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The Columbia Valley Rockies are currently looking for families interested in becoming billet families for the upcoming hockey season. The team is in need of permanent billet families for the full season, as well as 10 temporary billet beds available until the middle of September. Families will receive a monthly stipend of $850 to help offset the cost of housing a player. If you’re interested in becoming part of the Rockies family and making a difference in a player’s season, or would like more information please reach out to cvrockies.coach@gmail.com.

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At top, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue, often with the help of Glacier Helicopters, always gets the best view in the valley. At right, three hikers appear like ants on Pinto Mountain.

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VALLEY NEWS Fire-stricken family hopes to rebuild By Steve Hubrecht

steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com An outpouring of community support for a local family has followed a devastating fire. Kristen Kennedy and Andrew Bacon — along with their very old shitzu Gus and very new baby daughter Charli — have operated the Dilly food truck in Athalmer for six years. In that time their famous dill pickle chowdah and gourmet grilled sandwiches (yes, many of them involving dill pickles) have developed a devoted following, and the family has become well known in the Columbia Valley for often giving back and lending a helping hand. Last week the tables unexpectedly turned, and it was the valley’s turn to help the Kennedy-Bacons. On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 22 the couple was getting set to open up the Dilly for the day when they learned a fire had destroyed the food truck — their sole livelihood. Friends and community members rallied quickly, launching a Go-

FundMe fundraising campaign to help the Kennedy-Bacons get back on their feet, and their food truck back on the road. Invermere resident Tara Whittick started the campaign, and noted that although insurance will cover some of the truck loss, the GoFundMe is about helping Kristen,

“We're so grateful. It's been humbling. The valley is truly amazing. I can't put it into words.” Kristen Kennedy

Andrew and Charli with everything insurance doesn’t cover, as well as helping them get through the time it will take to rebuild the business. “I can’t imagine what it’s like to lose your source of income overnight,” Whittick told the Pioneer. “They are both hardworking, kind people. They both have the same dry sense of humour ... the goal is to help them be stable for

their baby girl.” Kennedy grew up in the East Kootenay in Golden, and Bacon grew up in Ontario. They worked for many years in the nonprofit sector at an Easter Seals camp in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, helping campers who are diversely and differently abled. In 2019, the pair moved to the Columbia Valley, a ‘homecoming’ of sorts for Kennedy, inspired by the skiing, snowboarding, lake skating and other outdoor pursuits on offer here. Then in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered the hospitality industry, so the couple pivoted career paths and launched the Dilly. “We built it to keep ourselves busy (during lockdown). We didn’t really have a big plan or realize what it would grow into,” said Kennedy. The pair worked hard, learned lessons along the way, and the business grew (as did the family). Gus the shitzu became as much a fixture for Dilly regulars as the delicious food — the 15-year-old dog is usually curled up in his spot behind the food truck, and many customers

stop to check in on him when they get their lunch. Earlier this summer, it seemed as if all that effort had finally paid off, and the Dilly — which is usually open from April to October — was on course for its best season ever. Until the fire broke out. As of late last week, more than $30,000 had been raised trough the GoFundMe, and other individuals, community groups and food entrepreneurs had reached out to help the family in other ways. “We’re so grateful,” said Kennedy. “It’s been humbling. The valley is truly amazing. I can’t put it into words.” The support and well wishes make the daunting task of starting over seem that much easier. “It (the fire) was worse than we thought, and the truck is 100 per cent lost. Nothing survived,” said Kennedy. “But, right now, our goal is to try and get back as soon as possible.” Visit www.gofundme.com/f/ help-the-dilly-get-back-on-theroad to help.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Property Management Services The Shuswap Band is inviting qualified property management companies to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to provide property management services for our off reserve properties that include: • Parson School – Parson, BC • Two Residential Homes – Invermere, BC Services include regular property inspections, preventative maintenance coordination (lawn care, snow removal, seasonal maintenance), contractor coordination, emergency response, and property reporting. Interested proponents should submit a company profile, relevant experience, references, proposed management approach, and fee schedule. Submission Deadline: September 3, 2026 For additional information or to submit an Expression of Interest, please contact: Shuswap Band – Lands Department Email: sstump@shuswapband.ca

The Kennedy-Bacon family hopes to rebuild the Dilly food truck. TOP PHOTOS SUBMITTED BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO JENNY HUBRECHT

