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Invermere to donate prime downtown lots for affordable senior’s housing project Lakeview Manor (itself an affordable seniors housing project, dating back to the 1970s) is adjacent to and directly east of the empty lots, and in some respects the new A new affordable seniors housing project will be project can be seen as an ‘expansion’ of Lakeview Manor, built over the next few years in downtown Invermere. although it will be a wholly separate building.

The pending land donation is the latest measure The 60-unit, four-storey development will be a joint effort by the Lakeview Manor Society, the Lake Winder- in a veritable three-week flurry of decisions, announcemere District Lions Club and the District of Invermere ments and other efforts by the municipality, developers and, once complete, will fill the empty lots that stretch and nonprofit groups in Invermere to deal with the acute housing crisis hammering along the east side of 7th Avenue (Inthe district. In early June the vermere’s Main Street) opposite Pothole first residents began moving Park. These parcels — which currently into the Farmhouse affordconsist of an open, gently rolling grassy hill between Parkside Place and the able housing project, which aims to help low income B.C. Government services buildings — residents and women and are all owned by the district and will be children fleeing domestic bundled together for the project. violence. Then in mid June Invermere officials announced the Invermere council declared decision last week, following a closed in-camera council meeting.

A new 60-unit affordable seniors housing proj- its intent to have a short “Overall it will be a great project ect will be built across from Pothole Park. Offi- term rental (STR) bylaw for Invermere and will help solve some cials hope it will be ready for residents to move in place by October, and at pressing problems,” Invermere Mayor into in two or three years time. These images the same time, developers Al Miller told the Pioneer, adding he show a design concept for four-story develop- of the new Pinetree Valley affordable and employee is hopeful the development could be ment and its central downtown location. complete in just two or three years.

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indicated they will begin construction this summer, if development permits are granted. Just a week later came the announcement about the seniors housing project.

All this is welcome news indeed for local residents who have pressed the district frequently in recent months for not reacting to the housing crisis and STR issue as quickly as other B.C. municipalities.

“This (seniors housing project) has been in the works for quite a while now, through discussion with the LakeView Manor Society and Lake Windermere District Lions,” said Miller. “It took a serious turn a few years ago, when the need for more housing everywhere in the community, which was already bad, became even more acute. There’s been a lot of attention to affordable housing as a general topic, and to employee housing. But you don’t necessarily hear specifically about seniors housing as much. But there is a lack of it. There’s a wait listing to get into Lakeview Manor.”

Miller emphasized there is a lot of work ahead before the lands can be formally transferred, and still more before construction can even begin, much less be completed, but added that the district’s formal support is a key step that enables the LakeView Manor Society to pursue the fundraising opportunities needed to get the project built.

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Listening to our Indigenous Elders, their wisdom and concerns

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Listen to your elders; it’s more than a common expression, but a necessity to listen to Indigenous Elders when dealing with the health of land and waterways like our beloved Columbia Valley and its tributaries on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa People where we are so fortunate to live. Living Lakes Canada (LLC) hosted two Indigenous Elder Engagements and tours at Windermere Creek with both the Shuswap Band and Akisqnuk First Nation on June 17 and 18 in partnership with the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF).

This event was originally proposed because there have been significant environmental disruptions occurring on Windermere Creek.

“The birth of these tours came about through discussions with BCWF, Susan Clovechok from RDEK and myself. I was able to access funding to support the Indigenous engagement regarding the wetland on Windermere Creek and the unauthorized agricultural diversion that has taken place,” says Diana

Cote, BCWF Indigenous Liaison and co-coordinator of the event. “We had on hand for Saturday, Kyla Rushton of BCWF to discuss the wetland ecosystem services protocol. We can assess the wetland through this tool and provide training on this tool to the Indigenous Communities.”

Members from LLC, BCWF, RDEK, and CHARS (Columbia Headwaters Aquatic Restoration Secwépemc Strategy) sat with the Elders days before National Indigenous Peoples Day to listen to their concerns, take in their wisdom and perspectives, and collect their concerns and priorities around Windermere Creek. For Saturday’s field tour, some Elders from Akisqnuk brought their grandchildren.

“Wetland restoration has been proposed as a remediation strategy, the creek is a main tributary to Windermere Lake and is a drinking water source as well as a potential archeological and culturally significant location,” says Emily Mask Applied Reconciliation Coordinator with Living Lakes Canada who also co-coordinated the event.

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• On Wednesday, June 22, a black Norco Storm mountain bike along with a bike trainer and motorcycle side bags were reported stolen from an underground parkade on Stanley Street in Radium Hotsprings sometime over the past week.

• On Wednesday, June 22, a resident on Kootenay Street in Windermere reported someone had rummaged through a parked Toyota Rav 4 and stolen a pair of sunglasses, an iPhone charger and a set of keys. Residents are reminded to remove all valuables from their vehicles and ensure their doors are locked.

• On Thursday, June 23 at about 3:30 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to an interrupted B&E at a residence on Westside Road near Radium Hot Springs.

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An officer located the suspect vehicle on Westside Road and attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the three individuals fled into the forested area. A police dog responded and located two of the three individuals hiding nearby. An adult male and adult female were arrested for multiple offences and held in custody. The identity of a third female is known and a warrant will be requested.

• On Saturday, June 25, two mountain bikes, both Trek Fuel One’s, a black and red one and black and blue one in colour were stolen from outside a residence in Windermere. The bikes were locked up; however, the culprits cut the chain.

• On Sunday, June 26, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report from the Copper Point Golf Course regarding vandalism to their property. Sometime during Saturday night … attended the golf course where they broke into the staring cabin, smashing the window and spray painting the walls, door and pictures within the cabin. The culprits also spray painted the tunnel underneath the highway. Police are investigating this matter and are asking anyone with information to contact the RCMP detachment.

• On Sunday, June 26, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a Hit and Run involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred in the Radium Liquor store parking lot where a female was struck by a vehicle which knocked her into the front entrance of the liquor store. Police are still investigating this matter and charges are pending.

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is really no way to enforce anything” and that consequently the problem continues to grow unchecked.

Earlier this week the Columbia Val“It’s important not just for the noise’s ley — along with the rest of B.C. — was effect on local residents, but for wildlife, bracing for a predicted heat wave. After because loud noise does have a negative a relatively chilly and rainy spring, it was impact on biodiversity,” said Schaefer, perhaps welcome news for some Colum- adding that the worst offenders in terms bia Valley residents, who have so far been of noise are wake boats (tow boats deholding off their usual summer activities. signed specifically to create large waves for Boating is one of those activities, and wakeboarders to jump over), which have Lake Windermere — usually buzzing become increasingly popular on Lake with watercraft by late June — has been Windermere in recent years. noticeably calmer and quieter than nor“They are purpose built with very mal in recent weeks. powerful engines, and the resulting wake If a group of more than 65 associa- is bad from an environmental perspective tions and municipalities across B.C. and for all kinds of reasons, but it’s also bad Canada — the local Lake Windermere because those big engines are so noisy.

Ambassadors among them — have their You easily hear them from miles and miles way, this comparatively peaceful June may away. And it is certainly getting worse. We become more common. get a lot of complaints at the Lake WindThe group, called the Decibel Coa- ermere Ambassadors about the noise,” lition, is vigorously lobbying Transport said Schaefer.

Canada to put decibel limits on motor“It seems a selfish pursuit in some boats in an effort to decrease noise prob- ways, since wake boaters account for problems on B.C. waterways such as Lake ably no more than one per cent of lake usWindermere. ers, but they trump every other group in “We need to enhance the existing leg- terms of the noise impact. Everybody else islation, which addresses power but not on the lake gets to listen to them, whether noise,” Lake Windermere Ambassadors they want to or not.” board member Toaya Schaefer told the Schaefer noted that regulations with Pioneer. specified decibel limits have been in place Schaefer went into more detail, ex- in the U.S. and Europe for decades. “Just plaining that the current legislation re- not in Canada,” she said. “It’s time we folquires small vessels to have mufflers or lowed suit.” have through-the-propeller exhaust, but Transport Canada conducted public fail to include any specific decibel limits. consultation on the issue this past spring, She also pointed out that “police have no and now the Lake Windermere Ambasway of easily measuring output, so there sadors and other members of the Decibel Coalition are suggesting people write letters to advocate for change. Schaefer encourage valley residents to do so through the coalition’s campaign website at https:// safequiet.ca/ our-initiatives/ Boats typically swarm Lake Windermere all summer long. The Colum- d e c i b e l - c o a l i bia Valley’s Lake Windermere Ambassadors are joining the Decibel Co- tion/email-youralition’s campaign to introduce decibel limits and cut back on noise member-of-parproblems on Canadian waterways.

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A formal farewell

By Haley Grinder haley@columbiavalleypioneer.com

It was a bittersweet week for myself at the Pioneer office — my last. After about a year of immersing myself into the media world, I am already nostalgic about the many amazing experiences that the Pioneer granted me.

From the incredible people I had the privilege of interviewing, to the crazy experiences I got to partake in, I cannot help but feel beyond grateful.

Though I will be taking on a new remote job based out of Toronto, I will be remaining in the beautiful Columbia Valley, and I hope to keep the amazing connections that I have gained in the last year.

I started at the Pioneer as a freelancer one year ago, after moving my life from the concrete jungle that is Edmonton, A.B. to the breathtaking Radium Hot Springs, B.C. The transition was made easy by the welcoming community, and only exemplified in my very first article regarding the dearly missed local celebrity: Rolf Heer.

The small-town atmosphere and a general sense of belonging was only easy to come by due to the many amazing individuals I met along the way.

After freelancing for the Pioneer a few months, I had the honour of moving into the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter role, where I was privileged to further my personal learning around the Columbia Valley’s local Indigenous Peoples: the Akisqnuk Nation, the Shuswap Band, as well as the local Métis community that call this territory their home. Though this education resulted in a plethora of tears shed, I would not have sacrificed it for anything, and I hope to continue this learning in the future. From witnessing local Elementary schools participate in Truth and Reconciliation Day through means of decorated prayer flags, to long emotional conversations about local community hero: Frank Sam, every single story told floored me to another level, and I am so thankful to all those who shared with me, a relative stranger.

Lastly, I would like to give a special shoutout to the Pioneer team: Amanda, for giving me such an amazing opportunity and placing her innate trust in me; Christina, for always making me belly laugh and truly look forward to those early Monday mornings; Emily, for being a wealth of knowledge, who taught me perserverance during the most stressful of situations; Steve, for never failing to be a true writing inspiration to me; Chadd, for showing me resiliance and excitement in whatever story comes their way; and finally, Lerissa, who never failed to show without a Timmies or huge smile from ear-to-ear.

Though I am excited for the next chapter to come, I will miss the many interactions I had with these lovely people on a daily basis. Just as I will miss having the opportunity to share with the many lovely readers of the Pioneer.

Yours truly, Haley Grinder Former Editor

Historical Lens Large crowd gathers at a Swim Meet. Located at Radium Hot Springs, B.C. C1685, circa 1929, courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society.

Delivering on our commitment to ban harmful single-use plastics Submitted by Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada Plastic is everywhere. We use it in packaging, construction, agriculture, automobiles, electronics, textiles, and medical equipment.

While plastic has revolutionized our lives, plastic pollution has emerged as a key environmental issue worldwide.

Of the four million tonnes of plastic waste that is thrown away in Canada every year, only 8 percent is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and our natural environment, littering our parks, beaches, streets, and other places we value. Plastic pollution chokes wildlife and clogs waterways. It breaks down into tiny pieces, ending up in the soil, oceans, and air, and even our drinking water and food.

We have to change this. It’s what Canadians are asking for. Now is the time for action.

Just recently, our federal government announced we are banning some of the most common and harmful single-use plastics, including plastic checkout bags, plastic cutlery, six-pack rings, stir sticks, straws, and certain hard-to-recycle food con-

tainers like clamshells.

While the domestic production and import of these harmful single-use plastics will be banned at the end of this year, Canadian businesses like restaurants can use them until the end of next year, which gives them time to adjust.

Over the next decade, this world-leading ban on harmful single-use plastics will result in the estimated elimination of over 1.3 million tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic waste.

This is all about creating cleaner communities and a cleaner environment. It’s about giving Canadians the sustainable alternatives they’re asking for and developing new business opportunities in a greener economy.

This ban represents a historic step in our government’s promise to cut plastic waste from across our society, wherever possible.

But we know we cannot ban our way out of this problem. Plastic will remain a useful part of our lives. Our government’s plan is about responsibly managing plastic so it stays in the economy and stops polluting our environment.

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June 30, 2022 ...Continued “Plastics” from page 6 Our comprehensive plan will also mean plastic manufacturers will have to use 50 percent recycled plastic in any plastic products they make, and that the “chasing-arrows” recycling symbol on products can only be used if we know these products can actually be recycled in Canada.

