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Transit system expansion proposal gets mixed reactions from local councils Radium, Canal Flats enthusiastic about proposal, but Invermere council remains tepid

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com As reported in last week’s edition of the Pioneer, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has put forward a proposal to significantly expand the existing public transit system in the Columbia Valley. But what exactly do local elected officials think of this plan?

In recent weeks, the RDEK has shared its proposal — which is still in very preliminary stages —with the local municipal governments here in the valley, to get a sense of their appetite for the project. The proposal has met with enthusiasm by the councils of the Village of Canal Flats and the Village of Radium Hot Springs, and is viewed favourably by both of the valley rural regional electoral district directors, but the response from Invermere council has been distinctly lukewarm.

At recent council meetings, Radium and Canal Flats councils both indicated they would be willing to consent to the expansion proposal on behalf of electors. But after discussing the topic at two council meetings, Invermere council did not seem to have the same appetite for such consent, with Invermere councillors instead indicating a desire to have Invermere residents vote on the matter in a referendum (which would be held at the same time as municipal elections this coming fall).

Currently the Columbia Valley public transportation system, jointly managed by the RDEK and BC Transit, runs bus services twice a day, Monday through Friday,

from Edgewater, through Radium, to the Invermere hospital, and from Canal Flats, through Fairmont Hot Springs and Windermere, to the Invermere hospital.

The proposal, in a nutshell, would see the northern route (from Edgewater) doubled to four runs per day, would add an extra within-Invermere route, and would add weekend services on all routes on Saturday and Sunday.

“It will benefit everybody up and down the valley,” Radium Mayor Clara Reinhardt told the Pioneer. “It’s a way for people without vehicles to be able to access employment opportunities, various services, and schools. If we do this (expansion) correctly, it will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

Reinhardt said the benefit for outlying communities such as Edgewater is very apparent, but that even the bigger centres such as Radium, and indeed Invermere, will see gains if the proposal comes to fruition.

“It can make things better for Invermere because it will get people into town there, to work at the businesses there, to shop there,” she said.

Reinhardt noted that the way the Columbia Valley public transportation system currently works is costly and isn’t really meeting the needs of local people.

“If you want to have public transit here in the valley, you’ve got to give it a chance. We’ve got to give it our best shot. If we just try to do a little bit here, and then a little bit there, that won’t work, not for a transportation system. You need to do it right and really try,” she added.

“That’s my feeling, that we should give it our best shot.

If after three years, it is not resonating with residents, we can cut our losses and go to Plan B.” Reinhardt noted that not everybody would use the expanded public transportation system, but said “sometimes you have to do things that are for the greater good, even if they don’t benefit everybody. We do that often, with trails, or ice rinks, or other recreation amenities. Not everybody recreates on trails or in rinks. But collectively we do what we can have and improve those amenities, because it’s the right thing to do for the greater good.

Public transportation is the same.”

Former Canal Flats Chief Administrative Officer Adrian Bergles, on one of his last days of work at Canal Flats last week, told the Pioneer that “Canal Flats council do see a benefit to the (transportation) service expansion.

It gives Canal Flats residents better access to schools and quite possibly to better employment opportunities.”

“Residents have told us that the current service doesn’t meet the needs of residents and that weekend and evening expansion would provide improved access to affordable housing, employment, education, shopping, recreation, and social events and will mitigate the impact of fossil fuels on climate change. These are all critical to a healthy and sustainable community,” RDEK rural Area F Director Susan Clovechok told the Pioneer.

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RDEK director set to make STR decisions

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors will be making some important decisions on short term rentals (STRs) this week.

The RDEK has been working to address rising public concern on STRs in the area for more than a year, and recently mailed out an update to local residents, detailing its progress so far and the possible next steps to come.

Those next steps will be determined by the RDEK board during its committee meeting on Thursday, Apr. 7 and its board meeting on Friday, Apr. 8.

“It’s been a big undertaking,” RDEK planner Michelle Bates told the Pioneer.

As longtime readers of the Pioneer may recalll, the RDEK conducted a survey on STRs last summer. Since then RDEK staff have conducted quite a bit of research, including purchasing data to figure out how many STRs there are in the RDEK and how much revenue they generate; researching how other regional district and municipalities deal with STRs; discussions with other municipal and regional planners; peer-to-

peer meetings and webinars; and consultation with property management companies and community associations representatives.

Stemming for this work, RDEK staff have identified three options to deal with STRs for the RDEK board to consider. These are: amend zoning bylaws to regulate STRs; using temporary use permits (TUPs) to regulate STRs; and requesting an order in council from the provincial government that would give the RDEK the power to issue business licenses, which could then be used to regulate STRs. As Bates explained to the Pioneer, there are pros and cons to each option.

The zoning bylaw options would allow the RDEK to regulate many aspects of STRs, but it will be a very long bureaucratic process, as pursuing this option would require the RDEK to amend its eight existing zoning bylaws and 15 different official community plans.

Each of these bylaw and official community plan amendments would be required to go through its own planning and public consultation processes.

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• On Monday, Mar. 28, Columbia Valley RCMP received several theft reports that had occurred sometime overnight. Three vehicles in the Invermere area had been rummaged through and several items were stolen from the unlocked vehicles including a wallet, two purses, a backpack and a set of binoculars. Several of the stolen credit cards were used in Calgary early the same morning. The same evening, three mountain bikes were stolen from a garage on 12th Avenue. The bikes were described as a blue Santa Cruz, a red Norco Sight and a black and gold Norco Challenger. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP. • On Monday, Mar. 28, a white 2016 Jeep Cher-

okee was stolen from a property on 10th Avenue. The Jeep had B.C. license plate GD882J attached to it when it was stolen.

Columbia Valley RCMP are once again reminding residents to lock their vehicles and ensure all valuables are removed.

• On Tuesday, Mar. 29 at 8 p.m., police received a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 93/95 near Fairmont Hot Springs. The driver of a Ford F150 swerved to avoid an animal and drove into the ditch. The driver was not injured but the truck was not drivable and had to be towed from the scene.

• On Wednesday, Mar. 30, a purple purse was turned in at the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment. The purse had been found at the Copper City Liquor store. The owner can contact the Columbia Valley RCMP to claim it.

On Friday, Apr. 1, police received a report of an injured hiker in the Wilmer Wetlands area. RCMP requested the assistance of Columbia Valley Search and Rescue who were able to locate the hiker and assist her to a waiting ambulance.

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Residents try to throw out trash as firefighters battle garbage bin blaze

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com A small garbage bin fire at the Canal Flats transfer station last week was quickly extinguished by the Canal Flats Fire Department and by Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) waste disposal staff.

The effort to get the fire under control only took about an hour, however during that hour, local residents ignored the safety barriers erected around the site and tried to throw their garbage in the bins.

This prompted the RDEK to issue a press release noting that this is the second time in a month that the public has ignored barriers at RDEK sites and attempted to dispose of their waste while an emergency is obviously underway.

“Not only could this pose a safety concern, it inhibits our ability to respond to the incident when the public goes around barriers and tries to dispose of their waste,” said RDEK solid waste Superintendent Jim Penson in the press release.

“While we appreciate it can be very frustrating to get to the transfer station and find it temporarily inaccessible, we are asking for the public’s understanding and cooperation in respecting the boundaries – especially in a situation where there is fire.”

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The zoning process may encounter difficulties in that, in some respects, it would impose a single solution across a very large geographic area that has markedly different demographics (and likely differing residents opinions on STRs) from one end to the other.

The TUPs would allow the RDEK to permit, on a case by case basis, uses not otherwise allowed within its current zoning bylaws. They would give the board a lot more flexibility when it comes to deal with STRs. But each TUP would require approval from the board. And they may prove to be only a stop-gap measure, since TUPs can only be approved for an initial term of up to three years with the option to re-

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“There was a large load of pine needles in the bin that were smouldering and burning. Once it was fully wet-down, the load was taken off site by our contractor so we could spread it out and ensure there were no hot spots,” said Penson.

The first incident this month occurred in Wasa, where the RDEK has a two bin set-up, Penson explained to the Pioneer.

“One bin in Wasa was on fire. Not with huge flames coming up out of the bin, but definitely smouldering and putting up a lot of smoke,” said Penson.

As Penson and a fellow RDEK staff member worked to put out the fire in the Wasa bin “other people kept showing up, and trying to throw their garbage in the bin. Not the bin that was fine, but the bin that had smoke pouring out of it. Eventually I had to pull my truck in and park it in such a way that nobody else could get into the site.”

