Columbia Valley Pioneer, January 20, 2022

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to get out together and have fun. The dates of these meetups will be decided as the winter unfolds, and one is set to be an evening/nighttime glow-stick/headlamp ski and skate meet up.

The annual Whiteway Winter Challenge is back again this year, more expansive than ever. The popular “We found people responded well to the challenge event challenges Columbia Valley residents to propel last year,” McGinty told the Pioneer. “A lot of people said it was good motivation to get outside and get some exerthemselves as far they can along frozen Lake Windermere’s iconic Whiteway skating and nordic ski path over cise and fresh air during the winter. The days can be short and dark, and sometimes people get into a bit of a mental a given time period.

This year the challenge runs for two full months, funk when they stay inside all the time. The pandemic through most of the winter, and is happening not only on probably makes it even worse for a lot of people. So, we the Lake Windermere Whiteway and Lake Lillian Whiteas a club want to do what we can to get people outdoors and breathing that fresh air, and hopefully helping them way, but also at Panorama Mountain Resort’s Greywolf Nordic centre and on the extensive cross country ski trails stay a bit more positive.” at Nipika Mountain Resort. The first Whiteway WinExtending the challenge to different ski areas “gives people more options in terms of places to go out and ter Challenge was held by the Toby Creek Nordic Club in early 2020, a few months before the onlog those kilometres” and stretching it over two months simply made sense, said McGinty. “We wanted to have going COVID-19 pandemic hit. The first challenge (which was a one-day, in-person event) was a big it go throughout the whole winter, but we know that hit, drawing almost 100 participants to cross counsometime conditions in March can be quite variable when it comes to ice skating or cross country skiing, so try ski, skate, or run around the lake. we settled for all of January and February.”

Then came the pandemic, so last year the club opted to alter the challenge, allowing participants to The challenge officially started on Jan. 1, and 40 track their own non-motorized progress around the people or groups are already participating, but teams and individuals are still welcome to register and start Whiteway for a month, and the club collated and skating or skiing at any time. posted the results online. This allowed the club to keep the challenge going, while also allowing people The freshly groomed Lake Lillian Whiteway, as well as the Lake As of press time, the Lake Windermere Whiteway to follow pandemic protocols about social distanc- Windermere Whiteway, the Panorama Nordic centre trails and the was closed, owing to last week’s warm, rainy and slushy ing. The second challenge was every bit as much a Nipika Mountain Resort trails, are the site of this winter’s extended conditions, but all other locations were open. For more Submitted photo information visit: tobycreeknordic.com/challenge/ success as the first, as more than 80 participants col- Whiteway Winter Challenge.

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lectively skied, skated, walked or ran enough kilometres in 2021 to stretch from Invermere to the Atlantic Ocean.

This year the club is tweaking the challenge yet again — increasing the event from one month to two, expanding it to encompass both Whiteways (Lake Lillian and Lake Windermere) as well as Panaroma and Nipika — and going for what Lake Windermere Ambassadors Program Coordinator, Shannon McGinty, termed a “hybrid model”.

People still sign up as individuals or teams and set a goal to skate, ski or run as far as they can in the two months, but there will now be a few “community meet up” events, explained McGinty. These events will be spaced out, allowing for social distancing and other pandemic protocols, but will still give participants a chance

Radium fire crew recognized for fighting Christmas Eve fire fighters to support the Radium crew.

The fire had completely engulfed all four units of the townhouse, Carr exRadium Hot Springs council mem- plained to the Pioneer. Given the sheer bers expressed their gratitude, during size of the blaze, with no way of being the most recent council meeting, to the able to salvage any of the structures, and village’s fire department for its efforts in with another set of nearby townhouses extinguishing a large blaze that raged on at risk if the fire were to spread, as well as the firefighters’ own safety to considChristmas Eve. The village’s new fire Chief, Trev- er, the Radium fire department opted or Carr, was present at the Wednesday, to use a backhoe to pull down the parts Jan. 12 council meeting to give a general of the burning townhouses that were update on the Radium fire department, still standing, brining the fire down to and council members were full of praise ground level. for Carr and his crew with regards to “By the standards of fires we see in the fire. The fire involved four side-by- Radium, this was a big fire,” Carr told side townhouses at Radium Resort. The the Pioneer. “Often we see garage fires, Radium fire department was notified of chimney fires, maybe a fire involving a the blaze at 3:19 p.m., and sent a crew single family residence. This was a fourof 12 local firefighters, two fire fighting unit, three-storey townhouse, with big vehicles, and an all-terrain vehicle. The flames, maybe 20 feet in the air.”

The majority of the fire was extinInvermere Fire Department also sent fire guished by about 10 p.m., but a smaller crew stayed on site through the night, monitoring the area to make sure there were no flare ups. Carr extended a big thank you to the Invermere Fire Department for its assistance, and to the Horsethief Pub and Eatery and Wildside The Radium Fire Department battled a Pizzeria for providing the firefighters food large Christmas Eve fire that engulfed four during the emergency (and to Fire’D Up townhouses at Radium Resort. Photos sub- Breakfast and Burgers for doing so many times in the past). mitted by Radium Fire Department

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• On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Columbia Valley RCMP located an unoccupied stolen Honda Civic at a hotel in Radium Hot Springs. The vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Golden, was towed to the detachment where it was processed for forensic evidence.

• On Tuesday, Jan. 11 at about 11:40 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop with a Kia Rio on Highway 93 near Radium Hot Springs. While speaking to the driver, the officer formed suspicion the driver had alcohol in

his system and read a roadside breath demand. The driver complied with the demand and blew two fails. As a result, the driver received a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30-days.

