Columbia Valley Pioneer July 13, 2023

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In top photo, the ongoing closure of the concrete boat launch in Athalmer has created a traffic (boat) jam. At right, rush hour of Fairmont float traffic on a summer Sunday afternoon.

Photos by Ryan Watmough

Funding now in place for Bighorn overpass

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Radium Hot Spring’s resident herd of bighorn sheep can breathe a sigh of relief. e proposed wildlife overpass for the sheep to cross Highway 93/95 south of the village is a massive step closer to reality, now that the funds for it have been raised.

e bighorn sheep, which spend long stretches of the year literally living in the village, have been an iconic part of Radium for generations and are internationally famous.

But over the past two decades the herd’s population has been cut almost in half, from 230 to about 120. Each year the sheep fatalities, especially those caused by vehicle strikes, are more pronounced during the winter. But the recent winters have been dramatically worse than normal, with a staggering 15 bighorns killed in 2021 alone.

at prompted an outcry that generated headlines around the globe and sparked efforts spearheaded by Radium residents to do something to save the sheep.

After consultation, the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) proposed putting up wildlife fencing along Highway 93/95 south of the village (the worst spot for bighorn-vehicle collisions) and building a wildlife overpass so the sheep (and, of course, other wildlife) can safely pass from one side of the highway to the other. Such overpasses and fencing have met with considerable success in Banff National Park.

But MOTI couldn’t pay for the whole project, which costs around $4 million. So Radium residents began a fundrais-

ing campaign. Donations poured in, but the price tag was high and after an initial surge, the effort appeared to have stalled, prompting concern in Radium about just how long the overpass might take to get done.

en last week mining company Teck Resources Ltd. announced it would donate $2.5 million to the overpass, meaning the project now has all the money it needs.

“We’ve been delighted to see the donations come in, some big ones and a lot of small ones that got the ball rolling initially, and now this very big donation that takes it over the finish line,” Radium Mayor Mike Gray told the Pioneer.

Gray thanked MOTI for being inclusive on the project, consulting with not just the village, but also with local First Nations, Parks Canada, other federal and provincial agencies, as well as with locals dedicated to the cause of the bighorns. He also thanked Radium residents for their passionate commitment to saving the bighorns, saying that such passion was the key to the project’s success.

MOTI explained in a press release that the project will include approximately six kilometres of wildlife fencing and gates that will guide animals to the overpass and safely over the highway, and that a contract for construction will be going to tender soon.

“It's vital that we keep people safe and protect these animals that are so critical to regional biodiversity,” said MOTI Minister Rob Fleming. “With the help of our partners, this new overpass will support safe passage for the bighorn sheep, protecting this herd that is so important to local First Nations and all the people of the East Kootenay.”

Bylaw being modernized

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

A comprehensive review and rewrite of Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900 is underway by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK).

“ e current bylaw was adopted in 1990 and has been amended over 390 times,” explains RDEK Planning Supervisor Karen MacLeod.

“ is current process will not only modernize the bylaw but will also provide an opportunity to consolidate all of the amendments.”

e RDEK has created a project page to allow residents to review the draft and reach out with any questions prior to it

being presented to the Board of Directors for its first review in September.

“If people would like information on the proposed changes in the new zoning bylaw, on what is staying the same, or even the process itself, our planning staff are available to help,” adds MacLeod.

A copy of the draft bylaw and the map schedules are all included on the project page:engage.rdek.bc.ca/cvzoningbylaw.

e draft Bylaw is expected to be reviewed by the RDEK Board on September 8.

If the bylaw receives first and second reading, a public hearing would be scheduled before it could be considered for adoption.

A $2.5 million donation from Teck Resources Ltd. has assured that the bighorn overpass will be constructed near Radium Hot Springs.

Photo by Ryan Watmough

RCMP Report

Corporal Jeff Witzke Columbia Valley RCMP

is past week, July 3 to July 9, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 104 calls for service. e following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to:

On Monday July 3 police received an iPhone SOS from the area of Cross River Canyon where a dog had fallen down a cliff and could not find its way out. Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) determined they would attend to prevent further potential falls from the owners attempting to rescue the dog on their own. Just after CVSAR was enroute the RCMP were updated that the dog managed to get out on its own and assistance was no longer required.

On Tuesday, July 4 the RCMP were made aware of a boat floating in the middle of the lake and appeared to be

unoccupied. Members located the boat which appeared to have come unattached from its mooring. e boat was towed to shore and the registered owner was notified.

On July 6 police conducted boat patrols on Lake Windermere. Approximately 40 boats were checked. Six of those boats/jet skis were sent back to shore as they failed to have a spotter. e RCMP would like to remind people using paddle boards or kayaks to ensure they have the appropriate safety equipment while venturing out onto the lake.

On ursday, July 6 the RCMP received word of an incident on Mt. Assiniboine where sadly a person had fallen while mountaineering and had succumbed to their injuries.

e RCMP would like to thank the CVSAR for their efforts over the past few weeks during several calls to assist people in need. ese volunteers give countless hours of their time to assist in a wide scope of events and should be acknowledged for all they do.

Invermere residents are upset as the ongoing closure on 13th Avenue continues. e detour is sending traffic through much quieter residential streets but drivers are ripping through the detour at excessive speeds. ere are plenty of families with small children and pets living in the area, and many residents are not happy at being put at risk by impatient drivers. Twice in recent weeks frustrated residents have taken matters into their own hands, putting up impromptu signs imploring speeders to slow down.

Photo by Ryan Watmough

Resident raises concerns about runo

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Runoff heading from the streets of Invermere into Lake Windermere was a hot topic of discussion at a recent Invermere council meeting.

Local resident Buzz Harmsworth brought the matter up, noting “we (Invermere) are still dumping untreated surface water directly into the lake.” He cited the example of the culvert by the Bayshore condos.

“So much of what is being put on the roads today for safety, it’s really not nice stuff. Certainly not environmentally. We have groups (in Invermere) that are trying to keep the lake from dying and here we are letting that stuff go right into the lake,” said Harmsworth.

Invermere councillor Gerry Taft was quick to agree.

“After certain (rain or flood) events in the spring, the water there does have a sheen to it. I don’t know if it is antifreeze or what. I’m not a biologist, but whatever it is, it sure doesn’t seem like a good idea to have it going into the lake,” said Taft.

He noted that in the same area there are issues with Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail, and that there are several federal and provincial agencies that have a share of jurisdiction over the lake, so putting in proper systems would require a lot of difficult-to-get cooperation and would be expensive.

“But it is a valid point (about the runoff). Putting that stuff directly into the lake just isn’t the right thing to do. e district should take a leadership role,” said Taft. “It (the runoff) needs to be moni-

tored and addressed.”

Invermere chief administrative officer Andrew Young noted the district has done some work — namely upgrading its dry wells (large holes that allow for natural filtration) — to address runoff problems.

“Some materials are intercepted before they reach the lake, but there are some, whether from the district’s roads or from private properties, that are making their way into the lake,” conceded Young.

He added that Invermere has had no official complaints about runoff or the sheen on the lake from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans or the provincial Ministry of Environment.

“Only a small amount of discharge is occurring,” said Young, adding that the high flushing rate of the lake helps the situation and the fact that the materials are floating on the surface may also help, since there is a certain amount of degradation of any petrochemical materials as a result of exposure to sunlight.

Harmsworth questioned Young’s assessment of a “small amount” of discharge.

“It’s a 12 to 14 inch culvert and, in spring, it is full of water. at’s a large runoff,” countered Harmsworth.

Mayor Al Miller summarized by saying: “We’ve put some money into it (to upgrade the dry wells). We’ve tried to address it. e feeling, it seems, is that it isn’t working.”

Young explained there are other options for dealing with runoff aside from dry wells.

“Some of them might be a lot more effective (than dry wells), but the cost of them has to be borne in mind,” he said.