Of those people, and the people in Canal Flats who tried to throw out their trash there while that bin was on fire, Penson said “it unfortunately seems that there are a lot of people out there who feel they really are in a big hurry, and who just can’t wait to the throw out their garbage.”

After firefighters flooded the Canal Flats bin, it was removed to the landfill and then replaced with a new bin.

new once for an additional three years.

The order in council for business licences would require extensive paperwork and bureaucratic effort up front between the regional district and various branches of the provincial government, and consequently may take much longer than the other options.

If the order in council was granted it would give the RDEK the power (and the responsibility) to license not just STRs, but all sorts of businesses.

Bates emphasized that whatever option the board selects, there is still more consultation, stakeholder engagement and planning to come. “It will still be at least another eight to 12 months before something is in place to deal with STRs,” she said.

There will be a free genealogy writing workshop, led by journalist and three-time author Vanessa Farnsworth, to learn how to shape and write the stories of your own family tree on Apr. 9 at the Radium Hot Springs Public Library.

Farnsworth will be combining her love of genealogy and writing as she leads the workshop, which will start at 10:15 a.m.

This will be her second out of a five-workshop series, beginning at the Sparwood Public Library on Apr. 5 and finishing on May 4 at the Okanagan Regional Library in Revelstoke. She will also be making stops at the public libraries in Nakusp and Golden on April 13 and 21 respectively. All workshops, except the one in Radium, will be offered in the evening at 6 or 7 p.m. depending on the location.

Farnsworth first applied for funding for these workshops back in 2019. “Just before I was approved, the pandemic struck,” she said. “We were scheduled to have this same event back in October. Everything was arranged, publicity was being done, then the public health orders came in making it impossible to go forward.” It is Farnsworth’s third attempt at executing this series of workshops because of public health restrictions that were initiated due to COVID. This will also be the first live-in-person workshop for the Radium Hot Springs

Public Library since the start of the pandemic. “We’re thrilled! We’re really excited to have Vanessa come,” said Library Director Jaqueline Kozak. “We’ve had to reschedule it a few times due to COVID, so we’re just excited to be able to offer this to our patrons.”

Farnsworth, both a fiction and non-fiction writer since the early 90s has noticed that a huge number of people, not just in the Kootenays, but across Canada are doing a lot of research into genealogy. She describes her workshop as more of a writing workshop based on genealogy information.

She shares that people who are doing the research are fascinated by everything, but the challenge lies in having others find interest in your family’s history and stories. “The idea behind this workshop is that you can get people interested in it, if you tell the stories in a way that the stories need to be told,” says Farnsworth. “What I’m going to be teaching at this workshop is the techniques that writers use to tell their stories to a wider audience.”

Farnsworth has been fascinated with genealogy since the mid 1990s when her grandmother told her tales of a murder that happened in her own family lineage back in 1877 on Manitoulin Island, Northern Ontario. “At that point I became very interested in my family history for obvious reasons,” said Farnsworth.

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Two men and a woman crossing a gravel road. Located in Windermere. C1839, Early 1930s, courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society

By Haley Grinder haley@columbiavalleypioneer.com National Wildlife Week is upon us yet again — though this year, with a twist. The occasion falls from Apr. 10 to Apr. 16 in 2022 and also marks the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation — an organization dedicated to the protection, awareness, and conservation of Canada’s diverse wildlife and habitats.

To celebrate, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is launching a six-decade tour showcasing some of the key moments Canadians made a difference in the world of wildlife. CWF officially formed in 1962 after a group of dedicated environmentalists and conservationsists attended a conference in Montreal and noticed the need to give wildlife a “national voice.” Fast forward to 2022— they now reach over 2.5 million people each year, with around 575,000 of those actively engaging in CWF’s vision for wildlife conservation.

This is an especially momentous occasion to those residing or visiting the stunning Columbia Valley region. With the Canadian Rockies sitting to the west and the Purcell Mountain Ranges to the east, it is no wonder as to why the area calls itself home to a variety of critters.

The Columbia Wetlands are our prize and jewel here in the valley. Measuring at just about 15,070 hectares, it is home to more than 260 species of birds, accompanined by a wide array of fish, insects, amphibians, and rodents. Of course, there are also larger mammals, such as grizzly bear, elk, moose, cougars, and the iconic big horn sheep that make the valley what it is today.

It is heartwarming to see the amount of love, care, and appreciation that the residents hold for our wildlife. Instead of complaining about the extra police and speed-trafficking presence along Highway 93/95 just outside of Radium Hot Springs, passersby give a silent wave to those patrolling as they lessen their speed and carry on their way.

The Pioneer helps to raise awareness for such endangered species whenever possible, evident in our extensive big horn sheep coverage, as well as our educational excerpts ranging from badgers to bobcats to bats and every animal in between. However, the next step is to transfer knowledge into action, particularly in regards to protecting the ever-increasing list of endangered species.

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National Caregivers Day Submitted article by Tobi Johnson, Executive Director Caregivers Network for E.K. Seniors Tuesday, April 5, 2022 is National Caregivers Day. This is a day for Canadians to recognize the enormous contribution caregivers make to our society.

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courages all Canadians to recognize their contribution and celebrate them. In April 2020, Parliament passed a resolution declaring National Caregivers Day for the first Tuesday in April. Canada became the first country in the world to have a day dedicated to the importance of the unpaid work carried out by family, friends, and neighbours in caring for the sick and elderly.

In the past year alone, over 1.6 million Canadians became caregivers to an elderly relative and a further 1.1 million expect to become caregivers in the next 12 months.

The Caregivers Network for East Kootenay Seniors understands the challenges faced by caregivers and the sacrifices they make, even more so during this time of stress and uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Radium Hot Springs’ main street will have a new high-end lounge and cafe business, built and run by the former owners of Storm Mountain Lodge.

A development permit for the business was approved by Radium council members during a recent council meeting.

The development will entail constructing a one-story building which will house the lounge, cafe and a gift shop. The owners plan to build in a timber frame and stone style.

Business owners Kim Fraser and Steve Fear were at the meeting to give details about their plan to council. The couple explained they are former owners of Storm Mountain Lodge (located along Highway 93 South, almost right on the B.C./ Alberta border) and have lived in the Columbia Valley for the past 10 years.

“We love the valley and we saw a gap...there’s no high-end lounge serving cocktails and small plate food. That’s not here and we want to fill that gap,” Fraser told council. “We want to create an oasis-like outdoor space to dine and drink coffee...We’re also very much into organic, local and healthy food.

Radium Mayor Clara Reinhardt indicated the design concept drawings and said the “aesthetics are very pleasing” and that the open timber design and rooflines play very well with the new Radium Community Centre.

“I don’t think we’ll have a problem approving this,” said Reinhardt.

Other councillors echoed Reinhardt’s sentiment, and ap- These screenshots of Radium council documents depict the design proved the develop- concept of a new high-end lounge and cafe that a local couple plans to build on main street.

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Mayor asks for patience with spring dust residents who are upset can at least be thankful they don’t live further north, in Golden, where the spring dust is considerably worse.

Last week the federal government issued an air Spring is in the air — and so is the dust that inevitably marks the change of season in Invermere. quality statement for the Golden area, after it registered a small particForget a groundhog ulate matter (PM2.5) popping out of its burrow concentration of 63 and looking for its shadow — enough to be con— here in Invermere local sidered “moderate” air residents have a different pollution, and more time-honoured tradition than three times highto let everybody know that er than the World winter is finally over: the Health Organizations municipal street sweep(WHO)’s guidelines. er makes its way around “We are fortunate town, cleaning up all the in that we do not have gravel and sand left lying the natural ventilation on the side of the roads after the last bit of snow, Workers use blowers to brush away winter dust in front of issues that Golden has,” Invermere Maysending up small clouds the Invermere hospital on Saturday, Mar. 27. of dust as it does.

Photo by Ryan Watmough or Al Miller told the Pioneer, adding the sitWhile most residents are glad to have the roadside sand and gravel gone, uation in Golden is a result of the particular geografew enjoy the small clouds of dust getting kicked up. phy of that area, the way the mountains are aligned, Alas, there is little the district can do and Invermere and the way air current flows there. “The air here is

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almost always better than in Golden.”