• On Wednesday, Jan. 12 at about 10:30 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to two separate collisions that occurred on Highway 95 near Edgewater. The first collision involved a Toyota Matrix that slid into the ditch and the second collision involved a commercial transport truck that slid into the ditch near the same location. No injuries were reported in either collision.

• On Thursday, Jan. 13 at about 1:30 a.m., police received a report that a commercial transport truck had slid off the road on Highway 95 near Edgewater and was blocking both lanes of the highway. The driver was uninjured but the truck had to be towed from the scene.

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sheer volume of snow. But there are priority areas that have to get done first, of course, and then we can get to the other areas.”

The district staff did the best they could under the circumstances and have top notch snow clearing equipment, added Miller “But when it comes in a big volume like that and just keeps going, it keeps our crew flat out. Almost as soon as the priority areas were cleared, they had to go back and start clearing those areas again, because it continued snowing.”

Miller noted that few residents would be happy with the district hiring a large number extra staff and spending many thousands of dollars on extra snow clearing equipment (which would come at taxpayer expense) just to have these staff and equipment sit around waiting for the type of snowfall that occurs once every several years.

“On the Saturday morning, after the public works crew had done an early shift to make sure the downtown core was cleared before any of the shops opened, I did have a number of people call in to compliment the district on its snow clearing,” said Miller, adding that as a point of comparison, he had been down in Cranbrook on Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14 and “their streets, particularly their back streets were in far worse shape in terms of snow clearing.”

Miller added that the big snowfall is great news for Panorama Mountain Resort and the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill. “They have excellent conditions now, and that will serve the entire Columbia Valley well,” he said. “When the ski resorts have a good winter, that flows back into the local communities.”

Earlier this month the District of Invermere was hit with the kind of snowfall more typically associated with other Kootenay towns such as Revelstoke or Rossland than with the Columbia Valley’s famously dry climate. Over a period of several days in the first week of January, snow came down in buckets, leaving Invermere and the surrounding area looking like a true winter wonderland and giving local kids endless amounts of snowman construction material.

The snowbanks and snowdrifts were piled high all over town, but were not fun for everybody however, as the Pioneer received several calls from local residents unhappy at what some termed unusable sidewalks and what one called a potentially dangerous situation, with people forced to walk on the streets. None of those calling in were willing to go on the record and be quoted, but the Pioneer did observe, on the morning of Monday, Jan. 10, what appeared to be a father and very small daughter walking on 13th Avenue near John Woods Road, seemingly heading in the direction of the back entrance to Eileen Madson Primary school, and the large snowbanks did in fact leave the pair walking right on the road as vehicles drove past.

Invermere Mayor, Al Miller, explained to the Pioneer that he too has had several complaints, but that district staff had been working as hard as they could, even pulling extra shifts and working overtime, to get as much snow cleared as possible, and that he has in fact had multiple residents and businesses call to compliment him on the district’s snow removal efforts. “We’ve had a tremendous amount of snow come down in a matter of just a few days. Quite a bit more than we’ve seen in some time,” Miller told the Pioneer. “I understand the complaints and I feel badly. Our intent is to have our sidewalks usable. But with the amount snow, it was difficult to clear everything. Public Large snowfalls earlier this month kept District of Inverworks pulled extra shifts, and mere staff busy clearing roads, sidewalks and trails as fast Photo by Ryan Watmough came in early to deal with the as they could.

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To live in a tourist town or to not?

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Historical Lens

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Living in a “tourist town” means spectacular morning views, mouthwatering eateries, and a plethora of exciting activities just a short drive from home. It brings with it a feeling of pride like no other, complemented by visiting family and friends’ comments of ‘you live here?!’

The feeling of living in a place where many save for months just to come visit for a weekend is unmatched, yet —like anywhere else — it comes with its very own unique set of challenges. One challenge that has remained a hot topic for years on end is that of short term rentals (STRs) and the monopolization they hold on already-limited housing.

STRs have been an ongoing discussion of dispute among Columbia Valley residents, amplified by Radium Hot Spring’s official adoption of a short term rental bylaw last Aug. 18, 2021. Although Radium council is still in the process of tweaking the bylaw to perfection, this marked a momentous occasion of being the first municipality in the Columbia Valley to adopt such a policy, sparking conversation among neighbouring towns.

For those innately lucky folks who found an affordable home for the whole family in just a matter of a few quick google searches, consider yourself blessed, as that has not been the case for everyone. Some have lived here for decades, and felt the housing crisis the hardest as the beautiful Columbia Valley slowly began to gain popularity as a hot, tourist trap. Many out-of-towners were jumping on the bandwagon as they saw the potential for a decently-priced home to make a substantial amount of cash just by renting it out on weekends, thus leaving it empty and free for their own spontaneous visits on weekdays.

While it should be applauded that the valley’s beauty is gaining popularity and recognition, it should also be noted that many workers are struggling to find affordable housing. This means they may be forced to live outside of their means in order to stay in such a beautiful place, or they may instead move away, leaving our local businesses with one less set of hands.

For those still here, we see you and we thank you.

For your deep love for the Columbia Valley, and the constant smile you put on your face as you chat with your neighbours. For pushing through the stressful summer of short-staffed businesses. For remaining positive despite the constant fear of living in a tourist town amidst a global pandemic.

Here’s to another positive year, surrounded by positive people.

George Barbour holds his rifle outside Trappers Cabin during winter. Located in Horsethief area. C1882, 1943, courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society

Radium set to tweak STR bylaw again

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Village of Radium Hot Springs is set to tweak its short term rentals (STR) bylaw once again.

