Columbia Valley Pioneer - July 20, 2023

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VALLEY VIEWS

From Trail to Table Well before high grocery price inflation, many people looked to the land for seasonal delicacies. An evening walk turned into a foraging opportunity, with this skull shape puffball. Growing up, hearing family stories of wild mushroom finds, like morels and giant puffballs so big they had to be cut to get in the car door, meant that every distant round white rock in a field looked like a potential treat. After checking with identification experts, we fried them up with some olive oil, butter, salt and pepper. These won’t save you much on your overall food bill, but foraging quantity and quality is a great indicator of ecosystem health and connects us to the land. And sharing this knowledge and bounty connects us with each other.

Photos by Ryan Watmough

Housing society eyes affordable project

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley Housing Society (CVHS) is proposing a new affordable housing project at 214-10th Avenue and has asked the District of Invermere for help.

Housing representatives Bill Kirkpatrick and Pete Bourke addressed council on July 11 to outline a proposal on 10th Avenue next to Carriage Court. The 10,454 sq. ft. parcel is currently zoned R-2 multi-family residential.

The plan is to build eight dwelling units with a maximum height of 10 metres (three storeys).

The current zoning for height is 7.5 metres. The plan also calls for 10 parking spaces.

Kirkpatrick requested that the district either gift or lease the land to the CVHS and consider the following zoning chang-

es: Allow four secondary suites, allow height up to 10 metres, and allow 10 offstreet parking spots for the eight units.

The next steps include a commitment from council and an application for planning funds from Columbia Basin Trust. The society also has to contract an architectural planner, apply for a construction grant from BC Housing, and choose a developer.

The society says this property is ideal for multi-family, higher density housing and meets the BC government’s “Homes for People” plan by building more affordable town homes and duplexes through zoning changes and proactive partnerships.

Invermere Mayor Al Miller told the Pioneer that staff are going to work with the Society to see how to “best manage positive outcomes for our much needed housing situation.”

Council reviews Crown tenure for expansion

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

Invermere council continues to review a local company’s application to expand its business in the industrial park amidst environmental and flood plain concerns.

On July 11, Committee of the Whole discussed a briefing from Director of Development Services Rory Hromadnik regarding a Gulo Holdings (Dusk Construction) application for a Crown land tenure licence of occupation for a 3.5-hectare expansion at 1341 Industrial Road #3.

and support staff, leading to higher sales volumes. He indicated the proposed lease property would provide adequate yard storage space for inventory and a staging area for products before shipping.

Mose pointed out that traffic volumes would basically remain the same, and that activity will not change from current operations, therefore, no further emissions will be created. In addition, there will be no drainage issues, he said. He also noted there are no nearby lakes or streams that will be impacted by the operation, and no known endangered species in the area.

Mose did outline a plan to obtain a licence to cut and remove some trees (spruce, cottonwood) and grub the lot.

In a letter to council, Dusk Building Systems general manager Sheldon Mose indicated the company wants to lease additional land adjacent to its existing holdings to expand its wood manufacturing operations. Dusk is in the process of building a new facility at 1351 Industrial Road #3 where it will merge a wall panel and truss manufacturing operation into one facility to increase efficiency and tighten up quality control.

Mose said the company is starting to enter into some new wood floor true manufacturing markets, and a larger office area will allow it to hire more designers

In his March report, Hromadnik recommended that council not support the proposal for the following reasons: environmental impact on bird and wildlife habitat, wetland and tree ecosystem, potential impact to the flood plan as a result of removing the forested area, jeopardizes any future expansion options, and does not address dike protection.

Even if the habitat and flood-related issues are addressed, the “outdoor materials storage proposal falls short of the highest and best future value of the land,” Hromadnik said in his report.

When asked about the situation, Invermere Mayor Al Miller said staff are engaging with the province to discuss next steps.

The Columbia Valley Housing Society is proposing a new affordable housing project at 21410th Avenue and is seeking support from the District of Invermere.

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The “outdoor materials storage proposal falls short of the test of what is the highest and best future value of the land.”

RCMP Report

Corporal Jeff Witzke Columbia Valley RCMP

This past week, July 10 to July 16, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 72 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to:

On July 12, officers received an SOS from a Garmin Inreach device where two hikers needed help. They had encountered a bear while hiking, then were caught in a rain storm and were now soaked with no shelter or dry clothes. Windermere Valley Search and Rescue was dispatched, and with the use of a helicopter located and transported the hikers back to Invermere just prior to sunset.

On July 13, police were travelling northbound on Hwy 93-95 near Radium Hot Springs when they observed an oncoming vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The said vehicle was clocked at 144 km/h on the police vehicle’s radar. A traffic stop was conducted where the driver was issued a ticket for excessive speed and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On July 13, officers responded to a report of some campers having a fire, which turned out to be a small camp fire.

According to the government of B.C., 1.2 million hectares of land in the province has burned this year due to wildfires. As of July 10, there is a complete fire ban for the majority of the province, including the Columbia Valley. The RCMP and conservation officers will be enforcing this ban. Fines for having a camp fire are $1,150.

Renovations at the old Lordco site in downtown Invermere uncovered some nostalgia - a sweet trip back to the past.

Photo by Ryan Watmough

RDEK adopts policy on short-term rentals

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has officially adopted a policy to regulate short-term rental (STR) accommodation through temporary use permits within its six electoral areas.