Nevertheless, Miller was acutely aware that some residents here tend to grumble when the street sweeper goes around., “I do apologize. We are doing the best we can. It’s that time of year when the dirt and gravel needs to be cleaned up. We do our best to get on the street sweeping as early as we can, when conditions are a little more damp, so it keeps the clouds down as much as possible,” said Miller. “But this year it’s been a tough winter. There’s been quite a good deal of snowfall and we’ve needed to put down a lot of sand and gravel on our roads to keep people safe. As I mentioned, we do try to do it while it’s damp, but there just hasn’t been a lot of moisture the past few weeks.”

When Miller spoke to the Pioneer, on Tuesday, Mar. 29 he said “there is definitely more street sweeping to do. We ask people to be patient with the dust.”

He noted the sweeping typically extends over a period of two to three weeks each spring. Miller added that the only option to keep dust down while street sweeping would be to send water trucks around to spray the roads just ahead of the sweeper, but “that would be very costly to taxpayers and it wouldn’t even be a perfect solution.”

Three generation art show at Pynelogs

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com A local family has launched an exhibition highlighting three generations of artistic connection to the wild Columbia Valley landscape.

The show — titled More Mountain Moments with the Bavins — kicked off at Pynelogs last week and will run for another two weeks. It is the second annual show to feature work from local father-son duo Pat and Ryan Bavin as well as Pat’s late father Hal. This second show comes after the smash success of their first three generations show last year, Mountain Moments with the Bavins. The Bavins decided to do that first show last year, in 2021, because it was in 1921 that Hal Bavin first came to the Columbia Valley.

“It was the 100th anniversary of our family in the valley. A century. So we wanted to do a family show to mark the occasion,” Pat told the Pioneer. “It went so well.

We were close to selling out, maybe 80 per cent sold out, but the really neat thing was that most of the buyers were local residents. Usually at our art shows, most of the buyers are second homeowners or visitors, but with the family show, I don’t know what it was, but we just had overwhelming support from year-round residents. And of course we had so much fun talking to local people at the show. So we’re doing it again.”

Most people around the Columbia Valley associate

Pat and Ryan with their family business Bavin Glass- but really anything natural holds meaning for me. It’s an works, which is located up by the crossroads. Even expression, but also a reflection, in some respects, of my though Pat has stepped back from glassblowing in recent dad’s work. It’s a family legacy in many ways, one that years, Ryan is as busy with glass as ever, and there will be Ryan has taken up, in his own way, with his photos,” said glass pieces at More Mountain Moments with the Bavins. Pat. “I also like to focus on some of the historical buildPat’s local landscape paintings, done in his eye-catch- ings in the Columbia Valley. You never know how much ing trademark acrylic collage style, are also well-known longer they’ll be around. Some of the ones I’ve painted in up and down the valley and these too are on display at the past are already gone.” the Pynelogs show, as are some of his plein air sketches.

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Mountain Moments with the Bavins also features landscape photography by Ryan, who is an accomplished professional photographer as well as a glassblower, and a number of black and white photos taken by Hal (Pat’s father and Ryan’s grandfather), who was one of the valley’s first professional photographers.

More Mountain Moments with the Bavins also includes porcelain jewelry and vessel work by ceramic artist Shawna Tegart and glasswork and printmaking by Tina Nowatschin.

Much of the work, no matter the medium and no matter which artist, is centred on the theme of the natural landscape and environs of the Columbia Valley.

That’s no inspirational accident: just as each generation of the Bavin family seems drawn to artistic expression, so too is each generation drawn to the ridges, peaks and lakes here.

“I seem to always be painting Chisel Peak and Mount Nelson, those two iconic front country peaks, Mile One Downhillers (acrylic collage)

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“If we can get the details worked out, the expansion could be beneficial to Area G residents,” RDEK rural Area G Director Gerry Wilkie told the Pioneer.

“And it becomes even more important with the recent large increases in fuel costs.”

Invermere council members, however, were not as wholly convinced.

“We will not be going with a consent approach,” Invermere Mayor Al Miller said during the most recent Invermere council meeting. “Our decision is to leave it up to our citizens in a referendum.”

Miller elaborated that councillors feel there is not enough detailed information about the expansion in the RDEK’s proposal for Invermere council to consent on behalf of electors. He outlined that Invermere council is not excited about having BC Transit as the co-manager of the proposed expansion, saying “from ...Continued “Pynelogs” from page 8

what we’ve seen, BC Transit doesn’t work too well for mere resident see $75 worth of benefit? I don’t think so...Unless ridership numbers increase astronomically, the Columbia Valley.”

Invermere Councillor Greg Anderson added, it just may not be of benefit at all to most of the resto clarify, that he is “for sure in favour of the idea of idents of Invermere.” He joked that perhaps it would transit expansion, giving better access to schools, and be more efficient for Invermere to simply pay cab fares bringing in off-site workers. But I don’t know if BC for the few Invermere residents who would use the expanded transportation serTransit is the best delivery agent for vice. us. I’d like to look at other options.”

By not consenting on “The current ridership and behalf of electors and instead scheduling is not ideal. It often seems like BC Transit uses a one-size seeking to put the proposal to referendum. “We are pushing fits all model, and that just doesn’t the decision to Invermere taxwork well out here in the Columbia payers...And also making the Valley,” said Invermere Councillor Gerry Taft.

RDEK justify the expansion to Invermere taxpayers,” addTaft pointed to the cost, which ed Taft. could work out to $75 per year in extra taxes for a $500,000 home, Bus stop located outside of the Invermere and asked “does the average Inver- District Hospital. Photo by Haley Grinder immerse you

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The show started on Thursday, Mar. 30 and runs until Tuesday, Apr. 19. Pynelogs is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pat and Ryan will be at Pynelogs each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. while the show is on to talk about their work and the life that inspires it. Part of the proceeds from sale of Hal’s prints are being donated to the Windermere Valley Museum. There will be two door prizes for shinrin yoku (forest bathing) walks on Tuesday, Apr. 19. Pat is a certified forest bathing guide.

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Pat’s work Sinclair Sheep (which is featured on the cover of this week’s issue) was one he first did nearly two decades ago, but that he’s redone since. “It’s timely now, because of what’s happening with the Radium bighorns,” Pat told the Pioneer. “Each painting has it’s own story.”

Sometimes that story is family history. The image of Hal’s photo of Lake Windermere is known to most of the Bavin family simply as “John Under the Tree” since it features Hal’s brother John.

Hal became a renowned local photographer in the 1950s and continued to snap a great many images right through the 1970s. Some 9,500 of Hal’s black and white slides and more than 4,500 of his colour transparencies are now housed in the Windermere Valley Museum.

“Some of them have been digitized, and with the digitalization, you’d think they were shot yesterday,” said Pat. Ryan told the Pioneer his own love of photography stems in large part from his grandfather Hal. “My grandparents lived right next door, so I spent a lot of time in my grandfather’s dark room, learning darkroom techniques. So photography is something I’ve been learning about for a long time. When I was 12 years old, I inherited all Lake Windermere 1940s. my grandfather’s photography equipment,” said Ryan.

Ryan added that when he views Hal’s old photos and then his, he sometimes finds himself reflecting on just how much change occurs in the natural world across generations. Other times, the changes in the natural world happen much more quickly. In his Buster Blues photo, for instance, which he shot eight years ago, Buster Lake is a completely different almost tropical-like blue colour.

“Now it’s returned to its original green-ish colour. I have no idea why it changed,” said Ryan.

“Maybe a shift in the drainage that changed the copper sulphites in the water.”

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Everyone is welcome but in order to vote you must be an active member for at least 24 hours (last date for membership, April 21 at 7 p.m.).

We will screen a surprise 9 min film, serve tea and goodies, and everyone in attendance will be entered in a draw for some great prizes!

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The first sitting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will be held at the Municipal Office at 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The Parcel Tax Review Panel may review and correct the Parcel Tax Roll and hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: • there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

The Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours.

A complaint shall not be heard by the review panel unless notice of the appeal has been made in writing to the Director of Finance of the District of Invermere, Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 by 1 p.m. on April 15, 2022.

