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Invermere to get freestanding downtown clock Countdown is ticking for the installation of a timely new local landmark downtown there. We’ve always thought it would be great to have one like that in Invermere. There are plenty of great spots it could go, by the intersection by the banks, for instance.”

Quick, rhyme off the most famous municipal clocks you can think of: the majestic Big Ben in London, the Guild, Britton and Kipp have offered to purchase the clock, and gift it to the District of Invermere to install ancient Orloj Astronomical Clock in Prague, the stately downtown.

Peace Tower in Ottawa, and Invermere’s iconic The idea was received very enthusiastically by freestanding downtown clock.

Invermere council during its meeting on Tuesday, Wait a minute, you say: the downtown Invermere clock? Yes indeed, the downtown InDec. 14.

“This was a nice surprise,” Invermere planvermere clock. It’s not a reality at the moment, but it could very well be soon, perhaps as early ner, Rory Hromadnik, told councillors, confirming that Guild, Britton and Kipp are keen to have as this summer. And no, it won’t be as grand or as spectacular as Big Ben, the Astronomical it installed this coming summer, if possible. HroClock, or the Peace Tower — those are actual madnik has checked with the district electrical contractor and with the architect helping the disclock towers after all. And truth be told, it probtrict with its downtown revitalization and both ably won’t quite match other famous freestandhave given the post clock a thumbs up. He also ing city clocks, such as the puffing Gastown Steam Clock in Vancouver or the shiny, round A screenshot of a Lumichron post street clock, taken from a proposal submitted pointed out that the clock itself would likely cost opal glass Grand Central Terminal Clock in to Invermere council by Invermere dentist, Jim Guild, to buy such a clock for the around $7,500, and that factoring in things such New York. But still, it will be an unmissable lo- district.

Submitted photo as decorative details and shipping, the total value of the gift is likely closer to $10,000. cal landmark, sure to make Invermere’s already charming downtown that much more appealing to both He described one in particular, in Whitehorse, up “I think this is great, and more than generous. It’s an residents and visitors. in the Yukon, to the Pioneer. “I would walk to work in awesome offer,” said councillor Greg Anderson.

Councillor Gerry Taft added that in an increasingThe clock is the idea of Columbia Valley dentist Jim Whitehorse, and would always go past the clock. It was Guild, his partner Robin Britton, and Doug Kipp in nice. I sometimes didn’t wear a watch at that time, but ly digital world, there a potential educational benefit memory of former Invermere resident Kris Scamen (An- that didn’t matter, you always knew the time when you in having an analog clock with Roman numerals in the derson). Guild explained to the Pioneer that his work as saw the clock. And it really did add a great touch to the downtown.

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

a dentist has taken him all around the country, including many places in Canada’s north, where a number of communities have freestanding analog municipal clocks in their downtown core. These clocks — also known as post clocks or street clocks — have always struck Guild as great landmarks, being both decorative and functional.

Medical clinic to return to Canal Flats

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

awhile, going back to before I was a mayor, when I was councillor, for close to five years,” Canal Flats mayor, Karl Sterzer, told the Pioneer. “It’s important because we live in a small community.

We’re in the mountains, the weather can make travel difficult, especially in the winter, and not everybody has a good car.”

In perhaps as little as a year’s time from now, Canal Flats will once again have a medical clinic.

The village has not had its own medical clinic, with in-person physician services, for many years, but that should change in late 2022, thanks to sustained efforts from the “Having a medical clinic right here in town mayor, village staff and Inte- is a key factor in the health and wellbeing of rior Health. our local population.”

The village recently announced the return of a Karl Sterzer, Canal Flats mayor clinic on its Facebook page, explaining that it would be located in the basement of the Columbia Sterzer noted that Canal Flats resiDiscovery Centre (the building that also dents who need to go Invermere for a contains the municipal village office), medical appointment have a 100 kilowhich will need to be renovated. metre round trip drive, and those goThe bulk of that refit will be paid for ing to a Cranbrook appointment have by the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grants a more than 150 kilometres round trip. for Local Governments (a joint federal “Having a medical clinic right here and provincial government grant). Once in town is a key factor in the health and complete, the clinic will include an ex- wellbeing of our local population,” said amination room and adult day services, Sterzer, pointing out that there have as well as a video tele-health portal. The been seniors who have moved away from village is aiming to have the clinic open Canal Flats in the past. at some point in the second half of 2022.

“I have been working on this for Continued on page 5...

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RCMP Report Submitted by Sgt. Darren Kakuno Detachment Commander Columbia Valley RCMP This past week, December 13 through December 19, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 56 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.

• On Monday, Dec. 13 at about 8:45 a.m. emergency crews responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 93/95 near Windermere.

The driver of a Dodge Ram pickup lost control of his vehicle and slid into the ditch. Although the airbags deployed, the driver did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed from the ditch.

• On Wednesday, Dec. 15, a green 2004 GMC Sierra pickup was reported stolen from St. Joseph Street in Radium Hot Springs sometime overnight. Residents are reminded to ensure their vehicles are locked and keys are removed.

• On Thursday, Dec. 16, police were advised that

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someone had damaged a light fixture and a security camera on an outbuilding on Kootenay Road #3 in Windermere. Officers reviewed the security video footage and were able to identify the suspect. An adult male was arrested for mischief the same afternoon and released on conditions to attend court at a later date.

• On Thursday, Dec. 16 police located a stolen blue 2008 GMC pickup on a property on Kananuk Road in Windermere. The truck had been reported stolen out of Radium Hot Springs on December 12. The truck was returned to its lawful owner and the investigation is ongoing.

• On Saturday, Dec. 18 at about 3 p.m. emergency crews responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 93/95 near Fairmont Hot Springs. The driver of a Honda Civic was following a snowplow when it was struck from behind by a GMC Sierra pickup. Both vehicles came to rest in the ditch. None of the occupants sustained serious injuries and arrangements were made to have the vehicles towed from the ditch once it was safe to do so.

Santa Claus and his friends Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse and the Grinch took to the snowy streets of Invermere on Saturday, spreading Christmas cheer and holiday greetings! Thanks to those that joined us on Saturday by greeting the firetruck and Santa wagon and for attending and supporting our events throughout the year. This event was made possible

by Invermere Home Hardware Building Centre, Invermere Fire Rescue - Station 2200, RCL Branch #71 Windermere District – Invermere and the District of Invermere. I would like to say a very warm thank you to Santa Claus (and Mrs. Claus behind the scenes),Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, the Grinch, Al Miller, Jason Roe, Kathy and Tom McNeil, and to our international students for making this event a great success!

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December 23, 2021 ...Continued “Clinic” from page 3 Seniors main reason for moving was to relocate to somewhere where accessing medical services is more convenient, also relatable to young families with kids who need frequent medical appointments.

Sterzer couldn’t say exactly what operating hours the clinic would have, explaining that “we’re still teasing that out with Interior Health” but thought that opening in the second half of 2022 “is certainly a realistic target.”

Yes, there is some work that needs to be done, but village staff and Interior Health staff have been working hard, and at this point we feel it’s a target we can reach.”

Nobody the Pioneer spoke to could pinpoint exactly when the old Canal Flats medical clinic closed, but Sterzer, recalls his youngest child, who is now 24 years old, getting vaccinated there at age four or five, and said that, as best he remembers, the clinic shut down not too long thereafter.

“If feels incredible to be bringing this service back to Canal Flats. I’m very excited for our community, and very pleased that soon we may not have residents talking about leaving our community for those basic medical needs,” said Sterzer.

Canal Flats chief administrative officer, Adrian Bergles, echoed Sterzer’s points about the distance from the village

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5 to other municipalities, noting it is a 35 to 45 min drive to Invermere, depending on weather conditions, and at least 45 min to Cranbrook and longer if the weather is bad.

“Given our location in relation to other places offering medical services, this clinic is a key service for our community,” Bergles told the Pioneer.

Berlges outlined that the renovations to the Discovery Centre basement, the majority of which are paid through the grant, will total slightly more than $150,000.

“The space is great. It has its own separate entrance, it has a lift elevators, and it has accessible washrooms,” said Bergles.

“It will be able to operate independently of the village office and the rest of the Discovery Centre.”

The Headwaters Arts Society has been using the basement of the Columbia Discovery Centre as its headquarters for a number of years. Society members that spoke to the Pioneer confirmed that the society is now looking for a new home, but emphasized that they are very pleased that a medical clinic is returning to Canal Flats.

Sterzer said that with the medical clinic soon to be a reality, village staff and councillors are already talking about the next step, which is bringing a pharmacy to Canal Flats.

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The management and staff of the Columbia Valley Pioneer wish you and your loved ones peace, health and joy this Christmas season.

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New restrictions mark second COVID-19 Christmas

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

The provincial government announced restrictions last week aiming at curbing the rising number of COVID-19 cases in B.C. The restrictions were announced on Friday, Dec. 17 and will be in place until the end of January, making this the second Christmas and New Year’s Eve with tightened protocols for British Columbians. The new rules come as the Omicron variant spreads.

