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CONTENTS 10 BY ANY OTHER NAME: The Sweet Opportunities Afforded by, and Polyonymous Nature of, the Bull River Byway — AKA, the Wardner-Fort Steele Loop

15 TRUSTING THE TEAM

16 WEATHERING THE STORM: Part Two

20 FUR THE HAUL OF IT: Critter Conveyance Across Canada

26 IS YOUR BODY SNOW READY?

33 COMMUNITY CARE

36 CURRENT COMMUNITIES: Part Two

41 CHASING WATERFALLS

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BY ANY OTHER NAME: The Sweet Opportunities Afforded by, and Polyonymous Nature of, the Bull River Byway — AKA, the Wardner-Fort Steele Loop. W & P: Dan Mills I: Ashley Dodd

My Grandfather's name was Clarence; for short, they called him Clarry. My dad was Clarence Robert; they called him Bob. I am Clarence Daniel, but I go by Dan. And yes, my son is Clarence Sean and, I suppose you can guess which name he is best known by. My daughter’s cat? Yup, Clarence, but he will also perk his ears to his nickname, Fuzzle. I do not bring up this obsessive family tradition to endorse Clarence as the go-to name for your next born child, but rather to demonstrate the undeniable and regular occurrence of “second name” syndrome. We hominids seem driven to give two monikers to not only our progeny but to almost everything we deem important enough to hang a name, or in this case, names on. Nowhere is this more apparent than on my favourite little Kootenay tour, the Wardner-Fort Steele Road, aka, the Bull River Byway. This short little loop is overflowing with history, outdoor recreational opportunities, stunning scenery, and a plethora of other attractions — a good many of which operate under aliases.

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WILD HORSE FSR TURNOFF

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FORT STEELE

Mt. Fisher

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MAUS CREEK ROAD

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HORSESHOE LAKE TURNOFF

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The Steeples

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PECKHAMS LAKE

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Bull Mt.

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15.9 KM

NORBURY PROV. PARK

GARBUTTS LAKE ROAD

Mt. Baker

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NORBURY CREEK FARM

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of the byway loop is just past Fort Steele as you travel northeast on Highway 93/95 and is signed Wardner/Fort Steele Road. For a guided tour, reset your trip odometer after you make the turn.

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FORT STEELE

BULL RIVER FSR JUNCTION

WILD HORSE FSR TURNOFF

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BULL RIVER INN

Fort Steele itself is polyonymous. Originally called Galbraith’s Ferry, this historical town’s name was changed after Superintendent Samuel Steele and his North-West Mounted Police rode into town in 1887 to work with Ktunaxa Chief Isadore. With patient diplomacy from both sides, the previous bungling of the provincial government was resolved. Steele rode back out of town a year later.

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Bull River

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KOOTENAY TROUT HATCHERY

Originally called Stud Horse but later renamed Wild Horse, as to not offend the Victorian sensibilities of the day, this little creek runs right through our history. It was here that one of B.C.’s largest gold rushes began in 1863, and evidence of it is still there for the traveler to discover. It is also the route that accesses many marvelous hiking destinations such as Lakit Lookout, Bear Lake, and Nine Basins.

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1.9 KM

MAUS CREEK ROAD

If you look back at old documents, it becomes evident that the beautiful, tumbling stream that this track follows was originally named Maus — which is the German word for mouse — not Mause or Moss. Regardless, this rough road named after a rodent, leads to some of the best hiking in the Kootenays: Fisher Peak, Maus Creek Tarns, Tanglefoot Lake, the Five Passes Loop — just to name a few.

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When I was a child, my father and I would often travel this route but back then, we called it Picture Valley. It turns west off the blacktop and takes a parallel route closer to the Kootenay River’s east bank. It brims with all manner of wildlife and affords some stunning views of the river, especially in autumn.

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This little gem set on the northern flank of the Steeples range is one of the Kootenay’s worst-kept recreational secrets. For a little puddle of a lake, it offers great fishing, camping, and exploring possibilities. If you follow the road past the lake, you can get to the Sunken Creek trailhead that leads steeply to Dibble Glacier. And yup, it stays true to our theme by also being known as Lost Creek.

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Here the name game moves to a whole other level. The Honourable F. Paget Norbury settled in the area in the late 1800s and was a Magistrate in Fort Steele for a time. He later sold a section of his property that included a lake to the Peckham family. That lake sparkles at the foot of the soaring mountains we call the Steeples — originally named in 1858 by Thomas Blakiston of the Palliser expedition for their resemblance to church spires — and was thereafter officially christened Peckhams. The lake across the road to the west was named for Jack Garbutt, who also owned a ranch there.

FENWICK ROAD

HORSESHOE LAKE TURNOFF

PECKHAMS LAKE

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NORBURY PROVINCIAL PARK

15.9 KM

GARBUTTS LAKE ROAD

Then in 1958, Norbury Provincial Park was created and given the moniker of the original landowner. This seemed to confuse a whole lot of people. Today Peckhams is all too often mislabeled Norbury, as is Garbutts. Regardless of their polyonymous relationship, these two lakes and the sweet little park between them are indeed a bit of East Kootenay paradise. A place to paddle, picnic, or puddle about and let the minnows nibble your toes.