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Like straight out of a blockbuster movie, a climber was saved by their partner during an incident in the Bugaboos recently. Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) reported that a climber was injured when a large chunk of snow and ice collapsed above them, knocking them backwards and upside down. “As they fell their partner was able to arrest the fall by grabbing their ankle, preventing a much more serious fall,” CVSAR reported. A crew subsequently responded to assist with the rescue and evacuation. In other CVSAR news, a crew assisted BC Emergency Health Services with the rescue of an injured horseback rider near Hardie Creek Road at Columbia Lake. Another crew responded to an

injured hiker on the trail to Buster Lake, and also assisted with the evacuation of an injured e-Bike rider on Westside Legacy Trail. Other calls included an ill hiker in the Forster Creek drainage, a missing person in the Holgrave Road area, injured hikers in the Bugaboos, and overdue hikers on Mount Nelson. “Our members are proud to work alongside BCEHS, RCMP, and our neighbouring search and rescue teams to help those in need,” CVSAR said. As you head outdoors, remember that accidents can happen to anyone. Before you go, check trail, weather, and wildfire conditions, tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to return, carry the essentials, including extra clothing, food, water, and a way to communicate, and plan for changing weather conditions.

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It's all in a day's work for Columbia Vallay Search and Rescue. PHOTO CVSAR


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Main street strategy in works for Radium By Steve Hubrecht

steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Radium Hot Springs is working on a main street design strategy. Earlier this summer, planning consultants unveiled some initial ideas on just what that strategy may entail. The potential plans include revamped sidewalks, trees and drought-resilient shrubs, public art murals, more street lighting, and pedestrian and green spaces, as well as — possibly — some intriguing rockbased sculptures resembling bighorn sheep that people will be able to sit on (dubbed in the design as the “rock flock”). But before you jump to any conclusion, it’s worth pointing out that a new main street strategy will be a long process, and this is simply an initial step in a long march. “This is just a first draft, a first concept,” Radium mayor Mike Gray told the Pioneer. The village decided to create a main street strategy since it was already eyeing up a few infrastructure upgrades on or close to the street. “There are several things (pieces of infrastructure) that are nearing the end of their lifespan,” said Gray. “Instead of just patching these up one by one, a little bit here and a little bit there, we thought it might be a good idea to look at the overall picture first.” For instance, if a certain stretch of road along main street needs to be re-paved, it might make sense to also do a few other improvements nearby at the same time, saving on overall costs in the long run, he elaborated.

The first draft of the main street design strategy lumps its suggested ideas into three geographical chunks — Main Street East (on the eastern side of Highway 93/95), Main Street West (to the west of the highway) and St. Joseph’s Street (which extends south from Main Street West) along with a perpendicular back alley. Much of the design is in warm earth tones and incorporates natural materials such as wood and stone. But it won’t come cheap — the work is divided up into four different phases with a cumulative price tag of $17 million. The first phase includes the north end of Main Street East as well as the back alley ‘hot spot’ branching off St. Joseph’s Street and will cost $2.9 million; the second covers the south end of Main Street East and costs $2 million; the third includes the north end of Main Street West and costs $5.4 million; and the fourth covers St. Joseph’s Street and the south end of Main Street West and costs $6.7 million. Gray pointed out those are very substantial costs for a small community such as Radium, and will likely mean the project won’t be done all at once, at least not any time soon. “We want to be cautious. But this (first draft plan) is a good place to start having the conversation,” he said. The village will seek feedback from local residents on the strategy before going much further. Here are concept images from Radium Hot Springs main street design strategy. SCREENSHOTS FROM COUNCIL DOCUMENTS “We need to find out what the community wants to see,” said Gray. “We’re still very early in the process.”

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OPINION

Farewell Dolly

Historical Lens

Everyone can learn a little something from the ‘queen of country music’, who passed away last week, leaving a long-lasting legacy of love, charity, and compassion for the world. Countless hearts went out to Dolly Parton and her memory as the little girl from Locust Ridge, TN, who went to Nashville on a dream and became a legend. Born into poverty, she left her family’s one-room log cabin the day after graduating high school and proved that anything was possible. She faced many closed doors but persevered and refused to skulk back home even though the Great Smoky Mountains were always her safe haven. This young woman with the mile high hair always had something to sing about, and as kids head back to school in September, one song stands out above the rest: “Back through the years I go wanderin’ once again, back to the seasons of my youth. I recall a box of rags that someone gave us, and how my mama put the rags to use.” Coat of Many Colours was and still is a powerful song about growing up, being ridiculed, and rising above it all . . . something many people can relate to today. Although not referenced in the song, the ‘many colours’ can point to the diversity and pride in each community, and how there is no room (or reason) for hate because of our differences. If there is fear of the unknown, get to know the unknown and make a new friend without prejudice or discrimination. Dolly Parton’s goal was to make people happy and give them hope through her songs. Her Imagination Library mails free books to millions of children to encourage them to read and fall in love with stories. She encouraged people to be true to themselves and to lead with kindness. Although a number of her songs told tales of sadness, they were uplifting at the same time, proving that you can rise above calamity and live again. She highly encouraged creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit among women. Indeed, we can all learn from Dolly, a poor backwoods girl who started with nothing and inspired millions to make the world a better place. Lyonel Doherty, editor