The measure getting the most media attention thus far limits indoor personal gatherings — such as Christmas dinners and New Year’s Eve parties — to immediate households plus 10 individuals.

Other restrictions include limiting venues of 1,000 or more people to a maximum of 50 per cent seated capacity, the cancelling of all sports tournaments and events, diners at restaurants being required to remain seated, and organized New Years Eve events becoming seated-only, with no mingling or dancing.

Here in the Columbia Valley, Invermere mayor Al Miller noted that “from a local perspective, we are in reasonably good shape,” pointing out that the valley has few venues with capacity of 1,000 people, “so that particular restriction doesn’t affect us as much as other parts of the province.”

In terms of the household gathering limit, Miller said “we just have to roll forward with caution to get through this. We can’t take chances. There is a lot of frustration, and the past nearly two years have taken quite a toll on people’s mental health. But I’m happy that the restrictions are at least not as tight as they were last Christmas. That was really tight, with immediate households only.

I know there will be some large families that will have to change or cancel their Christmas gathering plans, but hopefully the household-plus-10 limit will satisfy most Christmas gatherings.”

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12 Days of Questions and Resolutions Dear Editor:

1. Are you using a fossil fuel burning vehicle or an electric or hybrid version ? If electric, what is the source of the electricity ? Have you recreation fossil fuel powered toys?

2. Better, do you just walk, ride a bicycle, use public transport, and are reducing your use of fossil fueled airplanes ? And do you rideshare/ carpool regularly?

3. Do you live minimally in compact housing and are not connected to a fossil fuel source for heating, cooking, etc.?

4. Have you reduced the energy needs of your home and installed solar panels, wind generated power, and/or a heat pump system?

5. Unsustainable deforestation is occurring throughout the World. How much is your consumption and are you caring for the future including for our present children?

6. With depleting clean underground water reservoirs, are you minimizing your use of water and not participating in large water using activities?

7. Do you buy toxic chemicals for the garden, landscapes, or contained in most home cleaner liquids, powders, pastes, cosmetics, laundry and dish detergents, etc, which end up on the land or contaminating water?

8. Farm animals, raised for human eating, are

extremely inefficient food, land, and water users for human food produced, and cause an enormous percentage of World land and water degradation. Historicaly 60% and presently 75% of new infectious human diseases are acquired by domestication and eating of animals. Eating animals is a want only, and a habit retained from when other food was scarce. No legitimate research for a blood type or other dietary need exists. So will you be vegan, or at least vegetarian, and help reduce food wastage which is now 40% in Canada?

9. In a World of 8 billion people, are you eating killed wild fish and other wild animals which are being depleted faster than they can replace themselves?

10. Plastic never ever disappears after initial production. It’s a massive environmental disaster and next to none is really recycled worldwide, and just 9% in Canada. Do you minimize purchasing this ? For instance, do you simply refuse to buy all single use plastic packaged grocery items or fast food products?

11. Are you a consumer of resources for luxury things, or just too many things?

12. What lasting waste do you personally generate and garbage weekly/yearly?

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Local teen selected in WHL prospects draft Public

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

An Invermere teen has been drafted by the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League’s (WHL)’s prospects draft.

Ryan Tamelin, who is 15 years old and a Grade 10 student, has been playing hockey since he was five, as a goalie almost the whole time, and earlier this month, he was chosen by the Chiefs in the ninth round of the draft, with the 183rd pick overall.

“It’s pretty exciting,” Ryan’s mom Shelley told the Pioneer. “It’s pretty rare for somebody from Invermere to get drafted.”

Ryan currently lives in Penticton, where he moved this fall to play for the Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA).

Shelley explained that although drafted Ryan is not likely to be playing for the Chiefs in the near-future, as “getting drafted is like going for coffee. It’s when you get signed, that’s the bigger commitment. But he’ll likely get invited to the

Chiefs’ training camp...He’s pretty excited about it, but he does realize there is some pressure that comes with getting drafted.”

“He’s always been protective. It takes a certain kind of mindset to be a goalie, and Ryan has always had that,” said Ryan’s dad Darren.

“I think he may have initially been interested in being a goalie because of all the cool extra equipment goalies get,” added Shelley.

The draft was open to 15 year olds from right across western Canada and the western U.S., “so it’s a big group of boys that had the opportunity to be selected,” said Darren. “We are proud Ryan was among those chosen.”

Shelley said having Ryan move to the Okanagan wasn’t easy, as parents, but that she and Darren are thrilled that he’s thrived at the OHA so far, and extended their thanks to all the coaches and community support that helped Ryan get to where he is today.

Invermere teen, Ryan Tamelin, was picked by the Spokane Chiefs in the ninth round of the WHL propsects draft earlier this month. Photo submitted by Darren and Shelley Tamelin

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7 In accordance with Forest Planning and Practices Regulation section 20 (4), the public is hereby notified that amendment #4 of CANFOR’s Forest Stewardship Plan has been approved without having been made publicly available for review and comment given the need to expedite the start of harvesting as soon as possible. Amendment #4 proposes to manage one (1) visual sensitivity unit immediately East of Wasa, BC to a Maximum Modification Visual Quality Objective (VQO) rather than a Retention VQO to facilitate the expedited salvage logging of the 2021 Mt. Bill Nye wildfire (N11629) and mitigate forest health concerns. The amended FSP is effective December 13th, 2021.

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Longtime Radium CAO steps down

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Longtime village of Radium Hot Springs chief administrative officer Mark Read has stepped down from his role.

The village announced the change in a press release on Wednesday, Dec. 15., saying Read had moved on from his position to pursue new and developing opportunities.

Later that same day, during Radium’s council meeting, Radium council members passed a resolution ap-

pointing Radium director of planning and development services and building inspector, Arne Dohlen, as acting chief administrative officer for the time being. Council then struck a hiring committee, comprised of the five council members, to find and hire a new full-time chief administrative officer, with Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt saying the hiring committee needs to have its first meeting as soon as possible.

“It was his (Read’s) decision to move on. We are grateful for the 19 years of service he gave,” Reinhardt told the Pioneer at the end of the meeting. “If you walk around

the village, there isn’t a single a piece of infrastructure or a municipal project you can find that he wasn’t involved in bringing here. His fingerprints are all over this village.

We wish him well in his future endeavours.”

The press release highlighted Read’s efforts through three mayors and multiple councils in modern water and sewage management, brining grants to Radium to leverage limited municipal funding, and facilitating major changes in the local economy and development environment.

Old growth deferral process covers two Columbia Valley watersheds Radium mill operators outline Bill 23 as a threat to business

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The provincial government’s new old growth deferral process made plenty of headlines across B.C. last week, after Canfor president and chief administrative officer Don Kayne called for a rethink of the strategy.

The deferral process was announced in November, and puts a halt on all logging activity in 11 areas of B.C. containing large tracts of old growth forest. Much of the attention has been focused on key areas of Vancouver Island entailed in the process — specifically Fairy Creek and Clayoquot Sound. This comes as no surprise — for much of the past two years Fairy Creek has been the scene of ongoing logging protests and showdowns between blockading protestors and the RCMP, constituting the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadi-

Screenshot depicting two old growth deferral areas (out of 11 across B.C.): Crystalline Creek (uppermost left circled black dot) and Stockdale Creek (lower circled black dot).

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an history. Almost 30 years ago, logging protests and showdowns of a similar size and duration occurred in Clayoquot Sound. Prior to Fairy Creek, the Clayoquot Sound protests were the largest act of civil disobedience in Canada, and were dubbed ‘the War in the Woods’.

The Fairy Creek protests have since been termed ‘the War in the Woods 2.0’.

But the deferral process is not confined to the coast, and two of the 11 old growth deferral areas covered in it are right here in the Columbia Valley: the Crystalline Creek watershed, which lies northwest of Spillimacheen, and Stockdale Creek, just to the north of Lake of the Hanging Glacier. The Crystalline Creek old growth deferral area encompasses more than 9,500 hectares, including 921 hectares of old growth, along a tributary of the south fork of the Spillimacheen River. The government cites it as “an intact watershed with wetland complexes and old and mature forests.” The Stockdale Creek old growth deferral area sprawls over 11,500 hectares, including 1,000 hectares of old growth, with the government emphasizing it as “old and mature forests in an intact watershed, (and) an important wildlife corridor with high-value grizzly bear habitat” as the reason for including it as a deferral area.

The deferral process follows on the heels of pending legislation — Bill 23 — announced by the provincial government in October that proposed changes to B.C. Forest and Range Practices Act. In the announcement, the government touted the changes as putting the environment and the public first.

But Canfor sees things differently. The forestry corporation operates the local Radium sawmill, and has told Radium councillors that the old growth deferral process could have a considerable negative impact on the mill.

The Pioneer tried to reach Canfor for direct com-

ment, but was unsuccessful in the very short time available prior to press time (owing to a much truncated Christmas printing schedule).