Today Peckhams is all too often mislabeled Norbury, as is Garbutts. Regardless of their polyonymous relationship, these two lakes and the sweet little park between them are indeed a bit of East Kootenay paradise. 17.9 KM

The sign on the west side of the byway lets you know of the organic, fresh-picked produce you can find just down the lane, but what it doesn’t prepare you for, is the glorious abundance of this horticultural oasis. Fruits, vegetables, bedding plants, farm fresh eggs — all served up with a generous dollop of hospitality.

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The outdoor adventure possibilities and wildlife viewing to be found along this gravel track are both world-class and plentiful: destinations like Cliff Lake, Top of the World Provincial Park, Summer Lake, Hornaday Pass, and the towering 11,000-foot-high Mount Harrison, just to name a few.

NORBURY CREEK FARM

BULL RIVER FSR JUNCTION

This road is long, stretching into the White River drainage and reaching blacktop again just south of Canal Flats. One of the most interesting attractions happens early on, however. Before entering the Kootenay River, the Bull puts on a show surging through a steep gorge. ‘Tis a true display of nature’s undeniable power. This power was harnessed by a dam built just upstream from the gorge in 1922 by the B.C. and Alberta Power Company. Mr. A. E. Appleyard, president of the company, thought the original name Bull River “did not have the presence it deserves,” and thus rechristened it the Aberfeldie Dam after a region in Scotland that had impressed him.

1. KOOTENAY RIVER + BULL MOUNTAIN 2. WILDHORSE TURKEY 3. NORBURY CREEK FARM 4. BIGHORN BACHELORS CLUB 5. HORSESHOE LAKE

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22.9 KM

KOOTENAY TROUT HATCHERY

This working hatchery first opened in 1965 and rears up to 1.5 million fish each year. Its contribution to a healthy trout population both locally and further afield has been enormous, but perhaps just as important has been its contribution educationally. The hatchery has an amazing outreach/interpretive centre. At the time of this writing, the indoor aquariums, educational models, and self-guided tour area are currently closed to the public due to the pandemic. However, the gorgeous outdoor displays like the trout-filled moat and the idyllic fishpond are open. The kids’ fishpond itself can be fished by young anglers who would like to practice their catch and release skills and they can even book a “learn to fish” session with hatchery staff. Young or old, the KTH is a must visit attraction.

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THE BULL RIVER INN

It is difficult to take life too seriously at the Bull River Inn, and perhaps that is what makes it such an oasis.

Springing to life circa 1911 with the boom created by the CPR’s need for railroad ties, Bull River became a thriving young town. Once it had two schoolhouses, a barber shop, two general stores, two restaurants, a butcher shop, a pool hall, and a hotel to serve its growing population. However, as is too often the way with boom towns, Bull River went bust. Now the town may be no more but the community in the area is very much alive and nowhere is this more apparent than at its social hub, the Bull River Inn. First opened in 1975 and then purchased by current owners Ed and Karen Abbey in 2007, this unassuming, roadside business with the million-dollar view of the Steeples is a treasure. Its walls are decorated with historical photographs of the Bull River townsite, a plethora of taxidermied wildlife mounts, and a sign that reads, “Free Beer Tomorrow.” It is difficult to take life too seriously at the Bull River Inn, and perhaps that is what makes it such an oasis. The patrons of this family-friendly establishment are an eclectic crew. Think earth-bound, Star Wars bar. The folks at the next table are as likely to be lawyers and doctors as they are local ranchers or tourists. They have all come for the same thing: great food (Ed was once a chef at the Banff Springs Hotel), the unique atmosphere, and perhaps a cold libation. On a recent byway pilgrimage to the Inn, we had nearly completed the loop and were approaching the junction of the Wardner/Fort Steele Road and Highway 3/93, when a thought came unbidden into my consciousness: Perhaps A. E. Appleyard was right? Maybe the name Bull River does not give the Inn “the presence it deserves.” Maybe a new, unique name would be better suited — one with strength, class, and a sense of nobility? I think “The Clarence” has a nice ring to it, don’t you?

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There’s a reason every patron leaves the pub feeling so satisfied: because the staff are confident, kind, and doing their best to go above and beyond. The people who work

at the Sullivan Pub are, perhaps more than anything else, what make it a truly fantastic place. It’s clear to any visitor that every staff member genuinely enjoys being there: the servers are upbeat, friendly, and at ease — even as they navigate a full crowd and busy shift. Each one of them does their best to ensure your experience is not only comfortable, but memorable. That same attention to quality is evident in every bite of food. Although you might not meet them, the chefs instill their full effort and care into each meal — and it’s an attentiveness you can taste. Working as a well-oiled machine, the team at the Sullivan share a lighthearted yet hard-working company culture and a happy rapport with one another. They effortlessly create a mentoring relationship with new staff, and the service the team provides is seamless, easeful, and efficient.

