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Fans of this incumbency cite the advantages of sta bility and consistency at the local government level. Crit ics point to the lack of fresh ideas, and contend that the trend of long-serving council members has seen most lo cal elections become somewhat uncompetitive: in 2018 in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, all councillors and the mayor were acclaimed, as there were only just enough candidates to fill the spots. In both Invermere and Canal Flats in 2018, there were more people running for coun cil than spots available, but not by a wide margin, with only one or two councillor candidates not getting elected, and the mayor races being limited to two or three candi dates at Andmost.while the number of candidates running this
e Columbia Valley’s representation on the Region al District of East Kootenay (RDEK)’s board of directors will also be markedly different. e valley has five direc tors on the board (the Area G director, the Area F direc tor, and the mayors of Invermere, Radium Hot Springs and Canal Flats). is year at least three of those posi tions will be filled by new people.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has set a date for its open house on the Lake Windermere groyne. As reported in the Aug. 25 edition of the Pioneer, PSPC has been temporarily marking the rock groyne (or weir) across the mount of the Columbia River, where it exits the northern end of Lake Winder mere, for the past few years.
In RDEK Area G, longtime director Gerry Wilkie is not running for re-election. His seat will be contested by 2018 Area G candidate Stephanie Stevens and Roberta Schnider.Mayor (and previous councillor) Clara Reinhardt is stepping down at the Village of Radium Hot Springs. Current councillor Mike Gray is seeking to replace Rein hardt, and in the process become just the village’s fourth mayor ever, but he has competition from Brad Lawrence. Radium councillors Todd Logan and Tyler McCauley are not seeking re-election. With Gray gunning to be may or, that leaves just one incumbent Radium councillor — Dale Shudra — seeking another term as councillor. Other councillor candidates include Radium Chamber of Commerce president Erin Palashniuk, Bob Campbell, Carey Collin, and Christi Ferguson-Huston. Four of the five councillor candidates will be elected.
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Feds set date for Lake Windermere groyne open house
e federal government will hold its open house on a permanent marking solution for the Lake Windermere groyne this coming Saturday, Sept. 17 at Copper Point Resort.
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e last local election, for instance, in 2018, resulted in — across all positions — 17 municipal representatives taking office: 13 of them had previous served in local pol itics, and only four were brand new.
e structure was first built in the 1800s, during the paddlewheel steam boat era, to help facilitate travel between Golden and Invermere. Over the ensuing century it gradually fell into disuse, and these days it represents a considerable safety and navigate hazard, since for much of the year it lies just below the surface of the lake, less than 100 metres away from the most popular public boat launch on the lake.
time around has not dramatically increased, change is coming no matter who is elected, since a number of long-serving local politicians are stepping down. In a fur ther twist, some of the few returning politicians are shift ing things up by running for a different position (mayor instead of councillor).
In contrast to the 2018 election, with its 13 experi enced local politicians and four new ones, this year, even if every returning candidate is elected again, there will be at most seven municipal politicians with previous experi ence, and ten who are new to the game.
In Invermere, mayor Al Miller is running again, and will be acclaimed to a second term in the role. Incumbent councillors Kayja Becker and Gerry Taft are both run ning as councillor candidates again, and they are joined by three new candidates: Jack Caldbick, eresa Wood, and Mark Topliff.
e valley has become known over the past decade for its remarkable streaks of political incumbency, with mayors, councillors, and regional rural electoral area di rectors often marking their tenures with multiple terms, staying part of local government for a decade or more.
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Of course, if voters truly decide to cast their ballots against incumbency (which is very rare in the Columbia Valley’s local elections, but which has happened several times in the past), the swing could be even more dra matic, with only two previously experienced local poli ticians — Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F director Susan Clovechok and Invermere mayor Al Miller — guaranteed to be back in office (both will be acclaimed, as no other candidates are running against ei ther). Such a scenario would see two incumbents and 15 fresh faces among the valley’s 17 municipal politicians.
Local elections will be held across B.C., and of course right here in the Columbia Valley, in exactly one month, and change is in the cards.
is week, with the nomination period having only closed at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, the Pioneer offers a quick run-down — from north to south — of the valley’s municipal candidates. Stayed tuned to future issues for more detailed election coverage.
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ture was 2°C cooler than the overall average and the Dissolved Oxygen was higher than the other sample sites as well. is could be due to the shallower water, proximity to the Columbia River in ow, and the quantity of vegetation in this area.
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• Friday, September 9th the owner of a Kia Sedona reported someone had entered her unlocked car which had been parked on Emerald Avenue in Canal Flats. Missing from the car was an Apple watch and a purse. e investigation is ongoing.
• Saturday, September 10th at about 8:30 p.m. an overdue hiker was reported on Jumbo Pass. Columbia Valley RCMP requested the assistance of Search & Rescue, however, the hiker returned on his own and explained the hike had taken longer than he expected.
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was our last day out on the lake for this year’s water quality monitoring season. e water was calm, the air was crisp, and the sh were jumping. e lake was freckled with a lot of water fallow out enjoying the calm cool waters before their migration South. Overall, we had no strange readings during our sampling. However, the south sample site’s water tempera-
is past week, September 5th through September 11th, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 84 calls for service. e following is a summary of some of the les our o cers responded to.
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“ ere’s been some pressure that’s been applied (by the society) and it’s not been good,” said Young. “It’s a bit of a pressure tactic, and I have to say, I don’t like it.”
District of Invermere staff expressed frustration during a discussion on the Columbia Housing Enhancement Society’s request for a fee-for-service during a recent Invermere council meeting.
Anderson’s sentiments were echoed by councillor Kayja Becker. “ is has been too open-ended. I don’t want to open that can of worms...Let’s do it the right way when it’s public funds,” she said, adding that if the money is to be given to the society this year, it should be very clear that it is a grant-in-aid, not a fee-for-service.
“ ey (the society) are biting at the bit, and want a decision on this soon,” said Invermere corporate officer Kindry Luyendyk.
Invermere council debates healing garden fee-for-service
It was precisely such documentation that Invermere staff outlined as a major stumbling block in setting up a formal fee-for-service agreement with the society.
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“I think that is a message they need to hear,” said Young. “It’s been very frustrating from the perspective of staff.”
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“I very much support the garden. It’s a great initiative. But if, on the 27th, we get the same letter (from the society), I will vote against giving the money,” said Anderson, saying he doesn’t see why the district should cut the Columbia Housing Enhancement Society slack, when all the other nonprofits the district has fee-for-service agreements each manage to turn in the proper documents. Council concluded the discussion by formally agreeing to table the decision until Sept. 27.
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He added the society has been pestering the district to make a decision quickly, saying they need the money soon to do work on the garden, and this has left staff confused as to why — if the work is pressing — the society has yet to pull together the proper documents for a fee-for-service agreement.
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Council members each separately voiced their support for waiting until Sept. 27 to make a decision.
“I’m not prepared to make a decision tonight,” she said.
“ ey might be lacking in details, but I don’t think there’s a problem fundamentally with allocating that money,” said Taft. “With our own district staff as busy as they are, we couldn’t match that service for that cost, so let’s cut a cheque for the nonprofit to doCouncillorit.”
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Young told council that in his opinion, the society should get a grant this year, but that council ought to consider telling them that future requests for fee-for-service will be withheld without sufficient supporting information.
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“ e request (from the society) was actually very poorly worded,” Invermere chief administrative officer (CAO) Andrew Young told council, adding the district asked for clarification and additional information, but that the group has yet to submit a report that meets the district’s criteria.
He added that the society, through the healing garden, certainly does provide a service that is used by local residents, but noted that it does so on land owned by Interior Health, not land owned by the district.
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Fees-for-service are generally given to local nonprofit groups on an ongoing basis, whereas grants-in-aid are more typically given for one-off efforts or projects. But, as part of asking for a fee-for-service, groups need to submit documentation detailing, among other things, the group, its plans, and its financial standing.
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Greg Anderson disagreed, saying “I can’t support that...that’s like cutting a blank cheque...my conscience won’t let me do that.”
e society had requested and received annual $5,000 grants-in-aid in the past from the district in years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. It had used the money to help create the Columbia House Healing Garden. at delightful green space, aside from benefitting Columbia House residents, is also open to the Invermere public at large.
is year the society requested another grant-in-aid, and Invermere council directed staff to suggest to the society that, if it planned to keep asking for grants on an annual basis for the foreseeable future, it instead submit a request for a fee-for-service.
Despite the district giving the society multiple samples of other fee-for-service agreements, the documents the society has submitted contain, “no business plan, let alone solid financials,” explained Young.
Young outlined that district staff also feel rushed, and are happy to hold the matter over to the next regular council meeting, which is set for Sept. 27.
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Councillor Ute Juras chimed in that the discussion had been introduced as a late item on the agenda at a special council meeting, rather than a normally scheduled meeting, and that she hadn’t had a chance to read through all the related documents yet.
Councillor Gerry Taft noted that other volunteer groups have struggled with this very issue in the past, particularly the Groundswell Community Greenhouse and Gardens, and that it was simply a case of the nonprofit being run by a very small handful of volunteers, all of them stretched very thin with little free time, and none with expertise in preparing reports or financial documents. Taft surmised this might be the case with the Columbia Housing Enhancement Society.
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By being sympathetic to many issues people might have, please understand there is no need to yell and drive dangerously.
As a family, we love cycling, especially with the newly paved west lake road.
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officials just tried. ey didn’t. It should be obvious to anyone who has worked with animals, that urban deer and wild turkeys are really not much different from their domestic cousins. Yet never have I heard of a farmer having to kill off his stock because he couldn’t get them out of his back yard. Solutions are possible, had we just tried. We didn’t try because city slicker politicians, economists and business opportunists view wildlife as just another resource to be exploited.
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Lead for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.For the past few years, staff at Windermere Elementary School (WES) have taken a whole school approach to learning about the tragic truths of residential schools and working towards reconciliation. Staff know that only when the truth is known, can the healing begin. is school year the staff at WES are once again taking a collaborative approach toward some acts of healing. Using the circle of courage model to guide their practice, each month, the entire school population will be heading out into the beautiful natural world that is the unceded and shared territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc people, and the chosen home of the Métis.
