

OUT OF OFFICE…

2022 Vital Signs Survey Launched

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation has launched the 2022 Vital Signs Survey. The survey results, combined with data from multiple other sources will be their base for the 2022 Vital Signs Report. Last published in 2018, Vital Signs is a community check-up measuring the vitality of our communities and trends related to quality of life in the Columbia Valley. The result is a Vital Signs report which provides a comprehensive look at how our community is faring.

“The Vital Signs survey gathers the community’s concerns and priorities on various areas of interest.

The results provide focus for the report, which combines survey data with relevant information from a myriad of local, provincial and national sources. The end product is a snapshot of how our community is faring in the areas that are most important to Columbia Valley residents.” -Thiloma Hofer, Executive Director, Columbia Valley Community Foundation According to Statistics Canada, the Columbia Valley population has grown by 24% since the most recent census in 2016. Since the 2018 Vital Signs report

there have been many shifts; socially, economically, and environmentally. To view the 2018 report, visit www.valleyfoundation.ca.

This year, in addition to being published in print format, report data will be aggregated in a digital platform. The result will be direct data links, searchable and accessible for those looking for local and sourceable data.

“The Vital Signs report is a great resource for community leaders, whether it be the business community, social and environmental sectors or levels of government providing information that leads to good decision making.” Wendy Booth, Chair, Columbia Valley Community Foundation.

The Columbia Valley Foundation will be collecting survey responses from Columbia Valley residents (full time and part time) until August 21.

Surveys can be completed online through www.

ValleyFoundation.ca or paper copies can be picked up and submitted at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

If you are part of an organization whom you feel

would benefit from a presentation on Vital Signs, please contact Theresa Wood at 250-688-9663 or theresawood83@ gmail.com The Columbia Valley Community Foundation helps students, groups, and organizations in the Columbia Valley through grants and funding opportunities, and projects like Vital Signs. If you would like more information on the Foundation or Vital Signs, please contact us info@ valleyfoundation.ca.

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POWERED BY THE COLUMBIA VALLEY CHAMBER • 3:30 p.m.: Magic the Gathering. Learn to play, then play in the tournament at 5:30. Age 10+,

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• 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 • 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.

● 11a.m.-3 p.m.:Terry Fox Fundraiser BBQ at Sobeys • 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 a.m.

• 10:30 a.m.: Drop-in seniors’fitness at the ColumbiaValley Centre for $2/ class • 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.

● All Day: Columbia Basin CultureTour (Aug 6-7). Explore artists, studios & galleries through this free self-guided tour. Bavin Studios, Effusion Gallery, Pynelogs and Pottery Playground ● All Day: LoopThe Lake (half marathon, 10km or 5km). Register in advance at loopthelake. ca ● 10 a.m.: 46th Annual Lakeside Event (Hang gliders and paragliders) take off from Mt. Swansea. Register in advance to fly or watch this fun event from the beach! ● 10 a.m.-1p.m.: Lattes and the Lake, 3-hour painting lesson. $75/ per person, includes supplies, and coffee.

• 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.

Friday, August 5

Sunday, August 7

● Farnham Glacier Hike byWildsight. Meet at 8am at Sobeys, for a guided professional hike.

Medium skill level, 4km each wat, 670 metre gain. $40/pp, register at www.wildsight.ca 9-10:30 a.m.: Momfit and preschool group at the ColumbiaValley Centre.

• 9-11 a.m.: Pickleball at Mt. Nelson Park • 9-12 p.m.: LakeWindermere Ambassadors Summer Camps. James Chabot Beach, age 7-11.

Register in advance.

• 10:30 a.m.: Pop up story time at Mt. 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 250-347-9725 • 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.

Saturday, August 6

• 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.

Monday, August 8 • 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: mt. Nelson 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.

• 9:30a.m.: Serenity FarmTours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com • 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Seniors Fitness. ColumbiaValley Community Centre on Mondays and Thursdays ($2). Email events@invermere.net or call 250-342-9281 ext. 1232.

• 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+ & Allies Drop-In & 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: Encanto - at Pothole Park. No cost, bring a blanket or chair

Tuesday, August 9 ● 10 a.m.: LearnWaterways – the Path of Invermere’s DrinkingWater. Mt. Nelson Athletic Parking Lot. Register at www.wildsight.ca ● 7:15 p.m.: Community Drum Circle at Pynelogs with ColumbiaValley Drumming. Class is free but registration is required (all skill levels welcome).

• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: mt. Nelson 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.

Wednesday, August 10 ● 9:30-11:30 a.m.: StoryWalk: come for a walk and a story at Lions Park, Canal Flats • 9 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball Club. Mt. Nelson Park • 9:30 a.m.: Serenity FarmTours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com • 10 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.

• 12-8 p.m.:WearWednesdays. 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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August 4, 2022

Lake Windermere flexes its (lack of) mussels

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The Lake Windermere Ambassadors direct a community-based water monitoring and citizen-science Wanderings education program designed by the Ministry of Environment and put in place to identify stressors to our Lake Windermere Ambassadors Lake’s aquatic life.

Throughout the 2021 Invasive species survey a lack of freshwater mussels was noted in comparison to previous years. Rachel Darvill’s invasive species survey made an informal observation of a lack of freshwater mussels, which are often observed when pulled up on the rake tosses designed for plants. However, an interesting note was more freshwater sponges were pulled up with the rake survey compared to previous years. The lack of freshwater mussels is concerning because Windermere Lake is an ideal habitat for them.