Request for Proposal

Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site

Parks Canada is inviting proposals to operate the Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site in Yoho National Park

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is taking place through a transparent and competitive bidding process

The deadline to submit a proposal is September 29, 2023

A mandatory on-site, in-person briefing session will be held on August 15, 2023 Proponents or their delegates must attend the session in order to participate in the RFP process

Potentially interested operators may also visit the site on their own via a 16 km round-trip hike

For more information and to register, please contact Tracey LeBlanc, Townsites and Realty Manager at llyktownsites@pc gc ca

We e k l y S p e c i a l s ( D i n e - i n O n l y )

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Demande de propositions

Lieu historique national du Salon-de-Thé-desChutes-Twin

Parcs Canada sollicite maintenant des propositions de promoteurs qui souhaiteraient exploiter le lieu historique national du Salon-de-Thé-des-Chutes-Twin, dans le parc national Yoho La demande de propositions (DP) prend la forme d’un processus d’appel d’offres transparent et concurrentiel

La date limite pour présenter une proposition est le 29 septembre 2023 Une séance d’information obligatoire en personne aura lieu sur place le 15 août 2023 Les promoteurs ou leur délégué doivent assister à cette séance pour pouvoir participer au processus d’appel d’offres

Les exploitants intéressés peuvent aussi visiter par eux-mêmes ce lieu, accessible par une randonnée pédestre de 16 km aller-retour

Pour en savoir plus et pour vous inscrire, veuillez communiquer avec Tracey LeBlanc, gestionnaire des lotissements urbains et de l’immobilier à l’adresse

llyktownsites@pc gc ca

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Invermere council heard a local resident’s concerns about runoff from municipal streets into Lake Windermere. File photos

Grocery rebate loose Band-Aid

You could liken the government’s grocery rebate to one of those cold remedy advertisements on TV offering “fast relief.” Or a weak Band-Aid that won’t stay on. It feels good at first but then starts to hurt again when it falls off.

ere is no doubt that getting the rebate is a nice surprise for those who are eligible (depending on income). e money might last a couple of trips to the grocery store (or one if you have a big family). But after that, you’re back where you started – scrambling to pay the food bill which has gone up significantly over the past year. In fact, the price of food in Canada has outpaced inflation to the tune of nine per cent in the last 12 months.

is one-time payment is not enough to address the food cost crisis, which is why it’s so important to do more to help people who are struggling to put nutrition on the table, pay rent, utilities, and everything else. e sad fact is some people go without meals in order to make their rent payments. Remember the nice roasts you used to buy for a decent price? ose days are gone.

Many food bank coordinators will tell you that an unprecedented number of individuals are relying on food banks today, with demand increasing more than 30 per cent over the previous year.

“ is one time payment is not enough to address the food cost crisis, which is why it’s so important to do more.”

Amidst all this hardship, grocery stores continue to make record profits without lowering prices. Some have even been accused of price gouging. Obviously more competition is needed to bring these companies back down to earth. One would think the government would step in to alleviate the situation.

e social assistance rate has to keep pace with the cost of living, and more affordable housing units must be built to stem the homelessness crisis.

We need long-term solutions, not short term ones. Perhaps it’s time to adopt the food stamp initiative (now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in the United States. is works by giving low-income families an electronic benefits card which is used like a debit card to purchase food in retail stores.

Speaking of the rebate, why should it be a one-time payment? All levels of government must work together to lessen the burden on low-income families by coming up with real solutions – not by pencil pushers behind a desk, but by people affected by this food crisis.

Lyonel Doherty, editor

Historical Lens Historical Lens

Where’s the transparency, Rob?

Demands for truth and transparency fall from our federal conservative politicians regularly as they do their best to keep the ruling parties in check.

It quickly becomes apparent that they will not hold themselves to that same standard, however. Our own MP Rob Morrison indulges in a myriad of tactics that reflect neither truth nor transparency.

ose who follow his official Facebook page know that he is not willing to let any criticism or disagreement stand there. Quickly hiding any comments that counter the CPC party line, he resorts to hiding, scrubbing and blocking as tactics to maintain a squeaky clean page. In

June alone he hid 33 per cent of comments and deleted some of his own.

Another tactic is to let you see your own comments while blocking them from the general public. At times they are visible to people on your friends list but not others.

I find this reprehensible and unethical behaviour coming from someone who is supposedly representing me in Ottawa. Such manipulation has led me to withhold my vote for him and look elsewhere for the truth and transparency that Rob and the CPC tout as necessary.

Reinhard Lengsfeld,

Nelson

Shown in this 1916 photo, Walter Nixon on a horse crosses a log bridge in Kootenay National Park.

Photo provided by the Windermere and District Historical Society

Child care bene t back res for operator

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

e provincial government’s efforts to make child care more affordable have dramatically backfired in the case of a Radium day care, leaving the operator deeply frustrated.

e Rural Roots Early Learning Centre has been operating in Radium for nearly two years, and was in Wilmer for nine months before that. Centre operator Katherine Bonell has been trying for months to get the B.C. government’s Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative for parents of Rural Roots kids. But provincial government officials have been clear with Bonell that they will only do so if she drastically drops her day care fees.

at leaves Bonell with a big problem — dropping her fees as much as the provincial government wants will result in her making a wage that she can’t possibly live on in the Columbia Valley.

Rural Roots charges $73 a day. e province insists that it needs to go down to $47.23 for kids aged three to primary school age, and down to $53.80 for kids 18 months old to 36 months old, if Rural Roots is to join the initiative.

“I don’t know how the government of British Columbia defines coercion, but

the forced reduction and then capping of my revenue in order for the parents to access the money they have every right to access on their own without this restriction is coercive,” wrote Bonell in a letter to B.C. Premier David Eby, seeking help.

Rural Roots used to employ three early childhood educators (including Bonell) but two left because they simply couldn’t make ends meet financially in the Columbia Valley, even with Rural Roots charging a daily fee of $73, explained Bonell. As a result she is the sole educator left at the centre.

A spreadsheet Bonell shared with provincial officials outlines the revenue and expenditures of Rural Roots, both with its current fees of $73 per child, and then with the province’s requested lower fees. Currently the centre, which is run on a break-even basis, has monthly revenue of $7,000 and monthly expenditures of $7,000. If Bonell were to lower the fees per child to $47.23 or $53.80 (depending on the child’s age), the monthly revenue would drop to $4,849, creating a monthly deficit of more than $2,100 for the centre.

Since most of the day care’s expenses are fixed — rent, insurance, hydro and phone bills, etc. — the only way to balance the books would be to cut Bonell’s wages by more than 30 per cent from $32

per hour to $19 per hour.

at’s not much more than $2 per hour above minimum wage, and as Bonell points out, it is nowhere near enough to get by on in the Columbia Valley.

In late June Bonell finally got a response to her persistent inquiries from B.C. Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care Christina Zacharuk. In the letter Zacharuk writes that prior to April

2021, child care centres could join the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative with fees set at any level, but that any day cares joining the initiative since then are required to set their fees in line with those charged by other providers offering the same type of care in their region (which Zacharuk termed “the affordability benchmark).”

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Radium Hot Springs Mayor Mike Gray says childcare is definitely needed in the community, but there may not be a lot that council can do for the operator of Rural Roots Early Learning Centre. However, council will try to help.

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Invemere council hamstrung by strings

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

When the District of Invermere, the Village of Radium Hot Springs, and the Village of Canal Flats collectively received more than $3.7 million from the new provincial Growing Communities Fund earlier this year, municipal officials expressed their delight at the unexpected windfall.

e one-time fund stems from a provincial budget surplus, and was divvied up among B.C. municipalities. Back in late April just how much each municipality receives became clear: Invermere got $2 million, Radium Hot Springs got $900,000, and Canal Flats got $800,000.

Municipal officials expressed a desire to funnel the money to affordable housing and, in Invermere, to badly needed

infrastructure upgrades. Several council members or staff members in Invermere, Radium and Canal Flats outlined they were quite pleased that the province was letting municipalities spend the money as they see fit, without strings attached.

But in recent weeks, as local municipalities move to use the money for various projects, it has become clear there are some big strings attached. In the case of Invermere, these strings are effectively hamstringing the district, preventing it from using any of its $2 million for affordable housing.

e catch is a provincial requirement that Growing Communities Fund money can only be spent on affordable housing projects so long as the project is owned by the municipality, either wholly or with at least a 51 per cent majority stake.

In the past Invermere has always partnered with local nonprofit groups such as Family Dynamix (and has plans to do so in the future with the Columbia Valley Housing Society) to create affordable housing projects. In all these instances, it has been the nonprofit that owns the project. at’s because the district has finite financial resources and finite human resources to dedicate to these projects. e nonprofit groups are more suited to it, as they have staff and volunteers with expertise in affordable housing, and because as nonprofit entities they are often better positioned to pursue additional grants and leverage other funding for affordable housing.

But now, partnering with Family Dynamix or the Columbia Valley Housing Society means the Growing Communities

Fund can’t be used. at isn’t sitting well with Invermere council members, who plan to press the province on the matter by means of a proposed Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) resolution.

“Our hands are tied,” said Invermere councillor Gerry Taft. He said that outright ownership of housing projects makes sense in large cities, but is impractical in most small towns in B.C. “It just isn’t the best way in small towns. We can leverage and accomplish so much more by partnering.” e requirement forces small town local governments to own rental housing when this is not their expertise, added Taft. “It far exceeds what we (as a municipality) can do . . . we struggle to do things cost effectively.”

Child care centre stymied

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“ is affordability benchmark is set at the 75th and 80th percentiles, rather than at a lower benchmark, such as the median (50th percentile), to recognize the costs associated with establishing a new facility, and other factors that influence operating costs, and to allow providers previously operating outside of the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative with fees in line with most providers in their region to join the program,” wrote Zacharuk. “ e benchmark varies across the province to ensure that providers in high-cost regions are subject to higher limits than providers in regions where costs are lower.”