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Invermere eagerly pursues grant to pay for phenomenally expensive old wooden bridge

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The District of Invermere is pursuing a large grant to help pay for badly needed upgrades to or replacement of the Fort Point bridge.

The quaint-looking wooden bridge crosses over the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) tracks, connecting downtown Invermere to the Fort Point neighbourhood.

Although pleasant to look at, the bridge is quite old and has water and sewer infrastructure underneath it, which means replacing it will come with a staggering $4 million to $5 million price tag.

Yes, that’s correct — a new Fort Point bridge will cost Invermere taxpayers the same amount as did the new Columbia Valley Centre or the Lake Windermere Resort Lands purchase. It may be hard to believe a tiny little wooden bridge is as expensive as two of the largest projects the District of Invermere has undertaken in the past decade, but it’s true, and explains why Invermere council and staff members are keen to have it paid for by an entity other than local taxpayers.

Or as Invermere Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Young — speaking with considerable understatement — put it during a recent council meeting “it would be very advantageous for a grant to pay for it.”

Council members were quick and unanimous to agree that Invermere should apply to the provincial Strategic Priorities Fund (which is earmarked for infrastructure and capacity building projects outside of metro Vancouver) to cover 100 per cent of the cost of replacing the bridge.

They also noted the bridge is aged enough that it must be dealt with sooner

rather than later, as it could easily become a genuine hazard.

“This really is a really old bridge... It is a safety concern. We’ve been dragging out the lifespan of this wooden bridge for a really long time now,” said Councillor Gerry Taft.

Councillor Greg Anderson pointed out that if the district continues to try and squeeze more life out of the bridge, “CPR may come to us and tell us we have no choice but to replace it. Then it would be a huge burden for taxpayers. We have been talking about how hard it is to help the Valley Fitness Centre create a new facility, and here we could be looking at spending $4 million or $5 million just on a bridge. A small bridge. Let’s get a grant before we have to pay for it ourselves.”

Invermere Mayor Al Miller echoed Anderson’s comments, noting that having taxpayers foot the bill for a new bridge would be hugely unpopular and asked other council members to “cross their fingers” that the district gets the grant.

Taft wryly suggested that “anybody crossing the bridge might also want to cross their fingers”, in reference to his previously cited safety concerns about the bridge.

A staff report to Invermere council on the Fort Point bridge also recommended the district update its infrastructure priority plan, as the last detailed review of its in-ground infrastructure was at least five years ago.

The report pointed out that doing another review would not only update the plan, but also to provide a base of data to be compared with earlier data, allowing officials to better estimate just how long certain infrastructure might last before it must be replaced.

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The Bush Cafe opens out of Pynelogs on Canada Day ents,” shares Stankovski. The idea for his pop-up portable café popped in his head last year. While Canada Day may be The Bush Cafe’s summer grand opening; they are no We live in a fast-paced world, always on the go and stranger to the community and have already popped up a it is traditionally how we take our coffee. This Canada few places since last November like the lobby of Copper Day, on July 1, skip the drive-through and go into the Point Resort and at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena for bush, for The Bush Cafe’s grand opening of their pop-up kids, and youth hockey tournaments. cafe operating out of Pynelogs Cultural Centre. The Bush “It was perfect because there were lots of people comCafe invites you to stop and smell the coffee grounds and ing in from out of town and we had the coffee shop set up bring the magic, and social aspect back into enjoying in the morning and people loved it,” recalls Stankovski. your favourite specialty brew whether it be hot or iced, They were able to hold a warm fancy latte in their hands fancy or a combination. This will also include a myriad while their kids were playing. It was a great success.” The of specialty teas provided from TEA etc. in Invermere. pandemic also put the brakes on The Bush Cafe popping “I thought we should have a place where one can sam- up in more places. “All events got cancelled, the goal was ple a variety of coffees, in a variety of preparation meth- to go to different locations, but the pandemic shut everyods, so that people can thing down, so we took understand or at least a pause for the winter experience something and spring just because different,” says Ilija there wasn’t a lot hapStankovski owner and pening publicly,” said operator of The Bush Stankovski.

Cafe. “In the true spirIn Europe, enjoyit of local product use, ing a coffee is about beboth the coffee and tea ing more present with are going to be local.” the beverage and with Stankovski, whose wife the company you are is an artist and has keeping. “Coffee was had her work showsomething where you Ilija Stankovski owner of The Bush Cafe stands beside his portable cased at Pynelogs, apwould commit the pop-up business excited to serve the community locally brewed coffee. proached them about time with a friend and The Bush Cafe will run out of Pynelogs Cultural Centre during July leasing out space for have a snack, and there and August.

Photo Submitted the summer months. was that social aspect “I thought it would of it,” shares Stankovsbe great to have an art gallery and café working together,” ki. The Bush Cafe invites you to slow down and enjoy the says Stankovski. beverage of your choice on Pynelogs patio this summer.

After 20 years plus in the field of Information Tech- You can enjoy views of Lake Windermere, a tributary of nology, Stankovski who moved to the valley from Calgary the Columbia River located on the unceded territories of nine years ago, originally from Macedonia, Europe and the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa People and the land chosen with a rich history in coffee culture decided to stir things as home by the Métis Peoples of B.C. up a bit. “I grew up making Turkish coffee for my parContinued on page 23...

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Bottle depot re-opens

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The Invermere Bottle Depot and Recycling Centre is back up and operating under new owners.

The new owners and Willy and Ted Kim are cousins with a background with recycling businesses. “We are so excited to have this opportunity to re-open the depot in Invermere,” said Willy. “We will do our best to ensure our customers are happy and we are really glad to be a part of the Invermere community.”

Willy emphasized the centre’s new organization and layout, which he explained offers more convenient sorting of materials for consumers. “We’ve also done some renovations to the interior,” he told the Pioneer.

“The re-organization brings the Invermere centre more in line with other depots and recycling centres in B.C. Any depot you go into in B.C. you’ll see similar systems

to what we now have. It just makes sense to give the people of Invermere the same system as everybody else.

That’s what we’re trying to do.”

The location accepts beverage containers, electronics and other materials, and has plans to expand its collection to additional materials in the future.

“Bringing convenient solutions that encourage recycling is what we do at Return-It, and we are excited to welcome back residents of Invermere and nearby communities,” added interim Return-It Chief Executive Officer John Nixon. “By making it easier and more convenient for consumers to recycle their empty beverage containers, we can all work together to increase B.C.’s recycling rates and divert more and more materials from landfills.”

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OUT OF OFFICE…

It truly takes a village

The Columbia Valley Smokeshow was a smash success, we can’t say thank you enough to everyone involved.

hosted a successful competition. Our teams left proud and decorated with plaques by Invermere Sign Artist, proudly presented by our Pitmaster Sponsors:

Home Hardware, our presenting sponsor and entertainment sponsor, is behind our event’s success. The Home Hardware crew attended every smokeshow meeting, lent us equipment, and worked hard with us to make this possible.

J2 Ranch, our Brisket Award Sponsor Aspire, our Pork Award Sponsor Syndicate Boardshop, our Ribs Award Sponsor BC Chicken Marketing Board, our Chicken Award Sponsor.

PrairieWIND Developments brought you the Family Fun Zone, where inflatables were enjoyed, many games were played, and fun was had by all ages!

Max Helmer generously sponsored our Volunteers and supported our event safety. 2Day FM East Kootenay Radio broadcasted and promoted our event widely across the East Kootenays.

Copper Point Resort & Inn Hotels ensured all our travelling guests were well looked after by offering Smokeshow weekend special rates, allowing our judges and competition reps to travel at ease.

The Lions Club helped us with setup, ball diamond use, equipment logistics and held a successful 50/50 raffle. They were one of dozens of vendors that accompanied us on site this weekend, making local food, beverages, and goods central to this event, thank you everyone!

Our friends at Smokehouse 93 were there every step of the way to ensure we

Ed jones, our Emcee kept the event running on schedule. Ed highlighted every event within the event, and we are so appreciative of his donated time and energy! You probably saw him rocking some Smokeshow merch produced by Atkinson Promotions Ltd. and The Local View.

The Summit Youth Centre staff ensured the family fun zone was exciting, fun, and safe the entire weekend! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort supported our obstacle course races and Copper Point Golf Club brought you Sunday’s Chipping Challenge.

Live music from Like Father, Like Son, Hamburgers on Wonder Bread and L8 kept us entertained all weekend long. Inside the Fun Zone, Blackstar Studios helped us paint an Epic Fun Zone mural to enjoy for years to come, and Mainstreet Fun and Games treated us to LARP Sword Fighting and giant fun bubbles.

JDM Services kindly provided garbage cans, garbage removal and outstanding service all weekend.

Columbia Valley Sewer and Drain generously helped keep our services spotless for the public.

Main Roads Traffic Management kept us in business with traffic flow.

Many more thank you’s are well deserved, please check social media. We are so proud to be part of this generous Valley, here’s to next year’s Smokeshow.

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Thursday, June 30 • 9-11 a.m.: Strong start sessions (drop-in program for caregivers and children ages 0-6). Thursdays are at MME Elementary (Canal Flats). Call 250-409-4251 to reserve.

• 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Parent and Tot Connect for kids 0-6 at the Early Years Center; 926 7th Avenue in Invermere. Call or text 250-341-8678 to register.

• 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Tech Time Thursdays at the Invermere Library. Need help with your electronics? Call to book your free appointment: 250-342-6416.

1:30-4:30 p.m. - continues at the Radium Library.

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

• 3 p.m.: Free Youth Drop-in Fun at the Summit Youth Centre. After school fun for grades 7-12: free food, safe hang-out spaces, skate nights, VR, gaming, music.

• 3:45-5:15 p.m.: Teen Hiking Club. Meet outside the College doors, for grades 10-12 • 6 p.m.: Darts, Cards and Cribbage at the Invermere Legion every Thursday.

• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. At the Radium Rink • 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Men’s Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink • Midnight Fire Works: Happy Canada Day at the Eddie Memorial Arena in Invermere

Friday, July 1 • 9-10:30 a.m.: Momfit and preschool group at the Columbia Valley Centre.

Stay for Family Storytime (10:45) for stories, songs and crafts.

• 9-11 a.m.: Strong Start Sessions: a drop-in program for caregivers and children ages 0-6 at Edgewater Elementary. Call 250-409-4251 to reserve.

•11a.m.: Canada Day Parade: Pothole Park-Main Street-Arena. 12:30-2pm in Pothole Park- Activities, games, food & live music with fairwater 54.

• 11-1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in Doubles at Kinsmen Beach.

• 12 & 5 p.m.: Edgewater Legion wing day! 12 p.m.: Takeout, 5 p.m. dine-in, call 250-347-9725 • 1 p.m.: Seniors’ duplicate bridge: Costs $2 at the Senior’s Hall.

• 3 p.m.: Free youth Drop-in Youth Fun at the Summit Youth Centre. See above for info.

• 4-8 p.m.: Pub grub at the Invermere Legion every Friday and Saturday.

• 4-7 p.m.: Market on Main At the Radium Visitor Centre Lawn.

• 5 p.m.: Magic the Gathering. Friday Night Magic playing Magic the Gathering.

Entry $10-$40 depending. Call 250-342-3440, space limited (ages 10+).

• 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.

•10p.m.: Canada Day Party at Ullr. Live music from the Small Town Dirtbags, $10 cover.

Saturday, July 2 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers Market. At the Lakeview Parking lot (528 6th Ave, Invermere) • 10 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball Club. Mt. Nelson • 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.

Sunday, July 3 • 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser. The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community.

• 9:30 a.m.: Serenity Farm Tours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook. com • 1 p.m.: Seniors Cribbage: Costs $2 in the senior’s hall.

• 2-4 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink • 2-4 p.m.: Invermere Pickleball. Curling Rink ($10 drop in).

•7 p.m.: Live Music at Horsethief Pub

Monday, July 4 • 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser. The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community.

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

• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in Doubles at Kinsmen Beach.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling. Join us for $2 at the Senior’s Hall.

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• 4-7 p.m.: Youth LGBTQ+ and Allies Drop-in. Come to the Summit Youth Hub for after-school LGBTQ+ drop in and hang out in a safe space, age 12-18 welcome.

• 6:30 p.m.: Poker Night at the Station Pub: Chip up for Charity. Every second Monday, bar is open with light snacks, 19+.

• 10 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains: Godzilla at Pothole Park. No cost, bring a blanket or chair.

Tuesday, July 5 • 10 a.m.: Canal Flats Family Story Time at the Lions Park • 10 a.m.: Free Parents and Tot Connect: by Family Dynamix for children ages 0-6 at the Early Years Center; 926 7th Ave, Invermere. Text/call 250-341-8678 to register.