The Ronacher farm and mill at Windermere Creek in 1930. PHOTO WINDERMERE AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Walk of the World a very long one By Jet Belgraver I won a lottery this year, a coveted entry ticket to join 47,000 people in the Walk of the World, covering up to 200 kilometers over four days. The grueling event, held in my birth country of the Netherlands, is a national badge of honour. Tens of thousands of people apply each year. I immediately started training for the event in Invermere. At an altitude of 860 metres, I told myself I’d get a big performance boost during the actual event, which is at oxygenrich sea level. The Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail became my training ground. I put in countless hours and kilometers in all kinds of weather, always with bear spray within reach, and wisely invested in good shoes and socks. The event, known in Dutch simply as the De 4Daagse, began in 1909 as a long-distance military march to build soldiers’ stamina. It is now the biggest walking event in the world. Participants walk 30 km, 40 km or 50 km for four days in a row, with distance depending on age. It’s physically and mentally demanding and an iconic national institution. It draws walkers from all over the world. The walk had been on my radar for years. The seed was planted back in the 1990s when I covered the event as a photographer at a Dutch newspaper. When a relative recently reminded me of the big event I decided, this is the year. In February I managed to snag a coveted entry ticket to the event. Demand has soared and now far outstrips supply -- like booking a camping spot at Lake O’Hara!

In late July, I flew to the Netherlands to find myself among a massive horde waiting cheek by jowl just after 6 a.m. to start the Walk of the World. Each day has a distinct loop, traversing numerous villages and landscapes, but always starts and ends in the city of Nijmegen. There was a never ending supply of kids handing out candy and fruit - the route meanders through the Betuwe, the country’s fruit belt. Locals opened up their homes – and their bathrooms! Groggy families in housecoats handed out coffee and bananas into the early hours of the morning. I had planned to walk at a speedy clip but with thousands on the road ahead and behind, I quickly fell into the collective pace. That gave me plenty of time to speak to those around me, many proud to mention how many times they’ve done the Walk. We were also joined by about 6,500 military personnel from dozens of nations, including Canada, loaded with packs that the rules say must weigh at least 10 kg. We crossed farms and highways, forests and hills, and hummed and danced to the numerous bands playing and speakers blaring. My legs were struggling by the fourth and final day but my feet remained blissfully blister free. As we neared the finish line downtown Nijmegen, we were all given gladiolas, a local tradition that dates back to Roman times. The final stretch is temporarily named the Via Gladiola, and was lined with well-wishers, more flowers and cheerful chaos. As I crossed the finish line, relieved to be done, I surprisingly found myself planning to do it all over again next year.

The Walk of the World covers up to 200 kilometres. This year's journey involved 47,000 people, including Jet Belgraver from Invermere (bottom left photo). PHOTOS SUBMITTED


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Come celebrate our caring community By Joshua Estabrooks On September 13, the Columbia Valley community is invited to come together in the Columbia House Healing Gardens for an afternoon of music, food, reflection, and celebration as the UBC Compassionate Communities Volunteer Navigation project reaches the conclusion of its formal study period. The September 13 celebration will give community members an opportunity to see how those ideas developed from the earliest discussions through to programs being put into action. The posters displayed throughout the gardens will allow visitors to follow the project's journey step by step and see how community voices helped shape its direction. Award-winning musician Travis Pickering will be providing live music for attendees of the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, September 17 5:00-7:00pm Christ Church Trinity 110 7th Ave., Invermere If you are a member of Hospice, are looking to contribute to this great organization, and/or want to see the new logo and strategic plan, then you are welcome to attend. Please note that you must renew your membership 30 days prior to the AGM to have a vote.