Despite their easygoing nature, it’s clear that each staff member takes their role seriously: they bring professionalism and poise to every interaction. In an environment that’s fast-paced and dynamic, the staff showcase their refined skills in multitasking and clear communication — assets that they’ll carry with them into future chapters of their career. And many of them do move on from the Sully into exciting future ventures: many will work several years at the pub before following their other passions or transitioning to a university education. For instance, one team member went on to get her pilot’s license and now flies with a major Canadian airline. Staff members often stay at the Sullivan for years — sometimes for five years or more, and occasionally for more than a decade — and this commitment is a testament to the level of enjoyment that’s created when staff are trusted with responsibility in their roles.

They’re able to make and take ownership for their own decisions, without having to constantly check in with management, and this accountability and trust offers them the space to truly flourish. In the back of house, the chefs are also given a fantastic amount of responsibility and creative freedom, and they often have a generous amount of input during menu changes — allowing them to truly bring to life their passion for cooking from scratch. Visiting the Sullivan — which boasts a staff of several dozen people — offers proof that employees thrive when they’re treated fairly and generously, and that happy employees equate to happy customers. There’s a reason every patron leaves the pub feeling so satisfied: because the staff are confident, kind, and doing their best to go above and beyond. Both in the past and at present, they really are the reason for the Sullivan’s success.

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PART TWO

ARTS INSTITUTIONS OF

KIMBERLEY AND CRANBROOK

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON W: Ferdy Belland

As a continuation of our story in last quarter’s issue, we talked to two more of our favourite local arts organizations to see how they have adapted and risen to the challenge of stewarding the Arts through this unique time. Read on to learn how Key City Theatre and Kimberley Arts/Centre 64 have found their own innovative ways to “weather the storm.”

Key City Theatre For nearly thirty years, the wonderful 600-seat amphitheater facility known as the Key City Theatre (KCT) has consistently ranked as one of the East Kootenay region's finest performance venues. Managing Director Galen Olstead (whose management history includes the Royal Albert Hall in London...yes, that Royal Albert Hall) has stalwartly helmed the KCT ship since 2014, after leaving a prestigious position in West Vancouver to happily raise his young family among our mountains. While the pandemic situation has been beyond frustrating for everyone involved in the national arts industries, Olstead's considerable smarts and expertise has him calmly steering said KCT ship through an outright lousy national-industry situation most people in his position would liken to sailing through Hurricane Katrina in a rubber inner tube. "Of course, it's fundamentally difficult not to present public events and host a live audience," says Olstead, "but all things considered, we are doing amazingly well. We've been fortunate to line up much-needed major renovation projects to keep us busy." After over a year of virtually nobody occupying the building, the Key City Theatre promises to emerge shiny and new when audiences are finally welcomed back. Olstead predicts the current renovations should finish by October 2021. Olstead and his plucky staff are keeping a sharp eye on the progress of the pandemic-control efforts and are juggling ideas for potential events whenever possible.

“ E VERYONE'S REMEMBERING TO BE POSITIVE, DESPITE THE SITUATION. OUR SPONSORS ARE NOT IMPERSONAL BUSINESS ENTITIES — THEY'RE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN OUR THEATRE." "We're keeping our community connection alive and well," says Olstead. "We're making good progress in developing our livestreaming capabilities. Even if we're only able to present digitally for the moment, we're extremely lucky to be working with some of the best online-production personnel in Western Canada, truly — Ben Blomander and James Farnan, to name a few. Our online presence expands our capacity and our reach, locally and regionally." The litmus test for KCT adjustment proved itself positive with the recent East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival, as well as Evan Bueckert's MBSS Vocal Jazz Ensemble. "We presented 200 events in 2019, and since the pandemic began, we've presented six events. But those were six of the best shows in my life — unforgettable."

Galen Olstead, KCT Manager and Landon Elliott, President, KCT Board Of Directors. PHOTO: SIOBHAN STAPLIN

One of said shows: Juno Award-winning vocalist-guitarist Harry Manx pre-recorded a performance of his unique blend of bluesy folk (heavily influenced by Hindustani classical music) for KCT livestreaming, and much to everyone's delight the show ran eight nights straight due to popular demand. Morale is high among the KCT crew, and Olstead is extremely grateful for the community support the Key City Theatre has received throughout the pandemic. "The tangible connection is just wonderful. Everyone's remembering to be positive, despite the situation. Our sponsors are not impersonal business entities — they're people who believe in our theatre." The arts lovers of our twin communities certainly believe in the Key City Theatre and continue their patience. "Today people need to hear something light," says Olstead. "This is not permanent. Things will come back. This is not hollow hope. It will happen." WWW.KEYCITYTHEATRE.COM