• 11:15 a.m.: Canal Flats Summer Reading Club. Age 5-12 at the Lions Park (register with the Invermere Library) • 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-in Youth Fun: at the Summit Youth Centre. See above for info • 7 p.m.: Drop-in Adult Dance Classes: Join Confi-Dance athletics on Tuesdays for Hip Hop & Burlesque. More at confidanceathletics.com • 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink • 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Ladies Pickleball. Invermere Curling Rink • 6-8:30 p.m.: Second Winds Community Band Rehearsal: Tuesdays at the Invermere Catholic Hall. Dust off your old instruments and join. Contact Ian at 250-342-9733.

• 8 p.m.: Games night at Ullr Bar: Every Tuesday, $5 cover. Fun prizes to be won!

Wednesday, July 6 • 9:30a.m.: Serenity Farm Tours. Book in advance: serenityfarmcv@outlook.com • 10 a.m.: Seniors Yoga: Columbia Valley Community Centre ($2). Email events@invermere.net or call 250-342-9281 ext. 1232. (Canceled June 29) • 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Seniors catch up (Zoom): Family Dynamix Catch up Café. Join us if you have felt isolated during the pandemic. Email Tricia at patkin@familydynamix.ca .

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in Doubles at Kinsmen Beach.

• 12 p.m.: Seniors duplicate Bridge: $2 at the Senior’s Hall.

• 12-8 Wear Wednesdays. Come to Arrowhead Brewery wearing our swag for $1 off your pint.

• 3 p.m.: Free youth Drop-in Centre: at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 3-6:30 p.m.: Agri-Park Farmers Market. At the Crossroads.

• 4 p.m.: Teen Summer Reading Club. Weekly drop-in program (grades 7-12) at the Invermere Library • 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Skills and Drills Pickleball at the curling rink • 7 p.m.: Drop-in Adult dance Classes: Salsa class. More at confidanceathletics.com.

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Radium warden helps nab Kootenay fossil thief

ty of visitors.

In summer 2020 they attracted a visitor who surreptitiously made his way alone to the Marble Canyon site The Burgess Shale fossil deposit — which stretches (which is closed to the public) and made off with some across the high peaks of Kootenay National Park and unique and illegal souvenirs — some of the fossils.

Parks Canada launched an investigation, after being neighbouring Yoho National Park — is one of most fatipped off by mous in the world. other tourists The fossils, mostly of long in the park extinct marine creatures, are more than 500 million years old, that day, and for past two have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are years a local Columbia Valknown around the world for their well preserved soft tissue parts. ley resident — The only way to visit the fossil Radium Hot Springs-based sites — which are concentrated warden Paul in the Walcott Quarry in Yoho Friesen — has National Park, and at Marble Canyon and Stanley Glacier in led Parks Canada’s charge to Kootenay National Park — is on bring the pera Parks Canada guide hike. It’s a petrator to jusspecial attraction and draws plentice.

Those efforts came to fruition recently when the suspect, a Quebecois man from a suburb of Montreal, plead guilty in a Cranbrook courthouse to one charge of removing a natural object and one charge of trafficking in wildlife.

Trafficking in wildlife, it’s worth pointing out, is against the law whether or not the wildlife is living or dead, and — if it is dead — whether its remains are fresh or whether they are millions of years old.

The majority of 45 Burgess Shale fossils stolen in 2020 came from the Marble Canyon site The man, who Parks Canin Kootenay National Park. Radium-based park warden Paul Friesen led Parks Canada’s ada did not identify by name, efforts to recover the UNESCO World Heritage designated objects. Photos submitted by is an avid fossil enthusiast and Parks Canada runs a legal business selling and trading in legitimately obtained fossils. As DISTRICT OF INVERMERE it turns out, he also runs 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 a side business trading Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 fossils much less legally obtained.

Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934 “This kind of thing is very rare. A few incidents like this have popped up from time to time, but nothing on this scale,” Friesen told the Pioneer.

“He has a website on The District of Invermere is working to assess flood risks associated with Toby Creek and which he buys and sells develop a flood management plan for the Athalmer neighbourhood adjacent to the creek. fossils from all over the world. Some members of When flooding occurs in the creek, the water may take an unpredictable path towards the the public could be standriver, causing damage in the neighborhood due to close proximity. The District is looking to ing right next to a Burgess understand residents’ experiences with flood hazards and issues in this area to better plan for Shale fossil and not realize the future. it. Not this guy. He knew From now until July 22, the District is inviting community members to provide their input what he was doing, and through the Toby Creek Flooding Survey. he is very familiar with trading fossils.”

The short survey is available at https://arcg.is/ynSrS. Residents’ input will help the District Following the tip, mitigate and support flooding emergencies in this area.

Parks Canada gathered Learn more about how to get flood ready at http://preparedbc.ca/floods. more information about the incident, then coordiBy Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

FLOODING IMPACTS OF TOBY CREEK

nated with RCMP in Longueuil, Quebec, where the man lives. At one point an undercover RCMP officer actually bought illegally procured fossils from the man. After that, a search warrant was obtained.

“It was a long period of putting the pieces of the puzzle together to build our legal case. Undercover officers and search warrants, that’s a step or two farther than what we normally do as park wardens,” said Friesen. “But it does fall under our job description, which is protecting the representative areas of Canada. We’re trying to make sure things like the Burgess Shale are there for future generations.”

The man’s home was full of all kinds of fossils, a great many of which were legally in the man’s possession. Experts from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) helped investigators determine exactly which ones had been taken from the national parks. In total, 45 were determined to have originated from the Burgess Shale, most of them from Marble Canyon. The Marble Canyon quarry fossil site was only recently discovered by scientists, in 2012.

“It’s a significant amount of fossils to make off with,” explained Friesen, adding most of the fossils were embedded in pieces of shales, some of which where as large as 60 centimetres cubed, but that most of them were much smaller.

“An average size would be probably 15 centimetres by 15 centimetres,” said Friesen. “At that size, it definitely would have taken him some time (to remove them all), but it was clearly not impossible.”

Parks Canada is now in possession of the 45 fossils.

The thief was fined $20,000 and is currently serving a five-month conditional sentencing order (which includes a strict curfew). It’s the largest fine ever levied for removing Burgess Shale fossil, which Friesen said that underscores both the seriousness of the offence and the global significance of the site.

Friesen emphasized that the case was a complex investigation, involving multiple agencies, and thanked those who first tipped off Parks Canada about the theft.

“It is important for the public to realize that if they see something illegal, to report it,” he said.

What will happen to the 45 fossils?

They can’t just be placed back in the Marble Canyon quarry, explained Friesen.

“We haven’t made a decision yet what we’ll do with them,” he said, adding the two most likely outcomes are that some of the fossils will be loaned to the ROM, and that others will be used for interpretation.

The $20,000 fine will go to the federal Environmental Damages Fund, which is spent on projects that restore nature and conserve wildlife and habitats.

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Pineridge Mountain—A Recreation Community Meeting the needs of how you want to live overlooking Lake Windermere in Invermere British Columbia Every morning, you awake to the fresh mountain air, the smell of timbers in your yard, the gentle breeze off Toby Creek Canyon and the sounds of nature in your backyard.

Your morning mobility trek along the kilometres of Pineridge Mountain pathways with breathtaking views of Lake Windermere in the foreground and the Rocky Mountains in the background, is a healthy warm-up to be followed by the stretch & flex class at the new Recreation Center.

Every Cottage Home, Vista Chalet or Mountain Villa has been designed with a focus on preserving the beauty of nature, where we protect as many trees as possible, to blend in with the environment.

“We love coming to the Columbia Valley from Alberta, because we meet people who are here to enjoy family togetherness while escaping the BUZZ of the city.”

WHAT IS A RECREATION COMMUNITY? It is more than access to the warm waters of Lake Windermere for water sports, fishing the many rivers and streams, skiing next door at Panorama or golfing the many local courses. It is having a community pool, micro-golf course and community center right around the corner.

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Select U15 Titans off to the B.C. Games next month Let the fundraising and fun begin: Bottle drive to take place after long weekend

means each player needs a minimum of $525 to cover all costs in a short window of time. Canada Day is certainly something to celebrate but so is this opportunity for On the cleated heels of the successful Clash of the these young players. So, save your bottles after the long Titans Tournament last month, six players selected from weekend, as a bottle drive will be taking place to help our the U15 team are on their way to an amazing experience Titans kick it and B.C. for the experience of a lifetime. at the B.C. Games in Prince George next month from “We are doing a bottle drive the week after the long July 21 to 24. weekend. We also hope to approach the local restaurants, The first set of tryouts for players were divided into bars and pubs to make arrangements to collect and pick boy and girl players and was held in Cranbrook. “For the up their bottles after the long weekend,” says Tutty. first tryouts for the girls, the high school girls’ teams were There is a drop off location at 1324-12th Ave in playing in Fernie that day, so their amazing coach Mike Invermere. All donations are welcome and those who den Otter, personally drove them from Fernie to Cranwould like to contribute please reach out to Rhiannon brook for the tryouts,” said soccer club Chair, Rhiannon Tutty at 250- 341-7171 or Rhiannon.tutty@sunlife.com Tutty. and arrangements will be made to come by.

Selected players were invited for a second tryout; All Opportunities like this don’t only help community eight of the boys that tried out were invited to Nelson, soccer grow in our community and showcase amazing while two girls were invited to Creston athletes but it will be an experience these to put their best foot forward. In the players will keep with them forever. end, Jackpine Dainard, Caden McMur“I am so proud of all these athletes. ray, Leo Webster, Findlay Whittick, and Especially in this year of growth and Lucas Grieve were the five boys, while getting our cleats back under us, after Tessllin Oliver was the only girl player a forced break. It is amazing that these who plays goalie that made it from our players have stepped up. It is a lot of U15 Titans. work for them, not just playing hard on “I’m a little overwhelmed flying the field, but fitting the commitment solo, especially since I’m so close to my in and the travel and extra work,” says other teammates,” says Oliver. I wish Tutty. “Many of these players do have an some of them could be there with me, intention to continue with their soccer but I’m also very excited for this expecareers, and hopefully this experience rience. will open further opportunities and help The boys and girls have already bethem grow as athletes. It has also been an gun practicing together as a Kootenay amazing opportunity for the parents as team, one of eight in the region that parwell. We are all soccer volunteers, some ticipate in central locations such as Cresare board members, and of course all are ton, Nelson, and Cranbrook. “Practices supportive parents! It warms your heart require the entire Kootenay team to get to have your child succeed in something together as frequently as possible in the they love especially when we have all short window of time before they com- Pictured left to right: Jackpine Dainard, Cameron Hofer (alternate). Lukas Grieve, Tesslin Ol- dedicated so much time in supporting pete,”says Tutty. “The boys’ team is still iver, Leo Webster, Caden McMurray, and Findlay Whittick from our U15 Titans are off to them and continuing to support them. organizing, but for Tess she has already the B.C. Games next month. A bottle drive will be taking place after the long weekend to help We also get to share in these successes!”

Photo Submitted. had practices in Creston with more to fundraise for these excited and honored players.

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

come and has exhibition games already scheduled in Cranbrook and an overnight camp in Trail, all before she heads to Prince George.”

They will all be flown to Prince George and travelling together as a team. They will not only get to participate in both the opening and closing ceremonies of the B.C. Games but will also sleep in the athletes’ accommodations, dine together, plus have full uniforms, kit bags, water bottles, and even travel outfits.

“We are honoured and excited that our kids have this opportunity,” said Catrien Dainard, board member, and mother of Jackpine, one of the boys selected.

This exciting opportunity also comes with a bit of an urgent financial commitment and the community has a chance to assist with their fundraising efforts. The cost per player is $175 for registration for B.C. games, plus approximately $350 for gear, travel and other costs which

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focus of the Rotary Club of Invermere, over the years awarding nearing $50,000 to further education of Columbia Valley students. We could list them all, but don’t have room this time, but be sure that as a Rotary Club, we are proud of every one of them for ‘pressing on’ and challenging themselves to be better and stronger in whatever their chosen path.

As part of this acknowledgement, one student is chosen each year to be awarded The Leadership Award, which recognizes a student who shows exemplary

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Bear in mind: Black Bears are out there

THE WILD FILES It’s our nature

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

black bears rarely attack people. According to Wildsafe B.C., black bear attacks are uncommon. The statistic lies at approximately one attack on a human every three years. However, when they do happen, they can be fatal.

When deciphering black bears from grizzly bears, remember that black bears have straight faces from their nose to their forehead with no indentations. While grizzlies have smaller rounded faces and the area from their nose to forehead is indented distinctively. Black bears are typically den-bound from December to April when food is scarce, and can even lose 30 per cent of their body fat over the winter.

