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Days of the daffodil Jacqueline Leduc (centre), Daffodil Pin Chairperson for the Columbia Valley unit of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) pins a daffodil on Invermere mayor Gerry Taft (left) and Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras (right) to mark the beginning of Daffodil Month. Missing is Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt who is away. During Daffodil Month, and especially on Daffodil Day (April 27th), the Canadian Cancer Society is asking Canadians to join the fight against cancer by making a donation to support its work throughout Canada and to proudly wear a daffodil pin as a symbol of support for people living with cancer. Watch for locations throughout the valley where you can pick up a pin and help honour Daffodil Month this April. Photo submitted

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Warning issued following discovery of fatal poison By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Local conservation officers are warning the public to stay away from Dutch Creek-Findlay Creek area after confirming that somebody has been laying a lethal poison there. Officers have confirmed and removed at least two batches of strychnine — a fatally toxic colourless, odorless, crystalline powder (which, in this case, was in solid format, sitting in white cupcake wrappers) — from the area, which lies immediately to the west of Canal Flats, and launched an ongoing investigation with assistance from the Columbia Valley RCMP. “The area of concern is what is known locally as the

Powerline Road, which runs north-south between Spur Lake Road and Findlay Forest Service Road,” Invermere conservation officer Greg Kruger told The Pioneer on Friday, March 24th. About two weeks ago, a valley resident was out walking with his dog in the area, when the dog began chewing a strange substance lying on the ground. “He was able to quickly get it out of the dog’s mouth, but a short time after, the dog began acting distressed and sick, and basically had seizure-like convulsions,” Mr. Kruger said. The dog was rushed to a vet, where it was treated and later recovered, but the man was quite suspicious that the substance was some kind of poison. The conservation officers collected that substance,

and a week later, while combing the area, found the same substance in a different location on the same road. They sent both samples to a testing lab, which confirmed the substance as strychnine on Thursday, March 23rd. “It is quite toxic to and can easily be fatal to all animals, both domestic and wild. And to humans. The main way it takes effect is when it is ingested,” said Mr. Kruger. “There’s a high probability that there is going to be more strychnine in this area, so we are imploring the public to avoid this area. If you absolutely must go in, be extra vigilant, especially with small kids or with pets. This could be fatal for a child, and a dog running at large off leash would be a great risk.” Continued on page 38 . . .

Commercial development being considered again for Westside Park By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff It has been years since owners of Westside Park, Barry and Pat Brown-John, have applied to change the zoning on their property to allow for commercial development. Now, the Brown-Johns are reapplying to make changes to the C-3 Zoning and amendments to Bylaw 1520. If successful in their rezoning application, the BrownJohns plan to develop a convenience store with a gas bar adjacent to the Westside Park neighbourhood. The changes would also allow for a small restaurant, personal care services, and a health facility. “The major gist of the rezoning turns around a gas bar for the property. It must be operated in conjunction with a convenience store,” said Mr. Brown-John. “We wanted to build a convenience store and we have not been able to find anyone who

would come in and operate a convenience store or invest in a convenience store without a gas bar.” Last time they brought the project forward to District of Invermere council, they cited the north end of the property as the location for the store. However, residents living in the neighbourhood raised concerns over the proximity to their homes, but after moving the location away from neighbouring houses to the south side of the lot, the project was turned down. For this application, the project is now set for the north end of the property that already has existing commercial zoning on the lot. “I live here, I work here, I’m here all the time, this is my home. Finally, we decided this year that it was time to make the application again and we did and generally I’ve found a whole different environment, a whole different atmosphere regarding it,” said Mr. Brown-John. Continued on page 38 . . .

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Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 42 calls for service over this past week. A few of them are highlighted below: • On Saturday, March 25th, an Invermere resident called to report that someone had vandalized her vehicle. She advised that she was driving the vehicle with her son when the vehicle stalled and would not restart. She had the vehicle towed to a local automotive repair shop after noticing her gas tank had been left opened and unlatched. After a thorough inspection at the shop, the mechanic called the owner to advise that someone had dumped bleach into her gas tank. Police were then contacted to investigate as the owner has a strong suspect with whom she has a very coloured past. Investigation is ongoing. • Also on Saturday, March 25th, a fully loaded 18-wheeler had its brakes fail on Windermere Loop Road. The only option the driver had was to turn the truck up the Mount Swansea access road to slow the vehicle down. Disaster was narrowly averted and the driver later contacted the RCMP to report the incident. Police have determined the driver acted responsibly and no further investigation is required (see photo). • Later, on Saturday, March 25th at 9:27 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint that five gunshots were heard over a period of 45 minutes north of the store in Edgewater. The complainant said that the five shots were not fired in succession. Police attended immediately and patrolled the area and while doing so heard a loud firework set off. Police attended a residence they believed the firework had come from and spoke to the registered owner there. Police noted a bonfire and several people in the backyard. The owner confirmed that they

had been shooting off fireworks and that at no time were they using a firearm. They assured police they would not set off any more fireworks. • On Monday, March 27th, a local man reported that at some point over the weekend his vacant home situated in the 2000 block of 13th Avenue in Invermere had been broken into. He advised that the point of entry appeared to be a kitchen window, adding that nothing was taken, that there was no furniture in the home, but that a fire extinguisher had been set off and some light bulbs broken. The homeowner did not wish police to attend as he only wanted to report for documentation purposes. • Also on Monday, March 27th at 2:41 p.m., a local business owner contacted Columbia Valley RCMP to report a break and enter to his business in the Industrial Park sometime over the weekend. The rear garage window of the property was broken, the phone line was cut, files in the office had been gone through, and there were some gouge marks on the floor safe. Nothing appeared to have been taken at this time. Video surveillance will be reviewed as police continue to investigate this incident. • Later, on Monday, March 27th at 6:35 p.m., police were dispatched to the bridge on Athalmer Road in Invermere for a two-vehicle collision. A 62-year-old Windermere driver was eastbound on the bridge in her 2015 Ford Escape and struck a westbound 2010 GMC Sierra, driven by a 42-year-old Cranbrook man. Both vehicles suffered considerable damage. Police quickly entered an impaired driving investigation after the female admitted to drinking vodka and an odour of liquor was noted on her breath. A decision was made to take her to the Invermere & District Hospital for assessment as she was unable to provide proper breath samples. Her blood will therefore be analyzed. Investigation is ongoing.

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As the deadline approaches to file the annual civic budget for the Village of Canal Flats, council has decided to pursue an economic development project discussed at the March 11th budget meeting. The Village will be moving forward with the construction of three sets of intersection traffic lights at a cost of $1.14 million. Council voted 4-1 in favour of the project. During deliberations, councillors stated “there is

a need for more big city amenities in our 7 small communities to create an environment for resident attraction and retention” and embraced the idea of the now-approved investment. The challenge for the small, rural community has been two-fold: getting visitors off the highway into the community and then getting them 6to stop once they’ve arrived. Highway signage is being updated and there has been an uptick in new visitors. With the addition of the traffic lights, now visitors will be p. 70 forced to stop. Continued on page 8 . . .

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munity organizations provided feedback on the design and use of the centre. The building will be home to a library, a small meeting room for public use as well as a large community hall space for larger gatherings. “This funding is a huge boost that will help create a vibrant community gathering place that is an emblem of the Village of Radium Hot Spring’s culture, showcases wood, and is a model of economic, social and environmental sustainability,” said Clara Reinhardt, Mayor of the Village of Radium Hot Springs. “The community consultation was well attended and the new building truly reflects the personality of our community.” The new building also incorporates energy efficiencies and a Wood First mandate that will maximize the use of locally derived forest products. Columbia Basin Trust supports the ideas and efforts A of the people in the Columbia Basin. To learn more about the Trust’s programs and initiatives, and how it helps deliver social, economic and environmental8 benefits to the Basin, visit ourtrust.org or call 1.800.505.8998.

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By Dean Midyette Pioneer Staff July 1st, 1917 marked the first official sighting of a sasquatch (also known locally as Bigfoot) by settlers in the West Kootenays, about 60 kilometres north of Creston. The legend of the sasquatch, or local variants, began hundreds of years ago, passed along through oral history from Aboriginal peoples throughout the world, with the North American stories centered in the Pacific Northwest. Some of the mythology describes the beasts as powerful and huge while others, like the Ebu Gogo in Indonesia, are described as short and wiry. Many are described as mammalian while others are purported to be supernatural beings or shapeshifters. Much of the coastal folklore identifies the appearance of the creatures with drownings or with them being attracted to poorly behaved children. Sightings have now been reported in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario as well as along the American West Coast. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the initial sighting, the Canadian government is encouraging men to cease grooming or manscaping during the three-month period between April 1st and July 1st. If you need to bathe, do so in a lake or river. The government is also asking that men and women spend more time in the backcountry, foraging for roots and grubs. While in the backcountry, they should avoid contact with others at all cost. Leaving large footprints is OK. The celebration culminates on July 1st with festivities being held across Canada, with the government providing additional funding for fireworks in municipalities both large and small. Locally, there will be a parade down Invermere’s main street. We encourage locals to dress up, and if you see a sasquatch on July 1st, submit a photo to The Pioneer, preferably out of focus.