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Thursday, May 12

8 - 11 AM - Walk - Fairmont Meadows Meander with Claude Rioux, Fairmont area

7 - 8:30 AM - Birding by golf cart with the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Activity Staff Fairmont Hot Springs

7:30 - 11:30 AM - Hike - Old Coach Trail Interpretive Walk with Ross MacDonald Radium Hot Springs area

7:30 - 11:30 AM - Walk - Birding the Spirit Trail with Lyle Grisedale Fairmont area

8 - 11 AM - Walk - Wacky Waterbirds with Cam Gillies , Invermere Area

8 - 11 AM - Walk - Explore the Skookumchuck Prairie Important Bird Area with Randy Harris Skookumchuck area

8 - 11 AM - Walk - Edgewater Wander with Brian Wesley Edgewater area

8 - 11 AM - Walk - Luxor Linkage: Connections to Land and Water with NCC Kate MacKenzie Edgewater area

8 - 11 AM - Hike - Wander the BC Nature Trust protected area near Edgewater with your camera with Pat Morrow, Edgewater area

8 - 11:30 AM - Walk - Connecting Lakes to Mountain Streams with Ben Mitchell-Banks Invermere area

8 AM - Noon - Hike - The Columbia Lake Spirit Trail Loop with Paul Pritchard & Charmaine Dittrick, Fairmont area 9 - 11 AM - Paddle - Wetlands Paddle with Columbia River Paddle Invermere area

10 AM - 1:30 PM - Walk - Spillimacheen Wetlands Walkabout with Ron Grams Spillimacheen area

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Wednesday, May 11

10 AM - Noon - Walk - High Elevation Wetland Wonders at Dawn Mountain with Joan Dolinsky & Annette Luttermann Golden area

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Tuesday, May 10

9:30 - 11:30 AM - Walk - Source of the Columbia: Birth of a River with Columbia Lake Stewardship Society Leah Downey, Colin Cartwright & Bill Thompson Canal Flats area

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Monday, May 9

8:30 AM - 3 PM - Hike - Mt Swansea - Ceiling of the Valley with a Columbia River Paddle Guide Invermere area 8:30 - 11:30 AM - Walk - I Look Up, She looks Down with Don Delaney & Kathleen Mpulubusi, Wilmer area 9 - 11 AM - Walk - Windermere Creek Sampling Tour with Lake Windermere Ambassadors Ellen Wilker, Windermere area 10 - 11:30 AM - Walk - History of the Hot Springs Tour with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Activity Staff, Fairmont Hot Springs 10 AM - 2 PM - Hike - Wings, Waterfalls and Wetlands with Ron Grams, Spillimacheen area 11 AM - 1 PM - Walk & Lunch - Celebrating our local food system at Edible Acres Farm + Cafe, Windermere

9 - 11 AM - Walk - Southern Wilmer Wetlands Wander with Sharon Wass Wilmer area 9 - 11 AM - Paddle - Historic Tour by Voyageur Canoe with Columbia River Paddle Invermere area 9 AM - Noon - Walk - The Spilli Wetlands and the Vistas of the Bugaboos with Nola Alt Spillimacheen area

9:30 - 11:30 AM - Walk - Foraging in the Columbia Valley ecosystem with Heather Fischbuch, Radium Hot Springs area 11 AM - 2 PM - Workshop Outdoor Heart of the Wetlands Meditation with Tracy Grams Spillimacheen area

8 - 11 AM - Walk - Wetland Wander with Cam Gillies Fairmont area 8:30 - 11 AM - Hike - Discover the Dramatic Dutch Creek Hoodoos with Jenny Feick and Ian Hatter, Fairmont area 8:30 - 11:30 AM - Walk - Wandering in Nature with your camera with Ryan Bavin Wilmer area 8:30 - 11:30 AM - Hike - Toby Creek Glacier Tales with Lynn Martel Invermere area 8:30 - 11:30 AM - Hike - Toby Canyon Goat Lick with John Zehnder Invermere area

9:30 AM - 4 PM - Hike & Lunch Explore Kootenay National Park with Playwest Mountain Experiences Chris Skinner Radium Hot Springs area

Friday, May 13

Saturday, May 14

7 - 8:30 AM - Birding by golfcart with the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Activity Staff Fairmont Hot Springs

7:30 - 11:30 AM - Hike - K2 Ranch Birding Excursion with Brian Wesley Invermere Area

7 - 10 AM - Walk - Explore the Riches of Ritchie’s Point with Gareth Thomson Wilmer area

8 - 11 AM - Bike - Wetland Traverse on the Old Coach Trail with Steve O’Shaughnessy Radium area

7:30 - 11:30 AM - Walk - It’s “Skookum” with Brian Wesley Canal Flats area 8:30 - 10:30 AM - Walk - Wandering Above the Columbia Wetlands with Ian Hatter and Jenny Feick, Fairmont area 9 - 11 AM - Walk - Windermere Creek Sampling Tour with Lake Windermere Ambassadors Ellen Wilker Windermere area 9 - 11:30 AM - Workshop Indoor - Iris Folded Card Making with Mary Harding Invermere

9 - 11 AM - Paddle - Wetlands with Columbia River Paddle & Guest Guide Invermere area 9 AM - Noon - Hike - The Juniper/Redstreak Loop with Paul Pritchard and Charmaine Dittrick Radium Hot Springs area 10 - 11 AM - Workshop Indoor - Bees & Flowers painting with Black Star Studios Invermere 10 - 11:30 AM - Walk - History of the Hot Springs Tour with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Activity Staff, Fairmont Hot Springs 10 AM - Noon - Walk - Family Wetland Adventure with Gareth Thomson Invermere area

9:30 - 11:30 AM - Walk - You Belong Among the Wildflowers with Kathleen Mpulubusi Radium Hot Springs area

11 AM - 1 PM - Paddle - Stand Up Paddle Board with Columbia River Paddle Invermere

9:30 AM- 3 PM - Paddle & Lunch - Invermere to Radium with Columbia River Paddle Invermere area

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Workshop Indoor Paper Mache Bird with Black Star Studios Invermere

Sunday, May 15 8 - 11 AM - Walk - Understanding what makes the Columbia River Wetlands so biologically rich with Dr. Harvey Locke, Wilmer area

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9 - 11 AM - Walk - Southern Wilmer Wetlands Wander with Sharon Wass Wilmer area

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9 - 11 AM - Paddle - Wetlands Paddle with Columbia River Paddle and Guest Guide Invermere area

10 - 11:30 AM - Walk - History of the Hot Springs Tour with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Activity Staff Fairmont Hot Springs

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10 AM - 1 PM - Walk - The Anatomy of Soil – Digging deep into the world of soil with Dale Wilker and Ellen Wilker of the Old Blue Truck Farm Windermere area

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12 - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Presentation with Nicole Trigg & Meg Langley Wild Highway Sheep: some intricacies of how bighorn sheep, highways and humans interact. Invermere

12 - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Presentation with Dr. Suzanne Bayley & Rick Hoar Water, Beavers and Biodiversity in the Columbia Wetlands: are they threatened?

Invermere

12 - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Presentation with Lynn Martel Glacier Tales from the Rockies and Purcells.

Invermere

12 - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Presentation with Gareth Thomson Care about Birds?

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12 - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Presentation with Carmen Dolinski “Fungi, the Network” An introduction to mushrooms.

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2 - 4 PM - Walk - Healing Gardens Tour with Columbia House Enhancement Society Nora Croft, Invermere

1:30 - 4:30 PM - Walk - Wildfires and Regeneration with Wildsight Phil Burke and Peter Holmes, Wilmer area

2 - 3:30 PM - Presentation Indoor Finding Beauty Everywhere with Myrna Pearman, Invermere

2 - 3 PM - Activity Outdoor - Microscope Explore and Sketch for Kids in Gr. 3-7 – Homeschool with Blair McFarlane & Mary Harding Invermere area

2 - 4 PM - Adventure - Radium Wilderness Off-Road Segway Adventure with Scootin’ Kootenay Tours, Radium Hot Springs area

2 - 4 PM - Walk - A Stream Through Time with Ross MacDonald Radium Hot Springs area

2 - 4 PM - Workshop Outdoor - Yoga WITH Nature; Nature Based Yoga with Natalie Forrest, Ph.D., Invermere area

2 - 4 PM - Adventure - Radium Wilderness Off-Road Segway Adventure with Scootin’ Kootenay Tours, Radium Hot Springs area

2 - 4 PM - Walk - Groundswell Community Greenhouse & Garden Tour with Deb Griffith Invermere

2 - 4:30 PM - Workshop Indoor Create your own felted birds with Jennifer Bowes, Invermere

2 - 4 PM - Walk - Ecological Tour of the Zehnder Ranch with Dave Zehnder Invermere area

