Columbia Valley Pioneer, March 10, 2022

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Vanishing Bighorns exhibit highlights diminishing sheep population

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Efforts to save bighorn sheep have taken an artistic turn, with the Vanishing Bighorns exhibit currently running at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

The exhibit began on Friday, Feb. 24 and will run until Saturday, Mar. 19.

Those who visit Pynelogs will find art from 14 different local artists depicting bighorn sheep, one of the most iconic species to be found in the Canadian Rockies, in a variety of mediums: watercolour, acrylic, felted wool, a fabric collage, water-based oil, and sketches. One of the most dramatic pieces of art shows the same bighorn sheep on two separate canvases: in one the bighorn is very clearly outlined. In the other it appears to be dissipating in front of the viewer. It’s as though you are watching the sheep disappear. A ‘family tree’ display shown alongside the artwork contains photos of a bighorn family — the descendants of one ram and one ewe. There are 25 bighorn photos in total, but 15 of them have a big red ‘X’, indicating that the sheep pictured has been killed.

Though diverse in form, all the artwork centres on the theme of the bighorns’ gradually diminishing numbers, and although Exhibit Organizer Meg Langley initially started Vanishing Bighorns out of concern for the bighorn herd in the Kicking Horse Canyon (by Golden), which is being decimated by traffic fatalities, she said the Radium Hot Springs bighorn herd is suffering the same fate (an issue reported frequently in the Pioneer and in

national media over the past two months). Langley said but even that is alarming, considering that it once was she wants the Invermere showing of the exhibit (which is 250. sponsored by East Kootenay environmental group WildWilmer-based artist Irina Kruglyakova is one of artsight) to help both the ists who contributed to Vanishing Radium and the Golden Bighorns, and met the Pioneer at herds.

Pynelogs to explain her motiva“They are declining in tion for the project on Monday, both places and it seems to Mar. 7. “My whole life, I have felt be based on the same probconnected to nature. Bighorns lem: too many sheep being are just one piece of nature, but killed by vehicles driving without each piece, there is no too quickly,” said Langley, whole,” Kruglyakova told the who is a wildlife biologist Pioneer. “But the bighorns are a based in Golden and has symbol, they are a good example, studied the bighorns there. a very visible example, of how we “What I’m hoping is that can harm nature or how we can through the art, with this help nature.” exhibit, and through the Kruglyakova has been a work and research we’ve mountain guide and naturalist done, is that some of the for more than 20 years, initialthings we’ve learned about Wilmer artist Irina Kruglyakova’s contribution to the ly in Russia’s wild and grizzly the bighorn herd in Gold- Vanishing Bighorns exhibit currently showing at Pynel- bear-filled Kamatchka Peninsula en can be translated and ogs.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht and then, for the past 14 years, applied to the situation in all over western Canada: in WaRadium.” terton Lakes National Park, in Canmore, Field, Golden, And while the Radium bighorn herd has been get- Edmonton, the Yukon, northern Alberta, the Northwest ting the media spotlight lately, the Golden bighorn herd Territories, and even a stint in Ontario (where she says could well be the group in the biggest trouble, owing to there are no mountains, but where she says the leaves its very small size: just 11 sheep. The Radium herd, in changing colours in the fall are glorious). comparison, boast approximate numbers of 120 to 130, Continued on page 14...

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40th annual FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships huge success Panorama first location in Western Canada to host event

By Haley Grinder Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 2022 marked a monumental year for Panorama Mountain Resort— a chance to host the 2022 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships. This happens to be the first time the event was held in Western Canada, boasting the most talented athletes ages 16 to 21 from over 40 different countries.

Running from Tuesday Mar. 1 to Wednesday, Mar. 9, the resort created a scene directly out of a winter wonderland landscape, made possible by over 200 dedicated volunteers and sponsors who readied the momentous occasion for the talented young skiers. Not to mention the contributions from each and every one of Panorama’s 350 staff members before and after the event.

Steve Paccagnan, President and CEO of Panorama Mountain Resort, expressed excitement that this was the first time to host this specific event, but that the resort “has a long history in hosting several Alpine Ski Racing Events such as this, going all the way back to the World Cup in 1985.”

Paccagnan adds, “These events have showcased not only Panorama Resort, but the great community of Invermere and the Columbia Valley. From a community perspective, it demonstrates a tremendous amount of satisfaction and joy knowing that we are able to showcase this part of B.C. and stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with some of the major ski resorts around the world.”

Twelve events were held during the championships, spread out over the week to allow athletes time to rest and recuperate before their next run down the mountain.

Tuesday, Mar. 1 and Wednesday, Mar. 2 were reserved for two downhill training sessions to get athletes warmed up and familiar with each twist and turn of the run, as they prepared for what is arguably the most exciting event in alpine ski racing: the Downhill Race, in which the women competed on Mar. 3 and the men competed on Mar. 4.

The Super G race was held on Saturday, Mar. 5, followed by the Mixed Team Event on Sunday, Mar. 7.

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• On Tuesday, Mar. 1, the operator of a dump truck discovered someone had rummaged through the cab and stole some tools and a set of keys while it had been parked overnight near Highway 93/95 in Windermere.

• On Wednesday, Mar. 2, the owner of a Chevrolet Tahoe and a Honda Civic reported someone had rummaged through the vehicles sometime overnight while parked at a property on Highway 93/95 near Radium Hot Springs. Stolen from the unlocked vehicles was a purse and a dash camera. Residents are reminded to lock

their doors and remove all valuables from their vehicles.

• On Wednesday, Mar. 2, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 93/95 in Windermere. A passenger in the vehicle, who was not wearing his seatbelt, provided a false name to the officer. Upon further investigation, the officer was able to confirm the identity of passenger. The passenger was discovered to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The male was arrested and brought before a justice at which time he was released to attend court on a later date.

• On Saturday, Mar. 5 at about 11 p.m. emergency crews responded to a single vehicle rollover on Toby Creek Road near Panorama. The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado lost control of his vehicle and rolled the vehicle onto its side. The driver of the truck complied with a roadside breath demand, which resulted in a “fail”. As a result, the driver received a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

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But with the home advantage it was Rockies defensemto support. an #19 Dylan Malarchuk that put Before the singing the first point on the board with of the national anthem, hats were removed, and only 8.5 seconds left in the first period, assisted by #29 Kayde Kia moment of silence was naschuk, and #14 Colby Phillips. taken for the recent passThe Rockies were well rested ing of former Rockies and came out strong. “Having the bus driver Bucky Dalke; a special moment. The extra day off between games was big for us, considering that as of game got underway, flags Saturday night we played 8 games were waved, feet were stomped, and cowbells # 29 Defenseman Kayde Kinaschuk made one as- in 12,” says Head Coach Briar Mcwere rung. Rockies fans sist in the first period and scored in the second peri- Naney.

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Columbia Valley Rural Fire Chief steps down

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PROFESSIONAL MOUNTAIN GUIDE Real Es tate

Local MLA acknowledges Fire Chief in provincial parliament them.

“You only have to spend a moment with Jim to know that it is far more than Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Res- a job for him. And that he’s truly poured cue Services Chief Jim Miller has stepped his heart and soul into every day and evdown from his role, retiring last week after ery call. Jim leaves very big shoes to fill,” nearly 30 years of service.

Clovechok told fellow parliamentarians in The Regional District of East Koote- Victoria, thanking Miller for his service nay (RDEK) honoured Miller with a spe- and commitment. cial farewell luncheon on Monday, Feb. “I’ve seen a lot of change,” Miller told 28, with Miller’s firefighting colleagues, the Pioneer, reflecting on his long career. local government officials, and other re- “The advances in training and in equipgional fire chiefs attending the occasion. ment have been considerable. Not many Then on Wednesday, Mar. 2, Columbia people in the public realize just how drasRiver Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok tic these changes have been. Firefighting stood in provincial parliament to make a has really evolved in the last three deshort speech, acknowledging Miller’s ded- cades.” ication.

Miller said amalgamating the four Clovechok noted that Miller first separate fire departments “was a huge unjoined the local Windermere Fire Depart- dertaking. It was a lot of effort and a lot ment back in 1994 as a volunteer fire- of logistics to get everybody on the same fighter, and was then later elected as the page, to get everybody first to the same department’s volunteer Chief. level of basic training, and then to the “When the fire position became a same level of advanced training. But we permanent [job, with the RDEK, back in got there, and I’m proud of that.”

