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Edgewater Seniors Society

The Battle of Vimy Ridge in France, April 9-12, 1917, (started Easter Monday) saw the Canadian Corps, after four days of intense fighting, capture the ridge, achieving a significant military victory.

Jim Hoover’s grandfathers fought at Vimy Ridge, and he has visited the site.

Please join us on November 7 at 7:00pm at the Edgewater Community Hall for Jim’s presentation of Vimy Ridge.

Admission by donation

Refreshments and a visit with Jim following the show.

Hosted by Edgewater Seniors Society

G H O S T T O U R

Downtown Invermere Saturday, November 29, 2025 Under

Businesses, restaurants and community groups — be part of the magic!

Host an activity, decorate your windows, or enter the Santa Claus Parade. Ways to Get Involved:

• Adopt a Fire Pit (4–8 pm)

• Parade starts 6 pm from Pothole Park to Arena. Register herehttps://questionnaire.simplesurvey.com/f/s/lightupparade2025

• Invermere Window Decorating Contest

• Downtown activities, Santa photos, live music & more!

Sign up by November 14, 2025 and help us make downtown sparkle! Contact: Cortney Pitts, District of Invermere events@invermere.net 250-342-9281 ext. 1232

We are delighted to present to you a unique artistic and cultural event, one that blends history, theatre, storytelling, and local legend: The

Resort says ski season will start soon

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort announced last week that it has hired a new director of ski and golf.

That announcement came just one day after the resort posted on its social media accounts that its ski hill is “scheduled to open as usual.” These “open as usual” posts came after weeks of rumours that the ski season would be delayed or altered, after multiple senior ski hill staff resigned their positions earlier this fall.

Many of the commenters responding to the “open as usual” social media posts alluded to these resignations or asked for more details on the season.

“Hopefully you will have well

trained and experienced staff to ensure a great season,” wrote Tim Luini.

The resort responded with the news of its new ski and golf director.

Erin McCarthy asked if early bird season passes were still for sale.

“We are late with getting the passes on the website for sale, but the team is working on it,” replied the resort.

“Will the Snowbirds and Whiskey Jacks season-long programs also be running again?” asked Katharina Coughlan, in reference to the ski hill’s popular ski school programs for kids. The resort neither confirmed nor denied that those programs will happen this winter, replying to Coughlan that “We will have more information soon. Please check back to the website, we will keep it updated.”

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Remembrance Day November 11th

Parade forms outside legion

General Public please gather at Cenotaph Park

Parade moves to Cenotaph Park

Parade leaves Cenotaph Park

Parade dismisses at Legion Open House Reception in Legion

10:45am Gathering at Cenotaph in Lion’s Park 11:45am Reception at CF Civic Centre

The new director of ski and golf is Stan Kelly, who worked at Whistler Blackcomb Resort for more than 40 years and was most recently that resort’s senior manager of grooming and trails.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

outlined in their announcement about Kelly that he has a long history of volunteer experience, including with the Lions Club and “has received numerous awards for his outstanding community service and dedication.”

Open house draws eager parents seeking daycare

By Steve Hubrecht  steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Parents, soon-to-be-parents, small kids and curious members of the public got a sneak peek last week at the new Rocky Mountain Childcare facility set to open soon in Invermere.

The $9 million daycare immediately south of Eileen Madson Primary (EMP) School has been in the works for several years. Construction is complete, and the daycare could see young students roaming its shiny new halls as soon as this January. On Monday, Oct. 27 Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 hosted an open house for the facility.

The rooms are airy with huge windows and plenty of light spilling in, coloured in grey and light pastel hues, with light wood furnishing and

(during the open house) games, toys, books and more scattered around to keep the youngest visitors amused.

The daycare was jointly built by the school district and the provincial government (with some federal funding) and ground broke on the project in May 2023. It will be operated by the Windermere Valley Childcare Society (WVCCS) and when it’s up to full capacity it will offer 148 new daycare spaces.

There will be 24 spaces for infants and toddlers (under 30 months old); 100 spaces for kids age 30 months to five years old; and 24 afterschool care spots for school-aged kids.

The 148 new spots are meant to help alleviate a daycare crunch which has left young Columbia Valley families scrambling for more than a decade.

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New childcare facility gets good reviews

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Crystal Leonard and Stu Cope are among those families. They hope their 17-month-old daughter Louey and their second baby (which they are expecting in three months) will be able to go to new childcare centre. They signed up for the WVCCS waiting list 17 months ago, right when Louey was born, but more than a year and a half later still do not have a spot.

The new facility is “extremely important,” said Leonard. The couple are entrepreneurs and own their own businesses, giving them at least some flexibility to look after their kids. Even then it has been “a very challenging balance,” said Leonard, adding she cannot imagine what she and Cope would have done if they had not been self-employed. One of them would likely have had to quit work, she surmised.

Both Leonard and Cope were impressed with the new childcare’s physical design, saying the building “is amazing.”

The facility was designed to encourage creative play and create a calming atmosphere, school district director of instruction, early learning and childcare Crystal MacLeod explained to the Pioneer. “It’s not flashy on purpose,” she noted, adding the big, low windows along the building’s many walls allow natural light to stream in and will give the young kids views of the surrounding trees and mountains.

The daycare was built by Cranbrook-based Silverado Industries Inc., the same company that built the new daycare in the Marys-

ville neighbourhood of Kimberley.

The Marysville daycare is also a joint effort between School District 6 and the provincial government. It too offers 148 spots, it too is called Rocky Mountain Childcare, it too is located directly beside an existing elementary school, and it too is coloured in grey and light pastel shades.

Silverado learned a lot while building the Marysville daycare, and given the similarities between the two facilities, the company was able to use what it learned to finish the Invermere daycare even faster, said MacLeod.

The Marysville daycare opened in March 2025 at 80 per cent capacity, and will be at 100 per cent capacity by this January, said MacLeod, adding she expects the Invermere daycare will fill up very quickly too.

There is “high, high demand for infant and toddler spaces,” she said, adding that feedback from families at the open house was “very positive.”

The provincial Ministry of Education and Childcare estimates that, in addition to the 148 spots at Invermere’s new childcare centre, there are 500 spots in the Columbia Valley offered by various nonprofit-run and privately run daycares.

The WVCCS was chosen to operate the Invermere facility because of the society’s longstanding partnership with the school district, which includes operating a daycare out of a school district-owned building (near Columbia Valley Centre) and operating an after-school care program at EMP.

