Provincial-bound curling boys give thanks
Dear Editor:
Invermere: what a great place to grow up.
Two years ago, four young men had a dream to be champions. With the help of the community, their dream has come true.
Ian Redeker, Sam Gaspar, Logan Powell, Garrett Kashuba, and Justin Pollard recently became the Juvenile Kootenay Zone Champions in curling, and will be traveling to the B.C. Winter Games to represent the Columbia Valley.
A dream is only a dream without the help of others.
The Invermere Curling Centre members and Board of Directors unselfishly helped us with ice time, …
Bigger issues to protest
Dear Editor:
I am constantly amazed that people will march down main streets, petition various levels of government, and boycott the businesses of those who favor animal control in their communities, but remain silent on the much more important issues of injustices in the nation’s courts.
John R. Ginter, a retired RCMP officer, provided us with a great example of this in his excellent Letter to the Editor regarding injustices in Canada’s courts in the February 17th edition.
Why are a disproportionate number of rogues in society given such little attention among concerned …
Deer frighten
Dear Editor:
This letter is for all those who do not want the deer to be culled. I myself am against it but I am not ignorant enough to ignore that these deer vandalize property and are a danger to everyone who walks near them.
Have you watched your puppy get trampled by said deer because she happened to snoop too close? Have you had your fence, compost, and/or rabbit hutch broken by deer? Have you been stalked by a deer? Have you had to avoid streets, risking being late for …
Council is on target
Dear Editor:
Being a new resident to the valley (full-time now, part-time for five years) I have not had the opportunity to attend the public input sessions which were held to discuss the growing problem of deer herd size. Now that I am a full-time resident I feel I have a say in how it’s dealt with in my backyard — by my elected officials.
Unfortunately the time for public debate on this issue has past. The town officials have spent the money and time to come up with a plan (with …
Cull controversy is ‘out of hand’
Dear Editor:
I’ve been waiting for approximately a month now for this deer issue to “just blow over.” I had no specific plan to write anything on the matter. However, as this is a passionate subject, things have gotten a little out of hand.
I’ve heard many arguments on both sides which have merit, and many on both sides which are completely ridiculous. Arguing against the cull on the basis of the “beauty and prestige of the majestic animal” is as extreme and closed-minded as the “kill ‘em all and …
The ‘silent’ speak out
Dear Editor:
We try to remain impartial in most political issues, as we do trust in the democratic process and the individuals who we elect to do the job. But as the deer cull process is being turned into a debacle, we feel the need to speak out.
The Invermere Deer Protection Organization (IDPO) does not speak for us. We believe it is time that all the people who support our council and the process stand up and be counted.
The IDPO has brought a civil lawsuit, along with the …
We’re all in it together
By Kelsey Verboom
Pioneer Staff
While photographing the Delphine Lodge fire earlier this week, I witnessed a small but simple exchange that reminded me of something I fear some people in the community are losing sight of.
As the roof of Roy Baker’s rental suite burned and he fretfully looked on, his neighbour from across the street, Kathryn Petrunia, brought him a mug of hot coffee, putting her hand on his shoulder.
This simple gesture embodies everything I love about the Columbia Valley and the people who call it home.
It seems whatever personal …
2012, February 24 – Out & About
Toby Theatre
• February 24th – 25th, 7:30 p.m.: Mission Impossible – Ghost Control.
• March 9th – 10th, March 15th – 17th, 7:30 p.m.: The Adventures of Tintin.
For info: www.tobytheatre.com.
Friday, February 24th:
• 12 noon: Soup and a Bun at Edgewater Legion. $6 per person, includes dessert and beverage.
• 1:30 – 3 p.m.: Fabulous February Fun at Invermere Library. For students from Kindergarten to Grade 4. A free afternoon of crafts, stories, games and fun. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-342-6416 to register.
• 4 – 9 p.m.: Night skiing at …
Cheers
to the Edgewater Fire Department. The community as a whole appreciates everything you do. Some people need to stop taking advantage of how lucky we are to have such a great group of people.
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to the minority groups who say, “We didn’t get what we want, so let’s sue.” We don’t want American-style tactics in the valley.
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and shame on those of you who want to save money and kill 100 of our deer because of a few problem deer. And before you listen to what someone says about “The Injunction,” make sure you read it yourself!
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to Lori and her team at Sign Artists. You are amazing. You are awesome. You rock! Thank you!
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to the IDPO to have the courage to serve the mayor/DOI an injunction to stop the deer cull. There are better, humane options for life, not death. With all the natural resources and technology, we should all wise up!
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