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A proposed zoning bylaw amendment for a new development in the Winder-mere area has created concern among some nearby residents.

Developers Jeb Ferster and Ed Goert-zen have applied for a bylaw amend-ment what would change the zoning of the property for their proposed The Trails at Windermere development, which is in south Windermere.

The amendments were given two readings at the last Regional District of East (RDEK) Kootenay board of direc-tors’ meeting and a public hearing was held in Windermere on Tuesday, Janu-ary 27th.

Several local residents attended the public hearing to give their input on

the project.“Generally the � avour of (the public

hearing) was that there was some con-cern with the proposed development,” said RDEK planning technician Jean Terpsma, adding about 25 people at-tended the hearing (which doubled as a public hearing for a different residen-tial bylaw, leaving Terpsma uncertain how many people attended speci� cally for The Trails bylaw).

“One of my main concerns is that amendment changes the zoning from P2 (public parks and open space) to R5, which is the maximum density for residential zoning,” Windermere res-ident and public hearing participant Erin Reid later told The Valley Echo. “It seems like an incredible amount of density on 17 acres.”

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Residents worried about Windermere development

STEVE [email protected]

The District of Invermere took another step forward on the new multi-use centre, awarding the architectural services work to a Vancouver company at the most recent council meeting.

Invermere councillors unanimously voted at their Tuesday, January 27th meeting to follow the recommendations of the multi-use advisory committee and district staff and select Vancouver-based Shape Architecture.

“This now allows us to move forward with other steps in the multi-use cen-tre,” said Invermere chief administrative offi cer Chris Prosser, adding the total cost of the services, which will likely extend over a period of several years, is in the range of $330,000 to $525,000.

“That’s not just architectural fees, however, it includes the cost of a slew of about, probably, 10 different consultants who will work with the architects, such as geotechnical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers and so on,” said Prosser.

The district received 21 proposals for the architectural services work, See A4

Multi-use centre architectural services work awarded

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Bryan Gerrie jigs his rod trying to catch the biggest fi sh during the Kinsmen Club’s annual fi shing derby on Lake Windermere on Saturday, January 31st. A Banff resident, Bryan has been coming to the Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby since it started 15 years ago. PHOTO BY DAN WALTON

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Local artist brings old-time music back with new albumJESSICA SCHWITEK

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It was three years in the making, but Will Wardwell has fi nally released his al-bum Across the Mountains.

“It’s been probably three years since I started. Things moved along slowly, and then I put the whole thing on the shelf to do another CD with some other friends in Spillamacheen,” said Wardwell. “It’s great to have it done. Now I can start another one.”

Wardwell had a lot of help with Across the Mountains, which was recorded in Golden at Bill Noble’s studio.

John Cronin played the guitar and Mike Garner lent his tal-ents on the stand-up base. Nick Petrowich and Branden Winter-holt from Willhorse can also be heard on the album, as well as Ken Chilibeck on drums, and Jeff Moss on the cello.

But probably the greatest con-tribution came from Wardwell’s late wife, who passed away dur-ing the recording of the CD.

The album is dedicated to Dor-othy, who was one of the musi-cian’s greatest supporters.

“She actually sings one of the songs on the album. I managed to get her to do it. She was a lit-tle reluctant,” he said.

Wardwell has been playing music since he was a teenager, and has been playing live in the area since.

“I fi rst played at the ‘Maggie’s Night’ shows at the Windermere Hall in the early 1970s. Then I had a band called Junction and we played a lot at the National Park Hotel in Radium. I live in Harrogate, about halfway to Golden, so we played in the hotels in Golden as well.”

Admittedly more into rock and roll in his younger years, Wardwell takes a softer approach with this album, calling his sound “old time music” with strong folk in-fl uences. Eight of the tracks are originals, with three covers to round out the CD.

The CD is available at Safta’s Restaurant in Invermere. ~With fi les from Nicole Trigg

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OCALL EWSNCalgary geologists add to global knowledge with valley discovery

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Geoscientists from the University of Calgary were in for a surprise when they took a closer look at plate tectonics be-neath the East Kootenay. What seemed to be a routine mea-surement ended up confuting prior geological assumptions.

“We’re proposing that there was a mantle delamination event that took place about 50 million years ago, which had profound consequences for how the mountains devel-oped afterwards,” said Dr. David Eaton, professor of geo-physics at the University of Calgary.

As part of a team with two other researchers from the university’s Department of Geoscience, Dr. Eaton had col-laborative access to a network of seismograph stations throughout the region of the Rocky Mountain Trench.

“In addition to our own instruments in Canada, we took advantage of data from a giant project in the US called Earthscope,” he said.

The seismograph stations were built mainly for other purposes such as monitoring local earthquake activity. Using seismogram recordings of earthquakes from around the world, Dr. Eaton and his team combined data from hun-dreds of stations to paint a picture of what’s underground.

“The technique we used to image the Earth’s mantle is similar to medical CAT scan technology,” he said.

The team was expecting to find that below the crust, the mantle beneath the older part of the North American continent extended continuously be-low the Rocky Mountain Trench, to gradually merge into younger mantle rocks to the west.

“We were quite surprised with the results we found,” he said. “Our images revealed a remarkably sharp edge in the lower part of the North American plate, located right un-derneath Invermere and following the Rocky Mountain Trench.”

That sharp edge in the North American plate may have formed by a tectonic event about 50 million years ago.

“We are proposing that what we’re seeing to-day as the edge of the lower part of the plate underneath the Rocky Mountain Trench rep-resents a location where the ancient mantle rocks broke off and foundered into the deep

Earth. In effect, there used to be a tapering wedge of the continent that continued west, but now it’s no longer there.”

Before their discovery, seismic information about the Rocky Mountain Trench was based upon data from the 1980s, which did not probe as far into the Earth.

“The LITHOPROBE program produced wonderful deep images going to the base of the crust; just not as deep as we’re looking,” he said. “There have been plenty of publi-cations based on that data in which deep cross-sections have been constructed that show a gradually tapering continental lithosphere extending to the west.”

Their new findings help to make sense of a number of features, including the abundance of local hot springs.

“A series of hot springs line up with the edge, where we postulate that this delamination event started,” he said. “The hot springs are the present day expression of a deep-seated change in the geology underneath that area.”

When that change occurred, more than 50 million years ago, the present-day Columbia Mountains are thought to have been the highest plateau on earth, he said.

Professor Eaton said that the application of their find-ings has the potential to help understand more than just local geology.

“It gives us not only a new model for understanding the area of the Columbia Mountains, but a model we can apply to other mountain ranges around the world.”

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which were shortlisted and then subject to an internal and external review before the advisory committee and district staff interviewed the final two candidates, with Shape Architecture being the top preference.

In discussion on funding for the architectural services, Prosser suggested to councillors that it would be ideal to find money for it in the district’s general revenue rather than from the money it has already earmarked for construction of the centre, since using money earmarked for construction for architectural fees would reduce the scope of construction possible when it comes time to build.

