Columbia Valley Pioneer, August 5, 2021

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Short term rental mayhem disrupts Invermere neighbourhood Party house-for-rent leaves 12th Avenue residents dealing with profanity-spewing revellers, cars parked haphazardly all over street, and piles of trash left behind Images submitted to Invermere council highlighting the parking and garbage issues created by a short-term rental in Invermere often frequented by large groups of partiers.

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Troubles associated with short-term rentals continue to bedevil Invermere.

At its most recent meeting, a local couple beseeched Invermere council, seeking potential solutions to a problematic short-term rental that has vexed them and their neighbours for weeks.

In a letter to Invermere council, Mike and Linda Fairhart requested the district take action to stop activities at a short-term rental near their 12th Avenue home, pointing out that the home being rented out is zoned as R1 residential property.

The rental house was sold late last year and contains two separate suites. The old owner used to live in one suite and rented out the other to long-term tenants. But beginning this summer, the new owner began renting out both suites as short-term rentals that can each sleep up to eight people, and as the Fairharts wrote, there have been many nights this summer when both suites have been full.

“This has resulted in a significant and disturbing increase in noise, on street parking and traffic,” the couple wrote, adding that one June weekend saw 14 people at the house and the very next weekend saw at least 25 people at the house.

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Fire at Mineral Creek largely stable

By Pioneer staff info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Fire activity around Mineral Creek (N22147), southwest of Panorama, was removed from the Wildfires of Note list on Monday, Aug. 1. Earlier last week, the fire reached 103 hectares and has remained largely stable since then.

Wetline reinforcement has been a top priority for the firefighting crew.

“The blackline went in successfully along the south flank on Wednesday (July 28). On Thursday, (July 29) work continues on the wetline to reinforce the small area of freshly burned fuels. A wetline is comprised of hose or sprinklers that are strategically placed along a control line to keep consistent moisture and humidity in the area.

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Work continues on the hand-built fuel-free guard in the slide chute where it is too steep for machines to operate and retardant will be laid down to reinforce that fuel-free. The planned ignition is on hold for right now but will begin when site conditions allow.

Helicopters will continue to bucket areas to help cool pieces of the fire as required,” the report stated on Wednesday, July 28.

Although the fire is stable, 27 firefighters and two helicopters continue to fight the fire.

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On Sunday (Aug. 1), crews continue working on a wetline and mopping up the southwest corner of the fire.” The last report noted that firefighters were also mopping up the northeast corner.

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•On Monday, July 26, a resident on Westridge Drive in Invermere reported his Mercury 8hp outboard motor was stolen from his boat, which was parked in front of his house.

The theft occurred sometime overnight.

•On Monday, July 26, at about 10 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop with a red GMC Terrain on Highway 93/95 near Windermere. The driver was discovered to be prohibited from driving in B.C., and the license plate on the vehicle had been reported stolen. The driver was issued an appearance notice to attend court at a later date in relation to driving while prohibited, no insurance and wrong number plate.

•On Thursday, July 29, a resident on 10th Avenue in Invermere reported someone had stolen his black and white Gary Fisher mountain bike from off his deck sometime overnight.

•On Thursday, July 29, a resident on 7th Avenue in Invermere reported someone entered his garage sometime overnight and stole a black and teal Rocky Mountain Instinct mountain bike and a red Norco Fluid mountain bike. The Rocky Mountain bike was located abandoned in Radium Hot Springs later the same week and returned to the owner.

•On Friday, July 30, a resident on Victoria Avenue in Windermere reported someone had stolen a Rocky Mountain Edge 26” mountain bike from off their deck sometime over the previous weekend.

•On Sunday, August 1, the driver of a black Mercedes B250 reported someone had smashed her car window and stole her wallet while she was parked at a grocery store in Invermere. Residents are reminded to ensure they remove all valuables from their vehicles and to lock their vehicles and belongings.

•On Sunday, August 1, at 10:45 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP officers conducted a check stop on Athalmer Road in Invermere. One 3-day driving prohibition was issued after the driver of an Audi A4 blew a “warn” following a roadside breath demand. The vehicle was impounded for three days.

Sisters express concern about dock system pollution

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com A pair of Windermere sisters wrote to Invermere council expressing their concern about shoreline pollution from polystyrene styrofoam docking systems used along the east side of Lake Windermere.

This kind of materials “when exposed to the natural elements, break down into tiny pieces that float in the lake and wash ashore, releasing chemicals such as styrene and benzene into the water in the process” wrote Isabella and Sophia Friesen, later adding that “with each year

these polystyrene foam docks become older, degrading more with increased natural weathering, causing there to be a more substantial number of broken-down pieces of pollution in the water. Over time, if this problem continues and worsens, the aquatic life, human life and quality of our water will be in more trouble than if we deal with this issue now.”

Council members agreed the matter was an important one, and Invermere mayor Al Miller suggested it would be a good project for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors to look into the issue.

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August 5, 2021 Continued ‘short-term’ from page 3 The resulting noise— which often is loud and profanity-laden and extends until past 2 or 3 a.m.— and the multitude of cars parked all along the street by the house are both big problems, as are the overflowing garbage bins and bags left behind after the partiers depart, outlined the Fairharts.

The garbage is no small consideration in a community situated smack in the middle of bear country and in a town in which departing weekend visitors often leave garbage to sit out for days until municipal curbside trash pickup sometime midweek.

The Fairharts wrote that the extremely high number of people in the house raises issues as to whether there are other public health, occupancy, building, fire code and business licensing regulations not being met.

“Other neighbouring residents have expressed and shared the same concerns and cannot understand why the district will not enforce compliance with its zoning and other bylaws and regulations,” wrote the couple, later adding that although short-term rentals are set to be addressed by council during its strategic planning process...“Such processes often take time to complete and will not address this unfortunate situation in a timely manner. Action is required now. Clearly, the zoning of the property does not permit its current use. Until further changes are made to regulations, the current regulations need to be enforced.”

“Every one of us at this table understands the importance of short-term rentals and also the need for management of short-term rentals, and the need to deal with short-term rentals. We have to,” said Invermere Al Miller after council discussed the letter. “If anybody out there listening (via video stream) doesn’t think we are concerned about short-term rentals, we are.”

The Fairharts were in attendance at the meeting, and spoke further to the issue during the public comment and questions period at the end of evening.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5 thing that has happened to my wife and I since we moved to Invermere more than 10 years ago,” Mike told council members, adding the couple initially choose to buy in the neighbourhood because it was quiet.

“It has suddenly been disrupted. We find it particularly stressful that this is an activity that has not been permitted,” he said, later adding district staff have suggested the couple call the police when noise levels get too high, but opined that it should not be constantly falling on neighbours to call the police, and further that “our police have a lot more things to do than run down to the house beside me and ask people to be quiet. And it’s not just the noise. Yes, the noise level, the language, increases after cocktails have been consumed, and it gets quite colourful in a not-so-pleasant way. But it’s the thought that in this particular situation, it’s continued to go on night after night.”

Mike emphasized that these concerns in no way reflect an anti-second homeowners sentiment, and in fact, the neighbourhood has had a half dozen other second homeowners for many years, but these kinds of problems have never been an issue before.

Another resident at the meeting then spoke up, telling council that short-term rentals are not an issue that Invermere can put off until spring or early summer 2022, when the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors is likely to get a list of options from RDEK staff, based on extensive research, on how to deal with short-term rentals.

The resident added he hopes Invermere takes an active role in the issue, that a lot of other communities have already done so, and that in the interim shortterm rentals are pushing up rents and, in so doing, are pushing out a lot of local long term renters, and are making Invermere a difficult place for young families.

“It’s great to have a lot of people my age (the resident appeared to be a retiree), but you need diverse demographics for a community to be healthy,” he said, adding many people in Invermere — residents and visitors alike — are concerned about the short-term rental issue.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT AND BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering Short Term Rental Business Regulation Bylaw No. 466 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 467.

A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Bylaws will be held: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2021 AT 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE OFFICE 4836 RADIUM BLVD. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. In general terms, the proposed Short Term Rental Business Regulation Bylaw details the regulations, terms, conditions and fees applicable for the licensed operation of a short term rental business in a dwelling. The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw details the conditions in which short term rentals may be operated in the R1, R2 and R3 zones. This notice is not an interpretation of the bylaws.

All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed Short Term Rental Business Regulation Bylaw No. 466 or Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 467 and who wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1. Providing a written submission by mail, fax or email to be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16th (contact information below), or by; 2. Presenting written and/or verbal submissions at the public hearing.

There will be an opportunity to attend the public hearing virtually, with details provided on the Council meeting agenda, which will be posted on our website on Monday, August 16th. Due to space limitations, we are requiring pre-registration from individuals planning to attend the hearing in person. Please email Mark Read prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16th. A question and answer period will not occur at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

The bylaws are available for inspection on our website: https://radiumhotsprings.ca/ Village of Radium Hot Springs PO Box 340 Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 Fax: 250-347-9068 Email: Mark.Read@radiumhotsprings.ca

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By Camille Aubin camille@columbiavalleypioneer.com Within the last few weeks, there has been an unimaginable amount of extreme climate events. Just to name a few: the historic rainstorm followed by life-threatening flooding in a large portion of central China, western Germany and Belgium, as well as India. Then there were extreme heatwaves in Finland and Ireland. One of the world’s coldest towns, Yakutsk in Russian Siberia, is on fire. A significant drought and wildfire crisis are affecting parts of the U.S. and Brazil. Extreme high temperatures in Canada killed 808 people in B.C. alone. Invermere recently went through a hail-storm that turned its main street into a raging river.

Global warming has been predicted for decades, but its effects are now becoming evident. Talking about climate change is one thing, but seeing it firsthand might change our perspective on the issue and more importantly, perhaps our behaviour.

Our climate is changing, and this means we are at greater risk of more severe and frequent weather events. The summer we have experienced so far is giving us a glimpse of what’s to come.

