Columbia Valley Pioneer, October 3, 2018

Photo by Dauna Ditson

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

It was an historic day for Windermere residents this past Monday, October 1st.

Attendees at Windermere Water Treatment Plant overflowed with praise for the hard work by Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) staff, elected officials, and community members who worked together to make Windermere’s clean water a reality.

Signs on the wall of the plant boasted: This plant eliminates the need for water quality advisories, boil wa ter notices, and do not use notices – all common and long-standing occurrences for the community of Wind ermere for many, many years.

The issue of water quality in Windermere goes back to 2006, when the Province changed the drinking wa ter regulations in response to new information about the health risks facing community water systems. The higher standard for quality put Windermere’s water under the bar. The Windermere Water system has been under a Water Quality Advisory since then. Anecdotes from lo cals suggest there were water issues before the Province changed regulations as well, with boil water advisories noted throughout the years.

The option to buy Parr Utilities passed in a referendum a year ago, putting the project in motion for RDEK staff and Parr Utiltiies to hash out details. The keys were turned over to the RDEK’s operations, officially marking day one on Monday for full operations under the new ownership.

Ms. Booth entered the political scene 10 years ago with a desire to see Windermere’s water issue sorted. Now, she is leaving to pursue a career in federal politics, putting her name forward for the Conservative nomina tion in this riding.

She spoke at the open house, commenting, “Wind ermere’s been very patient as we worked through the pro cess.”

She went into the history of the purchase and the anxious waiting for the referendum and, later, for the federal gas tax funding, which added $6 million to the coffers for the project. That grant will significantly reduce parcel taxes for Windermere residents. Ms. Booth said while full numbers are not available yet, it looks like it will cut the cost from approximately $550 per year to around $275 per year.

“Congratulations to the community for supporting this project,” Ms. Booth stated.

Following the ribbon cutting, Brian Funke, RDEK engineering department manager, conducted a tour with local media. Two pump stations bring the water from Lake Windermere up to the station. Inside the building are two large tanks which filter the water through three separate methods. The water is then exposed to ultravi olet light and, finally, a chlorine chamber before being sent to a reservoir. Mr. Funke said the system is in good shape, with no concerns about long-term infrastructure replacements. The methods used are up-to-date and pro vide provincial-grade quality water, he assured.

One interesting sidenote to the operation, notes Mr. Funke, is the filter backwash, in the summer, will be used to irrigate surrounding fields, ensuring even ‘dirty’ water is not wasted.

Rob Gay, RDEK board chair, said one of the things the Board was really pleased with in this purchase was the additional capacity it provides for future expansion in Windermere.

Regional District staff currently renting space in the BC Hydro building will also move their offices to the building.

Shawn Tomlin (RDEK CAO) Rob Gay (RDEK Chair) Wendy Booth (Area F Director) Hank Swartout (former owner of the facility) and Brian Funke (RDEK engineering manager) swim in the success of achieving clean drinking water for Wind ermere residents thanks to a long-sought after deal to buy Parr Utilities.

Photo by Lorene Keitch

VALLEY NEWS

Speed date your Invermere candidates

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Invermere voters will have a chance to get up close and personal with their candidates before the election at a new all-candidates forum that includes a speed-dat ing portion, said organizer and outgoing councillor Paul Denchuk.

Each council and trustee candidate in attendance will take a seat at a table and wait for residents to join them. The one-on-one or small-group conversations that arise at the tables will help voters decide who they want to partner with for the next four years.

After voters have had a chance to visit with the can didates, those vying for votes will move to a head table where they will take questions from the audience. Can didates will also have the opportunity to respond to each other’s answers.

“Complete transparency is what we’re going for here,” said Mr. Denchuk. “We just want to provide a dif ferent perspective and more opportunity for the citizens

to engage their candidates.”

Mr. Denchuk, who is not seeking re-election, is holding the event as the chair of Imagine Invermere, a council advisory committee. (Councillor Greg Anderson

most important level of government in Canada because it affects you in your everyday life,” said Mr. Denchuk.

When Mr. Denchuk raised the idea of the second forum at council, he told the existing council members and council hopefuls in the audience that “we thought we’d provide more access to the candidates during the campaign... to give more people access to you.”

From the audience, Ute Juras, who is running for council, said she supported the idea and appreciated the additional opportunity for the public and their candi dates to connect.

The all-candidates forum will take place on Thurs day, October 11th at the Columbia Valley Centre. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the speed-dating por tion of the evening to start at 7 p.m.

Cancelled all-candidate forums

is also on the committee but has excused himself from planning the forum as he is seeking re-election.)

Mr. Denchuk encouraged residents to attend the event to interview the candidates and get informed.

“It matters to vote because local government is the

All-candidate forums put on by the Chamber of Commerce for Invermere and Canal Flats were cancelled Tuesday afternoon due to inclement weather. As of press time, there was no new date set. See the Pioneer’s Face book page for updated information.

Windfall from a fall: business owner found liable for injury on public property in front of shop

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Humpty Dumpty had a big fall and whose fault was it?

“I hate to find out that a citizen falls down on your property and I’m getting sued for it,” Doug Kipp told the District of Invermere council at their meeting on Tuesday, September 25th.

But that’s exactly what happened. A year and a half earlier, someone fell on the District-owned side walk about seven feet from Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy’s property line and sued Mr. Kipp.

The claim seemed laughable at first. When Mr. Kipp read the District’s bylaws, it still sounded like he was in the clear. The bylaw said owners are responsible for removing snow, ice and trash from the sidewalks adjacent to their properties.

That was a box Mr. Kipp had checked. He had a deal in place with a snow-removal contractor who looked after keeping the sidewalk in front of the phar

macy clear. Based on common sense and the bylaw itself, he said it seemed like he had done everything right.

“What the bylaw doesn’t state is that... the Dis

charge me more money in tax dollars,” he said.

Mr. Kipp asked council to tell other business own ers they could be held responsible if someone falls on the sidewalk near their stores.

He also asked council to consider repairing a chipped curb in front of his business that could be a tripping hazard and replacing the bolts sticking up from the base of a street light that could make for an unpleasant landing.

trict will not be held liable for any injury. The liability falls to the business adjoining the District’s property,” he told council. “Imagine my surprise when I found that the District of Invermere had absolutely no liabil ity even though the event occurred on their property.”

Rather than fight the lawsuit, Mr. Kipp’s insur ance provider shelled out $25,619 to settle the claim.

“I’d rather have the town clean the sidewalk and

While some council members indicated they were interested in reviewing the bylaw and advising business owners about their potential risk, council did not provide direction to staff at the time on where to go from here.

Chris Prosser, chief administrative officer, said the wording in the District’s bylaw is consistent with snow-clearing bylaws across the country. He also said that the District receives five to 10 trip-and-fall com plaints a year and has spent up to four years fighting a claim in court.

“We just want to provide a different perspective and more opportunity for the citizens to engage their can didates.”

Paul Denchuk, Imagine Invermere

“I hate to find out that a citizen falls down on your property and I’m getting sued for it.”

Doug Kipp, Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy

RCMP Report

Submitted by Cpl. L-P. Gendron-Fafard Columbia Valley RCMP

past week, September 24th through to September 30th, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 64 calls

Here are a few examples that were handled by our General Duty ocers of the Columbia Valley RCMP this week.

In the early hours of Monday, September 24th, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a vehicle re on Hwy 93/95 approximately 10 km north of Fairmont Hot Springs. Members attended along with Windermere Fire where a 2012 Dodge 3500 was located in the southbound ditch fully engulfed in ames. e driver was out of the vehicle and uninjured. He advised he was driving southbound on the highway when he heard a large clunk from the undercarriage of his truck. He then noticed ames coming up from under the vehicle, which led him to direct the vehicle into the ditch as he had little brake control. e re was fully extinguished and the vehicle was towed away from the scene.

• On September 24th and 25th, RCMP members assisted BC Conservation in securing an area near the Eileen Madison Elementary school where a juvenile bear had been accustomed with coming. BC Conservation o cers took actions to ensure the bear was no longer comfortable in the area and no further calls were received regarding this bear last week.

• On Monday, September 24th at 7:50 a.m., an older Mazda pickup truck who was travelling Northbound on Highway 93 and 95 near Wilmer Pontoon Rd failed to stop for a school bus with an activated stop sign. e Columbia Valley RCMP received the images from the school bus on-board cameras and a violation ticket will be issued in the coming days to the registered owner of the vehicle for Failing to Stop for School Bus under the

Motor Vehicle act, which is a ne of $368.

• On Wednesday, September 26th, the Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a Valley business. A safe, money, cigarette and Scratch lotto tickets were stolen totalling a loss of approximately $20,000. Investigators were assisted in their investigation by the Integrated Forensic Identi cation Services out of Cranbrook and the scene was fully processed. Our investigators are also reviewing surveillance footages from nearby businesses to assist our investigation. Any information regarding this investigation can be brought to the attention of Cst. Bell by quoting le number 2018-2624 or by contacting Crime Stoppers.

• On Wednesday, September 26th, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of suspicious circumstances as a citizen located a t-shirt on one of the paths of the Ray Brydon Dog Park next to Toby Creek, Invermere with what is believed to be blood spots.  e t-shirt was a male pink Hollister California with a ower graphic on the back of the shirt and just ‘Hollister California’ written on the front of the shirt. Police attended the area and found no other items believed to be related to the t-shirt. Any information regarding this investigation can be brought to the attention of Cst. Joy by quoting le number 20182630 or by contacting Crime Stoppers.

• On Friday, September 28th, the Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a driver who had hit a dog in Canal Flats with a vehicle and failed to stop to assist the owner. e dog and its owner were walking on a dirt road near the cemetery when a Blue Volkswagen Golf twodoor came around a corner and hit the seven-month old puppy. e dog ran away from the area and was located several hours later. e RCMP are asking the driver or the passenger of the vehicle to come forward. Any information regarding this investigation can be brought to the attention of Columbia Valley RCMP quoting le number 2018-2648 or by contacting Crime Stoppers.

School for everyone

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

The College of the Rockies is offering an entire booklet of courses for communi ty members this fall.

“When we have a long summer and the fall is so nice, people – because we live in such an active community – real ly spend a lot of time outdoors or doing recreational activities,” said Michele Wall, a program coordinator for the College of the Rockies.

But by the time October and Novem ber come along and the days get cooler and shorter, she said residents are ready for new indoor challenges.

“People are thinking: ‘What can I do to occupy myself? What can I do that sounds fun? What are some activities can I do that are going to improve some of the skills that I have?’” she said.

Residents don’t have far to look as the college is offering “quite a gamut” of courses to help them further their careers, try new hobbies and pursue their interests.

Students will be able to turn a pallet into a bench or a shoe rack, further their careers or finally learn how to make a pie chart with Microsoft Excel. There are First

Aid and safety courses, which she said are always popular, as well as web design and social media programs, a babysitting course and much more.

“We have a lot of interest in cooking. That was very successful last year so we have a gamut of cooking programs com ing up,” she said.

The College’s menu includes two French cooking classes, a sushi course and The Great Invermere Baking Exchange, where participants will whip up batches of sweet treats.

Ms. Wall is signing up for a collection of courses herself. She is especially looking forward to taking the mental health First Aid program, trying jean embroidery, taking a cooking class and learning more about nutrition.

“I think we should follow our inter ests,” she said, adding that taking classes can allow individuals to learn and grow, to take home new skills and – in the case of the cooking classes– to fill their bellies.

To register for the College of the Rockies’ programs, call 250-342-3210 or visit them in person or online at cotr.bc. ca/coned.

“We’re here for our local community and we like to be involved,” Ms. Wall said.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) INVITATION TO TENDER SNOW REMOVAL 2018/2019

Snow removal contracts are required for:

Area #1

Kimberley Administration Zone Office, Maintenance Compound, Lindsay Park Elementary School and the Blarchmont Learning Center in Kimberley, B.C.

All inquiries should be directed to Jim Bryce at 250-427-2268 or 250-427-8727.

Area #2

Selkirk Secondary School, McKim School, Marysville Elementary School, Kimberley Alternate School and the International Education Building in Kimberley, B.C.

All inquiries should be directed to Jim Bryce at 250-427-8727.

Area #3 (Snow removal and sanding)

Edgewater Elementary School parking lot in Edgewater, B.C.

All inquiries should be directed to Brian Nickurak at 250-342-6814 or 250-342-1728.

Area #4 (Snow removal and sanding)

Martin Morigeau Elementary School parking lot in Canal Flats, B.C. All inquiries should be directed to Brian Nickurak at 250-342-6814 or 250-342-1728.

Area #5

Golden Secondary School parking lots and bus turnaround in Golden, B.C. All inquiries should be directed to Alan Ure at 250-344-8643 or 250-344-0217.

Snow removal will take place if over 3” of snow on the ground and must be completed prior to 7:00 a.m.

Contracts will be based on the type of equipment and hourly rates. Please list your equipment and the hourly rates.

Contractors are welcome to bid on all areas; however, separate bids for each area must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 12th, 2018. More than one contract may be issued. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Sealed tenders must be marked “Snow Removal Contract with the Area #” and submitted to:

Steve Jackson, AScT Director of Operations

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 PO Box 430

Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

ce of Mayor – One (1) to be elected

Surname Usual Names

Sterzer Karl Woodward Brian Surname Usual Names Charbonneau Benoit Delorme Marie Lake Bill Marcil Paul McCutcheon Douglas Rotvold Todd Swerdferger Kimberly Webb Roy

ce(s) of Councillor – Four (4) to be elected

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be

Saturday, October

ADVANCE VOTING will be

to

electors of the Village of

to quali

Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 8 am and 8

Wednesday, October 17, 2014, 8 am and 5 pm

Centre (Village o ce), 8866 Grainger Road

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following

cations:

• 18 years of age or older

• Canadian

• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day

• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Canal Flats for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and

• not otherwise disquali ed by law from voting.

Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Sylvie Hoobano , Chief Election O cer

PERSPECTIVE

Delving into the weeds in this week’s Pioneer

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

is week we asked candidates how they plan to deal with the legalization of marijuana (see reponses, pages 21-24). While rules are being established federally and provincially, it is ultimately municipal councils that will open or close the door to business opportunities that crop up. Local councils can also set extra rules and make decisions on where marijuana dispensaries can be located or if they can be located in a community, where people will be allowed to light up, and they will be the ones to deal with the consequences of those decisions at the local level.

See the Pioneer’s story on page 20 to get a full picture of where each municipality is at right now when it comes to marijuana in the Valley.

e topic is likely to draw out a higher turnout of voters this municipal election. After all, decisions will be made in the next four years that could alter the vibe of a community if, for example, dispensaries are allowed to line main streets versus being in secondary business corridors, or if the total numbers will be banned, severely limited, or given the green light as welcome new business ventures.

In this author’s opinion, limiting shops is a good choice for a few reasons. First, I hate the smell. Less shops may equal less stench, though I doubt it. Second, Health Canada stands by their studies that show marijuana smoking can be detrimental to your health, and making it legal does not make it a safer choice.

On the lighter side, in our o ce marijuana discussions could not take place without a few pot shots thrown into the conversation as we hashed out the the editorial.

We gure there might be a high voter turnout thanks to the new legislation. Perhaps some candidates will weed out the competition this week with their answers on the subject. At least no one will let the grass grow under their feet on this matter. Maybe new business ventures will mean a pot of gold for municipalities, or the seeds of discourse will be planted. Will this issue spli the votes? Maybe it will be a joint e ort by Valley councillors to come up with a pot plan for the entire area. As for this editor, I’m fried after a long day at work. e puns are burnt out, and it’s time to clear the haze from my head and go home.

In all seriousness though, if this is an issue that matters to you, take time to read the answers in this week’s paper, ask candidates questions on subjects that you care about, and be prepared to be an informed voter in just over two week’s time when you make your way to the polls. When citizens vote, we all hit the jackpot.

Mount Nelson Park clubhouse opens

Radium Mayor Greg Deck, Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, Rocky Mountain School Board Trustee Greg Anderson and Rotary Club President Guy Twigg look up just before tearing the ceremonial ribbon commemorating the opening of Mount Nelson Athletic Park clubhouse. About 60 people braved the cold and rainy weather to attend the opening.

Pioneer le photo October 7, 2005

Flaws in the political system

Dear Editor:

Politics was not something I ever wanted to participate in. I used to view ‘Government’ to be this all knowing force working for the good of all of us in this physical boundary created 151 years ago called Canada and that’s that. Not so much anymore. Because I was busy working, raising family, enjoying friends, etc., there really was no time for serious thinking about our country’s operation and structure - that was someone else’s job. Now retired and through studying the vast amount of internet information, governing monopolies are clearly not working. I’ve realized there are some serious political aws encroaching on the freedom and happiness of the next generations! Apathy and a vote every few years doesn’t cut it anymore.

Grassroots Canadians have not analyzed our government system on a non-political level. Our country is root bound in a governing system that patches and super cially ‘ xes things’ on our behalf as if we are too dumb to handle our lives in a decent manner.

ose governing people are at 50 per cent of working population. I came across a good de nition of government by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, a french politician in 1800’s, which goes as such:

“To be governed is to be watched over, inspected, spied on, directed, legislated, regimented, closed in, indoctrinated, preached at, controlled, assessed, evaluated, censored, commanded; ALL BY CREATURES THAT HAVE NEITHER THE RIGHT, NOR WISDOM, NOR VIRTUE….. To be governed means that at every turn, operation, or transaction one is noted, registered, entered in a census, taxed, stamped, priced, assessed, patented, licensed, authorized, recommended, admonished, prevented, reformed, set right, corrected. Government means to be subjected to tribute, trained, ransomed, exploited, monopolized, extorted, pressured, mysti ed, robbed; all in the name of public utility and the general good. en, at the rst sign of resistance or word of complaint, one is repressed, ned, despised, vexed, pursued, hustled, beaten up, parroted, imprisoned, shot,

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Reputable contractors push back to jeers

Dear Editor:

is is in response to yet another Jeers in regards to a local “Contractor” who took a substantial amount of money from yet another individual and did not ful ll the service.

is Jeers keeps reoccurring!! is is not a “Contractor” - this is a thief. When these activities occurred, this contractor should have been charged to the fullest extent under the Criminal Code of Canada.

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machine-gunned, judged, sentenced, deported, sacri ced, sold, betrayed, and to cap it all, ridiculed, mocked, outraged, and dishonoured. at is government, that is its justice and its morality!”

is still seems to apply today and is creating havoc world-wide. en, I looked up the opposite of government. Turns out it is - Anarchism. What a

We nd it disappointing that the Pioneer would publish this over and over. No wonder we lose faith in local contractors.

Having served the valley for 25 years in the local trade business, we have dealt with many contractors and trades people -- the majority of which are reputable, trustworthy and here to serve the valley.

Paul Digney Diamond Heating and Spas Ltd.

fascinating rabbit hole that is turning out to be! Example: Norway is 54% anarchist, Iceland 52% anarchist and are rated the happiest people in the world. Do you feel like you need to be governed? Or, are we evolved enough to make our own way in the region we live in through co-operation? Invermere is a great example of this.

Iris Meehan Invermere

What holds two generations of Obertis to the turf of the Jumbo Valley area? What substance will soon be a more prudent investment than today’s black gold? What naturally abundant resource is plentiful in the Columbia River Basin? What human necessity is predicted to be the focus of future wars? What substance will run down to the Jumbo Valley bottom to become groundwater as a result of four melting glaciers?

Many moons ago when the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort Ltd. plans and wish lists were made public, it was noted by many that the Resort would require a huge amount of water - “20 litres per second/1,728,000 litres per day.” I clearly remember as our group read the specs, we joked about guests being required to let the water run while brushing their teeth, taking several showers a day and ushing toilets often.

In 1998, investigative reporter, Joyce Nelson (now retired) dedicated her last issue of LINX (a monthly newsletter in the

Public Interest) May/June 1998, entirely to the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal.

is report implicated collusion between the proposed resort’s investors and National Bank based in Montreal which was actively lobbying for water privatization, and the French water exporters, CAMPAGNIE GENERALE des EAUX, who still prevail in one guise or another.

Granted this is twenty year old history, but basically, the only changes in the whole scenario is that the Master Development Agreement was awarded to the resort proponent, and, the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Municipality now exists with zero population, and Tomasio Oberti is now a major player.

Otherwise Jumbo is still wild, and, the public continues to enjoy Nature’s delights on both West and East sides of the Jumbo Pass vicinity, and, the habitat is still vital for all those great and small.

Rowena Eloise, Nelson, for the West Kootenay Coalition for Jumbo Wild

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Revellers raise

Oktoberfest

at the annual

on Saturday, September 29th. Tiegan, almost two,

auntie Shizu as the accordion

with her

Residents and visitors pose at a photo station, enjoy bratwurst and

test out a selection of bouncy castles and shop at a special fall market.

Photos by Dauna Ditson

Mountain of Hope goes all in at casino night

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Neil Carey, president and co-founder of the Moun tain of Hope Society, used to hold fundraisers for friends who were in need. But when a family he knew came upon hard times 13 years ago, he said the nature of their suffering meant that “it wasn’t appropriate to plaster their names all over town.”

Mountain of Hope was born out of the need to pro vide confidential support to those who’ve been surprised by an illness or emergency and don’t have the finances to carry them through.

To date Mountain of Hope has helped over 85 fam ilies in the Valley and provided $230,000 in support for those in need.

While keeping names and stories confidential means that residents can ask for help without shame, the priva cy factor presents a unique fundraising challenge for the organizers. How do you get someone to care about an other’s struggles without sharing their name, the nature of their challenge and the impact the hardship is having on the individual or family? How can donors empathize with an anonymous collective with unspecified needs?

But the recipients aren’t strangers. They’re your neighbours, friends and colleagues. Chances are that any longtime Valley resident knows someone who’s received support, Mr. Carey said.

When someone becomes gravely ill, he said: “often

times work is missed, there’s a lot of traveling, a lot of missed income.”

And worrying about finances during treatment can hinder patients in their recovery, he said.

“If it’s a mortgage payment that they’re having diffi culty with, we’ll contact the bank,” he said. “We help the people that don’t need a fundraiser but they really need a hand up.”

Sometimes the support is provided in the form of gas cards or grocery cards. Other times the help boils down to: “Here’s three months rent. Don’t stress. Get better,” he said.

Mountain of Hope is holding a casino night at Ullr Bar on Saturday, October 13th to raise funds so that resi dents’ needs can continue to be addressed as soon as they arise.

“We can get that money to people now,” Mr. Carey said, adding that the society can come to the rescue “lit erally within the hour.”

The casino night entry fee is $10, which includes ac cess to blackjack, roulette, high-speed poker and baccarat tables staffed by professional dealers. The doors will open at 4 p.m., with the games starting at 8 p.m.. The big gest winners will trade in their chips for prizes including a paragliding adventure, a helicopter tour and a paddle board, with all proceeds from the night going to Moun tain of Hope to be directed back into the pockets of res idents in need.

pasture in the Columbia Valley Sunday, September 23rd.

Photo by Bruce Toohy

Sunset glory

Ready the robot

Local children will benefit from new STEAM programming at the Invermere Public Library, thanks to a community grant from BC Hydro. A $1,500 contri bution to the Friends of Invermere Public Library has allowed the library to pur chase coding, building and programmable gear, and add more science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) programming. Find out more at invermere. bc.libraries.coop.Through its Community Giving Program, BC Hydro is providing $37,500 this year to East Kootenay organizations for initiatives that promote safety, encourage smart energy ideas, and develop the workforce of tomorrow. Pictured: Cassius Cowles (right) drives Dash the robot beneath Isaac McLeod at the library on Wednesday, September 5th. Photo submitted by BC Hydro

Scintillating series at annual Cinefest

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Coming straight from the Toronto International Film Festival’s independent circuit shortlist, this season’s Cinefest In dependent Film Series is sure to entertain Valley viewers once again.

The season of films at Pynelogs opens Tuesday, October 9 with The Bookshop, a love letter to literature and the importance of dreams. The PG film tells the tale of a young widow who turns an old, weath ered house into a bookshop. The synop sis sounds intriguing, but you’ll have to turn up Tuesday to watch the full mov ie. Rounding out the movie experience, Pynelogs offers refreshments and fresh popcorn ready to order.

Even Cinefest organizers don’t get a sneak peek to any of the movies; it is as much a surprise to the them when each film comes to town, and as much of a joy to experience a cinematic piece of art.

“Film is the most powerful art form that I am aware of, and the only way to truly experience it – rather than sitting on a couch at home – is with other people,” urges Cinefest spokesman Chris Jones. “It’s a much more involving experience when you’re with a crowd.”

He says to sit beside other people who are experiencing the same work of art is moving, and truly the best way to engage with this particular art form.

Invermere’s Cinefest has been run ning two decades strong, bringing in edgy films, documentaries, and entertaining

flicks to a local audience keen on sup porting this art form, and for those just looking for something to do on a Tuesday evening.

Invermere is one of about 180 sites across Canada that pick and choose from the TIFF’s 50 or so titles that travel the country on tour each year. Mr. Jones and a small committee read over the titles, check out the reviews and take an educated guess at films that will resonate with a local au dience. He says it’s hard to predict which ones will pull at the audience, noting it often depends on weather or other factors for the turnout more than the content of the film though there are ‘regulars’ that come for most films. They carefully curate a season intent on drawing in the viewers. For Mr. Jones, the joy of film is something he wants to share, keeping him involved in Cinefest year after year.

“For me, film is the most powerful art form there is,” he reflects. “I’ve always been moved by it, and do my best to bring the power of film to the public.”

A couple years ago, organizers asked the audience if they wanted to see more films in a season and heard a resounding ‘yes’. Unfortunately, offering two films per month meant a divided audience instead of increased attendance, so this year it’s back to one solid film per month.

Show time for each film is 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Buy tickets on line for $12 ($11 for members), or at the door. For a full schedule, visit www.co lumbiavalleyarts.com.

Out & About

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-o events, so weekly events may only run occasionally.

ursday, October 4th

• 10 a.m.: Pickleball at Pineridge Courts, every ursday, Saturday and Tuesday.

• 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and Move Classes for Seniors at the Invermere Seniors Hall every ursday and Monday.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling at Radium Hot Springs Centre every ursday.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every ursday. $35 buy in.

• 7 p.m.: Horseback Archery Club at Luxor Corrals in Spur Valley every ursday. 250-347-9048 for details.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Narcotics Anonymous meet at 4878 Athalmer Road every ursday.

7 p.m. - the Invermere and District Curling Club holds its AGM. Refreshments served.

Friday, October 5th

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2. Every Friday and Wednesday.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the Valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month Oct. to June.