Lerissa McLaughlin
Why this contrast in how we treat God’s creatures? Economic status? If you bring in bucks for the select few, you get treated royally. Otherwise, you could get yourself killed.Many longtime residents believe that ‘urban wildlife syndrome’ we’ve been enduring for decades could have been prevented and even reversed had our elected
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We know that the land by which we are surrounded is a teacher that will help with the healing process. By taking our learning outside of the four walls of a classroom, we are striving to help all students create a deep sense of connection to this place that we call home. is act might seem small, but its ripple effects will not be. While outdoors connecting with nature, it is our hope that students see themselves as belonging to their group of friends, as belonging to their school community and as belonging to something much bigger – the natural world. Relationships of respect for all living will undoubtedly lead to social, emotional and mental growth.
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As road cyclists, we were very excited for the new bike path to be built.
is summer, sadly, we have had many guys yell at us to take the “pathway”. Some of these guys purposely drove very close to us while yelling at us.
Have you wondered by why some animals get the run of the town, have their own security escorts, a private underpass under consideration, and even monuments in their honour, while other animals, perhaps even more beautiful and graceful, are branded as pests, brutally hauled off or killed with a bolt gun to the head?
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Public pressure needs to stop this cruel, unequal treatment of wildlife in Canada. Act now, before it’s too late.
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We feel there should be better signage on the West Side Road, saying to share the road showing a picture of a cyclist, car and cows.
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For those who feel it is necessary (and sometimes it’s dangerous) to yell at road cyclists, please know that if the pathway was safer we would for sure use it. e bike path is not there to keep bikes off of the road.
However, the pathway is not an alternative to cycling on the road as the pathway, especially the north end, which is far too steep with tight switchbacks to navigate.Ihave multiple sclerosis and hence leg weakness and balance issues, so my first time trying the pathway a few years ago was a terrible experience due to the switchbacks and the steep drop offs. I was never able to use this path system again.
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About a month ago my son’s business truck was stolen from the front of his build ing while he was loading it for work. It was running but he was less than thirty feet away (measured) when the thief ran to it and drove off, with my son in pursuit on foot. I picked up the chase into the park and watched this idiot swing into the oncoming lane on a blind corner so I stopped the chase.
Our concern is about the stolen truck but far more important is the fact that the thief was no joy-riding kid but an adult. With this victory we’re sure he will try it again. Next time innocents may die.
We immediately noticed the increase in people and vehicles and the dangerous be haviours of both. We also noticed you could count on one hand the number of RCMP cruisers over three months.
A family member spotted the truck at Olive Lake and picked up the pursuit. My son then gave chase out of Radium while in continuous contact with 911, and kept the RCMP posted as to the truck’s location in Edgewater and finally Brisco. It took over one hour for them to reach the scene. When they arrived with lights flashing the thief fled Brisco, heading south on 93 with all three cruisers giving chase! e thief started switching to the oncoming lane, as I witnessed, which caused the RCMP to cancel the chase. Unfortunately they forgot to leave someone to stop the southbound escape, a botched attempt on their part. Nothing more was done by the RCMP and that seems to be the end of the matter.
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cal Fairmont and District Lions Club, where he was instrumental in creating Fairmont’s Wilder Memorial Park, and heads up the semi-annual Lions Club garage sale, one of the group’s biggest fundraisers.
The infrastruc ture replacement work taking place in 2022 involves removal of road pavement, deep excavations, installation of new sewer and water mains, and replacement of the pipes connec ting to existing residential ser vices (sewer and water) Some temporar y loss of water ser vice may be experienced by residents at times during construc tion; however, the Distric t and MarWest will work together to keep ser vice interruptions to a minimum MarWest will notify residents in advance of potential ser vice interruptions
But Deagnon’s volunteer credentials don’t stop there: he plays a big role with the lo
Deagnon’s time as president and past president at the FCA has seen community in volvement with the group soar. Currently between 140 and 150 households are mem bers in the association, and the group has gotten many Fairmont residents engaged in programs such as Wildsafe and FireSmart. He played a key part in the associations’s ef forts to champion a local Citizens on Patrol group, and to get highways speeds reduced in the unincorporated community (which was no small feat as it involved getting local residents, both the regional and provincial governments, as well as the local RCMP all on the same page).
RDEK Area F director Susan Clovechok with 2022 RDEK Area F volunteer of the year Tex Deagnon during a recent recognition ceremony.
“I’m glad it turned out that way, because I really love the Columbia Valley,” Deag non told the Pioneer.
“Tex has been a tireless and enthusiastic volunteer, visionary and advocate for the community and residents of Fairmont Hot Springs. His commitment to serving our area has bettered the lives of all that work and play here in the Columbia Valley,” said Area F director Susan Clovechok.
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“ ere were many great people joining the society, but few of the directors had much knowledge about airplanes or airport operation, so I said ‘I’ll do that’,” Deagnon told the Pioneer. “It is a very intensive role, because the airport is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. I’m lucky that there is a really good group of people at the society to help carry this forward. It would be hard to do myself, but I have an amazing group to work with, and that makes a big difference. It’s the same story at the community association.”Deagnon was born and raised in Zehner, Saskatchewan — a town that he noted no longer exists on the map — and joined the military as a young man, where he learned to fly. After 21 years in the military he switched to a civilian career as a commercial airline pilot.
“Sodown.Istood up and said ‘Now wait a minute, you can’t go and do that (cancel the association). I’ll be president.’ at’s how it started,” said Deagnon.
When Deagnon finally retired in 2006, the couple moved to Fairmont permanent ly.
Photo submitted however, the sec tion of 13th 10th Street and open to vehicles pedestrians before the star t of school on September 6th, 2022. During September and Oc tober MarWest Industries completing the remaining 13th Avenue 14th and 15th Streets and then moving to the construc tion 15th Street
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Please pay careful attention to direc tional signage / reader boards near the projec t site; those direc tions will be updated regularly by Marwest. The Distric t and MarWest Industries apologize in advance for traffic delays and disruptions that this important work may impose on the public
In 1995 he and his wife Anne Marie Deagnon first bought a house in Fairmont Hot Springs, with the intent of setting up a private flight operation business at the Fair mont airport. When that didn’t pan out, he returned to being an airline pilot, and the couple kept the house. ey would’ve sold it to an interested buyer at one point, but the would-be purchaser couldn’t get the money together.
“It’s a really great place to live, we couldn’t be happier,” said Deagnon, adding that he loves to hunt and fish in his spare time.
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Longtime Fairmont Hot Springs resident Tex Deagnon was recently formally rec ognized as this year’s year Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F volunteer of theDeagnonyear. had been named as the 2022 Area F volunteer of the year (along with all other RDEK rural electoral area volunteers of the year) in a press release earlier this summer, but formal recognition for most of these volunteers followed only several weeks later. Deagnon was officially honoured during the Fairmont Community Associ ation’s (FCA’s) annual general meeting over the Labour Day long weekend.
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In suppor t of some deep sewer excavation work, it will be necessar y to close sec tions of 13th Avenue and 15th Street to vehicle and pedestrian traffic to maintain safe conditions, as well as protec t the public and workers at the job site. In addition, driveway access to some proper ties will be unavailable at times When required, vehicle traffic will be diver ted to other roads
NO TI CE OF WORK 13th AVENUE INFRASTRUC TURE REPL ACEMENT PROJEC T Phase 2 (Municipal S anitar y S ewer and Water Pipes) The Distric t of Invermere has contracted MarWest Industries Ltd. (Castlegar) to undertake the replacement of municipal sanitar y sewer collec tion, and water distribution pipes, road paving, and a pedestrian/c ycling pathway along 13th Avenue between 10th Street and 15th Street The Distric t will also be completing additional work on 15th Street between 13th Avenue and 12th Avenue Currently construc tion is ongoing;
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He told the Pioneer that he became president of the association during his very first meeting. “At that time, they were struggling with membership, there only 34 house hold memberships,” recalled Deagnon. e president at the time explained that the association might be cancelled due to lack of interest, and that he himself was ready to step
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Deagnon was at meeting in his volunteer board role as past president. He has been in this role since 2019, and prior to that served as president from 2013 to 2019.
He is also a director and key operating person at the Columbia Valley Airport So ciety (CVAS), the non-profit society that was founded a few years ago to take over the Fairmont Airport, which was threatened with closure. e airport provides crucial ser vices to the entire area, notably medical transport and serving as an air base for regional and provincial wildfire fighters.
Deagnon has been flying since he was 18 years old and, as was reported by the Pio neer earlier this summer, was recently inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame for his time as a Red Knight in the early 1960s. With that background, he was naturally quite keen to join the airport society, when it was founded.
Flags were lowered to half mast at Cenotaph Park in downtown Invermere, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. e Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms died at the age of 96. Her passing is being mourned by people around the world. Watch for an article about Queen Elizabeth in next week’s Columbia Valley Pioneer.
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Flags lowered toQueen’shonourpassing Area G Community Meeting S eptember 26 • 7pm • Edgewater Community Hall Join outgoing Area G Direc tor Gerr y Wilkie for an Area G communit y meeting prior to his retirement from office Learn more about some of the achievements and ongoing projec ts in Area G. Watch for more details in nex t week ’s paper or contac t the RDEK We look for ward to seeing you there on September 26 SAVE THE DATE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Construction of Compost Facilities The Regional Distric t of East Kootenay is seeking Request for Proposals as specified in the Bid Document for the construc tion of three subregional composting facilities All addenda, amendments or fur ther information will be published on the BC Bid website Kevin Paterson, Environmental Ser vices Manager F I R E S M A R T W O R K B E E & C H I P P I N G E V E N T • September 24 • 9am 2pm Residents of Indian Beach Estates are invited to attend a FireSmar t work bee and chipping event on Saturday, September 24th from 9am 2pm Volunteers and neighbours will be working together to remove flammable vegetation from their neighbourhood in order to increase their wildfire resilienc y The communit y will meet at the tennis cour ts to star t the day Residents are asked to bring gloves and safet y glasses For m ore info, please contac t FireSmar t@rdek bc ca learn more at: engage.rdek.bc.c a/firesmar t Indian Beach Esta tes FireSmar t™ Work Bee 1 8 8 8 4 7 8 7 3 3 5 | w w w . r d e k . b c . c a
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OUT OF OFFICE…
This year, over 300 people in the community submitted nominations for our annual Business Excellence Awards! Businesses, organizations and individuals were nominated across 10 award categories: Community Builder Award, Sustainable Practices Award, Outstanding Customer Service, Outstanding Workplace of the Year, Youth Entrepreneur of the Year, Employee(s) of the Year, Non Profit/ Association of The Year, Businessperson of the Year, New Business of the Year, and Business of The Year (1 15 & 15+ Employees)
Every year, the Business Excellence Award recipients are selected by an external committee comprised of community leaders from throughout the valley Each nominee will be responsible with
accepting their nominations to proceed decisions panel for analysis. At this poi committee will select the top five for ea and the respective recipients
Tickets to the Gala and information about the event can be found at cvchamber ca
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• 9 p.m midnight: Karaoke Night at the Windermere Whitehouse Pub Must be 19+, come have fun!
