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Invermere gets bear-proof bins days getting shorter and the nights getting cooler, the bears typically shift back into town “because they are get“The main message to the public is please do your ting a little bit more desperate to find calories and put part to help prevent bear-human conflicts. Fruit The Invermere transfer station’s new bear-proof bins on fat.” arrived and were installed last week, and district staff are trees and unsecured garbage are big attractants. Mr. Kruger said most of the recent bear activity the We don’t want the bears coming into town and currently busy electrifying the fence around the station. conservation officers have seen in Invermere has been learning of these food sources.” According to local authorities, the move couldn’t centred around 13th Street (around J.A. Laird Elemenhave come at a better time, as Invermere is experiencing tary School) and the Industrial Park (where the transfer Greg Kruger one of its busiest years for bears. station is located). Invermere Conservation Officer “We’ve heard of a lot of reports of black bears in “The black bears in the industrial area had been enevery segment and every corner of town,” said Invermere tering the transfer station, but that has now shifted to chief administrative officer Chris Prosser, adding much to higher elevation ranges and are more cautious about other areas to find that food source. So that’s been a bit of of the activity has been reported around the Westridge entering urban areas than black bears. an issue for us,” he said. “Once they learn that behaviour, subdivision, Eileen Madson Primary School and J.A. The 67 public bear complaints so far this year are they then forever associate garbage bins as a food source Laird Elementary School. more than double the total of 32 public complaints last and start targeting them.” WildSafe BC Invermere and Radium co-ordinator season. Mr. Kruger said it’s impossible to say exactly how Andrea Smilie told The Pioneer that it many bears are in town at any given time. seems “bears are everywhere right now,” “For sure, there are two right now adding that recently WildSafe has heard of — one in the industrial area and one up three black bear sightings and five reports along 13th Street. Could there be more? of black bears conditioned to garbage, Possibly, but we don’t know for certain,” “but I know there have been many more he said, adding the conservation officer sightings and instances of bears getting service does expect more bears to come in into garbage because a lot of people talk lower in the valley, and possibly into town, about it and don’t call it in.” during the final push before hibernation. The bear-proof bins were installed on “The main message to the public is Wednesday, September 7th. The transfer please do your part to help prevent bearstation gate is opened every morning and human conflicts. Fruit trees and unsecured shut every evening. The electric fence will BEAR-PROOF AT LAST — The Invermere Transfer Station received new bear-proof bins garbage are big attractants. We don’t want have signs warning people that it is elec- on September 7th. No bears have been euthanized in Invermere this year and local conser- the bears coming into town and learning of tric, and will be disconnected once the vation officers would like it to stay that way. WildSafeBC photo these food sources,” said Mr. Kruger. bears’ fall foraging season is over. Ripened fruit on fruit trees, or fallLocal conservation officer Greg Kruger told The Pio“The big drop-off in July is because this year we en on the ground, should be removed, he said, adding neer that, through the spring and summer, the Conserva- had a really good berry crop for this immediate area, WildSafe has people who can help residents pick their tion Officer Service has received 67 public complaints and throughout the Columbia Valley,” said Mr. Kruger. fruit trees, if need be. of black bears in Invermere — nine in April, 10 in May, “Most years, when there is a good berry crop, those bears Another problem attractant that’s been prevalent in 20 in June, one in July, 16 in August, and 11 so far in will shift to that food source and that’s what we saw this Windermere this spring is people leaving out bird feeders September. There have been no complaints of grizzlies year.” well after winter. in town, but Mr. Kruger pointed out they typically stick Continued on page 9 . . . He added that in fall, with the berry crop done, the By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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Trail system planned for Barbour By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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The proposed Barbour Rock biking and hiking trail network is now in the formal referral process of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s (FLNRO’s) Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. division. The trail proposal was jointly put forward by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society and Greenways Trail Alliance. “We are hoping that once it is completed, it will be 35 to 40 kilometres of TEEMING WITH TRAILS — A map of the proposed Barbour Rock Recreation Trails. trail. We are describing it To view the entire development proposal as a PDF, visit http://columbiavalleycyclingsociety. Greenways/CVCS image as a multi-purpose, non- org/barbour-rock. “There is a standard, 60-day referral process for motorized recreational trail for bikers, hikers and runners,” said cycling society di- stakeholders, agencies and First Nations to provide comrector of trail development Dave Lammerse, adding the ments,” said FLNRO spokesperson Greig Bethel. “The planned network will include an access trail that leads to ministry considers referral (and) public feedback prior a viewpoint as well as a dedicated hiking trail not open to decision.” According to Mr. Lammerse, the society has already to cyclists. “It will basically be three loops,” said Mr. Lammerse, been working on the Barbour Rock trail network for adding that these loops will include one that’s easier and about a year, having laid some track and, through the short as well as longer, more difficult ones and that the winter and spring, putting together the trail plan. “The trail plan is quite malleable because the referloops are designed in such a way that there are possible ral process involves all the stakeholders, and their input entry and exit points every few kilometres. He said he doesn’t know when the trail network can change the plan,” he said, adding that stakeholders include local landowners, different provincial and local could be completed. “The referral process can be quite lengthy. In the past, governments, organizations such as BC Hydro, and othit has taken about a year once it enters the process,” he er recreation groups. Continued on page 9 . . . said. “And we are now only just into the referral process.”

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PERSPECTIVE

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Taking shape By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

Every day, people entering Invermere are witnessing the emergence of the new Columbia Valley Centre that’s slowly taking shape on the hill above Athalmer across from Sobey’s. Day after day, week after week, the building is progressing to the point where the artist rendering is no longer just an idea, but a glimpse at a soon-to-be reality. Another idea that will soon be taking shape is the Westside Legacy Trail when construction on the 25-kilometre paved trail along Westside Road between Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs starts next spring. And now the Columbia Valley community has a third recreational infrastructure project to look forward to with the Greenways Trail Alliance and the Columbia Valley Cycling Society pulling together the concept of a 35-to-40 kilometre non-motorized trail system in the Barbour Rock area just past Lake Lillian. Now that the proposal has been formally submitted for approval, the public can view it on the Columbia Valley Cycling Society’s website (http://columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org/barbour-rock) and offer up comments. Let’s face it, to compete as a destination — especially when you consider the surrounding competition of Golden, Revelstoke and Fernie in the East Kootenay alone, never mind Nelson in the West Kootenays and Canmore/Banff just around the corner — a region needs organized play areas to stand out from the rest of the bunch. The Barbour Rock Trail System has all the potential of the famous Moonraker and CBT networks in Golden, and the Lost Lake Park trails in Whistler (known as the Zappa Trails). Then there’s the world class Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish, a combination of rock climbing and hiking routes that also serve as access to some of the best mountain biking trails on the West Coast. With valley businesses still trying to figure out how to stay afloat during the winter and shoulder season months, and local governments in need of evermore tax dollars to pay for the amenities their growing communities need, supporting the Barbour Rock Trail System is a no-brainer, but making it perfect takes feedback from its home community so get your comments in and help this next awesome project take shape.

Back to school! In this image from 1919, school children celebrate 50 years of Confederation. Pictured are Margaret and Tom Walker (straw hat) along with Kitty Walker (girl with white hat behind boy) and George Walker (boy behind the boy second row from the front). If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo (A150) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Happy with hot pools decision Dear Editor: I am very pleased and satisfied that Parks Canada has decided NOT to privatize the Hot Springs Enterprise unit, at the Radium Aquacourt, the Upper Hot Springs in Banff, or Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park. Residents of these mountain park communities were overwhelmingly in opposition to a privatization effort that could have resulted in the special places losing their cultural and historic identity. The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Employees conducted town hall meetings in Jasper and Radium back in 2013 to bring awareness to both the public and the local business communities. Plans to continue those conversations

— and expand them onward to Banff — were in the works prior to the announcement on September 2nd by the federal minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna. Thank you to the local residents, the travelling public, and others far and wide, for the ongoing concern and influence with respect to keeping these Hot Pools accessible, affordable and a distinct iconic Canadian experience, to be continuously delivered within Parks Canada. These special places belong to the people of Canada and should be enjoyed by ongoing generations of all peoples, from Canada or elsewhere. Kevin A. King, National Executive Vice President Union of National Employees Public Service Alliance of Canada

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LETTERS

River horsepower restriction is ‘green-washing’ Dear Editor: This is a letter we received last week from Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport Canada. We have been warning you that if you give these guys an inch, they will take a mile. They have absolutely no measurements or scientific evidence to support this decision and furthermore counted international and non-valley people into the 1,710 comments regarding the new rules. We suspect of the so called 85 per cent, 98 per cent of the people responding to this don’t even know where the Columbia River is and have never navigated or ever will navigate this waterway. They were probably solicited by Wildsight and a small number of national and international activists. I am sure you will notice they have included invasive species into the justification. Hey, aren’t your lakes on the same water system? This restriction includes Lake Windermere in the restricted area and at the end of the text exempts it — this exemption could quietly and easily be removed in the future. I ask you: Why are you standing by allowing Transport Canada to remove our rights to safely navigate the Columbia River? How soon before they make up a scientific story to change the boating rules on your lake? Yes, the lakes are exempted in the fine print in this new restriction, but speak to the lobbyists behind this and you will see “no motors” is the agenda. The current politicians promise that your lakes will not be effected. What about the next group? Stop this now! At very least, ask to see the evidence behind this. Under the freedom of information act, we have requested the information behind this decision and they have not provided it and or have asked for a delay on providing it, but are moving ahead regardless. We have absolute proof that they are fabricating “green-washing” to pass new laws. Yes, this restriction only affects a very small number of boats, but it sets a large precedent. Making laws and rules by

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fabricating the justification should not be allowed. Visit www.columbiarivervalley. com to read more. Peter Lafontaine Fairmont Hot Springs Thank you for your correspondence of July 18, 2016, regarding the proposed Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations. The intent of the proposed engine power restriction on the main channel of the upper Columbia River (between Fairmont Hot Springs and Donald Station) and its tributaries is to increase protection of the marine environment, increase public safety, protect wildlife nesting areas and reduce the likelihood of the introduction of invasive species. Notification of the pre-publication of the Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, was provided to stakeholders at the national Canadian Marine Advisory Council meeting that was held in Ottawa in April 2016. Furthermore, a notice was posted on both the Transport Canada and Government of Canada consultation websites, and information was forwarded to the applicants for dissemination to stakeholders. I should note that Transport Canada followed the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management with respect to the proposed regulatory amendments. The proposed regulations were prepublished in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on April 2, 2016, and included a 30-day comment period. During this time, Transport Canada received a total of 1710 comments, 85 per cent of which were in full support of the proposed amendments. First Nations are very supportive and have been involved throughout this process. As a result of the strong support, Transport Canada intends to advance this proposal. Again, thank you for writing and sharing your comments with me. Yours sincerely, The Honourable Marc Garneau P.C., M.P. Minister of Transport

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The Invermere MusicFest’s fourth annual outdoor festival was another huge success this year (August 19th to 21st) due to the perfect combination of music and people. How about that Reggae Dance Party on Friday night, the perfect weather, stunning scenery of beach, lake and mountains, good food and refreshments, friends to dance with and a groovy, dreamy live-music vibe? This was definitely another SuccessFest for the Invermere MusicFest! The local support both financially and in-kind showed that the Columbia Valley really believes in this festival. So please keep this event in your plans for next year so we can continue to make this festival a draw for locals and visitors to our valley.