Old park entrance In this image dated 1934/35, the old arch building near the hot springs marking the entrance to Kootenay National Park is pictured, as are several of the buildings at the entrance way, as well as five parked cars. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo (C86) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Stetski doth presume too much Dear Editor: Mr. Stetski took it upon himself to vote in favour of the M103 bill. Does he believe that this is the way voters would have wanted you to vote? Are you not supposed to be representing your constituents? While I am not in favour of discriminating against anyone, I have a strong belief in our freedom of speech. Being nice to people is a parents’ responsibility, not the governments’. You can’t legislate kindness/respect. It is painfully apparent that, once elected, MPs seem to be confused as to what and whom they are representing. You have not been given a mandate to deal with your own personal agenda. Or perhaps this is the deal negotiated so you could travel to eastern block Europe on the taxpayers’ dime. Not sure why you feel that this little trip is beneficial to us here in East Kootenay, but perhaps if you really cared what we thought you would have spent time consulting with us before giving the nod to the M103. Mark Nicklom Radium Hot Springs

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Candidates and committee don’t properly represent Dear Editor: I read the announcement about the All Candidate’s Forum in last week’s Pioneer. This forum is one of the only opportunities voters have to hear each candidate speak publicly, and potentially have the candidates address issues that are important to them. I appreciate the time and effort the committee puts in to organizing the event, but there is a big problem. All four candidates are men, and the organizers are also all men — all from similar socio-economic backgrounds. And this is a problem because it doesn’t reflect the diversity of the people and perspectives that our government is elected to represent. We all experience life in different ways. We encounter different barriers — be they personal, cultural or physical — to success and participation. In order for society and government to work for us all; to be healthy and grow, we need to enable diverse voices and their unique experiences to contribute to political dialogue. An educated middle-aged man cannot accurately represent a young single mother, despite his best intentions. An able-bodied person does not navigate life the same way a person with a disability does. Sadly, First Nations’ people often face different or more obstacles than “white” people. Someone who has always had comfortable access to money can’t relate to the issues of poverty. We need to hear and acknowledge all of these (and many more) stories in order to build a resilient community. I invite you to join us in insisting upon diversity in representation — for a world that includes us all. Signed, Spring Hawes Nancy Jones Elana Rosenfeld Maxine & Barrie Hawes

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By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff B.C. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson has announced a new wildlife management system — the province will be re-investing all revenue from hunting licences into the enhancement of wildlife activities. The government will form a new agency in the fall of 2017 with $5 million as start-up funds and will ultimately operate off of $9 to $10 million in hunting licence revenues. The BC Wildlife Federation congratulated the province on their commitment to wildlife; this new agency has been something the BCWF has been advocating for. “The BC Wildlife Federation commends the Province for its commitment to dedicate hunting license revenues to a stand-alone agency to enhance wildlife management. The BCWF, on behalf of our 50,000 members, is pleased to have our call for greater investment in fish, wildlife and habitat realized through this investment,” said BCWF president Jim Glaicar (in a press release statement). The announcement has stirred up some strong opinions among the Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA candidates as they commented on the announcement. “I must say, I am proud of the BC Liberals for admitting they can’t handle wildlife management on their own! All joking aside, though, the concept is solid,” said Independent candidate Justin Hooles. “Hunting fees should have gone to wildlife management from the beginning, and having a non-partisan agency could remove some of the politics involved in decision-making.” Green Party candidate Samson Boyer said he’d like to see a focus on protecting endangered species and sustain-

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. . . ‘New’ from page 5 The three sets of lights will be placed at the intersections of Burns and Arbuckle near the grocery store, Beatty and Tamarack near the school, and Grainger and Richardson near the Tilley Memorial Park boat launch and beach. The Canal Flats council also hopes that this initiative leads to traffic lights in other communities throughout the Upper Columbia Valley, such as Win-

ing at-risk species. “As a hunter myself, I think it’s incredibly important that we support and ensure that there is plenty of wildlife for future generations. I also believe the government needs to increase funding for protecting our environment; we shouldn’t rely only on the hunting licences for funding,” said Mr. Boyer. NDP candidate Gerry Taft stated that the use of hunting licence revenues to support habitat and ecosystem restoration is solid, and was suggested by the BC NDP over a year ago. “The pre-election announcement regarding the creation of a new wildlife management agency is completely void of details and substance. This is a future initiative with no framework, and it is being announced on the eve of an election,” said Mr. Taft. As for Liberal candidate Doug Clovechok who has spent his life hunting, he stated he is proud to pass those values down to his kids and grandkids. “Today marks a new beginning, and is an example of what we can accomplish when we all work together to grow wildlife populations, and ensure that local knowledge and experience forms the basis of wildlife management,” said Mr. Clovechok. The announcement of the new wildlife management system will increase the budget for wildlife management activities by 50 per cent. However, concerns are being raised that this new model could remove management responsibility from the government, making it harder for the public to hold the government accountable. Mr. Taft stated it’s been 16 years of mismanaged wildlife and lands under the BC Liberals. Continued on page 37 . . . dermere, Fairmont and Edgewater. Municipal councils cannot place traffic lights on highways as major roadways fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Council also indicated that during busy holiday weekends, lights will be set to flash red in all directions thus ensuring that everyone will be stopping. As well, a photo radar camera will be mounted on the traffic lights near Martin Morigeau Elementary with fines collected as a means to offset the cost of the project.

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Bylaw targets inappropriate attire By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Distict of Invermere (DOI) council unanimously passed a new bylaw at its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 28th, banning pyjamas from being worn in public. During first and second reading earlier this month, council noted the efforts of local businesses in creating an engaging and professional ambience in the downtown core and that people wearing pyjamas “rob merchants of the atmosphere they have worked so hard to create” and are an “affront to human decency.” Discussion also centered on how long it takes an individual to pull on a pair of jeans, with council agreeing

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that it takes between 15 seconds and three minutes, depending on circumstance. Opponents to the bylaw contacted The Pioneer immediately after the vote was taken, threatening legal action to rescind the bylaw on constitutional grounds. “Cut and dried, this is a Freedom of Expression case and we will take it to the Supreme Court if we have to,” spokesman Avrel Fulz stated in an email. Once bylaws are enacted, there is a six-month moratorium on amendments. As such, the DOI council has scheduled discussion on expanding the ban for the October 3rd agenda at which time they will consider including housecoats and slippers as publicly banned attire. The new bylaw comes into effect Saturday, April 1st.

Deer cull opponent sues mayor By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Long-standing division in Invermere over how to deal with urban deer has now reached a new, much more personal level with Invermere mayor and Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP candidate Gerry Taft being sued for defamation. The lawsuit was filed months ago by Invermere resident and BC Deer Protection Society member Devin Kazakoff and is scheduled to be heard by the B.C. Supreme Court in Cranbrook in about two weeks time. In the lawsuit, Mr. Kazakoff references an online comment by Mr. Taft, made in January 2016, in which Mr. Taft labelled Mr. Kazakoff “a convicted felon” in relation to Mr. Kazakoff pleading guilty in 2015 to charges of tampering with deer traps in Kimberley in 2014. The Pioneer contacted Mr. Kazakoff several times seeking comment on the matter, but did not receive a reply. He had, however, earlier confirmed to the Vancouver Sun that the case is ongoing and that he can’t discuss details. For damaging the traps, Mr. Kazakoff was given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay fines, but

did not get a permanent criminal record for the vandalism. According to the Vancouver Sun, Kazakoff’s case outlines that “the defamatory words published by the defendant (Mr. Taft) were calculated to expose the plaintiff (Mr. Kazakoff) to contempt, ridicule, hatred and humiliation, to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right-thinking people generally, and to cause other persons to shun and avoid the plaintiff, all of which has in fact occurred and continues to occur.” Mr. Taft, however, was willing to offer some comments, although he couldn’t get into too much detail, saying that in fact the case — which is meant to be a seven-day trial by jury — may not proceed on April 11th as it is supposed to. “Right now there is some uncertainty about when it is supposed to start,” he said, adding a hearing on April 3rd will determine whether or not it will be a jury trial. Originally it was Mr. Kazakoff’s legal team that had wanted a jury trial. “But recently it seems they do not want that. Now we’re the ones requesting jury trial, because we feel there are a lot of viewing issues about what a reasonable person would believe,” said Mr. Taft. Continued on page 37 . . .

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World music closes out Love it Live series By James Rose Special to The Pioneer The Sultans of Swing will celebrate their 2017 Juno nomination for World Music Album of the Year with a show at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Thursday, April 6th, the final performance in CV Arts’ Love it Live concert series. Joining them on stage is special guest/sitar player Anwar Khurshid (whose music is featured in the Oscar-winning feature film Life of Pi). Being nominated for a Juno for their latest album was certainly a big deal for the band. “We are honoured to receive a Juno nomination for our new CD!” said bandleader Chris McKhool. “We could not have made this recording without the support of the whole Canadian roots community, and our special collaboration with Anwar.” The album, Subcontinental Drift, is more than a genre-hopping experience. To the band members, “it is a musical promise that embraces differences while finding common ground across culture, land, and time.” “Together we started writing songs about freeTOP TIER TALENT — Juno nominees The Sultans of String will be dom and equality, and our hope of creating a better performing from their album Subcontinental Drift at Pynelogs with world,” said Mr. McKhool. “I feel in some way that sitar player Anwar Khurshid. Photo submitted these songs reflect our own personal hopes and jour-

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A two-day workshop at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort with Paula Cravens, 9am to 4pm Sat/Sun, April 29th & 30th. • All materials, choice of lunches, coffee/tea/snacks supplied for $180/person. • Friday, April 28th, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm - there will be a wine and cheese reception in the lobby at the lodge. Paula’s works will be on display. The public is welcome to join us and can purchase wine tickets at front desk. (Participant’s cost includes 2 wine tickets). • Paula will have demonstrations in gelli prints, stamps, tape transfers and mounting watercolour paper to board. • She will discuss composition, focal points and and colour theory. • There will be plenty of time for participants to paint and create.

Interested persons can call or email Leslie Cartwright at cartwrightleslie@gmail.com, 250-349-5305. Payment is due upon registration and space is filling up fast. We have a maximum limit of 12 students for the course.

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neys towards finding a world peace. This is a message that is needed more than ever”. The Juno award nomination comes on the heels of the band’s whirlwind North American and UK Subcontinental Drift tours, including a special appearance organized by the High Commission at London’s Trafalgar Square. The album hit number one in Canada on Earshot’s international charts, top 10 on the American CMJ charts and top 15 on Billboard’s World Music charts. The band has been on the road non-stop, and will make their debut in The Netherlands and mainland Europe this summer. Sultans of String are celebrating their 10th anniversary as a band, crisscrossing North America and performing at many taste-making forums such as JUNOFest, the legendary jazz club Birdland in NYC, and California’s San Jose Jazz Festival. They are currently recording a festive, world music-inspired Christmas Caravan CD featuring a wide variety of other talented musicians. The album is set for release later this year and can be found on iTunes, Spotify, or the band’s own website, www.sultansofstring.com. Tickets for the show are $25 and more information can be found at www.columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342-4423.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

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, March 31st • 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Volunteers from the Canadian Cancer Society will be selling fresh daffodils at Sobeys, AG Valley Foods and in Radium at Mountainside Market. Put a little spring in your home and help the CCS in its research, patient support and public education. • 12 p.m.: Seniors soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2. Everyone welcome. Every Friday. • 1 p.m.: Canasta cards at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Friday. • 6 p.m.: Bingo at Shuswap Band Hall every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Panorama’s Great Hall hosts the Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour, showcasing the very best paddling films from across the globe. Tickets $15 + tax, under 17 $10 + tax. Tickets can be purchased online at www.panoramaresort.com/events. • 9 p.m.: Moontricks, with opening act DasBooty and accompanied by FRASE, plays The Station Pub. No cover. After-party at Shakman’s from midnight to 2 a.m. with DJ Diligent and DJ Merf.