Rather than asking for better decisions about politics and the environment from the world’s leaders, why not ask our local leaders and councils?

Innovative solutions and technologies in the fields of energy, building, transportation, and planning can significantly reduce emissions.

The towns in which we all live have significant carbon footprints due to poor design and planning.

So, what can we do to make things better? With a plate full of responsibilities, councils do their best with their own background and expertise.

Wouldn’t it be helpful if local governments were guided by an environmental expert who can assist and guide them in making environmentally friendly decisions? It’s called a climate change coordinator position.

This option was recently introduced by the youth group Columbi-YA at the last council meeting in Invermere.

A climate change coordinator assists local governments in crafting policies around environmental sustainability, greenhouse gas reduction, infrastructure improvements, and other aspects of public services.

Here are a few ideas on how a climate change coordinator could help us do better: Our towns can be designed, built, managed, and powered in a variety of ways that reduce harmful gas emissions.

A climate change coordinator could play an important role in the downtown revitalization plan of Invermere. The coordinator could use their time, energy, and knowledge to think of a way to improve community accessibility, making it pedestrian friendly rather than car-centric, by investing in safe paths and protected bike lanes, for example.

A climate change coordinator could also help minimize organic waste by improving waste management methods and taking steps to capture and utilize methane emissions from landfills.

Sounds like a lot, eh? This is why we need help and expertise.

In order to think, plan and achieve all of that (as well as tackling other important issues), we need knowledgeable resources, and hiring a climate change coordinator would be an excellent plan.

The death of oil Dear Editor: We are entering a new era, I would like to term it as the Era of Consequence. The pumping metric tons of C02 and methane into the atmosphere has raised the average global temperature by 1 degree Celsius, and we are on track to surpass our 1.5 target. The effects are visible; wildfires burn down whole towns in B.C., drought destroys crops and livestock in the prairies, and life in the ocean literally boils to death. Climate change is unignorable and becoming ever more deadly.

200 people, men, women and children were killed by the torrential flooding in Germany and Belgium, Landslides in India killed over one hundred, the Heat dome played a part in killing hundreds of people in the course of a week just in B.C. The most developed nations in the world see their infrastructure crumbling in the face of unprecedented natural disasters, places less wealthy will suffer the worst, leading to millions of climate refugees fleeing to safer places

like Canada.

While the body count grows from hundreds to thousands to inevitably millions, it is important to understand who is to blame for these deaths. In a way, we are all partially responsible for sitting idly by and participating by driving cars and eating meat. But for most of us, we had no idea the extent of the damage, nor were we the major polluters. Unlike Oil executives and corrupt politicians.

It is well known now that Exxon executives knew of climate change in 1981. They paid scientists back in the 70’s to find out the effects of oil and gas. The answers those scientists came up with are not dissembler to the reality we live in today. To save their bottom line and prevent us from addressing this problem, oil companies like Exxon funded climate change deniers for 27 years and lobbied governments to not take any action on the matter whatsoever.

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August 5, 2021

Second Brett Kissel boat concert a huge success

By Haley Grinder Special to the Pioneer On Saturday, July 31, Brett Kissel, Canadian-born country music star, and Brett Wilson, philanthropist and entrepreneur, teamed up for the second time to co-host an outdoor boat concert at Baltac boat launch.

Though the concert was kept secret until last Thursday, it still managed to bring in thousands of attendees, all floating in to the Baltac boat launch by means of motorboat, canoe, standup paddleboard, or rubber dinghy. The event was free, however, it relies heavily on donations that all go back into the community.

Pete Bourke, Executive Director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, also stresses the importance of bringing the community together. “This event is meaningful. It bridges our regular visitors and permanent residents. It’s powerful when the whole community comes together,” he says.

Kissel says, “We had no expectations last year. There was a risk that by doing the event again, it won’t meet expectations. But by the third song, it was clear there was double the crowd and triple the energy compared to last year.”

Kissel even performed his new song, “Boat on the Water,” at the event— a number he wrote earlier in the day.

“I got shades of my face just cost a dollar

Everybody’s heads bouncing like a bobber To a good time vibe best party of summer Got a drink in my hand and a boat on the water” ~Lyrics to Brett Kissel’s new song, “Boat on the Water” The event was wildly successful last year, with over $130,000 raised for the Columbia Valley Foundation. Caitlin Hall-Sharp, the Executive Director of Columbia Valley Community Foundation, says that donations are directed differently this time around, with the focus shifting from COVID-19 relief to improving adolescent and youth mental health.

“Putting effort and focus into youth will help them along and guide and facilitate a great future for them as well,” says Al Miller, mayor of the District of Invermere. Miller believes the event to be important to reignite the valley’s sense of community, especially in such a safe and unique manner.

Hall-Sharp says they anticipated 3,000-4,000 attendees, compared to the 2,500-3,000 of last year.

At 9:30 p.m., Kissel belted out the national anthem with the crowd. At that point, there was $61,000 raised. Wilson’s personal fundraising target is over $100,000.

Donations can still be made in the coming weeks to www.ValleyFoundation. ca/boat-concert.

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Average Water Temperature: 22.2 °C Average Water Depth: 4.0 m Average Turbidity: 0.94 NTU. Turbidity (cloudiness) usually ranges from 0 to 10 NTU but can get into the hundreds in times of high flow, flooding etc Average Dissolved Oxygen: 6.9 mg/L. Levels of dissolved oxygen between 4 and 15 mg/L are generally needed for fish to thrive.

Average pH: 8.11 After another tranquil but smoky start to the morning, we were grateful to be gifted a glimpse of blue sky!

After weeks of smoke, it was a sight for (literally) sore eyes. Water quality readings were very similar to last week, with lake conditions now holding pretty steady week to week.

We paid a visit to our tiny, endangered friends, the bank swallows at Windermere Lake Provincial Park, but the colony was worryingly quiet. Hopefully it has nothing to do with the chipmunk we saw investigating burrows last week! Another reminder to not disturb their steep nesting habitats wherever you see them.

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Notice of Intention to Consider Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 249, 2021 Pursuant to Section 226 and 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Council of the Village of Canal Flats intends to establish a revitalization tax exemption program for the following reason: •

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Shuswap and DOI Friendship agreement celebration Chief Cote gives update on joint active transportation network

By James Rose Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On July 28, a monthly meeting was held between the Shuswap Band, the District of Invermere and Pete Bourke, the new program facilitator. The meeting’s agenda included a discussion about celebrating the friendship agreement signed last fall between the two communities.

On September 10, the Shuswap Band and the District of Invermere (DOI) are planning a community celebration of the landmark friendship agreement at Kinsman beach. Plans for the celebration have been in the works since the agreement was signed last October. When it was first signed, Chief Cote and her council met with councillors from the DOI on the shores of the Columbia River for a physically distanced ceremony.

“The Friendship Agreement between Shuswap Band and the District of Invermere is what a friendship is, that is, built on trust, respect and recognition,” Chief Cote said last fall. “Working together on this initiative of the active transportation route is only the beginning of a long-term partnership that can only make, not only our two communities, but the valley at large become more accessible for locals and visitors.”

With the easing of provincial pandemic restrictions, the celebration will occur the same weekend as the Shuswap Band’s tenth annual Columbia Salmon

Festival (scheduled for September 11). To Chief Cote, hiring Pete Bourke to continue the work done by the past CEDI facilitator Melissa Lawrence was a no-brainer.

“It’s been such a smooth transition,” Chief Cote said.

Regarding the joint active transportation network, Chief Cote said the next step is for the two communities to agree on the bridge’s design. Urban Systems, a community consulting firm, has already presented potential designs with a total price tag for the project between $1.7 and $2 million. Yet to be determined is exactly how the bridge will look, building materials used, and whether or not it will be designed to accommodate access to Invermere for emergency services.

If something were to happen to the Athalmer bridge, making it uncrossable during an emergency, an ambulance would either have to drive all the way around the lake to the south to access Westside Road or drive as far north as Radium to access the valley’s northern unpaved portion of the Westside Road. The current cost estimates from Urban Systems don’t take into consideration the widening of the bridge to accommodate an ambulance. The degree to which a widening will impact the price will influence the working group’s decision on how to proceed.

DOI Mayor Al Miller and Chief Cote have both made it clear that funding for the project won’t come from the pockets of local taxpayers.

Mary Simon officially becomes Canada’s first indigenous governor general

By James Rose Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mary Simon was officially sworn in last week as Canada’s 30th governor general — the first indigenous person ever to hold the position.

“I’m so proud of [Simon],” says Shuswap Band Chief Barb Cote. “What she’s accomplished as an indigenous woman, she’s done a lot in her life. This is a step forward for Canada.”

In the ceremony, Simon said Canadians need to learn the country’s real history in order to move forward with indigenous communities. “Our society must

recognize together our moments of regret, alongside those that give us pride, because it creates space for healing, acceptance and the rebuilding of trust,” Simon said. “My view is that reconciliation is a way of life and requires work every day. Reconciliation is getting to know one another.”

Simon, born Mary Jeannie May in Arctic Quebec, now known as Nunavik, brings an impressive resume to her new role as representative of Her Majesty The Queen in Canada. Her appointment follows a career that includes various positions as an advocate and ambassador.

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Provincial government names First Nations liaisons to support response on residential school sites

SOCIAL WORKER

By James Rose Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First Nations with former Indian Residential School and Indian Hospital sites in or near their communities can now access the B.C. residential school response fund with the added support of two newly appointed First Nations liaisons.

The B.C. government has appointed Charlene Belleau (herself a residential school survivor) and Lydia Hwitsum as First Nations liaisons, respected leaders who bring the experience, relationships and expertise needed to advance this critical work.

“I’ve known Charlene for years,” said Shuswap Band Chief Barb Cote. “She’s the perfect person for the role. When she was working with the health authority, I worked with her. She’s very diplomatic, organized and was a pleasure to go into a meeting with.

She listens, and she kept us on track.”