There are so many people and businesses to thank, please check out our website for a full list (www.invermeremusicfest.com). In particular is the energetic and enthusiastic Committee that donated their time to planning this three-day event. We also relied on a large group of volunteers who spent hours working on “day-of ” tasks that require allhands-on-deck for an event of this size. Everyone worked hard, played hard and danced hard! So thanks to all those involved in the 2016 Invermere MusicFest. If you are interested in joining the Committee or volunteering for the festival, please give us a call (250-342-4423). See you next year! Invermere MusicFest-SuccessFest Committee

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. . . ‘Invermere’ from page 3 “The birds really don’t need the seeds once the warmer weather starts, and it will bring in the bears,” he said. Putting a fingering on the exact reason for the increasing number of bears in town this year is hard, but is likely linked to general bear population trends, said Mr. Kruger. “Last year we saw a lot of (bear) sows with cubs, and we are seeing that again this year. A lot of the conflict bears this year are juveniles that were cubs last year. We can’t highlight enough the importance of people managing bear attractants in this kind of situation. We have not had to euthanize a black bear in Invermere so far this year, and we didn’t last year either. We want to keep it . . . ‘Trail’ from page 5 The Barbour Rock area is popular with local rock climbers and, according to Mr. Bethel, Recreation Sites and Trails and the cycling society have met with the newly formed society — Upper Columbia Climbers — that represents the local climbing community to discuss how public trails and climbing areas can both benefit from working together. Mr. Lammerse said this is the first project that the cycling society and Greenways (of which the cycling society is a member) have worked together on, and that future such projects will go through the Trail Alliance. “All member groups of the alliance have voted

that way, although obviously if a bear is a threat to public safety, we must act on that.” Mr. Kruger said that overall, residents of Invermere and the Upper Columbia Valley are quite good at mitigating bear attractants compared with the other communities such as Golden and Revelstoke. “There are still a few people here who just don’t seem to get the message, but it’s better than in Revelstoke, where attractants are a really big issue (the conservation officer there criticized residents after he had to put down nine bears in a single week) and even in Golden, where they seem to have more unsecured garbage,” said Mr. Kruger. Anybody sighting a bear should call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277. on this trail proposal, and all are supportive of it,” he said. Under the proposal, the trail system would technically be owned by the provincial government, and Greenways and the cycling society would essentially sign a contract with government to be caretakers of the trails. The estimated cost to build the trail is $250,000 to $300,000, including volunteer effort, donated materials and equipment, as well as purchased items and professional assistance. Mr. Bethel added that the ministry’s Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. branch also encourages written comments from the public, which can be emailed to aina.cernenoks@gov.bc.ca.

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Dandelions’ CD debut Local musical husband-and-wife duo, Ben and Shilo Cameron, have recorded their first album and are eager to share it with the valley community . Turn to page 14 for details.

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Ghost Boy coming to Strand’s Old House By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff After two decades apart, the combination of Denis Dufresne and Aaron Young formerly known across the country as “Barrage,” will be making their return to Strand’s Old House Restaurant the evening of Friday, September 23rd. Originally started out of Calgary as a violin-based ensemble, Barrage became internationally known for their unique spin on traditional music ideas, pushing the musical boundaries in their attempts to change the public’s perception of what is considered to be acceptable music to be played with the violin. The group toured throughout Europe, North America and Asia while recording five studio albums and one live album before Mr. Young said they broke off from the group to pursue other opportunities. Since then, both Mr. Dufresne and Mr. Young have worked apart within the music industry with several notorious names including the likes of Steven Tyler while recording music for a variety of movies. Mr. Young said they have tried to reconnect several times over the years, but had other things in life that prevented the reunion. It was a year ago that Mr. Young said he received the enticing call from Denis. “He was just like, ‘I kind of just want to write my own tunes, play the tunes I want to play and the best musical experience I can remember was with you back in

the day’,” Mr. Young said. “I was like, ‘Yeah, that’s true, let’s do this.’ We’re writing a bunch of tunes and already there’s a lot of buzz about the band and we haven’t even really got it going.” The new name, “Ghost Boy”, is a moniker known within the music industry for people like Mr. Dufresne and Mr. Young who work as “side men” within a variety of performances. “We’ve been the side musicians for all these side projects and now we’re doing our own thing,” Mr. Young said. Similar to their band Barrage, Ghost Boy is going to focus on a new roots style of music, blending a variety of genres to create original and genuine music. “People are ready for it, whereas 10 years ago I think they were still in love with this new brocountry kind of sound, and people are now realizing that it all sounds the same — it’s all just the machine of Nashville,” he said. “People are tired of it, they want real music.” Those looking to make it out to the event at Strand’s are invited to call and reserve a seat for $10 cover for the night. Mr. Young said he has no doubt they will play music that appeals to everyone’s interests on the night. “We’re literally covering the gamut,” he said. “We have a really great version that we’ve come up with for Bon Jovi’s Wanted Dead or Alive so it’s like we’ll play an acoustic roots version of that, all the way to traditional fiddle music.” Contact Strand’s Old House Restaurant in Invermere at 250-342-6344.

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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-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally. Friday, September 16th • 4 - 8 p.m.: Rockin’ on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre. Market from 4 - 8 p.m., Music featuring Marty & Friends, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Christ Church Trinity is holding a Garage Sale in support of outreach initiatives for a ministry in Nicaragua. 110-7th Ave, Invermere. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Registration for the Columbia Valley Classics Car Show, Radium Seniors Hall. $25 fee. Friday registration encouraged to promote speedier entry Saturday morning. Visit radiumcarshow.com or radiumhotsprings.com.

Saturday, September 17th • 7 - 10 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at the Radium Senior’s Hall to kick off Show & Shine. Cost $5. • 9 a.m.: Panorama hosts the 2nd annual Ridge Walk. Once at the top of the mountain guests may choose one of three different walks. $99 for adults, $79 for youth aged 6 to 12 and children under 5 free. Visit www. panoramaresort.com or call 250-342-6941 to book tickets. Also September 24th. • 9 - 11 a.m.: Community Invasive Weed Pull at Sinclair Creek in Radium. Join Wildsight in making a difference for our native grasslands. Everyone welcome! RSVP to kim@wildsight.ca or 250-341-6898 by Sept 15th. www.wildsight.ca/invermere. • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Christ Church Trinity is holding a Garage Sale in support of outreach initiatives for a ministry in Nicaragua. 110-7th Ave, Invermere. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Art and Garden Show at Rotary Gardens on Columbia Ave. in Radium (behind the Kootenay Park Office).

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics Autumn Show and Shine annual car show at the Radium Springs Driving Range. Unsanctioned cruise to Invermere at 4 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Invermere Curling Rink. Tickets $25. Free shuttle between Radium and Invermere. • 11 a.m.: Saturday Pre-school Story Time resumes at the Invermere Public Library and continues throughout the fall. Includes stories, songs, and crafts! • 12 - 4 p.m.: Rockin’ on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre. Market from 12 - 4 p.m., Music featuring Dos Equis 2 - 4 p.m. • 4 - 7 p.m.: This is the last day to drop off products at the Windermere Community Hall that will be judged during Sunday’s Fall Fair.

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Wednesday, September 21st • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast the 1st and 3rd Wednesday from April thru October at The Springs golf course. Breakfast $10. Everyone welcome. • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Centre.

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Sunday, September 18th • 9 - 11 a.m.: 36th Annual Terry Fox run at J.A. Laird Elementary school yard. Registration at 9 a.m., run begins at 10 a.m. Run, walk, bike, rollerblade, etc. If you can’t make it, donations can be made at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Invermere. For more details contact Donna at 250-342-3780. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Windermere Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival. Make a scarecrow; dress like a scarecrow. Parade, food, entertainment for all ages. Contact Theresa Wood at 260-688-9663 for more info. • 2 p.m. and again at 3:30 p.m.: St. Peter’s Church (the Stolen Church), located at the corner of Victoria Ave. and Kootenay St. in Windermere, hosts a musical mystery theatre production based on the history of the church. Advance tickets at Pynelogs, Meet on Higher Ground in Radium and the Windermere Family Pantry. Tickets $15. If ticket sales are strong, a 3rd show may be added at 5 p.m.

• 2 p.m.: Seniors tea at the Invermere library, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Artist Party featuring Bryn Stevenson, Stephanie Kellett, Carol Gordon, Jim Mcelroy & Ingrid Vincent at Pynelogs Art Gallery. Show continues until October 1st.

Friday, September 23rd • 4 p.m.: Columbia Basin Trust AGM at Kaslo Hotel, 430 Front St. in Kaslo, BC. Everyone welcome. • 5 - 8 p.m.: The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council hosts an Open House at Lake Windermere Community Hall. Also at Radium on Sept. 26th and Canal Flats on the 27th. Contact Jessie Paloposki Education Coordinator, EKISC at 250-802-2585, Jessie@ekisc.com. • Ghost Boy performs at Strand’s Old House Restaurant. $10 cover, reserve a seat by calling 250-342-6344.

