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Rebranding effort seek to invigorate Canal Flats ERIN KNUTSON Special to the Valley Echo A new branding and marketing strategy promises to breathe new life and opportunity into the Village of Canal Flats. After a presentation to council at the January 26th meeting by Upended and Arnica Consulting (UAC), it was gleaned that creating a brand for the community would strengthen and enhance the community’s assets, while also procuring interest in the tourism sector. “It’s about redefining strengths, requiring a changing and evolving logo brand,” said Karen Nicurak of UAC. Creating a brand for the community that illustrates strengths and stands out was a key point that Ms. Nickurak and her partner Tracy Connery discussed at length during their presentation. They highlighted the attractive points of the village and surrounding areas, including: wildlife, the Columbia Lake, the regional airport, school, mountain living, nature and weekend getaways. All were major points of in-

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While the team itself didn’t advance into the post-season, many Columbia Valley Rockies players found success with other clubs. Sam Young, who registered 15 goals and 16 assists after 31 games with the Rockies, has been called up as an affiliate with the Surrey Eagles. He is currently recovering from injury however. Before being traded to the Fernie Ghostriders, Doan Smith, who scored 39 points in just 26 games with Rockies, finished the season as the league’s second-leading scorer, with 62 points. His season ended early because of an injury caused from receiving an awkward hit, but if the Ghostriders continue finding success in the playoffs, he’s expected to return by the conference finals, or possibly the league finals. Once he became a Ghostrider, Smith replaced a top-performer who advanced to the BCHL, and was placed on the top-scoring line in the KIJHL, with Aaron Neufeld and Sam Plaquin. “Doan slid right in with them; fit in perfect,” said Craig Mohr, head coach and general manager of the Ghostriders. “He’s a shooter – he goes to the net.” After 38 games with the Rockies last season, forward Braydon Barker scored 11 goals and 22 assists, and has joined the BCHL’s Langley Rivermen as an affiliate player.

YEAR-END SHINDIG – Upon the end of their regular season, the players, joined by their families, coaches, and all the volunteers, all met at Copper Point Resort to enjoy the 2014-2015 Rockies Awards Banquet on the evening of Monday, February 16th.

“Braydon definitely can make (the major) junior (leagues) a if he’s committed enough in the off season,” said Ross Bidinger, general manager. He’s being joined as an affiliate on the Rivermen by teammate Ryan St. Jean, who scored eight goals and 28 assists after 43 games on Columbia Valley. Mr. Bidinger said that a relationship has been established between the Rivermen and the Rockies, and the former has decided to co-host their training camp with the Rockies. “They’re a family owned team, and they came by and were impressed by how things were running, Mr. Bidinger said. Their joint-spring hockey camp will take place at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, and begins on Friday, April 23rd. FERNIE FINALE – Spirits were high during the Rockies final home game “We’ve mandated developof the season on Saturday, February 14th, when the Fernie Ghostriders were ment as our focus – some teams at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The Rockies dropped a 3 – 0 lead want to focus on winning cham- and were defeated 5 – 4, but took the Ghostriders out the following night in pionships,” Mr. Bidinger said. Fernie by a score of 3 – 2. “It’s not that we don’t want to Photos by Dan Walton win championships, but we aim to send kids up to Junior A.” He said that the three Rockies players to move forward over the past season is likely a greater number than most teams. And during the exit interviews with head coach Wade Dubielewicz, none of the Rockies ruled out the idea of returning for another season. “Harrison Davies really grew in the last half of the year – he has a significant chance to advance himself to Junior A,” he said. The Rockies starting goalie was never fully defined over the past season, and no decisions have been made as to who will be between the pipes next year. Continued on See A13

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Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald and his Liberal rival Doug Clovechok are at odds again this week – this time over the province’s attention to the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and the Alberta border. Trans Canada Highway. FILE PHOTO The issue arose from a meeting facilitated “The ultimate fix is the twinning of the by Mr. Clovechok in Victoria on Tuesday, TransCanada Highway – everybody recogFebruary 17th. He was joined by Attorney nizes that, and everybody is working toGeneral Suzanne Anton, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone, wards that happenings,” Mr. McKee said. As a result of the meeting, the Ministry of Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, Minister of EnerTransportation will be reviewing a list of gy and Mines Bill Bennett, and Revelstoke recommendations that were agreed upon, mayor Mark McKee. Mr. Macdonald’s office holds that the “to have a common sense approach to managing the highway to reduce closures and meeting was a dog and pony show. “Mr. Clovechok may want to take credit for the length of closures,” Mr. McKee said. Mr. Clovechok said that the issue will resetting up a meeting between the Mayor Revelstoke and the Transportation Minister, but quire a multi-faceted solution. “On one of the snowiest passes in Canthere really isn’t anything to take credit for,” ada, you’re bound to have closures,” he Mr. Macdonald said. “All the meetings that have said. “But there are many things that can taken place between mayors and ministers for the last decade have come to nothing because be done.” Depending on the circumstance of a vethere is no money in hicle collision, many the budget for signifiThere really isn’t levels of bureaucracant upgrades to the anything to take credit cy are often needed Trans Canada near to respond, Mr. Clofor. either Revelstoke or vechok said, which NORM MACDONALD Golden.” COLUMBIA RIVER -REVELSTOKE MLA extends the length of Despite their dissome delays. And as agreements on the the Attorney Genermeeting, both sides al, Ms. Anton was the ideal person to hear agreed that ideally, the highway should their concern of overlap, he said. be four lanes wide throughout the Roger’s Other practical solutions that came Pass stretch. from the meeting included better warning Although twinning (doubling the lanes) on methods in high-collision areas; electronic the Trans Canada highway was discussed signs that can be updated to address curat last week’s meeting, the bulk of discussion was on more short-term solutions, rent conditions; and heavier enforcement against big trucks. given the resources available.