Bonell found Zacharuk’s reply somewhat disingenuous, saying the letter essentially lays blame at the feet of early childhood educators and day care operators rather than with the provincial officials who created the initiative.

e affordability benchmarks Zacharuk mentioned “are arbitrary. ey do not reflect the cost of living within the Columbia Valley nor do they reflect the cost of operating a small licensed child care centre in the Village of Radium Hot Springs. e benchmarks set by the province have nothing to do with me as a small business owner,” said Bonell. She stated the initiative is supposed to be a deal between parents and the province and that early childhood educators who can’t run day care at the government-chosen prices

are caught in the middle. Or as Bonell put it: “I am just a pawn in the B.C. government's child care fee reduction smoke and mirror game.”

Earlier in the summer Bonell sought the support of Radium council in her quest to find some wiggle room in the initiative’s restrictions. Council members are very supportive of Bonell, but unfortunately they have precious little leverage over provincial programs such as the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, explained Radium Mayor Mike Gray.

“We absolutely need to have child care in our community and we want to do everything we can to make it happen,” Gray told the Pioneer. “ eir request is, however, a provincial matter. We will make calls on their behalf and see what can be done. Hopefully it can help, but unfortunately there may not be a lot we can do.”

Bonell wants to continue to press officials on the matter, but conceded that “I don’t know who else to turn to.” She expressed frustration that the provincial government doesn’t seem to view early childhood educators in the same light as primary, elementary and secondary school teachers. Early childhood education is not treated with the importance as it deserves, said Bonell, questioning whether or not that may be a result of gender bias.

“I don’t know if this would happen in a male dominated profession,” she said.

Councillor to propose controversial changes

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Invermere councillor Gerry Taft plans to put forward what will likely end up being a controversial motion at the upcoming Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

e Pioneer previously reported how several Invermere council members want to see tweaks to the B.C. Rental Tenancy Act. ey feel recent changes to the act have skewed it to favour renters over property owners to such an extent that it is actually resulting in fewer longterm rentals in Invermere (and elsewhere in the province). In their view, the act has made it so onerous to be a long-term landlord that property owners are choosing to forgo renting out their homes simply to save some potentially enormous logistical and bureaucratic headaches.

Now Taft has come up with a proposed motion, which he plans to put on the floor for a vote at the September UBCM meeting. It asks the provincial government to provide grants and subsidies for “small landlords” (who own three or fewer properties) and to develop a process allowing rent rates artificially capped by the act to be gradually raised to market rental rates.

“I’ve definitely seen the problems firsthand, in my work as a realtor,” said Taft.

He said sometimes the artificial rent caps have landlords only able to charge half to one-third the market rental rate. e allowable increase is only two per cent a year, but the costs landlords face are increasing much faster than that, said Taft, adding the current high inflation makes the issue even more acute.

at kind of rent control might make sense in a large city with purpose built long-term rental housing projects, or for large-scale corporate landlords, opined Taft, but often makes no financial sense for people who own two or three houses in small towns in rural areas, such as the Columbia Valley.

Burning banned

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

e public is being informed that all campfires and Category 2 and 3 open fires are prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

is prohibition is being implemented due to increased fire danger ratings and a warming trend throughout the Southeast.

All burning piles of stubble or grass is prohibited under the Category 2 and 3 regulations, and people should be aware that these rules apply to all public and private land. e following is also prohibited:

• Fireworks

• Binary exploding targets

• Air curtain burners

• Sky lanterns

• Burn barrels or burn cages is prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.

Check with local government authorities for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.

Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000, or fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail.

If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

e Southeast Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continuing help in preventing wildfires.

“It truly is a horrible business model (to be a small landlord and do long-term rentals),” agreed councillor Grant Kelly. “Why would you ever even think about doing it?”

Taft said his proposal “isn’t a silver bullet. It won’t solve the problem (of a lack of long-term rentals). But the rental situation is getting worse. We’ve got to try something. We are losing long-term rentals and those rentals will be gone forever.”

He acknowledged that “it will be a very contentious resolution on the floor at UBCM. But it needs to be discussed.”

OU T O F O F F I C E

Showcase Your Business at Valley Appreciation Day

Get ready to mark your calendars because Valley Appreciation Day is just around the corner!

On July 22, downtown Inver mere will host this incredible communit y celebration that br ings together thousands of people for a day filled with delicious food, lively music, activities, and a chance for businesses to shine This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Valley Appreciation Day kicks off at 9:00am with a scr umptious pancake breakfast that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. It’s the perfect way to star t a day of fun and festivities!

But that’s not all; live music will be playing throughout the day, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere that will have you tapping your feet and dancing along Other highlights of Valley Appreciation Day are the Gagne Family Logging Show, Shuswap Band Dancers, and Jeremy Coyote Magic Show

For those who love to browse and shop, the far mer ’s mar ket is a must-visit. Local far mers, ar tisans, and producers will set up their stalls, offer ing a wide

var iet y of fresh produce, handmade crafts, and unique treasures It’s a fantastic oppor tunit y to suppor t local businesses and br ing home some tr uly special souvenirs

But what makes Valley Appreciation Day even more exciting is the chance it presents for businesses outside of downtown Inver mere This celebration is a golden oppor tunit y for them to come and set up shop, showcasing their products or ser vices to both locals and visitors It’s a win-win situation for ever yone involved, as businesses gain exposure and potential customers, while attendees get to discover new and exciting offer ings

Being involved in local communit y events like Valley Appreciation Day is of utmost impor tance for businesses It not only allows them to connect with the communit y but also fosters a sense of pr ide and suppor t. So, if you’re a business owner eager to make an impact, don’t miss this chance! Reach out by emailing advisor@cvchamber.ca and us them know you want to be par t of this incredible day

Thursday, July 13

• 9:00am-12:00pm: Outdoor Pickleball Mt. Nelson Athletic Park, Drop -in Play

• 9:30am – 12:30pm: Stor y Walk Learning Together Enjoy the outdoors and a stor y! Ac tivities and Giveaways! w vcoordinator@cbal org or tex t 250-4094251 w w w.cbal.org Different locations throughout the summer

• 10:00am: Parent & Tot Connec t Frater Landing Parents & ages 0-6 are invited to this FREE drop -in program.

• 10:30am-11:30am: Senior ’s Fitness Columbia Valley Centre, $2 drop -in.

• 11:15am-12:30pm: Journey Through Time Summer Reading Club Edgewater Community Park. Ages 5-12.

• 12:00pm-1:00pm: Seniors’ Lunch Invermere Legion (second Thursday of each month), to reser ve call Jan at 250-342-1196.

• 2:00pm: Ladies Golf Day Copper Point Golf Course (ever y Thursday of summer). Play 9 or 18 holes, call 250-341-3392 to learn more

• 2:00pm-3:00pm: Weekly Librar y Meet-up Seniors Tea is ever y 2nd and 4th Thursday; Needles and Hooks is ever y 1st & 3rd Thursday

• 3:00pm-8:00pm: FREE Youth Drop -In Fun Summit Youth Centre Hub Grade 7-12 come to meet, hang out and enjoy time with friends

• 6:30pm: Indoor Pickleball Invermere Curling Club, Skills and Drills.

• 6:45pm: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Invermere Legion.

• 7:30pm: Trivia Night Windermere Whitehouse Pub, $3/person.

• 8:00pm: Trivia Night Ullr Bar, $5/person.

Friday, June 14

» 10:00am-2:30pm: Timeless Marks Workshop w/Angelique

Gillespie Pynelogs Two day workshop Discover playful painting techniques. $125, Register at columbiavalleyar ts.com.

» 8:00pm-10:00pm: Carolyn Marks. Arrowhead. Canadian alternative countr y singer-songwriter.

• 9:00am-11:00am: Little Badgers Playgroup For caregivers and kids 0-5: nature play, songs, stories, snacks

• 9:00am-11:00am: Invermere Tennis Club at the Kinsmen Beach Cour ts

• 9:00am-12:00pm: Outdoor Pickleball Mt Nelson Athletic Park, Drop -in Play

• 10:30am-11:15am: Pop -up Stor ytime Kinsmen Beach. Join us each week for stories, songs and crafts!

• 10:30am-12:00pm: Radium Summer Reading Club Radium librar y Ever y Friday Ages 5-8

• 1:00pm-2:30pm: Radium Summer Reading Club Radium librar y Ever y Friday Ages 9-12.

• 1:00pm-8:00pm: FREE Youth Drop -In Fun: Summit Youth Centre Hub For grades 7-12, come meet, hang out with friends

• 2:00pm-3:00pm: Friday Fundays at the Invermere Librar y Crafternoons/ Steam on alternate weeks

• 3:00pm- close: Wings & Things at the Legion, pub grub done right!

• 4:00pm-7:00pm: Radium Market on Main Join us for the annual Market on Main ever y Friday Evening from 4-7 pm through July & August at the Visitor Centre in Radium where we eat and shop locally

• 6:00pm-7:00pm: Pride Coffee Club Stolen Church Gelato & Coffee Let's get to know each other! Join us for a coffee or two the second Friday of ever y month

• 6:30pm - close: Meat Draw and 50/50 in the Legion! Members and guests welcome!

