Columbia Valley Pioneer September 8, 2022 by Columbia Valley Pioneer

Vol. 19/Issue 36 Your Weekly Source for News and Events September 8, 2022 Serving the Upper Columbia Valley including Akisq’nuk and Shuswap First Nations, Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats The Columbia ValleyP IONEER RAINBOWATHALMERCROSSWALKPLAN David Ligouy recently stopped in the Columbia Valley as part of his amazing four year, transcontinental Don’t Bank the Bomb, Bank on the Climate ride. See page 5 for more. Photo by Ryan Watmough. FREE0703 CHIPMUNKS 09 CYCLISTSOLAR SEAN & PAUL ROGGEMAN P e r s o n a l R e a l E s t a t e C o r p o r a t i o n s Your listing on the front page with Beautifully finished and lovingly cared for this rare property on over half an acre has now SOLD. Congratulations to the sellers and to the lucky buyers. List Price: $998,000 Sale Price: $980,000. 4453 CEDAR BAY COLUMBIA RIDGE $980,000 250-341-5300 C o n n e c t i n g e x c e p t i o n a l p e o p l e w i t h e x c e p t i o n a l p r o p e r t i e s f o r 5 + Y e a r s T h a n k y o u 250-341-5445 Rockies West Realty Independently owned and operated Connect with us : Sean@rockieswest com www.roggeman.ca SOLD WWW ROGGEMAN CA SOLD 201 -5201 FAIRWAY DRIVE $544,000 *EXQUISITE LUXURY TOWNHOME* Beautiful view decks overlooking the golf course large garage short term rental revenue potential, walkout lower level and more. Congratulations to all involved! List: $579K. Sale:$544K 250 •341• 6044 | 250•341•1395 PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION Realty Inver mere Ge off Hi ll PREC* REALTOR® Fair Realty 250-341-7600 www.Rockies.RealEstate Selling and Buying Real Estate Since 2008

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Above: e magic fence: Once a week or so, I will look to my fence and find various food. Sometimes it’s fresh vegetables. Some times it’s homemade preserves. Some say that it’s our neighbour, Steph, who drops these off. But I’m not convinced. It’s just part of a mysterious, magical, open backyard where vegetables grow in trees, climate crusaders tune their bikes and homemade food turns up on fences. Photo by Ryan Watmough is gigantic Hollyhock bends under the weight of its own flowers. September is a good time to plant hollyhocks, but it still may take an entire year for them to bloom.(More from the garden of Steph Lindal.)

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A similar incident earlier this summer in Saskatoon was investigated as a hate crime. Burnouts or other intentional defacing of rainbow crosswalks in recent years in Whitehorse (Yukon), Lethbridge, and West Vancouver were also treated as potential hateColumbiacrimes.

“We were able to get the paint we needed,” said Invermere director of public works and operations Angela McLean, alluding to how an ongoing shortage of some paint colours could have foiled district plans. “We wanted to get something in place before school started. It was important for us to do that.”

But what should have been a bright and vibrant symbol of welcome was defaced with multiple long black skid marks by the time Laird opened its doors on Tuesday, Sept. 6.e damage was done on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4, said a concerned resident who lives within eyesight (and earshot) of the crosswalk, and who witnessed the burnouts.“Iwason the porch when the first event occurred. It was Saturday night, about 7:30 p.m. A blue truck drove right to the Pride sidewalk, did some burnouts and then roared away,” the resident told the Pioneer. “ en at 11:30 p.m. they came back and did it again.”eresident’s partner was home the next day, on Sunday afternoon, when another vehicle — this time a white truck — came and did some burnouts. Several more oc currences followed. “It total there were at least five burnouts, done by at least two different trucks,” said the resident, questioning whether the acts were done as a purposeful anti-Pride statement.“Ithink the burnouts were disgusting, personally,” said the resident.

Valley RCMP sergeant Darren Kakuno told the Pioneer on Tuesday, Sept. 6 that police not received any official reports about the burnouts in Invermere, although he noted that the local RCMP’s office was not open during the weekend to receive any complaints then. “If there is willful damage to the crosswalk, it may be investigated as a hate crime to determine the motivation,” said Kakuno. “But it would be necessary to prove this offence was motivated by hate, bias or prejudice to an identifiable group.”

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McLean told the Pioneer the district had also not had any oﬃcial complaints (as of Tuesday, Sep. 6), although she said she too had noticed the skid marks. She noted that the fresh tinted road paint “is a particularly slippery surface, so it is easier to leave marks there than on regular asphalt.” Several Invermere council members and district staﬀ highlighted the symbolic im portance of the rainbow crosswalk during the Aug. 30 council meeting.

During that meeting, council talked at length about potentially using thermo plastic paint to re-do the crosswalk. e normal road paint lasts a few months before fading. ermoplastic painting lasts three to seven years (depending on factors such as weather and climate conditions), but comes with a hefty price tag of $31,000. e normal paint job costs $1,500. Councillor Greg Anderson and Invermere chief administrative officer Andrew Young each separately opined that there is value in the community seeing the students, council members and other volunteers out painting the rainbow each year. “It sends a signal within the community. It becomes something that is embodied and transmitted within the community,” said Young. Other councillors countered with different views. Councillor Kayja Becker em phasized her background working with youth, saying “I think they would actually be heartened to see the district take the lead on it.” Council ultimately left the matter undecided, and while Invermere staff chose to paint the crosswalk with normal road paint in order finish it in time for school, the door remains open for the rainbow to get done in thermoplastic paint (or some other alternative means) in the future. “We’ll see how the paint fares,” said McLean. e district of Invermere put a new coat of paint on the rainbow crosswalk on 13th Avenue just in time for the first day of school. Sadly several trucks did burn outs atop the crosswalk over the weekend, leaving the symbol of Pride and inclusiv ity covered with skid marks.Photo submitted

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Even if it is not a hate crime, it could qualify as a number of other oﬀences, rang ing from a motor vehicle infraction up to criminal charges of mischief to property, explained Kakuno, urging anybody who witnesses burnouts or other damage to the crosswalk to report it immediately to the local RCMP.

Summer break was over, and school back in earlier this week. Students heading to J.A. Laird elementary school were greeted with a freshly re-painted rainbow crosswalk across 13th Avenue. Unfortunately the crosswalk was also covered with skidded tire marks, af ter mischief makers deliberately did burnouts atop the rainbow stripes the weekend before school started. e move left some local resi dents wondering if the burnouts were done as intentional vandalism by individuals opposed to the rainbow crosswalk’s message of Pride, diversity and inclusivity. e rainbow crosswalk at the T-intersec tion of 13th Avenue and 13th Street was ﬁrst advocated for and then painted (with support from district staﬀ) by Laird students back in 2019, with the intent of creating a symbol of welcome and Pride in the community. e paint for the crosswalk, like most road paint, fades quite quickly, with the result that each year the students have been back out painting the colourful stripes across the road. is year it was the district of Invermere, rather than students, that repainted the rain bow crosswalk, as part of ongoing sewer and water upgrades along 13th Avenue. Debate on whether to use longer-lasting thermo plastic paint or normal tinted road paint was a hot topic of discussion at last week’s Invermere council meeting, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, just as crews re-paved the section of 13th Avenue in front of the school. At the last moment, the district opted for normal tinted road paint, putting the new stripes down just prior to the Labour Day long weekend on ursday, Sept. 1 and Friday, Sept 2.

Tuesday, August 30th a business owner reported a theft from a storage trailer on Highway 93/95 near Bench Road in Windermere. An investigator attended the scene and confirmed someone had cut the padlock off the trailer to gain entry. An unknown amount of cash and change were stolen from the trailer. e scene was processed for fingerprints and the theft remains under investigation.

week so be sure to head out for a swim before it’s too cold! Depth has been lowering as well

Sunday, September 4th at about 7:15 p.m. emergency crews responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 93/95 near Juniper Heights. e driver of a Nissan Xterra drove oﬀ the roadway and rolled the vehicle onto its roof. e driver and passenger were extricated from the vehicle and transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

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e Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment would like to challenge other Columbia Valley first responders, including our fire departments, ambulance paramedics, Search & Rescue volunteers, Conservation Officers and Emergency Room staff to participate in the Terry Fox Run on September 18th. We’re looking forward to a great turnout this year. in as have had a few chilly this past so few very excited to compiling look coming would like to say a big thank you to Gavin for taking in his boat again for weekly sampling. would also like to thank citizen scientist volunteer, Jan from Liverpool, UK for joining us this past Tuesday. To join the on the boat on Tuesdays please email Emma at intern@lakeambassadors.ca. Windermere bassadors would like to thank the Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Valley Community Foundation, Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, BC Gaming Grants, District of Invermere, Regional District of East Kootenay, BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards and community donors for supporting 2022 programming.