• 6:30 p.m.: Poker Night at the Station Pub: Chip up for charity Ever y second Monday, bar is open with light snacks, 19+.
• 4-8 p.m.: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, Fridays and Saturdays
• 9 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball Club Mount Nelson Athletic Park
Monday, September 19
Friday, September 16
• 9 11 a.m : Pickleball at Mount Nelson Athletic Park
• 6 p.m.: Rotar y Community Bingo: Must be 19+ to play Join us to raise money, give back, have fun, and suppor t local Visit us on Facebook to purchase your bingo card
● 10-11:30 a.m.: Seed Saving 101. Groundswell hosts a seed saving workshop. $25/ person, register at events@groundswellnetwork.ca
• 6:45 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at the Invermere Legion for members and guests $30 buy in.
● 9 p.m.: Live music at Ullr: The Hip Replacements
• 4-8 p.m.: Pub grub at the Invermere Legion ever y Friday and Saturday
• 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball at Mount Nelson Park
• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
• 3-6:30 p m.: Agri-Park Farmers Market At the Crossroads
• 3 p.m.: Free youth drop -in fun: at the Summit Youth Centre
• 10:30 a.m.: Family Free Play at the Invermere Librar y (drop -in).
Wednesday, September 21
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• 3:30 p.m.: Magic the Gathering Learn to play, then play in the tournament at 5:30 p.m Age 10+, $20
• 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Parent and Tot Connec t for kids 0-6 at the Early Years Center; 926 7th Avenue in Invermere Call or tex t 250-341 8678 to register
• 11 a.m.-1 p m.: Co ed Tennis Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 2-4 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball Edgewater Franks Rink
• 9 a.m.: Bottle drive Rotar y Fundraiser The Rotar y Club collec ts refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community
• 6-8:30 p m.: Second Winds Community Band Rehearsal: Tuesdays at the Invermere Catholic Hall BYO Instrument, Contac t Ian at 250-342-9733.
● 8-11 a.m.: Charity Pancake Breakfast at Screamers Pancakes by donation for the Radium Rotar y and the Columbia Valley Food Bank
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• 10-11 a.m.: Seniors Yoga: Columbia Valley Community Centre ($2).
• 5 p.m.: LGBTQ+ & Allies Drop -In & Hangout: Youth Centre Hub
• 11 a.m 1 p m : Co ed Tennis Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach
• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball Edgewater Franks Rink
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Men’s Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink
• 7:30 p.m.: Trivia Night at the Whitehouse Pub in Windermere $3/per person, ages 19+, bring in your own pizza from POW Pizza nex t door Get here early to get a table
• 9 10:30 a m : Momfit and preschool group at the Columbia Valley Centre
• 1 p.m.: Seniors’ duplicate bridge: Costs $2 at the Senior ’s Hall
● 7 p.m.: Wildsight hosts Ed Struzik, Author of Dark Days at Noon, to be speaking at the Columbia Valley Centre and book signing ($20). More at w w w.wildsight.ca
● 9 a.m.: Edgewater Pancake Breakfast ($5) at the Community Hall Proceeds suppor t the Rec Society.
Saturday, September 17
• 2 p.m.: Free youth drop -in fun at the Youth Hub (until 10 p.m.).
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Sunday, September 18
• 9 a.m.: Bottle drive Rotar y Fundraiser The Rotar y Club collec ts 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).
• 5:30 p.m.: BINGO at the Invermere Senior ’s Hall 11 games for $20, and $300 jackpot (19+).
• 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
• 7 p.m Live Music at Horsethief Pub
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Skills and Drills Pickleball at the Invermere curling rink
• 11 a.m. 1 p m.: Co ed Tennis Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 12-8 p.m.: Wear Wednesdays Come to Arrowhead Brewer y wearing our swag for $1 off your pint
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ladies Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink
• 2:30 p.m.: Summer reading club Invermere Librar y, ages 9 12
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• 3:30-4:30 p.m.: STEAM days at the Librar y Drop -in for tech play ozobots, dash robots, osmo games, magnatiles and more Ages 4+ (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
• 12 p.m.: Seniors duplicate Bridge: $2 at the Senior ’s Hall
• 12 & 5 p.m : Edgewater Legion wing day! 12 p m : Takeout, 5 p m dine in, call 250 347 9725
• 6 p.m.: Write on: Writing Group at the Librar y or on Zoom Sign up by emailing publiclibrar y@invermere.net meet with aspiring writers (on the 3rd Wednesday of each month)
• 3 p.m.: Free youth Drop -in: at the Summit Youth Centre
• 5 p.m.: Dinner at the Legion. Reser ve your table by the Saturday Prior: 250-342-9517
● Columbia Valley Classics 32nd Annual Show and Shine Fireman breakfast then display will be at the Springs Golf Course followed by the dance Learn more at w w w.radiumhotsprings.com/carshow/
• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball At the Radium Rink
• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
Tuesday, September 20
● Columbia Valley Classics Car Show weekend! Poker run from 10 a.m 7 p.m., Market on Main 4-7 p.m., Car Show pre -registration, live music by the Soulmen. w w w.radiumhotsprings.com/carshow/
Thursday, September 15
• 6:30 p.m.: Dar ts, Cards and Cribbage at the Invermere Legion ever y Thursday
• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors carpet bowling Join us for $2 at the Senior ’s Hall
● 8:30 a.m.: Terr y Fox Run, wheel, walk, bike or rollerblade star ts a J.A. Laird Learn more at run.terr yfox.ca/2979
• 1 p.m.: Seniors Cribbage: Costs $2 in the Senior ’s Hall
Columbia Valley Pioneer welcomes new editor Joanne McQuarrie
Meet Joanne McQuarrie the Columbia Valley Pioneer’s new editor. Photo submitted
MOUNTAIN FRIEND VOLUNTEER PROGR AM Panorama Mountain Friends provide free mountain tours throughout the winter and ser ve as resor t ambassadors providing information about ski trails, facilities and ser vices The welcoming attitudes of the Mountain Friends as well as their knowledge of the mountain and local area help to ensure guests have a positive and memorable experience Experience/Requirements: • Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to ser ve as an ambassador of Panorama Mountain Resor t • A positive & enthusiastic attitude to greeting, hosting, touring & socializing with guests of var ying ability level • Willingness to work as a member of a team in a positive and contributing manner • Ability to confidently and skillfully ski/snowboard all black diamond runs under a variety of conditions • Physically fit to ski/ride a full day up to 20,000 ver tical feet • Able to commit to a minimum of 18 scheduled days depending on the length of the season, from 9 am until 4 pm during winter 2022/2023 (December 9, 2022, to April 9, 2023) • Willingness to assist with other resor t events such as ski and bike races, hikes, etc • Knowledge of Panorama Mountain Resor t and the Columbia Valley a great asset Benefits: Panorama Mountain Friends receive a complimentar y Winter 2022 23 Season Pass Please apply online at w w w panoramaresor t com/employment including both resume and cover letter Deadline for applic ations is September 30, 2022. M O U N T A I N R E S O R T
“It’s good to learn lots of new things - which I will be doing here, and I am already really feeling very supported by my coworkers at the office,” said McQuarrie. “I’ve always had a special something in my heart for B.C. My mom was from B.C., my family loved it here - especially the mountains. I just love it here.”
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“You get what you give,” she said. “ e common thread throughout this job is that if you show people respect and understanding, then a sense of trust is developed. at’s the beautiful thing about this and anything else in life,” said McQuarrie. “I’ve had great feedback about the accuracy and flow of my articles, that they’re easy to read, and this has always been my goal. It’s all about people.
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McQuarrie is happy to be in B.C.; she was born in Merritt. She’s pleased to join her new family at the Pioneer and welcomes the challenges that it will bring.
McQuarrie has already been feeling the love and welcomes since she began settling in last week. She looks forward to meeting folks.
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What really lights up McQuarrie more than anything is her passion for public speaking and she’s been involved with Toastmasters for the last 20 years.
“When I moved to Jasper, I began teaching public speaking at their career centre, and did so for three years. I followed the Toastmasters format but tailored it to my own needs and the needs of those who took the classes,” said McQuarrie. “Public speaking is awesome; it’s great to see people get confidence in themselves. It’s all about what you think about yourself, it’s a lot of fun, and I always tend to lean towards the comedic side of things. It’s a great way to express oneself and I’ve had success on doing presentations on the power of humour.” Drawing and painting are McQuarrie’s longtime interests too.
Quarrie owns a company where she has used her talents to shoot wedding photos and sell scenic creative works, including northern lights.
What makes McQuarrie smile most is her love and the relationship she has with her family.“Mydaughters and son-in-law and other family members are the most important thing in my life,” said McQuarrie. “My mom was always my biggest cheerleader and was great in nurturing my skills in both writing and public speaking. When I was in Toastmasters and was preparing to do a speech, I would phone my mom and read it to her, and she would always give me feedback. And my dad - we went wood chopping many times. My granny was a down-to-earth, hilarious woman!”
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After a summer without one, the Columbia Valley Pioneer is pleased to introduce Joanne McQuarrie as our new editor and newest member to the team. McQuarrie has spent most of her life in northern Alberta and comes to us from Jasper where she has lived off and on for the last six years while working both in retail as well as the Fitzhugh newspaper. McQuarrie studied journalism at Grant MacEwan Community College two-year program in Edmonton has worked in the field of Journalism off and on for the last 30 years. Once on the path to become a dental hygienist, McQuarrie had a change of mind to follow her heart.“I’ve always loved writing. I’ve been a writer since I was a kid,” said McQuarrie. “I remember a career counsellor in Edmonton told me to do what your heart tells you. So, I went into McQuarriejournalism.”enjoysher spare time hiking and collecting rocks and fossils. Her love for photography not only goes hand-in-hand with her career in journalism but Mc
“COVID had a huge impact on the run. For the last two years, the Terry Fox Run was a virtual event which we called One Day, Your Way. Registration was low in 2020,” said Donna Scheffer who has been the co-coordi
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Since then, the Terry Fox Run has been a staple in cities and communities of all sizes across the nation each September. e yearly event never skipped a beat for 38 years until the recent pandemic; 2019 was the last year for many live events. e Invermere Terry Fox Run, or ganized by Terri Lightfoot, was no exception.
inspired the nation. After incredible 5,373 km his marathon came to an end just outside of under Bay, Ontario, 143 days after he started.