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OPINION

A shout out

There are several important things that need mentioning this week.

Let’s start by giving a major shout out to Family Dynamix (FDx) and the great work it does for our community. October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and FDx has proven to be a much-needed resource for women suffering this horrid, social illness. Why anyone would subject a woman (or a man) to physical or psychological abuse, particularly in a family setting, is beyond comprehension. But FDx and its passionate staff have assisted many victims and ‘survivors’ in healing and finding their way through life again. The 24/7 Safe Home Helpline is 1-800-200-3003. For all other services, call 250-342-5566.

Want to feel really good about yourself while helping others in need?

Groups like FDx, Columbia Valley Hospice Society, and Columbia Valley Food & Farm (Nourish), need volunteers to deliver food to hungry families. Volunteers are also needed to conduct friendly visits with vulnerable individuals or those requiring help around the house (clearing driveways of snow this winter).

Speaking of food, hats off to the food bank and the Lions Club for collaborating to open an emergency food pantry in Fairmont. What a fantastic idea to address the issue of hunger in the community. For an individual or family struggling to put food on the table, the pantry is a godsend. It is hoped that more of these pantries will open up throughout the Columbia Valley.

A huge round of applause for local entrepreneurs who were nominated and recognized at the recent Business Excellence Awards. These individuals (and their clients) are truly what make our communities thrive (and survive) economically. So, the next time you need a product or a service, please shop locally because that’s what keeps our towns and villages in the black.

What do you think about during the one minute of silence on Remembrance Day? A soldier under fire? A mother hugging her son before duty? World peace (if that’s possible)? Whatever it is, think about your freedom that was paid for through much sacrifice. The freedom you have to live without fear, without tyranny. The freedom you have to go where you want and when you want. The freedom to protest wrongs and to fight for what you believe in. So many simple things we take for granted, all because of someone else’s ultimate sacrifice. Lyonel Doherty, editor

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VALLEY NEWS

STR licence fees could rise in Invermere

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Invermere council has given initial readings to bylaw amendments that will significantly raise application and renewal fees for licences to run STRs in the district.

As reported in the October 23 issue of the Pioneer, during a committee of the whole meeting planning consultants proposed raising initial STR licence application fees from $400 to $700, and renewal fees from $150 to $500.

Last week Invermere councillors moved on those proposals, giving first and second reading to changes to its fees and charges bylaw.

Invermere planner Rory Hromadnik explained during the October 29 council meeting that the fee increases are meant to help cover the costs the district spends processing the applications and dealing with STRs, which he said involves not just phone calls and paperwork, but also fire inspection work and time spent on STRs by the bylaw officer.

During the mid-October committee of the whole meeting, Hromadnik broke down the cost associated with issuing STR permits and estimated the total the district spends on dealing with them works out to more than $600 per licence.

Hromadnik elaborated that the hours district staff collectively spend on STRs almost equal half of a full-time job.

“We think these (increase STR application) fees are in line,” Hromadnik told councillors at the October 28 council meeting. “We’re happy with where they are at.”

Invermere councillor Grant Kelly agreed, saying “I think it’s quite justified.”

At least one local member of the public gallery at the October 28 meeting disagreed, however. Local resident Ryan Neal owns and operates an STR in Invermere and helps manage a few other STRs here for different owners.

Neal told councillors he understands increasing the “baseline cost” (the initial STR licence application fee) but that the renewal cost jump “seems a little steep.”

He said that the sharp fee increase could have a financial impact on the community. Higher STR licence fees could mean fewer STRs, and fewer STRs means fewer tourists in town, which could affect many businesses that currently benefit from the surge of visitors during the summer, he reasoned, adding the higher fees could also hurt local homeowners who depend on supplementary income from renting out their places as STRs.

Library to host auction

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As colder temperatures are coming to the valley, the Friends of the Invermere Public Library have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas Auction. In the past a silent auction was held in the actual library. We have updated to an online format and have been pleased with the results. The auction is our second largest fundraiser for the Invermere library.

We have received a large variety of donations for our sale. We have items for every budget. Just some of the offerings include gift cards and baskets from local businesses, seasonal and other good quality books and puzzles, artwork, and a good selection of new or very gently used housewares. Everyone should be able to find a gift for that special someone or for themselves. Fun, competitive bidding is encouraged since all of the funds raised are donated to the library.

The Christmas Online Auction will run from 9 a.m. on November 15 until 9 p.m. on November 25. We are using the 32auctions site and our specific auction can be found at 32auctions.com/ FOIL2025. More information, including the QR code can also be found on the Friends of the Invermere Public Library Facebook page.

The Invermere Public Library plays a vital role in our community. It offers a multitude of

programs for all ages, not to mention books. It is a wonderful place for people to connect with others. Keep an eye on the library Facebook page for upcoming programs. There will be some special festive events happening in December.

The Friends are proud to support the library and to date have been able to raise and donate over $300,000 to them. We are grateful to all of the community members who help us with our fundraising efforts.

Neal also noted that multiple STRs in Invermere and the rest of the Columbia Valley host work crews involved with construction projects during the shoulder season, and this too could be impacted by higher STR licence fees.

Invermere mayor Al Miller didn’t say much on the matter during the October 28 council meeting, but during the mid-October committee meeting Miller said the suggested fee raises were “very reasonable. In the STR business they’re going to be making that back pretty quick.”

The fee increases are not guaranteed, however — council must give third reading and then adopt the fees and charges bylaw amendments for the proposed changes to become official.

Thank You!

The Invermere Seniors’ Association would to thank our generous sponsors & donors whose support helped make the Seniors’ Health Fair a success.

Royal Canadian Legion 71, McDonald’s, AG/ Valley Foods, Tim Hortons, Sobeys and Palliser Printing Huge thanks for donations by OM Organics, Invermere Family Chiropractic, Tea Etc, Local View Printing, Copperpoint Golf Course, Kootenay Savings & Credit Union, Flourishing Health, Crissana MacLeod, Brenda Holden, Ktunaxa Nation Council, Valley Fitness, The Trading Post, Janessa Williams, the District of Invermere, and the CV Chamber of Commerce. Personal thank yous go to Gerriann Donahue, Monique Burgoyne, Elaine Wallace, Jan Brydon, Sandra Howard and the talented Donna Deschenes.