At the Wednesday, Dec. 15 Radium council meeting, however, several Radium councillors did discuss a recent information meeting they had with local Canfor representatives.

“They are taking this bill seriously. It’s a real threat to their business. It’s a real threat to the communities that rely on them (Canfor),” said Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt, adding that the corporation is asking for “sober second thoughts.”

“They agree with the goal (of better sustainability and protecting old growth forests), but think that this may not be the best way to do it,” relayed councillor Mike Grey. Reinhardt added that Canfor representatives had conveyed that they feel some areas that should perhaps be left out of the deferral process are in fact part of it, while other areas of old growth that ought to be included are not being included. Canfor representatives, explained Reinhardt, had given the example of a stand of old growth up the Palliser River. This spot is not part of the old growth deferral process, but the Canfor representative felt maybe it should be, explained Reinhardt, as it has been studied and found to be home to a super-rare species of fungus or lichen that is found only there in the Palliser and in the Yukon, as well as another brand new species of fungus or lichen found nowhere else.

Reinhardt said that from what she gathered, the coastal regions covered in the old growth deferral process are getting the most media attention “but the biggest economic impact is in the interior (of B.C.), here in the Kootenays. It’s serious.”

Councillor Todd Logan expressed concern and added that “Canfor is an integral part of our community.”

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Paper based wrapping paper can be recycled at the Recycle BC Depots in Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford Transfer Stations, in municipal curbside pick-up or any of the Yellow Bins in the East Kootenay. From cards and envelopes to wrapping and tissue paper, please recycle as much as possible. Foil based wrapping paper, bows and ribbons are not recyclable, try to reuse them whenever possible.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Christmas light strings are included in the Product Care program and can be dropped off for free at participating light fixture recycling depots.

The Product Care program also accepts compact fluorescent and tube fluorescent light bulbs , LED and incandescent lights free of charge. Lighting fixtures are also accepted in several locations as are strings of Christmas lights.

There are LightRecycle Depots throughout the region, visit www.productcare.org to learn more.

Recycle BC Depots (Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood & Elkford Transfer Stations)

Delivery packaging, where does it go?

THE ONLY delivery packaging listed below that can go in a Yellow Bin is paper & cardboard packaging.

PAPER & CARDBOARD PRODUCTS

CARDBOARD boxes of all types.

Corrugated cardboard and boxboard can both be recycled in the Paper & Cardboard bin.

These products are also accepted in Yellow Bins and municipal curbside pick-up.

SMALL APPLIANCE RECYCLING

More than 120 small electrical appliances, ranging in size from electric toothbrushes to countertop microwave ovens are accepted at Return-it depots around the East Kootenay.

Products are divided into categories including: kitchen countertop, time measurement, weight measurement, garment care, air treatment, floor care and personal care.

PAPER & CARDBOARD PRODUCTS

BATTERIES

Both your alkaline and rechargeable batteries are recyclable. There are numerous drop off locations in all major centres in the RDEK.

When it comes to the three Rs there is no mistake as to the order that they appear. Once you have done a great job reducing and reusing, let us help you figure out the best way to recycle. There are many different options in the East Kootenay to keep waste out of our landfills, each one having its place in making things efficient and effective.

Recycle BC Depots

Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper product recycling in BC. Recycle BC Depots (located at the Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford Transfer Stations) offer the greatest opportunity for keeping products out of the trash.

Yellow Bins

The Yellow Bin system has been operating in the RDEK for over 20 years. Through this system we don’t have access to the same markets. The Yellow Bins accept only paper, cardboard, tin cans, grocery bags and plastics 1-6 (no styrofoam).

Municipal Curbside Programs

Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook and Fernie all have curbside recycling programs, check with your municipality to find out which products are accepted by your local program.

Provincial Product Stewardship Programs

When you pay an eco fee on a product, such as oil or electronics, those funds go to Provincial Stewardship Programs for their proper collection and recycling/disposal. These programs are Provincial and are totally separate from the RDEK. There are hundreds of products that can be recycled through these programs including: oil, antifreeze, paint, light bulbs, tires, batteries, cellphones, power equipment, smoke alarms, electronics, medications, small appliances and so many more. A list of collection locations can be found in the recycling guides at engage.rdek.bc.ca/recycle. You can also contact the RDEK and we will do our best to help connect you with these resources.

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Contact the RDEK or visit www.call2recycle.ca to find a location near you.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

Electronics are often a hot holiday gift item. If your old electronics are no longer working, they may be able to be recycled.

There are drop-off locations for electronics through the RDEK. To view a list of accepted electronics, visit www.return-it.ca/electronics

Did you know?

BUBBLE WRAP goes into the Flexible Packaging bin. This applies to both large and small bubble wrap of any colour. Of course you can feel free to pop it all first if that’s what you like.

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

PAPER PACKAGING that is stuffed in delivery boxes to take up the excess space can be placed in the Paper & Cardboard bin.

These products are also accepted in Yellow Bins and municipal curbside pick-up.

For details and locations contact the RDEK or visit www.return-it.ca

Reduce, Reuse, then Recycle

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

WHITE STYROFOAM spended

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INFLATABLE AIR PACKETS go in the Flexible Packaing bin. These are becoming more common which is nice as they require much less material to produce.

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

STYROFOAM collection is temporarily suspended as the processing facility in the Fraser Valley recovers from the November flooding. Please hold on to your styrofoam until collection resumes.

PADDED MAILERS that are made entirely of plastic can go in the Flexible Packaging bin. If they are a combination of paper and plastic, they go in the trash.

SQUISHY FOAM

SQUISHY FOAM products are not recyclable at this time.

This type of packaging is distinguishable from styrofoam in that it will not break if bent. Place this foam in your household garbage.

FOAM PEANUTS

FOAM PACKING ‘PEANUTS’ are not recycleable at this time.

Please place these little guys in your household garbage.

PAPER PADDED MAILERS

PAPER PADDED MAILERS that are created with a combination of paper or cardboard and plastic are not recycleable at this time.

These mailers go in with your household garbage.

• In Canada 545,000 tonnes of waste is generated from gift-wrapping and shopping bags each year.

• Canadians use 6,000,000 rolls of tape to wrap up Christmas presents every year.

• On December 25th alone, over 30,000,000 bags of garbage will be thrown out of Canadian households.

• Household waste can increase more than 25% in the holiday season.

• If everyone in Canada wrapped just three gifts in reused paper or gift bags, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 hockey rinks.

• If each person reused two feet of ribbon this Christmas it would save 61,000 kms of ribbon. source: zerowastecanada.ca

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'Tis the season to support your neighbours

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Create your own family traditions When you think back on your favorite holidays, what do you remember most fondly? Whatever it is, it probably involves some sort of yearly tradition. It’s doing the same things year after year, and being able to compare how much you and your family have grown and changed in the 364 days in-between, that really strikes the nostalgic chord of the season. There are still plenty of ways to make sure that the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is full of joy, love and fun.

Here are some Christmas traditions — feel free to take these ideas, put your family’s twist on them and start using them in your own annual celebrations. From now until Santa’s arrival (Christmas advent calendar, anyone?), these ideas are packed with good cheer. It’s these little things you do to celebrate that your family will look forward to all year long, since the holiday rituals you start today become the good memories your family has in the future.

Create a Countdown Routine Sure, you can buy an advent calendar based on your kids’ favorite activities and watch with joy as they get a new goodie each day. But it’s even more fun to make your own. “Each year fill an advent calendar with tiny toys, sweets and special notes.

Try this: Fill 24 bags, boxes or drawers with love notes, candy, small toys or ideas for good deeds they can do that day to spread

The Holidays are a time to give thanks to those who matter most. For us, it’s our guests and staff who make Copper Point Golf Club the place that it is.

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year.

We look forward to our next opportunity to welcome you to Copper Point Golf Club.

good cheer. Or, keep special ornaments aside in a box and add a new one to the tree each morning!

Send Cards or Letters Your holiday cards just might be the only postal mail you send all year, so make sure they’re a big todo! You can DIY a card, or get the whole family together for a photo (that actually has everyone in it, smiling, hair brushed and in nice clothes — for once). You can also figure out a fun way to display the cards you receive.

Make the Tree Special When it comes time to trim the tree, find a way to commemorate a milestone or memory from the past year.

Making DIY ornaments together is another way to sneak some bonding time into a busy time of year. And don’t forget the tree topper!

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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

To all of our wonderful customers from…

Bruno’s Plumbing Service Mike Sylvestre • 250.342.5105 • brunosplumbing@shaw.ca

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’was the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplumbs danced in their heads, and Mamma in her kerchief and I in my cap had just settled down for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave a luster of midday to objects below, when, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer; With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: “Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer! and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall! Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, so up to the house-top the coursers they flew with a sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas, too.

And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; a bundle of toys he had flung on his back, and he looked like a peddlar just opening his pack.

