Vol. 19/Issue 33 Your Weekly Source for News and Events August 18, 2022 Serving the Upper Columbia Valley including Akisq’nuk and Shuswap First Nations, Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats FREE The Columbia ValleyP ioneer TOGETHERPULLING A successful Weed Pull in partnership with Wildsight and the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council took place last Thursday on August 11th at Ray Brydon Park in Invermere. 20 participants came together and filled 16 bags of invasive species from the walking paths and parking lot. The hard work was celebrated with a BBQ that followed afterwards. Submitted photo by Lianna Ferguson LOOKOUT FIRE SINGING SWALLOWS WILD JUNIPER 93 Ge off Hi ll PREC* REALTOR® Fair Realty 250-341-7600 www.Rockies.RealEstate Selling and Buying Real Estate Since 2008 250 •341• 6044 | 250•341•1395 PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Realty Inver Invermere SEAN & PAUL ROGGEMAN P ersonal Real Estate CorporationsYour listing on the front page with... ATTENTION BUYERS: Exquisitely renovated 4 bedroom (+flex room), 4 bath home on 1 acre of land with 30X40 workshop/garage and majestic mountain views.Fully fenced yard, hot tub, bunk house, AND lower level suite with separate kitchen and laundry.JUST WOW 1059 SWANSEA RD $1,249,000 250-341-5300 Connecting exceptional people with exceptional properties for 15+ Years - Thank you! 250-341-5445 Rockies West Realty Independently owned and operated Connect with us Sean@rockieswest.com:www.roggeman.ca NEW FORTEAMSELLWWW.ROGGEMAN.CAWITHROGGEMANFRONTPAGEEXPOSURE
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Wildfire temporarily closes Highway 93/95
The District of Invermere gave its support to a number of Lake Winder mere Ambassador initiatives at its most recent council meeting, but not before one of those initiatives — a carrying ca pacity study — sparked discussion. At the Tuesday, Aug. 9 Invermere council meeting, councillor Gerry Taft said in his opinion the carrying capaci ty study needed to include other stake holders beside the Lake Windermere Ambassadors and the consulting com pany Ecoscape Environmental Ltd. that is conducting the study. “It seems to me that recently, with their last presentation and with some of the wording in this letter (seeking dis trict support), the Lake Windermere Ambassadors have become more polit ical,” said Taft. “I’m concerned if a neu tral group becomes an advocacy group.” Taft elaborated that he doesn’t think that the Ambassadors’ advocacy is necessarily in the wrong direction, but opined that if the group is not seen as neutral, the carrying capacity study won’t get broad buy-in from the general public.But Taft was a lone dissenter, and other councillors were quick and unani mous in rebuffing Taft’s concerns. “I don’t think this consultant will do biased work just because of who (the Ambassadors) is paying them” said councillor Kayja Becker. “It’s going to give us data. And better data will result in better management of the lake.”
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The RCMP also attended the incident and closed the highway to allow crews to safely do their work. Once the fire was contained, the highway was re-opened. Most municipal firefighters went home at 3:30 a.m,, however some Fairmont firefighters stayed on scene until 6:30 a.m. BC Wildfire crew stayed on site thereafter, monitoring conditions to make sure the blaze did not flare back up. “The teamwork between responding agencies was really good and everything went well that night,” said Sinclair. He noted that the BC Wildfire Service has listed the fire as “suspected (to be) per son caused”, but that no direct cause has been pinpointed. Sinclair reminded the public that all open burning and campfires are prohibited right now.
Taft deferred, but asked if the dis trict’s letter of support could include a suggestion to consult other stakehold ers. The other councillors agreed to this.
Local firefighters battled Fairmont Canal
Invermere gives support to Lake Windermere carrying capacity study
Lake Windermere has seen a substantial increase in boat traffic in the past decade. The District of Invermere recently gave its support to the Lake Windermere Ambassa dor’s carrying capacity study. Photo by Ryan Watmough
By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.comLastweek,withhotanddryconditions
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a small wildfire last week that shut down traffic between
turning the Columbia Valley into an oven, members of three local fire departments joined forces to battle a small wildfire late at night. The blaze began on the west side of Highway 93/95, between Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats, just on the opposite side of the road from the Columbia Lake lookout viewpoint. The fire was reported at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and was caused the high way to be closed from 1:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. in the early morning of Wednesday, Aug. 10. A total of 13 firefighters from the Fairmont, Windermere and Canal Flats fire de partments along with a crew of BC Wildfire Service firefighters (since the fire was tech nically on Crown Land) headed out to battle the blaze, which grew to two hectares in size. “It was somewhat aggressive on arrival, as it was windy and the fire was spreading,” Columbia Valley rural fire and rescue chief Drew Sinclair told the Pioneer. “But they (the firefighters) were able to get it under control quickly.”
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Invermere mayor Al Miller said the Ambassadors are a mixed group and that there are even boating advocates on the Ambassador board. “We need to do what benefits the lake...the lake is very important to all of us,” said Miller. “It’s admirable they are taking a proactive approach” said councillor Ute Juras. “We all know the lake is getting busier and busier and that boats on it are getting bigger and bigger.”
depth has been dropping this past week exposing more shoreline. Many Bald Eagles and Gulls were seen fishing. No Bank Swallows were seen in this
• Thursday, August 11th at about 11:20 a.m. Columbia Valley RCMP activated Search and Rescue for a sec ond time in the same day to assist with the rescue of a hiker who had lost her footing and fell over Lower Bugaboo Falls. The hiker was able to text her friends to tell them she was okay but was swept down the creek and was stuck on a small island in the middle of the creek. Search and Rescue volunteers were able to ex tract the female from the creek with the assistance of a helicopter. The hiker was fortunate to have only suffered minor injuries.
• Sunday, August 14th at about 2:30 a.m. an officer was conducting patrols in Invermere when he was waived down by a witness who reported seeing a Kia SUV back into a parked car then leave the scene. An officer located the car at a nearby gas station and confirmed there was evidence of recent paint transfer on the car. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer formed grounds to suspect the driver had alcohol in her body and read a roadside breath demand. The driver com plied with the breath demand and blew two “fails”.
• Monday, August 8th at about 4:00 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on 10th Street in Invermere. The driver of a Chevrolet Tra verse reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign before striking a utility pole. Upon speaking to the driver, officers formed grounds to believe the man was impaired by alcohol and initiated an impaired driving investigation. The man was arrested and brought back to the detachment where he provided breath samples, both of which were over the legal limit. Impaired driv ing charges are being recommended.
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• Friday, August 12th a brown 2017 Sub aru Forester was reported stolen from a residence on Timber Way in Windermere. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the key in the car. The same morning a num ber of vehicles were reportedly rummaged through in the Windermere and Invermere area. Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables. Leaving vehicles insecure enables criminals to com mit further crimes as they often use these stolen vehicles to commit other offences.
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As a result, the driver was issued a 90-day Immedi ate Roadside Driving Prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The driver was also issued a violation ticket for failing to remain at the scene of an accident.
• Sunday, August 14th at about 7:30 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP and the Invermere Fire Department were advised someone was burning brush at a resi dence on 3rd Avenue in Invermere. The officer learned the individual was burning tree limbs on the property. The individual was issued a $1,150 violation ticket for Failing to Comply with Fire Regulations.