event. As well there will be free food, and the public is encouraged to spend time together in the gardens while exploring a visual, interpretive journey through the various stages of the project. “The concept is to develop a series of posters that will tell the story of the study,” said Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Executive Director Patrick Paulo, “beginning with the creation of a local advisory committee.” The journey continues by following the process of brainstorming collectively, identifying gaps in existing supports and producing practical ways those gaps could be addressed, he added. Rather than arriving with a predetermined list of programs, the project began by asking three important questions: What does our community need? What gaps currently exist? And what can we create together to meet those needs? Those conversations ultimately led to several initiatives that have taken root in the Columbia Valley, including WECARE, an initiative to support those receiving a life changing diagnosis, the Wednesday Walk and Talk where intergenerational connections are made with residents of Columbia House Long-term Care Centre with simple interactions and time spent in the garden, and a musical entertainment program on Sundays focused on raising the public profile of the Columbia House Healing Gardens and facilitating compassionate interactions with caregivers, the public and seniors. Each program was developed in response to needs identified through the Compassionate Communities process, with a focus on building

connection, reducing isolation, strengthening volunteer involvement, and creating welcoming spaces where people can support one another. The event will be more than a wrap-up, said Paulo, adding that “it will be a chance to look back at how the conversations around a table turned into brand new programs, then transformed into a more compassionate community.” While the formal UBC study is ending, the celebration is intended to look forward. The Hospice Society’s relationships, ideas, and programs that developed from the study will continue to influence how people in the Columbia Valley care for one another and how organizations, volunteers, neighbours, and community members work together. “A compassionate community is not created by one organization or one project,” said Paulo. “It grows when people recognize that everyone has something to contribute. Whether that means volunteering, checking in on a neighbour, sharing a conversation, helping someone feel less alone, or simply creating more opportunities for people to belong.” So come on out to the Columbia House Healing Gardens on Sunday, September 13 from 1-3 pm to see just how compassionate our community can be. Most of all, the gathering is an invitation to celebrate what our volunteers have accomplished; and to imagine how, together, we can continue growing an even more compassionate community. There will also be games to play, food to enjoy and fun activities all with the goal of creating more compassionate communities.

A legacy of compassion The hospice movement has always been rooted in a simple but powerful belief: no one should face serious illness, dying or grief alone. The word “hospice” comes from the Latin hospis, meaning both host and guest. Early forms of hospice care can be traced to fourth-century Rome, while the modern movement took shape through the work of Dame Cicely Saunders. In 1967, she founded St. Christopher’s Hospice in London, bringing together pain management, emotional and spiritual support, family counselling and communitybased care. In Canada, hospice palliative care gained momentum in 1975 with new palliative care units in Winnipeg and Montreal, helping establish a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to supporting patients, families and communities. In 2012. Work to establish the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley began. By November, the first Board of Directors had been assembled, and on February 15, 2013, the organization officially became a society. From the beginning, its purpose was clear: to provide emotional care, comfort and understanding to individuals and families facing anticipatory grief, end-of-life illness and bereavement, while advocating for a more compassionate way of caring for the dying, their caregivers and those who grieve.

Over the years, the Hospice has grown as a community-based hospice serving the Columbia Valley from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. Trained volunteers provide one-to-one support in homes, hospitals and care facilities, working alongside families, healthcare professionals, social workers and caregivers. All programs, services, resources and education remain free, ensuring support is available regardless of a person’s financial circumstances. Now, the Hospice Society is looking ahead through its 2026–2031 strategic plan, Creating Compassionate Communities. Its renewed vision is direct and inclusive: “We are Hospice. No one journeys through declining health, end of life, or grief alone.” The plan will guide decisions, programs and organizational growth while remaining responsive to changing community needs. Key priorities include expanding WECARE and Nav-CARE, strengthening grief and bereavement supports, increasing end-of-life vigil capacity, developing and supporting volunteers, and improving community awareness and outreach. The plan also emphasizes sustainable funding, professionalism, accountable governance, and innovation that respond to emerging needs. Continued on page 14


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Saturday September 5

10:00 -11:00am - Seniors Fitness Columbia Valley Centre. Doors open 9:30 for warm-ups and indoor walking $2 drop-in. Please note: classes may be moved to Invermere Seniors Hall when the Columbia Valley Centre is booked for larger events. 10:00 - 11:00am - Invermere Public Library Bookmobile at the Windermere Community Hall 1:30pm - Floor Curling at the Invermere Seniors Hall. 6:45pm - Texas Hold'em Poker Invermere Legion, $30 buy-in. 7:00 - 9:00pm - Adults Drop-In Improv Theatre - Thursday nights at the Invermere Seniors Hall. It’s pay what you can with a suggested minimum of $10. All levels of interest and experience welcome, including people who have never tried it before.