Saturday, October 6th

• Westside Legacy Trail presents a ank You! Barn Dance featuring the Small Town Dirtbags at the Historic K2 Ranch. Tickets available at https://ourtrail. org/thank-you-barn-dance-oct-6-tickets. Silent auction items including memorable experiences are open for viewing on www.ourtrail.org and bidding until 10 p.m. Also check out Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/columbiavalleygreenwaystrailalliance/.

• 10 a.m. - the 30th annual anksgiving Show at Bavin Glass takes place. Demos at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Draw tickets available for door prizes with Smarty Pants providing the live music.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us at the Invermere Library for our rst session of Family LEGO Club.Every Saturday morning, families will be provided with a fun LEGO challenge to complete. DUPLO free play will also be out for the younger builders.

Sunday, October 7th

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Sunday Toast and Jam, an all-ages music jam at e Base Camp in Canal Flats every Sunday.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling at Radium Hot Springs Centre every Sunday.

Monday, October 8th

• 10 a.m.: Senior Singalong Group meets every Monday at Columbia Garden Village.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Baby Goose program at the Invermere Public Library for caregivers and their babies aged 0-24 months. To register for this free program call 250-3426416 or email publiclibrary@invermere.net.

• 6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2, every Monday.

Tuesday, October 9th

• 1:30 p.m.: Needles and Hooks Club at the Invermere Library every Tuesday. Find inspiration and friendship in the company of other stitchers. Bring current projects or start a new one. Refreshments will be supplied.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Card Games at Radium Hot Springs Centre every Tuesday.

• 7 p.m. - a season of films begins at Pynelogs with The Bookshop, a love letter to literature and the importance of dreams. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 ($11 for members) which can be purchased online or at the door.

• 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: An Introduction to Electric Vehicles: A Talk by John Kellogg at the Radium Public Library, 4863 Stanley St.

Wednesday, October 10th

• 10:30 a.m.: Seniors ‘Chair’ Yoga at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2, every Wednesday.

• 11:45 a.m.: e Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Rocky River Grill/Kanata Inn.

• 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Radium Art Guild meets every Wednesday at the Radium Public Library to create and share their Art.

• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Happy Hands Knitting and Crocheting group meet every Wednesday at Columbia Garden Village.

• 7 p.m.: Play Cribbage at Invermere Seniors Hall, every Wednesday.

Buying or selling?

Sunday, October 14th

• 5:30 p.m.: Last Toonie Tuesday of the season is on a Sunday! $2 entry, participants must be a member of the CVCS. is Toonie Day organized by: Nipika Mountain Resort; location: Nipika.

6 p.m.: Love it Live Music Series at Pynelogs Cultural Centre hosted by Columbia Valley Arts Council featuring Ken Hamm. Opening Act, Emma Kade at 6 pm – Main Act at 7 pm. Tickets $25

Monday, October 15th

• 1 - 3 p.m.: Brain Injury Support Group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Columbia Garden Village. Contact Debbie for more info 250-344-5674.

• 7 p.m.: Lake Windermere Lions Club meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the Lions Hall (behind Chamber o ce).

Tuesday, October 16th

• 6 p.m.: Shuswap Indian Band Bingo - Fundraising for National Aboriginal Day Powwow 2019. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Shuswap Indian Band Hall (across from Bavin Glass). Doors open 6 p.m., games start at 6:45 p.m.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health drop in clinic in the Public Health Unit the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Call 250-342-2360 for information.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Lodge No. 38 Freemasons meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1301 7th Ave. in Invermere.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Michael Kluckner, a BC writer, artist and historian, will be giving a talk on his latest graphic novel -- Julia at the Radium Hot Springs Public Library. 4863 Stanley St, Radium BC

Wednesday, October 17th

• 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from April thru October at e Springs golf course.

• 6:30 p.m.: Invermere Library Book Club’s discussion on ‘ e Indian Horse’ by Richard Wagamese. Everyone welcome.

ursday, October 18th

• 6 p.m.: Invermere Public Library presents Food Preservation 101, Learn How to Preserve. Basic techniques for canning and drying food with erese Pal. Phone to register 250-342-6416.

Friday, October 19th

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911

ursday, October 11th

• 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th ursday of every month. Tea and a light snack is provided over friendly conversation. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.

Friday, October 12th

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Intergenerational Program between Seniors & Kindergarten children beginning every Friday, at Invermere Seniors Hall. Seniors interested in assisting call Madelene @ 604-798-3061.

Saturday, October 13th

• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Seniors’ Health Fair at e Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere. Free admission, door prizes and refreshments. Discover services o ered in our valley. Everyone welcome!

• Invermere Caregiver’s Support Group monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month. Contact facilitator Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683 for more information.

• 2 p.m.: Invermere Library Book Club’s discussion on ‘ e Indian Horse’ by Richard Wagamese. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, October 20th

• 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.: STEAM children’s program at the Radium Public Library. Ages 3-9 years old. e third Saturday of the month.

Monday, October 22nd

• 7 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Lions Den.

Wednesday, October 24th

• 6:30 p.m.: Author Reading with Kootenay Author Vanessa Farnsworth at the Invermere Public Library.

Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours

• Tuesday and ursday: 1 - 2 p.m.

• 3rd Wednesday of the month: 5:30 - 7 p.m. by appointment only, 250-342-0850.

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ese projects would include other forms of glasswork including ame working, cold working, and etching. Ryan also hopes to do some teaching abroad and getting out into the glass community a little more than he has over the last 15 years.

e 30th Annual anksgiving Show will open on Saturday, October 6th at 10 a.m. with draw tickets available for door prizes. Ryan will do our traditional demos at 1p.m., 3 p.m., and a 7:30 p.m. night demo. e doors open for the night demo and party at 7 p.m. with the rush to purchase one of Ryan and Leah’s 25 new drinking glasses for $25. is is a rst come basis sale. Bill Cropper and Kurt Reichel of Smarty Pants will be playing throughout the evening along with snacks and refreshments. We encourage anyone to add to the festivities by wearing their favourite hat. ere will be a best, most creative hat prize. Many of you have some memories around the 45 years of tricks and adventures with a Bavin and you are invited to share at a pen and paper story telling table. Some Bavins will say a few words about the past

and life and living in the future.

To celebrate the end of an era and start of a new venture, Pat will have his original paintings on special at 20% o for the weekend. Anyone wishing to book into Pat’s Forest erapy walks can do and also chat with Ryan about new plans. Anyone interested in the retail xtures please talk with Pat Bavin.

At 4 p.m. Sunday will be the draw for door prizes so that winners can pick them up on Monday before closing at 5 p.m. e last few weeks have been quite emotional with our family being nervous about pattern changes, but also very happy and excited about new adventures.

ank you all so much for 45 years of great friendships shared in “Valley time” and we look forward to serving you in the future in a new way.

Mural honours Flats past

Submitted by Village of Canal Flats

e Village of Canal Flats is very pleased with the outcome of the mural on the Columbia Discovery Centre (municipal o ce).

Mayor Ute Juras stated, “ is mural has been a project that comes at a time of rejuvenation in our village. is is symbolically represented in the fresh paint of this historically representative mural. e mural honours the history of our village, looking back at where we’ve been, and forward to what is ahead of us”.

Joseph Cross (Cranbrook based artist) commented, “ e mural project was discussed and considered a few years ago with the (Canal Flats) Headwaters Arts Society.

I went back and forth discussing it with local artist, Leslie Cartwright, about the images that could be incorporated. It wasn’t until early this year that I was approached by the municipality to submit a proposal for a historical mural.”

Mr. Cross added, “ e Invermere Museum was very helpful in helping me gather information for this project, as well as the Canal Flats school who had a good image of Martin Morigeau. I’d like to thank the Ktunaxa Nation for their input and approval of the images I chose.”

In speaking of his experience working on the mural over the summer, Mr. Cross commented, “Working in extreme heat and smoke conditions was physically taxing. However, each day I worked on the mural I was visited by sta or local artists. Connecting with the community is important and rewarding for me.

“I’d like to thank the Village of Canal Flats for giving me this opportunity to create public art in their community, and for making me feel so welcome.”

e Village of Canal Flats is grateful for the generosity of the Columbia Basin Trust who funded this successful cultural project.

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e rst of the winter snow combined with the fall colour changes from the larch trees, caught at the Panorama Summit ridge hike Sunday, September 16th.

Photo by Andy Stuart-Hill

Left to right: Leslie Cartwright; Sylvie Hoobano , Corporate O cer, Councillor Paul Marcil; Joseph Cross; Mayor Ute Juras; Councillor Karl Sterzer; Councillor Marie Delorme, under the new mural in Canal Flats. Submitted photo

Outstanding chair supports those who can’t stand on their own

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Tanelle Bolt is the rst to say she had everything going for her. Four years ago the athletic blonde bartender and business woman was in such good shape that she was preparing to enter tness competitions.

en she and her friends headed out in search of an adventure. ey stood on the edge of a bridge near Port Renfrew and prepared to jump. e 60-foot drop looked scarier than it was: no one had been injured jumping there in 40 years.

Ms. Bolt leapt. Of course she did. Nothing had ever stopped her from being as sporty as she pleased.

But the water wasn’t on her side that day. She landed on something she hadn’t seen from above, a oating object that was never identi ed.

Although she rolls through her new life in a chair with a spinal-cord injury, Ms. Bolt never stops looking for adventure and refuses to be contained. She’s still an athlete, still an entrepreneur and still so rey that she’ll stare down anyone who dares to tell her that she’s too pretty to be in chair.

She didn’t want to give up her active, independent life because of her injury and knew all too well the sports, activities and fun that were closed to her.

“Seeing all the places that people can’t go and knowing what they’re missing on the other side,” motivated her to start RAD, the Recreation Adapted Society. She wanted to give those with mobility issues the opportunity to explore, to be active and to lead independent lives.

RAD rents specialized outdoor recreation equipment to those with mobility issues so they can enjoy the activities they love and nd new ones that wouldn’t otherwise be available to them.

“It’s nice to just get to help people all of the time,” she said.

Ms. Bolt is particularly enthusiastic about RAD’s stand-up sports wheelchair.

“People can stand in it who otherwise can’t,” she said. e $35,000 specialty chair allows those who are paralyzed and those without legs to stand to swing a golf club, shoot an arrow or rise to hug a dear friend.

Ugly Pant Classic golf tournament

e stand-up wheelchair will be on display at the second annual Ugly Pant Classic golf tournament, which is a fundraiser for RAD.

e 13-hole tournament (yes, 13 holes) will take place on Saturday, October 13th. e cost is $70 per golfer, which includes dinner, silent and live auctions and a performance by the Small Town Dirtbags. Guests will also have the opportunity to check out RAD’s adaptive equipment that allows anyone “to be included in outdoor activities.”

To register, visit radsociety.ca or call the Copper Point Pro Shop at 250-341-3392.

“We’ve got some killer ugly pants coming this year,” Ms. Bolt said.

ere will be a free shuttle from the golf tournament to the casino night at Ullr Bar for anyone interested in attending both fundraising events.

Tanelle Bolt models the RAD Society’s stand-up sports wheelchair. RAD has a fundraiser golf tournament soon to buy more adaptive equipment like this chair. Submitted photos

YOUR MONEY

Stay calm in turbulent markets

Investing in the stock markets can sometimes seem like an exercise in patience and nerves. Investors hate uncertainty and therefore, so do the stock markets.

It’s normal and natural to want to react to what we see and hear around us, however if one plans to remain invested it’s vital to stay levelheaded. Here are a few tactics for navigating turbulent markets.

Understand your investments

Investors should always only buy investments that they are familiar and comfortable with. When buying mutual funds, one should know if the fund is xed-income, balanced or equity. ey should also know if the fund is investing for growth or income, and what sectors the underlying stocks are primarily from.

When buying individual stocks, investors should understand the business entirely: what it does, what its prospects for growth are and the condition of its nancial statements. is helps people to determine how comfortable and con dent they feel about investments they are making, and how assured they feel about the company’s continued performance. is is the most important thing a person can do to help keep a cool head during tumultuous times in the market.

Limit media in uence e adage “Don’t believe everything you hear” is an important investing lesson. When navigating the stock market, it’s vital to be able to put what you see or read into context. Remember that television, print and online media are usually funded by advertising dollars, which can in uence what is presented. In other words, media is big business with its own interests, which could be at odds with what’s best for investors.

Volatility and loss

Another skill is being able to recognize the di erence between an actual loss and normal market volatility.

When a portfolio experiences a decline in value, it does not necessarily mean there has been a loss. If a portfolio is well diversi ed and comprised of high-quality assets, the investor should consider continuing to hold the investments. It is likely that this type of portfolio will recover when market stability returns. If a person decides to sell, they might end up selling their investments for a lower price than they paid, thus truly realizing a loss.

Markets are dynamic and will always ebb and ow with the economy. Movement is what creates opportunity. If there is no down, there can’t be an up, either. Learning to accept the downs and viewing them as a potential opportunity is an important component of investing.

Staying focused

Most people invest with speci c goals in mind: retiring early, buying property or funding children’s post-secondary education. It is likely that when these goals were identi ed, a reasonable path to attaining them was set. is is especially true for those who work with a nancial advisor.

When dealing with the ups and downs of the markets it’s important to stay focused on goals, and to push aside any tempting emotionally-motivated actions. Over the short-term, markets can be quite volatile. Over the long-term, a dive in the overall stock market has never been irreversible. is was true during the Great Depression and every economic event since. As a rule, an upward trend in the general stock markets continues over time while declines are only temporary. Again, this is why it is important to own high-quality assets, as those tend to have a high probability of recovery.