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• Thursday, August 11th at about 2:00 a.m. police were advised that a hiker was experiencing a medical event at Gibraltor Rock east of Canal Flats. Search and Res cue was activated and volunteers successfully extracted the hiker from the remote area and transported the individual to the hospital.
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This past week, August 8th through August 14th, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 110 calls for service. The fol lowing is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
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Ball park sign stirs naming rights question
Councillor Kayja Becker agreed naming rights shouldn’t be granted forever based on a one-time contribution, but said she thought changing names might be confusing. Councillor Greg Anderson chimed in that “they (Rotary) put the initial effort in, and without that effort there might not have been a ball diamond. We have to honour and respect that. For me it’s ‘Rotary Ball Diamond.’ End of story.”
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW
Late night mischief makers with a need for speed may — or may not — be drag racing on Invermere’s main thoroughfares. Anecdotal reports of high speed car races within the town, occurring very late at night (or very early in the morning, depending on your perspective) have been pop ping up for the past several weeks. The Pioneer was unable to definitively confirm or deny these reports one way or the other, but officials are asking the public to be alert and to let them know if they do see such activity. Sat 9-5pm Brighten youryard with our great selection of Perennials, Trees &Shrubs Cafe cooksupbreakfast, lunch,treats &frozen meals TOPSOIL, COMPOST, FINE MULCH &NUGGETS at hes t 50% off AllAnnualFlowers and Veggie Starts. Lots of variety! Cafe serves Eggs Benny every Wed&Sat a.m. Enjoy our patio summer vibes for breakfast &lunch. Specials Annuals &Veg Starts Village of Radium Hot Springs
Notice is hereby given under section 94 of the Community Char ter, that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering a new Zoning Bylaw: ZONING BYLAW NO. 480, 2022
Late night drag racing may be happening in Invermere
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 the Village’s sustainability goals and vision.
The bylaw designates zones for all proper ties within the Village 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: 7 P.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2022
A seemingly simple request to erect a sign at the ball diamond by Pynelogs pro voked a lengthy conversation at Invermere’s most recent council meeting and touched on the deeper issue of naming rights. The request came during the Tuesday, Aug. 9 Invermere council meeting, from the Rotary Club of Invermere, asking if it can create and put up a ‘Rotary Ball Park’ sign at the ball Invermerediamonds.councillor
“There has been a little bit of tension over the name of this,” said Taft. He was speaking to a proposal put forward by a group of volunteers who earlier this year helped secure a Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams grant for badly needed upgrades to the ball diamond. Part of the proposal considered renaming the diamond the Pynelogs Ball Diamond.Taftsaid he realizes that the Rotary Club put substantial effort into fundraising for the ball diamond decades ago, which is why it has been called the Rotary Ball Park ever since, but he questioned whether those naming right should remain in perpetuity. “With the Rotary Ball Park, and to a certain extent also with Kinsmen Beach, yes both those service groups made an initial contribution. And so it’s been called the Rotary Ball Park for a long time. But it has been a very long time since Rotary contrib uted anything to that ball diamond. In the meantime another group has since made big fundraising effort,” said Taft. “At what point in time do these names exist forever?”
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Invermere chief administrative officer Andrew Young suggested the matter was not urgent and could be brought to a committee of the whole meeting in September and members of Rotary and other organizations with a stake in ball diamond invited to attend.Council members agreed to that plan, with Anderson saying “everybody in town calls it Rotary Ball Park. Absolutely we can have a discussion, but I know what my stance will be.”
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Gerry Taft was quick to point out that the query was not as straightforward as it might have appeared to some.
“Place names do change. GM Place in Vancouver is not GM Place anymore. I don’t even know what the Saddledome in Calgary is called now. The point is, these things change,” countered Taft. “We have naming rights for various parts of this centre (the Columbia Valley Centre, where the council meeting was being held) and they are for set terms, not forever. I can be sentimental like councillor Anderson, and a lot of times I am in fact fond of the old names. But especially given our partnership (in the form of an official Friendship Agreement) with the Shuswap Band, maybe some of these old names need to be re-evaluated.”
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A weekly column featuring some of local businesses, schools and organizations which have committed to taking the time to deepen their understanding of local Indigenous culture, history, knowledge, and issues. This week’s editorial submitted by Columbia Outdoor School (operators of Blue Lake Camp) Columbia Outdoor School believes that every child should have the opportunity to experience the outdoors and dip their paddle in the water. It is our mandate to foster an appreciation for engaged citizenship and ignite a passion for the natural world. We have learned that this whole statement is echoed by one word, ʔa·knus ti. ʔa·knusti is the Ktunaxa word for guardians of the land. It is to take pride, and ownership of how we use the land. It is to take responsibility to ensure all living things, ?a-kxamis qapi qapsin are able to enjoy the natural world for future generations to come. This past year, Columbia Outdoor School partnered with ʔaqam to initiate a Guardian’s in Training program. Our staff worked closely with Bonnie Harvey, Gover nance Coordinator and Shelby Aquila, Wellness Coor dinator to develop land-based career sessions that show case opportunities for ʔaqamnik youth. The Guardian’s in Training (G.I.T.) expressed areas of interest, and we came together to offer two training sessions per month. Some of the sessions included goal setting, wildfire, water monitoring, riparian restoration, and forestry. We have learned how important it is to provide op portunities for our First Nation’s Youth to explore ave nues they might not have thought about, or thought were within their reach. We learned the importance of rep resentation of Ktunaxa ʔaqǂsmaknik (Ktunaxa People) who have found success in their careers, to encourage the youth that they can do anything they put their mind to. We also learned a lot about resiliency, and love. To meet survivors and their families that went to the residential school that can be seen from where we meet is emotional, and inspiring. It is difficult to put into words the feelings that overcome you. The youth we work with are just incredible. They are met with adversity at every turn, and yet they still show up for themselves and each other with the goal of making a positive impact for their community.There’sno other word to use than love to describe the staff at ʔaqam. We have been fortunate to work with ʔaqamnik Elementary School and ʔaqam Administra tion over these past few years, and the love that these adults have for the youth is unwavering. They dedicate their days to building these kids up, being present so they always have someone they can go to and looking for ev ery chance to give them the very best opportunities. We feel humbled and proud to be invited to work with such gracious and caring individuals and look forward to con tinuing our support however we are able. cares
Young added that “obviously there is a very large public safety concern” if in fact drag racing is indeed happening.
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The matter came up during last week’s Invermere council meeting, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, when Invermere chief administrative officer Andrew Young explained — after talk had already turned to speed limits and cars driv ing too quickly — that “apparently there may be some late night drag racing occurring in Invermere.”
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The Pioneer contacted several local residents who live close to 10th Avenue, but none had seen or heard any dragTheracing.local RCMP had also not had any official com plaints specifically about drag racing, but had been in contact with the district on the issue. “We’ve received two reports of loud cars on 10th Ave in the early morning but it sounds like others have reported it to the town. I’d ask anyone who’s witnessed these early morning driving offences to contact the police if they’re able to provide a description of the vehicles,” Kakuno told the Pioneer. “I’d also ask anyone who wit nesses an offence to contact the police at the time so offi cers can try to stop the offenders.”