2006], Jim was the natural choice,” said A big part of firefighting and rescue Clovechok in Victoria, adding one of services, especially for volunteer departMiller’s main task as a full-time Fire Chief ments, is member recruitment and retenwas overseeing the eventual amalgama- tion, explained Miller. tion of the Windermere, Fairmont Hot “You’re always hunting for new memSprings, Edgewater, and Panorama Fire bers. People are always moving away, or Departments into the Columbia Valley going through life changes that alter their Rural Fire and Rescue Services. ability to volunteer for the fire depart“Over the last 28 years Jim has made ment. It often seems that every year you sure all the volunteer members received need to put a whole class of new recruits through [training], just to maintain your department numbers,” he said.

It’s time to retire, but “I’m going to miss it,” Miller told the Pioneer.

“The camaraderie of the guys and gals on the crew is great. And there’s the feeling of being able to genuinely help people in need...that’s a big part of why we On Monday, Feb. 28 local officials gathered in appreciation of re- firefighters do this tiring Columbia Valley Rural Fire Chief Jim Miller (second from job.” right). Pictured here (left to right) are Regional District of East KooThere have tenay (RDEK) Board Chair Rob Gay, RDEK Area G Director Gerry been a number of Wilkie, Miller, and RDEK Area F Director Susan Clovechok. memorable fires in

Submitted photo the Columbia Valley during Miller’s firefighter level training and mentored tenure as chief, including a huge blaze many of them on their journey to become up at Panorama Mountain Resort about professional firefighters. There have been a decade ago that resulted in more than too many rescues, too many milestones $11 million in damages, and several other to cover today, but the many successes fire incidents that saw multi-million-dolare due to Jim’s passion and dedication lar homes go up in flames. On top of that to his craft,” continued Clovechok, add- there have been many rescues and vehicle ing that Miller’s wife Pat and family were extractions. also owed recognition for the countless late night calls that took Miller away from Continued on page 7...

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By Chadd Cawson chadd@columbiavalleypioneer.com I am excited to be a new member of your community, and the newest addition to the team at the Columbia Valley Pioneer. I am originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba where I lived most of my life. My two biggest passions are being creative and making a difference in the lives of others. Shortly after graduating high school, I began working in group homes with adults, and youth living with intellectual disabilities. This quickly led to me working with special needs students with the Winnipeg School Division. I would work with the school division during the day, and with various non-profit agencies in the evenings and on weekends for many years.

In 2010, I decided I wanted to go back to school and explore my creative side. I’ve always been a natural storyteller. During my time in school, I wrote for the school paper. For my final project I wrote, shot, and directed a short-fiction film that reflected topics like addiction, and homelessness. After graduation I wrote for a weekly newspaper in the Interlake region of Manitoba.

I also love all genres of music, movies, and TV series.

Over the years in Winnipeg, I worked on some film sets, I also acted in short films, and sang in a cover band; I even recorded a few original songs for fun. I love all animals, and creatures, and I am excited to experience all the beautiful nature here and get experience capturing it with my camera. I look forward to doing things I like such as hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding. I look forward to becoming more active here and would even like to get my downward dog on at Mountain Home Yoga in town.

In 2019, I started a self-discovery journey as I left for Chiang Mai, Thailand to earn my TESOL certificate to teach English as a second language. This was one of the best experiences of my life, as I embraced a new world, and culture, and it was the first place where I found some healing, and inner peace since losing those closest to me.

I returned to Winnipeg in March 2020 with the intent to tie up loose ends and return to my teaching position in Thailand; but the pandemic had other plans. After a second failed attempt to return to Thailand, I moved to Victoria, B.C. in December 2020.

Victoria had always been a second home for me, it is where my grandmother used to live. Moving to Victoria, was about finding myself again, and getting back on to my creative path. In October, I was accepted into Yorkville University where I will be completing my Bachelor of Creative Arts online. I feel blessed to find myself in your community, taking a leap of faith, while getting to work once again for a community newspaper. I look forward to meeting the people of this community and sharing your stories as the new Pioneer reporter.

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International Women’s Day recognition Dear Editor, International Women’s Day takes place on March 8 every year to celebrate women’s rights and inspire people to act in the ongoing pursuit for gender equality. The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is #BreakTheBias. Whether unconscious or deliberate, gender biases are prejudiced actions or thoughts based on the perception that women are not equal to men in rights and dignity.

One way to challenge bias is by “simply” talking about it. Gender-based violence is something that I have experienced, although it is anything but simple to talk about. Violence towards women and girls is usually not an isolated action or incident. It is rather a pattern of behaviour that is intended to control, coerce, and manipulate with the motive to have power over another. Abuse typically does not start early on in the relationship but more often when a commitment of some sort has been made.

One type of abuse that I experienced was social abuse, although I did not know the name for it at the time. I lived in an isolated location with my former abusive partner and over time had less and less contact with my family and friends. He didn’t like some of them and made it difficult for me to visit with them.

Christmas was the hardest as he often became even

more withdrawn, sarcastic, and critical. He would refuse to commit to any plans, but if I went ahead and made plans without him, he would sabotage my efforts leaving me feeling confused, exhausted and defeated.

Another form of social abuse that I endured was being made fun of in social situations, and even outright lies were told about me; there was always a grain of truth to what was said which left me feeling off balance, embarrassed and betrayed.

If you suspect that a woman you know is experiencing abuse, you don’t have to have all the answers to support and assist her. The single most important thing you can do is believe her, listen and care. Women are the best experts on their own lives, even if they are struggling to cope with high levels of anxiety, stress, confusion and fear.

One of the most tangible ways that we can collectively support women impacted by violence in our community is through education. Let’s make our Valley even Stronger by actively seeking out resources through the Invermere Public Library, Radium Public Library, https://familydynamix.ca/womens-outreach/ and https://whenlovehurts.ca.

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March 10, 2022 ...Continued “Fire Chief ” from page 5 “There are, of course, some very bad parts of the job. And there are some really good parts. I always try to focus on the good parts, because the bad parts, they really can get you down, if you let them,” said Miller.

Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service’s acquisition of a hovercraft for use on the lake during times when the ice is thin is something Miller is particularly proud of.

“Now they can go out on the lake, into the wetlands, on the river, anywhere, even when the ice is bad, without having to worry about falling through the ice. It definitely increased our rescue capacity,”

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The outgoing chief said he was touched by Clovechok’s tribute in provincial parliament, and thanked him and RDEK Area F director Susan Clovechok for what he said was incredible support, at both the local government level and provincial government level for many years.

“We’ve (the Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Services) been really well looked after by them,” he said.

Former Deputy of Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Services Drew Sinclair will become the new chief (stay tuned to a future edition of the Pioneer for a profile on Sinclair), while Jon Tames becomes the new deputy chief.

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Minor hockey minutes Submitted article The Windermere Valley U15 team travelled to Sparwood for their banner tournament. On Friday, Mar. 4 they played Golden, winning that game 10-2. On Saturday, Mar. 5, they played Cranbrook, with the game ending in a 3-3 tie.

They then played Elk Valley in the afternoon game, losing in a close game 3-2, missing out on the final game. Cranbrook won the banner, going through with 3 wins and a tie.

Goals throughout the chase for the Banner were scored by Ethan Spencer (4), Brayden Roe (5), Hunter Wood, Chase Kinsey, Spencer Goldsmith, Cameron Jacobson, Carson Scheffer, and Jack Mcaffer.

Assists during the tournament were scored by Ethan (2), Cameron, Everett Friesen (2), Brayden, Ryan Digney, Connor Lapointe, Jack M. and Jack Andruschuk.

The U13 house team played exhibition games at the Eddie on the weekend, first tying Cranbrook 7-7, and then losing to the same team 7-3.

Goals during these games were scored by Sawyer Wight, Rylan Donald (2), Brayden Rice, Ethan Dewey, Meika Vander Vinne, Nathan Tan, Jakob Cable, Waylon Snow, and Kadie Schick. Assists were Waylon, Brayden, Sawyer, Crosby Vernon, and Rylan.

Next week, the U11 team has a big tournament in Cranbrook.

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Fairmont Hot Springs local opts not to defend World Blind Golf Championship title

“He (the caddie) puts me in the right spot, and then I out, owing to COVID-19-related uncertainty over the basically do everything from there,” he said, adding that, event, coupled with the high cost of travelling to South with his peripheral vision being clear, he “usually has to Africa. As the number of top blind golfers skipping the A former Columbia Valley resident and reigning look away from the ball, a little bit ahead, to be able to world championships grew, Jones began to have second world blind golf champion, has decided not to defend see it.” Once the ball has been struck he can’t visually thoughts about going himself, and in the end decided to his global title this year. track its flight through the air. opt out.

