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Many will remember Queen Elizabeth II in a myriad of ways. Her presence lived in the school systems, and many sporting arenas. There are those that followed her in the media, those that attended her garden parties, and there were worldwide visits. Some may find irony in the well-known fact that if you accomplished the feat of living life until 100 and beyond, you would receive a letter on behalf of Her Majesty and from the prime minister Queen Elizabeth II, who seemed to be forever young to many be cause of her long reign, was just under four years shy of that accomplishment herself Resident James Ashworth, now a sprightly 102, shares it was an honour to receive that letter The queen ’ s passing created a moment of reflection for him like it did for many; he shared he lost his own queen, his late wife, this time last year.
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Prime Minister Trudeau declared in Ottawa last week that September 19 would be a national holiday to reflect on the incredible life of Canada’s queen. The B.C. government joined other provinces to obser ve this past Monday, Sept. 19, as a National Day of Mourning to mark the queen ’ s funeral which took at Westminster Abbey in Lon don. This day was obser ved by federal employees and K-12 public schools and public post secondar y institutions, as well as most Crown corporations
“ When I heard of her passing, I had to stop and think about it. It wasn ’ t just a passing thing as far as I’m concerned,” said Ashworth. “It felt pretty good to receive that letter, just like how I feel right now I like to stay positive; my feelings these days are you have to stay positive. You are born to die, which is a terrible thing to say but the queen had a beautiful life all the way through, there was nothing the matter with it It’s a new era coming up now
Even if the royal family and British monarchy are not your cup of tea, the queen ’ s passing certainly marks the end of an era For the first time in over 70 years, the royal national anthem will be God Save the King once again. But Queen Elizabeth II’s mem or y will live on.
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“I’m not the type of guy who is going to shed tears over this type of thing, it’s a thing I will remember when I’m at the legion,” said Ashworth.
You do not have to be of British ancestr y for Queen Elizabeth II to have held a special place in your heart. She was a remarkable woman and her reign as queen commenced on Februar y 6, 1952, successing her father, George VI. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch and female head of state on record, reigning for a total of 70 years and 214 days She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states over the span of her lifetime, and queen regnant of 15 at the time of her passing at the age of 96 on Sept. 8 in her home at Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.
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Those that decided to mourn the queen in the privacy of their own home could choose to watch the funeral held Westminster Abbey, which aired live at 11 a.m local time (6 a.m. EST) on Sept 19. Queen Elizabeth II is the first monarch to have a funeral at Westminster Abbey since King George II’s death in 1760. This special event was televised by several networks, most notably the BBC.
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Here in the valley, residents had the opportunity to pay tribute and mourn the late queen in a ceremony which started with a Colour Party march that left the legion at 10:30 a.m., by special invitation only. Those who attended waited at the Cenotaph where two minutes of silence commenced at 11 a.m. followed by the laying of wreaths and speeches. In attendance were the RCMP and Mayor Al Miller, who spoke about the queen. Following speeches, the Colour Party marched back to Legion where coffee and tea were ser ved. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 is located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa peoples and the land chosen as home by the Métis Peoples of B.C.
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• Friday, September 16th at about 2:00 p.m. emer gency crews responded to a motorcycle collision on Foresters Landing Road in Radium Hot Springs. A motorcyclist was riding with a group when he lost control of his motorcycle, went off the road and struck a utility pole. First responders attempted lifesaving efforts; unfortunately, the 46 year old Alberta resident succumbed to his
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• Sunday, September 18th at about 9:00 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver operating a GMC pickup in Invermere. A patrolling officer located the suspect truck on 14A Crescent in Invermere and conducted a traffic stop While speaking to the driver, the officer formed grounds to believe the driver had alcohol in his system and read a roadside breath demand. The driver complied and provided two breath samples, both of which were over the legal limit. As a result, the driver was issued 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition and his truck was impounded for 30 days.
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• Monday, September 12th at about 5:15 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a SPOT activation near Mount Sir Douglas near the BC/Alberta border Columbia Valley Search & Rescue was activated, however, due to the proximity to Kananaskis, Kanaskasis Public Safety was utilized to rescue an adult male and female from the mountain after the pair became lost and tired. No injuries were reported.
On Saturday September 17th, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors hosted a Green Shores for Homes instructor from the Stewardship Centre for BC to provide training in Green Shores practices to residents in the valley The workshop introduced participants to basic shoreline ecosystem principles and shoreline management practices, emphasizing how homeowners can apply the Green Shores approach to protect their properties from erosion while benefiting healthy shoreline habitats.
“The 2021 Foreshore Integrated Management Planning Study pointed to the slow loss of ecologically significant riparian habitat around Lake Windermere,” said Ambassadors program coordinator Amy Baxter
• Sunday, September 18th at about 10:15 p.m. an officer was conducting patrols in an unmarked police car when he was passed by a Hyundai Veloster The officer followed the car onto Highway 93/95 near Invermere where the driver accelerated to 151 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and issued the driver a violation ticket for excessive speed. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
RCMP Report
This past week, September 12th through September 18th, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 56 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to
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On Friday, Sept. 16, students at Eileen Madson Primary School put their best foot forward for their annual Terry Fox Run. Kindergarten students looped the school field, while Grades 1 to 3 1.5 kilometres around the block.
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A ceremony was held in Invermere on Monday, Sept 19 (the same day as the Queen’s state funeral), with a Colour Party march to the Cenotaph, two minutes of silence, laying of wreaths, and speeches, followed by a march back to the legion and then tea and coffee. Pho by Cortney Pitts
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“As a photographer whose work is, at this point in my career, focused on documenting the Canadian iden tity, this was a dream assignment,” said Wahl. “Payroll professionals like Rhoma contribute so much to their business and their community it was inspiring and an honour to shine
No matter what field we work in, we all look forward to getting paid, but how often do we think about the payroll professionals that make sure we do? The National Payroll Institute (NPI) recently launched their dynamic campaign, Portraits of Payroll, aimed to celebrate the contributions and recognize the value provided to businesses, communities, and fam ilies by payroll professionals across Canada.
“The Portraits of Payroll cam paignwaslaunchedinAugustof2022 following a 75-day journey across the country to meet payroll professionals and document their unique sto ries,” said Peter Tzanetakis, president of the NPI, in a press release The campaign was developed to showcase the diversity and impact of payroll professionals across the country NPI members are working in every corner of this country, contributing to the business health of diverse sectors, causes and communities every day and this campaign provides a small glimpse of their contributions ”
Invermere’s own Rhoma Clet was one of 40 payroll professionals to be includ ed in the National Payroll Institute’s Portraits of Payroll campaign. Canadi an portrait photographer Christopher Wahl was commissioned to travel across the country and capture the images of these professionals telling their story
“After work, I can go outside and take a breath of real fresh air,” shares Clet. “I love to go running and hik ing in the nearby area, as well as soak in the hot springs ”
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While she knows the benefits of a little rest and relaxation, Clet goes full steam ahead with her career Three years ago, she moved to a position with Kicking Horse to work in the payroll, benefits, and ac counts payable department. Within a few months, the focus of her job changed, and she became the payroll and benefits specialist. Clet’s new title gave her new payroll responsibilities. This involved setting up the annual payroll model and forecasting and budgeting for the company Her role with Kicking Horse Coffee has a cross border impact as she manages payroll for employees both here and in the United States Clet also played a role in implementing and setting up the new payroll software for the company ’ s flagship Café, which will be opening soon in Invermere. Now enrolled in the NPI’s certified payroll management program, Clet’s goal is to stay with Kicking Horse and become a payroll manager after completion.
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The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is offering a Free Bereavement Support Group starting Monday, October 3rd, from 4 p m until 6 p m
Among them was Invermere’s own Rhoma Clet who makes an international impact in her role with Kicking Horse Coffee Co Ltd. Kicking Horse was acquired by Italy-based Lavazza Group, so Clet needs to comply with rules and legislation from different jurisdictions within Canada, and also needs to observe those in different countries. Clet shared that the strategic work she does allows the company to sup port employee health and wellness.
The support group will follow a 10-week curriculum designed by Dr Alan Wolfelt, founder of the Center for Loss and Life Transition
Wahl has photographed many important people, from the Queen of England to Hollywood A-listers
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National Payroll Institute puts people back in payroll with new campaign Payroll Portraits campaign features Invermere’s own Rhoma Clett
“It’s all so exciting!” said Clet. Clet’s story is just one of many that put the people back in payroll Every September, the NPI celebrates National Payroll Week, Sept 19 to
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has harnessed the power of photography and storytelling to chronicle the personal and professional lives of its members A picture is worth a thousand words; to fully bring this campaign to life, Canadian preem inent portrait photographer Chris topher Wahl was commissioned to travel across the country and capture the images of more than 40 payroll professionals
Originally from the Philippines, Clet worked for Delta Airlines in 2008 but was looking for a change to expand her impact Between two choices of being a flight attendant for a different airline or working at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Clet shared it was a no-brainer to choose the beautiful Columbia Valley located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa peoples and the land chosen as home by the Métis peoples of B.C During Clet’s four years with the resort, she worked her way from the front desk to the accounting office. She feels taken care of since her move to the Columbia Valley
“Having Christopher photo graph NPI members was an import ant way for the Institute to demon strate the stature and significance of their stories,” said Tzanetakis. “He has the ability to always capture the humanity in his subjects.”