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At the end of the meeting, Young expanded, noting that there have been no formal complaints through of ficial channels to the district, but that over the previous two or three weeks, district staff have become aware of the issue through public reports. The purported activity is allegedly taking place on the few sections of Invermere’s streets that offer some sort of ‘straightaway’: on 10th Avenue in the vicinity of the Invermere hospital, and on 7th Avenue (Invermere’s main street) through the downtown, and it seems to be happening in the wee hours of Sunday morning, outlined Young.
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The Columbia Valley Airport Society is hosting its first public open house and air craft fly-in event on August 27 from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Columbia Valley Airport. The event focuses on raising public awareness of the airport’s role in safety and security for the Columbia Valley, with the opportunity to view airplanes, have breakfast and more. “We recognize that many residents and visitors alike don’t know there’s a public airport located in Fairmont,” said society president Pascal van Dijk. “We know there is much less public awareness about the importance that the airport plays for public safety in the Columbia Valley.”
The changes and investments over the last two years at the airport have been made through a continued focus by the society on upholding the standards preferred by frequent users of the airport such as BC Air Ambulance and BC Wildfire Service. The society recognizes the importance of this public asset for the safety and security of the Columbia Valley. Visitors to the event will be able to learn about the airport’s history, who currently uses the airport and how the airport is operated. This family friendly event will offer a pancake breakfast available by donation to the Windermere Lions Club, games for kids of all ages, information from BC Wildfire Services, a 50/50 raffle and helicopter tours, for a fee, offered by Glacier Helicopters. Find out more at http://columbiavalleyairport.com/2022-fly-in-with-breakfastpublic-open-house/ Fairmont host open house and fly in Terry Fox Charity barbeque was held on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Sobey’s. Besides serving up delicious Bratwurst from Konig Meats on fresh Invermere Bakery buns, this lively bunch of volunteers were ready with information about the work of the Terry Fox Foundation, about the upcoming Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18 and had commemorative t-shirts on sale. good time was had by all. Fox
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Green Door Property Management Ltd. specializes in managing long-term residential properties in the Co lumbia Valley and is hoping to see more opportunities from property owners come a-knocking. If you have been looking at renting your property or have strayed away from the idea due to a bad experience, let Green Door handle it for you. “We manage a variety of properties, including condos that are part of a strata, townhomes, cabins, lower-level suites, apartments, detached homes, single-family homes, duplexes and acreage properties,” Green Door co-own er and office manager Aimée Tweddell-Brown said. “We manage seasonal properties, specifically over the winter period, for an average of six months. This gives prospec tive tenants looking to live here for the winter the oppor tunity to find accommodation and work and not have to sign a longer tenancy term. It also allows the property owners to enjoy their homes throughout the summer.”
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Tweddell-Brown said long-term rentals tend to be for a 12-month fixed term, with the option to extend by signing another fixed term or continuing on a month-tomonthOriginallybasis. founded by Ben Green more than 10 years ago. Green Door was built from the ground up and, on average, has managed 100 properties throughout the Columbia Valley, including the areas of Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Invermere, Panora ma and Radium Hot Springs. Ben and wife Becky also own Fairmont Creek Vacation Rentals, where they met Tweddell-Brown and Jayde Cooke, both of whom moved to the valley five years ago. As their relationship grew, it was decided that Tweddell-Brown and Cooke would step up to be the new owners as the Greens put their focus on their other business. Cooke signed on in October of 2020 and Tweddell-Brown followed in January of 2021. “We’re very lucky to have Ben still a part of our team due to his relationships with owners and tenants,” Twed dell-Brown said. “His knowledge and expertise have been vital in myself and Jayde navigating our way through the world of property management. We receive so many ap plications daily and so many phone calls from prospective tenants — people looking to move to the mountains to retire, young professionals wanting to start careers here. But over the past year or so, many applications have come from people who already live here, people who have built lives here and families who have children in school. Their current rental is no longer able to accommodate them for whatever reason and, sadly, we just have not had the inventory available recently to accommodate everyone.”
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Tweddell-Brown said Green Door helps by getting the word out to residents of the valley who own homes here, but who may not reside in them at all or even full time. Green Door lets them know the benefits of hiring a property management company and what the company can do to protect their investment while they make some money. The Residential Tenancy Act and the tenants and owner responsibilities guidelines can be a fickle thing, but while it may be complex and changing, it is there to pro tect both tenants and property owners. Tweddell-Brown said Green Door wants to see the housing situation in the valley improve. The company wants to build connections and spread the word, opening opportunities for tenants and property owners alike. With a new part-time main tenance member added to the team, Green Door also hopes to employ another licensed property manager in the future and would eventually like to expand into strata management.“Wespecifically want property owners to know that by hiring us, they are massively minimizing risks,” Tweddell-Brown said. “We have an extensive screening process, we ask for rental references and other referenc es if required, we meet the tenant in person, we carry out viewings and, when it comes to securing a tenant, we draft up all the paperwork and conduct a very thorough move in inspection report to get a really detailed descrip tion of the property prior to move in.”
Tweddell-Brown added that Green Door handles all rent and security deposits. “Apart from signing some paperwork and having to respond to a couple of emails from time to time, property owners can do very little, if they wish,” Tweddell-Brown said. “We also take care of all tenant communication and deal with any maintenance issues that may arise. If there are any owners out there considering renting their property out, please do give us a call and we will be happy to discuss your options.” Green Door Properties operates on the unceded ter ritories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Peoples and the land chosen as home by the Métis Peoples. To learn more about their services visit www.gdpm.ca or call 250-3452133.
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Continued on page 20 . . . By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporte 914 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934 T OF INVERMERE – PO Box DISTRIC T OF INVERMERE Request for Quotation SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DOWNTOWN BEDDING PL ANTS The Distric t of Invermere (the “Owner ”) invites quotations for the 2022-2027 Supply and Deliver y of DOWNTOWN BEDDING PLANTS. Contract documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Distric t of Invermere Municipal Office located at 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC, or at the Distric t of Invermere website www.invermere.net or on the CivicInfo website www.civicinfo. bc.ca/ Quotations shall be delivered not later than 2 pm local time, Tuesday, September 7th, 2022, clearly marked SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DOWNTOWN BEDDING PLANTS in a sealed envelope Quotations received after the stipulated time will be rejec ted and returned to the individuals unopened Faxed or e-mailed quotations are not acceptable and will be rejec ted. The Owner reser ves the right not to award a contract at all, and the lowest quote or any quote will not necessarily be accepted For additional information please contac t Kindr y Luyendyk, Corporate Officer at 250-342-9281 or corporateser vices@invermere.net Culinary & Medicinal Benefits of Herbs 2 Part Program Fresh Herbs Wednesday, August 24 Dried Herbs Wednesday, August 31 Time: 6 – 8 pm Facilitator: Heather Fischbuch, Herbalist Cost: One Session: members: $50, non members $55 Two Sessions: members $90 non members $100 For more info and to Register contact us at: events@groundswellnetwork.ca A Recreation Community Vista Chalets, Cottage Homes & Mountain Villas 250-688-1247 pineridgemountain.ca DEVELOPING LIFESTYLES FOR HALF A CENTURY Visit our Beautiful Model Home 1925 Pineridge Mountain Run, Invermere, BC Thursday 12pm – 5pm | Friday 11pm – 6pm Saturday 10am – 6pm | Sunday 10am – 4pm or by appointment 250-688-1247 ComingVillasSoon…ReserveYoursToday!