Several councillors suggested checking if some of the money for the architectural services could come from Regional District of East Kootenay money committed to the project.

“I’ll talk with other valley officials about it, but some of them may not want to pitch in until the centre is up and operating,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft.

Shape Architecture will be coming to Invermere throughout February and March for discussion with the advi-sory committee and centre user groups, with the goal of taking the existing concept plan for the centre and turning it into a detailed design plan.

Once the detailed design plan is in place, a list of tender documents can be made and then the process of finding a contractors to build the centre can begin.

“Initially, the goal was to have the detailed design plan done by the end of this fall, so that theoretically we could put out tender this fall,” said Taft, adding that the possibility of a large grant may delay that process a few months.

The district plans to ask for up to $6 million dollars from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)-administered Strategic Priorities Fund. Although the district probably won’t receive the full amount, council is hopeful it can get at least some money from the grant for the multi-use centre, given the centre’s regional nature.

The catch with the grant is that projects already under construction in late 2015 or early 2016 will be ineligible, prompting the district to consider waiting to begin building the centre.

Terpsma said the current development proposal involves 34 parcels on the property, and the proposed bylaw amendments involve changing zoning for some parts of the area from R3 (residential three zoning for multi-family dwellings, typ-ically townhouse-type developments) to R5 (residential five zoning,which can be multi-family units but also can be single family detached units).

“In this case (the R5) would be clustered groups of cabins,” said Terpsma.The amendments also entail tweaking the boundaries of the area zoned R1 (sin-

gle family residence dwellings) such that there would no longer be any P2 zoned land, according to Terpsma.

“It does not necessarily mean there would be less green space, as this property includes a covenant to protect green space,” said Terpsma.

“The design I’ve seen still includes green space, but it doesn’t have that P2 designation.”

Ferster said their proposal will actually drop the density from the 40 parcels the property is currently zoned for down to 34. “We want to switch from a townhouse layout, which would involve clearing and grading, to a having a layout of cottages amongst the trees, with the idea of dis-rupting the natural trees there as little as possible, with emphasis on providing vegetation screens,” he said, adding that the overall square footage of the build-ings in the new development plans is 15 to 20 per cent less than envisioned in the previous plans.

Reid said that, from her understanding, the development could see as many as 70 separate buildings on the property.

She also expressed concern about an above-ground, solar aquatic waste water treatment facility, that would function somewhat like a greenhouse and incorpo-rate use of sunlight to help process waste.

“It’s great that they’re using state-of-the-art technology, but it would be located

right next to my house and my neighbour’s house. At the hearing, we requested that it be located deeper in the developer’s property rather than bordering exist-ing homes, so we don’t have to look at it. If it’s state-of-the-art and no-problem to look at, the developer shouldn’t mind putting it elsewhere,” said Reid.

“When you come up with something new and people aren’t familiar with it there is a natural tendency to be worried, but there are other systems like it already successfully used in Barriere (near Kamloops) and Christina Lake in B.C., and in Cynthia, Alberta,” said Ferster, adding the treatment facility would be built into a natural bank to reduce its visibility.

Reid also said she felt the amount of time to register reaction to the proposed amendments was short. Since she was away for work in Calgary for a week, she

only had a few days to prepare for the public hearing.“The timeline just seems a little tight, given the huge im-

pact this could have on us,” she said.Ferster said that he and Goertzen, after buying the prop-

erty in October 2013, put signs up at the entrance more than a year ago announcing the development and listing the company’s website, which he said explains all the de-tails of the development, including the treatment facility. He said that, in addition, he personally handed out letters and information about the bylaw amendments to several

houses in the area.“We tried to do the best we could to reach as many people as possible,” said Ferster.According to Terpsma, the protocol followed by the RDEK for the public hear-

ing was the same as for every other bylaw the RDEK deals with and this protocol is laid out in strict guidelines under the Local Government Act.

The RDEK board of directors will discuss the proposed bylaw amendments fur-ther at their Friday, February 6th meeting, and possibly give them third reading then. However, even if the bylaw gets third reading, it still needs to get a Ministry of Transportation signature before it can be adopted, so adoption of it would need to wait until a future meeting.

It does not necessarily mean there would be

less green space, as this property includes a covenant to protect green space.

JEAN TERPSMARDEK PLANNING TECHNICIAN

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Design and dollars look promising so farNICOLE TRIGG

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The Columbia Valley’s multi-use centre is finally take shape. SHAPE Architecture, a Vancouver-based firm, has landed the archi-tectural services contract for the project. Re-cently conferred the City of Vancouver 2014 Urban Design Award for outstanding sustain-able design and the City of Vancouver 2014 Urban Design Award — Special Jury Award for architectural design excellence and in-novative community densification, this pro-gressive team of architects, planners and designers is highly regarded on the coast. Queue the sigh of relief. SHAPE’s list of cre-

dentials includes civic projects such as the Guildford Recreation Centre and Pool, the North Delta Recreation Centre and Pool, the Fraser Heights Recreation Centre and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Tennis Centre. SHAPE was also selected to develop a new home for the Schools of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Community and Regional Planning at UBC.

Furthermore, sustainability of the design won’t be a question of dollars and cents. SHAPE’s founder and principal architect, Nick Sully, was recently quoted in Western Living Magazine as saying: “Sustainability is just part of good design; it shouldn’t be a gimmick.”

It’s really exciting that such an innovative

architectural group is responsible for deliv-ering the design on this project that so many in the valley have a stake in.

As for the dollars needed for construc-tion, the UBCM’s Strategic Priorities Fund is an application-based program available to local governments outside the Greater Van-couver Regional District that “supports infra-structure and capacity building projects that are either larger in scale, regional in impact or innovative, and align with the program objectives of productivity and economic growth, a clean environment and strong cities and communities.” Seems like a good fit and council is wise to wait to ensure the multi-use centre is eligible.

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As I begin my third term as the Electoral Area F Di-

rector, it comes with a renewed focus. I truly enjoyed the cam-paign process and learned a lot about what is important to the residents of the valley. Con-necting with people on a grass-roots level is what local govern-ment is all about and that is the part I enjoy most.

There are some new faces around the Regional District of East Koote-nay board table and the local council tables. While change is good, there are those who I will miss and have enjoyed working with over the years. I wish them all the best in the future.

In December, I was re-elected by my peers as the Vice Chair of the RDEK for a third year. I have really enjoyed having a close working relationship with Chair Gay, and I look for-ward to continuing in this role.

Recently, I returned from leadership train-

ing for Electoral Area Directors across the province. While I may be considered a veteran with six years experience, any training opportunity is well worth the time. We had a fan-tastic key note speaker, George Abbott, a well-respected retired politician both in local govern-ment and at the pro-vincial lev-

el. One message I took away from his presenta-tion was to “always tell it like it is.”