“I’m blessed! I love my job,” said Clet in her recent Payroll Portrait. “The payroll forecasting and bud geting that I do is important to my company ’ s success I provide data that helps decision makers understand the cost and impact of employee benefits, which helps them plan for their future. Trying to manage payrolls across two countries and in tegrating Italian International assign-
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Her second edition explores landscape and the human imagination, with a focus on the history of the upper Co lumbia River and its tributaries. It reveals the story of the First People of British Columbia’s West Kootenays. Part travelogue, part cultural history, the book details the cul ture, place names, practices, and landscape features of this lost tribe of British Columbia, through a contemporary lens that presents all readers with an opportunity to par ticipate in reconciliation A perfect read as we approach
Canada’s second official Truth and Reconciliation Day.
“The Geography of Memory would be a great read for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, and loves the beauty and power of western landscapes, and wants to learn more about the Indigenous history of the region, said Delehanty-Pearkes. “This landscape has a several-thousand-year history Indigenous people are remarkably adaptable and resilient and have strong spirits These cultural qualities are on display everywhere in the book. They inspire me.
Delehanty-Pearkes was born in the U.S. and received her B.A. in English from Stanford University and her M.A. in English from the University of British Columbia. Her work resists nationality and insists on truth. She has written five books to date. She shared she felt honoured when Rocky Mountain Books approached her in 2019 and told her they wanted to produce a second edition of The Geography of Memory Delehanty-Pearkes has published two books now with Rocky Mountain Books: The Geography of Memory: Reclaiming the Cultural, Natural and Spiritual History of the Snayackstx (Sinixt) First People and A River Captured: The Columbia River Treaty and Catastrophic Change.
“This new edition of The Geography of Memory reflects 20 years of research and learning, as well as the strong relationship I have with the Sinixt people,” said Delehanty-Pearkes. “The boundary has kept them out of the region, their homeland, for far too long They are wonderful people, and I wanted everyone who reads the book to experience some of what I have learned. My favourite part of the new edition is the contribution by Shawn Brigman, a Sinixt/Spokane tribal member who has studied and raised awareness about Indigenous ar chitecture. His hand-built canoes, fish traps and baskets are beautiful ”
“This is a second edition of a modest book I first published in Nelson in 2002. This 20th anniversary edition has tripled in size, and contains many new maps and im ages, as well includes several essays written by contempo rary Sinixt people,” said Delehanty Pearkes. “Originally, my work was inspired by the curious story of an “extinc tion” of the First Nation, the Sinixt, who first inhabited the Columbia and Slocan Rivers, the Arrow Lakes, West Arm and Kootenay Lake. When I relocated to Nelson from the Lower Mainland of B.C., I found it so curious that the Canadian government could simply try to erase the story Once I discovered the truth, it seemed worth sharing.”
It has been stressed by popular online columns on the western Canadian landscape the need for reconciliation of people with land Not only did Delehanty-Pearkes spend two decades alongside side the Sinixt people doing research, in 2014, she curated an extensive exhibit on the history of the upper Columbia River system in Canada for Touchstones Nelson Museum and the Co lumbia Basin Trust.
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“There was a four month delay due to supply chain issues,” said Delehanty-Pearkes. “It was hard to be pa tient! So many people had pre-ordered, and some are still waiting for Amazon to ship The real heroes are the local museum shops they were first to stock the book. Local booksellers are also bringing them in ”
The second edition, of Eileen Delehanty Pearkes’, The Geography of Memory was released at the end of August.
The Geography of Memory will be available at Four Points Book Store in Invermere on Oct. 4. The book records a quest for understanding, to find the story behind the First Peoples of the West Kootenay; the Snayackstx (Sinixt) First Nation (pronounced sin-ay-ch-kst-h). In the United States the Sinixt were known as the Arrow Lakes Indians of the Colville Confederated Tribes and lived along the upper Columbia River and its tributaries for thousands of years. The Canadian federal government declared the Sinixt an “extinct” First Nation in 1956, eliminating with the stroke of a pen this tribe’s ability to legally access 80 per cent of their trans-boundary traditional territory. This makes Delehanty-Pearkes’ book a unique story to First Nations Peoples in Canada.
Tourism Radium & Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all candidate forum for the upcoming municipal election on October 15th, 2022 This event will provide residents an opportunity to get to know the candidates who are running for Mayor and Council. This event will be held at the Radium Hot Springs Centre on Monday September 26th, 2022 from 6:30 8:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p m
Election News
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There is a lot of excitement throughout the valley with this upcoming local election!
There are two Candidates running for Mayor in the Village of Canal Flats, Mark Doherty and Doug McCutcheon, as well as seven candidates running for council for a possible four positions Invermere’s Mayor, Al Miller is acclaimed for another term due to running unopposed, and there are five council candidates running for four positions
Mayor: Mike Gray, Brad Lawrence Council: Bob Campbell, Carey Collin, Christi Ferguson Huston, Erin Palashniuk, Dale Shudra
Village of Radium Hot Springs All Candidate Forum
In the Regional District of East Kootenay, Electoral Area G has two candidates who have put their names forward, Roberta Schnider and Stephanie Stevens In Electoral Area F, Susan Clovechok is acclaimed for another term due to running unopposed.
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• 6-8:30 p.m : SecondWinds Community Band rehearsal:Tuesdays at the Invermere Catholic Hall BYO Instrument, Contact Ian at 250-342-9733.
● 6 p.m.: Craft Connections Club at the Library. Please Register at 250342-6416
• 10-11 a.m.: SeniorsYoga: ColumbiaValley Community Centre ($2).
• 6:30 p.m.: Poker Night at the Station Pub: Chip up for Charity. Every second Monday, bar is open with light snacks, 19+.
• 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-in fun: at the SummitYouth Centre
• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling Join us for $2 at the Invermere Senior’s Hall 4 p.m.: LGBTQ+ & Allies Drop-In & Hangout:Youth Centre Hub
• 6:30-8:30 p.m Ladies Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink
• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
• 12 p.m.: Seniors duplicate Bridge: $2 at the Invermere Senior’s Hall.
9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball at Mount Nelson Athletic Park 10:30 a.m.: Family Free Play at the Invermere Library (drop-in). 4-8 p.m.: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, Fridays and Saturdays
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Co edTennis. Drop in Doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 9 a.m.: StrongStart/ CAP C at Edgewater Elementary (children 0-5 and caregivers)
• 3-6:30 p.m : Agri-Park Farmers Market At the Crossroads
• 2-4p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball Edgewater Franks Rink
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Men’s Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink
Tuesday, September 27
Thursday, September 22
● 8-10 p.m.: Sarah Hiltz is at Arrowhead!
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Skills and Drills Pickleball at the curling rink
• 9:15 a.m.: StrongStart at Eileen Madson Primary
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• 9 p.m.: Karaoke at the Station Pub Every secondThursday, 19+
• 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
● 7 p.m.: Beyond Siberia: Riding the Road of Bones Documentary.View ing at Arrowhead ($10)
• 9- 11:30 a.m.: StrongStart/ CAP C at Edgewater Elementary, free drop-in for children 0-5 & caregivers
• 7:30 p.m.:Trivia Night at theWhitehouse Pub inWindermere $3/ per person, ages 19+, bring in your own pizza from POW Pizza next door Get here early to get a table
• 10:30 a.m.: September StoryTime at the Library front yard
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• 1 p.m.: Seniors’duplicate bridge: Costs $2 at the Invermere Senior’s Hall.
• 3:30-4:30 p.m.: STEAM days at the Library Drop-in for tech playL ozobots, dash robots, osmo games, magnatiles and more Ages 4+ (6 and under must be accom panied by an adult).
• 7 p.m. Live Music at Horsethief Pub
• 9 a.m.: Bottle drive Rotary Fundraiser The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the InvermereTransfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community
• 6 p.m.: Rotary Community Bingo: Must be 19+ to play Join us to raise money, give back, have fun, and support local Visit us on Facebook to purchase your bingo card
• 11-1 p.m.: Co edTennis. Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 9-10:30 a.m.: Momfit and preschool group at the ColumbiaValley Centre 9-11 a.m.: Pickleball at Mount Nelson Athletic Park 9:15 a.m.: StrongStart at Eileen Madson
• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball Edgewater Franks Rink
• 9 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball Club. Mount Nelson Athletic Park
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• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball At the Radium Rink
• 4-8 p.m.: Pub grub at the Invermere Legion every Friday and Saturday.
● 2 p.m.: Needles, Hooks and Crafts Crochet with a group at the Invermere Public Library.
• 9 a.m.: StrongStart Drop-in for kids 0-6 & Caregivers in Canal Flats at Martin Morigeau
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Sunday, September 25
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• 6:45 p.m.:Texas Hold‘EmTournament at the Invermere Legion for members and guests $30 buy in
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Friday, September 23
• 5:30 p.m.: Magic the Gathering Play in the tournament at 5:30 p.m Age 10+, $20.
• 9 a.m.: Bottle drive Rotary Fundraiser The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the InvermereTransfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community
• 9 a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Athletic Park
• 3 p.m.: Free youth Drop-in: at the SummitYouth Centre
• 11 a.m. 1 p.m.: Co edTennis Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.
• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Cribbage: Costs $2 in the Senior’s Hall
• 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Parent andTot Connect for kids 0-6 at the EarlyYears Center; 926 7th Ave, Invermere
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Susan Clovechok brings to her role as Area F director a background in the corporate world and experience working with the valley’s local small business owners as the former executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
He noted that his time as the community L.I.N.K. worker gave him experience in creating relationships with community members and organizations such as the Food Bank, Family Dynamix, and liaising with families through systems of government.