In a press release, the government asserts that the liaisons will support caretaker communities to connect with provincial and federal agencies, provide advice to the provincial government on former residential school and hospital sites, and serve as a crucial communications link between communities and the provincial government.

“Today, we stand with former students, survivors, intergenerational survivors and their families,” Belleau said in a press release. “We are ready to support communities as they do the difficult work of honouring the spirits of the children who never came home. I am pleased to take on this role and support leaders, former students of residential schools and their families in their journey to bring truth, justice and healing.”

“This is an important step for B.C. to help support First Nations as we proceed with this important and heartfelt work,” Hwitsum said. Hwitsum has more than 20 years of experience in leadership positions in Indigenous governance in B.C. and Canada.

The $12-million fund announced last month to support work at former residential care sites is now open for expressions of interest from caretaker communities – those with former residential school or hospital sites in or near their communities. The provincial government will expedite the review of these requests to make sure communities can access these resources when they are ready to undertake work at sites. No deadline is attached to the grants.

In B.C., there were 18 Indian Residential Schools and three Indian Hospitals. The nearest to the Columbia Valley was the St. Eugene Mission Residential school which operated from 1890 to 1970. On June 30, the –a“am First Nation announced the discovery of 182 unmarked graves using the assistance of ground-penetrating radar.

Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours/week) ?Akisq’nuk/Windermere, BC KTUNAXA KINBASKET CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY The Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Service Society is committed to working collaboratively with Aboriginal families and communities of the Traditional Ktunaxa Territory to increase their ability to fulfill their responsibilities for caring for their children in a culturally relevant manner.

KKCFSS SUPPORTS KNC’S VISION STATEMENT:

Strong, healthy citizens and communities, speaking our languages and celebrating who we are and our history in our ancestral homelands, working together, managing our lands and resources as self-sufficient, self-governing Nation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professional specialists who are dedicated to the empowerment and well-being of Aboriginal peoples. Specifically, the Social Worker is entrusted to: • • • • • • • • •

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and conduct child protection assessments and investigations for all Aboriginal children on and off reserve.

Manage highly sensitive and confidential information on a daily basis – determining what information can/ cannot be shared with clients, community members, collaterals, leadership, other systems (i.e. schools, doctors, RCMP).

Provide ongoing Family Support and Child Protection Services to children and their families including initiating referrals to other KKCFS staff and external agencies. Provide family and community support services with goal of supporting and maintaining family units.

On an ongoing basis assess client functioning and risk to children.

Formulate and implement casework plans.

Prepare children and families and required documents for court.

Attend and give evidence in family and young offender court.

•Support and monitor temporary and permanent placements of children in care.

Use a variety of approaches/strategies to achieve desired outcomes gained through extensive knowledge of approaches to working with families.

Coordinate family meetings upon request by families, community members, KKCFS staff, and Ministry of Children and Family Development staff.

Coordinate joint meetings between community, leadership, Métis and other Aboriginal organization staff and KKCFS staff.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Continued ‘governor’ from page 8 She helped negotiate the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement in 1975 - a landmark deal between the Cree and Inuit in Quebec’s north, the provincial government and Hydro-Québec.

Simon was also an Inuit representative during the negotiations that led to the patriation of the Constitution in 1982, which included an acknowledgement of indigenous treaty rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In 1986, she led the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC), a group created in 1977 to represent the Inuit in all the Arctic countries. At the ICC, she championed two priorities for northern indigenous peoples: protecting their way of life from environmental damage and pushing for responsible economic development on their traditional territory.

In 1994, former prime minister Jean Chrétien appointed Simon as Canada’s first ambassador for circumpolar affairs. She was later appointed as Canada’s ambassador to Denmark.

While she is fully fluent in English and Inuktitut, Simon is not fluent in French. Traditionally, the governor general is expected to have a complete command of both official languages. Hundreds of French-speaking Canadians have written complaints to the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. In her address, Simon reiterated her commitment to learning the French language.

On Thursday, Simon spoke with the Queen. In a short clip of the conversation posted on The Royal Family’s Instagram account, the Queen said it was good to speak with Simon. “You’re taking over a very important job.”

Assist families and communities, through the provision of supports, to ensure children thrive and are safe with the goal of maintaining the family unit.

Assess safety of Aboriginal children.

Enter into agreements for alternate care of children.

When there is no other means to ensure the safety of children, remove children to ensure protection.

Present oral and written reports/testimony to court.

Act of guardian for children where family and/or community are not able to.

Where safety cannot be ensured assess and approve alternate care arrangements for children.

Provide support and monitor alternate care homes (kinship care homes, foster homes, etc.).

Facilitate support services to youth.

Undergraduate degree in Social Work or related field.

Eligible for full delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act

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SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

2 years experience working with families at risk (equivalency and other positions that work with child protection).

2 years experience working with Aboriginal communities.

Extensive knowledge of aboriginal issues both historical and current in British Columbia.

Knowledge of ethics and professional approaches in resolving ethical dilemmas.

Be a positive community role model.

Work in ways which empower and build capacity among individuals and communities.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff as well as other inter-disciplinary. partners in both the aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities.

Excellent communication skills, including written, oral and computer skills.

Maintain confidentiality.

Ability to ensure personal and client’s safety.

Ability to deal effectively with disclosures of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

Ability to deal effectively with conflict and apply dispute resolution and problem solving and negotiating skills in an effective and problem solving manner.

Problem solving skills and strategies – ability to engage individuals presenting strong emotions and at times resistance to the involvement of social workers.

Willingness to analyze approaches used with families, to learn from mistakes, and to explore alternative strategies to working with families.

CLOSING DATE: August 4th, 2021 – 4:30pm Please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting “Social Worker - ?Akisq’nuk” in the subject line, telling us what attracts you to the position and how your experiences relate: Tasha Olderness, Executive Assistant, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services Society 7472 Mission Road Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5 • KKCFSS-HR@KTUNAXA.ORG We thank those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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bulb, or three, appreciate that it took nearly a year of skill and care for it to reach your kitchen counter!

And then make something delicious. We recommend slow-roasted garlic confit to add a summery kiss of garlic to whatever you may have on the menu (recipe below).

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Slow roasting garlic turns the pungent cloves into something more tender, golden, and sweet. In garlic confit, the roasted cloves and garlic-y oil can take on a life of their own, in whichever dish you choose.

You could use the cloves to top a pizza, spread them straight on grilled bread or mash them in potatoes. The oil could be a base for salad dressing or used to marinate olives or feta.

This recipe does require you to turn your oven on, but it’s very low, we promise.

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• 3 heads of garlic, cloves separated, peeled or unpeeled* • 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil • Some thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, or bay leaves (optional)

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It’s a skill, growing garlic. Farmers direct seeded it last fall with care, the tips of the seeds (cloves) pointed up. They planted it before the ground was frozen, but while it was still warm enough for roots to establish. They pushed the seed deep enough to protect it from harsh winter temperatures, but shallow enough to let it emerge with vigor in the spring.

While it grew, they watered, weeded, and fertilized.

They harvested its flower stalks (scapes) to help the plants develop large bulbs. They watered some more and weeded again if there was time (there’s never time). And now, after ten months or more in the ground, our farmers are harvesting, curing, cleaning, and prepping the garlic for market.

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Thursday, August 5

Ongoing Events

• 10:30 am - 12 pm: Circle Cafe - Customer Appreciation Day. Join Main St Fun and Games to play the Pokemon game with all of those amazing Pokemon cards we KNOW are all over your house. Ages 7+, $12. Register by calling 250-342-3440.

• 6:30 - 8:00pm Locals Live – Bossy O’Leary & the Clandestine Song Band, Pothole Park. Bring your own lawn chair, physical distancing is required

Thursdays

Friday, August 6 • Teen Climbing Camp. The Conrad Kain Society is offering the annual free climbing camp for Teens Aug 6, 7, 8. If you are 14-18 years old, physically fit, and would like to join us for this lofty learning experience, check out the news blurb about last year’s camp and contact us through the Kain site. conradkain.com • 9 am - 12 pm: Free Camp Day. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors is offering FREE educational summer camps all summer on Fridays for kids age 8-12! Registration required. Facebook.com/LakeWindermereAmbassadors

Saturday, August 7 • 10 am-5 pm : Columbia Basin Culture tour. Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this two day cultural celebration. www.cbculturetour.com • 1:30pm: Radium Rotary Splash Park opening. Help us make a splash as we open the new Radium Rotary Splash Park! Located north of the Radium Community Centre.

Sunday, August 8 • 10 am-5 pm: Columbia Basin Culture tour. Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this two day cultural celebration. www.cbculturetour.com • National Sneak Zucchini Onto Your Neighbour’s Porch Day. Whether you use the stealthy night attack, or prefer the bold daytime approach, be sure to have enough zucchini for this fun holiday! August 8 is National Sneak Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day.

• 10 am: Momfit. Moms are invited to join a weekly morning workout, hosted by Invermere’s Momfit & Preschool Play Group. Kid-friendly!

• 6-9 pm:Youth/Teen Drop in Fun - Canal Flats. NEW this year, the Summit Youth Hub is taking our youth centre on the road to Edgewater and Canal Flats! We will be bringing our mobile skate park, BBQ, tunes and so much more! This is where you can pick up your Summer Snack Pack too!

Fridays

• Edgewater Legion Wing Day: Every Friday is Wing Day at the Edgewater Legion! 12 pm Take Out, 5 pm Dine In! • 10:30 am: Pop-up Story Time. Join the Invermere Library at a new location each week for stories, songs and a take-home craft kit! Geared towards preschool age and their families, but all welcome!

• 4-7 pm: Radium Market on Main. Join the annual Market on Main every summer Friday night! Find homegrown goodies and handcrafted treasures, all while supporting local vendors. The Market on Main is home to artisans, crafters, farmers, bakers, and chefs from Radium and the Columbia Valley.

• 5:30pm: Magic the Gathering at Main Street Fun and Games. Every Friday evening, 5:30pm start. Entry: $10-40 depending on format. Call 342-3440 for details.

