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Downtown Revitalization scheduled to begin early September have it substantially done,” explained Miller.

BC-TDB, in particular, has set a strict Dec. 31, 2021 work start date requirement, as the grant is geared toward COVID-19 recovery employment initiatives. A date extension of Dec. 31, 2022, has been granted by CBT. On July 26, 32 people attended the Downtown Business Association (DBA) scoping meeting to get to know

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The district of Invermere is set to move forward with the latest phases of its ongoing downtown revitalization project this fall. The work, which will be on 7th Avenue between the AG Valley Foods intersection and the Cenotaph park, is scheduled for the first week of Sept.

“We did the downtown revitalization plan, and we have moved forward on it. We are going to try and tweak it a little bit if necessary, to suit the needs of everyone, but generally, the plan is a good plan. It was well designed from early consultation,” said Invermere mayor Al Miller.

The revitalization project design includes curb and gutter removal and replacement; irrigation and electrical installation; sidewalk refresh and repair; new lighting; as well as safety improvements at six pedestrian crossing bump outs; street tree additions; and two additional parking stalls. “It’s really going to add to the appearance of the downtown,” commented Miller.

Image of Downtown Revitalization Plan – Phases 1 and 2 Earlier in May, the district awarded the project for the work to Wilco Contractors Southwest Inc. for $1.02 million, with construc- more about the project and to share concerns and ideas. tion taking place between Sept. and Oct. The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce prepared The current phase of downtown revitalization work a formal questionnaire and sent it to the DBA group, is entirely funded by grants. The Columbia Basin Trust consisting of approximately 85 people. By Aug. 5, 15 awarded the district a grant of $500,000, with a partici- responses had been received by the chamber. “We did pation commitment from the district of 25 per cent. Re- consult with the downtown businesses now and we got cently, the district was successful in obtaining a $700,000 a lot of responses back,” said Miller. “A lot of different grant from the provincial government through the B.C. people have a lot of different ideas. Which is always the Tourism Dependent Communities (BC-TDC) grant way, and we try to satisfy the majority, but we’re trying to help support the project, of which $125,000 is used to work with the planner, and with the community and to meet the 25 per cent commitment under the CBT make any little tweaks that we need to try and keep the funding. Among the last successful grant applications is majority happy.” a $128,000 grant from the Resort Municipality Initiative One of the concerns mentioned is the lack or the (RMI) funding. loss of parking spaces. “I don’t think our downtown can All grants are time-sensitive. “We need to move afford to lose any parking stalls. I think the downtown ahead with it (plan) because this is all grant money. We’re can be improved without impacting any parking stalls,” not utilizing our normal tax dollars to do this downtown wrote Holly Jones from Manulife Securities. revitalization. It is grant money that we received for While some business owners aren’t ready to give up COVID-19 restart. And so we need to do it this year and parking spaces, others ask for a more pedestrian and bike

friendly downtown. “Parking still needs to be a priority even as we look to make Invermere downtown more enjoyable to walk and bike in. Many shoppers come from communities requiring them to drive to town, even if they walk and bike once there. Parking needs to be easy,” replied one business owner in the questionnaire. On the other hand, Mylene Lefebvre from ION2 Progression Suspension wrote that there should be more space for pedestrians and cyclists and less for parking..that the downtown needs to be “more bicycle friendly”: noting that it is “scary to bike on main street now”, and that there should be more bicycle parking, and an e-bike charger too.”

The addition of trees was another issue that sparked differing opinions.

Several businesses expressed concern about “increased traffic congestion due to trees reaching into the parking spaces,” the “snow removal around the trees adjacent to the roads,” and the “growth of tree roots under pavement”. But others suggested more threes would be great for “shade,” a sense of “welcoming,” and because they will be “pretty.”

Another concern centred on the scoped of the project. “I believe that 7th Ave is already wonderful: we should consider moving the revitalization to 8 Ave or 13 St,” wrote Rhiannon Tutty from Tutty Financial- Sun Life. “Extending the areas of beautification and foliage to other areas of downtown, not focussing as much on 7th Avenue which already has park areas, trees, and flowers,” wrote another business. “Don’t just focus on 7th Ave, it’s pretty nice already,” said Andrea Tubbs from Kootenay Clothing Company (Kootenay Collective).

“There were concerns that popped up. But, the concerns were not shared by everybody. They were shared by just a few. That is why, when I say we are going back to the plan, but with tweaks, is how we stated that we were going to move forward,” explained Miller. “I can’t tell you today exactly how far those tweaks are going to be, but we are going to look at it. Our staff is going to be discussing it with the planners to see how it lies. And (to see) if these (concerns) are going to be an issue, or whether we can change it up a little bit so that they don’t become an issue. In their (planners) mind, it is not an issue.”

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RCMP Report Submitted by Sgt. Darren Kakuno Detachment Commander Columbia Valley RCMP This past week, Aug. 9 through Aug. 15, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 90 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.

• On Monday, Aug. 9, the owner of a Toyota Tundra reported someone had rummaged through her vehicle while it was parked in the Pine Ridge area of Invermere.

A set of keys and a purse were stolen from the vehicle sometime between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

• On Thursday, Aug. 12, at about 11 p.m., police received a report of a single vehicle collision at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 14th Street in Invermere.

The driver of a GMC pickup had driven through the intersection and struck a fence. Police arrived and spoke to the owner of the vehicle, who was seated in the truck and matched the description of the driver. While speaking to the individual, the officer could smell a strong odour of liquor coming from his breath, as well as other indicators of impairment. The male was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. The male refused to provide a breath sample and was held in cells until sober. The male was released on an Appearance Notice to attend court at a

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later date in relation to failing to provide a breath sample.

• On Friday, Aug. 13 the owner of a Toyota Tundra reported someone had thrown a rock through the passenger side window of her vehicle sometime between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. while it was parked at the Ray Bryden dog park on Panorama Drive in Invermere. The motive for the mischief is unknown at this time.

• On Saturday, Aug. 14, an officer conducted a traffic stop with a Ford F150 on Sinclair Street in Edgewater. While speaking to the driver, the officer formed suspicion the driver had alcohol in her body and read a breath demand to the driver. The driver complied with the breath demand and blew two “fails.” As a result, the driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition, and her vehicle was impounded for 30-days.

• On Sunday, Aug. 15, the owner of a Kia Sportage reported someone had smashed his vehicle window and stole a camera from inside his car sometime during the day while it was parked at a business on Arrow Road in Athalmer.

• Columbia Valley RCMP would like to advise Invermere residents that police will be conducting training at the David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere on Friday, Aug. 27. The training will occur primarily inside the school but the public may notice a police presence near the school and should not be alarmed.

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By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Columbia Valley, along with the rest of Canada, is heading into a federal fall election.

In a move that had been widely rumoured for weeks, if not months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the snap election on Sunday, Aug. 15, with election day set for Monday, Sept. 20.

Trudeau’s Liberal party has led a minority government since the 2019 election, and prior to that, had held a majority since first being elected to power in 2015.

Recent national polls have put the Liberals trending close to (although by no means definitively in) majority territory among voters, and a few provincial governments, including here in B.C. have ridden to majorities in elections during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Opposition party leaders, including Conservative leader Erin O’Toole and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, denounced the move, saying the midst of an ongoing pandemic is no time for an election, and pointing to Canada’s fixed election law that is meant to set Canadian elections

to the third Monday in Oct., every four years.

In the Kootenay Columbia federal riding, incumbent Conservative MP Rob Morrison and NDP challenger Wayne Stetski have already been putting up signs and campaigning in Golden and Cranbrook. Both contested the 2019 election, and Stetski (who from 2015-2019 was Kootenay Columbia MP) was confirmed as the NDP’s candidate for the third time around back in March. In the 2019 election, Morrison beat Stetski handily, taking 44 per cent of the vote to Stetski’s 34 per cent. Back then, the poll was rounded out with Liberal candidate Robin Goldsbury (nine per cent of the vote), Green candidate Abra Brynne (nine per cent), People’s Party of Canada candidate Rick Stewart (two per cent) and Animal Protection candidate Trev Miller (0.5 per cent).