August 18, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9 Singing Swallow
THE WILD FILES It’s our nature Swallows, along with martins and saw-wings, are a part of the passerine songbird family that can be found singing their songs on all continents, occasionally including Antarctica. Swallows are dis tinctive in appearance, with dark glossyblue backs, red throats and pale under parts accompanied by long tail streamers. Different species of the small bird vary in colour. They have a slender, streamlined body and long pointed wings, which al lows for endurance, maneuverability, and gliding. Known for their ability to aerial feed, swallows have adapted to hunting insects on the wing. They are very agile in flight and spend most of the time in it. Not only can they sing, but swallows also have some zing to them, reaching speeds of between 55 to 65 km/h. A single barn swallow can consume up to 60 insects per hour, or a whopping 850 per day, which helps make outdoors a bit more enjoyable for humans.Widespread across the world, these birds breed in the Northern Hemisphere, then migrate south in winter. There are more than 90 varieties of swallows and the six that can be seen in British Columbia for at least half of the year are tree, cliff, vi olet-green, northern rough-winged, bank and barn — the latter two being the most common in our valley, which is located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Peoples and the land cho sen as home by the Métis Peoples. Barn swallows are traditionally blue and or ange and look for the protection of over hanging rocks when building their nests, which will often be in shallow caves or on the faces of cliffs. Because their nests are mostly composed of mud pellets that have plastered and dried, the locations allow protection from the rain, keeping their homes intact.
The Basin Food and Buyers Expo returns Oct 4-5 in Invermere, B.C. Supported by the Columbia Basin Trust, the expo connects local food producers with buyers from B.C. and Alberta for one reason - good yummy local food. This year’s Basin Food and Buyers Expo, also called FABx, will be a bit different than previous years. There will be more of everything. Increased networking opportunities, additional panel discussions and workshops, and plenty of eating with a public marketplace, food trucks, and happy hour “Whilesocials.theColumbia Basin may produce B.C.’s most delicious eats, it’s still somewhat of a hidden gem.” FABx organizer Damon Chouinard says. “With every expo, we’re working on changing that. We want to support local food producers by providing opportunities for them to meet key buyers. The more connections we can make between producers and buyers will help us to elevate the local food industry of the Columbia Basin. That means more people will enjoy and sincethegrowingandhasandTheBasinwhatexperiencetheoffers.”BasinFoodBuyersExpobeensupportingcelebratingthediversityofColumbiaBasin2018.Withover
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60 exhibitors gathered under one roof, it’s a quick and easy way to find what’s new and tasty in the Basin. For more information about The Basin Food and Buyers Expo and to register, please visit basinfood.ca
August 18, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 11 WHAT’S HAPPENING? cvevents.ca scanme!
• 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
• 5-9 p.m.: Mobile Youth Centre. Canal Flats Community Park. Mobile Skate Park, BBQ, food, games, music and more.
● 6-10 p.m.: Travis O’Shea teaches Elk Calling Strategies and Tactics seminar. Invermere Community Centre. Register at www.wapitriveroutdoors.com
• 2 p.m.: Free youth drop-in fun at the Youth Hub (until 10pm).
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• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Youth Kayak and Canoeing: At Columbia River Paddle
• 12-8 p.m.: Wear Wednesdays. Come to Arrowhead Brewery wearing our swag for $1 o your pint.
• 4 p.m. Teen Summer Reading Club drop-in program. Invermere Library (gr 7-12)
• 10 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains: Dolittle - at Pothole Park. No cost, bring a blanket or chair. Tuesday, August 23
• 9-10:30 a.m.: Mom t and preschool group at the Columbia Valley Centre.
Friday, August 19
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Men’s Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink
• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club at the Mount Nelson Athletic Park • 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser. The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community.
• 10 -11 a.m.: Seniors Yoga: Columbia Valley Community Centre ($2). • 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ladies Pickleball. Invermere Curling Rink
• 1 p.m.: Seniors’ duplicate bridge: Costs $2 at the Senior’s Hall.
• 5:30 p.m.: BINGO at the Invermere Senior’s Hall. 11 games for $20, and $300 jackpot (19+).
• 2:30 p.m. Summer Reading Club: Invermere Public Library, ages 5-8
• 9:30 a.m.: Story Walk in Canal Flats, featuring di erent stories each week. No registration required
• 6:30 p.m.: Darts, cards and Cribbage at the Invermere Legion every Thursday.
• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink
• 9 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball Club. Mount Nelson Athletic Park.
• 3:30 p.m.: Magic the Gathering. Learn to play, then play in the tournament at 5:30 p.m. Age 10+, $20.
• 4-8 p.m.: Pub grub at the Invermere Legion every Friday and Saturday.
• 9-11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast in Edgewater, Come down and support the Edgewater Rec Society. $5 per plate includes co ee/OJ, sausage, eggs, and ham.
• 1 p.m.: Seniors Cribbage: Costs $2 in the Senior’s Hall.
• 10:30 a.m.: Family Story Time at the Edgewater Community Hall, followed by the summer reading club at 11:15 a.m.
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• 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-in Youth Fun: at the Summit Youth Centre.
• 11:15 a.m.: Canal Flats Summer Reading Club at Lions Park. Call the Invermere Public Library for details: 250-342-6416
• 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Parent and Tot Connect for kids 0-6 at the Early Years Center; 926 7th Avenue in Invermere. Call or text 250-341-8678 to register.
• 9:30 a.m.: Serenity Farm Tours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com
● 7 p.m.: Intro to Solo Jazz dance with Japhy Hunt. Come to the library, wear running shoes and light clothes, bring water. For ages 16+, drop in.
• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at the Invermere Legion for members and guests.
Saturday, August 20
• 6-8:30 p.m.: Second Winds Community Band Rehearsal: Tuesdays at the Invermere Catholic Hall. BYO Instrument, Contact Ian at 250-342-9733. Wednesday, August 24
• 10:30 a.m.: Family Story Time (followed by the Reading Club) at the Canal Flats Lions Park
• 6:30 p.m.: Poker Night at the Station Pub: Chip up for Charity. Every second Monday, bar is open with light snacks, 19+.
• 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.
• 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser. The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community.
• 4-8 p.m.: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, Fridays and Saturdays Sunday, August 21
• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling. Join us for $2 at the Senior’s Hall.
• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
• 2-4 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink • 7 p.m. Live Music at Horsethief Pub Monday, August 22
• 10-11 a.m.: Seniors Yoga: Columbia Valley Community Centre ($2).
• 9-11 a.m.: Pickleball at Mount Nelson Athletic Park
● Flats Fest featuring 2 stages with artists lined up all day!
• 12 p.m.: Seniors duplicate Bridge: $2 at the Senior’s Hall.
• 10:30 a.m.: Family Free Play at the Invermere Library (drop-in).
• 3-6:30 p.m.: Agri-Park Farmers Market. At the Crossroads.
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. At the Radium Rink
• 4-7 p.m.: Market on Main at the Radium Visitor Centre lawn, featuring live music at 6:30 p.m.
• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Invermere Farmers’ & Artists’ Market. At the Lakeview parking lot (528 6th Ave, Invermere)
• 10:30 a.m.: Pop-up Storytime at Edible Acres in Windermere.
• 10 a.m.: Dungeons and Dragons Play: Mainstreet Fun and Games, Age 12+ ($20).