Their diet can vary, but is approximately 95 per cent from vegetation, while the other 5 per cent is made up of insects, smaller mammals, and birds, which can be found throughout the valley and along different waterways like the Columbia River. They’ve also been known to eat garbage, grain crops, honey and have even consumed domestic livestock.

Summer is here, and with that comes camping season and enjoying the great outdoors! The Columbia Valley, located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa People and the land chosen as home by the Métis Peoples of B.C., is home to 260 bird species, as well as numerous fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals species and countless invertebrates.

One must bear in mind what types of wildlife one may encounter when out and about in nature, specifically the black bears. Fun fact: they are not always black!

They can also be white, a bluish-grey, and varied shades of brown. There have already been sightings of some moseying throughout the valley, perhaps even catching some key R&R on the green at Greywolf Golf Course in Panorama. While from afar, a bear may seem like the strong silent type, they’d prefer if you were not. Talking or singing to yourself when entering an area is a key warning for any bears in your path. Make sure to also keep your eyes peeled for signs one may be near, like their scat, tracks, overturned logs or even claw marks on trees. Keep your food put away and your pets Bear in mind while enjoying the great outdoors that you close, preferably on a leash when may encounter a black bear seen here. Pioneer file photo in bear country.

Much like the pig family, male bears It is suggested that if you encounter are referred to as boars while the females one, to bear down while slowly backing are called sows.

Adult males can stand up away. As well, throw objects, put your arms up and make noise any way you can. to 90 cm at the shoulder and weigh up to The louder you are, the better. Be armed 300 kg. Black bears are known for their with bear spray and be prepared to use it. great sense of smell and can detect food or If you can: get inside a vehicle or near- you from over one km away, so again the by building for extra protection, as that is key is being aware of your surroundings, always the best and safest option. Don’t cleaning up and putting away all food on panic and try to outrun this large animal, your campsites and to avoid hiking alone because chances are, you will fail. Despite or being too quiet if doing so. In Indigeits cute waddle, a lean black bear’s speed nous cultures the bear represents vitality, can exceed 30 mph and they can run easi- family, health, strength, and courage.

Key takeaways here is to muster your ly uphill or downhill, scale trees and swim own courage if you encounter a bear in great distances. nature; Raise your limbs and voice and Two common untrue myths about black bears: Firstly, they don’t stink like be prepared to use your bear spray. Bear most people think, but usually smell clean in mind: these animals hate surprises. For and fresh. Secondly, that mother black more information on encountering bears bears are likely to attack; Rather, mother visit wildsafebc.com.

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A special thanks to our children Dale & Sheri, Cindy & Richard, Christopher, Travis, Nadja and Cora. You guys are the best.

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Copper City Physical Therapy shares tips for summer Submitted by Lindsay LeBourdais, Registered Physiotherapist, Copper City Physical Therapy Summer is finally here in the valley! With that comes all of our favourite activities like alpine hikes, baseball, or long walks on the beach. As the weather improves and we spend more time outside in our trusty flip-flops, our feet can pay the price for extra miles in unsupportive footwear. If pain is slowing down your summer activities, a change in footwear may help as you shift into the summer season.

Each foot contains 26 bones, over 20 muscles, as well as many tendons and ligaments that help support us as we walk, run, jump and ride. Our footwear also plays an integral role in this support, and if we aren’t choosing the right shoes for our foot type it can lead to discomfort and injury over time as it creates added stress on the feet, ankles, knees and hips.

So, how do you know if you are choosing a shoe that is right for you? Although everyone’s feet are different,

there are a few characteristics to look for when shopping for your next pair of shoes. Firstly, look for a shoe with a rigid sole; if you can fold it in half it’s better left on the shelf. Go for shoes with a supportive upper. This could be sandals with wide straps and velcro or buckles, or runners with laces to tie them securely. Lastly, look for shoes or hiking boots with a firm heel counter. This will help support the foot as you walk.

While our flip-flops are ok for walking from the car to the beach and back, switching to a more supportive shoe for longer activities can help prevent pain and injury down the road. If you’ve already made the switch to a new pair of shoes and still can’t seem to get rid of that plantar fasciitis or nagging knee pain, getting fit for custom foot orthotics might be the next step in your treatment.

If you have questions about finding the right shoe for you, want more information on custom orthotics, or are suffering from foot pain, please reach out to the clinic to book an appointment with our Certified Pedorthist. We are here to help!

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Chisel Peak Medical Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. JoyAnne Krupa has joined the clinic in a shared practice with Dr. Michael Walsh.

Dr. Krupa has been a locum in the valley for some time now. She has an interest in trauma informed addictions care, opioid agonist therapy, and rural emergency care and procedures. She looks forward to meeting patients and working together with you to address your medical needs.

If you currently are a patient of Dr. Walsh and Dr. Krupa and are needing an appointment please feel free to contact the clinic at 250-341-6900.

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...Continued “Elders” from page 3

such as A Requiem for a Glacier. Living Lakes Canada hopes to better understand how climate change is affecting our fresh water sources and supply. As glaciers disappear with rising temperatures, there is a growing urgency.

“We hope the Elders felt heard and that we can create action from the time they spent with us on their land,” says Cote. “We also wish that engagements like this will bring stronger relationship ties with our organizations so community members may in the future bring us their water concerns and put their trust in our work.”

“It is crucial to have Indigenous Elder engagement to lead environmental projects especially regarding water because they are the original caretakers.”

Akisqnuk Elder Alfred Joseph led a prayer at Windermere Creek on Saturday, June 18. After lunch under a beautiful open blue sky, amidst the nature on their traditional lands, Elders shared their perspectives and concerns about different waterways, fish, wildlife, and plant life that they feel are at risk. Many thoughts and perspectives were expressed while those in attendance hung on every word.

Elder Lillian Rose shared hers on where salmon beds were once excavated at Athalmer and the benefits of having long-term plans going forward, while Elder Alfred Joseph shared his concerns about local wild and plant life and the decrease he has seen in muskrat homes and beavers in the area.

Akisqnuk Elders pose with some of their grandchildren Windermere Creek is just the future of tomorrow, at Windermere Creek where one of many examples of local the Akisqnuk Elders Engagement was held on Saturwaterways that need monitor- day, June 18.

Photo by Chadd Cawson ing or restoration and Living Lakes Canada is collecting water concerns and priorities to help choose sites for the installation of water monitoring equipment this summer. Climate change continues to be a shared community concern as we Elders from the Shuswap Band shared their knowledge in a see other events pop up similar gathering on Friday, June 17.

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...Continued “Senior’s Housing” from page 3 The project will also encompass mixed-use development at street level, with the potential for commercial or retail spaces facing the 7th Avenue sidewalk as well as public spaces, such as community senior centre. “In that sense of mixed-use, it will be a bit like Parkside Place,” said Miller.

In the past local residents have opined that the part of Invermere clustered around the four-way intersection by the Columbia Valley Centre and Sobey’s often feels disjointed from the rest of the downtown core, as these two ‘parts’ are separated by Pothole Park and the aforementioned open grassy hill. This new development will fill that gap, explained Miller. “It’s going to help tie Invermere together and add more vibrancy as you come into town.”

During public consultation on the project back in February and March most respondents were strongly in favour of the plan, but a few did express concern about the four-storey height.

“The reality is that’s only slightly above the height of the current LakeView Manor building. It will be a little bit different, yes. We’ll have to get used to it,” said Miller.

“It will be like when Parkside Place first went in. That space used to be a grassy hill too. Parkside Place stood out at first. But now, it blends into its surroundings very

well. The LakeView Manor Society is working hard to ensure this development also blends in well.”

Miller was quick to reel off the advantages of the location for the project’s future residents.

“It’s between two grocery stores, there’s two medical clinics nearby, all types of shopping within easy walking distance and, although it will be built on a hill, it fronts onto some of the most reasonably level ground we have in the district,” he said. “It’s an ideal spot for this type of development, and it will keep our seniors right in the heart of the community, which is good for them and good for the rest of us too.”

The Lake Windermere District Lions were the driving force in the 1970s in setting up the LakeView Manor and the Lake Windermere Senior Citizens Association that manages the manor. In 1996, the Lake Windermere Senior Citizens Association was renamed the Lakeview A new 60-unit affordable seniors housing project will be built across from Pothole Park.

Images submitted by District of Invermere Manor Society.

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NOTICE OF WORK 13th AVENUE INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – Phase 2 (Municipal Sanitary Sewer and Water Pipes) The District of Invermere has contracted MarWest Industries Ltd. (Castlegar) to undertake the replacement of municipal sanitary sewer collection and water distribution pipes located under 13th Avenue between 10th Street and 15th Street during the summer of 2022. The municipal sanitary sewer and water pipes under 13th Avenue need to be replaced and upgraded to meet some of the demands of existing and future development in Invermere. This is the second phase of infrastructure replacement along 13th Avenue. Other improvements that will be completed as part of this work include new road paving and a pedestrian/cycling pathway.

Part of the work taking place in 2022 involves surveying and locating existing pipes, followed by excavation, and the installation of new pipes and connections to existing residential services (sewer and water). Some temporary loss of water service may be experienced by residents at times during construction; however, the District and MarWest will work together to keep service interruptions to a minimum. MarWest will notify residents in advance of potential service interruptions.

In support of some deep sewer excavation work, it will be necessary to close sections of 13th Avenue to vehicle and pedestrian traffic to maintain safe conditions, as well as protect the public and of course workers at the job site. In addition, driveway access to some properties will be unavailable at times. When required, 13th Avenue traffic will be diverted to other roads.

Please pay careful attention to directional signage / reader boards near the project site; those directions will be updated regularly by Marwest.

The District and MarWest Industries apologize in advance for traffic delays and disruptions that this important work may impose on the public.

If you have any questions or concerns about the 13th Avenue – Phase 2 – Infrastructure Replacement Project, please contact the District of Invermere by phone 250-342-9281 or by email info@invermere.net Angela MacLean, P.Eng. Director of Public Works & Operations

Andrew Young, MCIP, RPP Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

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Launching new program to help individuals with declining health Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Submitted by Penny Davison, NavCARE Coordinator and Michèle Neider, Executive Director A compassionate community program to help people in the Columbia Valley living with declining health.

The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is proud to launch a new in-home service for our community members, provided by Nav-CARE volunteers. NavCARE volunteers utilize existing community resources to support people with declining health to be as well as possible.

Nav-CARE complements existing healthcare services, not detracting from or duplicating existing services.

What is Nav-CARE: Nav-CARE is a free program offered through the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley by specially trained volunteers who regularly visit people living at home with declining health that is affecting their quality of life. Volunteers develop relationships with clients and have time to listen, support decision-making, assist clients with practical information and find community resources to meet evolving needs—with a goal to improve their quality of life and live as fully as they can with their health conditions.

“By having a volunteer navigator, you have someone who is committed to you, cares about you, has the time to listen to you, and is able to understand what you’re going through” (Nav-CARE participant) This program is ideal for those experiencing declining health due to chronic or life-limiting illness. Individuals may be experiencing mobility or sensory challenges, have difficulty identifying and accessing resources and making decisions, or be con-

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cerned about their caregiver’s fatigue.

“Nav-CARE volunteers have the best interest of the client in mind. It is the client who makes the decisions and express what their needs are. We are there to help facilitate this…and to be creative in problem-solving, but most of all to listen and allow the client to be heard” About The Hospice of the Columbia Valley: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley will be celebrating its 10th year anniversary in 2023 and since its humble beginnings has grown to offer many new free programs such as Anticipatory Grief, Complicated Grief Counselling, and Rainbows for Children (helping children to cope with loss). It continues to provide Vigils, One-on-One End-of-Life and Bereavement support as well as Bereavement Support Groups. A lending library is also available at the main office for those interested in learning more about death and grief.

HSCV thrives to meet the needs of community members and is excited to offer the Health Canada sponsored program, Nav-CARE, here in the Columbia Valley along with our current programs and services. For more information about us, go to www.hospicesocietycv.com Interested in supporting those in your community and becoming a Nav-CARE volunteer? There will be an information session day on August 25, 2022. More information to come.

Needing companionship and support by a specially trained volunteer?

Contact Penny Davison, Nav-CARE Coordinator at navcare@hospicesocietycv. com or call 778-526-5143

NEW HOURS BEGINNING JULY 4

Residents Reminded of changes to East Side Lake Windermere Watering Schedule Submitted by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)

watering Friday through Monday on the long weekends: July 1 to July 4 and July 29 to August 1.

The East Side Water Service Area includes the communities of Windermere, Timber Ridge, Timber Heights, Baltac, Akiskinook, Calberley Beach, Swansea, Pedley Heights, Copper Point Resort and East Side.

“Having set watering hours controls costs, conserves water and creates balance in the system demand.