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certified guide in 2010,” he said, adding that the avalanche and snowpack analysis work he does for the Canadian Avalanche Association is part and parcel of being a winter guide. Most valley outdoor enthusiasts who have brushed up “It’s a fast-paced work environment with changing conditheir backcountry skills during an avalanche training tions,” said Smith. course in the past several years know local backcountry The industrial mountain safety work is mostly guiding loguide Brodie Smith. cal clients who are setting up seismic equipment in difficult Smith, who was born here in Invermere, has been an Asterrain, helping to keep them safe. In recent years, the work sociation of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certified has taken Smith to Oman, China, northern B.C., southern ski guide and a professional member of the Canadian AvaColorado and central Chile. lanche Association for the past five years. “Our goal is always to keep the workers safe in mountain“For me it’s such a special place we have here in our backous conditions,” he said. yard, and guiding is a way of sharing that experience with And as if that’s not enough to keep Smith busy, he is also others and seeing the enjoyment they get out of that experinurturing a budding photography career, with standout imence,” said Smith. ages of the natural environments in which he works. Smith first skied on the slopes of Fairmont Hot Springs “I always take a lot of photos during the course of work Resort and Panorama Mountain Resort. After graduating Invermere born and raised Brodie Smith and, after a while, I started to realize I could actually sell from David Thompson Secondary School, he took a job as has turned his passion for the outdoors into some of them. But it’s still mostly for my own enjoyment a dishwasher at RK Heliski and soon began ski touring. a fulltime career. Photo submitted right now,” he said. “I basically grew up playing outside here (in the valley),” In recent years, Smith has also become actively involved he said. with environmental groups, and is now on the board of directors for the Jumbo Smith currently works for Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) as a ski guide, runs his own private guiding business (mainly for hikers in the summer), teaches Creek Conservation Society. “I saw an opportunity to contribute to a good cause,” he said. “My generation avalanche courses and does industrial mountain safety work for oil and gas exneeds to become more involved with conservation issues.” ploration companies around the world. Those interested in learning more about Smith’s guiding business can visit his Becoming a ski guide was a natural extension of his first job dishwashing, said website at www.brodiesmithguiding.com. To see some of Smith’s photos, check Smith. “I just moved up the ranks, eventually becoming a tail guide in 2007 and then a out his Facebook page or see http://bpsphoto.smugmug.com/.

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Max Helmer Ltd gets Fairmont mitigation work contract Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Several items of interest to the valley came out of the most recent Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors meeting in Cranbrook. Construction contract awarded During the Friday February 6th meeting the construction contract for phase one of the Fairmont Creek debris flow mitigation project was awarded to local Invermere company Max Helmer Construction Ltd. Work on the first phase, which will likely begin this spring, will include mitigation measures on the length of the creek running through Mountainside Gold Course from Marble Canyon to the pond on the 12th hole. Booth on Water Advisory Committee Area F director Wendy Booth was appointed as the RDEK representative to the Kootenay Boundary Drinking Water Advisory Committee, with Area G director Gerry Wilkie being Booth’s alternate. “Area F has several different water systems, both

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It’s high time for upgrades on the Trans Canada steve hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The Trans Canada Highway ties the country together, symbolically and literally. The valley doesn’t seem quite as remote as it could, thanks in no small part to the relatively close proximity of the crosscountry ribbon of asphalt that is the national highway, less than

a hour and a half away in Golden. Once on it, it’s a straightforward (albeit long) cruise down to the coast, off into the prairies or all the way down east. Unfortunately one of the stretches most useful to valley residents — the section over Roger’s Pass between Golden and Revelstoke — is in comparatively rough shape and is for much of the way but a single lane in each direction,

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The number one issue on evJTST has established a Canfor Regional UNDOWN U erybody’s mind in Canal Flats Canal Flats Worker Transition these days is, of course, the anTeam which will be working nouncement by Canfor that it with Canfor and the village will reduce the Canal Flats mill to address worker and comoperation from two shifts to munity needs by linking them one effective May 4, 2015. This to programs, services and redifficult decision was made sources. The group has met because the available fibre twice already and participants TE supply in the region is not suffiincluded representatives from cient to support the processing Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and capacity. Preliminary estimates Skills Training, WorkBC, Steelsuggest that this will affect workers’ Union, Canfor, Ministry more than 80 employees. Canfor will be of- of Social Development and Social Innovafering these employees the option to transfer tion, Ministry of Advanced Education, the to other facilities in British Columbia. Village of Canal Flats, Service Canada and In addition, the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism College of the Rockies. The team will be and Skills Training (JTST) has already initi- working together to organize information ated steps under JTST Division’s Commu- sessions helping workers with applying for nity Transition. This means that they will be EI benefits, relocating options, resume writworking closely with the Human Resource ing, training and/or other employment opDepartment of Canfor to ensure supports are portunities. in place and available to Canfor employees Since the purchase of the Canal Flats mill and the community. in 2012, Canfor management and I have been

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greatly slowing the drive from Invermere out to the coast. Encouraging, then, to hear, as per Dan Walton’s story on page 4, that politicians are discussing the idea of upgrades and adding more lanes. Although politicians of different stripes seem to have different opinions, at least everybody seems to acknowledge something needs to be done.