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Dandelions holding CD release party at CPR Lodge cility that is, as the name suggests, built inside a woodshop. Countless local musicians have passed through Ben’s studio as he recorded and produced albums for From one of the most beautiful spots on earth the Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care and is grows a band that, like the flower that bears their currently in studio working with Bruce Childs. name: Dandelions, moves with a free will. UnencumIn spite of their busy lives, their solid dedication, bered by sonic rules, this husband-and-wife duo from late-night recording sessions, and bewildering chemisInvermere has a sound that floats wherever it wants try led to the creation of their Debut EP Free Yourself. and plants its creative seed This powerful and inspirwherever it lands. For over ing 10-track album disrea decade, Shilo and Ben gards any imposed rules free yourself Cameron casually played and was produced with music together, but their a “no sound is off limits” undeniable musical chemismantra in mind. try grew alongside their relaThe outcome is an tionship until finally Dandealbum that is rich in lions emerged. sound with grinding The duo is multi-insynths, heavenly guistrumentalist, posing as a tar, electronic beats and six-piece band with guitars, Grandma’s old accordipianos, violins, accordions, on acting as the canvas and percussion. Layer on behind layers of rich Ben’s gift for songwriting storytelling and intiDandelions and razor-sharp lyrics to this mate truths. musical backdrop and it’s no Come soak in this surprise then that out of 3,000 band’s remarkably unique sound song entries, a Dandelions song made it to the top 230 while witnessing Ben and Shilo’s incredible chemistry and regional top 10 during the 2015 CBC Searchlight as they perform Free Yourself during their CD release Challenge. party. Beyond their music, Shilo and Ben are local busiThis celebration will be taking place on October ness owners. Shilo is a Chinese Medicine Practitioner 1st from 7 to 11 p.m. at the CPR Lodge. Entrance is and runs Balanced Health Acupuncture and Wellness free of charge, there will be a cash bar, barbecue and loClinic, while Ben owns and operates Wood Shop Pro- cal Arrowhead brew will be served at this release party. ductions, a unique music production and recording fa- Come show your support! By Farah Jiwa Pynelogs Cultural Centre

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Save the date: Invermere Haunted House By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff It may seem like a long time away from now, but mark the date on your calendar to get out and visit the Invermere Haunted House on October 28th and 29th. After spending the last several years organizing the Zombie Walk through Invermere, Silena Ann Ewen is helping lead the charge to bring a haunted house to Invermere during the scariest time of the year. She said the plan is to hold two separate nights — one for the kids on Friday night with a scarier event for adults on the following night — to be held on the grounds of the CPR Lodge near the ball diamonds by Dorothy Lake up from Kinsmen Beach. Ms. Ewen said they are currently looking for volunteers to serve as actors for the two nights in addition to people who can help construct the props for the evening. The haunted house already has a number of sponsors for the event but the organizers are looking for more to help offset the cost and make the event as affordable as possible for the public to participate in. Those interested in volunteering for the event or becoming one of the sponsors are asked to call Fire Vixen Tattoos at 250-342-8844 or send an email to invermerehauntedhouse@gmail.com. To stay up to date, check out the Facebook page at “Invermere Haunted House”.

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Final Pynelogs art show route through the Chilcotin Plateau; while Jim McElroy’s photography captures the chaos and beauty found in Kootenay’s fire-altered By Farah Shawaf landscape. Assistant Curator Carol Gordon uses waPynelogs will be hosting tercolour to paint energy its final Art Show from Sepand creates directly from tember 20th until October her heart and intuition. Her 1st. The beauty contained abstract work is reminiswithin the valley — the magcent of Canadian Rockies nificent soaring mountains, luminous sky and Prairies landscapes. The Art Opening and endless evergreens — inspires the night is Thursday, September 22nd from 7 work of so many artists including Bryn to 9 p.m. and it’s your chance to appreciate Stevenson and Ingrid Vincent. Stevenson the art, meet the artists, enjoy live music is an oil painter who captures the radiance and drinks from the cash bar. Come view of local mountains. Vincent paints rural our final art show of the season and taste a delicious Scotty Burger from Pynelogs Café while you can! It’s not completely over, though. The closing of the gallery signals the beginning of our Love It Live Concert and Cinefest Independent Film series at Pynelogs. Mark your calendars: on October 11th, we’ll be screening The Man Who Knew Infinity and we’ll be hosting an incredible live performance by the band MacBeth Glory by Bryn Stevenson West My Friend on October landscapes and majestic mountains en 26th. For full schedule details and ticket plein air using watercolours. information, visit our website at www.coArtistic inspiration from nature ex- lumbiavalleyarts.com. tends past the mountains: multi-media Farah Shawaf is the Assistant Gallery artist Stephanie Kellett applies acrylic on Curator at the Pynelogs Art Gallery and birch plywood, and with the help of the Cultural Centre. Email pynelogs@telus.net grain, tells the story of salmons’ migration or call 250-342-4423.

Festival fundraiser fiesta By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Looking to get out, enjoy some quality live music, grab a bite to eat and a drink to savour? Look no further than the Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House in Radium, which will be hosting a fundraiser event for next year’s Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. The festival is held every year in Edgewater, and is filled with a variety of great musicians who are dedicated to providing a good time for music lovers.

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Returning to the river Each year, the Columbia Salmon Festival honours the long-term efforts of the Canadian Columbia River Intertribal Fisheries Commission to eventually return ocean-going salmon to the Upper Columbia River. This year the festival took place on Saturday, September 10th, starting off at Kinsmen Beach with a canoe brigade, live music, storytelling and more, followed by a salmon feast and pow wow hosted by the Shuswap Band. Photos by Marlene Chabot

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Classic cars roll into town for Show & Shine By James Rose Special to The Pioneer This Saturday, September 17th, the Columbia Valley Classics Autumn Show & Shine returns for its 27th year at the Radium Springs Golf Course driving range. In 1989, when the first show was held there were 75 cars — now there are about a 1,000! The car show action gets underway Saturday morning, starting at 10 a.m. and running through to 4 p.m. But beforehand, a pancake breakfast ($5 admission) will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Radium Senior’s Hall. And registration (a cost of $25) for Show & Shine participants will occur Friday night at the Senior’s Hall from 7 to 10 p.m., featuring the Blues Brothers Too band. Registration is also available Saturday morning. “We are really looking forward to another fantastic show,” said Vicki Roberts, Columbia Valley Classics Club president. “It’s a great way to wind up summer as it brings lots of visitors from

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CENTRE DREAM TAKING SHAPE — Construction of the Columbia Valley Centre is progressing. Photo by Ruth Fast/Painted Sun Photography All summer, visitors to the Invermere Farmers and Artists Market were greeted with smiles from the Columbia Valley Centre volunteers. After a crash course on Centre facts, the scale model and gaming requirements to sell 50/50 tickets, a small army of volunteers took on the role of CV Centre Ambassadors with enthusiasm. Over 14 weeks, this group worked 56 shifts or 112 hours — value: PRICELESS! As the Centre construction site progresses, interest is growing. Most visitors were aware of the site, though many didn’t know what it was. The scale model is a great help to explain how the Centre

is oriented in relation to nearby buildings and what the various components will be. Volunteers answered a multitude of questions. “Will you be able to show movies?” — Yes. “Where will we park?” — On site or across the street. “When does it open?” — Next summer. “Where is the swimming pool?” — in Radium and Fairmont. “Can I have my wedding on the rooftop patio?” — You bet! “Is there a fitness centre?” — Maybe in the next phase.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who used their precious weekend time to promote our very exciting project. Special kudos to John Rouse and Justin Atterbury who handled booth setup and takedown every week. The last opportunity to buy 50/50 tickets to support the Centre is at the Windermere Fall Fair on Sunday, September 18th. Stop by and meet some of our wonderful volunteers. And watch for the CV Centre display at community events throughout the fall and winter. For more information and to donate, visit www.columbiavalleycentre.ca.

TV show investigates paranormal activity in the valley By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Nestled among the mountains, rivers, lakes and other scenery that makes the Columbia Valley famous lies a paranormal story that needed unearthing. Thankfully, the team from The Other Side TV show made their way to the valley to feature this story of an active spirit who they believe died nearly 100 years ago. For those who haven’t heard of the show, The Other Side is a thrilling TV series that seeks to find the most haunted corners of Canada. Led by intuitive Jeff Richards, the paranormal team investigates various locations in each episode, hoping to reach out to the restless souls who seem to be wedged between the physical world and that of the spirit world, trying to bring them the peace they need to move on, the show’s website describes. The Other Side is currently broadcast on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) in Canada and is being expanded to Australia, New Zealand, England and the United States, said show producer Bob Crowe. He said the show presents a perfect opportunity to showcase these interesting Aboriginal paranormal investigators to a wider audience. “The interesting thing about the Aboriginal world is that they accept that spirits walk among us and it’s so accepted that they’ve developed a protocol for

how to deal with them and what not,” he said. Going into its third season now, The Other Side typically operates by receiving tips about potential paranormal activity before investigating to see if it’s worth filming an episode in a given location. Mr. Crowe said they received word of possible paranormal activity on the property of Joanna Jensen just outside of Fairmont on the Columbia River. According to Mr. Crowe, the Jensen family first experienced paranormal activity on their property while building a log cabin in 2007. Upon arriving from their main home in Calgary to check on construction, Ms. Jensen discovered that the contractor was refusing to sleep inside the house because, “too many weird things were happening as he was building it,” and instead slept on the ground outside. After the log cabin was completed, Ms. Jensen continued to have encounters with this paranormal spirit, hearing animal sounds in vacant rooms only for nothing to turn up upon investigation, Mr. Crowe said. “Joanna Jensen and her girlfriend were sleeping there the very first night they stayed there, and Joanna heard her girlfriend rummaging around in the kitchen and looking for something,” he said, “Doors opening and closing, and the next morning she said, ‘What were you looking for last night?’ and her girlfriend was all freaked out and was like, ‘Oh my god, I thought that was you? I couldn’t figure out what you were looking for’.” Continued on next page . . .

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Green Tease Fresh old ideas By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Kermit The Frog proclaimed, “It’s not easy being green,” and of all critters he should know. Born as I was in the 1930s, a lot of being green comes naturally. Anyone who grew up in or under the influence of the Great Depression already has some green neurons. There was a time when my family didn’t have money. What they had were resources and thrift. Every morsel of everything was squeezed out of whatever existed. That is how life continued. I am now a mix of yesteryear and this more wasteful new age. I justify over-spending on a new shop tool for my woodworking hobby, yet still turn out the lights as I leave every room. I also shave until the razor feels like I am pulling whiskers with pliers. The toothpaste tube is a tortured piece of twisted scrap after the last molecule has been expelled. There was much about the pre-Second World War values that still have lessons for today. Foremost, never waste a thing. You don’t need to revert to eating dandelion leaves as salad, but you should never take a plate full of food and then scrape a portion into the garbage. Alone, I ponder the cost-effectiveness of tossing away a paper sweetener package in the recycle bin in the pantry. Every time the pantry door opens, a light goes on. So, what was the value of the sweetener package and how did that compare with the value of the electricity? Sadly, advertising is full of green-washing. Some green ads are laughable. I once went to a hardware store to buy paint. The sales lady asks, “Would you like an environmentally friendly stir stick?” “And, what might that be?” I asked. “It’s Bamboo” she replied, “Bamboo

is a grass so we don’t waste trees.” Most bamboo comes to Canada from the Philippines, likely on a boat that burns bunker fuel, the most polluting fuel in all transportation. Every sawmill in Canada has lots of outer cuts that could make stir sticks. Media is filled with questionable green advertising. You might be dumbfounded by the fact that NASCAR advertises green racing. Some of their earnings are used for tree planting. Tree planting is good, but they had better plant a rainforest if they expect to cancel out high horsepower vehicles grinding around a racetrack. We might excuse the sport of auto racing, but it is impossible to excuse their green promotion. Recently, the American Standards Association chastised Renault’s Twingo car for advertising “AN ECO CAR” pictured with flowers coming out of the tail pipe. In fact, the car’s emissions were amoung the worst for a car of that size. Car crushing has been taking place for many decades. Only recently, however, has this practice been referred to as green recycling. There are too many ads with nature pictures of forests, deer and rabbits, but void of green information. CLOROX GREENWORKS advertised their product as “natural” because it came from nature, but it has about the same strength as any bleach product. It is getting difficult to buy a product that is not pretending to be eco-friendly. Oil companies, chemical plants, paint products, insurance companies, banks and a host of others promote their green claim. The list of doubtful green ads is, sadly, almost unending. This is not just a matter of honesty; this practice harms the objective. If we are to move toward being more responsible then those who make “green claims” must be believable. Anything less, weakens the cause. So, those ads that try to attract our desire by spinning green fibs should cause us to avoid rather than buy. “You were bang on, Kermit.” Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1993. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