Freshwater mussels are amongst the most endangered organisms globally, with only four to seven species known to occur in B.C. 45 per cent percent of North America’s mussels have gone extinct or are endangered, compared to only seven per cent of the continent’s bird and mammal species. This significant decline in native mussel populations is associated with habitat destruction and degradation from anthropogenic influences. Examples of native mussel habitat destruction include: • Dams.

• Sedimentation (that can come from motorboats).

• The introduction of nonindigenous aquatic bivalve mollusks and pollution.

A variety of biological and ecological indicators can be used to evaluate changes in our lake’s ecosystem. Not only are mussels an indicator of aquatic habitat destruction but they can also be used as tools to monitor the health of the water itself. Mussels are an indicator of aquatic ecosystem health because they are filter feeders who consume food from the water, they live in. In the water monitoring world this means they can be used to track bioaccumulation (accumulation of a chemicals in an organism) in aquatic environments.

Very little information is known about Lake Windermere’s abundant freshwater mussel population and their ecosystems. Therefore, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors recommend a freshwater mussel inventory be conducted on Lake Windermere in conjunction with our proposed Carrying Capacity Study. This mussel survey would gather baseline information on their abundance, diversity, and habitats. It would highlight specific locations and ecosystems that may be more important habitats for freshwater mussels, as well as identify areas of habitat degradation.

We are grateful for our generous sponsors and funders who support our work.

To learn more about our organization or if you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact info@lakeambassadors.com.

Love of Libraries

By Invermere Public Library Last week we had a fantastic author event with Smokii Sumac, Ktunaxa Two-Spirit and Transgender Poet. Smokii grew up in Invermere and we had a great discussion about how Invermere is slowly changing and becoming more accepting of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We listened to stories about how Indigenous literature provides ways of thinking we’re not taught in school, and the value of seeing yourself represented in stories. Everyone who attended Smokii’s talk walked away with new perspectives and lots to think about.Thank you Smokii for sharing your knowledge and stories with us.

We have lots going on at the Library right now! Summer Reading Club (SRC) takes

place each Thursday and Friday at the library and Tuesdays in Canal Flats or Edgewater (alternating). Find the full schedule on our website– SRC is a free program with new games, crafts and activities each week. We are popping up around the valley on Fridays for Storytime: Every Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon is Family Free Play– Lego and Duplo is out for you to come play and enjoy the airconditioning.

Iona Whishaw fans have a chance to chat with the author through Zoom on Aug. 4 at 8:00 pm. She’ll be talking about the ninth novel in the Lane Winslow series. Please email kootenaylibrariesprogramming@gmail.com to get the Zoom link. Any and all aspiring writers can join our Write On! Writing group, the next meeting will the Wed., Aug. 17 at 6 p.m., please email publiclibrary@invermere.net to sign-up. Libby users will be able to borrow Dawn Dumont’s The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour with no waits or holds from Aug. 18- Sept 1. Download the Libby app for tons of ebooks and audiobooks, all free with your library card.

Want to get a library card? Seasonal property owners can get a free card, please bring a piece of ID and your property tax assessment to get set up. Please note, it has to be the property tax assessment, we do not accept hydro bills or other paperwork. If you have government ID with a local address on it (between Spillimacheen and Canal Flats), you can get a free card. We also accept a one-year lease agreement or longer. If none of those options work, you can buy a temporary membership for $30/year and you get $15 back when you return the card and books. Hope to see you at the library soon! …’Take a hike Farnham Glacier’ from page 5.

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This hike allows those that were marvelled by it on screen to take a hike and see it up close and personal. A high clearance vehicle is needed; carpooling is encouraged to get to this spot where the 4km 670 metre gain hike will begin. Though this event is inspired by the impacts of climate change, we understand more how ice, water and life are all infinitely connected. This day-long hike will be led by adventurer and PhD student in mountain hydrology Caroline Auby-Wake.

“The occurrence and severity of wildfires is increasing. It is linked with climate change and past forest management, and has wide-ranging consequences for human activities and ecology,” said Aubry-Wake in a recent statement.

Aubry-Wake is a mountain water scientist combining mountain fieldwork in the Canadian Rockies with advanced computer modelling to understand how melting glaciers and a changing climate will impact our water resources in the future. Her most recent work looks at how wildfire smoke complicates and speeds up glacier melt by darkening the ice surface. Her work with Coldwater Laboratory in Canmore contributes to the understanding of how retreating glaciers, changing landscapes and a warming climate are affecting water resources in mountain basins in the Canadian Rockies.

“We hope participants will leave with a sense of connection to this landscape,” said Ferguson. “It’s hard for us as human beings to care about something we’ve never seen, touched, smelled, or have had an experience of any kind with. We hope by getting participants out into the Purcells with fellow community members, the connection we have with these wild places will only run deeper.”

To be one of the 20 that get to take this beautiful hike go to https://wildsight. ca/events/farnham-glacier-hike/ to register.

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Cairo to Capetown: Into the Sudd Basin

Editor’s note: The Pioneer is happy to present the latest instalment in local resident Andy Stuart-Hill’s ongoing serialization of his overland trip from Cairo to Capetown, taken as a young man in 1954. When last we left off, Andy and company were in the northern reaches of the what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo, nearing the border of present day South Sudan...