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working hard on establishing good communication, by trying to meet on a regular basis. At one of those meetings, I was assured that the village would be informed of any major announcements and changes. True to their word I was contacted just prior to the announcement and Canfor agreed without hesitation to attend the following council meeting on February 10th. Although this is a big blow to our community, I strongly believe that by working together with Canfor and the other members of the Worker Transition Team, we will get through this. We are faced with a difficult situation, but we need to remember that everything is being done to make the transition easier. We are a strong community that sticks together, especially in a time of need. and we will clear this hurdle by looking after each other and helping out wherever we can. Ute Juras is the mayor of the Village of Canal Flats and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Upper Columbia Valley.

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of $60 per month for children s Canadians, we know MP EPORT E aged six through 17. Parents that February brings two will receive $720 per child, things — cold weather and tax per year. season. While the groundhogs We are increasing the Child are still debating spring’s arrival, Care Expense Deduction I can guarantee that tax season dollar limits by $1,000 for will be a lot easier for families in the 2015 tax year.You or your Kootenay Columbia this year. In spouse may be able to claim October, Prime Minister Harper AVID a deduction for expenses inintroduced the Family Tax Plan, curred for someone to look which will provide benefits to 4 million Canadian families this year. Low and after your child so that one of you can work middle-income families will receive two- or go to school. We have doubled the Children’s Fitness Tax thirds of the overall benefits provided by this Credit from $500 to $1,000 per child, starting package. Here’s how our government is helping in the 2014 tax year. Unlike the Liberals who would take these new benefits away, and the hardworking Canadians this tax season: The new Family Tax Cut. This measure is NDP who want to impose national child care aimed at couples with children under the on parents, our Conservative government is age of 18, where one spouse is in a higher the only party who believes parents are the income tax bracket than the other. The Fam- ones who know what is best for their chilily Tax Cut can lower a family’s overall tax dren. Not only has our Government lowered bill, providing tax relief of up to a maximum taxes, we are also making it easier to file your of $2,000. We have enhanced the Universal taxes. Four in five Canadians are now expeChild Care Benefit (UCCB). Our government riencing the ease of filing online. Many are is increasing the UCCB for children under receiving their tax refund in as little as 8 days age six. As of January 1, 2015, parents will re- when using direct deposit.That’s our governceive a benefit of $160 per month for each ment putting more of your money back in child under the age of six – up from $100 your pocket. Conservatives are delivering real results to per month. Parents will now receive $1,920 per child, per year.We are also expanding the hard-working Canadians. David Wilks is the Conservative MP for KooUCCB to children aged six through 17. As of January 1, 2015, parents will receive a benefit tenay Columbia.

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(Free to attend), Ice carving demo, campﬁre, DJ Wild Bill, BBQ on deck. • 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for movie night and popcorn. • 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Dinner and Dance at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Live music by Billy Kulyk & Friends. Silent Auction. Tickets $40, limited availability. Purchase at FHSR or call 1-800-663-4979. • 8 p.m.: Hat Lily at Copper Point Resort. Hutchinson Andrew Trio and Lily String Quartet. Tickets $20, available at Tiffany’s Thredz and Pynelogs. Call 250-342- 4423 for more information.

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Valley Gogo Sisters African Grandmothers Campaign group. Meet at Columbia Garden Village Activity room. All new members welcome. Planning time for our annual St. Patrick’s tea and bake sale March 14th. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, every Wednesday and Friday. $2. Everyone welcome. • 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for February Birthday cake. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. Three course meal and featuring the ﬁlm Birdman. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-3413641 or email info@earlgreylodge. com for more information and to make reservations. • 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting information night at Smoking Water Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs. For more information call 250-688-1143.

• From March 1st to March 10th Panorama Mountain Resort is hosting IPC Alpine Skiing World Championship. First event of its kind to be held in Canada for either alpine or para-alpine skiing. • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Free pancake breakfast at Smoking Water Cafe. • 3 - 5 p.m.: CV Figure Skating Club presents their annual fundraiser,”Disney in the Valley,” at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Admission at the door, $20 for familes, $7 for adults and $5 for Seniors and students. Rafﬂes, 50/50 tickets, door prizes, silent auction and concession.

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• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in Lego Club at the Invermere Public Library. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca for more info. • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design Training. • 5 - 6 p.m.: Fire & Ice Festival weekend at Fairmont Hot Springs. Wine tasting in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby featuring BC Ice Wine. $10, live music with Paul Carriere from 6 - 8 p.m.

27TH : FRIDAY

• 12 p.m.: Lunch at the Edgewater Legion. Six dollars. Soup, bun, dessert and more. Last Friday of each month. • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for swimming at Radium Hot Springs. • Starlight Challenge Finale at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill. Rockstar Prime Skis contest winner announced.

28TH : SATURDAY

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Lion’s Club Garage Sale at Fairmont Lions Den. • 1 - 4 p.m.: Afternoon festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill

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• 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