. . . ‘TV show’ from previous page The team from The Other Side made their way to the Columbia Valley in June to investigate these spirits and record their findings as one of their episodes in the show’s third season that begins airing on October 27th. Mr. Crowe said that Ms. Jensen tried to employ a variety of methods to interact with the spirits before using a Ouija board — also known as a spirit or talking board used to interact with spirits — the first night the team visited to ask the spirit in the cabin to spell its name. “I don’t want to give the story away, but it spelled something that was quite shocking and quite upsetting to Joanna and that session ended that night,” Mr. Crowe said. He said that the team believes the spirit is that of an Aboriginal woman who drowned in the 1930s on the property. The team is still looking for more information on this woman and they hope someone from the Columbia Valley is able to help solve the mystery of this woman’s identity. Mr. Crowe said that although he cannot reveal what the team found on their investigation of the property, he feels the episode is captivating and ends on a positive note. The episode is expected to air on APTN in the first week of December with show times still to be announced.

Thank You! The Columbia Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Society would like to send a huge ‘Thank You’ to all the businesses and volunteers who made this year’s 40th Annual Lakeside Event another fun, exciting and successful occasion. A generous donation from funds raised through our silent auction items will be donated to the family of James Pfrunder; a dear friend who tragically lost his life this year. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Ingredients of the lake Watershed Wanderings By Katie Watt Pioneer Columnist Have you ever baked a cake? If so, then you know that something so simple and fun can easily become a more complex, thoughtful process the deeper you dive into its chemistry. Without the perfect temperature, a cake can either become too hard or too soft, and you cannot just go about adding or removing ingredients as you please or else the whole thing could turn into a mess! In a sense, our lake works in a similar way: if one of the elements of the ecosystem is altered too drastically, the whole cycle of the water will feel its impact — just like a domino effect! Since the Lake Windermere Ambassadors began in 2010, we’ve tested for many things in the lake, but most habitually (every Tuesday in the summer, in fact) we run a series of tests to measure its essential “ingredients” such as dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH, and temperature levels, for example. While it may seem that these indicators have little in common, it is incredibly fascinating to uncover the web of relationships that have developed to

support the overall water quality of the lake. If the temperature of the water rises too high, we would see a significant decrease in dissolved oxygen as it more easily escapes due to a higher kinetic energy. When this happens and the oxygen levels in the water become too low (below 5 mg/L), plant and animal species essential to the lake’s system begin to die as there is no longer enough of the element in the water to support them. Now, with a reduced presence of plants to photosynthesize, fewer mollusks to filter water, and the disintegration of the food web, the lake becomes increasingly vulnerable to potential threats such as algal blooms or man-made pollutants. The secret to this cycle’s resilience and sensitivity is in its connectivity... like a game of Jenga, it’s vulnerable to collapse at any point; the stability of the whole system is at the whim of the risks we take and healthy functions we disturb. For example, if too much phosphorus were to be added to the lake, it would affect the balance of nutrients, which could result in an algal bloom or, if turbidity became too high, not enough sunlight would be able to penetrate the lake’s surface for plants to photosynthesize. These plants, in turn, keep turbidity levels at bay by stabilizing the river bottom.

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Though it may sound like an incredibly delicate cycle, there are in fact many ways to ensure that Lake Windermere remains healthy while still enjoying its waters! Runoff containing fertilizers and sprays can disrupt the plant cycle in the lake due to the large quantities of phosphorus and nitrates that are added to these substances. By making sure to not over-water after application and being aware of the weather before use, we can help ensure that undesirable nutrients stay out of the lake ecosystem and in your backyard! Also, by cleaning, draining, and drying our boats before we launch and after we go out on a lake, we become the safeguards that keep invasive species away. On September 25th, participate in the Fall Shoreline Cleanup organized by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors and remove litter from important lake habitat — call in advance to reserve your favourite shoreline! All throughout the year, we use the lake, but with that use comes a responsibility to find a balance between our recreation and its health. Appreciate its beauty and know how to preserve it! Katie Watt was the Summer Student for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. Email the Ambassadors at info@ lakeambassadors.ca or call the office at 250-341-6898.

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Simple solutions for living with wildlife WildSafeBC Andrea Smillie WildSafeBC Co-ordinator After attending a summer full of markets and interacting with the public, a Community Co-ordinator hears a lot of stories. Everyone seems intrigued, frustrated, in fear of, or in awe of wildlife — bears in particular. No matter how you feel about them, we are within an ecosystem where many species are dependent upon similar habitat. We will continue to share the landscape and interact with wild animals where we live, work, recreate, or grow our food. Sometimes human-wildlife conflict is complex and difficult to manage. However, there are some very simple solutions to the problem. The biggest challenge we are having in the Columbia Valley is garbage storage. So, I am challenging everyone in the Columbia Valley to store your

garbage in a secure location this fall. This means keeping it inside your home or garage (unless you have a secure, bear-resistant bin) until collection day, or until you take it to the transfer station or the landfill. This is a goal we can achieve if everyone takes part. When one person doesn’t take on the responsibility, the entire community suffers. For those of you living in Invermere, the Transfer Station now has bear-resistant bins, and you can feel more comfortable knowing your garbage is not accessible to bears. There are several FREE events this fall that the WildsafeBC program is putting on. The first is a night hike on September 17th at 7:30 p.m. (contact Andrea to find out if there are still spots available!) and an electric fencing workshop on October 15th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anyone growing their own food or raising livestock can benefit from this workshop put on by West Kootenay expert Gillian Sanders. Electric fencing is a great solution to human-wildlife conflict if installed and maintained properly. It is also possible to organize a workshop on wildlife safety for your community group, including a bear spray demonstration. Please consider taking your bird feeders down, as this attracts bears and other wildlife. Keep your barbecue clean

and covered if possible. Feed pets inside or take pet food in after they’ve eaten. Because fruit trees become such a distinct attractant in the fall, there is a fruit-picking program throughout the valley and you can ask to join the “Columbia Valley Fruit Exchange” group on Facebook to connect that way. If you have fruit that isn’t edible, consider composting it at the landfill in Windermere, where Groundswell is conducting a regional composting program. For more information on the composting program, please contact Patsy at patsylussier@gmail.com or 250-341-8423. If you have questions about wildlife attractants or you would like to register for one of our free events contact Andrea Smillie: WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator at 250-409-4712, invermere@wildsafebc.com or radium@ wildsafebc.com. To report potential human-wildlife conflict, please contact the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277. For more solutions check out our website at www.wildsafebc.com and our Facebook page “WildSafeBC Columbia Valley”. WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by the Columbia Basin Trust, the Ministry of Environment, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and RDEK Areas F and G.

Windermere Fall Fair promises a festive time By James Rose Special to The Pioneer The Windermere Scarecrow Festival and Fall Fair is set to take place this Sunday, September 18th. This year’s event will include the traditional activities and a few new events as well. The fair is a long-standing event put on by the Windermere Community Association and is one of the largest fundraisers for the Association every year. “There are a few different contests people can enter. There is scarecrow building, vegetable growing so people can submit any vegetable or fruits they’ve grown as well as canning,” said Fall Fair organizer Theresa Wood. New this year is a chicken-showing event, which is for kids to bring their chickens for judging. The

contest is broken down into two age divisions: nine years and under, and 10 to 16. Those interested in competing in the scarecrow building competition can bring their scarecrow to the Windermere Community Hall on Thursday, September 15th for judging ahead of time. “There’s also a scarecrow costume contest so people can come dressed up like scarecrows and there will be little scarecrow kids’ parade so all kids dressed as scarecrows open the event and parade around the grounds,” said Ms. Wood. Back this year is the vendor’s market, which will include a wide variety of great food from around the valley. And there will be a strong live music and entertainment component to this year’s fair as well. “It’s great that we are able to showcase to the fair-

goers six different bands plus Rolf the Woodcarver and (magician) Jeremy Coyote,” said Ms. Wood. To finish off the event, the traditional kids’ foam party hosted by the Windermere Fire Department will take place at 3:45 p.m. “They bring the firetruck and they shoot foam out of it and all the kids play in this huge pile of foam,” explained Ms. Wood. Entries for the gardening and canning competition can be dropped off at the Windermere Community Hall for judging the day before on Saturday, September 17th between 4 and 7 p.m. Entrance fees to the fair are $5 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at Music/Market on Main in Radium on Friday night. For more information, email Ms. Wood at theresawood83@gmail.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE As part of Canfor’s Forest Stewardship Council Certification and Sustainable Forest Management Plan, the public is invited to comment on the updated harvesting plans in the areas listed below. The Rocky Mountain Forest District completed forest health detailed flights which identified areas of Spruce Bark Beetle, Douglas Fir Bark Beetle and Mountain Pine Bark Beetle infestations. To limit the spread from these infestations, small scale harvesting, trap tree felling and fall and burn treatments may be implemented.