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Submitted by Sgt. Darren Kakuno Detachment Commander Columbia Valley RCMP is past week, August 29th through September 4th, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 72 calls for service. e following is a summary of some of the ﬁles our oﬃcers responded to.

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Ligouy grew up in France and was part of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), the coalition of groups that collectively won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 for their efforts in getting the United Nations (UN) to adopt the International Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. e peace prize was a momentous occasion for Ligouy and others at ICAN, but he wanted more. Although the treaty was adopted by the UN, the governments of 50 countries needed to sign it in order for it to be ratified. Liguoy built his solar powered trike in early 2018 with plans to symbolically cycle across 50 countries, hoping to prod them into signing. He rode through several European countries in mid 2018, before crossing the At lantic to Buenos Aires in fall 2018. He then set his sights north. e COVID-19 pan demic put a temporary pause on his journey, but once restrictions eased he was back on his trike. But in a rare case of bureaucracy moving faster (or at least faster than a solar e-trike), the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was ratified before Ligouy accomplished his cycling goal. “I got to Peru in late 2020. At that point, I’d only biked through 26 countries. But that’s when Honduras, the 50th country, signed the treaty,” he said.

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French solar e-triker David Ligouy has been riding (from France to Argentina across the Americas up to Canada) to raise awareness about climate change, nuclear weapon prohibi tion, and peace. Ligouy is bound for Montreal, but was in Invermere early last week, where he was interviewed by local youth Jack Grant.

Ligouy wheeled into Invermere on Saturday, Aug. 27, spent a few days enjoying the valley’s hot springs, lakes and mountain vistas, then was off again on Tuesday, Aug. 30 en route to Marble Canyon campground in Kootenay National Park. He’s eventually bound for Montreal. It may sound like he’s a long way from his destination, given that when he last spoke to the Pioneer on Wednesday, Aug. 31, he had just arrived in Banff. But that’s simply a matter of perspective. When you consider that Ligouy’s cycling trip is in fact a transcontinental journey that began more than four years ago and that’s he began slowly zigzagging his way north from Buenos Aires, Argentina, covering more than 40,000 kilometres across South, Central and North America, the 3,700 kilometres Ligouy has left to Montreal seem like a mere homestretch. It’s a lengthy trip indeed, and one with a mission: Ligouy is cycling in order to raise awareness for peace, to abolishment of nuclear weapons, to increase awareness about climate change and the biodiversity crisis, and to improve women’s rights. at’s part of these reason the former electrical engineer created his solar powered recumbent tricycle in the first place, and also explains the official name of his endeavour: Don’t Bank the Bomb, Bank on the Climate.

The Kootenay Conser vation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK ) are seek ing proposals for projects that will benefit conser vation in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats utilizing the Columbia Valley Local Conser vation Fund (CVLCF).

Ligouy was elated, but was quick to realize that his campaigning — and his ride — were far from over.

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The purpose of the Fund is to provide local financial suppor t for impor tant projects that will contribute to the conser vation of our valuable natural areas CVLCF funding is available for conser vation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. The themes for the Fund are water conser vation, wildlife and habitat conser vation, and open space conser vation.

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“It was a victory, but not a full victory,” he said. “For me, peace and sustainability have always been intertwined. You can’t really have one without the other. We’ve got the treaty ratiﬁed, great. Now let’s focus on the sustainability part. I decided to change the name of my trip from ‘Don’t Bank the Bomb’ to ‘Don’t Bank the Bomb, Bank on the Climate’.”

Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through par tnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be a registered not-for-profit organization, First Nation, or local government. Unqualified groups or organizations may par tner with a qualified organization. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to the RDEK for final funding approval

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e Columbia Valley played host to a truly unique visitor last week, when climate and peace activist David Ligouy rolled into town on his solar-powered electrical tricycle.

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To apply for funding go to http://kootenayconser vation.ca/columbia-valley-local- conser vationfund/. Review the Terms of Reference (paying par ticular attention to Section 8 Fund Design) and Application Guide, and then apply using the application forms provided Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 pm MT October 29, 2021.

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Submitted by Rocky Mountain School District Administration Team e SD6 district administration team has been making many steps towards Truth and Reconciliation this year and learning about our local Indigenous communities.In the 2021-2022 school year, we worked with CBEEN to create the Every Child Matters Year-long Learning Challenge. We learned about our local communities, met with Elders and Knowledge holders, and worked on strengthening relationships with each community. We held monthly webinars for the Every Child Matters campaign, had local Indigenous people present, and participated in e Moosehide campaign. e SD6 district administration team also piloted and completed the Four Seasons of Reconciliation 10-module course through the First Nations University of Canada and Reconciliation Education. We had monthly discussions about what we learned and can do to support Indigenous learning and equity in our communities. On August 31, all staff in SD6 met in Invermere for a District Day of Learning focused on Truth and Reconciliation. e District had the honour of hearing Kevin Lamoureux deliver the keynote address. Kevin Lamoureux is currently serving as Education lead for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, on secondment from the University of Winnipeg, where he serves as Associate Vice President of Indigenous Affairs. He is a well-known public speaker and education consultant. Employees have been given the opportunity to participate in two learning sessions, many with local Indigenous people who will share their knowledge, perspectives and expertise.Inaddition to our District Day of Learning, we will continue the Every Child Matters Year-long Learning Challenge with CBEEN and are excited to share the Four Seasons of Truth and Reconciliation with SD6 staff. We will continue strengthening our relationships with our local Indigenous communities and providing professional development for our team on Indigenous perspectives, education and equity. We are excited to support our secondary schools as they embark on the new journey of having an Indigenous course credit required to graduate. is is a commitment that is in the Declaration Act Action Plan, which sets goals and outcomes for implementing the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia. e District Administration Team at the school board office will continue our deep dive into Truth and Reconciliation work this upcoming school year.

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A weekly column featuring some of the dozens of local businesses, schools and organizations which have committed to taking the time to deepen their understanding of local Indigenous culture, history, knowledge, issues and perspectives, and doing their best to take positive action to do better.

Editor’s note: is part two of last week’s Love of Libraries column submitted by the the Radium Public Library Greetings from the Friends of the Radium Public Library. We hope you’re enjoying all the wonderful pleasures of summer in the Columbia Valley. Also, we hope that you are taking advantage of and enjoying the great summer programs and services offered by our local libraries – children’s summer reading programs and events; family activities; great reads from one of the latest releases or your favorite author. Perhaps you had opportunity to browse the variety of terrific books offered at the Friends of the Invermere Library annual July long weekend Big Book Sale. If you were unable to attend, do not despair for - Friends of the Radium Library will be hosting their Annual Books Galore Booksale at the beginning of November. Whether you’re lounging in a beach chair with a good read or just “hanging out” in the splendid coolness of an air-conditioned library, your Library Friends are planning their next fundraising event for your enjoyment. Watch for future announcements for the Radium Friends November Book Sale. Meanwhile enjoy your bright sunny days cooled by the delicious flavors of your local ice cream parlor. Oh and don’t forget to pack a book with you – the best solution for relaxing and nourishing the mind with visions of destinations beyond!

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Councillor Gerry Taft cautioned that some local residents may read too much into the TUP amendment, saying some of the wording “sounds like this is the bylaw about STRs...this is not the STR bylaw. We could have a whole bunch of people show up to the public hearing thinking it is about an STR bylaw, and they will be disappointed.”

Last week Invermere council gave initial readings to several proposed amendments to its official community plan (OCP): one that would officially adopt the new Athalmer Neighbourhood Plan; and another that would allow the District of Invermere to use temporary use permits (TUPs). A public hearing on these amendments will be held later in September. e amendments are not the much-talked about short-term rental (STR) bylaw that Invermere has been working on throughout this year, and which it had at one point hoped to have in place prior to this fall’s municipal election. e TUPs amendment does, however, tie into the STR bylaw, as TUPs are one half of the two-pronged approach that district staff have recommended the municipality use to regulate the exploding number of STRs here. (Business licensing is the other ‘prong’). Invermere needs to officially amend its OCP to allow for TUPs generally before it can implement a bylaw that uses them to manage STRs. e initial readings were given during Invermere’s Tuesday, Aug. 30 council meeting. Invermere chief administrative officer Andrew Young made this connection explicit at the meeting, saying that with the TUP amendment, “the intent is to support STR regulation.”

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Invermere council gave initial readings to oﬃcial community plan (OCP) amendments that, if adopted, will oﬃcially add the Athalmer Neighbourhood Plan (which includes the Lake Windermere Resorts lands, shown here in Invermere council documents) into the OCP.

Hromadnik mentioned that there had been 50 people attend that open house and “we didn’t really hear any suggested changes (from the public).” Although council agreed unanimously to hold a public hearing on the OCP amendments later on in September, they did not set an exact date, leaving that up to district staﬀ.