Very special thanks to the Rockies for your important help.

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'Lusti' in town for mountaineer

By Steve Hubrecht  steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Invermere-raised ski mountaineer Christina ‘Lusti’ Lustenberger will return to her hometown next week for a community screening of a pair of ski movies featuring some of her most eye-raising recent descents.

The Sherpas Cinema-North Face film ‘Robson’ tells the tale of how Lusti and her ski partner Guillaume ‘Gee’ Pierrel became the first people ever to ski the fearsome south face of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. ‘Trango’ follows Lusti, and fellow ski mountaineers Jim Morrison, Nick McNutt and Chantel Astorga as they attempt the first-ever ski descent of the sheer Great Trango Tower in Pakistan.

The screenings are hosted by local hiking company Playwest Mountain Experience, and will take place at Columbia Valley Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Entry is free, but organizers are asking those who attend to please make a donation to the Columbia Valley Food Bank, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR), the Windermere Valley Ski Club (Team Windy), the Summit Trail Makers Society (STMS), or the Al-

pine Club of Canada’s Bugaboo section.  Lusti, Gee and local mountain guide and cinematographer Josh Lavigne (who worked on the ‘Robson’ film) will be on hand for a question and answer session after the movies finish.

“It’s been very popular,” said screenings organizer and Playwest founder Chris Skinner. When Skinner spoke with the Pioneer on Thursday, Oct. 30, 370 of the 400 seats for the screenings had already been snapped up by eager local residents and Skinner anticipated the remaining 30 seats would go quickly.

He wasn’t surprised at the demand. “Christina is a hometown favourite. She inspires a lot of people to get into the outdoors. It’s great,” Skinner told the Pioneer Lusti grew up in Invermere with ski bum parents (who for decades operated the famous Lusti’s ski shop at Panorama Mountain Resort), got into alpine ski racing as a youngster, and eventually represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics. But her race career was cut short by a number of significant injuries, and she switched her focus to backcountry skiing and guiding, before becoming a full-time professional ski mountaineer.

Show Off Your Pets!

Calling all pet lovers! We’re putting together a Cutest Pets special section, and we want to see your adorable companions! Whether it’s a dog with a goofy grin, a cat caught mid-pounce, or a parrot showing off its best pose, send us your cutest and funniest pet photos. Share a short caption with your pet’s name and personality, and your furry (or feathered!) friend could appear in our November 20 issue. Submit your photos today and let your pet steal the spotlight!

Send photos to: Cheri Hann sales@columbiavalleypioneer.com 250-341-6299 x103

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The sky's the limit for climbing fanatic

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Not just any full-time ski mountaineer, mind you, but one who makes global headlines with amazing ski descents all around the world.

‘Trango’ had its premiere back in February 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival, and ‘Robson’ is even newer, with its world premiere occurring less than a week ago on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

The post-movie question and answer session is “a great opportunity for our community to ask (Lus-

ti and Gee) what makes them do the things they do. Why do they do it? How do they do it? Where does their own inspiration come from?”

Skinner explained. “It will be a fun evening and a great way to bring our mountain community together.”

Lavigne (the ‘Robson’ cinematographer) worked with Lusti on several previous films, but said shooting the ski descent of Mount Robson presented unique challenges.

“It’s a really, really big mountain. And the line they skied was huge, nearly 3,000 vertical metres,” Lavigne told the Pioneer. “The scale of it was hard for a small filming

team (Lavigne plus two others).”

There were plenty of objective hazards to consider — icefall, avalanche terrain, exposure, terrain traps, and high altitude (the summit of Mount Robson is more than 4,000 metres) — as well as the bitter cold. Lusti and Gee made their Robson descent in winter and at one point the daytime temperature was -28 degrees Celsius (and considerably lower at night).

“For what was, in a way, a single set (a film shot primarily in one location), it was a complex set,” said Lavigne.

The film crew shot the footage

used for Robson over the course of three trips to the mountain (which took about 11 days in total), and used drones, digital single-lens reflex cameras, and — for some parts — a helicopter.

The ultra-cold temperatures meant the film crew needed to constantly plan ahead and figure out ways to keep the batteries for the drones and cameras warm enough.

“If they get too cold, the drones won’t fly,” pointed out Lavigne.

The doors to the screenings at Columbia Valley Centre will open at 6:30 p.m. and cold drinks and snacks will be available to purchase.

COLUMBIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OUT OF OFFICE…

An Evening of Cheer: First Look Sip & Shop Kicks off Holly Jolly Weekend

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of the valley’s most festive holiday traditions with an elevated twist. Traditionally, the Holly Jolly Market has only been on Friday and Saturday. We are making changes this year that will bring you more holiday shopping options. The First Look Sip & Shop, happening Friday, December 5 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Columbia Valley Centre, offers a relaxed and elegant way to kick off the Holly Jolly Market weekend.

Designed for those who enjoy a slower, more social shopping experience, the evening invites guests to sip, snack, and shop at their own pace while exploring the Holly Jolly Market’s 40 local vendors. The Holly Jolly Market offers a wide variety of vendors; from handmade gifts and artisan goods to festive décor and gourmet treats. Guests will enjoy early access to all booths before the public market opens

on Saturday and Sunday, ensuring plenty of time to browse, chat, and discover holiday treasures.

Tickets are $30 per person and include appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, with a cash bar available throughout the evening. The event is 19+ only, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Attendance will be capped to ensure an unhurried, comfortable atmosphere; perfect for those who want to support local makers while enjoying a night out with friends.

A highlight of the evening is the culinary experience. The appetizers are being prepared by the Columbia Valley Food & Farm’s Food Recovery Program. Proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the program’s ongoing work to reduce food waste, repurpose surplus food, and improve local food security across the Columbia Valley.

The Holly Jolly Market continues throughout the weekend, welcoming the public Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, offering another chance to shop from the valley’s talented artisans and producers.

With limited tickets available, the First Look Sip & Shop is expected to sell out quickly.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, a festive night out, or a meaningful way to support local businesses, this event promises to deliver all the sparkle and warmth of the season.

Tickets are available online through the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

COLUMBIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Thursday, November 6

10:00am-11:00am: Senior’s Fitness. Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere. $2 drop in, open to all seniors. Doors to the hall will be opening at 9:30am for indoor walking.