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Current Radium Hot Springs and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area G school board trust ee Jane Thurgood Sagal has put her name for ward once more and will be acclaimed to a second term (since she has no opponents). Thurgood Sagal has been a Radium Hot Springs resident for more than a decade. Prior to that she worked for 34 years in Saskatchewan’s education sector as a teacher, educational administrator, and curriculum leader She was also chair of the Radium Hot
“My wife is a teacher at Windermere Elementar y, and my children attend J.A Laird and David Thompson Secondar y School (DTSS). Over the past four years, I have enjoyed engaging with the public, hearing their praises and concerns, deliberating with the board and providing governance to the SD6 senior administrative staff With your confidence, I would like to ser ve this community for
Chapman is also ver y well known in Invermere, particularly from the seven years he spent working as the SD6 community L.I.N.K. student support worker at Eileen Madson Primar y (EMP) School, J.A Laird Elementar y School, DTSS, and the Open Doors alternative school. Now a dad with two daughters, Chapman has shifted his career into substance abuse counselling with East Kootenay Addictions Ser vices Society, where he sup ports community members affected by the opioid crisis as well as other substances.
another four years, ” said Stimming.
The Columbia Valley’s school board trustee elections will in fact see some voting this year, for the second elec tion in a row
Incumbent Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F director Susan Clovechok will be acclaimed to a second term, with no opponents running against her, while further north long time incumbent RDEK Area G director Gerr y Wilkie is hang ing up his hat and not running for re-election. His seat will be contested by Edgewater resident Roberta Schnider and Westside Road resident Stephanie Stevens
A decade ago the local school board trustee elections were well known throughout Columbia Valley for featur ing no more than one candidate per position and even then those candidates were often as not strongly encouraged, prodded or outright recruit to put their names forward by those concerned that the post would other wise go vacant.
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Schnider told the Pioneer that in terms of running for Area G director again, “I feel more prepared and ready to take this on this time around.” She was a Rocky Mountain School District Six (SD6) board trustee for nine years (including two years as board chair) and is currently vice president on the Kootenay Saving Credit Union board of di rectors, and was on the boards of the Columbia Valley Community Foundation and the Steamboat Mountain Music Society Her other volunteer experience includes Cycling Without Age, the Steamboat and Columbia Valley Pickleball Club, the RDEK’s emergency access advisor y committee and her time as chair of the Edgewater Recreation Society “I can see the difference I can make in my community and this has spurred me on to run for Area G Director Based on this legacy and experience, I know I have the en ergy and enthusiasm to represent Area G with vision, integrity and care, ” said Schnider
Finally in 2018, there was not only a fully slate of eager candidates, there were in fact four people vying for three positions, and the one seat that had multiple candi dates (that for the Invermere area trustee) actually saw a newcomer turf out an incumbent.
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Although Area G will have a new director, both Schnider and Stevens are familiar to Area G voters who have sharp memories. Schnider ran for the seat back in 2011 (losing to Wilkie) and Stevens ran for it in 2018 (also losing to Wilkie) This year, with Wilkie out of the picture, it’s guaranteed to be second-chance-lucky for one of them Stevens has lived in the Columbia Valley since she was 12 (arriving here when her dad moved here for a Parks Canada job) and has remained ever since, raising her three now-grown sons in the valley, and enjoying watching her three grandchildren play here too Career-wise, she was a reporter for the old Invermere Valley Echo newspaper, and for many years ran the Summit Youth Centre (now called the Summit YC Hub), before spending the past decade as co manager of a local ranch
“I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I en joyed fulfilling the role of trustee during my first term, and I was able to bring significant context to the position, given my background in education,” Thurgood Sagal told the Pioneer “I see a strong connection between the pol icy governance work of boards of education and the suc cess of students in Rocky Mountain School District Six (SD6) schools Setting a clear direction for the education of children, as well as aligning key resources, is a critical aspect of supporting our community in particular and the wider world in general. My prior work experience in the education sector along with currently completing a first term as a trustee on the board of education provides a strong foundation to ser ve a second term ”
It’s the same stor y again in 2022 with four candi dates stepping for ward for the three positions, and with the Invermere trustee seat the one to be contested be tween two candidates Also worth noting is that all three current incumbent trustees are seeking another term.
Further south, Canal Flats resident and incumbent, Canal Flats and RDEK Area F school board trustee Amber Byklum will be acclaimed (with no opponents run ning against her) to a fourth term.
She cited her two decades worth of experience with the Area G advisor y planning commission and her role as Wilkie’s alternate at the RDEK board for the past 11 years, saying she is “really looking for ward to stepping up and working hard for the Area G
“I am running for school district trustee to add depth to my passion for public education and community en gagement Utilizing my active listening skills I hope to create action in policy creation and fund allocation to echo students, parents and staff’s voices and values. I am curious and excited to be a part of creating a new future for SD6,” Chapman told the Pioneer
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“I am just finishing my third term as a trustee and to keep it simple: the work is enjoyable,” Byklum told the Pioneer “ We have a great district, great staff, even greater kids, and I feel honoured to be a part of it as a trustee and parent. ”
Having lived in the Columbia Valley and worked at Panorama Mountain Resort for two decades, Stimming also volunteers for multiple causes in the community, perhaps most famously as a local soccer coach.
residents in the role of director ” Stevens added that she has unique firsthand experience of almost ever y single one of Area G’s unincorporated communities, having lived in all of them at one point or another, save for Spillimacheen and Brisco
“Being acclaimed is a humbling testament to what I committed to in 2018, which was to work hard, listen to learn, ask questions, make fact-based decisions and act with integrity I am excited to have been given the mandate to continue the work as there is still much I want to accomplish with and for the folks of Area F,” Clovechok told the Pioneer, later adding “I am looking for ward to continuing to ser ve the people of Area F and the RDEK with the same level of commitment and drive for another four years. ”
In the 2018 election Ryan Stimming was able to take the Invermere school board trustee seat from then-incumbent Denny Neider Stimming is gunning for a sec ond term, but is facing a challenge from fellow Invermere resident, Matt Chapman
Springs Public Librar y during its transition to the new Radium Centre, and is a member of Radium Rotar y.
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Shudra has lived in Radium for 15 years, retiring to the Columbia Valley after a
“Through my business I have also supported dozens of local charities and provided a venue for live music and many other events for our community to enjoy,” Gray told the Pioneer
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Ferguson-Huston is owner of local Radium business, Funky Junk Stained Glass & More.
She has lived in the village full time for more than four years, but has been visiting since 1976.
Collin is another relatively new resident to Radium, and he told the Pioneer he and his wife chose the village because of its small town charm and great water The move to the valley came after Collin’s 25 year career as an educator, administrator, realtor, college researcher, and operator of a small construction business
Palashniuk has lived in Radium for seven years and is owner of the Gateway Motel and co-owner of the Screamers Ice Cream Cafe. She moved to the valley after spending more than 25 years in nonprofit management in Calgar y, which she noted has given her plenty of experience working with various agencies and boards of directors.
Campbell also brings an extensive background to this campaign with 26 years in public ser vice in Calgar y at a management and supply management level, prior to moving to Radium nine years ago
He is running for council because he sees several unfinished projects around the vil lage that he wants to champion, including the bighorn sheep, creating a crosswalk over the highway at St. Joseph Street, creating a solution for recycling bottles in the village, and developing a mass warning system (other than online and phone alerts, and door knocking) to notify Radium residents in event of a large scale emergency
business and legal career in Alberta. He has been a long-ser ving member of the Radium Rotar y Club, where he championed the Rotar y Gardens and the Rotar y Splash Park. His first stab at municipal politics was back in 2017 when he ran unsuccessfully against Gray in a by-election to fill a vacant council spot. Undeterred, he put his name for ward again in 2018, winning his seat by acclamation. A year later he ran for even higher office, contesting the 2019 Kootenay Columbia Conser vative candidate race, losing out to eventual candidate (and eventual MP) Rob Morrison.
Back when Radium incorporated in 1991, the village’s population hovered at around 500. Now it has grown to more than 1,300 with most of that increase coming quite recently (Radium exploded with 72 per population growth between the 2016 and 2021 census). Through all that time and through all that change, the village has been shepherded by a grand total of just three mayors. That third mayor Clara Reinhardt is stepping down, paving the way for a fourth. The question is who will it be?
Incumbent multi-term Radium councillors, Tyler McCauley and Todd Logan are, like Reinhardt, not running for re-election. With Gray going for mayor instead of councillor, this leaves just one incumbent councillor Dale Shudra running for another term as Radium councillor He is joined in the council election race by Erin Palashniuk, Bob Campbell, Carey Collin and Christi Ferguson-Huston.
“ To say I have fallen in love with this community would be an understatement,” said Gray, who moved to Radium in 2014. He was first elected to Radium council in early 2017 in a by-election, and was acclaimed back to council in October 2018. While on council, he has ser ved as Radium’s alternative director at the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board and the hospital board, and has been a director with the Radium Public Librar y Outside politics, he was a board member of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Radium, and volunteers with the Hospice Society
Radium Hot Springs will have just its fourth mayor since it became an incorporat ed municipality more than three decades ago.