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games and door prizes. Sponsored by Edgewater Radium Hospital Auxiliary. • 2 - 4 p.m.: The Valley Gogo Sisters are having their 8th annual St. Patricks Tea at Christ Church MARCH 5TH–11TH Trinity in Invermere. Admission by donation. All proceeds go to Stephen 5TH : THURSDAY Lewis Grandmothers Campaign to • 10:30 a.m. : Preschool Story Time support families in sub Saharan at the Invermere Public Library. Africa affected by HIV and AIDS. Stories, songs, and crafts! • 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in MARCH 18TH : WEDNESDAY tech support at the Invermere Public • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Library, every Thursday. For more Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca featuring the ﬁlm The Hobbit: Battle of • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament the Five Armies. $59.99 + tax, limited every Thursday at Invermere Legion. seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email info@earlgreylodge.com for more 6TH : FRIDAY information and to make reservations. • 2 p.m.: World Day of Prayer service. Come learn about the culture and MARCH 21ST : SATURDAY heritage of the Bahamas at All Saints • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.: QuintEssence live Church in Edgewater. at the Christ Church Trinity. • 7 p.m.: World Day of Prayer service. Come learn about the culture and MARCH 25TH : WEDNESDAY heritage of the Bahamas at Christ • 5 p.m.: Coffee Fest in Invermere Church Trinity in Invermere. from March 25th to 29th. For more • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic information contact Theresa Wood at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent at 250-342-9281 or email events@ from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. invermere.net First Friday of every month. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal 7TH : SATURDAY and featuring the ﬁlm The Hunger • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charity Ski Day at Games: Mockingjay part 1. $59.99 + Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill. $9.99 tax, limited seating. Call 250-341full day lift tickets, $5 tubing. All 3641 or email info@earlgreylodge. proceeds donated to the Invermere com for more information and to public library. make reservations.

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• 5 -7 p.m.: CV Little league Baseball registration at the Invermere • 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Play Crib at Columbia community Hall. Contact Brendan at Garden Village in the coffee room 250-342-2112 for more information. every Tuesday. 10TH : TUESDAY • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 - week program every • 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs. Tuesday from January 20th to April 11TH : WEDNESDAY 7th, at the Hospice Society Office. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal For more information or to register at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course call 250-688-1143. meal and featuring the film The • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Homesman. $59.99 + tax, limited Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd seating. Call 250-341-3641 or Tuesday of each month. Confidential email info@earlgreylodge.com for service: low-cost birth control, and more information and to make STI testing. reservations. • 7- 9 p.m.: The Visionary and the 4TH : WEDNESDAY Ghost of Pynelogs live performance • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Invermere meets every Wednesday Centre from March 11th to 15th. at the Curling Rink. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at COMING SOON... Invermere Senior’s Hall, every Wednesday and Friday. $2. Everyone MARCH 14TH : SATURDAY welcome. • 2 p.m.: St. Patricks Day Tea and • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Bake sale at Radium Community Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and Hall. Admission $5. Entertainment, featuring the film Interstellar. $59.99

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• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Peak to Valley challenge at Panorama Mountain Resort. Skiers and Snowboarders, Teams or individuals, you are all welcome to this one-day challenge! $50 registration fee. For more information visit panoramaresort.com

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Stand up against bullying… slapping, hitting or spitting. • Theft of personal items - like a backpack, books, electronic devices, etc. • Harassment - repeated tormenting online, with texts, phone calls and/or emails. • Sexual Exploitation - sharing videos or photos with nudity of people under 18. • Hate crime - bullying based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc. For all of these criminal offences, it is important to notify your local police detachment or report it to CYBERTIP.CA. Based on the available information, police will decide if an investigation is warranted and whether charges may be laid.

On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 be sure to wear your Pink Shirt Day t-shirt and say ENOUGH to bullying! This special day takes place in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods across the nation, and features individuals like you bringing awareness to the cause. The goal of the Pink Shirt Day campaign is to raise $300,000 to fund local anti-bullying programs and you can be a part of this amazing campaign!

Bullying and Cyberbullying Bullying Bullying happens when there is an imbalance of power; where someone purposely and repeatedly says or does hurtful things to someone else. Bullying can occur one on one or in a group(s) of people. There are many different forms of bullying: ◼ Physical bullying (using your body or objects to cause harm): includes hitting, punching, kicking, spitting or breaking someone else’s belongings. ◼ Verbal bullying (using words to hurt someone): includes name calling, put-downs, threats and teasing. ◼ Social bullying (using your friends and relationships to hurt someone): includes spreading rumours, gossiping, excluding others from a group or making others look foolish or unintelligent. This form of bullying is most common among girls (Canadian Children’s Rights Council).

Cyberbullying Cyberbullying involves the use of communication technologies such as the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging and instant messaging to repeatedly intimidate or harass others. Cyberbullying includes: • Sending mean or threatening emails or text/instant messages. • Posting embarrassing photos of someone online. • Creating a website to make fun of others.

• Pretending to be someone by using their name. • Tricking someone into revealing personal or embarrassing information and sending it to others. Cyberbullying affects victims in different ways than traditional bullying. It can follow a victim everywhere 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from school, to the mall and all the way into the comfort of their home - usually safe from traditional forms of bullying.

Impacts

Over time, youth who are bullied or bully others find their own ways of dealing with it. While some victims/bullies may become depressed and begin to withdraw socially, others react aggressively and turn to violence. Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Are Bullied: • Depression • Social anxiety, loneliness, isolation • Stress related health problems (e.g., headaches, stomach aches) • Low self esteem • School absenteeism and academic problems • Aggressive behaviours • Contemplating, attempting, or committing suicide Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Bully Others: • Not knowing the diﬀerence between right and wrong • Delinquency and substance use • Academic problems and increased school dropout rate • Aggression • Sexual harassment and dating aggression • Gang involvement and criminal adulthood • Diﬃculties in their relationships with others • Being bullied at the hands of others

Bullying and the Law Bullying can be a traumatic experience, and some forms of bullying can even be considered illegal. These include: • Threats - whether done face to face, online, over the phone or through text messaging. • Assaults - including pushing, tripping,

What You Can Do Youth If you are a victim of bullying • Walk away or leave the online conversation. • Keep track of the bullying (write it down and/or save a screenshot of the online message). • Tell a trusted adult. If you don’t trust anyone or need to speak with someone urgently, contact the conﬁdential and toll-free Kids Help Phone. • Report the bullying to school administrators. • Report criminal oﬀences, such as threats, assaults and sexual exploitation to the local police detachment. • Report unwanted text messages to your telephone service provider. • Report online bullying to the social media site and block the person responsible. • Facebook • YouTube - Safety Centre • Twitter • Instagram – block a user or report something • Tumblr – how to “ignore” (block) someone