• 10:15am-12:15pm: Tech Time with CBAL. Invermere Library. A volunteer with CBAL will be available for one-on-one 1 hour appointments to try and answer your tech related questions! Contact the library to book your time! Time slots available are 10:15, 11:15 or 12:15. Please be sure to bring your charged devices and any questions you may have!

• 11:30am-12:30pm: Little Lambs Baby Group. Radium Public Library. Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and their caregivers! Every Thursday!

• 6:45pm: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Invermere Legion. $30 buy-in.

• 7:30pm: Families Housing that Fits. Zoom meeting with host Ben Postmus. Inclusive and supportive housing in your community. diversefamilyroots@gmail.com

• 7:30pm: Trivia Night Windermere Whitehouse Pub. Host Mandi Cox $3/ person, teams of more than 6 will be split into two groups. Ages 19+

Friday, November 7

8:30am-5:30pm: Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR-C. College of the Rockies Invermere Campus. Basic first aid and CPR techniques are taught in an interactive environment for individuals who want an overview of first aid and CPR. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level C Certificate, valid for three years. Please register at COTR Invermere.

• 10:00am-1:00pm: Scrabble Tournament. CBAL Office. Friendly competition for adults who are young at heart! Four week series of fun Scrabble® games.*come to one or come to all four. Friends and conversation, snacks and drinks, prizes. Come alone or bring a friend! Please pre-register: cbal.org

• 10:30am-11:30am: Family Story Time. Invermere Public Library. Join us in the Children’s Area of the library for stories, songs & a craft! Geared towards preschool age, but all welcome. Fridays and Saturdays!

• 2:00pm-5:00pm: Drop-in Open Gym for Teens attend for all youth 12-18 registered at the Summit Youth Centre. Free sport program coached by Valley Sport Hub and sponsored by Jumpstart.

• 5:30-7:30pm: Chamber Connections. Invermere Curling Club. Join us for this special Friday casual networking event! The Invermere Curling club is offering a learn-to-curl, pizza, and cash refreshments! No registration required, two Chamber board members will be in attendance; let’s talk (and curl!) business.

• 6:30pm - close: Meat Draw and 50/50 in the Legion! Members and guests welcome!

Saturday, November 8

• 10:30am-11:30am: Saturday Family Story Time. Invermere Public Library. Join us in the Children’s Area of the library for stories, songs & a craft! Geared towards preschool age, but all welcome. Fridays and Saturdays!

• 11:00am-12:30pm: LEGO/Duplo Club Invermere Public Library. We'll have Lego, Duplo, big blocks & more out to play with on Saturday mornings! All ages welcome.

• 12:00pm-3:00pm: Drop-in Open Gym for Teens. DTSS Gym.  FREE to attend for all youth 12-18 registered at the Summit Youth Centre. Free sport program coached by Valley Sport Hub and sponsored by Jumpstart.

• 3:00pm-4:30pm: Buddy Reading. Invermere Public Library. Practice reading aloud one-on-one with a staff member to build skill, confidence and a love of reading! 30 minute sessions at 3:00, 3:30 or 4:00 pm. By Appointment Only!! Contact Invermere Library to sign up.

• 6:30pm: Meat Draw and 50/50 in the Legion! Members and guests welcome!

• 7:00pm-10:00pm: Columbia Valley Rockies vs Revelstoke Grizzlies. Eddie Mountain Arena.

Sunday, November 9

• 2:00pm: Cards, Cribbage and Darts Come to the Legion and have some fun! Members and guests welcome.

• 7:00pm: Live Music Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery. Accompanied minors are permitted. No cover.

• 7:30pm: Dads Matter. Zoom meeting with host Ben Postmus. Dads connecting, Dads Supporting, Dads Inspiring. Do you have a son or daughter with Diverse Abilities? So do I.

Monday, November 10

• 10:00am-11:00am: Senior's Yoga Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere. $2 drop in, open to all seniors. Doors to the hall will be opening at 9:30am for indoor walking.

• 3:00pm-4:30pm: Buddy Reading. Invermere Public Library. Practice reading aloud one-on-one with a staff member to build skill, confidence and a love of reading! 30 minute sessions at 3:00, 3:30 or 4:00 pm. By Appointment Only!! Contact Invermere Library to sign up.

Tuesday, November 11

• Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day Ceremonies: 11:00am: Invermere Cenotaph 4:00pm: Edgewater Cenotaph 11:00am: Canal Flats Cenotaph

• 7:00pm-8:00pm: Words & Wine. Radium Library. Join us for deep dives into famed poems by celebrated poets. Explorations of what this powerful literature reveals about love, death, loneliness, hope, fear, beauty, power, faith and doubt, relationships, the search for truth, and endless other subjects that speak to what it means to be human. Participate in or simply listen to thoughtful and lively conversations with a community of fellow learners.  You must be over 19. No familiarity with poetry required! No preregistration needed.

7:30pm: Families on Tuesday. Zoom meeting with host Ben Postmus. Families connecting, Families Sharing, Families Supporting Families: Support, Listening, Sharing, Connecting. diversefamilyroots@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 12

• 3:00pm-4:00pm: Intergenerational Walk & Talk. CBAL. Join us for fun outings where seniors and younger generations can connect, explore the outdoors, and discover interesting facts about local flora and fauna. Everyone’s welcome — seniors, youth, families, and newcomers! Register for the dates you plan to attend to receive updates and directions to the trails. This week: Sinclair Creek Trail

• 10:00am-11:00am: Senior's Yoga Columbia Valley Centre, $2 drop-in.

• 2:00pm-3:00pm: Sewcial Hour. Invermere Public Library. Bring your textile or fiber arts projects and come and enjoy a cup of tea and connect with other makers! All welcome to attend, no registration necessary.

• 6:00pm-9:00pm: Wednesday Dinners & Meat Draw & 50/50 Invermere Legion. All welcome.

DTSS soccer team wins zone championship SPORTS

By Steve Hubrecht  steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

The David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) senior boys soc-

Invermere on the Lake

cer team won the Kootenay/Boundary zone championship this year on home turf in a dramatic penalty shootout.

The win was the culmination of two months of training for the DTSS

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 Fax: (250) 342-2934

The Council of the District of Invermere gives notice that Second and Third Readings of the following bylaws will be considered at the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm MT, at the District of Invermere Municipal Office located at 914 –8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.