• 6:30pm-8:30pm: Indoor Pickleball Invermere Curling Club, Skills and Drills

• 6:30pm-8:30pm: Dynamic Archer y Speed Shooting Come tr y Archer y at Luxor Corrals Call 250-347-9048 to register

Saturday, July 15

» 10:00am-3:00pm: Meet Ar tist Connie Geer ts. Effusion Ar t Galler y. Catch a glimpse of Connie’s creative process as she transforms a blank canvas into a work of ar t live on-site

» 5:00pm-7:00pm: The Waltzing Matildas All ages The Waltzing Matildas are set to play swing music and favourite classics in the taproom.

• 9:00am-1:00pm: Invermere Farmers Market Lakeview Parking Lot

• 9:00am-12:00pm: Outdoor Pickleball Mt Nelson Athletic Park, Drop -in Play.

• 10:30am-12:00pm: LEGO/Duplo Club Invermere Public Librar y We'll have Lego, Duplo, big blocks & more out to play with on Saturday mornings!

• 10:30am-11:30am: Pokemon Club at Main Street Fun & Games for ages 7+, Reading proficienc y required

• 2:00pm-4:00pm: Buddy Reading Invermere Librar y Prac tice reading aloud one - on- one with Blair By appointment only Call 250-342-6416, email publiclibrar y@invermere.net

• 6:30pm: Meat Draw & 50/50 Invermere Legion.

Sunday, July 16

» 8:30pm-9:45pm: Daring Greatly Arrowhead Dynamic and soulful rock band, hailing from Calgar y, Alber ta, and now based in S an Diego Come see them play the taproom for a free show!

• 2:00pm-12:00am: Cards, Cribbage and Dar ts Come to the legion and have some fun! Members and guests welcome

• 2:00pm-4:00pm: Indoor Pickleball Open play at curling club

• 3:00pm-12:00am: Wings & Things 525 13th Street, Invermere, BCWings & Things at the Legion.

• 6:00pm: Archer y at the Range Lake Windermere Rod & Gun Club Equipment available to rent w w w.lwdrodgun.com 7:00pm: Live Music Horsethief Creek Pub & Eater y Accompanied minors are permitted No cover

Monday, July 17

» 9:30pm: Movies in the Mountains. Monday nights at Dark. Pothole Park Weekend at Bernie’s

• 9:00am-11:00am: Tennis Club Kinsmen Beach, doubles

• 10:00am-1:00pm: Tech Tutors Learning Together CBAL Office at 712b –10th St Invermere Are you needing some help with your computer, phone, or tablet? We have one - on- one help available for you! Drop In.

• 10:00am-11:00am: Senior's Yoga Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere. $2 drop in, open to all seniors

• 9:00am-12:00pm: Outdoor Pickleball Mt Nelson Athletic Park, Drop -in Play

• 3:00pm-8:0pm: Youth Drop -In. The Edge, Edgewater Youth grades 4-8 are invited to drop -in for fun with the Summit Youth Hub

• 6:30pm: Poker (Chip up for Charity) The Station Pub $20 buy-in. Ever y second Monday

• 6:30pm-8:300pm: Indoor Pickleball. Invermere Curling Club, Skills and Drills

• 6:30pm-8:30pm: Dynamic Archer y Speed Shooting Come tr y archer y at Luxor Corrals Call 250-347-9048 to register

Tuesday, July 18

• 11:00am-12:30pm: Journey Through Time Summer Reading Club Invermere Librar y Ages 5-8.

• 2:00pm-3:30pm: Journey Through Time Summer Reading Club Invermere Librar y Ages 9-12.

• 9:00am-12:00pm: Outdoor Pickleball Mt Nelson Athletic Park, Drop -in Play

• 9:30am-10:30am: Baby Goose. Learning Together Columbia House Healing Gardens Join for songs, rhymes and fun! For children ages 0-2 and their caregivers Registration is required, w vcoordinator@cbal.org or call/tex t 250-409-4251.

• 10:30am-11:30am: Senior's Fitness Columbia Valley Centre $2 drop -in.

• 1:00pm-4:00pm: Potter y Camp Potter y Playground Age 7+. Potter y camp for kids Register potter yplayground.com.

• 3:00pm-8:00pm: FREE Youth Drop -In Fun Summit Youth Centre Hub For grades 7-12, come hang out and enjoy some great times

• 6:30pm-8:30pm: Indoor Pickleball Invermere Curling Club, skills and drills.

6:30pm-8:30pm: Pickleball Invermere Curling Club, Skills and Drills

Wednesday, July 19

» 6:30pm-8:00pm: Locals Live Concer t Summer Series Pothole Park

July Crowd

• 9:00am-11:00am: Tennis Club Kinsmen Beach Cour ts

• 9:00am-12:00pm: Outdoor Pickleball. Mt Nelson Athletic Park, Drop -in

Play

• 10:00am: Parent & Tot Connec t Canal Flats Village Office Parents + kids (ages 0-6) invited to this FREE drop -in program!

• 10:00am-11:00am: Senior's Yoga Columbia Valley Centre, $2 drop -in.

• 11:15am-11:45am: Stor y Time Radium librar y - preschool & all ages

• 1:00pm-4:00pm: Potter y Camp Potter y Playground Age 7+. Potter y camp for kids. Register potter yplayground.com.

• 2:15pm: Journey Through Time Summer Reading Club Canal Flats Lions Park Preschool

• 3:00pm-6:30pm: Agri-Park Farmers Market Crossroads

• 3:00pm-4:15pm: Journey Through Time. Summer Reading Club Canal Flats Lions Park Ages 5-12.

• 3:00pm-8:00pm: Youth Drop -In The Edge Edgewater youth grades 4-8 can drop -in at the Edge

• 6:00pm: Write on! Writing Club Invermere librar y

• 6:00pm-9:00pm: Wednesday Dinners & Meat Draw at the Invermere Legion. All welcome

• 6:00pm: Archer y at the Range Lake Windermere Rod & Gun Club Equipment available to rent w w w.lwdrodgun.com.

• 6:30pm: Indoor Pickleball Invermere Curling Club, Ladies Night

STRUC TURE IGNITION ZONE

Work with your neighbours in any overlapping priorit y zones!

Non- combustible Zone (0-1.5 metres)

Reduce the chance of wind-blown embers igniting materials near your home. A non- combustible sur face should ex tend around the entire home and any attachments, such as decks Woody shrubs, trees or tree branches should be avoided in this zone, any that are present should be properly mitigated

CONGR ATUL ATIONS

Zone 1 (1.5-10 metres)

Create a landscape that will not easily transmit fire to the home. Avoid having any woody debris, including mulch, as it provides potential places for fires to star t. Storing items such as firewood piles near a house is a major fire hazard

TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE 4 FIRESMART NEIGHBOURHOODS OF FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS

who, for the last 5 years, have par ticipated in mak ing Fairmont a FireSmar t Communit y for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Your FireSmar t team is proud to have assisted you in removing combustible materials in the above ignition zones.

FireSmar t Team Neighbourhood Champions:

Mountainside South - Gail Gregor y

The Meadows - Gar y Silvester

Mountainside Nor th - Agnes Livingstone

R iverside - Rosemar y Stuar t

Fairmont Community Association Direc tor - Adam Buch

Fairmont Local FireSmar t Representative - Wally Black

Special thanks to:

• RDEK , Terr y Balin, and Thomas Dobbin

• Fairmont Communit y Association and Fairmont Lions Club

Your new FireSmar t Team going into 2024 will be lead by Thomas Dobbin and Kim Collens (Mountainside Nor th).

Bull Riding in the Rockies in your face

By Lyonel Doherty lyonel@aberdeenpublishing.com

Other than in-your-face action, one thing is certain about Bull Riding in the Rockies set for July 21 – Bill McIntosh would have been damn proud.

is big guy made quite an impression years ago when he pitched the idea of a special fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team. He believed that gathering a bunch of top bull riders in one arena would be the perfect event, and he was right.

Now in its 23rd year, the Bill McIntosh Memorial Bull Riding in the Rockies attracts nearly 2500 people, with $12,000 in prize money this year.

Hockey club president Brett Holt says it is their biggest fundraiser that could not be held in a more “spectacular” venue with Lake Windermere on one side, the arena across the road, and the mountains in the background.

“You’ve got to be there to experience it,” he states, noting this particular venue allows people to get up close to the bulls.

Holt also points out that some of the same cowboys that compete in the Calgary Stampede come here to challenge the bulls. Like many fans, Holt can’t wait to see the “Mexican poker” games where bulls are let loose in the arena to match poker faces with card players whose nerves of steel are duly tested. Don’t blink or you might miss a cowboy defying a little gravity.

e last person to remain sitting amidst all this crazy mayhem is the winner.