• If you feel it’s safe to do so, tell the bully to stop. • Find friends/students/youth or an adult who can help stop it. • Befriend the person being bullied and lead them away from the situation. • Report it to a teacher or school staff. • Fill out an anonymous letter and drop it off to a teacher or any adult you trust. Adults If you know or think that a child is a victim of bullying... • Talk to them - Let them know that they can trust you and that they shouldn’t deal with bullying alone. • Help them: • document the bullying; • report unwanted text messages to their tele phone service provider, or cyberbullying to social media sites; • report the bullying to school administrators; and • report criminal offences, such as threats, as saults, harassment and sexual exploitation to the local police detachment.

Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bully-free lifestyle and wear pink on Wednesday, Feb 25

If you know someone who is being bullied... Most ost types of bullying go on as long as someone is watching and laughing. As a bystander, know that you have the power to stop the bullying. 60% of the time, bullying stops in less than 10 seconds when someone steps in (Kids Help Phone).

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Stand up against bullying… Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bullyfree lifestyle and wear pink on Wednesday, Feb 25 On Wednesday, February 25th, students across British Columbia are invited to wear pink in support of anti-bullying. The annual movement originated in Nova Scotia as a reaction to homophobia in a high school. A male student, who identified as heterosexual, was the victim of homophobic comments. In support of the individual, the high school community wore pink in support of the student and to stand up against homophobia in public schools. Premier Christy Clark created a Pink Shirt Day for students across the province of B.C. in response to the anti-bullying movement that arose out of the events from Nova Scotia and the international response to the attack. Students are invited to wear pink in support of anti-bullying initiatives. However, participants in the pink shirt movement need be conscious of the heart of the matter, which is how LGBT and trans youth aren’t always safe in our schools. Almost any student can participate in bullying or harrassment, yet research shows overwhelmingly that LGBT youth are disproportionately targeted by homophobic slurs and attacks. Together, we can stop it! As the co-chair for the Committee for Action on Social Justice, a group within the British Columbia Teachers Federation, I have the privilege of spending three weekends a year (as well as ongoing voluntary work) in Vancouver developing and promoting resources for teachers across the province to support LGBT youth and their straight allies, whether the allies be teachers or students. There are a number of exciting initiatives happening in our valley. The creation of a discrete anti-homophobia policy to protect the rights of LGBT and trans youth in all Rocky Mountain schools is currently being undertaken by a group of local teachers. However, students who identify as heterosexual or “straight” may also be victims

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of homophobia as it relates to perceptions of their sexual orientation, so the policy will protect the rights of all students to learn in safe environments. Staff in our neighbourhood schools have been given resources to help students and staff create safe and welcoming environments that are safe spaces, free of homophobia. Pink Shirt Day is just one part of a bigger initiative to ensure schools across B.C. are safe, welcoming, and free of discrimination. With a rise in awareness of LGBT and trans inclusivity, it is important to note that there can be economic as well as social benefits associated with the creation of welcoming communities. For example, when same-sex marriage was legalized in New York State, there was an economic boost created as a direct result in the increase in wedding tourism. My hope is that Pink Shirt Day reminds us all to take a look at our learning and working environments and remember to work towards celebration of diversity.

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Stand up against bullying… Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bullyfree lifestyle and wear pink on Wednesday, Feb 25 On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 be sure to wear your Pink Shirt Day t-shirt and say ENOUGH to bullying! This special day takes place in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods across the nation, and features individuals like you bringing awareness to the cause. The goal of the Pink Shirt Day campaign is to raise $300,000 to fund local anti-bullying programs and you can be a part of this amazing campaign!

History of Pink Shirt Day In 2007, two Nova Scotia students decided to take action after witnessing a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. The students bought 50 pink t-shirts and encouraged schoolmates to wear them and send a powerful message of solidarity to the bully. We were inspired by the story and to date have raised more than $830,000 for antibullying programs with the sales of our official Pink Shirt Day t-shirts.

Top Eight Ways to Support CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pink Shirt Day 1. Purchase your official Pink Shirt Day T-Shirt at London Drugs beginning February 1, 2015 or buy online NOW. 2.Make a donation to help support antibullying programs in your community or start your own “giving group” for your school or office through our Chimp Fund Page and challenge people in your industry to meet or match your office donations! 3. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@pinkshirtday) or Instagram (@PinkShirtDay) and share and tag your posts with #pinkshirtday

4. Visit our partners who are raising funds for Pink Shirt Day in Vancouver (more on this soon!). 5. Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bully-free lifestyle and wear pink on Feb 25, 2015. 6. Upload a picture of you, your school, your work, your friends on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram wearing pink on Feb 25th and tag it with #pinkshirtday and mention @pinkshirtday 7. Download our posters, print and hang up at your school or work and share with everyone what is going on for Pink Shirt Day. 8. Share and retweet messages from @ pinkshirtday on Twitter and let us know what you’re doing to support Pink Shirt Day on Feb 25, 2015. et proceeds from Pink Shirt Day activities & Net t-shirt sales benefit the CKNW Orphans’ Fund in support of anti-bullying programs. 100% of net proceeds are distributed to amazing organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Kids Help Phone and Red Cross Respect ED Violence Prevention Program. - See more at: http://pinkshirtday.ca/getinvolved/getinvolved/#sthash.ogerH1LD.dpuf