The proposed bylaws:

• Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 - to replace Business Licencing Bylaw 1647, 2023. This bylaw introduces updates to improve clarity, consistency, administration efficiency and the removal and amendment certain business licence fees now included in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.

• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025amendment to Schedule C- Finance Fees and Charges and addition of Schedule F- Business Licencing Fees and Charges.

Copies of the proposed bylaws and related documents may be inspected online at the District of Invermere website at https:// invermere.net/news/ or by request to Meghan Faries, Development Coordinator by telephone: (250) 342-9281 extension 1257 or email: dpcoordinator@invermere.net

Persons who wish to comment on the proposed bylaws can submit them in one of the following ways:

• By mail or hand delivery to the District of Invermere Office at 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0. Provided they are received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) MT, Friday, November 14, 2025

By Email Send to info@invermere.net by 12:00 p.m. (noon) MT, Friday, November 14, 2025

• By Attending the Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. MT at the District of Invermere Office, 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Written comments received will be distributed to Council for their consideration at the November 25, 2025, Council meeting. All written submissions and will form part of the public record. Members of the public attending the meeting may make presentations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws.

If you have questions or require more information, please contact the District of Invermere at (250) 342-9281 or by email to info@ invermere.net

Meghan Faries Development Coordinator

boys, who participated in several tournaments throughout September and October. Their strong results in those tournaments meant they headed into the championship as the top-ranked single A boys team in the zone (single A schools are those with the smallest student populations).

By coincidental luck, it was Invermere’s turn to host the tournament this season (hosting rights rotate each year), so the DTSS boys played in front of a hometown crowd and they easily dispatched fourth-ranked Golden Secondary School (GSS) in the semifinal. But in the final they came up against a tough opponent in second-ranked Fernie Secondary School (FSS), and the match became a back-and-forth tussle.

Plenty of supporters came out to line the field and cheer on the DTSS boys in the see-saw match.

“There were quite a lot of fans. It was a great atmosphere,” DTSS boys coach Ryan Stimming told the Pioneer

One team would take the lead, only for the other to claw back an equalizer. At the end of regulation time, the score was 2-2. After extra time, the two sides were still level, so the game came down to penalty shots to decide a champion.

Stimming had a trick up his sleeve, sending in Findlay Whittick as goalkeeper specifically for the shootout.

Findlay had lined up an outfield player for the majority of the final, but also has talent as a shot-stopper and the coach had a hunch Findlay could make a difference when it came to penalties.

“I do ask a lot of him (Findlay),” said Stimming with a chuckle.

The shootout began, but still FSS and DTSS could not be separated. Both teams scored each of their first four penalties. A FSS player stepped up to take his team’s last penalty shot. He slotted the ball low and to the left. But Findlay correctly antici-

pated where the player planned to shoot, dove to his right and made a huge save.

Now it was time for DTSS’s final penalty shot. Findlay was scheduled as DTSS’s fifth penalty taker, so switching roles once again, he strode out of the net, placed the ball on the penalty spot, stepped back and then lasered his shot into the back of the net, earning DTSS a 5-4 win in the shootout and zone championship along with it.

The spectators and fans on the sidelines erupted and “everyone stormed onto the field to celebrate,” said Stimming.

The boys championship makes a clean Kootenay sweep this calendar year for DTSS when it comes to soccer, as the DTSS girls team won the 2025 Kootenay/Boundary zone championship this past spring.

Having won the Kootenay/ Boundary zone, the DTSS boys team headed to provincials held in Burnaby from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7. Last week and this week, team members have been trying to raise funds to cover the roughly $10,000 in travel and competition expenses incurred going to provincials.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference, outlined Stimming. To support the team, please email dtsssoccer@gmail.com for donation details.

Stimming noted that although the DTSS boys have been training together for just under two months, most of them have known each other and been teammates through the Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association (CVYS), which he feels plays a vital role in developing local soccer talent.

He pointed out that CVYS also provides equipment, storage, and access to professional training clinics led by CVYS technical director Tom Smith for DTSS. Other support for the team came from Panorama Mountain Resort and Jaybird Media.

Veterans Sidewalk unveiled in Canal Flats

Submitted by Amber Byklum

The Canal Flats Community Society is proud to sponsor the Veterans Sidewalk, a meaningful tribute honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country.

This special project features beautiful artwork by local artist Leslie Cartwright, whose thoughtful designs bring life, colour, and respect to the walkway.

The Veterans Sidewalk stands as a lasting reminder of gratitude and community spirit, inviting everyone to pause, reflect, and remember the heroes who have helped shape our freedom.

Thank you to Shawn Doherty, Brad Murphy, Leslie Cartwright and Village of Canal Flats for moving this project forward.

You can find the sidewalk at the corner of Dunn and Burns.

Lest We Forget

The Veterans Sidewalk in Canal Flats honours the sacrifice made by war veterans.

Local mayors get 'pinned' by legion reps

Local government officials and legion representatives gathered last week for the first poppy presentations. From left to right are Floyd Engdahl, vice president of Edgewater Legion Branch #199 , Roberta Schnider, RDEK Area G director, Mike Gray, mayor of Radium Hot Springs, and Noreen Madden, president of Edgewater Legion Branch #199.

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them

We Will Remember

Eileen Abraham

Duane Albert

Joseph B. Andrew

Mary Denise Antiste

Thomas Antiste

Edward Auld

Edward Auld

Francis Auld

Paul Auld

Paul Auld

Randy Auld

Virgil Auld

Isaac Basil

Gina BigBeaver

Fred Birdstone

Zachary Birdstone

Abel Capilo

Arnold Caye

Francisco M. Caye

Francois Caye

Darren Couture

Richard Couture

Ronald Couture

Tom Couture

Wayne Couture

Brayden Daniel

Isaac David

Mathias David

F. Kennedy Dupuis

Bernard Eneas

Joseph Eugene

Raymond Finley

Tricia Finley

Vernon Finley

Anthony Fisher

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{Ktunaxa Veterans, you are always in our hearts.}

Benjamin Francis

Ike Francis

Nicholas Francis

Daniel Friday

Kenneth Friedlander Jr.