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Invermere planner Rory Hromadnik spoke to the Ahtlamer Neighbourhood Plan, which includes plans for the Lake Windermere Resorts (LWR lands) purchased nearly four years ago by the district for $5 million. Several draft concepts of the plan for this large waterfront parcel have been presented during public feedback sessions in the ensuing years, and local residents have consistently favoured the more pared-down, least-developed options. e latest option features improved amenities and parking at the Athalmer boat launch, a large lakeside park area, and a small area (at least small relative to other concepts put forward) designated for potential future resort development, tucked into the property’s northwestern corner. is most recent iteration of the vision for the LWR lands was the subject of a public open house earlier this summer.

“We had a lot of discussion on this already, I’m comfortable going to the next step,” said councillor Greg Anderson. “Who knows, we may end up being a step ahead of other communities in having TUPS in our toolbox,” said Invermere mayor Al Miller.

Young emphasized that TUPs and business licensing would be “a belt and suspender” method of dealing with STRs. “In some cases, such as strata developments, the business licensing approach will be the only eﬀective way, but in other cases we believe TUPs would be more appropriate,” he said.

A8 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer September 8, 2022 e Columbia Valley’s ﬁrst ever annual Garlic Festival, jointly hosted by Columbia Val ley Arts and Winderberry-Edibles Acres Farm+Cafe+Catering last Sunday, Sept. 4, was a smash success, drawing hundreds of visitors for an outdoor farmers and artists market (top), with plenty of vendors, loads of garlic (of course), as well as vegetable painting (top middle), a water melon eating contest and live music. sack racesPhotosbottom),bySteve and Jenny Hubrecht CVSAR invites you to our Annual General Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 28 The Lions Hall 651 Hwy 93/95, Invermere, BC Community members are welcome to attend this meeting. Email info@columbiavalleysar.ca for the more information We would like to thank all the customers that came in this year We had another amazing season and enjoyed seeing you all. We would like to extend an extra special thank you to our amazing staff; Aston, Ayla, Bella, Bransen, Brooke, Chris, Claire, Jade, Katie C, Katie L, Katie S, Kody, Lexi, Maren, Mathew, Noah, Rio, Sarah, Sawyer, Tyler and a special appear ance from Angela. We could not have had such a successful year without you all. We hope to see many of you back next year and wish you all well at school and life See you in 2023. Katherine & Cris THANK YOU

What’s all the chatter? While the infamous stripeless trio of Alvin, Simon and eodore do not accurately represent what a chipmunk looks like, the animals are known for their voices making sounds that sounds like chip-chips, chuck-chucks and trills. eir shrill chirp normally comes when they feel a threat is near. e chipmunk totem is a symbol of preparation and planning, something they put into practice in their short active lives and have also been associated to represent activity and energy.

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September 8, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • A9 THE WILD FILES

By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

It’s our nature

Chipmunks put the chip in chipper. ese live ly little members of the ro dent family are striped and known for their bushy tails and large, dark eyes. Anoth er special chipmunk feature is their two cheek pouches that are located between their cheek and jaw. ese pouches stretch to store a significant amount of food. which in mass can equal the size of the rest of their body. ey are omnivores, which means they mainly eat plant and vegetable matter, but will take whatever they can get in their cheeks, includ ing worms, fruit, nuts, and seeds.Like humans, chip munks share all five senses and use these to find their food. Known for collecting and dispensing seeds, these animals play quite the role of stewards in nature, which is how they received their name — “chipmunk” is derived from “Tamias,” the Greek word for steward. According to Welcome Wildlife, their feces benefit their environment as it contains the seeds and fungal spores they eat, so they are constantly spreading myriad plant and tree seeds, as well as mycorrhiza, a fungus that is critical for increasing water and nutrient absorption in plants. ere are 24 different chipmunk species in North America. e largest species is the eastern chipmunk, standing 11 inches tall and weighing 125 grams. As its name suggests, the least chipmunk is the smallest of the species, ranging from 7.2 to 8.5 inches in height and weighing between 32 and 50 grams. While the least species is also popular in Western Canada, the chipmunk seen in the Columbia River Basin, located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Peoples and the land cho sen as home by the Métis Peoples, is the yellow-pine chipmunk, which is midsize and weighs an average of 75 grams. is widespread species can be found across British Columbia, Alberta and in states such California, Nevada, Montana, and Wyoming. ey are known to live in upland forest, rocky and shrubby areas that are at low and mid-elevations and often make a burrow for their home. Some chipmunk burrows have main entrances that can extend up to 20 feet in length. Chipmunks have many predators, including hawks, snakes, weasels, bobcats, coyotes, racoons, and owls. Being prey to so many, a chipmunk has an average life span of two to three years in the wild but have been known to live up to nine years in captivity, as many people choose to care for the cute, chatty creatures as pets. Chipmunks are there for a good time, not a long time. ey don’t look for life mates and, aside from mating season — which takes place in the spring— they live a solitary life.

Litter sweet Like deer, male and female chipmunks are called bucks and does, while their babies are called pups. After the does’ gestation period of 31 days, a litter ranging from two to six chipmunks is born ese sweet pups are only size of a bumblebee when they are born. Hairless and blind, these vulnerable pups grow up without their dad around and are reared and cared for by their mother for a period of four to six weeks, at which point they become more independent.

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This September there are so many ways that our wonderful members can network, get involved, meet each other and talk business with the Chamber Introducing Meet our Members A monthly get together you don’t want to miss This is designed to be in person networking events hosted by Chamber Members We hope that each month will be different, from experiencing ar t and culture, to enjoying mountain views, going on an adventure, learning about business strategies, tasting local treats and beverages and everything in between This event is designed to feature our wonderful, diverse membership in a fun way Our first event is Business on Pedley on September 26th! This is a guided hike with Chris Skinner, owner of Playwest Chris is eager to share his exper tise about this hike, and take you on an interpretive journey through our Rocky Mountain backyard “Playwest offers an inclusive and intimate way to experience the Columbia and Rocky Mountains Our professional guides provide a wealth of knowledge on the local natural history, the abundant flora & fauna and might even tell a terrible joke or 2” Join us on September 26, for a full day hike, cost per person To register and learn more, please vis cvchamber ca On September 13th we will also be holding our Fa Business Committee (FBC) Meeting at 5:30pm and other Fairmont businesses to discuss curren upcoming events, and all things business The m location will be announced soon, if you would like involved and are not on our email list, please con Chelsea: community@cvchamber ca On September 14th you can also find us at the Invermere Business Committee (IBC) Meeting. T month we will be at Taynton Bay Spirits at 5:30 p Please join us to discuss hot topics surrounding o Invermere businesses And of course, our Business Excellence Awards a coming up! Please nominate your favourite busin and check your inboxes/social media for updates regarding this exciting annual event!

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• 10- 11 a.m.: Seniors Yoga: Columbia Valley Community Centre ($2).

• 3 p.m.: Free youth drop-in fun: at the Summit Youth Centre.

● 9- Noon.: Trail Completion Celebration. Come celebrate the completion of the Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail with the Greenways Trail Alliance. Join us on the trail, park by Greywolf Pond, enjoy refreshments, get a photo and enjoy! ● 8p.m.: Danny and His Disappointments Live at Arrowhead Brewing. There is a $10 cover, 19+ • 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball at Mount Nelson Park • 10:30 a.m.: Family Free Play at the Invermere Library (drop-in).

● Submit your Business Excellence Awards nominations at www.cvchamber.ca ursday, September 8 9-11 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball: Mount Nelson Park 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Parent and Tot Connect for kids 0-6 at the Early Years Center; 926 7th Avenue in Invermere. Call or text 250-341-8678 to register.

● 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Invermere Farmers’ & Artists’ Market. At the Lakeview Parking lot (528 6th Ave, Invermere). The last one of the season!

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• 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.

• 9a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Park • 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser. The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community.

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• 12 p.m.: Seniors duplicate Bridge: $2 at the Senior’s Hall.

• 6:45 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at the Invermere Legion for members and guests. $30 buy in • 7:30 p.m.: Trivia Night at the Whitehouse Pub in Windermere. $3/ per person, ages 19+, bring in your own pizza from POW pizza next door. Get here early to get a table.

Tuesday, September 13

• 9 a.m.: Invermere Pickleball Club. Mount Nelson Athletic Park • 10-11 a.m.: Seniors Yoga: Columbia Valley Community Centre ($2).

• 2:00 p.m.: Free youth drop-in fun at the Youth Hub (until 10pm). 3:30-4:30 p.m.: STEAM days at the Library. Drop-in for tech play, ozobots, dash robots, osmo games, magnatiles & more. Ages 4+ (6 & under must be accompanied by an adult).