Goldsbury is back again this year as Liberal candidate, and the Green candidate is Rana Nelson. No other candidates have registered at this point in the race.

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We didn’t mind one bit – the weather is most welcome!

This week we were the citizen scientists! We were joined by the lovely Marie McCallum from the BC Lakes Stewardship Society (BCLSS), who audited our monitoring procedures to ensure they were up to standard and lend our program more credibility. BCLSS does lots of amazing work to support small lake stewardship organisations like ours!

To join the Ambassadors out on the lake on a Tuesday morning this summer, please contact Alyssa at (250) 341-6898 or intern@lakeambassadors.ca The Lake Windermere Ambassadors would like to thank the Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Valley Community Foundation, Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, Real Estate Foundation, BC Gaming Grants, District of Invermere, Regional District of East Kootenay and community donors for supporting our 2021 programming.

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The K2 Ranch when the caretaker was Charlie Webster.

C2023, 1928, courtesy Windermere District Historical Sociey

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist The communities of the East Kootenays are nestled in the valleys between the Purcell Range and Rocky Mountains. The people who live here claim an attachment of these mountains and our First Nation friends have long claimed that the mountains will “Bring Peace to The People.” Residence in this valley guard our mountains like a mother bear protects her cubs.

No visitor should ever abuse our topography or mess with our environment, or they risk the disdain of the locals. They are our mountains just as if we had drawn a plan and then built them by hand.

These formations are stunning with their snow-covered peaks and moving shades of the green cast from clouds that project shadows that slide along the mountain slopes. Sometimes the morning mist turns the valley into a fairyland. Visitors stare with wonder when seeing a ribbon of clouds resting on the side of a mountain.

So, it is wise for all of us to reflect on how did these magnificent formations come to be.

Mountains don’t develop quickly. They are built over thousands and perhaps millions of years. Mountains are formed when a tectonic plate thrusts against a larger formation which is the land we stand on. When a tectonic plate pushes on to an immovable mass of land, the land starts to buckle. The process is like your foot-pushing on the side of a rug and noticing how it humps and buckles.

The mountains in this valley are mostly caused by folding, and some are from volcanic activity.

Long ago, in a university geology class, I was surprised when our professor stated, “Some mountains are upside down.” He added, “We know that because the oldest geological formations are at the top of the mountain, and if you drill into the mountain, you will find the most recent formations at the bottom.

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Who really cares about the future?

Dear Editor: Recently at an Invermere Council Meeting, two members were quoted in the Pioneer paper as follows.

Mayor Al Miller said, “There are a lot of pressing things in the Community that need to get done.” Then he added, “Where does (climate change) it fit?” Greg Anderson, councillor, added that “citizens have to be realistic with their expectations,” adding the concerns of citizens wanting more action on climate change needs to be balanced with the concerns of the “many other people in the district for whom climate change is not the top priority.”

Now is not the time for popular wants. Might we please change this thinking and wording to “The Earth must have respect as the ‘top priority over all other wants.’ Council has to be realistic, and that’s ‘exactly where it fits!”

Apart from helping with the basic human needs of clothing, shelter, and food, rightfully the health

needs of the Earth should be the primary governing necessity for all other actions individuals, this district, Canada, and the world does. No other concerns have a higher priority while the Earth and the future are in such a perilous condition as to be nearly unsavable.

Younger people will inherit an ever increasing massive amount of non-decaying garbage and toxic waste, and ultimately human extinction, if we continue with our present misbehaviour.

It’s said that if a meteor were to soon annihilate us on Earth, we’d all make it our priority to avoid that happening. In a similar context about human caused destruction and pollution, many are pleading, “We are now facing the biggest challenge in history.” And there really is no more time to delay. We need everyone to meaningfully change now and be a part of positive solutions.

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LETTERS

The future is bright Dear Editor: The UN’s Climate Change report is out, and it paints a dire picture of the future.

We are already beginning to see the results of our C02 emissions, wildfires consume the west year after year, droughts are dryer and lasting longer, flash flooding and hurricanes are more deadly and more frequent.

If we continue down this path, it is only predicted to get much, much worse.

We are past the point of being able to solve climate change, but we can decide today to mitigate its negative impacts. To do that, to save future lives, we have to end all fossil fuel expansion projects now!

And rapidly transition away from carbon based energy.

Canadians need to call, email and send letters to our elected officials de-

manding action. In 2020 alone, the Federal government spent $18 Billion of our tax dollars on the fossil fuel industry, much of which went to expanding production. Provinces like Alberta and B.C. spend billions supporting and expanding liquid natural gas, coal mines and oil extraction projects. We cannot change the past, but we can build a brighter future.

We can redirect our efforts and money to renewable and sustainable industry today if our politicians had the political will to do so, and it’s our job as citizens of this nation to light a fire under their chairs to create that political will. So I implore you to write letters, make calls and if your local elected officials don’t listen, then let’s kick them out and replace them with people who will take action.

Samson Boyer, Wilmer

Good things are happening Dear Editor: When another human being donates their time or part of their life to you that is very special and priceless.

The Fairmont and District Lions Club recently had their Annual Awards dinner. It was an unbelievable event; some of the superstars of giving in our community were honored. It was so nice, and those who attended had the privileged of

hanging out with these superstars. This was a real treat.

Fairmont Lions Club and service clubs everywhere are such a good part of society. Life is about giving, giving of our mind and our energy. A big thank you to service clubs everywhere for filling a void in society. Good things are happening.

They just do not always get the press time.

Doran Cain, Fairmont Hot Springs

Bring on the heat

Dear Editor: Yet again, the media is warning us about the “climate crisis,” this time after the UN issued a report earlier this month on the state of global warming. The report claimed that greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation are “choking our planet and putting billions of people at immediate risk,” according to Antonio Guterres, United Nations General Secretary. But, if you ask me, the impacts of climate change are overinflated. The media subsits on the populace’s fear, hence why we only hear about the negative impacts of climate change and never the silver linings. Sure, climate change may have its downsides, but it ultimately comes down to how we, as individuals, choose to look at things.

Scientists warn that climate change will result in more “extreme” temperatures and weather events. While these changes may sound frightening on the surface, I try to see them in a positive light. According to data from the Columbia Basin Trust, Invermere’s average annual temperature by 2050 will be 2.7 to 3.6 degrees warmer compared to the recent past (1951 to 1980). Now, on the one hand, this means the duration of our fire season

will likely increase by a month or two. By 2050, scientists are also claiming we can expect somewhere between 4 and 8 heat waves per year on average in the Valley, and they say the value is contingent on the amount of carbon that’s released into the atmosphere over the next few years.

While the term “heat wave” carries with it a negative connotation, I say bring on the warmer weather! I want to feel like I’m vacationing in Mexico year-round.

Thankfully, I think my wish will come true. Governments, even the most progressive ones, are falling far short of their climate plans. For example, did you know that BC is projected to achieve only 56 to 72 per cent of its 2030 greenhouse gas emission targets? Given that most of the world is doing the same or worse at meeting their targets, I can look forward to enjoying warm weather for years and years to come.

While I understand that climate change is happening, we need to end this one-sided, negative thinking about its impacts. All of this negative rhetoric is based on the premise that warming is harmful, after all. Ultimately, climate change is only negative if we choose to view it that way.

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Feds announce grants to search for graves and provide support Funding comes in wake of Sept. 30 designation of Truth and Reconciliation Day

located at the sites of former residential schools.

The Lower Kootenay Band in British Columbia found what are believed to be 182 human remains at the The federal government announced on Aug. 10 that former St. Eugene Mission Residential School. Cowessess it is committing $321 million toward programs to help First Nation found 751 unmarked graves at the former indigenous communities search burial sites at former res- Marieval Indian Residential School east of Regina a few idential schools and to support survivors and their com- weeks after discovering the remains of 215 children in Kamloops. munities.