They are in place for the benefit of the entire community,” adds Funke.

The RDEK has set watering hours on all of its water systems.

For more information or to print out a copy of the watering guidelines for your community, visit the Engineering Department page on www. rdek.bc.ca.

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, the RDEK is reminding East Side Water System users that there is no watering of lawns and gardens over the long weekend.

“Outdoor watering accounts for the largest water use, and on the East Side Water System, the July and August long weekends are the two times of the year where we see peak demand being placed on the system,” says Engineering Services Manager Brian Funke. “As a result, we have updated our watering hours for 2022 and are asking residents to adjust their watering habits and sprinklers to abide by the new guidelines.”

Watering hours the East Side Water system for manual sprinklers are 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

For automatic sprinklers, the hours are 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Even numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, while odd numbered addresses can water Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. In addition to “No Watering Fridays,” there will be no Person watering their garden. Photo by Getty Images

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The Regional District of East Kootenay has approved 100 projects for a total of $1,235,802.53. The approved funding list can be found at:engage.rdek.bc.ca/cbt

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

North American Warranty

IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

SINCE 1991

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

All Makes and Models

ICBC Glass Repair Out of Province Vehicle Inspections Auto Body Repairs • Painting • Quality Parts

Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

Tire Sales and Installation

We give all students 15% off with valid student ID

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Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

141 Industrial Rd. 2 • 250-342-9424 • Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Beat the fall rush ~ clean your Chimney this spring!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHIMNEY SWEEPS LTD. 804 Almberg Road, Golden, BC V0A 1H2 CELL: 250.272.5599 OFFICE: 250.344.7323 todd@rockymountainchimneysweeps.com rockymountainchimneysweeps.com

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ON ALL WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES • WETT INSPECTIONS

FREE ESTIMATES • Pruning and Removal of ALL Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

Keep your local businesses alive.

Get your tree services right here in Invermere!

• Interior/Exterior Painting • Staining • Clear Coat • New Construction • Renovations

Let us deliver it for you!

HOW WE ROLL

Locally Owned and Operated

Scott Postlethwaite

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs

250-409-4851 • kootenaywater@gmail.com

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

Water Delivery Home Filtration Systems and Bottled Water Delivery to your Home and Business!

OVER

Free Estimates

invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Gerard Rehman 4950 Hot Springs Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L1

Ph: 250-688-ROLL (7655) LetUsRoll4U@Gmail.com

20 years experience • Satisfaction guaranteed!

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • WALL COVERINGS

Gary’s

Seniors Discounts

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Doors Windows Flooring Painting/Interior/ Exterior • Kitchen Renovations • Window Coverings

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

915 7th Avenue, Unit B, Invermere • 250-342-4663

• Patches • Driveways WhereLots to• Roads • And more!

• Parking

recycle?

Professional Painting & Decorating Ltd. 1978 FREE Estimates

Local Resident

CUSTOM WOOD FINISHING FAUX FINISHES JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL

Where to recycle?

• Septic Tank Pumping • Portable Toilet Rentals

Kootenay Paving (Servicing the Valley since 1999)

Check the BC RECYCLEPEDIA www.rcbc.ca

Tandem Dump for Hire

403-650-4622 • garysptg@gmail.com

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Complete sewer/drain repairs

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Can this be recycled?

A well maintained septic

Check the BC system should be pumped • Reasonable rates –RECYCLEPEDIA every 2-3 years to avoid Seniors’ discount 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) costly repairs • Prompt service 1-800-667-4321

Check the BC RECYCLEPEDIA www.rcbc.ca

250-347-9803

Toll Free 1-888-341-2221

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Kootenay Paving

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Recycling questions?

Locally operated, with full-time staff GET YOUR QUOTE AT to serve you better.BC RECYCLING HOTLINE WWW.GREENLEAFTREE.CA

1756 Hwy 93/95, Windermere, B.C. V0B 604-732-9253 2L2 1-800-667-4321 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Fax: 250-342-3484

Tree Removal Recycle? Yes orStump no?

Grinding

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HERE TO SERVE YOU CONCRETE

CONCRETE

• Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

Phone: 250-342-5833 • Cell: 250-270-9444

All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office) CONTRACTING

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• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

NOT SURE WHERE TO START? NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Let BRAINARD handle your renovation.

From foundati to fiRenovation nish, we do it all!

Let BRAINARD Handleonyour From Foundation250-341-7421 to Finish, we do it all.

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Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

BrainardCustom@gmail.com

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

• Manufacturers & suppliers of quality concrete & gravel products • Experienced, professional operators and the right equipment to get your job done • Serving the valley for over 30 years

Office: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221

INSURANCE

P.O. Box 130 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Office: 250-342-2175 • Fax: 250-342-2669 Cindy.mackay@kootenayinsurance.ca

www.kootenayinsurance.ca CONTRACTING

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

Complete Drywall Services • Insulation • Boarding • Taping • Texturing • Ceiling Detail • Mouldings • Cultured Ceilings • Custom Detailing

250-409-5189 infoBC@greatwesterninteriors.com

A licensed, registered and bonded company

We also offer roundthe-clock service calls.

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

Kekuli Bay Cabinetry

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

TILE AND GROUT CLEANING Business: 250-342-9692

RR#4 2117–13 Ave. Invermere, BC V0A 1K4

Enjoy life, we’ll clean it up!

patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

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Excavation

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Basements

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Water lines

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Gravel Screening

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Gravel Products

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Site Prep

250-688-0213

• Authorized dealer • Designer • Installer

Dale Elliott Contracting

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

dale@decontracting.ca • 250-341-7098

Cell: 250-342-1273

ptarmiganrugclean@gmail.com

kekulibaycabinetry.com

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• Environmentally responsible • Steamed aggregate beds for top quality year-round concrete supply • We stand behind our service, quality and products

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Specializing in all heating, electric, gas and wood.

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

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

Saturday July 2 10a- 3p 4784 Selkirk Ave Edgewater. Toys to tools and a large variety in between.

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere.

Please call 250-342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship.

Multi Family Garage Sale Dutch Creek RV Resort 5478 Hwy 93/95 Fairmont Hot Springs Saturday July 2, 2022 9am-3pm Gate opens by 9 am Friday July 1 9 am- 4 pm 4551 Columbia View Rd Columere Park. A bit of everything.

Multi Family Garage Sale Saturday July 2, 2022 #6B Wolf Crescent behind Tim Hortons.

Agassi toy trailer, furniture, household items.

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

S OBITUARY S Kelly, Scott Douglas May 21, 1993 to June 21, 2022

Scott shared his childhood between Calgary and Invermere, returning to Calgary 4 years ago to pursue his plumbing career.

He loved being outdoors and enjoyed as many outdoor sports as he could possibly fit in.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS Cheers to all the boys at MGM industries for the first class work they did on the door of my dryer.

Perfect.

Cheers to Steve and Chad Fear for going out of your way to look after a senior citizen. Your many acts of kindness are very much appreciated.

Cheers to the lovely ladies that look after the Athalmer Recycle Depot. They work hard to keep it well organized & clean. & are most helpful.

LISTINGS NEEDED! I WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE!

WHY LIST WITH GERRY? ✔ Website/Social Media ✔ 3D Tour, YouTube, Drone ✔ Responsive, Local, Expert

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

BUYING OR SELLING CALL 250-341-1202

gerrytaft.ca Personal Real Estate Corporation

Scott joins his mother, Mary-Lou (nee Livingston) Kelly, both his maternal and paternal grandparents, numerous aunts, and uncles. Scott is survived by his father, Doug Kelly, his brother, Chris Kelly, partner Cydney Kraus and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Chris and Doug would like to invite family and friends to join them at Scotty’s favorite camping spot – Raven’s Nest, Fairmont, BC. on July 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. to share a meal, some stories and memories of Scott and honour the man we all admired.

We will be camping there for the weekend and would love for family and friends to join us. If you plan to attend the dinner and/or camping, please let us know so that we can plan accordingly. Please RSVP to scottcelebration2022@gmail.com

by July 2nd.

Have an opinion?

Email your letter to the editor to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

CONDO FOR SALE Top Floor Condominium Mountain/Lake View Beautiful 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condominium.

Newly renovated.

Fully furnished turn key Airbnb. Sleeps 6.

Lake Windermere Pointe.

Call Vicky 780 233 8399 for a viewing!

MISC. FOR SALE Cow Manure Well aged. $100 per pick up load.

Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268 1 Round Patio Table with 6 chairs and cushions ( white in color) $100. 1 collapsible table with 4 seats that fold into small carrying case including umbrella ( red in color) $50 Phone 250345-0065 Polar Bear Rug for sale Exceptionally nice bear rug with full head mount, black felt trim.

Pristine, clean condition, never walked on. Cold stored. 8 feet long $6000 firm. Call or text for photos. (403) 852-8105.

Rockies West Realty Independently owned and operated

He leaves a legacy of love and devotion to his family. His humble and patient nature, his ability to make everyone laugh and his gentle spirit is what we remember most fondly. Scotty was always there to lend a helping hand. His smile and love of life will never be forgotten.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE NEW PHASE ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Phase 5 now selling 2.5 to 5.7 acre parcels.

Great mountain views, privacy, individual wells.

No building commitment.

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

MISC. FOR SALE SoundAsleep Raised Air Mattress ( Queen ) with built in 120V AC Pump $125.00 Phone 250-3425755.

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com • Web: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

BOAT FOR SALE 2006 Glastron GS185 Red Mercruiser 4.5L Bimini, EZloader, spare tire, stereo.

Winter tarp. Located in Windermere. $21,500 Contact The Turners 250-342-9851.

SERVICES B.B.’s Home & Design Services Handyman Services and Renovation’s, Masonry, Blinds and Installation.

Housechecks/home/yard/ eavestrough maintenance/ dump runs.

Over 35 year’s experience.

Call 250-688-2897

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Golf cart and lawn tractor tuneups. Pick up and delivery service available. We buy used golf carts. Call Jeff 250-341-8146.

Please leave a message.

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several years’ experience and completion of secondary school. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect kitchens and food service areas. Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250-3428889 or email: justatterbury@ hotmail.com

THE HEARTFELT COMPANION: Services for Seniors Since 2014 we’ve provided kind and compassionate non-medical care, transportation to Cranbrook, overnight care, meal prep, grocery shopping and more.

Excellent local references.

250-341-5683 Heartfeltcompanionservices. com

LESSONS/TRAINING Rocky Mountain Swimming Lessons welcomes all swimmers back to the Fairmont Hot Springs Pools. Register at info@ rockymountainswimlessons.ca by submitting your child’s name, age, swimming level most recently passed and the week you would like lessons.

HELP WANTED Summer Student Job Opportunity at SRL K-2 Ranch.

Duties include grass cutting, wood cutting, building maintenance etc. 8 hour shifts, weekdays, 40 hrs/week. $18/hr.

Must have valid drivers license.

Please reply to Royce Young drakek2slr@gmail.com Invermere Optometry has permanent career opportunities opening soon to replace retiring employees. For full career descriptions refer to our website.

Live In Companion Required Our family is looking for a live in companion to help support our amazing 96 year old mom to continue to live in her own home Free rent in a self-contained suite in the house overlooking the lake plus competitive salary.

Call Ross at 1-250-342-5247.

Everett Frater Enterprises now hiring Lawn Maintenance employees for Monday- Friday.

Weekends off. Call 250-3425645.

Pioneer Classifieds

SPOT THE DEALS! N E W S PA P E R

info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS PERSON Needed in Windermere, full or part-time positions available.

Please apply at terravistagm@gmail.com.

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HELP WANTED

Manager of Strategic Initiatives WeCONNECT is growing!

The Board of WeCONNECT is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team and help move us forward on several key strategic initiatives! This part time, non-union position will help complete or achieve milestones for several key strategic initiatives, including: 1.

2.

3.

Facility renovations Community programming Managing minor real estate holdings

The work includes project management/support, information gathering, grant writing, and community liaison. Rate of pay will be based on education and experience.

For a detailed job description and information on how to apply, email: info@weconnectbc.org.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Friday July 8, 2022.

WeCONNECT is a local society serving people with diverse abilities.

Weconnectbc.org

...Continued “Bush Cafe” from page 8 Along with an array of freshly made pastries you can also sample and bring home coffee from any of the 10 local Kootenay roasters— coffee roasted in places like Kimberly, Fernie, and Revelstoke for example, with roasts all reflecting their own unique communities. The wine industry has done a really great job in terms of educating people about a variety of different wines and options for our palettes and that is what The Bush Cafe aims to do

Fairmont Vacation Villas Mountainside (855) 345-6341

mountainsidevillas.com Fairmont Villa Management is now hiring

Housekeepers and a Van Inventory Driver for their busy Summer and Fall season.