“The board recognizes the importance of regulating STRs within the rural parts of the RDEK and adoption of this policy will move us one step closer to achieving that goal,” said chair Rob Gay.

He noted that staff has been working on the draft policy since earlier this spring, and in addition to consultation with STR operators and other groups in the region, there have been two separate public comment periods to gather as much feedback from the public as possible.

The board requested two key changes related to maximum density and fees. It has set the maximum number of guests for overnight accommodation to 10.

Anyone wishing to apply for a higher density would need the board’s approval.

The board is also recommending fees for applications (that can be delegated to staff for approval) be set at $1,000 for the three-year period, while fees for applications that cannot be delegated to staff and must go to the board be set at $2,000.

“The adoption of the policy is an important step in the process, as it provides guidance and direction. There are still several milestones that need to be achieved prior to the RDEK being able to accept applications and staff will now begin working on those next steps,” said Gay. This includes developing guidelines around compliance and enforcement; establishing the application process, which will include everything from creation of the application forms to a comprehensive education and awareness campaign; and, establishing the procedures for internal review.

The intake for Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permits is anticipated to begin this fall.

Short-term rental (STR) policies appear to be all the rage among local governments these days, including Invermere council .

On July 13 the RDEK scrutinized its STR temporary use permit (TUP) policy

proposed by staff.

In his report, planner Justin Cook gave some background on the issue, saying nearly 1,500 survey participants broadly indicated support for regulating STRs in the district.

The proposed TUP process will be used to allow STRs to operate where temporary vacation rentals are not permitted. A permit would allow a STR on a property for up to three years with a one-time renewal.

Through consultation, there was a preference for a more restrictive policy primarily concerned with occupancy limits allowing more guests than what people are comfortable with.

“This concern was communicated as perceptions that additional guest allowances would increase the likelihood of resulting nuisance behaviour,” Cook noted.

Occupancy was also related to concerns about well water and septic system capacity.

The planner stated that operators want assurance regarding the fair application of enforcement efforts, including how the RDEK would ensure all STRs held a permit and how neighbours’ complaints would be verified. Many operators don’t want to be put at a disadvantage when other operators are not held accountable for flouting the rules.

Many respondents questioned how the RDEK would address noise and other complaints, and how the RCMP may be involved.

Cook said feedback on the criteria was evenly divided between respondents saying the regulations are either too restrictive or not restrictive enough.

Under the proposed policy, a STR is defined as a dwelling unit for temporary accommodation of paying guests for a period fewer than 30 days. This use does not include bed and breakfast.

The policy states that a STR cannot alter the appearance of a dwelling unit, and cannot be operated in a boat, cabin, park model trailer, recreational vehicle or tent.

When issuing a permit, the RDEK can specify various conditions relating to STR use, including the use of screening or fencing.

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If wildlife could only talk.

They would probably tell Invermere council to forget the notion to establish a multi-use trail on the Athalmer dike. Birds would peck each councillor’s head and lament, “This is our home; what are you thinking?”

However, many hikers and cyclists would love to see a paved trail here; another great opportunity to get in touch with nature and enhance their health and well-being. But without an environmental assessment we don’t know how much encroachment this will have on the local habitat.

A group of Athalmer residents have already started a petition against the trail proposal, expressing concern about the impact it would have on ecological values, and ultimately the wetlands. Paving a trail on the dike has several positives and negatives attached, and council is wise to take a step back and consider them. Further consultation is needed with local residents and experts in biodiversity before a decision is made. And with any proposal, tradeoffs are imminent.

Trail development would no doubt give people an incentive to get off the couch and lose some pounds in their quest for health and fitness. It would also serve to educate the public on local flora and fauna via signage. Although opponents wouldn’t like it, the trail would enhance local tourism by attracting more people to the area, which in turn would boost the local economy.

But admittedly, drawing more of the public to this ecological haven may upset the balance of biodiversity. The encroachment could scare away species, some of which may be threatened. There have been countless examples in the past where development has negatively affected the environment and the wildlife that relies on it.

Joni Mitchell was right: “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.”

While there are many things that could spruce up the Athalmer neighbourhood, this proposal may not be one of them. Just because it’s there doesn’t mean you have to develop it. And like it has already been stated, there are many other public access points to nature in the valley.

Dike trail pros, cons Historical Lens Historical Lens Bighorn overpass questioned

Do the assessments, talk to the experts, get the opinion of local residents, and go from there.

Get it off your chest

It has been decided that an overpass will be built over Hwy 93 where it cuts through the dry hillsides south of Radium Hot Springs that are winter habitat for bighorn sheep. Too many bighorns are being killed by traffic, on this we all agree.

Finally, after years of distress the speed limit was lowered to 70 km/h from the top of the hill down to Radium townsite. Whether or not this was effective in lowering sheep mortality is not clear? There was little enforcement and speeding continued.

It was reported there was a sustainable but undesir-

able 10 per cent mortality rate from vehicle collisions with bighorn sheep, before the speed limit was lowered (no mortality statistics have been shared after the speed limit was lowered). Certainly, the fences will prevent vehicle collisions with wildlife and ensure that drivers will not have to reduce their speed for three kilometres and enforcement of speed limits will not be needed.

Further, a decision has been announced to build an animal overpass. Corporate sponsors have stepped up to assist with the cost of building the overpass.

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Jack Landy and Harold Foster at a Brisco log construction site with a woman and two children in 1922.

