Invermere ordered to put brakes on cull
By Joshua Estabrooks
Pioneer Staff
A group of deer lovers has taken legal action to halt the cull of 100 of Invermere’s urban deer population.
Opponents to the cull succeeded in putting a temporary stop to the cull process last week, when they served an injunction from the Supreme Court to the district that prevents the cull from going ahead until at least February 24th.
The injunction was sought by and successfully granted to the Invermere Deer Protection Organization, a group of residents opposed to the cull. The organization, along with Invermere resident …
Ben Thomsen wins silver in Sochi
Invermere’s Benjamin Thomsen started this World Cup ski racing season as an underdog. But his first-ever podium finish last weekend in Russia silenced dissenters, cementing his place as a rising downhill sensation.
“He’s a one-time wonder,” “He’s going to choke,” “He’s a glider — he’ll never be good on this course.” Heading into Saturday’s downhill race in Sochi, Russia, Ben had heard it all.
Read More...Cougar triplets snapped on wildlife cam
By Kelsey Verboom
Pioneer Staff
After skiing and grooming the trails at Nipika Mountain Resort for more than 30 years, owner and operator Lyle Wilson said he’s never seen anything like the sight his hidden wildlife camera captured.
The video begins with two cougars in the frame — one slightly larger cat stalks across the snow, while a smaller cougar sits down. The two alone are a breathtaking sight, but then not one, but two more of the slinky felines meander into the shot, following the larger cougar.
Presumably a mother with nearly grown …
8-year-old raises stocks at food bank
By Kelsey Verboom
Pioneer Staff
Pint-sized humanitarian Justice Lapointe-July recently turned an ordinary school project into a fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.
The 8-year-old Grade 3 student was tasked with celebrating the 100th day of school at Eileen Madson Primary School by doing something of her choice with 100 of any item.
With the help of her parents, Greg and Diane, Justice decided to take her project to the streets of Invermere and canvas door-to-door to collect food donations for the food bank.
“I was a little bit scared and not very good …
Skijoring is far from boring
By Joshua Estabrooks
Pioneer Staff
If you want to catch Raija Easterbrook these days, you’ll have to “hike up.” The Finnish-born Invermere resident has recently embarked on a journey through the world of skijoring, a sport that is closely related to dog sledding, but instead of a sled, she uses cross-country skis and is pulled by a team of two champion sled dogs.
Ms. Easterbrook moved to the valley from Manitoba in 1997, and being an avid cross country skier she instantly fell in love with the area. She competed in a …
Lake plan moves forward
Submitted by the Regional District of East Kootenay
Following three open houses and preliminary discussions with community groups and stakeholders, the Regional District of East Kootenay is moving forward with the next steps in the implementation of the Lake Windermere Management Plan.
“The board has asked staff to draft new regulations for Lake Windermere,” said Area F Director Wendy Booth. “As part of this process, we have also asked for additional public consultation to ensure people have the opportunity to learn about the proposed regulations and share their thoughts and opinions.”
Based in …
Jeers
to the people who are using fake staff passes at Panorama. You’re ruining it for the rest of us!
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to the person who turned my wallet into the Sobeys staff – your honesty didn’t go unnoticed and it was very appreciated. S.S.
Read More...Local doubts Jumbo financial support
Dear Editor:
I am writing regarding your article ‘Province, resort supporters flying to France’ in The Pioneer’s February 3rd edition. For many years, people in the valley have been saying that the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort would never become a reality because no one would be willing to invest many millions of dollars in such a venture.
Oberto Oberti, the Jumbo Glacier Resort promoter, has always tried to give the impression that he had rich investors willing to stand behind him. Now, because of this trip to France, the truth is starting …
Invermere needs a little humour
Dear Editor:
A friend of mine who walks at night recently told me that while walking down Main Street, he saw a whimsical sight.
A young deer was staring intently into the window of High Country Realty. At the same time, another young deer was staring into the window of Re/Max Realty while a larger deer, presumably its mother, stood not far away.
I can just imagine the young deer hollering at the big one, “Hey Mom, here’s one with an acreage!”
My friend also told me that on his winter walks, he has …
Jeers
to the Invermere deer feeders. By supplementing their diet you have stripped the deer of their natural instincts. These beautiful animals have been reduced to scavenging for garbage and abnormal food sources. You have escalated the urban deer problem and now the town must deal with your “pets.” If you truly care, stop. You are killing them. Yours, disappointed citizen.
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to the staff of Fire Vixen Tattoos, the volunteers and all those who came out to support the Puppy Love tattoo fundraiser. If was a great event for a great cause.
Read More...Fawning the flames
By Kelsey Verboom
Pioneer Staff
Oh deer! The battle between Bambi-lovers and cull supporters reached a crescendo last week when the newly-formed Invermere Deer Protection Organization served the District of Invermere with injunction papers from the Supreme Court of B.C., which will temporarily halt the planned deer cull.
The legal move hit national newswires and was covered by CBC, the Calgary Herald, and the Vancouver Sun, which reported a community “under siege by deer.”
Herein lies the main problem surrounding the deer issue: over-dramatization and misinformation.
On both sides of the deer-proof fence, people …
Other solutions available for deer
Dear Editor:
The cry of deer echo silently through Invermere, “To be or not to be?”
Citizens’ voices call out, “How do we stop the upcoming kill?” Reactions come daily, in tsunami waves of agreement or dissent, on the culling of 100 deer. The method is capture by clover trap, followed by a bolt gun shot to the head.
Most of us knew plans were happening behind the scenes, without any details of how it would be carried out. Recently the town council plan was released.
We forget the deer are a …
Cheers
to the ladies at Skookum Inn. You always spread sunshine even on the cloudiest of days. Sincerely, M.
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to Darren, Rich, Penny, Diane, Catherine, Matt and the Toby Nordic Ski Club for such an amazing cross-country ski program at EMP. Freezing temperatures, melting snow, and icy winds tried to stop our efforts, but Grade 3 bravery prevailed! Thank you so much for providing equipment, patiently helping us put on the gear, teaching us how to ski and keeping us active at school! EMP Grade 3s.
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