In June, the federal government formally designated An interlocutor will be appointed to work with indigenous communities and the government to propose Sept. 30 as a public holiday. National Day for Truth and changes to federal laws, policies, and practices related to Reconciliation will be observed to honour First Nations, unmarked graves at residential schools. Justice Minister Inuit and Métis survivors and their families and commuDavid Lametti announced via a virtual news conference. nities. The designation aims to ensure the public com$107 million will be earmarked for programs to memoration of their history and the legacy of residential provide mental health, culture and emotional services to schools.

On Aug. 3, the B.C. government followed suit by help communities recover from intergenerational trauma. $83 million will be added to an existing $27 million marking the last day of September as a day of commemoprogram to fund searches of burial sites and commemo- ration. “Over the last two months, Canadians have been rate the children who died at residential schools. $20 mil- coming to terms with what survivors of residential schools lion will be spent on building a national monument in have always known,” Murray Rankin said in a press reOttawa. $100 million will be provided over two years to lease. Rankin is the minister of indigenous relations and help indigenous communities manage residential school reconciliation. “Indigenous peoples are bringing to light the true history of this country and the atrocities of the buildings.

Since June, three indigenous communities an- residential school system.” nounced the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves

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To be eligible, nature of the organization must be: • Not-for-profit organization • Charitable or philanthropic organization • An athletic or service club or association • Care facility or licensed private hospital • Partner of the municipality by agreement under s.225 of the Community Charter • Other local authority • Organization eligible under s.220 statutory exemption (e.g. public worship, senior home, hospital) Deadline for the receipt of applications: September 10, 2021 at 4:30 pm local time.

Please call our office at 250-342-9281 if you require any additional information.

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Sasha Eugene to walk from Kamloops to Shuswap admin building world and be released back to the creator and those waiting for them up above.” To Eugene, it is the least she can do. “They are why am I here and proud to be Indigenous On Aug. 3, Shuswap Band member Sasha Eugene today.” took to Facebook to announce her intention to walk Eugene’s extended effort comes as other indigenous from Kamloops to the Shuswap administration building. people do their own version of a medicine walk. On Aug. “I have made a promise to keep educating, speaking, 9, a six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk led by Jamie Henyu and fighting for any form of justice for our Indigenous (member of the Tahltan Nation) to honour children Nation,” she wrote in her Facebook post. “And to keep and survivors of residential schools ended in Kamloops. this promise and to show thanks for everything I have Henyu began his walk in the Yukon. learned and gained, I have deShayna Taypotat is currentcided that I will leave to bring “I will be leaving from Kamloops to walk our ly walking over 1,555 kilomethe spirits home from Kamtres from Saskatchewan to Kaspirits back home where they belong.” loops on Aug. 20, 2021, at sunmloops. Taypotat’s “A Walk To rise.”

Healing For All” journey began Sasha Eugene This will be Eugene’s secmidway through July on the ond medicine walk. The first Kahkewistahaw First Nation, occurred at the start of July when she walked from the St. about 165 kilometres east of Regina. She’s walking eight Eugene Mission to the Shuswap administration building. hours a day for 45-50 straight days until she reaches KaSasha continued her undaunted walk through all kinds of mloops as part of her healing journey. weather, rain, thunder, hail, lightning, and wind. She arEugene plans to walk eight hours per day with one rived in the early evening of July 5, leading a large group two-hour break. “At this rate, I anticipate it will take me of people that joined her in a show of solidarity.

8-14 days to arrive back at the Shuswap Nation adminis“How can I write in words the many emotions I tration building.” felt and continue to feel?” Sasha said in her post of her Like last time, Eugene has extended an open invite first walk. “The healing that I got to witness taking place to anyone from any nation to join her. Like last time, during those three days changed my perspective on many Eugene’s fiancé, Tegan Oja, and her grandmother Audrey things.” will follow along in support vehicles. Eugene will be upIn doing the approximate 500-kilometre eastbound dating social media daily when there is cell service. Like trek along the Trans-Canada highway, Eugene hopes that last time, a feast and get-together will await her at the residential school survivors may see Eugene’s effort as a Shuswap admin building. small form of justice. “Our ancestors will finally be able And like last time, she will be wearing for the entirety to come to peace in the homeland that they were stolen of the walk traditional clothing (moccasins!). “But this from. These lost innocent children’s souls discovered and time around, I’ll be better prepared for blisters,” she said undiscovered may finally start their journey to the sky laughing.

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August 19, 2021

Radium gets grant funding to conduct housing needs assessment

By Camille Aubin camille@columbiavalleypioneer.com The village of Radium Hot Springs will receive $15,000 from the province to prepare a report analyzing the housing needs of the community.

“The lack of affordable housing and the need for additional supportive housing options are common to many B.C. communities, but the specific needs vary considerably from one place to the next,” said Brian Frenkel, president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) in a press release. “The housing needs report program is designed to strengthen the data available to inform local decision-making to ensure that new developments, whether market-based or supportive, address the needs of communities today and tomorrow.”

Local governments will be able to better understand what the current housing needs really entail once each has completed a report. The provincial government has made it mandatory that each local government in the province conduct a housing needs assessment.

“The village of Radium Hot Springs is eager to move forward with the housing needs assessment with this funding.

There have been marked changes in the housing market over the last 18 months, and we are eager to have the most current information to assist us with making decisions in the future,” said mayor Clara Reinhardt.

Continued ‘mountains’ from page 6 This becomes easier to understand when you observe Mount Rundle in Banff. The west side is flat as it was once a part of a horizontal plain. The east side has been pushed up by the force of a moving plate. To further convince yourself that mountains can be upside down while traveling west, watch for a mountain two Km on the right-hand side (east) after you come through the first animal cross-over west of Banff. You will see a mountain where the once horizontal strata of the earth is now vertical. It does not take much imagination to picture a mountain that was formed with enough force to be tipped completely upside down.

A different formation can be viewed when arriving from the east and going through the magnificent rock crevasse prior to entering Radium Hot Springs.

Far off in the westerly distance is a chimney. A chimney is a geological name for a column, like a gigantic culvert, standing vertical. This formation occurs when a volcano pushes hot lava up through

When asked how the assessment will make a difference, Reinhardt replied “a lot has changed and in order to fully appreciate what our housing situation is, you need to do a report and then that helps you to determine what kind of housing we need moving forward - what kind of projects maybe what we should be approving or not approving, just to try and channel developers into what’s needed versus what will make money. Ideally, of course, we’ll do both.”

“Now that we have the funding approved, we’ll get somebody on the job as quickly as possible. We are one of the last ones (B.C. municipalities) to do it, and part of the reason was, we had kind of hoped that we might be able to get some updated data from the (national) census.

So that was our hope,” explained Reinhardt. “I’m not sure that’s going to become a reality. And from what I’m hearing from the government of Canada, there won’t be much data available in time for us... We were hoping to get more because a lot (of the village’s demographic information is) based on the census.”

By April 2022, all local governments must produce their first housing needs report, then they must do so every five years thereafter. Each completed report will be formally received by local councils (or regional boards of directors), and made available online as a resource for anyone interested in learning more about local housing needs.

a hole in the earth. When the volcano dies the lava cools it leaves a hard core.

Over thousands, perhaps millions, of years, the earth around the harder volcanic core erodes, leaving only a vertical hard rock tube. On your next drive in to Radium from Alberta, watch for that special formation.

Folding mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move towards each other. To picture the formation of a folded mountain, place a series of different coloured towels, one on top of the other on a table and then push both ends towards the center. The towels will hump up in the middle, and the different coloured towels will represent the various sedimentary layers laid down over geological time.

Every mountain has an individual history, and each reveals a story a million years old.

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1993. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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August 19, 2021 Welcome to the brand new two page spread, brought to you by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce!

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Once upon a pandemic, we all retreated from the live music scene. This inspired a flood of online concerts and inventive ways for musicians to connect with their audience. Creativity was abundant as performers played to cameras, the audience often enjoying the performance alone from great distances, but something was missing that could not be replaced… Glorious moments of collectivism.