2 - 5 PM - Walk - Forest Therapy Experience with Pat Bavin Radium Hot Springs area

2 - 4 PM - Workshop Outdoor - Yoga WITH Nature; Nature Based Yoga with Natalie Forrest, Ph.D. Invermere area

1 - 4 PM Wings Kid’s Fest Hosted by the Award Winning Main Street Fun & Games Invermere

2 - 4 PM - Walk - Basking Logs for Turtles with Rick Hoar and Verena Shaw Invermere

2 - 5 PM - Walk - Exploring Bear habitat & Coexistence with Sarah Elmeligi, Ph.D. Fairmont area

2 - 5 PM - Walk - A Tale of Two Ice Ages with Kevin Root Invermere area

2 - 4 PM - Walk - A Stream Through Time with Ross MacDonald Radium Hot Springs area

2 - 5 PM - Walk - Practical Invasive Plant Biology and Identification with Jessie Paloposki East Kootenays Invasive Species Council Radium Hot Springs area

2 - 4 PM - Walk - Healing Gardens Tour with the Columbia House Enhancement Society, Nora Croft Invermere

2 - 5 PM - Walk - Forest Therapy Experience with Pat Bavin Radium Hot Springs area

3:30 - 5:30 PM - Paddle - Lake Lillian with Columbia River Paddle Invermere area

2 - 5 PM - Walk - I Look Up, She looks Down Don Delaney & Kathleen Mpulubusi Wilmer area

3:30 - 8 PM - Paddle & Dinner Guided Paddle with Columbia River Paddle Radium to Edgewater

4:30 - 6 PM – Chirp & Chat Host Location: The Station Pub Invermere

4:30 - 6 PM - Paddle - Historical Tour of Taynton Bay by Voyageur Canoe with Columbia River Paddle, Invermere area

4:30 - 6 PM – Chirp & Chat Host Location: Arrowhead Brewery Invermere

5 - 6:30 PM - Workshop Outdoor - Art in the Mountains with Fairmont Hot Springs Activity Staff, Fairmont Hot Springs

4:30 - 6 PM – Chirp & Chat Host Location: Rocky River Grill Invermere

7 - 9 PM - An Evening Presentation with Sarah Elmeligi, Ph.D. Help! There’s a bear in my backyard!

Invermere

7 - 9 PM - An Evening Presentation with Annette Luttermann, Ph.D. Beavers - Brilliant and Bizarre Bird Buddies Invermere

7 - 9 PM - An Evening Presentation with Lyle Grisedale A Photographic Smorgasbord of Birds found in the East Kootenays Invermere

2 - 4 PM - Walk - Flower Power with Andrea Petzold Radium Hot Springs area

2 - 5:30 PM - Walk - Connecting Lakes to Mountain Streams with Ben Mitchell-Banks Invermere area

3:30 - 4:30 PM - Activity Outdoor - Microscope Explore & Sketch for kids in Gr. 3-7 After School with Blair McFarlane & Mary Harding, Invermere area

4:30 - 6 PM - Chirp & Chat Host Location: Rocky River Grill Invermere

4:30 - 6 PM ‑ Chirp & Chat Host Location: Arrowhead Brewery Invermere

7 - 8:30 PM - Rhythm by Nature Drumming with Patrick Carrick Invermere

7 - 9 PM - An Evening Presentation with John Acorn - The Nature Nut 10 ways to be a Nature Nut Invermere

Live music with The Wardens Doors open at 6 PM Event 7 - 9 PM Invermere

12 - 1:30 PM Chirp & Chat Lunch Break – The Station Pub Invermere

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Approximate driving time in minutes from Invermere to: Windermere........ 10 Fairmont............. 20 Edgewater.......... 20 Canal Flats.......... 30 10 • Wings Festival • Pynelogs Cultural Centre • 1720 - 4th Ave • Invermere • BC • Phone: Local: 250-342-2473 · Toll Free: 1-855-342-2473 • www.WingsOverTheRockies.org

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The Business Best Ball is BACK!

Join us on May 9th for our annual golf tournament fundraiser at Fairmont Mountainside Golf Course.

Note the following: • If you can’t make it on the day, you can also support by sponsoring the event, donating a prize or auction This is our major fundraising event item! Stay tuned for auction anof the year and we rely on the funds nouncements. raised to continue our devoted efforts • Pre-organized teams of four are in supporting our members and the preferred but we can accommodate Columbia Valley business community. trios, duos & solos.

• Not a golfer? Not a problem... The We are looking for teams of 1 to 4 to ‘Best Ball’ scramble format means come play 18 holes in a traditional you always swing from where the tee-time format in Fairmont. After best ball lies! your rounds, stick around for • You can bid on our online auction in food, networking, and our advance of the tournament! auction.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available now at www. cvchamber.ca. Don’t wait, spots are limited so get your teams together and come out for a fun day! We are looking forward to seeing you all out there!

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Thursday, April 7 • 5:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Food and Farm hosts Dinner, AGM plus a movie. Radium Community Centre.

Friday, April 8 • 7 p.m.: Karaoke Birthday Bash at the Old Salzburg. It’s Rolf’s birthday and Gail & Walt’s 48th anniversary celebration. Food, drinks and songs. Hope to see you there!

• 7 p.m.: Local Ladies meet and Greet at the Wilmer Community Hall.

Saturday, April 9 • 6:30 p.m.: Live music at the Radium Brewery with Patricia Dodich, The Postmistress and Emily Rawbon.

Tuesday, April 12 • 7-8:30 p.m.: Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt and Art Night with Black Star Studios. Come to the Radium Park. Reserve your spot with Angela: 250-341-5216.

Wednesday, April 13 • 3:30-6 p.m.: Drop-in Egg decorating at the Invermere Public Library (two eggs per child or bring your own eggs).

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 250409-4251 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 Public Library. Free tech support for your computer, phone or tablet. Call the Library to make an appointment: 250-342-6416 • 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 two 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.

• 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.

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.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13 • 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 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 250-4094251 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.

• 6 p.m.: Drop-in Adult Dance Classes: Join Confi-Dance athletics on Tuesdays for Cheerfit.

• 7 p.m.: Drop-in Adult Dance Classes: Stick around for adult Hip-Hop. More at confidanceathletics.com.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Second Winds Community Band Rehearsal: Meet every Tuesday at the Invermere Catholic Church Hall. Dust off your old instruments and join the band! Contact Ian at 250-342-9733 for more info.

• 8 p.m.: Games night at Ullr Bar: Every Tuesday is games night at Ullr, $5 cover. Fun prizes to be won!

Wednesdays

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

• 10 a.m.: Seniors Yoga: Columbia Valley Community Centre ($2). Masks and Vaccines required. Email events@invermere.net or call 250-342-9281 ext. 1232 and leave a message with your name.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Seniors and Elders catch up (Zoom): Family Dynamix Catch up Café on Zoom. Join us if you have felt isolated during the pandemic. Email Tricia at patkin@ familydynamix.ca • 12:30 p.m.: Seniors duplicate Bridge: $2 at the Senior’s Hall, must be vaccinated.

• 12 –6 p.m.: Wear Wednesdays. Come to Arrowhead Brewery dressed in Arrowhead branded apparel for $1 off your pints!

14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS (AAP) This notice is the first of two notices to advise electors in the District of Invermere of the intention to adopt “Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1611, 2022”. The purpose of the bylaw is to borrow an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to finance the cost of completing phase 2 of the sewer main and siphon line upgrade that will be repaid over a period not to exceed 15 years. It is estimated that the borrowing will result in a tax increase for the average residential property of $50 per year. The completion of the phase 2 infrastructure upgrades will meet some of the servicing demands of existing and future development in Invermere. A copy of Bylaw 1611, 2022 and a summary of the proposal are available from the local government’s office during each business day of the week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Council proposes to borrow the money and undertake the infrastructure upgrades unless, by 2 p.m. on May 9, 2022, at least 10 percent of the electors in the whole municipality sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of the proposal unless the municipal council holds a vote.

The number of elector responses required to prevent the local government from proceeding unless a vote is held is estimated to be 267.

A report respecting the basis on which this determination was made is available upon request from the local government.

Elector responses are required to be submitted to the local government on forms that can be obtained during regular business hours from the District of Invermere offices. The form can also be downloaded from the District of Invermere’s website at: www.invermere.net. The only elector response forms that will be accepted by the local government are the ones provided by the District of Invermere, or an accurate copy of the form.