Kiefer Jones grew up in Fairmont Hot Springs, Jones is quick to point out that a great “It’s disappointing not to moved away to Mexico with his family as a teenager, then many other top-notch blind golfers have conbe going, for sure,” he said. moved back to the Columbia Valley as a young adult. siderably more visual impairment than he does, “But most of the big players Here, he lived in Invermere for many years before even- and they must rely much more extensively on are not going to be there, it tually settling in Calgary. It was in Mexico, at age 16, their caddies. “I’m in awe of what they can do. wouldn’t have been the same that Jones caught a virus — doctors suspect it may have It’s inspiring,” he said. level of competition as the even been a simple common cold virus — that somehow At first blind golfing was all about fun for world championships normalmanaged to infect his optic nerve.

Jones. But as he played more and then began ly is. And it would have been “One day, I worked and basically had lost most of entering a few local and regional level blind a very expensive trip, so it just my vision,” Jones told the Pioneer. “There was no specific golf tournaments, he realized he had a keen taldidn’t make sense to go.” medical term for it, so they called it optic neuritis — as ent, and started playing at even higher levels.

Instead Jones is concenin, an infection of the optic nerve.”

“I definitely didn’t know in my first year trating on two other big tourBit by bit, over the next few years much of Jones’s of playing blind golf that one day I’d be going naments this year: the All Abilvision returned. Much of it, but not all of it. to international-level events, but that’s exactly ities Championship, which “There is still some scarring and inflammation of the where I’ve ended up,” Jones told the Pioneer. will be played at the world-fanerve that keeps it from fully healing,” he said.

“It’s really exciting. I’ve been all over the world, mous Pinehurst Resort course The result is that Jones is legally blind. and met a lot of great people who have become in North Carolina in July, as Keifer Jones executing a beautiful well as the Vision Cup at the “I have blurry centre vision, but my peripheral vision friends.”

Submitted photo Tournament Players Club in is clear,” he said.

The culmination came in 2018, when he drive.

Jones is quick to point out that his situation is much won the World Blind Golf Championships in Sawgrass, Florida (another legbetter than being completely blind, but it does come Rome, Italy. Jones credits that win with his good form endary course), in September. with limitations. during the Italian Open Blind Golf Tournament that The All Abilities Championship is open to not just For one thing he can’t drive a he played just prior to the world blind golfers, but also para golfers and other differentmotor vehicle. That’s part of the reachampionships. ly-abled golfers. “It will be my first time in a big all-abilson that, after living in Invermere “Just based on world rankings ities golf tournament and I’m really excited about it,” from age 20 to 26, he finally decidthat year, I knew I could be near Jones told the Pioneer. “There will be so many diverse ed to move to Calgary a few years the top. But you never know ex- abilities, it will be really interesting to see that, and to see ago, as the excellent public transactly how you’ll do on a given day. how we all play against each other.” portation infrastructure there makes That’s just how golf goes. You can The Vision Cup is a Ryder Cup-like tournament, it easier for him to get around. Jones be playing very well all year up to featuring blind golfers from around the world divided now works at Heritage Pointe Golf a tournament, and then just have into two teams — North America and The Rest of the Club in south Calgary. a bad tournament,” he told the World — playing against each other. Jones played for Although he can’t drive a motor Pioneer. “At the Italian Open, I Team North America in a previous Visions Cup, held in vehicle, he can drive golf carts. And played alright, but not great, on Ireland, but sadly the team lost that time. “Hopefully we for that matter, he can also drive golf the first day of that tournament. can change things up, and pull off a Team North America balls — very far and very straight. In Then I came back the second day win this time,” he said. fact he’s better at splitting fairways really strong. That confidence then Another event that Jones has circled on his calendar than most golfers, be they visually carried over into the next tourna- this year is Blind Golf Canada and ParaGolf Canada’s impaired or not. ment, which was the world cham- first ParaGolf junior clinic, being held in conjunction “Golf was always part of my pionships and I came out on top with the Western Canadian Blind Golf Championship at life. I’d been playing it my whole life there.” the Inglewood course in Calgary this July. before I went blind,” said Jones. “So The World Blind Golf Cham“It’s a great chance for any junior para golfers or when I found out there was such a Blind golfer Keifer Jones will be heading to pionships are held every two or blind golfers, or even those who just think they might be thing as blind golf, I decided to give the All Abilities Champions and the Vision three years, and Jones had initially interested in learning more about blind golf or para golf it a try.”

Cup this year instead of returning to the expected to go to the 2021 World to come check the sport out,” said Jones. “We want to Blind golf is different for each world championships. Submitted photo Blind Golf Championships in let young blind people and para athletes know that they participant. Jones uses some visual South Africa to defend his 2018 can pursue golf. The sport has been amazing for me, and aid devices when he’s play outside of competitions, but world championship title. But the 2021 edition of the I want to help open that door for other young people.” when he’s playing in competitive tournaments (at which event was postponed until 2022, owing to the ongoing Those interested in learning more about the clinic such devices are not allowed), his caddy will place the COVID-19 pandemic. can contact Blind Golf Canada Vice President Darren club behind the ball for him and tell Jones if he is properAs the 2022 edition of the world championships ap- Douma at 250-428-1807 or by email at thedoumas71@ ly lined up to face the pin. Then Jones swings. proached, a number of top-ranked blind golfers pulled gmail.com.

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OUT OF OFFICE… Joint income and expenses…

Finances for couples Submitted By Rhiannon Tutty, Tutty Financial As a #financialcoach, sometimes it feels like I am a couples counselor! Because the modern couple no longer approaches the family finances the same way as their parents, or grandparents.

It is no longer recommended to have both people just put the money in one big bucket for the household needs. I work with my clients to put a modern strategy in place that is fair but not equal.

Often the income from the couple is not the same, therefore it does not make sense to have both people contributing equally.

Firstly, have a conversation together on what are the joint expenses. Is it the

house expenses? Rent or mortgage, insurance, and utilities. What about vehicles? Are these joint expenses? Or individual? Groceries? Dining out?

Every couple and family are different, so take the time to decide what is an ‘us’ expense for your family. Calculate the total of all the joint expenses and divide by the total income into the home (both of your incomes added together) This resulting percentage is specific to you! Now, each of you contributes this same percentage of your individual incomes to the household needs. And each of you keep the remaining percentage of your income for your individual expenses.

This is fair (each person contributes the same percentage) even if it is not equal. By having a fair contribution this allows everyone the freedom to allocate their remaining budget however they see

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Thursday, March 10 • 2-5 p.m.: Job Fair and Career Expo, Columbia Valley Centre. Come by with your resumes for on-the-spot hiring. Stick around after from 5-7 p.m. for tacos, a cash bar and networking! Please come with your proof of vaccination.

Sunday, March 13 • 2 p.m.: Columbia Valley Skating Club Ice show. Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, admission is by donation, with a raffle table and prizes to be won. Proof of vaccination required.

Tuesday, March 15 • 6 p.m.: Tapas on Taps at Radium Brewing. Enjoy the perfect food and beer pairings, seating at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $64.50 per person, come by the brewery to pick yours up!

• 7 p.m.: Make your own Tutu workshop at the Station Pub, open to all ages. For $22 make your own tutu! Supplies included (hint: next week is tutu Tuesday, so you get special discounts for wearing them).

Wednesday, March 16 • St. Patrick’s Day Dinner: Corned Beef and Cabbage at the Invermere Legion. Sign up by Saturday, March 12 to join!

Thursday, March 17 • 10:30 a.m.: St. Patrick’s Day seniors Fitness Class: Wear your green and come join a special fitness class for seniors. This is a drop-in class, at a cost of $2 per class.

• Spring Break Fun at the Invermere Library for ages 6-12, limited space so contact publiclibrary@invermere.net to reserve your spot.

Ongoing Events

Thursdays • 9-11 a.m.: Strong Start sessions, a drop-in program for parents/ caregivers and their children ages 0-6. Thursdays are at Martin Morigeau Elementary (Canal Flats). Call 250-409-4251 to reserve your space.

• 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Parent and Tot Connect by Family Dynamix for children ages 0-6 at the Early Years Center; 926 7th Ave in Invermere. Contact mferster@fdx.family or text/ call 250-341-8678 to register.

• 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.: Tech Time Thursdays, Invermere Library. Free tech support for your computer, phone or tablet? Call the library to make an appointment: 250-342-6416

Thursdays

• 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Tech Time Thursdays at the Radium Library. Free tech support for your computer, phone or tablet. All day between 2 different locations!

• 10:30 a.m.: Seniors Fitness. Drop-in seniors fitness class at the Columbia Valley Centre for $2/ class. Proof of Vaccination required.