Saturday, April 1st • Panorama Mountain Resort hosts the 30th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup today and Sunday. Preregistration is on Friday evening 5 to 8 p.m. in the Great Hall. Cost is $40 (cash only) with a maximum number of 200 entrants. • 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Volunteers from the Canadian Cancer Society will be selling fresh daffodils at Sobeys, AG Valley Foods and in Radium at Mountainside Market. Last day. • 10 a.m.: Lego for all ages at the Radium Public Library every Saturday. • 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Fairmont Business Association presents the 8th annual Fire & Ice at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort with free ice carving demonstration, live music by L8 and face painting in the ski area in

the afternoon. Dinner and Dance with Billy Kulyk & Friends at 6 p.m. at the lodge. Tickets $40. • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in LEGO Club at Invermere Public Library. All ages welcome (under 8 must be accompanied by an adult). Activity is free. • 6:30 p.m.: Meat Draw and 50/50 at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Every Saturday. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Fresh Film Nights - newly released films or crowd favorites every Saturday. Call 250-342-3033 for more info. • 8 p.m.: Safta’s hosts Lester Quitzau, veteran roots musician and snowboarding trailblazer. $10 cover.

Sunday, April 2nd • Last day for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Hill. • 11:30 a.m. - close: Give Back Sunday at Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery in Radium, 15% of today’s net food sales will be donated to the Windermere Valley Saddle Club. • 3 p.m.: Juno award winner Lester Quitzau plays at the Easy Rider Snowboard Cup show outside Panorama’s Great Hall.

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Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 • 6 p.m.: Coming on the heels of International Women’s Day, Lake Windermere Alliance Church is hosting the free PG rated movie ‘Veil of Tears’. There will be a children’s movie running downstairs. This film tells the true stories of what life is like for millions of women in India today, and how that is being changed because hope is on the way!

Monday, April 3rd • 10 a.m.: Senior Singalong Group meets every Monday at Garden Village. • 5:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Skating Club is holding their AGM at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Mezzanine. • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Tuesday, April 4th • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art From the Heart: Part 12 Art Show at Pynelogs Art Gallery. 700 pieces of student art will be on display until April 29th.

• 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Canal Flats Seniors Hall. • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health is operating a drop in clinic in the Public Health Unit next to the Invermere Hospital the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Call 250-342-2360 for more information. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Community Foundation is holding their AGM at Lions Hall in Invermere.

Wednesday, April 5th • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast 1st and 3rd Wednesday from April thru October at The Springs golf course. Breakfast $10. • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2. Everyone welcome. Every Wednesday. • 7 p.m.: Play cards at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 7 p.m.: Kootenay Conservation Program addresses Conservation on Private Land in the Golden area with KCP Manager Juliet Craig at Lady Grey Elementary School Library, 620 - 9th Street in Golden. Call 844775-2722 for more details.

Thursday, April 6th • 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: College of the Rockies Invermere campus is hosting a Job Fair at the Lions Hall near the Crossroads. An opportunity for prospective employees to meet potential employers in the Valley. COTR students only from 12:30 to 2:30; open to the public from 2:30 to 4:30. • 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Chef-It-Up. Every Thursday. Call 250-342-3033 for more info. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Pynelogs Love it Live Concert series presents Sultans of String a phenomenal Torontobased genre-hopping World Music quintet who combine Celtic Reels, Flamenco, Gypsy Jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms. Tickets $25. Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for details.

Invermere Library Hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Story Time: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. and Sat. 11 a.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Windermere Valley Museum Hours • Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours • Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Radium Thrift Store Hours • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

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Trophy film comes to Invermere Submitted by Wildsight Invermere Each year, thousands of grizzly bears are killed worldwide for entertainment. Diving deep into the controversy across Canada and the United States, Trophy asks: can we truly justify killing these animals for sport? Recently, Wildlife Defence League partnered with Lush Cosmetics in filming the documentary, Trophy, which looks at First Nations, organizations and dedicated individuals working to end the grizzly bear trophy hunt. Join Wildsight and Wildlife Defence League for a screening of the documentary, Trophy, followed by a short discussion. The film is touring across British Columbia prior to the May 9th provincial election, coming to Inver-

mere on Saturday, April 8th, 7:30 p.m. at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Wildlife Defence League will lead a discussion after the 28-minute film. An invitation to attend and comment has been extended to all the upcoming provincial election candidates, as an opportunity to state their party’s position on the grizzly bear trophy hunt. This event is by donation. Visit www.wildsight.ca/ invermere for more information.

Art from the Heart starts Tuesday By Pioneer Staff Art lovers will definitely want to stop in at Pynelogs starting Tuesday, April 4th when the creativity and imagination of the Columbia Valley’s children will be on display. The Art From the Heart Art Show — Part 12 will be at Pynelogs Cultural Centre from April 4th to 29th to showcase all 700 pieces. A sneak peak started March 25th and runs until tomorrow (Saturday, April 1st) at Copper CREATIVE KIDS — The celebration of local elementary school students’ art is Point Resort where the public can back at Pynelogs starting April 4th for the 12th annual installment of the exhibit. File photo see the framed 20 pieces considered for the poster art. The official artist opening for the show is set for The sneak peak showing will also allow for the Saturday, April 8th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pynelogs. community to participate in an auction of the 20 For more information, visit www.columbiavalleyframed pieces. arts.com/CVARTS/event/art-heart-art-show-pynelogs.

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Help clean up the valley on Earth Day Submitted by Valley Pride Our annual effort to clean the valley will occur on Saturday, April 22nd this year, which is Earth Day for 2017. Communities, schools and service clubs will come together to do our best to make our communities garbage-free for the upcoming summer season. We have been carrying out this effort for nine years, involving as many participants as we can to join us in our efforts. The elementary school kids do a great job in each of the communities during national Pitch-In Week to rid the streets of any litter that has accumulated over the winter. Service clubs and community volunteers then follow up on Saturday to catch areas the kids were unable to clean. Each participating community starts around 10 a.m. on Saturday and works for about two hours, cleaning hard-toreach areas. This is followed up by a gathering for coffee and stories after the event.

We have been fortunate to have schools, service clubs and businesses sponsor the event to keep costs to a minimum and provide us with refreshments when the events conclude. We thank AG Valley Foods, Sobeys, Kicking Horse, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons for their continued support of our event. Mainroad, the Village of Radium and the District of Invermere support the project with resources. The Rotary Club is the sponsor for the event and the Kinsmen are always active with a clean-up contingent. Our challenge is to you, the community members, to come out and do your part on Saturday, April 22nd for two hours to help clean our communities and to join our ongoing effort to improve our environment. Times and locations to meet in the communities will be published in next week’s edition of The Pioneer. We hope to see an even larger contingent of volunteers at this year’s event.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION Pursuant to Section 94 and 124 of the Community Charter, Council may not amend, repeal or substitute a Council Procedure Bylaw unless Council first gives notice of their intent to do so. Council of the District of Invermere intends to repeal Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1344 and consider adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1493, at a Regular Meeting on April 11, 2017, which in general terms, will update the bylaw with changes to include electronic agendas, notices and meeting participation, amend the Inaugural Meeting to follow the new municipal election dates, change the ordering of the agenda items and add a section on “Notice of Motion” and “Resolutions”. Participation will be subject to unanimous adoption of a resolution by those members present in Council Chambers. A copy of the Bylaw is available for inspection at the Municipal Office 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., MT), Monday to Friday, excepting Statutory Holidays. Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer

Easy Rider Snowboard Cup celebrates 30 years By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff As the snowboard and ski season winds to a close, Panorama Mountain Resort will host the 30th annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup April 1st and 2nd. The event is a fun way for snowboarders of all ages and abilities to get out on the hill for one last competition. “It is a banked slalom event; it’s a snowboard event too, by the way. There are no skiers allowed and basically the run is built with lots of banked turns around gates and in a couple of cases, trees,” said event founder Warren Currie. The event is the longest running snowboard contest in Canada and the second longest in North America. Mr. Currie and his brother created the event 30 years ago after attending a similar event in the U.S. “My brother and I went to Mt. Baker in Washington State and they have an event called the Legendary Banked Slalom and we went there because we heard it was a super fun event. So we went to the second year of the event and we came back and were like oh my goodness we have to do something like this, it’s super fun,” said Mr. Currie. Being from Edmonton, the brothers first held the event at Marmot Basin in Jasper, Alberta. After 21 years of holding the event in Jasper, they switched to Panorama Mountain Resort.

“Things changed and we credit Ryan Stimming at Panorama for bringing the event to Panorama for years 22 and onwards. It started out as a way to get people out and have fun,” said Mr. Currie. In the early days, the event had roughly 35 competitors, but has since grown to over 400 athletes competing in year 25. This year, the event will have a 200 entrant cap to ensure numbers of participants are manageable. “We might let in a few more people if they beg and plead kind of thing. Preregistration is on Friday evening. If you show up Saturday morning, there’s a really good chance you’re not going to get in,” said Mr. Currie. Although some competitors take the event seriously and train for it, Mr. Currie said it’s more a fun weekend of snowboarding. “Ninety-nine point nine per cent of the people there are just to snowboard and have fun because it’s a fun course and riding banks like that. Most ski hills don’t normally ever have naturally occurring (banks) and if they do, they plow them flat. On a snowboard, it’s one of the funnest things you can do,” said Mr. Currie. Along with snowboarding, there will be a snowskate evening on the magic carpet, live music from Juno award winner Lester Quitzau, and draw prizes. Registration costs $40 cash-only. Payments will be taken in the Great Hall at Panorama Mountain from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight (Friday, March 31st).

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Easter is just around the corner and we are inviting the young people in our community to begin the festivities! Simply colour our Easter offering and drop off your finely crafted piece of art at The Pioneer office on or before Tuesday, April 11th at 4 p.m. All submissions will be entered into a draw for two custom-made Easter baskets (for one boy and one girl) filled with goodies compliments of It’s A Wrap! The winners will be announced in our April 14th Easter edition. The contest is open to children of all ages up to Grade 6.