Photo provided by the Windermere and District Historical Society

Overpass not the fix

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This engineered solution, the overpass and fences, is being heralded as a permanent fix. We can all relax.

Will building fences and overpasses lower sheep mortality?

Predators quickly understand that fences are very efficient traps. Fencing was utilized in Jasper National Park because enforcement by park wardens of lowered speed limits was considered too high a risk for unarmed officers and RCMP refused the responsibility. The bighorn population plummeted.

I am very concerned this will happen to the Radium bighorns once the fences are in place. Predators, primarily wolves and cougars, will have a good feed.

Lowering speed limits and enforcement can be effective in reducing collisions with wildlife but it requires commitment and support. Funds being channeled into engineered solutions could be used for effective enforcement.

Big spending on engineered solutions looks good, creates work, and feels good, however, where is the evidence that building fences and overpasses is a successful long-term strategy to ensure sheep populations remain sustainable? Will Radium’s bighorns suffer the same fate as the Jasper and Banff sheep bands?

Maybe we should all just slow down for three kilometres.

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Peter Christensen, Radium Hot Springs

Pickleballers bring home medals

Submitted by Melva Barrault

Several members have done Steamboat Mountain Pickleball Club proud by returning from the Western Canadian Championship with medals around their necks.

The group out of Edgewater was in Medicine Hat on July 5-9 when they competed against players from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C.

The competition was one of the toughest tournaments that we have competed in. We had a lot of preparation leading up to this tournament because we had a club member who coached us for a solid month to get us ready.

We have members from our club that live out of province but are faithful in returning to the valley and coming to play pickleball and helping us with skill and technique. Because we have such a small club, we don’t have access to instructors like some clubs from bigger centres, so we cherish any help we are offered.

The game of pickleball is becoming more popular everywhere. It is the fastest growing sport. A lot of people say pickleball is like playing ping-pong as if you were standing at a table. While it might also seem similar to tennis there are a few differences. In pickleball you must serve

underhand, also players don’t have to run a lot as in tennis. Pickleball can be played indoors or outdoors. You use a paddle and a ball that has holes in it. Any age can play and it is very simple to learn. This sport can be played single or as doubles. The games go to 11 or 15 depending on tournament rules. There are no ties, as you must win your game by two points.

Tournaments are broken down into age category and skill level.

The following are the medal winners from our club:

• Amy Xu/Richard Osborn, Bronze medal age 50-59 mixed doubles

• Amy Xu/Melva Barrault, Silver medal age 50-55 ladies doubles

• Bing Wu/Richard Osborn, Silver medal age 50-59 men’s doubles

• Natalie Sielski/Murray Sielski, Silver medal age 55-56 mixed doubles

• Brenda Hawryluk/Steve Elder, Gold medal age 50 plus - mixed doubles

• Brenda Hawryluk/Gay Harris, Gold medal age 60 plus - ladies doubles

Steamboat Mountain Pickleball Club has 51 active members, so this is quite an accomplishment to return from the championship with this many medals; very impressive from such a small club. Most clubs in the city have 500-plus members.

In back from left are Murray Sielski, Natalie Sielski, Melva Barrault, Amy Xu, Bing Wu, and Richard Osborn. In front is Gay Harris. Missing from photo is Brenda Hawryluk.

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Invermere to regulate short-term rentals

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

The District of Invermere continues its plan to regulate short-term rental (STR) accommodation by utilizing a revised Business Licensing Bylaw.

Committee of the Whole discussed the staff recommendation on July 11, when it was agreed that consultations be set up with short-term rental operators as well as local residents.

While short-term rental units are permitted in several zones, they are not permitted in some zones including single family and low density residential.

Questions being considered: Should the district limit the number of habitable rooms permitted in short-term rentals? Should it establish minimum on-site parking requirements? And should escalating fines be established to address poor management of STRs?

It is recommended that fines be large enough to offset bylaw enforcement work as well as to discourage ille-

Authors signing their books

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Have you ever met an author? Here in the Columbia Valley, we are fortunate to have many excellent local writers, many of whom have published several books.

Four Points Books will be hosting seven local scribes on Saturday, July 22 for Valley Appreciation Day. The authors will be in a booth located outside Four Points (on Main Street) between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. signing their books and sharing their stories.

“These local authors contribute to the wonderful diversity of our community,” says bookstore owner Grant Hofer, adding, “These are great books and we’re happy to support writers in our Valley.”

The authors represent a broad range of genres, including local history, mystery, outdoor adventure, poetry, romance and science fiction. The featured writers include poets Norman Ayers and Sasha Eugene, who have both recently published their first books.

Tony Berryman will be signing his brand new science fiction release “Atmosphere Meltdown,” which is book two in a series co-written with Juanita Violini. The multi-talented Roxy Buroughs will also be signing her collection of romance novels.

For great discussion about our amazing surroundings, we have a trio of authors focused on our local area and outdoor adventures. Brian Patton will be signing the 10th edition of his Rockies Trail Guide – a staple for the outdoors community since he co-wrote the first version 50 years ago. Joining Patton will be Andy Stuart-Hill, whose “History of Panorama” is just a tiny fraction of his amazing adventures and stories. Colin Cartwright also has a collection of books including tales of his great local adventures in the Columbia Valley over the past 40 years.

gal rentals.

The district conducted a public survey in 2021, resulting in strong support for regulating these operations. Council has heard previous concerns about short-term rentals relating to loud parties, garbage, and parking congestion.