• 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-in fun at the Summit Youth Centre. After school fun for grades 7-12. Free food, safe hang-out spaces, Friday skate nights, virtual reality, gaming computers and the music room. Masks mandatory.

• 6:30 p.m.: Darts, cards and cribbage at the Invermere Legion every Thursday.

• 7 p.m.: Drop-in adult dance classes. Join Confi-Dance athletics on Thursdays for Burlesque. More at confidanceathletics.com .

Fridays • 9-10:30 a.m.: Momfit and preschool group at the Columbia Valley Centre. Proof of vaccination required for caregivers. Invermere Public Library Story time follows at 10:45 a.m.

• 9-11 a.m.: Strong Start sessions, a drop-in program for parents/ caregivers and their children ages 0-6. Edgewater Elementary. Call 250-409-4251 to reserve your space.

• 10:45 a.m.: Family Storytime at the Invermere Public Library. Join for stories, songs and crafts.

• 12 and 5 p.m.: Edgewater Legion wing day Fridays! Noon: Takeout, 5 pm dine-in, call 250-347-9725.

• 1 p.m.: Free youth drop-in fun at the Summit Youth Centre. Come for some after school fun for grades 7-12. Free food, safe hang-out spaces, Friday skate nights, virtual reality, gaming computers and the music room. Masks Mandatory.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 11 • 1 p.m.: Seniors’ duplicate bridge: Costs $2 at the senior’s hall (must be vaccinated).

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

• 5:30 p.m.: Magic the Gathering. Come for Friday Night Magic and Play Magic the Gathering. Entry $10-$40 depending on format. Call 250-342-3440, no registration but space is limited (ages 10+).

• 6 p.m.: Rotary Community Bingo: Must be 19+ to play. Join us to raise money, give back, have fun, and support local. Visit us on Facebook to purchase your bingo card.

• 7:30 p.m.: Beer league hockey in Canal Flats. Send an email to badgershockey2019@ gmail.com for details, carpool from Invermere available.

Saturdays • 4-8 p.m.: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, every Friday and Saturday: Wings and Things.

Sundays • 9 a.m.: Bottle drive Rotary/Kinsmen Fundraiser. On Sundays and Mondays, the Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station, this money goes right back into the community.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Cribbage: Costs $2 in the senior’s hall (must be vaccinated)

Mondays • 9 a.m. Bottle drive: Rotary/Kinsmen Fundraiser. On Sundays and Mondays, the Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station, this money goes right back into the community.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Seniors Fitness. Columbia Valley Centre on Mondays and Thursdays ($2). Masks and vaccines required. Email events@invermere.net or call 250-342-9281 ext. 1232 and leave a message with your name.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors carpet bowling. Join us for $2.00 at the senior’s hall, must be vaccinated.

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

• 5-7 p.m. Strong Start: (a drop-in program for parents/ caregivers and their children ages 0-6). Mondays are at Eileen Madson Primary, a light dinner will be served. Call 250-409-4251 to reserve your space.

• 6:30 p.m.: Poker Night at the Station Pub: Chip up for Charity with funds going to the Columbia Valley Youth network. Every Monday at 6:30. Bar is open, light snacks available (must be 19+).

Tuesdays

• 9-11 a.m.: Strong Start: (a drop-in program for parents/ caregivers and their children ages 0-6). Tuesdays are at Edgewater Elementary. Call 250-409-4251 to reserve your space.

• 10 a.m.: Free Parents and Tot Connect: by Family Dynamix for children ages 0-6 at the Early Years Center; 926 7th Ave in Invermere. Contact mferster@fdx.family or text/call 250-341-8678 to register.

• 3 p.m.: Free youth Drop-in Youth Fun at the Summit Youth Centre. Come for some after school fun for grades 7-12. Free food, safe hang-out spaces, Friday skate nights, virtual reality, gaming computers and the music room. Masks Mandatory.

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together, staying refreshing- the reasons I wanted to specifically ask someone from the ly wholesome despite being Band to do it, is because I believe that the community Giant Slalom and Slalom races concluded the final an official world champi- is built on the Indigenous roots. As someone who is a two days of the ski championships, with men’s heats alon. “I had no doubts that settler on the land, it is important to represent the core ternating days with the women’s heats. this would be an awesome pieces and foundation of the amazing place we get to call Some of the competitors also participated in the event, because they’re just home.” recent Beijing Olympics, including Cassidy Gray, local so on it here,” she says, exShe added in that interview that she wears her helmet celebrity to the Columbia Valley, and member of team pressing appreciation for with the hopes of “show[ing] people where I am from, Panorama and the Canadian ski team in the FIS Junior how well Panorama staff and how proud I am to be from the valley.” Though she World Ski Championships. and volunteers kept up with conveniently did not have to travel far for the Junior When asked if she felt increased pressure being on snow-making, grooming, World Ski Championships as Panorama doubles as home her home turf of Panorama, Gray responded with ease, and organizing, all to allow for her.

“If anything it’s less pressure, because I feel a little bit Cassidy Gray smiles brightly for a smooth-sailing event.

“This is a really major event for Panorama to be hostmore at home, in an environment that I’m way more at the bottom of ski hill.

Panorama Mountain ing,” says Gray who has been to similar events on the comfortable in.”

Photo by Haley Grinder Resort (which is located on other side of the world, most recently in Beijing for the Having her friends and family close by helps with the Traditional Territories of Olympics for a three-week stretch. “It’s really cool to see this pressure, though she still acknowledges her desire the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Nations and home of the this now in our backyard,” Gray adds. to perform well — which she does, placing sixth in the Métis) made sure to acknowledge the roots of the land “Panorama Mountain Resort and the Columbia ValSuper G race and fifteenth in the Alpine Combined dis- they raced on in their speeches and official guidebook. ley Invermere have demonstrated their ability to come cipline.

Chief Barb Cote from the Shuswap Indian Band said together to share in their passion for youth, sport and As part of the Team Parallel race on Monday, Mar. 7, in their event guide, “The Shuswap Band has a close re- this amazing mountain community,” says Paccagnan.

Gray represented Canada, along with Etienne Mazellier, lationship with Panorama where our community has a “Together we have the ability to host more events such as Justine Lamontagne and Raphaël Lessard, pulling out a program to teach our young ones to ski.” Maybe one day, these into the future!” victorious first place one of our youth will be able to be For those interested in seeing all results, live streams, finish and earning a a professional athlete just like you,” and interviews, visit panorama2022.com. gold medal against referencing the 400 best-of-the-best three-time medalathletes competing at the event. ist Team Austria in Gray, who has been skiing the grand final. Not since she was about six-years-old— to mention the Cacompetitively for nearly the same nadians nail-biting amount of time -- also boasted her win against Italy in signature helmet, designed by memthe quarter-final by a ber of the Shuswap Indian Band, mere 0.08 seconds.

Trinda Cote, with respect to local Gray also raved Kiki Alexander, 20, (left), Arienne Forget, 18,(middle), traditional Indigenous values. about the amazing and Cassidy Gray, 21, (right) prepare for the FIS Alpine In an interview at the begin- Skiers race down the hill on the second downhill training job Panorama did Junior World Ski Championships, held at Panorama ning of the 2021/2022 ski season, day on Wednesday, Mar. 2. Official races ran from Mar. 3 to Photo by Haley Grinder putting the event Mountain Resort. Taken Mar. 2. Photo by Haley Grinder Gray told the Pioneer that, “One of Mar. 9. ...Continued “World Championships” from page 3

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Village of Radium Hot Springs

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK PLAN

Help shape the future of walking and bicycling in Radium!

The Village of Radium Hot Springs is seeking your input to help develop an Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) that will guide the future of active transportation in the community. Whether you walk, roll or bicycle, this Plan will help shape the way we move around Radium.

WHAT IS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION?

Active transportation is any humanpowered way of getting around, such as walking, biking, using a wheelchair or rollerblading. Facilities that support these activities include bike lanes, multi-use trails/pathways, and sidewalks. Other new and emerging transportation modes that are either assisted by or fully powered by electricity (i.e., micro-mobility), such as e-scooters and e-bikes, may also use these facilities.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED ONLINE SURVEY – A survey is open

from February 14 to March 27 to collect feedback from community members. Scan the QR code on your mobile device or visit www.radiumhotsprings.ca/news to access the survey.

Hard copies of the survey are also available for pick up and drop off at the Village Office (4836 Radium Blvd) until March 27.

INTERACTIVE MAP - Take a virtual tour around Radium’s existing sidewalks, trails and pathways and pin your comments on the map to let us know what walking and cycling facilities you like and where you think there is opportunity for improvement.