“I have joined a great bunch of folks on the Radium Fire Department, and we are car ving out time to enjoy the valley’s outdoor offerings” said Collin. “My platform for council is ‘I love this place’ as this reflects an acknowledgement that we have chosen to live in a really cool part of the world, and want to be a part of its future. And it comes with a recognition that there are challenges that will continue to require our attention, such as long term housing, responsible development, and environmental stewardship ”
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“If elected mayor I want to provide continuity as our new council learns what is possible. After the latest census showed our population has grown over 70 per cent it is time to look at our Official Community Plan (OCP) and make sure this guiding docu ment aligns with our shared vision for our community’s future. With growth comes all sorts of challenges, from concrete challenges like housing and transportation to more abstract challenges like culture and aesthetics,” said Gray “My experience on council and in the community makes me an ideal candidate for mayor, and I look for ward to seeing Radium through this exciting time in our vibrant village ”
She’s settled quickly into a busy life here in the valley Of her three kids, one is in Grade 12 at David Thompson Secondar y School (DTSS), while the other two are grown and living on their own Palashniuk is president of the Radium Rotar y Club, and president of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Radium. She’s also on the Columbia Valley Food Bank board of directors, and is a member of the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society
“ When I moved from Calgar y, part of the reason we chose Radium was that I wanted a sense of community That was a priority for me, ” Palashniuk told the Pioneer “Over the past few years I’ve seen our community grow exponentially It’s doubled in size since I’ve been here. But there’s a need for more and I want to be involved in making that happen We need to attract more commercial development and ser vices such as a pharmacy and a medical clinic I’m passionate about community I want to be a strong and positive advocate for our community I want to see the next four years continue to go in a positive direction.”
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In Radium, Campbell has been strata president for the past five years in The Aspen condos, where he lives, has worked as a facilities coordinator with the village and is a volunteer at the Rotar y Garden and the Radium Public Librar y
“I love Radium and always have. I am running for council because I think Radium has such great momentum right now and I want to be a part of making those decisions I want to be an ambassador for our ‘friendliest’ little town, ” Ferguson-Huston told the Pioneer
Lawrence brings to his campaign more than 39 years in operations and manage ment in the electric power industr y, which he noted has given him plenty of experience in strategic planning, asset management, geographical information systems, process optimization, emergency management and even with working with Federal Crown Prosecution. He has also spent many years volunteering on various boards of directors and committees for industr y associations, academic institutes and local community associations, with many of those years ser ving as a president
Multiple term councillor and Horsethief Pub owner Mike Gray has thrown his name for ward, but so has local resident Brad Lawrence.
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“An interest in politics and public ser vice eventually led to becoming a village coun cillor Following an enjoyable first term, I welcome the opportunity to ser ve Radium citizens by being a councillor for another four years, ” said Shudra.
“These roles provided me with the opportunity to engage with varied levels of mu nicipal, regional and provincial governments, along with negotiating agreements with First Nations councils and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada,” he told the Pioneer “I now want to bring my knowledge, experience, and my passion for community ser vice to the role of mayor of Radium Hot Springs. This is where I can best ser ve our new village council by leading them through engaging, collaborative, respon sible and fair decision-making processes. I believe in developing strong communication strategies, ensuring ever yone is fully informed of the issues and the decisions that will be affecting the residents and business of our wonderful and unique community ”
He cited his involvement with several major projects in the village during his time on council, such as the new Radium Hot Springs Centre and public librar y, the rink, splash park, and boat launch.
His background is ver y familiar to many local residents already, having first gained local attention as the founder and long-time owner of Gerr y ’ s Gelati (now called Stolen Church Gelato and Coffee) Along the way he married his wife and had a son and a
“I have been active and involved for the whole time Although there have been some difficult times, for the most part it has been an amazing experience. There has been a diverse mix of other council members and perspectives over the years, but over the last 20 years I think we have accomplished a lot,” said Taft. “ With my experience, and commitment to the community, I feel that I still have some energy and passion, some skills, and a bit of an obligation, to help mentor and guide another council Although it is important to learn from the past, I am not stuck in the past, and look for ward to the new energy and new passion that can come from this new council and being part of it.”
Caldbick has been in Invermere for five years, moving here in 2017 to take a human resources job with Parks Canada He’s currently on educational leave from Parks Canada, completing a Master’s of Environmental Practice from Royal Roads University while also working as a farm manager for Old Blue Truck farm and an apprentice car penter for thinkBright Homes. When not studying or working, he’s out enjoying the Columbia Valley’s great outdoors climbing, hiking, swimming or ski touring.
These include the Lake Windermere Resorts (LWR) lands purchase, the transfer of control over James Chabot Provincial Park from the provincial government to Invermere and the Shuswap Band, and the expansion of Invermere’s joint active transportation network and trail system under its Friendship Agreement with the Shuswap.
Taft is in the running for a seventh consecutive term on Invermere council, which makes him one of the longest if not in fact the longest ser ving municipal politician the district has seen. He was first elected has a 20-year old in 2002. Taft ser ved two terms as a councillor, then became mayor in 2008. He ser ved three consecutive terms as mayor over a decade (during which he also spent time on the Association of Kootenay Boundar y Local Governments board and the Union of B.C municipalities board) before deciding to scale back a bit and run as a councillor again in 2018.
daughter He sold the gelato business in 2017 to focus on a shot at provincial politics When that was unsuccessful, he switched careers and became a real estate agent.
In terms of why he’s standing for a second term as mayor, Miller said it’s “because I don’t consider my work to be done. We’ve started several big initiatives and I’d like to see some of them through ”
Current mayor Al Miller will be acclaimed to the role for a second term, with no opponents having come for ward to run against him. But two of Invermere’s current councillors are stepping down, and two are seeking re-election, and with three new can didates joining the race for councillor seats, the new Invermere council is guaranteed to be a mix of fresh and experienced faces.
Miller has lived in Invermere since moving here in 1988, and has been owner of Home Hardware that whole time. His volunteer experience includes the Columbia Valley Rockies, the Invermere Public Librar y board, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Rotar y Club of Invermere.
Long ser ving councillors Ute Juras (one term as Invermere councillor, but multiple terms as Canal Flats mayor and Canal Flats councillor before that) and Greg Anderson (more than a decade on Invermere council) are both retiring from local politics. Incumbent councillors Taft and Kayja Becker are both running again and are joined by Topliff, and newcomers Theresa Wood and Jack Caldbick. Four of them will be elected to council
He pointed out to the Pioneer that since he is now 40, he has been on Invermere council for quite literally half his life.
Becker first ran for councillor, unsuccessfully, in 2014. Undeterred, she ran again in 2018, and garnered more votes than any other councillor candidate. She was born and raised in Invermere and owns the local dance studio
“I have lived in Invermere for 16 years. I have been involved with the community in almost ever y way possible from board positions, volunteering, work and recreation,” Wood told the Pioneer “I am running for council because I want to have a positive impact on the future of Invermere. I want this to be a community where future gener ations can afford to live a prosperous and fulfilling life.”
Topliff is hoping to take a page straight out of Miller and Becker’s if-at first-youdon’t-succeed-tr y-again playbook. Miller lost his first run at mayor, but came back to win the position later Becker did the same thing for a councillor position Topliff ran four years ago against Miller for mayor, and lost, but is undaunted and is back in the running again, this time as a councillor
With residents already familiar with Becker and Taft (as past councillors), and with Topliff and Wood (through their work) Caldbick stands as likely the only brand new name to many Invermere voters. But new is whole the point, Caldbick told the Pioneer, pointing out can bring fresh ideas to the Invermere council table
“I’m originally from Ottawa, so politics gets in your blood, whether you like it or not, ” said Caldbick. “I have a lot of friends, family, co-workers, and even my partner, who talk frequently about what can be improved. But that way I see it, instead of just talking about changes, you need to tr y to get a seat at the place where you can actually make some of those changes happen You’ve got to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.”
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She outlined to the Pioneer that through the studio she “hear(s) from many children and their families about what they love, and what we can improve upon. I know Invermere has its fair share of struggles, but I think this town is a really incredible place. I’m excited to be running for my second term on council as I feel there is still a lot I can accomplish in making our town even better I take my role ver y seriously, and would be honoured to represent our community again if I am elected.”
“I have been living and working in the district for the past ten years. I love this area and the friendly people of the valley The business community is growing What’s not to love?” Topliff said. “(As a councillor) I would like to address the existing and future needs of our community.”
Miller will step into his second term as mayor and his fourth overall as a member of Invermere council. He was first elected as a councillor in 2008. In 2011 he ran for mayor against then incumbent mayor Gerr y Taft, and lost, leaving him off council for three years. In 2014 he re-entered the fray of Invermere politics, running successfully for a councillor seat. In 2018, when Taft stepped down as mayor (Taft opted to run as a councillor instead), Miller tried his luck as mayor again, this time winning the mayoral election over Mark Topliff (who, incidentally, is running for councillor this time around).
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Although he has not been a local politician, a great many residents already know Topliff through his work for many years as Invermere’s bylaw officer
Woods is another candidate who is already familiar to a lot of locals partly, like Topliff, because of her work for the district. She was Invermere’s events coordinator for several years, and started quite a few annual events that continue to this day Prior to that she was a director for the annual Wings Over the Rockies Festival. Wood is also well known to many residents as Taynton Bay Distiller y ’ s social media and marketing manager and most significantly through her current role as the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce’s business recover y advisor, and her efforts in that position to help create more affordable housing and seasonal employee housing in the valley
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Invermere voters will get their mayor back, but will have a mix of new and old choices on offer at the polling station this election.
In fact, the scenario in Canal Flats is almost exactly as it is in Radium: both villages have a current mayor who has served multiple terms on council (as both mayor and councillor) but is retiring, an incumbent councillor is running to replace the current mayor but who will be challenged in the mayoral election by somebody new to village politics, and a councillor election race consisting of one incumbent councillor seeking a second term and a slate of brand new candidates. The only difference is that in Radium, five candidates are running for the four councillor seats, while Canal Flats voters get a little more choice with seven candidates running for four councillor seats.
care facility, starting the Shore to Shore Pathway, revamping the Canal Flats Lions Park, and commissioning the village’s first ever public art sculpture. In early 2018 new technology and data processing business, PodTech Innovations Inc., began operations in the old mill site And the 2021 census showed significant growth in Canal Flats’ population for the first time in decades, with the number of residents surging 20 per cent from 600 (in the 2016 census) to 800 (in the 2021 census). Canal Flats council outlined its desire to see the population grow to 1,000.