Many residents have also expressed concern about these units negatively affecting the housing situation by contributing to a lack of long-term rentals.

Mayor Al Miller said their focus right now is to gain feedback from STR operators on the draft bylaw.

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•9:00am-12:00pm:OutdoorPickleball Mt.NelsonAthleticPark,Drop-in Play.

•9:30am–12:30pm:StoryWalk.LearningTogether.Enjoytheoutdoorsand astory!ActivitiesandGiveaways!wvcoordinator@cbal.orgortext250-4094251www.cbal.orgDifferentlocationsthroughoutthesummer.

•10:30am-11:30am:Senior’sFitness ColumbiaValleyCentre, $2drop-in.

•10:30am:EdgewaterStorytime EdgewaterCommunityHallPark.

•11:15am-12:30pm:JourneyThroughTime SummerReadingClub. EdgewaterCommunityPark.Ages5-12.RegisteratInvermere.bc.libraries. coop.

•12:00pm-1:00pm:Seniors’Lunch InvermereLegion(secondThursdayof eachmonth),toreservecallJanat250-342-1196.

•2:00pm:LadiesGolfDay CopperPointGolfCourse(everyThursdayof summer).Play9or18holes,call250-341-3392tolearnmore.

•3:00pm-8:00pm:TheSummitYouthHubDrop-In CanalFlatsSkatePark.

•6:30pm:IndoorPickleball InvermereCurlingClub,SkillsandDrills.

•6:45pm:TexasHold‘EmPoker InvermereLegion.

•7:30pm:TriviaNight WindermereWhitehousePub,$3/person.

•8:00pm:TriviaNight UllrBar,$5/person.

Friday,July21

•9:00am-11:00am:LittleBadgersPlaygroup.Forcaregiversandkids0-5: natureplay,songs,stories,snacks.

•9:00am-11:00am:InvermereTennisClub attheKinsmenBeachCourts.

•9:00am-12:00pm:OutdoorPickleball Mt.NelsonAthleticPark,Drop-in Play.

•10:30am-11:15am:Pop-upStorytime SpiderwebPark(behindthe hospital).Joinuseachweekforstories,songsandcrafts!

•10:30am-12:00pm:RadiumSummerReadingClub.RadiumLibrary.Every Friday.Ages5-8.

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•9:00am-1:00pm:InvermereFarmersMarket LakeviewParkingLot.

•9:00am-12:00pm:OutdoorPickleball Mt.NelsonAthleticPark,Drop-in Play.

•10:30am-12:00pm:LEGO/DuploClub InvermerePublicLibrary.We'llhave Lego,Duplo,bigblocks&moreouttoplaywithonSaturdaymornings!

•10:30am-11:30am:PokemonClub atMainStreetFun&Gamesforages7+, Readingproficiencyrequired.

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•6:30pm:MeatDrawand50/50 intheLegion!Membersandguests welcome!

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•2:00pm-4:00pm:IndoorPickleball OpenplayatCurlingClub.

•6:00pm:ArcheryattheRange LakeWindermereRod&GunClub. Equipmentavailabletorent.www.lwdrodgun.com

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Monday,July24

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•9:00am-12:00pm:OutdoorPickleball.Mt.NelsonAthleticPark,Drop-in Play.

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•10:30am-11:30am:Senior'sFitness ColumbiaValleyCentre.$2drop-in.

•11:00am-12:30pm:JourneyThroughTime.SummerReadingClub. InvermereLibrary.Ages5-8.Registrationrequiredatinvermere.bc.libraries. coop.

•2:00pm-3:30pm:JourneyThroughTime.SummerReadingClub.Invermere Library.Ages9-12.Registrationrequiredatinvermere.bc.libraries.coop.

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•6:30pm-8:30pm:IndoorPickleball InvermereCurlingClub,SkillsandDrills.

•6:30pm-8:30pm:Pickleball InvermereCurlingClub,SkillsandDrills.

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•9:00am-11:00am:TennisClub KinsmenBeachCourts.

•9:00am-12:00pm:OutdoorPickleball.Mt.NelsonAthleticPark,Drop-in play.

•10:00am-11:00am:Senior'sYoga ColumbiaValleyCentre,$2drop-in.

•11:15am-11:45am:StoryTime.RadiumLibrary-preschool&allages.

•3:00pm-6:30pm:Agri-ParkFarmersMarket Crossroads.

•3:00pm-8:00pm:TheSummitYouthHubDrop-In TheEdgeSkate Park.Edgewater.

•4:30pm-5:30pm:NovelIdeaBookClub InvermereLibrary.DiscussingOnce ThereWereWolves.

•6:00pm:Writeon! WritingClubInvermereLibrary.Allwelcome.

•6:00pm-9:00pm:WednesdayDinners&MeatDraw&50/50 Invermere Legion.Allwelcome.

•6:00pm:ArcheryattheRange LakeWindermereRod&GunClub. Equipmentavailabletorent.www.lwdrodgun.com.

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Bears’ Lair TV introduces youth camp

By Julia Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative julia@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Bears’ Lair TV believes that youth are the future by going around Canada and presenting their camps for Indigenous children.

“Youth is the future, and the future is your youth,” said Geena Jackson, the creator and Executive Producer of Bears’ Lair TV, a Vancouver-based series that offers an opportunity for Indigenous business owners.

“We want to be able to share the wealth of knowledge and mentorship

about entrepreneurism all over Canada for Indigenous youth.”