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• 9-10:30 a.m.: Mom t and preschool group at the Columbia Valley Centre. 9-11 a.m.: Pickleball at Mount Nelson Park • 11-1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in Doubles at Kinsmen Beach.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in doubles at Kinsmen Beach.

• 3-6:30 p.m.: Agri-Park Farmers Market. At the Crossroads.

• 1 p.m.: Seniors Cribbage: Costs $2 in the Senior’s Hall.

• 5 p.m.: LGBTQ+ & Allies Drop-In & Hangout: Youth Centre Hub • 6:30 p.m.: Poker Night at the Station Pub: Chip up for Charity. Every second Monday, bar is open with light snacks, 19+.

• 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink

● 6:30 p.m.: Fire and Ice Book club. Meet at the Library to Discuss Gary Ferguson’s Book, Land on Fire. Reading not required to join for the book discussion.

• 5-9 p.m.: Mobile Youth Centre. Canal Flats Community Park. Mobile Skate Park, BBQ, food, games, music and more • 6:30 p.m.: Darts, Cards and Cribbage at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. 6-8 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. At the Radium Rink

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• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling. Join us for $2 at the Senior’s Hall.

• 4-8 p.m.: Pub Grub at the Invermere Legion, Fridays and Saturdays Sunday, September 11

Wednesday, September 14

• 2:30 p.m.: Summer reading club. Invermere Library, ages 9-12.

• 12-8 Wear Wednesdays. Come to Arrowhead Brewery wearing our swag for $1 o your pint.

• 5 p.m.: Dinner at the Legion. Reserve your table by the Saturday Prior: 250-342-9517

• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Skills and Drills Pickleball at the curling rink

• 2-4p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Pickleball. Edgewater Franks Rink • 7:00 p.m. Live Music at Horsethief Pub Monday, September 12

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

● Business Excellence Awards: Voting begins for the People’s Choice Award. Visit cvchamber.ca to learn more!

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ladies Pickleball. Invermere Curling Rink • 6-8:30 p.m.: Second Winds Community Band Rehearsal: Tuesdays at the Invermere Catholic Hall. BYO Instrument, Contact Ian at 250-342-9733.

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• 9:00 p.m.: Karaoke at the Station Pub. Every second Thursday, 19+ Friday, September 9

• 9 a.m.: Bottle drive - Rotary Fundraiser. The Rotary Club collects refundable bottles at the Invermere Transfer Station. Raised funds are used for the community.

• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Co-ed Tennis. Drop in Doubles at Kinsmen Beach.

• 3:30 p.m.: Magic the Gathering. Learn to play, then play in the tournament at 5:30. Age 10+, $20.

• 3 p.m.: Free youth Drop-in: at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 9 p.m. – midnight: Karaoke Night at the Windermere Whitehouse Pub. Must be 19+, come have fun! Saturday, September 10

• 9a.m: Invermere Pickleball Club: Mount Nelson Park

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

• 5:30 p.m.: BINGO at the Invermere Senior’s Hall. 11 games for $20, and $300 jackpot (19+).

• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Men’s Pickleball Invermere Curling Rink

• 1 p.m.: Seniors’ duplicate bridge: Costs $2 at the Senior’s Hall.

● 8 p.m.: The Waltzing Matildas at Arrowhead Brewing. Ages 19+, $10 cover

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Submitted by Kootenay Conservation Program Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP), on behalf of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), is now accepting 2023 project proposals for the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund. “ e Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund supports local projects that help conserve the valley’s ﬁsh and wildlife habitat, water quality and other conservation values,” said KCP program director Juliet Craig. “For $20 per parcel per year, landowners are helping conserve and restore the Columbia Valley’s world-renowned natural areas.”

Lake and Lake Windermere by the Columbia Lake Stew ardship Society and the Lake Windermere Ambassadors; a large-scale habitat enhancement project for at-risk swal lows by Wildsight Golden; natural and human-made habitat enhancements for bats by the Wildlife Conser vation Society Canada; stewardship of important habitat on agricultural lands through the Farmland Advantage program via the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute; wetland restoration for Westslope Cutthroat Trout at the under Hill Ranch Conservation Property by the Nature Conservancy of Canada; mitigating the risk of disease affecting bighorn sheep populations by the Wild sheep Society of BC; preserving biodiversity in the inter nationally recognized Columbia Wetlands by the Colum bia Wetlands Stewardship Partners; and the widespread treatment of the invasive plant Leafy Spurge by the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council. KCP, which works in partnership with the Region al District of East Kootenay to administer the CVLCF, is encouraging non-profit organizations and Indigenous nations operating in the Columbia Valley to submit funding proposals for 2023 projects. Community groups and individuals can also apply by partnering with an el igible organization. If you have a new project idea, it is highly recommended that you contact the KCP Program Director prior to submitting an application to discuss your project idea. e deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. MT on Oct. 28, 2021. In November, a technical review commit tee will review project proposals and make recommenda tions to the RDEK Directors for final funding approval. For more information and how to apply, please vis it 250-352-2260pleasecal-conservation-fund/.https://kootenayconservation.ca/columbia-valley-loForphoneoremailinquiries,contactKCPProgramDirectorJulietCraigatorjuliet@kootenayconservation.ca.

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Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund accepting 2023 proposals

We’re nearing the end of summer – for most, the seasonal change evokes a happy sentiment. It’s a time for maximizing outdoor adventures in nature before the snow begins to fly - cooler days to squeeze in that last camping trip or hike. Andrew Kiss is no stranger to outdoor adventures, having resided in BC for a number of years. His paint ings often capture that very viewpoint or hiking trail that you fondly remember from last week or last sum mer. His realism has the ability to instantly transport your mind back to that treasured location. A long sup porter of natural conservation, Andrew has become one of Canada’s most recognizable nature artists. Knowing from childhood that he wanted to be an artist, he be gan painting and drawing wildlife and evolved into his finely detailed landscapes that can now be found in worldwide corporate and private collections. “Over the 55 years of painting my style has changed a bit. I find more freedom in painting, a looser style, and con fidence in using a more colorful pallet. After all these decades I am still learning, enjoying, and constantly evolving.”Andrew has also lent his artistry to illustrating four children’s books and the 2017 Ponoka Stampede Post er, supporting conservation efforts, fundraising events, workshops, and traveling around the world to exhibit his works. Continued on page 20 . . . 914 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 •Fax: 250-342-2934

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e Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) is a tax-based dedicated fund that each year provides ﬁnancial support to local projects ranging from ecosystem restoration and invasive species control, wild life conservation, water quality monitoring, and more. From 2010 to 2021, the CVLCF disbursed 101 grants totalling $2.55 million. is local funding has helped raise nearly nine times that amount in additional grants and in-kind contributions — a substantial return on ini tial investment.In2022,nine projects successfully received CVLCF funding: lake monitoring and education on Columbia

The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system ushing. HOLLAND CREEK Sept 6 16 EAST SIDE Sept 6 30 Users in the Holland Creek and East Side areas may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time. If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear. For more information on the ushing program, contact: Krista Goodman, RDEK Operator Foreman | kgoodman@rdek.bc.ca or 250-409-4051

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Andrew Kiss Art Exhibition –Artym Gallery Saturday September 10-16

DISTRIC T OF INVERMEREDISTRIC TOFINVERMERE WATER ME TER READS TheDistric tofInvermerewill be reading water meters over the next couple of weeks; this sometimes requires access to your proper ty If youhaveanolder water meter and would liketo par ticipate in our meter exchange program, please call the number below. If youhaveany questions or concerns,please contac t the Municipal Office at 250-342-9281. www.artymgallery.com 250-342-7566 ~ info@artymgallery.com Monday-Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm Sunday 11 am 3 pm Andrew Kiss Exhibition Saturday, September 10 with Andrew in attendance from 10 am 3 pm Exhibition continues until Sept 16 1 8 8 8 4 7 8 7 3 3 5 | w w w . r d e k . b c . c a WAT E R S Y S T E M F LU S H I N G Holland Creek & East S ide The Regional Distric t of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system flushing H O L L A N D C R E E K Sept 6 16 E A S T S I D E Sept 6 30 Users in the Holland Creek and East Side areas may notice temporar y water discolouration for a shor t period of time If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear. For more information on the flushing program, contac t: Krista Goodman, RDEK Operator Foreman | kgoodman@rdek.bc.c a or 250-409-4051

Organizers are hoping that a male author and man’s general love for fire will entice a few more men to come out. Ferguson is a prolific non-fiction writer, with more than 20 published books about nature and the American West, including Hawks Rest: A Season in the Remote heart of Yellowstone, the first non-fiction title to win both the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award and the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for Nonfiction. In 2008, Ferguson was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the High Plains Book Festival— nine years before releasing Land on Fire. “As with our previous book, looking at Land on Fire is a way to bring these important discussions closer to home as wildfires burn in all directions,” Morrow said. “ is summer, though, it’s not just B.C. that’s in the news. ere are fires in France, Portugal, Germany, and Algeria. e book club will open the discussion about our own concerns in the valley, how we are feeling and what we can do.”