Seek advice

Some people handle doubt by reacting, and in many cases this behavior can be detrimental to their investment portfolios.

It’s always in your best interests to talk over any concerns about the markets or your portfolio with your advisor. He or she needs to be aware of how you are feeling to determine if your investments are still suitable and recommend appropriate changes, if any.

Submitted by Sara Worley & Brendan Donahue Investment Advisors, Manulife Securities Incorporated

Local hockey player hits the big ice of Switzerland

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Invermere resident Darryl Stettler is having the time of his life right now, living out a dream to return to the ice as a professional

player. While it is a laudable

to make it to a semi-pro team, what makes this victory even more impressive is Mr. Stettler’s age. He is 40 years old, playing with guys half his age on a Swedish hockey team for the season in a seven-month long contract.

While Mr. Stettler plays in rec leagues around the Valley and stays in good shape, he started focusing hard on the goal of making it to the Swedish league after a friend told him he might have a shot at it. This past August, he hopped on a plane to try out for the league.

“I thought I was going to get cut, that they would send me back home,” he confesses. “But the day I thought they were going to send me back home, I got a contract . . . It’s honestly a miracle I made it on this team.”

He equates the level of hockey as between Junior A and WHL.

“The hockey is so awesome,” says Mr. Stettler. “It’s really fast hockey – very tech nically skilled with stick handling, and the ice is a lot bigger.”

This is not Mr. Stettler’s first contract for hockey, nor his first time playing in Switzerland. He played the highest level of junior hockey in Switzerland after high school, then a semi-pro team in Switzerland about 15 years ago. His father is Swiss, so there was family interest in having him play in his father’s home country. Fifteen years is a long time in hockey life, but Mr. Stettler says it feels great to be back on the ice.

“It’s a lot of work. But I enjoy it, because I know it’s going to be my last season,” he sums up.

It was less than a week into the training schedule when Mr. Stettler stayed up late to Facetime interview with the Pioneer . At the time, he said while it is hard on the body, he attributes his ability to keep up with the younger guys to his healthy diet.

“At my age, I have to eat a very disciplined diet, and train probably a lot harder.”

As for the language challenges, it hasn’t been a major issue yet. While the head coach speaks Swiss and German, his teammates mostly can speak English. The Swiss Mr. Stettler speaks is heavy on the hockey terms.

The Stettlers have multiple established businesses in the Columbia Valley, among them YPC Your Personal Connection, snow removal, lawn care, a gym and more. Thankfully, he has trustworthy employees looking after business on the home-front so he can pursue his dream.

He is appreciative of all the guys in the Valley he has had a chance to play over the years for helping him reach this goal.

“Every league, all those hockey guys, they all helped me, let me train with them,” he says. “I would’ve never been able to make it without them.”

Mr. Stettler’s wife and kids have joined him for the season, and were loving the new experience so far, he reports. They live in a beautiful part of the country, with a huge lake nearby and even castles.

“It’s like a dream come true where we live; it’s amazing,” he confesses.

Darryl Stettler surrounded by his teammates on his Swiss hockey team. Submitted photo

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Valley goes to pot

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Brownie mixes and Visine may be in short supply in the Valley when recreational marijuana becomes legal on Wednesday, October 17th.

While the federal government is legalizing marijuana, provinces, districts and municipalities can set additional rules around when and where weed can be sold and used. Local governments will have the opportunity to refuse any cannabis stores proposed for their communities.

Invermere

e District of Invermere banned smoking from all public parks, trails, pathways and facilities. e ban includes tobacco, marijuana and vaping.

While council previously voted in favour of keeping dispensaries o 7th Avenue between 9th Street and 13th Street, at their meeting on Tuesday, September 25th council allowed Westleaf Retail BC Inc.’s request to start a shop in the restricted area to continue moving forward.

Two locals who are preparing to launch Blooming World Cannabis Retail Store spoke out against council letting their competition into the restricted area. e local business owners chose their location to t with council’s desire to keep weed out of the downtown core and will be leasing a space one block north of the restricted area.

Neither of the drug stores are approved yet. Both are winding their way through the licensing process and will require public hearings before the District considers whether to give its approval.

Radium

e Village of Radium Hot Springs chose not to implement a smoking and toking bylaw. Instead the community is putting up signs ask- ing people to be respectful of others when they smoke.

e Village’s policy states that they may refuse to consider pot shops that would be at least 100 metres from schools, playgrounds, community centres and daycares. e policy doesn’t specify if the same restriction

would apply to candy stores (a contentious point of discussion at one of the village’s public hearings on the matter).

Canal Flats

Canal Flats hasn’t set any additional rules for recreational marijuana sales and consumption.

RDEK

Before any retail cannabis business will be allowed to set up shop in the Regional District of East Kootenay, neighbouring property owners will be noti ed and there will be a public hearing.

e rules

You have to be at least 19 years old to sell or use marijuana.

Driving while stoned is obviously illegal.

Selling pot without a license is illegal, even among friends, although it can be shared freely with those who are of age.

Toking is generally allowed where smoking is permitted, but is banned from vehicles, playgrounds, beaches, sports elds, skate parks, schools, daycares and other places where children gather.

Landlords are allowed to ban smoking recreational pot in their buildings under leases that prohibit smoking tobacco.

Individuals can have a maximum of 30 grams in a public place.

Residents can grow up to four plants per household provided they aren’t visible from public spaces.

e risks

Pot may be legal soon, but it’s still risky, according to Health Canada. About one in 11 cannabis users will become addicted. For teens, the risk of addiction increases to one in six.

Cannabis can harm developing brains (and brains aren’t nished develop- ing until around age 25). Even for fully-formed brains, excessive cannabis use can cause permanent harm to a person’s ability to think, react quickly and concentrate. Pot has also been linked to psychosis and schizophrenia. Health risks increase with frequency of use.

Village of Canal Flats candidates

How should your community deal with the legalization of recreational marijuana?

Councillor

Bill Lake Paul Marcil

Currently there are no Government laws in place to regulate the public use of recreational marijuana.

It is the responsiblity of Council to review all the pros and cons of public use, and then adopt a community bylaw.

Many communities have already began working on a bylaw that will regulate where recreational marijuana use can take place.

Personally, I feel the use of marijuana in public, should mirror the law currently in place for the public consumption of alcohol.

e use of legalized stimulants is a personal choice - supposedly made by a responsible adult. e rules as to where they can be used, is made for the protection and comfort of other adults and minors who are sharing the space with the users.I would ask that the new Council have a Bylaw review done on this topic and review not justwhere Marijuana can be used but also where regular tobacco smoking and alcohol can beconsumed in both indoor and outdoor areas.

Douglas McCutcheon

e BC and Federal regulations need to be followed.

Having said that, my focus (smoking, edible or other) is to protect the rights of all people regardless if they use or don’t. Most importantly, is an emphasis on a dialogue with our young people about the e ects of marijuana? Our brains are not fully developed until our twenties. Some research shows that use of marijuana before age of 16, cause a slowing in the brain development depending on frequency of use.

e BC approach is for local government to control location and hours of operations “with input from residents”. I do believe selling and use of marijuana should not be allowed in public spaces and near our schools. Marijuana is used now. Our Council needs to recognize where we are today and build our policies from there. I believe in the citizens of Canal Flats to make the right choices.

Councillor

Todd Rotvold

I think that those who partake should be respectful of those who don’t. ere is a place and time to indulge, as with the use of alcohol. Legalized or not, people will continue to use it.

Kimberly Swerdferger

No response was received from the candidate prior to deadline.

Roy Webb

On the topic of marijuana, I don’t know too much about it. e way I watch the news, they’re going to deal with it as if it’s alcohol. And as far as I’m concerned, that will take care of the marijuana situation. If you get stoned on marijuana, it’s the same as alcohol. If you’re driving accordingly, you get picked up, same as alcohol. As far as I’m really involved with it; I don’t use it. I seem to get a hangover if I’m around it, with the secondhand smoke or whatever.

I’m going to sit back and let the law deal with it according to drinking and driving, or drinking in public places or whatever. ere are laws to take care of it.

Many of the questions are about “where” cannabis can be consumed. Coun-

cil will have the Provincial Cannabis Control and Licensing Act to abide by and if needed can create a bylaws for additional guidelines. Canal Flats citizens turned out for the OCP and zoning bylaw meeting and 31 out of 35 respondents commented that cannabis should be treated like alcohol and should not be permitted to be smoked or vaped anywhere in public, except for speci cally designated locations. e second

most discussed question on cannabis is “retail sales”. At the same meeting 23 out of 25 respondents commented that cannabis retail shops should only be permitted to set up in very speci c areas of Canal Flats.Public consultation has began and will guide next Council to meetthe needs of our community. Mr. Bergles and the BA planning group have been doing a great job to organize public input sessions.

Marie Delorme

Benoit Charbonneau

Valley otes

Mayor

Village of Canal Flats and Area director candidates

How should your community deal with the legalization of recreational marijuana?

Area F

Brian Woodward Karl Sterzer

Many communities provincially are active right now generating policy around retail sales.

e Village of Canal Flats will have to generate their own policy in the near future.

I have personally attended four plenary sessions, and visited three dispensaries over the last two years to help educate myself on this topic.

We need to be mindful of protecting youth, and other vulnerable individuals while also recognizing it will be legal, and will be used medicinally by folks with chronic pain, seizures, and cancer su erers.

I’m a proponent of creating policy that will focus on allowing discretionary use in commercial or light industrial areas, while maintaining adequate distance from schools, public lands, and facilities.

e community always needs a say, and that say needs to be heard loud and clear. Our process of creating policy will be transparent to make sure our residents are fully consulted and have that essential input.

Area G Director

During the 1960’s and 1970’s, at the time of hippies, Woodstock and the Vietnam war, I was a young adult, and observed that marijuana seemed to be a symbol of a counterculture against ‘the man’. Criminal enterprises around cannabis seemed to increase especially during that time.

Over the years, societal and law enforcement attitudes have relaxed to the point that our current Prime Minister promised the legalization of recreational marijuana during his election campaign, and is following through to that actuality, set for October 14 of this year. We will see more public use everywhere, including Canal Flats, as federal and provincial laws regarding the use and sale of recreational marijuana are tested.

With my guidance, my Council team will set policy and bylaws for licencing and usage of recreational marijuana that will provide exibility and, as always, be responsive to the expressed wishes of our community.

Parliament’s Cannabis Act is now law and takes e ect October 17. It sets out federal regulations and states that individual provinces will determine how recreational marijuana is sold and where it can be smoked. British Columbia’s Cannabis Control and Licensing Act came into effect on May 31, 2018. It states that you must be 19 to purchase or possess cannabis. Cannabis use will generally be permitted where tobacco consumption is permitted. Non-medical use will be banned in areas frequented by children: beaches, parks and playgrounds.

BC’s Liquor Control and Licensing Branch has been renamed the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to represent its new additional responsibility of licensing and monitoring the private retail sale of non-medical cannabis in the province. e RDEK will consider retail store locations when requests for licensing are made. Site-speci c zoning amendments will be required for recommendations for approval subject to all LCRB criteria.

Local governments have been working hard to implement regulations to deal with controlling the production and sale of recreational cannabis. ere are a variety of di erent approaches being taken including zoning restrictions as to location and proximity to schools and playgrounds, banning of retail sales and production in speci c locations, and levying substantial application fees.

I would advocate for stringent controls on things within the RDEK ‘s jurisdiction. Of primary importance is the need to mitigate the exposure of children and youth to cannabis based activities, thus I would recommend a 300 metre separation distance between retail sales and any facility at which children are present. As well, I would like retail sales permitted only in areas zoned for retail sales as a primary use, so not as a home based business. For more info please visit Dawn Chabot Attorp for RDEK Electoral Area F Director on Facebook.

Wholesale distribution will be handled through the provincial government’s existing LDB process which ties into the retail framework. e cultivation of cannabis is regulated through the federal government. Local governments may tighten those regulations as they see t. erefore, in respect to cultivation I would support the continuation of the existing moratorium on ALR land and to prevent the contamination of arable land caused by the installation of cement pads I would only permit cultivation operations on industrial lands within Area F. e RDEK is planning to use a similar process for retail cannabis licensing as the existing liquor license application. Currently a liquor license can be approved without a public hearing; however, we are in uncharted territory and I would want public hearings for every retail cannabis license application within Area F. Our priority when making decisions around cannabis must be public safety particularly the safety of children.

Stephanie Stevens

ere are a lot of aspects to consider with the upcoming legalization of

recreational marijuana… where it can be consumed, where it can be retailed, where it can be grown, who can purchase and consume it, and most of this had been addressed with e Cannabis Control and Licencing Act and the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

e Regional District will have to continue to work to complete the smaller framework regarding local regulations, land

use designations for production and retail, site speci c zoning amendments, land proximity to schools and parks, and Area G will be a part of that. We need to ensure we have heard from residents of the valley as to their thoughts and concerns in regards to this as we go forward.

Gerry Wilkie

Almost all regulations regarding the legalization of cannabis are under federal and provincial au-

thority. Just as with the sale of alcohol,  where the RDEK  would be involved is if applications are made for retail licensing in the Electoral Areas.  Under the legislation ,  any applications from the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Board   (LCRB)  must be referred to  local government  for a  comprehensive sta review and  report.  If the local government does not support the application it goes no furthur. Applica-

tions that are  to be considered for approval  require a site speci c  zoning amendment  prior to any recommendation to the LCRB and may  require   furthur  public consultation  and  public hearings similar  to the rezoning process.