Chapter 9: Natural Hazards We had just gone over a very narrow bridge and creek and the ladies decided they needed a toilet stop. I went back over the bridge cleared an area with a big stick then retreated to a discreet distance to wait for them.

They seemed to take a long time, so I proceeded back over the bridge to see if they were OK. I then spotted them trying to make their way down to the creek to wash their hands. In a loud voice, I immediately yelled at them to stop and come back up to the road. Due to the very narrow opening in the canopy above the sun was shining down onto the warm rocks beside the creek - I had observed several snakes sunning themselves on these rocks and the ladies were heading straight into their midst (they had not seen the snakes at all). It could have been a tricky situation if one had been bitten as we were miles from any medical help.

Driving on, and passing through the village settlements of Irumo - Mongbwalu Watsa - Faradje road we arrived at the frontier post of Aba. (Congo -Southern Sudan Border post). As luck would have it, the immigration officer had taken ill during the night and a bored junior official stamped our passports for permission to leave the Congo. Early next morning we are headed into the Southern Sudan on a dusty clay road.

Chapter 10: The Thorn Tree Incident About 100 km further on the road north, we were again sitting on a mattress on the roof, enjoying the passing scenery, native villages, and the occasional animal.

We encountered many thorn trees with overhanging branches sweeping over us. Each time we yelled “Dooring booms” (thorn tree branches) we would bend down, turn our backs to let the branch pass over our protective leather jackets. However, on one occasion Basil looked up too soon to see if it was clear.

Unfortunately, in his upright position, an overhanging branch, full of thorns struck him A friendly South Sudanese local enin the face and snapped the branch. He said countered by Andy and company “I think I have a problem! There he was with a small branch, full of one-inch+ thorns stuck on his face. I immediately yelled for the truck to stop.

As I was the designated “first-aid” person, with the aid of a pair of pliers, the only tool available, I proceeded to remove the thorns one at a time. By a miracle, no thorn went into his eyes. Basil was very calm during the removal of thorns and the application of the antibiotic ointment. He carried the scars of this mishap for many years.

Chapter 11: The Mighty Nile The further north we went the hotter it became. Juba was the next large town, and for a change we were able to have a good long, drawn-out meal as well as a shower.

Five of our travel companions decided that they had had enough of the road trip and abandoned the journey. They made their own way to the UK (the two ladies have decided to take the mail steamer to Khartoum and then on to London and wait for us there). I can’t blame them. Conditions for ladies were very problematic and would have become worse in the desert, this was no trip for them. We were not too unhappy to see them leave however as we were glad of the additional room in the bus.

As is usual in central Africa in towns the marketplace or ‘souk’ is the centre of all activity. it is amazing to see the variety of goods on display. What shook us, in particular, was the sight of tall 6 ft 6 inch+ warriors (the Dinka tribe) dressed in no more than a string of beads and a spear. It was amusing the see dressed up young English girls tinkling their bicycle bells as they passed. A total contrast - naked warriors and pale, totally covered English ladies smiling and waving as they went by.

At Juba we had our first view of the mighty Nile river. At this stage it is a comparatively small river and was interesting to see how it increased in size as it flowed north.

We left Juba in the afternoon and travelled through flat, completely uninteresting country on the way to Malakal, normally only convoys of vehicles are allowed to travel on the road owing to bandit incidents.

In the very early hours of the morning whilst keeping the driver company, I spotted two tawny shapes in the truck headlights. When we came closer, we discovered that they were two hungry lions out hunting. They continued to walk in front of us and were quite unconcerned about our hooting and shouting.

Continued on page 24 . . .

Village of Radium Hot Springs

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW Notice is hereby given under section 94 of the Community Charter, that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering a new Zoning Bylaw: ZONING BYLAW NO. 480, 2022 The proposed new bylaw is the result of a comprehensive review geared towards achieving a modern and user-friendly update of the current Zoning Bylaw No. 338, 2007. The purpose of the zoning bylaw is to provide for regulations governing the use of land, buildings, off-street parking and loading, height of buildings, size of yards, other open space, landscaping and screening, runoff control and construction in floodplains. The zoning bylaw creates revised zones and regulations responding to new market trends, best practices, and theVillage’s sustainability goals and vision.

The bylaw designates zones for all properties within theVillage as per the Zoning Bylaw Map attached to the Bylaw as Schedule B. A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 480, 2022 will be held: 6 P.M. – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2022 RADIUM HOT SPRINGS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4836 RADIUM BLVD. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. AND VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 882 123 4110 Passcode: Radium All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068 or email: cao@radiumhotsprings.ca prior to the date and time of the hearing. Persons may also present written and/or verbal submissions at the public hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned.

The full bylaw including the zoning map and related materials may be inspected on the Village Website: www.radiumhotsprings.ca. For further information, contact 250-347-6455.

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Lucky 13th Annual Kain Teen Climbing Camp returns to the Bugaboos story and photos by Pat Morrow, chair of the Conrad Kain Centennial Society

For the past two years, the dreaded CVOID-19 virus forced an abbreviated version of the Bugaboos teen climbing camp to be based out of Invermere instead. We instead did day trips to the Rockies and Purcells which involved a lot of driving.

With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted at the Conrad Kain Hut, this, our 13th annual program hosted by the CKCS based in Wilmer, was back in the “Bugs” (Bugaboos) once again from July 22 to 24.