Kimberley Arts

Any city would be proud to show off a handsome arts facility as wonderful as Kimberley's beloved Centre 64, whose cheery and welcoming hewn-wood interior and dramatic vaulted atrium ceiling automatically make the arts centre a community wonder that's not easily forgotten. "We're keeping our presence alive in the community, even if it's virtual," says Christine Besold, administrator of the Kimberley Arts Council, the non-profit society who stewards the venue. Besold (a trusted presence for over a decade) oversees all Centre 64 activities, as well as bookkeeping, sourcing outside funding, building upgrades and maintenance, and liaising with the Kimberley Arts Council's Board of Directors and their subcommittees — much responsibility for one person to handle, but Besold

bears the load without complaint. Like all involved in Centre 64, she's more than happy to be there. "We've been coordinating the operational adjustments for us to handle the pandemic," says Besold, who is assisted in her duties by the ever-reliable Irma de Visser. "We've moved what we can online, as we're able to. We won't be hosting any live in-person events for the time being — no concerts, no painting, no children's programing. And our auxiliary events also had to be cancelled: First Saturdays, the Kimberley Kaleidoscope, all of it. It hurt, but we had to do it. Our

“ S OCIAL MEDIA HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HELPFUL FOR US. ART ON DISPLAY IN OUR GALLERY CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR WEBSITE. OUR ONLINE KIDS' TUTORIALS ARE QUITE POPULAR, AS WELL AS OUR ONLINE PAINT NIGHTS. THE SPIRIT IS STILL ALIVE OUT THERE."

Centre 64 Gallery. PHOTO: JULIE-ANNE DAVIES

on our website. Our online kids' tutorials are quite popular, as well as our online Paint Nights. The spirit is still alive out there." Music has traditionally played a large part of Centre 64's events programming, and work is in progress for advanced audiovisual pre-recordings of live concerts, to be livestreamed for future scheduling; said livestreams are free so far, with a donate button available for the more philanthropic viewer. "Like other venues, we've had to embrace these new technological tools, and it's opening new areas of exposure, awareness, and interaction. Even after the pandemic's over we'll be exploring those avenues further. There's a silver lining to be found here." Support from the Kimberley community — and abroad, has been nothing short of amazing. The BC Arts Council has been a vital ally of Centre 64 throughout the pandemic, providing $18,000 in resilience funding in 2020, with an additional $31,000 presented this year; "a surprise!" says Besold. The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) also presented Centre 64 with $16,000 in further emergency funding. Besold reveals that big renovations are in store for Centre 64, possibly to the tune of $85,000: upgrading the pottery studio, the installation of gender-neutral washrooms, a dedicated handicap-access washroom — enhancements to the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that's already well established in the Bavarian City of the Rockies.

"Our street-level gallery is once again open to the public," beams Besold, "and we're hosting a gallery show once a month. Even with reduced audience capacities, these events are well received; valued volunteers are unwilling to be unsafe, and neither are the people are excited to have somewhere to go and something to rest of us. We needed to set and maintain a proper community do, and everyone's very happy." example." Online Painting Classes. PHOTO: CENTRE 64

Creating a viable and enjoyable Centre 64 experience through the Internet had a big learning curve, but Besold and her partners soon found their feet. "Everything now involves a lot of long-term advance planning, but it's working. Social media has been extremely helpful for us. Art on display in our gallery can be viewed

Which only goes to prove that you can't keep a good place down. WWW.KIMBERLEYARTS.COM

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Half Full? Half Empty?

Who cares as long as it’s Coffe�! Ongoing, monthly changing art exhibitions

Tuesday–Saturday | 1-5 pm | Centre 64 Gallery also available online at: kimberleyarts.com

Live@Studio64 – Fall Concert Series 2021

8 PM | Studio 64 | Individual tickets: members $30; non-members $33, Series pass: members $80; non-members $90

SEPTEMBER 2021 "East Kootenay Landscaped & Okanagan Clay” by Lyle Grisedale and Bob Kingsmill August 31 – September 25, 2021

Alittle Voodoo – Live@Studio64 Fall Concert Series 2021

Blues | Saturday, September 25, 2021

OCTOBER 2021 “In This Together” by Michael Hepher

September 28 – October 23, 2021

Mark Atkinson Trio – Live@Studio64 Fall Concert Series 2021 Gypsy Jazz | Friday, October 22, 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 Art Exhibition by Jurgen Flemming (Yoki) and Al Price October 26 – November 20, 2021

Gordie Tentrees – Live@Studio64 Fall Concert Series 2021

Country Bluegrass | Nov. 26 or Nov.27, 2021

DECEMBER 2021 Winter Art Exhibition

November 23 – December 24, 2021

JANUARY 2022 “Challenge Accepted!” Art Exhibition January 4 – January 29, 2022

FEBRUARY 2022 “We Paint!” Art Exhibition

February 1 – February 26, 2022

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Fur the Haul of It:

Critter Conveyance across Canada W: Monica Karaba P: Provided by Fur the Haul of It | Chicken: Angela Skinner Photography