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The 13th round of negotiations was held In Richmond

Readers meet for heated discussion on Land of Fire

Land on Fire and its book club discussion is meant to set the stage for Future of Fire, presented by Canadian science writer and educator Ed Struzik on Sept .17. Since people have inhabited forested land in Canada, wildfire and its effects have been a fact of life. Struzik digs into that long and complicated relationship that we as people have with fire in his new book Dark Days at Noon: e Future of Fire. Struzik will discuss many areas, ranging from Indigenous practices of controlled burns that helped with forests that were crucial for their long-term health, to the vast number of conflagrations set off by railways, even today. We live in an age where climate change and wildfires and the impact they have are a growing concern. ose in attendance will learn lessons on how to better manage wildfires. For more information on either event, visit wildsight.ca

In suppor t of some deep sewer excavation work, it will be necessar y to close sec tions of 13th Avenue and 15th Street to vehicle and pedestrian traffic to maintain safe conditions, as well as protec t the public and workers at the job site. In addition, driveway access to some proper ties will be unavailable at times When required, vehicle traffic will be diver ted to other roads

“ e negotiations are ongoing, with no timeline set to end them, but what will change in 2024 is how we manage our Canadian reservoirs to prevent serious ﬂooding in the U.S., which means they will have to use their reservoirs more without relying on Canada,” Eichenberger said, “ ere are big changes still to come. It’s a slow process and we are not there yet, but we continue to move it forward.”

Wildfire season is among us and on the heels of last month’s Firestory: A Learning Story, Wildsight and Invermere Public Library are hosting their second book club of two on climate change. As a part of their continuing Fire & Ice series program, the second book club will be held at Invermere Library on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to take part in conversations about wildfire and how it has impacted so many landscapes and waterways as those in attendance delve into e New Reality of Wildfire in the West by author Gary Ferguson.

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noting that in the spring of 2019, First Nations representatives were a part of the ne gotiation for the ﬁrst time. While the negotiations continue between Canada and the United States, B.C. has been engaging with Columbia Basin Indigenous nations, local governments and residents about the treaty and related matters.

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Please pay careful attention to direc tional signage / reader boards near the projec t site; those direc tions will be updated regularly by Marwest. The Distric t and MarWest Industries apologize in advance for traffic delays and disruptions that this important work may impose on the public

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The Distric t of Invermere has contracted MarWest Industries Ltd. (Castlegar) to undertake the replacement of municipal sanitar y sewer collec tion, and water distribution pipes, road paving, and a pedestrian/c ycling pathway along 13th Avenue between 10th Street and 15th Street The Distric t will also be completing additional work on 15th Street between 13th Avenue and 12th Avenue Currently construc tion is ongoing; however, the sec tion of 13th Avenue between 10th Street and 14th Street will be paved and open to vehicles and pedestrians before the star t of school on September 6th, 2022. During September and Oc tober MarWest Industries will be completing the remaining work on 13th Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets and then moving to the construc tion work along 15th Street.

The infrastruc ture replacement work taking place in 2022 involves removal of road pavement, deep excavations, installation of new sewer and water mains, and replacement of the pipes connec ting to existing residential ser vices (sewer and water) Some temporar y loss of water ser vice may be experienced by residents at times during construc tion; however, the Distric t and MarWest will work together to keep ser vice interruptions to a minimum MarWest will notify residents in advance of potential ser vice interruptions

If you have any questions or concerns about the 13th Avenue Phase 2 Infrastruc ture Replacement Projec t, please contac t the Distric t of Invermere by phone 250-342-9281 or by email to: info@invermere.net

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Two public information sessions were hosted this past spring. e first, on May 16, provided an update about negotiations, including the process for modernizing the treaty in both countries. A second information session was held on June 15, the focus of which was on the Indigenous nations-led ecosystem work that is informing potential changes to the treaty. Eichenberger said the provincial government continues to be communication and collaboration with the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee and the Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee to ensure basin in terests are understood and reflected in a modern treaty. e five governments of Canada and B.C., and those of the Secwépemc (Shuswap), Syiilx Okanagan and the Ktunaxa (Akisqnuk) First Nations, are working improve the treaty to improve conditions in the Columbia River Basin, which is located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Peoples, and the chosen home of the Métis People of B.C.

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“We chose the book mostly because lots of copies were available through the B.C. Interlibrary loan system, said book club organizer Baiba Morrow. “It allows interested people to access the book without having to buy one. We had nine peo ple at our ﬁrst book club. We’re hoping for an even bigger gaggle — this time with a few representatives from the male species.”

e Columbia River Treaty, established in 1964 when the U.S. prepaid Canada $64 million to ensure ﬂood-control operations would be provided, had its 13th round of negotiations in Richmond last month on Aug. 10 and Aug. 11. Representatives of Canada and the United States attended to discuss the modernization of the treaty, which will remain in place until one party gives a 10-year termination notice, which has yet to happen. e two-day session that was held in Richmond last week was the ﬁrst formal negotiation between the two countries since January 2022. Informal talks be tween representatives from Canada and the U.S. were held on met on March 30, April 17, May 17, and May 24 to clarify issues related to each country’s initial proposals. ose were tabled in 2020.Kathy Eichenberger, executive director of the Colum bia River Treaty Branch, said the 12 previous negotiating sessions had gone smoothly,

Studies show that Indigenous territories often contain signiﬁcant concentrations of untapped heavy metal reserves around the world. In the United States, it is estimated that 97 per cent of nickel, 89 per cent of copper, 79 per cent of lithium and 68 per cent of cobalt reserves and resources are located within 35 miles of Native American reservations. e coalition said mining in U.S. states have had direct eﬀects on the Columbia River, which is sacred to many, including the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa First Nations.

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e coalition said transition to this type of economy requires governments and companies involved in the new green economy to observe and implement the rights of Indigenous Peoples enshrined in UNDRIP, including the right to free, prior, and informed consent. Cultural Survival, First Peoples Worldwide, Batani Foundation, Earthworks and the Society for reatened Peoples came together to launch the SIRGE coalition.

Communications and Marketing: You will produce a regular electronic newsletter, post several times weekly on social media, and keep our website updated.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: You are an organized, efficient employee who can work independently Your knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, MailChimp, QuickBooks, videoconferencing, and other digital applications are preferred, but we will train the right person. Since communicating with our citizens is essential, you will respect their needs and develop trusting relationships with them. You have a high standard of ethics, and an ability to maintain confidentiality An understanding and appreciation of Métis history is an asset.

Indigenous leaders have launched a new site — at sirgecoalition.org. e site went live last month on Aug. 9, which was International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. e launch is a part of the oﬃcial public announcement of the new Secure Indigenous People’s Rights in a Green Economy (SIRGE) coalition, with its primary focus being elevating Indigenous leadership through the creation of a broad coalition and the promotion of constructive dialogue. is coalition, in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), will uphold all rights of Indigenous Peoples, including their spiritual traditions, histories, cultures and, most importantly, rights to determine their own priorities with respect to their lands, territories and resources.

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U.S. Indigenous leaders launch new website last month

A part of the new coalition to Secure Indigenous People’s Rights in a Green Economy (SIRGE)

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Office Administration: You will organize our office, answer correspondence, record expenses, assist with membership applications, and prepare monthly meeting agendas. Citizen Assistance: You will be the main point of contact with our membership, relaying information to all citizens regarding education, rent subsidies, health care, and other supports available, both locally and provincially Event Management: In accordance with our Vision Statement, you will work with our Board and volunteers to organize four to six events annually to promote Métis culture and education (e.g. workshops, entertainment, gatherings).

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“ e green economy is what the world, countries and societies are striving for right now,” said Pavel Sulyandziga (Udege), Batani Foundation president. “But we must already understand today that if we do not create the human rights prerequisites and conditions for the green economy, it can become a tragedy for Indigenous Peoples on whose lands the natural resources will be extracted. e creation of the SIRGE coalition is an important step toward a more just and fairer world. I am conﬁdent that we will not be alone and that with our support, the green economy will be truly sustainable and just.”ecoalition said in Peehee Mu’huh ( acker Pass), Nev., attempts are being made by Lithium Americas to develop a lithium mine that will impact the sacred lands of the Shoshone and Paiute Peoples. e coalition noted that in Guatemala, the Fenix nickel mine has been blockaded peacefully by members of the Indigenous Q’eqchi’ community as it protests the lack of consultations and free, prior, and informed consent for the mine, which has polluted the community’s traditional ﬁshing grounds in Lake Izabal.