This schism those enthusiastic about change and those cautious about it is reflected in the diversity of candidates running for council this year The question of which direction the village should take as it heads into the future will be up for vote, not just in terms of which candidates village residents choose, but also in the form a plebiscite question that will be on the election ballot
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‘Do you support the Village of Canal Flats retaining the services of a professional to design and investigate the costs associated with construction of a new community hall?’
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The question will gauge local opinion on the latest of the village’s planned new projects, asking voters:
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McCutcheon is semi-retired engineer He and his partner bought their home in Canal Flats in 2003 and moved to the village permanently in 2010. But his connection to the Columbia Valley goes back to regular visits to Fairmont Hot Springs as a kid (his family had a timeshare), starting in the 1950s. He spent 30 years working as a chemical engineer in the Edmonton area, then became a professor at the University of Alberta for more than a decade before retiring to Canal Flats. In 2018, he ran successfully for a councillor seat
Canal Flats, like other municipalities, is set for a change in its council lineup after the coming municipal election, with several long-serving village politicians stepping down, a couple incumbents running again, and a bunch of fresh faces trying their luck as first-time candidates
Outgoing Canal Flats mayor, Karl Sterzer, is not running for re-election. Incum bent councillor Doug McCutcheon is running to replace him, but he squares off in the mayoral race against local resident Mark Doherty. Incumbent councillors Marie Delorme and Kimberley Swerdferger are not running again, but incumbent councillor Bill Lake is seeking a second term as councillor Lake is joined in the councillor race by new candidates Dennis Babin, Anora Kobza, Jennifer Noble, Patricia Reed, Justin Stanbury and Cody McKersie.
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Over the past four years the council headed by Sterzer, has pursued efforts to try to help the village recover from losing its lifeblood industry by attracting new residents (Canal Flats’ population was 1,300 in the 1970s, but had shrunk to about 600 six years ago), and attracting new commercial enterprise This drive resulted in several new proj ects around the village, including a new medical clinic, beginning construction on a day
These changes were often praised by some locals, but were also often met with concern from other residents, who openly worried about changing the character of the small village too much.
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McCutcheon is running to replace Sterzer as mayor, and explained to the Pioneer that he’s doing so because he wants to see the village move forward in a positive direc tion
Sterzer is hanging up his hat after seven years on the job with village council (the past four as mayor, and three years before that as councillor). Those seven years been among the most eventful in Canal Flats history, with the sawmill that was long the vil lage’s economic mainstay (and by far its largest employer) shutting down permanently in 2015.
Lake cited studies that found that if small communi ties have populations of 1,000 or more they can with the right decisions become self-sustaining
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“As a resident of Canal Flats, I care about its future. I am fortunate to live, work and play in our beautiful com munity With a strong understanding of business and finance I will work to ensure accountability and transpar ency for residents of this community,” said Noble. “I care about helping people and want to see ever yone thriving, with a place to live and work. I want to hear concerns and celebrations and work together to keep Canal Flats a place we can be proud to call home ”
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“ We’re now over 800. We’re approaching that 1,000. I want to see us become self sustainable. I want to keep our school. I want to keep our seniors in place.”
Kobza’s roots in Canal Flats go back 80 years, when her family immigrated to the village from the Czech Republic, and she has spent almost all her life living in the village. She works as an electrician at Iris Energy
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Babin said that if he’s elected to council, there are about a half dozen bylaws he would like to see the village revisit, including one disallowing C-cans, and one that sets a minimum square footage for homes.
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“I have a lot invested in the community, and I would really like to have it be a place where families can still comfortably settle, and where retirees want to come, ” Stanbur y told the Pioneer “Commercial entities here have struggled. I want to promote some commercial growth to improve the employment situation and provide ser vices for local residents.”
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• Shuswap Band Staff and Community
“If there’s no cap on maximum size for homes, there shouldn’t be a minimum size either, especially if we are tr ying to reduce our carbon footprint,” Babin told the Pioneer.
Although this is his first run at Canal Flats coun cil, he was previously a councillor in Faro, Yukon and in Slave Lake, Alberta.
• Craft Vendors and ac tivity booths
Doherty is McCutcheon’s rival to become the next mayor of Canal Flats. He was raised in the village, and worked in the sawmill for many years, and also is a fi nancial planner When he’s not busy with work, he loves to golf and enjoy the great outdoors around the village, particularly going hunting with his daughter, neighbour and grandkids.
“I went into local politics four years ago because I wanted to see the community move for ward I am running again because I want to see the community continue to move for ward,” Lake told the Pioneer “I want Canal Flats to become a place where you don’t have to go to Invermere to go shopping, or to Cranbrook just to go to a pharmacy ”
• Columbia River Paddle
• BC Hydro
• BC Parks- James Chabot Provincial Park and Park Operator
• Kenthen Thomas (Stor yteller)
accounting manager at Copper Medical Supplies
• Landmark Resource Management
• S asha Eugene, Rhiannon Kir ton, and Mike Stevens for helping Councillor Eugene filet the salmon Frank Antoine and the Bonapar t Community for the donation of S almon for the feast
“ When the mill closed, circumstances were bleak, but with the help of the province and a business benefac tor...the village has gotten off to a good start (to post-mill existence),” McCutcheon told the Pioneer. “ We’ve got into quite a few projects, which have been funded over whelmingly by grants instead of by taxpayers.
Babin first moved to Canal Flats in 1968, and lived on and off in the village and in Wasa until the mid 1970s. He then moved up north to the Yukon for 23 years and lived in other northern communities before returning to Canal Flats a decade ago He was a big game guide throughout B.C., Alberta, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories for 32 years, while working as an equipment
• Inter for
• Tim Jensen Jr and Bernice Jensen
• Adams Lake Indian Band Chief, Council and Community for the donation of S almon for the feast Nick PasowiskyDonation of Taber Corn for the feast
Thank You
“That caught me by surprise. I felt that if I didn’t run, the people of Canal Flats would not have a choice to vote for a candidate who wants to keep moving toward a higher population with more commercial and industrial activity,” he told the Pioneer “So I’ve put my name for ward, and voters have that option. I think we have a good plan to develop a fine community We’ll find out what citizens want at the election.”
Noble is the finance manager at PodTech, and is also the chief financial officer for the Columbia Lake Technology Centre in Canal Flats. Prior to that she was an
to the following businesses and individuals for suppor ting this year ’s S almon Festival held at James C habot Park on S eptember 10th
The Pioneer was unable to reach McKersie for com ment, despite multiple calls and emails to the phone number registered with B.C. Local Elections and the email address provided by McKersie to the village office for elections purposes
Reed is another candidate born in the valley and raised in Canal Flats. She’s lived here more than 30 years, and currently works in healthcare (having switched ca reers during the COVID-19 pandemic) Before that she held administrative, super visor y, and management roles.
An eighth candidate Allan Gauthier submit ted a nomination as a Canal Flats candidate prior to the deadline, but later withdrew his nomination and will not be participating in the election
• Pizzeria Merc ato
“ What can I say I love my hometown Canal flats has been a great place to see my children grow and I’m ver y thankful to be part of the small town friendly atmo sphere,” said Reed. “In the last few years, I have engaged my interest in the political aspects of our village and be lieve that my experience will be an asset to our council and village in day-to-day operations, as well as during the village budgeting process. ”
• Shuswap Nation Tribal Council Staff and Culture S uppor ts
Stanbur y has lived in Canal Flats for 23 years, and he is already well known to many village residents as co-owner of the Family Pantr y grocer y stores in Canal Flats and Windermere. He’s also the owner of EZ Mode Audio/Visual Ltd., which offers sound system and con trol system ser vices. He has raised five kids in Canal Flats and he’s proud that they’ve all attended the local Martin Morigeau Elementar y School.
“I want to be a voice for Canal Flats. Hopefully we can see some good changes for the town, ” Kobza told the Pioneer
• Columbia Basin Alliance for Literac y (CBAL)
• K alamata Grill
“I grew up in this town I see what’s going on. I think we need more industr y coming into Canal Flats. One of our main problems is that we don’t have enough housing in Canal Flats, but it’s got to be affordable housing,” Doherty told the Pioneer. “I love the ambience here. I like the small town style, with community minded people.”
McCutcheon said he heard that Sterzer would not be running again in 2022 and also heard that a number of candidates keen to slow down the recent growth would step for ward to run for council
Lake is another councillor candidate who was born and raised right in Canal Flats. After graduating from David Thompson Secondar y School (DTSS) in 1977, he went straight into the forestr y industr y He stayed in that career for 38 years, until the sawmill shut in 2015. He has also been a part-time paramedic for nearly 30 years. In the first 22 of those years his paramedic work was based in Invermere and starting in 2015, it was based out of Cranbrook. He also teaches industrial first aid at the Col lege of the Rockies
• Columbia Basin Trust
And this has been noticed and received well by the citizens of Canal Flats.”