No registration required, but space is limited. Ages 10+.

• 6 -9 pm: Free Skate Park Fun Invermere. Youth are invited to join the Summit Youth Hub folks at the Mt Nelson Skate Park for summer fun!

• 6-10 pm: Youth/Teen Drop in Fun - Invermere. NEW this year, the Summit Youth Hub is taking our youth centre on the road to Edgewater and Canal Flats! We will be bringing our mobile skate park, BBQ, tunes and so much more! This is where you can pick up your Summer Snack Pack too!

• 6 pm: Online RotaryBingo. Online live bingo games with the purpose to raise money for various community charities, organizations and businesses who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Saturdays

• The Invermere Farmers and Artists Market is located Downtown Invermere and runs every Saturday until Sept 11th 2021. Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Raise it!

• Canal Flats Mixed Market. Come check out the diverse artisans and producers at this Mixed Market in Canal Flats, every Saturday from 12-4pm MST!

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• 1-5 pm: Sundays and Mondays, the Rotary Club or Kinsmen Club collects refundable bottles and cans at the Invermere Transfer Station!! We sort and deliver for refund - this money goes “right back into the community” through our Projects and Initiatives!!

• See You Next Sundays. Invermere’s LOCAL MOTIVE EVENTS will be hosting live dj’s from a private venue in Taynton bay. All are welcome to join by your choice of Stand up Paddle, canoe or kayak, boat, floaty or even water wings

Mondays

• 1-5 pm: Sundays and Mondays, the Rotary Club or Kinsmen Club collects refundable bottles and cans at the Invermere Transfer Station!! We sort and deliver for refund - this money goes “right back into the community” through our Projects and Initiatives!!

• 10:30-11:30 am: Seniors Fitness. Classes are limited to 25 Seniors with a safety plan in place. Cortney will be going off of the April reservations made for June. If you are a Senior that was previously registered but can no longer attend a class please let Cortney know or if you wish to be put on the waitlist: Call 250-342-9281 ext 1232 or email events@invermere.net • 11:45 - 1 pm: Indoor Walking. Weekly indoor walking inside of the Columbia Valley Centre will resume every Monday and Wednesday from 11:45am to 1pm.

Please wear clean indoor shoes. A mask is required.

• 6- 9 pm. LGBTQ+ and Allies Youth Group. LGBTQ+ and Allies are invited to attend the Summit Youth Hub’s weekly drop-in for youth. Every Monday, ages 12-18, 6-9 pm. Snacks + a safe space!

Tuesdays

• 6-10 pm: Youth/Teen Drop in Fun - Invermere. NEW this year, the Summit Youth Hub is taking our youth centre on the road to Edgewater and Canal Flats! We will be bringing our mobile skate park, BBQ, tunes and so much more! This is where you can pick up your Summer Snack Pack too!

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10:30 am - 11:30 am: Family Dynamix hosts a Catch-up Cafe for the Columbia Valley every Wednesday morning on ZOOM for those isolated and unable to get out as much because of COVID-19.Tricia at patkin@familydynamix.ca • 5-7.30 pm Agri -Park Farmer’s Market Hwy 93/95 opposite Esso. Local produce, local farmers, Konig meats fresh on the BBQ. • 6 pm : Drop in Utimate Frisbee at JA Laird Sports Field. $20 registration fee for the season. Please bring cash or transfer to justin@justinkeitch.com

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Columbia Valley Origins: Leo Grillmair

(Führer City). Hitler’s vision for the handful of Führstadts was a promise to undertake gigantic urban transformation projects after the war.

“Near the end of the war, my mother heard the [AlBefore Leo Grillmair helped invent heli-skiing with his best friend Hans Gmoser, he was a journeyman lied] tanks rumbling into town,” Grillmair said. “She plumber. “I became a plumber because that’s what my didn’t think she’d ever see me again. When I came back mother decided,” Grillmair said from his kitchen in Bris- that night, she said she thought I was a ghost.”

There was scarcely any economic opportunity in co. “And whatever my mother said, you did.”

Grillmair was the sixth of ten children. Born in Oc- post-war Austria. “Everything was upside down,” Grilltober of 1930 to Ida and Martin, the first eight years of mair said. “After the war, the German system didn’t exist Leo’s life were spent in Ansfelden, Austria - a small town anymore and the American system hadn’t taken over yet. located on the outskirts of Linz. Linz, with its baroque Nobody had food.” Austria had no choice but to rebuild. architecture, straddles the Danube River and is midway “The schools, the hospitals, everything. There was so much to be done, but there was no money to pay for it,” between Salzburg and Vienna.

Grillmair said.

Hometown: Born Ansfelden, raised Traun, Austria In those dire times, it was music that helped the GrillAge: 90 mair family. In fact, Leo is related on his mother’s side Occupation: Retired; plumber, mountain-guide, (née Schubert) to the Austrian composer Franz Schubert. co-founder CMH Heli-Skiing And Martin sang beautifully. “In our family, everyone Columbia Valley Arrival: 1965 sang,” Grillmair said. “We would get invited to big farm Hobbies: woodcraft, gardening, travel, singing weddings to sing and eat and drink all we wanted.”

To help put food on the table, Leo left school as When Leo was eight, his family moved from their a teenager to begin apprenticing as a four hundred year old Ansfelden plumber. In his free time, he pursued his home to nearby Traun - also on the growing passion for mountaineering in outskirts of Linz but slightly closer.

Austria’s Alps. With friends, sometimes Martin rode twenty kilometres into Hans (two years Leo’s junior), or someLinz every day to shovel coal for the times on his own, he would bag 12,000+ railroad. Money was always tight. foot peaks. It didn’t take long for Leo In March of 1938, the Nazi occuto realize his heart belonged in the high pation of Austria began. Leo had no country. choice but to enrol in Hitler Youth.

In 1951 when Leo was twenty-one, Through Hitler Youth, Leo learned his foreman at the plumbing company he some practical skills. Camping skills worked for told him about an opportufor example, and how to safely jump nity to immigrate to Canada. “He had a off a moving motorcycle. friend in the travel agency and they were The second world war devastatsigning up people to go to Canada. Caned Austria. Families were torn apart. ada needed tradesman.” Leo’s foreman Cities, bombed out. “In 1945, the suggested he go for a couple of years and [Allies] wanted to bomb Linz become back with more experience under cause Hitler spent his youth there,” his belt. That evening, Leo signed up.

Grillmair said. Hitler went so far as On his way out of the immigration to designate Linz as a Führerstadt Leo Grillmair - Photo by James Rose office, Leo ran into Hans riding by on a bicycle. Hans at the time was working in Linz as an electrician. “He was always on his bicycle. I 2018 1988 told him I’m going to Canada and he said to me: whoa, that sounds interesting!” Hans, knowing more about INDERMERE Canada than Leo. “So I said to him, Hans why don’t you ALLEY come with me? Two of us going would be more fun than Golf Course one.” Gmoser was keen, but he told his childhood friend he’d first have to talk to his mother.

A few days later, Hans said he was in for the adventure. “Hans had a good reputation in town, so my mother was happy to hear he was joining me,” Leo said laughing.

The pair had early visions of trapping in the Canadian wilderness. “We thought we could never be hungry in Canada,” Grillmair said. “Of course, we had no idea what it meant to be a trapper.”

Sailing from old world to new took thirteen days.

Leo landed in Quebec City. At the port, he was befriended by an old local. “I didn’t even know they spoke French there, but since I didn’t speak English, it didn’t make a difference.” The older gentleman took Leo on a tour of the city. They went to the Château Frontenac and then For 18 holes. Green fees and tax included. to a bar where he bought the young Austrian a stein of (Does not include long weekends) beer. “It was such a nice way to be welcomed to a new country,” Grillmair said. From Quebec City, Leo boarded a westbound train to Edmonton, Alberta. To the mountains, he was told.

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Eagle Ranch eateries take flight under new culinary director Smith went on to study English literature and history, but something about the field nevEagle Ranch Resort’s er clicked with Rustica restaurant and him, so he beTraders Lounge and gan a chef ’s Patio, like many othapprenticeer culinary businessship. There es in the Columhe found bia Valley, were the same hit hard by the spark COVID-19 panhe’d felt demic. But with on his the pandemic grandwinding down, mother’s COVID-19 prodoorstep. tocols are gradu“For ally easing as the me, it’s summer progresses, all about a and visitors are beginconnection ning to flock back to to the prothe valley, Eagle Ranch’s duce,” he said. “I eateries have taken wing just loved how that anew.

Smoked-Beef-Rib apprenticeship really “We’re actually in the posihighlighted the seasonal tion of having to turn people away, nature of food. It was all about so reservations are definitely recommendwhat’s in season right now. Some of the ed,” Eagle Ranch’s new culinary director Ian fruits and vegetables and herbs we had coming through Smith told the Pioneer. “That, I suppose, is a good probthe kitchen door during my apprenticeship were still wet lem to have.”

Those who are returning to the popular restaurants with the morning dew. Talk about connection to for the first time since COVID-19 began roiling the Co- the land.”

Asian cuisine was another defining influlumbia Valley (along with the rest of B.C.) a year a half ago are finding something flavourful awaiting them, with ence on Smith’s cooking, and diners with Smith taking the eateries in new and decidedly delicious discerning palates will find subtle hints and outright winks of hallmark directions since starting at Eagle Ranch.

In some respects, it seems odd to be even calling Asian flavours in some of his Smith the ‘new’ culinary director since he’s been at the trademark dishes. That’s begastronomic helm of the resort for almost 18 months. cause Smith grew up, partBut considering that he began in February 2020, just a ly, in Hong Kong back month before the pandemic hit full force, for many pa- when it was still a British trons Smith’s savoury endeavours indeed seem brand new overseas territory.

“That really opened and mouthwateringly unique.

Smith’s singular approach to food is founded in his the door for me to the deep passion for cookery and several distinct and abiding ingredients of the world,” he said. “Chinese cooking, influences.