Clarence Gingras

Eli (Dick) Gingras

Francis Gingras

Kenneth Francis Gingras

Thomas Gingras

Tom Gingras

William Gingras

Sam Pierre Goodman

Garnet Gravelle

James Gravelle

Nicholas Gravelle

Aloysius Hewankorn

Charles Hewankorn

George Hewankorn

Henry Hewankorn

Jerry Hewankorn

Leroy Irvine Hewankorn

Rose Hewankorn

Harold Irvine

Lloyd Irvine

Maurice Isaac

Steven Isaac

Daniel C. Jackson

W. Douglas Jackson

James A. Jackson

Wilfred Jacobs

Lucien Jimmy

Moses Jimmy

LaVonne R. Heffner (Juneau)

Louis John Kaius

Howard Kallowat

James Kallowat

Camille Kenmille

Donald Kenmille

Eneas Kenmille

Lawrence Kenmille

August Lefthand

Francis P. Lefthand

Frank Lefthand

George Lefthand

Kenny Lefthand

Patrick Lefthand

Victor Lefthand

M. Jason Louie

Misty Louie

Robin Louie

W.C. Louie

Donovan Luke

Melvin Madplume

Frank Martin

Camille Mathias

Joseph Mathias

Aloysius McCoy

Ike McCoy

Isaac McCoy

Joseph McCoy

Abraham Michel

Isadore Michel

Johnny Michel

Matt Michel

Wilbert Michel

Sebastian Mike

Tyler Moore

Edward Morigeau

Helen Ruth Morigeau

Joseph James Morigeau

Toby Nicholas

Richard Nichols

Peter Sam Nicolai

Justin O’Bennick

Richard O’Bennick

Louis (Pug) Pablo

Michael T. Pablo

Thomas E. Pablo

Mary Paulite

Douglas Phillips

Edward Phillips

Frank Phillips

George Phillips

Joe Phillips

Joseph Phillips

N.R. Phillips

Johnny Pierre

Mose Pierre

Pete Pierre

Frank Martin Sam

Martin Sam

Mathias Sam

Peter M. Sam

Clarence Abel Sebastian

Mark Sebastian

Pat A. Sebastian

Stanislaus Simon

Joseph Skookum Jr.

Henrietta Stanley

Andrew Starr

Lassaw Stasso Jr.

Michaelanne Stasso

Peter Stasso

Lawrence Jack Stevens

William Stevens

Daniel Stiffarm

Jeremy Stiffarm

Louis F. Stone

William Swanson

Pierre Sylvester

Patricia Teasley

Frank Tenas

Herbert White

Stanley White

Joseph Whitehead

Louis William

Isadore Williams

Joseph Williams

K.G. Williams

Leo Williams

Please email corrections and additions to news@ktunaxa.org so we can update our records. We apologize if we have missed anyone or noted their names incorrectly. Names listed more than once represent different veterans, as far as we know. Thank you!

Remembering veteran Jim Ashworth

By Chadd Cawson

The following is an excerpt from a previously published article on Air Force veteran Jim Ashworth who passed away recently at the age of 106.

Jim Ashworth, a Second World War veteran, served with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and military for 26 years.

It was early 1940 when Jim first decided to get into the act. In high school he recalled reading Macleans Canada’s Fighting Airmen about the heroes of the First World War. These airmen piqued his interest to one day take flight as a pilot himself. “It’s just the way it was. The information was coming through on the radio, and the sense of serving our country was right there, so we did.”

In September of 1942, after completing operational training on Hurricane fighter aircraft, Jim was off to war in India where he was stationed in

Burma to fight against the Japanese.

It was 1943. Living in the middle of the lush jungle in huts and with special cooking arrangements just to get by, there was no running water and baths were taken in tubs outside. It was the friends who were more like family, that made it worthwhile.

“The people I was associated with in the Air Force, my fighter command, was a great band of brothers. I had a lot of good friends. I remember a lot of the guys on my squadron that didn’t make it. We lost six pilots in one week, which was very sad and unfortunate. There were plenty more that disappeared but losing those six in just one week really hit me. When you are out there in the jungle, it’s a different story, but you must keep going.”

Jim was shot at plenty of times, but not one bullet hit him. But a mosquito did and he came down with a bad case of malaria at the height of the operation.

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We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada.

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BEYOND THE BLUE LINE

Rockies road trip produces two big wins

By Columbia Valley Rockies

The Columbia Valley Rockies hit the road last weekend for a threegame swing against Spokane, Grand Forks, and Castlegar and came home with two big wins, a statement performance, and a special milestone for one of their leaders.

The Rockies opened their weekend under the bright lights in Spokane, taking on the Braves in a fastpaced contest that had goals, grit, and a bit of controversy.

Columbia Valley struck first as Carter Velker buried one from Peter Godley, setting the tone early. The Braves responded before the buzzer, sending the teams to intermission knotted at 1-1.

Spokane jumped ahead early in the second but the Rockies roared right back just eight seconds later as Carter Hensch finished a feed from Daniel Betcher and Evin Bossel. Then just 25 seconds later Bossel turned the tables scoring from Hensch to give the Rockies their first lead of the night.

A disputed goal by Spokane (appearing to be kicked in) evened things again but the Rockies wouldn’t be denied. Bossel netted his third of the season helped by Hensch and Harrison Todd, putting the Rockies up 4-3 after two.

In the third, Hensch sealed the deal with an empty-netter giving Columbia Valley a 5-3 win and a strong start to the trip.

Saturday’s tilt against the Border Bruins was a grind it out battle from start to finish.

Grand Forks opened scoring on the power play but the Rockies answered with a beauty from Harrison Todd assisted by Parker Cutts. After one the Rockies trailed by a goal.

In the second the visitors’ hard work and discipline paid off. Carter Velker evened the score with help from Ethan Cerone and Lukas Masters, then Cerone gave the Rockies the lead on a power play, this time from Velker and Masters.

The Bruins clawed back to tie it 3-3 and a late miscue behind the Rockies’ net led to the game winner for Grand Forks. Final score: 4-3

Bruins.

It was a tough one to swallow but the Rockies kept their heads up and refocused quickly for Sunday’s matinee. It was a special afternoon and not just for the scoreboard.

Carter Velker (#9) suited up for his 100th KIJHL game all with the Columbia Valley Rockies. From rookie to assistant captain, Velker has embodied what it means to be a Rockie — relentless, fearless, and respected in every corner of the rink.

The boys gave him a performance to remember.