Susan Clovechok

Tom Symington

Dawn Chabot Attorp

Valley otes 2018 Mayor

Al Miller

How should your commu-

Councillor

nity deal with the legalization of recreational marijuana is a very good question. In fact we have made great strides as a community setting in place Bylaws to help us guide the future legalization and enforcement of medical and recreational marijuana. We have also taken steps to ensure citizens who do not smoke can enjoy our parks and beach areas and business frontages in a smoke free atmosphere. Not only marijuana

District of Invermere candidates

First of I would like to apologize to the community and the Pioneer for missing last week’s submission. I actually forgot to hit the “send” button. I posted my comments on my Facebook page. If anyone would like to speak to me about last week’s topic please don’t hesitate to contact me.

e legalization of cannabis is mostly under the jurisdiction of the Federal and Provincial Governments. e only thing that a municipality can regulate is the use through zoning which is what the District of Invermere just did. I believe that the legalization of cannabis will not only provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and boost the economy but will also help protect our youth and the consumer by only allowing safe product to be sold. It is our responsibility as local elected o cials to work with the Provincial and Federal Governments to assure the safety of our youth and citizens.

In my opinion, marijuana legalization is long overdue. Like with alcohol, prohibition did not work. e criminalization of marijuana has done nothing to keep it out of the hands of those who want it. All it has done is push it under ground into a non regulated, non taxable area where only a few reap the bene ts. To answer the question directly. I would recommend that the community relax. Once the novelty of legalized Marijuana has worn o with those who consume it, life will go back to normal. Marijuana consumption is already prevalent within our community. With its legalization we now have the opportunity to monitor, regulate and educate our community around its heathy use and application. Not only our community, but Canada as a whole stands to bene t greatly from its legalization. Decriminalization allows us to deal with consequences of use as a mental health issue and not a criminal one.

but tobacco and vaping also. So I think we are well on the way down this new road of legalization. ere will always be new issues come forth that will need our attention, such as variance permits for new store locations on main, but with listening to our citizens during variance proposals we will be able to determine suitable solutions. I believe we have less to fear with marijuana than alcohol when it comes to our health.

Mark Topli

Every communi-

ty will have to deal with legalization of recreational marijuana in their own way

.  Proper store site , all permits in place , to follow all bylaws on smoking any thing.

When the government makes it the law  then it becomes another business.

A year from now it will be common place

know one will talk about it.

e Union of British Columbia Municipalities has worked with Province to develop a framework for dealing with marijuana retail stores. Local governments now have the autonomy to set additional restrictions and approve or reject applications for marijuana retail stores. As applications are received, there will be public hearings and residents will be able to express their support or opposition for each new proposed store. So far it has not been a controversial topic in Invermere.

Initially I don’t think we will see much of a change to the community with legalization, those who don’t smoke aren’t likely to start. In the future as “edibles” become legal and more common, there could be some country wide societal changes. In the future it would be great to see the rules made simpler for local “craft” producers, this could help local businesses open (similar to Arrowhead and Taynton Bay).

e same as with alcohol and cigarettes.

Because of proactive sta and Council’s progressive attitude, Invermere is ahead of most municipalities in preparing for marijuana legalization. Recently, we adopted a bylaw for potential cannabis retailers in our C1 and C2 Commercial Zones. I supported the guidance provided in the bylaw as an essential starting point that controls where cannabis retailers can and cannot operate in town.

In spring, Council adopted a new ‘No Smoking’ bylaw for our public parks and beaches. e bylaw was implemented this summer and besides regulating cigarette smoking, it will restrict marijuana smoking in our parks and beaches. at’s imperative for individuals and families who don’t wish to be a ected by second-hand smoke!

e incoming Council will soon be reviewing an amended business license bylaw that will introduce regulations speci c to cannabis retail operations. As our community gains experience, future Councils will have to be open to additional regulatory ne tuning of cannabis!

With federal legalization for non-medical cannabis being implemented on October 17, 2018 (3 days before the BC Municipal Elections), it is sure to be an interesting transition period. e incoming council will have to keep a close watch on the e ects of the current bylaws, and be prepared to enact adjustments as needed. While the District of Invermere has done a thorough job in preparing for the legalization in accordance with provincially set guidelines, it will be the responsibility of the new council to ensure that all regulations are working in the best interest of our community. As further policies are set over the next 12 months (the federal government has stated that cannabis edibles and concentrates will be regulated within 12 months of legalization), council will need to continue on with an open mind and listen to the needs of the community.

Shawn Risdale

Ute Juras

Kayja Becker

Gerry Taft Richard Unger

Greg Anderson

How should your community deal with the legalization of recreational marijuana?

Valley otes 2018

Local governments have the ability to zone, manage numbers of vendors through licensing, or to say no to sales within the boundaries of the Village. For users, we  can manage public spaces through smoking bans/limits over and above what the province is already regulating. Many of our residences and accommodations are high density and controlled through Stratas or Owners/ Managers. We rely on tourists and part timers who come here for their leisure and may wish to partake in Cannabis as others enjoy alcohol. In order to manage all these conicting needs, current council came up with a policy to limit the sale of cannabis to areas zoned Highway Commercial. We will limit the use of smoking/vaping as per the Provincial regulations. Ultimately, the government of Canada has legalized something which is typically consumed through smoking or vaping and on which our society has spent millions of dollars over the last 30 years to eradicate!

Our community has already done great work preparing for the legalization of marijuana. With public input we have already drafted a bylaw preparing for the upcoming legalization. the main area I believe we need to work on is our smoke-free regions adding a bylaw prohibiting smoking around all public parks keeping marijuana away from our children.

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Springs candidates

e main concerns involve the sale and consumption of recreational marijuana.  Once the product is legal, the Province will regulate sales by establishing a cannabis retail licensing regime similar to that currently used for liquor sales.  If licence requirements are met there will be local retail sales and caution must be taken around sale locations.  When addressing consumption, we must address health and lifestyle concerns.  Age 19 has been set as the legal consumption age but educational e orts should be made to share warnings of potential negative health impacts on those 23 and younger.  You will be allowed to smoke cannabis where tobacco consumption is allowed.   e balancing act between people exercising a legal right without negatively impacting others will soon begin.  Our community will hopefully deal with the legalization of marijuana in a respectful and considerate manner.

e debate around cannabis legalization is reminiscent Y2K. Instinct tells me that on October 17 when the federal legislation goes into e ect, our daily lives will not change very much. ere will not be droves of people, who are not current marijuana users, who suddenly feel compelled to try it. I think many of the speculated problems around regulation will end up being less disruptive than they’ve been made out to be. at said, Radium Council has opted to participate in the screening process for potential retailers and, to start, will only allow businesses to be considered in our highway commercial business zone. Radium is reasonably prepared and we will be watching for any issues that arise. As we identify things for council to address, my voice at the table will urge a calm and measured response to these issues versus a knee jerk reaction based on fear.

e Village held two community forums in the spring to gather opinions from residents. ose forums indicated residents weren’t totally for banning sales but did want to see management as far as location and number of licenses issued.  e Village will work with zoning and business license bylaws as well as provincial regulations to manage any licence applications.

Mike Gray

Dale Shudra

Tyler McCauley

Todd LoganClara Reinhardt

Councillor

Mayor (acclaimed)

How should your community deal with the legalization of recreational marijuana?

School District Trustee candidates

Every student has an optimal learning style, be it kinetic, auditory, or visual. e challenge for educators is meeting each individual’s best learning style when class sizes can be large and curriculum must be paced. at challenge is even greater when students might require other emotional, social, physical or intellectual supports. Student success is the top priority for teachers and so they too need to be supported with ongoing training and professional development, appropriate technology and equipment, and teacher’s aides and professional intervention as required. Critical to student success also is a strong partnership between parents/caregivers with individual teachers and the school. Always striving for a child’s total health including mental, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual requires an ongoing diligent, supportive, and caring environment. In this environment a student develops a high sense of self-worth and con dence, essential to achieving their personal best.

abilities

been gathered, teachers

Ryan Stimming

Opportunities and Connection!

Opportunities for students vary from school to school, zone to zone and even district to district(urban vs rural).

As a prospective trustee, I am not sure I am in the strongest position to determine the biggest obstacle to improving individual student achievement.

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erentiated

plans. ese customized lesson plans

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improving an individual’s performance.

Our students originate from a variety of sociodemographic groups, classroom compositions are diverse, and vulnerabilities exist. e challenge that faces our electoral area is how to support teachers in creating di erentiated lesson plans for such a wide array of students.

e information collected through student assessments must be used when determining short and long-term resource allocation, and the primary focus should be placed on students with vulnerabilities. If teachers in Rocky Mountain School District #6 receive support that addresses the unique challenges in each of their classrooms, our students will have the best opportunity to improve individual achievement.

I feel opportunities created to expand a child’s imagination and love for learning, whatever it may be from Minecraft, cake decorating, to architecture creates connection to a person or a school community. A connected engaged student is a successful student.

I think a strong focus on Professional Development for our teaching professionals, as well as encouraging work with our community partners and provincial partners to seek opportunities, programming and ideas for engagement and connection will help our students be the best they can be.

I can, however, make some educated guesses. As noted in my response to last week’s question, I would look at factors such as ability, gender, cultural background, socioeconomic status, and feelings of belonging to see if these or other factors are in uencing student achievement.

As previously noted, I think it is important to examine the opportunities for personal and professional learning that are available for teachers, principals, and other school personnel to strengthen teaching and other school practices that have the potential to improve student achievement.

I am also interested in exploring how parents, caregivers, and other community members are involved in the education of students.

When particular in uential factors have been identi ed, I am willing to contribute to collaborative solutions for increasing student achievement.

Amber Byklum

Denny Neider

Jane urgood Sagal

What is the biggest obstacle to improving individual student achievement in your trustee electoral area? What do you want to see done to raise those achievement numbers up?

seona@shaw.ca

Invermere

Carnival time!

second annual Windermere Elementary School Carnival, a successful fundraiser for the school’s PAC, happened Sunday, September 29th. It was fun in the mostly-sun for the day, with bull riding, velcro walls, ice cream, live music, help from the Rockies and other community volunteers, and ending in a frothy foam pit courtesy of the Windermere Fire Department. More than $11,000 was raised for school activities

projects.

Photos by Justin and Lorene Keitch

On their feet for 10 years: a decade of running Summit Footwear for Brunner family

Submitted by Jocelyn Brunner Summit Footwear

were living in Calgary and had recently had our first of three daugh

when we began discussing the idea of returning to Rich’s hometown of Invermere. Invermere had always been special for us; we loved the community, the mountains, and wanted to raise our family in a small town. To make our move to the mountains work, I had to find a career where I could be creative while maintaining flexibility to be with our kids.

As luck would have it, on the day we started to look

in the valley, Penner Shoes was the sole business for sale in Invermere. The owner and store’s namesake, Victor Penner, said that he would only sell to someone willing to con tinue the legacy of a shoe store in that location, there having been a shoe store in that same spot since the 1960s.

We decided to give it a go, and it was a full family-affair: our parents rolled paint inside while we gave the exterior a facelift; new stock was ordered; a new store name was chosen. With the hiring of our first employee, on September 11, 2008, Summit Footwear opened its doors to the valley.

The early days moved along by trial-and-error. We had no idea what to order in terms of stock because we weren’t ‘shoe people’; at the time we lived in flip-flops and sneakers. There was a lot to learn, but we knew we would continue selling quality family footwear in our downtown anchor location.

We began researching brands, travelled to industry shows and visited many shoe stores to see how things could be done. Drawn to companies that offered comfort, qual ity and design, we found ourselves bringing in mostly European brands because they were well crafted and offered amazing styles not found elsewhere.

This month marks our 10-year anniversary and we want to thank the Penner Fam ily, it has been an honour to continue their legacy. Thank you to our customers, com munity and staff for their support. We’ve had the pleasure of becoming friends with many of you and it’s been amazing watching so many families grow with us. We also love that we have gotten to know many of the visitors who come to the valley and make it a priority to shop with us.

To celebrate our 10th anniversary we created a new logo to reflect all the things that we love: our three kids (represented by the 3 dots); the amazing mountains of our Valley (Mount Nelson is the image); and our awesome community. We are grateful for your support and look forward to many more years at Summit Footwear: Love Mountains + Love Shoes.

We are also offering a great sale for our anniversary: 20 per cent off in-stock items, on now until October 8th!

The Brunner family. Submitted photo

Being grateful for harvest at Thanksgiving

From Scratch

By Lara McCormack

Fall is o cially in the air and with it, the local harvest time. My heart sinks a bit knowing that the farmers’ markets are done for the summer season and my garden is at its’ end for another year. Yet, I am very grateful for the food that was produced to carry us through the winter. My freezer is stu ed with berries, stone fruits, blanched green vegetables, I have squash, garlic, potatoes and carrots stored for the cool season ahead. Now it’s time to forward to the next holiday upon us.

Like many holidays we celebrate, the meaning behind them gets lost in the commercialism of our times.

is anksgiving, make a point of re ecting what this day is all about. e history of the day falls upon explorers back in 1578 giving thanks for a safe arrival to our country. For a few hundred years, anksgiving was celebrated in either late October or early November, before it was declared a national holiday in 1879. It was then, that November 6th was set aside as the o cial anksgiving holiday. But then on January 31st, 1957, Canadian Parliament announced that on the second Monday in October, anksgiving would be “a day of general thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed.” anksgiving was moved to the second Monday in October because after the World Wars, as Remembrance Day and anksgiving kept falling in

the same week.