Only electors of the District of Invermere are eligible to sign the elector response forms. There are two types of electors – resident electors and non-resident property electors.

Resident Elector: When signing an elector response form during an AAP, a resident elector must: be 18 years of age or older; be a Canadian citizen; have lived in British Columbia for at least six months; have lived in the jurisdiction (e.g. municipality) for at least 30 days; and, not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Non-resident Property Elector: When signing an elector response form during an AAP, a non-resident property elector must: be at least 18 years of age; be a Canadian citizen; have lived in British Columbia for at least six months; have owned property in the jurisdiction (e.g. municipality) for at least 30 days; and, not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Note: Only one non-resident property elector may sign an elector response form per property, regardless of how many people own the property; and, that owner must have the written consent of a majority of the other property owner(s) to sign the response form on their behalf.

Property owned in whole or in part by a corporation does not qualify under the non-resident property elector provisions.

Resident electors signing the elector response form must provide proof of residency.

Non-resident property electors must provide their name and the address of the property in relation to which they are entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. The local government will not share the information on the form with anyone other than the Corporate Officer, or other person designated by the Corporate Officer.

For more information on elector qualifications, please contact the District of Invermere or see the Voter’s Guide to Local Government Elections in B.C., available from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing or online at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/localgovernments/governance-powers/general-local-elections/votereligibility-voting For further information please contact the District of Invermere at: 250-342-9281 or info@invermere.net

April 7, 2022

Prime Minister makes appearance at Williams Lake Federal funding to go towards former residential school investigation

By Chadd Cawson chadd@columbiavalleypioneer.com The possibility of burial sites at St. Joseph’s Mission residential school hits close to home. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Williams Lake on Mar. 30, as evidence suggests there may be unmarked graves on the former residential school site. Trudeau also sat down with Chief Willie Sellars of the Williams Lake First Nation, and residential school survivors to discuss accountability, and the government’s role in residential schools.

Trudeau agreed to the visit nearly two weeks prior to his arrival to Williams Lake on Mar. 30. In a CBC news article by Courtney Dickson on Mar. 30, Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars stated, “We’re thankful that the Prime Minister is making the trip to visit Williams Lake First Nation. The trip has been a long time in the making, and we have much to discuss about the St. Joseph’s Mission investigation, and Canada’s commitment to the goals of reconciliation.”

It was announced this past January by Williams Lake First Nations that ground penetrating radar detected 93 reflections which can potentially mean there are 93 human burials on the former St. Joseph’s Mission residential school site near Williams Lake. While visiting Williams Lake on Mar. 30 Prime Minister Trudeau announced that $2.9 million in federal funding would partly go towards the further investigation of these potential burials on the land where St. Joseph’s mission once stood.

With Chief Willie Sellars standing at his side, on Mar. 30 Prime Minister Trudeau was quoted in a CBCnews article stating the following: “Canada is committed

to continuing funding for the Williams Lake First Nation in its continued search for truth and healing and closure.”

The former site of St. Joseph’s Mission is less than a nine-hour drive from the Secwépemc (Shuswap) Band office in Invermere. The former residential school sat on 470 hectares of land, and at this time only 14 of those have been searched. Shuswap Nation survivors of St. Joseph’s Mission include Phyllis Jack-Webstad the founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement, which operates out of Williams Lake.

Webstad attended St. Joseph’s Mission from 19731974 when she was six years old. In Sean Stiller’s 2021 documentary Returning Home, Webstad describes her experience at St. Joseph’s to a class of elementary school children as “pee your pants terror.” Returning Home played at the Invermere Film Festival three days prior to this announcement with some local Shuswap Indian Band members in attendance.

During the funding announcement at Williams Lake First Nation on Mar. 30, CBC news quoted Chief Sellars speaking from the heart. “It’s really hard not to get emotional on days like this. We hold up those survivors, those elders, and we honour them and allow them to share this really cool moment with the leader of this country, and with our community, while at the same time holding up our Secwépemc (Shuswap) heritage.”

The $2.9 million funding will also be aimed at supporting survivors, and a community along with others across the nation that will face trauma once again from the heart wrenching discovery of 93 reflections found on the former site of St. Joseph’s.

“It was a story basically handed down through my family, this murder story that took place on “Something that extraordinary happens, and Manitoulin Island is extremely well known, it’s just you start to wonder who these people were and how not well known off of the island,” said Farnsworth. they relate to you. How many generations does it go “I felt it was a story that deserved to have some atback? By starting all the research you learn fascinat- tention paid to it.” ing things.”

Farnsworth wrote The Haweaters as a historical Since Library Director Jaqueline Kozak has fictional novel because even with going through all been involved with the Radium Hot Springs Pub- the family history, and every article and document lic Library, she she could find related to that 1877 murder, shares that this no matter how she spun it, parts of the story is the first author would have to be made up to fill in the gaps. and workshop “Having a background in journalism, as soon to cover genealas I start making up parts of a story, I’m not ogy. “It’s a new going to call it non-fiction anymore,” said area that we get Farnsworth. to explore, and Farnsworth’s third novel The Haweaters it’s very exciting,” has been short-listed for the 2021 Fred Kerner said Kozak.

Award which is awarded annually to CanadiThrough the ans who had the best overall book published exploration of the previous calendar year. “I was absolutely her own family thrilled when I heard that, that was wondertree, Farnsworth ful,” shared Farnsworth. went through “Success for this book for me, was to just various docutell the story in the most compelling way possiments and arble. You don’t think about awards when you’re chives relating to writing, what you think about is the audience, the1877 murder Journalist and author Vanessa Farn- and how they are going to enjoy the book.” on Manitoulin sworth (pictured above) will be leading If you want to find success in your own Island to create a free genealogy writing workshop at the writing and shaping the stories of your own her latest histor- Radium Hot Springs Public Library on family history, you can learn more about this ical novel The Apr. 9 at 10:15 a.m. free genealogy writing workshop at https:// Haweaters.

Photo submitted by Vanessa Farnsworth. www.vanessafarnsworth.com/events. ...Continued “Workshop” from page 5...

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

SERVICES

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

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

Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

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Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

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Tire Sales and Installation

Beat the fall rush ~ clean your Chimney this spring!

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

Fresh Farm Eggs Available Daily

All Makes and Models

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

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

Zimmer Ranch ~ Windermere

“Fresh every day by happy hens!”

/Dozen

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

zimmerranch@outlook.com • Text: 403-707-5915 1264 Sunridge Road, Windermere 4879 Hwy 9395 Fairmont Hot Springs BC, V0B 1L1

Trenton Mailo Service Technician mailoheating@shaw.ca

Mailo Heating and Cooling

250-270-0324

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

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

Scott Postlethwaite

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

Free Estimates

invermereelectric@gmail.com

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

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

• • • •

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

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

20 years experience • Satisfaction guaranteed!

915 7th Avenue, Unit B, Invermere • 250-342-4663

LANDSCAPING

• Septic Tank Pumping • Portable Toilet Rentals

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

GOLDEN, BC 250-344-0188

(Servicing the Valley since 1999)

NEW SEWER CAMERA

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

•

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

250-347-9803

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

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

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

INSURANCE

PHARMACY

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

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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

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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

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

N E W S PA P E R

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HERE TO SERVE YOU CONCRETE

Columbia Concrete Inc. 20 years’ experience • Anything concrete!

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Basements Garage pads Driveways Patios

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Decorative Exposed Stamped concrete Acid staining

250-688-3739

Serving the Columbia Valley

• 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

CONCRETE I N

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

CARPET CLEANING

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)

TILE AND GROUT CLEANING Business: 250-342-9692

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

ptarmiganrugclean@gmail.com

Enjoy life, we’ll clean it up!

CONTRACTING

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250-688-4868

ST LTD

P LUM B I N G &CON T R A C T I N G

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INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • WALL COVERINGS

Gary’s

Seniors Discounts

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

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

Kekuli Bay Cabinetry kekulibaycabinetry.com

Professional Painting & Decorating Ltd. 1978 FREE Estimates

Local Resident

Visit www.heavensbest.com for more information

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

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

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

SERVICES Zimmer Ranch ~ Windermere

CHICKS:

Specializing in all heating, electric, gas and wood.

We also offer roundthe-clock service calls.

Patryk Jagiello

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

403-650-4622 • garysptg@gmail.com

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

CONTRACTING

Patco Developments Ltd.