Friday September 4

9:00am - 1:00pm - Pop-Up Book Sale at the Invermere Farmer’s Market. This is the last book sale of the summer! This event is cash only. All funds raised go to support the Invermere Public Library. 10:30 - 11:30 - Story Time - Invermere Public Library. Join us for stories, songs and a craft. Geared towards preschool age, but all welcome to attend. 11:00am - 12:30pm - Lego Club at the Invermere Public Libray.. Drop in for free play with Lego and Duplo. This is not a supervised event. 4:00 - 6:00pm - Meat Draw and 50/50 in the Legion. Members and guests welcome. 6:30 - 9:00pm - Celebrating 50 Years: Opening Reception - Pynelogs Cultural Centre, with art, music, and snacks. A retrospective exhibit featuring past and present council members and volunteers. Exhibit runs from September 3 - 26, 2026.

Sunday September 6

9:00am - Tennis for Everyone - Columbia Valley Mixed Doubles Tennis, Rotary Park Tennis Courts. 9:45 - 10:45am - Invermere Public Library Bookmobile at the EdgewaterCommunity Hall. 10:30-11:30am - Storytime at the Invermere Public Library. Join us for stories, songs and a craft. Geared towards preschool age, but all welcome to attend. 11:15am - 12:15pm - Invermere Public Library Bookmobile at the Brisco Community Hall. 12:45 - 1:45pm - Invermere Public Library Bookmobile at Beeland in Spillimacheen. 1:00pm - Duplicate Bridge at the Invermere Seniors Hall. 6:30pm - Meat Draw and 50/50 in the Legion. Members and guests welcome.

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

Monday September 7 9:00am - Tennis for Everyone - Columbia Valley Mixed Doubles Tennis, Rotary Park Tennis Courts. 10:00 -11:00am - Seniors Yoga Columbia Valley Centre. Doors open 9:30 for warm-ups and indoor walking $2 drop-in. Please note: classes may be moved to Invermere Seniors Hall when the Columbia Valley Centre is booked for larger events. 1:30pm - Cribbage & Darts at Invermere Seniors Hall. 6:30pm - Fun Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall.

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Tuesday September 8 10:00 -11:00am - Seniors Fitness Columbia Valley Centre. Doors open 9:30 for warm-ups and indoor walking $2 drop-in. Please note: classes may be moved to Invermere Seniors Hall when the Columbia Valley Centre is booked for larger events. 11:00am - 12:00pm - Pro-D Day Activity at the Invermere Public Library. Drop in for a guided activity. Self-led crafts will be available all day! No registration required. 2:00 - 3:30pm - Summer Reading Club - Invermere Public Library. Free program with crafts, games and fun! One-time registration required. Ages 5-8 @ 11am-12:30pm (5 year olds must be finished kindergarten to attend) Ages 9-12 @ 2pm-3:30pm. 6:30 - 8:00pm - Second Winds Community Band Practises every Tuesday at the Catholic Church in Invermere. New members are welcome.

Wednesday September 9 9:00am - Tennis for Everyone - Columbia Valley Mixed Doubles Tennis, Rotary Park Tennis Courts. 10:00 -11:00am - Seniors Yoga Columbia Valley Centre. Doors open 9:30 for warm-up and indoor walking-$2 drop-in. Please note: classes may be moved to Invermere Seniors Hall when the Columbia Valley Centre is booked for larger events. 1:00pm - Duplicate Bridge at the Invermere Seniors Hall. 2:00 -3:00pm - Sewcial Hour - Invermere Public Library. Drop in with your textile projects or join us and have a cup of tea while you socialize with other makers. All welcome! No registration required. 6:30pm - Meat Draw and 50/50 in the Legion. Members and guests welcome.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