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The Second-Hand Economy Canadians are liking the idea of buying used instead of new. In 2016, the value of the Second-Hand Economy reached $29 billion. That equates to about 1.4 per cent of Canada’s total GDP, just shy of the entire GDP of Newfoundland and Labrador. Numbers like these can cause people to wonder how the second-hand economy affects the broader economy, and if there any tax repercussions for participating in it. What is the Second-Hand Economy? According to Kijiji’s Second-Hand Economy Index, the second-hand economy is defined as used items that are re-sold to others, as well as items that are donated, rented, swapped or exchanged. The top channel for this activity are one’s family, friends and acquaintances. This is followed by the online platform Kijiji, thrift shops and networks with a social mission. The top five most acquired and disposed of goods include clothing, shoes and accessories; entertainment products; baby clothing and accessories; games, toys and video games; and leisure, arts and crafts items. Some of the numbers As mentioned above, Canadians spent $29 billion in second-hand transactions in 2016. This equates to a whopping 1.9 billion items, up 30.4 billion items from the year before. Eight-two per cent of Canadians participated in some form during 2016, with participants

transacting an average of 78 items each. Participants saw an average annual savings of $843 from acquiring used goods instead of new goods, while sellers earned an average of $1,037 from selling their old items. Does it help or hurt the economy? People may surmise that the second-hand economy is stealing business away from retailers and manufacturers of new goods. After all, if people didn’t buy that item second-hand, they would have bought it new, right? Not necessarily. Along with the second-hand economy, spending on brand new items has been stable or growing over the past few years, including 2016. How can this be? To find the answer, it helps to look at the data. It is estimated that the second-hand economy has an overall impact, both directly and indirectly, of between $35 and $38 billion. Considering the average economic value of each Canadian worker is about $112,000 it can be deduced that the second-hand market is associated with 315,000 jobs in Canada, a definite boon to the conventional economy. Further, it’s been observed that the second-hand economy increases as real wages increase. Therefore, a strong conventional economy is linked to more activity in the second-hand economy.

Are transactions taxable? Much of what is sold or bought in the second-hand economy is unwanted household goods. As most used household goods sell at prices lower than what was the seller originally paid for them, the seller has technically “lost money” on the item. Therefore, there is no capital gain to tax. People who frequently pick up used items at garage sales and then sell the goods at another garage sale or online could be considered a business and be assessed for tax by the CRA. The reasoning comes down to intent. In this case, 100 per cent of all gains are included in one’s income, but all losses and expenses incurred to run the business are also deductible. Final thoughts Aside from economic benefits, there are many social benefits associated with the Second-Hand Economy. Granting second life to items, being less wasteful, and improving other people’s lives are all important factors to consider. In fact, 28.1 per cent of disposed second-hand items were donated to places like thrift stores, followed by direct selling at 10.7 per cent. All in all, today’s Second-Hand Economy is simply a mostly tax-free, modern evolution of how the economy functioned in the past, and will likely continue to function in the future.

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With the increasing popularity of craft distilling, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort will be hosting the second annual East Kootenay Distillery Festival on Saturday, April 22nd. “With the success we’ve had with our East Kootenay Beer and Wine Festivals, we thought that a Distillery Festival might capture a brand new group of people and further expand our Resort offering,” said Fairmont Resort marketing coordinator Rachel Dick. The festival will feature unlimited spirit tasting DRINKS ON US —The East Kootenay Distillery Festival returns for its second year to File photo showcasing unique spirits Fairmont Resort on April 22nd. age for $390 for two people and this includes a threefrom some of B.C.’s best craft distilleries. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres will be served course spirit-paired dinner on Friday, April 21st, a mixalongside the tasting. Tickets for the festival are $45 (not ology seminar in the afternoon on Saturday, access to the main tasting event on Saturday including tax) and include acand access to the after-party in cess to the main tasting event, Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill,” said which takes place from 7 to 9 Ms. Dick. p.m. in the downstairs conferMore than 30 kinds of spirence rooms at the main lodge. its will be poured for those in Tickets also include access to attendance. A few of the parthe after-party in the Bear’s Paw ticipating distilleries include: Bar & Grill featuring live music Bohemian Spirits, Kootenay by local favourites, the SmallCountry Craft Distillery, Matown Dirt Bags. ple Leaf Spirits Inc., Highwood For locals from Golden to Distillers and the Ampersand Cranbrook looking to come up Distilling Company. for the night, the Resort is offerFor more information, ing an $89 room rate on Saturvisit www.fairmonthotsprings. day night with the purchase of com/events-and-festivals/eastDistillery Festival tickets. kootenay-distillery-festival or “And, new this year, we are call 1-800-663-4979. offering a special weekend pack-

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New funding announced for COTR program was chosen. “It’s based on the idea if there’s local demand and the local training capacity then we’ll fund it. So we put $118,000 College of the Rockies Invermere campus will add another health care into this one class so that works out to about $8,000 per student. With instrucassistant class to the 2017-2018 school tors already here, that provides a real year after Minister of Advanced Eduopportunity for training people where cation Andrew Wilkinson announced they’re needed and where they live,” said $118,000 in funding for the program during a tour of the campus on ThursMinister Wilkinson. By providing additional funding for day, March 23rd. “College of the Rockies operates a healthcare, the investment helps support the long-term action plan of the BC number of campuses and one of the significant ones is here in Invermere with Rural Economic Development Strategy. almost 2,000 students full-time and The province expects the development strategy to create 26,000 jobs across the part-time, which is a huge percentage province of B.C. of the population,” said Mr. Wilkinson. “This is an extra top up over the “So what we’ve done today is put on an extra class of health care assistants — 16 baseline funding that we provide for health care assistant and nursing trainpeople who will be trained over the winter of 2017-2018 ready for the work- HEFTY SUM FOR HEALTH — Minister of Advanced Education Andrew Wilkinson (second ing all across the province. It’s based on force in the summer of 2018.” from right, back row) announced $118,000 in one-time funding for the College of the Rockies demand and so when we see a need for The funding will allow for 16 full- on March 23rd in Invermere. The funds will allow for more health-care seats to be added to the extra health care assistance, we’re haptime students to take part in the 32- Invermere campus’ health-care assistant program. Photo submitted py to put on these extra classes where they’re needed,” said Mr. Wilkinson. week program, learning health care skills The funding for the health care assistant program will ensure that the Columbia both in the classroom and in clinical placements. The B.C. government’s investment in health care training is one of the ways the province is strengthening rural communities. Valley will have 16 more graduates of the program for the summer of 2018, allowing The one-time funding given to the College of the Rockies was based on the school’s the College of the Rockies to expand the program and provide more qualified frontapplication to the Ministry of Advanced Education. Out of 11 applicants, Invermere line caregivers for the Columbia Valley. By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff

Columbia Valley Job Fair will highlight opportunities By James Rose Special to The Pioneer On Thursday, April 6th, the College of the Rockies Invermere campus is hosting a job fair that will take place at the Lions Hall near the Crossroads. For four hours starting at 12:30 p.m., prospective employees will get the opportunity to meet and gather more information from employers on potential employment opportunities available in the Columbia Valley marketplace. “The first two hours are reserved for employers to meet with the 24 college students who are participating in both the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Program (TIOW) and the Mountain Hospitality Program,” said Jim Jenkinson, the co-ordinator for the College’s TIOW program. “After 2:30 p.m., the job fair will be open to the public.” The Mountain Hospitality Program is a relatively new program offered by the College aiming to enhance the marketable skill sets of participating individuals keen on pursuing a career in one of the valley’s most prominent industries. The program is targeted towards people that may find themselves unemployed, are non EI-eligible, or for those able to find seasonal work, but wish to obtain durable full-year, full-time employment. Participants in the five-week program receive nine separate certifications, and skill development in (among other things) computer work, specific industry skills, job search tactics and leadership fundamentals. The program is currently midway through the first sessions of 2017. Following graduation on April 21st, graduates will have the opportunity to participate in a one-week unpaid work placement with a valley employer.

The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers began in 2008 and has provided training to more than 100 individuals, most of whom are employed or are working towards self-employment. The goal of the program, which is funded by the B.C. government’s Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, is to assist older workers to re-enter the workforce or become self-employed. The program places an emphasis on providing participants the opportunity to develop skills that compliment the work experience they already have acquired through life. Of interest to employers thinking about hiring a TIOW graduate is that there may be wage subsidies available for qualified employers. Like the Mountain Hospitality program, the 14-week TIOW program is now roughly halfway complete and participants will undoubtedly be keen to meet with potential employers at the job fair. Skill training for TIOW participants includes topics such as computer training, and individualized training in workrelated skills. All told, the April 6th job fair will serve as a great chance for employers to learn more about what students in each program have to offer and vice versa, and those in the general public seeking work will have their opportunity to gather information from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Three community partners were involved with organizing this year’s job fair: the College of the Rockies, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (for the venue) and EK Employment. Employers looking to register a table are encouraged to contact EK Employment’s manager Michele Neider at 250-341-6889. Ms. Neider also serves as the Director of Program Management for Family Dynamix. For more information, about the College’s programs, visit the Invermere campus College of the Rockies website at www.cotr.bc.ca.

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Let’s go fly a kite The receding lake ice off James Chabot Beach left just enough room for local kiteboard Jonathan Martel to take to the water on Tuesday, March 29th to get in some early season kitesurfing on Lake Windermere. Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

Share in the Vision — the future of recreational trails in the Valley Submitted by Greenways Trail Alliance Your opinion matters, and so does your vision. Share your thoughts on the future of outdoor recreation in the Columbia Valley on Friday, April 7th from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce located near the Invermere Crossroads. The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance will be reviewing their recently completed “Trails Vision – 2017”, a vision on how trails can be developed, maintained, and enjoyed in our Valley. This document was put together during 2016 by the Greenways member groups which include: the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, the Columbia Valley Cy-

cling Society, Crazy Soles running group, Panorama Mountain Resort, Nipika Mountain Resort, the Windermere Valley Dirt Riders and the Village of Canal Flats. Greenways would like to gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Columbia Basin Trust to prepare this vision document. The Trails Vision was developed by Greenways to create sustainable policies and practices which will benefit our community, lifestyle and economy well into the future. The Columbia Valley is exploding in popularity and the need for such a plan is becoming ever more necessary, which is why we are welcoming all stakeholders — landowners, enthusiasts, communities and organizations to join us in the discussion. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

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New library means new books Submitted by Invermere Public Library Initial planning for the Invermere Public Library’s move up the street is now underway. But moving a library with 10,000-plus books currently sitting on the shelves is a big undertaking. To help reduce the number of trips between the old and the new space, the library has announced a novel way to make sure that the library is only moving the books that the local community wants to read. The library is asking everyone to come in by Saturday to cast their vote on what books should be moved

and what books should be discarded. In order to do this in a sensible way, the library staff has organized a voting system using sticker dots. “For the books that you love, you can put a green dot on the shelf below it; for books you can’t stand, you can use a red dot to let us know that it should be tossed,” explained library director Nicole Pawlak on how the voting will work. When the library closes on Saturday afternoon, the staff will tally up the votes and make extensive notes on which books have made the cut for circulation at the new library.