“It really is a passion ignited by my grandmother. I Filipino cooking, Malaysian have very vivid memories of standing in her Manchester cooking, Thai cooking, Hong doorstep, peeling potatoes and helping prepare Sunday Kong has it all. And that played dinner,” Smith, who is originally from England, told the a role in the kind of flavours I like to have at my fingertips in my pantry.”

Pioneer. “It really flicked a switch in my head.”

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Smith’s strong appreciation for local food, whether he’s marvelling at in-season veggies in an English kitchen or investigating a continent’s worth of cuisine in multi-ethnic Hong Kong, is finding fertile new ground in the Columbia Valley, where the gastronomic terroir of B.C. is inspiring inventive new dishes, some of which have swiftly proved smash hits at Eagle Ranch.

Take, for instance, the half chicken dish, which features a B.C. chicken brined for four days, smoked for eight hours, and then super slow-cooked.

“That’s been super successful,” said Smith.

Then there’s the fresh catch of the day, which sees Smith exercising his considerable comestible creativity with whatever seafood comes in from the coast. King salmon and wild halibut have been featured heavily lately.

“It’s super light, super fresh, and it’s been insanely popular,” Smith told the Pioneer.

When he’s not busy whipping up an appetizing storm in the Eagle Ranch kitchen, Smith can be found out with his wife making the most of the outdoor life the Columbia Valley offers, occasionally (when pandemic protocols allow) joined by the couple’s Calgary-based grandkids.

“We love it here. We’ve bought a house in Wilmer. We’ve finally found a place we can put down roots.

Beautiful surroundings, friendly people. We’re not going anywhere anytime soon,” said Smith. “Sometimes it feels like we’re living on permanent vacation.”

Cream-Puff

10% off

a meal at Rustica or Traders.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU CONCRETE

CONCRETE I N

P U R S U I T

READY MIX CONCRETE

O F

EXCELLENCE Skandia Concrete • 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

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)

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

1756 Hwy 93/95 Windermere B.C. Office: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221

• 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

CARPET CLEANING

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• Carpets dry in 1 hour • Environmentally friendly products • Disinfectant kills COVID-19 • Fresh clean scent – no steam • Area rugs and upholstery • Protector • 100% guarantee • Prompt reliable service

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• • • • TILE AND GROUT CLEANING Business: 250-342-9692

Visit www.heavensbest.com for more information

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CONTRACTING

There’s a new ‘Sucker’ in town!

Vacuum/ Septic tank pumping

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

A licensed, registered and bonded company

Slurpy

We also offer roundthe-clock service calls.

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

Cell: 250-342-1273

ptarmiganrugclean@gmail.com

CONTRACTING

Specializing in all heating, electric, gas and wood.

Registered ROWP Serving all areas from Wasa to Golden

MOUNTAIN RIDGE HYDROVAC & SEWER 250-342-1502 • 250-342-1551

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • WALL COVERINGS Seniors Discounts

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

Basements Garage pads Driveways Patios

• • • •

Decorative Exposed Stamped concrete Acid staining

250-688-3739

Serving the Columbia Valley

CONTRACTING

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

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

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Kekuli Bay Cabinetry kekulibaycabinetry.com

Gary’s

Professional Painting & Decorating Ltd. 1978

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

Columbia Concrete Inc.

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• Authorized dealer • Designer • Installer

LET US HAMMER OUT THE DETAILS FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING NEEDS, CALL 250-341-6299

Dale Elliott Contracting

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

N E W S PA P E R

dale@decontracting.ca • 250-341-7098

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HERE TO SERVE YOU LANDSCAPING

INSURANCE

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THE COLUMBIA VALLEY’S TREE CARE SPECIALISTS WINDERMERE, BC 250-341-7029

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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www.kootenayinsurance.ca

250-341-5353 sdcoy@shaw.ca

Landscaping&&Design Design Landscaping Landscaping & Design Trucking Excavating • •Trucking ••Excavating Trucking • Excavating •• Civil Earthworks • Civil Earthworks

• FireSmart• Equipment Civil Earthworks 62”x74” Brushcutter

Serving the Columbia Valley for over a decade 250-688-1229 oasisirrigation@hotmail.com

Quality not quantity

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www.decoylandscaping.com

SERVICES

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SERVICE EXCELLENCE

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

SINCE 1991 ICBC Glass Repair Out of Province Vehicle Inspections Auto Body Repairs • Painting • Quality Parts

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We give all students 15% off with valid student ID

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Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ON ALL WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES • WETT INSPECTIONS

• • • •

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

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

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• Patches • Driveways • Parking Lots • Roads • And more!

FREE ESTIMATES

Kootenay Paving

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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.

Toll Free 1-888-341-2221

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

OVER

30 YEARS

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Tire Sales and Installation

WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM

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

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

20 years experience • Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Radium is welcoming new businesses and amenities

By Camille Aubin camille@columbiavalleypioneer.com New businesses and facilities have recently opened in Radium Hot Springs despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry.

“There is no denying that the last 15 months have been very challenging for the Village of Radium,” says Jessica Fairhart, Executive Director for Tourism Radium.

“But it is so exciting to see new businesses and entrepreneurs as well as amenities and facilities bringing life into the Village.”

When asked what explains the increase of businesses in Radium despite the pandemic, mayor of Radium Clara Reinhardt first explained that “People have confidence, see opportunities, and it’s just a great place to live and do business.”

There are few businesses that have changed hands recently. According to Reinhardt, “people were tired and ready to retire so the pandemic kind of pushed them a little bit. Add to that the people who are in the city and realize it just wasn’t working for them to be there and not be able to do anything or go outside. Across the country, people are moving to rural areas where they have space.

People are looking for more work-life balance.”

The Valley’s residents have been delighting in Radium’s new brewery since the start of June. “Community is important to us, and we hope to become the loungeroom of Radium,” says Steven Gale, one of the owners and brewers of Radium Brewing. “We encourage customers to support other local businesses while here by getting take-out and bringing it into the brewery.”

Radium Brewing focuses on its local craft beers and does not serve food, but you can visit a neighbour’s restaurant, order take-out, and enjoy a cold brew in their recently renovated location.

Speaking of neighbors, the Snackbar nearby is another recent addition to the growing list of businesses in Radium. You’ll find traditional and funky poutine as well as many other tasty options that can be grabbed to go or enjoyed on the patio.

The Mama Bear Bakery, a market favorite, is now offering their yummy bakes at their Radium location.

Besides selling her goods at local markets and made-toorder, Vina Benn will also remain open daily for walk-in customers at her new location.

In April, Blooming World became Radium’s first cannabis store after being unanimously approved by first councillors and later by the provincial government. This

initiative is owned by Olivier Hogue, who also operates a always hopping. It’s just so fun to see people out and usstore of the same name in Invermere. ing the facilities that we built.”

Columbia Valley Escape Room is also popular with Splash park construction was recently completed, residents and tourists alike. It was first established in Fair- and the grand opening will take place on Saturday, Aumont and then relocated to Radium. The three immersive gust 7 at 1:30 p.m., with water guns as one permit is still escape rooms and engaging storylines make it an exciting needed to turn on the tap. addition to Radium’s business. In addition to challenging “Over two years ago, a splash park was identified as your intellect, the Escape Room will also dazzle you with an ideal feature near the new Radium Community Centhe design and detail of each room. tre, a recreation facility that would benefit both residents New facilities such as the skating rink in Legend’s and visitors,” says Dale Shudra, Vice President of Radium Field, a nine-hole disc golf course and the Woodcarver Rotary. “We knew it would be quite a challenge for our Park will be welcoming additions to Radium. small club to pull off such a large project. It has been a “I think with any of those, it takes a real driver. The grind, especially given COVID-19 issues, and it will be disc golf is something that a core group of men who’ve great to see it finally completed and enjoyed.” been wanting to do it for years and finally, had some time to get together and explore the idea and actually move forward with it.

So, (the project was) totally South Area, Kootenay-Boundary Region driven from the grass roots,” From July 15, 2021 to October 15, 2021, commercial-scale picking of huckleberries says Reinhardt about the is restricted in some areas of the Kootenay Boundary Region. new amenities. Same for the Woodcarver Park; it This is the fourth season closed areas to commercial-scale harvest have been in took a dedicated group of effect. Look for road signs identifying the closure areas. Maps identifying the closed areas can be viewed online at https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/access.htm people to form a society, get the fundraising and design These areas have been identified as critical foraging zones for grizzly bear and other to make it happen.” wildlife species. They are also of high cultural value to the Ktunaxa Nation and other The skating rink was First Nations. part of the master plan of The criteria defining commercial-scale harvesting includes any one or more of Radium council. The nets the following: for pickleball are a recent • Harvest or possession of huckleberries exceeding 10 litres per person per season; addition. “When we started • Use of mechanical pickers or any device other than hand-picking; or doing the hall and moving • Harvest of any amount of huckleberries for the purpose of sale. to a plan for the park, getPersons picking huckleberries in continuance of an Aboriginal right recognized ting the funding together and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 may continue to access and getting that in place the closed areas. The identified closure areas also remain open to household was huge,” explained Repicking (defined as harvest not including any of the criteria above defining inhardt. “I have to say, I go commercial-scale use). by there almost every day, and there are people playFor more information contact Kai Peetoom 778 671-9130, kai.peetoom@gov.bc.ca ing pickleball, there’s someor write to Regional Operations Division – South Area, Kootenay-Boundary Region body on rollerblades, there’s Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development people playing basketball, 401-333 Victoria St., Nelson, B.C., V1L 4K3 or by telephone at 250 354-6333. there’s people on the outdoor exercise equipment up in the north end of the park. The playgrounds are

Notice of Commercial-Scale Huckleberry Harvesting Restrictions

HERE TO SERVE YOU PHARMACY

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y ( 2 0 1 9 ) LT D .