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Cancer impacts us all. We all know someone who has it, beat it, or who has succumbed to it. We all know the name Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian athlete, hu manitarian and cancer research activist who taught us the
Invermere Terry Fox Run is back after a two-year hiatus
power of humility. To raise money and awareness for can cer research, Fox embarked on an east-to-west coast trek called the Marathon of Hope, in 1980, starting in St. Johns, Newfoundland. His right leg had been amputated due to osteogenic sarcoma, more commonly known as boneFox’scancer.journey
e 2022 Invermere Terry Fox Run is a free event with no registration fee. Donations to the Terry Fox
Sgt. Darren Kakuno, detachment commander, Co lumbia Valley RCMP, participated and ran with a group of family members in 2019. He has thrown down the gauntlet by challenging all first responders to participate this year. For all who are up to his challenge or want to get involved and help make a difference, register online at terryfox.org“Myhope for the morning of September 18, is to see more participants than in previous years,” said Scheffer. “I hope that those in attendance will take away the in spiration that has been left through the memory of Terry Fox and the realization that one person can make a differ ence, they just need to try and not be a quitter.”
nator of the last six events held in Invermere. “It is my hope that since no live run happened these past two years, participation will be up. I feel it is so very important to have a live run again this year, not only for community spirit, but also to keep Terry’s dream alive of putting an end to ecancer.”2019
a two-year hiatus due to COVID the Invermere Terry Fox Run to honour the legendary athlete and cancer research activist is back. e event will start at J.A. Laird Elementary School on the morning of Sept. 18. ose in attendance can choose their distance and whether they prefer to run, walk, cycle or even rollerblade.Submitted Photo FamilyHair Care Ear Piercing Facial Waxing Hair Products E Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting 250.341.7562 Suite #4-240 ThirdAve., Invermere edible acresFARM + C A F É + CATERING Tues to Sat 9 5pm • Closed Sun & Mon • Hwy 93/95 Windermere • Cafe cooks up breakfast, lunch, treats & frozen meals • Farm fresh salads and grab and go lunches winderberry . ca GARLIC GARLIC GARLIC GALORE STOCK UP AT AGRI PARK AND INVERMERE FARMERS MARKET AND OUR CAFE Fall Special! Perennials, Trees & Shrubs SALE 25% OFF Head into fall with a warm belly full of our fresh and healthy breakfasts and lunches Stock up on our freezer meals for the fall Everything made with the freshest farm ingredients that we can 914 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 Fax: (250) 342-2934 OF INVERMERE – PO Box DISTRIC T INVERMERE ELEC TION OFFICIALS NEEDED FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELEC TION The Distric t of Invermere is looking for people who are interested in helping with the local Municipal Elec tion on Saturday Oc tober 15th, 2022 as poll clerks and counters Elec tion Officials must be a minimum of 18 years of age and may not be a candidate or the spouse, sibling, parent or child, or grandparent or grandchild of a candidate running in the 2022 municipal elec tion. If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest to Kindr y Luyendyk, Chief Elec tion O fficer c/o the Distric t of Invermere 914- 8th Avenue PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 corporateser vices@invermere.net
Invermere run had 116 registered partic ipants and 12 volunteers. is year the Invermere Terry Fox Run is back with the theme, ‘I’m not a quitter!’. It is open to everyone in the Columbia Valley, as the next closest sites for this special event are in Cranbrook and Golden. is year’s Invermere Terry Fox Run will take place the morning of Sept. 18 at J.A. Laird Elemen tary School which is located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa peoples and the land chosen as home by the Métis peoples of British Co lumbia (BC). ose who choose to participate will not be limited to running but can walk, cycle, or even rollerblade; whatever they“prefer.ecourse is as long as you want it. We will have distance markers laid out, starting at J. A. Laird. ey will go up 13th Ave, which becomes Westside Road to Castlerock community road and beyond, said Scheffer. “Participants can choose their own distance of one, three, five or even 10 kilometers (km), whatever they are comfortable doing.”
Fox’s quest cut his own life short but his fight has continued to live on since the inception of the annual Terry Fox Run, which commenced months after Fox’s death in 1981. He showed the world that anything is possible if you try.
Once affiliated with the Canadian Cancer Society, the Terry Fox Run had operated under e Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research, founded in 1988. It was 11 years later, in 1999, that Scheffer registered for the first time as a participant. She knew then she wanted to be more involved but didn’t make the move to Invermere from Trail, B.C. until 2005.
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Foundation are encouraged but not required. In 2019 the last live run in Invermere raised $10,336.00 which does include what the schools raised with their own events during school hours in the month of September.
“I didn’t realize there was a run in Invermere until three years later as it is so low-key. I knew that I had to get more involved, besides just gathering pledges and registering for the run,” said Scheffer. “It became my mis sion to provide more education, as there are many who believe that the Terry Fox Run is still affiliated with the Canadian Cancer Society. I am passionate about creat ing awareness through posters, lawn signs, banners, and events such as the annual Terry Fox Charity BBQ each summer. It is always my goal to increase participation. I get very excited when new participants come out, and when they invite family and friends to join them!”
Struzik will talk about his book Dark Days at Noon: e Future of Fire. He’ll discuss the many mistakes that have been made in the managing of fire in the past and what can be done better going forward to mitigate the damage, and how to use fire in some cases, to our ad vantage. Struzik is no stranger to bearing witness to this
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Future of Fire with renowned author, educator, and pub lic speaker Ed Struzik, at the Columbia Valley Centre on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
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bins or as a covering in your garden can be dropped off free of charge at the Columbia Valley Landfill or Canal Flats Transfer Station
Rec ycle BC is a not for profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper produc t rec ycling throughout British Columbia Rec ycle BC Depots (located at the Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Spar wood and Elkford Transfer Stations) offer the greatest oppor tunity for keeping produc ts out of the This program accepts many produc ts that cannot be included in the Yellow Bin or curbside programs These categories include glass, Styrofoam packaging, flexible packagin g, plastic
The Yellow Bin system has been operating in the RDEK for over 20 years Through this system we don’t have access to the same markets and that is reflec ted in the variety of produc ts that are accepted The Yellow Bins accept only paper, cardboard, tin cans, grocer y bags and plastics 1 6 (no Styrofoam)
Recycle BC Depots
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Amidst wildfire season, temperatures continue to rise with increasing frequency as fires burn bigger, brighter, and hotter while climate change happens around the world.As a result, research and predictions tell us that by the end of this century wildfire activity will be doubled. As a part of the Fire & Ice Series, Wildsight presents e
Make sure to ask any of the depot attendants if you are unclear of what goes where while at the depot
“I have seen many forest fires from a distance on ca noe and hiking trips. One fire that stood out was one that burned a good part of Kootenay National Park in 2003, just a few weeks before 45,000 people in the Okanagan were forced to evacuate because of another fire,” said Struzik. “I got a chance to get up close to that one in Kootenay with firefighters and fire specialists from Parks Canada.
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An easy way to sor t these at home is to stuff all of your Flexible Packaging into one empty package like a pet food bag or large freezer bag Then you can just drop it in the bin at the depot
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With 6 Rec ycle BC D epots, Yellow Bins and many municipalities offering curbside pick up, rec ycling has never been more convenient in the East Kootenay. However, not all programs are the same.
If you get to the depot and are unclear at all, make sure to ask the attendant for help, they ’ll point you in the right direc tion
As the weather turns and come out of hiding many of us star t readying yards trimmings, clippings that you don’t end using compost
. . . 1 8 8 8 4 7 8 7 3 3 5 | w w w . r d e k . b c . c a P L A S T I C B AG S & O V E R W R A P Plastic Bags & Over wrap are distinguished with an easy test If you can poke a hole in it with your finger, it goes in this bin (with the exception of any bag that has a zippered closure, those go in Flexible Packaging). Samples of Plastic Bags & Over wrap include grocer y bags; the wrapping that goes around a brick of toilet paper or paper towel; the large wrapping that a mattress comes in; soil or driveway salt bags; bread bags and frozen vegetable bags (as long as there is no zippered closure) You don’t need a big bin for these items at home Keep it simple by using a grocer y bag and stuff it full of Plastic Bags & Over wrap, then when you get to the
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“ e book and its message are very relevant to the Colum bia Valley,” said Lianna Fergu son, program co-ordinator at Wildsight Invermere. “ is val ley is no stranger to wildfires. As the book synopsis says, as people continue to move into forested landscapes to work, play, live, and ignite fires – intentionally or unintentionally – fire has begun to take its toll, burning entire towns, knocking out utilities, closing roads, and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thou sands of Conductingpeople.” the research for Dark Days at Noon was not for the faint of heart. Part of it en tailed Struzik reading thousands of newspaper articles that had been published between 1870 and 2021. ere have been many accounts of destruction and the displacement of people across the U.S. and Canada from 1870 to the early 1900s, including a forest fire that burned down the town of Fernie in 1908, which
“I remember Rob Walker, the fire and vegetation specialist for Parks Canada, telling me that this fire was a harbinger of future fires in a warming world. He was right, of course. But many people didn’t get it at the time. And still don’t.”
hits a little closer to home.
e issues that multi award-winning author Struzik will be discussing are relevant to all residents that live on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa peo ples and the land chosen as home by the Métis peoples in the Columbia Valley. Tickets for this event are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. To purchase your advance tickets visit wildsight.ca . For those that haven’t yet read the book, Four Points Books will be selling copies of it at the event on Sept. 17 with a book signing to follow.
Multi award-winning author, educator and public speaker, Ed Struzik, will be at Columbia Valley Cen tre on Sept. 17 as a part of Wildsight’s Fire and Ice series. Struzik will be talking about his book, Dark Days at Noon: e Future of Fire and ways to bet ter manage fires and mitigate damages in the Submittedfuture.Photo
“Our hope is that residents lean into this conversation instead of shy away,” said Ferguson. “Fire is going to be a yearly event as fire is a necessary part of our landscape. Due to mismanagement of our forests thus far, paired with a changing climate, it is im portant that we learn to live with it. We hope the more information and understanding people have about fire, the better they can prepare, and hopefully live with less fear.”