This past summer, Radium became the first municipality in the Columbia Valley to tackle the exploding number of STRs here with an official bylaw. At the time, Radium council members cautioned the public that it would be an ongoing, evolving issue, and that the village’s approach to STRs would undoubtedly be revisited in the future.

The first tweak came in November, and another alteration was discussed at the most recent Radium council meeting, on Wednesday, Jan. 12, when acting Chief Administrative Officer, Arne Dohlen, proposed changing Radium’s STR licence application process, so that any STR licence application coming from property owners in strata buildings or communities

must include a letter from the strata board outlining its approval of the STR. “It (the application process) is taking an inordinate amount of time, and in essence is costing the village, owing to the extra staff time spent on it,” said Dohlen, adding that the proposed change would mean the process of determining whether a given strata approves STRs would fall on the property owner, and on the strata board, rather than on village staff.

He also proposed altering the STR licence fee so that it would involve an initial $200 service fee (that would cover any potential site inspections) and an annual business licence fee of $150. Such a fee structure would mean a first year cost of $350 (the $200 service fee plus the $150 business licence fee) for any wouldbe STR operation in Radium, and then an annual cost of $150 every year thereafter.

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Radium looks at vaccination policy for village employees

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Village of Radium Hot Springs looks set to become the second municipality in the Columbia Valley with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for its employees.

The Village of Canal Flats adopted just such a policy this past September, and during their Wednesday, Jan. 12 meeting, several Radium councillors voiced support for a similar move in their village.

The topic was brought up by acting Chief Administrative Officer, Arne Dohlen, who said that up until now there has been no need for a municipal employee vaccination policy, as all village staff are already vaccinated, but that he will soon be hiring at least one new public works staff member, and he may need to hire others soon.

“I would like to have a policy in place around vaccination that would keep staff safe, or at least as safe as they can be,” Dohlen requested of council, later adding (following a question from Council-

lor, Mike Grey, on whether that included those at the Radium Fire Department and the Radium Public Library) that the policy should “be uniform over all employees or groups of employees”. Dohlen also said he would like the policy to apply to contractors working in the Village of Radium’s municipal office.

Most council members expressed support for the idea, but asked Dohlen to gather information on what other B.C. communities have done in terms of employee vaccination policies and report back to them, before they make any decision.

“It’s been easy for us so far. It hasn’t been an issue,” said Radium Mayor, Clara Reinhardt, adding that the village does in fact have some staff members who, owing to pre-existing medical conditions, are vulnerable to COVID-19 or who are living with or caring for somebody who is vulnerable.

“It would be good to have a policy in place that is across the board, before this becomes about somebody specific,” said Reinhardt.

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again as soon as it’s safe,” said Miller. “It’s really a precautionary thing. We don’t want anybody hurt.”

A similar ice dam on Toby Creek caused a flood in Athalmer in the winter of 2017.

Miller offered assurances to any local residents worried about a possible flooding of the district sewage lagoons (which are located in the low-lying parts of Athalmer near Toby Creek) that “we certainly make sure the dikes there are in good order. Obviously we wouldn’t want anything to interfere with our lagoons, so those dikes are kept in really good shape.”

The Ray Brydon Park in Athalmer has been closed for awhile, stemming from an ice dam that formed on Toby Creek just beside the park.

“We had rising water conditions.

Things froze up pretty tight,” Invermere Mayor, Al Miller, told the Pioneer. “We had the issue of water coming up in the dog park, and we wanted to keep people safe. That’s why we closed the park.”

The District of Invermere applied for emergency funding through Emergency Management B.C. (EMBC) “as soon as it looked like it was going to flood,” added Miller.

The funding was granted and the district immediately got to work, with staff using heavy machinery to break apart the ice jam, and let the water level settle down again.

“They were working down there for three days,” said Miller. Although the ice Frosty Athalmer appeared set for another ice dam has been removed, the park was still dam flood this winter, so district staff used closed as of press time. “It will open up heavy machinery to break apart an ice jam on Toby Creek. Photo by Ryan Watmough

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New Year, Old Resolutions

Wild Insight Submitted by Kat Graves Wildsight Invermere However arbitrary you think it is, it can be hard not to get swept up in the sentiment that the New Year represents a fresh start — the cosmic slate has been wiped clean and we have a chance to begin again — to be and do more and better.

For my own part, I have to admit to not being much for resolutions; this is perhaps somewhat ironic, as most close friends and family would be quick to attest to my being “resolute” (a kindly euphemism for stubborn, I suspect). And, at least in one instance, I wear the mantle of resolute happily: Now, more than ever, our wild spaces and species need us to take action on their behalf. Of this, I could not be more certain.

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SHORT TERM RENTAL BUSINESS REGULATION AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 470, 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering an amendment to the Short Term Rental Business Regulation Bylaw No. 466 at the next regular council meeting being held:.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022 AT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE OFFICE 4836 RADIUM BLVD. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC In general terms, the proposed Short Term Rental Business Regulation Amendment Bylaw requires owners of strata titled properties to obtain approval from the applicable Strata Board as part of the application process for a Short Term Rental. Additionally, this bylaw proposes a change to the application fee for a Short Term Rental.

All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed Short Term Rental Business Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 470 may make representations to Council by: 1. Providing a written submission by mail, fax or email to be received by 4 pm on Monday January 24, 2022 (contact information below), or by; 2. Presenting written and/or verbal submissions at the Council meeting.

There will be an opportunity to attend the Council meeting virtually, with details provided on the Council meeting agenda, which will be posted on our website on Monday January 24th. Due to space limitations, we are requiring pre-registration from individuals planning to attend the Council meeting in person. Please email Arne Dohlen prior to 4 pm on Monday, January 24th.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the Council meeting.