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Radium carpet bowler head to BC Seniors Games aim of having fun, she said. “We try to do our best and that’s all. We have a good time and we meet others. If we play well, great, The BC Seniors Games are coming up next week in and if not, oh well,” said Ms. Chasse. “We carpet bowl Port Coquitlam and the Columbia Valley will be repre- because it is something to do and keeps us active.” The women chose carpet bowling as their pursuit sented there by a team of carpet bowlers from Radium “because it is easy for seniors,” she added. Hot Springs. The team members rotate between the different The games will be held from Tuesday, September positions each time they 20th to Sunday, September 24th and it won’t be play, and Ms. Chasse said “We try to do our best and that’s all... if we play they will decide who plays the first trip to the event well, great, and if not, oh well.” for Radium residents Mawhich position for the Games when they get to rie Chasse, Margaret HodMarie Chasse son, Phyllis Jackson, Herta Port Coquitlam. BC Seniors Games athlete Tacha, and spare Aly Me“It’s just something we enjoy doing,” she said. derer. The carpet bowlers Organizers say they will officially be part of the Zone 7 team (Zone 7 is essentially comprised of the are expecting about 3,200 participants at the Games, which are an annual event for athletes aged 55 or older. Kootenay region). “We’ve been many times,” Ms. Chasse told The This is not the first time Port Coquitlam has hosted Pioneer. “It’s hard to say exactly, but we’ve been carpet the BC Seniors Games, having last done so 25 years ago. This year’s edition of the Games coincides with the bowling for many years.” The team is heading to the games with the primary city’s 125th anniversary. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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Headbanger Trail Challenge back for ninth year By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff For the ninth consecutive year, runners from around the Columbia Valley will be gathering in Radium for the annual Crazy Soles Headbanger Trail Challenge, which manifests as one of the last chances for athletes to get out and enjoy the challenge of a race. Originally started in 2007, the Headbanger Trail Challenge represents a way for runners to take part in a unique running race through one of the most picturesque areas in the valley. Ron Verboom, one of the creators of the Challenge and a volunteer this year, said he got the idea after spending a number of years running the trails in and around Radium. “It’s such a beautiful place to run and I thought, back in the day, wouldn’t it be great to share this with like-minded trail runners,” he said, noting that at the time it was the perfect time to add another event to the Radium calendar. “One of the other reasons I started it is after the car show here in Radium, all the events are pretty much done for the year and I thought it would be nice to add this event onto the roster of events in Radium and this time of year has always been one of my favourite times of year for trail running,” he said. “The colours are beautiful, the weather is cool and it’s just a great time to be out on the trails.” He first designed the route to go through parts of Kootenay National Park but has since modified the trail

to start at the Radium Ball Diamond and go through the trails near Sinclair Creek. Along the way, runners will have their endurance tested with hills and rugged terrain dovetailed with some of the best views the Columbia Valley has to offer. Mr. Verboom said one of the other qualities that makes this race so welcoming is that it is available in 1-kilometre, 3-km, 5-km, and 10-km versions, allowing people of all skill sets to participate. While presenting a challenge, the Headbanger also comes with mini-massages for participants from Jim McElroy along with a yoga class taught by Kelly Carl-

WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. Hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC reg. 296/97, as amended)

The proposed regulatory amendments are about: New sections on Joint Committees in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation •

3.26, Rights and Responsibilities, evaluation for joint committees

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3.27, Rights and Responsibilities, minimum training requirements for new joint committee members and worker health and safety representatives

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3.28, Rights and Responsibilities, participation by employer or representative of employer and worker representative in employer investigations

Other proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed amendments by oral presentation at the public hearings and/or in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing. Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at worksafebc.com.

Public Hearing Details Date

Location

Sept 21, 2016

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston Street Victoria, BC

Section 1.1, Definitions, consequential amendments to definitions for combustible and flammable liquids

Section 4.43.1, General Conditions, new section, storage racks

Sept. 27, 2016

Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC

Section 4.56, General Conditions, work area guards and handrails

Sept 27, 2016

Section 4.81, 4.82 and 28.9, General Conditions, environmental tobacco smoke

Via video conference Community Futures 110A Slater Road NW, Cranbrook, BC

Oct 4, 2016

Section 5.71(2), Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, combustible or flammable air contaminants

Ramada Prince George 444 George Street Prince George, BC

Section 6.4, Substance Specific Requirements, asbestos inventory

Oct 6, 2016

Section 6.58.1 to 6.69, Substance Specific Requirements, lead

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC

Section 6.110 to 6.112.7, Substance Specific Requirements, respirable crystalline silica and rock dust

Session Times:

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Section 12.83.1, Tools, Machinery and Equipment, new section, chassis dynamometer

10. Section 13.11, 14.1 and 14.2, Cranes and Hoists, construction material hoists 11. Section 14.5, Cranes and Hoists, rated capacity indication and Section 14.11, Cranes and Hoists, support structures 12. Section 14.81, Cranes and Hoists, limit devices 13. Section 20.2, Construction, Excavation and Demolition, notice of project 14. Section 22.12(1) and (2), Underground Workings, underground supervisor 15. Section 23.69, Oil and Gas, flow piping systems 16. Section 26.13.4, Forestry Operations and Similar Activities, new subsection, saw chain shot

IN STRIDE — Runners in the 2015 Headbanger Trail Challenge sprint across the Radium Ball Diamond. This year’s race takes place on Saturday, September 24th. Pioneer file photo

son from Mountain Om Yoga and Wellness Studio in Invermere. Those interested in signing up for the race are encouraged to either call, email or visit the Crazy Soles store in Invermere in person or alternatively visit the website at www.HeadbangerTrailChallenge.com. Cost for registration in the race starts at $5 for the 1-km race and is $30 for the 3-km, $40 for the 5-km and $50 for the 10-km options. The race starts at 11 a.m. at the Radium Ball Diamond on Saturday, September 24th. There will be a concession for refueling after the run supplied by the Columbia Valley Skating Club.

Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times. Online:

via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com/2016publichearings

E-mail:

ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com

Fax:

604-279-7599; or toll free in BC: 1-877-279-7599

Mail:

Attn: 2016 Public Hearing Feedback OHS Regulation and Policy Policy, Regulation and Research Division WorkSafeBC P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5

Notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Notice of Public Hearings pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.

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September 16, 2016

The Kootenay Burn: a four seasons series Submitted by Jim McElroy As I travelled through Kootenay National Park in the early years of this century, I was profoundly impacted by two devastating forest fires. The size and force of these fires left me with a sad feeling because of the tremendous destruction of the beautiful park. A few years later, the sadness left as a result of an educational tour I attended with a Parks Canada official. The educational tour enabled me to see the forest fire phenomena with different eyes. Since then, as I travel through Kootenay National Park, I now notice the beauty that is present in the destruction and the renewal process of a burnt forest. Around 2010, I began to take the time to stop and photograph what I saw. The purpose of my Kootenay Burn: A Four Seasons BEAUTY OF THE BURN — Jim McElroy (pictured on the right) presSeries Project was to explore with my camera what I saw ents his photography showcasing the charred landscape of Kootenay NaPhotos submitted over the course of a year. There was/is a multitude of co- tional Park at Pynelogs. lour, texture, light, line and tone that is present through nature’s natural cycles (the forest fire). summer, fall, winter and spring. A showing of some of the images The camera is, for me, another eye — its images can stimulate the mind, be from this past year of shooting (thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust for the funding thought-provoking, touch the heart and give us valuable experiences that are often of this project) will open at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on September 20th and run hard to describe in words. My intention/wish is to inspire people to see “the burn” through to October 1st. Opening night is Thursday, September 22nd at 7 p.m. Visit with new eyes and perhaps relate more comfortably to the value and beauty of one of www.jamesmcelroy.ca.

Educators mingle at greenhouse mixer By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The Rocky Mountain School District organized a social event for teachers and community educators hosted by the Groundswell Network & Community Greenhouse, where 35 teachers and 20 community partners gathered to learn about the history of the facility and enjoyed appetizers featuring produce and herbs from the greenhouse. “It was a great opportunity to connect and hopefully sparks school visits and field trips this year,” said Rocky Mountain School District assistant superintendent Cheryl Lenardon.

“I think the event was a great example of how we can better connect classrooms to our communities to support students’ learning,” said Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network executive director Duncan Whittick. “We have such incredible local resources to tap into and sometimes all it takes is to get to know each other and find out what we can all offer. We all want our children to grow up as resourceful, community-minded people, and this type of communitybuilding event can certainly help to achieve this.” Participating organizations included Blue Lake Centre, East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, Wildsight, Wild BC Network - HCTF Education, Lake Windermere Ambassadors, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Photos submitted

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Music and memories

Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has once again generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, snap a photo with it, send it in and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www. columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere. Pictured, counterclockwise from bottom: The Beingessner (Eli, Sandra and Marty) family getting ready to play at Music in the Park in Kamloops; (back row) Justin LaBrie, Nicole Kloos (front row) Harald Kloos and Marion LaBrie climbed Mount Nelson on Thursday, August 19th, 2016 to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the Kloos family erecting the cross and in memory of Erwin Kloos; Megan and Dwayne Broughton on their recent honeymoon to Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle on Grimsey Island; Wayne and Eve Noga (Eve is taking the picture) at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain.

Sloth attack Jason Tegart got some laughs last week when he posted these photos of a giant tree sloth creature emerging from a bush on the corner of 13th Street and 8th Avenue in Invermere. “A giant sloth covered in vines has taken over Invermere and is currently attempting to take out one of the power lines. Watch out for this plant-like beast,” he warned. Thankfully, he shared the photos with The Pioneer as a public safety gesture. Photos submitted

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September 16, 2016

New RCMP commander imitates inimitable predecessor

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was already a sergeant in Regina. Sgt. Vatamaniuk grew up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and started off his police career in the small towns The Upper Columbia Valley has a new commander of that province, before moving to Calgary to work with for its RCMP detachment. the RCMP’s drug unit there, and then its Calgary serious Last week, Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuk stepped into crime unit (which involved roles such as investigating the role vacated by former Columbia Valley Staff Ser- homicides). geant Marko Shehovac in March, and although Mr. SheHe then moved back to Saskatchewan to head up hovac (or Marko, as he was affectionately called up and the RCMP’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement down the valley) was an inimitable presence here, Mr. Unit in Regina (which focused primarily on tackling the Vatamaniuk is doing is utmost city’s organized crime) and then to fill the large shoes left by his the Regina serious crime unit. predecessor. “Then this opportunity Sgt. Vatamaniuk made came up and I thought it would clear last week, during a visit to be a unique experience,” he The Pioneer, just how seriously said. “Being back in a uniform (and how literally) he takes this (after the plainclothes detecquest — donning a faux bushy tive work) is another exciting silver moustache and caterpillar change for me. I started out my eyebrows to demonstrate that career in small towns, and gohe can not only look like Maring back to the fundamentals of ko, but that he also has a similar that is a lot of fun. I’m looking sense of humour to the former forward to getting involved in commander. the community. That’s someAlthough Sgt. Vatamaniuk thing that gets lost when you has spent the bulk of his career work in a big city. I think that’s in big cities, tackling serious something Marko did really crime and working as a plainwell, and I want to continue it. clothes detective to bring down It’s a lot different than anything organized criminal gangs, he I’ve done recently.” is no stranger to the valley. It’s Working on serious crime where his wife grew up and they cases and trying to expose orgaand their two kids have previnized crime rings is no easy task ously spent plenty of time here (“You really need to have all t’s on vacation. BOB IN COMMAND — Sergeant Bob Vata- crossed and i’s dotted in your “Coming here brought my maniuk has joined the Columbia Valley RCMP police work so that the adminwife back to her roots and me Detachment as its commander and is excited to istration of justice can be done back to the roots of policing. continue the affable community-style policing his properly,” said Sgt. VatamaIt’s a whole new challenge and predecessor Marko Shehovac was known for. niuk. “These are long investigatakes me back to why I wanted Photo by Steve Hubrecht tions and can be high stress”), to join the RCMP in the first but the new Columbia Valley place,” said Sgt. Vatamaniuk. “It’s absolutely gorgeous commander said always being surrounded by great team here. My wife’s family is here and we’d often bring an members made a big difference. He added the same is RV and stay in Fairmont or Radium, so we know the true in small town police work and he’s delighted by his area. The fact that we’re now living here is still some- new detachment. what surreal, but we’re excited. In Regina (where he and “They really are great members and it’s a fantastic his family was posted prior to the Columbia Valley), we team,” he said. “It’s nice to come in and have that, and had postage stamp of a yard, so to come here, where to have had Marko leave things in great shape. He, and you have so much serenity and space, it’s really great. Corporal Grant Simpson (who was acting commander There are not many RCMP detachments that have a in between Marko’s departure and Mr. Vatamaniuk’s arnational park (Kootenay) and a town such as Invermere rival) have built up a great reputation for the RCMP in embedded in them.” this community.” The detachment commander position for the CoMr. Vatamaniuk, his wife, their kids, dog and cat lumbia Valley RCMP was bumped down from staff are already settling nicely into valley life, having found a sergeant to sergeant after Marko left, which meant the house right in Invermere, and they are keen to take adtransfer was a lateral one for Sgt. Vatamaniuk, since he vantage of the valley’s hiking and fishing opportunities. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