Jackson is a proud member of the shíshálh (Sechelt) First Nation on the Sunshine Coast of B.C.

It all started with a TV show named Bears’ Lair. They first filmed the show in March 2022. During this time, Jackson realized that there could be more than that. She has a lot of experience with teaching entrepreneurs about business, with kids being involved.

“We decided to start something that will really take the grassroots level of education to the community so that we can provide the opportunity for people to learn more and to become entrepreneurs and leaders,” Jackson said.

And so, in August 2022, the Youth Entrepreneur Dream Camp started. The first year-round camp was in the Six Nations of

the Grand River, Ontario.

“It’s been amazing,” Jackson noted. And this September, they will come to Cranbrook and facilitate the camp there for Indigenous youth.

Paper Excellence, a paper manufacturer based in Richmond, sponsors the camp. They chose Cranbrook because of the great relationship they have in this community.

Paper Excellence and the Bears’ Lair contacted nearby nations to host the camp, including the Ktunaxa Nation and the Shuswap Band.

“I love working with young Indigenous entrepreneurs. I am Indigenous myself. The one thing that I love about working with the community and Indigenous youth and entrepreneurs is that the core values are always maintained the same — it’s culture, it’s language, it’s family, it’s about togetherness, and it’s about uplifting each other,” Jackson said. “And from one community to another, these core val-

ues do not change.”

Jackson said they discussed the nations’ opportunities to bring the camp and the Bears’ Lair team to the community. The elders lead the opening and closing prayers.

“Being able to teach the fundamentals at a very young age — from 11 years old is going to assist the advancing Indigenous youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. That’s our intention,” Jackson explained.

She said that all of the 200 children she taught really cared about their families and the environment. They have also developed businesses that solve problems in the community.

“It gives me a lot of excitement and hope for the future of who we’re going to be as Indigenous people and how we’re going to work together in society,” Jackson said.

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The Bears’ Lair has reached out to local Indigenous bands such as Ktunaxa Nation and Shuswap Band to involve them in the youth camp program to promote entrepreneurship.

Gallery welcomes artist duo

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Cameron Bird has been invited to paint “en plein air” at the Copper Point Golf Club on Friday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

En plein air is a French phrase meaning “in open air.” You are welcome to come and watch as he takes brush in hand, views the landscape in front of him and begins creating. What will the day be like? Perfect weather we hope, but it could be raining, too hot, cloudy, windy. Speed is of the essence, as light changes before his eyes. This is what makes en plein air exciting and challenging. You will be able to find him in the vicinity of the club house.

On Saturday, July 22 you will find Cameron Bird

and David Langevin at the Artym Gallery with their new paintings filling the walls. Both artists are now from central B.C., are avid hikers and love to experience the beauty of high elevations. This exhibition will encompass local landscapes as well as scenes from Alberta and B.C. Meet them in person from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. as they create a painting right in front of the Artym. If you can’t make the show in person, you can view it online at artymgallery. com.

On another fun note, to celebrate Valley Appreciation Day, the road in front of the gallery will be closed, so we will have two corn toss games set up. Come down and play a game.

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? Meeting Mondays 7:15 pm. at Canadian Martyrs Parish front side door. 712 12 Ave. Invermere. For more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship, please call 250-8782448 or 250-342-8392.

Cheers to the crew working on Hewitt Rd in Edgewater, you guys are great, courteous and patient with vehicles coming and going. You're working hard on the road and we all hope it works out. Big Cheers.

Cheers to Wes Raven and his crew for the great job! My yard has never looked better. Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 7 p.m. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Please call 250342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship.

Narcotics Anonymous

Open Meeting

Mondays 7 p.m. at the BC Service Building, South End. 624-4th St. Invermere.

Cheers to Joan that works as the ambassador at the hospital. You were such a great help when I came in your doors in pain and needing a wheelchair. In the waiting room waiting for a doctor you made it a pleasant experience for everyone in there. Great job!

Cheers to Kelsey at Red Apple. How do you do that? - always friendly, helpful, professional and personal - I’ve seen how you support other staff. Lovely. If I had a business- I’d be stealing you for sure.

Cheers to Leslie at Rona Invermere for the great service. You are truly kind. You rst helped my wife, then myself when I need more plumbing parts. Service with a smile.

Cheers to the local U11 Triathletes competing at the Young Hearts Triathlon. You all showed a ton of heart and determination and should be proud of yourselves.

Huge cheers to Copper Point Golf. Not only do you support our community in many ways throughout the year, you also include our younger demographic. Cheers for inviting 12 of our local youths to the Pro-Junior PGA tournament. What an incredible opportunity and inspiring experience for these kids.

A huge cheers to Jackie and staff, of Black Forest Restaurant, for making things right on June 1st, for a birthday girl.. You went above and beyond and I will always cherish your kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity!!

Cheers to our main sponsors, M & H Logging, and those who helped the Edgewater Recreation Society have a successful pancake breakfast: Pip’s Store, Ken and Diane Ruault, Edgewater Legion, the fabulous, hard-working volunteers and the appreciative customers! It’s always great to see old friends and greet new neighbours and visitors!

CHEERS to Sandy, Michael and Alex of Radium Foods for delivering groceries to a senior citizen who had a recent fall. Great customer service!

Golf cart and lawn tractor tune-ups. Pick up and delivery service available. We buy used golf carts. Call Jeff 250-341-8146. Please leave a message.