$30 buy in • 6:30-8 p.m.: Locals Live Concert Series. Live music in Pothole Park.
• 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball at the Mount Nelson Athletic Park
● 5 p.m.: Flats Fest. Get your tickets in advance at www. atsfest.ca
• 12 & 5 p.m.: Edgewater Legion wing day! 12 p.m.: Takeout, 5 p.m. dine-in, call 250-3479725
• 10 a.m.: Pokemon: Learn to Play at Mainstreet Fun and Games. Ages 7+ ($20).
• 4 p.m.: LGBTQ+ and allies drop-in and hangout: Youth Centre Hub
• 9-12 p.m.: Lake Windermere Ambassadors Summer Camps. James Chabot Beach, age 7-11. Register in advance.
• 5 p.m.: Mobile Youth Centre Fun. Franks Rink in Edgewater until 9 p.m.
• 9:30 a.m.: Serenity Farm Tours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com
● 2-3p.m.: Needles, Hooks and Crafts. If you knit, crochet, or do needle work, come to the library to work on your projects with like-minded people.
• 9:30a.m.: Serenity Farm Tours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com
• 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-in: at the Summit Youth Centre.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Skills and Drills Pickleball at the curling rink.
• 2:30 p.m.: Summer reading club. Invermere Library, ages 9-12.
● 11a.m.-3 p.m.: Creative Series with Kayla Eykelboom at E usion Art Gallery
Questions: You can call Sylvie Hoobanoff, Corporate Officer at 250-349-5462 or email sylvie.hoobanoff@ canalflats.ca You are also welcomed to review a copy of the application at the Village Office 8866 Grainger Road, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Taylor and Penkala saw a niche in the Radium for a seasonal high-end coffee specialist, given the enormous influx of summer visitors into the community. So the couple launched the Wild Juniper this past May. Prior to the food cart bylaw amendment in Radium in July, they set up at various special events around the valley on a trial“Thatbasis.was tricky because at a special event, you never know how many people will be there, and whether or not the visitors to that event will be the kind of clientele that will want your particular product,” said Penkala. Since the bylaw amendments passed “we’ve been able to set in up in that regular location (outside Radium Brewery), and that has given us some stability.”
To find out more look up the Wild Juniper Cafe on line at www.facebook.com/thewildjunipercafe or wildju nipercafe.ca/.For20per cent off the price of your next drink at the Wild Juniper, clip this story out of a physical copy
The faces behind the Wild Juniper Cafe include Peter Penkala, Savannah Taylor and their border collies Jess and Laz. Photo submitted New business offers premium-quality specialty sips
Wild Juniper is leasing its food trailer from Colum bia River Paddle’s Penny and Max Powers, who had told Penkala and Taylor that they could start paying rent for it only once the business actually started making money.
Taylor has worked in the valley’s tourism and hospi tality industry for years, in ziplining, at cafes and most recently as a tap room manager at Radium Brewing. Pen kala has a diverse background in earth sciences, environ mentalism, ecotourism and agriculture, with past work in a long list of roles, including conservation forestry and running a dog sled team. He has been visiting the Co lumbia Valley his whole life (his grandparents live here) and in 2019 he moved here permanently, buying proper ty in Edgewater on which to build a homestead.
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NO TIC E OF TEM POR AR Y USE PERMI T Address: 8855 Dunn Street, Lot B, Distric t Lot 110, Kootenay Land Distric t Plan NEP82830
When: Village of Canal Flats Council will receive public comment at a Public Hearing on Monday, August 29th at 6:30 pm at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 8911 Dunn Street, Canal Flats.
What: Council has been asked to consider a Temporar y Use Permit to allow the keeping of livestock (maximum ten head of cattle, 6 six domestic goats and 40 laying hens). Temporar y Use Permits may be issued by the Village of Canal Flats under the Local Government Ac t. The intent is to accommodate temporar y uses as specified by the permit on lands that are not designated as such. A Temporar y Use Permit may be used for a maximum period of three years and may be renewed once. After that time, they may reapply for a new Temporar y Permit Council may specify conditions under which the Permit may be carried on.
“It’s that kind of small town connection that has helped so much. It certainly reduced a lot of the initial uncertainty we faced,” said Penkala. The Wild Juniper is keen to repay that valley support, and does its best to use local products and locally crafted ingredients wher ever possible. The cafe also goes to lengths to be as en vironmentally responsible as it can, opting for fibre or corn plastic straws and lids, instead of real plastic, and collecting compost from the cafe to spread on their own backyardWhengarden.Penkala and Taylor are not busy with the cafe, their other jobs or their homestead plans, you can find them out and about in the Columbia’s great outdoors walking their two border collies Jess and Laz.
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horchata you ask? As Pen kala explained “you start by putting cinnamon into oat milk or whole milk with a little bit of maple syrup. Then you add caramel and vanilla and pour it all over ice. You can have it decaffeinated, or we can make it with coffee.”
Comments: If you’d like to comment on the proposed permit, you can: • Email Sylvie Hoobanoff at sylvie. hoobanoff@canalflats.ca; or, • Mail, fax or email a written submission to the addresses/numbers shown above. Please note that written submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on August 29, 2022. Any written submissions become par t of the agenda package and will be posted on the Village of Canal Flats website. Sylvie Hoobanoff Corporate Officer By Steve steve@columbiavalleypioneer.comHubrecht
Columbia Valley residents and visitors alike with a thirst for specialty coffee will be delighted to learn about the Wild Juniper Cafe. The mobile food cart is one of the valley’s newest businesses and also one of its most unique, essentially functioning as a premium coffee and boutique on wheels.TheWild Juniper is in its first season of operation. Since mid-July cafe co-owners Peter Penkala and Savan nah Taylor have been taking advantage of the Village of Radium Hot Springs’s new bylaw amendment legalizing mobile vendors and setting up just outside the Radium Brewing brew pub on Main Street. You’ll find the Wild Juniper there each morning from 8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., seven days a week. They also are at the Agri-Park Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and at Radium’s Market on Main on Friday evenings. The cafe is Penkala and Taylor’s first crack at entre preneurship and it stems from Taylor’s deep passion for all things top-notch when it comes to coffee and tea. “She really loves a good oat milk latte, and the whole experi ence that comes with quality coffee. She’s alway in pur suit of a better cup of java. I love coffee too, but I have to admit that Sav’s been tutoring me to be a better barista daily,” Penkala told the Pioneer with a wry grin. “We’re like a cocktail bar for coffee. If you’re looking for some thing you can’t get anywhere else, we just might have what you’re looking for. There are new creative offerings all theThetime.”current favourites include iced coconut hibiscus lattes, iced peach oolong teas, and fully decaffeinated iced cinnamon
The cafe has “been a steep learning curve, and a roller coaster of both excitement and stress. We’ve had every thing from the dismal boredom of once serving exactly two customers all day to the buzzing euphoria of having lineups 10 to 15 people deep on Canada Day,” said Pen kala. “Overall it’s been a really fun experience.”
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FURTHER INFORMATION on the on the nomination process, please contac t Sylvie Hoobanoff, Chief Elec tion Officer 250-349-5462 Annette Robinson, Deput y Chief Elec tion Officer 250-349-5462
Nomination forms are available at the Village of Canal Flats office during regular office hours 8:30am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed from 12 to 1 p.m.) to the close of the nomination period.