Have you ever wondered what cargo might be zooming by as you pass that eighteen-wheeler? Sure, there could be furniture, food, or building supplies...that seems likely, but what if our existing supply chain infrastructure was also being used for more altruistic purposes, such as getting injured wildlife to a waiting rehabilitator or perhaps assisting rescue animals connect with new homes? Well, what a great idea that is and thanks to some big-hearted local truck drivers, namely Josh Aldrich and Wayne Skinner, we have amongst us a rolling hub of generosity and goodwill who happen to be doing just that — making use of their many wheels and long miles on the road to serve other Earth-inhabiting two-leggeds and four-leggeds. Josh and Wayne, along with a growing network of professional and citizen drivers and their Facebook page administrator Annette, are constantly lining up rides across the country for animals whose lives depend on it, whether that is getting an abandoned dog a lift to its forever home or driving two elk calves to a specialist who can provide medical support and get them back on the ‘road’ to health and recovery. Fur the Haul of It started about four years ago initially as a way to assist domestic animal rescues get across Canada to waiting homes. An animal lover and wildlife first responder himself, Josh next put two and two together and took advantage of a predictable route he often drove between Cranbook and Golden to begin offering transport of wild animals to well-reputed rehabber Little Mittens in Golden and a spare-no-effort veterinarian in Invermere who has even willingly picked up animals in the middle of the night. Josh later expanded his group’s reach to coordinate with other wildlife rehabbers like Northern Lights in Smithers and Critter Care and Owl Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society on the West Coast.

Sometimes the animals Josh and company give rides to are large and get put in the trailer, like two-hundred-pound escaped sheep or pigs, but many times, the animals ride shotgun in the cab where Josh can more easily monitor them and well, even strike up conversations with them. Josh told me a touching story about the connection he developed with one young elk calf who seemed particularly calmed by Josh’s voice that he apparently was able to open up and had a lot to tell Josh back. While trucking can be a lonely vocation, Josh and his fellow truckers’ selfless service to the furry and feathered in need has had an added bonus of connecting them to what he describes as a human network of “amazingly nice people across Canada who would do almost anything to help animals.”

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Instead of hands across the land, it’s all about wings, paws, and hooves! Word of mouth and an active Fur the Haul of It Facebook page are helping unite people with animals or those willing to help transport an animal from one segment of its journey to another. Instead of hands across the land, it’s all about wings, paws, and hooves!

Even though Josh was sporting a t-shirt that said “Social Distancing Is My Superpower” when I met up with him for our interview, I found him quite amiable and fun to talk to as a fellow animal lover. He told me, “Pretty much if you’re on my Facebook page, you’re a volunteer and don’t know it yet.” To date Josh has helped arrange transport for dozens of domestic and wild animals, including “prickly kitties” (i.e., porcupines) and “stinky kitties” (i.e., skunks), admitting that yes, as might be expected, the latter did make his boss a bit nervous. He’s carried many types of raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles as well as deer, fawns, rabbits, turtles, bears, and even flying squirrels or sugar gliders as they’re sometimes called, which have been found regionally in places like Yahk and Fernie. Josh explained to me that BC has strict wildlife laws which require that any rehabilitated endangered animals be returned to their original habitats. He found this out when he was contacted by the Calgary Humane Society looking to return

a stowaway marmot a family had found in its vehicle after driving 57 kilometres back from a visit to White Swan. If you need some feel-good news in your day or find images of adult men with kittens hard to resist, you might consider checking out the active Facebook page Josh and crew have set up called Fur the Haul of it Critter Courier - Pet/Rescue Transport. You might even be inspired to help. At one point, Josh was even contacted by a reality show interested in turning his and his fellow truckers’ animal-hauling adventures into a series. At home, Josh has his own menagerie of critters to attend to that includes two dogs, four turtles, a rabbit, an Odessa shark, assorted fish, four snakes, and two bearded dragons. He sheepishly admitted, “We’re good at bringing animals home and not always so good at re-homing them.” Josh tells me one of the things he admires the most about animals is the way different species will often accept and hang out together peacefully, such as how deer and rabbits are often seen doing. “We could learn so much from animals. We just need to take the time.”

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A Few Wildlife Support Tips from Josh 1

If you see a distressed animal, particularly a baby that looks like it’s been abandoned, take time to observe the situation first before intervening, which should always be a last resort. Try to avoid an accidental kidnapping!

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Explore

Hip Rotation

While the ability to flex and extend (bend and straighten) is important, turning down a hill on snow requires a lot of rotation throughout the body. Identifying blind spots in your mobility and targeting some of the movements that don’t come so easily will give you more return than just working your muscles. When we lack access to certain movements, our body has to find another way, often a way that is less efficient and potentially stressful on joints or other tissues. Below are just two rotational movements that are pretty crucial to skiing and snowboarding.

Your hips need to rotate (pivot) in order to ski or snowboard. Rotational range of motion is a common limitation in our modern-day hips.

Check in with your joints and ask: 1. Do you have some access to these motions?