Another highlight for me was a presenta-tion by Gord McIntosh, a well-known guru in local government. In his presentation on Col-laborative Civic Leadership, he spoke about healthy decision-making. A key to making good decisions is adequate, relevant and ac-curate information. In the case of the RDEK, the directors may receive information that is

conflicting and it is up to us to filter and de-termine what is the correct information and make good decisions. This can be an agoniz-ing, gut-wrenching process with many sleep-less nights (of which I have my fair share); however, ultimately I believe that the RDEK board makes good decisions.

In these professional development train-ing sessions, I learn a lot from the presenters,

but it is also an oppor-tunity to connect with my colleagues from around the province. While I was saddened to say goodbye to

some well-respected local government peo-ple in the last election, it was great to meet some newly elected people, and the first few months of this term have me excited for the opportunities and challenges to come.

Wendy Booth is the Regional District of East Kootenay Director for Area F and the RDEK board’s vice chair. She can be reached at [email protected] or 250-345-6155.

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Do you think the multi-use centre should utilize green technologies?

“I honestly think it makes sense to use green technologies, given they are a better alternative.”

Kristen TeunissenInvermere

“It’s a really good idea — the more technology that’s modern and environmentally conscious, the better. I would really like to see a fi tness centre and senior programs go into it.”

Don SteedmanInvermere

“I agree, if it’s at the planning stage and it’s better in the long run, they should look at it, but really it comes down to what is affordable for the community.”

Erin TeunissenInvermere

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facility behind our homesDear Editor:

On January 27th, a public hearing was held to look at amending two zoning bylaws in Windermere concerning a property at Windermere Road and Highway 93/95. Cur-rently, it is zoned as P-2 Parkland and open space zone, R-1 Single Family Residential and R-3 Multiple Family Residential. This is a 17-acre property that was previously owned by a developer that created a development and master plan that worked within this zoning. After spend-ing millions on paving roads, municipal water connec-tions and infrastructure, etc., it failed and was foreclosed on. The economic downturn of 2008, a sluggish real estate market with plenty of existing inventory and no access to a municipal sewer connection likely were contribut-ing factors to its downfall. Time passed and sometime in the fall of 2013, the property was purchased, as we under-stand it, by a new and different developer.

Mid-January of 2015, some owners of bordering proper-ties were notifi ed that a public hearing was approaching roughly 10 days later. With very little time to understand and organize for the hearing, we realized the hearing was being held to look at amending the zoning of this prop-erty, the applicant being the new developer. The applicant is asking the RDEK to rezone the property by removing entirely the P-2 zoning and the R-3, therefore changing to R-1 and R-5. R-5 zoning is the maximum permitted den-sity there is and is described as Multiple Family Residen-tial, Community Cluster zoning. Ultimately, this developer wants to put roughly 70 dwellings on the 17 acres and in the master plan has removed all open space. We and some other concerned neighbours fi nd this density is grossly out of character with the neighbourhood which

consists of properties a 1/2 acre or more in size. Concerns regarding access, fi re protection (public safety), road-ways, traffi c and potential users/owners, were expressed during this hearing.

Of highest concern for my family, property owners of a bordering property, fi rst and foremost is the zoning change, and the placement of an “above” ground wastewater treat-ment system to be housed in a building with additional underground facilities just beyond our backyard. No clear or specifi c information was available at the hearing on the details of this system and if we understood correctly, such systems have not yet been installed anywhere in Canada, but are functioning in Africa. We feel that this system may be wonderful and the best solution. We appreciate that it may be effi cient, eco-friendly and somewhat attractive. However, we feel it should be located elsewhere on the property and would like further information once the de-veloper can provide it.

We would like to see the development progress with a new plan that is in accordance with Windermere’s OCP, a new masterplan that leaves the P-2 zoning in place and provides for open green space and less density, a plan that will allow this development to provide lots that are more suited in size to the existing neighbourhood and density.

We ask the RDEK to defer the decision on rezoning to allow the developer to address the concerns expressed by community members, to leave P-2 zoning in place, to ask the applicant to provide more detailed informa-tion on the wastewater treatment system, to request that they relocate it within the development rather than on the boundary of the adjacent properties, and to generally look at how to enable this developer to be much more successful than the last. Directors will vote on this on Fri-day (February 6th) — please consider our concerns.

With thanks,

ERIN REIDWINDERMERE

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Here we are, starting month two in 2015. How

are you feeling? I trust you took time over the holidays to refl ect on 2014 and create some ex-citement around your goals for 2015. Just like a good organic fertilizer for our plants, our goals will require consistent doses of nourishment. One of the main ingredients to nurture our goals is courage.

I read a post the other day that said: “You can be com-fortable or courageous, but you cannot do both” — and I would add: “at the same time.”

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, courage is defi ned as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or diffi culty.”

Does that sound like something you have experienced? Over our lifetime, we have, no doubt, had many moments of being courageous. Courage comes from deep within all of us when our head and our heart connect and ignite. It’s that feeling we have when we get so emotionally engaged in what we want that no obstacles or circumstances will stand in our way.

It’s this exact thing we call courage that gives us energy and strength when we think we have none left to give; it’s that voice inside us that keeps saying, “yes we can.” It’s the feeling of leaning into it even though we don’t always know how. And it’s the unique feeling we have when antici-pation meets exhilaration about the unknown.

It takes courage to walk our talk, to go after what it is we say we want, to believe in ourselves even when others may not, and to take that step forward when all we want to do is rest.

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When a child or teenager is diag-nosed with a serious illness like

cancer or organ failure, friends and neigh-bours often drop off casseroles or ask how they can help. The community rallies around the affected family to buoy them with support in their time of need.

Not so — at least until now — when the diagnosis is a mental health issue. In fact, parents often say that their journey through the medical system, education and social services as well as society at large with a child or youth with a mental health issue is one of the most lonely, iso-lating and emotionally difficult they have ever faced.

“My daughter’s struggle with severe de-pression was more difficult for me than my husband’s sudden death,” said one mother, who is a family representative in the Interior’s Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative. “After he died, peo-ple brought food, came by to watch my kids, let me cry and talk. When my daugh-ter got ill, people stayed far away, but I needed more support than ever.”

Keli Ander-son, co-founder of The F.O.R.C.E Society for Mental Health (Families Orga-nized for Rec-ognition and Care Equality) knows that ex-perience well.

Her young son began show-ing behavioural problems and mental health issues 22 years ago at the age of five, which turned out to be very early-onset bipolar disor-der. Anderson felt shamed, blamed and completely on her own to navigate confus-ing and uncompassionate systems and an indifferent society. So the B.C. mother, along with another mother facing the same challenges, started The F.O.R.C.E. (forcesociety.com) to provide support, in-formation, understanding and advocacy for families with children and youth with mental health issues.

One of their popular and very helpful programs is the “Parent In Residence” and “Youth in Residence” positions in various regions, staffed by individuals with lived experience in child and youth mental health who help those just encountering the system, or any way along their journey.