Come in and browse our giftware

Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm.)., Émilie Lamoureux, Pharm D., Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy

Open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

SERVICES

SERVICES

East Kootenay Electrical Services Licensed Contractor

Cell: 250.341.1342 Fax: 250.342.8733 E-mail: ekelectric@telus.net

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

Box 2206 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

(Servicing the Valley since 1999)

NEW SEWER CAMERA

• Septic Tank Pumping • Portable Toilet Rentals

• A well maintained septic system • Complete sewer/drain repairs should be pumped every 2-3 years • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Avoid costly repairs • Speedy service – 7 days a week

Fraser Elrick • 250-688-1271

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P ioneer C lassifieds GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

Garage Sale, Bird houses and more…. Wood burning etc., Tools. 7km north of Tim Hortons or 4 km south of Radium, Green ackers MHP Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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.

Yard sale Aug 7 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5151 Riverview Crescent Fairmont Hot Springs. Art and photography coffee table books. Picture frames original watercolors & oils & much more.

Collectable sale Saturday August 7 and Sunday August 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. China, crystal, silver, ornaments, jewelry and vintage carpenter tools. 5191 Riverside Drive Fairmont Hot Springs.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS Cheers to all the amazing staff working in the Columbia Valley during this busy season.

Cheers to Anita Zehnder for being so kind and generous. You are an all-around great human being. I am very blessed to know you.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS Cheers to all the First Responders, Fire Fighters who work so tirelessly to keep us all safe.

LISTINGS NEEDED!

WANTED

FIREWOOD

A new Second-hand Store in town is looking for used items in good shape. Furniture, clothing, tools, home décor etc. Call or text Roi 250-688-1527.

Split Pine and hemlock. We deliver. Call 250-342-5481. 127 Westside Rd.

I WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE!

Retired Bachelor seeking Rural Rent or Care taking accommodation. No Vices, references can be provided.

1-250-426-4445.

WHY LIST WITH GERRY?

MISC. FOR SALE

✔ 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

Rockies West Realty

TENDER ZEHNDER BEEF. Natural local beef, free of antibiotics and hormones.

Government inspected, locally processed. Raised on the open range west of Lake Windermere.

Halves and quarters ready for delivery. Call John Zehnder 250688-0713.

LOTS AND ACREAGES

Independently owned and operated

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: A watch at Kinsman Beach mid-July. Call 250-3463019 to claim.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Brian Frank SLOTTA November 4, 1960 ~ June 27, 2021

Brian Frank Slotta was born November 4, 1960 He passed suddenly June 27th, 2021 at the age of 60.

Brian was pre-deceased by his parents Lynne & Frank Slotta.

He is survived by his sisters Vicki Conn (James Gordon) Linda Duthie ( James Martinez) and Carol Slotta (Len O’Rourke), many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Brian was the fourth child of Lynne and Frank Slotta, brought into this world in Lethbridge, Alberta, where he had a happy childhood surrounded by young families with many children with which to play and enjoy his youth.

In 1968 his family purchased the Edgewater Berry Farm from the Taylor family, becoming a part of the valley community.

Brian enjoyed the outdoors, singing and cooking.

Other than a few short periods working and living at the coast, Brian was a part of valley life.

He established his painting company in the ‘80’s and was still operating to the present time.

He had recently returned to living in the town of Edgewater.

He was a gentle soul and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

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

Downtown Commercial building for rent in Invermere. 6,000 sq. ft. new recent partial renovations.

250-342-3790.

Invermere Downtown – For Lease

BUYING OR SELLING? I specialize in rural, recreational, farm and ranch properties.

BARRY BROWN-JOHN “Rocky Mountain Land Man”

Call or text

250-342-5245

b.brownjohn@gmail.com

SERVICES LEE’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP Specializing in chainsaws, tillers, trimmers & lawn mower repairs and maintenance.

Industrial #2 Road across from NAPA Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

250-341-2551 Offering Excellent Service & Fair Pricing!

B.B.’s Home & Lawn Care Services Master Craftsman & Stonemason, Renovation’s & Interior Design, blinds & installation. All home interior/ exterior repairs & yard maintenance, eavestrough cleaning, dump runs, house checks/cleaning.

Over 35 year’s experience.

Call 250-688-2897.

Pike Contracting Excavating and Skid Steer services.

Call Jason 250-342-5277.

HOUSE FOR SALE • 2,400 sq. ft. of Commercial space • 712 – 10th St., UNIT “D” street level Contact: M&B Properties 250-341-1940 or bruce@brucem.com

House for Sale by Owner

WANTED Cash for all silver and gold!

Bullion, bars, rounds, coins, jewellery + also buying coin collections and old money!

Todd’s coins 1-250-864-3521

No Wildfires, that I know of, for the past 18 yrs.

For all details FIRST please visit invermerehomebc.webflow.io 1-236-490-0922 (initially, text only pls.).

1706 10th Ave. Invermere, BC

SERVICES Kootenay Country Electrical Qualified Electrical Service Licensed, Bonded, Insured Highly skilled electrician Call Dean 250-342-5516.

The Heartfelt Companion: SERVICE FOR SENIORS Offers non-medical help to seniors in their home and respite for caregivers. Companionship, errands, transportation, personal care, meal prep and more. Excellent local references and credentials and a big, kind heart! Rest assured; COVID-19 precautions are in place to keep you safe. “The Heartfelt Companion team provide, in the truest sense, heartfelt companionship. They always have mom’s best interest in mind.

I find that my family can once again enjoy our time with mom, as we know she is being cared for, lifting this responsibility from our shoulders. We can once again simply enjoy each other’s company. We have tremendous gratitude for their service.” 250-341-5683 www. heartfeltcompanionservices. com

HELP WANTED 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 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail. com.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

OPEN HOUSE

General Carpenter Finish Carpenter Jack of All Trades If you are looking for a change, or a new start, The Home Renovation Centre is looking to add some new, permanent staff to our team. Transportation is required. Call David 250-3425682.

This Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm 2577 Sandstone Circle

$798,900

Geoff Hill PREC* REALTOR® Fair Realty

250-341-7600

www.geoffhill.ca

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Help Wanted. Elk Park Homes is hiring skilled laborers and carpenters. Please contact Thomas at 250-688-1741 for all inquiries.

Everett Frater Enterprises now hiring Lawn maintenance employees for Mon-Fri, weekends off. Call 250-3425645.

Big Horn Cafe, Radium Hot Springs-Looking for Part-time and/or /Full-time personnel — this role will exist after the summer season, but if you are just wanting to work for the summer, please apply. Role is Barista/Cash and light food prep, No evenings, flexible hours, Negotiable per hour wage. Very competitive wages please apply at bighorncafe1@outlook.com or phone 403-861-2978.

NOTICES

NOTICE OF APPLICATION COLUMBIA RIDGE WATERWORKS LTD. Notice of Application to the Comptroller of Water Rights Under the Water Utility Act and The Utilities Commission Act Notice is hereby given by Columbia Ridge Waterworks Ltd. that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve the following land: Civic Address: 6567/6590 Columbia Lake Road Legal Description: District Lot 7548, Kootenay District Except The Kootenay Central Railway Right of Way as Shown on Plan 1203 and Plan NEP86226.

Parcel ID: 014-813-432 Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly to Columbia Ridge Waterworks Ltd. 4606 Columbia View Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L2 Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to the Secretary to the Comptroller of Water Rights, Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations, PO Box 9340 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9M1 (chris.mcmillan@gov. bc.ca),and should be received on or before: September 6th, 2021 Columbia Ridge Waterworks Ltd.

August 5, 2021

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MopSpot Mop CLEANERS NEEDED to deliver the very best housekeeping services for our Airbnb and residential clients.

We are looking primarily for part-time help (1 to 3 days per week, 11 am - 4 pm) and we can make your schedule as flexible as you need. We expect the best results from our team members but our wages far surpass our competitors.

Starting wage is approximately $27/hour.

Director of Program Management We are looking for an experienced Director of Program Management to join our team of vibrant, sincere, and professional individuals. You will be responsible for the planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the services delivered by Family Dynamix. You will provide inspirational leadership to ensure every program is delivered successfully and add the greatest value to the organization.

Please call Kate at 403.461.1735 or fill out an application form at mopspot.ca/about/join-our-team/

JOB FAIR

The Position: Continuing Part-time Hours: 30 hours per week Schedule: Flexible weekdays, evenings and as required Start Date: Immediately Works closely with the Executive Director to achieve the following: • Manage the day-to-day operations of all the programs • Provide support and supervision of program staff • Hiring, mentoring, and managing the team • Plan programs from start to completion that includes creating processes, deadlines, and milestones.

Qualification and Experience: • Degree in a related field is preferred • Three years recent related experience including two years supervisory and administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills • Broad knowledge of program management principles, a feminist perspective, and a strategic mindset, being able to anticipate and manage work issues.

• Working knowledge of MS office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. will be an asset.

Youth and professional positions available.

Part-time and full-time

Front end workers Cooks Management (with benefits) Hiring in all 4 locations!

Accountability: The Director of Program Management is accountable to the Executive Director.

Deadline: Open until filled

Send resumes to Aidan Van Walleghem pizzeriawindermere@gmail.com • 250-688-3344 Call between 9 am and 2 pm, please leave a message.

Application process: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Dynamix, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, pcope@fdx.family.

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We appreciate all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Community Health Nurse/ Home Care Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS • • • •

The Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse team lead (CHN/HCN), in collaboration with the community and the health team, will contribute to the overall health of the community using a population health and community • development framework. The CHN/HCN promotes traditional and cultural approaches to health practices. The CHN/HCN demonstrates knowledge and skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community health and home care nursing programming based on local knowledge and information; morbidity, mortality • and other statistics; population health, and current preferred practice as these relate to community health and home care nursing practice.

• RESPONSIBILITIES • • Applies and utilizes key nursing knowledge and critical thinking to choose options and to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and interventions to address health issues, taking into account relevant evidence, • legislation, regulations, and policies.