For more information on the project, visit www.radiumhotsprings.ca/news

March 10, 2022

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Local author publishes fishing guidebook “It doesn’t matter if you are seasoned or trying it for the first time at any age, just get out there and do it.”

By Chadd Cawson chadd@columbiavalleypioneer.com

was actually supposed to be out two years ago but was delayed due to COVID.” Despite the delay, interest in the nature guide remained strong. Taking Ambrosi 6 months to write, as well as lay out all the maps (which he did on his computer), the next step was sending it out to a myriad of publishers. Hancock House Publishers out of Vancouver nibbled first.

For residents of Invermere, and the surrounding area, Ambrosi suggests lakes like Whiteswan, Premier, and Whitetail as must visits. Ambrosi says, “Whitetail Lake is a great spot for Rainbow Trout.”

For those looking to get their hands on a copy of this book, it can be ordered online through Hancock House.

By mid-April, Ambrosi anticipates a lot of local fishing stores and bookstores will also aquire one, as he has already received interest from Invermere local Laura Kipp Owner of Lambert Kipp Pharmacy.

Fishing season will soon be coming upon us, and whether you are an avid fisher, or looking to try it for the first time; the expanded second edition of “Fishing the Canadian Rockies” by local author Joey Ambrosi might be just what you were looking for.

Currently living in Crownest Pass, Ambrosi grew up in Invermere, where he was an outdoors enthusiast from a young age — a trait his family shares as well. Ambrosi recalls, “My son caught a fish on a fly rod offshore at 19 months. I’m sure I wasn’t much older than that myself when I first began.”

Ambrosi went to university in Calgary, where he holds a masters degree in history and cultural tourism, which subsequently aided his research for the book.

The fishing manual is Ambrosi’s seventh book. His first was based around hiking in Southwestern Alberta, and was published in 1986 back when he was living in Calgary.

The experience created momentum for Ambrosi to create more over the years to come.

“Fishing the Canadian Rockies” was officially published in November of 2019. Though research for the text began much earlier. Over the course of two summers beginning in 2018, Ambrosi visited anywhere from 400 to 500 lakes specifically for documenting information and taking photographs.

“The problem with writing a Joey Ambrosi holds a copy of his new book “Fishbook is as soon you write it, it be- ing In The Canadian Rockies” Photo by Chadd Cawson comes out of date,” says Ambrosi. “It

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“We sell books from a lot of local authors here,” says Kipp. “I definitely plan on ordering some in. It looks like a wonderful book!”

“I’m just happy that the book is out, I am quite pleased with the results,” says Ambrosi. When asked what he loves most about fishing he simply says, “We all have our problems but, for those hours spent fishing, the rest of the world disappears. And any problems that may be weighing on your mind seem to disappear with it.”

Ambrosi has noticed that, since the pandemic, more people have been gravitating towards activities in nature, whether it be hiking, climbing, kayaking or fishing. “I think it’s great, I just want people to know where to go and to enjoy themselves,” says Ambrosi. “It doesn’t matter if you are seasoned or trying it for the first time at any age, just get out there and do it.”

When it comes to any future plans for writing another book, Ambrosi hopes to revisit his first hiking book. In the meantime for those looking for lakes to add to their summer bucket list, Ambrosi’s, “Fishing The Canadian Rockies” is sure to be a great catch.

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Invermere man launches popular bike packing podcast Weekly show attracts thousands of listeners, tuning in for conversations on long distance biking, self improvement and mental health

700 kilometres long, from Coleman to Hinton, which participants attempted to For the past couple years, local complete as quickly as possilisteners in the Columbia Valley, as ble. well as those from around the globe, “It really piqued my cuhave been tuning in to one of Canariosity. I really had to delve da’s best bike-centric podcasts — My into what to eat, how to pack, Back 40 — which just so happens to how long to plan to ride for, be created and produced right here in how long to plan to try to Invermere. sleep for,” said O’ShaughSteve O’Shaughnessy, the man nessy. “In the end, I scratched behind My Back 40, is already well (didn’t finish the event). And known to plenty of local residents Mountain bike sits perched atop a mountain, I thought I’d probably never through the wide variety of jobs he’s adjacent to the Wildland Provincial Park do something like that again.

Submitted photo But I did. It drew me back. worked over the past decade in the Boundary. valley (he is currently Home HardThere’s something about the ware’s Social Media Manager), as well as through his deep puzzle of how far you can push yourself, how far you can passion for biking. Indeed, when he’s not busy creating ride, and trying to balance that with taking care of your content for work or for his podcast or spending fami- body, taking care of your bike and taking care of your ly time with his wife and two young kids, you’ll often mind.” find O’Shaughnessy wheeling on local trails in all four Taking care of your mind? seasons. And, when circumstances allow, he wheels well “Before being the (Alberta Rockies) 700, being in a beyond the local trails, on extended bike packing trips remote setting where you’re really trying to push yourand multi-day long-distance endurance bike races. self, I had never realized the mental strength required for It was a love of bike packing that eventually led to long distance cycling. Of course, it’s a very physical chalMy Back 40. O’Shaughnessy has been a mountain biker lenge. But it is also very much a mental challenge,” said since he lived in Whistler in the early 1990s. But it’s only O’Shaughnessy. “When you’re out there in the mounin the past five years or so that he got into bike packing. tains, alone, it’s amazing all the thoughts that come bub(For those unfamiliar with ‘bike packing’, it’s like mini- bling up. Your monkey mind goes crazy. Fear, self-doubt malist, off-road cycle touring). and other negative stuff. But also feelings of deep grati“I’m an introverted sort of guy. Long distance cy- tude and joy. It’s intense, and you have to deal with it as cling resonates with me, because often when I do it, you’re riding, all by yourself.”

I’m out there, in nature, in the woods, and it’s just me,” Other long distance bike packing events followed for O’Shaughnessy told the Pioneer. “I enjoy the solitude of O’Shaughnessy: the B.C. Epic 1000 in 2018 (which took it. The hours and hours of being out there by yourself.” him four days and four hours, and which O’Shaughnessy The first long distance biking event O’Shaughnessy wrote about in the Pioneer’s Vitality magazine), and the tried with the Alberta Rockies 700, a self-supported ride, 500-kilometres Lost Elephant in 2019 (two days and 15 hours). Then there was a 550 kilometre version of Village of Radium Hot Springs the Lost Elephant (on a different route) in 2020 (which O’Shaughnessy completed on a single speed in two days and nine and a half hours, despite Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaws a rear-brake failure), and Hot Springs is considering amendments to the Official Commu- No. 471 & 472 will be held: in 2021, a 2200-kilomenity Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS tre long B.C. Epic yo-yo VILLAGE OFFICE (completed in 10 days and BYLAW 471, 2022 OCP AMENDMENT 4836 STANLEY STREET. Change the land use from Highway Commercial to Mixed 9 hours). A yo-yo means RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. Commercial Residential for this specific property: doing the race twice, AND

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED OCP & ZONING AMENDMENTS

4883 Stanley Street, Lots 6,7,8,9, Block 3, Plan 2606, District Lot 2580, Kootenay District

BYLAW 472, 2022 ZONING AMENDMENT Change the Zoning from C1 Highway Commercial to C2 Pedestrian Commercial/Residential.

consecutively, riding the course in out-and-then-back fashion. O’Shaughnessy did the yo-yo as a fundraising, raising more than $2200 for the Masaka Cycling Club in Uganda. And finally, in 2021, O’Shaughnessy made a second (this time, successful) attempt at the Alberta Rockies 700 , finishing the 687-kilometre looped route in two days and 15 hours.

Through these events, O’Shaughnessy became part of Western Canada’s bike packing community. That community lost one of its most prominent members, Ryan Correy, in 2018 when Correy, 35, passed away from cancer.

“At that time in my life I wanted to find some way to give back to the bike packing community, which had been so helpful to me,” said O’Shaughnessy. And also I was looking for some way to bring some more meaning into my life — aside from my family, which of course, is the main source of meaning in my life. But I wanted some purpose outside of my home life too.”

Correy and his wife Sarah had founded Bikepack Canada and its podcast. After Ryan passed away, Steve O’Shaughnessy (left) launched O ’ S h a u g h n e s s y biking podcast, titled “My Back 40.” asked Sarah if he Submitted photo could keep the podcast going, in honour of Correy. She said yes, and so O’Shaughnessy did. He’d never podcasted before, but as a musician, he had an understanding of audio technology.

O’Shaughnessy hosted and produced the Bikepack Canada podcast for a year, creating one podcast per month. Eventually, in late 2019, he decided to launch his own podcast.