His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, His nose like a cherry. His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly that shook, when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf.

And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.

A wink of his eye, and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; he spoke not a word, but went straight to his work.

And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, and laying his finger aside of his nose.

And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.”

May the closeness of friends and the comfort of home renew your spirits this festive season.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

3 - 140 Industrial Rd #2, Invermere, B.C. • 250-342-9316

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

December 23, 2021

lets Santa send a personalized video message, or just text him with Santa’s Magic Phone and he’ll respond. Either way, you get a helpful reminder to stay on the “nice” list.

…Continued from page 12

from

Doug Clovechok

Go Caroling (or Host a SingAlong at Home)

MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke

There are so many good Christmas songs, and you only get one season in which to play them over and over and over again. (Unless you’re one of those people — the kind that listens to holiday music year-round.) Print out some lyrics, fire up a playlist and get ready to belt out your favorites. (Bonus: This is definitely something you can do over Zoom with far-flung relatives.)

SEASON’S GREETINGS! On behalf of the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley, the Board of Directors and staff would like to thank all donors for their financial support in 2021.

Because of your generosity the Hospice Society kept its doors open and continued to provide free services and programs to all those in need.

With Gratitude, Daneve McAffer, HSCV, President

www.hospicesocietycv.com

Host a Movie Marathon There’s a Christmas movie out there for every personality. Do you like romance? Hallmark Christmas movies have you covered. Action? There’s always Die Hard or Batman Returns. Kids at home? There are tons of Christmas movies for kids to choose from. A common favorite is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — try wearing sweatshirts with funny sayings from the movie for your holiday portrait.

In December, have every person in the family pick a favorite, then either take a weekend to binge them all, or watch one a week leading up to Christmas. You can even design a bingo card to keep track of movie tropes.

Play Holiday Hide-and-Seek Hide a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree for the family to find. The origins of the Christmas pickle tradition are murky, but experts believe that the glass gherkin ornaments have been hung on American Christmas trees since the late 1800s. But gets everyone involved trying to find it.

Spread a Little Magic With Elf on the Shelf

To all our Seniors and to the Valley!

See you at our programs in 2022!

From Invermere Seniors Executive.

Brenda Braund-Read Representative 250-342-1146 brenda@rockieswest.com www.brendabraundread.com

No doubt, come December your feeds are filled with elves that get up to mischief in the night. But whether you commit to an Elf on the Shelf or find another way to bring enchantment into the house — like hiding and “discovering” a Santa Key that lets Santa into the house on Christmas Eve — do something that keeps them guessing about the nature of Santa’s magic.

Get In Touch With Santa A letter to the North Pole is probably the best (and most long-lasting) way to get in touch with St. Nick. But, in this digital age, of course you can reach out through an app, too. Portable North Pole

Look for Decked Halls on Christmas Eve Take a stroll and check out all the decorations. Walk the neighborhood to look at lights and sing your favorite Christmas songs,” It helps to move around a bit before you settle in for the big Christmas Eve feast. Or take a drive, there are always neighbourhoods to explore that do amazing scenes.

Let Everyone Open One Present on Christmas Eve Allow everyone to choose one gift each to open on Christmas Eve, It will be one of their favorite holiday memories. A pair of new pajamas could be a traditional gift.

Season’s Greetings All the best to you in the New Year

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Go All Out for Christmas Eve Dinner Some families do a Feast of the Seven Dishes, a Southern Italian tradition that likely started due to the Roman Catholic mandate to abstain from meat on Christmas Eve. Other families do a Polish Wigilia, while some dig out their favorite passed-down recipes or try something new, but the end result is the same: food coma. Do anybody else’s pants feel a little tight? But leave room for dessert!

Whether it’s a family cookie recipe or holiday cupcakes, you have to leave something sweet for Santa — with plenty of portions put aside for you, of course.

Teach Your Kids About Giving Back Each year have your child pick out toys they own but don’t play with anymore to give to other children as extra presents when Santa visits them, placing them in a special sack waiting for Santa under the Christmas tree. It teaches them that the best part of Christmas is not receiving gifts, but giving them to others, especially those in need. You can also get them involved with the local toy drive and pick out a gift to donate.

Build Memories One Gingerbread House at a Time Make gingerbread houses together. It’s fun and it allows you to teach the lesson that at the core we are all the same, but there are little things that make us special.

Make Place Settings Special Have your child get involved with setting the table for Christmas Dinner. Make Christmas Crackers for everyone to pull, also place cards with everyone’s names on it.

Season’s Greetings 3x7

Our wish for you is peace, health and happiness

From the Board and Staff

Feel the Miracle this Christmas and the magic of this Holy Season.

May this year hold the birth of new blessings and a promise of lasting peace.

From the Management

& Staff at

Max Helmer Construction Ltd.

Resource, Development & Advocacy For support with life’s challenges call 250-342-5566

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La Galeria II A Unique Shopping Experience

Merry Christmas Thank You to all our wonderful customers for a fabulous year.

CLOSED December 25th & 26th for Christmas THEN OPEN DAILY

Pass Down a Family Recipe

Pick a Festive Gift Theme

Every family has a special recipe that has passed through many generations and kitchens. Make the holiday season special by getting together and teaching the next generatiuon how to make it.

If complicated exchanges are too unruly, try a theme instead. “Instead of stocking stuffers, have your family vote on a theme every year. Some ideas might be BBQ, baseball or do A Christmas Story.”

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Wear Matching Christmas Jammies

We’d like to wish all of our friends and neighbours a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season! From all of us here at…

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NORTH STAR HARDWARE & BUILDING SUPPLIES

To our loyal customers and friends, a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year.

The store will be closed from December 24th until January 3rd, 2022.

NORTH STAR HARDWARE & BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD.

Matching or coordinating holiday PJs, heralded in many-a family photo and in song, makes for an extra pop in Christmas photos.

Read Aloud to Hasten Santa’s Arrival Whether it’s The Polar Express or the Fezziwig scene from A Christmas Carol, pick a passage that’ll get sugarplums dancing in everybody’s heads, and dog-ear the pages for a yearly re-read. ‘The Night Before Christmas’ is a great choice then quiz your kids to see if they can remember the names of all the reindeer.

Wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater You leave it in the back of the closet all year long, waiting for its day in the spotlight. Now it’s time to bust out your tackiest fashions and wear them with pride (and possibly a Santa hat).

Show Gratitude It might be too much to ask overstimulated kids to sit and do hand-written thank-you notes when they’d rather be playing with their new toys (though that’d certainly be meaningful if you can get them to do it). But it’s not too hard to make sure that everyone takes a beat before dinner to be thankful for the good holiday — and year — they’ve had.

Play a Game Together Until Late at Night Organize a marathon of your favorite board games, or DIY holiday twists on classic games like Pin the Nose on the Rudolph. Keep a running tally of who in the family is most victorious, and that person is Champion of Christmas… until next year.

Cook Together on Christmas Morning Opening up all those presents sure whips up an appetite. If you can tear the kids away from their new toys for a minute, have everyone help out in the kitchen and make breakfast. (Put the little ones in charge of the toast.)

Set Gift-Giving Rules

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Christmas Greetings

Whether you do a Yankee Swap, Secret Santa or some other type of gag gift grab bag, when it comes time to giving presents to your extended family, the wackier the rules, the better. Try a spin on a white elephant where half brings gag gifts and the other half brings nice gifts.

Regifting and trick wrapping also add to the experience.

To all our customers around the globe.

From our staff

Please recycle this newspaper

#3 755 13th Street, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6978 • Toll Free 1-888-982-8888 Email: tvlworld@shaw.ca

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year.

Skandia Concrete

Thank you for everything in 2021.

We will be here to serve you again in 2022!

1756 Hwy 93/95 Windermere B.C. • Office: 250-342-6500 • Batch plant: 250-342-2812 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221

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From all of our offices…

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS...

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS...

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS...

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! With glad tidings to you and yours at this joyous time of year.

We really appreciate your business and loyalty.

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Each office is independently owned and operated.

• Most properties are going to increase in price 10% or more due to lack of inventory.

• Anticipation in 2022 to see an increase in interest rates, that will have an effect in entry level markets.

• Tighter lending qualification from banks will make getting pre-approved for a mortgage even more important for buyers.

• We will see more investment buyers and speculators for our area.

• Having an experienced Realtor to help you through a rapidly changing market will be very important to get the property you want in a competing market or to maximize your sale price if you’re planning on selling.

• Get a second opinion, it is always free!

1214 -7th Avenue, Invermere • Cell: 250-341-1395 • Office: 250-341-6044 • paulglassford@gmail.com

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Merr y Chrristmma s & all the best in 2022!

A little something for everyone…

• Party supplies • Craft corner • Specialty party supplies available to order • Scrap booking supplies • Seasonal toys, games and stickers • Household items

729 12th Street, Invermere, BC • 250-341-7298

Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corn cob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal.

Frosty the Snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children know, How he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic In that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head, He began to dance around.