2. Are there differences between the two sides?

Key Points • Keep your pelvis stable (don’t tip or twist). • Lying on your back while you do these might make this self-assessment a little easier.

Tibial Rotation

Angulation

Hip rotation is not surprising, but did you know that your knees rotate too? This movement is widely underexplored — a potentially huge blind spot. This subtle rotation allows for things like pivoting and angulation; it also enables the torque involved in skiing to be evenly distributed throughout the body. Without rotation your knees are more susceptible to torque/rotational injuries. Tibial rotation is also critical for linear movements during gait and movements such as squatting.

This movement puts the rotation in the hips and knees to use while the feet are on the ground in a more ski-specific way.

Hip rotation is not surprising, but did you know that your knees rotate too? Key Points • Start with feet only as wide as a typical ski stance. • Slide pelvis to the side without bending the hips too early. Instead, try to initiate with the lateral movement and let the bend of the hip and knee follow.

Key Points • Keep the foot flat as it sweeps the floor (ankle at 90 degrees keeps the movement even cleaner). • Place your fingertips on either side of the upper shin bone to monitor for the rotational movement. If you don’t feel your shin bone turning, you’re probably just moving your ankle.

• Aim to maintain the foot tripod — maintain contact with the floor and the “ball” of big toe, “ball” of baby toe, and centre of heel — on the side you’re sliding toward. Notice if you want to roll out to the side of the foot.

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2. F our-Point Hip Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs)

Mobilize & Prepare This could be a lengthy list. Here are three exercises to get you started.

1. 90/90 Transitions Key Points • Use props as needed (sit on blankets or even a chair). • Start with feet wider than hip distance, knees bent. • Move both knees to one side by rotating from your hips; minimize the shift and tip from your pelvis and trunk. • Move deeper into the “rear” hip (internal rotation) or the “front” hip (external rotation) as you like, but keep your back out of it.

Key Points • This is really about giving your hip a taste of its full range of rotation. • The key word is control (slower = more control = harder). • Keep shoulders/trunk/pelvis from joining in on the fun; this is only about the hips.

3. Adductor Lunge + Trunk Rotations

eet your body M where it’s at; use props as needed. Key Points • Start in a wide stance and slide hips to the side and down, keeping the foot in full contact with the ground.

• Rotate off of the bottom arm; it should press through the ground (or prop) to be an active participant in the twist.

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Hip Hinge

Squat

Lunge/Split Squat

The Basics We can’t talk pre-season skiing without talking hip hinges, squats, and lunges. I’ll keep this brief and give you just a few things to consider:

Key Points • Work with your feet pointing straight ahead • Engage the rear buttock in your lunge/split squat to really challenge your quad to work (but don’t force anything). from a lengthened hip position. This is great to • Feel your weight through the centre of the counter all that hip flexion that happens when foot; don’t shift forward onto the toes. we ski and in life in general. • Initiate hinges and squats from the hips, NOT the knees.

Single Leg Clock Squat Key Points • Pay attention to the standing leg and maintain your foot tripod (see above). • Tap the lifted leg around an imaginary clock; one tap per hour on the clock. • Return to centre between each tap, coming into a high runner’s” stance to finish your movement a little more completely. • The bigger the clock, the more challenge.

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ileen Boyd is chipper, enthusiastic, and full of positivity; her energy is immediately warm and inviting. She tells me about a recent retreat she went on — technology-free — to recharge her internal batteries. “As a paramedic, self-care is so important,” she says, clearly having benefited from gifting herself some. It’s something she’d advocate for all paramedics. Boyd is Kimberley’s only Community Paramedic, a full-time role that she embraces with ease. She still works alongside the paramedics at the station, occasionally going on calls, but her work is — as her title suggests — in the community, among its citizens. In Kimberley and Cranbrook, many paramedics are Emergency Medical Responders: a license that’s the minimum requirement for paramedics in BC and offers a more limited scope of prac-

tice compared to the next level of licensing as a Primary Care Paramedic. “It’s about a fifty-fifty split between the two at the Kimberley station,” Boyd explains. At the next level, with an even greater scope of practice, is the Advanced Care Paramedic: a role typically, in the past, reserved for urban areas. Recently, though, the province started a program that moved someone in this role to rural hubs — including Cranbrook. There, that role is filled by Rob Oler, who travels to Kimberley to assist his colleagues if needed. “An Advanced Care Paramedic can administer more drugs,” Boyd explains, “so it could be really helpful during, say, a heart attack, for example.” Bringing an Advanced Care Paramedic to our two communities isn’t the only way that the team of paramedics, and their ability to serve, is becoming more robust. Recently, the Province of BC, which operates the licensing and employment of paramedics

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under the Ministry of Health, expanded certain stations in the province from being part-time to being full-time. Kimberley’s station hung in the air, undecided, until recent weeks when it was announced that it was becoming a full-time station. “This is really wonderful news,” Boyd says. “It’s been twenty years coming.” The change creates new, full-time, salaried roles for many of the paramedics in Kimberley — of whom 17 are on staff. In contrast to part-time work — wherein paramedics can struggle to make a decent living, as their wage depends on the number of calls that come in — full-time positions have a secure and stable salary, contribute to a pension, and offer paid vacation and paid sick leave.

return — she would set up a booth in the Kimberley branch of the Royal Bank once a month. There, she’d educate the public about various important health issues, like how to avoid diabetes or high blood pressure, and how to make healthy lifestyle choices.