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and this is what Valerie Bracken has to say “We’re very excited for Flats Fest this year! We have COVID-19 precautions in place to move forward with an amazing line-up, and we’re including a second stage with a line-up of local bands in between sets on the main stage. In addition to the great music, we will have kids’ activities and vendors for the whole family to enjoy.” This event is expected to sell out so get your tickets today!

I finally want to mention that the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival took a different approach this year and put its funds into recording a collection of original compositions from local artists.

The process began in the spring and all kinds of collaborations took place in the recording studio. I personally witnessed a sense of purpose return to the local music scene and the end result will be an incredible stamp in the Valleys musical history. When it’s released later this year, it will need your support so keep your eyes peeled for updates!

Happy music-loving and always remember to support local in every way you can.

music industry alone was generating 29 billion annually but supporting the people who work within it was a task that fell short. On a local level, many of our artists not only lost all their gigs but also a sense of purpose. Being among the local music scene myself, I can attest to that, but I was distracted and lucky, ensuring that our business community had the support they needed from their Chamber.

I also count myself lucky to live in the Columbia Valley because as reopening began, the phone rang, then rang again, and again. On the other end were all kinds of different people wanting live music for all sorts of different reasons and I’m excited to fulfill that need for collectivism and community that is uniquely tied to and live music.

If you too are seeking the same kind of need, I have some ideas where you can find it.

The district of Invermere is hosting LOCALS LIVE in Pothole Park throughout August. Two more shows remain with everyone’s favourite duo ‘Smarty Pants’ this Thursday, Aug 19 at 6:30 and Edgewater’s own ‘Fairwater 54’ next week at the same time.

These shows have been a real treat to reconnect with the community and watch children dance without inhibition (as we all should). Thanks again to Cortney Pitts and the DOI for always looking at local first when planning live music!

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Ongoing Events

• 6:30 - 8 pm: The District of Invermere presents a free concert series “Locals Live” featuring four local bands who are ready to take the stage! Join us every Thursday in August in Pothole Park for a rocking good time! Bring your own lawn chair!

Physical distancing is required!

Thursdays

Friday, August 20 • 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 21 • 11 am - 3 pm: Summer Creative Series, We will be showcasing Heather’s fabulous new collection of regional landscape paintings and Heather will be creating live on site. You will have the rare opportunity to meet Heather, ask her questions, and watch her creative process unfold.

• 12 to 3 pm: Bear Day 2021 at Pothole Park in Invermere. This free, family-friendly event will feature fun activities, crafts, workshops and displays. Chat with local conservation experts about human-wildlife coexistence.

• 1 pm: Pride on Wheels. Come Celebrate Pride 2021 with us by decorating your vehicle with Pride gear! We are excited for our second ever parade. facebook.com/ columbiavalleypride • 4 - 8 pm: Music in the Park at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. MUSIC IN THE PARK continues this coming weekend with the well known local duo Smarty Pants.

Monday, August 23 • Dusk: Raya and the Last Dragon at Pothole Park. The District of Invermere’s free movie series “Movies in the Mountains” is back for a mini series this summer! Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy family-friendly movies that begin at dark! Cash concession available, physical distancing is required.

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

• 10:30 - 11:30 am: Seniors Fitness takes place at the Columbia Valley Centre. $2 Drop in rate.

• 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! • 10:30am Seniors Fitness takes place at the Columbia Valley Centre. $2 Drop-in rate.

• 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.

• 5:30 pm: Magic the Gathering at Main Street Fun and Games. Every Friday evening. 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.

Tuesday, August 21

Saturdays

• 10:30 am - 12 pm: Swords and Sorcery at Main Street Fun and Games. Ages 6+ are invited to take to the battlefield to face mighty foes with magic and swords!

This active camp is all about imagination, bravery and heroism. $20/person/day

• 10 am - 2 pm: Mini Figure Painting at Main Street Fun & Games. Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons! Come bring your D&D characters to life! Cost varies depending on project. Ages 8+ Registration required. 250-342-3440.

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

Sundays

• 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

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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!!

• 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.

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Columbia Valley Origins: Daniela Krtickova “I like to explore and see new places. Life’s too short to spend in one place!”

eign adventure to Canada. By November of 2009, there she was, standing alone in the Calgary International Airport’s arrivals terminal. She arrived on a one-way ticket into Canada with nothing much more than the clothes on her back, a working holiday visa, Daniela Krtickova spent a year in New Zealand when she was twenty-four. “It and a terminal case of wanderlust. She was supposed to have one of her best friends join changed my perspective,” she said. Before New Zealand, her approach to travel was her, but her friend’s boyfriend got in the way. They laugh about it today. rooted in adherence to detailed plans and itineraries. Yogi Berra said if you don’t know In her hotel room that night, only then did she start thinking about where to next where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else. Yet despite all of her planning, go in Canada. She made no decisions until the next morning. As the sun rose, for Daniella still ended up someplace else among the spectacuthe first time, she saw the Rocky lar glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, Mountains. For the next three rolling hillsides, subtropical forests and volcanic plateaus of weeks, Daniela visited Banff. She New Zealand’s north and south islands. befriended Katarina, a Czech girl New Zealand was freeing and liberating. She travelled by who let her stay in her apartment van, rent free. There certainly was no cell phone on her hip, after the first couple of nights in a and access to the internet involved finding a coffee shop that hostel. Soon she discovered with would sell it to you. There was nowhere to go, but everygreater familiarity Canmore and where, so Daniela kept rolling under the stars. much preferred its quieter lifeRemiss would be to not think somewhere deep in her style. Her first job (she had yet to lineage are traces of that ancient Bohème spirit. Though for learn to speak conversational Enthe sake of accuracy, Bohemianism, or the practice of an unglish) was as a housekeeper in a conventional lifestyle, should not be thought of as a culturCanmore hotel. al export of Bohemia (present day western Czech Republic).

For the next eleven years, Blame the French: In the early 19th century, Parisians mistakDaniela remained in Canmore. enly thought of the city’s Romani people as immigrants from An enlightened result, more preBohemia dating as far back as the 16th century. dictable perhaps as a natural byproduct to an adventure strictly devoted to relentless spontaneity.

Hometown: Sezemice, Czech Republic Though at the time of her arrival, Age: 37 she was thinking one-year tops Occupation: Cross-country ski instructor living in Canada. But then that Columbia Valley arrival: June 2020 year ended, a new one began, and Hobbies: Graphic design, mountain-biking there she was still happily in Canada. Rinse repeat times twelve. In 2019, after a Sisyphean affair of Still, Daniela evidently wears this figurative Bohème hat bureaucratic paper shuffling, she in the best sense. She’s sporty, creative, presently works at a became a full Canadian citizen. gallery selling fine art, and enjoys listening to podcasts conDaniela Krtickova

Photo by James Rose In Canmore, she enjoyed cerning Czech politics and current events. She doesn’t want snowboarding, hiking, seeing, to lose touch with her home country. Daniela was born in Sezemice - a town with two factories and a cute town plaza with 800-year-old buildings. doing, exploring. Eventually, she learned to cross-country ski. In no time, she became It’s about the size of Invermere and is a short drive away from Pardubice, a university proficient at it to the point of being awarded a Level 2 instructing certification from town of 90,000. From a Pardubice college that no longer exists, she later graduated with the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors. Her teacher was John Gallagher at Nipika Mountain Resort. At Canmore’s world-class nordic centre, Daniela began a degree in hospitality management.

For the first six years of Daniela’s life, her country was still under Russian Occu- instructing. She met her partner Jesse, himself a certified ski, snowboard and telemark pation. Russian communism in the Czech Republic lasted from 1968 to 1990. “We instructor.

When the pandemic hit, the nordic centre closed. For many, employment went had nothing, only our cabin,” Daniela says of her childhood. She’s referring to the difaway while Canmore’s sky-high cost of living remained the same. “We’d been thinking ference between a communist’s childhood and the modern iPhone toting generation.