Thanks to the work of organizations like The F.O.R.C.E — which truly has become a force in B.C. for family support and ad-vocacy — as well as the growth of other support organizations, families are no lon-ger so alone. Youth and families are also front and centre in the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Col-laborative, which started in the Interior a year ago and is now expanding to Van-couver Island. Jointly funded by the B.C. government and Doctors of BC, the Col-laborative is bringing families and youth together with a wide array of B.C. mental health professionals, including clinicians from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, physicians, school coun-

sellors, community agen-cies, the RCMP and more. Together, the more than 350 members of the Collabora-tive are working to improve timely access and integra-tion of child and youth men-tal health services in the province by working on lo-cal action teams in various communities, and finding solutions to system barri-

ers through Working Groups. This series of seven columns is part of the work to improve mental health awareness and re-duce barriers to care.

Fortunately, the unnecessary stigma that has surrounded mental illness for de-cades is finally beginning to lessen. An increasing number of articulate, compas-sionate and public individuals are com-ing forward to tell their personal stories of life with a mental illness. Public individu-als like Olympic athlete Clara Hughes, CBC radio host Sheilagh Rogers, actress Catherine Zeta Jones, and comedian Rob-in Williams have all raised awareness and understanding, and reduced stigma to un-precedented levels.

Youth, too, are coming forward in schools and communities to share their experiences and help others make the path less isolating. This growing open-ness and recognition is helping all of us understand that mental illness touches us all and that fostering mental wellness is a task for every one of us.

The Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative has received funding through to 2016 and is deter-mined to make the experience for youth and families much more timely, efficient,

effective and less isolating. While we still have a ways to go, with increased educa-tion and awareness, better integration of services, more family support and advo-cacy, as well as reduced levels of stigma, the future is growing ever brighter for children, youth and families experiencing mental health issues.

Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the medical direc-tor of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health. This series of columns on common child and youth mental health issues is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collab-orative. The Collaborative involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the num-ber of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support in the Interior Health and Vancouver Island regions. The Collab-orative is jointly funded by Doctors of BC and the government of BC.

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We know that by being coura-geous in this moment, our lives and the world will be different for all the moments to come.

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Grow your greatness by planting more courage seeds.

Elizabeth Shopland is a personal growth and development coach, a certified horticulturist and co-owner of Shopland Grow & Bloom Co. She can be reached at 250-342-8978.


A look back through � e Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

REMEMBER WHEN?

55 years ago (1960): � e Brisco Play-

ers, who often presented bright comedies around the valley and at various festivals, launched two plays. � ey were slated to be produced Friday and Saturday evenings at the Brisco Community Hall. Mrs. Geo� rey Howard was set to direct both plays.

50 years ago (1965): School children

throughout British Co-lumbia were to be given instruction on the safe handling of � rearms right in their own school rooms. Final approval of a proven � rearms safety instruction program, in-augurated by the B.C. Federation of Fish and Games Clubs several years ago, was given to all education authorities in the province.

45 years ago (1970): Gordon McKay,

the son of an early-day pi-oneer and grandson of the man who discovered Radi-um Hot Springs, died sud-denly in Invermere. Mr. McKay was born and edu-cated in Invermere — his

family was instrumental in the founding of Athalmer.

40 years ago (1975): The gala event

of the weekend was the World Barrel Slat Races and Hang Gliding com-petitions at Fairmont Hot Springs Mountain. Par-ticipants and spectators had an exciting day as many amazing and origi-nal costumes appeared on the ski hill.

30 years ago (1985): The inversion

layer that hung over the valley throughout much of January meant gloomy weather to most local residents; however, for those in Edgewater the acrid smoke of burning garbage was trapped in the air mass, due to a land� ll site — irritating residents beyond a rea-sonable measure.

20 years ago (1995): A driver lost con-

trol on ice near Marble Canyon, and sustained $2,000 damage to his ve-hicle. A few days later a driver known to police as being a prohibited

driver, which was the re-sult of an impaired con-viction was checked and charges were pending.

15 years ago (2000): The valley’s lone

highschool was named for him. David Thomp-son was an explorer, cartographer, fur trader and the � rst European of-note to set paddle in the Columbia River. The Windermere Historical Society put in a bid to of-� cials to fund a bronze statue of Thompson.

10 years ago (2005): A series of work-

shops held in the val-ley, unveiled continuing plans to improve bar-rier free accessibility in the community. Glenys Snow-Dymond and the Family Resource Centre, hosted three meetings in Canal Flats, Invermere and Radium, outlining project objectives and seeking volunteers to help start a campaign.

2011— Royal Canadian Mounted Police from the Columbia Valley

detachment, fi refi ghters and an ambulance were

called out to the site of an accident near the Juniper Heights

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He took a pay cut to go from the tranquil groves of academe to the bare-knuckle brawl of B.C. politics, but Andrew Weaver says he’s ready to lead the B.C. Green Party into the next election.

The fi rst-term Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA told reporters at the legislature this week he made up his mind over the Christmas holidays to carry on with his politi-cal career, after two years of keeping his options open.

Weaver said he will stand for the leadership of the party as it tries to consoli-date its Vancouver Island foothold of one provincial and one federal seat, held by federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May. He said that leadership vote likely won’t be until 2016, to prepare for the next scheduled B.C. election in 2017.

A mathematician specializing in climate models, Weaver took political leave from the faculty of the University of Victoria to run in the 2013 election, and de-feated former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Ida Chong. He went from a $180,000

job at UVic to $101,000 as an MLA.Weaver declined to seek the leadership after winning the party’s fi rst-ever B.C.

seat, and the party appointed Saanich North and the Islands candidate Adam Olsen as interim leader instead. Olsen has indicated he will run again in the seat where he came close in 2013, with voters who supported May in the last federal election.

Despite the marginal role given independent MLAs, Weaver has made an impres-sion on the government and the opposition NDP. Premier Christy Clark has taken to praising his ideas, such as his call to replace fl at-rate Medical Services Plan premiums with a system that shifts more of the cost to high-income earners.

Clark ruled that out for the February budget, but said Weaver’s suggestions are refreshing after the negative rhetoric of the NDP.

NDP leader John Horgan said promoting Weaver is just more political tactics by Clark.

“I think they’re trying to draw attention away from us, who I think are doing a relatively effective job, and trying to put a spotlight on someone who may well cut our grass over the long term,” Horgan said.