The Bylaw is available for inspection on our website: www.radiumhotsprings.ca Village of Radium Hot Springs PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 Fax: 250-347-6455 • Email: cao@radiumhotsprings.ca

ceptionalism and exploitation. The beloved Toby Canyon mountain goat herd, which rambles both the Canyon and the alpine slopes of Mounts Goldie, Taynton and Brewer, not so long ago numbered 80-strong. Today, it is estimated to be 16. Habitat loss, human disturbance and development, and misguided relocation are all, in part, to blame. In Radium, bighorn sheep — a species so synonymous with the area — are balanced on a knife’s edge; between 2001 and 2021, 203 sheep were killed on the highway alone. Meanwhile, a gargantuan ski resort development in the Central Selkirk mountains between Kaslo and New Denver has been proposed in the middle of critical wildlife habitat. The proposal offers no mitigation plan for the fragmentation of grizzly bear and wildlife corridors that would result, nor for the degradation of mountain goat habitat. Everywhere, it’s the proverbial, perilous death of a thousand cuts.

At our Wild & Scenic Film Festival two years ago, we played a short, sharp film called See Animals, which begins with a cheerful animated portrayal of various critters going about their creaturely lives. In a moment, the ‘feed’ glitches and the camera zooms out; it’s suddenly apparent

that the audience is inside a virtual reality simulation — the only way there is left to see animals.

It’s quite the gut punch — and I think that’s because, on a not-so-good day, it seems we are careening toward this future with a hideous inevitability. We give ourselves leave to roam and consume and extract and despoil. But our stretching wetlands — a veritable oasis of aquatic flora and fauna — and our ancient forests and our glorious mountain landscapes are not “warehouses of resources” with infinite supply. We take too much, and there will be nothing leftover. Much has, in fact, already been lost.

But, as ever, the New Year beckons. There are 350 odd days (depending, of course, on when this is published) before us to go forward in a different mode. To imagine another way we could coexist, peaceably, with the morethan-human world around us — and I am more resolute (re: stubborn) than ever that we must.

Be stubborn with me; the wild is worth it, and so much more.

Become a member at Wildsight.ca/Invermere. For those curious, you can view See Animals at vimeo.com/ scottwenner/seeanimals.

Cinefest returns after pandemic hiatus Independent film series back in virtual format, with plans for in-person screenings should provincial health orders change

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Film fans can celebrate: the Columbia Valley Arts Council’s (CV Arts) Cinefest film series is back again this year, after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The popular independent film series has been running for many years in the Columbia Valley, always with screening at Pynelogs, but the pandemic put a stop to it in 2021.

Film series coordinators put on their thinking caps and planned for a dual virtual and in-person film series this winter, and were all set to go ahead with the first film showing in Pynelogs this month. Then new provincial health orders, issued by Dr. Bonnie Henry just prior to Christmas meant the in-person screening would need to be cancelled. A bit disappointing to be sure, but the flexible organizers were prepared for just such an occurrence, and switched the first showing from part-virtual-part in-person to all-virtual.

The important thing is independent films are back in the valley, explained series organizer Chris Jones.

“It’s fantastic that Cinefest is back,” he told the Pioneer. “It’s great to have independent films in the Columbia Valley again. They give us a wider look at the world and at our own country, through the experiences of people in places as diverse as Paris and Oka.” This year the Cinefest series will include four films

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— two international films and two Canadian films by young Indigenous directors — with one film screening per month from January through April (online or, if regulations change, then in-person as well). Those watching the films online from the comfort of their own homes will get login information and a password and will have a week in which they can access a given film.

First up is a French comedy Perfumes, and screening began on Saturday, Jan. 8. The film tells the story of the evolving friendship between a woman in the perfume business with a perfect nose, a huge ego and a lack of social skills and the man she hires as her chauffeur.

“Perfumes was so good, I actually watched it twice.

And I almost never do that. It’s a gem” said Jones, who has been coordinating independent film festivals for 42 years, and who admits that independent films are “a true passion” for him.

February’s film, BEANS, is a drama made by Mohawk Filmmaker, Tracey Deer. “She was a child in 1990 in Oka, during the Oka crisis, so this film portrays what it was like to be caught up in that chaos as a 12-year old,” explained Jones. “All the films are really well-made films, and you get to see upcoming, unknown actors who are terrific,” he said.

The cost to watch one of the films is $10 for CV Arts members, and $12 for non-members. To find out more, or to get tickets visit www.columbiavalleyarts. com.

Did you welcome a new addition to your family in 2021? Show off your little bundle of joy in the January 27th edition of The Columbia Valley Pioneer! Simply submit a high resolution photo of your baby (or grandbaby, niece, nephew...) along with the child’s full name, date of birth, weight at birth, parents’ names and a fun fact about the child.

The cost is $35+tax, deadline for submissions is Friday, January 21st.

For more information or to book your space, contact Amanda Nason at 250-341-6299 ext. 102 advertising@columbiavalleypioneer.com or Lerissa McLaughlin at 250-341-6299 ext. 103. lerissa@columbiavalleypioneer.com

January 20, 2022

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Producer Profile: Riverside Farm

Submitted by Chelsea Girimonte Food and Farm Project Coordinator Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Riverside Farm in Brisco is home to a lot of creatures. Bounding, friendly, and massive Maremmas, handsome horses and mules, honeybees (a kindergarteners’ birthday wish), and beautifully laced chicken and guinea hens. The animals are taken care of with a great deal of thought and affection, by a first-generation farming family—Jennifer Bowes, Trevor Hann, and their five-yearold daughter, Ellie. But at the heart of it all is their sheep.