“The books that have been voted off the shelves will stay in circulation until moving day, but once we relocate, those books will be routed to next year’s book sale,” Ms. Pawlak said. “It’s quite exceptional for the public to be given such free reign over the contents of a library’s book collection. We really hope that everyone will make the most of this opportunity and stop in to have their say on what we will fill our new bookshelves with this fall.” For more information about the vote and its results, please contact the library at 250-342-6416 or by email at publiclibrary@invermere.net. Voting ends April 1st at noon.

Creative residents seek to create makerspace in Invermere By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

role. Right now the valley only has two industries — tourism and natural resources. We’re hoping that we might be able to foster a tiny A group of local residents have banded micro tech industry. If some kids, or young together to bring a creative new enterprise to adults have an idea for some product or an life, with a plan to create a “makerspace” in iPhone app, but they don’t have the contacts Invermere. or the technical chops to make it on their A makerspace is a collaborative, memberown, they can come to the makerspace. The owned physical location, usually a large buildgroup of volunteers here would act as a brain ing, in which group members as well as the trust, helping these people bring their idea public can come together to share tools and along not just technically, but also by tapresources to facilitate learning and creative ping into their own contact networks. So, say projects. it’s an iPhone app the kids want to develop, “Essentially, the concept is one of an open, we could put them in touch with a programvolunteer-run workshop that has different armer to help them build it and, if it goes really eas for, say, electronics, metal working, wood well and they want to try and sell it, well, we NUTURING NEW IDEAS — Local residents (left to right) Jayson Murworking or textiles,” Columbia Valley Makerknow a few people here in the valley who are ray, Brian McIntosh, Richard Gendron are among the Columbia Valley space Society member Brian McIntosh told involved in business development, so we can Makerspace society members searching for a physical location to set up an The Pioneer. “A primary role would be to bring put the kids in touch with them, and with a Invermere makerspace. Photo submitted youth in and give them a place to come learn lawyer.” and tinker with things. It would be mostly non-formal, although there would be Despite the valley’s small size and rural nature, there is actually a wealth somebody there supervising and explaining components. But there would also of people here who, collectively, create quite the brain trust, according to Mr. be more formal courses and workshops people could come to — a tear-apart-a- McIntosh. computer night, or a computer programming class, or a build-a-chair night for “There’s the ex-chief executive officer of a Calgary business creator who has a instance. Some kids might have quite tech-savvy parents and can learn all about place here. There’s a guy that lives out in a cabin in the woods here in the valley computers at home. But others might not have such tech-savvy parents, and this that manages servers all over the world. There is a lot of these types of people in would be a place for those kids to go and expand their learning beyond what the the valley,” he said. “We are hoping, not just to tap into these people as resources, school system and their parents can teach them.” but maybe also to catch the eye of some of our visitors who might have a burAlthough youth is one of the main target groups, the makerspace society is geoning hi-tech business in Calgary and get them to say, ‘Hey, I can open up an also open to targeting other groups, such as First Nations, or offering women- office and move some of my business here (to the valley).’ So we have a grand specific workshops, according to Mr. McIntosh. vision, but it all starts with needing a space.” “We are also hoping the makerspace could play an economic development Continued on page 27 . . .

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Valley employers can access hiring and training funding By James Rose Special to The Pioneer Employers in the Columbia Valley are eligible to take part in several government-supported programs incentivizing the hiring of new employees as part of the provincial government’s mandate to foster economic growth through helping create jobs and promote skills training. For businesses in the valley already aware of these programs, which include Get Youth Working and the Canada-BC Job Grant, there are a couple updates worth taking note of. In the past few years, over 3,000 employers in B.C. have received a $2,800 hiring incentive through Get Youth Working when they employed youth. Employers have used the program to attract dedicated and loyal employees while filling job vacancies within their business. Recently, the government announced that there was still funding available for the Get Youth Working program in the Kootenay region (among other regions in the province). “Take advantage of the $2,800 hiring incentive and save on the cost of hiring while helping local youth secure full-time employment,” states the government’s press release. “Additional training funds of up to $1,000 are available through the program for your new hire.” The government noted that due to high demand, the Get Youth Working funding is no longer available in regions such as the Lower Mainland. Employers are encouraged to call 1-877866-3100 for more information and eligibility requirements. As for the Canada-BC Job Grant (CJG), this is a program intended to assist eligible employers by covering up to twothirds of the cost of training an employee to a maximum government contribution of $10,000 per individual per fiscal year, or 100 per cent of the training costs to a maximum of $15,000 in government contribution per individual per fiscal year for the Unemployed stream. The latest update to the program is that effective April 1st, applications to the CJG program must be submitted through a new administration system. To access this new system, all applicants will require a Business BCeID account. The government noted that it should only take 15 minutes to set up an account and up to three weeks to receive your BCeID. More information on how to register can be found on the government’s website at www.bowman-canadabcjobgrant.ca.

Ticket sales close for Ice-out Raffle competition By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff As the snow disappears from the Valley and Lake Windermere begins to thaw, the annual Iceout Raffle is underway. This year, the Lake Windermere District Lions Club has partnered with the Invermere Public Library for the raffle contest. “The Lions have been running the Ice-out Raffle for many years and this year they didn’t have enough people who were going to be around over the winter to do the raffle ticket sales. So we partnered with the Lions this year… they still took on the raffle licence, but the library took on doing the sales for the tickets,” said Nicole Pawlak, the director of the Invermere Library. Proceeds from tickets sales will go directly to outfitting the new library as they prepare to move into the new community centre. “It’s not just furniture (that’s needed), it will be other things that go into furnishing a new place, so we’ve been calling it outfitting the li-

brary,” said Ms. Pawlak. Participants of the Ice-out Raffle contest have to choose the date and time they think all the ice will come off the lake. The closest prediction will win $1,000. This year’s raffle event has sold nearly 800 tickets and ticket sales closed at the end of Tuesday, March 28th to prevent any unfair advantages for late bidders. Ms. Pawlak stated that last year the ice was gone by March 10th, but the latest date in the eight years of records was April 13th, giving bidders about a month’s range to base their guess off. With this being the first year the library has sold tickets, Ms. Pawlak said they’re happy with the response they’ve received. “We really appreciate how supportive everybody’s been with the library being the ticket sellers this year. We’re really happy with the response we’ve received and we look forward to handing the winner their cheque,” said Ms. Pawlak. The Pioneer will be announcing the raffle winner after the official thaw date occurs.

Local golf executive calling for change to 1971 tax reform By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Brian Schaal, general manager of Copper Point Golf, is asking golfers to reach out to their local Members of Parliament to voice concern over the 1971 tax reform that disallowed green fees to be deducted as business entertainment. “Before 1971, you could write 50 per cent of a green fee off if you brought a client to the golf course and you were entertaining them for business purposes. Then, in 1971, Pierre Trudeau singled out golf. So all sports, all sporting events, you can do that (deduct as a business expense), but he took golf and singled it out,”

said Mr. Schaal. Mr. Schaal speculated the decision was made because, in 1971, nine out of 10 golf courses were private clubs with just one being public. “Things have changed around now and we feel it’s time to amend the tax reform to go back to the original days,” said Mr. Schaal. By having the tax reform, Mr. Schaal says it would even the playing field for golf and all other sports. “Part of the argument on our side is how much business is done on a golf course compared to are you really talking business at a hockey game. On a golf course, for argument sake, Continued on page 29 . . .

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Your library needs you, give a little back One of the great gifts of retirement is the (almost) complete freedom we have to pick and choose how we spend our time. We may opt to travel, try new activities that we just never were able to find time for while working, climb mountains, learn new languages, write the best-selling novel that’s been gathering dust on the bookshelves of our mind, and volunteer our time in places or in activities we admire. One of the places where I choose to spend a few hours each week as a volunteer is the library. In Radium Hot Springs, our little library is valuepacked into an area of about 600 square feet, and the challenge presented by this space-limited venue is how to manage the newly published purchases along with the continuing flow of donations that arrive on the library’s doorstep. On one of my early attempts to feast on some of the fine, fusty, factual and fictional fare that this little library has to offer, I began an investigation of this wisdom and entertainment-packed venue by making a sequential inspection of its many quaint and curious volumes of both forgotten and freshly printed lore, shelf by shelf and row by row. My intention was to touch and identify each and every writ-

ten item this little library had to offer. It wasn’t long before I had armfuls of interesting and informative stacks sitting on the small desk assigned to me while I was there assisting the librarian. What I discovered in this little bookbrowsing excursion was an infinite source of ideas and stories from far-flung places and periods past, present and future. In the time it would take me to complete one of these books, many hundreds of new ones would be written and dozens added to this library’s bookshelves. What a wonderful treasure is our little library, or any library, for that matter. Libraries have always been at the heart of the communities they serve. They are accessible and safe spaces, providing access to huge resources of information, knowledge and enjoyment. They are an essential part of creating and maintaining an educated and literate community. If you share my conviction that your library is a gift that we all share, do yourself a favour to enjoy and support the Radium Public Library by becoming a regular member and helping out when you can. And by doing so, you too will be richly rewarded by gaining further access to its treasures. Written by an unabashed and happily committed volunteer. This week’s column was written by Jane Jones, director of the Radium Public Library, which is located at 7585 Main Street West. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.

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Hairy men and mountains Curator’s Corner By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator I wish to begin by informing you that we do not censor at the museum. We represent all items in their original state to allow you to experience history as it actually happened. The content that is put into documents found at the museum are usually direct quotes written by people of the community; these quotes show spelling and terms used during the time the information was gathered. Here is one such document dated May 1st, 1925. “Martin Morigeau, the son of Baptist Morigeau, born on the East side of Windermere Lake in June 1888, in a conversation with me to-day said that he had heard his Grandfather and other old Indians of the Kootenay tribe say that there used to be a species of animal that looked like a hairy man, whom they called a Gorilla of which there were some in the Kootenay country who would be about and attracted by the voice of the women as they shrilly lamented over their dead. That would watch the women and find out where the person was

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Transition to spring As skiers and snowboarders said goodbye to their ski season by celebrating their skills at Panoramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last Rockstar & Syndicate Rail Jam on Saturday, March 25th, that same day golfers welcomed the start of their golfing season by hitting the greens, as both Windermere Valley Golf Course (pictured) and Riverside Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs held their opening day. Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

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. . . ‘Creative’ from page 22 The society is looking for a property they can convert into the makerspace, with Mr. McIntosh saying it can be as small as 100 square feet (9.2 square metres). “We need something easy for the bulk of kids in and around Invermere to get to. Something downtown-ish, so it’s not a big problem for parents to drive their kids there,” he said. The makerspace society right now consists of about four people with active roles and another three or four people with more peripheral roles.

