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The District of Invermere will be con-ducting testing throughout the sum-mer to try and pinpoint the cause of taste and odour issues that some res-idents have with the water coming out of their taps.

Engineers from Urban Systems, the company that does the work on the dis-trict’s water systems, and a representa-tive from the provincial Interior Health Authority (IHA) attended a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, March 24th, at which the Urban Systems engi-neers unveiled a work plan to test the water during the next several months.

“Basically they outlined a work plan for the next six to eight months to do a bunch of testing to see what it is that cause the taste and odour issue,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, speaking after the meeting. “One of the top prior-

ities of council, as decided during the last municipal election campaign, was to deal with the taste and odour con-cerns some of the public have around the water, so that’s where this stems from. We’re following through on that.”

Taft said council members are hope-

ful that the engineers will be able to � gure out the problem, or at least de-termine if it is an issue in the source supply of Invermere’s water, or if it is a problem that arises in the distribution part of the district’s water system.

In the meantime, there are plenty of anecdotal theories as to what the

cause may be.“There have been many theories for a

while. One of the main ones is that there are lower levels of dissolved oxygen in the water and that creates conditions that allow organic organisms to grow. Some preliminary testing in the past

showed suf� cient levels of dissolved oxygen. Another theory is that some of the dead end pipes in the district’s water system would make organic com-pounds, if they exist, worse. Anecdot-ally speaking, a lot of the complaints come from certain areas of the town, which suggests the problem is speci� c

to certain neighbourhoods,” said Taft, adding ultimately testing is necessary to get to the bottom of the issue.

“There are these theories, but we don’t know. We need to do further test-ing to determine that,” he said. “Is it an issue with the source water, or in the distribution system, or is it a combina-tion? We don’t know.”

The IHA representative at the meet-ing clari� ed to council that while the district may have issue with taste and smell, the water is � ne to drink.

“He made clear that from IHA’s per-spective that this is purely aesthetic and that our water is totally safe. He was quite adamant that it meets all the IHA parameters,” said Taft.

Urban Systems will take samples throughout the summer as bench test-ing and compare it to winter testing, hopefully then drawing some conclu-sion as to the nature of the problem.

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“Another of anecdotal theories is that if you have bad tasting water and you shake it, the problem goes away. So it could be that solving the issue is as simple as the district aerating its water. Or it could be as com-plicated as heavy duty filtration,” said Taft. “Hopefully we come out of this with an answer on what’s causing the problem and what it might take to fix it.”

While the council is optimistic that the issue may prove to be something the district can afford to fix with its current budget, Taft did concede that if it turns out

something such as heavy duty filtration is required, then the capital cost could run into the tens of mil-lions of dollars and annual operating costs could run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars — a price tag that district could likely not afford.

“If that’s the case we would then probably look at a solution such as giving out home filters door by door to house that have problems,” said Taft.

With the current testing work plan, councils’s main concern is determining what the problem is, and will leave deciding whether or not the district can afford the solution to future discussion.

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Station Pub plans to expand with a new deck facing Kinsmen Beach

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The Station Pub is planning on reconfiguring its lay-out and adding a deck facing Kinsmen Beach, and at the most recent Invermere council meeting made a formal application to council for a structural change to an existing patio and amendment to its existing li-quor licence.

The three council members present at the Tuesday, March 24th council meeting (councillors Paul Denchuk and Justin Atterbury were absent) debated having the district hold a public hearing on the application or simply letting the matter go on to BC Liquor Control Branch and having that organization do its own public consultation process. Invermere planner Rory Hromad-nik pointed out that both options are considered due process and that it’s essentially a matter of preference of council whether it wishes for the district to carry out the public consultation or to have the liquor control branch carry out the public consultation.

“The process has to happen. It’s a question of wheth-er we do it as the district or the liquor board does it,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, adding in the past typically Invermere has decided to hold public hear-ings on these types of matter, but that Radium Hot Springs has typically turned that responsibility over to the liquor board.

Councillor Greg Anderson asked whether holding a public hearing meant the district has ultimate say in the matter or whether council would simply pass the results of the public hearing on the liquor board in the form of a recommenda-tion, and the board would then be making its own decision.