They keep over 130 in their flock of diverse heritage breeds, which are raised for both fibre and meat. The decision to raise sheep was an homage to their heritage. Bowes explains that her family is from England, where sheep and lamb are big part of their culture. She adds that they are a part of Hann’s family history too. “His grandpa had about six sheep in Newfoundland,” Bowes laughs. “It was the biggest flock in the neighborhood.”

Riverside Farm sits at the edge of the Columbia National Wildlife Area, off a bend on Brisco Road. It covers just over 300 acres of wetlands, forest, hay, and pasture.

Many seasonal visitors and local residents don’t associate the Columbia Valley with agriculture, but there is a long history of ranching and farming here that dates back generations. Bowes has been pleasantly surprised by how many young farmers there are in the area too.

“A new generation of farmers is starting to come in,” she says. “Their farms are smaller scale and multi-purpose. They have

chickens, bees, pigs, market gardens, apple orchards. They’re working to make it more manageable than larger, intensive livestock farming.”

The new farms are also eager to collaborate. Bowes believes farmers are finding their individual strengths while working together to create space for everyone in the agricultural community to thrive. For Riverside Farm that means selling waste wool to mulch crops at local vegetable farms, buying Indigo from local growers for natural dying projects, and sharing knowledge and resources with a family interested in cheesemaking.

It’s easy to romanticize the life of this farming family, especially in such an idyllic setting, tucked between mountains, with wetland birds flying overhead. Bowes says it is beautiful and she’s grateful to farm here.

But she also warns that it’s a big responsibility and a test of endurance. “I do sleep really well though,” she adds.

The Riverside operation focuses on the production of wool and lamb is only a by-product of their farm. They present their products at fibre shows across Western Canada and they sell raw fleece, yarn, dryer balls, and hand-knit toques in their online shop on Facebook.

If you would like a taste of local Riverside Farm lamb, you have to be quick! They sell out fast and there is often a waitlist.

When there is excess product, it will be sold in the “Local Meat Freezer” at Konig Meats in downtown Invermere.

Want to know more about agriculture in the Columbia Valley and how you can support local? Follow along @cvfoodandfarm or visit foodandfarm.ca.

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Jennifer Bowes and her Great Pyrenees at Riverside Farm.

Submitted photo

Sheep flock to the camera at Riverside Farm.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Join our Broadband Team as Senior Manager, Network Operations and Planning

COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (CVCEDAC)

If you have telecom network operations management experience and an in-depth understanding of fibre optic networks, we want to hear from you.

The RDEK is soliciting interest from members of the public to join the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission (CVCEDAC). The preferred candidate(s) will have experience in community development, economic development, business or industry and be willing to attend quarterly meetings.

Apply by February 7 ourtrust.org/careers

The operation of the Commission is governed by the Local Government Act and RDEK bylaws. The CVCEDAC must consist of not more than fifteen (15) members. The CVCEDAC provides advice and recommendations to the RDEK Board and Columbia Valley Directors on matters related to economic development in the Columbia Valley.

The Commission meets approximately quarterly and participation in other meetings or events may be requested.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit a letter indicating your experience

by February 4, 2022:

Andrew McLeod, Development Services Manager dsmanager@rdek.bc.ca or Regional District of East Kootenay 19 – 24 Avenue South Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 For further information contact Andrew McLeod, Development Services Manager at: (250) 489-2791 or toll-free at 1-888-478-7335 (RDEK).

1-888-478-7335 | www.rdek.bc.ca Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Friday, January 21

• 4-7 pm: Free Youth Creative Collective Workshop, Summit Youth Centre.

Features from these workshops and your creative works will be in a magazine that’s being distributed throughout the valley! Contact summit.centre@gmail. com.

Monday, January 24 • 3-7 pm Youth Hockey at Frank’s Rink in Edgewater. Grades 4 – 12 Bring your skates and a hockey stick if you have one. Make sure you grab a helmet. We will have Hot Chocolate, Snacks, Tunes and some fun games to play on the ice!

Tuesday, January 25 • 10-11:30 am: Marketing Your Jobs, Virtual. Learn how to apply traditional marketing techniques to your recruitment efforts. Register at cvchamber.ca or contact advisor@cvchamber.ca • 6:30-7:30 pm: Kootenay Teen Book Club, Virtually. Meet the author and discuss the book with other cool teens in the koots! Email kootenayteenbookclub@gmail.com to register.

Thursday, January 27 • 9:30-11:30 am: Workforce Housing Workshop, Virtually. The current lack of housing in the Columbia Valley is impacting businesses ability to hire staff from out of region. Join for a discussion on workforce housing.www.cvchamber.ca or contact advisor@cvchamber.ca

Ongoing Events

Thursdays • 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. 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.

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• 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 and 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 and 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.

Saturdays

• 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.

• 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. Pre-registration is required, 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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RDEK Board Approves Human Resources Plan

...Continued “STR” from page 6

Submitted by Loree Duczek Communications Manager for RDEK

Councillor, Mike Grey, asked if each property unit in a given strata would need to get the letter, or whether one letter would suffice for all property units in a given strata. Dohlen replied one letter for an entire strata building or complex would be fine “as long as the responsibility is the strata’s.”

Council members gave the changes first, second and third readings, with plans to reconsider and then adopt them at the next Radium council meeting. Before the changes were given readings, Grey asked staff if they envisioned any other potential changes to the STR bylaw in the near future, adding that in his opinion, it would be best to get them all over with now “because we don’t want to poke this hornet’s nest any more than we absolutely have to.”

“We knew there were going to be some growing pains,” said Radium Mayor, Clara Reinhardt.

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors approved the RDEK Human Resources (HR) Plan Friday morning, which will increase the organization’s capacity to allow it to meet increasing service demands.