In the end, proceeds from the fundraiser will help the Rockies keep their op-

erational costs down during the season.

Invermere Mayor Al Miller fondly recalls McIntosh, saying he was quite the character.

“He was a big man in size with big ideas. When Bill spoke, lots of people listened, whether you necessarily agreed with him or not. He was a great guy . . . a hard working man.”

Miller remembers when McIntosh pitched the fundraising idea to the board and how it grew from there. “It takes lots of money to keep a hockey team on the road,” the mayor says, noting how important the event is.

Miller agrees with Holt that the downtown venue with beautiful views can’t be beat.

“We get very good riders coming to this event; you’re up close and personal with these bulls, and you don’t need binoculars like some [other] major events. You too can get dusty [watching the show].”

e mayor is also looking forward to seeing the Mexican poker event, agreeing there is “no getting around it” for sheer craziness.

Miller points out the event has grown significantly to include a food truck dinner (starts at 4 p.m.), live music by Marty & Company, and a family dance with Cole Malone at the curling rink. ere is also a mechanical bull waiting to test the mettle of anyone brave enough to try.

But perhaps the bravest of them all will be bull riding clown Daryl Robertson.

Gates are open at 4:30 p.m., across from Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Bull riding starts at 6:30 p.m., with the dance starting at 9:30.

For ticket information, visit www. showpass.com.

2023--2028 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN

Rocky Mountain Forest District Ko ote nay L ake Fo rest Di strict

Pu rsu ant to Se ction 20 of the Fore st Plan ning and Practices Regu lation , notice is hereby given th at Can adian Fore st Produ cts Ltd (Ca nfor) an d Nu pqu Development Corporation , are making av ailable for pu blic review an d comment their propo sed 20 232028 Fore st Stew ardship Plan (FSP) The exact legal are a covered by the FSP is describe d by t he Fo rest Development U nit (FDU) map The FSP w ill cover Can for’s and BC Timbe r Sales operat ing are as in southe astern British Colu mbia wh ich include Nup qu ’ s Co mmun ity Fo rest Pilot Agreement on the Dominion Co al Blocks in t he Elk Valley

This FSP h as been pre pared un der the Fo rest an d Rang e Practice s Act (FRPA) FS Ps do not show spe cific locat ions of propose d cut blocks an d ro ads; inste ad, the FSP ident ifies larger FDU s within w hich h arvesting and ro ad con structio n may occur over the term of the plan Fore stry activitie s cond ucted w ithin FDUs must be con siste nt with t he result s or strategies specified in the FSP These re sults or st rategies must be consistent with the BC-governmen t-est ablishe d o bjectives for the forest re source s in the are a covered by the plan St akeholders an d intere sted partie s are invited to provid e written co mment s on any portion s of t he plan and any comment s received will be include d w ith the su bmissio n sent to the BC governmen t for approval

This FSP will be available f or review an d co mment fro m Ju ly 6, 2023 to Septe mbe r 7, 2023 ( 60+ days) on Canfor’ s we bsite at www canfor co m/plan s an d at the Cran broo k Canfor office at the lo cation listed below du ring normal bu sine ss ho urs of 8:00 am to 4:30pm To discuss the proposed plan, ple ase make a n appointme nt with Paul Picard at the cont acts listed be low Arrange ment s can be made to view the plan at other Canfor sites (e g Canfor sawmills in Elko, Radium or Wynn del) in t he Kooten ay s or outside of bu sine ss hours if the Cran brook location or regular hours are inconven ien t LOCATION CONTACT NAME

Cranbrook Paul Picard, RPF 250-402-3681 paul picard@canfor com

1000 Industrial Road #1, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4C6

Addition ally, Canfor may reque st one o r more short -term extension(s) to the term of the current FSP #17 wh ile t his new 2023 FSP for Canfo r ’ s Kootenay region operat io ns is being reviewed

To ensure con sideration , co mment s must be forw arde d in writing to Pau l Picard at t he cont act information liste d above by Septe mber 7, 2023

If you like the thrill of watching bull riders do their thing, then don’t miss Bull Riding in the Rockies on

July 21.

Photo by Caio Paagman

It’s crazy, but they do it anyway. Mexican (bull) poker will be a special event at Bull Riding in the Rockies on July 21. at’s right, poker players sit at a table in the ring, and the last man sitting is the winner.

Photo by Caio Paagman

Generosity inspires food bank volunteers

By Katrina Chapman, Columbia Valley Food Bank

e generosity of our community inspires the Columbia Valley Food Bank (CVFB). Donations of food items, food recovery efforts, at-cost fees, and financial contributions supplement our nearly $95,000 annual expenses for food purchasing. is spending ensures full food hampers are provided monthly to nearly 900 households annually, of whom nearly 800 of these recipients are children.

Food bank use in the valley increased by 30 per cent

The 12th Annual The Annual

in the first four months of 2023, demonstrating that the need for our services is not waning.

Beyond providing food hampers (including healthy snacks for children), CVFB programming provides supports for the youngest in our community. ese supports result in access by children at local schools to snacks, breakfast and lunch options, and school cooking programs. CVFB funding also benefits the CV Snack Box Program in conjunction with Summit Youth Hub, a partnership with Family Dynamix WISH program, and local daycares through our Healthy Eating Program.

None of this would be possible without the steady commitment of our devoted volunteers. eir consistency, kindness, and generosity are a daily reminder that when we work together, we thrive together. is thankyou also goes out to our dedicated board of directors (past and present), with a special mention to our outgoing chairperson Nesta Becker for her six years of committed service. She is an exemplary model of compassion and drive, so we want to thank her for her contribution to the food bank. And please welcome Eileen Bilodeau as our new chairperson. I am honoured to work and learn alongside people whose experience, passion and skill improve lives.

Steamboat Mounta in Music Fest

Steamboat Mounta in Music Fest

To all who sponsored, suppor ted, par tnered, per formed and par ticipated, we send a hear ty Thank You!

ARNIE J. CHARBONNEAU FOUNDATION

Meaningful ways to contribute to the CVFB, to help us fulfill our mission to “relieve hunger in the Columbia Valley” include donating non-perishable food items, becoming a monthly donor at www.cvfoodbank.ca/donateto-the-columbia-valley-food-bank/, or by running your own food drive for your next birthday or event.

TITANIUM SPONSOR

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PLATINUM SPONSORS

Kootenay Savings Credit Union

Taynton Bay Spirits Distiller y

Max Helmer Construc tion Ltd

Gerr y Wilkie

GOLD SPONSORS

Conrad’s Kitchen

Full Circle Automotive

Lamber t-Kipp Pharmac y

Local View Printing & Design

SILVER SPONSORS

Beeland Market

Inside Edge Spor ts Boutique

Valhalla Pure Outfitters

SILENT AUC TION DONORS

Black Star

Bliss Beads

Blooming World

Bosley ’s Pet Store

Brisco Gener al Store

Brisco Wood Preser vers

Calgar y Folk Fest

Carm Haven Studios

Con-Radical Enterprise

Craz y Soles

Rose Daugher ty

Divine Curiosities

Dora Lush Creator of Dreams

Edgewater Hilltop Par 3

Elemental Cycle

Elevation Spa

Elliot’s Rocky Mountain Farms

Flourishing Health

Fred & Frieda

Funky Junk

Dietje Hagendoorn

Her Public Boutique

Horsethief Creek Pub

Inspire Floral Boutique

Kicking Horse Coffee

Kootenay Coffee Works

Kootenay River Runners

Lather & Light Soap & Candl es

Doug MacKay

Midnight Rose Formulas

Mountainside Market

Mushroom Will

Om Organics

Ozzie Amusements

PK Heritage Farm

Pip’s Countr y Store

Rainbow Donkey

Rocky Mountain Honey Farms

Rising Sun Massage & Wellness

River Gems

Screamers

Shenanigans

She Shed

Smokehouse 93

Elaine Shelstrom

Spur Valley Golf Resor t

Syndicate Board Shop

The Snack Bar

GREEN ROOM SPONSORS

Hopkins’ Har vest

Invermere Baker y Mountainside Market

No Frills

Sobey ’s

Valley Foods

TICKET OUTLETS

Arrow head Brewer y

Brisco Store

Circle Café

Edgewater Legion

Edgewater Post Office

Far Out Gear Rental

Inspire Floral Boutique

Moon River Galler y

Pip’s Countr y Store

Pynelogs Cultural Centre

FESTIVAL VENUE PARTNERS

Edgewater Communit y Hall, Park, & Frank ’s Rink

Edgewater Recreation Societ y

Edgewater Legion Branch #199

Edgewater All Saints Church for Workshops

Vermillion Irrigation Distric t

PORCH PART Y HOSTS

Edgewater Hilltop Par 3

Edgewater Legion

Gisele & Greg Santucc i

Kelly Beingessner

Frank ’s Rink

PERFORMERS

Acoustamix

A-Muse Troupe

Blitzen Coast

Brackish Betty

Brad Lawrence

Christa McKergow

Columbia River Head Waters

Dancers

Sean & the Cronin Family

Dean Kendrick

Greg Koch

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Muddy Souls

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Shaela Miller

Salty Dogs

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GET WELL WISHES

Mar ty Beingessner

To all the bright sunshiny volunteers, thanks a million! We could not have done it without you!

e Columbia Valley Food Bank is asking people to consider donating to the cause to feed the less fortunate.