“It’s a small group, but we’ve received good feedback and are aiming high,” said Mr. McIntosh. “There’s been a lot of study and talk about economic development activity in the valley, we’re hoping our group can contribute to helping that take off. The closing of the mill in Canal Flats is just another indication that the valley needs to become more diverse.” Anybody with any suggestions for a good location, or anybody interested in learning more about the society can email info@cvmakerspace.ca, call Mr. McIntosh at 250-270-0689 or check out the society’s website at www. cvmakerspace.ca.

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Garden planning primer The Green File By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist It is early spring and I believe it is the perfect time to plan the garden of your dreams. Let’s assume that you spent your winter dreaming — now is the time to get serious about your garden plan. I know, it seems weird to be thinking about a garden plan now. Truth is, most of us will only think of this when the temperatures hover near heat wave and the weeds are growing to beat the band. That’s not planning, that’s reacting. First, let’s agree that we don’t plan a garden as we used to, with broad sweeps of impatiens lining the front of the house, framing a large expanse of lawn. If that is your idea of a great-looking garden, you don’t need my help. Just go for it. #1. What do you want to achieve? Are you planning on growing food (you will need a minimum of six hours of sunshine), produce an abundance of colour (to attract bees and other pollinators),

create shade (to cool your yard down) or just a wide open area for the kids to enjoy kicking a ball around (you can’t beat a well-maintained lawn for this)? Food plants are great, but all of them, including fruit trees, require consistent (note that I did not say “constant”) care. Weed control in the veggie garden is paramount; herbs have their own distinct requirements (most of them don’t like to be over-watered) and fruit trees and berry bushes, while permanent, require pruning and some pest control. Even organic gardeners pay attention to bugs and diseases in their fruit. Does maintenance of your food garden fit with your lifestyle and available time? A colourful garden that attracts bees, hummingbirds and song birds is a great idea for people who are environmentally connected. The concept works best in a sunny garden. A minimum of five hours of sun will provide lots of plant choices. #2. Water. While planning your garden for this season, think about a water feature. It could be as simple as a large pot filled with water, water plants and a few snails (to help keep the algae under control) and a gold fish or two to control mosquito larvae. There are endless possibilities where water gardens are concerned. Waterfalls and fountains range from small table-top models to large installations made of

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stone and concrete. Consider talking to a professional landscape contractor if you are thinking on a large scale. Get the job done right the first time, I say. #3 Colour. There is a rule in garden design that I think deserves to be broken: use a colour scheme when planting. My response to this idea is, “What is Mother Nature’s colour scheme?” In a field of wildflowers, does she only plant shades of pink and red? Or combine the “hot” and “cool” colours from the colour wheel? I don’t think she references the colour wheel at all. It is a human construct. This brings me to my last and strongest point: when you are looking for garden design tips and ideas, look no further than the natural surroundings of your yard. Consider whether you live amongst rocks, mature trees, an undulating, hilly landscape or a flat plain. What has Mother Nature given you to work with? It is like grooming yourself in the morning. Take what you have and work with it. Do the best that you can to look great. And guess what, you will! As will the garden. Mark Cullen is an expert gardener, member of the Order of Canada, author and broadcaster. Get his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com. Look for his new best seller, The New Canadian Garden, published by Dundurn Press. Follow him on Twitter @MarkCullen4 and Facebook.

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NOTICE OF SITTING Water, Community Facility and Local Conservation Fund Parcel Tax Roll The first sitting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will be held at the Municipal Office at 914 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Tuesday April 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. The Parcel Tax Review Panel may review and correct the Parcel Tax Roll and hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; d) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. The Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours from Monday, March 27, 2017 to Friday, April 7, 2017. A complaint shall not be heard by the review panel unless notice of the appeal has been made in writing to the Director of Finance of the District of Invermere, Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the review panel. Karen L. Coté Director of Finance

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High school grad reunion aims to raise money for David Thompson Secondary By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Former David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) students are gearing up for a blast from the past. The DTSS class of 2007 is getting set for its 10-year reunion and is hoping to raise some money to donate to the high school in the process. Reunion organizer Christine Harvey told The Pioneer the class will be reaching out to the community via its class of 2007 website and with a bottle drive. “It’s pretty exciting. It’s been a lot of planning, organizing and getting a hold of people. A lot of people (from . . . ‘Local’ from page 23 you’ve got 4.5 hours of the person’s attention and a lot of business is done on the course that way,” said Mr. Schaal. He is a member of the National Board for the National Golf Course Owners Association and the BC Chapter board, and this is an issue they’re advocating for in Ottawa. Mr. Schaal explained that they aren’t advocating for the reform for the benefit of golf courses, but for the communities these golf courses are in. “The busier the golf courses are, the more people they have to employ, which means those employees are going to be paying taxes. It will get back in circulation again with the government,” said Mr. Schaal. How can the 1971 tax reform be amended? Mr. Schaal recommended that golfers write letters to their local MP, call their offices, and drop by to voice their concerns over businesses being unable to write off green fees as a business entertainment tax. “Like they say, sometimes the squeaky wheel gets the grease and if a lot of us are talking about it and asking for it to be amended, then there’s a possibility that it will get amended,” said Mr. Schaal.

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the class of 2007) are excited about it now,” said Ms. Harvey. “Although ticket sales are going to cover most of the costs, we’re going to be fundraising to cover the rest and to put some money to a good cause. We want to donate half of whatever we raise back to the school. They can use it for school supplies or sports equipment or, really, whatever they want.” She added that she and the other organizers have no specific fundraising target, put that “raising $1,000 would be nice.” The reunion will be held at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and will include a DJ, photo booth, games and dinner. “There will also be a barbecue lunch at Kinsmen

beforehand, which will have outdoor games and a lot of kid-friendly activities, so people can bring their families,” said Ms. Harvey. Close to 100 people graduated in the DTSS class of 2007 and about 40 so far have confirmed that they are coming. “A lot of people have yet to RSVP, so there could be quite a bit more coming,” said Ms. Harvey. Those wanting to contribute bottles or make a donation to the fundraising efforts can do so by going to www.dtssreunion2007.myevent.com. If you happen to be a Class of 2007 grad and want to buy tickets to the reunion, you can do so online also via the website.

Feeding time

These calves were seen feeding by Coy’s Golf Course. “In sharing this picture, I learned that if twin calves are male and female, the female is sterile,” photographer John Curda shared with The Pioneer. Photo by John Curda

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CHEERS AND JEERS

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Cheers to Janice Beziare for your generous donation of goodies to the Invermere Library.

Cheers to the Windermere Valley Kinsmen Club and the District of Invermere for your donations to the Midget Rockies for our trip to Provincials. Cheers as well to everyone in town who supported our other fundraising efforts. Our valley community is second to none.

A tremendous and most appreciative CHEERS to the Hessel family. The Coquihalla tried to beat us, but because of your help, we came out winners!

Jeers to the band who didn’t bother to play any Irish music on St Patrick’s Day. If I pay $15 dollars to listen to a band on March 17th, I expect a little more than just a passable version of wagon wheel.

Due to the departure of our editor Nicole Trigg, the Cheers and Jeers section will be discontinued.

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Cheers to the Oldtimers for letting the Midget Rockies do a 50/50 at your banquet to fundraise for our trip to Provincials. Double Cheers to Byron Leinor for donating your half back to us. Much appreciated!

April 18, 1955 – March 19, 2017

Garry has left us for his last round. The starter called him up to the tee box at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 19th, 2017. His mother Gladys has been patiently waiting for him to join her for this game since 2007. Ronald, his dad, has been waiting even longer for the two of them to arrive. Rounding out the foursome is Garry’s faithful companion, Nipper. Garry’s sister Carol and her husband Bill made it to the clubhouse in time to see Garry off and wish him well. His niece Zena, and his great nieces Amy, Amanda (Noah, Kendra) and nephew Adam, were not able to visit the clubhouse but were all there in spirit. Garry was a highly intelligent guy. He had a great sense of humour and knew how to use it appropriately in pretty much any situation. He was very dedicated to his customers and put great care and effort into making sure their travel plans went off without a hitch. Collaborating (and sometimes conspiring) with Garry to make this happen was his primary contact and dear friend at Teck Coal, Terri Kosh. Although he was a travel agent, Garry preferred to stay close to home and indulge his passions of golf, reading and following many different sports. He always appreciated a fine Scotch – and if it was on the peaty side, he enjoyed it even more.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of

Margaret Cristina Kennedy on March 22, 2017 at the Invermere District Hospital, at the age of 92. Margaret was a loving, kind Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Dear Friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all. A Memorial Service to celebrate Margaret’s Life will be announced at a later date.

Garry found family in his close circle of friends, Nicole, Scott, Cassidy and Zoe Whiffin and their lovable little lab Oreo, who was always welcome at the Hastie Kennel; also Laurie Lee, Bruce Rosser and Jim Cunnings. Nearly three decades ago, Garry was blessed to have been “adopted” by his loving surrogate moms, Bev and Nelda, who many know affectionately as “the nurses from Fairmont”. All will miss him dearly. A family service for Garry was held on March 22nd, 2017. A celebration of Life will take place at the The Hampton’s Golf Course, Calgary AB on April 27th, 4-6 p.m. Garry will not be able to participate in the Light the Night walk this October, but we know he would appreciate donations to this cause that was so important to him. Please go to www.lightthenight.ca and donate under Team Duffer if you wish to contribute. To view and share photos, condolences and stories, of Garry, please visit www.choicememorial.com .

Cheers to Susan Clovechok for trying so hard to arrange bus transportation for valley seniors so that they can travel to Calgary and back to the valley. It was a successful endeavour. Cheers to Radium Hot Springs mayor, Clara Reinhardt, for her statements regarding cell phone coverage throughout Kootenay National Park! Cheers to those drivers that focus on what is in front of them, realize that there is a STOP sign ahead and that the car in front of them should be stopping. Jeers to the drivers that treat STOP signs as yield signs, expecting the vehicle in front of them to do the same.