On another note, entertaining at anksgiving should not be stressful. e key is to organize yourself before cooking on day, ask for help as needed and take a shortcut to save you time like buying the pie for dessert. Set the table the night before, chill the wine in the fridge, have your shopping done before you start cooking. In keeping tradition, our family has recipes that have been passed down from our grandparents. Now not to say we have not tweaked them over the years, but for the most part, we are keeping the recipes in the family that we all look forward to cooking and enjoying them at anksgiving.

e following recipe is one that I have come to love as I have gotten older. Brussel sprouts often get a bad rap from the younger generation but something happens to our taste buds as we get older and learn to love them.

Ultimate Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Beer, Maple Syrup & Mustard

PREP TIME 5 Min / TOTAL TIME 27 Min / SERVES 4 - 6

INGREDIENTS

1 ¼ lbs. Brussels sprouts, tough ends removed and halved

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ cup beer (preferably dark ale)

2 Tbsp. grainy mustard

2 Tbsp. maple syrup ½ tsp salt

1 Tbsp. bacon fat or unsalted butter

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.

2. In a small bowl, combine beer, mustard, maple syrup and salt.

3. On a large cast iron pan or high-sided skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

4. In the same pan or skillet over medium heat, sear sprouts cut side-down until golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Stir in prepared beer mixture and bacon. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until sprouts are tender and liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt bacon fat or butter. Stir in panko and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

6. Transfer sprouts to a large serving platter or bowl and sprinkle with toasted panko. Serve.

Recipe copyright goes to Food Network and my Mom made this vegetable taste so good!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful anksgiving where you Gobble till you Wobble while being grateful for all the bountiful food we are fortunate to enjoy!

Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch – A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savor fabulous, seasonal food, sip from a selection of BC wines and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landscape.

Autumn is a favourite time of the year for many

By Rosemary Clarke Windermere

Most people relate to a particular season because of a fond memory or because it allows them a chance to participate in a special activity. Some like winter because they can ski or visit family at Christmas; some like summer because they can swim or camp with a group of friends; some like spring because they can hike or plant a garden. Autumn is also a favourite time of the year. e colours, the smells, and the nostalgic rituals of fall all contribute to special feelings.

One of my rst memories of starting school in a small Ontario town was collecting maple leaves of various shapes and colours to tape to the top of the blackboard around the perimeter of the classroom.

en we had to reproduce those leaves the best of our ability on sheets of art paper. Red, yellow, and orange crayons were worn to a stubble by the end of the project and we proudly hung our completed drawings directly beneath the real thing.

Every year thereafter followed the ritual of collecting a few leaves to press between the pages of a book, or to tape to the refrigerator door until the colours faded and the leaves crumbled. Each year my mother would send me a crimson maple leaf tucked into the folds of a letter to remind me of autumns past. While we don’t have the brilliant reds of the sugar maples in our Valley, the glorious golds still provide us with a glimpse of nature’s beauty and the signal that another summer has ended and winter’s

snow is soon to come.

ere is a special smell in the air after the rst frost. As the warming sun during the day burns o the morning mist, the smell is sweet and warm. Raking the leaves brings fresh waves of scent through the air. Children loved to jump in the leaves and lie buried in the mounds; or sometimes they kicked through them as they lay piled in the gutters. My father would put a match to the freshly raked mountain of leaves and we stood nearby carefully watching the ames lest burning debris strayed from the re.

Along with the colours and smells of autumn, feelings of nostalgia return with the event of social rituals. Families traditionally come together each fall in celebration of anksgiving and to renew old bonds. Fat, succulent turkeys graced the tables along with sweet potatoes and dressing over owing their bowls. Pungent pumpkin pies provided the suitable ending to our feasting. We reminisce about anksgivings past and re ect upon the comforting feeling that we have new anksgivings to look forward to.

Hallowe’en is our last bastion in the recognition of spooks and goblins that exist in the minds of children. Tiny gures run from the door to door through the shadows, giggling in their embarrassment when the door is answered and they rattle o a rhyme in exchange for sweets. Pumpkins show toothy grins through the windows as children drag their mother’s old pillowcases full of their treasures across the lawns.

Autumn is a favourite time of the year – a time to

e fall colours add a brilliant colour palate to the Valley landscape.

Photo by Lorene Keitch

take long walks with family under boughs of golden leaves and brilliant blue skies – a time to meet with friends for a game of touch football in the park – a time to remember the childish joys we experienced so long ago.

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27th.

Photos by Dauna Ditson

Terry Fox run

J.A. Laird was one of the many schools that participat ed in the Terry Fox Run. Their run, held Thursday, September 27th, included an obstacle course around the Mt. Nelson field.

Photos by Dauna Ditson

Weller Run

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, District of Invermere residents will vote in their new mayor and council. A NON-BINDING opinion poll will be included on the ballot seeking your input on the potential consideration of a “Plastic Checkout Bag Ban” within Invermere. is handout provides background information on the impacts of plastics on the environment and why a ban should be considered. If you have questions, please contact the Chief Election O¬ cer, Kindry Luyendyk at corporateservices@ invermere.net or 250-342-9281.

“Do

support a bylaw that bans plastic check out bags at all retail stores

PLASTIC CHECKOUT BAG BYLAW

e District of Invermere is considering drafting a bylaw to regulate the business use of single use plastic checkout bags.

Wendy Huey, John Huey (low gross) and Michelle Saunders, Brennan Beaurivage (low net) and Director of Golf Jeremy Johnson following the STARS golf tournament at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Mountainside Golf Course Saturday, September 29th.

Donations continued to come in throughout the event. By the end of the evening, $11,000 was raised for STARS.

Photo by Dean Midyette

e reasons for the bylaw are

• to reduce the creation of unnecessary waste and associated costs carried by the district;

to improve the stewardship of district property including ditches, streets, parks and other green spaces;

• to promote responsible and sustainable practices that are consistent with the values of our community

Plastic pollution has become a worldwide epidemic According to the United Nations, humans throw out enough plastic to encircle the Earth four times. On June 5, the theme for the UN’s 2018 World Environment Day was “Beat Plastic Pollution” and the global community was asked to take concrete action.

One of the most common sources of plastic pollution is plastic bags, which can cause considerable harm to terrestrial and marine ecosystems, o en end in land lls (instead of being recycled), and become a visual nuisance, ending up in trees, bushes, ditches, waterways and elsewhere as litter.

Invermere,

e business community came out in full force in support of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce for the Ram into Fall golf tournament Monday, September 24th. e event was won by the Cranbrook Kia team (l to r), Trevor Roskewich, sales manager Je Tibbo, Ed English and Dean Midyette. Also noteworthy was Dave McGrath who won both the Men’s Longest Drive and Shortest Drive - well done Dave!

Submitted photo

Across Canada, communities are taking steps to ban the distribution of plastic shopping bags. Montreal’s citywide ban began January 1, 2018 and the City of Victoria followed suit this summer, enacting their own ban bylaw in July. Smaller communities throughout B.C. have begun to investigate taking similar steps, and the District of Invermere is prepared to do its part.

e DOI prides itself on being a progressive, leading edge community, with a history of pushing sustainability in many areas. Many businesses in Invermere have already begun to take voluntary actions to reduce the use of plastic checkout bags, and the DOI is ready to support these initiatives with a draft bylaw that would come into e ect before the end of 2019. is opinion poll will provide the guidance to the new Council when considering a community

plastic bag ban.

Please note that this bylaw will not apply to the large box store

businesses located at the Crossroads as this

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of Invermere boundaries.

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Photos by Dean Midyette

The annual Rune Barck Memorial was held at Windermere Valley Golf Course Thursday, September 20th. They have raised over $40,000 since the inception of the tournament, which goes towards charitable initiatives in the Valley.

The Windermere Valley Men’s Club held its club champion ship on September 15th & 16th. Pictured above are 2018 club champions Hermann Anders (overall low net), Geoff Davidson (club champion) and Bob Tagg (singles match play champion). Missing are doubles match play champions Kerry Colonna and Rick Luyendyk. Winners of the Horserace were Phil Lindo and Dan Steele. Photo by Dean Midyette

BACKGROUNDER

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, District of Invermere residents will vote in their new mayor and council. A NON-BINDING opinion poll will be included on the

input on the potential purchase of the former Lake Windermere Resort Lands in Athalmer. is handout provides background information on the reasons why this is a community opportunity that should be considered. If you have questions, please contact the Chief Election O cer, Kindry Luyendyk at corporateservices@ invermere.net or 250-342-9281.

“Would you support the District purchasing the ‘Lake Windermere Resort Lands’, located in Athalmer, for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000?”

POTENTIAL LAND PURCHASE

ee District of Invermere has made an o er to purchase the Lake Windermere Resort Lands in Athalmer for $5,000,000 - subject to public process - and is seeking community feedback through the non-binding opinion poll that will be included on the 2018 municipal election ballot.

ese lands (see bolded area on map) have seen nothing happen on them for 25 years and the opportunity to purchase them has presented itself. e asking price has dropped considerably since the DOI entered into talks in 2017.

e District’s primary intent was to acquire the Athalmer public boat launch lands in order to develop a proper boat launch that will bring important improvements to this widely-used community facility, including safety, accessibility and sensitive habitat protection. However, the current owners would not sell the boat launch lands separately from the entire lot.

Currently, the lands are zoned to accommodate buildings

Windermere Ladies Golf Club had their windup on Wednesday after a fun year of golf. Our Champion was Susan Godlien presented here by Pat Andruschuk, Cap tain. (below left). Match Play Champi on (above), Helga Boker, presented by Susan Godlien, Match Play Chair. Most Improved Golfer Gail Cole (below). Pat Andruschuk won Match Play consola tion, Gail Cole , overall Low Net. The ladies invite new golfers to join them next season.

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up to 45 metres in height, which the DOI believes to be inconsistent with the values of the community. e DOI has considered proposals on these lands in the past, turning down the development of single family homes and trying to encourage economic development to take place, but the landholding group has not proceeded.

e DOI considers these lands to be an important piece of property that has the potential to shape Invermere’s destiny, and wants to see something tangible occur with this property based on realistic planning that would serve the local community in the long-term.

Public water access is the most important aspect of this potential purchase. Despite being a lakeside resort community, Invermere’s only district-owned public water access is Kinsmen Beach, with the rest being privately owned (with a few small exceptions, such as the small boat launch area adjacent to the Invermere Bay Condos - James Chabot Provincial Park is belongs to the Province).

In addition to improving public water access and the boat launch (which will lend to improved recreational access to the Columbia Wetlands), acquiring the lands will deliver additional tourism bene ts through the development of a new economic area that will link the historical community of Athalmer to Invermere’s downtown. ere is also the potential of strengthening ties with local First Nations.

is would be the largest land purchase in the DOI’s history and would give the community control over the “Gateway” to Invermere and the Columbia Wetlands. e community can expect a lengthy public process to assist with rede ning the Athalmer neighborhood should the acquisition be approved.

While a property appraisal has been completed, a feasibility study to analyze the potential outcomes of this project has not, and there have been no discussions around nancing options. We want to gather your feedback through the opinion poll before proceeding to the next step.

pm to 4 pm

Columbia Garden Village, 800 – 10th Avenue, Invermere, BC

One year in new space

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day

• Canadian citizen

• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration

• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Invermere for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and

• not disquali ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disquali ed by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary.

The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Quali ed electors may vote by mail if they:

• have a physical disability, illness or injury that a ects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR

• expect to be absent from the District of Invermere on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

Before 4 pm on October 18, 2018 you ll out and submit an application form with the following information to the District o ce by mail (Box 339, Invermere BC V0A 1K0), telephone (250342-9281), fax (250-342-2934) or email (info@invermere.net):

Full name,

Residential address,

Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors),

Method of delivery of your mail ballot package:

pick up at District o ce, OR

regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR

• regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, and

To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to

registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

The District will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about September 28, 2018. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

Kindry Luyendyk

Election

It’s been one full year since the Inver mere Public Library moved into its new space on the upper level of the Columbia Valley Centre. The old mantra of ‘location, location, location’ definitely rings true. While the library may have only moved a couple of blocks up the street, we receive feedback on a regular basis about how much easier it is to visit the library at our new site. Being positioned at the entry to Invermere’s downtown has also improved our visibility. There has been a 10% increase in the total number of books and other materials that patrons have borrowed from our li brary shelves over the past 12 months and we have issued twice as many library to new patrons in 2018 in compar ison to 2017.

In response to this increased use, and with the addi tional funding received from the District of Invermere and the Regional District of East Kootenay, we added 10 more hours of service each week at the beginning of June 2018. These extra hours are being well used and we plan to continue with this schedule. Invermere Public Library service is available Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM with two late nights each week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 8 PM.

The provincial government has proclaimed October as “BC Library Month”. We are joining with other public libraries across the province to highlight the diverse and evolving role that libraries play in the communities that we serve. Some people love to come to our library each week for a new book to read. Others are often surprised to learn that they can use a library computer to print off a form and then scan it off to wherever it needs to go. The Invermere Library has recently added a 3D printer to its list of services available for public use. If you have an Invermere Public Library card, you can access a free movie streaming service called “IndieFlix” which works like other streaming services but with no fees for unlim ited viewing.