The Rockies came out flying, outshooting the Rebels 13-6 in the opening frame, but couldn’t find the back of the net. That changed early in the second when Parker Cutts scored on the power play from Johnny Lozeman and Carter Hensch. Moments later Ethan Cerone buried one from Velker and Brady Disley, followed by another from Evin Bossel off a Jack Miller setup.

Before the period was over, Hensch added another from Harrison Todd and Lozeman to make it 4-0 after 40 minutes.

In the third the Rockies struck again on the man advantage; Harrison Todd scoring from Cerone and Betcher to cap off a 5-0 shutout win and a weekend to remember.

Head Coach Tucker Braund was full of praise for his team’s performance and resilience over the long road trip: "Great weekend for our team, we went on a long road trip and came home with two out of

three wins.”

Braund said they went into a hard Grand Forks arena and played a good game. "A couple of bad bounces not in our favour were the difference in that one, but I was pleased with our effort level.”

The coach noted, after their emotional loss Saturday, the guys proved their mental toughness and willingness to grind it out. “They excelled and came together as a group for a massive win. They played con-

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nected, positive hockey and were able to show their skill and ability to take the things we worked on in practice this week.”

The Rockies return home this weekend for a pair of big divisional matchups Friday night against the Fernie Ghost Riders and Saturday night against the Golden Rockets.

The puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Come out, pack the barn, and cheer on the Rockies!

Public Hearing Notice

The Council of the District of Invermere gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, on Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 6:00 pm MT, at the Columbia Valley Centre located at 646 - 4th Street, Invermere, BC to consider the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1684, 2025.

The District of Invermere is updating the Official Community Plan to ensure the statements, maps and land use designations will align with the 2024 District of Invermere Interim Housing Needs Assessment and permit the number of housing units needed in Invermere over the next 20 years.

A copy of the proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1684, 2025 and related documents may be inspected online at the District of Invermere website: www.invermere.net or by request to Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services at 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 or planning@invermere.net

Persons who wish to comment on the proposed bylaw, can submit them in one of the following ways:

Mailed or hand delivered to the District of Invermere Office at 9148th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0, provided the input is received no later than 12:00 pm (noon) MT, Friday, November 21st, 2025

• Email to info@invermere.net received by 12:00 pm (noon) MT, Friday, November 21st, 2025

By attending the Public Hearing on Monday, November 24th, 2025, at 6:00 pm MT at the at the Columbia Valley Centre located at 646 - 4th Street, Invermere, BC.

Written comments received will be distributed to Council for their consideration at the public hearing.

Those members of the public in attendance at the hearing will be allowed to make presentations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. If you have questions or require more information, please contact the District of Invermere at (250) 342-9281 or by email to info@invermere.net.

Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services

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PUBLIC NOTICE: FOREST OPERATIONS MAP REVIEW

In accordance with the Forest and Range Practices Act, Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) invites the public to review its Forest Operations Map (FOM ID: 2674) in the Rocky Mountain and Selkirk Natural Resource Districts. The FOM describes areas proposed for Cutting Permit and Road Permit development within the next three years starting on October 28th, 2025, and ending on October 28th, 2028. We welcome your comments and feedback during the review period starting October 28th, 2025. Please submit your comments by November 27th, 2025.

The map is accessible for review and comment submission online at: https://fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects

Alternatively, in-person review and comments can be completed by appointment only at the following location during office hours (Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm):

1000 Industrial Road 1, Cranbrook, BC, V1C4J7 Comments may also be submitted by mail to the above address or by phone at 604-773-3490 or to ashleigh.harvison@canfor.com

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FELDMANN, LOUISE

March 17, 1937, Seitenstetten, Austria - October 24, 2025, Invermere B.C.

It is with great love and deep sadness that the family of Louise Feldmann shares her peaceful passing on October 24th, 2025 at the age of 88 years at the Invermere District Hospital.

Louise was born in Austria on March 17th, 1937. She was the 3rd youngest of 7 children. At the age of 17 she went to work in Switzerland, that is where she met Franz.

In 1958 they got married in Glarus, Switzerland. Their daughter Louise was born in Switzerland. They came to Canada in 1960 and had two more children Sylvia and Frank.

In 1963 they purchased a homestead behind Wilmer, which through years of hard work and dedication is now known as the Feldmann Ranch. This is where Louise lived for the remainder of her life. Together with Franz she raised cattle, crops and three children, and cared for her grandchildren when needed.

Louise was an excellent cook; she always made sure everyone was

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fed well and never left the house hungry. She never forgot the family’s birthdays and made the best Black Forest cakes for the occasion.

She loved tending to her beautiful flower beds and huge garden. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and doing her word search puzzles. Her favorite TV shows were Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, and cooking shows, and of course wrestling. Louise enjoyed her 30 years with the Invermere Health Auxiliary.

Anyone who knew Louise knew how much she loved her entire family. She played such a vital role not only raising her own children, but also all her grandchildren.

Louise is survived by her husband of 67 years, Franz; her 3 children Louise (Greg), Sylvia (Dave), and Frank (Sasha); her grandchildren Jordan, Melanie, Stephanie, Cody, Jocelyn, and Makenna. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Feldmann Ranch.

Cheers to Mountainside Market (Julius), Sobeys (Nicole), Stolen Church Coffee and Saunders for their generous donations to our Halloween Tea. It was so much fun for all that attended. Edgewater/Radium Hospital Auxiliary.

Cheers to Daria at Invermere post office for explaining FlexDelivery to me. Now that I am set up, I will never have to wonder where my parcels are being delivered. How did I not know about this before now? Cheers.

Guy 1938-2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Guy Messerli on October 29, 2025 at the Invermere District Hospital with family by his side.

Guy was born in Switzerland in 1938 with a family of 13 siblings. He graduated with a degree in Agriculture and soon after immigrated to Canada in April 1958 for a job he had lined up at the Experimental Farm in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. In the fall, when that job ended, he moved to the Windermere Valley and immediately felt more at home in the mountains. He soon realized that starting his own farm would be too costly, so he worked as a truck driver for Zehnder and Trescher, and later as an electrician for Deck Electric. Although he loved the valley there was one thing that he missed about Switzerland- a ski hill close by. In 1962 Guy, Fritz Zehnder and another partner started Panorama Ski Hill. He put his heart and soul into the making of Panorama until he retired in 1986.