“Bikepack Canada was great. I just wanted to do podcasts more often than once a month, and creatively I wanted to explore topics beyond biking,” he said. Thus began My Back 40.

“I sat down, and within a few hours, I’d built it from the ground up. I came up with a logo, some colours, and drew up a list of guests I wanted to interview, and then I started,” said O’Shaughnessy. “I listen to a lot of podcasts myself and I wanted to produce a quality product.”

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VIA ON-LINE MEETING

Note: Social distancing rules will be in place at the Radium Hot Springs Council Chambers.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068 or email: cao@radiumhotsprings.ca prior to the date and time of the hearing. Persons may also present written and/or verbal submissions at the public hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned.

The full bylaws may be inspected on the Village Website: www.radiumhotsprings.ca. For further information, contact 250-347-6455.

Arne Dohlen, Interim CAO

...Continued “Exhibit” from page 3 When she first arrived in the Columbia Valley, two years ago, she was instantly smitten.

“I felt so comfortable here right away. I’m 61, I’ve been all over the world, in some of the most spectacular wilderness environments you can imagine. But the sense of peace here in this valley, I’ve never felt something like that before. It touches my soul,” said Kruglyakova, adding that, of course, she wants to do whatever she can to help the natural environment in this spot that has become her home.

“So when I heard about the proj-

ect from Meg, right away I wanted to do it,” she says.

Kruglyakova studied graphic design at the Correspondence Popular University of Art in Vladivostok, which fostered a sense of creativity in her which she then used to teach herself how to sketch and make other art.

“Sometimes, you can convey more feeling in art than you can in photos,” Kruglyakova told the Pioneer. “Art is a way we can communicate. And I feel I have, that we all have, a responsibility to pass on what we’ve learned, if we can. And what I want to pass on is that when we lose our connection to nature, we lose something of ourselves.”

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ing, self improvement and mental health.

“It is a very casual, conversational style. I like it, it’s O’Shaughnessy’s ‘studio’ is a 10 foot by 14 foot the kind of interaction we seem to be having less of in (three metre by 4.2 metre) room in the family’s base- this digital age. My guests often share some really inment, that also doubles as the storage room for their sightful stuff, and I get a lot of comments from listeners camping gear and bike equipment. saying they find it really helpful,” he said. “It’s mostly “It’s my shop. It’s not very sound proof, so I use a about bikes. Or at least, it mostly starts off about bikes, Therm-a-rest quilt to dampen the echo,” he said. Aside but as long as it’s a good conversation, anything goes.” from that, O’Shaughnessy has his laptop, a mic, and an O’Shaughnessy’s guests include plenty of bike audio recorder. packers and other endurance athletes, but also coaches, “You really don’t need that much in the way of a sleep scientist, a psychologist, a director of the UBS equipment” he says. “It’s fun, and I really enjoy the pro- psychiatric department, YouTubers and even O’Shaughcess and the creativity involved in building the audio, nessy’s own mom (for a Mother’s Day episode) and his mixing the clips, and getting the music together. I also dad (for a Christmas episode). And of course, there’s love having conversations with people from all over the plenty of talk about bikes and biking. But also about world.” coping with change, social responsibility, a brilliantly The first My Back 40 episode launched on Jan. 3 self-aware account of an in-depth talk O’Shaughnessy 2020. Fast forward two years, and O’Shaughnessy has had at work one day with a flat-Earther, ayahuasca and determinedly managed to put out roughly one podcast a other drugs, parenting, pushing limits, training, nutriweek ever since — for a total of 90 episodes — through tion and the importance of movement through nature, long distance bike races, a career change, and the usual What drives this broad scope? As O’Shaughnessy chaos that comes with two young kids. tells it, he’s just exploring his curiosities.

Listeners are tuning in, in ever increasing numbers.

“I’m 50. I have a family, but I’m still learning about “It’s growing steadily,” said O’Shaughnessy, noting that myself. About my faults, about my capabilities,” he says. myback40.org got approximately 12,000 page views in Some of the topics that listeners related to most — 2020, and more than 17,500 in aside from the biking, obviously 2021.

— centre on mental health and “But I don’t really care about how it relates to being outdoors. the numbers,” he said. “For “I get a lot of feedback on that, me, it’s about connecting with and end up having long email like-minded people.” conversations about that...A lot of The key to My Back 40’s sucpeople are fighting demons of one cess, O’Shaughnessy thinks, is the kind or another. you’d be surprised guests he brings on the podcast. how common it seems to be,” he There’s usually one guest per epsaid.“If I can, I want to help peoisode (although O’Shaughnessy ple through this podcast.” recently did a solo podcast), and Check out the podcast at the format is simple: O’Shaughwww.myback40.org, look it up nessy and his guest have a long O’Shaughnessy poses on his bike during an on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or conversation through a variety of afternoon bike ride.

Submitted photo follow on Instagram @mybacksubjects, loosely centred on bik40podcast. ...Continued “Podcast” from page 14

...Continued “Rockies” from page 4 “Our biggest challenge tonight is to limit the opportunities that we’ve given away needlessly to them. They’re a team with loads of talent that can capitalize on mistakes just like us, so we need to be careful and not give the puck away like we did in game 2. The roars of the crowd got louder as the game went on and it wasn’t just the locals loving this game. Brett Kinaschuk who is visiting from Calgary says he is super excited for this game, “It’s great hockey, fast, and physical. It’s been a great first-period so far.” The Dynamiters displayed their talent they are known for by tying it up halfway through the second period, and then clipping another one in just over a minute later.

With the clock at 5:35 in the second period, #29 Kayde Kinaschuk scores a second goal for the Rockies, with assists from #19 Dylan Malarchuk, and #14 Colby Phillips. The Dynamiters continue to light up the second period scoring a third time with four minutes remaining. Garry Merkel from Kimberley was there with his wife who works for the league, he doesn’t root for either team he just loves the games. “They both have great scorers,” says Merkel. “It’s fun to watch, it’s great! The longer they stay in, the more we get to see hockey.”

Both teams came to play, and the Dynamiters show this by scoring their fourth goal in the first 2 minutes of the third period. Forward # 7 Reed Sparrow answered back unassisted with the third goal for the Rockies with just under 10 minutes left in the game. For the remainder of the game both teams played hard leaving it at a final score of 4-3 for the Dynamiters. The Rockies face the Dynamiters for game four on Tuesday, Mar. 8. Playing the best of 7, either team can win the series and the Rockies are still in it, to win it.

SCHEDULE A

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – BYLAWS 3040 & 3041 – Bylaw Amendments – Windermere East The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by 703641 BC Ltd., to amend the OCP and zoning designations of their property to allow for a subsequent subdivision and development of their property. The property is located along the east side of Highway 93 and 65, located within the community of Windermere, as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 3040 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2929, 2019 - Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2021 (Windermere East / 0703641 BC Ltd)” will amend the OCP designation of parts of Lot A, District Lots 8 & 108, Kootenay District, Plan 17927, from RR, Rural Resource to C, General Commercial and I, Industrial.

Bylaw No. 3041 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 370, 2021 (Windermere East / 0703641 BC Ltd)” will amend the zoning designations of parts of Lot A, District Lots 8 & 108, Kootenay District, Plan 17927, from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to I-1, Light Industrial Zone and A-2, Rural Residential (Country) to C-1, Community Commercial Zone and P-2 Public Parks and Open Space Zone and from SH-2, Small Holding Semi-Rural Zone to C-1, Community Commercial Zone.

A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 5:30 pm.

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaws and supporting information by requesting that an information package be emailed to you by contacting dlucas@rdek.bc.ca. Information packages may be requested up until Monday, March 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm; • mail or email written submissions to the addresses shown below before Monday, March 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm; • present verbal submissions at the public hearing.

A-2 to C-1

A-2 to I-1

SH-2 to C-1

A-2 to P-2

TO PRE-REGISTER visit the Meetings page on rdek.bc.ca and choose Public Hearings & Meetings This is Schedule A referred to in Bylaw No. 3041 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 370, 2021 (Windermere East / 0703641 BC Ltd).”

You must pre-register in order to attend and provide verbal presentations or make comments at the hearing. The deadline to register is: Monday, March 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm.

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i6vjZCRVQHSU2or-aZTPPg Please note that a question and answer period will not occur during the Zoom webinar conference. You must address any questions relating to the bylaws to the planner prior to the above date.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions.

Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

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

Chair

Corporate Officer Date

19 – 24 Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 | 250-489-2791 | 1-888-478-7335 | Fax: 250-489-3498 | info@rdek.bc.ca | www.rdek.bc.ca

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

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SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

We give all students 15% off with valid student ID

North American Warranty

Zimmer Ranch ~ Windermere

Fresh Farm Eggs Available Daily “Fresh every day by happy hens!”