These are just a few examples of what is available to our library patrons and did we mention that a library membership is free to residents and property owners of the Columbia Valley? Make October the month that you stop in to find out what the library has to offer.

Upcoming events at the Invermere Library this Octo ber include Baby Goose every Monday morning, weekly preschool story time on Thursday mornings, a new Fam ily LEGO Club every Saturday morning, a food preser vation workshop on Oct. 18, and a visit from Kootenay author Vanessa Farnsworth on Oct. 24. Also watch for the launch of our new indoor walking club; details will be announced very soon. The best way to stay informed of what’s happening at the Invermere Public Library is to follow us on Facebook and to visit our website (https:// invermere.bc.libraries.coop) where you can subscribe to our monthly eNewsletter that is always full of informa tion about upcoming events. Or just stop in—we can’t wait to see you!

This week’s column was written by Nicole Pawlak, di rector of the Invermere Public Library.

Service Interruption Notice: Kinbasket Water System Users

Operators with Corix Utilities will be flushing (cleaning) watermains in the community of Kinbasket during the week of October 10-12, 2018 and October 15-19, 2018 between 8 am and 4 pm.

Customers may experience intermittent drops in pressure and discoloration of water during these dates.

Please contact Corix Customer Care with any questions or concerns at 1-877-788-7277

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain the water system.

Grateful for gardens

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

heavy equipment digs up the lawn to prepare the Columbia House Healing Garden, Darla Spiry, an activity and volunteer coordinator for Columbia House, took the opportunity to enthuse about the bene ts gardens offer those who tend to and enjoy them.

Indoor and outdoor gardens can o er a sense of peace and calmness, she said. When residents are involved in caring for them, they can be reminded that they’re “still able and capable of doing the same activities (they enjoyed before moving into the facility).”

As the healing garden grows, Ms. Spiry wants to remind residents, sta and visitors that there is an abundance of plants at the centre for them to delight in as they await the larger garden’s unveiling.

ere are two outdoor gardens attached to the care home as well as a variety of potted plants, including g trees and vines, arranged artfully throughout the facility. Residents, visitors and community members frequently donate plants and provide gardening time and maintenance work to keep the greenery growing.

“ ere is lots of generosity in the community,” she said.

Even wedding parties occasionally donate the owers from their celebrations for residents to enjoy, she said, gesturing to the vases of gifted roses that decorated the tables in the dining room.

No matter how small the vase or the garden, a hint of life can still bring delight. A miniature fairytale garden ts in a single bowl in the care home. e make-believe world that residents created with a sta member features a tiny house and a collection of woodland creatures nes-

tled within a living jungle of aloe vera and other foliage.

“We’re trying to make it more homey all the time,” Ms. Spiry said. “We steer away from the institutional idea of residential care.”

Instead, she said Columbia House strives to create a serene environment.

With the larger healing garden to come, Ms. Spiry is looking forward to expanded opportunities and a shared space to “play, relax and have a little camaraderie.”

e Columbia House Enhancement Society is working to bring the healing garden into being. When complete, it will include an accessible patio, a water feature and a labyrinth. To make a donation or for more information, visit cohogarden.org

A peaceful oasis at Columbia House. Photo by Dauna Ditson

GARAGE SALE

Garage Estate Sale, October 5th and 6th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Darkcoloured bedroom set: Queen box spring and mattress, special made includes chest of drawers, 2-night tables, 2 lamps. $200 for everything. Ivory coloured bedroom suite: Box spring and mattress special made includes dress and one nigh table and 1 light. Wall storage unit – lots of storage, $50. Custom-made love seat, $60. 2 coral coloured tub chairs, $30 each. 1 single Rollaway bed, $75. 1951 retro table with drop sides and 2 original chairs, $250. Lots of household items. 5335 Columbia River Rd. Fairmont, B.C.

Indoor Moving Sale at Castlerock

#17 2600 Riverrock Way (Lakeview Rise)

Sunday October 7th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monday October 8th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Furniture, mattress, appliance, storage etc.

Garage/Moving Sale Saturday Oct 6th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4978 Timberside Place, Timberridge III. Household items, furniture, riding mower, Sea eagle canoe, BBQ and more.

Garage Sale at 920 Osprey Piont Invermere. Saturday October 6th.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or con ict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or a ected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m., at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250342-8255.

Narcotics Anonymous. If Drugs or Alcohol are causing problems or con ict in your life, NA can help. All meetings are at 7 p.m. every Thursday at 4878 Athalmer Rd.

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd. is accepting quotes for snow removal services (i.e. clearing roads, parking lots, sidewalks and wooden stairs to the units, applying sand, de-ice and grit as needed, as well as completing gravel clean up in spring) for a Strata Corporation located in Canal Flats. For more information please call Juliana 250-341-6003. Please apply prior to October 15.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to everyone who volunteered, donated to, and attended our rst Columbia Valley Pride. We are so grateful for the support we have received valley-wide.

Cheers to Tim and Kris for donating their 50/50 winnings back to Columbia Valley Pride. I hope that karma is kind to you!

A great big Cheers to A&W, Sobeys, Canadian Tire, Kipp Pharmacy, Lambert Insurance, Columbia Valley Rockies, Sleeman’s Brewery, Best Western Invermere Inn, Fred and Anne Dyck, and Windermere Valley Golf Course for sponsoring the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2018 Fall Texas Scramble Golf Tournament. Cheers also to all the golfers and especially to Marius Hoofd and Marleen Reijers for monitoring the Holein-One competition and taking pictures.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the sta at the BC Liquor Store for being so knowledge able and helpful. Cheers to the manager who always carries out my wine. Always a pleasure for going in there.

CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to whoever put the gravel on the edge of the road up and down Athalmer hill, it is all over the road now. Did you not think of all the Motorcycles on the road someone is going to get hurt? Very Dangerous!

CHEERS & JEERS

Three Cheers to the artisans of Inspired Floral Boutique whose fantastic fall oral creations put one parents celebration of life at the CPR Lodge last Sat. Sept. 22nd over the top.

Cheers to Steve at Sobeys for graciously donating food to our Little Fox Run at Sonshine daycare. We really appreciated your support and the yummy and delicious snack after our run.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE STORAGE

Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250342-3166.

Cheers to all the participants in the Terry Fox Run!

Huge Cheers to all who supported me in the Terry Fox Run, with pledges, donation of snacks, donation of prizes or volunteering your time! All were very much appreciated.

Jeers to myself for losing an envelope with Terry Fox pledge money. Cheers to Pat, the Shamrock Barber, for tracking me down to return it to me! Much appreciated! People like you make this community such a great place to live.

Cheers to Vic and Doug at Windermere Valley Rod & Gun Club for the fantastic afternoon of skeet shooting! If you have a group or corporate function to plan this is a great choice! It’s the second time our company has done it, they supply the rearms, ammunition, and skeets. They even built a re for us! Would highly recommend! Absolutely no experience necessary and is tons of fun!

Jeers to whoever helped themselves to the r at the 24 on the Cross that my friend and I spent time and energy (it wasn’t easy) bucking and splitting.

Great to drive back out there and nd it gone. You may think it’s funny now but karma has a way of paying debts.

Three Cheers to the 1st class food artists at Café Allium who stepped up on short notice to cater our parent’s celebration of life event at the CPR Lodge last Sat. Sept. 22nd. Well done!

Cheers to Coy’s Par 3 Golf for hosting ICAN’s golf fundraiser and dinner. What a beautiful setting and such tasty food, good time had by all!

Cheers to Ole Westergaard of WAA Construction for running such a professional business. You are a very hard-working, honest man and priceless to everyone who hires you. We are lucky to have you here in the Valley. You are a real asset to our community.

Huge Cheers to Lori at Sign Artists for all the amazing work she does for Columbia Valley Rockies!

Cheers to John at Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor for donating pizza boxes to multiple classes at Eileen Madson Primary school for our art portfolios! This is the third year that you have generously donated them to us! Your generosity to local students is greatly appreciated!

Cheers to Jim, Josh and Richard of Triple J Window Cleaners for the fantastic job they do cleaning our windows. For sure, you are the best in the Valley.

Cheers to the young lady and also the young man who ran to help me catch my dog by the Hospital Sat. Sept 29th. I could not have caught her on my own. A game she was clearly winning until you stopped to help me. Greatly appreciated!

Garage for rent, central Windermere. 2 bays plus outside storage space. Easy access, unheated. $275/mo. 250-3428662.

OFFICE SPACE

1313 - 7th Ave. Prime second oor o ce space, complete with o street parking. 1 - 735 sq. ft. o ce, 1 - 1,167 sq. ft. o ce. Can be divided into two o ces 1 - 710 sq. ft. + 1 - 457 sq. ft. Prime ground oor o ce/ retail space, complete with o street parking. 2,425 sq. ft. Call for availability 403899-9480 or carykienitz@ rockypeakent.com.

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: Purse in Invermere on or about Saturday September 15th, 2018. Purse was creamcolored purse with tan-colored strap. Reward o ered for return of purse and contents. Call 403289-0515 with any information.

FOUND: Single key in the old Community Hall parking lot on Sept. 27th. Contact the Pioneer at 250-341-6299 ext. 101 to claim.

FOUND: Honda key at Garage Sale Sept. 22nd at 1721 13th Ave. Contact the Pioneer 250341-6299 ext. 101 to claim.

FOUND: Cat in Fairmont on Riverview Rd., Sept 19/18. Adult (1.2-2yrs?), neutered male. Medium length fur, black and white “Tuxedo”. Very friendly. Call ICAN 250-341-7888.

PRIME Bookkeeping has a professional o ce space for rent. This great space and location include a shared printer, fresh co ee and friendly co-workers. Call for more information 250342-2655.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Prime commercial space, complete with industrial bay and o street parking. 108 Industrial Road #2, 2000 sq. ft. unit. Available Oct. 1st. 403899-9480 or carykienitz@ rockypeakent.com.

Two Spaces for rent 1500 sq. ft. space and 2000 sq. ft. space in Meadowland Art Works building. 4884 Athalmer Rd. Phone 250-342-3388.

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SUITE FOR RENT

Windermere 4-plex: Bright, 2-bdrm suite, available immediately. Pet friendly, fridge, stove, W/D. Large yard, 2-blocks from beach. Call/text 250-4097435 or email shellimilley@ gmail.com.

Brand new 2.5-bdrm, main oor of duplex in Edgewater, W/D, child or cat welcome, no dogs, no smokers. Available Oct. 15, 2018, $1300/mo includes utilities. 250-342-6904.

Spectacular lake views. Windermere, N/S, references required. Main oor of house: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, patio, dishwasher, W/D, replace. $1,150/mo. + utilities. Available Nov. 1st, 403-651-2002 or marilyn.thompson@outlook. com.

HOUSE FOR RENT

Invermere 4-bdrm, 2 bath. Near schools. Available Oct. 1st. $1,800/mo + utilities + D.D., N/P, N/S. References required. Call Chester at (403)246-6090.

TimberRidge: 3-bdrm, 3 bathroom fully furnished entire house for rent. $1850/mo. + utilities. Email doug.charriere@ ufa.com.

Cute small log house in Wilmer. 1-bdrm, W/D, woodstove, large yard, child or cat welcome, no dogs, no smokers. $1000/mo, available Oct. 1, 2018. 250-3426904.

HOUSE FOR RENT

Fairmont home for rent, 8 month lease, available Nov 1st, 2018 to June 30th, 2019. 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath, furnished, $950/mo + utilities + D.D. N/S, no parties, references required. mellowmeadowcottage@mail. com.

CONDO FOR RENT

1-bdrm Akiskinook fully renovated corner unit. $1,100/ mo. 403 561-8937.

Radium Pinewood, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, main oor, replace, A/C, heated parking, no parties, N/P, N/S or vaping, mature adults only, references. $850/mo, 403609-0199 or 403-679-1666 or donnagbarry@hotmail.com.

LOT/ACREAGE SALE

Only 1 acreage left in phase 2, 5.3 acres, water well up

Ranch

HOUSE FOR SALE

Must see House for Sale 4-bdrm, 1.5 bath. Large 2.5 acre fruit

and out

in Edgewater. Call 250341-1538.

MISC. FOR SALE

Top Quality Hay Round bales,

Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

Hankook winter tires. Pike RSV studded 195/55/R15. Used one season. $250 obo. Phone 250342-1736 or 250-342-7016.

For Sale: Winter Tires set of 4.

only two seasons. Michellin Lattitude 235/70R/16, $400. Phone 250-426-9826.

Schutter Farms JV Horse Hay/Wheat Straw Contact Egbert 1-403-393-2418 or Ehren 1-403-360-5544. Small squares stored inside hay sheds.

FIREWOOD

Support Rockies Hockey rewood. Contact email cvrockies.firewood@gmail.com or call 250-342-1624 for more info or to place an order.

Seasoned Firewood for Sale. $250/ bush cord delivered 250-688-0373.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Chevy Impala 2003, good condition, well maintained, winter and summer tires. $1700 250-342-2173.

RV LOTS FOR SALE

Radium Valley Vacation Resort

Week 19, Lot 115 Week 36, Lot 94 Phone 403-606-9243.

SERVICES

Handyman: Small projects around the house. Tune-up Golf Carts, Ride on Lawn Mowers etc. Call Je 250-341-8146 leave a message.

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

After School Art at Black Star Studios. Starts October 5th. Call 250-342-6663 to register!