Participants Emily Schwartz, Calum Ross, Leila Bullock, Cassidy Lemay hailed ¬from Kimberley, with Michael Johnson, Craig Hale, Nathan Jerabek and guides’ assistant Erin Kubian and me from Invermere, and ACMG guides Hannah Preston and Andrew Rennie from Golden, where their company Rock Solid Guides is based.

“It was such a fun, cool and different experience...I enjoyed learning how to climb from professional mountain guides as well as learning the safety precautions...My favourite part was when Nathan and I were climbing along the wall of the East Spire. There was a lot of adrenaline flowing,”said participant Michael Johnson.

From the inception of this youth climbing program, the Alpine Club of Canada has graciously provided sleeping space at the hut, and CMH Bugaboos lodge once again loaned us spare gear to climb snow, ice, and rock.

No sooner had we arrived at the hut after the routine two hour slog in, than I reconnected with Kain

Teen alumnus Megan Strachan from Cranbrook back for her third year as hut and campground custodian. Incidentally guides’ assistant Erin also went through our program a few years back, and this time she provided crucial tail gunner and pack mule services.

At a concealed spot near the hut, I located the geocache prepared by long time friend of the Kain Society, historian Dave Humphries from Cranbrook a decade ago. Dave set up nine geocache sites in B.C, Alberta and Austria loaded with information about Kain - to date there have been 5,192 visits. Eighteen intrepid geocachers had located and signed the booklet near the hut.

Stalwart guides Kirk Mauthner and Tim McAllister were sidelined this year due to various circumstances, so Andrew and Hannah who, let’s face it, were quite a bit closer to the age of the teens than me, became the “Teen Whisperers” that sweet-talked them up the peaks.

At the crack of dawn on July 23 we traversed a granite boulder field on our way to the base of Snowpatch Spire. Slapping crampons on, we ventured onto Bugaboo Glacier, and threaded our way through nicely filled in crevasses (still loads of snow on the glacier and on some of the rock climbing routes) toward our furthest and highest objective Hound’s Tooth Spire (2,830 metres in elevation).

The moat between the glacier and rock band that leads to the Continued on page 15 . . .

August 4, 2022 . . . ‘Lucky 13th annual from 14 saddle between Hound’s Tooth and the higher Marmolata was narrower than usual due to the snow accumulation and required but a sporty step to gain the rock. Once at the saddle, we followed the ridge for a spectacular summit view of the pristine south face of Snowpatch, Pigeon and the Howser spires.

To the north, a rain squall darkened the sky over the Vowell group but mercifully skirted in an eastward direction, dropping light rain in the Septet Group rather than on us. Sunday’s objective, Eastpost Spire (2, 697 metres), towered above the colourful specks of tents at Applebee campground.

The next day, another alpine start put us at Applebee just as climbers and hardy hikers were crawling out of their tents to prepare their first hit of coffee.

Climbers and hikers use one of our country’s most scenic camp sites as a launch pad to reach a kaleidoscope of climbs within sight of their tents, on the big peaks beyond Bugaboo Col, and a hiking route past Cobalt Lake to the east.

An enjoyable short-roping session on the warm rock of Eastpost Spire took us up the crux pitch to one of the finest views of the tour – the sheer east faces of Snowpatch and Bugaboo Spires, the latter having had its first ascent in 1916

by ACC guide Conrad Kain, and his trusty, skilled clients, Bess and Albert MacCarthy/ Albert would go on to lead the first ascent of Mount Logan, Canada’s highest mountain, in 1925.

Many thanks to all for having the vision and perseverance to keep this “pay it forward” initiative soaring for a lucky 13 years. Since 2009 we’ve introduced a total of 125 Rocky Mountain Trench youth to the rudiments of alpinism in their big back yard.

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Beautiful bighorn

THE WILD FILES It’s our nature

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Named for their large and majestic horns that can weigh up to 30 pounds, the beautiful bighorn sheep are a sight one may get to see when heading up Highway 95 to Radium Hot Springs, which is located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa People and the land chosen as home by the Métis Peoples. Once boasting a population of 250 in the valley, the animal’s numbers have been rapidly declining, with now fewer than 120 left of the species that roam just outside of Radium. Accumulating deaths of bighorn on the highway over the years have raised more than concerns, but also awareness and pledges. There have been local initiatives, such as the Save the Sheep Campaign and the Slow Your Roll, Save The Sheep driver awareness campaign, which conducts sheep patrol and spearheads a community-driven fundraising effort that targets raising 10 per cent of the construction cost of a wildlife highway overpass, with its main intention being to keep both people and animals safer.

It was nearly 750,000 years ago, during the Pleistocene era, that wild sheep crossed from Asia to North America over the Beringia land bridge, which led to ad-

aptation and evolving throughout different areas. There are now three sub-species of the animal: Desert, Sierra Nevada, and the beloved Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, which can be seen from British Columbia to Arizona Have ewe herd?

Known as grazers, a group of bighorn sheep is referred to as a herd, with a diet made up of grasses and shrubs. These sheep can be many shades, ranging from light to a greyish- or chocolate- brown. Known as rams, the males can be 41 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 315 pounds in general, but the Rocky Mountain bighorns have been known to exceed 500 pounds. Females, or ewes, come in a little smaller, at up to 35 inches tall and weighing up to 201 pounds.

This is explained by the fact females will forage and be on the go while protecting their lambs, whereas males will take the time to rest, which is better for digestion and overall size.