September 16, 2016

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Recognizing grief and the need to mourn By Maria Kliavkoff, Executive Director Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Have you not been feeling like yourself lately and you don’t know why? Do any of the symptoms listed on page 8 speak to you or do you recognize those symptoms in someone you know? “Time heals all wounds” is the way most people believe grief works and as time passes grief goes away. Unfortunately, that is not how it works. Grief is the feeling of loss and sadness that occurs after the death of a loved one. Mourning is the external expression of that sadness. In what has become a fast-paced, largely feeling-phobic society, we tend to allow a few days following the death

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even years later), we are surprised and do not recognize it as symptoms of grief. The purpose of the symptoms are to get us to slow down and take the time to mourn. The challenge is that society does not allow us that time. As we begin giving ourselves permission to mourn the loss, the symptoms of grief begin to soften. This is where hospice can help. If you think you are suffering from un-mourned grief and you are not sure what to do next, give us a call. It’s never too late to do catch up mourning. The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley can be contacted at 250-688-1143, drop by their Frater Landing office (#103) in Invermere, or visit their website at www. hospicesocietycv.com.

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Pioneer Classifieds IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Cub Polier May 11th, 1934 to Sept 15th, 1991 Gone from this earth but never forgotten. We’ll love and miss you forever. Love Vi and Family

S IN MEMORIAM S

Shwed Orest Nicholas

Oct. 26,1932- Sept. 11, 2012 Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part As it never goes away To hear your voice To see your smile To sit with you And talk for a while, would be Our greatest wish Today, tomorrow Our whole life through We shall always love And remember you. You will forever be in our hearts. Your loving family.

ANNOUNCEMENT

ATTENTION ASPIRING MUSICIANS from Parson to Canal Flats: Applications are open for the Steamboat Mountain Music Bursary. Musicians of all levels and any age may apply. Funds may be used for: workshops, music camps, lessons, master classes, post-secondary music programs. Deadline for submission: October 30th. For further information, phone 250-347-9860. Application forms and full information are available through the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival website www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected 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 250-3428255.

Alcoholics Anonymous If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. 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.

CHEERS & JEERS

Sponsored by

Cheers to Cody and everyone at Circle Café for your excellent service and continual entertainment! You guys often make my day and put a smile on my face. Cheers to Diana and Jennifer at Service BC for staying open after hours to issue hunting licenses and other government services; you are both courteous, knowledgeable and always have a smile. The printing on my hunting licence is beautiful.

Cheers to Dandelions for an amazing debut cd! Just bought it at AG Valley Foods. Such talent right here in the valley. Get it! A HUGE CHEERS to Steve of Invermere Sales and Rentals for saving our butts in a time of great need.. YOU ROCK BUDDY!

IN MEMORIAM

Jason Charman

You will always be in our hearts.

CHEERS & JEERS Big Cheers to Dan Rohrick for his very helpful advice about our stove. You are such a great guy! Cheers to Mr.V’s restaurant in Windermere. We had an amazing dinner- ALL gluten free (health) vegetarian (choice), custom made. Deliciousness out done only by accommodating chef and vivacious server. Generous serving will be lunch tomorrow. Look forward to bringing our friends. Cheers to the kind people who helped at the skate park on Sept 3rd when one of my grandson’s friends cut his leg. Much appreciated.

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Carol Emily Geyer on Friday, September 9th, 2016. Carol is survived by her husband Klaus and her daughter Delih Santini. A funeral service will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan at a later date.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Glenn Thomsen for taking Cheers to great customers who care of the waterski slalom course understand that owning a business at Larch Point. Your efforts to put and working in a resort valley can it in, maintain it, and take it out be challenging! We strive to do our each year do not go unnoticed. best every day - many who serve do Cheers for providing us this great extra and may go weeks or months opportunity to have fun on the lake without a day off...come back every summer! Until next year, see again, if you get the same then JEERS you at the mountain! CHEERS &complain.

S OBITUARY S

Geyer, Carol Emily

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October 29, 1969 – September 28, 2013 Another year has come and gone Sweet memories in our hearts live on We miss you more than words can say Your laugh, your smile, your fearless way Of living life so full and strong And suddenly it all was gone This time of year so bittersweet A time for all your friends to meet To say your name and stories tell About the times remembered well Again this year we’ll raise a glass To a young life that too soon passed Forever in our hearts Dad, Mom & Houdie

A Big Cheers to Kevin for fixing the end of our driveway. Much appreciation for ‘gettin’‘er done’! Cheers from the volunteer at the Invermere MusicFest that found the silver hoop earring. Glad to hear about your happy reunion. Cheers to the families camped at Sun Valley on the long weekend, it is so nice to see kids playing, having fun and completely detached from electronics. Jeers to the dishes! Cheers to all the servers and cooks who worked so hard this summer. Cheers to our patient customers. We know at times the waits were longer than usual but considering the whole valley has had a staff shortage all summer... We are quite proud of our service and menu! Big Cheers to Rocko Stucco for the excellent work and the generosity. Much appreciated!! Jeers to all the kids roaming the streets looking for pokemon. When I was your age I was chasing girls not no silly ghosts. Smarten up! A BIG jeers to my neighbour who stands and stares at us every time we’re in our backyard. You make it extremely uncomfortable to enjoy our yard and deck. Please STOP.

Cheers to the District of Invermere for the wonderful new bear-proof dumpster bins at the Recycling and Transfer Station. Well done! Cheers to Summit Foot Wear for the awesome and very generous donation of tuques etc. to the Thrift Store. You’ve made a lot of people warm, cozy and happy. And a big Cheers to everyone who donates to the Thrift Store! Much appreciated! HUGE CHEERS to two awesome bosses for the gift certificate at Helna’s Stube for my birthday. Not only are they great employers but they make our work environment fun and have been guiding stars to my new career! Cheers to the Shuswap Band for hosting an incredible powwow and Salmon feast. A rich cultural experience that was warm, fun, and interesting. Dancing, drumming, food, and community - all were excellent. Cheers for sharing. And Cheers to the cooks! mmmm!

LOST AND FOUND Found: Pair of sunglasses on Lakeview Dr. on Monday, September 5th. Please e-mail cco_49@hotmail.com with a description for return.

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LOST AND FOUND

STORAGE

COMMERCIAL SPACE

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

MISC FOR SALE

Found: Snowboard on the road coming from Panorama. Please call 778-963-0259 to claim this.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Phone Leo at 250-342-1177.

ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES

2007 kx85 two stroke dirt bike with monster decal kit, fmf fatty pipe, new chain and sprockets and rear tire, fast bike runs good. Call or text 250-341-5216 for more information.

Yfl-221 Silver Yamaha flute, complete with carrying case and cleaning kit. Contact 250-341-5428.

Lost: Wedding ring; white gold with three rows of diamonds on the front of it. If found, please call 1-403-542-4601. Lost: Black Wallet European Man Pouch at the Radium Resort Golf Course Parking Lot and/or between the Parking Lot and the Invermere turn off. Dimensions: 8” inches Long x 6” inches Wide x 3” inches Thick. It also has been reported to the local Invermere RCMP. All of my ID was in the wallet, including my Alberta Driver’s License Alberta Health Card, 4 Credit Cards, 3 ABM Bank Cards, AMA/CAA Card, Petro Canada Points Card, Air Miles Card, and Costco, plus a few other personal items that I cannot replace. Reward Offer of $100 when returned. Please Call Gary at 403701-6622.

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: 250-342-3166.

OFFICE SPACE Highway Frontage Office Space for rent. October 1st - April 30th. Ample parking, signage capabilities. Perfect for winter tourism business. $1200/mo. + hydro. 250-347-6595.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Found: A rod case at Munn Lake, Call 250-342-6588, please leave a message.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo. first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

Lost: iPhone 5 in the Columbia River, lime green phone in white case inside a waterproof pouch. If found, please call or text 403-8273023 or 403-262-7370.

1490 sq. ft. of shop/retail space in Athalmer, 2 large overhead doors!, $1272/mo., all utilities included. Newhouse Multi Storage, 250-3423637, newmulti@telus.net.

Lost: Kite Board on Sept. 2nd around Kinsmen Beach area. Please call 250-517-8773 if found.

ACCOMM. WANTED

Lost: Buoy, white with blue stripe. In Windermere area. Has Private REG NO164 written on it. If found, please call 250-341-8345.

Retired responsible teacher seeking accommodation for April 2017 for min. of 6 months. N/S, will do yard work. Will consider house sitting. 250-341-8443.

STORAGE

New House Multi Storage

BOAT & RV STORAGE

Conveniently located in the Invermere Industrial Park. LOW RATES! DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! We can park your trailer for you. 7 DAYS A WEEK ACCESS! Phone: 250-342-3637 Email: newmulti@telus.net

SUITE FOR RENT 1-bdrm, furnished apt. in town, 250-342-9636 leave message. Furnished suite for rent. Westside Rd., Quiet tenant preferred. N/P, N/S, References needed. Long term, 250-342-6534. Bright 1-Bedroom furnished walkout suite in Westridge, Invermere. Private patio entrance, off-street parking for one vehicle. No washer/ dryer. N/S, D/W. One small dog/ cat allowed. DD, Pet deposit and References required. $850/mo. Utilities, hydro, wi-fi included. Long-term renter preferred. Available October 1st. Email rosis@ telus.net.