• Collects, assesses, analyzes, and applies information from various data sources to make evidence informed decisions for nursing services, including program planning, development and priority setting with individ- • uals, families, groups, and communities, and interprets information for professional and community audiences.

• • Responsible for nursing programs set out in agreements: for IMMS, TB Control, Sexual Health, Maternal • Child Health, Prenatal/Postnatal, Communicable Disease, Men’s Health, Youth, Mental Health/Wellness and Substance Misuse, Injury Prevention, Chronic Disease.

• • Responsible for overseeing the Home & Community care program process and documents, assessment, care plan, coordinating care and services, home visits, lead home care team, provide education for clients, family • and team members, discharge plan, and follow-up.

• Maintains records, consent, charting, and protects the privacy and confidentiality of client information.

• Involves individuals, families, groups, and communities as active partners to take action to address health • inequities, and foster a self-management care approach for chronic conditions.

• • Advocates for, and uses culturally relevant and appropriate approaches, when building relationships and • providing nursing services.

• Collaborates and shares knowledge with colleagues, students, First Nations, and other members of the • health team.

• Works in collaboration with health care team as required by assigning responsibilities, monitoring activities, and providing support, guidance, education and overall coordination of nursing programs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One (1) year of nursing experience.

Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).

Certification in Immunization Competency, or willingness to be certified within 3 months of hire.

Possess a valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License, able to submit current drivers abstract and have reliable transportation.

Complete and clear the Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.

Knowledge and the application of concepts, principles, and theories of cultural safety and trauma, including knowledge of other healing practices used in the community.

Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds, and the understanding of how culture impacts on communication patterns, and attitudes and approaches to health issues.

Knowledge of health status of populations, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, principals of primary care, strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention, health protection, curative, urgent and emergent care, rehabilitation and supportive or palliative care.

Application of the nursing process, conceptual frameworks of nursing, theories and principles of nursing practice.

Problem solving techniques/skills.

Knowledge of evidence based clinical nursing practice, including current concepts of primary care nursing for the delivery of community /family health and home care services.

Some knowledge in wound care, foot care, diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and other chronic conditions would be an asset.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Full-time position, 32.5 hours per week.

Hours of work 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (half-hour unpaid lunch).

Must adhere to the Shuswap Indian Band Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual (Approved April 4, 2018) and the Finance Policy Manual (Approved, October 24, 2017).

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16 (1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Applicants may send cover letter and resume to darmstrong@shuswapband.ca or by fax:778-526-5120.

We thank all applicants in advance however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Continued ‘Origins’ from page 12

Hans arrived in Canada a couple of months later, joining up with Leo in Alberta’s capital. But • Knowledge of relevant forestry management processes, legislation, regulations and best management where were those damn Rocky Mountains they’d practices, heard of? Four hundred kilometres to the west, they • Experience organizing and managing complex initiatives, and with partnerships and relationships, especially with Indigenous communities, soon learned; an enormous distance to continental Shuswap Band is looking for a full-time Planning and Operational Forester to support our growing organization • Current and directly related experience in planning and operational forestry, such as forest tenure field Europeans. development, engineering, silviculture contract administration, forest health, monitoring, stewardship with the conservation and management of natural resources. The successful candidate will be part of a broader activities (e.g., forest stewardship planning, timber supply reviews, forest range evaluation and ecosystem The following spring, the pair landed in Calteam responsible for supporting the development of a forestry strategy. The position will involve leading teams, restoration), harvest operations, or compliance and enforcement, advising leadership, supervising technicians, developing opportunities, training staff, and managing work. The gary where they both found work in their respective successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting the Director of Territorial Stewardship with the develop- • Experience researching and analyzing BC Indigenous issues, history and political structures and supporting the development of options and negotiation strategies, trade.

And after two years in Canada, Leo returned ment and implementation of natural resource management projects and initiatives.

• Experience coordinating public consultation processes dealing with land use and resource management to Austria to visit friends and family. While it was We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and are committed to working issues involving federal, provincial and local government jurisdictions, with our employees to achieve their career goals within our organization. This position will provide exposure to • Using project management tools, techniques and tracking systems and participate in multiple concurrent tempting to stay, he knew Canada was his new home. large, multi-facet projects and initiatives which are generally long-term in nature and require both consistency projects, independently or in teams within time and resource constraints and demonstrated experience Every chance they could, off Hans and Leo and commitment. This is a unique opportunity for the ideal candidate with the ability to steer career-changing adapting to changing priorities, emergent issues, competing and conflicting demands. activities.

• Experience in consulting with stakeholders in natural resource management, would go to adventure in the Canadian Rockies.

• Experience preparing B.C. regulatory permit applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE To Assiniboine, to Little Yoho Valley, to Robson.

QUALIFICATIONS • Identification and establishment of forestry opportunities, As members of the Alpine Club of Canada, they • Oversight of Shuswap Band commercial forestry arrangements with third parties, • Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Communities, skied and climbed and drank beer. Along the way, • Oversight and execution of forestry activities, including, • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a resource management related field (i.e. land planning, forestry, o Timber harvesting and cut block development, geography, natural resource management, land management, etc.), Hans and Leo would suffer their share of injuries o Forest surveys, assessments, studies, and plans, • A minimum of 5 years of direct and current experience, and hardships. It wasn’t always bluebirds and fresh o Preparation of short and long-term plans for forest management, harvesting, silviculture operations • Registered, or fully licensed as a Registered Professional Forester, or Registered Forest Technologist with the and reforestation, powder. But they learned a new language, made new Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals. Must be a Member in good standing (Your professional o Development of fire prevention/suppression programs, road building, wildlife management, registration number should be included in your application), friends, found a new home in Canada. environmental protection, and the preparation of insect and vegetation control measures, • Minimum of 3 years experience with project management and coordination, Soon they started guiding people in the moun• Participation in and preparation for relevant working groups and representative forums, • Experience supervising forestry technicians in both office and field settings, • Responsible for implementing all phases of projects, from planning to completion, • Experience with project management, budgeting, and related administrative duties, tains to complement their careers in construction.

• Responsible for coordinating and managing project teams, resources and budgets, • Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience delivering briefings, Having earned his guides’ licence in 1957, Leo was • Ensuring high quality of project work and on-time and budget delivery of services, • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, • Development of work plans, capacity funding proposals and funding grants, • Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, one of the founding members of the Association of • Conducting scientific research, assessments and studies, and reporting on findings, • Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting, Canadian Mountain Guides formed in 1963. And • Maintaining good communication with clients, sub-consultants, contractors and stakeholders, • Ability to respond effectively to changing operational needs, • Assisting in building a strong client network and organization reputation for quality services, • Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and reliable transportation, In 1965, Leo visited the Columbia Valley for the • Organizing and documenting critical information, developments and challenges for projects, • Training certificates in related areas are considered assets, first time. To climb, naturally, in the Bugaboos - a • Providing timely reports to the Director on project budgets, milestones and deliverables.

• Must work on-site at the Shuswap Band Territorial Stewardship Office. place he’d heard of from friends in the club.

To apply contact the Shuswap Indian Band, #3, 492 Arrow Road, Invermere BC V0A 1K2 1965 was also the year Hans and Leo cofoundEmail: tainsworth@shuswapband.ca • Deadline for applications: Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 4 pm ed Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) and by • Reporting to Council, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the internal/external auditors Shuswap Indian Band law.

EMPLOYMEN extension, the modern on the results of their reviews.

• Adhere to Financial Policies regarding expenditures.

OPPORTUNITY HR Responsibilities Long-Term Debt concept of helicopter ski• Review any long-term debt financing proposal reports prepared by the Senior Financial • Supervise senior staff. Conduct performance management reviews and assist with other employee performance reviews when requested.

Offi cer and recommend a course of action to the Finance and Audit Committee.

DIRECTOR OF • Prepare any long-term debt financing proposal reports for each proposed financing and • Ensure adequate staffing. Oversee recruitment processes and training needs including the ing. The Bugaboos was a popular early destination development of job descriptions and employment contracts. it to the Senior Manager for review and comment.

OPERATIONS • present for the fledgling company Ongoing monitoring and management of all long-term debt obligations, including timely • Develop and implement succession plans for all senior positions. Provide mentorship for MISSION payments, maintain sufficient documentation, and perform regular reconciliations of debt senior management team by developing a working plan for mentorship and meeting at and it was there, in 1968, To oversee the administrative and fiduciary responsibilities that ensure the programs and ser- transactions. established intervals to discuss expectations, goals, and strategies. vices that result from the Council’s by-laws and policy decisions are exceptionally managed and • Report and disclose the long-term debt obligations in the financial statements in accordance • Initiate corrective action, when necessary, in accordance with the HR policy and with the CMH’s first lodge was executed. with the Public Standards Accounting Board, the Financial Administration Law, and any assistance of the relevant senior manager. built. The company was WHO ARE YOU? • Overall staff oversight and other HR responsibilities as required. agreements under which the long-term debt obligations were incurred.

The Director of Operations is the most senior unelected official with officer status as per the Loans Receivable, Guarantees, and Indemnities Chief & Council Meeting Facilitation growing fast and Leo was delegation table. You will plan, coordinate, direct, and manage staff and financial resources • Approve employee payroll and employee expense advances according to our Financial Policy. Facilitate effective and transparent governance with elected Chief and Council by: able to leave behind forthrough policy and process implementation and enforcement.

• Ensure the lending, Loan Guarantee, and Indemnity process is transparent by providing • Setting the agenda for and attend Chief and Council meetings.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? Shuswap Indian Band members access to the requirements, standard terms, and conditions. • Review the agenda with the Chief and Council prior to Council meetings. ever his work as a plumbReporting to the Chief and Council, the Director of Operations will oversee Finance, Utilities and • Ensure the publication of the terms and conditions of any Council approved program of • Ensure Council has the information necessary to make informed decisions.