• Start Wage $19 an hour (depending on experience) • Shifts are Friday’s – Monday’s • Year-round positions • Extended health care benefits after 3 months • Employees are eligible to use the Recreation Centre for free • Staff accommodation is not available All positions involve working weekends. Must be reliable, have own transportation, a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application/resume.

Contact Melanie Prager, Housekeeping Manager Fairmont Vacation Villas Mountainside 250-345-6341or email: hskpmgr@msvillas.com

Lead Merchandiser SAS Retail Services Canada is currently hiring for a Merchandising Team Lead - Part-time (PT) for grocery relines/resets execution.

What We Offer: • Day Time work- Monday through Wednesday (No Nights Or Weekends) • Shift times are 7 am - 1 pm (may vary) • Wage: $24/hr What You’ll Do: • Resets/relines- reading and executing planograms with all items tagged.

• Tagging, rotating, and placing products on shelf. This includes adjusting shelf heights and movement.

• Building and maintaining relationships with SAS Retail Services Management (area manager), Store Management and assigned merchandiser (when provided).

• Timely electronic reporting of reset execution and work hours.

Can you meet these requirements?

• Reliable transportation to one or multiple local locations.

• Physical Requirements: standing/being on feet for up to 8h and being able to lift up to 50+lbs.

• Comfortable working with smart phone type technology.

• Prior grocery or big box store retail merchandising experience preferred.

• Planogram experience preferred: Training available.

• Ability to work independently or with other merchandisers.

SAS Retail Services Canada is a third-party retail merchandising company with cutting edge technology that does retail merchandising in any store, any aisle, any service. Our parent Company is Advantage Solutions Canada (ASM).

Stop and smell the coffee beans. Stop into the Bush Cafe for your favourite warm or cold beverage. All coffee brewed is locally roasted. The Bush Cafe will run out of Pynelogs Cultural Centre during their normal business hours during the months of July and August.

Photo submitted

Print and Digital Editor

The Columbia Valley Pioneer is looking for a full-time Print and Digital Editor for our news operation based in Invermere. We operate a daily news site - columbiavalleypioneer.com, and a weekly community newspaper serving ten communities in the Upper Columbia Valley. We also publish various speciality magazines produced on an annual basis.

The successful candidate must work well in a team setting, but is selfmotivated. At present we have a staff of three in the newsroom plus various contributors. The magazines are typically produced by freelance contractors, but the magazine work has been significantly curtailed by the COVID-19 situation.

Qualifications • Journalism education: degree, diploma or certificate; or equivalent work experience.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

• Ability to organize work and give direction to others in order to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively with the other members of the management team.

• Experience in InDesign, Photoshop, and posting to social media is a must.

Interested candidates should forward their resume to: Amanda Nason, Associate Publisher advertising@columbiavalleypioneer.com

To apply, contact Pierre Falla at 403-796-4869 or pierre.falla@sasretailservices.com

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with these roasters. Allow people to discover, experience, and fall in love with the subtle flavours and notes of coffee like many have with wine.

The Bush Cafe has already hired three staff members and has started training. They will be open five days a week from Tuesday through Saturday for the months of July and August. To learn more about their menu visit thebush.ca.

“Throughout my life coffee wasn’t just a necessity but a time about getting together and sharing quality time with loved ones,” says Stankovski. “I feel over the years in a lot of ways the social aspect of coffee has died, and I aim to bring that back to the valley. We are very excited to serve the community and create a relaxing place for people to sip their coffee and enjoy their day.”

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Upcoming Events for Groundswell Network Society Dealing with Garden Challenges – Timber Ridge Garden Tour

Submitted by Groundswell Network Society This four garden tour will open your eyes to the huge dilemmas that home gardeners face and overcome here in the valley: having to literally uproot your garden and move it miles away, dealing with a pothole 6’ deep in your front yard, sandstone slopes along the sides of your garden and adjusting to the challenge & change of gardening alongside house construction next door.

These gardeners have overcome all that and more and they did it themselves.

Come join us and be amazed at their grit and creativity.

Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022 Time: 12:30 meet at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce parking lot

at the Crossroads – To carpool 1 p.m. First Garden 3 p.m. Ice cream treats/rest break 3:30 p.m. Final garden 4:30p.m. Return to the Columbia Valley Parking lot for vehicles and disperse.

Cost: $35.00 per person (includes ice cream treats).

Groundswell Member price - $30/per person Limited seats - 30 tickets available • NOTE: flat walking on paved paths required, some standing on uneven surfaces.

Further details on what to bring and parking info available on registration. To register, email groundswellnetwoksociety@gmail.com.

Growing our Garden History In the 1930’s Ben Able’s Farm was established and largely grew potatoes. Today granddaughter Lana and husband Garth Banham are once again growing potatoes alongside a whole host of other veggies as they successfully turn this farm into a thriving market garden – Homestead Harvest.

This tour and informal workshop starts with the original homestead barn which Lana’s grandpa built and ends

The Garden Differences – a Windermere Garden Tour Submitted by Groundswell Network Society Join us for a day of beauty, possibilities, learning and fun as we tour a variety of different styles of gardens all developed and maintained by home gardeners. Their hands are in the dirt and their hearts are right there too.

Your host gardeners will share with you “Why we do what we do!”

At noon we’ll refresh with the perfect picnic from Hopkins Harvestnutrition packed with a ton of savoury flavors. So delicious you’ll feel spoiled.

(Includes main, beverage and a treat) Date: Sunday, July 24, 2022 Time: 9:30 – Meet at the Columbia Valley Chamber Parking Lot Pick up for the bus, 2 morning gardens, a

with a modern day walk in cooler. They will share the story of their move to sustainability and organic growing.

As we walk along Lana will point out the friends and foes in the insect world with tips on how they greet them and treat them. There will be lots of mini gardening tidbits such as creating a raised strawberry bed in a pallet. We will wrap up at their market stall with a Q &A over a scrumptious snack of home grown garlic and veggie dip and crackers, served with a cold glass of cider.

delicious and nutritious lunch, 2 more gardens in the afternoon.

4:30 – drop off at the Chamber Parking lot.

Cost: $68/person – Includes your bus, nummy lunch and all 4 garden tours.

Member’s price: $63/person • NOTE: Only 30 Tickets Available • NOTE: Some walking on flat paved surfaces and standing required.

Adult tour. No pets.

Dietary restrictions will be accommodated. All other details available in your registration package. To register, email groundswellnetworksociety@ gmail.com

• Date: July 20 – 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Cost: $30.00/person (includes refreshments at the end of the session).

• Member’s price: $25/person • Note: Walking and standing on uneven soil will be required. This is an adult program. No pets.

To Register: email groundswellnetworksociety@ gmail.com.

Windermere students explore the Spirit Trail Submitted by Wildsight Spirits were high when Windermere Elementary students visited Columbia Lake Provincial Park’s Spirit Trail for a recent field trip.

Amber Aspervig’s Grade 4/5 class visited this local grassland ecosystem through Wildsight’s Classroom with Outdoors program, which encourages kids to experience hands-on outdoor learning. Students learned the names and adaptations of some of the many grassland plants found here, the rainshadow effect and why we have grasslands.

Wildsight Educator Jessie Caza also pulled out a giant Columbia Basin map so students could visu-

alize how this local body of water is the headwaters of the complex Columbia River system.

Many students expressed gratitude for having the chance to come to this special place during school hours, Caza shares.

“Students had a bit of free time to explore the grasslands and came back with a plethora of interesting things they’d found, from old vertebrae bones of an ungulate, to seed pods, to living insects.

They probably could have spent half the day just exploring freely,” says Caza.

Aspervig says her students appreciated the opportunity to learn and explore together in such a beautiful place.

Students look at the Columbia Basin map while out in nature.

Submitted photo

“I saw the students’ connection to place, which impacts their willingness to care for the natural world around them,” Aspervig shares.

Wildsight thanks the Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Power Corporation, Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies, Consecon Foundation, the Government of Canada, Keefer Ecological Services Ltd., Kimberley and District Community Foundation, Kootenay Co-op, the Osprey Community Foundation, Teck Trail, the Province of British Columbia, Copernicus Education Products; and all of our individual donors for making this program possible.

Exploring macroinvertebrates in the water.

Submitted photo

June 30, 2022

FAITH

Anger management Pastor Murray Wittke, Valley Christian Assembly A lightning flash of anger, white hot and unexpected explodes within me. My teeth clench, lips press together and chest tightens. Spinning around I throw open the door and quickly walk away. I charge down the sidewalk silent on the outside but raging on the inside. Frustration, bitterness and resentment gush from some dark spring way down deep. Toxic thoughts spew forth in all directions.

I’m furious! If I’m not careful some innocent person may get scorched. So I find a place to sit, close my eyes, take a deep breath, hold it, and exhale slowly. Everything’s tight.

I clench and unclench my hands. I’m vibrating. My heart is pounding. I take another breath, hold it, exhale slowly and try to relax. With eyes still closed I whisper a prayer for help, listen and wait.

Quietly God’s Words comes to me “Be still and know that I am God.” I repeat them slowly to myself, rolling

each word over in my mind. “Be still… Be silent…

Sit quietly in His presence… And know that God is… Know that God is here… That He is your God… Be still… God knows you… He knows your way… Be still and let it go… Be still and rest in His love.” It’s hard to concentrate. Distracting thoughts and feelings keep pushing in, fighting for my attention. I persevere and after a while my anger subsides and peace of mind returns.

Calmer now I consider what just happened. God’s word says “If you become angry, don’t let your anger lead you into sin… Reflect in your heart, remain silent and remember… Angry people start fights, stir up conflict, and sow discord and division... Anger doesn’t help you live the way God wants. ” I wonder where all that anger came from? Why did I react like an upset child? Embarrassed, I quietly repeat to myself the words Jesus heard his Father speak to him at the Jordon River, “You are my Beloved child. With you I am well pleased.” I believe God’s Words are for all who trust in Jesus. Be still my angry friend and know you are loved.

Addressing systemic racism our biases and beliefs to learn about the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, and what Truth and ReconcilEveryday we iation is and how to do our part.

Why EVERY encourage the It is not necessary about an event or one action.

Child Matters learning and un- It is living and breathing the work we do, living with derstanding of pride and dedication to our youth and our ancestors.

A weekly column featuring local Indigenous It is teaching in natural moments, when traveling and some of the dozens of local culture, history, exploring the areas with the students; learning whose businesses, schools and orgaknowledge and territory we are on and the significance of the area we nizations which have compride. We know are in. When we go for walks with the students, we mitted to taking the time to there is a long way look at the plants and animals learning the ways the deepen their understanding to go for the great- Indigenous Peoples utilized them. It is going to White of local Indigenous culture, er community to Swan, Jumbo, Marble Canyon, Paint Pots, and Spirit history, knowledge, issues and understand the Trail etc… and teaching the traditional uses of the area perspectives, and doing their truth and honour to all students. In learning the history, we have more best to take positive action to our local Indige- respect and pride. We walk with more purposeful steps do better. nous Peoples and and care, taking pride in knowing and teaching others. understand the This work is being done everyday with the students importance of a land acknowledgment, commitment of our school. Hosting specific events and activities and respect. We see great strides is good as it always brings and recognition in our staff and awareness and creates opstudents’ understanding the importunities to learn and portance of the implementing grow. We have worked our local knowledge into everywith our communities, our day learning. As Indigenous Edelders and other partners ucation Support people, we pride in events such as National ourselves on the relationships and Indigenous Day, Septemconnection we have with our stuber 30, Orange Shirt Day, dents and their families. We also 94 Calls to Action Letter pride ourselves on being an inCampaign, but also with clusive, safe space for all to learn, field trips, ice fishing, argrow and be vulnerable in their chery day, bike trips and learning. We as Canadian citi- Elder Alfred Joseph with a group of Science 8 hiking trips to Spirit Trail, zens, all have a duty to challenge students beginning the Spirit Trail walk. Photo and presentations in classes.

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June 30, 2022

The infamous Grand March The weather held off for David Thompson Secondary School’s downtown Grand March, which took place on Tuesday, June 28 at 5 p.m. Rain began to fall immediately after the march, complemented by a double rainbow gracing the sky— a perfect end to a beautiful celebration and Pride month.

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David Thompson Secondary School Graduates of 2022

Fleming, Brydon

Fournier, Jonah

Fullerton, Hannah

Garcia Manzanilla, Dana

Garcia, Jerlyn Cassandra

George, Sam

Gray, Zoe

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Harrison, Lily

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Principal’s message to graduates

Capstone project success To the grade 12 students of DTSS, I want to say thank you.

It’s a time to celebrate!