CUSTOM WOOD FINISHING FAUX FINISHES JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL

A licensed, registered and bonded company

• 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

250-688-0213

BROAD

Cell: 250-342-1273

• Hatched to order • Incubated year-round • Barn yard mix

• Authorized dealer • Designer • Installer

Dale Elliott Contracting

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

dale@decontracting.ca • 250-341-7098

“Fresh every day by happy hens!”

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

zimmerranch@outlook.com • Text: 403-707-5915 1264 Sunridge Road, Windermere

April 7, 2022

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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. CV Chamber AGM, Dee, Pete, Patrick, staff and members.

Imagine an AGM- informative, succinct, fun and inspiring then add in fantastic Su Casa and Taynton Bay catering plus inclusive, stellar networking.

Big and little businesses so deserve to belong in this vibrant Chamber.

BIG CHEERS to Dee from Palliser Printing! Their service is outstanding and the quality and pricing couldn’t be better.

Everytime I show up with my special and last minute requests they surprise me with how quickly and perfectly they get it done. With great knowledge & a lot of heart they are doing an amazing job!

Cheers to Dave and his wonderful family for donating pizza and doughnuts to Columbia House.

What a kind and generous offer.

You are awesome!

CHEERS WITHOUT TEARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Cheers to Brenda at Lather and Light. I love shopping in your store. Your bath bombs are the bomb!

Big CHEERS to the Storm Mountain Trio and CVArts for a fabulous concert on April 1 - an absolute delight!

Three CHEERS for The Station Pub and all music bingo participants. The residents at Columbia House will get to enjoy fresh fruit and veggies thanks to your fundraising efforts. Our community is so lucky to have such wonderful businesses and people who support one another.

A big CHEERS to Emma and Star for bidding and winning on riding lessons to help support the U13 Rep team for provincials. It was a pleasure to have you as a student for the weekend. We loved how well you took care of Star. You were a great listener and made Erins job very easy. Hope to see you soon ?? Stablestone.

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

CHEERS to Devin and the team at Youth Summit for providing excellent camps and after school programs for kids in our valley.

You are a fine role model!

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

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

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

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 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.

Brand new maximus shop cabinet $450 firm. 22 cubic ft deep freezer $300 firm. Brand new sectional hide-a-bed couch $1,000 firm. Call 250-778-0053.

SERVICES B.B.’s Home & Design Services Handyman Services and Renovation’s, Blinds and Installation, Tiling, Painting, House checks/home/yard maintenance. Dump runs.

Over 35 year’s experience.

Call 250-688-2897.

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.

EXCEPTIONAL 2001 39 ft.

FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS BUMPER PULL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION $16,350 (INCLUDES DELIVERY) Perfect size and layout for lake lot location, long term rental, staff accommodations, or air bnb. Sleeps 10, Huge slide out, Double bunks.

Very livable HOME ON WHEELS (dry weight 8679 lbs.)

If interested call or text Robert in Okotoks Alberta at 403-891-1771.

SERVICES 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 FAIRMONT SUBWAY & GAS PLUS Accepting resumes for P/T or F/T Please email resumes to jaypark4929@gmail.com Everett Frater Enterprises now hiring Lawn Maintenance employees for Monday- Friday.

Weekends off. Call 250-3425645.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies is looking to hire a Telus and store sales representative fulltime. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and time management skills.

They will be comfortable with cell phone software (i.e. Android and Apple operating systems) and the ability to troubleshoot problems. Telus and store representative training will be provided. Please send your resume to info@selkirkcells.com

Old Salzburg Kitchen now accepting resumes for the upcoming summer season.

Dishwashers start at $16/hr.

Cooks start at $18/hr. Please email resumes to: scottstorvik@ gmail.com bnBeyond Vacations Inc. is looking for cleaners. Wages $25/ hr plus. No experience required.

In house training provided.

Drivers license preferred. No smoking. Contact Mark Kline 778-761-5660 Email: mark@ beyondbnb.ca

BCYCNA CLASSIFIED INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. sales@integritybuilt. com. 1-866-974-7678. www. integritybuilt.com SEMI-RETIRED COUPLES or WORK PARTNERS! We’re hiring for 24-hour contract remote worksite locations in NW Alberta. Learn more: www.

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Email resumes to: careers@ servicemasterssecurity.com CASH for all gold and silver!

Bullion, coins, bars, jewelry, nuggets, dental gold, sterling, 9999 silver+. Also buying coin collections & old money. US, Canada and world collections WANTED. Todd 250-864-3521.

HELP WANTED

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April 7, 2022 PASSION FOR CANNABIS?

S CHO O L DI S T R I C T N O. 6 (RO CKY MOU N TA I N )

CASUAL CUSTODIAN AND CASUAL BUS DRIVER

In front of Canadian Tire

is now accepting resumes.

We are looking for a great individual to join our team as a

CANNABIS RETAIL SPECIALIST

Further position details can be found at: https://www.sd6.bc.ca/careers If you are interested and qualified for this position, please submit

The successful applicant will: • Assist store management and work as a team • Be able to work independently with staff • Be available to work days or evenings • Perform all duties within the store, receiving, • Have a passion for cannabis and take pride in cash and customer service great customer service • Work quickly and efficiently with attention to • Training and education available detail

a cover letter, resume, and two professional references: Human Resources: hr@sd6.bc.ca

Passion or interest for Beer, Wine and Spirits?

Must obtain Selling it Right Certification as required to work with cannabis.

(Costs reimbursed). Must be 19 years+ to apply.

If you are interested in working in a new, fun and productive work environment, submit resume to: is accepting resumes.

In front of Canadian Tire

Jennifer McLennan, gmjencannabis@gmail.com or hand deliver to Invermere Liquor Store (in front of Canadian Tire), Attn: Jennifer McLennan

We are looking for a great individual to join our team as a

Liquor Retail Specialist The successful applicant will: • Assist Store Management, and work as a team • Have an eye for merchandising with staff • Be able to work independently • Perform all duties within the store, receiving, • Have passion for beer,wine, spirits and take cash and customer service pride in great customer service • Be physically fit, able to lift up to 30lbs • Training and education available • Work quickly, efficiently, with attention to detail Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset but not necessary.

We offer professional and personal growth through educational opportunities. If you are interested in working in a fun productive environment submit resume to: Jennifer McLennan gmjenliquor@gmail.com or hand deliver to Invermere Liquor Store, Attn: Jennifer McLennan

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We are hiring in various positions both part-time and full-time.

Compensation depending on experience.

Email resumes to: Fairmont Mountainside Market Attn: Oliver Pearce 8 - 4992 Frontage Rd Fairmont Hot Springs

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CHILDCARE MANAGER The Village of Canal Flats seeks an enthusiastic, caring, and business-minded manager for its new provincially-licensed 40-space childcare facility, currently under development. The childcare centre is expected to be fully constructed in early summer, 2022, and be fully operational by Labour Day. Those who choose to live and work here enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities; and the mountains, rivers, lakes and beaches in the community offer a more affordable, East Kootenay, B.C., natural paradise with an Elementary School and many other key amenities.

The childcare centre is a start-up government service which will be offered by the Village of Canal Flats. The manager (with contracted support until December 2022), and in advance of centre opening, will be required to complete centre start-up, including: naming; staff recruitment; final outfitting; grant reporting; policy development; licensing of the Centre; business planning; and other duties.

After the start-up phase, the successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to: • • • • •

Overseeing and maintaining high quality childcare programs that provide safe, happy, play environments that meet all Licensing regulations; Coordinating the care, repairs, and maintenance of the building, playground and the toy inventory; Coordinating the hiring of skilled, qualified educators and monitoring their performance in providing strong, curriculum based, age-appropriate learning programs that cover social, emotional, physical, language, and intellectual development; Completing all forms for childcare grants and subsidy programs; Be the main contact for families interested in childcare and serve as an ambassador for the Village and centre programming

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic leader and advocate of children. Experience in business is an asset and post secondary training in business or early childhood education is preferred. This is a municipal service, but it is expected to run under a self-sustaining business model.

The position is full time, permanent. A competitive salary and workplace benefits including enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan is offered.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume (PDFs preferred) to Sylvie Hoobanoff, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, by email to village@canalflats.ca. Applications, including three references from your work life, will be received until April 29, 2022.

We thank all interested individuals for their applications for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Youth Outreach Worker

for a cheerful, responsible, energetic team member who would enjoy serving our customers and loves fresh pastries and coffee.