A person is qualified to be nominated, elec ted, 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; • not disqualified under the Local Government Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elec ted to or holding the office, or be other wise disqualified by law
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In accordance with the Local Elec tions Campaign Financing Ac t, for the 2022 general local elec tions, the following third par ty adver tising limits apply:: Mayor and Councillor $809.84 For fur ther information on campaign period expense limits and third par ty adver tising limits call Elec tions BC 1-888-952-0280
Seed Saving 101
Groundswell has been happy to be a part of seed saving and lending endeavors this year, particularly with helping out the new Invermere Public Library’s Seed Library, launched this past spring, The idea behind a seed library is to create a collection of re gionally adapted seeds, ones that know how to grow in our climate. Seed libraries make seeds more accessible and can be a huge part of food and environmental sustainability. We can grow food for our families, friends, and food banks. We can find unexpected and beneficial places to grow (squashes in a ditch, anyone?). We can teach our youth how to grow their own food and build a hearty collection of heritage seeds for the valley! How do we save seeds though? While it depends on the crop, seed saving is not as hard as it sounds. There are lots of on line resourc es (check out seeds.ca or seed savers.org) but having handson teaching can make all the difference. Groundswell is hosting a Seed Saving 101 workshop with longtime valley gardener Gladys Hanson on Sept 17, 10 to 12, Invermere Public Library. The workshop is $25/person and space is limited! Please register by emailing events@groundswellnetwork.caGladysHansonhasafantastic wealth of seed-saving knowledge. Born into a family of gardeners in Kimberley, B.C, Gladys moved to the valley in 1960 and home gar dened in Athalmer until moving her entire yard – soil, trees, perennials and fencing to Windermere.Shestarted to grow trees and perennial plants from seed to help fill her acreage. From pear, to plum, to apple and apricot. From peony, to petunia and pine, Gladys has only to see a living plant and she is eager to save the seeds and generate more. She is a true sustainable gardener with 100s of varieties of Heritage Plants. If you want to attend the event or save seeds on your own, now is the time to prep! Check your garden for dried out beans, peas, flower heads, etc. that you want to grow next year or donate to the Seed Library at the Invermere Library. Look for plants bolt ing (going to seed/flowering) and allow them to dry out. Be sure to protect them from wildlife! Then, bring a few of those plants with you to the Seed Saving 101 workshop! Gladys will explain best ways to gather, store and save seeds for next year, and we’ll have a few crops for you to harvest from too. Then you can share what you learned with friends, help the library build up a community collection of seeds, and support food security and sustainability in the Valley. Who wouldn’t want to save seeds?!
2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
Public Notice is given to the elec tors of the Village of Canal Flats that nominations for the offices of : Mayor (1) Councillor (4) will be received by the Chief Elec tion Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other deliver y ser vice: Village of Canal Flats PO Box 159 8866 Grainger Road Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0 From 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 To 4 p.m. Friday, September 9th, 2022 Excluding statutor y holidays and weekends By Fax to 250-349-5460 or By email to village@c analflats.ca From 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 To 4 p.m. Friday, September 9th, 2022 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elec tion Officer by 4:30 pm on September 16th, 2022
In accordance with the Local Elec tions Campaign Financing Ac t, for the 2022 general local elec tion, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Mayor $10,797.83 Councillor $ 5,398
August 18, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13 Submitted by Groundswell and Home Hardware
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Delesalle, Dorothy 1924 2022 Dorothy Delesalle, long-time resident of Invermere B.C., passed away on August 6, 2022 just weeks before her 98th birthday Dorothy (Dot) will be remembered as mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her strength of character, values and longevity made her the pillar of the family Dot was predeceased by six siblings and husbands Allan McDonald; Sandy Dobbie; Gene Lambert and Henr y Delesalle. Dot is survived by son Barr y McDonald (Sharon); daughter Cherie Dobbie (Ken); stepdaughters Monica Hopkins and Mary Kretlow (Don); her sister Bessie Tegart; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and extended family A tea will be held at the CPR Lodge, 1720-4th Ave, 1–3 p.m. on Sunday, August 21 to give recognition to this very special women. Celebration of Life for George Keith Welch will be held at the Wilmer Community Hall August 20th, 2022 at 2 p.m.
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Petteapiece, May Marie (Norris) 1947 2022 With saddened hearts we announce the passing of May Marie Petteapiece on August 1, 2022 peacefully with family by her side. A devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, May is survived by her daughters Irene (Walter) and Barbara, grandchildren James (Samantha), Amanda (Evan), Maynard (Kaleen), Tammy (Tom), Lisa (Derek), Daisy (Vinnie) and 13 great-grandchildren. May is predeceased by her husband Jim, son Roy, sister Mildred and aunt Sara. A graveside family service will be held at a later date.
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August 18, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17 A mule deer wanting to see the sights waits in line before the chair lift opens at Panorama. Photo by Chadd Cawson BCYCNA CLASSIFIEDS GET bccommunitynews.com/countryBookpeopleReachRESULTS!almost2millionin92papersforonly$395/weekfora25-wordtextad,or$995/weekforaformatteddisplayadbyprovinceorwholeandsaveover85%!advertise1-866-669-9222 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT is NOW HIRING: AG Equipment Techs, Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman & Apprentices, Parts Techs. View Open Roles & Apply: www.rockymtn.com/ careers. Relocation and Signing Bonus NUMISMATISTOffered. PURCHASING COIN COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS! Royal Canadian Mint, Canada & World Collections Wanted. Also buying 9999 bullion, old money, jewelry, nuggets, sterling, gold, silver, coins, bars, monster boxes +++ ESTATES WELCOMED! Todd 250 864 3521. Phone: 250-341-6299 • Email: advertising@columbiavalleypioneer.com N E WS P A P E R www.columbiavalleypioneer.com HELP WANTED Join Our Exciting Team! Job Location lnvermere, BC Possibilities for working partially remote. Technical Engineer Can you easily understand customer needs and derive requirements into actionable solutions? For details: welldev.io/jobs/ca/technical-engineer Sales/Business Development Manager Are you an expert at creating new customer relationships and discovering new sales channels for software and service products? For details: welldev.io/jobs/ca/business-dev-manager is currently accepting resumes. The successful applicant will: • Assist Store Management, and work as a team with staff • Perform all duties within the store, receiving, cash and customer service • Be physically fit, able to lift up to 30lbs • Work quickly, efficiently, with attention to detail • Have an eye for merchandising • Be able to work independently • Have passion for beer, wine, spirits and take pride in great customer service
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REQUEST FOR PR OPO SA L JA NI TO RIAL SE RV IC ES INVERM ERE CA MPUS Proposals clearly marked 'Janitorial Services – Invermere Campus' electronically to the office of Allan Knibbs, Facilities Director, Cranbrook Campus: AKnibbs@cotr.bc.ca Closing time tenders will be 12:00 pm (MST) Wednesday August 24, 2022. specifications at the Invermere Campus. mandatory site visit will take place at the Invermere Campus located at 1535 14th Street, Invermere, BC at 10:00 am (MST) on Monday, August 22, 2022. College of the Rockies reserves the right to waive informalities the proposal favourable the of College of the Rockies. The lowest or any proposal please contact: Michelle Taylor Campus Manager College of the Rockies Invermere Campus 1535 14th Street Invermere, BC Phone: 250-342-3210 x7101 mtaylor2@cotr.bc.ca time Call 250 688