Unlike deer, female bighorns also have horns, but they are smaller and slightly less curved. Home is where the horns are and bighorns’ favourite places to inhabit include meadows, grassy mountain slopes, rocky cliffs and bluffs. Their main predators are black bears, grizzly bears, wolves and mountain lions.

Sheep tales One false myth about bighorn or any kind of sheep is that they are stupid. Regarded as quite intelligent, all sheep are known to have an excellent memory and ability to learn. A few other fun facts about sheep are that there

Bighorn sheep are seen together on one of the slopes near Radium Hot Springs.

Photo by Chadd Cawson are more than 1,000 different breeds and that newborns can walk almost immediately. All sheep are known for bonding well with others and can remember their pals for up to two years. Sheep represent many things in different religions and cultures. For many Indigenous people and cultures, bighorn sheep are one of the first animals they associate with the high mountains and are considered sacred. They were also a source of food for many. Also associated with vast sky, bighorn sheep have often been thought of as guardian spirits.

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 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

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, September 9, 2022 RDEK Office 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

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

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: Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 4 $5,398.92 Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 5 $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: 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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The Regional District of East Kootenay is looking for a qualified applicant to manage the Arena Concessions at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena for the upcoming 2022/23 season. If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a proposal to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena outlining your food industry experience, menu options and a list of references.

Application Deadline:Aug 9, 2022 at 4:30pm Additional info: Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena 250-342-6712 or email Colin Peet cpeet@rdek.bc.ca or Jye Carder jcarder@rdek.bc.ca

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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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Patryk Jagiello Specializing in all heating, electric, gas and wood.

• Authorized dealer • Designer • Installer

• Fireplaces • Commercial and residential • New builds • Renovations.

Dale Elliott Contracting

25 years experience installing cabinets Custom Woodwork and Finishing Serving the Columbia Valley for over 40 years.

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We also offer roundthe-clock service calls.

Give us a call! James, 250-688-1267 or Jerry, 250-342-5299 Email: jeffersoncontractingltd@gmail.com

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS Harding, Timothy Alexander 1963-2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Harding on July 12, 2022 at the age of 58. Tim died peacefully in St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ontario on October 18, 1963. He is survived by his parents; Daphne Harding of Windermere, BC and Keith Harding, of Calgary, AB. He is also survived by his brother Peter Harding, sister Alison Boyle, as well as nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Tim spent a lot of his young childhood in Calgary, AB. Many friends of his there will always remember his great laugh, big smile, and awesome sense of humour. He also spent time in various places in BC. He loved skiing, sailing, and boats in general. In fact, the last place he lived was on Bowen Island. His dog Luc and he lived on a boat in the local marina for almost 6 months. Tim, being such a good dog owner, found a wonderful home on Bowen Island for Luc to spend the remainder of his life.

There will be no funeral service, as that is how Tim wanted it.

In remembrance of his life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the animal charity of your choice.

“You will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment that you touch perfect speed. And that isn’t flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit and perfection doesn’t have limits.

Perfect speed, my son, is being there.” ~ Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Denhamer, Joan December 20, 1931 – July 12, 2022

The extended Denhamer family is sad to announce the passing of our Matriarch, Joan Denhamer, on Tuesday July 12th.

Joan is predeceased by her husband John, March 2019, and her sisters Laurel Connors and Grace Wright, both of whom lived in Australia.

Joan was born December 20th, 1931 in Northern Queensland, Australia, in the farming community of Cairns. Joan’s father died when she was 2 and Joan spent her formative school years at a Boarding School in the nearby town of Townsville, returning home for the summers.

Joan met the love of her life, John, who was staying in one of her mother’s boarding rooms and they married on December 7, 1951 in Brisbane. Their 68-year marriage was a partnership of love, travel, games, life long friendships and service.

Joan leaves a legacy through her surviving family members, her sons’ Peter (Janet) and Fergus, six grandchildren, Julie, Andrew, Michael, Tyson, Kyra and Liam and two great grandchildren, Casey and Isamu.

ANNOUNCEMENT Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us on a “ZOOM” meeting every Monday at 7 p.m. For more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship, please call 250-342-8255.

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or con ict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m.

Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Please call 250342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS A bouquet of cheers to Yolanda of River gems. What a "gem" of a lady to have the pleasure of dealing with. She not only called with an order that came in less than 24 hours after requesting, but she then called back a few hours later to thank me for being prompt in picking up my order. Yet another reason why we love calling the valley HOME Cheers to Kevin at The Brick for the top notch customer service!

No request is too small. It has been a pleasure dealing with you.

Cheers to all friendly, helpful, efficient staff at Walker's Auto service - in particular, Jordan, Cody, John and Jess. First class service from "rst class staff. I am a very happy customer.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

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RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

BIG CHEERS to Randy Hatt and Cielle Cowles for their sel(ess acts of bravery! You put out a 're and safely rescued the sleeping homeowner. Luckily the 're was contained – all thanks to your immediate actions. You are both caring, brave, and thoughtful people that make the world a better place!

CHEERS to Roger Crimes for quickly phoning the Fire Department.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Framing, Roo)ng, Decks, Fences, Soffit, Fascia, Etc. Contact Bill Hinves 403-8035357

Biggest Cheers to Paul.M for the awesome couple hours out on the boat, kids had such a fun time and already want to book for tomorrow!