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e coalition said Indigenous Peoples’ territories and rights are being threatened by the increase in mining in areas where there is not a comprehensive assessment of risks and harms to Indigenous Peoples nor complete participation of Indigenous Peoples who are impacted. e coalition said the increase in mining stems from the high demand for minerals such as nickel, lithium, cobalt, and copper, which are necessary for renewable energy and are critical to the development of a green, low-carbon economy.

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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Criminal Record Check. Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Columbia Valley Métis Association is gover ned by an elected five-member Board of Directors, who will provide you with guidance and support. salary is $22 per hour to start, increased to $25 an hour after three months of probation. An additional benefit is paid training. The potential exists to increase your hours in future if mutually agreeable. apply, please submit your resume including references to columbiavalleycc@mnbc.ca.

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Calling All Canadians: Would you like to play a part in our country’s reconciliation and create a better future for our citizens? Although preference will be given to Métis citizens, everyone is welcome to apply The Columbia Valley Métis Association, with about 150 citizens, is seeking a Community Coordinator to work from 9 to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday for a total of twenty hours per week, at our office located in the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce building. A flexible eight-ten hours per month outside your office workday is also required for one monthly board meeting; and occasional family-friendly evening or weekend events.

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According to the coalition, Columbia Valley residents located on the unceded territories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Peoples and the land chosen as home by the Métis Peoples can empathize and sympathize with the concerns of their U.S. neighbours.

“We really lucked out that these planes have been here this summer and that they were not called out during the event,” said society vice president Hans Baeggli. “If this airport, with its large Apron for five firefighting planes and support equipment, didn’t exist, the closest these planes would be stationed is Springbank airport, located just west of Calgary.” e Columbia Valley Airport Society would like to thank all the volunteers, the Windermere & District Li ons Club, the Alberta Air Operations team, BC Wildfire Services and the Windermere and Fairmont firehall vol unteer members for their support and participation in this year’s event. Planning for the 2023 event is already underway.

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e Fairmont Airport and open house attracted more than 400 people.

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Fairmont airport open house and ﬂy-in a success

“With this being our first event of this type and the uncertain weather forecast we weren’t sure what to ex pect,” said society president Pascal van Dijk. “As it turned out the weather held for the most part and there was a lot of interest in the CL-215T airtankers currently stationed at theVisitorsairport.”to the event were offered a pancake break fast by donation to the Lake Windermere District Lions Club, there were games for kids of all ages, the 50/50 raffle (winning ticket #575446 for a $500 prize pot) sold out and many visitors received an information handout about the airport and its history. However, by far, the most popular part of the event were the airport and air craft tours. e tours were led by the pilots and crew of the airplanes and in groups of 15-20 people visitors were toured around and through the aircraft. e unofficial tour guides fielded many questions, from young and old, about how the bombers function and much more. e four CL-215T airtankers and Birddog have been at the airport for nearly a month as part of BC Wildfire Services wildfire air operations and response unit. ey are on call seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. to assist with fire suppression and control, throughout the Kootenay region.

On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Columbia Valley Airport Society hosted its first public open house and aircraft flyin event at the Columbia Valley Airport. Although the in clement weather over the Rockies and Purcell Mountains prevented most expected planes from visiting, the event was an overwhelming success with more than 400 people attending. In addition to the large crowd, the 50/50 raffle sold out, more than 350 breakfast plates were served and hundreds of tours were conducted.

In the port city of Burgas, salt ponds (designed for salt extraction) provide a one-centimetre sediment of healing mud over a year. Black Sea lye in the mud is a product of the salt harvesting. Locals rub the mud on their bodies to treat diseases ranging from skin inﬂamma tion to varicose veins. I was awestruck by the lush greenery of the heav ily-treed hillsides. We passed by cherry orchards, wine

Bulgaria – Land of Ancient Healing vineyards, sunflower fields, wild poppies, and clusters of beehives. At a local market, I purchased a healing elixir of propolis (known as bee glue), helpful for lowering blood pressure, treating bone disease, and other afflictions – an other example of natural healing. During village visits, we were greeted with fresh ly-baked bread along with rakia – their traditional plum brandy. Although I am unsure of the healing qualities of this ancient drink, I can confidently say that none of us had stomach troubles during our two-week stay. While I valued the experiences of soaking in hot springs, picnicking on the Balkan peninsula, visiting monasteries in the mountains, learning a traditional Bul garian dance, and experiencing the rose festival, it was the people we connected with that made my visit memora ble. Oh … and the healing, of course. Rose Festival in Karlovo Photo submitted We enjoyed the fresh baked goods and plum brandy served to us at many of the villages we visited. Photo submitted

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• While it is helpful for members to have choral singing experience it is not a requirement. You need to be able to carr y a tune, and able to hold on to a part when someone near you is singing a different part!

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Valley Voices is a community choir that has been operating for many years in the Columbia Valley, bringing the joy of music to members and audiences alike. The group prepares a Christmas and Spring Concert Program annually and features guest artists and soloists from our community DETAILS: • Rehearsals are most Mondays from 5-7 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity, 110 7th Ave, Invermere. There are some additional rehearsals scheduled in each concert season We begin the Fall season on Monday September 19, and the Spring season on Monday, Januar y 9.

• Dues are $30 per member for each concert season Members are provided with folders and music on loan

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Submitted by Jane urgood Sagal I landed in Sophia, capital city of Bulgaria, in May. Unfortunately, my luggage arrived three days later. Lack of luggage, though, did not prevent me from experienc ing and loving every moment of my visit. Similar to other European countries, Bulgaria boasts ancient architecture alongside modern structures. What is striking, however, is the number of UNESCO heritage sites – ranging from the Rila Monastery, the most sacred and spiritual place in the country, to the National Pirin Park which protects the oldest tree on the Balkan Penin sula – a 1300+ years old endemic pine. In addition to experiencing the healing qualities of hot springs at Banya, we discovered a natural healing practice at the railway station in Bansko. Before boarding a narrow-gauge-railway train to the Rhodope Mountains, a member of our travel party sprained her ankle. e ticket master noticed her limp and insisted on wrapping sliced raw potatoes around her ankle. After wearing the ‘potato wrap’, our companion noted that her ankle felt better.Bulgaria celebrates an Annual Rose Festival and is the largest exporter of rose oil, which has one of the high est frequencies of any essential oil (320 MHz compared with the 66 MHz of the human body). What effect does this have on a country that devotes itself to harvesting rose oil? Further, do the rose fields raise the frequency of the country?Ittakes3,000 pounds of roses, which look similar to our wild roses, to make one ounce of rose oil. Before leav ing the Festival at Karlovo, I filled my empty water bot tle with rosewater – the by-product from distilling rose oil. at evening, in Burgas, I poured the rosewater into my bath for an aromatic soak. While drinking a small amount of rosewater is recommended as a daily healing practice, I chose to immerse my entire body.

• We perform in black and white. There is no formal audition to be a part of this group, but the director meets with each new member prior to them starting, to hear them sing and place them in a section. If you would like to be a part of the choir, please call Paul Carriere at 250-341-5317.

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I asked Barry why piano is so important. He said “it is the instrument that pulls all other players together and supports other instruments as they synchronize but leads, encourages and prods them giving them their place to shine...Playing the piano you learn to be self-suﬃcient yet learn to value any person that can come into your life to play the other part because suddenly you don’t have to do the whole production anymore which encourages one to be sociable.”

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Submitted by Blake Bowers “Flying a plane to Calgary is what it took to continue with piano lessons,” said Edgewater resident Barry Moore, describing his upbringing. “On the way back one evening, the passes through the Brisco range were socked-in and winds were so strong over Canal Flats (we) could finally barely sneak by the Luxor and (we) got back late to find our neighbor’s cars parked shining their lights on the runway so we could land.” It was a great privilege getting to spend time with Barry, a local raised here in Edgewater. I got to hear some of Barry’s story and be serenaded by his masterful piano playing what it was like growing up in Edgewater Barry said “it was the most perfect place in the world... It was like a story book, the Danish and German settlers’ houses had red or green roofs and their houses were mostly built by the same European-background craftsmen.” Barry got into playing music owing to the powerful influence of his grandmother, a trained singer, his mother’s well-looked after piano and talented babysitters giving him lessons. By the age 13 he was playing for a classical violinist at local events. One particular recital Barry was playing and overheard the old ladies talking whispering that he was way too young and that the girls played so much nicer than he did. at fired Barry up to practice six hours a day for years and become accompanist for 40-years of the Lockwood Quartet. Eventually Magda Hasail, a Hungarian concert masterclass instructor, warned him that he must devote his life to playing because it was a matter of life or death. At one Lockwood Quartet practice, he was accompanying a bombastic Greek nightclub singer, Dmitri Geogeacopoulous, here at a Danish family’s homestead on the outskirts of town when Dmitri suddenly pushed him off the piano bench shouting “here you sing, I play!” is was because Barry was advertently playing a Spanish rhythm rather than in a true Greek style. He says this was a shock-treatment learning experience that forced him to pay close attention to musical flavours .