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Chapter 15: The Nile Barges Eventually, after a week at Abu Hamed, the strike ended, and the bus was loaded onto a rail flatcar. We sat on the roof of the bus on the flatcar watching the feature less desert passing very quickly beneath us. This railway was built by the British in the late 1890s to enable General Kitchener in his military campaign against the Mahdi and his Dervishes. There was only one major stop halfway on the 275 kilometre line — that be ing Station 6. It was fun sitting high up, on the roof of the bus, watching the passengers scramble out into the desert, as there were no toilets on the train (ladies one side of the train and men on the other). With a toot from the engine everyone scrambles back on board, leaving many wet patches on the sand. We arrived at Wadi Halfa (the second Nile Cataract) after a day and night on the train. It was a large town with much more to see, including an interesting museum. Ne gotiations were started with local agents to get the bus transported down the Nile to Shellal, where the Aswan dam is situated. We found out by hard experience how long it takes and, of course, costs snowballed. After three days and double the quoted price, the Albion was driven aboard a large barge loaded with scrap metal. As we filed on board to take up our usual places, we were abruptly told that the barge was not licensed to carry passengers and that we would have to make other arrangements. Just by coincidence there happened to be another barge leaving that afternoon which was a passenger boat. By this time, we were happy to pay the extra for some additional comfort. Little did we know that the passenger ship was a barge with an additional deck on top, which we were privileged to share with turkeys, sheep, and goats. The camels were on the lower deck. We spent three nights on the barge and it was bitterly cold at night. Most of our blankets were still on the bus. Some of our fellow passengers offered us their bedrolls, but we declined the kind offer. We just huddled together and added our shivers to the vibration of the diesel en gine roaring below deck. It was a wonderful trip sailing down the Nile past ancient structures which will probably never be seen again due to the rising waters. At one point I persuaded the skipper to pull in to the shore for half an hour by the magnificent Abu Simbel tombs carved into the solid rock. I gave him some money and I was able to walk around these incredible temples all by myself. There were no tourists in those days. They were later to be carved into large blocks and reassembled on higher ground. The new Nasser dam was to be built and the rising waters would flood this ancient site. A rare opportunity to see Abu Simbel in situ. Ap proaching Shellal we drifted over ancient mon uments that had already been drowned by waters of the Lower Dam. We arrived at Shellal and cel ebrated by having our first wash since Wadi Halfa. That evening the local postmaster invited us to his house for tea. When we arrived at his home, he asked us to wait outside in the street. He disappeared and, in a few minutes to our surprise, servants came out with chairs and tables. Tea was served in the street under the street light. The passers-by did not seem to think it un usual. We had a very in teresting discussion about the nearby quarry being the source of the sand stone blocks to build the pyramids downstream: how they were quarried, loaded onto barges, and floated downstream. Also discussed was the plan to move the Abu Simbel tombs to higher ground furtherThenorth.nextday we drove past the Aswan dam on the way to Cairo. The road passes through some mountainous scenery. We often had to get out and help push the underpowered bus up the hills. The Nile Valley is densely populated, and very lit tle ground is wasted. The farms seem to be so small that one wonders how they manage to make a living. We had to continuously negotiate driving around these farms — never a straight line. I had a scary experience. In the middle of the night, the top of our bus collided with an overhanging palm tree, which bashed in the corner of the bus right next to my head. Fortunately I was not hurt but it certainly was an unpleasant experience.
The Pioneer is happy to present the latest instalment in local resident Andy Stuart-Hill’s ongoing serialization of his overland trip from Capetown to Cairo, taken as a young man in 1955. When last we left off, Andy and company were in Sudan, about to enter Egypt...
Inside the tomb, we saw the empty sarcophagus and our new friend, again with a heavy Scots accent, pointed out the meaning of the hieroglyphics and after the way he pronounced the French word “cartouche” with his Scots accent we just could not concentrate. We were laughing so hard.The actual sarcophagus was a disappointment. It was totally empty. Grave robbers had done their dirty work many centuries ago. As it was very late, we were the last visitors. When we came to the very large wooden exit door (complete with a barred opening) we found it locked. The doorkeeper outside had must have figured that since the last tourists had left, it was time to lock it up, not realizing that we were still inside. Well, what to do? Our Scottish-speaking guide went into a claustro phobic panic on the floor wailing lamentations, half Ara bic and half Scots, and was no help. John and I took turns to poke our skinny wrists between the bars in the open ing and wave a handkerchief. After about 40 minutes someone saw our primitive help signal and realized we were still locked inside. The doorkeeper came along, an grily muttering in Arabic and with a large medieval-type key let us out. Stay tuned for the next instalment in Andy’s incredible journey in a future edition of the Pioneer.
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Chapter 16: Locked in a pyramid We eventually arrived in Cairo in the early hours of the morning and went straight to bed. Soon afterward there was a hammering on the door, and someone de manded passports. He was very rudely told to go away and to our surprise he did. When we woke up we found a young urchin at the back door. He was trying to sell us our rear light cover, when he had unscrewed earlier. Cairo, Africa’s largest city, was noisy, dirty, and a nightmare for driving. We did make a special tourist stop at the pyramids, as well as gawking at the Sphinx. We encountered the chief guide at the pyramids and he was bragging that he had the record for the fastest climb to the top of the Khufu Pyramid (which used to be known by its Greek name: the Cheops Pyramid). John and I challenged him. The bet was that if we beat him, we would have a free visit inside the pyramid. The three of us stood ready at three separate corners of the pyramid. Then at a signal, we started the climb. We scrambled and scraped our way over the large sandstone blocks to the top (needless to say our knees and legs had a lot of blood on them). At the top, John and I looked down to see our guide still struggling about 20 feet below. The guide said he would honour the bet so long as we promised not to tell anyone, so that his bragging rights would remain intact. When we got to the bottom, he called over one of his staff guides, who was to escort us on our free visit inside the pyramid. This guy looked unmistakably Egyptian, but when I asked him if he could speak English, his reply floored John and I, because with a perfect Scots accent he said “Och aye Laddies - what can I do for you?” I asked him how had acquired this marvellous Scottish accent and his reply was “I was the batman to a Captain of the Highlanders, laddie!”
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Village of Radium Hot Springs 2022 GENER AL LOCAL ELEC TIONS
Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elec tion Officer by 4:30 pm on September 16th, 2022
In accordance with the Local Elec tions Campaign Financing Ac t, for the 2022 general local elec tions, the following third par ty adver tising limits apply: Third par ty adver tising limit $809.84 Cumulative third par ty adver tising limit $161,967.47
doors in 1965, a year after Thomas Seaton died. Wife Jane carried the torch for a year after Thomas’ death, but it became too challenging for her to continue. She stayed in Wilmer until 1969 before moving to Edmonton to be close to family. Scott and his cousin each bought three of the six lots that once be longed to their grandpar ents, purchasing them from uncles and aunts more than three decades ago. Scott’s three lots included the buildings. “My cousin had to sell, and I couldn’t afford to buy them at the time, so they just floated around for a long time,” Scott said. “There were no develop ments made to it, so for the longest time, we just used it as extra yard space.”
Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations including nomination forms at the Village of Radium Hot Springs office and website ww w.radiumhotsprings.c a beginning August 2nd, 2022.