The cabin, built by her grandfather, was where she and her older sister Hana would go of moving to B.C. for a while, and we decided it was the perfect time to go,” she said. with her parents on weekends. The same grandfather who, before the Russian’s arrived, For the past few springs, she and Jesse would come to explore the valley’s many mounworked as an accounting economist at a large company. Because he refused to vote for tain-biking trials. They arrived in the Columbia Valley in June after finding a place to the communist party, he was reassigned without consent to a new occupation: garbage rent, thanks to Green Door Property Management. “There was definitely a feeling of collector. Many people fled the country during the 22 year Russian Occupation. There relief when we got here,” she said of making the permanent move.

One of the first things Daniela did to mark her arrival to the Columbia Valley was was a culture of fear around fleeing the economically desolate country. Those caught design the banner art for the Shuswap Indian Band and District of Invermere’s landwere sent to prison.

But Daniela recalls the freedom she had as a kid on those weekends at the Čenkov- mark Friendship Agreement. A very chic Bohème design. “As an immigrant, I did not ice cabin - located midway up a small ski resort the size of Fairmont and near the Polish know much about Canada’s indigenous history,” she said.

Daniela recalls how shockingly little Canada’s First Peoples were covered in her citiborder. “My grandmother would have a cigar dangling from her mouth while cooking.

She would say to us: I don’t want to see you until dinner!” At which point, off Daniela, zenship test and application. “There was maybe one page in an entire book. When I was Hana and their cousins would go running in the woods. “We had complete freedom. creating the [banner] art, I started googling things about indigenous people. I took the There was no technology, and we spent our time entirely outside.” Daniela is certain she free Indigenous Canada course through the University of Alberta, which was suggested to me by our friend Ryan Watmough. I knew there was a historical issue in this topic, never wants communism to re-enter her life, but still, there were upsides.

After her glorious, transformative year abroad in New Zealand, she returned home. but I never knew the details. The course was definitely eye-opening. Now I know why She worked at a golf course, saved her money and quickly began planning her next for- things are how they are.”

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B.C.’s new 150 Time Immemorial grant program

By James Rose Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous communities in the Columbia Valley (Shuswap Indian Band, Akisqnuk First Nation, Columbia Valley Métis Association), local governments and heritage organizations will soon have access to funding for projects that spotlight the B.C.’s diverse cultural heritage.

The funding is administered through the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation and Heritage B.C. The First People’s Cultural Foundation is a registered charity that was established in 2000 to support the vitality of indigenous languages, arts and cultural heritage across the province.

The 150 Time Immemorial grant program will open for an initial intake in fall 2021. Details on eligibility for project funding will be announced then. John Horgan’s majority NDP government is allotting $30 million to fund projects that educate people about B.C.’s colonial past, advance reconciliation and promote inclusivity and diversity for the province’s future. Indigenous communities, local governments and not-for-profit heritage organizations with an Indigenous or heritage mandate are eligible to submit applications starting in fall 2021.

“It has been 150 years since B.C. joined confederation, but the history of this place

stretches back to time immemorial,” Josie Osborne said in a press release at the end of July. Osborne is B.C.’s minister of municipal affairs. “To heal and move forward together, it is important that everyone sees themselves reflected in B.C.’s heritage and cultural programs. Let’s reflect on our whole story and what we can do together to make B.C. an even better place for generations to come.”

The government is promising the program will support projects in B.C. communities focused on reconciliation “and building resiliency throughout the next 150 years and beyond, honouring B.C.’s diverse cultural heritage.”

Reconciliation can mean many things to many different people. This past National Indigenous Peoples (June 21), the B.C. Liberal Party issued a statement which included the following stance on the subject: “Reconciliation requires not only that we address the past head-on, but also look forward to creating a brighter future for everyone who calls this land home and celebrates the unique cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of all 203 First Nations here in B.C.” Melanie Mark, the current minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport, believes all British Columbians must acknowledge the province’s past and continue to move forward in the inclusive spirit of true and lasting reconciliation. “These grants will help communities further define B.C.’s diversity by sharing our many cultures,” she said when the funding was first announced.

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Bylaw No. 3071 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2929, 2019 - Amendment Bylaw No. 7, 2021 (Westside / 1129759 Alb. Ltd)” will amend the designation of Part of Lot 7, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan EPP43962 from RR, Rural Resource to C, General Commercial.

Bylaw No. 3072 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 375, 2021 (Westside / 1129759 Alb. Ltd)” will amend the designations of Part of Lot 7, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan EPP43962 from A-1, Rural Resource to C-1, Community Commercial.

A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaws and supporting information by requesting that an information package be emailed to you by contacting bkormos@rdek.bc.ca. Information packages may be requested up until Friday, August 20, 2021 at 4:30 pm; • mail or email written submissions to the addresses shown below Friday, August 20, 2021 at 4:30 pm; • present verbal submissions at the public hearing.

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This is Schedule A referred to in Bylaw No. 3072 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900,1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 375, 2021 (Westside/1129759 Alb. Ltd).”

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SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaws. For more information, contact Brett Kormos, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0310, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email bkormos@rdek.bc.ca.

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Bylaw No. 3070 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 374, 2021 (Toby Benches / Adams)” will amend the designation of the subject land from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone.

A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference: Wednesday August 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm A-2 The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. If you believe that your interest in property is to affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: SH-3 • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information by requesting that an information package be emailed to you by contacting dlucas@rdek.bc.ca. Information packages may be requested up until Monday, August 23, 2021 at 4:30 pm; • mail or email written submissions to the addresses shown below before Monday, August 23, 2021 at 4:30 pm; TO PRE-REGISTER visit the Meetings • present verbal submissions at the public hearing. er

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You must pre-register in order to attend and provide verbal presentations or make comments at the hearing. The deadline to register is: Monday, August 23, 2021 at 4:30 pm.

Public Hearings & Meetings Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IkWLPvZYSvSpjzdnWaHA3Q Please note that a question and answer period will not occur during the Zoom webinar conference. You must address any questions relating to the bylaw to the planner prior to the above date.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Darren Lucas, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email dlucas@rdek.bc.ca.

This is Schedule A referred to in Bylaw No. 3070 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay - Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 - Amendment Bylaw No. 374, 2021 (Toby Benches / Adams).”

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HERE TO SERVE YOU

CONCRETE I N

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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

CARPET CLEANING Enjoy life, we’ll clean it up!

TILE AND GROUT CLEANING Business: 250-342-9692

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

Cell: 250-342-1273

ptarmiganrugclean@gmail.com

Call NOW:

• 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 Visit www.heavensbest.com for more information

250-688-0213

CONTRACTING

Specializing in all heating, electric, gas and wood.

STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

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

patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 A licensed, registered and bonded company

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

There’s a new ‘Sucker’ in town!

Vacuum/ Septic tank pumping

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

Patco Developments Ltd.

Registered ROWP Serving all areas from Wasa to Golden

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

20 years’ experience • Anything concrete!

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Basements Garage pads Driveways Patios

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250-688-3739

Decorative Exposed Stamped concrete Acid staining Serving the Columbia Valley

CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING

Patryk Jagiello

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Columbia Concrete Inc.

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • WALL COVERINGS Seniors Discounts

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

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

Kekuli Bay Cabinetry kekulibaycabinetry.com

Gary’s

Professional Painting & Decorating Ltd. 1978 FREE Estimates

CUSTOM WOOD FINISHING FAUX FINISHES JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL

403-650-4622 • garysptg@gmail.com

• 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.