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27th Annual Business Excellence Awards It’s nomination time! This year marks the 27th Annual Business Excellence Awards by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, and nominations are now open (until September 7th). This year the awards will be held at Copper Point Resort on Friday October 23rd, so save the date! Ticket sales go live on September 9th, so don’t delay- we anticipate selling out! The link to the nomination form is on our website: cvchamber.ca There are 14 categories for which you can nominate any local business (you do not need to be a Chamber Member to be nominated or to win – but we sure would appreciate your support!): New Business of the Year, Retail Business of the Year, Food & Beverage Business of the Year, Accommodation Business of the Year, Health & Wellness Business of the Year, Construction & Trade Business of the Year, Manufacturing & Production Business of the Year, Employer of the Year, Valley Strong Award, Environmental Stewardship Award, Tourism Impact Award, Non-Profit of the Year, Outstanding Customer Service - People’s Choice (the winner of this award will be decided by public voting- after the nominations close, the voting will open!). Check out the description of each award on the nomination form (find it on the website: cvchamber.ca) and start nominating! We have more awards with specific categories of businesses this year, so you will have lots of opportunity to tell us all your favourite things about all your favourite businesses! All your wonderful words will be considered by the judges, so the quality of nominations is just as important as quantity (if not more so!). Please note there is another

change this year – any winners of a BEA over the last two years will be ineligible to win this year (please see the nomination form for a list of recent winners). Here is a rundown of the selection process: • The public will anonymously nominate their favourite businesses. • Only one nomination per business per category is required but the number of nominations and comments left by nominators will be considered by the Winner Selection Committee. • The Winner Selection Committee will be made up of people from up and down the valley – any winners of a BEA over the last two years will be ineligible to win this year (please see the nomination form for a list of recent winners). • The Winner Selection Committee will use the nomination submissions and their own knowledge of the nominees to select the finalists and winners for each category. Nominees will be contacted after the selections have been made for each category. • The Outstanding Customer Service People’s Choice Award will be decided by online voting by the public. The Business Excellence Awards will be at Copper Point Resort on Friday October 23 – we can’t wait to celebrate the amazing businesses throughout the Columbia Valley – we hope you will join us! -Deanna Berrington


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Invermere launches online surveys By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypinoeer.com

Invermere officials are looking for resident feedback on two important issues. Recently the district launched two online surveys — one to canvas locals’ opinions on municipal services, and a second to gather their thoughts on long-term vision and growth. The surveys run until the end of September. Invermere mayor Al Miller explained the surveys are just a general check-in, not part of any sort of larger planning process, such as an Official Community Plan (OCP) update like the Village of Radium Hot Springs recently undertook. “We’re trying to reach out and listen,” Miller told the Pioneer. There will also be several inperson public engagement options throughout September, including a pop-up booth at regular community events such as Locals Live music at Pothole Park (Wednesday evenings), the Movies in the Mountains films at Pothole Park (Monday evenings), the Invermere Downtown Artists and Farmers’ Market (Saturday mornings), seniors yoga and seniors fitness classes at Columbia Valley Centre (Mondays through

Thursdays), and at Kinsmen Beach on Saturdays. The feedback gathered from these options and the online surveys will be used, after the coming municipal election on October 17, to help the new Invermere council set its priorities. The services survey covers roads, streets and sidewalks; transportation; sewer and water; bylaws; parks and recreation; events, facilities and culture; planning services and development services; and garbage, recycling, compost and other waste services. “We want to know how we’re (District of Invermere) doing, how things are holding up, and if there are major areas of concern,” said Miller. The community vision survey addresses long-term community growth, including ideas on what to do with district-owned downtown properties such as the old community hall site, the empty lot next to the Summit Youth Hub, and the empty lot to the east of Pothole Park. “We want to see what people think,” said Miller. To take the surveys, visit invermere.net/2026/district-of-invermere-launches-two-communityengagement-surveys-this-summer/

The District of Invermere is reaching out to the public via two online surveys. FILE PHOTO

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENSE Application for a liquor primary license has been received by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch from Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena located at 502 13th Street in Invermere BC V0A1K4. Proposed licensed hours are: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight daily. Person capacity will be limited to 800 persons interior. This proposed license is event driven. Residents located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by: 1) Writing to: The General Manager C/O Senior Licensing Analyst Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch PO Box 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8

HEALTH CARE WORKERS like care aides, clerical, trades and security are a vital part of the team delivering health care in B.C.

2) Email to: LCRB.SLA@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before September 27, 2026. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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NOW AVAILABLE: FORGOTTEN WINDERMERE 120 pages of historic photos documenting the early history of the Windermere Valley, from Bisco to Canal Flats including Invermere, Radium and Fairmont. Forgotten Windermere is available at: • Four Points Books • Lambert- Kipp Pharmacy • Pharmasave • Windermere Museum • Crossroad Market/ Esso • Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre

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Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 7 pm. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End624 4th St. Invermere. Please call 250-342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship.

CHEERS Cheers to Quality Bakery for the great tasting cake at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 21st.