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“Interestingly, it was David ompson who first recognized that Indigenous peo ple burned so that new grass would grow and attract bison, and that root vegetables and berries thrived after a burn,” said Struzik. “Europeans refused to see the value in this light burning. ey ended up kicking Indigenous people out of national parks and protected areas partly for that reason. e threat of severe deadly fires will grow as temperatures continue to rise. It’s simple. e good news is that there are a lot of things that we can do about. I’ll be talking about that in Invermere.”
I had never seen anything like it. It was like a slow-moving freight train that almost made it into Banff where the old-growth forest went on forever. e town of Banff may have burned down in the height of the tourism season if the fire had spread into Banff. At times, the fire had its own mind, doing whatever it wanted to do, passing through natural fireguards without even slowing down.
Events for Wildsight’s Fire & Ice series were designed with our community and geography in mind. Struzik’s eighth book Dark Days at Noon: e Future of Fire was a perfect fit.
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“I was surprised by the large number of fires that burned so many towns and killed so many people on both sides of the border. I was amazed that many of these very destructive fires never made it into the his tory books,” said Struzik. “Deadly fires were a lot more common than I imag ined. I wondered why and this is what I try to explain it in the Darkbook.”Days at Noon warns of what may happen in the future if we do not learn to live with fire as the continent’s Indigenous Peo ples once did. Struzik writes an entire chapter that deals with Indigenous burning.
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After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic the 12th Salmon Festival was able to take place at James Chabot Park once again. e day began at 11 a.m. with a Canoe Brigade in which di erent dignitaries were invited to partake. is paddle signi ed the importance of working together and teamwork. e day brought community together while educating people about the importance of bringing salmon back to the upper Columbia River. For more coverage, please see Page 17.
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“ e intent behind this structure is each of the salmon are scaling the waterfall, which represents metaphorical challenge of us trying to get our salmon back,” said omas. “ e three chiefs represented are Albert Saddleman of Okanagan Nation, Wil fred Jacobs of Ktunaxa Nation, and Paul Sam of Secwépemc Nation.”
Since its inception, the Salmon Festival has always been a collaboration between the Secwépemc (Shuswap Band) and Ktunaxa Nation and in past years, salmon do nations have come from Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). e history of it stands strong and proudly at James Chabot Park in the form of a monument that was erected at the second annual festival.
“I hope those that attended took away some knowledge about who we are, as well as knowledge about what is missing in our Columbia River,” said omas. “I hope they took away an idea of how they can help, whether it be contacting their MLA, their MP or writing from a group. Maybe they represent a group and through coming together and partnering with us, we can continue to move forward on the restoration of salmon.”
e pandemic tested the world’s resiliency, a quality our sacred salmon are known for. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, Salmon Festival was back and celebrated its 12th event at James Chabot Park. e event began at 11 a.m. All were encouraged and welcome to attend and celebrate salmon and the continuous and tedious e orts made to bring them back home to the upper Columbia River. Many travelled from other parts of the province to join in on the festivities. e day opened with a canoe brigade in which a lot of dignitaries were invited to join.
ese three chiefs together started Canadian Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Commission (CCRIFC). eir prime mandate at that time was to restore sh in the Columbia River. is was disbanded roughly seven years ago. Columbia River Salm on Recovery Initiative (CRSRI) now comprises the ve governments of Secwépemc (Shuswap), Ktunaxa, Okanagan Nation Alliance as well as the Canadian and B.C. gov ernments. e Columbia River Salmon Recovery Initiative is Indigenous-led, and all ve governments participate together with the prime mandate being to look at the feasibility of restoring salmon into the upper Columbia River. A recent release and the rst in over eight decades was celebrated this past summer.
“It is something that we all participate and collaborate together on, to draw atten tion to the loss and plight of salmon,” said omas.
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Newly appointed Salmon Chief Mark omas for the rst time led the salmon song in pub lic with his wife at his side. Other members from Secwépemc First Nation drummed and joined in song. Photo by Chadd Cawson
“ e release was a culmination of a lot of hard work against a lot of adversity. e governments had said that we needed to do risk assessments and other nations were un sure of our timing,” said omas. “It was very important for us to conduct a ceremony, something we hadn’t done for a long time because it was stripped from us, and it was very important for me personally to make sure elders had their hands on those salmon for the rst time in 82 years. It is them who have su ered the most losses.”
Newly appointed Salmon Chief Mark omas took on bigger role this year, and shared importance of festival
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
“We started o with a canoe brigade which was intended to signify us working together,” said Salmon Chief and Shuswap Band Councillor, Mark omas. “Meta phorically we are all in the same boat together with salmon restoration. A salmon return would bene t us all - all the people and all the ecology in the Columbia River Basin. When we were paddling together it was intended to signify teamwork, and to show the dignitaries invited that we can all work together. ere were a lot of laughs and com munication and sense of togetherness as we all worked together to make sure no one fell in the water,” added omas.
After a two-year hiatus Salmon Festival celebrated at James Chabot Park on September 10
“It was ground-breaking for me,” said omas. “My cultural background is very limited because of our loss of salmon, so this is me really immersing myself back into my culture. When I was stood up as Salmon Chief, it was by the nation. It was for my community, but the nation showed up to stand me up. e strength behind all the sup port that I have is immeasurable, it’s moving. It really takes you and swells your heart.” ere was strength in numbers as many hearts united on this special day, dedicated to salmon and them returning home where they belong. e day was full of cultural performances, hand drumming, with various vendors and speakers presenting. It ended with a sense of togetherness over a free salmon feast.
omas has always said a few words at recent festivals, but being the newly-ap pointed Salmon Chief, he was put in the limelight a little more than he is used to this year. Together omas and his wife sang the salmon song at Saturday’s event while other members of the Secwépemc Nation joined in. It’s something omas had never performed in public before.
omas described the canoe brigade route around the corner from Kinsmen Beach to go to James Chabot at the top end as tricky, especially throwing a crosswind and waves beating on the side of the canoe into the mix. It is not an easy thing to do, it takes teamwork added omas. It’s much like bringing salmon home to the upper Columbia River, which is the essence of the long-running festival.
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When driving through the Columbia Valley we often see road signs warning us of moose sightings ahead, but the chance of spotting one is not as likely as seeing deer who love to brave the highway.
An adult male moose, called a bull, averages a height of 1.8 metres (m) and can weigh up to about 726 kilograms (kg). e largest one on record was shot in western Yukon over a century ago in 1897 and weighed 821 kg and was 2.3 metres (m) tall at the shoulder. Female moose, called cows, can be as short as 1.5 m and weigh on average 363 - 408 kg. Moose are herbivores and while they don’t have any prey, they are prey themselves. Aside from humans, their top three predators are bears, wolves, and sometimes wolverines. Past studies show that the number of moose that once roamed around the Spillimacheen drainage and surrounding watersheds have dropped even though suitable habitat seems to be available. Data has also shown a decline in harvest and hunter success over the last twenty years. An ingrowth of vital habitat increasing wolf population is believed to have played a factor.
Majestic moose; more reclusive than their deer friends
Forested areas near water are the perfect place for moose to call home. eir diet includes large amounts of leaves, twigs, buds, and aquatic vegetation. Moose, on average, will eat 25 to 30 kg of forage a day during the summer months. Come winter, moose will eat 15 to 25 kg green weight of twigs each day. Moose winter habit examiners have found out that a good way to improve winter forage for these beautiful creatures is by enhancing the growth of preferred browse species such as saskatoon, dogwood, and willow. e dense stands that are found mainly along wetlands and rivers such as the Columbia are vital for moose survival in the winter.
While many species find love in the blooms of spring and summer, moose find their flights of fancy in the fall. eir mating season which is called rutting and typically begins every year in late August or early September. Lust is in the air. When a bull is looking to attract a cow, they will dig holes in the ground and urinate in them. Bulls make a whining sound and compete with other males for a cow’s attention. e loud sound released when the bulls’ antlers clash in a fight impresses their female counterparts. Most cows will birth their first calves by the time they are two or three years old. If they are in poor physical condition this may be delayed until they are four. Cows will normally give birth to one calf, but sometimes twins are born. Calving happens around late May.
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is impressive species and largest member of the deer family is always a big win when seen or hunted. While moose are normally known for being abundant, for reasons unknown, over the last decade there has been a significant decline in their population in the central interior region of British Columbia. Studies show that the population of moose in this region have declined by approximately 27,500 since 2011. B.C. is home to three subspecies of moose: the Northwestern, the Alaskan, and the Shiras, which is the species we are most likely to see in our Columbia River Basin.
It’s our nature
Moose sightings have become fewer and far between in the Columbia Valley after a population decline noted since 2011. An adult shiras moose was seen on Aug. 27 in a forested area along the road up to Panorama, B.C.
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Despite the plural word for goose – geese – moose are not called meese. A group of moose is called a herd and their vocalizations can be heard from miles away. Some fun facts about moose: ey are powerful swimmers and can live up to 20 years. Bulls shed their antlers yearly. Much like salmon, moose have always been an important food source for Indigenous people. For generations their hide has been used for ceremonial purposes and for the creation of many beautiful things such as jackets, moccasins, gloves, and ropes. For the last 11 years, since the inception of the Moose Hide Campaign, a small square of moose hide has been worn across nations to honour women and children who have endured violence. In some Indigenous traditions such as Ojibwe and Cree, moose are looked at as a symbol of endurance and survival, while in others, a moose’s spirit represents being full of knowledge and wisdom.
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candidate Mark Doherty. Incumbent Canal Flats coun cillor Bill Lake is running for a councillor position again, but councillors Marie Delorme and Kimberley Swerd ferger are leaving municipal politics. Seven new council lor candidates are joining Lake in Canal Flats councillor election race: Denis Babin, Allan Gauthier, Anora Kobza, Cody McKersie, Jennifer Noble, Patricia Reed and Justin Stanbury. With eight candidates vying for four spots, the Canal Flats councillor election is by far the most compet itive in the valley.