Tire Sales and Installation

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

WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

• • • •

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

Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

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

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ON ALL WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES • WETT INSPECTIONS

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

4879 Hwy 9395 Fairmont Hot Springs BC, V0B 1L1

Trenton Mailo Service Technician mailoheating@shaw.ca

Mailo Heating and Cooling

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C E R T I F I E D TreeT Pruning REE EXPERTS

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Scott Postlethwaite

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

Free Estimates

Tree Removal Stump Grinding FireSmart Treatmemts Certified. Insured. WCB Coverage

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

GOLDEN, BC 250-344-0188

HOW WE ROLL Gerard Rehman

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

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

20 years experience • Satisfaction guaranteed!

• Septic Tank Pumping • Portable Toilet Rentals

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

INSURANCE

INSURANCE

(Servicing the Valley since 1999)

NEW SEWER CAMERA

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

www.kootenayinsurance.ca

invermereelectric@gmail.com

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

LANDSCAPING

WINDERMERE, BC 250-341-7029

KITCHEN CABINETS & COUNTER TOPS

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

250-270-0324

Beat the fall rush ~ clean your Chimney this spring!

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• Free Range • Hand Gathered • Farm Fresh• Multi-Colored

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Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

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All Makes and Models

BOX 2228 742 - 13th STREET INVERMERE, BC V0A 1K0

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P: 250-347-9350 F: 250-347-6350 TOLL FREE: 1-866-342-3031

Have an opinion?

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

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Complete sewer/drain repairs Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount Prompt service

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A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years to avoid costly repairs

250-347-9803 LAMBERT-KIPP

PHARMACY (2019) LTD.

Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm.)., Tannis Hartwig, B.Sc. (Pharm.)., Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

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HERE TO SERVE YOU CONCRETE

CONCRETE

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

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

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

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

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

CARPET CLEANING

Business: 250-342-9692

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

Cell: 250-342-1273

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

ptarmiganrugclean@gmail.com

Call NOW:

Visit www.heavensbest.com for more information

250-688-0213

CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING

Kekuli Bay Cabinetry

Richard Vernon – Master Plumber & Gasfitter

kekulibaycabinetry.com

P U R S U I T

O F

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

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

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

SERVICES

Enjoy life, we’ll clean it up!

TILE AND GROUT CLEANING

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Zimmer Ranch ~ Windermere

CHICKS:

• Hatched to order • Incubated year-round • Barn yard mix “Fresh every day by happy hens!”

(Lohmann Leghorns, Red Sussex, Whiting True Blue) • Free Range Hens • Multi-coloured layers • Spoiled rotten

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250-688-4868

ST

BROAD

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LTD

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

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

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • WALL COVERINGS

Gary’s

Seniors Discounts

• Authorized dealer • Designer • Installer

dale@decontracting.ca • 250-341-7098

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

Professional Painting & Decorating Ltd. 1978

Dale Elliott Contracting

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

Specializing in all heating, electric, gas and wood.

FREE Estimates

Local Resident

CUSTOM WOOD FINISHING FAUX FINISHES JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL

403-650-4622 • garysptg@gmail.com

A licensed, registered and bonded company

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

Pioneer Classifieds Call: 250-341-6299

We also offer roundthe-clock service calls.

They work!

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P ioneer C lassifieds ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m.

Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Please call 250342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship.

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

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS Cheers to management and staff of OK Tire for exceptional and courteous service. We have been absolutely satisfied customers for years and highly recommend you to anyone 100 percent.

Cheers to Optometrist Dr. Mark Moneo, Rosanna and Shane, for their professional care and understanding.

Cheers to Rocco and Kathia for helping me move. You were awesome helpers!

Cheers to Andy Stuart-Hill for engaging the Seniors’ Association with a visual presentation of his travels to the countries around the Black Sea. His talk provided the members with a perspective of the history and culture of that region.

Cheers to Gerriann Donahue for coordinating events programming and the monthly luncheons at the Seniors’ Hall. It is great to be out socializing with friends once again. Stay safe, be well.

Hats off to all the Thrift Shop volunteers for all their hard work. L.F.

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

ACOMMODATION WANTED

Cheers to Sophie at Radium Post Office for your outstanding customer service! If there is an issue, you will find a way to resolve it. Very much appreciated.

Retired bachelor seeking rural rent or caretaking accommodation. No vices.

References. 1-250-426-4445

Cheers to the DTSS basketball coaches: Cory Stanbury, Rick Kubian, Justin Woodman, Eisley Tan, Ezekiel Pascua, Dan Godlien, Denise Jensen, Kris Hardwick, Jordan Smith and Sam Dodington. Your time investment, enthusiasm and expertise is directly reflected in the dedication and growth of our athletes.

Cheers to Dallas at Invermere post office for your kindness.

Cheers to Jake, Peter and others from the District of Invermere for your prompt, friendly and professional response to addressing the water issue near our home in the Wilder subdivision.

Cheers to the kind soul who lent me $7 so I could get my laundry going at the laundromat. Small gestures sure can go a long way.

Cheers to the Sunday morning skier and his dog on Toby Creek.

You were a delight to watch!

LISTINGS NEEDED! I WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE!

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

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

BUYING OR SELLING CALL 250-341-1202

gerrytaft.ca Personal Real Estate Corporation

Rockies West Realty Independently owned and operated

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

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

BARRY BROWN-JOHN “Rocky Mountain Land Man”

Call or text

250-342-5245

b.brownjohn@gmail.com Elkhorn Country Estates Phase 4 now selling 3.2 to 5.7 acre parcels. Only 3 lots left. Private yet close to town.

Individual wells.

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

MISC. FOR SALE Laser inscribed CDN 0.74 ct. Diamond solitaire with matching band. Both white gold with certificates. $2,500 Phone 250-345-2161 For Sale: Power Seat Massager – Total back massaging system.

Use at home, office or car. Comes with A/C-Auto adapter and controller. $40. 250-341-6299 ext. 104.

LEATHER COUCH FOR SALE Leather couch, brown, manual leg support lift. $750.00 obo Email for pictures rfr111@hotmail.com Located in Invermere PH: 780-399-0142

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

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

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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.

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

House Keeping Need Housekeeper for Vacation Home in Radium, B.C. 3 bedroom, 2 baths,1 car attached garage. Contact Richard 780464-4733, ricklemieux@shaw. ca.

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

Please leave a message.

Kootenay Country Electrical Qualified Electrical Service Licensed, Bonded, Insured Highly skilled electrician Call Dean 250-342-5516 AARON’S HOME SERVICES -Lawn Care -Yard Cleans -Power Washing 250-342-9222 THE HEARTFELT COMPANION: Services for Seniors Since 2014 we’ve provided kind and compassionate non-medical care, transportation to Cranbrook, overnight care, meal prep, grocery shopping and more.

Excellent local references.

250-341-5683 Heartfeltcompanionservices. com

HELP WANTED 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.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a part-time evening server please send resume to mail@helnas. com. Phone 250 347 0047.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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!

Client Services and Logistics Eagle-Eye Tours is based in Windermere and is Canada’s largest birding tour operator, offering 50+ tours worldwide each year. To keep the show on the road, we need someone who can handle correspondence with our clients and help pull these tours off without a hitch. This is a long-term position where we can discuss your preferred number of hours/week (25+). You will have a variety of tasks to keep you busy from researching hotels in Australia to responding to clients interested in visiting the Arctic.

This job requires that you can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core responsibilities include: · Client correspondence (inquiries, invoicing, etc.) · Logistics (planning tours, booking hotels, vehicles and flights) Requirements include: · Strong computer skills · Ability to work independently · Excellent customer service skills · Excellent communication skills (written & oral) · Rigorous attention to detail and strong organizational skills · Ability to manage competing priorities · An interest in travel We offer a competitive wage, flexibility, interesting work, and a collegial positive work environment. We anticipate work beginning in April.

Please submit your resume and a brief story about a personal travel experience by noon on March 17th to Cam via eagle-eye.com/careers.

Ph: 250-342-8640.