Three Cheers to Garett Brockmeyer and his amazing landscaping team for their creative vision and hours of hard work!!! We are beyond grateful for the transformation our uninspiring side yard to a functional space that is also Al-Anon. Are you constunningly beautiful. We cerned about or affected by promise to water the flowsomeone else’s drinking? ers lol. For more information or to speak with someone from Cheers to all the firefightour fellowship, please call ers from Fairmont, Windermere, and BC Wildfire 250-878-2448 Service who responded to or 250-342-8392 the fire on August 1 on Columbia Lake Road, south CHEERS of Fairmont. Without your Cheers to Marcelle and actions and reactions, our Lorie of Woody's Plumbing community would have suffor immediately returning fered serious losses. my phone call regarding a From the Timber Springs plumbing problem in my Community. house and within a very short period of time, came over to the house and fixed the problem. Now that is what I call SUPER Service.

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Compassion Continued from page 8 The Society’s legacy is not only making the last months of life comfortable and peaceful for clients and their families, but also the compassionate community it continues to build—one conversation, one volunteer and one family at a time. The Hospice Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 17, from 5-7 pm at Christ Church Trinity (110 – 7th Avenue, Invermere). If you are a member of Hospice, are looking to contribute to this great organization, and/or want to see the new logo and strategic plan, then you are welcome to attend. Please note that you must renew your membership 30 days prior to the AGM to have a vote.


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Rockies coach predicts tough season Columbia Valley Pioneer staff It’s going to be a grind for the Columbia Valley Rockies this season, but tell them something they don’t know. Head coach and general manager Tucker Braund has hit the ground running to prepare his team for how tough it’s going to be, and that starts with mindset. “We only get to play this game for so long at this level so enjoy it, work hard and put your best effort out there because one day it will all be done and you want to look back and say I did everything I could do to be the best at the level I played.” Braund also wants to instill in his players a good attitude, which is everything. That means being great community members, meeting new people, volunteering, and helping out where you can. “We want our community to say, ‘wow’, those are great young men and they are also great hockey players.” Looking back, Braund said last season was an interesting and hectic one, with some coaching changes and trades. “I felt our team levelled out around Christmas and then made a very large push to get into the playoffs over the months of January and February. At one point we were 13 points out of it and many believed outside of our room that we wouldn’t get into the playoffs.”

be tough pillars on the back end. We’ve added a gritty scorer who is a 20 year old who will bring experience to our lineup who we are really excited about, and we have some great recruits coming in.” Braund pointed out they had 14 players who want to come back and play for the squad, which is a dramatic rise from previous years. “It is exciting because you need those returners for your team to be competitive in this league and it also shows they want to be a part of what we are building here.” Okay, so how do you create a team with a great offence/defence, and one that gels . . . knows what each other is going to do (and where they are going to be) before they do it? “You have to find the right people. You need good players, but firstly they have to be good people, kids that want what's best for the team first and their own accomplishments come second.” Braund also believes making it fun for them on the ice is important too. “They have to want to come to

The team found its stride, though, and had a positive run with a record of 12-5-1 from Christmas break onward. “We want to win rounds in the playoffs and ultimately win a championship so it’s a building block for the returners coming back this year,” Braund told the Pioneer. Having a better start to games is one improvement the team will be working on. “We found ourselves trailing early in games last year and we want to come out hot and play with the lead. We want to add scoring this year but also be harder to play against in general.” The coach said the biggest change this year will be competing in the newly formed BC hockey conference (BCHC). The league will be a combination of teams from the KIJHL and the PJHL on the coast to create sanctioned Junior A hockey under the hockey BC umbrella. The Rockies will continue to play teams that were formerly in the KIJHL but the division will change quite a bit; Beaver Valley, Grand Forks, and Nelson will join Fernie and Kimberley, so it will be a very competitive division in the league, Braund noted. He explained the Rockies have added three players from teams in the league that bring experience, size, skill and are also hard to play against. “We’ve added two veteran D men who are both over 6'2" and will

the rink every day and compete with each other and push each other while enjoying the process.” The coach believes that offence starts with good defence, stating that protecting your end of the ice first and spending little time in the defensive zone will allow you to play with the puck more often and create more offence. Also letting the players be creative is important. “We have structure and systems but you also have to let them try things and see if it works. Sometimes they will fail but that's how we learn best. It has to be okay to make mistakes and we fix them and move on.” Braund said he pushes his players to communicate with each other a lot. That’s why the squad tries to be a phone-free zone at the rink where they talk and hang out. “It’s important that they respect each other and those around them; thats a big pillar for us is to treat everyone how you would like to be treated.”