HOUSE FOR RENT In Invermere modern 4-bdrm, 2 bath newer home. Wilder subdivision, large yard with storage shed. W/D, D/W, N/S, N/P. $1500/ mo. 250-342-3790. Small 1-bdrm home available immediately for single person or couple on acreage near Edgewater. Quiet! N/S, N/P, W/D, $900/mo. hydro included. dlherbs@telus.net or 250-342-5930.

CONDO FOR RENT

Phase 2 now for sale, Windermere. Total of 8 acreages, 2 sold, 4.2 to 6 acres each. Starting at $169,000. Separate individual graveled access roads, individual wells up to 30 gallons per minute, no building commitment. Two minutes to golf course, five minutes to beach. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

HOUSE FOR SALE For Sale 1998 Mobile Home, open living design, on large corner lot in Radium Hot Springs. 2-bdrm, 2 full baths, large deck, addition, storage sheds and landscaped yard. All services, excellent water. Great starter or retirement home. $180,000 firm. Call 250-341-5639 to view.

Dock - Large, durable, polystyrene floating dock 5’ x 100’ with ramp, three fingers and bench. Paid $85,000, ask $40,000. Delivery negotiable. Tub - deluxe, clawfoot, new, white, 66“x 40”, air jets with remote. $5000 new, ask $2000. Tanks - two 300 gal, used. $250 ea. Gates - Two pairs, steel, white. 10‘ x 4‘, $500 ea. pair. Electronic gate - with FOB and 15.5’ arm, above ground, 10’ x 3’, $3200. Shingles - metal, profile, forest green, used, 1000 sf, $1200. Firewood-$60/cord, “you cut”, D.fir. Fairmont. Bob 403-861-2309.

For Sale: 84 inch Snowbear Snowplow, power lift, manual angle. Works well, 250-342-0450. Solid Wood Antique Dining Suite with six chairs and corner china cabinet, plus antique hide-a-bed in excellent condition. Call: 250-3479070.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, pine and poplar split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908. Pine firewood, $200 a cord in Invermere 250-342-1586 and small orders.

CONDO FOR SALE Assume my mortgage to buy a Condo, with a zero down payment at the Peaks in Radium. 2-bdrm, 2 bath, 1045 sq. ft. on second floor. $185,000, 403-663-0446. Townhouse for sale in Radium by owner backing onto the Springs Course #11, 4 stories, 3-bdrm and 4 baths, total upgrades. Call 250347-9070.

MISC FOR SALE

For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4 bath, ground level condo. Beautiful views, backs on to The Springs golf course. All appliances, fireplace, fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S, N/P, references please. $1650/mo., call 250-342-3790. Akiskinook Resort Ground level larger end unit, 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/mo. includes cable. Call or text 403-281-3991.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR RENT Large lot for mobile home. Williams Trailer Park. No pets. Phone 250342-9390.

250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $150. Call George. 250-347-9500. 2 seater stroller with 1 rain/bug and shade screen. Walk or jogging wheels. $250 O.B.O. Call 250-3425585.

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SERVICES

FITNESS

2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 6 cylinder, 4WD, very good condition, automatic, loaded, leather, sunroof, Dealer Service Records provided, snow tires included, 190,000 kms, $12,900. Call 250-341-3162. Granny Driven 1999 Crown Victoria, white with white leather interior. Great condition, 217,000 kms with winter tires, $3000. Call 250-3479070.

RV LOTS FOR SALE Columbia River Wetlands RV Park. Fully serviced, Year Round Titled RV Lots for sale. Columbia River and wetland access, 45 min north of Radium Hot Springs. Starting at $35,000, call 250-348-2094.

Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent Zumba Classes resume for the Fall on Monday September 26th. Classes are held at J.A. Laird Elementary School Gym Mon. and Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. Contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474 for more information. Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty. “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

STRONG HIIT Classes – Julie Parent STRONG HIIT Classes start Wednesday September 28th at 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird School Gym. For more information regarding this HIIT class please contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474. Free Giveaway

HELP WANTED

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas. Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail.com.

Child Care/Babysitting required in our home for 16 month old son. Part time to start in September with flexible hours and days. Full time starting in November, hours and days negotiable. Appropriate education and training necessary. Must have solid reference(s). Wage depending on experience and education. Please submit resumes and cover letters to ojopp@telus. net.

Invermere Law Office requires an experienced legal assistant for a part-time temporary maternity leave position, with potential for extension. Please forward resumes to: e-mail: handb@telus.net, fax: 250-342-4414, mail: Box 639, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0.

Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Hunter Douglas Blinds, custom drapery, bedding, upholstery, flooring and more. Serving Calgary and The Columbia Valley area. Free design/space planning/paint color consultation with purchase. Up to 60% off blinds and fabric sale until Oct.31st Call Brenda at 403-8618782 or email soledecor@shaw.ca, www.Studio222calgary.com.

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.

Seeking a motivated individual interested in joining a growing construction company. Must have experience, be physically fit, have own transportation and a positive attitude. Wage negotiable dependent on knowledge and skills. Immediate start. Please email resumes and references to JLBInnovations@hotmail.com.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

FOR SALE

44,663

2015 Ford Explorer Limited

FOR SALE

14,526

2008 Ford Edge Limited

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE

25,738

2014 Ford Escape Titanium

FOR SALE

9,885

2004 Ford Ranger XLT

STW Cutting Edge Carpentry is looking for carpenters $30/hr, skilled laborers $18 to $22/hr. For long term work in Invermere and surrounding areas. Call Scott 250270-0745.

Subway Radium is looking to fill Full time and Part-time positions. Call 347-9988 to apply or send resumes to rpetro@shaw.ca. Helna’s Stube is looking for a dishwasher/kitchen help, evening server and bus person. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

WINDERMERE DISTRICT SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY

Community Inclusion Worker Part-time Community Inclusion Worker needed to work with dependently disabled 19 year old man. If you are used to working independently, this may be the position for you! 12 -14 hours per week. Please contact Donna Jefferson, Manager, Mount Nelson Place at 250-342-3699. wdsss@shaw.ca

VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE

9,893

2009 Dodge Journey SE

VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE

24,396

2011 Ford Edge Limited

6SPD AUTOMATIC, TUXEDO BLACK, 3.5L V6, 30980KMS ST CAT9256

6SPD AUTOMATIC, RED, 3.5LM V6, 136977KMS ST 15C0902AB

6SPD AUTOMATIC, BLACK, 2.0L I4, 56173KMS ST 16T8130A

5SP MANUAL, BLACK, 4.0L V6, 193220KMS ST 15T5390AA

4SP AUTO, GRAY, 2.4L I4, 125292KMS ST 16C7358A

6SP AUTO, BLACK, 3.5L, V6, 99469KMS ST 16T3371A

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13,000

2014 Ford Focus SE

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14,933

2014 Ford Fiesta SE

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14,978

2014 Ford Fusion SE

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27,544

2014 Ford Escape Titanium

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29,930

2014 Ford Edge SEL

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6,655

2004 Ford F-350 XL

6SP AUTO, RACE RED, 2.0L, I4, 95247KMS ST 16C2976A

5SP MANUAL, WHITE, 1.0L, I3, 22264KMS ST 16T6782A

6SP AUTO, 4DR SEDAN, BLACK, 2.5L, I4, 28000KMS ST 16T1408A

6SP AUTO, INGOT SILVER, 2.0L, I4, 26574KMS ST 17T0942A

6SP AUTO, BLACK, 3.5L, V6, 39903KMS ST CAT0539A

6SP MANUAL, CREW CAB, WHITE, 6.0L, V8, 297756KMS 16T5586

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Best Paints

Strata Management Assistant Busy Property Management company in Invermere requires a Strata Management Assistant. The successful candidate must be a team player with excellent communication, administration and management skills, be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word and have the capability and desire to become a licensed Strata Manager. Please fax resume, along with salary expectations, to 250-399-6351 or mail to Box 249, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

Wildfire Interface Work Summit Valley Contracting in Invermere has immediate job openings for wildfire interface work in Radium Hot Springs. The positions are required from October 1 to February 28, 2017. Laborers with chainsaw certification AND an equipment operator (log forwarder experience) are required. Send resume to info@svcltd.ca or call 250-342-5610 for more information.

Publisher The Fitzhugh newspaper is seeking a passionate, outgoing, and energetic individual to take on the full-time role as Publisher. We are seeking a proven leader with entrepreneurial skills to contribute to the growth of this paper. As the Publisher, you will help develop a strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve the community of Jasper. This role is multifaceted and includes managing, copy editing, human resources, administration, and contributing to the editorial direction of the Fitzhugh. It also has a large sales/advertising component as the candidate will be responsible for acquiring and managing advertising sales for the newspaper. Duties include: • Managing the finances, administration, and staff of the newspaper; • Selling advertising for both the Fitzhugh and its supplements; • Completing administrative tasks that are associated with advertising and the day-to-day operations of the newspaper; • Cold calling potential clients; • Building and maintaining strong relationships within the community; • Attending important public functions. This is a chance to join a fun and positive work environment and offers opportunities for career advancement and generous benefits. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to: Robert Doull rwdoull@aberdeenpublishing.com

Sunchaser Vacation Villas is all about providing excellent vacation experiences to the families that visit us year after year and we need talented people to help us do that! We are currently seeking a reliable, dynamic, energetic person to join the Front Desk team! This position is a full-time seasonal spot with potential to work into a full time permanent position in a fast-paced environment that is open 7 days a week from 7 am to 11 pm, catering to people from all over the world who are coming to Fairmont Hot Springs to enjoy our beautiful valley. You’ll check people in and out of the resort, handle monetary transactions, recommend activities, restaurants, and sites to see, and provide excellent customer service. We offer competitive wages, and the successful applicant will also have access to our pools, hot tubs and fitness equipment. This position Starts Right Away and will run until late October – or longer for the successful applicant! Come and join the Sunchaser Team! Send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@sunchaservillas.ca Fax 250-345-6250

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Currently seeking

Paint Shop Assistant

An energetic person with a keen eye for colour and a high regard for quality customer service. Requires basic computer skills, ability to work rotating Saturdays and involves some physically demanding work. Please forward resume by email to info@warwick-interiors.com or by fax: 250-342-3546

Join our locally owned business. We are hiring in various positions both part-time and full-time.

• Store Supervisor • Bakery / Deli •Produce Department • Meat • Cashier / Clerk Compensation depending on experience and position being applied for. Hand deliver or email resumes to: Fairmont Mountainside Market Attn: Ryan Haynes 8 - 4992 Frontage Rd Fairmont Hot Springs

Radium Mountainside Market Attn: Wayne Haynes 7546 Main Street East Radium Hot Springs

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JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! If you are an enthusiastic & hard working individual looking for an organization which focuses on energizing & engaging its employees, send us your resume today! RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES | MASSAGE THERAPISTS | SOUS CHEF COOKS | DISH WASHER | ROOM ATTENDANTS | LIFEGUARDS We offer a competitive salary & benefits package with access to all Resort amenities, including golf, hot springs & skiing. Please send your resume to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax to 250.345.6616.

