Glacier use deal proposed
By Greg Amos
Pioneer Staff
A peace pact is within reach for a well-known ski and snowmobile playground in the Purcell Mountains.
The tricky question of how to balance motorized and non-motorized recreational uses of the Catamount Glacier, Northstar Glacier and Forster Creek Meadows – all found in an area west of Radium Hot Springs – may have been answered in a new amendment being proposed to the recreation rules now in place for the area.
The amendment is being made “to resolve conflict between recreation users and to protect public recreation resources from …
Funds flow after mudslide
By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff
More than three months after a debris flow wreaked havoc in Fairmont Hot Springs, a torrent of cash is flowing in to help the Regional District of East Kootenay clean up and prevent similar incidents.
Emergency Management BC is funding 80 per cent ($269,760) of a $337,200 project to remove the remaining debris from the channel near Marble Canyon, and is also providing up to $80,000 for an assessment to determine how much material came down in the flow, and what risk is posed for similar events …
Invermere Sobeys under new ownership
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
A pair of fresh faces have taken the reins of one Invermere’s largest businesses. Brad and Andrea Bromley are the new owners and operators of Sobeys. The couple, who moved from Leduc, Alta, with their two daughters, Alana, 4, and Maddyn, 2, took control of the operation from past owners Randy and Wende Brash, Doug and Beth Degrazio and Tim Brash and Kim Hutton on Sunday, October 21st.
“We will be providing the freshest quality foods and service,” Mr. Bromley said. “I think we are also …
Deer count begins with social media
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
Kootenay National Park’s white-tailed deer may soon find themselves wandering onto the internet via Facebook and Twitter.
Parks Canada began their annual white-tailed deer count on October 15th and are currently looking for motorists to help tally the number of deer along Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park. Once counted, the public is asked to post their sightings on the park’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
“People are already sharing the things they love about being in the park and we thought this was another way of …
Seven Imagine actions underway at district
By Greg Amos
Pioneer Staff
A plan that’s set to guide the District of Invermere for the next 18 years of sustainable development is starting to take root in how the local government does business.
“It’s about trying to make Invermere as resilient as possible,” said Coun. Greg Anderson of the integrated community sustainability plan, entitled Imagine Invermere 2030.
With the plan hashed out by a team of 17 valley residents and approved by the previous council in June 2011, Anderson now chairs the implementation committee — and progress is happening on seven of …
Invermere invited for trail care lesson
By Kristian Rasmussen
Pioneer Staff
Those who like to frame their valley views from behind the handlebars or by hiking local peaks will be given the opportunity to brush up on their trail building techniques on Saturday, November 3rd.
The Columbia Valley Cycling Society and the Trail Care Crew from the International Mountain Bike Association of Canada are presenting a free one-day workshop on proper trail design and maintenance beginning at 8 a.m. at the Invermere Fire Hall.
The event starts with a classroom session outlining the basics of trail design, construction, …
Cheers
to Karol and Mike at Pips Country Store! Thank you for making excellent treats on Credit Union Day for the Kootenay Savings Radium Branch. They sure were delicious!
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to the people who leave bags of garbage beside an already-overflowing garbage bin. If it’s full, find another bin or take it to the dump. Cheers to the garbage man who cleaned up after you inconsiderate slobs.
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to Jeff at Sobeys for the great Halloween costume idea. I’m going to dress up as you so everyone will ‘cheer’ me!
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Dear Editor:
This year my Halloween costume is the scariest ever. I’m going as this huge multi-headed monster, so big and powerful that just a few control the world.
These beasts have at their influence entire armies, both military and propaganda. They scour the world overthrowing resource-rich governments, fixing their elections and set up their own puppets. These puppets—through trade deals and privatizations—have the job of freeing up the nationals resources. These resources feed these ravenous insatiable beasts.
These monsters were once kept somewhat leashed, but Stephen Harper, as payback for winning …
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to Rick from Fairmont, the road angel who changed my flat. Thank you from Eloise.
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Is poaching really the problem?
Dear Editor:
I read the article about the deer poaching problem in Invermere, and wonder if it’s not simply a case of people protecting their property from the destruction of the deer.
When the powers that be will not or cannot provide protection for property owners, then no one should be surprised that they will do it themsleves, law or no law.
Perhaps one answer could be to bring a class action against the Invermere Deer Protection Society for aiding and abetting the destruction of private and public property. All those who have …
Cheers
and a big warm fuzzy to the Pharmacist at Lamberts, who went above and beyond to help a worried lady with medication concerns. You are why I love living here.
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to Rolf for doing such an excellent job with our trees. Have a wonderful winter in warm places! C & L.
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to the person or people who could torture and maim a beautiful and innocent deer in such a heinous fashion. You are completely deranged and psychopathic in the truest sense. We expect our town council, mayor and the RCMP to bring justice to this issue.
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2012, October 26 – Online Edition
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