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KIJHL Standings WHL Standings

EddIE MountaIn dIvISIonTEAM GP W L T OTL PTS STRK y-Fernie Ghostriders 47 34 10 1 2 71 L1x-Kimberley Dynamiters 47 27 15 2 3 59 W5x-Creston Valley T. Cats 46 25 15 1 5 56 W1x-Golden Rockets 47 21 21 0 5 47 L5Col. Valley Rockies 46 10 30 0 6 26 L1

nEIL MurdocH dIvISIonTEAM GP W L T OTL PTS STRK x-B. Valley Nitehawks 46 30 11 1 4 65 L1x-Castlegar Rebels 48 28 16 1 3 60 W4x-Spokane Braves 48 24 20 0 4 52 W1x-Nelson Leafs 47 21 21 2 3 47 W1G. Forks Border Bruins 45 8 33 1 3 20 L10

doug BIrKS dIvISIonTEAM GP W L T OTL PTS STRK x-Kamloops Storm 45 30 13 0 2 62 W3Chase Heat 47 23 16 2 6 54 L1Sicamous Eagles 48 25 21 1 1 52 L3100 Mile H. Wranglers 47 22 20 0 5 49 L1Revelstoke Grizzlies 46 19 20 2 5 45 W3

oKanagan dIvISIonTEAM GP W L T OTL PTS STRK y-Osoyoos Coyotes 47 38 6 2 1 79 W2x-Summerland Steam 48 27 16 2 3 59 T1x-Princeton Posse 46 19 21 3 3 44 T1x-Kelowna Chiefs 46 19 23 2 2 42 W1N. Okanagan Knights 49 6 38 1 4 17 L6

Scoring LeadersPlayer Team GP G A PTS 1. Doan Smith FER 46 35 27 622. Aaron Azevedo OSO 37 22 39 613. Jason Richter KIM 47 36 24 604. Troy Maclise OSO 44 24 32 565. Carson Cartwright CTC 44 29 26 556. Jack Mills SUM 48 26 29 557. Cody Hodges CHA 44 25 30 558. Braeden Cyra KEL 45 14 41 559. Ian Chrystal KAM 45 32 22 5410. Ian Desrosier GOL 44 30 24 54

Goaltending Leaders (min. six games played)Player Team GAA W L T SO1. Brett Soles OSO 2.03 18 2 3 32. Lawrence Langan OSO 2.31 25 5 1 53. Aidan Doak REV 2.34 7 4 0 14. Bailey Stephens PRI 2.40 7 7 0 05. Brett Huber SUM 2.42 16 9 2 36. Tyson Brouwer KIM 2.47 22 9 2 17. Jeff Orser FER 2.49 22 8 1 18. Mitchell Martell CTC 2.75 11 5 1 09. Olivier Charest SIC 2.76 12 6 1 210. Bailey De Palma KAM 2.79 10 6 0 2

x = clinched playoff spoty = clinched division

cEntraL dIvISIonTEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Medicine Hat Tigers 50 35 12 1 2 70 SL1Calgary Hitmen 51 29 17 1 4 63 W6Red Deer Rebels 50 27 15 3 5 62 OTL1Kootenay Ice 52 27 24 0 1 55 L1Edmonton Oil Kings 52 24 22 4 2 54 L1 Lethbridge Hurricanes 49 12 31 3 3 30 L2

EaSt dIvISIonTEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Brandon Wheat Kings 51 37 9 3 2 79 W2Regina Pats 50 27 17 4 2 60 W1Swift Current Broncos 51 23 23 1 4 51 L1 Moose Jaw Warriors 51 20 27 3 1 44 L3 Prince Albert Raiders 50 21 28 1 0 43 W1Saskatoon Blades 49 15 31 2 1 33 W1

B.c. dIvISIonTEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Kelowna Rockets 51 39 8 3 1 77 W2Victoria Royals 52 28 20 3 1 60 W2Kamloops Blazers 52 20 26 3 3 46 W1Vancouver Giants 51 20 28 1 2 43 OTL1Prince George Cougars 53 20 31 1 1 42 L8

u.S. dIvISIonTEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Everett Silvertips 50 31 15 3 1 66 L1Portland Winterhawks 53 31 19 0 3 65 W8Seattle Thunderbirds 50 25 19 3 3 56 W2Spokane Chiefs 49 24 21 3 1 52 W1Tri-City Americans 51 24 24 0 3 51 OTL1 Scoring LeadersPlayer Team GP G A PTS 1. Trevor Cox MHT 50 22 63 85 2. Cole Sanford MHT 50 41 37 783. Oliver Bjorkstrand POR 40 35 35 704. Nick Merkley KEL 51 16 54 705. Rourke Chartier KEL 44 41 27 686. Tim McGauley BWK 51 30 35 657. Cole Ully KAM 49 25 40 658. Adam Tambellini CGY 50 37 26 639. Connor Rankin CGY 51 26 37 6310. Jack Rodewald MJW 50 23 38 61

Goaltending Leaders (min. 960 min played)Player Team GAA W L OT/S SO1. Taran Kozun SEA 2.34 22 14 6 22. Jackson Whistle KEL 2.46 30 7 3 43. Eric Comrie TCA 2.54 14 11 1 14. Austin Lotz EVE 2.56 21 11 2 45. Tristan Jarry EDM 2.62 18 18 5 36. Marek Langhamer MHT 2.63 22 8 3 07. Mack Shields CGY 2.70 21 13 2 28. Adin Hill POR 2.70 20 7 0 29. Nick Schneider PAR 2.81 13 4 0 010. Jordan Papirny BWK 2.83 30 7 4 4

PORTSSKootenay Whitecaps unite for indoor tournament

Will Johnson and Tamara hyndNelson Star

Nelson hosted a two-day indoor soccer tourna-ment over the weekend that featured over 61 games and 200 players, attracting soccer enthusiasts from Cranbrook, Castlegar, Fernie, Kimberley and Invermere.

“We were bringing the east and west together, un-der one banner. This is a one-of-a-kind thing for the area, and for the whole Kootenays,” said Whitecaps regional head coach, Brett Adams.

“A lot of people don’t see the work that’s done be-hind the scenes to make this happen. But the proof is in the pudding when you can get 200-plus players out for a weekend. It’s more than worth it to see the reactions of the players and the parents. They can see where we’re going as a soccer community in the Kootenays,” he said.

“It is really exciting to be able to do this and espe-

cially with the access to the Nelson soccer indoor facility,” he added.

During the tournament, play-ers from U-10 to U-14 were mixed randomly together. The kids played alongside peo-ple from other communities, which was a team-bridging ex-perience for them, said Adams.

“It’s a huge benefit for them to play with other players.”

He said 10-year-old Nelsonite, Jalen Rushton, was the stand-out performer, scoring 14 goals in the tournament.

Grand Forks 14-year-old Finn Dribney also had a spectacu-lar performance, scoring seven goals in what Adams called a “re-ally competitive tournament.”

In the older age groups, which played competitive-ly, the Kootenay West Team 2 won the top spot, win-ning 4-1.

Adams said the most impressive performances were by the goaltenders: Nelsonites Bella Guderyan, 15, and Hannah Quinn, 15; Trail resident Paige Gattafoni, 16; and Invermere player Wasyn Rice, 16.

“In an indoor tournament the shots are coming at them left, right and centre. There’s a lot of pressure on them to be able to stand up to the amount of pressure

they’re under.”He said he was particularly im-

pressed that Quinn and Gudery-an, who just turned 15, held their own against the older players.

Adams said as the club gath-ers momentum, they’re going to start seeing big achieve-ments in the next few years.