O, Frosty the Snowman, was alive as he could be.

And the children say he could laugh and play, Just the same as you and me.

You know Dasher, and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen, But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all ...

Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer, Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows!

All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names; They would never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say: Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?

Then how the Reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee; Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history!

The First Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

And by the light of that same star

Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

This star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three Fell reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

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O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining. ’Til He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O holy night, O night divine!

It doesn’t show signs of stopping And I’ve bought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss good night How I’ll hate going out in the storm!

But if you’ll really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.

O’er all the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wise men from out the orient land Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim!

His power and glory ever more proclaim!

The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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I love Thee, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side, ‘Til morning is nigh.

The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray

The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes

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God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen God rest you, merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born upon this day.

To save us all from Satan’s pow’r When we were gone astray.

O tidings of comfort and joy!For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born on Christmas Day. In Bethlehem, in Jewry, This blessed Babe was born.

And laid within a manger, Upon this blessed morn; The which His mother, Mary, Nothing did take in scorn.

From God our Heavenly Father, A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name.

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“Fear not,” then said the angel, “Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour Of virtue, power, and might, So frequently to vanquish all The friends of Satan quite.”

The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm, and wind, And went to Bethlehem straightway, This blessed Babe to find.

But when to Bethlehem they came, Whereat this infant lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay, His mother Mary kneeling, Unto the Lord did pray.

Winter Wonderland Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight.

Walking in a winter wonderland.

Later on, we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking in a winter wonderland.

Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down.

In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say: Are you married?

We’ll say: No man, But you can do the job When you’re in town.

When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.

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Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface.

O tidings of comfort and joy!

For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born on Christmas Day.

Wishing You a Wonderful Christmas With best wishes and gratitude, I hope your holiday is healthy, happy and bright!

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Understanding and making decisions about trees Horticultural Oils: Part 2 of 2

Branching Out

We know from previous articles that mineral oils are highly refined complex mixBy Dave Meadows es of petroleum hydroPioneer Columnist carbons produced from paraffinic crude oil. We also know that pest attacks are a secondary stress factor and that the underlying problem is the key to a tree’s long-term recovery.

Horticultural oils can be an effective, low toxicity spray option for managing tree pests in the residential community.

Today’s modern mineral oils are formulated with an emulsifier to make them easy to blend with water to make a spray solution. Other horticultural oils such as soybean, cottonseed, sesame, and neem are plant-based, less refined, difficult to blend and may cause plant damage when compared to modern mineral-based oils.

Dormant oil refers to the time of year in which it is applied. Usually in early spring before bud break. i.e., late

April. At this time year daytime temperatures are warm enough to avoid freezing thwe spray solution and allows it to dry after application. One particular caution for early spring, dormant oil treatment, is to avoid spraying 48 hours before or after a frost. If the temperature is below + 5C the emulsion in the oil product can break down.

Dormant oil sprays target pests that have overwintering adults (scales and aphids) on bark, twigs, narrow crevices and bud scales. Insect pests also lay eggs on these parts of the tree. Eggs overwinter until temperatures are favourable for beginning a new generation. Dormant oil spraying also prevents these eggs from hatching. When spraying trees with horticulture oil it is recommended that the entire tree be covered evenly and thoroughly.

Appropriate protective clothing, eyewear and masks are necessary to avoid contact and breathing when applying oil spray solutions. All oils must be used cautiously and ALWAYS consult the label for proper directions and precautions.

The more highly refined mineral oils are known as all season spray oils or summer oils which can be applied during the active growing season. These oils are safe to mammals (including humans) and most birds. However, mineral oils are non selective. Therefore, beneficial insects such as lady bug larvae are also killed. All horticultural

oils work by suffocation when the spray forms a coating of oil on the eggs or insects’ body. When using mineral oil for spraying during summer, spray in the morning and evening to avoid contact with foraging bees.

Another benefit of horticultural oils is they can have repellent properties that act as antifeedant (discouraging feeding) for some leafrollers. This is encouraging as leafrollers, particularly on apple trees, have been a serious pest problem here in the valley over the last couple of years!

Using horticultural oils is an excellent, non-toxic, alternative to treating pests in the garden and landscape.

With modern, mineral-based oils, application timing is extended from early spring through to late summer. Horticultural oils are easy and very effective in minimizing outbreaks of the usual suspects, such as aphids, scales, leafrollers, canker worms and leafhoppers.

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in Invermere and British Columbia as a whole — and to have a little fun (and hopefully a few laughs) while doing it.”

As of last week, nearly 100 people signed the virtual Climate Pledge. However, Graves wishes for more to enact real, meaningful change. “we’d love to see that figure rise to reflect a broader community commitment to ensuring a just, sustainable future for Invermere and the Columbia Valley.”

Those interested in signing the pledge can do so at https://wildsight.ca/branches/ invermere/climatepledge/. Those wanting to submit an ugly Christmas sweater photo can send them to Kat directly at ccrc@ wildsight.ca or post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #UglySweatersSaveEmissions.

Wildsight Invermere is bringing a unique twist to the holidays this year by combining the beloved ugly Christmas sweater with climate change awareness.

Individuals are invited to turn down their heaters and pull on the ugliest sweater they can find, snapping a photo to commemorate the occasion.

The Ugly Christmas Sweater challenge then invites participants to sign Wildsight’s official Climate Pledge— a three-step promise to take into account one’s personal impact on the environment.

The pledge was created from a variety of sources, including Wildsight itself, their volunteers, environmental activists, along with writers and thinkers like Robin Wall Kimmerer and Val Plumwood.

“The main goal of the Climate Pledge is to empower citizens to take action to reduce personal and community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and thereby counteract climate change,” says Katarina Graves, Climate Change Resilience Coordinator for Wildsight.

This will be the first year that the initiative will take place, as climate change becomes more and more prevalent both worldwide and in the Columbia Valley, noted by the overwhelming influx of warmer temperature, wildfires, and natural disasters. Although it may seem as though little can be done to combat the global crisis, Graves holds onto hope for Gerry Wilkie pictured in his Holiday apparel the future, adding that “space heating was the largest contributor to building emissions in BC in 2018, so a collective effort to turn down our thermostats could be truly impactful.”

Graves says the inspiration for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Challenge is to “to simultaneously draw attention to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings — the second largest non-industrial Pat (left) and Baiba (right) Morrow boast bright smiles in their source of emissions warm Christmas sweaters. Photos submitted by Katarina Graves

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Every year people gather around trees, lit and decorated to celebrate the holidays. They can be as tall and grand as the one that stands in Rockefeller Center, as tiny and cheery as a Charlie Brown sapling, or perfectly trimmed with presents beneath, perhaps like the one in your living room. But who grows our trees and where do they come from?

The Columbia Valley has deep roots in the Christmas tree industry. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, there were as many as 500,000 trees exported every year. They would travel as far as California and Mexico by rail. The Kirk and the Hoffert families were the two main growers at the time. The Kirks operated north of Radium and the Hofferts in Invermere, BU on what is now David Thompson SI and Mount Nelson NE Secondary Athletic Park.

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ber for the past 27 years she heads from Invermere to Victoria for the season, where she takes pride in providing the prefect tree in her owned and operated lot, Santa’s Forest in Barefoot Park.

Over time local producers lost market share in the US and Mexico, and many had to close their operations, causing production of locally grown trees to decline.

But with changes in weather patterns, like this summer’s record-breaking heat dome, shortage in inventory at larger commercial farms, and supply chain issues increasing shipping costs, people are turning back to Valley-grown trees for Christmas.

From pruning and harvesting, to selling, Christmas trees are a long-standing business and tradition in the Columbia Valley. Next time you hang an ornament, think of the history of Christmas trees in our region and all the local people who have worked hard to get it to your living room.

Local tree farmer Perry Horning of Kootenay Bough and Cone says the trees here are a native species (Douglas fir) and have adapted to our climate. “The last two years have seen some of the most beautiful trees come out the Valley,” Horning says. “There are about ten Christmas tree tenures and up to 15,000 trees distributed, mostly through western Canada.”

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Thursday, December 23

Ongoing Events

• 3:30-4:30 pm: Holiday Crafts. Invermere Public Library. Join us to make some cute crafts and other activities! For ages 5-12. All attendees must be masked.

Please contact the library to register publiclibrary@invermere.net or 250-3426416 • 7 pm-1 am, Jammy Jam Night at the Station Pub. Join our music jam band or just enjoy the live music. Yes, we’re staying open past our middle-aged bedtimes but we’ll have our jammies on so it’s okay.

Thursdays

Sunday December 26 – Wednesday December 29 • 11 am-5 pm: Sleigh Rides in Radium. Rides must be booked in advance by contacting info@radiumhotsprings.com or calling (250) 347-9331. Sleigh Rides are approximately 20 minutes long. Masks will be mandatory for riders aged 5 and up. $40/ group up to 8 people

Tuesday, December 28 • Bingo Night: Radium Brewing. Contact radiumbrewing@gmail.com for more details.