We are looking for an experienced Youth Outreach Worker to join our team of vibrant, sincere, and professional individuals.

If you like to work in a welcoming, quick-paced, creative environment with incentives, we would love to hear from you!

Position: Permanent Part-time Hours: 20 hours per week Schedule: Weekdays, evenings and weekends as required Start date: Immediately Application deadline: April 19, 2022

Apply with a resume at the Bakery Store or email to office@invermerebakery.com.

Duties: The successful candidate will provide a community-based program of outreach and engaging youth with challenging or risk-taking behaviours, offering education and support for healthy life choices. Provide short-term crisis intervention and counselling to at-risk youth between 13 and 18 years of age, and parent-teen mediation using conflict resolution strategies with families referred by the Ministry for Children and Families and Interior Health.

Advocate for youth and support them with career planning, budgeting, and life skills training. Develop counsellor-directed support groups aiming to build self-esteem and problem-solving skills of the youth. Promote program awareness, and network with stake holders.

Downtown Invermere Phone: 250.342.4422 Fax: 250-342-4439 www.invermerebakery.com Open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

We have an opening for a

Staff Accountant Columbia Valley Early Childhood Coalition Coordinator

Application process and deadline: Email a resume and cover letter to Ute Juras, Director of Program Management, Family Dynamix Association at ujuras@fdx.family by 4:30 p.m., April 19, 2022.

Position: Permanent part-time Hours: 2 hours per week Start Date: Immediately Schedule: Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Looking to fill turf care positions for the 2022 golf season.

Full-time and part-time positions available with flexible schedule options.

STAFF ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE If you like working outside, have a passion for the game of golf or just enjoy learning new skills please send your resume to:

Adam Hodge, Assistant Superintendent Adam.hodge@greywolfgolf.com

If interested, please contact lwp.secretary@lakewindermerepointe.ca.

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

We are looking for an experienced Early Childhood Coalition Coordinator to join our team of vibrant, sincere, and professional individuals. This position plans and implements activities related to Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the Columbia Valley. Coordinates Columbia Valley ECD Coalition development and networking, planning, promotion, policy and procedure formulation, evaluation, reporting, budget preparation and sustainability planning.

Turf Care Technician

Prefer someone with 2-3 years experience. This could become a full-time year-round position. Criminal check required. Wages depend on experience.

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Qualifications: Preferably an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with two years of related job experience. Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered. Demonstration of experience in counselling youth. A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential. Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

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

Lake Windermere Pointe in Invermere is looking to hire a self-motivated caretaker to help care for the Strata property.

Tasks vary and may include landscaping, groundskeeping, painting, light electrical, pool maintenance and general property maintenance.

Functional Responsibility: 1. Raise awareness in the community of the ECD Coalition and the benefits gained from belonging to the team and advocate for services for families and their children under the age of six.

2. coordinating the Columbia Valley ECD Coalition, development and networking, planning, promotion, evaluation, reporting, budget preparation and sustainability planning.

3. Encourage community action by supporting parents to identify their needs in their community.

4. Link the CV ECD Coalition with regional, provincial and national coalitions and organizations involved with ECD. 5. Raise public awareness of the importance of ECD. 6. Maintain related records and statistics and produce reports as required.

7. For full job description please contact Family Dymanix Accountability: The CV Early Childhood Development Coalition Coordinator is accountable to the Director of Program Management and in her absence the Executive Director.

Qualifications: Two-year post-secondary in a human services discipline and one-year related experience. Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Application process and deadline: Email a resume and cover letter to Ute Juras, Director of Program Management, Family Dynamix Association at ujuras@fdx.family by 4:30 p.m., April 19, 2022.

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

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Early Years Coordinator We are looking for an experienced Early Years Coordinator to join our team of vibrant, sincere, and professional individuals. This position plans and implements activities for families and their children under six, related to Early Childhood Development from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Position: Permanent part-time Hours: Up to 12 hours per week Start Date: Immediately Schedule: Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Functional Responsibility: 1. Offer parenting support information and/or programs to support children’s social and emotional well-being.

2. Provide access to early intervention information, referrals, and/or services.

3. Provide health promotion and prevention information and/or services.

4. Provide information and/or linkages that support young children transitioning to kindergarten.

5. Provide information on childcare programs available in the local community.

Other functions include coordinating the Columbia Valley ECD Coalition, development and networking, planning, promotion, evaluation, reporting, budget preparation and sustainability planning.

Accountability: The Early Years Coordinator is accountable to the Director of Program Management and in her absence the Executive Director.

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Qualifications: Two-year post-secondary in a human services discipline and one-year related experience. Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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Application process and deadline: Email a resume and cover letter to Ute Juras, Director of Program Management, Family Dynamix Association at ujuras@fdx.family by 4:30 p.m., April 19, 2022.

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FAITH

April 7, 2022

The God of overflowing joy

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

By Pastor Murray Wittke, Valley Christian Assembly

Now open for in-person services.

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m., are currently online only, using Zoom. To access the zoom link, please visit our website at wvsm.ca.

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

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday 1:30 p.m. Worship Service at Valley Christian Assembly 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.com

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the French-Jesuit priest and scientist, once said, “Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” I believe that’s true. We live in a Godbathed and God-permeated world. God is everywhere. He fills heaven and earth. There is nowhere in the entire universe, on land or sea, in heaven or in hell, where God is not present. In Him we live, and move, and exist. We can’t get away from Him. But God is good. He smiled as he made everything and each one of us. God rejoices over us with singing. And because God made, and is in our world, it is inconceivably beautiful and good. Every fiery sunrise and sunset, earthshaking thunderstorm, snowflake and cool breeze; every whale song, coyote howl, frog croak and pig squeal; every blade of grass, clump of moss, fern, flower and tree; every eagle in flight, horse at full gallop, skipping stone, and laughing child; every spicy, salty, or sweet mouthContinued “Caregiver” from page 6 “We are so grateful to the hundreds of thousands of our unpaid family and friend caregivers who are helping our senior population to age in place,” adds Johnson.

Canada is dependent on families to provide emotional support, and to assist their older parents, grandparents, and other family members when they can no longer function independently.

The role of the unpaid family caregiver in the Canadian landscape is saving the taxpayers and

ful; every living thing from amoeba to human being; every algebraic equation, mathematical proof, and scientific formulae; every creative impulse, painting, song, dance and poem; every spontaneous outburst of laughter, welcoming smile, hug, handshake and first kiss; every good and beautiful thing from which we taste and savour joy was intended for our pleasure and designed to draw our attention to the God of overflowing joy.

God’s desire is that we should seek him, find him, and enjoy him. He’s made himself available in a simple and familiar way. The Way is Jesus Christ, the doorway into the life we all long to experience. Reconsider your plans for life. God is near. You can reach him with a word from your heart. Jesus is the path of life, and in his presence is fullness of joy. Listen to the words of one who sought and found God, “You have turned my sadness into joyful dancing; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy. So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. Lord, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever.” health care system millions of dollars.” It is been estimated that family caregivers contribute over $5 billion worth of unpaid work that relieves the burden on the health care system.

So if you know someone who is caregiving, offer support, thank them for their contribution and in your own way celebrate the difference they are making in the lives of others and our country.

For further information to contact Daneve McAffer, Coordinator for the Columbia Valley region at dmcaffer@gmail.com.

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

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If you have what it takes to work with a great Landscape Maintenance team, we want you!

We’re expanding our team and looking for hard working people, whether you have years of experience or you’re new to the green industry.

Our company embraces life outdoors, we appreciate the satisfaction of hard physical work, and we take pride in keeping our clients’ properties healthy and looking fantastic using an established system. You will be taught how to safely operate mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and other tools and equipment. We want you to be part of a team that works in, and appreciates, the weather of the Columbia Valley. We work on very hot days, very cold days, rainy days, and very beautiful days.

If you’re the best, you won’t ever have to worry about being paid above industry standards, our starting wage is $20/hr. We also offer an extremely flexible benefits package for team members who stay with us year-round.

If this is the kind of challenge you are looking for, please email enquiries to info@brigadeltd.com

Live and work in the amazing village of Radium Hot Springs, B.C.!

We are looking for individuals with personality, talent, skills, character and smiles.

Positions available in hospitality, golf, restaurant, retails and turf care.

HIRING NOW! Please contact James at 250-270-0338 or Email: gm@radiumgolf.ca