Guy married in 1965 to Marianne Grob, also originally from Switzerland, the love of his life and best friend for 60 years. Their shared love for the outdoors and adventure kept them very busy- skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, and travelling filled most of their days. Guy was an avid hiker and a talented skier. He had a true passion for this and trekked many mountains in the Valley, either on foot or by ski touring with family and friends. In his later years he was an inspiration to many locals in the Valley for both his capabilities and eager attitude to be up in the mountains at his age. Right up to his last months of life, he was still hiking Pedley Pass and biking the Legacy Trail.

Guy will be remembered as someone who enjoyed helping people and never wanting anything in return. He was a man who truly knew something about everything.

Cheers to my good friend KC for helping me and doing repairs and odd jobs around my house. You are appreciated.

Cheers to Christine- server extraordinaire. We often have a big group Friday nights at the Legion, and you handle it so well. You never get flustered; you take it all in stride.

Cheers to Leah H. for your help finding the house where my friends parcel was mistakenly delivered. You were a huge help. Much appreciated.

Guy leaves behind his wife Marianne, their 3 children Yvonne (Kerry), Adrian (Shelley), Paul (Lori), 5 grandchildren Katrina (David), Ashley (Skeeter), Jordan (Tayler), Conrad (Simone), Colton, and 2 great grandchildren Nathan and Casey, as well as his 3 sisters in Switzerland. Each of whom he loved dearly and he will be missed greatly by each of them.

Our sincere gratitude for the care and compassion Guy received by the Invermere District Hospital. A huge thank you to Dr. Schaffer and Dr. Mannheimer, as well as the nurses and staff members. We are so lucky to have such a powerful hospital here in Invermere.

As per Guy’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to, donations can be made to the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society at Box 571 Invermere, BC. V0A1K0 or the charity of your choice.

Cheers to Cathy and Dave Cheam for the great puzzles you send my way.

It is with a heavy heart and tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Peter H. Bartman on October 27, 2025 in lnvermere, B.C. Peter is survived by his loving wife Sandi (McAllister), beloved children David (Marijana) and Laurie (Domenic), cherished grandchildren Samantha, Daniel and Victoria, nieces Lynda West, Susan Underwood and Lois Harrison and extended family of great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Rubin and Hattie Bartman and sisters Betty Bartman, Barbara Underwood and

Peter was born in Aylmer, Ontario October 21, 1930 and grew up in a log home in Fairmont Hot Springs. Following high school, he received his flight training through the Lethbridge Flying Club in Alberta. With his commercial pilot’s license in hand, he joined TCA/Air Canada where he completed more than 24,000 hours of flying in 38 years and 11 months, retiring as a well respected senior captain flying the Boeing 747. In his early career, he travelled with his children, enjoyed power boating on Georgian Bay, hunting, fishing, woodworking and

Retiring at age 60, he was now able to spend more time on board the 39 foot Corbin sailboat that he had built at the Port Credit Yacht Club in Ontario. He sailed it offshore to Florida and to the Bahamas numerous times. A few years later, he met Sandi and they began traveling the world together. Peter also spent many hours volunteering with the Windermere Rod and Gun Club, Nature Trust of British Columbia and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Peter will always be remembered for his infectious smile, humour and gift of storytelling. He will be sadly missed. Fly high until we meet again.

The family would like to thank Dr. Walsh and the staff at Ivy House for the compassion shown towards Peter in his final days. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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NOTICE OF INTENT FOR FIRST READING OF;

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 1685, 2025

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The Council of the District of Invermere gives notice that First Reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment o. 1685, 2025 will be considered at a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday November 12, 2025 7:00 pm MT, at the District of Invermere Municipal Office located at 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, C to consider an application by the Columbia Valley Housing Society to amend the zoning of the following property:

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR FIRST READING OF: ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 1685, 2025

Civic Address: 214-10th Avenue

(Subject property outlined on the inserted map below )

The Council of the District of Invermere gives notice that First Reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1685, 2025 will be considered at a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday November 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm MT, at the District of Invermere Municipal Office located at 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. to consider an application by the Columbia Valley Housing Society to amend the zoning of the following property:

Civic Address: 214-10th Avenue

Legal Description: Parcel A (See 145490i) Lot 6 Block A District Lot 375 Kootenay District Plan 1052. PID: 013-920-961 (Subject Property)

(Subject property outlined on the inserted map below)

Legal Description: Parcel A (See 145490i) Lot 6 Block A District Lot 375 Kootenay District Plan 1052. PID: 013920-961 (Subject Property)

The intent of Bylaw No. 1685, 2025 is to rezone the subject property from R-2 Low Density Residential to a Multi-Unit Residential Infill Development Zone identified as R-6, to permit development of a ten-unit residential complex. The proposed development is intended to provide attainable rental units targeting workplace / employment housing.

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The R-6 zone proposed would permit multiple family and cluster development up to 10m in height with a maximum 60% site coverage. The zone proposes 1 parking stall per dwelling unit plus 1 visitor parking stall per 5 dwelling units. Short term rental is not permitted in the proposed new R-6 zone. The Columbia Valley Housing Society has completed preliminary planning for the property, and currently the proposed building will be comprised of four ground-level units (two 3-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units) and six secondfloor units (four 1-bedroom units and two 2-bedrooms units). The ground-level units will be accessible. The building will be two-storeys height.

The application is consistent with the District of Invermere Official Community Plan Land Use, Section 3.2 Residential which identifies the Subject Parcel as future Residential, High Density.

A copy of proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1685, 2025 and related documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere Municipal Office at 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from October 30, 2025, to November 12, 2025. The proposed bylaw may be inspected online at the District of Invermere website: https://invermere.net/news/ Persons who wish to comment on the proposed bylaw can submit them in one of the following ways:

Mailed or hand delivered to the District of Invermere Office at 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0, provided they are received not later than 12:00 pm noon MT, Friday November 7, 2025

Email to info@invermere.net by 12:00 pm noon MT, Friday, November 7, 2025

• By attending the First Reading on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at 7:00 pm MT at the District of Invermere Office, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere.

Written comments received will be distributed to Council for their consideration at the November 12, 2025, Council meeting. Those members of the public in attendance at the First Reading will be allowed to make presentations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. If you have questions or require more information, please contact the District of Invermere at (250) 342-9281 or by email to info@invermere.net. Copies of the proposed amendment bylaw and related staff report/s may also be requested from Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services telephone: (250) 342-9281 extension 1235 or email: planning@invermere.net

Rory Hromadnik Director of Development Services