It’s clear, after speaking with Boyd, that paramedics in our communities have dynamic, complex, and gratifying roles — and that we’re incredibly lucky to have them.

Boyd feels optimistic that this important change will see more paramedics in the community, improve employee retention, and encourage paramedics to continue onto more advanced levels in this career. “It’s really great,” she says, adding that public pressure may have contributed to the upgrade.

“It was great,” she says happily, and it’s easy to see how she’d excel in such a public-facing role. “Every Community Paramedic is different,” Boyd explains, “and my passion is food and food literacy.” With the freedom to explore this passion in her work, Boyd has supported the community in this regard in a myriad of ways. Previously, she’d help the Food Bank load up food hampers into loaned BC Transit buses and deliver them to homes three times a week. She’s also worked extensively with Kimberley’s Food Recovery Depot, helping unused food reach people who could use it. “I’d also love to teach preserving one day,” she says, dreaming of a future role. One of the most important ways that Boyd has served our community recently is by helping administer vaccinations. “Community paramedics were encouraged to help out in vaccine clinics in the province,” she explains, “and so far, I’ve vaccinated over 600 people. It’s been a great way to connect with people and see everyone again.” Altogether, Community Paramedics have administered over 18,000 vaccinations in the province.

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It’s clear that Boyd is passionate about advocating for her community, and it’s why she excels in her role. As a Community Paramedic, she often visits people in their home, supporting them with their medication, or helping them recover and regain mobility after surgery. “It’s so gratifying watching people get back on their feet, safely,” she says. Boyd has also helped out with the Seniors Helping Seniors swim program, aiding people with engaging in low-impact exercise. Boyd’s education and practice are both robust, and her role is varied. Pre-Covid — and she’s optimistic about the program’s

Although this is one of the joyful facets of their career, paramedics’ work is demanding and challenging by nature, which is why Boyd and others are such advocates for self-care. In addition to a peer-run Critical Incident Stress Team, which provides support to paramedics after particularly hard calls, the PHO has recently also offered paramedics access to a program that provides classes in meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and more. “There’s also access to more therapists than ever before,” Boyd explains. It’s clear, after speaking with Boyd, that paramedics in our communities have dynamic, complex, and gratifying roles — and that we’re incredibly lucky to have them. They truly are, as Aileen Boyd demonstrates so wonderfully, passionate about and dedicated to supporting all of us in our health and flourishing.

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This is the second part of our two-issue story covering the history of the Columbia River and the evolution of the Columbia Basin Trust. Part one was published in our summer issue.

IN THE EARLY 1990S, the 30-year anniversary of the Columbia River Treaty between Canada and the United States arrived — and with it, the opportunity to renegotiate what the province received in exchange for the benefits received downstream in the United States. This time, locals wanted to be sure their voices were heard. Local politicians, some representing the area as MLAs in the provincial government, began to raise their concerns and bolster grassroots movements. In 1993, they began to gather more formally to present their concerns on behalf of the area’s residents — understanding that the effort of individual communities might not be sufficient. Their aim was to ensure that Basin

residents were treated fairly in the upcoming renegotiation and that a portion of the downstream benefits was secured to be distributed among communities. As such, the Columbia River Treaty Committee (CRTC) was formed. What began as a handful of men sitting at a picnic table at the Castlegar baseball diamond — affectionately dubbed the “cow meeting,” thanks to the trailer of cows waiting patiently in the parking lot — became a formal organization of impassioned community members. The Committee was eventually comprised of representatives from the Central Kootenay, East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary, Columbia Shuswap, and Fraser-Fort George areas. Later, after a period of working independently on the issue,

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the Ktunaxa-Kinbasket Tribal Council gradually joined, communicating their understandable need for relationship building and trust with other partners.

That future is unfolding wonderfully as the Trust continues to harvest the abundance secured those many years ago: countless small businesses throughout the region have been funded, helping them experience lasting success; Indigenous-led initiatives have been supported; and environmental causes have been prioritized. “There really is so much funding available for community projects in all different areas,” says Trevor Kehoe, part of the communications team at the Trust. “If you have a good idea, we want to hear it.” Recently, important projects the Trust has helped bring to life include opening the doors to an Indigenous cultural center in Trail, an inclusive space designed for traditional ceremony and practices. Across the Basin, a local Revelstoke couple grew their homemade hot sauce company with the support of the Trust’s Basin Business Advisors: a program that offers one-on-one, confidential business consultations. For over six years, the Trust has been a partner with Hope Air, Canada’s only national charity that provides free flights and accommodations for people who need vital medical treatment.