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Cowboy Cup contribution The Parry Strong Cowboy Cup wrapped up on Saturday, February 21st, which saw Team Diesel win the title. The tournament took place on Lake Windermere, and was held for a group of four teams that were unable to make the BC Pond Hockey Championships in January. The Columbia Valley Rockies, who organized and prepared the rinks for both tournaments, were issued a $1,500 donation from the Cowboy Cup to support the purchase of the new team bus. Pictured at the top right of the page, is Rockies board member Grant Kelly, with Cowboy Cup organizers Mark Barrett to his left and Jeff Parry to the right. Photos by Dan Walton

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In their fundraising efforts towards a new bus, the Rockies are taking advantage of multiple revenue streams. The club prepared hockey rinks on Lake Windermere last weekend, as four teams spent the weekend taking part in a recreational pond hockey tournament. Upon conclusion, the tournament organizers made a $1,500 donation towards the Rockies. Similarly, the Rockies took over the organizing role for the BC Pond Hockey Championships, which are held each year in January on Lake Windermere. Each summer, the team sells raffle tickets to win a classic sports car – and this year’s model will be a 1977 red Chevrolet Corvette, which Mr. Bidinger said is in really nice shape. Once the Rockies have a better idea as to which players will be on the 2015-2016 roster, they’ll be holding their annual training camp at the end of August. Other fundraisers that keeps the club busy are the Rockies Golf Tournament every September, as well as

invermerevalleyecho.com A13 Bullriding in the Rockies in July. The team’s most recent roster met last week for their end-of-season award banquet, which commemorated the contribution of everybody involved, as well as special efforts from volunteers and high-achievers. Award winners were Ryan St. Jean (MVP), Ryan St. Jean (Rookie of the Year), Ryan St. Jean (top offensive defenseman), Patrick Ostermann (most dedicated player), Jayden Jefferson (most improved player), Ty Duncan (most inspirational player), Sam Young (top offensive forward), Dario Piva (top defensive forward), Carter Forsyth and Tyson Kapty (top defensive defenseman), Kellen Marchand (coaches choice), Harrison Davies (unsung hero), Randy Teeple (community involvement award), Marilyn Berry (volunteer of the year), Roger Dubeilewicz (lifetime volunteer award). Rockies vice president of hockey operations Graeme Anderson extended a big thank you on behalf of the team to all team and special event sponsors, fans, volunteers, staff, billet families, player families and the players. The Rockies are looking forward not just to the upcoming spring recreational hockey tournament in April and the spring camp, but also to helping organize Bull Riding in the Rockies in July, the Rockies golf tournament at Copper Point this September.

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Hired Equipment Registration Rocky Mountain District

The Rocky Mountain District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the East Kootenay Service Area for the fiscal year 2015/2016, which begins April 1, 2015. This area includes the United States border south at Kingsgate and Roosville, west at Yahk, east to the Alberta border and north to Brisco on Highway 95. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Revelstoke will be receiving invitations to re‑register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed. Register through the Rocky Mountain District Office at: 129 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 2N1 You can also phone 250 426-1500 or send a fax to 250 426-1523 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

From atop the hoodoos near Fairmont Hot Springs, Highway 93/95 is seen leading into the hot springs community during a clear winter night on Sunday, February 8th. Photo by Dan Walton

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The Valley Echo's 2014/2015

NHL Hockey Pool Standings This week's winner is:

Night Hawks

Head to Echo/Pioneer office to redeem your lunch prize!

All prizes must be claimed before the following week's results are released.

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LOCAL NEWS

CBT offers grassland and range project grants SUBMITTED BY COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST

Ranchers and individuals with Crown range tenures, environmental groups and nonprofit societies are encouraged to apply for funding to improve and enhance grasslands and rangelands. Ranchers, for example, can use the support to build fences, install cattle guards and do other improvements on Crown land — activities that permit better livestock management practices and therefore result in better stewardship of rangelands. “As a rancher, I have found that the funds available through the program provide an opportunity to address some long-standing issues and to improve my ability to manage my livestock on Crown range,” said Basin rancher Jordy Thibeault. Since April 2014, 27 projects have received more than $235,000, plus appli-

cant-sourced contributions such as volunteer labour, donated equipment and additional funding. Through these projects, recipients have worked to control weeds, rehabilitate damaged riparian areas, protect critical habitats and develop an educational program to help schoolchildren better understand the importance of these areas. “Grassland and rangeland ecosystems are a diverse and fragile part of the Basin environment, and are under constant pressure from a variety of sources,” said Columbia Basin Trust environment program manager Rick Allen. “This program helps Basin residents take active roles in promoting stewardship of this valuable resource.” Applications are accepted throughout the year. For more information or to apply, contact program coordinator Steve Byford, at 250-426-4315 or kla@kootenaylivestock.ca. Learn more at cbt.org/grep2015. The program is delivered by the Kootenay Livestock Association.

EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 56 years

years ago (1965): Henry Block of Invermere was elected as the president of the Windermere District Cancer Society at the annual meeting at Invermere. Robert Douglas of Edgewater was the current vice-president. Mrs. Ronald Bradshow of Athalmer was named secretary and Howard Burns of Invermere was re-electECHO FILE PHOTO ed treasurer. Honourary president was Dr. George Duthie and Honourary Vice-President was Dr. Jack Martin.