The Columbia Valley Rockies prepare for another season of chasing pucks. PHOTO ERIN TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT DRIVE ON NOW The Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting paid-on-call firefighters to help keep our communities protected. If you care about your community, want to help your neighbours, and are willing to learn, this is the time to step forward. Your community relies on trained local responders. Help make sure your fire department has the people it needs when the call comes in. No matter your skill set, you can contribute to public safety in your community.

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Columbia Valley Girl Guides see revival Churches

By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Edgewater has seen a Girl Guides revival over the past year. The community once had a unit of Girl Guides for a long time, but it stopped decades ago. Edgewater resident Jacqui Schnider remembers it well since she grew up a Girl Guide. She remained an adult member of the organization, even when she was living in Alberta. When Schnider moved back to Edgewater in October 2022 and realized there wasn’t a local unit, she was determined to start one back up. “I’ve never really gotten out of Girl Guides,” Schnider explained to the Pioneer. The Edgewater unit launched in fall 2025, held its first camp earlier this year over the Mother’s Day weekend, and wrapped up its first season this past June. “One of the biggest things is that it builds confidence in the girls," said Schnider. “It opens up

new worlds.” The Edgewater unit includes 11 Sparks (five to six years old), three Embers (seven to eight years old), and two Guides (nine years old or older). They meet on Tuesdays after school at the Edgewater Hall. The girls have focused on science craft, activities and games through much of the winter (they recently made their own lava lamps, and their camp was centred on an ‘outer space’ theme), but then in spring they shifted their attention to nature topics and outdoor activities. The Girl Guides began 110 years ago and now have units in more than 145 countries around the world. It’s a great way to learn new things and enhance leadership skills, said Schnider. “The kids are absolutely loving it and the parents are glad the program (Girl Guides) is going (in Edgewater) again.” Email Schnider at jschnide@telus.net to find out more information about the group.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH While you are with us, you are always welcome to join us.

Sunday at 10:30 am 326 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 | www.lwac.ca

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY (Anglican - United) No Sunday services in July and August Minister: Brent Woodard 110 - 7th Ave. in Invermere 250-342-6644

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Pastor: Justin Furse Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 | www.vcachurch.net

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats: Saturday, 4 pm Canadian Martyrs’, Invermere: Sat 5 pm, Sun 9 am St. Joseph’s, Radium: Sunday 11 am Father Francis Dela Cruz | 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167 canadianmartyrs.ca

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater | 250-342-6633 #4, 7553 Main St. Radium | 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS NOTICE OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS UNDER DISTRICT OF INVERMERE CONSIDERATION Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the District of Invermere is considering the Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permits (STR-TUP) listed in the table below. Issuance of the permits will be considered by council or a delegated authority at the Invermere District office at 914 - 8th Avenue in Invermere, BC, at the corresponding date and time as listed below:

Consideration by DELEGATED AUTHORITY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 at 10:00am

Edgewater has re-established a Girl Guides unit, bringing much happiness to parents and, of course, little girls who like camping (left) and visiting the fire department (top). PHOTOS SUBMITTED

APPLICATION NO.

ADDRESS

PARCEL ID

# OF GUESTS

STR232.900.26

746 TAYNTON DRIVE

029-426-995

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All persons who believe they are affected by any of the Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permits are encouraged to submit their concerns in writing to the Invermere office at 914 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC, or by email to planning@invermere.net prior to Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:00AM. All submissions should include your name, address, and contact information. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All submissions will form part of the public record. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250342-9281. For more information regarding the above applications contact the Invermere Planning Department at 250-342-9281 or by email at planning@invermere.net or at the Invermere Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

PO Box 339, 914 - 8th Ave, Invermere BC V0A 1K0 250-342-9281 info@invermere.net www.invermere.net

Worship Service, Sunday, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. President Kendyn Mackensie • Columbia Valley Branch • 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs 250-439-9041

CHURCH OF CHRIST (Iglesia ni Cristo) Worship Service: Sunday 9 a.m., Thursday 7:45 p.m. Chamber of Commerce (Lions Hall) For inquiries: 250-688-1643 250-270-2208 or 250-688-0629 For more info about the church, you can Google online at incmedia.org or pasugo.com.ph

JESUS IS LORD CHURCH, INVERMERE Sunday Service: 10:30am 1310 7th Ave Invermere (Invermere Inn Hotel) Pastor: Barkley Bayani 250-341-5160


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