This is the theme for Grad 2022 and in recent memory, there hasn’t been a more appropriate time. Thank you to the many who joined in the celebration this year as we renew the Grand March through downtown Invermere on June 28. This year’s graduating class is a memorable group of students, for all the right reasons. They are a group who have already achieved outstanding and diverse accomplishments.

Among the grads are students who have led initiatives to support others, including entire communities; students who have achieved outstanding results in international athletic competitions; and students who achieved prestigious national scholarships that have never been awarded to DTSS students in the past. Beyond these impressive accomplishments are a lot of good-natured, hard-working and caring citizens who act with integrity and will make their communities better places to live.

The staff of DTSS and Open Doors are proud of our younger students also. The future is bright with young scientists, writers, artists, students with talents in applied skills, athletes, and advocates for those disadvantaged.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff for all the support they have provided our students. This year we say farewell to seven staff members, some perhaps only for a short time. We say thank you and ‘see you later’ to Caprice Loyola, Robyn Oliver, Heath Pierson, Lisa Tenta

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Glen Sage and Jason Walker. It’s a goodbye and thank you to Katarina Rodriguez, who did a masterful job in our Culinary Arts program and is moving north.

We will miss Corrie Schaal’s energy, enthusiasm and helpful spirit in her support of staff and students alike. We wish her all the best in her next adventure.

I hope all the students, families and staff have a wonderful and safe summer!

See you in September, Glen Sage, Principal, David Thompson Secondary School

Superintendent’s message to the Class of 2022 Graduates: It has been quite a year. All of us tap into an inner strength that many of us didn’t know we had. Each of you demonstrated the ability to be flexible, courageous and resilient during a time of such uncertainty. Your strength and leadership have brought you here to this pivotal moment, Graduation.

As you celebrate and begin plans for whatever comes next for you remember, In life, love and career, the courage to speak must be matched by the wisdom to listen.

Success is never final, and failure is never fatal…

It is your courage through both

that really counts.

Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.

Trust and believe in yourself! And most importantly, Dare to Dream!

Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes to all of you in the future.

Karen Shipka, Superintendent of Schools

Every student in BC must complete a Capstone Project to graduate.

Outlined in the curriculum, it can a personal passion project or the beginnings of a small business. This year I took over the class and decided to add an extra element: the students had to identify a concern or problem that they saw in our community, school, world and do something to solve it. Students needed to become innovators, problem solvers and leaders.

I had no idea what they could accomplish or what they would identify as a concern and the results have been fascinating. I would like to share a few of the projects that DTSS graduating class completed this year.

One student who is interested in fire-fighting organized a crew to fire smart the DTSS property, so in the future, it will be less likely to burn in a wild fire situation.

Another student helped an organization he cared about get online and another helped farmer’s market vendors have an online presence.

Another student started a tutoring club so senior students could help juniors with assignments and studying. It has grown so that anybody can help anybody.

One student started a beading club at a primary school. While teaching the beading, she included aspects of Métis culture.

Two female hockey players were concerned with the diminishing number of girls playing hockey. They ran a girls hockey camp for beginners. They hope to increase the number of local girls interested in hockey.

Several students identified anxiety and mental health as concerns in our student body and came up with a variety of ways to make a difference. Two students gave powerful presentations to junior grades about mental health, another student created an interactive art instillation to complement the presentation and help parents and adults understand the anxiety young people are experiencing.

Three students felt that important issues had not been discussed in their school careers and wrote comprehensive lesson plans that teachers can use in the future to cover topics like sexual health, safety and diversity. Two students brought dogs into the school to help with anxiety before exams. Two students visited every single grade 7 class in the valley to answer questions about coming to the high school. These students themselves had anxiety when came to grade 8 and wanted to alleviate that stress for the future students.

Three students were concerned with how few boys were playing high school volleyball, so they taught volleyball skills to elementary students hoping that they will join the high school teams when the reach DTSS. Two students collected books and toys for young children in Merritt after the flooding last fall. One student wanted her friends to be able to enjoy mountain climbing as much as she did and therefore created a beginner mountain climbing run so she could teach her friends how to climb in a safe manner.

One student is writing a biography of her grandfather including audio and visual stories to keep forever. Some students have created YouTube videos for visitors coming to the valley who want to skidoo, ensuring they bring what is necessary for a safe day in the mountains. Some students posted videos on how to change the oil in their vehicles, tips for jumping a skidoo, or how to play video games more successfully. This last video has thousands of hits and the student will continue adding videos.

A couple students have created cookbooks for university students: Healthy food on a budget, healthy food with a vegetarian diet.

I threw this new twist into the capstone project this year with no idea how the kids would respond or the projects they would come up with. I am inspired with their ideas and I am impressed with how giving they were. It was interesting for our staff to see the holes the kids felt they had experienced in their education and how they attempted to fill them.

I want to thank the Grads of 2022 for their efforts. You have proven you are leaders and can identify a concern and provide a solution. These are the kinds of individuals we want in our society. I look forward to what you can accomplish in the future.

Thank you.

Andrea Dunlop, Career Life Connection 12 Teacher

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Looking Back: Kindergarten to Graduation

The Columbia Valley’s 2009 / 2010 kindergarten classes graduate from high school this year!

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2022 DTSS Scholarships/ Bursaries Name of Scholarship and Recipient Alicia Raven Memorial Scholarship

Luke Schaal

Barbara & George Duthie Scholarship

Trinity Clark

Bob Bell Memorial Bursary

Jackson Olson

Brock & Terri-Lynn Melnyk Family Bursary

Devin Woodworth

CMH Heli-skiing & Summer Adventures Scholarship

Aurora Orchiston

Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 440 (Invermere)

Luke Schaal Braydon Leach

Chris Evans Memorial Bursary

Jessie Martin

Christy Award

Anna Stevens

Class of 1978 Memorial Bursary

Soren Douglas

Class of 1981/1982 Careers 12 Bursary

Jonah Fournier

Class of 1981/1982 Leadership/Volunteering Bursary

Josh McIntosh

Class of 1981/1982 Marketing/Business Bursary

Ryan Neal

Columbia Basin Trust Youth Community Service Award

Lucy DiFrancesco Zoe Doucette Emma Postlethwaite

Columbia Power Corporation’s Bursary

Trinity Clark

Columbia Valley Arts Council Bursary

Devin Woodworth

Columbia Valley Hut Society

Zoe Gray

Columbia Valley Pioneer Bursary

Devin Woodworth

David Thompson Secondary School Bursary

Summer Dixon

David Thompson Secondary School PAC

Gabrielle Phelps

Dusk Building Systems Bursary

Zack Smith

East Kootenay Labour Council

Jacob Bradley

Edgewater/Radium Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary Bursary

Madison Roe

Edgewater/Radium Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary Bursary

Joseph Deman

Greg Constable Auto Award

Cameron Christy

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship

Emma Postlethwaite Hannah Fullerton Trinity Clark Aurora Orchiston Coral Connery Boyer Madison Roe Kaitlynn Stanbury Soren Douglas

Invermere Old Timers Hockey

Lauren Dunlop Summer Dixon Jonah Fournier

J. Alfred Laird Bursary

Dakota Coles

Jayden Jefferson Memorial Bursary

Zack Smith

Jeremy Chambers Memorial Bursary

Zack Smith

Makenna Ferster

Makenna Ferster

John Lagadin Memorial Award

Luke Schaal

Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley

Emma Postlethwaite Lucy DiFrancesco

Kootenay Savings Community Foundation

Hannah Fullerton Josh McIntosh

Lake Windermere District Lions Club Scholarship

Soren Douglas Cameron Christy

Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club Bursary

Coral Connery Boyer Kaitlynn Stanbury

Message from local Mayors and Councils Congratulations to the graduating class of 2022. From the early years of Kindergarten to your final days of Grade 12, you have had the benefit of going to school in one of the most beautiful areas in Canada. The Columbia Valley well known for an array of outdoor activities and adventure is home to School District 6. From the administration, teachers, janitorial and support staff, and volunteers, and most of all your parents, you have been mentored, guided and supported all the while being immersed in a great education network. Some of you will have firm ideas and plans, while others are still undecided where the future will take them, and that’s okay. The most important thing right now is to enjoy your accomplishments to date and celebrate in a safe and thoughtful manner. As graduates

of DTSS, take time to thank your teachers who guided you along the way, as you are well prepared for the future. Thank your parents for their caring and love and sacrifice to get you to this point in time.

And now it’s up to you. Be optimistic. The future is in your hands. The world is waiting for you. And we here in the Columbia Valley look forward to you returning if you leave, to hear of all the great adventures. And if you plan on staying, we look forward to watching your ongoing growth and successes.

On behalf of your local Mayors and Councils, we wish all of you the very best in your future endeavours.

Al Miller, Mayor of Invermere

RDEK Directors CONGRATULATIONS! Graduating from high school is a huge accomplishment and for most, the biggest accomplishment yet, but it isn’t your last big accomplishment there will be many more opportunities for you to shine and excel.

So take all the lessons learned over your years in public school, lessons that were not just academic, they are important, but also the ones that taught you values like curiosity, compassion, strength, respect, independence and integrity and have them be your compass as you walk your unique path through out your life.

Remember no one ever succeeded at anything by not trying, so go for it! Congratulations and may your future be everything you’ve dreamed it to be!

Congratulations grads! This is an important milestone in your lives and marks the beginning of a new chapter. I hope you will take the time to celebrate this meaningful moment in your life and the remarkable achievement of completing your Grade 12 education. You will remember these moments, memories and friendships for a lifetime.

As you look forward to your future, may it be filled with new achievements, and countless new moments worth celebrating. This Valley is your home and no matter where your path takes you, always remember where you came from. Here, at the headwaters of the Columbia River and the wetlands, surrounded by the strength of the Rockies and Purcells, may this place always fill your hearts with a sense of home.

Susan Clovechok, RDEK Electoral Area F Director

Gerry Wilkie, RDEK Electoral Area G Director

Name of Scholarship and Recipient Rise and Shine

Coral Connery Boyer

Ronny Barck Memorial Bursary

Olivier Croteau

Rotary Club of Invermere Award

Emma Postlethwaite

Rotary Club of Radium Hot Springs Sunshine Bursary

Jackson Olson

Mary Hoffman Memorial Scholarship

Dakota Coles

Royal Canadian Legion Scholarship (Branch 71) Scholarship

Jacob Olson

Mike Warner Memorial Bursary

Madison Roe

Royal Canadian Legion Professional (Branch 71) Bursary

Kaitlynn Stanbury

Ministry of Education District Authority Awards

Jacob Bradley Lucy DiFrancesco Soren Douglas Zoe Gray Jessie Martin Madilyn Mellis Aurora Orchiston Emma Postlewaite Madison Roe

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)

Trinity Clark

Sobeys Bursary

Kjell Dahl

Tom Sanders Memorial Scholarship

Madison Roe Kaitlynn Stanbury Aurora Orchiston

Wayne Morrison Memorial Forestry Bursary (Kootenay Woodlot Education Society)

Teagan Dubois

Windermere District Teachers’ Bursary

Zoe Doucette

Windermere District Teachers’ Scholarship

Makenna Ferster

Windermere Mining Operations Bursary

Kaitlynn Stanbury

Windermere Zone Administrators’ Award

Zoe Gray

Windermere District Farmers Institute Bursary

Gabrielle Phelps

Wolfe Mining Inc. Bursary

Hannah Fullerton

Mollie Laird Bursary

Jerlyn Garcia

Mountain of Hope Society Award

Hannah Fullerton

Nancy Lee Tegart Agriculture Award

Gabrielle Phelps

Open Doors Bursary

Wyatt Shea

Panorama Foundation

Madi Mellis Jessie Martin

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Meet the Graduates

Katia Powers: Adventure bound

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Going into high school I already had a lot of life experience by traveling as a kid with my brother and parents and having the amazing opportunity to live in different countries. Yet, going through high school with all the bullying and cyberbullying that happens and cliques that sometimes you just don’t fit into, helped me mature and get ready for the real life out there,” says 2022 graduate Katia Powers. The most memorable part of Katia Powers past school year was enjoying her final year being present and making memories with her friends and peers, graduating, and helping to restore a 1975 Lincoln Continental that now runs smoothly.

“I really enjoyed getting together and being a part of planning things for school like the grad dress up days, senior pranks, and all the grad activities,” says Powers.

Soon Katia will be adventure bound, as she plans to take a year off from school and travel as much as she can. Back to Europe to see family is on the itinerary, amongst others and aims to end up on the beaches of Greece or another enjoy the sands of another hot locale. “We were always finding new places to live and travel to when I was a kid,” says Powers. “One of my favorite places is Kruger Park in South Africa I have always loved to travel and hope this fall I get to do more and see some new places.” Katia is keeping an open mind for future school plans but could see herself hankering down to become a RCMP once her passport is well

stamped. In school Katia loved history the most and when it came to keeping active, it is hockey, horseback riding and skiing that has her heart.