• Each hand drummer KUKSTSEMC
“I’m semi-retired now, so I have more time,” he said of his decision to run for Canal Flats council “I was on council in Faro when its mine shut down, so I know what it’s like to rebuild a town. I’ve heard a lot of complaints from residents about how that’s being done here, how some people seem to be tr ying to steer Canal Flats in a new direction. It doesn’t seem like it’s working. But rather than just talk against what’s happening, I’d like to tr y to find some solutions. A lot of people are disgruntled. We need to get back to being a place where people wave at each other instead of looking the other way when they meet in town. ”
• Just Music-Stage and Audio
• Drum Group Black Foot Confederac y
• Ktunaxa Nation Members and Staff
Kukwstse’tselp / Thank you to ever yone that made this a successful event,especially those that attended and par ticipated! We send our regrets if we have missed someone. Can’t wait to see you all next year!
2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
Public Notice to the electors of the Village of Canal Flats that an election by voting is to be held to elect a Mayor and four Councillors and that the following persons are candidates for each office:
PLEBISCITE QUESTION
The following question will be submitted to the electors of the Village of Canal Flats: “Do you support the Village of Canal Flats retaining the services of a professional to design and investigate costs associated with construction of a new community hall?”
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Canal Flats on the day of registration;
Sylvie Hoobano
Mayor One (1) to be elected
Babin Denis Kobza Anora Lake Bill Noble Jennifer McKersie Cody Reed Patricia Stanbury Justin
• 18 years of age or older;
• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day;
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Tribut tist with
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Canal Flats on Saturday, October 15, 2022 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Columbia Discovery Centre (Village office) 8866 Grainger Road
ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows:
• not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Thursday, October 13, 2022 8 a.m. and 8 p.m at the Columbia Discovery Centre (Village office) 8866 Grainger Road
If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place To register, you must meet the following qualifications:
Surnames Usual Names Four (4) to be elected
Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary The identification must prove both residency and identity
Non-resident property electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners
• Canadian citizen;
Doherty Mark Cutcheon Douglas Councillor
Surnames Usual Names
ff, Chief Election Officer
• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
If you would like to receive a mail ballot to vote by mail, an application must be submitted to the Distric t of Invermere office by September 29th, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Chief Elec tion Officer
• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day Oc tober 15th, 2022;
On factor that remains the same though, is making people happy “ To this day that’s part of… what I do that I appreciate the most, ” he said.
• If more than one person is registered owner of the proper t y, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majorit y of the owners, register as a non-resident proper t y elec tor
They may work be behind the scenes but payroll personnel are at the heart of ever y business.
Along the way, I was lucky enough to walk on frozen lakes in Whitehorse, among mountain goats in Alberta and on boats in northern Newfoundland. Ever ywhere I went, from the west to the east and north to the south, I was welcomed with open arms. Bread was broken on some occasions and laughs were always had ”
In addition, in order to register at time of voting:
These days, Larrabee has slowed down his pace. “I’m semi-retired now I go out in the fall and play in the com munities where I know people ”
In addition, for non-resident proper t y elec tors: The only persons who are registered owners of the proper t y, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the proper t y in trust for a corporation or another trust
• not be disqualified under the Local Government Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion or assent voting and not other wise disqualified by law
• not be entitled to register as a resident elec tor; and
• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
• be a Canadian citizen;
Larrabee transferred those skills to the shows he’s been performing for years ,coast to coast: ‘Robert Lar rabee Live, An Evening with the Legends’. He has also performed in London, England and Sydney, Australia
‘National DATES AND LOC ATIONS
Up to this point, Larrabee owned and operated a landscaping business. After that offer, he sold it and moved happily into the world of performing full time in 1985. He performed with the band, then got into dinner theatre, where he learned improv, keeping the audience focused. “ We had a musical cast; that’s how I learned to do it. We had so much fun together. All those elements sketch comedy, the music aspect, the wardrobe aspect. ”
“One night I did a performance at the Rodeo Club and then went and sat with my girlfriend. The waitress came over and sat on my lap and was so excited about my performance ”
Payroll Institute’ from 8 ‘ Tribute artist from 18 914 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934 DISTRIC T OF INVERMERE – 8 PO Box DISTRIC T OF INVERMERE N O T I C E O F E L E C T I O N B Y V O T I N G An elec tion by voting is to be held to elec t four Councillors, and one School Trustee, and that the following persons are candidates for each office: COUNCILLOR Four (4) to be elec ted Last Name Usual Name Residential Address BECKER Kayja 1301 10th Street Invermere BC CALDBICK Jack 711 200 Black Forest Trail, Invermere BC TAFT Gerr y 2138 Westside Park View Invermere BC TOPLIFF Mark 5182 Juniper Heights Invermere, BC WOOD Theresa 1557 10th Street, Invermere, BC SCHOOL TRUSTEE One (1) to be elec ted Last Name Usual Name Residential Address CHAPMAN Matthew 1022 14th Street Invermere BC STIMMING Ryan 129 11th Avenue, Invermere, BC VOTING
• be a registered owner of real proper t y in the Distric t of Invermere for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
ELEC TOR REGISTRATION
To register, non-resident proper ty elec tors must produce 2 pieces of identific ation (at least one with a signature) to prove identit y, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the proper t y, and, if there is more than one owner of the proper t y, written consent from the other proper t y owners
Friday, Oc tober 7th 9 a.m to 11 p.m.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERT Y ELEC TORS To register as a non-resident proper t y elec tor you must: be 18 years of age or older on general voting day Oc tober 15th, 2022; be a Canadian citizen;
Applications are on the Distric t of Invermere website at w w w invermere.net, or can be requested by email corporateser vices@ invermere.net and the municipal office located at 914 8th Avenue
• not be disqualified under the Local Government Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion or assent voting and not other wise disqualified by law
If you would like to receive a mail ballot and submit it to the office an application must be submitted to the Distric t of Invermere office by Oc tober 13th, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Kindr y Luyendyk
To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Elec tion Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, Oc tober 15th, 2022 of General Voting Day
There is no need to pre -register to vote as the registration of all elec tors for this elec tion will take place at the time of voting In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:
GENERAL VOTING will be: S aturday, Oc tober 15th, 2022
One time, Larrabee took part in a singing compe tition at the Rodeo Club He made it to the finals “I was approached by an agent, who asked if I wanted to perform with a band.”
“The Institute knew it was important to shine a spotlight on the importance of the work being done by payroll from coast-to-coast, ” said Tzanetakis.
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RESIDENT ELEC TORS To register as a resident elec tor you must:
bet ween the hours of 8 am and 8 pm at the following location: Columbia Valley Centre, 646 4th Street, Invermere
ADVANCE VOTING will be held as follows :
That got Larrabee thinking “If I could do this be so happy and get paid The thing is, it made people happy I’d never experienced people clapping and it was over whelming in a good way. ”
Columbia Garden Village, 800 10th Avenue, Invermere, BC
To register, resident elec tors must produce 2 pieces of identific ation (at least one with a signature) Pic ture identification is not necessar y The identification must prove both residenc y and identit y
MAIL BALLOT VOTING
A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNIT Y will be held for qualified elec tors who are patients or staff of the Columbia Gardens at the time of voting, as follows:
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:
• be a resident of the Distric t of Invermere on the day of registration (at time of voting); and
Wednesday, Oc tober 5th, 2022 8 a.m to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Oc tober 13th, 2022 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Distric t of Invermere Office, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC
Longtime tribute artist, Robert Larrabee, will be performing in Invermere at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 October 14 and 15. Photo submitted
Physically fit to ski/ride a full day up to 20,000 vertical feet
Panorama Mountain Friends provide free mountain tours throughout the winter and serve as resort ambassadors providing information about ski trails, facilities and services 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:
2. Adding a new sub-section to Chapter 2: Goals, Objectives & Policies, specifically sub section 2.22 Development Application and Approval Informational Requirements, and
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Invermere’s Terry Fox run a great success
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3. Adding a further new sub-section to Chapter 2: Goals, Objectives & Policies, specifically sub-section 2.23 Temporary Use Permits
1. Proposed addition of the Athalmer Neighbourhood Plan as Chapter 7 in Invermere’s Official Community Plan
If you believe that your interest in property is affected by any of the proposed bylaw amendments you may, prior to the hearing send your written comments to the District of Invermere by FAX sent to (250) 342-2934, email sent to planning@invermere.net or drop off your written comments in person at the District of Invermere Office (914 8th Avenue), before 12:00 noon MT on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Alternatively, you may also attend the Public Hearing in person and communicate your concerns directly to the District of Invermere Council during the hearing
You may inspect the proposed District of Invermere Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No 1623, 2022 online at the District of Invermere web site https://invermere.net/ news/ or in-person at the District of Invermere Municipal Office located at 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC during regular business hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
MOUNTAIN FRIEND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Continued on page 21 . . .