Public Works, Lands Management, Housing and Social Development, Health, Education, and lending to members, providing access to the published program by all members, and ad- • Faithfully implement Council policies, decisions, bylaws/regulations, and strategic initiaer. His last job was on Territorial Operations. tives. ministering the program. the newly built Foothills The Director of Operations oversees the following internal policies: Governance, Information Investments • Make recommendations on matters before Council.

Management, and Technology Policy. They must be familiar and knowledgeable of the fol- • Monitor the performance of all parties to whom duties have been delegated.

Hospital in Calgary.

• Ensure decisions are recorded and communicated appropriately. lowing policies: Social Housing, The Shuswap Band Land Code, and the Human Resources • Report any significant changes to the investment portfolio to Council.

• Keep Chief and Council informed on initiatives and issues affecting the Band.

Leo managed CMH’s Management Policy.

• Liaise with the Finance and Audit Committee, Investment Manager, Senior Financial Officer, Qualifications As well as fiduciary responsibilities, the Director of Operations has executive limits of authority and Investment Consultants as required.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration or related field.

Bugaboo lodge for the in their discharge of duties for the Shuswap Indian Band and all corporate entities owned and • Provide the Finance and Audit Committee with recommendations in relation to prelimin- • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of government regulations for businesses and next twenty-two years. operated by the Band. ary risk assessment of funds, selection / de-selection of the investment manager(s) and communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AS PER FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. custodian, funds to be invested, monitoring performance, rebalancing portfolios, and the • 10+ years experience and in-depth knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting, and reporting.

In that time, CMH grew Annual Planning and Budgeting • 10+ years managing director level teams and conducting HR related functions. redemption of invested funds. from one to ten lodg• Arrange budget planning sessions with Council and other key stakeholders.

• 7+ years experience in operations management with a solid understanding of business Risk Management • Arrange and staff planning sessions for the development of key planning documents. functions (HR, finance, risk management, land management).

• Manage the annual risk assessment process and prepare the Risk Management Plan. es. He saw the compa• Ensure that the budget calendar is met.

• Identify and assess risks associated with specific material business activities, loans, guaran- • Proven ability to implement process and drive policy.

• Review draft budgets in consultation with the Finance and Audit Committee. ny grow from a scrappy • Demonstrated success in applying continuous improvement initiatives that assess and entees, indemnities, investments, general operations, financial reporting, and Fraud Risks.

• Review other draft planning documents in consultation with the Finance and Audit Commit- • Prepare risks associated with proposed for-profit business activity, steps taken to limit the hance financial management systems. guiding outfit to become tee. risks, approvals required to undertake for-profit activity, and monitoring of any approved • Experience working and collaborating with Indigenous community members and commun• Communicate the approved budget to management and line staff. a global leader of a unique ity partners. for-profit activity.

• Conduct regular financial monitoring to compare actual income and expenses to those • Review and update the Risk Management Plan and Fraud Risk assessment regularly.

• Background and experience in economic development is ideal. ski tourism concept. His budgeted.

• Immediately report any significant changes to the Risk Management Plan and Fraud Risk • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

Financial and Operational Reporting Personal Attributes client list was wide and assessment to the Finance and Audit Committee.

• Preparing and update the Financial Reports List.

• Prepare documentation that assesses the qualifications of individuals engaged in control • Ability to build a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and community many: Pierre Trudeau on • Review the financial statements and reports and make recommendations to the Finance and activities in the Shuswap Indian Band’s financial management systems. partners.

Audit Committee.

• Obtain a written confirmation from the persons engaged in the Shuswap Indian Band’s • Passion for driving process and policy while building capacity, trust, and transparency with three separate occasions.

• Identify, assess, monitor, and report on Financial Reporting Risks to the Finance and Audit financial management system that they understand their responsibilities. all team members.

“I remember when Justin Committee.

• Exceptional facilitation and governance skills.

Business Continuity Emergencies • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of mitigating controls for the Financial Reporting • Create an emergency planning committee.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. You are a clear, concise communicator. was a little baby,” Leo said Risks and Financial Fraud Risks, taking into consideration the cost of implementing these • Ensure that an emergency response plan is prepared and approved.

• Highly organized. Solid time management and project management skills. controls. laughing.

• Ensure that the emergency response plan is communicated to the affected Shuswap Indian • Ability to take decisive action and to seek out information when not available.

• Ensure that Financial Reporting Risk assessment and management practices have been Band staff and members as part of its implementation along with any necessary training. • Agile and able to drive change in collaboration with key stakeholders and community partIn the early days, performed in relation to quarterly and annual financial statements. ners.

• Update the emergency response plan on an annual basis.

• Periodically review these policies in consultation with the Senior Financial Officer and other • The emergency planning committee members are responsible for: Preparing the emergency • Calm, cool, and collected with an amazing ability to master peace and presence when chalwhen CMH had a winstaff as appropriate and recommend any updates to the Finance and Audit Committee. lenged. plan. ter program only, Leo Financial Institution Account and Cash Management • Maintaining trust and confidentiality is at the forefront of all relationships. • An understandFinancial Management System Improvement • Ensure guidelines within Financial Administration Law are followed. had his summers off. In The Financial Management System Assessment is led by the Senior Manager and assist the ing of the history of First Nations in British Columbia, and an interest to learn more about the Procurement on Reserve history, culture, practices, socioeconomic conditions, rights, and future vision of Indigenous Senior Finance Officer and finance committee to: the summer of 1976, he • Ensure the procurement process is fair, open, and demonstrates accountability to obtain the • Plan, schedule, and conduct Internal Assessments. peoples. best value for time and money.

• Ensure issues or concerns identified through the Internal Assessment process are resolved. Schedule and Compensation built with his wife Lynne • Communicate the policies and procedures to all parties who are affected.

• Holding an annual meeting to review the financial management system for the previous This is a full-time, year-round opportunity. Compensation ranges from $90,000 - $120,000/year and nephew Norbert Expenditures pending experience. fiscal year.

• Provide pre-approvals for planned expenditures that have not been specifically addressed in • Perform self-assessments of the Shuswap Indian Band’s financial management systems and How to Apply the Brisco house he and policy but met the intent of the policy and are permitted in the Financial Administration Law. practices against the best practices, audit management letters, and reporting requirements We value diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If interested, please submit an • Approve expenditures for emergency purposes that are not anticipated in the budget if the to monitor and ensure that any gaps or areas of non-compliance are rectified as soon as application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Lynne still live in. And expenditure is not prohibited by or under the Financial Administration Law or another possible. with that, Leo became a permanent resident of the To apply contact the Shuswap Indian Band, #3, 492 Arrow Road, Invermere BC V0A 1K2 Columbia Valley.

Email: evolve.shioft@gmail.com • Deadline for applications: Friday, August 30th, 2021 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Now open for in-person services.

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

326 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lwac.ca

By Pastor Josh McCallum Lake Windermere Alliance Church

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Please email office@wvsm.ca to request a link to our online service which starts at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

Recorded services can be accessed by typing WVSM Invermere Anglican United Church.

250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats., Canadian Martyrs’ – Invermere, St. Joseph’s – Radium.

Canal Flats: Saturday 4.30 pm Canadian Martyrs, Invermere: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 9 am.

St. Joseph, Radium: Sunday 11.00 am Father Jojo Augustine • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR 1 or 2

(Temporary Position – One Year) – (Columbia Valley – Windermere)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m.

Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Rick Daniels • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-421-3756

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• Progressive experience (one to three years) maintaining water and wastewater utilities, preferably in a local government setting • Class I or II Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operator Certificates • Class I or II Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificates • Possession of a Chlorine Handling Certificate • Valid British Columbia Driver’s Licence

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KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems and applicable government regulations.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SCADA monitoring systems.

• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with contractors, developers, applicable regulating agencies, staff, and the general public.

This is temporary, full-time (35 hours per week) Union position with a starting salary hourly rate of $29.47/hr to $36.46/hr depending on qualifications.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter, with references, no later than Tuesday August 17, at 12:30PM to: Ashley Venturato, Human Resources Manager Email: hr@rdek.bc.ca (MS Word or PDF Format) Please quote: Engineering – 30 Information on our organization and a complete job description are available at www.rdek.bc.ca/careers.

We thank all who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Who could have imagined that gathering for worship would feel strange for church people? Right now, with over a year of restrictions on gatherings, we at LWAC are facing just that. Like you, we are being confronted with the difficulty of trying to rekindle old patterns in life. We are wrestling with what rebuilding looks like, figuring out which routines to continue and which to let go of. It seems like we will spend the rest of this year relearning what it means to be a community.

Contrary to popular belief, church isn’t just a Sunday event. The church is a people, not a place, and on the local level, God intends for us to be a family centred around Jesus where his followers can work through life together

and show God’s love to the people around them. So, our present situation is both an opportunity and a struggle.

We can start new rhythms and refocus ourselves, but we also have difficulties: Which things should we continue with? Which should we cut out? Will people come back?

How can we best serve the Columbia Valley? Thankfully, we have faith that God will work these things for good.

We believe that for our community too— this pandemic, with all its tragedies and frustrations, offers us the opportunity to become better going forward. Of course, there are many unknowns, and that can be scary! But we’re in this together, and we should all be willing to extend grace to each other and ourselves as we figure things out.

For now, we at LWAC know that we want to be a church that shares the love of Jesus with the Columbia Valley. For us, that means we learn his way—who he is, what he’s done, and how we can be like him—so we can live in love and invite others to meet him. So, please know that you are welcome here! We’d love to have you join us for a Sunday morning, or even just reach out to have a coffee with someone who is friendly and willing to listen. We are here to serve you!

The Regional District of East Kootenay is looking for an experienced Water/Wastewater Operator 1 or 2 located out of our Columbia Valley Office. Supervised by the Senior Operator, the Water/Wastewater Operator is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining 5 water and 2 wastewater systems.

Sunday 1:30 p.m. Worship Service at Valley Christian Assembly 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere www.eklutheran.ca mtzionlc@hotmail.com

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