Cheers and cheers to Wild Wonders, Bruce, Myriam, Bryson and Leah. oh delightful bugs, and all manner of fascinating things that hop, crawl, sing, hide out and are safely invited onto my hands.

The atmosphere is like a beautiful jungle of humidity outdone only by Bruce’s love of each and every creature entrusted to his family’s care. Oh and butter ies later? Love your passion, sure appreciate it and the season pass.

Cheers to Mitch Stade. A good friend, all round White Knight who can build, repair, do everything. I so appreciate who you are Mitch.

LOST AND FOUND Lost Bushnell GPS at Riverside GC, 18th hole, 90 yds. on July 26th at 5:30. Kindly return it to Riverside Pro Shop or call 250345-4055.

Lost iPhone 11 in the creek near the 8th hole at Riverside. If found please call 250-320-1541

Joan and John planned a two year visit to Canada in 1966 and the family so loved the people, the Columbia Valley, Rocky Mountains and Canada they formalized their immigration.

In 1971 they built their dream home on the mountainside golf course at Fairmont Hot Springs where they lived until 2018. The majestic setting of the location was a continual source of gratitude and joy for them.

Cheers to all the hardworking grocery store employees!

Cheers to Jim Harrison for

Joan worked as a legal assistant in Australia and on moving to Columbia Valley worked with the Fairmont resort complex as the Executive Assistant to the Fairmont Resorts Presidents, Lloyd Wilder and then Carol Wilder. Joan was an extrovert who loved the interaction and the sense of belonging. In her later years one of Joan’s greatest pleasures was her daily “book club/ wine club” with Lynn, Carol, Wilma, Pat and others who would drop by for the conversations. More recently her visits with Kelly Stewart-Hill, Gail Rossington and Eileen Fiell at the hospital were a source of strength for Joan.

Cheers to Gary, The Tin Master, for for installing our new heat pump, in difficult conditions before this heat spell.

Services to be announced at a later date.

Cheers to Dr. Moneo for the great retirement party. It was a fun evening!

Cheers to Jessica at Buttercream Invermere for the amazing “Happy Retirement “ cake.

It was delicious!

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coming to the rescue of a senior citizen and providing transportation and hard labour to purchase landscaping rock for her yard. Your kindness is very much appreciated.

Kayak paddle by Pelican, Black.

Lost at bottom of Wells Rd Fairmont. If found, please call 250-341-7402

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Cheers to the Free garage sale, Saturday on 10th useful clean and good stuff, appreciate your generosity Cheers to the kind soul that moved my cell phone to a post on the Toby Creek Rd on July 25!

CHEERS to the Radium Hot Springs Fire Department for coming to Green Acres Mobile Home Park when a home owner’s propane tank exploded.

Your quick response was greatly appreciated! We are so fortunate to have such amazing re ghters to keep us all safe.

Cheers to ULLR Bar. The fried chicken is to die for! Top notch service and amazing food!

Cheer to Ang and Darcy for your generosity. I appreciate it.

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LIST WITH GERRY: FOR RESULTS! *Not intended to solicit those already working with an agent.

BUYING OR SELLING CALL 250-341-1202

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Rockies West Realty Independently owned and operated

GARAGE SALES Huge Moving Sale Saturday August 6th, 9:00am, 786 Westridge Drive. Large high quality furniture, small household items and everything between. Bring your own bags.

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BOATS 2006 Glastron GS185 Red Mercruiser 4.5L Bimini, EZloader, spare tire, stereo.

Winter tarp. Located in Windermere. $19,500 Contact The Turners 250-342-9851

ACREAGE FOR SALE NEW PHASE ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Phase 5 now selling 2.5 to 5.7 acre parcels. Great mountain views, privacy,individual wells. No building commitment.

Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268 www.elkhornranches.com

HOUSES FOR RENT Villa For Rent 3-bdrm Villa backing onto Radium Springs Golf course.

Renovations now complete.

Double front drive garage, wood burning replace, West mountain and golf course views, fully developed walk out basement, and 3 baths. Long term rental only, six months minimum. $3500/mo. plus Utilities. No pets and no smoking inside. Contact Gerry: 1-403-585-6886.

WANTED TO RENT In search of 600-1500 sq ft shop for cabinet and wood working.

Please contact 403-651-6338 .

For all your advertising needs, call Amanda at 250-341-6299

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BUSINESS SERVICES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

B.B.’s Home & Design Services RidgeView Resort is looking for Handyman Services & Housekeepers.

Renovation’s, Masonry, Blinds & Starting wage $20/hour DOE, Installation.Housechecks/home/ full time year round positions. maintenance/dump runs.

We are a small Over 35 year’s experience. resort/campground located on Call 250-688-2897 the north edge of Radium.

Apply by e-mail: info@ridgeviewresort.ca LESSONS/TRAINING or in person at 7274 Radium Valley Road.

Rocky Mountain Swimming Lessons welcomes all swimmers Labourer Wanted. Call 250-341back to the Fairmont Hot 5426 Springs Pools. Register at info@rockymountainswimlesson by submitting your child's Please email name, age, swimming level classified ads to most recently passed and the info@columbiavalleypioneer.com week you would like lessons.

HELP WANTED

Full-time Assistant Manager Pizza2Go is looking for a full-time Assistant Manager to take on the daily responsibilities of a busy pizzeria.

All training provided. Must be a people person, with energetic drive.

If you have management skills, and a personality geared to success, apply in person with resume to Pizza2Go, 12-9 p.m. daily or email: info@pizza2go.ca

Also looking for part-time help. Apply in person.