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
I N R E S O R T DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 914 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934 TDISTRICT OF INVERMERE PUBLIC HEARINGTO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 6,2022 AT 7 PM MT ATTHE COLUMBIAVALLEY CENTRE LOCATED AT 646 - 4TH STREET, INVERMERE, BC District of Invermere Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1623, 2022 NOTICE
3 Establishing a mechanism for the municipality to consider the issuance of Temporary Use Permits and provide general evaluation criteria on which proposed Temporary Use Permits will be assessed If adopted, this amendment would enable the District of Invermere Council to issue a Temporary Use Permit for any property located within the municipality
For clarity, the lands that are subject to the proposed Athalmer Neighbourhood Plan provisions as Chapter 7 in the District of Invermere’s Official Community Plan are illustrated below:
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to serve as an ambassador of Panorama Mountain Resort • A positive & enthusiastic attitude to greeting, hosting, touring & socializing with guests of varying ability level
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1. Adding the Athalmer Neighbourhood Plan as Chapter 7 in Invermere’s Official Community Plan; and
Athalmer Neighbourhood Plan Area
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Amendment Bylaw No 1623, 2022 Public Hearing is to provide an opportunity for public input respecting the following:
• Willingness to assist with other events such as ski and bike races, hikes, etc.
asset Benefits: Panorama Mountain Friends receive a complimentary Winter 2022-23 Season Pass Please apply online at www.panoramaresort.com/employment including both resume and cover letter Deadline for applications is September 30, 2022. M O U N
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resort
In general terms the purpose of the District of Invermere Official Community Plan
If you have questions or require more information about Bylaw No 1623, 2022, please contact Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services at (250) 342-9281, extension. 1235 or by email to: planning@invermere.net
Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services
• 2022, to April 9, 2023)
2. Clarifying that additional supporting information may be required by the municipality and staff during the evaluation of development applications such as zoning amendments, development permits, temporary use permits, area plans, and comprehensive development plans If adopted, this amendment would be applicable to all development applications in the District of Invermere
• Knowledge of Panorama Mountain Resort and the Columbia Valley a great T A is given that the District of Invermere fficial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No 1623, 2022 has received first and second readings and pursuant to Part 14, Division 3, Section 464 of the Local Government Act a Public Hearing is to be held at the Columbia Valley Centre located at 646 4th Street , Invermere, BC at 7:00 pm MT on Thursday October 6, 2022 The hearing is scheduled to address Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No 1623, 2022 which proposes:
About 80 local folks turned out for Invermere’s 42nd Terry Fox run on September 18. It included members of the local RCMP detachment and the fire department. One of the organizers, Donna Scheffer said as of Sept. 19, $16,000 had been raised The number of participants, Scheffer said in an email, “...was awesome for the first event after two years of virtual runs”. Photos submitted
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,
September 22, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21 Box 159, 8866 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C V0B 1B0 Phone: 250 349 5462 • Fax: 250 349-5460 • village@canalflats.ca Richard Wayken Collector September 15, 2022 Folio # Legal Description Location Upset Price 0001997.760 Lot 16, Plan Number NEP87169 Columbia Springs Drive $3,558.02 0070019.141 Manufactured Home Registry No 27514 N 4763 Burns Avenue $417.25 0070075.115 Manufactured home Registry No 78275 1W 4915 Baillie Grohman Avenue $1,411.18 The following properties located within the Village of Canal Flats shall be sold for taxes as per the Local Government Act on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10 a.m at the Village of Canal Flats Municipal Office located at 8866 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC. All properties are within District Lot 110 and Land District 26.
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Columbia Valley Classics Annual Show & Shine
Photo by Dayle Denton
After a two year hiatus the Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine was a huge event at the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs on September 17. Over 800 vehicles were lined up to check out, as hundreds of folks streamed in to look, and take in the variety of vendors at the show Throughout the day the Blues Brothers kept the crowd entertained, driving around in their high performance machine, dancing and singing to the delight of people of all ages. A Poker Run was held on the 16th, with cash prizes
Photo by J. McQuarrie
Photos by Ryan Watmough
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• If more than one person is a registered owner of the proper ty, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident proper ty elec tor.
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be:
To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Elec tion O fficer no later than 8pm on Saturday, Oc tober 15th, 2022, General Voting Day.
Saturday, Oc tober 15th, 2022
Wednesday, Oc tober 5th, 2022
Between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm 4836 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, BC
• not be disqualified under the Local Government Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion or assent voting and not other wise disqualified by law
Ferguson-Huston Christi #312 7595 Pioneer Ave, Radium Hot Springs Palashniuk Erin 4992 Hwy 93, Radium Hot Springs
To register, non resident proper ty elec tors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the proper ty, and, if there is more than one owner of the proper ty, written consent from the other proper ty owners
There is no need to pre -register to vote as the registration of all elec tors for this elec tion will take place at the time of voting In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required to complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below :
(3) Address of the proper ty in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident proper ty elec tors),
COUNCILLOR Four(4) to be elec ted
Campbell Bob #313 4875 Radium Blvd, Radium Hot Springs
• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
To register as a non-resident proper ty elec tor you must:
MAIL BALLOT VOTING
• regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR
MAYOR One (1) to be elec ted
• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
Between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm 4836 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, BC
NON-RESIDENT PROPERT Y ELEC TORS:
Before 4:00pm on Thursday, Oc tober 13th, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must submit the following information to the Village of Radium Hot Springs office by mail (4836 Radium Blvd., PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0), telephone (250-347-6455), fax (250-347 9068) or email (cao@radiumhotsprings.ca) no later than Thursday, Oc tober 13th, 2022.
Shudra Dale 7498 Pine Cone Lane, Radium Hot Springs
ADVANCE VOTING will be held as follows:
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• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day Oc tober 15th, 2022;
Lawrence Brad 7561 Revelstoke Ave, Radium Hot Springs
• regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot pack age, and
• be a Canadian citizen;
• be a Canadian citizen;
Gray Mike 4893 Hewitt Rd, Edgewater
To register, resident elec tors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Pic ture identification is not necessar y The identification must prove both residenc y and identity
An elec tion by voting is to be held to elec t a Mayor and four Councillors, and that the following persons are candidates for each office:
• In addition, in order to register at time of voting:
To register as a resident elec tor you must:
• pick up at office and, if you wish, name of person you authorize to pick up pack age for you, OR
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
• not be entitled to register as a resident elec tor; and
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• not be disqualified under the Local Government Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion or assent voting and not other wise disqualified by law
• The only persons who are registered owners of the proper ty, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the proper ty in trust for a corporation or another trust
(2) Residential address,
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ELEC TOR REGISTRATION
• be a resident of the Village of Radium Hot Springs on the day of registration (at time of voting); and
Chief Elec tion O fficer
• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day Oc tober 15th, 2022;
• be a registered owner of real proper ty in the Village of Radium Hot Springs for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACK AGE:
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS: NOTICE OF ELEC TION BY VOTING
Surname Usual Names Residential Address
In addition, for non-resident proper ty elec tors:
(5) If you are not on the list of elec tors, to ensure you receive the correc t registration application form in your pack age, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident proper ty elec tor
Adrian Bergles
Surname Usual Names Residential Address
(1) Full name,
(4) Method of deliver y of your mail ballot pack age:
Collin Carey 7578 Pioneer Ave, Radium Hot Springs
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RESIDENT ELEC TORS:
Busy bees
The workers are non-reproductive female bees and as their name suggests, do all the work in the hive and are the collectors of pollen and nectar The rest of their list of chores includes making the wax for the hive and basic housekeeping including feeding
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The queen holds a presence as she is the largest but more specifically, the longest bee in the hive. Unlike workers she has a fully reproductive organ and a lengthy abdomen that extends past her wings, making them appear shorter than they are. Developed from larvae, a future queen will be selected by the worker bees and is specially fed so that she becomes sexually mature. A hive will normally only have one adult mated queen that all bees will follow and fiercely protect The queen will reign and live three to five years in nature but in some beekeeping scenarios, they have been known to live up to eight years. The queen is often the mother of most, if not all the bees in a hive as she reproduces the population in a mating process called swarming. Swarming takes place late spring to mid-summer when she will mate with five to 19 drones.
Bee-lieve it:
Here are just a few fun facts and numbers about bees The main duty of the high ly-regarded queen is to lay 1,500 eggs per day A honeybees’ wings strokes 11,400 times per minute and a single bee will produce only a half teaspoon of honey in their lifetime. Across many cultures in mythology the honeybee was believed to be a sacred insect that bridged the natural and underworld. They are seen as a symbol of sociability, diligence, cleanliness and creativity
Male honeybees, called drones, have no stinger, don’t gather nectar or pollen, and can ’ t even feed themselves without the assistance of worker bees While drones are smaller in length than the queen, their body mass and eyes are bigger A drone’s average flight time is 20 minutes in which they must keep up with the queen for mating purposes. A western honeybee can reach up to speeds of 32 km per hour Mating is done when the drone’s endophallus is inserted into the queen and is designed to disperse a large quantity of seminal fluid and spermatozoa with great force and speed while in flight. After this flight of fancy that lasts less than five seconds, drones fly no more and die after mating.
With the assistance of humans, western honeybees now occupy every continent except Antarctica. Honeybees live in large groups which are known as colonies. When their growing season is at its peak in mid summer colonies can contain up to 80,000 individual bees. Like other colonial insects such as wasps, ants and termites, a monarchy of sorts exist but there are no kings in this world they are all ruled by a single queen Queen Swarm in
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Join outgoing Area G Director Gerry Wilkie for an Area G community meeting prior to his retirement from
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the drones, the queen, and larvae. These busy bees aren ’ t here for a good time or a long time; their life span on average lasts from 30 to 60 days.