Columbia Valley Turf: Your lowest price, your best turf. Established in 2000. Call 250-344-2419.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! Blinds, Drapery, Phantom Screens & more 250-342-5749, shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca.

B.B.’s Home & Lawn Care Services: Eavestroughs to fall yard cleanup, tree cutting, deck repairs, roofs, small moves. Blinds, drapery and installation. Handyman services 250-6882897 or 403-861-8782.

A.J. Siding and Eavestrough Serving the Valley for 24 years. 5” continuous gutter All types of siding, so t and facia. Phone 250-342-7177 for an appointment.

HELP WANTED

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Fuze Food is hiring full-time/ part-time line cooks and front counter attendants. We o er great wages, tips, and free food when on shift. Great team environment, opportunity for advancement in the company (management/supervisory positions). Email Sarah at fuzefood@gmail.com.

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 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail. com.

Helna’s Stube is looking for an experienced evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas. com or call 250-347-0047.

Strata Management Assistant

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd. requires a Strata Management Assistant to start immediately. We are looking for a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills, and pro ciency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. The successful candidate will have the capability and desire to become a licensed Strata Manager. This is a temporary full-time position but could lead to permanent full-time. Please email resume, along with salary expectations, to LPeppard@mountaincreek.ca.

Carpenter/labourer needed for full-time work. Invermere and surrounding area. Wage depends on experience as well as work e ort. Willing to train. Please contact Rene at 250-688-2068.

Orange shirt day

Columbia Valley schools, including Windermere Elementary (top) and Martin Morigeau Elementary (rest) honoured residential school survivors with Orange Shirt Day. At Martin Morigeau, students did di erent activities with each class, including cut out hearts with powerful words on them.

Mystery items dropped at museum door

By J.D. Je ery Museum Curator

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All these homes and nowhere to live

Reporter’s Notebook

By Dauna Ditson

Last week,

most-casualties

Welcome to Invermere. You believed that the mountains will bring peace to the people so you quit your respectable job in the Prairies, rented out your house and came to town to build a new life.

First you settled cozily into a basement suite that came with a roommate. When she moved out and you didn’t want to live with a random stranger, you left too.

unpacked in a beautiful but illegal single-windowed suite. When that arrangement became complicated, you found yourself renting a room in an Airbnb basement suite.

ere your rent included a stream of freshly-showered men – whom you had to remind yourself were almost certainly not murderers – prowling the hallway in their towels.

You couldn’t endure even a month there so you gave up the room, turned your car into a dresser and volunteered to housesit for a travelling friend.

You curled up with her dogs and worried about what you would do next. You joked about enforcing squatter’s rights and refusing to leave.

Of course that’s not an option, but what other choices do you have?

You could fork over more than a mortgage payment to live in a basement suite with a dubious re escape. Or you could opt to spend the winter in a place where the landlord recommends using a space heater you provide yourself as your not-exactly-up-to-code furnace.

Want a legit re escape? Windows? A bathtub? An oven? A roommate of your choosing instead of a random pairing? What about a place you can share with a friend who has a cat? All of the above?

Hahahaha, aren’t you cute. Good luck recalibrating your wish list or bumping your budget way up.

(Speaking of your budget, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says that your rent or mortgage payment, utilities and other other housing costs should be no higher than 30 per cent of your before-tax income. If you make minimum wage – like I did when I rst moved to town and took a position at Fields while I looked for a longer-term career t – your recommended housing budget should be under $660 a month.)

When you’ve ruled out all of the renting possibilities, you think about buying a place.

You go to see a mortgage broker and even with creative nancing you have exactly one attainable option. You put in an o er on the place only to nd out that it isn’t available for six months.

If you sell your Saskatchewan house or somehow nd yourself with more borrowing power, you can upgrade to a place that’s at risk of ooding if lake levels rise, one that’s over a century old or one that’s already conditionally sold.

You consider opting for a trailer out of town but the property manager declines to answer whether you’d be allowed to have a roommate whose name isn’t on the deed.

Increasingly desperate, you ask acquaintances –

whose last names you don’t even know – if they want to buy a house with you. Unsurprisingly they decline.

You give up. You buy a tness membership. e gym closes from midnight to 4 am, foiling your emergency-backup plan of sleeping on a pile of yoga mats, but at least you’ll have access to a washroom.

Where will you live? What will you do? You only have two weeks left at your housesitting gig.

at was my predicament until a friend connected me with an unadvertised unicorn of a suite. After my anxiety-provoking search, I’m well aware of how lucky I am. But I’m not convinced it has to be so hard to live here.

Do we want our community to turn away wouldbe residents who can’t nd a home? A visionary council could develop policies that would make renting and owning an option for those who want to stay.

Should the District set a minimum vacancy-rate requirement for long-term rentals before nightly room rentals are allowed? Should they require the Airbnb owner who “made a fortune” renting to temporary lodgers to have a business license? Should they need to contribute tax dollars to a ordable housing initiatives?

Should residential zoning bylaws allow for smaller lots and smaller homes? Should a garage ever be a requirement when you’re building a home?

Is Facebook really the best way for people to nd out about rental options? Should the District have a rental registry online?

e answers are up to you and to our new council. Whether you live on a couch or in a castle, you get to use your vote to build the community – the home – where you want to live.

As I look back at the summer, I want to thank everyone who came to visit or helped out in some way to improving the museum. Without their assistance, the museum wouldn’t get the rave reviews we do.

roughout the year we have people who donate items to us and we want to thank you for your donations. We also receive items from people who drop o items when we are not open. It is a hard task to acquisition an item without any information on it; when we look at an item being added to the collection we want to know its story. How does it relate to the valley’s history, who has owned it and what was it used for. We are asking if you want to donate something,

please bring it when we are open or contact someone who is part of the museum. If this is not an option, leave us a phone message with your phone number so we can contact you for more details.

Finally, we have a new publication and have extra copies for people who are fascinated with historical facts. The Windermere Cemetery book is available for a $10 donation. One of our volunteers has done extensive research for many years to put together this comprehensive listing of who is located in the Windermere Cemetery. We add this to our two other publications available at the museum: Mines in the Windermere Valley and Ranches in the Windermere Valley. If you want to get your copy, contact the museum and we will have a copy ready for you.

Accounts

VOTING

Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Fairmont Lions Den 5003 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Windermere Community Hall 4735 North Street, Windermere, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;

• Canadian citizen;

• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;

• resident of OR registered owner of real property (land) in Electoral Area F for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and

• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from a majority of the property owners.

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING RDEK

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to

of the

of East Kootenay (RDEK) that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Director, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

ELECTORAL AREA G DIRECTOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

Surname Usual Names Residential Address or Jurisdiction

STEVENS Stephanie 7800 Westside Road, Radium Hot Springs, BC WILKIE Gerry 4801 Riverview Drive, Edgewater, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area G: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 - andTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Best Western Plus Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs 7493 Main Street W., Radium Hot Springs, BC

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area G: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Best Western Plus Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs 7493 Main Street W., Radium Hot Springs, BC Brisco Community Hall 4930 Dorney Road, Brisco, BC Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue, Edgewater, BC Wilmer Community Hall 9179 West Avenue, Wilmer, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;

• Canadian citizen;

• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;

• resident of OR registered owner of real property (land) in Electoral Area G for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and

• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a

to prove

proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property,

consent from a majority of the property owners.

Growing initiative at Columbia Valley Centre

Submitted by BC Hydro

e District of Invermere is growing shade with the addition of 35 new trees at the new community centre.

To help restore and retain green space in urban areas, BC Hydro is providing $5,500 for tree planting at the Columbia Valley Centre. Aspen, birch, spruce, larch and pine trees were planted over a twoweek period in July.

BC Hydro’s funding was provided through the Community Regreening program. Since 2011, the District of Invermere has received $39,300 through the program, allowing for trees to be planted at numerous sites throughout the community. ese sites include street trees in the downtown core, Mount Nelson Athletic

Park, Pothole Park, Lions Park on 12th Avenue and numerous locations within the Kinsmen Beach recreational space.

In the East Kootenay this year, BC Hydro is providing nearly $22,000 in support of six municipal tree-planting projects.

In association with Tree Canada, BC Hydro works with tree planting partners across British Columbia to help with the regreening e orts of municipalities, regional districts, and First Nations communities. e program is speci cally designed to consider awareness and sensitivity to the proximity of power lines within each project plan.

For more information on the Community Regreening Program, visit www. bchydro.com/regreen

NOTICE OF WATER TARIFF AUTHORITY

Regional District of East Kootenay

HIRING

Building Inspector 3 (Columbia Valley)

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left to right: Dave Meadows, Peter Von Niessen, Rory Hromadnik and Stacey Harrison, District of Invermere, with Krista Ohman-Relph, BC Hydro. Submitted photo

BEY ND THE BLUE LINE

Rockies tied for second spot in division

Submitted by Columbia Valley Rockies

The Columbia Valley Rockies split the weekend tilts with Creston and Nelson, taking two points.

The Rockies were dominant on Friday, September 28th against Creston, outshooting them 50 to 18. How ever they ran into a hot goalie and suffered a home loss.

Scoring was opened by Creston in the first period but the Rockies answered back at 11:58 with a goal by Logan MacDonald helped with a nifty pass from Dace Prymak.

While the Rockies pressed hard in the remaining pe riods, they were not able to solve the riddle of getting the puck in the net against Creston. Despite intense pressure, the Thundercats prevailed over the Rockies on this Friday night effort.

Saturday, September 29th began with renewed op timism as the Rockies knew they had many chances the night before and they were confident in their ability to rebound. As the team skated to centre ice, the Nelson Leafs were bringing forward a 7-0 record and the Rockies were determined to put a blemish on it.

The Rockies started quickly with Dylan Fontaine opening scoring at 10:56 of the first with help from Con nor Davison. Later in the period the Rockies power play took charge with an unassisted goal by Gavin Fleck. The first period ended with the Rockies holding a 2-0 lead.

The second period was a hard fought battle with the only goal coming off the stick of Erik Lloyd unassisted.

The Rockies were imposing their will on the Nelson Leafs and with each shift gaining more confidence in their abilities.

Nelson pushed back in the third and tried to play a more physical game, which was answered back by the Rockies. However the Leafs were able to pocket two goals before Connor Davison with an assist by Kale Hawryluk put the game away for the Rockies.

This gave the Rockies and their home crowd a well played 4-2 win and moved the Rockies into a tie for sec ond place in the Eddie Mountain Division of the KIJHL.

The Rockies look forward to hosting the Sicamous Eagles and the Kamloops Storm this coming up October 5th and 6th weekend. The Rockies are looking for a great crowd to come out and plan on providing entertaining hockey.

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strongly discouraged by the Shuswap Indian Band. Finally, we note that pursuant to the Land Code, Shuswap Indian Band has the right to make laws on a variety of land related matters which may impact on the property to be purchased.

Given this, we ask that all potential buyers or sellers of property on Reserve be aware of the Land Code authority. We further ask that you direct all interested in purchasing property on the Reserve to make an appointment with the Shuswap Indian Band Lands Department to discuss these matters at (250) 341-3678 (Ext. #1014), or landclerk@shuswapband.net. Obtain a copy at the Administration Officer or download from: www. shuswapband.net/images/_pdfs/LandCode.pdf.

The Rockies skate their hardest as they play the Nelson Leafs on Saturday, September 29th.

Photos by Amanda Nason

Invisible work of God evident to all

By Fr. Jojo Augustin St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

A

whole

leaven

Jesus told: “ e kingdom of

is like

that a woman took

mixed into three measures of our, until all of it was leavened” (Mathew 13:33).

the kingdom of God works invisibly, its e

glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Corintians 3:18).

Leaven is only an agent, a catalyst to bring about transformation in what seems dead dough. When leaven is added, the dough rises e ortlessly, naturally through a silent act of transformation. e dough becomes t to be backed as bread for food. Jesus demonstrated this model for bringing about transformation in the lives of people.

He has not used any compulsion or force in his preaching. His communication consisted of parables and stories. He provided support, assistance and accompaniment and brought about the small and bigger miracles of life. Many hopeless persons gained hope, sick persons got healed, many poor and outcast experienced the richness of life and many dead persons rose to new life again.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, October 7th at 10:30 a.m. Worship And Life Instruction, EVERYDAY HOLINESS – e Coming Of e Lord … Pastor Matt Moore ministering. K.I.D.S. Church during the Morning Service. 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • o ce@lwac.ca • www.lwac.ca

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED

to

does its job slowly, secretly and silently, but no one can deny its e ect on bread. e same is true of the work

in our hearts.

e nature of yeast is to grow and to change whatever it contacts. When we accept Christ, His grace grows in our hearts and changes us from the inside out. As the gospel transforms lives, it exerts a pervasive in uence in the world at large. As we “re ect the Lord’s glory, we are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing

Jesus invites his followers to become the leaven. We must acknowledge rmly that it is grace that enables us to become God’s yeast for life. Humility, prayer and seeking God’s light and strength will open many closed doors. When others meet us, they should discover in us a God-experienced person, a God empowered person, a channel of God’s grace, a healing presence. All credit is to be given to God and the ego is to be kept out.

Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - December 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: Canadian Martyrs’ – Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: St. Joseph’s – Radium. Father Jojo Augustine • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE

- 7th

at 1:30 p.m.

Invermere (Small Chapel)

250-426-7564

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY

A young paddler rides in style for BC River Day. e joy- lled paddlers sliced the waters with their silent watercrafts for the celebration for BC River Day.

Photos by Pat Morrow