Friday, December 31 • New Year’s Eve Casino Night: Let’s end 2021 with a super fun night of casino games & welcome 2022 in style. The Station Pub is pumped to host an evening of Roulette, Texas Hold ‘em, Black Jack, Crowns & Anchors and Heads & Tails: $22 gets you funny money to play with + sparkly wine to toast the New Year. • The cards & wheels come out at 8pm. • Ages 19+ only. Tickets available at the Station Pub • Radium Hot Springs New Year’s Eve. Enjoy hot dogs and hot chocolate at Brent’s Shack from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and watch the fireworks at the Springs Driving Range at 6 p.m. (sharp!).

• 8-10 pm New Year’s Eve Make It or Break It, ULLR Bar. Get a crew together to watch 20 videos and tell us if they “make it” or “break it”. $10 per ticket. Book your table at info@ullrbar.com

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• 9 am: Thrift Store donation Drop Off. • 10 am: Parent and Tot Connect. Parent and Tot Connect program by Family Dynamix for children ages 0-6, starting September 21st. Pre Registration is required, contact Contact mferster@fdx.family or text 250-341-8678.

• 10:30-11:30 am: Drop-in Seniors Fitness Class at the Columbia Valley Centre. $2 per class. Proof of vaccination required.

• 1:30 pm: OKO/Po-Keno. . $2 (plus some nickels) Senior’s Hall. Must be fully vaccinated • 3 pm: Youth Drop-In Fun. The Summit Youth Hub is back open for FREE after-school fun! Grades 7-12 are invited to come for free food, safe hang out areas, Friday skate nights, virtual reality, gaming computers and our music room! MASKS ARE MANDATORY.

Fridays • 9-10:30 am: Momfit & Preschool Group at the Columbia Valley Centre. Proof of vaccination required for caregivers. Invermere Public Library Storytime to follow at 10:45 am.

• 10:30 am: Story Time with the Invermere Public Library. Join us for stories, songs and a take-home craft!

• Wing Day at the Edgewater Legion. Every Friday is Wing Day at the Edgewater Legion! 12 pm Take Out, 5pm Dine In! www.facebook.com/RCL199 or call 250-347-9725.

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. $2. Senior’s Hall, Must be fully vaccinated.

• 4-8 pm: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, Every Friday and Saturday, Wings & Things, Pub Grub in the Branch.

• 5 pm: Magic the Gathering, Come for Friday Night Magic & play Magic the Gathering! 5:30 pm start. Entry: $10-40 depending on format. Call 250-3423440 for details. No registration required, but space is limited. Ages 10+.

• 6 pm Rotary Community Bingo. Must be 19+ to play. 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. Choose to support a local Rotary Club with your ticket purchase!

• 7:30 pm: Beer League Hockey, Canal Flats. If you are interested in participating in a non-contact BEER league season please send us an email at badgershockey2019@gmail.com and we can fill you in on the details. Carpooling from Invermere available.

• 4-8 pm: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, Every Friday and Saturday, Wings & Things, Pub Grub in the Branch.

Sundays • On 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!!• 1:30 pm: Crib. $2. Senior’s Hall. Must be fully vaccinated.

Mondays • 10:30 am: Rhyme Time. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child under 2 years old, come and learn some fun songs, rhymes and stories with us! Email skalesnikoff@cbal.org for the Zoom link.

• 10:30-11:30 am: Drop-in Seniors Fitness Class at the Columbia Valley Centre. $2 per class. Proof of vaccination required.

• 1:30 pm: Carpet Bowling. $2 Senior’s Hall Must be fully vaccinated.

• 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. Snacks + a safe space!

Tuesdays • Tech Time Thursdays: Invermere Library, 10:15am-1 pm. Radium Library 1:304 pm. Need some help with your computer, phone or tablet? Make a Tech Time appointment for FREE one-on-one tech support! CBAL will be at the Invermere Library on Thursdays from 10:15 am-1 pm. Please call the library at 250-3426416 to book an appointment.

• 10 am: Parent and Tot Connect. Family Dynamix will be running an indoor Parent and Tot Connect program for children ages 0-6, starting September 21st. Pre Registration is required, contact Contact mferster@fdx.family or text 250-341-8678 • 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!

Wednesdays • 10:30-11:30 am: Family Dynamix hosts a Catch-up Cafe for the Columbia Valley every Wednesday morning on ZOOM for those isolated and unable to get out as much because of Covid 19.Tricia at patkin@familydynamix.ca • 12:30 pm: $2 Duplicate Bridge. Senior’s Hall. Must be fully vaccinated • 4-5 pm: Sparks and Brownies For girls 5-7yrs. Meeting at Spiderweb park (west of the Invermere hospital) • 6 pm: Drop in Utimate Frisbee. JA Laird Sports Field. $20 registration fee for the season. Please bring cash or transfer to justin@justinkeitch.com • 6-8 pm Legion Legend Wednesday Dinners. Reservation by Saturday is required.

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Radium to discuss possible sign bylaw update

Radium council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15 addresses lack of sign permits issued

By Steve Hubrecht of those features are in contravention of our existing sign the village should do what it can to support them. bylaw,” said Kebe.

Councillor Mike Grey said the village needs somesteve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt explained that the thing that is consistent over time, rather than deciding The Village of Radium Hot Springs will discuss the current sign bylaw goes back quite some time, and simply on signs on a case-by-case basis, as the latter approach possibility of changing its signage bylaw. didn’t envision the technology of the present day, as well could lead to a given business getting a certain type of The current signage bylaw has been around for some as the current reality of Radium being on a major high- sign approved, and council then deciding they don’t like time, and during the Wednesday, Dec. 15 Radium coun- way corridor used by a great many tourists. A committee this type of sign and turning down other similar applicil meeting, councillors and staff talked about whether it was struck in 2014 to look at refreshing the sign bylaw cations. This uneven approach could theoretically give a but that effort “fell by the wayside,” said Reinhardt, not- quick-off-the-draw businesses a competitive advantage was time to look at some updates.

Radium bylaw officer Kent Kebe explained that in ing that since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began over other similar businesses, noted Grey, adding “it has the past three months there have been a number of in- there are a number of new business owners in town, and to be an even playing field. It has to be fair.” quiries about putting up signs from new local business Council members emphasized, for the benefit of owners, but only one sign permit has been issued. He “It has to be an even playing field. It has to be fair.” the public, that no official decisions or bylaw changes were being made that night, but that council is simply noted that many of the inquiries centred around poMike Grey, agreeing to meet to further discuss the idea of changtential signage features such as scrolling letters, flashing Councillor ing the sign bylaw. signs, and bright picture signs. “The majority if not all

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Mickey Mary Hess passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 8th, 2021.

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She will be remembered for her smile, grace, and kindness. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a true friend. Mom came from a family of thirteen and was the third last of the two remaining thirteen.

She was predeceased by her husband Emil.

March 22, 1946 – December 13, 2021

Mickey is survived by her children, Emil (Cathy), Marlis, Melva (Jack) and Patrick along with 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Nory died December 13, 2021 in Port Coquitlam, BC. She was born in Bergamo, Italy, in 1946 but lived her childhood years in Nicaragua and Colombia. She moved to Calgary with her family when she was thirteen years old. Because of her travels and her natural ability to speak foreign languages she became fluent in Spanish, French, Italian and managed quite well in Catalan to keep up with the animated discussions carried out by her husband’s family.

She is survived by her husband Julio, her adult children Jason and David, and her grandchildren Miró, Jano, Mobi, and Felix.

Oscar Raasveldt, her younger brother, lives in Port Coquitlam.

Nory was a loving wife, devoted mother and faithful friend.

The illness that eventually took her life gradually robbed her of her great abilities and personal achievements. She was an accomplished seamstress, a skillful knitter, an outstanding organizer and disciplined planner. Many people recognized her organizational skills in the outstanding jobs she did for Wings over the Rockies and her contributions to Wildsight Invermere.

She researched and planned wonderful village-to-village hiking trips that we enjoyed after her retirement.

Nory led an exemplary life leaving the world a better place thanks to her commitments to family and community. As a teacher she was loved by her students and inspired excellence in her colleagues. When we made Invermere our home, her dedication to volunteering her time and effort to grow and improve Wings over the Rockies was recognized by being nominated and being one of the finalists in the Canadian Museum of Nature award.

Even though Nory’s early years could be described as privileged, she was the least materialistic person imaginable. Her friends described her as a minimalist but her lack of desire in materialistic things went beyond not needing them. She was a quiet but determined defender of our planet and worked passionately to preserve the natural beauty that she enjoyed during her regular hikes with Invermere’s Hiking Club.

Nory would probably agree that of all her achievements and accomplishments, the one she was most proud of was that our sons, Jason and David would never have become the loving, caring and unselfish men that they are today without her example, guidance and love.