Cheers to Russell for coming to our rescue, going above and beyond to help restore our computer. Your efforts were greatly appreciated by our staff and patients as we quickly resumed business as usual! Thumbs up “Little Shop of Computer Horrors”. Jeers to the huge white SUV that runs your dogs behind the vehicle on Windermere Loop Road on a daily basis. If you’re too lazy to get outside and walk your dog, you shouldn’t have one! And running your dog that hard on pavement is really hard on their body. There’s many people who would take that beautiful dog off your hands and give it the time it deserves!

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Willi Juras

December 24th, 1928 – March 24th, 2017 It is with great sorrow that the family of Willi Juras announce his passing on March 24, 2017 at 88 years of age at the Invermere & District Hospital in Invermere, B.C. Willi is predeceased by his brothers Werner and Horst and his wife Marion. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Helga, Edda (Reza) and Karin, brother Heinz in Germany, children Sylvia Zettergren, Bill (Ute) Juras, Dennis (Melinda) Juras, his grandchildren Rachel (Scott), Thaedra (Cody), Megan (Darrin), Dayton (Carly), Jenna (Kevin), David, Tyler, Brittany, Angelica (Parker) and Monika (Adam), as well as his great grandchildren Emersyn and Sienna, Blade and Cruze and Rylan.

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Cheers to Diana for opening up so I could take a Guardian Angel home from the Purple Cow. Great service as always.

Cheers to Shane and Jim and Home Hardware great customer service. Knowledgable on the paint products and willing to help my husband in the tool department also. Keep up the great work! Jeers to the ignorant sledders who interfered with the Forster first aid cache on Sunday March 26th and who stole the toboggan to tow their broken down piece of junk out to the trailhead. You left vital first aid equipment dumped in the snow. None of that equipment is there for you to abuse and steal. It’s there to help someone in case of an injury accident.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

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Lawrence and Vi Sholinder And our sister Georgina DuBois Gone are the times we used to share but in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memories will never close. Life goes on, we know that’s true, But it’s not the same since we lost you. Dearly loved and sadly missed Carol, Arlee, Ralph, Larry, Linda and our families.

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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. For Rent: Storage space. Sizes vary, 218 - 7th Ave. Inquire at 250-3425797.

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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. 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. For lease: 2,000 sq.ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Phone Leo at 250-342-1177. For Lease: Upper unit, 218 - 7th Ave. 1629 sq. ft. commercial/office space. Inquire at 250-342-5797. FOR RENT: 700 sq. ft., $400/mo + GST, Utilities, D.D. Unit behind Dry Cleaners. FOR RENT: 990 sq. ft. - Reception area + three offices. $600/mo + GST, utilities, D.D. By Back Door Wine Cellar, the blue canopy. Call 250-342-6790 for both. Available immediately.

shared accom 4-bdrm house in Invermere. Your share of rent $450/mo + utilities + DD, N/P, N/S. Available May 1st. Call 403-874-1273.

suite for rent Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly. Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915. Windermere 4-plex: Bright recently renovated 2-bdrm suite, April 1st. Pet friendly, all appliances. Large yard, 2-blocks from beach. Call/text 250-409-7435 or email shellimilley@gmail.com. Bright 1-Bdrm furnished walkout suite in Westridge, Invermere. Quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to town. Private patio entrance, off-street parking for one vehicle. N/S, D/W. One small dog/cat allowed. D.D., Pet deposit and References required. $900/mo. Utilities, hydro, Wi-Fi included. Longterm renter preferred. Available May 1st. Email rosis@telus.net.

condo for rent 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 403-281-3991 or email myronk@ telus.net.

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house for sale House For Sale in Radium: Clean, Well Maintained, 4-bdrm, 2100 sq. ft., 2.5 bathrooms. See Kijiji AD ID#1242469022. 250-347-9978. $337,900.

Contractor/Handyman: Saturday April 1st, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Deere Ridge) 474 Lakeview Rd Windermere. New GAS Viking/ Ultraline 36” Range, New Murphy Wall Bed Mechanism, Ladders, New sinks, New maple cabinet doors unfinished, New lighting fixtures interior/exterior, newer electric chain saw, custom Log Fireplace Mantels, assorted power tools, NEW Roll 5’x 10’ countertop laminate, New rolls stucco wire, New pressure treated decking posts, New radius edge decking boards, boxes nails, Saw blades, and more.

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FIREWOOD

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HELP WANTED

Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, pine and poplar split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

Free intro to sacred Arts. Create mandalas and dream scapes. Explore your inspired imagination with intuitive art. Sat. April 1st, 7 p.m. PMP Studios Invermere. For details 403-519-8268.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a full time Server. Previous experience required in a busy, upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@blackforestrestaurant.com.

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Radium Subway is seeking F/T or P/T positions. Drop off resumes at the Radium Subway.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2013 Ford F-150 XLT, 4x4, Supercrew Cab, 5L V8, 87,000+ kms, 17” wheels, running boards, lined box, locked gas cap. $26,000 O.B.O. 250-347-9818.

SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca. Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749. Residential House Cleaning - I’m new to the Valley and have over 30 years experience. No contracts required. Happy to provide you with a WELL CLEANED HOME. Contact 403-464-2043 Odd Jobs Professional Spring cleanup: Yards, garage, painting homes, decks, drywall and carpentry repairs. Call Curtis 250341-2154.

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. E. F. E. lawn maintenance is looking for hard working individuals. Wage depending on experience. Please contact 250-342-5645. Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas. Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail.com.

Helna’s Stube is looking for P/T evening server, dishwasher and kitchen help. Email resume to mail@ helnas.com or call 250-347-0047. Shadybrook Resort in Windermere is looking for full-time grounds keeping labourers. Wage depends on experience. 250-342-8662 or lake@shadybrookresort.com. Dragonfly Discovery Centre is looking for an Early Childhood Educator to start part-time ASAP and full-time from June and over summer. Employment can be permanent. Email resume to dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail. com. Excellent pay. Experienced journeyman carpenter and labourers needed. Fulltime with benefits, wage based on experience, must have own transportation. Email resumes to kyle@hthcontracting.ca or call 250341-5603.

is looking for a responsible, dedicated person to join our team as a tire technician to inspect, install, balance, rotate, repair passenger and light truck tires/ wheels and more. Must have great customer service skills, valid drivers licence and be physically fit. Drop off a resume at OK Tire in Invermere 156 Industrial Rd #2.

Tony’s Greek Grill 5009 Hot Springs Rd., Fairmont Hot Springs

Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont Hot Springs is accepting resumes for the following full and part-time positions: supervisor InKitchen Fairmont Short order cooks

Prep/cooks Kitchen help/dishwashers Counter attendance Good wages and benefits according to experience. Send resume to Tonysgreekgrill@gmail.com or fax 1-250-544-3475

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We are looking for great people to join our team. Supervisory and Sales Associate positions available. We are looking for people who will: • Maintain a high level of customer service • Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge • Generate sales • Participate in merchandising and promotional activities • Ensure accuracy in all transactions, inventory, and procedures • Participate in all manners of store maintenance

• Stock shelves with product • Work in partnership with Store Managers and other employees to maximize store sales and in-store presence • Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times • Rate established based on position and experience

Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset but not necessary. We offer professional and personal growth through educational opportunities. If you are interested in working in a fun productive environment submit resume to: Jennifer McLennan invermereliquorstore@gmail.com or hand deliver to Invermere Liquor Store, Attn: Jennifer McLennan

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Assistant Gallery Curators

Full-time (student) & Part-time Full-time: May to end of August – Student returning to school Sept 2017 Part-time: April to end of September The Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Centre is the local community arts facility that supports the Columbia Valley arts community. We are currently looking for two Assistant Gallery Curators positions to assist the Gallery Manager in administrative matters and gallery operations.

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NDP candidate challenges forum format By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The four Columbia River-Revelstoke riding MLA candidates running for the upcoming provincial election are gearing up for All Candidates Forums in Invermere, Golden, Kimberley and Revelstoke, but one candidate — NDP nominee Gerry Taft — has been pushing for a change in format. The forums in each community are usually organized by that town’s Chamber of Commerce, and although the format is slightly different in each town, up until a week ago they all involved questions picked ahead of time by the forum’s organizing committee. Mr. Taft in recent weeks has been advocating heavily for a more open debate format involving questions from the floor, and it appears his efforts may have been at least partially successful, with the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce having announced earlier this week that it will significantly alter the format of its debate, allowing for questions from the floor and not allowing candidates to know in advance what the committee’s questions will be. “The main focus is trying to encourage open dialogue with the public,” Mr. Taft told The Pioneer, adding a debate format will give attendees the chance to see how candidates react on their feet, and will reduce the oppor. . . ‘MLA’ from page 8 tunities for candidates to simply parrot their party’s “We can’t trust Christy Clark to fix all the platform. problems that this government has caused over “We want the public to the last 16 years. And I think voters who care have the opportunity to ask about wildlife management are smart enough to questions, so that not all recognize that,” said Mr. Taft. questions are moderated or Mr. Hooles also raised questions around what pre-vetted,” he said. “I rechappens if funding falls short, and if the agency ognize we might not have would become a scapegoat if things go awry so the same format in every the BC Liberals won’t have to take the heat. community, but we are just “When you make an announcement this trying to push for it to be soon before an election, it is extremely hard to as open and transparent for know what effect it could have, and what the true the public as possible.” motivation behind it may be,” said Mr. Hooles, Mr. Taft added that the adding the government should also be suggesting format for the All Candinew legislation to go along with the announcedates Forums has changed ment. through the years. The B.C. government will use $200,000 to “In past elections, it’s support a process of engagement with wildlife been common — in Inverstakeholders, First Nations, and the public to demere, at least — to see a termine a governance model and investment prigroup like the Rotary Club orities for the new agency. arrange the forum and have . . . ‘Deer’ from page 10 “All I can say is that the whole process is quite expensive for legal fees and quite frustrating. I’m not covered by municipal insurance, and my legal fees are not covered by the district. This is coming out of my own pockets.” Mr. Taft declined to offer much in the way of speculation on whether or not the timing of the lawsuit was intentionally aimed by Mr. Kazakoff to have an effect on the upcoming provincial election in May, but did say “it feels like it”, acknowledging that not only will the case likely result in a dose of negative publicity, but will also tie him up and keep him off the campaign trail for a full week at a crucial time. Mr. Kazakoff has a long history of antagonism with Mr. Taft, stemming from