It was the turn of the century when the Wilmer Mer cantile Building first opened its doors as the town’s gen eral store in 1901. Robert “Duff” Scott’s grandparents, Thomas and Jane Seaton, bought the property, the house and store all in one shot in the early 1950s. This month marks the end of an era as the building and lots that have been in Scott’s family for more than 70 years will change hands as new owners from Lethbridge take over. Scott has many fond memories as a kid travelling from Ed monton, where he still lives today, to Wilmer to visit his grandparents over the summer months.
The Wilmer Mercantile Building seen here served as the gen eral store in Wilmer until it closed its doors in 1965. The his torical building and its land will officially change ownership this month after being in Robert Scott’s family for more than 70 years. Photo by Chadd Cawson “It’s unfortunate, but was expected that the Forest Meditation Trail on Trappers Ridge would eventually become the next phase of residential development which now, due to demand, is underway. Steve Paccagnan and his mountain ops crew have been very supportive in helping to relocate the trail which meanders near Toby creek and through the old tent campground in a mature Spruce forest with access from the Panorama Valley Trail. Pat Bavin started site design and layout on July 12th and with volun teers and Panorama’s crew was able to construct a new trail and have his first walk on August 13th. The site is load ed with the valued elements of Nature which are so essential to stimulate our senses, calm the mind and wash away the anxieties and stress of modern day living.” For more info on Forest Med itation walks check out patbavin.com.
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Nominations for the offices of : One (1) Mayor Four (4) Councillors will be received by the Chief Elec tion Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other deliver y ser vice: Village of Radium Hot Springs 4836 Radium Blvd., PO Box 340 Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 From 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 To 4 p.m. Friday, September 9th, 2022 By fax to: 250-347-9068 By email to: cao@radiumhotsprings.c a From 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 To 4 p.m. Friday, September 9th, 2022
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“It was your typical general store in any small town. If they didn’t sell it, you didn’t need it,” Scott quipped. “I remember just being a boy and playing in the town and waking up early in the mornings with my grandfather. I have distinct memories of him giving us pop and the store had this distinct smell that has always stayed with me.”The store had a great run, but officially closed its
A person is qualified to be nominated, elec ted, 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 Oc tober 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 Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elec ted to or holding the office, or be other wise disqualified by law.
Former general store a local piece of history and set to stay
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ing, located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Peoples, and the land chosen as home by the Me´tis Peoples will remain steadfast as assurances have been made that it will remain standing.
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The three lots that once belonged to Scott’s cousin were sold to the new own ers, with their intention being to use the space for a mobile home. Both dis tance and health concerns contribute to the fact that Scott cannot care for the property like he once could. While a hard decision and a bittersweet transaction, he knew in his heart that he also needed to follow suit and sell. “It’s a really tough thing to do,” Scott said. Small towns and ham lets like Wilmer are remem bered for their heritage buildings and sites that give them identity. There may be changes on the horizon for both the owners and the land, but the future of the Wilmer Mercantile Build
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Lessons of the boat launch
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They also opt for the edges of man-made quarries in areas where dirt banks are not accessible. It is in late summer that bank swallows will flock by the hun dreds to gather near lakes and marshes, water features in abundance in our valley. Hard to swallow As widespread as these different species are, the populations of the barn and bank swallows are in de cline across Canada and have officially been consid ered a threatened species since 2017. This decline is part of a larger trend, the distressing signal that eco systems are extremely out of balance. In Canada over the past 40 years, there have been many birds that rely on a diet of flying insects, including varieties of swal lows like the bank and barn, that have seen a decline in population If nothing changes, their sweet song of spring will no longer be heard.
I would like to invite us to see the boat launch and the situation of Lake Windermere as a microcosm of what happens on a much wider scale in society. (I write this as one who owns private waterfront property in Fairmont). There are those of us who have, one way or another, se cured wealth and privilege in life. We have access to what we need and to what benefits us. We get comfortable and want to protect what we have. We can think that we earned and deserve what we have through our individual effort and smarts and not recognize that we also benefit ed from systems that enabled us to acquire what we have. We might even feel superior to those who are scrapping with each other at the boat launches of life. We might not even want to improve their access to wealth because that might mean we’ll have less of what we enjoy. Sri Lanka is one of the latest countries where poor people are saying they are tired of scrapping with each other at the under adequate boat launches of their society while the privileged think the system is just fine.
By Brent Woodard from the Anglican/United Church
I wonder if it can be said that those who fought for the working class in the past were saying “fix the boat launch”? I wonder if Indigenous people have been say ing and are still saying “fix the boat launch”? I wonder if those who fought for universal health care were saying “fix the boat launch”? It’s not just about individual char acter. It’s about the overall environment and it’s about how systems either work well, or not well, for people. I’m glad that one of the strong and consistent themes in the Bible is that God cares that society works for everyone and calls us to be faithful to that vision.
On the other hand, we can see this situation as a sys temic problem. The boat launch is under adequate. The boat launch invites people to be frustrated and at odds with each other. The problem isn’t with individuals, or with individuals only, it is with the boat launch. Further, we could take a wider look at how the vast majority of access to Lake Windermere is under private ownership. There are private waterfronts, private beaches, private parking spots for boats, and private boat launch es. The public has limited access to the lake, and is left to fight over the little that is left to them.
Something to sing about: The Species At Risk Act (SARA) is in place in a bid to ensure we don’t lose the sweet tune these song birds carry. In addition, the Columba Valley Swallow Project first spread its wings in 2020. It is through the knowledge of researchers, farmers, naturalists and Indigenous communities that a deeper understanding is being formed to keep swallows thriving. While the swallow does not hold strong representation in Indig enous culture like other birds, such as the raven and eagle in folktale, the swallow is associated with humil ity and being industrious and, across many cultures, has also been linked to joy, love, loss and hope.
Apparently, fist fights have occurred at the boat launch in Athalmer this summer, as some boaters have reacted poorly to the tension of taking boats in and out of the lake in a lessthan-ideal situation. On the one hand, this can be seen as a failure of personal character. We could say that people should be able to be more patient, or they should use their words and negotiate this self-managing situation with more diplomacy. We can say that individuals could solve this problem by coming earlier to put their boats in or by staying later to take their boats out. Or, they could go to a different lake. It’s all about the individual.
These birds first got their name by using to their advantage the first barn structures built by European settlers. They now rely more on the man-made struc tures to build their nests that are ultimately safer than their covered sites in nature ever were. The bank swal low, along with the northern rough-winged swallow, are two of the few types of swallow species lacking vibrant colours. Instead, their shades of brown allow them to blend in and camouflage against the dirt banks, where they prefer to dig and place their nests. More sociable than other bird species, bank swallows don’t mind close quarters and can form colonies in which up to 1,000 tunnels are crammed together.
Seen here two Bank Swallows construct a nest into the side of a sand wall. Photo by Getty Images The Pioneer can takeyourdollarfarther! Phone: (250) 341-6299 info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.comN E WS P A P E R With 4,400 copies in circulation each week, your message is resonating with residents and visitors alike. LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Now open for in-person ser vices. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 326 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lwac.ca WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITE D Minister: Brent Woodard Two Sunday ser vices 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 ser vice 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 FELLOWSH IP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-D AY SAI NT S Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Kendyn Mackensie • Columbia Valley Branch • 5014 Fair way, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041 . . . Singing swallows from 9