“The last HR Plan was completed in 2013,” explains RDEK Board Chair, Rob Gay. “In the nine years since, we have seen increased legislative obligations, a growing number of services and amenities, a sharp increase in the frequency and magnitude of emergencies, increased service level expectations and much higher development.”

To help identify the greatest needs within the organization and those areas that current resource levels were not sufficient or sustainable, a thorough HR Review was undertaken. This included a review of the RDEK Strategic Priorities, staff interviews and surveys, review of organizational data and statistics, and a detailed gap analysis. “Through

this comprehensive review we were able to identify those areas where additional resourcing is required to ensure we are meeting our legal obligations, are able to continue to respond effectively to emergencies, be responsive to the needs and expectations of the public, and maintain our current service levels,” adds Gay. The HR Plan includes the addition of 12.5 positions across the organization and is expected to be rolled out over the next two years at a cost not to exceed $25 per year on an average rural residential property and $5 per year on an average municipal residential property.

“I’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the development of the Plan. We as a Board recognize the incredible work our staff do to serve this region and know this Plan will help us be better positioned and appropriately resourced to continue to move the region forward,” adds Gay. The next steps in the process will be finalizing an implementation schedule, establishing timelines and meeting with RDEK staff to review the Plan.

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CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

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CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

Cheers to John Newton with scoring a hat trick Jan 12 with team number 1 of the Old Silvertips Hockey League showing the young players some exceptional team play and how to be Johnny on the spot in front of the net.

Cheers to Rob Dunn for being generous and thoughtful. You are awesome!

Cheers to Heath at Selkirk Cellulars for the excellent customer service.!

Cheers to the free food pantry for helping those in need.

Cheers to Murray at Zen Tech. You are awesome. Your knowledge and advice are greatly appreciated.

Cheers to the staff at Dairy Queen for providing excellent customer service with a smileevery single time!

S OBITUARY S Simes, Barry William

December 9, 1954 November 13, 2021 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barry; our loving brother, uncle, and friend to all those whose lives he touched. Barry William Simes passed away at the Invermere Hospital on November 13, 2021.

Barry was born at the Preeceville hospital. He lived in Sturgis, Saskatchewan with his parents Lawrence and Frances Simes, brother Westley, and sister Lynn. The family then moved to Phone Hill when Barry was 2 years old, then on to Fosston, and finally Quill Lake. Barry loved the small towns and got quite involved in sports. In Quill Lake, he played baseball, hockey and took up golf. Barry was an exceptional goalie, avid golfer and a real pool shark.

Upon completing Grade 12, Barry worked at the Credit Union.

He then ventured off to Thunder Bay, Ontario and worked for the Bank of Montreal. Never much for settling down, Barry was back to Saskatchewan and started working for the Prince Albert National Park as Pay and Benefits officer, and later the golf course. It was at Waskesiu, that Barry started playing the guitar.

He played coffee houses, and was a member of the White Water Band.

Barry had a great love for the outdoors; no wonder when he left Saskatchewan, he ended up close to the lakes and golf courses namely Radium Hot Springs and finally Windermere, British Columbia. It was there that he met and married Rita Savage on February 10, 1993.

Barry was an accomplished industrial, commercial and house painter (Simes Painting). His accomplishments show throughout the valley.

His greatest accomplishment was learning guitar at the age of 23. He had such a passion for music; drums, bongos and guitar.

Listening to John Lennon, James Taylor or Eric Clapton would make his day!

Barry is survived by his sister Lynn; sister-in- law Joanne; nieces Dana ( Berlin), and Kate (Calvin); nephews Jarvis (Christie), Greg (Miranda), and Jesse (Nicole, Chloe and Calder); and stepson Dylan and family; many cousins and aunts.

Barry was predeceased by his loving wife Rita, father Lawrence, mother Frances, brother Westley and step dad Francis Erickson.

At Barry’s request, there will not be a funeral. Rest In Peace Barry.

If family and friends so desire, a donation may be made to the charity of their choice.

Until we meet again We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, and you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again.

Robert Bruce Rowe

Cheers to Lambert Kipp for your continued support of ICAN. Your generosity is very much appreciated, especially by the kittens! Thank You.

S OBITUARY S Burke, Edward David (Dave)

1930 - 2022

We are saddened to share the passing of Dave Burke. Dave was born October 15, 1930, in Toronto, the youngest of six children. He was predeceased by his wife Rita (nee Liepert). Left to mourn are son Richard, daughters Patti McCallum (Randy) and Sandi Roe (Dan McGuire), grandchildren Brett Roe, Kailee McCallum, Heather Coles, and great-grandchildren Emily and Daniel Hopps, as well as countless friends and relatives.

Dave grew up in and around Barrie, Ontario. In his youth, too young to join his brothers in World War II military service, he spent time as a Naval cadet. He left home at a young age to join the work force. He trained as a butcher with the Loblaws grocery chain, and before long he rose through the ranks to become a store manager.

He met and fell in love with Rita, and they were married in 1949. Dave’s career in the grocery business saw them move steadily west. North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay and finally Winnipeg. Growing weary of the relocations, Mom and Dad set out to find a business, which led them to the Bel-Aire Motel in Morris, MB, soon to become Burke’s Motel & Diner. Over the course of ten years and much hard work, they created a Morris institution, which still carries the Burke name.

This done while raising three children and giving back to the community. Dave was a member of the local Lions Club and served a term as mayor.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

CHEERS to Frank’s Rink VOLUNTEERS, Ken, Mike and Norm, for their dedication in making ice and maintaining the rink and the ice. They put in so many volunteer hours that some people believe it’s their job. That’s dedication to community! Definition of “volunteer”: a person who performs work for charitable, humanitarian, or civic reasons for a public agency or nonprofit organization, without the expectation, promise, or receipt of any compensation for their work. Could also be defined as Ken, Mike and Norm.