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dale@decontracting.ca • 250-341-7098

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HERE TO SERVE YOU INSURANCE

INSURANCE

PHARMACIES

LAMBERT-KIPP

PHARMACY (2019) LTD. INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 742 - 13th STREET INVERMERE, BC V0A 1K0 P: 250-342-3031 F: 250-342-6945 info@lambertinsurance.ca

BOX 459 7553 MAIN STREET RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1M0 P: 250-347-9350 F: 250-347-6350 TOLL FREE: 1-866-342-3031

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

www.kootenayinsurance.ca

Sue Coy

Quality not quantity

250-341-5353 sdcoy@shaw.ca

Lloyd Wilder

250-342-5326 lewilder@shaw.ca

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

GOLDEN, BC 250-344-0188

GET YOUR QUOTE AT WWW.GREENLEAFTREE.CA INFO@GREENLEAFTREE.CA

R O O T E D I N T H E C O L U M B I A VA L L E Y S I N C E 2 0 0 7

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SERVICES

SERVICES Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

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

We give all students 15% off with valid student ID

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ON ALL WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES • WETT INSPECTIONS

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

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

Tire Sales and Installation

WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM • • • •

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

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

KITCHEN CABINETS & COUNTER TOPS

915 7th Avenue, Unit B, Invermere • EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net • 250-342-4663 Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Scott Postlethwaite

All Makes and Models

141 Industrial Rd. 2 • 250-342-9424 • Open Monday - Saturday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Beat the fall rush ~ clean your Chimney this spring!

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

North American Warranty

IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

Free Estimates

250-342-6612

SERVICES

Spots available for summer 2021!

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1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

Your Compounding Pharmacy

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping&&Design Design Landscaping Landscaping & Design Trucking Excavating • •Trucking ••Excavating Trucking • Excavating •• Civil Earthworks • Civil Earthworks • FireSmart• Equipment Civil Earthworks 62”x74” Brushcutter

Open Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it!

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

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Keep your local businesses alive.

Get your tree services right here in Invermere!

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

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

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Bear Day 2021

Artist Kate Atkinson

Submitted by Wildsight Invermere Living in bear country is a privilege, but it brings with it a responsibility to ensure that bears have a quality, connected habitat within which to roam and that we have the awareness and understanding of how to coexist with bears in order to remain safe in this place we call home. That’s why Wildsight Invermere, in collaboration with WildBear Day 2020 Submitted photo Safe BC, B.C. Conservation, Groundswell Netchance to make apple juice with Groundwork, the Invermere Public Library, the swell (bring your own container and apdistrict of Invermere and Columbi-YEA, ples, pre-cut into quarters). have organized the annual Ursus & Us: As in previous years, you’ll also learn Bear Awareness Day. This year, it takes how best to behave when you come across place on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 12 to 3 a bear. WildSafe BC will give a talk on p.m. at Pothole Park. why it’s important to carry bear spray and The free, family-friendly event will demonstrate how to use it. You’ll be able feature fun activities, crafts, workshops to try your hand at using it, too — albeand displays. You’ll have the chance to it with an innocuous spray! If you bring chat with local conservation experts your used bear spray canisters, we’ll recyabout human-wildlife coexistence, which cle them for you, too. One of our tireless is a particular concern at the end of sum- Conservation Officers, Greg Kruger will mer as fruit trees ripen and human-bear talk about his work and demonstrate how encounters can increase. a bear trap works. More games, crafts and When bears are preparing for hiber- interactive learning experiences will be nation, they need to eat up to 20,000 provided by the Invermere Public Library, calories per day— the equivalent of 300 Columbi-YEA and Wildsight Educator apples or around two and a half bags of Jessie King-Caza, so be sure to join us this birdseed! As a result, it’s extremely im- Saturday. portant that we do not attract bears into For more information, visit wildour yard through unpicked fruit or undis- sight.ca/events or email us at invermere@ posed garbage. wildsight.ca.

To help with this, you’ll have the

Summer Art Show 3

There is a feeling we can all relate to living in the Valley, and

By Cajsa Fredin that is the one Executive director of ‘home.’ It’s hard to even pinpoint what it is because it’s not just one thing. It’s all the ‘things,’ and it hits you just like one of those summer sunsets coming through the canyon.

Often that’s when you know you literally are home, when you come through the tall red rock and into the smell of hot pine trees coming in through the open windows. Many grow up here, and many still were just passing through but just couldn’t find a good reason to leave.

This feeling of finding one’s sanctuary defines the work of six Kootenay artists who found their place next to the Purcells. On now in the gallery at Pynelogs SANCTUARY features; James Wyper, an artist who paints colourfully blocked landscapes with crisp lines, his bright modern shapes bringing back memories of hot summer nights, while Noel Nault ’s black and white photography captures the texture and mystery of rivers and forests of the Kootenays. The candy co-

loured work of Tod Emel explores the topography of sound through the visual language of winding paths mimicking the pine beetle routed into wood panels, a style in stark contrast to the sharp black lines that outline places like Secret Beach

by Amanda Maglis Long. Mats Fredin’s boldly coloured ceramic work is each a physical vessel that holds a wild adventure, as the impressionistic and textured layers of bold color painted by Kate Atkinson suspend moments in time, bold yet quiet meditations on ’the places we go.’

Whether you were just passing through or intended to stay awhile, home is sometimes more than a place that a winding road found; it’s the love and colour that fills your Kootenay soul. It’s where you find your sanctuary.

Join us at Pynelogs Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m for SANCTUARY or at www.columbiavalleyarts.com for online viewing of the show. Follow @columbiavalleyarts on Instagram and Facebook for daily updates.

We are excited to welcome Noel Nault to the gallery on Aug. 21 as he speaks about the process behind his traditional black and white photography technique.

HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

East Kootenay Electrical Services

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

Licensed Contractor

Kootenay Paving

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Toll Free 1-888-341-2221

Kootenay Paving Toll Free 1-888-341-2221

Call now for a free quote!

Locally operated, with full-time staff to serve you better.

1756 Hwy 93/95, Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Fax: 250-342-3484

Where to recycle?

(Servicing the Valley since 1999)

NEW SEWER CAMERA

Box 2206 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

• 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 Check the BC RECYCLEpEdia • • Speedy service – 7 days a week www.rcbc.ca Avoid costly repairs

Fraser Elrick • 250-688-1271 Recycling council of B.c. MeMBeR

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

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

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

20 years experience • Satisfaction guaranteed!

Where to recycle?

Check the BC RECYCLEpEdia 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) 1-800-667-4321 Recycling council of B.c. MeMBeR

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P ioneer C lassifieds GARAGE SALE Garage Sale 8084 Duby Rd. Radium. Aug 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Garage Sale/Crafts Sale, Antiques. Friday Aug 20, Saturday Aug 21 and Sunday Aug 22. Starting at 9 a.m. for Fri and Sat. Starts 12 p.m. Sunday.

5075 Watson Rd. Spillimacheen.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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 250342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship.

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.

OPEN MARKET Edgewater Community Park 11 am - 2 pm Saturday, August 28th Featuring a show by AMUSE TROUPE Vendors: Please call 250-347-9860 To book your spot - $20

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS Huge Cheers to Geoff Hill for being so generous to my friend.

You are very kind and you made it very right!

Cheers to Coral and Sydney who work at Pizza Mercato for the super customer service they gave to a senior on Saturday, August 14/21. Your genuine care and kindness will never be forgotten.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

LOST AND FOUND

Cheers to 2 guys from Warwick Interiors for delivering some recycled kitchen cabinets to the garden shed at Mt. Nelson Community Gardens. Finally, able to get things off the floor.

Always nice when a local business goes the extra step to help out our community.

Cheers to Dean and Alexandra (Pharmacists at Pharmasave in Invermere) for going the extra mile to deliver necessary medication to my husband. Your customer service is outstanding!

Cheers to Susan at Valley Hairstyling. Whether a cut, a perm, or a color, always a wonderful experience, and a great feeling with much less hair!

A big CHEER goes out to Courtney Pitts, DOI Event Planner, for a fantastic concert series in the Pothole Park.

Courtney is amazing with ideas and planning, and this time her planning goes above and beyond. The music is fantastic: a variety for all ages and music tastes. Great work, Courtney!

Cheers to Canfor Radium for repairing the road to Lake of the Hanging Glacier trail head.

LISTINGS NEEDED! I WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE!