Please do not send flowers to her family. If you want to honour Nory’s memory do so by making a contribution to an environmental protection organization. Her favourite ones were: Wildsight Invermere, Nature Conservancy Canada, David Suzuki Foundation and, naturally, Wings over the Rockies.

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

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-1312 • Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com • Web: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Mom will be greatly missed by all those she touched; Mom is now soaring with Angels.

In Lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Radium Fire Department. 4878 Radium Blvd, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

Invermere Bottle Depot needs help tracking down who owns the 2 RV’s and 1 camping trailer stored in their compound. These 3 Vehicles must be removed by Jan 1 or they will be towed at owner’s expense. Please call 250-342-7272 or (cell) 250-3417861.

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.

A Funeral Service was held on December 15th, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Christ Trinity Church.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.

Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS Cheers to CV Metis Association for helping your citizens!

HAZEL BEATRICE SUNDBY 1932 ~ 2021 Hazel Beatrice Sundby of Kamloops, BC passed away on December 9, 2021, at 89 years of age.

She is survived by her loving children Rodney (Donna Lee) Sundby of Kamloops, BC, Rudy (Tammy) Sundby of Cochrane, AB, Dawn Kroad of Victoria, BC, Glayne (Kim) Sundby of Kamloops, BC, Grandchildren Josh (Katie) Sundby, Sarah (Brandon) Sobchak, Kailyn (Keegan) Metz, Lyndie Sundby (Tyler Brooker) Lauren (Dave) de Villiers, Devi (Matt) Roy, Jaron Kroad , Myles Sundby and numerous great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters Hope McNabb of Nanaimo, BC, Gail Lange of Medicine Hat, AB, and lifelong friend Pudgy Johal of Victoria, BC. Hazel was predeceased by her loving husband Dick.

Hazel was born Oct. 24, 1932 and raised in a large family of 5 sisters and 5 brothers. Life on the farm, in Big River, Saskatchewan, was difficult and these hardships shaped Hazel into the strong, resilient woman she became. Hazel married, and between 1955 and 1959, she and her husband, Delbert Sundby had four children: Rodney, Rudy, Dawn and Glayne. Work took the family to British Columbia and in the early sixties Hazel and Delbert bought and operated a corner store in Lake Cowichan. In the late sixties the family moved to Kamloops, BC where the children were raised. Hazel worked for many years at the Village Hotel Restaurant, and she quickly became known as a hard worker. In 1977, Hazel moved to Radium Hot Springs where she eventually bought and ran the Chicken Kitchen for 11 years with second husband, Dick Remple. After selling the Chicken Kitchen, she and Dick purchased Radium Video Store which they owned until 2004. Her life as an entrepreneur continued back in Kamloops.

She and Dick purchased and operated the bottle depot in Scotch Creek, BC. for several years, until her retirement. Hazel often commented she didn’t feel old until she stopped working.

It is important to note that Hazel’s children and grandchildren were the loves of her life, and she would do anything for them. She had the biggest heart, and she was generous to both family and those less fortunate. Hazel’s unique personality made an impact on everyone she met and her colourful stories were unforgettable. Her sudden death has left a hole in our hearts, and she will be dearly missed.

A celebration of Hazel’s life will take place at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS Cheers to the Christmas elf who hung candy canes on the car door handles at Sobey’s and Canadian Tire on Sunday. Your sweet gesture made my day.

Cheers to Wendy Kinsey at Family Dynamix for all your help and the great advice! Your input is greatly appreciated.

Cheers to all the friendly, helpful staff at Radium Mountainside Market. In particular Julius, Sandy, Darlene, Huang and Mike for going out of your way to always provide first class customer service. Merry Christmas.

Cheers to Cindy Roberts. You make the BEST nuts and bolts.

They are delicious!

Cheers to my sister and her husband for helping me out with gas and food cards. It makes a huge difference in my life!

Cheers to the doctors and nurses that were there for our mom.

Cheers to Jessie for her kindness, caring, and love, and helping us through our last days with mom Cheers to the Radium Fire department and ambulance service for their quick response in being there for mom. Cheers to Brayden and James for helping mom upstairs on her return home from hospital Big Big Cheers to Family Dynamix for leaving a box of baked goods on my doorstep at the Invermere Centre Apartments.

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CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

We wanted to commend Heather from Saunders Jam for her delicious Fruitcake with a slice of cheddar on top. The cake is so aromatic and delicious and the cheese makes it super creamy. It was a welcome treat on a cold day. Cheers Heather!

Young people also like fruitcake!

Cheers to Steve Fear for everything you do to help us.

You are probably the busiest man in the Valley but you always make time to see that we are looked after. For sure, you are one in a million and we are very grateful for your friendship.

Merry Christmas.

Cheers to Ryan with BCAA for replacing the flat tire on my wife’s vehicle and taking it to OK Tire. Cheers to the folks we know at OK Tire for repairing the flat tire so quickly and reinstalling it on the car the same day.

There is nothing like receiving great service from established businesses in our community.

NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE As part of Canfor’s Forest Stewardship Council Certification and Sustainable Forest Management Plan, the public is invited to comment on the updated forest development proposals in the areas listed below.

Forest License A19040/K1W - Elko/Sparwood/Cranbrook Area

Landscape Unit/ Location

Sundown/Yahk River area

C01/Moyie

Hellroaring area

C04/ Hellroaring

Yahk River, Ward/Haller/ Ranger Creek area

C09/ Yahk

Cherry Lake/Bloom/Wickman area

C10/Bloom-Caven

Teepee/Jake/Jim Creeks area

C11/Teepee

Gold Creek/Plumbob Creek

C36/Mayook

Morrissey Ridge/Creek area

C17/Upper Flathead

Ladner Creek area

C24/ Lower Elk

Cranbrook Mountain area

C30/ Cranbrook

Elko/Burton Lake area

C34/ Jaffray

Chain Lake, Deep Lake and Sink/ Purcell Creeks area

C37/Linklater - Englishman

Contact Paul Picard, RPF @ 250-402-3681 or email at paul.picard@canfor.com

Forest License A20212/A20214 - Creston Area

Landscape Unit/ Location

Duck Lake/Creek area

K25/ Duck Lake

Carroll/Mission Creek

K02/Little Moyie River

Contact Paul Picard, RPF @ 250-402-3681 or email at paul.picard@canfor.com

Forest License A18978- Canal Flats Area

Landscape Unit/ Location

Mud Cr. North and South/ Larson Lake

I04/Premier

Kootenay Bypass

I10 / Nine Mile

Kootenay River

I11 / Kootenay

Dutch Creek

I14/Brewer-Dutch

Contact Brian Feeney, RFT @ 250-347-6655 or email at brian.feeney@canfor.com

Forest License A18979- Radium Area

Landscape Unit/ Location

Lower Cochran Creek

I21 / Cochran

Ravenshead

I24/Pedley

Cross River

I23 / Cross

Kootenay FSR North

I19 / Fenwick

North Steamboat Mountain

I29 / Steamboat

Contact Brian Feeney, RFT @ 250-347-6655 or email at brian.feeney@canfor.com

Tree Farm License 14- Parson Area

Landscape Unit/ Location

Twelve Mile Lower Benches

I38 / Twelve Mile

Contact Brian Feeney, RFT @ 250-347-6655 or email at brian.feeney@canfor.com

Please contact the appropriate Planner at the numbers listed above to arrange a mutually agreeable time to review the plans. Comments received by Jan. 14, 2022 will be considered in the planning and harvesting phases.

Cheers to Andrew at Canadian Tire for fixing a badly damaged truck tire. Cheers to Mike and Andrew for their excellent advice to keep our family safe on the roads. We have new truck tires at a good price. Thanks for the excellent service.

Cheers and a “Ho-Ho-Ho” to Cortney Pitts - DOI Events Coordinator - for her assistance in making the Seniors’ Association Christmas Dinner at the Community Centre more festive.

The Christmas decorations and Santa Claus made the evening bright.

Warm holiday wishes to the best municipal team in the galaxy.

Jill, Emily, Lorie, Bruce, Justin, Stu, Dave and Kent – it was a great journey. Signed, Yoda.

Cheers to Rosanna, Shane & Dr. Moneo’s office for sourcing a part for my glasses, saving an entire replacement. You are a great benefit to our Valley community!

Cheers and Merry Christmas to all the friendly, helpful staff at Pharmasave. Keith, Alicia, Dean, Alexandra, Jamie, Sarah and Blaire you make shopping at your store so easy and no request is too much. What a great way to conduct a business.

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

Todd’s coins 1-250-864-3521.

Local Family searching for home.

New pastor and young family working in the Valley looking for 4 bedroom home under $450k in Invermere. Phone Josh, 250342-9535. Email: josh@lwac.ca

MISC. FOR SALE Assortment of skis. Must see.

Phone 250-342-2263

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

Decoy Landscaping is looking for 2022 employees. Must be physically fit. Experience with Skid Steer an asset, willing to train the right person. Wages $21 - $26/hr. depending on experience. Phone Sue at 250341-5353.