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After months and years of consistent lobbying, their efforts proved successful. In September 1994, the provincial government announced its intention to distribute funds from the Treaty to the communities of the Basin area. At this point, the Columbia River Treaty Committee incorporated so that it could be a legally independent entity. But even as such, the CRTC was unable to participate in political negotiations, so a more formal organization was required. The CRTC landed on becoming an “authority” — essentially a Crown corporation with a trust company, which would be funded by the government with the intention to serve citizens. However, the authority would have a distinct separation from the government and independent control over its operations and assets. This was an unprecedented level of autonomy for any Crown corporation — and a huge success. Throughout ongoing discussions, this authority came to be known as “the Trust.” The successful negotiation of the downstream benefits resulted in the establishment of a binding agreement between the Trust and the Province, in which $276 million was offered to finance power project construction — providing a sustainable source of income, which enabled the Trust to gradually grow its funds rather than deplete them — and $45 million as an endowment to the Trust. The ethos of the Trust was summed up by Josh Smeink, Chair of the CRTC and one of the Committee’s founding members: “We don’t need experts and consultants to tell us how to do things in our own backyard. We are the beneficiaries of the legacy of the Trust, and we are able and willing to plot our own future.”

These are just some of the many ways that the Trust continues to support Basin communities. “We take our cues from the residents and their priorities,” Kehoe says. “We let the community take the lead.”

The communities throughout the Columbia Basin have changed, adapted, and evolved over the decades, often for the better, in no small part because of the Trust’s contributions. Indeed, this is the very principle that the Trust was founded on and grew out of. The communities throughout the Columbia Basin have changed, adapted, and evolved over the decades, often for the better, in no small part because of the Trust’s contributions. It’s also proof that when communities band together, focusing their actions on the flourishing of their people and environments, they are resilient, inspiring, and enduring — just like the mighty Columbia River, its waters flowing peacefully through the Basin’s thriving landscapes.

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THEY’RE THE PLACES WHERE EARTH PAINTS with wilder brushstrokes and carves a masterpiece into the land. They inspire awe in all of us, regardless of age: noses pressed against car windows in anticipation and, once out of the car and onto the trail, a thundering under your breastbone as you hear the growing rumble and crash draw nearer. Waterfalls feel like real magic — and there are probably far more of them than you might expect nestled into the landscape close to your home. The classic favourites draw regular tourists and locals alike, but there are also countless hidden gems — both small and charming, and intimidatingly immense — tucked away from the crowds. And luckily for us, many of these are easily accessible. In his new book, Waterfall Hikes in Southern British Columbia, Steve Tersmette — a Kimberley local, father of two, and avid hiker and climber — outlines an incredible number of waterfalls, and how to find them, in fantastic detail. Packed with information and yet streamlined in its delivery, this guidebook is simple and understandable.

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Tersmette, equipped with both intimate knowledge of Southern BC’s terrain, as well as how to best explore it with young kids in tow, has created a guidebook that covers a wide geographical range: its contents stretch as far east as where the East Kootenays meet the Alberta border, and as far west as the Okanagan.

PERHAPS THE GREATEST OFFERING OF WATERFALL HIKES IN SOUTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA IS HOW GENEROUSLY GEARED TOWARDS FAMILIES IT IS. Enriched by vibrant photographs of every single waterfall it details, Tersmette’s book is incredibly user-friendly. It features hand-drawn maps for each hike, detailing exactly how to find the trailhead by car, and then how to find the falls by foot. Both the drive and the hike are marked as easy, moderate, or difficult, so that your family knows what to expect and won’t be surprised. And thankfully for those of us with family members who are lacking mobility, so many of the waterfalls in these pages are wonderfully easy to access.

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Tersmette often includes a section called “Know Before You Go” that details interesting history or important information your family needs prior to the trip — like camping intel, or the park passes required to stop in Yoho National Park, for example. He also sometimes includes a “More to Explore” section, which outlines other adventures to be found in the area, such as hikes and backcountry huts. Perhaps the greatest offering of Waterfall Hikes in Southern British Columbia is how generously geared towards families it is. Tersmette is clearly skilled at hiking, exploring, and adventuring with young kids, and his descriptions and information reflect what he’s learned along the way. Parents will find themselves well equipped to take young ones on these hikes, re-

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sourced with what they need to make the trip a happy success for every family member — regardless of their size or temperament. Whether you pick up the book to find a secret spot close to home that was previously unknown to you, or whether you’re ready to pack up the car with camping gear and head further into the lush reaches of the province, this sleek little book will be a trusted companion. Small and compact, it’s the perfect size to slip into your backpack along with your other essentials. You might find yourself bringing it along on every road trip from now on! As you wander the paths that Tersmette has so clearly laid out for us, be sure to immerse yourself in the feelings that waterfalls can inspire: butterflies in the belly, excitement in the heart, and a pure delight at how lucky we are to live in such a gorgeous landscape.

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