Words of wisdom and advice for the aspiring artist from Barry: “Be authentic, try and ﬁnd your peer group for reinforcement and stimulus to keep working with. Seek new input so you don’t end up doing the same thing all the time. Don’t stick to the tried and the true. Get outside of your comfort zone even if it means getting pushed oﬀ the bench.”

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According to Barry “music can be an oﬀering of a time capsule.” On the night of a big wing-ding held at the Edgewater hall Barry didn’t want to play. Admonished by one of his brothers, he realized it would be selﬁsh not to share his talent. So he rushed home, grabbed his music, raced back and launched fervently into ‘Moonlight Sonata’. Afterwards he talked to old timers seated along the benches, Surprisingly they tearedup and were speechless by dearly recalled music they had heard played at home when they were kids. It brought back memories of the gracious society they once lived in.

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“We just started talking,” Jack told the Pioneer. “My dad works in sustainability, so I’ve always been interested in it.”Several other neighbours in the townhouses came out, and soon enough Jack was ﬁlming the interview with Ligouy, who even let Jack take the trike for a spin. “He (Ligouy) was very friendly and he has this over whelming passion. It was contagious,” said Jack. “His trip is a huge undertaking, and he’s doing it with a zero car bon footprint, all while living of about $3,000 a year. It’s prettyPedallinginspirational.”thesolar trike was “pretty fun,” said Jack. “A ﬁrst the solar power was not on, and I couldn’t believe how hard it was — it really weights a lot. But once the power is switched on it really goes fast.”

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“Everybody in the town was very friendly. I really liked swimming in the lake, and the hot springs. ey feel really good on your body after three or four years of cycling,” said Ligouy. at local youth — Jack Grant — had just returned from a backpacking trip in the mountains and was set ting up his tent to air out in the shared backyard behind his townhouse home. Ligouy had parked his solar trike in the backyard (which Ark shares as well).

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He is grateful to make his living as a professional artist and hopes to leave a lega cy of work for people to enjoy and appreci ate the Western Canadian landscapes. e Artym gallery welcomes Andrew back to the valley for a painting demo and an exhibition of his latest works on Saturday September 10, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Andrew in attendance until 3 p.m. e show continues until September 16. . . . ‘Andrew Kiss’ from 12

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“I met him (the French draft dodger in Creston) be cause he was out riding his bike. He’s 84 years old and he rides every day. We met, and then he invited me back to his house for something to eat,” said Ligouy. “When he was 19, in 1958, he was conscripted into the French army. But he did not want to go to war in Algeria (the Al gerian war of independence was happening at the time). He was for peace. So he decided to escape. He came to Canada as visitor and then never left. To be that dedicat ed to the cause of peace at such a young age, it impressed me.”Ligouy told the Pioneer he much enjoyed his time in Invermere, where we was kindly hosted by local resident Bill Ark, and where he was even interviewed by a local youth interested in sustainability.

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He entered Canada by passing under the Peach Arch on Aug. 15. From Vancouver he headed east along High way 3, passing through Nelson on Wednesday, Aug. 24, then Creston and Cranbrook, before arriving in Inver mere. He plans to get to Montreal in time for the COP15 Biodiversity Summit, which will be held from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9. In Nelson Ligouy was convinced to start an online fundraising eﬀort to generate money to convert 8,000 normal pedal bicycles into solar-powered e-bikes in Mex ico. “We need to climb that pump, to do what we can,” he said.His four-year journey has had plenty of remarkable moments, Ligouy told the Pioneer. ese include meet ing a Shuar chief in the Amazon, talking with a Chilean human right activist who had spent 11 years in jail, and sharing a meal with a French draft dodger in Creston.

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And so he cycled on, up through Central America, then up along the western coast of the U.S., through California, Oregon and Washington State. “ ere are so many people using e-bikes and e-cars in those states, it’s inspiring,” said Ligouy. He was in the U.S. when the In ﬂation Reduction Act (which aims to substantially cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions) was passed by the House of Representatives, which Ligouy describes as another in spirational moment.

It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our belove Kenneth Lorne Johnson of Invermere on August 22, 2022 at the age of 71. Ken passed away at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, surrounded by his loving family after a brief but valiant battle with leukemia Ken was predeceased by his parents Lorne and Doreen Johnson, brother in-law Roy Green, nephew Kevin Green, and great nephew Jayden Jefferson. They all greeted him at his new “campsite” Ken was born in Fernie, BC, on March 5, 1951, the youngest son of Lorne and Doreen. In the fall of 1960, Johnson family moved from Jaffray where Ken spent his yout on their small farm, to the property in Windermere He gr in the lumbering/logging business when his love of nature began. Ken was an avid and talented outdoorsman. He loved ﬁshing, hunting and camping, especially at his favourite location at White Swan Lake Ken loved to bring a smile to his friends’ faces when he would show up to give them the catch of the day He was also an experienced storyteller Friends and family enjoyed hearing his stories from his career as a faller, including any mishaps in the bush! These stories were only rivaled by the laughter of the game that got away, or when he had to rescue someone who thought they knew how to hunt! His true gift to his family is the knowledge he shared of the great outdoors, that legacy will continue Ken is survived by his wife Patricia Johnson, daughters Denise (Greg) Riding, Cherie Lumsden and partner Dave, his brother Darrel (Marg) Johnson, sister Rose, and grandchildren Courtney Riding and Riley Lumsden. He was also blessed to have many nieces and nephews (including the next generation) who kept him entertained his last seven weeks in Kamloops The family would like to send a special heartfelt thank you to Kim Green for her extra attention to the medical details, and hours spent caring for “Uncle”, he truly was never aloneKen requested we spread his ashes at his favourite camping site, a private family gathering will honour those wishes at a later date

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Harold Alfred Young born Oct 23 1939 in Whitebeach, SK passed away peacefully with family by his side August 31st 2022, in Olds AB Harold is survived by his wife Vivian, children- Rocksann (Ross) Trevor (Nicole) Colin (Lori); grandchildren Brandon (Haley) Sherri (Matt) Tasey (Brad) Tanner(Nicole) Cole (Nadine) Darcy (Kerri) Tyrell, Casey, Morgan, Jackson and Blair; Great grandchildren- Trista, Vance, Ryder, Raina, Ryleigh, Dallas and LeviPredeceased by his parents granddaughter CoriAnn, sisters Marie Beverley Florence and brother WilliamHarold was born in Whitebeach SK to his father and mother Amos and Muriell Young, He was the 4th eldest of 9 children. When Harold was in his late teens he and a friend hitchhiked from Manitoba to the Columbia Valley where he met his wife of 59 years Vivian. They were married in Wilmer in 1963 and soon after welcomed their 1st born Rocksann. They stayed in the valley a few years where Harold logged, and they welcomed Trevor They then travelled around for work throughout the valley, and throughout the Vernon/Shuswap area this is where they welcomed Colin. Making the distance move to Whitelaw, AB in 1975 where they bought 160 acres Harold ﬁnally had his dream farm, they homesteaded rasing pigs, goats, pheasants, chickens, cattle and horses Harolds pride and joy were his horses, he was apart of the North Peace Appaloosa Club. Harold and JC his pride and joy horse aka (“All Dad’s Money”) took part in many horse shows, one being The National Appaloosa Horse show in Brandon Manitoba in 2002, winning 1st in Costume Class & 5th in Colour in the 2 yr old class Harold worked at the Canfor Mill in Hines Creek, from 1975 until retiring in 2004. He spent many of his retired days puttering around the farm driving the horses and helping the boys with their cattle and farm chores, all while trying to watch as many rodeos as he could. In 2018 Harold and Vivian sold the farm and made the move to southern AB to be more central to rodeo life, unfortunately soon after the move COVID hit, and put a dent in Harold’s social life, which drastically changed his health and life In 2021 Harold and Vivian moved to Olds AB, so we moved his horse JC down south so he could go visit anytime he liked. Harold was a kind, caring, generous man, of many words, always having a good story to tell and jokes to be shared. He loved to laugh. He had a love for music, playing his guitar around the ﬁre and dancing the night away with his dear wife Vivian. He had a way with all animals and those he cherished mostHarold will be deeply missed by all his loved ones, and many of people who had the honor of knowing him To honor Harold’s wishes we will not be holding a Celebration of Life Harold