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

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

BUYING OR SELLING CALL 250-341-1202

gerrytaft.ca Personal Real Estate Corporation

Rockies West Realty Independently owned and operated

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

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

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

BARRY BROWN-JOHN LOST: Left my Kayak seat and foot pedal fins at the east parking area of Kinsmen Beach. $100 reward, no questions asked! Please call 403-860-1333 if found.

LOST: Brand new adult black bike helmet between Timber Ridge and Kloosifer on last weekend Aug 14 or Aug 15. Please call 250-688-3775 if found.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Invermere Downtown – For Lease

• 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

“Rocky Mountain Land Man”

Call or text

250-342-5245

b.brownjohn@gmail.com SUITE FOR RENT Bachelor suite, available Sept.

1st, $700/mo includes cable, internet, heat and lights.

Partially furnished, N/S, N/P, no partiers. Three blocks from downtown, 250-342-6178 or 250-341-7427.

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

1-250-426-4445.

THANK YOU

MISC. FOR SALE

SERVICES

For Sale: Old peddle sewing machine “Compal” good shape, great wood, $100. Treadmill runs great, incline “Pro Form”. Folds up to save space and several options, $50. Baby playpen in good shape. In carrying case, great for grandchild, $25.

Counter height stool with back and steps, retro-great shape, $20. Soda Stream barely used.

Comes with gas and bottle, $25.

All items O.B.O. Call 250-3421783.

Design Services Master Craftsman & Stonemason, Renovation’s, Blinds & installation.

Home interior/exterior repairs, yard maintenance, eavestrough cleaning, dump runs, house checks/cleaning.

Over 35 year’s experience.

Call 250-688-2897.

Tires For Sale (set of 4). Savero HT Plus GT P235/65 R17 all season tires. Used one summer. $180, call 250-270-0233.

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

Pike Contracting Excavating and Skid Steer services.

Call Jason 250-342-5277.

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

Don’t Miss an Issue!

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!

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Read us online:

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

HOUSE FOR SALE

House for Sale by Owner

With sincere thanks!

The family of Frank Ashworth wish to express their appreciation to family, friends and neighbors for their many kind deeds, beautiful floral tributes, food, cards and other expressions of sympathy at this difficult time.

A special thanks to the medical staff, homecare support and palliative care provided to Frank.

Death leaves a heartache no-one can heal, Love leaves a memory, no-one can steal…

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 Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299 B.B.’s Home &

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SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

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 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.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a part time Kitchen help/Dishwasher and part time or casual server evenings only. Please send your resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

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

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.

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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.

Inn on Canyon is hiring Full-time or Part-time for housekeeping/ laundry services. Email resume to info@innoncanyon.ca or drop by 7557 Canyon, Radium.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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.

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

YEAR-ROUND PART-TIME Maintenance and Grounds help needed in Windermere Please apply at terravistagm@gmail.com.

Are you passionate about connecting people with nature? If so, the Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival is seeking

Board Members Centered in Invermere, BC, Wings Over the Rockies is one of the largest nature festivals in Canada with 100+ events, both indoor and outdoor, over seven days each May. The non-profit festival society is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and a contracted Festival Planner. We are seeking new board members to join an energetic and enthusiastic team to deliver our 25th anniversary festival in May of 2022.

POSITION AVAILABLE Wolfe Mining Inc. is a mining company located at Baymag Mines and Mount Brussilof in the Columbia Valley, our office is located in Radium Hot Springs. We are looking for a new member to join our mechanical staff. This is a permanent, full-time position for a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic. Competitive wages with full benefits and an RRSP Program.

Resumes with references to wolfemininginc@telus.net or fax to 250-347-9096 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

WMI will be accepting resumes until August 27, 2021.

For more information or to apply, please contact wingsovertherockies@gmail.com

Are you passionate about connecting people with nature? If so, the Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival is seeking a

Festival Planner The non-profit Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival Society is seeking a Festival Planner. Liaising with the volunteer Board of Directors, the Festival Planner develops one of the largest nature festivals in Canada. The role is a part-time, paid contract for approximately 600 to 700 hours annually (remuneration rate to be negotiated).

Core responsibilities • Assist the Board in identifying festival theme and keynote speaker • Locate potential presenters and event leaders for a balanced program of events • Confirm event leaders and presenters, and their requirements • Book venues and leader/presenter accommodations as required • Develop schedule of events • Update website with festival information • Assist in development and distribution of awareness and marketing materials • Provide support during festival week • Participate in post festival evaluation and wrap-up The successful candidate will have: • Experience in planning creative public events • Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders • A customer centered orientation • Initiative and the ability to work independently • Strong interpersonal, communication and administration skills Desirable experience and skills: • Familiarity with the Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival • Experience working with non-profit organizations • Knowledge of the Upper Columbia Valley (Canal Flats to Spillimacheen) recreation opportunities, businesses, organizations, and non-profits • Microsoft Office, G-Mail, Mail Chimp • Experience managing websites (WordPress) and social media (Facebook/Instagram) • Basic audiovisual equipment knowledge • Working with volunteers A training plan will be developed for the successful candidate based on the background and knowledge brought to the position. A more detailed list of job responsibilities available on request.

Please apply by Friday, September 3, 2021 by submitting your statement of interest and resumé to the HR Committee at wingsovertherockies@gmail.com.

There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

N E W S PA P E R

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

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, APPLY TODAY! Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Invermere, BC

General Manager – Embarc Panorama Located within Panorama Mountain Resort, Embarc Panorama consists of 21 beautifully appointed Vacation Homes and Villas.

Eligible successful candidate may receive*: • Extensive benefits package which may include; ski pass or wellness allowance, disability coverage, travel insurance and extended health and dental.

• Discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort.

• Full-time work year round and a FUN work environment. *eligibility and conditions based on DRCL policies and practices set out in general terms and conditions of employment.

Email resume to: embarc_hr@diamondresorts.com

JOB FAIR Youth and professional positions available.

Part-time and full-time

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

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

August 19, 2021

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818 12 St, Invermere, BC • (250) 270-0058 We are seeking a full-time

Early Childhood Educator

RECEPTION/ SERVICE WRITER

to work at our licensed daycare facility in either the preschool or Infant Toddler programs.

Looking for a team member with a positive and energetic attitude, good customer service skills, willing to learn basic automotive systems.

Starting wage $18/hr or based on experience in the automotive industry,

We offer a friendly team, high wages, benefits, and beautiful work environment.

Must provide resume and references from previous workplaces.

Please send resume to Charlotte at dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail.com

Contact Ross at Walker’s Repair Centre. email: info@walkersrepair.ca

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Planning and Operational Forester •

•

Shuswap Band is looking for a full-time Planning and Operational Forester to support our growing organization • with the conservation and management of natural resources. The successful candidate will be part of a broader team responsible for supporting the development of a forestry strategy. The position will involve leading teams, advising leadership, supervising technicians, developing opportunities, training staff, and managing work. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting the Director of Territorial Stewardship with the develop- • ment and implementation of natural resource management projects and initiatives.

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and are committed to working with our employees to achieve their career goals within our organization. This position will provide exposure to • large, multi-facet projects and initiatives which are generally long-term in nature and require both consistency and commitment. This is a unique opportunity for the ideal candidate with the ability to steer career-changing activities.

• • RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

Identification and establishment of forestry opportunities, Oversight of Shuswap Band commercial forestry arrangements with third parties, Oversight and execution of forestry activities, including, o Timber harvesting and cut block development, o Forest surveys, assessments, studies, and plans, o Preparation of short and long-term plans for forest management, harvesting, silviculture operations and reforestation, o Development of fire prevention/suppression programs, road building, wildlife management, environmental protection, and the preparation of insect and vegetation control measures, Participation in and preparation for relevant working groups and representative forums, Responsible for implementing all phases of projects, from planning to completion, Responsible for coordinating and managing project teams, resources and budgets, Ensuring high quality of project work and on-time and budget delivery of services, Development of work plans, capacity funding proposals and funding grants, Conducting scientific research, assessments and studies, and reporting on findings, Maintaining good communication with clients, sub-consultants, contractors and stakeholders, Assisting in building a strong client network and organization reputation for quality services, Organizing and documenting critical information, developments and challenges for projects, Providing timely reports to the Director on project budgets, milestones and deliverables.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

EXPERIENCE Knowledge of relevant forestry management processes, legislation, regulations and best management practices, Experience organizing and managing complex initiatives, and with partnerships and relationships, especially with Indigenous communities, Current and directly related experience in planning and operational forestry, such as forest tenure field development, engineering, silviculture contract administration, forest health, monitoring, stewardship activities (e.g., forest stewardship planning, timber supply reviews, forest range evaluation and ecosystem restoration), harvest operations, or compliance and enforcement, Experience researching and analyzing BC Indigenous issues, history and political structures and supporting the development of options and negotiation strategies, Experience coordinating public consultation processes dealing with land use and resource management issues involving federal, provincial and local government jurisdictions, Using project management tools, techniques and tracking systems and participate in multiple concurrent projects, independently or in teams within time and resource constraints and demonstrated experience adapting to changing priorities, emergent issues, competing and conflicting demands.

Experience in consulting with stakeholders in natural resource management, Experience preparing B.C. regulatory permit applications.

QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Communities, A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a resource management related field (i.e. land planning, forestry, geography, natural resource management, land management, etc.), A minimum of 5 years of direct and current experience, Registered, or fully licensed as a Registered Professional Forester, or Registered Forest Technologist with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals. Must be a Member in good standing (Your professional registration number should be included in your application), Minimum of 3 years experience with project management and coordination, Experience supervising forestry technicians in both office and field settings, Experience with project management, budgeting, and related administrative duties, Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience delivering briefings, Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting, Ability to respond effectively to changing operational needs, Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and reliable transportation, Training certificates in related areas are considered assets, Must work on-site at the Shuswap Band Territorial Stewardship Office.

To apply contact the Shuswap Indian Band, #3, 492 Arrow Road, Invermere BC V0A 1K2 Email: tainsworth@shuswapband.ca • Deadline for applications: Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 4 pm

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CVHS goes back to its roots

By Camille Aubin camille@columbiavalleypioneer.com After a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, the Columbia Valley Hockey School (CVHS) will be back this year from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3.

The CVHS was created in 2014 by founders Christopher Bruton, Kevin Noble and Brett Ponich.

“We were playing professional hockey and were chasing the dreams of playing in the NHL. The opportunity to start a hockey camp presented itself as Kevin and myself had worked the previous owned hockey camp for five years beforehand,” Bruton wrote to the Pioneer in an email. “We had a large attachment to the community and knew that bringing in Brett made the perfect group to put forward an incredible hockey camp experience.”

As the camp got bigger, the founders understood “how important the atmosphere and balance to skill development and fun was to creating an incredible camp experience for athletes aged (between) five to 16 years old,” expressed Bruton. Adding the founders saw an opportunity “to bring a camp that not only made an incredible hockey experience for the athletes, but to make it a destination camp for families and parents as well.”

Copper Point Resort, Candian Tire, and Tim Horton’s then became important partners to the growing annual event.

The Columbia Valley hosts more than 250 kids over the course of an entire month during the camp’s peak times.

As with most successful events this summer, things are organized differently than they have in the past, owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “It is running for one week this year and is reaching back into the local community to bring young athletes together,” wrote Bruton.

Bruton had sold his shares of the enterprise a couple of years ago, but he’s now back in the CVHS team alongside Ponich. “ We have a passion and desire to bring back the camp to where it once was. We decided on Tim Green as Kevin’s replacement. Tim has a wealth of experience running hockey camps where he runs and develops athletes full-time out of Camrose, Alberta,” said Bruton.

The new yet old owners bring a wealth of experience in terms of the head instructional team, camp management, and athletic development. “It’s a blend of old and new and a rejuvenated enthusiasm to bring back all the fun and connection the camp brought to the community and its athletes,” concluded Bruton.

For more information, visit www.cvhs2021.com.

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FAITH

An unexpected mercy

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 Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly

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

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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There I was yet again, arrested, fingerprinted, and held in the RCMP lockup.

Young and rebellious I listened to no one; I decided for myself what was right or wrong and lived the way I wanted. But locked in that jail cell with my shame and regrets, the truth was painfully clear. I alone was responsible for where my life was headed. I had made the choices, and I had done the deeds. Now I was going to face the consequences for my actions.

The courtroom was quiet. Everyone stood as the black robed judge entered and sat down. Everything seemed so formal and serious. I was scared and alone.

I stood as the charges against me were read out. Peering down at me, the judge asked if I was representing myself and how I would plead. I answered with a long and ram-

bling account of explanations and excuses in an attempt to try and talk my way out of there. I was silenced with his upraised hand.

“Guilty or not guilty?” he asked. Struck dumb, I stood there shaking, unable to answer. The judge directed me to a lawyer sitting at the back of the courtroom and called a short recess. In the hallway, I explained my situation to him. He asked a few questions and told me how much his help would cost. Back in the courtroom, he stood and answered for me. After some excited paper shuffling and whispering between the crown and the police, the charges against me were suddenly stayed. The judge looked down at me and said “I don’t want to see you in here again,” and left. I was free to go, but it made no sense. I was guilty, but for some reason, I hadn’t received what I deserved. Instead, I had received what I didn’t deserve, an unexpected mercy.

Long ago, another old sinner wrote, “Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof (Public Sinner Number One) of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy.” 1Timothy 1:15

Teens Climbing Program 2021 Submitted by Pat Morrow, chair of the Conrad Kain Society “The first day was difficult for me, but I learned a lot about climbing and safety in general. I am so glad I had the opportunity to do this camp and would greatly encourage others to do it as well. Overall, this camp took me out of my comfort zone and made me a more confident person.”

Those words, profPhoto by Pat Morrow fered by 14-year-old Cam Hofer, encourage the directors of the Conrad Kain Society and me to continue promoting the providence of pioneer mountain guide Conrad Kain by offering our annual free-of-charge three day climbing camp aimed at local teens.

And, Cam’s enthusiasm can be seen as an invitation to other youth in the valley to pursue any additional opportunity to discover, on their own terms, the physical and spiritual rewards of human powered pursuits in their own backyard.

In the case of mountaineering, the focus required to overcome fear and physical challenges can be applied to the often overwhelming distractions and concerns in young adult lives. The opportunity to rope up with other teens under the guidance of experienced climbers has the potential to write a whole new chapter into their lives, which will be remembered even if they never climb another mountain.

Due to uncertainties around the pandemic, the Con-

rad Kain Society (CKS) chose to run its second abbreviated climbing camp based out of Invermere instead of the Kain Hut in the Bugaboos. ACMG guide Tim McAllister and I were honoured to introduce Virginia Denchuk, Anika Rievaj and Cam Hofer to some of the funnest “hands on” rock, ice and snow experiences to be found in the Rockies and Purcells within a bumpy hour’s drive from town.

We began in the Rockies with an exposed limestone ridge traverse that honed our concentration and short-roping skills, with an airy 20 m lower to get back to terra firma.

On day two, we headed for the apex of the Purcell range to develop route-finding and glacier-crossing skills. A strong wind and the first rain in weeks kept us from reaching our objective, but the full-on conditions gave us a sense of the power of nature and the need to be prepared in terms of comfort and safety.

On the third and final day, the weather gods threatened to shut us down early, so we chose to crag climb locally under a huge rock overhang that repelled the first sprinkles of rain. Moments after we began the drive home, a torrential downpour brought much needed moisture to the valley.

Many thanks to the directors and members of the CKS for their support, and the Alpine Club of Canada for their enduring involvement in this introductory mountaineering program, which was inspired by the legacy of their very first mountain guide, Conrad Kain, hired in 1909 to run one of the ACC’s earliest camps, out of Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park.

Virginia has the last words: “I had a lot of fun during this camp! I appreciated that it was more of an experiential learning experience than a coached learning experience. I belayed someone for the first time.”