FairmontHotSprings.com 250.345.6070

time Didja know? We hire fulldule to & part-time. We’ll make a sche accomodate you!

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LIFEGUARDS Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for fun & enthusiastic individuals to lifeguard at Canada’s largest natural mineral hot springs! Please send your resume to David Sheedy at: hr@fhsr.com or fax to 250.345.6616.

FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date – ASAP Year-round Employment Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift No education or experience required. All shifts available – nights/overnights/ early mornings/weekends $11.75/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits. Apply in person or via email timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

WINTER IS COMING FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT

WINTER JOB FAIR Tuesday, September 27 9–11am • Pine Room at the Lodge We will be hiring for our Winter 2016/17 season. Starting mid-December. Available positions include:

• Lift Operators • Ski & Snowboard Instructors • Snow Makers • Ticket Office Attendants • Tube Park Attendants • Experienced P/T Groomer HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR SERVERS & COOKS Resumes may be sent in advance to: David Sheedy Human Resources at hr@fhsr.com or you can fax it to 250.345.6616

FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

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New housing development breaks ground in Radium By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Those looking for new affordable housing, look no further as TRC Projects Ltd. broke ground on Monday, September 12th for their six-home development project located in the heart of Radium Hot Springs. TRC Projects Ltd. is AFFORDABLE ABODES — TRC Projects is the development company behind six new owned by Kevin Blackwell, homes in Radium that are being built by Invermere-based Kris Newman Contracting. who said they have been Above is a digital rendering of what the 3-plexes will look like. Below are Kevin Blackwell working in the Radium (far left) and Karen Bedford of TRC Projects Ltd. with Kris Newman on Monday, Septemarea since 2001 and he ber 12th at the official groundbreaking. Photo by Amanda Nason owns property there with home, you own the land,” he said. “If you want to paint his family. He said part of what makes Radium an attractive option for prospective your house pink, there’s no restrictions for that; if you homeowners is the peace and tranquility that’s absent want to do whatever you want in your backyard, take out your grass and put wash rock and put more trees in there, from a city atmosphere. “I live in Calgary myself, but we’ve owned property you don’t have to ask for permission.” Clara Reinhardt, mayor of Radium Hot Springs, out in Radium since 2001 and at different times of the year we’ve stayed visiting as a recreation market, living said discussion with TRC Projects Ltd., was productive there and working there, it’s a nice laidback atmosphere,” earlier this year and that council was pleased to move he said. “It’s not the hustle and bustle of the city and forward with this project. “Any new development is good for the community,” there are some really good trades out there that do some she said, noting that this development is a great avenue good work.” After acquiring the development property in 2010, to round out the housing market in the village. “There’s something for everyone. You can rent, you which is located close to The Springs golf course, Mr. Blackwell said he had considered doing a multi-family can buy, you can have an apartment style, you can have a project on the land but realized the local market didn’t townhouse-style, a garage, small lots or large lots. There’s a little bit for everyone and I think that really makes for need any more condominiums in the area. a very viable community,” she It wasn’t until April of this said. year that he proposed the idea Four of the six houses will for a six-house development be bungalows with two two(two 3-plexes) to Radium storey models completing the council with the aim of prodevelopment. Mr. Blackwell viding affordable townhouse said these types of houses will style homes in the community be great for first-time homewithout having to pay strata owners or even recreational fees (also known as condo fees buyers. With construction that require homeowners to having just started, prospective pay a fee for services such as buyers will be able to move in lawn maintenance and other the spring of 2017 but are able communal expenses for the to work with Mr. Blackwell to development). Mr. Blackwell select custom flooring, counsaid he thinks this will be an ters, paint and appliances prior enticing option for people to January 1st. looking to purchase a new Those interested in learnhome in the Radium area. ing more can visit www. “That gives you freedom trcprojects.ca or call Mr. where you don’t have in other Blackwell at 403-816-6007. places, like this is your own

38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer Clockwise from top right: Deanna Krebs captured this clever little bear having a drink from the bird bath in her garden (photo by Deanna Krebs); Bonnie-Lou Ferris snapped this beautiful hummingbird in the Columbia Wetlands a few weeks ago (www.BonnieLouFerris.com); From August 28th to 30th, the British Columbia Golf Course Superintendents Association (BCGSA) hosted its annual “Exchange Tournament” at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, which is held yearly, rotating through the BCGSA’s five regions of British Columbia, and is attended by industry professionals. This year there were 102 attendees who gathered for three days of professional education, networking and golf outings. On Monday August 29th, a “horse race” was organized, which netted a $1,000 donation made to Family Dynamix to be used for the Women’s Centre. Throughout the event, funds were collected for a 50/50 draw, which netted $440, donated to the Summit Youth Centre. (Left to right in bottom right photo) Eagle Ranch Resort golf course superintendent Mike Warriner, Summit Youth Centre youth worker Dan Lewis, and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort golf course superintendent Tom Altmann. (Left to right in bottom left photo) Mr. Warriner, Family Dynamix program director Michele Neider, and Mr. Altmann (photos submitted); The Valley Victor Champions Race hosted by Adventure Paddle School took place on Saturday, September 10th and was a great success for the first year. First place in the two-kilometre race was TJ Neault with second place going to Nathan Cuell and third place to Bob Price (photos submitted).

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The tender care of self M

etaphysical usings By Tammy Stehr Pioneer Columnist

The most wonderful thing in the world is being here, of that I am sure. At the same time, it can feel a bit challenging now and again. How in the world does one manage the challenging times? Self-care. I decided to express how I go about managing the challenge or how I do my self-care with the hope that it will bring light to those challenging times for you. I shall start with what my definition of self-care is. It is predominantly about three things: keeping myself in good working order, being true to myself, and doing my spiritual work. Keeping myself in good working order means that I take good care of my body with exercise, eating well and drinking loads of water.

It means I take time for myself daily to meditate and to pamper myself with a bath, candles, and occasionally a glass of wine. I make sure I get enough sleep and I remind myself daily of what my strengths are. I go through a list of things I am grateful for in a rampage of appreciation. Being true to myself means that I listen to my heart and make decisions based on that. I follow the guidance I find therein. Integrity is necessary in all experiences, even if I feel like retaliating or giving back what I receive. I take the time to feel what is the right action for me. When I know what I need to do, I do it, even though I may be scared or may not want to do it. Doing what is right always makes me feel better. A caveat here… even when I do not want to do it, I do it with a smile on my face and put my best energy forward. Doing it with angst or with malice intent will return to me the same energy times three.

Doing my spiritual work means that I look at my patterns and habits objectively and honestly. I take responsibility for my life and the experiences that I create in it. When I am experiencing things I deem to be “bad”, I look at how I contributed to the experience, what part is mine and what part is not mine. I forgive myself for what I consider to be mistakes and I make different choices moving forward. I show myself the utmost consideration and be my best friend always. I choose to think the best of others as I choose to think the best of myself. I forgive and forget so that nothing holds me back or keeps me feeling stuck and helpless. I love myself unconditionally, with plenty of practice. Tammy does spiritual counselling and healing through Reiki, transformational and Alchemic techniques. She is working towards a Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Sciences. Contact her at tammystehr@gmail.com.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, September 18th, 10:30 a.m.

Missions Sunday … Rev. Tim Tjosvold, International Worker to Niger, West Africa speaking. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service.

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 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 - Dec.) 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.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere. Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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Bird’s eye view Kim Hutton was just north of the Brisco sawmill on Sunday, September 4th flying her qud copter (drone) and doing some aerial photography. The view north toward Golden presented the perfect opportunity to snap this shot of the Columbia River and wetlands. Thanks for sharing Kim! Photo by Kim Hutton

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September 16, 2016

YOUR MONEY Are you an investing sheep?

Everybody is different, but when it comes to investing, people tend to follow the herd. Are you one of these people? Read on to find out. Crowding in Simply put, “crowding in” is evidenced by large amounts of money flowing into specific investment strategies, with seemingly little regard for why. How do you know if you’re following the herd? One quick and easy way to find out is to ask yourself, is your portfolio filled with blue-chip, dividend paying stocks; Canadian municipal, provincial or federal bonds; or exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? Or all of the above? Are you still adding to those positions? If so, you might be crowding. Why do people crowd? People tend to want to buy things that have done well in the past. As hindsight is 20/20, past performance is easy to identify and to quantify. The problem is, past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. To be successful, it’s imperative to buy securities that are poised to do well in the future. People also like buying companies and investment products they feel like they understand. Buying assets that you understand is important, especially for the do-it-yourself investor. Problem is, the decision to buy TransCanada Corp (TRP), for example, extends far beyond knowing that TRP is a large energy infrastructure

company with pipelines and storage facilities, which pays a dividend. Making an educated decision to buy TRP shares involves analyzing its financial position, company dynamics, competitive landscape and the financial markets as a whole. In short, people should always understand what they’re buying and why. “Because it’s done well in the past” or “because it pays a dividend” are not good enough reasons. Crowding problems Perhaps the largest problem with crowding is pushing the price of a stock into overvaluation territory. For example, stocks historically trade at about 16-times their earnings. This means people generally pay $16 in share price for every dollar in earnings. The aforementioned TransCanada Corp is currently trading at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of over 23-times earnings. Not only can this price premium affect the share’s ability to appreciate over the next few years, it also compresses their dividend yield, now just 3.8 per cent. If assets become too overinflated, they run the risk of entering “bubble” territory. As most people know, when financial bubbles burst, the carnage can be swift and crushing. Overvaluations are also present in the fixed income space. As mentioned last week, over $10 trillion in bonds worldwide are now trading with negative interest rates. Since bond prices have an inverse relationship to their

yield, “expensive” bonds pay less interest. Negative yields mean investors are paying governments for the privilege of owning their bonds. When the tides turn and people start expecting more — or any — yield from bonds, investors will suffer losses on these bonds. Dogpiling into popular strategies works for a while, but the chickens will come home to roost one day. Crowding out Crowding can also happen with selling an investment, especially when economic news or sentiment is changing rapidly. All too often, people crowd out of investments for no reason other than fear, or because it seems everybody else is doing it. Selling an investment because “the price is falling” without understanding why is a herd mentality. Investors should always avoid buying during times of maximum optimism, and selling during times of maximum pessimism. Mistakes are often made when emotions get in the way of sound investing principles. Avoiding crowding Warren Buffett famously said: “Be greedy when others are fearful.” What he meant is, opportunities lie in moving against the herd. Indeed, he made his billions doing just that. While we all won’t be as successful as Warren, avoiding trading stocks on performance or popularity can help keep investors from falling prey to crowding behaviour.

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