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A22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer September 8, 2022 AUCTION September 10/22, 12 Noon venue, Canal Flats, BC electrical, lumber, garden tools, hunting gear, hardware, pumps tables, shelves, cabinets, small painting & art work, dishes, collectibles. Cash, Visa, MC., from 9 a.m. call 250-341-5316 Box 159, 8866 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 • Fax: 250 349 5460 • village@c analflats.c a Live . Work Our community is like no other As the source of the Columbia River, we are uniquely positioned between the Kootenay River and the Columbia Lake with the Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Mountains right in your own back yard. Walk or bike to work and enjoy your weekends hik ing, camping, and exploring the outdoors

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As a strong team we are committed to suppor ting career and personal development. We work with our members on developing key technical and leadership competencies We focus on over 18 different areas from leadership to strategic think ing and problem solving Summar y The Village of Canal Flats has an oppor tunity for the recently created position of Operator in the Public Works depar tment. The successful candidate will either focus on roads, drainage and dik ing or utilities depending on experience and aptitude Repor ting to the Work ing Foreman, the Operator (Operations or Utilities) will either look after roads, sidewalks, drainage, dik ing, trails and signage or water and sewer utilities for the Village Canal Flats has a small Public Works crew and the tasks are varied and interesting The Village is seek ing a hard work ing, self star ting, quick learning, versatile team member who enjoys work ing and living in a small community.

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September 8, 2022 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • A23 is currently accepting resumes The successful applicant will: • Assist Store Management, and work as a team with staff • Perform all duties within the store, receiving, cash and customer ser vice • Be physically fit, able to lift up to 30lbs • Work quickly, efficiently, with attention to detail • Have an eye for merchandising • Be able to work independently • Have passion for beer, wine, spirits and take pride in great customer ser vice • Training and education available Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset We offer professional and personal growth through educational opportunities If you are interested in working in a fun produc tive environment submit resume to: Jennifer McLennan: gmjenliquor@gmail.com or hand deliver to Invermere Liquor Store, Attn: Jennifer McLennan Into Beer, Wine and Spirits? Have we got the job for you! In front of Canadian Tire RFP Documents are available from publicworks@shuswapband.ca RFP documents must meet all conditions requested to be considered and received no later than October 1st. 2022 The Shuswap Band is seeking interested parties for winter 2022/23 Snow Removal Contract. Beside the Horsethief Pub Radium Liquor Store is currently accepting resumes The successful applicant will: • Maintain a high level of customer ser vice • Maintain a high level of produc t and ser vice knowledge • Generate sales • Participate in merchandising and promotional ac tivities • Ensure accuracy in all transac tions, inventor y, and procedures • Participate in all manners of store maintenance • Stock shelves with produc t • Work in par tnership with Store Managers and other employees to maximize store sales and in-store presence • Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times • Rate established based on position and experience Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset We offer professional and personal growth through educational oppor tunities If you are interested in working in a fun produc tive environment submit resume to: Jennifer McLennan gmjenliquor@gmail.com or hand deliver to Radium Liquor Store, 7538 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs, attn: Jennifer McLennan Into Beer, Wine and Spirits? Have we got the job for you! HELP WANTED HELP WANTED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Pioneer MahonouredreporterwithMurrayAward

Behind every great story told in print is its writer, the one who listens to their subjects and takes in all the details and shares it in a captivating manner through a unique style and voice all their own. For nearly a decade, one of those voices for the Columbia Valley Pioneer has been Steve Hubrecht, who is as humble as he is talented. is past spring, Hubrecht won the Ma Murray Award for best in sports writing among community newspapers with a circulation of less than 10,000. He won for his piece Comeback Kelly Rides Again about mountain biker Kelly Kokolski, who broke his neck in a horrendous crash and, against all odds, made it back to the road with a full recovery. Hubrecht finally received his trophy through the mail last month. “It’s nice to be recognized. It’s really cool. But the reason you write stories in the first place is not to earn an award,” Hubrecht said. “You write because you feel the issue or the topic that you are writing about really deserves the attention. e real reward is doing a good job and then seeing that reflected in the subject and the community. If the community and the subjects you write about give you good feedback and are happy with how you shared their story or told their tale, that for me is the main motivation. While the award is recognition from my peers and community newspaper media that they too feel I have done a good job, really for me the primary motivation is to do a good job for who that story is about.”

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Columbia Valley Pioneer reporter Steve Hubrecht with daughter Sanna and sons Hugo and Hadley, who proudly holds the gold Ma Murray Award his dad was honoured with for best in sports writing. Hubrecht was bestowed the award for his moving piece Comeback Kelly Rides Again.

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Steve Hubrecht takes gold for excellence in sports writing

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

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Surpassing all his doctor’s expectations for a recov ery later that fall, Kokolski was able to do a 50-kilo metre run in the Kootenay Trail Park on the famous Rockwall Trail, something he had done for years. He was motivated to heal and continue that tradition.

Hubrecht has been writing and sharing important stories for the past 15 years, but in 2013, he joined the Columbia Valley Pioneer, located on the unceded terri tories of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa peoples and the land chosen as home by the Métis peoples. “I always liked writing. Teachers and other adult mentors always suggested writing as an avenue for me to pursue professionally,” Hubrecht said, noting he received his Master’s in journalism from Western University in London, Ont., in 2006. Since earning his Masters, Hubrecht has certainly become that at his craft and has been nominated many times in the past for his writing with the Fernie Free Press and the Pio neer. Hubrecht has been awarded two silver Ma Mur rays in the past. e Ma Murrays are the British Columbia and Yukon Community News Media Awards. ey break down into several categories, including photo, edito rial, feature writing, environmental writing, arts, and culture writing and sports writing. Hubrecht’s winning piece stems from injuries Kokolski suffered in a 2021 mountain bike crash after being catapulted off his bike and launched head-first into a log, breaking his neck. Hubrecht and Kokolski are family friends. Wanting to do his story justice, Hubrecht re-created Kokolski’s experience for his readers through multiple extensive interviews in which lead to a multi-page story on the accident and Kokolski’s road to recovery. “He was told that he’s very lucky to be alive, lucky not to be paralyzed,” Hubrecht said. “Writing this piece was very involved and it was a long process. I know Kelly outside of the story. Our families know each other. It’s an emotional story. He had a brush with death, a brush with paralysis, then had a near-mi raculous recovery from it. (Kelly) telling me the story was quite emotional. en the challenge to construct it into a story dug up a lot of emotions for me, as well. Because it was longer and because the incident was so impactful, I decided to do a reconstruction of how the accident had initially happened. It’s kind of hard to do that, because I’m describing something that I wasn’t physically there for.” Hubrecht took a virtual ride down the trail on which Kokolski crashed, using an online apps to be better able to tell Kokolski’s story.

“He did it and it’s mind-blowing,” Hubrecht said. “Getting the award or the gold is a reﬂection not so much of me as a reporter, but more so the subject ma terial that you have. I happened to be the one to tell Kelly’s story, but if Kelly’s recovery had not been quite as dramatic as it was, then I don’t feel I would have been awarded the gold. e story is not so much my writing as it is Kelly’s recovery, his determination to heal from a broken neck and to do it way ahead of schedule and way ahead of any of his doctor’s expec tations. at was his determination and that is what I think makes the story what it is, not me.” ‘Pioneer reporter’ honoured with Ma Murry Award from 23

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I will joy in the God of my salvation

OF LATTER-D AY SAI NT S Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Kendyn Mackensie • Columbia Valley Branch • 5014 Fair way, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium FellowshipChristianChurch

It is a choice we each have to make each day, either we can look at all the negative things that go on around us, and sink into despair, and start worrying, or as the hymn says we can “Turn our eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face; and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.”

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ANGLICAN-UNITE D Minister: Brent Woodard Sundays at 10:30am. In-person or on zoom. For the zoom link, please visit our website (Windermere Valley Shared Ministr y). 110 7th Ave. in Invermere.

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

Sunday 1:30 p.m. Worship Service at Valley Christian Assembly Note: No ser vices on September 4th and 18th. The congregation will be attending Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden on the 4th 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.com

In Isaiah 40:28-31 tells us “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. And Paul tells us in Philippians 4:19,20 “ And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” It doesn’t get any simpler then that, no matter what is happening, no matter what is going on, or how bad it may seem, Jesus, wants’ us to choose to turn it all over to Him, look to Him, chose to rejoice in the Lord. Chose to joy in the God of your salvation!

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Our God, Our Father, Our Creator wants to en courage us to live a life of victory , He, over and over in His Word, the Bible en courages us not to worry. Habakkuk 3:17-19 In my Bible it is called “A Hymn of Faith” “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. e Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.”e words “I will” revealed Habakkuk’s belief that he could choose his response - either to sink into despair and worry or to rejoice in God’s presence and power.

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