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Language educators partner with CBEEN

By Julia Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative julia@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Mara Nelson, Traditional Knowledge and Language Support from Ktunaxa Nation, has entered a unique partnership with the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) to teach the Ktunaxa language.

"We're not going to let anything happen to our language. This is something that lives inside of us," Nelson said. “It's necessary that we get our language out there, that we get the teachings that we have.”

In 2021, along with Nelson, Alfred Joseph, a respected Elder from Ktunaxa Nation who is fluent in the language, wanted to fill the gaps in the Ktunaxa language. So, they decided to facilitate and create a program in partnership with CBEEN, a platform that gives them the ability to reach a bigger group of students.

Nelson said she spent time with Joseph and studied the library resources that he had learned for the last 40 years.

"I was able to look through all that content and take what I needed to make a 12-week program that would teach the basics of sounds and simple understandings of our language," Nelson added.

Both have been hard at work teaching the language for two years. Nelson is the content creator and co-facilitator along with Joseph.

"As I'm a new learner of our language, I still don't have that vocabulary and the

extensive background that he does. He's there to assist me every session,"

The next online session will start in September and will end in December. In 2024, the teachers will facilitate the second level of the course and hope to offer that in person.

"He teaches us our stories. And as people that have been lost to our culture and language, it just brings us home in a deeper and more impactful way,” Nelson said.

Nelson has been a student of Joseph’s, Niukin’ka ?ak’cika?is since October of 2020.

"It was just something that created a further push to encourage more language growth. Joseph was remarkable. If you ever get the opportunity to spend time with him, you'll feel his humble joy in everything around us.”

Nelson noted that Ktunaxa is an isolated language, meaning "there's no other language like [that] in the world."

Ideally, she hopes these language courses are no longer needed in the future.

"I hope that there are enough language speakers that these aren't necessarily things that we have to be fulfilling.”

Nelson said they will be accepting 70 people in the 12-week course this year. For more information, visit: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/product/ktunaxa-language-course/

She concluded by expressing her gratitude to CBEEN and Joseph. “They've allowed me to flourish and grow not only in my language but in my sense of self.”

Adventure Auction

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

Thirteen ladies have come up with a summer fundraiser to put the “fun” back in the Radium Library.

These ladies, who call themselves the Friends of the Radium Library, are presenting an ‘Adventure Auction” with the help of 21 local businesses who have donated more than $3,500 worth of goods and services.

“It's a cross between an in-person auction and a scavenger hunt,” said friend Donna Tunney.

She explained that until August 31, people can bid on items at the library or at select businesses where they can collect stamps on their Adventure passport in order to win the grand prize (a picnic basket). People will submit their stamped passports at the library to enter the draw, which will take place September 1.

Tunney said people can bid on golf passes, a spa treatment, restaurant certificates, arts and crafts, river and zipline adventures, and much more.

A sample of the passport and a list of businesses are available on Facebook @ Friends of the Radium Library.

EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY

CLERK–RECORDSMANAGEMENT CONTRACTPOSITION

TheDistrictofInvermerehasanopeningforaClerk–RecordsManagement(ContractPosition)inits AdministrationandCorporateServicesDepartment.

Thisisanexcellentopportunitytoworkwithateamdedicatedtocreatingavibrant,sustainable,complete, andlivablecommunity.

ReportingtotheCorporateOfficer,theClerk–RecordsManagementperformsavarietyofroutine andnonroutineclericaltasks,wordprocessing,spreadsheeting,recordkeeping,photocopying,andotherdutiesas assigned.TheClerk-RecordsManagementisexpectedtopossess,ordevelop,asoundknowledgeofLocal Governmentrecordkeepingprocedures,andapplicableLocalGovernmentlegislationandregulations. UnderthesupervisionoftheCorporateOfficer,theClerk–RecordsManagementisrequiredtoexercise someindependentjudgmentandactionwithint helimitsofLocalGovernmentRecordKeepingand Managementsystemsandprocedures.Performancewillbereviewedforcompletenessandaccuracyof workundertakenandassigned,aswellasadherencewiththeDistrict’srecordsmanagementsystemsand procedures.TheClerk–RecordsManagementmustdealcourteouslyandeffectivelywiththepublicand municipalclients.

Thepreferredcandidateforthispositionwillhavecompletedabusinesscollegeorsecretarialprog ram withextensivecomputertraining.Municipalworkexperiencewouldbeanasset.nterestedinapplyingfor thispositionmustpossessthefollowingskillsandabilities:

•CompletionofGrade12(SeniorSecondarySchoolGraduation);

•Proficientwordprocessingskillsandaminimumnetkeyboardingspeedof50to80wordsperminute;

•WorkingknowledgeofandexperienceusingstandardizedbusinessletterformatsinEnglish,aswellas recordmanagementsystems;and

Fellow friend and board member Linda Maurer said it’s a great opportunity to see what these businesses have to offer in their own community. “These businesses have been very generous, so we want to help support them as well.”

Maurer said the funds raised will go towards the library’s programming and resources, such as audio books. It will also help pay for special events. Programming includes storytime and craft making for children, and events for seniors too.

Bid and get your stamps today!

• KnowledgeandproficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeSuite(i.e.,Word,Outlook,Excel,PowerPoint,and Access)aswellasAdobesoftware.

Theselectedcandidatewillbeexpectedto:

•Maintainaccurate,dependable,high-qualitywork;

•Communicateeffectively(i.e.,orallyandinwriting);

•Possessgoodorganizationalskills;

•Possessexcellentinterpersonalskills;and

•Maintainharmoniousrelationshipswiththepublicandstaff.