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.

Dreaming of Summer?

1609 Lower Lakeview Lane $2,350,000 MLS# 2461991

• 1/52 ownership of the “beach” lot • Erin Reid Designed Lake Home. www.InvermereLakefront.RealEstate

Geoff Hill PREC* REALTOR® Fair Realty

250-341-7600

www.geoffhill.ca The BEST properties sell with Geoff!

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

SERVICES B.B.’s Home & Design Services Handyman Services & Renovation’s, Blinds & Installation, Tiling, Painting, House checks/Cleaning, Dump runs, Snow removal.

Over 35 year’s experience.

Call 250-688-2897.

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

Last Minute Christmas Sale Buy One & 75% off the 2nd blind Expires: Dec. 25th “Buy a Gift Certificate & receive a free option” Customized Window Blinds & Phantom Screens Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 love a good photo submission.

SHUTTER BUGS WeIf you have a snapshot to share, WELCOME email info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Comfort and Joy- Winter Cooking Inspiration Learn to cook a spicy pot roast with oranges, sweet potatoes, and chile gremolata

with a wooden spoon, until onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.

Ingredients (Add 1/4 cup water while cooking • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided onion if too many browned bits ac• 1 (4-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed The hustle and bustle of the holiday cumulate.) Add beef stock, tomatoes, • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste season is full of traditional flavours and 1 chile, and orange wedges; bring to • 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste dishes that many of us have enjoyed over a boil. Return chuck roast and any • 2 oranges, divided the years, entertaining friends and family. accumulated juices to pan; bring to a • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced We all have our favorites and our ‘go-to’s’ simmer over high.

• 2 cups unsalted beef stock or water that we can cook off the top of our heads Step 3 • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano plum tomatoes, crushed that bring comfort throughout the year. As Cover and transfer to preheated • 3 whole chilies in oil, divided – you choose the heat in way of what type of chili 2021 comes to an end in what was dare I oven; braise 1 hour and 30 minutes. you like say, another challenging year, our family has Uncover and stir in sweet potato and • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces decided to start cooking new recipes, full of celery root. Return to oven, and braise, • 1 pound celery root, turnips, or rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces unique ingredients and different flavours. uncovered, until meat and vegetables • 1/2 cup packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley It’s time to change it up and have fun in the are tender but not falling apart, 1 hour • Crusty bread, for serving kitchen! to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove Soups are like a hug from the inside – from oven, and let rest 15 minutes. want ones that are in oil, full of flavour you enjoy. We use full of flavour, warming and for the most part, easy to chipotle or Calabrian chilies in this dish.

Transfer chuck roast to a work surface; shred into large make. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingrepieces. Skim off fat from Dutch oven, and discard. Redients in your fridge and can be frozen for later meals.

Spicy Pot Roast with Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, turn shredded beef to Dutch oven.

Using bases like bone broth with loads of vegetables gives Step 4 and Chile Gremolata you tons of nutrients and are usually lower in calories While meat rests, zest remaining orange to equal 1 Whole orange segments and freshly squeezed orwhile being a very filling meal. Explore food blogs online ange juice and zest give this hearty winter braise a burst tablespoon zest and squeeze to yield 3 tablespoons juice. for recipe ideas. I enjoy Half-Baked Harvest, Donna Hay, of fresh citrus flavor. Creamy sweet potatoes and celery Finely chop remaining 2 chilies to equal 1 tablespoon.

Oh She Glows, and Kosmic Kitchen to name a few. root along with tender beef chuck fill out this satisfyingly Stir together parsley, orange zest and juice, chopped chilOne-pot meals, sheet-pan dinners and slow cooker hearty meal. ies, and remaining 1/4 cup oil; season with salt and peprecipes keep your time in the kitchen to a minimum while per to taste. Divide roast mixture evenly among bowls; Active: 40 min you explore new recipes. It’s also a great way to cook root top with parsley mixture. Serve with crusty bread.

Total: 3 hrs. 10 mins vegetables and bring out the best of cheaper cuts of meats Make Ahead Yield: 8 that require slow cooking to be tender to bite.

After roast is shredded and returned to Dutch oven, Directions With increasing food prices, concerns in food securilet cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate up to Step 1 ty and distribution challenges, this is the perfect time to Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large 2 days. Gently reheat over low. Enjoy your winter playstart planning your garden for the spring. This will bring Dutch oven over medium-high. Season chuck roast with ing…outside and in the kitchen! you some comfort in knowing you are organized for the salt and pepper. Add chuck roast to Dutch oven, and sear, Recipe copyright from Food & Wine. months ahead, with intent to grow what you love. Plus, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 15 to 20 in my world, it makes winter go a whole lot easier know- minutes. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.

Lara McCormack is co-owner of From Scratch – A ing that spring is not far off.

Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one Step 2 The following recipe is a family favorite that is easy to Scrub 1 orange, and cut into 8 wedges; discard seeds can savor fabulous, seasonal food, sip from a selection of make, is absolutely delicious, is so warming and is an en- and core, and set aside. Add onion to Dutch oven; cook BC wines and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landtertaining hit. When it comes to buying the chilies, you over medium, stirring and scraping bottom of pan often scape.

Submitted by Lara McCormack, Co-owner of From Scratch, Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs

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December 23, 2021

FAITH

Peace on Earth Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship

Only a day until Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A while back I shared about how our God is a giving God, His very nature is giving, John 3:16 tells us “For God so loved the world that He gave.”

Who did He give? “His only begotten Son.” Why did He give? So “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

On that Christmas Eve so long ago, that Child, that Son, that Savior, that Gift was born. God, sent a entourage of angels to announce, to the world the birth of their Savior.

Luke 2:10-14 “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

I would like to take a moment and talk about that peace on earth the angels are so excited about.

Christmas time to some people, is a very discouraging, depressing time, it shouldn’t be, Jesus tells us in John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

People today, especially these days, with what is going on, are looking for true, inner peace. They search through relationships, addictions, money, gadgets and even religion to try to find something that will fill the void inside. But true peace, the kind of peace the angels told us about, isn’t found in anything this world has to offer, it can only be found through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Only Jesus can satisfy the longing in our hearts and give us true, lasting peace.

God gives freely, not as the world gives. We can’t earn it and we can’t pay for it. There’s no catch, no fine print and no strings attached. We can rest secure that He’s not ever going to take His peace away; He tells us “He will never leave us nor forsake us”. His peace is eternal! A life of peace begins when we invite Jesus to be our Lord and Savior. Then as we align our thoughts, attitudes and actions with His Word, that peace will flood every area of our lives.

The angels heralded it, Jesus told us about it, and that peace on earth, is available to each and every one of us.

Will you receive that peace? All you have to do is believe in your heart, and profess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and you will be saved.

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”

Columbia Valley Rockies Weekly Roundup - Week 11 Submitted by Mark Teterenko The Rockies wrapped up their final week before the holiday break going 2-1 after winning in overtime against the Fernie Ghostriders 6-5, beating the Golden Rockets in Golden 8-2, and then dropping a tight rematch against the Rockets 4-2 at home on December 18.

Gareth Nicholas was awarded the player of the month for November, and the Rockies return to hockey on New Year’s Eve in Canal Flats against the Golden Rockets at 7:30 p.m.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to resuming hockey after the break!

General Manager, Wade Dubielewicz, presents the Defenceman, Jakob McLean, follows the play after making player of the month award to #11, Gareth Nicholas. an outlet pass to his teammates.

Submitted photos

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

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Christmas Eve Service Either in-person or on zoom at 7:30pm.

For in-person, please be vaccinated (12 and older) and wear a mask. For on-line, please go to our website to access the zoom link. Type in “WVSM.ca”

110 7th Ave. Invermere

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 COVID restrictions, registration is required for Christmas Eve Mass only. canadianmartyrsparish@telus.net • 250-342-6167.

Dec.24 - Christmas Eve Masses: 5 pm - Children’s Mass, Invermere; 7 pm: Invermere; 9 pm: Radium Dec.25 - Christmas Day: 10 am: Invermere Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve: 5 pm: Invermere (Adoration at 4:30 pm) Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day: 10 am: Radium Masks and hand sanitizing required on entry; seating allowance: 50 %. Locations: Canadian Martyrs Church: 712 12th Ave. Invermere, St. Joseph’s Church: Main St. E(Hwy 93/95) Radium

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday 1:30 p.m. Worship Service at Valley Christian Assembly 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.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 Kendyn MacKensie • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041

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TOTAL CARE INDOOR BOAT STORAGE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR CLIENTS FOR AN AMAZING FIRST YEAR! • INDOOR STORAGE • WINTERIZING • DETAILING • PICKUP/RETURN

Merry Christmas and thank you for your trust and business.

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Book now to avoid disappointment at www.totalcareltd.ca totalcaresteve@gmail.com • Call Steve Read at 403-650-4213