Photo by CVFB

Golfers united for a golfathon at Copper Point Golf Club recently to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS is a rare neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.

Photo submitted

RCM presents new coin

Shown is the Royal Canadian Mint’s new $2 coin celebrating different Indigenous nations.

By Julia Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative julia@columbiavalleypioneer.com

On the summer solstice, Canada honoured National Indigenous Peoples Day, but it also presented the new $2 coin celebrating different Indigenous nations.

For the first time on a Canadian coin, three different Indigenous female artists collaborated to design the coin recognizing First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts and culture.

Each artist added their unique background, culture, perspectives, and experiences to create the coin.

About the three artists and their designs:

Megan Currie - First Nations

Currie is a Dene woman from the English River First Nation. She is the founder and creative director of X-ing Design — an Indigenous-owned graphic design studio. Her designs consist of:

• e grandmother moon that represents the generations of teaching

• Blossoming flower to honour the Indigenous children

• Forget me not, to remember the Indigenous genocide

• Circles and berries, the four stages of life

• A butterfly, a balanced life.

Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak) - Inuit

Pokiak is an Inuvialuk, a multidisciplinary artist, designer and curator from Tuktoyaktuk in the Inuvialuit region. She owns and founded Alappaa Inc., a com-

pany that supports research, photography, videography, industrial printing, and more. Her designs on the coin consist of:

• Ulu, a knife used by most Inuit

• e midnight sun symbolizes light for Inuit people

• Ocean waves that symbolize the anticipation of hunting/travelling

• Inukshuk, a symbol of Inuit people in their directions, connections, successful harvests, and ancestors

• Delta braid, a design from the traditional Inuit clothing

• Tusks, a design on Inuvialuit clothing

Jennine Krauchi - Métis

Krauchi is a Métis beadwork artist and clothing designer. Her designs on the coin consist of:

• Infinity flag, a Métis Nation national flag

• Métis sash

• Red river cartwheel, a contribution to their buffalo hunt and fur trading industry

• Beaded five-petalled flower, representing the women learning embroidery

• Spirit bead, representing humility

Both coloured and uncoloured versions of the coin began circulation on June 21 to correspond with National Indigenous Peoples Day.

For more information, visit the website https://www.mint.ca/en/shop/ coins/2023/2023-dollar2-national-indigenous-peoples-day-colourized-special-wrap-roll.

CVSAR helps hikers

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue have been quite busy during the past week.

On the morning of July 10 they responded to a medical call at Applebee Campground in Bugaboo Provincial Park.

e patient was transported with the help of Glacier Helicopters Inveremere for further medical aid.

On the evening of July 5, a crew was tasked with helping a hiker in medical distress in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. With the aid of Glacier Helicopters Invermere, the team located the subject

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and landed nearby where they could hike to the location and provide first aid. After assessment and treatment the patient was flown out and transferred to Alberta Health Services for further medical aid.

On the afternoon of July 8, the team was called out for a person in distress in steep terrain on the east side of Columbia Lake. e Columbia Valley crew was assisted by Coldstream Helicopters. No further information is available on that call.

When heading out on an adventure it’s a good idea to carry an emergency communications device such as an InReach, according to CVSAR.

Photo from RCM webpage

Documentary presents Indigenous tales

By Julia Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative julia@columbiavalleypioneer.com

One of the hereditary Chiefs of the Squamish Nation in North Vancouver believes that when one thing becomes your truth, it lands in your heart.

Chief Gilbert (Gibby) Jacob, whose ancestral name is Kákeltn Siyám, said so. He worked with director Andy Keen, a two-time Juno Award-winning filmmaker, to create a documentary series highlighting the teachings of Indigenous elders and leaders around the world.

"In my lifetime, I spent close to 40 years in a leadership position for my nation. During that time, I met many great First Nations leaders," said Chief Jacob, who has created and maintained many meaningful relationships with different elders.

Once, they talked about how young people have gone away to get a post-secondary education. And when they come back home, they try to change some things. ey also discussed how some of them "don't have traditional teachings."

" ey don't understand how hard it was to get where we are today," Chief Jacob said.

He thought they had to do something to improve

From left are Chief Jacob and Chief Joseph.

Photo submitted

the situation, so he started a documentary — a series that shares his and his fellow elders' traditional teachings.

"To me, it was such an important thing that all of us participating in this project share what we know to help the future generations of our youth," he noted.

Chief Jacob said he was very happy travelling around with Keen, adding there was great camaraderie.

Keen spoke about his favourite part of making the documentary, noting they all made it very educational and entertaining. "When you're out in the field, your subjects guide the story, our crew are there to record. It’s the happy surprises, and the unexpected, that’s the magic of documentary - that’s the stuff we want to capture.”

Notice of Intent

Rocky Mountain District Road Closure

Notice is given, pursuant to Sec tion 60(2) of the Transpor tation Act, that the M inistr y of Transpor tation and I nfrastruc ture has received an application to permanently close the unconstructed right-of-way of Stoddar t Boulevard in Winder mere, B C

The unconstruc ted r ight- of-way to be closed is adjacent to proper ties located at Lots 2 through 9, District Lot 20, Kootenay District Plan NEP2125 The closed road will be vested pursuant to Sec tion 60(2) of the Transpor tation Act

the first episode is filmed off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island and features Chief Robert Joseph, a Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk People and Ambassador and co-founder of Reconciliation Canada. In the first episode, Chief Joseph discusses reconciliation and ways to move forward.

Keen also added that the documentary is "not focused on the trauma, the trauma is a part of the story. We’re focused on the elders’ values and their teachings, stories of adversity and success, and what people can gain from them.”

e series is still in financing mode and aims to be complete in 2024. e focus right now is fundraising to continue filming later this summer.

Teck Resources has contributed $150,000 toward the development of the documentary. " ey're one of our partners and we are very thankful. Otherwise, we wouldn't still be working," Keen said.

"One of the things that we always say in our community, in our teachings, is to keep an open heart and open mind. When it becomes your truth, where does it land? In your heart,” Chief Jacob explained. He believes the documentary is a step toward reconciliation. "[With that], I think the individual determines it,” he said.

"My hope for the show is that these stories engage a wide audience and make them open their eyes to the characters and their stories that are relevant to everyone — then we can move forward as one," Keen said.

Keen explained that

For more information or a copy of the plan, please contact Rocky Mountain Distric t Development Ser vices at 250 420-6550 or at rmddevapp@gov.bc.ca

rebirth of baseball

Celebrating rebirth of baseball

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TUP-02-23

Address: 8959 Arbuckle Street, Lot 4, Plan NEP1738 Distric t Lot 110; and 4958 Burns Avenue, Lot 1, Plan NEP80550, Distric t Lot 110

What: Council has been asked to consider a Temporar y Use Permit to allow overnight camping for the FlatsFest Music Festival being held August 18-20, 2023

e Bandits competed with grit in the 13U Provincial playoffs last weekend as many parents, coaches and supporters watched with pride.

Submitted by Julie Brown

Submitted by Julie Brown

is past weekend we celebrated the rebirth of baseball in our community and hosted the 13U Provincial Playoffs at our newly rebuilt ballpark.

is past weekend we celebrated the rebirth of baseball in our community and hosted the 13U Provincial Playoffs at our newly rebuilt ballpark.

e original six-team tournament was cancelled on June 5 by Little League BC due to lack of commitment to travel to our region. Nevertheless, we showed up in Kootenay style to host an event that showcased grit, character and rising. I couldn’t be prouder of our 13U Bandits players and coaches, team parents and family, our volunteers and our community at large. Congratulations to locals Liam Catleugh and Quentin Evans who played with grit and composure in some tough games.

e original six-team tournament was cancelled on June 5 by Little League BC due to lack of commitment to travel to our region. Nevertheless, we showed up in Kootenay style to host an event that showcased grit, character and rising. I couldn’t be prouder of our 13U Bandits players and coaches, team parents and family, our volunteers and our community at large. Congratulations to locals Liam Catleugh and Quentin Evans who played with grit and composure in some tough games.

Our Friday evening event gave us an opportunity to tell the story of our park and the people that have built it over the years.