ThispositionfallsoutsidetheCUPE bargainingunitasitistermlimited.Thehourlyrateforthisposition willbenegotiabledependingonthebackgroundandexperienceoftheselectedcandidate.TheRecords ManagementContractpositionisexpectedtowork35hoursperweekMondaytoFridayfrom8:30amto 4:30pm.

Howtoapply:

Ifyouareinterestedinthisposition,pleasesendacoverletterandresumeoutliningyourqualifications andexperiencetocorporateservices@invermere.netortheaddressbelowby4:00pm(MT),August3rd, 2023quoting“Clerk–RecordsManagement–Invermere2023”.

KindryLuyendyk,CorporateOfficer

DistrictofInvermere

Box339,914–8thAvenue

Invermere,BC,V0A1K0

Tel:250-342-9281

AdditionalinformationaboutthisopportunitymayberequestedbycontactingTheDistrict’sCorporate Officer.

Thisopportunitymayremainopenuntilasuitablecandidateisfound. Weappreciateallapplicant’sinterest;however,onlythosecandidatesinvitedf oraninterviewwillbe contacted.

Invermere“Anidealplacetolive,work,andplay.”

Knowledge keeper and Ktunaxa Nation elder Alfred Joseph is helping to preserve the language with the help of CBEEN.

Photo courtesy of tkamnin’tik Children’s Truth and Reconciliation Society

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By Mike and Christine DuBois

Watch your wake.

These three small words tell a big story. In our first column, we discussed traffic patterns. This week we will take an indepth look at wakes.

When you create a wake you are responsible for that wake until it dissipates on the shore. Plan ahead and consider where your wake is going and what impact it will have when it gets there.

We often have experienced another boater comment “the conditions were really calm except for that one boat wake.” But the wake that disrupted an otherwise perfect set was created by their own poorly driven boat. That same area could have good conditions for 10 boats if everyone follows proper traffic patterns (see first article) and has good "watch your wake" practices.

The most common mistake we ob-

Watch your wake on the lake

serve is the habit of nose up, plowing type of driving when approaching a marina or doing a lake tour close to shore. This is the awkward middle speed (5-15 m/ph) where your boat is not up on a plane. The nose is high, the prop is pulled down, and a large wake results. It is usually done as a way to save time when approaching shore. Instead, approach the shore at a higher speed (smaller wake) then abruptly change to idle speed (5 m/ph). There will be less of a wake, less interaction between your prop wash and the bottom of the lake. Driving in the plowing, nose up position can cause displacement of sediment if the depth is low – not good for the lake bottom and definitely not good for your boat or prop.

Every boat creates a wake. Many operators forget that a wake travels a long distance and takes a long time for the wave’s energy to dissipate. The next time you are on the lake, take note of those

NoticeofIntent

RockyMountainDistrictRoadClosure

Noticeisgiven,pursuanttoSection60(2)ofthe TransportationAct,thatthe MinistryofTransportationandInfrastructurehasreceivedanapplicationto permanentlyclosetheunconstructedright-of-wayofStoddartBoulevardin Windermere,B.C.

Theunconstructedright-of-waytobeclosedisadjacenttoproperties locatedatLots2through9,DistrictLot20,KootenayDistrictPlanNEP2125. TheclosedroadwillbevestedpursuanttoSection60(2)ofthe TransportationAct

three words: watch your wake. Be cognisant and considerate of where you send those wakes and where you make them.

Getting jumped on the Lake: On June 26, a boat full of people flagged us down using the universal distress signal (both arms waving and crossing above the head.) Their battery was dead. We jumped them and all was merry. About four hours

later another group flagged us down: same problem. I got to feel like a hero twice in one day! Tip: Carry a set of extra long jumper cables in your boat and have lots of water on board. If you plan to float and play music consider a portable speaker instead of using your boat speakers or bring a battery booster pack. Stay tuned for boating safety and precautions.

Anyonesupportingorobjectingtothisroadclosureshouldsubmit writtencommentstotheministry’sRockyMountainDistrictoffice at12910thAvenueSouth,Cranbrook,B.C.,V1C2N1,orbyemailto rmddevapp@gov.bc.canolaterthanJuly31,2023.

Formoreinformationoracopyoftheplan, pleasecontactRockyMountainDistrictDevelopmentServices

at250420-6550

oratrmddevapp@gov.bc.ca

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A universe where play belongs

By Brent Woodard Anglican/ United Church

Already this morning our dog has prompted a game of me chasing him around our dining room table trying to catch him while he has a forbidden object in his mouth.

It’s great fun for him and a little bit of fun for me. Then, when we walk, we inevitably run into an affable Golden Retreiver with whom our dog loves to romp and play. Our dog is built for play. The truth is, so are we.

I’m reading Gabor Mate’s wonderful book “The Myth of Normal,” with the subtitle “Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture.” He speaks so well of the need for children (and people of all ages) to live in environments that allow them to be at rest, that allow them to relax and be themselves. A child, he writes, matures and has emotional maturity, when their “non-negotiable needs” are met.

A sign of a healthy environment is when a child is able to play. Gabor writes, “Authentic play – agenda-free, interactive, engaging joy and imagination, and, rarer than ever these days, person-to-person – is easily compromised when children are under conditions of stress or deprivation.” Further, he says, “Rather than a frivolous activity to ‘grow out of,’ play is a requirement for the

healthy development of all mammalian species.”