Cheers and Happy New Year to Tyler of High Point for being so professional and helpful regarding my new heat pump.

Integrity and service go a long way with new customers!

Warm cheers to Drs. Schaffer and Brown, and their Chisel Peak Medical Clinic team for taking such good care of our dear friends/neighbours, the Allens, and all the other fine people of our Valley. Cheers for dedicating your lives to the pursuit of helping us keep, and recover, good health, the linchpin of a good life. Cheers for being stars of our Valley. “In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods, than in giving health to men.”

— Marcus Tullius Cicero Warm cheers to Pat & Chester for being pillars of our Valley.

Your support, encouragement, kindness and expertise does not go without notice. You are important elders, and the world is a better place because of you.

“The advice of the elders to young men is very apt to be as unreal as a list of the hundred best books.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

The hotel was sold in the mid seventies, but Dave, ever the business man, started a successful real estate and insurance office. This continued until the early eighties, when he and Rita followed their two daughters to Calgary. It was in Alberta that Dave once again displayed his business acumen as a gas station/car wash manager, first with Turbo, then Gulf, which then became Petro-Canada. He was a natural, and stayed with Petro-Canada until his retirement.

Cheers to the residents of Radium who have befriended Percy the peacock for the last 7 or 8 years. We are wondering where he went and if he will be back in the spring.

While in Alberta, the family bought a cottage property outside of Invermere BC. In retirement, Dave was the consummate putterer, happily whiling away the hours tending the yard, riding his garden tractor, watering, splitting logs, and enjoying the mountains and the lake.

Cheers to Dave K. For pulling my daughter and me out of the ditch on the Windermere Loop Road on Sunday, Jan 9th. He even went home to get different chains!

Dave was charismatic and charming; people were easily drawn to his good humour and sense of fun. To him the good things in life were time with friends and family, good food, and a few of his favourite libations.

Dave and Rita spent their later years at Columbia Garden Village, and in November, Dave moved to Columbia House. The family wishes to thank Dr. Walsh, Dr. Schaffer, and the many other doctors and nurses that cared for Dave over the years.

A special thanks to the staff of Columbia Garden Village and Columbia House for their exemplary care and concern.

As per Dads wishes, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favourite animal charity.

Cheers and Happy New Year to Tom Goodman of Samson Water Services , who is a “good man” to have fixing your frozen grinder pump assembly unit.

Cheers to Colleen! A hardworking, fun-loving mother and wife! You are awesome!

Warm cheers to DR. SVEEN for dedicating his life to a noble and honourable profession, and for practising in our Valley. Plato is credited for saying: “A hero is born among a hundred, a wise man is found among a thousand, but an accomplished one might not be found even among a hundred thousand men.” Dr. Sveen is a hero and a wise and accomplished doctor. Our Valley is a better place because of him.

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ANNOUNCEMENT Valley Fitness Society AGM 6:30 pm January 26

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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.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

FIREWOOD

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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.

Pine Firewood. Pine and Fir available. Call 250-342-6068.

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

Dreaming of Summer?

LOST AND FOUND Dainty Ladies gold and diamond ring found at Fairmont Transfer Sta, Jan. 15/22. Call 250-3454554 to describe and claim.

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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 250-6882897.

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Urgent Notice: Our popular “Top down/Bottom Up” BUYING OR SELLING? and any blind/shade with a chain, string or cord will be I specialize in rural, discontinued Jan 24/22 due to recreational, farm and ranch properties.

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MISC. FOR SALE Border Collie For Sale Lazgor Stock Dogs is offering a 2 year-old intact Male Border Collie. Champion blood lines and ABCA/CBCA Registered.

All shots and deworming up to date. Micro Chipped. Tri Colour medium coat. Very obedient for his age. Price $1,500.

Please email classified ads to

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Where to Crossroads Market recycle?

Now Hiring

HELP WANTED

1609 Lower Lakeview Lane $2,350,000

HVAC/SHEET METAL WORKER

MLS# 2461991

Knowledge in the area is an asset. However, training and/or apprenticeship training will be provided to the right applicant.

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

Applicant must be a ressponsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance and must have a valid BC Driver’s license.

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Please email or fax resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC V0A 1K7 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com or Fax: 250-342-7103

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250-341-7600

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• Certification in Immunization Competency, or willingness to be certified within 3 months of hire. www.rcbc.ca • Possess a valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License, able to submit current drivers abstract and have

HELP WANTED Reporting to the Health Director, the Community Health Nurse/Home Care Nurse team lead (CHN/HCN), in Recycling council of B.c.

MeMBeR 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.

NOTICES Save-On-Foods Correction Notice In our weekly flyer dated January 20 to 26, 2022, Whole Pork Leg was incorrectly advertised.

The price should have read 0.99/lb.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Thank You

reliable transportation. collaboration with the community and the health team, will contribute to the overall health of the community Recycling council• ofComplete B.c. MeMBeR and clear the Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. using a population health and community development framework. The CHN/HCN promotes traditional and SKILLS & ABILITIES cultural approaches to health practices. The CHN/HCN demonstrates knowledge and skills in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating community health and home care nursing programming based on local • Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in knowledge and information; morbidity, mortality and other statistics; population health, and current preferred work situations. practice as these relate to community health and home care nursing practice.

• Knowledge and the application of concepts, principles, and theories of cultural safety and trauma, including RESPONSIBILITIES • •

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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knowledge of other healing practices used in the community.

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

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

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

Problem solving techniques/skills.