He added that the older boys had a great weekend as well, and Trail player Nolan Derosa played “an unbelievable tech-nical game and stood out as a leader for the team”.

“The level of fitness, the level of understanding of the game the boys demonstrated, was incredible. There was no kick and rush, and they were really playing attractive soc-

cer,” he said.Adams said they’re now working with colleges and

universities to place some of their more elite players, including Derosa.

Adams said the weekend was an excellent network-ing opportunity.

“This weekend we had parents from all over the Koo-tenays talking to each other, getting involved, inter-mingling. To put that on and collect all of us under one banner is remarkable, and long may it continue.”

PORTSSRockies win on road and lose at home

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The Rockies could only overcome half of last weekend’s hockey challenge, suppressing the Rock-ets but crumbling to the Dynamiters.

In Golden on Friday, January 30th, the first two peri-ods were a scoreless stalemate.

“We played good (sic) in the first, but we didn’t really play that well in the second,” general man-ager Ross Bidinger said. “We were lucky that we managed to come out of that period without be-ing down.”

The Rockets did score the game’s first goal just 30 seconds into the third period, but the Rockies were ready to eclipse their lead.

During a three-minute stretch midway through the third, Randy Teeple, Kale Johnston and Dario Piva all scored to give Columbia Valley a 3-1 lead, which stayed intact until the end of the game.

Rockies assists went to Malcolm Fenelon, Ryan St. Jean, Jaydon Jefferson, and Tyson Kapty. Goal-tender Patrick Ostermann made 35 saves.

“We just outplayed them,” Mr. Bidinger said.The Rockies game at home the following night

was much more lopsided — and not in their fa-vour.

“It didn’t start well. It was 6-0 after the first, and it was not good,” Mr. Bidinger said.

After 60 minutes, the score was 11-1. The lone Rockies goal went to Ryan St. Jean on the

power play, with assists to Malcolm Fenelon and Seth Bjorkman.

Dynamiter Keenan Haase scored a hat-trick, and

Jason Richter registered two goals and two assists. Former Rockies goaltender Brody Nelson (now with Kimberley) stopped 24 of 25 shots.

“Kimberley is a good team; probably the most hard-working team in our division,” he said. “They don’t let up, and for us to take time off during the game, we’re going to get scored on.”

The remainder of the season will see the players fo-

cus on personal development as the coaches evalu-ate which players are showing the attributes that will be sought for next year’s roster.

The Rockies play again at home on Friday, Febru-ary 6th and Saturday, February 7th, when the Creston Valley Thunder Cats and Grand Forks Border Bruins come to the valley. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.

Invermere’s Emmett Mcdonald (in blue) and Hayden King of Castlegar were among the players from Nelson, Cranbrook, Castle-gar, Fernie, Kimberley and Invermere who played in two-day indoor soccer tournament. NElsoN star pHoto

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4TH : WEDNESDAY

• 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for movie night and popcorn.• 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. Three-course meal and featuring the fi lm Jersey Boys. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email [email protected] for more information and to make reservations.• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there.

5TH : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design Training.• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Windermere Community Hall meeting room. There will be a 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there.

6TH : FRIDAY

• 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for snowshoeing.• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Brisco Community Hall. There will be a 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there.

7TH : SATURDAY

• 10.a.m.: Valentine Crafts with Vera will be held at the Radium Public Library. Pre-registration is suggested at 250-347-2434.• 11 a.m.: 14th Annual Snow Golf on the lake at Kinsmen Beach. Registration from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 250-342-5557 to get your tickets. $35, must be 19 years or older.• 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Pool Tournament.

8TH : SUNDAY

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Rod & Gun Club Family Fishing Day at the club ice fi shing hut near Abel Creek on Lake Windermere. Fishing rods and bait available, with the usual complimentary BBQ.

9TH : MONDAY

• 5 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for some Dance Dance Revolution.

10TH : TUESDAY

• 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us in the Student Advisory Committee meeting.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12-week program every Tuesday from January 20th to April 7th, at the Hospice Society Offi ce. For more information or to register call 250-688-1143.

11TH : WEDNESDAY

• 7 p.m.: Literacy Speed Dating at the Library. Find your book of your dreams by swapping recommendations with other literacy lovers. Everyone welcome. Contact 250-342-6416 to register. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca• 7:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us in the Parent Advisory Board meeting.• 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. Three-course meal and featuring the fi lm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email [email protected] for more information and to make reservations.

FEBRUARY 12TH–18TH

12TH : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design Training.• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting information night at the Columbia Ridge Community Hall. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there. For more information call 250-688-1143.

13TH : FRIDAY

• 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for swimming at Radium Hot Springs.• 3 p.m.: Downton Abbey High Tea at the Library. Join us as we air episode one of season fi ve. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca for more info.

14TH : SATURDAY

• 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Fire Vixen Tattoos Presents Puppy for Love at the Invermere Community Hall. Tattoo all day, party all night. Book appointment at Fire Vixen. Small tattoos only. Total cost is donated to Gals. All ages allowed entrance. Bake sale and BBQ. Party starts at 8 p.m - 1 a.m. Tickets are $20, available at Fire Vixen. Entertainment, beer garden, must be 19+. For more information call 250-342-8844 or visit fi revixentattoos.com• 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Man Hunt and hot chocolate afterwards.

15TH : SUNDAY

• 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. Three-course meal and featuring the fi lm Noah. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email [email protected] for more information and to make reservations.

16TH : MONDAY

• 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Pool Tournament.

17TH : TUESDAY

• 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for cooking workshop and free food.

18TH : WEDNESDAY

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Netfl ix, Wifi and Rockband.• 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Search and Rescue AGM, at Copper Point Golf Course.• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting information night at the Radium Seniors Centre. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there. For more information call 250-688-1143.

COMING SOON...

FEBRUARY 19TH : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design Training.• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting information night at the Invermere Hospice Offi ce. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there. For more information call 250-688-1143.

FEBRUARY 20TH : FRIDAY

• 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for snowshoeing.• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting information night at the Edgewater Community Hall. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there. For more information call 250-688-1143.

FEBRUARY 21ST : SATURDAY

• 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Foosball Tournament.

FEBRUARY 23RD : MONDAY

• 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Karaoke night.

FEBRUARY 24TH : TUESDAY

• 5 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Pinterest DIY’s.

FEBRUARY 25TH : WEDNESDAY

• 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for February Birthday cake.

FEBRUARY 26TH : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design Training.

HOURS

INVERMERE LIBRARY

• Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.• Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM

• Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

INVERMERE THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.• Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

RADIUM THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.• Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE

• Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m.• Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m.• Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m.• Friday and Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m.