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Client Services and Logistics Eagle-Eye Tours is based in Windermere and is Canada’s largest birding tour operator, offering 50+ tours worldwide each year. To keep the show on the road, we need someone who can handle correspondence with our clients and help pull these tours off without a hitch. This is a long-term position where we can discuss your preferred number of hours/week (30+). You will have a variety of tasks to keep you busy from researching hotels in Australia to helping clients going to the Arctic. This job requires that you can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core responsibilities include: · Client correspondence (inquiries, invoicing, etc.) · Logistics (planning tours, booking hotels, vehicles and flights) Requirements include: · Strong computer skills · Ability to work independently · Excellent customer service skills · Excellent communication skills (written & oral) · Rigorous attention to detail and strong organizational skills · Ability to manage competing priorities · An interest in travel We offer a competitive wage, flexibility, interesting work, and a collegial positive work environment. We anticipate work beginning as soon as you are available.

Please submit your resume and a brief story about a personal travel experience by 5 pm on August 7th to Cam via eagle-eye.com/careers.

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Community Inclusion Support Worker WeCONNECT has an exciting opportunity for a Community Inclusion Support Worker in Invermere, B.C. Position involves up to 30 hours each week in order to provide support with daily living skills for individuals in their home and in the community. Promoting socialization and communication skills through community involvement such as group activities, attending community events, visiting local businesses and recreational activities will be part of the work environment.

Experience and/or training working with people with diverse abilities is an asset. Human Service Worker certification is preferred but one year’s related experience or equivalent combination of education/training would be considered.

Car and valid driver’s license is essential.

WeCONNECT values caring and dedicated employees. If this describes you, we welcome your application. Please send resume with cover letter along with two references to: Donna Jefferson, Manager, Mount Nelson Place: WDSSS@shaw.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Donna at 250-342-3699

Community Inclusion Support Worker WeCONNECT has an exciting opportunity for a Community Inclusion Support Worker in Invermere, B.C. Position involves 27 hours each week in order to assist a 25-year-old young man with physical and developmental disabilities. Successful incumbent will provide support with daily living skills, promoting socialization and communication skills through community involvement such as group activities, attending community events, visiting local businesses and recreational activities. Training and orientation will be provided by the Client’s family.

Experience and/or training working with people with diverse abilities is an asset. Willingness to assist the individual in all areas of self care. Human Service Worker certification is preferred but one year’s related experience or equivalent combination of education/training would be considered.

Car and valid driver’s license is essential.

WeCONNECT values caring and dedicated employees. If this describes you, we welcome your application. Please send resume with cover letter along with two references to: Donna Jefferson, Manager, Mount Nelson Place: WDSSS@shaw.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Donna at 250-342-3699

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Yellowstone-Yukon traverse reaches Canada First leg of local resident’s long journey brings deep snow, changing plans, and the camaraderie of the cycle touring community

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com An Invermere woman and her Yukon-based friend undertaking an epic human-powered journey along the Yellowstone-to-Yukon corridor are now about halfway through their bike-hike-canoe journey.

The Pioneer last reported on Heather Waterous and Amaya Cherian-Hall’s months-long trip back in late May, as the pair were at the Targhee Pass trailhead near the three-way state border between Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, about to start their trip. Two months later, the Pioneer was able catch up with Waterous and Cherian Hall again, this time in person, when they stopped in Invermere for a few days rest, not long after crossing the U.S.-Canadian border.

The women ran into trouble right off the bat. The first section of the traverse was supposed to be a hike from the Targhee Pass trailhead, through Yellowstone National Park all the way up to the U.S.-Canada border

by Glacier National Park in Montana. But when the pair began hiking they encountered snow. They had expected to find snow (which is still common at high elevations in Yellowstone in late May). What they hadn’t counted on was just how much snow there would be. Thigh-deep snowy mush was everywhere, blanketing their route.

“It was ski season,” Cherian-Hall wryly told the Pioneer.

They popped on their snowshoes and forged ahead.

But the snow was so soft that with each step their feet sank — snowshoes and all — down, down, down. Progress was agonizingly slow, post-holing along, but the women plowed on, undeterred, side-hilling up steep slopes and slogging through creek crossings. On the second day, however, they stopped in an open meadow for a break. Both realized that there was no way they could keep to their route plan at this pace. On top of that, there was considerable risk of loose wet avalanches, what with all that extra, unseasonal soft snow.

“It was a dropping sensation...this plan we had spent

years creating whas coming to pieces in a matter of days,” said Waterous.

They sat in the meadow, and in just 15 minutes, completely re-drew their plans for the first leg of the journey.

They backtracked out of the mountains, hitchhiked into town and then in two days switched out their hiking gear for cycle tour gear. The first leg of the Y2Y Traverse (the part from Yellowstone to the Canadian border) would now be by bike.

Waterous is the first to admit it was a big lesson in flexibility, and not necessarily an easy one for her, as she likes to have things controlled as much as possible, and well-planned out in advance. She credits her friendship with Cherian-Hall (who is much the opposite: happy to go with the flow and stressed out only by over-planning) as being key to successfully changing the traverse on the fly.

“It would’ve been so much been harder on my own,” said Waterous.