Eagle-Eye Tours

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Truth and Democracy

0911611 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC, V0A 1K2

Fresh old ideas

Tim Hortons Invermere is currently looking for

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS Permanent, full-time, part-time, shift, weekend, day, night, evening. $16 per hour + benefits • Start Date: ASAP Please apply via email at timhortons.invermere@gmail.com or in person at 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC

Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) for children and youth who have experienced violence Position: Permanent part-time Hours: 18.5 hours per week Location: Family Dynamix East Office Start Date: April 1st, 2022 Salary: As per the collective agreement Shift schedule: Flexible days, evenings and weekends as required Duties: The PEACE Counsellor provides specialized counselling and support services to children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have witnessed abuse, threats, or violence in the home. Services will be provided to individual children and to groups of children where time and budget permit, and as specified in Family Dynamix contract with the province. The objectives of the service are to support children whose emotional health and self-esteem have been affected by witnessing abuse and to stop the inter-generational cycle of abuse by teaching children non-violent ways of resolving conflict and by promoting the process of healing Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, along with four years of work experience in a directly related field. A combination of other relevant educational credentials and work experience may be considered. The counsellor must consent to a criminal record check as a condition precedent to employment

Sexual Abuse Intervention Counsellor (SAIP) Position: Permanent part-time Hours: 6.3 hours per week Location: Family Dynamix East Office Start Date: April 1st, 2022 Salary: As per the collective agreement Shift schedule: Flexible days, evenings and weekends as required

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Democracy is dependent on an informed public. It is not difficult to imagine the futility of a democracy trying to function in an illiterate society.

Broad based public knowledge is one of the pillars of a democratic system. Citizens need to be able to make informed choices.

There are some big issues upon which to concentrate in these early years of the 21st century.

Among them are global warming, Russian aggression, COVID-19, floods, forest fires, tornadoes and world human population growth. For me, while I adhere to each of those concerns, my big worry is the current threat to democracy.

In the year 2000 90 per cent of Americans believed that democracy was working. Today that belief is only 56 per cent. Stunningly, 34 per cent of those polled held that violence was an acceptable option if a future election did not produce the results they desired.

Today, we are drowning in exaggeration, lies and hurtful comments. Donald Trump once uttered a single sentence with four false claims. Perhaps a world record. One researcher claimed that Trump lied 30,573 times during his presidency for an average of 21 false statements every day.

What is at stake is not just that a President was fast and loose with the truth but rather that our whole society has marginalized the value of being honest. Count the number of toothpastes that claim they are the, “Number one toothpaste recommended by dentists.” Three American auto producers each produce a half ton truck with the, “Highest rated fuel economy.” Advertising seldom equals what the product delivers. We live in an age where language is used to exaggerate rather than portray.

If living with a latex truth seems normal and a part of our daily lives, then recall that there once was

We are hiring Program Coordinator

Duties: The SAIP Counsellor provides several direct and indirect specialized services to children and youth (under 19), who have been sexually abused, to their caregivers and families as appropriate, and to relevant others in the day-to-day environment of the child/youth, such as classroom teachers, according to specifications in the Family Dynamix contract with the Ministry for Children and Families. The counsellor will provide professional services consistent with the performance standards as described in the SAIP Guidelines on Standards manual (1990).

Counselling for sexualized behavior problems may be included in the revised Guidelines on Standards, as a lower priority if time and expertise permit.

Qualifications: Pursuant to the contract with the Ministry for Children and Families, a bachelor’s degree/equivalent in social work, education, nursing, or related field is the minimum educational requirement, along with four years of supervised work experience in a directly relevant field. All service providers must consent to a criminal record check as a condition precedent to employment.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter stating the position applied for to Ute Juras, Director of Program Management, Family Dynamix, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, or email her at ujuras@fdx.family by 4 p.m., March 15, 2022.

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

a time when merchants tried to be factual when describing their products.

A read of the 1901 Eaton catalog will illustrate that merchants once did try to describe their products with a more accurate intent.

So, while we have evolved into a society where we play with the truth, our saviour against outright lies is our privilege of a free press. The media is not always on the right side of right but with enough outlets and an educated public, information pin-balls around enough that the truth usually surfaces.

Contrast our information with that which is being provided today to the Russian public. The unbelievable message that Ukraine, with a military that is one tenth the size of Russia, would choose to attack and threaten the poor innocent Russians is absurd at first blush.

Likewise, the implausible message to the Russian people that the Ukraine is being run by a Nazi regime given that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is a person who practices the Jewish faith.

This would be beyond belief in an informed society. The only reason that the Russian public accepts these lies is that it is the only message they hear. A free press in Russia would turn the citizens into a mighty and powerful force against those who dictate.

Recently it was reported that the father (who lives in Russia) of a Ukraine woman refused to believe that there was harm being done to the people of Ukraine. He wrote back to her, “Don’t worry, you will be OK when we free you from the Nazis.”

A free press is the fuel that provides people with the power to manage how they are governed. The truth is the enemy of a liar. The truth may not be immediate but it does, over time, resonate with the public. President Putin is on dangerous ground and he will in time face his worst enemy, the power of truth. May it land upon him with its mighty force.

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference in your community? Wildsight Invermere is looking for an outgoing, motivated individual to work with our Branch Manager and dynamic Board of Directors. We are a long-standing, grassroots ENGO, dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship and community sustainability in the upper Columbia Valley.

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This job offers an opportunity to carry out our ongoing programs and to develop new project ideas that support our vision and mandate. Details: 18-30 hours per week (negotiable); some weekend and evening work; salary based on experience; valid driver licence and access to vehicle; Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Core responsibilities include: • • • •

Program management and development Communication and outreach with Wildsight members and the public Write funding proposals, prepare project budgets, manage fundraising activities Implement strategic plan and work with Board of Directors Please see wildsight.ca/Invermere for full job description and application form.

Please fill out the application form online by 4 p.m., March 13, 2022.

For more information invermere@wildsight.ca .

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

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly

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 lutheranstpeter@gmail.com 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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Recently I celebrated my 65th birthday. One thing a long life has taught me is that, like it or not, some things never change. All my life I’ve watched war, disease, drought and famine destroy lives; addictions, abuse and political opinions divide families and friends; children suffer, bodies wither, memories disappear and parents die. I wish life was different, and I’m grateful for those who strive to make this world a better place, but I’ve come to accept there are some things I simply cannot change, like the fact my dad is dying.

The news arrived last week. At best, my dad has a few months left. Cancer has spread throughout his body and his pain refuses to be managed. Sleep comes and goes.

He gets confused and questions darken his thoughts.

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I do what I can for him but being unable to relieve his suffering or answer his questions leaves me feeling helpless. Mostly I try to be a comforting presence. I listen, ask questions, bring up happy memories, share God’s Word and pray. Occasionally we go out and enjoy nature.

I’ve found the well-known serenity prayer a great help. It goes like this… “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference, living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; taking this world as it is and not as I would have it; trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen.”

My dad and I may be helpless as death draws near, but we are not hopeless. Our hope is in God, for whom nothing is impossible. We believe Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose again on the third day. We believe he conquered death and that one day, together with those we love, we too will rise from the grave to be forevermore with Jesus Christ, our living hope in life and death.

Food sustainability in the valley through seed saving and sharing Submitted by Groundswell Network Society “When life hands you dirt, plant seeds.”

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Over the last 80 years, 90 per cent of varieties have been lost.

With your help Groundswell Network Society and Home Hardware are working to change that.

Seeds saved from year to year are open pollinated, not hybrids and they become more disease resistance, climate tolerant and have better flavor.

The Invermere Library is launching a seed library – just like borrowing a library book but with a longer return period. You will borrow seeds in the spring and return them in the fall when you harvest your garden. Imagine contributing seeds for those who can’t afford them, ensuring they enjoy a garden of nutritious veggies all summer long, plus slowly creating a seed bank of valley acclimatized seed to feed the future.

If you have any seeds to share (new, home grown, or old packets you never used) please donate them to the library now.

Librarian Blair McFarlane said, “We want to build a seed library to provide free access to seeds and education about seed-saving. We want to help bring the community together

and be part of the solution for food sustainability in the Columbia Valley. The library is the community gathering place and it can be a place from which we all grow and foster collective care and well-being.”

Make seeds a part of your legacy. When one of our gardener’s great uncles was a child, his father mail-ordered a small packet of bean seeds. The packet cost a penny. Seeds were saved from these plants from the very first year and were passed down to the next generation. They have become excellent producing plants that have adapted to the area. They called them “penny packet” beans.

This spring plant some seeds with your little ones, harvest the seeds in autumn and begin your own seed legacy story for your children’s children to enjoy generations from now.

Begin this spring’s seed journey at Groundswell Greenhouse and enjoy an outing. Buy, sell, and swap seeds and plants all while visiting with the gardeners and breathing in the green.

Groundswell is growing the Food Sustainability initiative in the valley.

Don’t have a garden? You can still plant seeds with a donation to Groundswell to assist with seed saving. For more info email groundswellnetworksociety@gmail.com.