questions come from the floor. It seems to be changing and we don’t know why,” he said. The format of the Kimberley All Candidates Forum falls partly between that of Golden’s open debate with questions from the floor and that of Invermere, with questions chosen by the organizing committee and shown to candidates beforehand. In Kimberley, the committee picks the questions, but the candidates do not know in advance what those questions are. Independent candidate Justin Hooles took exception to Mr. Taft’s push for change. “I don’t think the candidates should be the ones making decisions about what the format should be,” Mr. Hooles told The Pioneer. “If there are changes, they should be coming from the public. If the Chamber in Golden feels this in the public interest, that’s fine, but did they sit down and talk to the public about it? We shouldn’t let Gerry Taft dictate the rules. I don’t believe he just thinks it’s (the open debate format) what’s best for the public. Obviously they (the Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP) think it’s an advantage to them.” Mr. Hooles added that the previous format in Golden, and current format in Invermere, contains room for rebuttal and debate, but that it’s just not the focal point of the event. “It’s important to keep in mind that questions from the floor can be weapons, rather than genuine questions. They can be intended to be hurtful to a particular individual rather than information seeking,” he said, adding that, however, he’s not concerned about the format change in Golden and that he believes he will do better than either Mr. Taft or BC Liberal Party candidate Doug Clovechok might expect. “Both those parties (the BC Liberals and NDP) have plenty of party history — and not the good kind — to attack. Since I’m independent, I have no party history I need to defend. I have my own platform, and I know it pretty well,” said Mr. Hooles. Green Party candidate Samson Boyer told The Pioneer he likes the range of formats in the different forums. “We have an open debate format in Golden, we have other formats in other communities. It’s good to have a diversity,” said Mr. Boyer. “I believe all debates will be entertaining and we will learn something, if not about the issues, then about the candidates.” “My purpose in participating in debates is to highlight the successful policies of the BC Liberal government compared with the NDP when they were in government, and offer voters an alternative to the NDP after 12 years in opposition. The rules for the debates are up to the organizers. As long as the public will hear a respectful, meaningful debate, I don’t see the point in quibbling over the debate rules. I am more interested in the substance,” wrote Mr. Clovechok in an email to The Pioneer. “Mr. Taft wants the old ‘rush the mic and ask only partisan questions’ approach that organizers are quite rightly trying to avoid. While I can understand why Mr. Taft doesn’t wish to engage in a policy debate, I hope that he agrees with me that people deserve better. What I intend to do is focus on policy, regardless of the rules, and I will not shy away from comparing the NDP and the BC Liberal records in government.” The Invermere All Candidates Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 27th at the David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) theatre at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Taft’s role as District of Invermere mayor and Mr. Kazakoff’s longtime opposition to the district’s efforts to manage its urban deer population through deer culls. The district has had an operational urban deer cull in place since 2014, following a 2013 referendum that indicated more than 70 per cent of Invermere residents were in favour of culling to control deer numbers. The cull typically sees up to 20 deer a year killed, and the district has also been involved in an ongoing East Kootenay pilot urban deer translocation study, which saw 13 deer moved from Invermere in 2016. “We’re still open to other ideas, such as researching birth control methods,” said Mr. Taft. The deer cull typically runs from December through March each year.

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March 31, 2017 he did say: “We have our suspicions that people are specifically The officers have posted targeting wildlife, signs around the area warnpossibly wolves.” ing of the danger, and in He could not say light of the active investigaprecisely why sometion are asking anybody with body might be tryany information about the ing to poison wolves incident or potential suspects “because at the moto call the Report All Poachment we have multiers and Polluters (RAPP) hople possible motives. tline at 1-877-952-7277. This is really serious. “We are searching the area thoroughly to try and TOXIC TRAP — The size of the It’s going to have farfind all the poison and get it white cupcake wrappers containing reaching effects for all out, but in the meantime it’s crystalline, discovered in the Dutch wildlife in the area.” Mr. Kruger said best to stay out altogether,” Creek-Findlay Creek area. Photo submitted that in the past “there said Mr. Kruger. “It is a popular area for recreation and we are expecting have been suspicions of this type of activity, more people to go there to start recreating but never to this extent, and it hasn’t been with spring here and the snow melting — substantiated. This is substantiated.” The Dutch Creek-Findlay Creek is these people need to be careful.” While Mr. Kruger could not go into known as a place that has wolves, added too much detail about the investigation, Mr. Kruger. . . . ‘Warning’ from page 3

Sinclair Creek Prescribed Fire

Brûlage dirigé du secteur du ruisseau Sinclair

What: Parks Canada fire crews will ignite a 61 ha prescribed fire in the Sinclair restoration area.

De quoi s’agit-il? Les équipes de Parcs Canada réaliseront un brûlage dirigé sur une parcelle de 61 ha dans l’aire de remise en état Sinclair. Where: across from the Radium Hot Où? En face des piscines des sources Springs pools on Highway 93 South. thermales Radium, sur la route 93 Sud. Quand? Entre le 1er avril et le 1er juin, si les When: April 1 - June 1, weather conditions météorologiques le permettent. permitting. Operations are expected L’opération devrait durer un maximum de deux jours. to last 1-2 days. How will this effect you? Parks Canada fire specialists will only ignite the prescribed fire if weather allows smoke to vent upwards. Some smoke may settle into valley bottoms overnight.Trails in the prescribed fire area will be closed for public safety. All roads will remain open. Radium Hot Springs pools will remain open.

Quels effets cette opération aura-t-elle sur vous? Les spécialistes du feu de Parcs Canada ne procéderont à l’allumage que si les conditions météorologiques favorisent la dispersion de la fumée en hauteur. Il se peut qu’il y ait de la fumée dans le fond des vallées pendant la nuit. Par mesure de sécurité, les sentiers qui se trouvent dans le secteur visé par le brûlage dirigé seront fermés au public. Les routes demeureront ouvertes, tout comme les piscines des sources thermales Radium.

For more information, or to be added to the Parks Canada smoke notification list contact Lesley Matheson, Fire Information Officer, 250-347-6153.

Pour en savoir davantage ou pour faire ajouter votre nom à la liste des personnes à qui Parcs Canada envoie des avis en cas de fumée, veuillez prendre contact avec Lesley Matheson, agente d’information sur le feu, en composant le 250-347-6153.

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Letter exchange illuminates details on two-tier hydro pricing (page 4)

CBT bolsters CBAL’s regional literacy services (page 2)

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Mr. Brown-John said that because of Invermere’s proximity to Lake Windermere, the wetlands and Toby Creek, the only place to grow is south, out that corridor. With the Legacy Trail being built and CastleRock adding new homes to the area, Mr. Brown-John said there are a lot of people to serve. “It’s a pretty vibrant area and people have to jump in their car at nine o’clock at night and run downtown to get something if they’ve forgotten something. So the convenience store will supply convenience, it will supply gas, there’s no two ways about that. We’ll certainly form part of the enterprise there, but it will give convenience to a lot of people in that area,” said Mr. Brown-John. In the bylaw amendment, the project will remove zoning for a video rental store and beauty and barber shop and will add a convenience store, retail commercial, personal care services and health facility studio. The Brown-Johns are also working with a young woman in Invermere to set up an early childhood education business on the property. “The first move is to build the convenience store and gas station. If we get the zoning, we will immediately go into negations with the district on what they call a development permit plan,” said Mr. Brown-John. If successful in their application, the Brown-Johns will work with district staff to ensure all aspects of the project will satisfy what the district sees fit for the project. The district will be able to dictate the exterior character of the buildings to comply with community standards. “They can dictate a little on what it’s going to look like which is fine, I’m hoping we’ll vary a little bit from the Westside Park vinyl siding. I think we’ll have a store with a little more character than that, I would hope,” said Mr. Brown-John. Mr. Brown-John feels they are filling a void with this project, and he and his wife Pat are proud of what they’ve accomplished with the property thus far and are excited to continue the development. “I realize that it is a commercial venture and of course as a business person you don’t do commercial ventures without expecting to make a profit, but every commercial venture isn’t evil. It’s something good and we feel we’ll get the support of the community. I believe we’ll get the support from the people this time,” said Mr. Brown-John. The project is set to have its public hearing on Monday, April 10th at 7 p.m. at the DOI council chambers and council will have its third reading and vote to either pass or deny the project on April 11th.

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FAITH God’s smile

Halfway across the parking lot, between my car and Chapters, I put my hand in my pocket and stopped short. Where were my keys? I returned to the car. It was locked. Peering inside, I spotted them on the passenger seat. My stomach tightened and my mind kicked into overdrive. “What do I do now? I’m alone in a city full of strangers. My family is across town. It’s too far to walk. I’m not dressed for this weather. I don’t have a phone. I don’t know their numbers. I’m trapped!” Fighting to remain calm, something I’d read popped into my head. “If you’re lost in the bush, stand still! Stop, look and listen.” Even though this was the city, it sounded right. I went inside the mall, bought a soft drink, sat down, took a few deep breaths, and began observing my surroundings.

Just inside the entrance, a tall black couple with a small child stood very still while crowds of shoppers streamed around them. He was wearing a dark suit and she wore a hijab. Holding each other tightly and looking around, they seemed anxious, unsure of how to proceed. Suddenly a woman began yelling at them, berating them for being in her way, shouting at them to move. They shuffled to one side. She kept yelling. They moved again. She stormed by and kept shouting all the way out the door. They stood there shaking. Immediately, the rush of people stopped and gathered around them. Strangers became friends as comfort and encouraging words enveloped the bewildered couple. Within minutes, peace was restored. Their child cracked a smile and several mall staff helped them on their way. All of a sudden, the world appeared warm and friendly and it dawned on me; I could depend on the goodwill and kindness of strangers. So I took another deep breath and asked for help. In minutes, someone turned what could have been a bad day good and I was on my way. God smiled. “Remember to do good and help each other. Gifts like this please God.” Hebrews 13:16

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 2nd 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction, “Practical Faith – Patience In Suffering” ... Pastor Matt Moore ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church for children, Ages 3-4 years; Kindergarten-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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No Frills knocks it out of the park As part of the 2016 Loblaw Holiday Campaign, Joe’s No Frills collected 1,700 pounds of food and $2,214.12 in cash donations for the Columbia Valley Food Bank. Pictured are (left to right) Jim Nielsen (Treasurer, CV Food Bank), Joe Uchman (Owner, Joe’s No Frills), and Laurie Mack (Chair, CV Food Bank). Photo by Dean Midyette

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