“I have always enjoyed learning about the wars, and the depression has always been super interesting for me, says Powers. “When it came to ski season, the school had its own ski team, which I was always eager to join. Getting out and getting active and forgetting about school for a couple hours helped a lot with stress from my courses.”

Scool’s out for the summer and until Katia gets ready for her own adventure, she’ll be helping others have a little themselves. This summer she’ll be working with Columbia River Paddle getting people on the water in canoes and kayaks to see our wetlands. She also hopes to find other jobs to keep herself busy.

“What I’m going to miss most is routine, knowing what is happening in my day, or what’s happening next month is relaxing. Although I am really looking forward to taking a break from schoolwork.

I’m excited to figure out what happens next and not be told,” says Powers.

Always the first one wanting to climb a cliff or a hill or explore. Teachers and friends describe Katia as adventurous, and her fall world travel plans certainly backs that up. “I have never said no to an adventure and never will. I’ll always be the first one out the door,” say Powers.

Until her next adventure begins, she’ll enjoy as many of her favourite things close to home as she can which includes movie nights with family, spending time with her friends finding new hiking trails, riding her dirt bikes, and upkeeping her Lincoln Continental.

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Maddy Roe-Skating Ahead

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Reporter Initiative “The last 3 years have definitely been a struggle due to Covid, but I’m grateful we will have a normal Grad this year.

I will take away the friendships I made and the life lessons I’ve learned,” says 2022 graduate Maddy Roe. The most memorable moment in Maddy Roe’s past school year was her Grad Capstone Project, which was to teach younger girls to play hockey. Maddy has played as a centre in hockey in the valley for the last ten years and for the last three has been Captain.

“We have a lot of girls graduating or aging out this year which means our team is losing lots of girls. From this my friend Rachel Angebrandt and I came up with the idea to put on a female “Try Hockey” ice time,” says Roe. “The ice time was for girls’ grades 4 to 11. We thought this would give the girls in our town a great opportunity to try the awesome sport, free of charge! This was a great option for young girls in our town to try a new sport in an affordable and fun way! We would love to turn this into a yearly thing!”

Now Maddy’s skating ahead.

The $1000 scholarship she received from B.C. Hockey will go towards books as she leaves home ice to attend Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary where she’ll be living in student housing and completing the two-year Medical Radiologic Technology Program. After graduating from SAIT, Maddy aims to return home and work in the X-Ray department at Inver-

mere Hospital.

“I will miss my friends, family and the small-town atmosphere. I will also miss having fewer responsibilities to worry about. I’m looking forward to experiencing living in a city and meeting new people.”

A few of Maddy’s favourite subjects were chemistry and woodworking but now school’s out for the summer and she’s looking forward to soaking up the sun and hanging out with friends before she leaves for university in the fall which she describes as a bittersweet feeling. Being born and raised here, Maddy loves the great outdoors and all its activities that include horseback riding, camping, quadding, and hiking. She can also be found tinkering with her 1997 Chevy truck she bought a couple of years ago when she’s not working part time as a nanny with two different local families.

“I love being a nanny and how fun it is. It’s a job, but when you are there, it doesn’t feel like you’re working, and I love how rewarding it is,” says Roe. “I love being a part of their families and watching the kids grow! I’ve been super lucky and blessed, I’ve had amazing families that I get to be a part of!”

Until Maddy greets her new life in the fall, she plans to enjoy the warm weather and a few of her favourite things; weekends, weekends, and more weekends.

Ryan Neal: Getting down to business

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “This past school year allowed me to be flexible with my time and academics, having allowed me to travel to some parts of Europe this past winter. This is something I hope to continue doing throughout my future,” says 2022 graduate Ryan Neal.

The most memorable moment in Ryan Neal’s past school year was being awarded The Schulich scholarship, one of the most prestigious in Canada. This year there were a total of 100 scholarships awarded to nominees all throughout the country.

“I am very honoured to have been nominated for this scholarship by my principal Mr. Sage,” says Neal.

School may be out for the summer, but Ryan Neal is really about to get down to business. Along with hockey, business is something he has had an interest in and passion for since he was a boy

growing up in Fairmont and this will be his fourth year managing the Fairmont Farmers Market.

“I was only eight years old when I began importing wild rice from Manitoba and started selling it at local farmers markets. Following that, I began organizing the Fairmont Farmers Market as well as getting into stock market trading,” says Neal.

Two summers ago, Ryan really developed an interest in and a knack for wrapping cars, and last year incorporated his own business.

“I will be wrapping cars all up and down the valley this summer. After wrapping my own vehicle two summers ago, I was approached by others interested in having the same service,” says Neal.

Ryan has always been drawn to the sciences, especially in his senior years because of a very ambitious teacher he had that gave him the opportunity to be a teacher assistant. Ryan has more than just a mind for business and will be heading out East to Halifax to attend Dalhousie in the fall where he will study Mechanical Engineering.

“I have always been fascinated by modern technology and would love to have a career that is somehow involved with developing it further. I am excited to live on the East Coast and look forward to exploring more of the country,” says Neal.

Ryan can best be described as entrepreneurial and idea-filled and throughout high school has learned the value that mentors can have on one’s accomplishments and goals. Over the years he has learned how to both be flexible with his time and academics, which allowed him to travel some parts of Europe this past winter, something he hopes to do more of in the future. Ryan has always been fascinated by the progressive technology and business opportunities overseas.

“I will absolutely miss the day-to-day social aspect of being at school day after day. I look forward to having time to expand my businesses after graduation and throughout the summer,” says Neal.

When Ryan isn’t getting to work or down to business his three favourite things that he enjoys most is his car, surfing, and investing, and he is certainly investing in himself and his future.

June 30, 2022 ~ 2022 DTSS Graduation

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Jack Kolesch: All uphill from here

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “I feel that I have grown a lot over the course of high school, both in my mindset and study habits. I will remember the time that I spent with my friends this year,” says 2022 graduate Jack Kolesch.

The most memorable moment in Jack Kolesch’s past school year was going to Austria to represent Canada at the 2022 Freeride World Junior Championships where he placed third and returned home with a bronze medal.

Jack loves skiing and has been competing on the junior North American Freeride circuit for several years.

“Having the opportunity to ski somewhere new and meet lots of new people was very special,” says Kolesch.

When it comes to sports it’s skiing that holds a special place in Jack’s heart and it’s all uphill for him from here. School’s out and the sky’s the limit for Jack al-

though he hopes to be flying through it on skis this upcoming winter with the intention to go back to Europe to compete on the Freeride circuit again. Jack knows secondary education is in his future but wants to take some time to decide what sparks a fire in him, until then he plans to enjoy the summer weather while assisting in putting out local fires.

“I have a job wildland firefighting for the province this summer, so that should be fun,” say Kolesch.

Jack’s favourite subject was chemistry as he found it very interesting and enjoyed the challenges that came along with it while his most challenging subject would be math especially Calculus.

“I really struggle with math but I’m happy, and very proud of myself that I have completed it,” says Kolesch.

All challenges aside Jack was selected as the 2022 recipient of the Debbie Seel Award which he was very honoured to receive. He describes himself as someone

who is motivated and willing to put in a lot of effort to achieve his goals and someone who loves to spend time with friends and family. At school he is well known for being relaxed, but also very determined and persistent.

“Something I will definitely miss about high school is the relationships and seeing my friends every day,” says Kolesch.

Jack is sure to have a bright future ahead whether his adventures take him uphill or downhill. Until then he is happy to spend his spare time this summer doing a few of his favorite things hanging out with friends, his family, and his dog.

Trinda Cote: Art designer and and Science enthusiast

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “This past year, I’ve really grown independence wise. I cherished my friends. They made me who I am, and they always continue to push me and keep me in a positive mindset,” says 2022 graduate Trinda Cote.

The most memorable part of Trinda Cote’s past school year was having the opportunity to move to Kamloops for the first semester of her senior and final year, especially having spent her whole life in Invermere as a proud member of the Shuswap Band.

“It was exciting meeting new people and seeing how a much larger school and community functions, especially coming from a very small town,” says Cote.

This has sparked the desire for more travel and city life in Trinda’s which she’ll experience in the fall. She aims to complete medical school at either University of Calgary or University of British Columbia with ideas for travel and perhaps starting a business soon after.

“Ideally, I want to study biomedical sciences or health and society. After getting my bachelors, I want to travel to Switzerland or Greece,” says Cote.

Trinda has plenty she wants to accomplish, but the recent accomplishment she is most proud of is her work in designing the helmet sticker for local Canadian Olympian skier Cassidy Gray. Gray wore the helmet with pride during her competitions here in the Columbia Valley, as well as Beijing. The amazing opportunity was presented to Trinda through the Shuswap Band. Her heart and soul was apparent within the design, boasting a salmon meant to represent those that once flooded the Columbia River,

along with her culture. The salmon was painted orange to honour the children lost to residential schools, and the Mt. Nelson mountain range located in its dorsal fin.

“My inspiration came from many different factors, but I mainly wanted to represent our valley, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, and the Every Child Matters movement. I loved working with her, and I was able to do my part by spreading the importance of our Indigenous communities and Every Child Matters Movement,” says Cote.

Trinda is best described by her friends and teachers as outgoing. She has many diverse interests outside of the classroom which include hiking, drawing, going to the gym, but this past school year her favourite subject was biology, she especially enjoyed learning more about anatomy and physiology and found how the human body operates very engaging. A perfect fit since it is the medical field that Trinda will pursue at university in the fall.

“I will miss seeing my friends and peers every day. So many of my friends are moving farther than most. It will be a change, not seeing them on the daily but I am so excited to navigate my way through adult life and learn more life skills that you don’t have the opportunity to learn about in school,” says Cote.

Before she heads to one of two big cities to attend medical school, Trinda will continue to work throughout the summer in the field as a Medical Assistant, a role she was honoured to begin two months ago for the Shuswap Band. During her free time this summer and before the new life of this future leader begins, Trinda intends to enjoy some of her favourite outdoor activities and things in Invermere which also include spending time with her friends, her dog and eating steak.

Local students from other districts

2021 DTSS Awards Subject Awards Anatomy & Physiology 12

Gabrielle Phelps

Art 12

Kate Hale, Neina Flight, Eva Roberts

Calculus 12

Lucy DiFrancesco

Chef Training 12

Rob Dixon

Chemistry 12

Jake Bradley

Child Development & Caregiving 12

Hannah Fullerton

Computer Science 12

Carlos Dowell

Construction 12

Dylan Beddie

Creative Writing 12

Clare Hatalcik

English Studies 12

Hannah Fullerton

Foundations of Math 12

Brydon Fleming

French 12

Ella Martin

Geography 12

Trenton Seaman

History 12

Aiden Guest

Law 12

Ella Martin

Metal Work 12

Dylan Beddie

Outdoor Education 12

Jessie Martin

Active Living 12

Rob Dixon

Physics 12

Ralph Ebuenga

Pre-Calculus 12

Josh McIntosh

Psychology 12

Ralph Ebuenga

Textiles 12

Zoe Doucette

Theatre Performance 12

Madiah Bodry

Work Experience 12

Zoe Doucette

Major Awards

Cole Carey

Calaina Bjarnason

Trinda Cote

Debbie Seel Award

Luke Schaal & Jack Kolesch

Citizen of the Year

Hannah Fullerton

Rotarian Leadership

Emma Postlethwaite

Top All Round Student

Emma Postlethwaite

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David Thompson Secondary School Graduates of 2022

Martin, Gage

Martin, Jessie

Mellis, Madilyn

Muir, Will

Olson, Jackson

Ontog, Mark

McCormack, Aidan

Murray, Alyas

Orchiston, Aurora

McIntosh, Joshua

McQuaid, Siarah

Neal, Ryan

Nichol, Parker

Phelps, Gabrielle

Pocha, Kye

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David Thompson Secondary School Graduates of 2022

Ponych, Jersey

Postlethwaite, Emma

Powers, Katia

Reid, Holly

Roe, Maddy

Schaal, Luke

Seaman,Trenton

Sharko,Taras

Shea, Wyatt

Smith, Zack

Stanbury, Kaitlynn

Stettler, Alayna

Stevens, Anna

Strebakowski, Jacob

Tugade, Lara

van der Ven, Julia

Wall, Melissa

Walta, Trevor

Wood, Hayden

Woodworth, Devin

The following DTSS 2022 graduates were unavailable for their photos.

Berry, Xander Hayward, Jordan Hegan Sullivan, Jacob MacFarlane, Aydan

Muir, Gwil Pasic, Amala Pellerin, Austin Warbrick, Warren

The following graduate from another school was unavailable for their photo.

Ross Haworth

C12 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer~ 2022 DTSS Graduation

June 30, 2022