Flight of the Honeybee
In addition, for non-resident proper ty elec tors:
RESIDENT ELEC TORS:
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REQUESTING A MAIL tober (19-24 Cranbrook BC V1C (250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335) or tions@rdek.bc.ca) proper ty in relation to which are non-resident proper ty elec tors), of deliver y of your mail ballot pick up at the RDEK office in Cranbrook, regular lettermail Canada Post to residential address, lettermail Canada to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the mail ballot package, If you are not on the list of elec tors, ensure you receive the correc t registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident proper ty elec tor
PUBLIC NOTICE IS given to the elec tors of Elec toral Area G of the Regional Distric t of East Kootenay that an elec tion by voting is to be held to elec t one Direc tor and that the following persons are nominated as candidates: TORAL AREA (1) TO BE ELEC S
• a registered owner of real proper ty (land) in Elec toral Area G for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration;
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• a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
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G E N E R A L V O T I N G will be open to qualified Elec toral Area G elec tors on: SATURDAY, OC TOBER 15, 2022 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations: ot er est Western Plus Pr st Radium Hot S gs 7 93 Main t. Radium rings Edgewater Communit 4818 Selkirk Ave., Edgewater Wilmer Communit Hall 9179 West Ave
PUBLIC NOTICE IS given to the elec tors of Elec toral Area G of the Regional Distric t of East Kootenay that advance voting oppor tunities for the 2022 general local elec tions will be provided as follows: ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified Elec toral Area G elec tors on:
• not be disqualified under the Local Government Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion and not other wise disqualified by law
13, 2022 you must submit the following information to the RDEK office in Cranbrook by mail
• not be disqualified under the Local Government Ac t or any other enac tment from voting in an elec tion and not other wise disqualified by law
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CHNIDER Rober 4909 Hewitt Road, Edgewater STEVENS Stephanie 7800 Westside , R Hot ings
Resident elec tors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Pic ture identification is not necessar y The identification must prove both residenc y and identity
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• 18 years of age or older on general voting day; a Canadian citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;
you are not on the list of elec tors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at
The RDEK will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about September 26, 2022. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Elec tion Officer or designate no later than 8:00 pm on Oc tober 15, 2022 More detailed information about mail ballot voting is available in the elec tions sec tion of the RDEK website
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• a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
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• Public notices and publications in alignment with bylaws, government rules and regulations
Actively participates in events develop a listing of events that support ongoing promotion of the Village Includes actively engaging in the development on local events
Budgets
Brand
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 hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors
Complete reports in line with respective grant requirements
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• Community plans
• CanalFlats.ca
• Work with Recreation leadership to develop and execute on marketing strategy to drive sales Arena, Beach, Tennis court, Baseball fields Work to develop programming and work with community groups to develop programming at all facilities
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J2 Ranch is hiring a full time outdoor labourer Must be Physically t, able to lift 50 lbs. Drivers license required, experience with machinery preferred
Ability to travel and attend regional events is required
• Local and community events • Regional
As a strong team we are committed to supporting career and personal development We work with our members on developing key technical and leadership competencies We focus on over 18 different areas from leadership to strategic thinking and problem solving
$28.00 $40.00/hr
Reporting directly to the CAO, the Communications and Marketing Coordinator plays an integral role in developing our brand and marketing our Village
Must be comfortable around animals. Daily chores + seasonal work (Irrigation, Driving machinery). Wage based on experience Call 250 349 5824 to apply
The Village of Canal Flats has an immediate opportunity 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.
• Brochures
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• Advertising/graphics
Donations and Sponsorships
• Coordination with leadership on specific plans to activate messaging to community
Develop community engagement plan using media platforms to actively engage the public
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Carpenter/labourer needed in and around Invermere Full time/part time Wage negotiable Call 250 688 2068
R G M Holding is a fast pace company in the forestry sector We currently have openings for Skidder Operator and Loader Operator in the Invermere and Golden areas Experience is an asset, will train the right candidate Bene ts after 3 months, retirement package after 9 months Email a complete resume with references to ben@bcland com
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Community Promotions
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Community engagement strategy, plan and execution
• Community events
Supporting marketing for Canal Flats Day Care Parks and Recreation
Work across departments to develop respective budgets and promotional plans
• coordination with ER&P, Village office and local jurisdictions (RDEK) on emergency messages
• Interprovincial
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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
Works with community business and associations to promote the Village Key messages are developed and made consistent Village Marketing Websites Maintain and develop websites consistent with ability to deliver on strategic objectives
Job Specific Responsibilities include:
Hours of Work
Develop Canal Flats Day Care marketing and communications plan to ensure consistent promotion and revenue generation.
Develops monthly reports to council and CAO in line with strategic plans
Send cover letter and resume via email to Richard Wayken, Chief Administrative Officer cao@canalflats.ca by October Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Media preparation for Mayor and CAO including promotional materials
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30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer September 22, 2022 Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Beside the Horsethief Pub Radium Liquor Store is currently accepting resumes The successful applicant will: • Maintain a high level of customer service • Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge Generate sales Participate in merchandising and promotional activities • Ensure accuracy in all transactions, inventory, and procedures • Participate in all manners of store maintenance • Stock shelves with product • Work in partnership 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 opportunities If you are interested in working in a fun productive 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!
It’s clear the show has an immense drawing power
Car restoration is in Roberts’ blood: “I love cars I’m a car enthusiast,” she said. “I like old vehicles, I like new vehicles I’ve had restored vehicles in the past ”
Each year all members of the car club select 10 of
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With restoration, the look, the horsepower “It’s almost like it’s in your blood”, she said.
Bill Cropper was hired to emcee the show the sec-
“I think it’s because car enthusiasts come to see oth er people’s pride and joy as well,” Roberts said. “It brings a lot of people together It’s the history behind each vehicle, and people like to display the work they’ve done.”
Gary Clement, left, and Shawn Ottman, gave a thumbs-up to a 1966 Pontiac Beaumont, first owned by Clement when he bought it new in 1966 and now by Ottmann, the sixth owner Ottmann spent a year restoring the Beaumont and these days, his wife, Wendy drives it to work.
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A Pontiac Beaumont purchased brand new in 1966 was restored to eye-catching condition by its owner, Shawn Ottmann.
ond year it happened, and has been emceeing since “I’ve watched this thing grow from the beginning,” Cropper said. “I said,’This is going to be huge,’.” He recalled one year when a couple got married at the show “They had a Morris Minor, about a 1953, in the show”
By Joanne McQuarrie editor@columbiavalleypioneer.com
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Spectators streamed through the gates of the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs in the hundreds to check out an incredible selection of cars and trucks at this year ’ s Columbia Valley Classics Annual Show & Shine.
“There ’ s a vibe in the air when everyone knows the car show is coming around,” Roberts said. “It definitely brings the community together I think it’s the biggest event that happens in Radium and Invermere.”
The Blues Brothers were onsite in their patrol car. Jake (a.k.a Ian McDonnell) and Elwood (a.k.a. Grant Eisworth), slowly drove around the course, stopping to sing and dance now and then to smiles and applause from spectators.
The show has been held consistently at the Springs Golf Course the third Saturday of September “That ’ s the best time for us to get the location,” Roberts not ed. “We’ve always had it that week. The weather always seemed to be good.”
Pastor Murray Wittke
She estimated there were a few thousand spectators throughout the sunny day, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN UNITED
For the zoom link, please visit our website (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry). 110 7th Ave. in Invermere.
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Photo submitted
ColumbiaValley Classics Annual Show & Shine a huge success
St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats., Canadian Martyrs’ Invermere, St. Joseph’s Radium Canal Flats: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Canadian Martyrs, Invermere: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. St. Joseph, Radium: Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Its vibrant colour and condition faded over the years but Shawn Ottmann, owner/operator of LBO Autobody, decid ed to give this 1966 Pontiac Beaumont a makeover
Father Jojo Augustine • 712 12th Ave., Invermere 250 342 6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
The congregation will be attending Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden on the 4th 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.com
their favourite vehicles The choices are compiled; this year ’ s the Top 10 Club’s Choice Awards include: Greg Hartman, Drayton Valley, AB: 1946 Chevrolet truck; Shawna and Sean Rollins, Calgary, AB: 1941 Dodge WC pickup; Dave Forai, West Kelowna: 1966 Malibu SS; Jolene Young, Foothills, AB: 1970 Ford Bronco; Brent Fraser, Calgary: 1968 Ford F100; Jeff Way, Slave Lake, AB: 1967 Chevrolet Nova; Brad Nelson, Leduc, AB: 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe; Al and Jackie Emro, Irri cana, AB: 1960 GMC custom Emro; Laurier Fontaine, Spruce Grove, AB: 1957 Ford Fairlane; Milt Pancoast, Medicine Hat, AB: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 truck.
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
Now open for in-person services. Sundays at 10:30 a.m 326 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lwac.ca
It’s the 33rd year the popular event has been held.
was put off. Vandalism broken windows and tail lights added to the deteriorated state the Beaumont was in. Ottmann entered the scene in 2020, when mutual friends of his and Jefferson ’ s, Stan and Peggy Harrison, connected the two “Peggy mentioned to Marvin that (I) was looking for car to build,” Ottmann said. “I bought it from Marvin, towed it to my shop ” He and Stan got “I said. air” back and his loal is e wife, ey
There were rows and rows of vehicles on display Roberts said 674 folks registered and filled out forms to be part of the show As well, “There ’ s lots of people who pay the registration fee but don’t fill out the paperwork, so I think there were about 700 people registered,” she added.
Roberts is grateful for the hard work and dedication from each of the club members, she said in a text. “I’m extremely proud of the show we put on and the excitement from everyone who attended this year ’ s event. ”
In-person or on zoom
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Minister: Brent Woodard Sundays at 10:30am
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
By Joanne McQuarrie editor@columbiavalleypioneer.com
Sunday 1:30 p m Worship Service at Valley Christian Assembly Note: No services on September 4th and 18th.
President Kendyn Mackensie • Columbia Valley Branch • 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.
Invermere. The Beaumont caught the eye of Gary Elliot who purchased it. The Beaumont changed hands again; Mike Warren was the next owner, and he sold it to Rod Taylor, who sold it to Marvin Jefferson.
Jefferson drove it for two years before he parked it Life got busy over the years and restoration of the vehicle
Decades-old Beaumont restored to daily driving condition
Photo by J McQuarrie
“There ’ s always been that excitement level when it comes to the car show weekend, more so this year be cause (people) could get out and enjoy the events, ” said Vicki Roberts, president of the Columbia Valley Classics Car Club
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