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

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

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Full-time position, 32.5 hours per week.

Hours of work 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday (half-hour unpaid lunch).

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

Applicants may send cover letter and resume to darmstrong@shuswapband.ca or by fax: 778-526-5120 by 5 pm, Monday, January 24th, 2022.

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

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FAITH

What do we do about Jesus?

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Pastor Josh McCallum 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 Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m., are currently online only, using Zoom. To access the zoom link, please visit our website at wvsm.ca.

Or call 250-342-6644 to leave a message.

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Canal Flats: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Canadian Martyrs, Invermere: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Joseph, Radium: Sunday 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

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

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From time to time, especially sitting with those curious about Christianity, I hear questions about the purpose of the Bible. Why do we pay so much attention to a book? What do we do with the Old Testament?

Why all the talk of blood and sacrifice? Can’t we just do the good things Jesus said and go on with our lives?

All great questions which we should be asking. In fact, these were wrestled with among Jesus’ own listeners, especially his opponents. Jesus made some very bold and disruptive claims, and for the religious leaders of the day, his teaching didn’t fit with their view of God and the Scriptures. “You, being a man, claim to be God,” they said (John 10:33). Which, as it turns out, was true.

“You pore over the Scriptures,” Jesus said, “yet they testi-

fy about me” (John 5:39). They were looking for life in the pages of their Bible, yet Jesus was there trying to tell them that he was Source of Life which those pages were testifying about.

Jesus said outright that the whole of the Jewish Bible— our Old Testament—points to him (Luke 24:4445). All the stories, the reason for the law, the prophecies, the wisdom, the promises… it was all like a shadowy image of what God was going to do through his Son. Sadly, many of those whom Jesus preached to wouldn’t accept that. They wanted the shadow but not the substance.

Still, Jesus can be seen through all the pages of Scripture, and in the Old Testament we’re given foundation, categories, promises, and pictures of what God was going to do in the world. In the end, it all comes down to Jesus, just as he said, “No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). There’s one way to God, and it’s not merely by reading the Bible and following some rules… it’s by coming to Jesus, who gave his life to open a way into the family of God for anyone who will trust in him. Talk about bold claims! If true, it makes Jesus not only the centre of the Bible, but of all of history, and of each of our lives.

Rockies Weekly Roundup Weeks 13 and 14 Week 14 slated a Jan. 11 matchup in Fernie against the Ghostriders, and a Jan. 15 matchup in Golden The Rockies kicked off the new year in week 13 against the Rockets. In Fernie, the Rockies scored just with a home-and-home series against the Creston Val- six minutes into the game but found themselves behind ley Thundercats starting Jan. 4 in Creston. The game after two periods, 3-1. Anyone who has followed this started a level 1-1 after the first period before a penalty team this year is well aware of how the team never gives filled second and third period had the Rockies blow the up, and this game continued to follow that mentality. doors wide open to ultimately finish the game with a About halfway into the third, Kayde Kinaschuk (29) 5-2 win. Goaltender, Grady Nicholas (33), turned aside started off the comeback with a goal assisted by Colby 39 out of 41 shots in the victory earning him a 0.951 Phillips (14) and Kyle Shoemaker (6), and then a late save percentage. five minute penalty by Fernie allowed the Dylan MaFollowing the Rockies 5-2 win on Jan. 4, the teams larchuk (19) to tie it before Jakob McLean (12) potted were set for a rematch in Invermere on Jan. 7. The the game winning goal at 16:10 of the third period.

Rockies quickly got on the board just over one minute The Jan. 15 game against the Golden Rockets was into the game, and kept padding to their lead with an- also an entertaining affair as after building a 3-0 lead a other goal in the first and two more in the second before quarter way through the second period, Golden came finishing the game 4-1. This time, it was Goaltender, back to score three goals within four minutes to knot Scott Thompson (30), stopping 40 of 41 shots earning the game up at 3-3. Late into the second period, Dylan him a 0.976 save percentage in the win.

Malarchuk (19) scored to put the Rockies ahead 4-3, The final game for week 13 was scheduled to be but Golden scored just eight seconds later to tie the played on Jan. 8 against the Fernie Ghostriders in In- game at 4-4. After a regroup in the locker room, the vermere but was ultimately postRockies came out in period poned to a later date. three with four unanswered With the trade deadline goals from Owen Hughes looming at 4 p.m. on Jan. 10, (11), Max Kathol (10) x2, Rockies General Manager, Wade and Vaughn Strutt (17), to Dubielewicz, was busy finalizing seal yet another win for the the roster that would be taking Rockies. the team to the very end of the As of Jan. 17, the Columseason. On Jan. 9, Dubielewicz bia Valley Rockies sit second acquired the playing rights of in the division with a 21-7-22002-born defenceman Nicholas 1 record good for 45 points.

Rogalsky from the North OkanaThey are currently one point Goaltender Grady Nicholas (33) sets up to make gan Knights in return for future behind the Kimberley Dynaa save. He stopped 39 out of 41 shots in the Rockconsiderations. Additionally, on miters who sit at 46 points. ies’ win against the Creston Valley Thundercats on Jan. 10, the Rockies moved the Week 15 brings the Murdoch Jan. 4.

Photo by Mark Teterenko playing rights of 2003-born Division leaders Nelson Leafs Gage Lajeunesse and 2001-born Tristan Lambert to the to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Jan. 21 at Revelstoke Grizzlies for future considerations. We want 7:30 p.m. The Rockies follow that matchup with anto thank both Gage and Tristan for their time with the other home game against the Kimberley Dynamiters on Rockies and welcome Nicholas to the team!

Saturday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

Submitted by Mark Teterenko