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Ambassadors have begun a carrying capacity study on Lake Windermere. e project builds on concerns raised in the 2011 Lake Windermere Management Plan and recommendations made in the 2021 Foreshore Integrated Management Plan. e study aims to understand human impacts on Lake Windermere’s aquatic ecosystems. It focuses on recreational impacts on water quality, drinking water sources, ecologically significant habitats, and aquatic life. e study will result in comprehensive mapping of preferred areas for recreation and will make recommendations on the quantity or density of vessels a particular area can safely support, without harming people or aquatic
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September 15, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21 HERE TO SERVE YOU Phone: 250-341-6299 • Email: advertising@columbiavalleypioneer.com N E WS P A P E R www.columbiavalleypioneer.com N E WS P A P E R For all 250-341-6299advertisingyourneeds,callAmandaat TILE AND GROUT CLEANING Business: 250-342-9692 RR#4 2117–13 Ave. Invermere, BC V0A 1K4 Cell: 250-342-1273 ptarmiganrugclean@gmail.com Call NOW: 250-688-0213 Enjoy life, we’ll clean it up! • Carpets dr y in 1 hour Environmentally friendly produc ts • Disinfec tant kills CO VID-19 • Fresh clean scent no steam Area rugs and upholster y • Protec tor • 100% guarantee • Prompt reliable ser vice Visit ww w.heavensbest.com for more information READY MIX CONC RETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office) All produc ts are available at 9120, Hw y 93/95 which is five kilometres nor th of Tim Hortons • Ready Mix Concrete • Concrete Pumping • Over 50 colours available and in stock • Concrete stamps for rent • Full range of coloured release agents for stamping • Commercial concrete sealer retarder for exposed aggregate • DELIVERED ON TIME at a fair price • Full range of sand and gravel produc ts Phone: 250-342-5833 • Cell: 250-270-9444 Skandia Concrete IN PU RS UI T OF EXCE LLE NC E • Manufac turers & suppliers of qualit y concrete & gravel produc ts • Experienced, professional operators and th right equipment to get your job done • Serving the valley for over 30 years • Environmentallyresponsible • Steamed aggregate beds for top qualit y year-round crete supply We stand behind our service, qualit y and produc ts the ight eq nt concrete • sta 1756 Hwy 93/95 Windermere B.C. Office: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Authorized dealer • Designer • Installer Dale Elliott Contrac ting 25 years experience installing cabinets Custom Woodwork and Finishing Serving the Columbia Valley for over 40 years. dale@decontrac ting.c a • 250-341-7098 Kekuli Bay Cabinetr y kekulibayc abinetr y.com Give us a call! James, 250-688-1267 or Jerr y, 250-342-5299 Email: jeffersoncontrac tingltd@gmail.com Specializing in all heating, elec tric, gas and wood Fireplaces Commercial and residential • New builds • Renovations We also offer roundthe-clock ser vice callsA licensed, registered and bonded company Judy: (25 0) 341-1903 Bob: (25 0) 341-5 014 valleysolutions@shaw.ca PROVIDING SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006 Winter House Checking by Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Andy Charette Plumbing • Boiler Systems E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179 Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca (250) 270-0345 in Calgar y since 2002 in Inver mere since 2004 Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS • Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com 1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 CARPET CLEANING CONCRETE CONTRACTINGCONCRETE CONTRACTING CONTRACTING
22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer September 15, 2022 HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVING THE COLUMBIA VALLEY ONLINE OR IN PRINT Call Amanda at 250-341-6299 ext. 102 to discuss your advertising needs. Visit our new website at www.columbiavalleypioneer.comN E WS P A P E R www.kootenayinsurance.ca P.O. Box 130 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Office: 250-342-2175 • Fax: 250-342-2669 Cindy.mack ay@kootenayinsurance.c a GET YOUR QUOTE AT INFO@GREENLEAFTREEWWW.GREENLEAFTREE.CA.CA ROOTED IN THE COLUMBIA VA LLEY SINCE 2007 WINDERMERE, BC 250-341-7029 GOLDEN, BC 250-344-0188 THE COLUMBIA VA LLEY’S CHOICE FOR CER TIFIED TREE EXPER TS Tree Pruning Tree Removal Stump Grinding FireSmar t Treatmemts Certified. Insured. WCB Coverage 141 Industrial Rd. 2 • 250-342-9424 • Open Monday Friday, 8:30 am 5:30 pm ICBC Glass Repair Out of Province Vehicle Inspections Auto Body Repairs • Painting • Quality Parts We give all students 15% off with valid student ID SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY SINCE 1991 North American Warranty All Makes and Models Tire Sales and Installation Please call Steve ~a real local you can tr ust! 250-342-1791 ESTIMAFREETES Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists You name it! I’lltake careofit! YOU R ON E- ST OP S HO Pfor all home maintenancefrom raking your lawn to renovating your entire house. Keep your localbusinesses alive. Get your tree servicesright hereinInvermere! CoInsuredFully&WCBvered •Pruning and Removalof ALL Treesand Shrubs •Stump Grinding •FullyInsured &WCB Covered OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE BC Corp Complete Drywall Ser vices • Insulation • Boarding • Taping • Texturing • Ceiling Detail • Mouldings • Cultured Ceilings • Custom Detailing 250-409-5189 infoBC@greatwesterninteriors.com Sales ~ Service ~ Installation UNIVER SAL DOO RS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700 unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential 1710 10th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Scott Postlethwaite Residential, Commercial Elec tric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Elec trical Needs invermereelec tric@gmail.comFree Estimates Ko otenay Pavin g Toll Free 1-888-341-2221 Call now for a free quote! Locally operated, with full-time staff to serve you better. 1756 Hwy 93/95, Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Fax: 250-342-3484 • Patches • Driveways • Parking Lots • Roads • And more! 403-650-4622 • gar ysptg@gmail.com INTERIOR • EX TERIOR • WALL COVERINGS Gary ’s Professional Painting & Decorating Ltd. 1978 CUSTOM WO OD FINISHING FAUX FINISHES JOURNEYMAN RED SEALEstimaDiSeniorsscountsFREEtes Loc al Resident Beat the fall rush clean your Chimney this spring! CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ON ALL WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES • WET T INSPEC TIONS ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHIMNE Y SWEEPS LTD. 804 Almberg Road, Golden, BC V0A 1H2 CELL: 250.272.5599 OFFICE: 250.344.7323 todd@rockymountainchimneysweeps.com rockymountainchimneysweeps.com • Interior/Exterior Painting • Staining • Clear Coat • New Construc tion • Renovations Gerard Rehman 4950 Hot Springs Rd Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L1 Ph: 250-688-ROLL(7655) LetUsRoll4U@Gmail.com HOW WE ROLL 20 years experience • Satisfac tion guaranteed! INSURANCE LANDSCAPING SERVICES SERVICES
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September 15, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23 HERE TO SERVE YOU e annual Salmon Festival, held on Sept. 10, was a smash success, and featured a canoe brigade, drumming, dancing and more… Salmon Festival a huge success
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“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden death of Douglas T Morcom on August 22nd, 2022 at the age of 81.
Michael Stewart
Following, A celebration of Doreen’s life will be held at 2:00 pm at Mountainside Golf Course, with Pastor Brent Woodard officiating. Cremation preceding the service
A Graveside Service for Doreen will be held on Saturday September 17, 2022 at 1:00pm at Fairmont’s Evergreen Cemetery
Douglas Theodore
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24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer September 15, 2022 P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS • Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-1312 • Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com • Web: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Pioneer Classi ed Advertising 250-341-6299 Please email classi ed ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Rockies West Realty Independently owned and operated WHY LIST WITH GERRY? ✔ Website/Social Media ✔ 3D Tour, YouTube, Drone ✔ Responsive, Local, Expert LIST WITH GERRY: FOR RESULTS! *Not intended to solicit those already working with an agent. BUYING OR SELLING CALL 250-341-1202 gerrytaft.ca Personal Real Estate Corporation LISTINGS NEEDED! I WA NT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE!
Michael was a dedicated Forester for most of his professional life He ascended the ranks of the BC Forest Service, from fire suppression to coastal inlet surveyor and finally to LIM His kindness towards others, his respect and love for nature, art, and literature were all evident in how he lived his life
~ August 22, 2022
Doreen was a loving mother, nana, grand-nana, sister, sis ter in-law, aunt and friend to many She will long be remem bered for her zest of life, cherishing each moment; her wit and humour and the pure enjoyment derived from socializing with family and friends Doreen had a heart of gold; she was loving, kind and generous with an infectious sense of humour Doreen was deeply loved and she will be missed dearly
February 18, 1941
Michael Stewart Worgan passed away in North Island Hospital, Comox Valley, on Thursday, September 8, 2022. His sister Patricia and son Christopher were by his side
Doreen Elizabeth Murray (nee Bayne) passed away peacefully Sat urday September 3, 2022. Doreen will be remembered lovingly by her children, Warren (Renée) Murray and Maureen Daigneau; her grandchildren, Danielle (Aaron) Sikora, Nicholas (Tarah) Murray, Jocelyne (Curtis) Munier, Brielle (Adrian) Melca, Beth Manning and Braelene (Mitch) Drader; her great grandchildren, Lilly, Owen, Gwendolyn, Stella, Blake, Ivy, Clara, Simone, Elise, Ottis, Addison, Harper and Maverick; extended family and friends Doreen was predeceased by her husband, David Murray in 2006 and her brother, Stuart Bayne in 2011.
He will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to know him He is survived by his sister Patricia Schmidt, his son, Christopher Worgan (Coco Lien), and his granddaughter Hazel
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He will forever be remembered as a devoted Brother, Father and Grandfather by his son Troy, daughters Michelle and Vanessa (Nemanya) Grandchildren
September 3, 2022
A memorial will be held in the spring. For those wishing to honour Michael’s memory please consider donating to the Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival
March 30, 1936
Douglas was predeceased by his Parents
Michael was born April 11, 1956 in Williams Lake, BC Throughout his life, he lived in many towns across the province, from Sandspit in Haida Gwaii to White Rock to Invermere in the Columbia Valley In a return to the seaside, his final years were spent in Comox. Here he found a place of peace and tranquillity, often sitting at the beach creating art
April 11, 1956 ~ September 8, 2022
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Douglas was born on February 18, 1941 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Roux Blu and Lanni Lynn, sisters Loreen and Linda as well as many other family and friends
Doreen was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta It was in Calgary, in 1956 that Doreen met her husband, David; they married the following year in 1957. Doreen packed up and moved their family ten times across Canada each time her husband was promoted and transferred over the course of his career As well, Doreen travelled extensively with David during their forty nine years together Doreen embarked on what would become her lifelong career with Sun Life Insurance, as an executive assistant On retirement, the couple moved from Edmonton to their log home nestled in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, where Doreen enjoyed over three decades of “valley life”! How she cherished the clean mountain air Doreen had a passion for golfing and curling and aside from the sports themselves, Doreen took on the secretarial position on the Mountainside ladies golf league for several years Doreen was a Director for the Fairmont Hot Springs Fire Department, an active volunteer for Fairmont Citizens on Patrol and also volunteered for the Neighborhood Watch. With a penchant for reading, Doreen delighted in the Fairmont ladies book club and relished the fellowship shared with her neighbors in their wine making adventures
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Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset. professional and personal growth through educational opportunities. If you are interested in working in a fun produc tive environment submit resume to:
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Live and Work in our community Talk to us today about what our community offers Early Childcare Educator(ECE) / Early Childcare Educator Infant Toddler (ECEIT )
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Carpenter/labourer needed in and around Invermere. Full time/par time Call 250 688 2068.