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white 36. 3 banded S. Am. armadillo 37. Coat a metal with an oxide 41. Slave-like 44. 1950’s TV Wally 45. City founded by Xenophanes 46. Hermaphroditic 50. Kale plant with smooth leaves 54. Forelimb 55. Unassisted 56. Jeweled headdress 57. Auricle 59. Competing groups 60. Cardinal number 61. Light bulb inventor’s initials 62. Heat unit 63. Doctor of Education 64. Make a mistake 65. Point midway between S and

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Answers to October 8th:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fi ll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. Figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers named, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, be honest about what you desire, even if it seems like getting it is impossible. You never know what you can achieve if you push yourself and have a little patience.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Set goals that are diffi cult to reach, Scorpio. This is a great way to push yourself to be the best you can be. Expect some special news to arrive very soon.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, do not let your daydreams get you into trouble. Harness your imagination in the next few days so you can focus on the here and now.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, take a careful approach to any obstacles that come your way this week. A problem that arises will require some thoughtful analyis and a slow and steady approach.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Many different people, including loved ones and colleagues, hold you in high regard, Taurus. That’s because you are a forward thinker willing to take chances.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, you may feel that a goal is beyond reach, but you can get there if you are willing to make some sacrifi ces. Make a decision quickly this week.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, you may have to be a little more assertive than usual to get your way this week. If you have good ideas, stick behind them and make your voice heard.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you have more in common with a colleague at work than you originally imagined. Pool your resources and work as a team to get the job done.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, you have many good ideas and are ready for many of them to come to fruition. Muster up some energy and clear your schedule so you can conquer the tasks at hand.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Don’t push yourself beyond your limits this week, Aquarius. There’s no rush to get things done and no need to subject yourself to fatigue or burnout.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, make the most of a business opportunity that presents itself in the coming weeks. This opportunity could be the chance you have long been waiting for.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Something that may have been important to you a few days ago has lost its luster this week, Sagittarius. Don’t pursue it any longer because it’s not worth your time.

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORYWINDERMERE

VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY

ANGLICAN-UNITED100-7th Ave., Invermere

250-342-6644Reverend Laura Hermakin

wvsm.ca Every Sunday Bacon,

Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity, Invermere

1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.No services Jan.-Feb. All Saint’s, Edgewater.

2nd sunday, 7 p.m. June-Oct.St.Peter’s Windermere

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

250-342-6167Pastor: Father Gabriel

Confession: 1/2 hr. before MassCanadian Martyrs Church

712 - 12 Ave, InvermereSaturdays, 5 p.m.Sundays, 9 a.m.

St. Joseph’s ChurchHwy. 93-95, Radium Hot

SpringsSundays, 11 a.m.

St. Anthony’s MissionCorner of Luck and Dunn,

Canal FlatsSaturdays, 4:30 p.m.

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

#4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium

250-342-6633 250-347-6334

Worship Service Sundays, 10 a.m.

Bible Studies Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Loving God, Loving People

LAKE WINDERMEREALLIANCE CHURCH

326 - 10th Ave., Invermere 250-342-9535

Pastor: Trevor Haganlakewindermerealliance.org

February 8th 10:30 a.m.Worship and Life

Instruction“Colossians: Rooted &

Built Up…He Holds It All Together”

Pastor Trevor ministering.7:00 p.m.“SING and

CELEBRATE” Join us for an evening of singing great hymns of the faith; food;

and fellowship!

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Hwy. 93/95, 1 km northof Windermere250-342-9511

Pastor: Murray Wittkevalleychristianonline.com

Sunday Service10 a.m. Worship & Word

Kid’s Church Provided

Sharing TruthShowing Love

Following the Spirit

ST. PETER’SLUTHERAN MISSION

OF INVERMERE100 - 7th Ave., Invermere

250-426-7564Pastor: Rev. Fraser ColtmanPastor Rev. David Morton

Worship ServicesSundays1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity,Invermere

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER

DAY SAINTS5014 Fairway,

Fairmont Hot Springs250-341-5792

President: Adam PasowistyColumbia Valley Branch

Worship ServicesSundays

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lakeview Meadows is seeking a qualified individual to be responsible for assisting implementation of an existing safety and maintenance

program to keep the Community Association grounds, Amenities, Beach and Recreation Centre up to and exceeding the standards expected for a high quality Community

Resort. This is a permanent part time position.Essential Functions:

recreation centre, pools, beach and docks, fitness centre, and all mechanical/electrical equipment.

Community Association Board to maintain all buildings, grounds and equipment to a standard that will always be in keeping with our owners’ expectations.

Community Association Board.

Experience/Requirements (Note- On the job training & assistance in obtaining various certifications will be provided)

and mechanical equipment

excellence

Please forward a current resume directly to the Community Association at E-mail: [email protected], Fax:

(250) 342-3815

Assistant Manager

Part and Full-time Positions Available

Start date: ASAPFood Service Supervisor

Permanent, ShiftJob Description Available in Store

7 positions availableNo education required

One to two years experience required.Nights/early mornings/weekends

$12.12/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Food Counter AttendantPermanent, Shift

Job Description Available in Store12 positions available

No education or experience required.Nights/overnights/early mornings/ weekends. $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply in person, via email ([email protected]) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

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Lost & Found

Found: Cat in Juniper Heights. Young neutered male. Short black fur with small white patches on chest & tummy. Very friendly. Call ICan 250-341-7888

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Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full De-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com.

Help Wanted

Employment

Business Opportunities

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee re-placements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

NEW YEAR, new career! Can-Scribe Medical Transcription graduates are in high demand. Enrol today and be working from home in one year! Email: [email protected]. Call 1-800-466-1535. Website: www.canscribe.com.

Help Wanted

Employment

Help WantedCommunity Health Nurse

sought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfi tter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: [email protected]

Home Stay FamiliesHOST FAMILIES needed! Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT vol-unteering in your community July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.

Help Wanted

Employment

Medical/DentalMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

Employment

Trades, TechnicalCLIMBER/BUCKET operator needed immediately for tree service company in the Fraser Valley. $35.00/hr based on ex-perience. [email protected]

250.341.6299

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Ron was born in Unity Saskatchewan on June 28th, 1941 to Lyle and Dorothy Orr. He grew up on the farm with his 4 siblings. Farm life was rigorous and often called him out of school. As a result he began working fulltime after completing Grade 11. Ron moved with his wife Elaine (John-son) to Cranbrook, BC in 1962. There he pursued his career in Autobody repair and his daughter, Leslie, was born. In 1963 they

relocated to Invermere, BC where both his sons, Curtis & Derek were born. Ron and family lived in the Windermere Valley until the kids were done school. During that time he owned and Operated Ron’s AutoBody. First at the bridge in Athalmer until it fl ooded out and then up near the crossroads. After the nest emptied, Ron followed career opportunities to Calgary as H&H Care Vehicle Adaptation Foreman transforming vans for handicap. To Westlock as Dawson Ford Body Shop Manager, to Red Deer as Southside Plymouth Chrysler Body Shop Manager & Red Deer Forklift Paint Specialist, and fi nally to Veteran where he retired, but continued working for Big Country Waste Man-agement Commission as transfer station operator in Veteran and Esther.Ron is survived by his 3 children Leslie Howard of Alberta, Curtis Orr (& Debra) of Arizona and Derek Orr (& Lori Forget) of Ontario. Also, by his 5 grandchildren Jamie & Cameron Howard of Alberta, Austin & Alia Orr of Arizona and Blair Orr of Ontario.Ron’s family is grateful to all those who offered him kindness and friendship during his lifetime. A private family service will be held in the summer. Please go online to Ronald Lyle Orr’s full obituary at www.obitsforlife.com where you can leave comments, upload or view pictures, light a candle or donate, in memory of Ron, to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. “Be sure to subscribe to updates to be notifi ed of new comments and photos etc”