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All photos submitted by Heather Waterous and Amaya Cherian-Hall, except top right photo, in Invermere, by Steve Hubrecht . . . ‘Yellowstone-Yukon’ from page 22 The pair spent almost two months cycling their way north through the U.S., camping en route, spinning their wheels through snowstorms, rainstorms and under clear blue skies, watching meadows of wildflowers explode into bloom, swimming in still-ice cold rivers, and even pedalling up the soaring heights of the famous Going-tothe-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.

“We’ve really gotten into mountain biking, into cycle touring,” said Waterous. “You cover a lot of ground, much more than you can hiking, but you still get to interact with the environment you are in. You are not removed from that environment, like you are in a car.

There’s certainly some grit involved in the long climbs up gravel roads on a bike, but it doesn’t wear down your body quite like hiking does. And then you get to cruise on the downhill, and sometimes you’re just so filled with joy you’re literally dancing on your bike. Cycling is very playful, in a way that I have really come to love.”

Montana’s Glacier National Park sits at a junction of three major cycle touring routes, and the women keep

meeting other long distance pedallers.

“The community of bike tourers is phenomenal. I had no idea. It seemed every day we’d meet somebody new who inspired us,” said Cherian-Hall. “We’ve met cycle tourists in their 70s, and cycle tourists who are even younger than us. We’ve even met parents that are bike touring with their kids...When you travel, you often pick up and leave community. So it’s neat to now be immersed in this community of people who are in motion.”

Waterous and Cherian-Hall have also found cycle touring to be a culinary revelation in comparison with hiking. On longer hikes, they tend to stick to ultra-lightweight dehydrated meals, to cut back on the load they need to carry. But cycling with saddlebags affords an opportunity to carry (and to eat) a much more varied diet.

Cherian-Hall’s pumpkin soup and couscous, with roasted pumpkin seeds on top is a hit, as are bagged salads and Cherian-Hall’s mom’s dehydrated dal. “We sometimes gather stinging nettles to add to the dal,” said Cherian-Hall. “And we constantly seem to have a bag of chips on the go.”

After crossing the Canada-U.S. border, the pair cy-

cled to Invermere for a bit of downtime. Cherian-Hall spent two weeks relaxing, to rest an inflamed Achilles tendon, while Waterous returned back south to Waterton National Park to begin hiking north on the Great Divide Trail, with plans to meet Cherian-Hall at Mount Sarrail in Kananaskis Country. From there the pair’s route headed west through Banff National Park, crossing into Kootenay National Park at Ball Pass and Hawk Creek (which they should be arriving at just as this edition of the Pioneer hit newsstands). From there it’s on to Kootenay’s fabled Rockwall backpacking trail, and then beyond through Yoho, Banff (again) and Jasper National Parks before going all the way up to Kakwa Lake.

At Kakwa, they will stop hiking and get back on their bikes, cycling up the Alaska Highway to Whitehorse, Yukon. There, they’ll begin canoeing down the Yukon River until at last arriving in Dawson City some time in October.

“Time just seems to fall away. You do a five day trip, and you’re always aware of the end. But on this trip, the end seems so far away that it doesn’t even feel like a trip anymore. It’s just life,” said Cherian-Hall.

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FAITH

Is there a golden ticket to heaven?

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 Josh McCallum – Lake Windermere Alliance 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

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

Of course, these things ought not to be discounted—they can be an essential part of the salvation process, but a verbal agreement or a one-time prayer does not guarantee salvation. You see, when Jesus came, he confused a lot of the religious leaders of his day when it came to what it meant to believe in God. He made clear that it wasn’t family lineage, it wasn’t acceptance of a creed, nor was it even one’s lifestyle. Instead, he said things like, “you must be born again” (John 3:7) and “join yourself to me” (John 15:4). His followers taught about receiving a new heart, a new life. This wasn’t simply adhering to a religion but being transformed into a new creation.

However, this isn’t something we have the power to do… so how can we get there? Jesus makes it very clear for us when he repeatedly tells us to simply believe.

Sincere belief in who he is—the Son of God—and what he’s done through his death and resurrection to rescue us is the way to life with God forever. Of course, merely making an empty claim or performing a ritual isn’t the “ticket” … but with simple trust in Jesus, he will do the miraculous work of heart transformation; a work that will change your life forever.

…Continued from page 13 It was quite impossible to pass them as they were occupying the only two available tracks between the tall grasses, eventually, they moved off into the bush up and we were able to speed up. No sooner had we got into our stride again when the road suddenly deteriorated into loose gravel. In a matter of seconds, we had plowed to a shuddering halt.

Upon investigation, we discovered that the road was actually a causeway being built across a swamp - about 100 yards ahead it disappeared into crocodile-infested waters, a part of the Bandingilo National Park. This was our introduction to the Sudd - a vast area of swamp and reeds covering a huge area.

The Sudd Basin is nearly 320 km wide by 400 km long across and spans the swampy lowland region of South Sudan. It is drained by the headstreams of the White Nile. It can only be safely crossed for a brief period at certain times of the year (which we had planned to do.)

Naturally, the whole party had to help to get back the bus on the solid road again. We were a very reluctant work party as the memory of the lions, a mile or so back, was no encouragement to get on with the job. Our torches spent more time shining into the veld than the wheels.

At 7 o’clock we were ready to move again. We found and appropriated two abandoned long strong planks which were to be very useful in the desert later. After about 10 hours and a 250-mile dePAINT IN THE PARK with Black Star Wild Flower Painting- Free. viation, we arrived at the other side of the swamp.

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