It is, he says, very important for the maturation of the brain. Let me write that again – our brain needs play in order to mature.

Years ago, a Christian pastor wrote a book called “The Purpose Driven Life.” It sold a lot of copies. The book speaks, I believe, to the adult in us – ‘I can’t do things without a purpose, I must be productive, I need to achieve goals in order to make something respectful of myself.’ What belies this “drivenness” may be a feeling of not being good enough now, or of not being loved or loveable, now.

Play, living in the moment, being non-productive, delighting in being alive, not turning the moment or the activity into a means to an end, may be a sign that we are well and that we are living in a healthy environment.

It’s worth sliding in here George Bernard Shaw’s quote about play: “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.”

Reflecting on play is good for me. I tend to be serious and I can be driven to be productive. It’s a good sign when the playful side of me comes out and it has been encouraging for me to read Gabor Mate’s comments that play is a sign that things are well. For me, a summer time activity that is emblematic of play is making castles in the sand. It serves no purpose other than the pleasure and creativity that arises in the moment. May we all have moments of play this summer – signs of well-being and of living in a universe where play belongs.

New Tech Hub comes to library

MP3 copies of? We have a high-quality photo scanner, turntable, and accompanying software to do all of that. Appointments are required to use this free service. Staff are available to help get you started, but if you require more assistance, we have a volunteer available for Monday appointments to help you out.

Creation Station

This week’s column was written by Blair McFarlane, community outreach programmer for the Invermere Public Library at 201-7th Avenue. Visit their website or call 250342-6416 for more information.

Summer is in full swing in the valley and at the Invermere Library.

We are averaging around 100 kids a week in our programming: we have our Adult Summer Reading Challenge to try out, and our Teen Summer Reading Club Booklet (come pick up a copy).

Reading is naturally a main focus in libraries, but we have so much more to offer. The busy season reminds us that the library is the heart of the community as a place to learn, have fun, meet new people, and now, it is home to the valley’s very own Tech Hub, with state-of-the-art, free-to-use devices and software for all your digitizing and creation needs.

Digitization Station

Do you have a box of photos, slides or film you’d like to digitize? Old family VHS tapes or DVDs you’d like to preserve as digital files? Vinyl records you want

Come record a podcast, a keyboard solo, or sing a song in our Loop Booth, complete with a high-quality microphone, Volt Audio Interface, and a MacBook Pro with all the software you need. Have an idea for a short film? Shoot the footage, then come to the library to edit and finalize your work. We have ProTools editing software and the full suite of Adobe apps, including Photoshop and Illustrator, available to use. Want to explore digital drawing? We have four Apple Pens and accompanying iPads for in-library use to draw to your heart’s content.

Let your imagination soar with all of the top-of-theline tech we have available for use. Please contact us to book an appointment.

Tech Hub open house

Come in and see what we have to offer. Join us on Wednesday, August 23 from 3-7 p.m. for our Tech Hub open house to test a few things, see what’s available, and find inspiration for your next creative project.

Head to our website at invermere.bc.libraries.coop for specifics on the tech and FAQs. Appointments required to use the Tech Hub. Please call 250-342-6416 or email publiclibrary@invermere.net to book a slot.

All free to use and no library card required.

LAKEWINDERMERE

ALLIANCECHURCH

Whileyouarewithus,youare alwayswelcometojoinus.

Sundayat10:30a.m

32610thAvenue,Invermere

250-342-9535•www.lwac.ca

WINDERMEREVALLEYSHARED

MINISTRYANGLICAN-UNITED

Minister:BrentWoodard

NoservicesinJulyandAugust,exceptonJuly23rd therewillbea1:00pmserviceatAllSaintsChurchin Edgewaterandat7:00pmtherewillbeaserviceatSt. Peter’sChurchinWindermere.

VALLEYCHRISTIANASSEMBLY

Sunday10a.m.Worshipservice

4814HighwayDrive,Windermere

250-342-9511•www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMANCATHOLICCHURCH

St.Anthony’s,CanalFlats.,CanadianMartyrs’–Invermere,St.Joseph’s–Radium.

CanalFlats:Saturday,4p.m.

CanadianMartyrs,Invermere: Saturday5p.m.,Sunday9a.m. St.Joseph,Radium:Sunday11a.m.

FatherFrancisDelaCruz•712-12th Ave.,Invermere 250-342-6167

ST.PETER’SLUTHERANCHURCH

Sunday1:30p.m.WorshipServiceatValleyChristian 4814HighwayDrive,Windermere lutheranstpeter@gmail.com

RADIUMCHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP

Sunday10a.m.Worshipservice

PastorWayneandLindaFrater•250-342-6633 No.4,7553MainSt.Radium•250-347-9937

CHURCHOFJESUSCHRIST OFLATTER-DAYSAINTS

WorshipService,Sunday,10a.m. ReliefSociety,11:15a.m.

PresidentKendynMackensie•ColumbiaValley Branch•5014Fairway,FairmontHotSprings 250-439-9041

CHURCHOFCHRIST(IglesianiCristo) WorshipService:Sunday9a.m.,Thursday7:45p.m. ChamberofCommerce(LionsHall)

Forinquiries:250-688-1643

250-270-2208or250-688-0629

Formoreinfoaboutthechurch,youcanGoogle onlineatincmedia.orgorpasugo.com.ph