Our Friday evening event gave us an opportunity to tell the story of our park and the people that have built it over the years.

e park was originally built in 1964 on land leased from the Windermere Social Services Society, who acquired the land as a donation from Randolph Bruce. e land was later donated to the District of Invermere with the condition it remained for public recreational use. It was the people of the community, their tenacity and collective spirit that built the original Pynelogs Ball Park. ey cleared and levelled the land, seeded the field, built an entire outfield fence from wood with hammer and nail, and a chainsaw to level the top rail. It was a community effort, and we remain indebted to their initiative to put a ballpark in such a beautiful location, next to the lake. It was Rotary in 1981 that took on the task of restoring the park, and levelling it up with lights, stands, a concession and bathrooms.

e park was originally built in 1964 on land leased from the Windermere Social Services Society, who acquired the land as a donation from Randolph Bruce. e land was later donated to the District of Invermere with the condition it remained for public recreational use. It was the people of the community, their tenacity and collective spirit that built the original Pynelogs Ball Park. ey cleared and levelled the land, seeded the field, built an entire outfield fence from wood with hammer and nail, and a chainsaw to level the top rail. It was a community effort, and we remain indebted to their initiative to put a ballpark in such a beautiful location, next to the lake. It was Rotary in 1981 that took on the task of restoring the park, and levelling it up with lights, stands, a concession and bathrooms.

In the fall of 2021, we decided it was our turn and appealed to the Jays Care Foundation to help us save our ballpark from development, and restore the field to play-

In the fall of 2021, we decided it was our turn and appealed to the Jays Care Foundation to help us save our ballpark from development, and restore the field to play-

ability. What came of that has been extraordinary. e Columbia Basin Trust contributed the largest amount of monies to allow us to build a shade structure and create an accessible space for the entire comunity. We have now raised nearly $300,000 and built a beautiful park to be proud of, and to host great ball games for years to come.

ability. What came of that has been extraordinary. e Columbia Basin Trust contributed the largest amount of monies to allow us to build a shade structure and create an accessible space for the entire comunity. We have now raised nearly $300,000 and built a beautiful park to be proud of, and to host great ball games for years to come.

In the process of learning about the rich history of our ball park, we made an appeal to restore the origins of the park in its name. In December 2022, we proposed a combined name to council. It was unanimously approved to rename the park to Pynelogs Rotary Ball Park, Field Of Dreams.

In the process of learning about the rich history of our ball park, we made an appeal to restore the origins of the park in its name. In December 2022, we proposed a combined name to council. It was unanimously approved to rename the park to Pynelogs Rotary Ball Park, Field Of Dreams.

Temporar y Use Permits may be issued by the Village of Canal Flats under the Local Government Ac t The intent is to accommodate temporar y uses as specified by the permit on lands that are not designated as such. A Temporar y Use Permit may be used for a maximum period of three years and may be renewed once After that time, they may reapply for a new Temporar y Permit Council may specify conditions under which the Permit may be carried on.

When: Village of Canal Flats Council will receive public comment at a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Columbia Discover y Centre, 8866 Grainger Road, Canal Flats.

Questions: You can call Sylvie Hoobanoff, Corporate Officer at 250-349-5462 or email sylvie.hoobanoff@ canalflats.ca.

You are also welcome to review a copy of the application at the Village Office 8866 Grainger Road, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Jim Lebourdier, longtime local baseball coach, threw out the first pitch (of the tournament), caught by Jarrett Chasse, who grew up playing at the park coached by Jim and many other committed volunteers. Local singing phenom Alyssa Shaw sang the national anthem with such beauty it sent sweet chills through many in the crowd. In the end, the Fraser Valley Firebirds were the victors.

Jim Lebourdier, longtime local baseball coach, threw out the first pitch (of the tournament), caught by Jarrett Chasse, who grew up playing at the park coached by Jim and many other committed volunteers. Local singing phenom Alyssa Shaw sang the national anthem with such beauty it sent sweet chills through many in the crowd. In the end, the Fraser Valley Firebirds were the victors. Sport is so much more than a scoreboard. It’s about life lessons, self-discovery and working together as a team. As Babe Ruth said: “You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”

Sport is so much more than a scoreboard. It’s about life lessons, self-discovery and working together as a team. As Babe Ruth said: “You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”

ank you to all that have helped bring this ballpark back to life, and to those that had the foresight to build it and rebuild it before us.

ank you to all that have helped bring this ballpark back to life, and to those that had the foresight to build it and rebuild it before us.

Comments: If you’d like to comment on the proposed permit, you can:

• Email Sylvie Hoobanoff at sylvie.hoobanoff@canalflats.ca; or,

• Mail, fax or email a written submission to the addresses/numbers shown above

Please note that written submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on July 24, 2023. Any written submissions become par t of the agenda package and will be posted on the Village of Canal Flats website SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING.

ere will be Sandlot Nights in August and Fall Ball in September. Look for announcements and registration links in early August on Instagram, FB and our website.

ere will be Sandlot Nights in August and Fall Ball in September. Look for announcements and registration links in early August on Instagram, FB and our website. Congratulations to Ethan Dewey, Miles Hemmelgarn and Memphis Martin who are headed to Provincials next week with the 12U Bandits after a strong win over the West Kootenay Trail All Stars.

Congratulations to Ethan Dewey, Miles Hemmelgarn and Memphis Martin who are headed to Provincials next week with the 12U Bandits after a strong win over the West Kootenay Trail All Stars.

See you at the park.

See you at the park.

Sylvie Hoobanoff Corporate Officer

Photos submitted

e Bandits competed with grit in the 13U Provincial playoffs last weekend as many parents, coaches and supporters watched with pride.

Photos submitted

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G eorgena Doris L oucks

June 23, 1952, Calgar y, Alberta

June 28, 2023, Invermere, BC

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Georgena, who left us on Wednesday June 28 at the age of 71. Known mostly as just George, after finishing high school she went to work in the hotel industr y The city life was not something she really enjoyed so she moved to Lake Louise where she got a job with Parks Canada. She soon realised once again this was not for her so she eventually went ba ck to the hotel business working for the King’s Domain in Lake Louise and stayed there until she moved to the valley in 1996

Continuing in the hospitality industr y Georgena got a job with the Best Western Invermere (now Invermere Inn & Suites) until she retired after almost 20 years

Georgena had a great love of animals, especially dogs and her horse Mickey Her hobbies were many and diverse, including knitting, quilting, and travelling She loved to be outdoors skiing, fishin g, golfing, gardening, and playing softball, and was an avid Blue Jays fan Georgena just enjoyed ever y day what life brought her way She was a member of our local Royal Canadian Legion where she volunteered her time and helped with the Poppy Campaign

Georgena was fun-loving and generous to a fault. She will be remembered for her caring nature and that smile that she had for ever yone will be greatly missed

Georgena is predeceased by her parents Dick and Winnie Loucks and is sur v ived by her big sister Eleanor (Kelly) Williams of Invermere, and her many many cousins

Thank you to all the staff, first responders, home care, doctors and especially the nurses at the Invermere hospital for their kindness and compassion An extra special thank you to Dr Shannon Page for ever ything As per Georgena’s wishes there will be no formal ser vice A small gathering of family and friends will be held later Donations can be made at your local SPCA.

To My Sister

I little knew that day, God was going to call your name

In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same It broke my hear t to lose you, you did not go alone For par t of me went with you, the day God called you home You left me beautiful memories, your love is still my guide And though I cannot see you, you are always by my side

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

Family & Individual Counsellor

Union Classific ation: Family Counsellor, Grid Level 14P

Position: Permanent Par t-time

Hours: 8 hours per week

Shift schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Star t date: Immediately

Job S ummar y: The Family & Individual Counsellor will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate family-based inter vention plans; par ticipate in the development, implementation and evaluation of client ser vice plans with the integrated case management team for parents and families of children and youth at risk Referrals from the Ministr y of Children and Family Development (MCFD) are given first priority Other clients may be self-referred or referred by other agencies and professionals but must reflec t a child safety issue

Key D uties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and conduc t counselling ser vices for parents and families of children and youth at risk individually or in family groups using therapeutic techniques drawn from theoretical frameworks such as family systems, client centered solution focused therapy

• Use appropriate assessment skills and tools to identify family and client needs and develop and implement client ser vice plans tailored to meet these needs

• Will meet clients where they present in the process of engagement and problem recognition and will use a variety of techniques and skills to engage resistant and hard-to - engage clients

• Provide suppor t and guidance to parents and families either individually, as a group or family

• Liaise with other agencies and professionals in the community such as; Family Suppor t Workers, Child and Youth Workers, Social Workers, and school suppor t staff and par ticipate in case conferences, family development response and integrated case management meetings

• Will provide information on and referral to other community ser vice

A more detailed job description is available upon request.

Applic ation Process

Applic ation Deadline:

Monday, July 17, 4:00pm

Accountability: The Family & Individual Counsellor is accountable to the Direc tor of Program Management and/or Executive Direc tor Clinical super vision is provided by Family Dynamix. The counsellor is responsible to read and follow the employment policies and procedures of Family Dynamix Association.