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Ron was born in Unity Saskatchewan on June 28th, 1941 to Lyle and Dorothy Orr. He grew up on the farm with his 4 siblings. Farm life was rigorous and often called him out of school. As a result he began working fulltime after completing Grade 11. Ron moved with his wife Elaine (John-son) to Cranbrook, BC in 1962. There he pursued his career in Autobody repair and his daughter, Leslie, was born. In 1963 they

relocated to Invermere, BC where both his sons, Curtis & Derek were born. Ron and family lived in the Windermere Valley until the kids were done school. During that time he owned and Operated Ron’s AutoBody. First at the bridge in Athalmer until it � ooded out and then up near the crossroads. After the nest emptied, Ron followed career opportunities to Calgary as H&H Care Vehicle Adaptation Foreman transforming vans for the handicap. To Westlock as Dawson Ford Body Shop Manager, to Red Deer as Southside Plymouth Chrysler Body Shop Manager & Red Deer Forklift Paint Specialist, and � nally to Veteran where he retired, but continued working for Big Country Waste Man-agement Commission as transfer station operator in Veteran and Esther.Ron is survived by his 3 children Leslie Howard of Alberta, Curtis Orr (& Debra) of Arizona and Derek Orr (& Lori Forget) of Ontario. Also, by his 5 grandchildren Jamie & Cameron Howard of Alberta, Austin & Alia Orr of Arizona and Blair Orr of Ontario.Ron’s family is grateful to all those who offered him kindness and friendship during his lifetime. A private family service will be held in the summer. Please go online to Ronald Lyle Orr’s full obituary at www.obitsforlife.com where you can leave comments, upload or view pictures, light a candle or donate, in memory of Ron, to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. “Be sure to subscribe to updates to be noti� ed of new comments and photos etc”

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Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Pets & Livestock

PetsStd POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsBUD HAYNES & Ward’s Fire-arms Auction. Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store disper-sal, case lots, ammo, etc. Consign now. Catalogue w/pictures online. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.WardsAuctions.com.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-71081-778-298-3192 8am-5pm

Delivery BC and ABwww.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for SaleMack 2 heavy duty sewing machine, ex. cond., $1000. (250)427-5517

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or on-line: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antiques, Native Art, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate

Business for SaleDVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500.00 OBO.www.tigressevideorentals.com 250-542-0473

Rentals

Misc for Rent

ADVERTISING BILLBOARD for rent!

Size 28 feet X 10 feet, locat-ed on Hwy 93/95 west side, south of Mardis Road in the Skookumchuck area. For further information please call Candace at:

403-232-6252 or email

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Transportation

Sport Utility Vehicle

YOUR CHOICE!

$5500.2002 Ford Explorer Limited

2002 Honda CRV, Touring Edition

Phone 250-426-7354

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Concepts in Quebec: Canadian auto show season gets underwayMontreal, Quebec – Le Salon Interna-tional de l’Auto de Montreal heralds the opening of the Canadian auto show season, right on the heels of the “Big One “in Motor City (aka Detroit).This year, yours truly attended the pre-views for both auto extravaganzas and found optimism abounds in the industry, north and south of the border.As reported last week from Michigan, the Daddy of all Auto Shows showed a lot of high-end cars and new full size trucks. Montreal has a regional flavour with more exhibits that reflect that market’s taste for smaller cars. The latter clearly influenced the decision to unveil the new subcompact Mazda2 here; a select group got the opportunity to get up close and personal with the machine in an artist’s gallery across town. The next day, the all-new CX-3, updated Mazda6 and CX-5 joined it on the show stand. The new Mazda2 was coloured in what I call show-off red and showed off its so-called KODO – Soul of Motion – design style to its best. I first saw this handsome style, which gives the impression that the vehicle is moving even when stationary, at the Mazda6 launch in Paris a few years ago. Translating it into a smaller car is not just a matter of shrinking the original but requires great design skill and clearly, Mazda has that in abundance.In Canada, a 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine will power the Mazda2, and a choice of two transmissions will be available – a six-speed manual and a six-speed

auto. Prices will be fixed closer to launch, later this year, but expect it to be compa-rable to the current model and come in below $15,000.While there were plenty of econo cars on show, like Detroit, other than the Mazda2 there was nothing new to see in that range. Green cars were in evidence in Montreal but when the shows reach the west, you can expect to see many more cars for the eco-conscious drivers.

Four concept cars did turn heads…

Cadillac ElmirajYou won’t see one on the road but the long two-door grand coupe concept will influence the near-future design of the next line of Cadillacs. The Elmiraj features a 4.5-litre twin turbocharged V8 deliv-ering an estimated 500 hp. The engine takes the baseline technology from the Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 and expands it to

the classic performance format of a V8 engine.

Hyundai IntradoThe same can be said of the thinking behind the Hyundai Intrado, which is a concept crossover designed to foreshadow a change design direction for the Korean manufacturer. It looks a little bit like an oversized Juke, the quirky Nissan product loved and hated seemingly in equal measure. The Intrado seems a bit more lovable and passersby indicated a similar looking production would in find favour among many.

The concept features a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain linked to a 36 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that Hyund-ai boasts will provide a range of 600 kilometres. By the way, British Columbians will soon be able to lease a Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, with a similar power-train and a reported range of 425 kms.

Subaru VIZIV2The Subaru concept crossover utility hybrid shown is a four-door version of a previously revealed two-door. Get this: Subaru says its “athletic, rugged shape of the sides seem designed in the image of a muscular NHL defenceman, and the fenders flare in a sturdy style.” Ahem.Looks like it came out of the Nissan/Infiniti design studios, and that’s not a criticism.

Toyota FT1Toyota was all about the roar of the engines in Montre-al, which certainly pleased the gathered Quebec auto journos, who to a man/woman always appear to be race crazy to me (Given the market reality in Quebec, that doesn’t appear to be reflected in car buyer choices). Nevertheless, most would surely enjoy the sleek lines of the Toyota FT-1, designed to be at home on the track and a heck of a ticket magnet on the highway. Up next is the Toronto Show, which takes the name The Canadian International Auto Show. Bite your lip, Morgan. The Calgary show follows, then the new-look, re-imagined Vancouver International Auto Show debuts March 24-29.

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Invermere Valley Echo, February 04, 2015