2011 — Health Service Administrator for Invermere and Golden, Erica Phillips accepts a donation for the Invermere ER from owner of effusion art gallery and art studio Heather Cuell. Funds were raised for the ER over the Christmas season at the gallery after almost 40 local artists hand decorated Christmas ornaments.

years ago (1970): A thinking day banquet was held for to celebrate Jubilee Year of Canadian Guiding and ten years of Guiding in Radium Hot Springs, marked by the annual Thinking Day Mother and Daughter banquet, which was held in the Radium community hall on a Friday. The history of the Radium Hot Springs Parents’ Association, Guide Company and Brownie Pack was given by Mrs. Emil Hess.

years ago (1975): Persons involved in a voluntary organization who prepared and served

food for special occasions, public functions, or gatherings, were cautioned to be aware that organizations were now required to obtain an Interim Permit from the Medical Health Officer. The object of requiring this permit was to discuss techniques to prevent food poisoning occurrences.

years ago (1985): Crime was causing increasing concern in the Columbia Valley. The fact was made clear when approximately 75 local residents turned out at the Windermere Hall to meet with the R.C.M.P to lay the groundwork for a community/police crime prevention program. Sponsored by the Windermere District Farmers Institute, the meeting attracted many different interest groups, including members of the Rod and Gun Club.

years ago (1995): Warm weather and a snowpack created volatile avalanche conditions throughout the province. “We are really in the middle of the first big cycle from the coast to the Rockies,” said Alan Dennis, manager of the Canadian Avalanche

Centre in Revelstoke. At the time, conditions in Kootenay National Park ranged from ‘considerable’ to ‘borderline’ high, but were expected to improve.

years ago (2000): Meals and wheels needed more traction. For those unable to cook their own meals all the time, the Meals on Wheels program – sponsored by the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary – was making life a little easier three days of the week, but the program was in serious need of drivers, thus a call was put out to secure suitable candidates.

years ago (2005): J.A. Laird elementary school held a winter carnival on Friday, February 25th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium. There were games of skill and chance, contests, face painting, a concession with pizza, popcorn, cotton candy and treats galore, with fun and prizes for all ages. There was no admission charge, but game and concession tickets were available at the door for 25 cents each.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Centralized mailing compartment 4. Small argument 8. Latin for “hail” 9. Semicircular headdress 10. Hole plug 12. Primp 13. A spontaneous motivation 14. Don’t know when yet 16. Portable computer screen material 17. Conform 19. Yoruba 20. Wings 21. Tar Hill State 25. Hard, durable wood 26. Pallid 27. Pabir language 29. Not crazy 30. Word element meaning ear 31. Hill (Celtic) 32. “Dangerous Liaisons” actor 39. Space between 2 points 41. Arbitrageur 42. 3rd or 4th Islamic month 43. Assistance 44. Manuscripts (abbr.) 45. In a way, soaks 46. Synovial knee syndrome 48. 2nd cervical vertebra 49. State of sudden fright 50. Snakelike fish 51. Each of 4 Hindu ages 52. Point midway between S and SE

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your fears are the only things holding you back this week, Aries. Confidence is all you need to move forward, so take some initiative and you will be glad you did.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Circumstances may shift without warning, Leo. It pays to have a backup plan available so you can make any necessary adjustments. Think on your feet.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Take charge of your goals this week, Sagittarius. Many of your goals are worthwhile endeavors that can be achieved through a combination of commitment and hard work.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You cannot outmaneuver karma, Taurus. You will reap what you sow this week, so remain positive and things will ultimately work out in your favor.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be emotionally invested in a cause or a belief, but you cannot expect everyone to share your passion. Give others room to form their own opinions.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, plan an excursion or a get-together with friends before boredom sets in. This will give everyone a chance to reconnect and engage in some lighthearted fun

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, do your best to prevent distractions from getting to you or affecting your performance at work. You can overcome these distractions if you just stay focused.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Your ambition takes you on a few adventures this week, Libra. Keep an open mind, and these excursions will prove all the more valuable down the road.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it will be very easy to get pulled off course this week. All you have to do is daydream for a while and time will fly. Make a to-do list so you can maintain your focus.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Certain responsibilities require all of your attention this week, Cancer. Set aside some time to tackle these tasks one at a time, and you will be done before you know it.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 This week may mark a turning point in your love life, Scorpio. Enjoy taking this next step and make the most of all of the new experiences you share together in the days to come.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Stay put for a while, Pisces. Now is not a good time to make changes. Stick with what has been working for the time being.

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GREENWAYS TRAIL ALLIANCE

The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance is recruiting for a

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Apt/Condos for Sale Invermere condo, 2-bdrm w/den or 3rd bedroom, stainless steel appl., main floor corner unit, lake & pool view, 2 decks, underground parking, will take motorhome on trade or late model pickup. Call (250)342-1217

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S WINDERMERE ROMAN CATHOLIC RADIUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JESUS LAKE WINDERMERE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHRIST OF LATTER ALLIANCE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP LUTHERAN MISSION VALLEY SHARED CHURCH ASSEMBLY DAY SAINTS OF INVERMERE MINISTRY #4 - 7553 Main Street W, 326 - 10th Ave., Invermere Hwy. 93/95, 1 km north 250-342-6167 ANGLICAN-UNITED 5014 Fairway, Radium 100 - 7th Ave., Invermere 250-342-9535 Pastor: Father Gabriel of Windermere Fairmont Hot Springs 250-342-6633 250-426-7564 Pastor: Trevor Hagan 250-342-9511 100-7th Ave., Invermere Confession: 1/2 hr. before Mass 250-341-5792 250-347-6334 Pastor: Murray Wittke 250-342-6644 Pastor: Rev. Fraser Coltman lakewindermerealliance.org Canadian Martyrs Church st valleychristianonline.com Pastor Rev. David Morton Reverend Laura Hermakin President: Adam Pasowisty March 1 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Worship Service wvsm.ca Columbia Valley Branch 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. Sunday Service Worship Services Every Sunday Bacon, Worship and Life Sundays, 9 a.m. Sundays Worship Services 10 a.m. Worship & Word Bible Studies Instruction Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m 1:30 p.m. Sundays Kid’s Church Provided St. Joseph’s Church Wednesdays, 7 p.m. “Colossians: Rooted and Worship, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hwy. 93-95, Radium Hot Built Up... From Shadow to Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Kids’ Church Sharing Truth Springs Substance Invermere Edgewater Hall Showing Love Sundays, 11 a.m. Pastor Trevor Hagan 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Following the Spirit ministering. St. Anthony’s Mission No services Jan.-Feb. K.I.D.S Church for Loving God, Corner of Luck and Dunn, All Saint’s, Edgewater. children age 3 to Grade 1; Loving People Canal Flats nd 2 sunday, 7 p.m. June-Oct. and grades 2-7, during the Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. St.Peter’s Windermere morning service.