Q ualific ations: Education and Knowledge: Bachelor ’s degree in a related human/social ser vice field Training and Experience: Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Youth O utreach Worker

Union Classific ation:

Adult, Youth and/or Child Worker, Grid Level 11

Position: Permanent Par t-time

Hours: 23 hours per week

Loc ation: Weekdays, evenings and weekends as required

S alar y: $26.74 per hour

Star t date: Immediately

D uties: The successful candidate will provide a community-based program of outreach and engaging youth with challenging or risk-taking behaviours, offering education and suppor t for healthy life choices Provide shor t-term crisis inter vention and counselling to at-risk youth between 13 and 18 years of age, and parent-teen mediation using conflic t resolution strategies with families referred by the Ministr y for Children and Families and Interior Health. Advocate for youth and suppor t them with career planning, budgeting, and life skills training Develop counsellor- direc ted suppor t groups aiming to build selfesteem and problem-solving skills of the youth. Promote program awareness, and network with stake holders

Q ualific ations: Preferably an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with two years of related job experience Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered Demonstration of experience in counselling youth. A valid B.C. driver ’s license is essential Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal record investigation.

Submit a resume and cover letter to:

Ute Juras

Direc tor of Program Management, Family Dynamix Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0 or email: ujuras@fdx.family

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the matter of the estate of John Lee Thomas deceased, late of Invermere BC, who died on June 19, 2023. Take notice that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Estate Trustee by July 31, 2023 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them.

Shirley Nugent

3, 405 Alpine Crescent Kimberley BC V1A3B2

2023/2024 WEDDING GUIDE

Columbia Valley Weddings is a high-quality glossy magazine full of local content aimed at anyone planning a wedding in our lovely area. The circulation of this annual magazine is 8,000 copies, available at resorts, businesses and retail outlets throughout the region.

Advertising deadline: July 14, 2023

For more information contact Jamie Baes 250-341-6299 ext103 or advertising@columbiavalleypioneer.com

We’re looking for hardworking, energetic and reliable people just like you!

CASHIERS/PRODUCE CLERKS POSITIONS AVAILABLE

No previous experience required Days/Nights/Weekends

Apply in person.

471 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C.

Manager, Marketing & Destination Development

Travel Columbia Valley

Supporting destination marketing & destination development in the Columbia Valley, the Marketing Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of the annual marketing plan and budget for Travel Columbia Valley & Tourism Radium. This role will be responsible for coordinating media and advertising campaigns, working with agencies and vendors as well as working closely with tourism business operators and community partners

For more information and a detailed job description, please visit: www.radiumhotsprings.com/about/careers or email: tourism@radiumhotsprings.com.

Visitor Services Coordinator

Tourism Radium & Valley Visitor Ser vices is seeking a year-round Visitor Ser vices Coordinator to lead our busy visitor ser vices team and support tourism industr y development in Radium and throughout the Columbia Valley The Visitor Ser vices Coordinator leads day to day operations of the Radium Visitor Centre. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with people, be a good team leader and have a strong knowledge of the activities and experiences in the local area.

For more information or to apply for the role visit: www.radiumhotsprings.com/about/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shor tlisted for an inter view will be contac ted.

We are looking for a certified Industrial Electrician and certified Welder. You will leverage your expertise to contribute to Baymag’s mine located near Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia. In collaboration with the mine team, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, productive, and efficient mining operation. You will be joining an extremely talented team that will look to you for your technical competency, knowledge, and business acumen.

We believe that our people are at the heart of our company and the key to our future success. We’re growing and are always on the lookout for passionate people to join a hard-working team, make a difference and enjoy a healthy work/life balance

Environmental Responsibility

We believe in minimizing our impact on the environment and we’re in business to help our customers do the same.

Committed to Safety

We adhere to the highest equipment and safety standards and work hard to maintain our positive safety culture

Stability

We have been in operation since 1982 and growing every year. You can rest easy knowing that Baymag will be in business year after year

Music lovers unite for Steamboat festival

The Distric t of Invermere has an opening for a Clerk – Records Management (Contrac t Position) in its Administration and Corporate Ser vices Depar tment.

This is an excellent oppor tunit y to work with a team dedicated to creating a vibrant, sustainable, complete, and livable communit y.

Repor ting to the Corporate Officer, the Clerk – Records Management per forms a variet y of routine and nonroutine clerical tasks, word processing, spread sheeting, record keeping, photocopying, and other duties as assigned The Clerk - Records Management is expec ted to possess, or develop, a sound knowledge of Local Government record keeping procedures, and applicable Local Government legislation and regulations

Under the super vision of the Corporate Officer, the Clerk – Records Management is required to exercise some independent judgment and ac tion within t he limits of Local Government Record Keeping and Management systems and procedures Per formance will be reviewed for completeness and accurac y of work under taken and assigned, as well as adherence with the Distric t’s records management systems and procedures The Clerk – Records Management must deal cour teously and effec tively with the public and municipal clients

The preferred candidate for this position will have completed a business college or secretarial prog ram with ex tensive computer training Municipal work experience would be an asset nterested in applying for this position must possess the following skills and abilities:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Senior Secondar y School Graduation);

• Proficient word processing skills and a minimum net keyboarding speed of 50 to 80 words per minute;

• Working knowledge of and experience using standardized business letter formats in English, as well as record management systems; and

• Knowledge and proficienc y with Microsoft Office Suite (i e , Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Access) as well as Adobe software

The selec ted c andidate will be expec ted to:

• Maintain accurate, dependable, high- qualit y work;

• Communicate effec tively (i e , orally and in writing);

• Possess good organizational skills;

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; and

• Maintain harmonious relationships with the public and staff

This position falls outside the CUPE bargaining unit as it is term limited The hourly rate for this position will be negotiable depending on the background and experience of the selec ted candidate The Records Management Contrac t position is expec ted to work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience to corporateser vices@invermere net or the address below by 4:00 pm (MT ), August 3rd, 2023 quoting “Clerk – Records Management – Invermere 2023”

Kindr y Luyendyk, Corporate Officer Distric t of Invermere Box 339, 914 – 8th Avenue

Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Tel: 250-342-9281

Additional information about this oppor tunit y may be requested by contac ting The Distric t’s Corporate Officer

This oppor tunit y may remain open until a suitable candidate is found

e 12th annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival in Edgewater on July 7-9 was another success for music lovers.

Photos submitted

We appreciate all applicant’s interest; however, only those candidates invited f or an inter view will be contac ted

Invermere “A n ideal place to live, work, and play ”

Our rock, our fortress and deliverer

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church

In Psalm 18 the first three verses tell us: I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. e Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, and my stronghold. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Here, David is touching on his personal relationship with his Lord. He loves God, he knows God is his source of strength, in fact he calls God his strength, and he declares his trust in God, and he states that the Lord is his

shield and the horn of his salvation, that He is his stronghold or fortress.

In the third verse David tells us: “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.”

Here, David is talking about the power of prayer and praise, the very centre of our relationship with the living God, our Lord and Savour Jesus Christ, the power that flows, from truly anointed praise and prayer can not be measured.

I can remember all night praise and prayer meetings at “the cabin.” I can remember full gospel meetings “in the name of Jesus” really meant something; salvation, healing, deliverance were the norm.

We need that power of God, we need God to be our Lord, our rock, our fortress our deliverer. We need that revival in our lives. We need that revival in our churches, we need that revival in our country.

All great revivals are birthed in praise and prayer, praise and prayer from the heart.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Now open for in-person ser vices. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 326 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www lwac.ca

Minister: Brent Woodard

No ser vices in July and August, except on July 23rd there will be a 1:00 pm ser vice at All Saints Church in Edgewater and at 7:00pm there will be a ser vice at St Peter’s Church in Windermere. V A L L E Y C H R I S T I A N A S S E M B L Y Sunday 10 a.m. Worship ser vice 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U R C H St Anthony’s, Canal Flats , Canadian Martyrs’ –Invermere, St Joseph’s – Radium

Canal Flats: Saturday, 4 p.m. Canadian Martyrs, Invermere: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. St. Joseph, Radium: Sunday 11 a.m.

Father Jojo Augustine • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167 S

T H E R A N C H U R C H

Sunday 1:30 p.m Worship Ser vice at Valley Christian 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.com

R A D I U M C H R I S T I A N F E L L O W S H I P Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No 4, 7553 Main St Radium • 250-347-9937

C H U R C H O F J E S U S C H R I S T O F L A T T E R  D A Y S A I N T S Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m Relief Society, 11:15 a.m

President Kendyn Mackensie • Columbia Valley Branch • 5014 Fair way, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041

CHURCH OF CHRIST (Iglesia ni Cristo)

Worship Ser vice: Sunday 9 a.m., Thursday 7:45 p.m Chamber of Commerce (Lions Hall)

A dining experience in white, Mountain Al Fresco in Invermere was a delightful affair on July 8. e event is one of many that turns the region into a fun destination.

Photos submitted

For inquiries: 250-688-1643 250-270-2208 or 250-688-0629

For more info about the church, you can Google online at incmedia.org or pasugo.com.ph