3 bdrm Villa backing onto Radium Springs Golf course Renovations now complete D ouble 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 $3,500/mo plus Utilities No pets and no smoking inside Contac t Gerr y: 1 403 585 6886
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village@c analflats.c a 8866 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250 349 5462 • Fax: 250 349 5460
Phase 5 now selling 2 5 to 5 7 acre parcels Great mountain views, privac y,individual wells No building commitment. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250 342 1268 w w w elkhornranches com
Wage and Benefits:
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Boat for sale: $19, 900 2005 Larson SEI 180 VEC hull 4 3 Mercruiser in mint condition, impeccably maintained Looks and runs like new; ver y low hours; always stored inside White with blue stripe New, in hull depth nder professionally installed but not yet used on the water Rated for 8 people
Jennifer McLennan: gmjenliquor@gmail.com deliver to Invermere Liquor Store, Attn: Jennifer McLennan
BUSINESS SERVICESBOATS
Wage negotiable
We thank all interested individuals for their applications for this position, however, only those selected for an inter view will be contacted. A R LY C H I L D C A R E E D U C AT O R ( E C E ) / E A R LY C H I L D C A R E E D U C AT O R I N FA N T T O D D L E R ( E C E I T )
As a strong team we are committed to suppor ting career and personal development We work with our staff on developing key technical and leadership competencies We focus on over 18 different areas from leadership to strategic think ing and problem solving
J2 Ranch is hiring a full time outdoor labourer Must be Physically t, able to lift 50 lbs Drivers license required, experience with machiner y preferred.
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Contac t 250 688 0379
Beside the Horsethief Pub Radium Liquor Store is currently accepting resumes The successful applicant will: • Maintain a high level of customer ser vice • Maintain a high level of produc t and ser vice knowledge • Generate sales • Participate in merchandising and promotional ac tivities • Ensure accuracy in all transac tions, inventor y, and procedures • Participate in all manners of store maintenance • Stock shelves with produc t • Work in par tnership with Store Managers and other employees to maximize store sales and in-store presence • Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times • Rate established based on position and experience Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset We offer professional and personal growth through educational oppor tunities If you are interested in working in a fun produc tive environment submit resume to: Jennifer McLennan gmjenliquor@gmail.com or hand deliver to Radium Liquor Store, 7538 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs, attn: Jennifer McLennan Into Beer, Wine and Spirits? Have we got the job for you! 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 ser vice • 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 ser vice • Training and education available
Must be comfor table around animals Daily chores + seasonal work (Irrigation, Driving machiner y) Wage based on experience. Call 250 349 5824 to apply
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Since 2014 we've provided kind and compassionate non medical care, transpor tation to Cranbrook, overnight care, meal prep, grocer y shopping and more Excellent local references. 250 341 5683
Rocky R iver Grill is accepting applications for experienced ser vers Please email resume to steve kuffler@gmail com
Included: platform with CD player tarp tube Load trailer with spare tire t: Byron
The ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications: An Early Childhood Educator license that is valid in BC; Infant/Toddler licence that is valid in BC is an asset; Current First Aid approved by CCFLB; Criminal Records Check; Valid BC Driver ’s Licence
HELP WANTED
BUSINESS SERVICES ACREAGE FOR
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The Village of Canal Flats has an oppor tunity for an ECE and an ECEIT to work in our amazing new day care facility The successful candidates will suppor t the star t up of our day care program and develop programming in suppor t of families throughout the Columbia Valley
Lambe 403 850 3697 R idgeView Resor t is Hiring! Maintenance Housekeeping Front Desk/O ffice Star ting at $20/hour DOE To Apply e mail :info@ridgeviewresor t ca In Person : 7274 Radium Valley Road
Required experience: Minimum 1 year daycare experience; Demonstrates the ability to work in an effective team environment; Knowledge of and willingness and ability to follow and implement Childcare Licencing regulations
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Contac t Bill Hinves 403 803 5357
Furnished, 1 bedroom unit available at the Hideaways in Invermere from O c tober 1, 2022 April 30, 2023 All inclusive, excluding wi Suited for single professional or couple No smoking. No pets. $2300 00/month
The Village of Canal Flats offers the following work place benefits: extended health, dental and life insurance benefits paid by the employer; have a paid ECEBC membership; earn paid sick and holiday time; enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan with employer matching; To be considered for this excellent oppor tunity, please send your cover letter and resume to Sylvie Hoobanoff, Corporate O fficer, by email to village@canalflats ca Applications, including three references from your work life, will be received until Oc tober 15, 2022
The Village of Canal Flats seeks enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Early Childhood Educators to join our team in a newly construc ted, provincially licensed, 40 space childcare facility, expected to open Januar y 2023
Our community is like no other As the source of the Columbia River, we are uniquely positioned between the Kootenay River and the Columbia Lake The Rocky and Purcell Mountains are right in your own back yard Walk or bike to work and enjoy your weekends hik ing, camping, and exploring the outdoors
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Handyman Ser vices & Renovation’s, Masonr y, Blinds & Install Cabin checks/yard care/eavestrough cleaning/junk removal/dump runs
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The ECE and ECEIT positions has a competitive salar y that will be contingent upon experience and qualifications
26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer September 15, 2022 Got an entertainment, sports or news tip? Give us a call! 250-341-6299
• You are an organized, efficient employee who can work independently
The Columbia Valley Métis Association, with about 150 citizens, is seeking a Community Coordinator to work from 9 to 2:30 p.m Monday to Thursday for a total of twenty hours per week, at our office located in the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce building
• An understanding and appreciation of Métis history is an asset.
exists to increase your hours in future if mutually agreeable
Event Management: In accordance with our Vision Statement, you will work with our Board and volunteers to organize four to six events annually to promote Métis culture and education (e.g workshops, entertainment, gatherings).
Would you like a part-time job that takes place during school hours?
Citizen Assistance: You will be the main point of contact with our membership, relaying information to all citizens regarding education, rent subsidies, health care, and other supports available, both locally and provincially
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
gc ca If you are interested in being on our mailing list for future information, please include your name (and organization, if applicable). INVITATION À UNE SÉANCE PORTES OUVERTES SUR L’ENROCHEMENT DU LAC WINDERMERE, DISTRIC T D’INVERMERE (COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE) NUMÉRO DE PROJET : R.074582.003 Ser vices publics et Approvisionnement Canada organise une séance por tes ouver tes en vue de recueillir des commentaires sur l’installation de marqueurs pour l’enrochement du lac Windermere DATE: Le 17 septembre 2022 HEURES : De 9 h 30 à 12 h 30 Présentation à 9 h 45, suivie d’une période de questions deet 17 h à 20 h Présentation à 17 h 15, suivie d’une période de questions LIEU : Copper Point Resor t, 760, chemin Cooper, Invermere (Colombie -Britannique) Cette séance por tes ouver tes est l’occasion pour les membres de la communauté de s’informer sur les trois options proposées pour le marquage de l’enrochement. Pour plus de renseignements sur les options proposées par le gouvernement du Canada pour le marquage de l’enrochement, consultez le site https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ biens-proper
Office Administration: You will organize our office, answer correspondence, record expenses, assist with membership applications, and prepare monthly meeting agendas.
Pour faciliter l’organisation, nous vous demandons (mais ce n’est pas obligatoire) de signaler à l’avance votre intention d’être présent à cette séance por tes ouver tes en envoyant un courriel à tpsgc.rplac windermere prlakewindermere.pwgsc@pwgsc-tpsgc gc.ca. Si vous désirez être ajouté à notre liste de diffusion pour recevoir de futures communications, veuillez inclure votre nom (et celui de votre organisation, s’il y a lieu).
Are you a retired administrator who is ready for a new challenge?
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• Your knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, MailChimp, QuickBooks, videoconferencing, and other digital applications are preferred, but we will train the right person.
• Criminal Record Check.
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Calling All Retirees:
To facilitate planning, we are ask ing, but do not require, interested par ties to note their intention to attend this open house in advance by emailing tpsgc.rplac windermere -prlake windermere.pwgsc@pwgsc-tpsgc ty/construction/lac windermere lakewindermere -fra.html
For information on the Government of Canada’s proposed options for mark ing the groyne, visit https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens proper ty/construction/lac windermere -lakewin dermere eng html
columbiavalleycc@mnbc.ca.
INVITATION TO AT TEND AN OPEN HOUSE ON THE LAKE WINDERMERE GROYNE, DISTRIC T OF INVERMERE, BRITISH COLUMBIA PROJEC T NUMBER: R.074582.003
• Since communicating with our citizens is essential, you will respect their needs and develop trusting relationships with them. You have a high standard of ethics, and an ability to maintain confidentiality
Calling All Parents:
Presentation at 9:45 am, followed by a question period
9TIMES::30am to 12:30 pm
Community Relationships: You will build partnerships with other community organizations and gover nment bodies (e.g. Bands, schools, environmental groups), through co-sponsoring events and sharing resources to raise our association’s profile in the community
To apply, please submit your including references to
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Public Ser vices and Procurement Canada will be hosting an open house to gather feed back on the installation of markers for the Lake Windermere groyne
The Columbia Valley Métis Association is gover ned by an elected five-member Board of Directors, who will provide you with guidance and support.