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Study business, earn a $5,000 scholarship.

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Thanks to the generosity of Black Press, 37 students from across BC will receive $5,000 to study business at the University of Victoria. That’s one student from every community Black Press serves. Every BC high school student who is accepted into the Bachelor of Commerce program at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business is automatically considered for the Black Press award. Learn more at uvic.ca/gustavson/blackpress

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Braving the winter in search of summer wine The long straights in Through rain, fog, snow Manning Park temptand ice, we drove in ed me to open up the search of Syrah in the 3.5-litre SOHC, V6 and Okanagan Valley. let all 290 horses roar. A The 1,000-kilometre sudden slip towards the journey was a good winter ditch and a rear sway put test of the all-wheel-drive paid to that notion and I 2015 Acura MDX elite was grateful for traction edition. But it was also a control. quest to collect examRain swept us through ples of the fermented Drinking and the Similkameen homegrown Syrah grape driving don’t mix but Valley but cleared as to be poured by Okanafor this Okanagan we dropped down into gan winemakers at next Osoyoos. First stop would week’s Vancouver Interna- wine fan, the reward be Black Hills Estate tional Wine Festival. came at day’s end. Winery, on Black Sage Drinking and driving Road, in Oliver. It has don’t mix but for this Keith Morgan magnificent views of Okanagan wine fan, the the Okanagan valley. Its reward came at day’s end interpretation of Syrah is mouth-filling or when somebody else took the wheel and much closer to its Rhone Valley at midday! origins than that Oz style. The same can The idea for the jaunt came when I be said of that served by TIME Estate learned Honda’s premium brand was Winery across the road, which opens to a festival sponsor. My focus sharpened the public this summer. when Syrah was named the feature Minutes later, we had swept across the grape and it was revealed that 55 valley to the castle-like structure that wineries from Australia would show off is Road 13, where owners Mick and their version of the French grape – the Pam Luckhurst entertained and sent big and often fruity Shiraz. Past tastings us packing with a variety of blends. told me B.C. could hold its own in this The overnight stop was neighbouring duel. Indeed 16 of our best winemakers Tinhorn Cellars, where its generous cowill uncork Syrah. owner and winemaker Sandra Oldfield The Driveway car pulled into eight of extracted a delicious Syrah from her those vineyards but it was not an easy private cellar. drive. Though the forecast snow did not The next day, a yellow orb appeared materialize in the Fraser Valley, gusts did above while passing by the beautiful test surefootedness. The true winter test Vaseaux Lake and into Okanagan Falls. was found along the twisty Hope-PrincWe spun onto Eastside Road and skirted eton highway. In the summer, it’s a fun Skaha Lake to Penticton. It’s a quiet, roller coaster ride but hidden black ice fast road and it enabled me to play with and patches around every corner made paddle shifters. it a steering wheel gripper.

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The view from Poplar Grove over Okanagan Lake is spectacular as is the Syrah, which, like the best of the winery’s reds, benefits from the extra aging afforded by cellaring it for a couple of years longer than the norm. A three-kilometre side trip to Red Rooster netted a Reserve Syrah, which exuded yummy plum and cherry from its neck, once opened! One more stop before a relaxing evening spent staring over the lake while sipping on a suite balcony at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. The snowy and very icy single track to the new Sage Hills Vineyard in Summerland required careful navigation. The reward was a barrel tasting with winemaker Andrea Lee and vineyard manager Keenan Thrussell. The new vintage had yet to be bottled but a rosé version hit the spot later! Time to return to the coast via Sandhill Wines in Kelowna. Howard Soon, a B.C. born industry pioneer, makes Syrah from vineyards in the south of the valley and a special ‘small lots’ version from a

single vineyard. By the time the rear two rows were lowered to accommodate the purchased cases of wine, the seven-seat MDX was strictly a two-seater. Despite its load, it leapt up to the Pennask Summit on the Okanagan Connector as fast the outside temperature dropped to minus five. The Coquihalla Highway was bathed in sunlight and the descent to Hope was smooth and quiet but for the rattle from the bottles. Bring on the Aussies! If you can’t get to the festival tasting room, tour Okanagan wine country this summer… with a designated driver, of course. Power: 3.5-litre SOHC, V6, 290 hp, with 6-speed auto paddle shifters and grade control. Fill-up: 12.7/8.5L/100km (city/hwy) Price as tested: $63,990 Base price: $49,990 keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Que Syrah, Syrah! Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries. ▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com) ▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com) ▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com) ▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com) ▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com) ▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca) ▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)

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Safety Tip: If winter doesn’t typically mean snow or ice where you live, other conditions like darker morning and afternoon commutes and heavy rain can make driving this time of year challenging. Drive safely this winter – slow down and increase your following distance.

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