5andpm to 8 pm
Presentation at 5:15 pm, followed by a question period
Communications and Marketing: You will produce a regular electronic newsletter, post several times weekly on social media, and keep our website updated.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
increased to $25 an hour after three months of probation. An additional benefit is paid training The
Closing Date October 7, 2022. Visit our website: www.columbiavalleymetis.ca
Would you like to play a part in our country’s reconciliation and create a better future for our citizens? Although preference will be given to Métis citizens, everyone is welcome to apply
A flexible eight-ten hours per month outside your office workday is also required for one monthly board meeting; and occasional family-friendly evening or weekend events.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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DATE: September 17, 2022
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
The salary is $22 per hour to start, potential
Calling All Canadians:
LOCATION: Copper Point Resor t, 760 Cooper Road, Invermere, British Columbia
This open house is an oppor tunity for community members to learn about the three different options for mark ing the groyne
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• Coordination with leadership on specific plans to activate messaging to community Community engagement strategy, plan and execution
• Community events • Community plans
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Develops key activations for Brand strategy and core messaging for council and staff Logo develop logos and all promotional materials are consistent
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Works with community business and associations to promote the Village Key messages are developed and made consistent
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Work to develop programming and work with community groups to develop programming at all facilities
Signage is consistent with brand strategy
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Repor ting directly to the CAO, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator plays an integral role in developing our brand and marketing our Village
We work with our members on developing key technical and leadership competencies focus on over different leadership to strategic think ing problem solving
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• coordination with ER&P, Village office and local jurisdictions (RDEK ) on emergenc y messages
• Interprovincial Media preparation for Mayor and CAO including promotional materials
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HELP WANTED
attract investment Grants Effectively write grants and work with governments to attract federal and provincial grants Complete repor ts in line with respective grant requirements Monthly repor ts Develops monthly repor ts to council and CAO in line with strategic plans Hours of Work 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday Ability to travel and attend regional events is required Wage/Term Initial contract term 9 mo $28 00 $40 00/hr Send cover letter and resume via email to Richard Wayken, Chief Administrative O fficer cao@canalflats ca by Oc tober 7, 2022 Please note, only shor t listed candidates will be contac ted
CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BEN EFITS 1-(800)-211-3550 OR Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to (604) 739-5600 For Your FREE benefits package.
Work across depar tments to develop respective budgets and promotional plans
ALL ages & Medical Conditions
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• Local and community events • Regional
Our community is like no other As the Columbia River, uniquely positioned between the Kootenay River the Columbia and Mountains are right in your own back yard Walk or bike to work and enjoy your hik ing, camping, and exploring the outdoors
• Work with Recreation leadership to develop and execute on marketing strategy to drive sales
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Willingness to relocate to Canal Flats as a key member of the community post term
Class 5 BC Driver ’s License
works with Emergenc y Response and Planning (ER&P)
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The Village apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this operation For fur ther information please telephone the Village office at 250 347 6455
Minimum Requirements The successful candidate will have:
Arena, Beach, Tennis cour t, Baseball fields
For many years confusion reigned as various munic ipal, regional, provincial and federal agencies all quickly denied jurisdiction over (and therefore responsibility and liability for) the groyne. Eventually it became clear the federal PSPC was the one who needed to deal with it. In 2020, PSPC put in the temporary yellow floating hard shell markers that currently delineate the groyne, with promises to consult on a permanent option in the future. PSCP outlined earlier this summer that it would hold an open house this September. At the time no exact date had been set, but now it has. The open house will take place this coming Saturday, Sept. 17 at Copper Point Re sort. There will be two sessions, one running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (presentation begins at 9:45 a.m.). and another from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (presentation begins at 9:15Thep.m.).presentation
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Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C Permanent, F/T shifts, over time, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week Over time after 40 hours Minimum several years’ experience and completion of secondar y school DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure qualit y of food por tions, work with minimal super vision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspec t kitchens and food ser vice areas. Please for ward resume to Justin Atterbur y by fax 250 342 8889 or email: justatterbur y@hotmail.com
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• Public notices and publications in alignment with bylaws, government rules and regulations
The Village of Canal Flats has an immediate oppor tunity for a communications and marketing professional The successful candidate will bring a dynamic approach to our team and focus on providing exceptional communications and marketing across our organization
• Fax: 250 349 5460 village@c analflats.c
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• Adver tising/graphics
Justin Nielsen Foreman
As a strong team we are committed to suppor ting personal
Investment attrac tion
Hydrant flushing is a preventative maintenance procedure done to ensure trouble free operations of all our hydrants This also gives the oppor tunity to flush water mains of any sedimentation build up that may have occurred during normal operations Chlorine levels will be increased during this period to ensure that safe drinking water is being supplied at all times Chlorine levels will return to normal when flushing procedures are completed Please reduce water usage during this time to avoid potential discoloration After September 23rd, run your taps to clean your household lines
of Radium Hot Springs will commence hydrant flushing in Radium Hot Springs during the week of September 19 23rd, 2022
will outline the three options PSPC is considering for permanently marking the groyne: tall wooden marker piles (beams); short marker piles (beams); and a permanent version of the current temporary float ing yellow marker buoys.
career and
Work with CAO on develop donation and sponsorship policies to consistently attract sponsors and donations in line with polic y and guidelines Suppor ts philanthropic strategies and core messages/strategies to
Actively par ticipates in events develop a listing of events that suppor t ongoing promotion of the Village Includes actively engaging in the development on local events
Village Marketing
Websites Maintain and develop websites consistent with ability to deliver on strategic objectives
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Three to five years marketing, sales, communications, and events experience
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Develop Canal Flats Day Care marketing and communications plan to ensure consistent promotion and revenue generation
Phone: 250 349 5462
Many non-local (and thus unsuspecting) boaters have damaged their water crafts on the groyne, and more than a few local residents have suggested that it’s only a matter of time before somebody is seriously, or even fatal ly, injured by the historical structure.
Box 159, 8866 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0
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• Métis history and identity – Deb Fischer
it is a stage of human development, or of church development, when we try to make matters of religion, spirituality and following Jesus into answers that could be given on a multiple choice test. Perhaps it was, and is a control thing, when the church came up with creeds and dogmas which seem to want to teach people what the ‘correct’ answers are to the basic human and religious questions. If this is a stage in our religious, spiritual or maturing journey, then I believe it is a stage from which we need to allow movement. We need to question. We need to know that no one has the ‘right’ answer, even if they think they do. We need to be willing to do the work of thinking more deeply into what is behind the surface information, symbols and metaphors. We need to learn the historical contexts of all of the biblical (if that’s what we’re using) stories so we know what they were trying to address in their time. We need to acknowledge that answers are not simple and everyone is interpreting, even if they claim they’re not. A different kind of engagement is asked of us than memorizingJesusinformation.taughtby using parables. It kind of drove the disciples crazy. ey just wanted him to teach them plainly. One of the definitions of a parable is “to throw alongside”. It means a person has to move to a different place to catch the meaning of a parable. A parable is meant to not let a person stay unchanged. Jesus didn’t seem to want to give pat answers. He wanted people to grapple. He wanted them to struggle for understanding. Maybe it is in grappling and struggling that we go deeper and change.
• Métis Jigging - Caren Nagao
• Choosing appropriate resources for Indigenous learning - Jenna Jasek
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Father Jojo Augustine • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167
• Indigenous content and classroom success stories - Lizzie Midyette
FAITH
On August 31, 2022, all staff in SD6 met for the first time in over four years at David ompson Secondary School for the District Day of Learning. Staff reconnected with their colleagues from across the District and had the honour to watch the Shuswap Dancers and hear Kevin Lamoureux deliver a keynote address in person.
• Governance and treaty relations – Mark omas
• Indigenous considerations for early learning programming - Crystal MacLeod
Back to school
You don’t grapple with air brakes
In addition to Kevin’s keynote address, teachers and exempt staff were given the opportunity to choose two of the following learning sessions to participate in:
• Indigenous secondary graduation requirement - Trent Dolgopol
• Indigenous education from the LGBTQIA2S+ perspective - Smokii Sumac
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
circulation each week, your message is resonating
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITE D
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship ser vice
Submitted by Rocky Mountain School District 6
For example, a red line is always the supply line and a blue line is always the service line. e first is for the emergency brakes and the second is for the control brakes. ere is never a time when it’s different. Another example is if you double the weight of a truck and you double the speed of the truck, then you need eight times the distance to stop the truck. It is information that can be memorized and revealed on a multiple choice test.
President Kendyn Mackensie • Columbia Valley Branch • 5014 Fair way, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041
ere is a place for this kind of knowledge and perhaps there are a number of areas in life where it is best to have clear-cut answers that leave no doubt or room for interpretation. For me, religion and spirituality are not
• Joint Early Intervention Services and the role of the Public Education Benefits Trust - Ray Parker
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
By Brent Anglican/UnitedWoodard,Church
A year ago, I took an air brakes course, in order to drive a fire truck.
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.
In addition to these learning opportunities, the Operations staff had a special afternoon of learning planned at J. Alfred Laird Elementary School. Teachers and staff welcomed students back to the classroom on Tuesday, September 6. is year, the District is looking forward to re-imagining and re-energizing learning for all of our students as we emerge from the dark cloud of the pandemic.
Now open for in-person ser vices.
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Minister: Brent Woodard Sundays at 10:30am. In-person or on zoom. For the zoom link, please visit our website (Windermere Valley Shared Ministr y). 110 7th Ave. in Invermere.
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSH IP
• Secwépemc history - Dianna Coté
St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats., Canadian Martyrs’ Invermere, St. Joseph’s Radium.
(250) 341-6299 info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
• Truth and Reconciliation in organizational culture - Amanda Garand
With in with residents and visitors alike.
• Decolonization in the primary classroom - Vicki Baller
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
N E WS P A P E R
Sunday 1:30 p.m. Worship Service at Valley Christian Assembly. Note: No ser vices on September 4th and 18th. The congregation will be attending Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden on the 4th 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.com
• Shuswap Band water based biology projects and initiatives - John Bisset
Phone: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
• Indigenous content and perspectives in numeracy across grades - Kristin Insull
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Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 326 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lwac.ca
• Shuswap Band land based biology projects and initiatives - Rhiannon Kirton
It was a weekend long course, taught by a man with a lifetime of experience driving transport trucks. We were given a booklet and a highlighter. e instructor told us what to highlight in the book, because, basically, that was what we needed to memorize to pass the final exam. e final exam was multiple choice. It could be multiple choice, because information about trucks and air brakes is more than less black and white, right or wrong. ere isn’t room for interpretation or creativity.
e day was focused on Truth and Reconciliation which provided the staff with professional development opportunities with local knowledge keepers, teachers, and District leadership.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-D AY SAI NT S
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
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.