Taft confirmed that council would only be able to make a recommendation to the liquor board based on the public hearing, but added from what he’s seen it would be a rare occurrence for the board to make a decision that goes against the recommendation of a council.

“We (the district) have got a lot coming up (the multi-use centre and Official Community Plan update bylaw), and if the liquor board gets the final say, I think this is something we can put to the side and let the liquor board deal with. There will still be public consultation, the public can still have a say and we don’t have to pile any more on district staff’s plate than they’ve already got,” said Anderson.

In the end the three councillors voted unanimously to not provide comments on the application and allow the liquor board to complete the consultation process.

The proposed application would transfer about 50 seats from the Station Pub’s existing patio and what it calls its family room to the new deck (for which the pub already has a building permit). There would be no change to the overall capacity of the pub’s liquor license (168 food primary seats) and the pub plans to expand its kitchen area into what is now the family room.

Steels granted subsidyCouncil also agreed at the Tuesday, March 24th meeting to give another grant to Ed

and Sue Steel to subsidize their water bill in return for the Steels continually donating a part of their lot to Eileen Madson Primary School to use as the school garden.

The district last year gave the Steels a $200 grant to help offset the water cost associated with the garden.

“I think it’s a really good project for the kids and the Steels have been generous in giving their garden,” said Anderson.

Council voted unanimously to give the Steels another $200 grant this year.

eMP concerns continueInvermere resident Ev McGilvery sent a letter to council, received at the meeting,

citing safety concerns for schoolkids heading to Eileen Madson Primary school on 15th Avenue such as the lack of a sidewalk, centre line and shoulder in places.

Council member agreed to keep such issue in mind during future budget discussions.

citizen questions cenotaph Park workInvermere resident John Rouse questioned council about progress on renova-

tions at Cenotaph Park at the end of the council meeting, curious to know where the projects stands.

Hromadnik responded that it is progressing well, and that an engineer and geo-technical expert had been on site the previous day and given a go-ahead for work to proceed.

“Everything is on track. The flags are ordered, the benches are ordered,” said Hromadnik.

“We were hoping there would’ve been more work done last fall. But it’s a ten-dered contract with a fixed price, so how and when they do the work is up to the company doing the work,” said Taft.

The work, which is being done by Max Helmer Construction Ltd., will be wrapped up prior to the Victoria Day long weekend in May.

According to District of Invermere staff, the renovation work on Cenotaph Park in downtown Invermere will be completed by the May long weekend. Photo by Steve hubreCht

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OCALL EWSNLocal Legion president says new veteran initiatives will help


The federal government has recently announced new initiatives for disabled veterans, a move touted as a good one by a local Legion representative, although he said more still needs to be done for veterans.

On Tuesday, March 17th, Veteran Affairs minister Erin O’Toole unveiled a pro-posal to expand eligibility for the Permanent Impairment Allowance, which would allow more moderately and severely disabled veterans access to financial help. A new Family Caregiver Relief Benefit was also unveiled, which would give eligible veterans an annual tax-free grant of $7,238.

“The changes are welcomed by the Legion and we will continue to urge the government to take action on the remaining recommendations (from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs) to ensure that veterans, especially the disabled veterans, receive the support that most Canadians expect

and probably take for granted,” said Windermere District Legion branch presi-dent Ken Carlow.

Also recently announced by the federal government was a new Retirement In-come Security Benefit for moderately and severely disabled veterans. Many such veterans currently receive the Earnings Loss Benefit, but it is not available once the veterans are older than 65.

The new benefit would ensure that the eligible veterans total annual incomes is at least 70 per cent of what it was prior to age 65.

On all three measures, Carlow echoed the sentiments of Royal Canadian Legion Dominion president Tom Eagles, that the initiatives are great, but still more ac-tion is needed on the committee’s recommendations.

To see the full 14 recommendations visit http://goo.gl/xEW5MF.The Valley Echo also attempted to contact the Edgewater Legion for comment.

Edgewater branch president Vi Wittman deferred comment to branch services officer Jeff Pollock, but Pollock could not be reached for comment.

OMMUNITYCSurprise pets provide learning opportunity for local daycare


The Dragonfly Discovery Centre in Radium Hot Springs has had a rabbit-filled winter.

“It’s been a blessing in disguise. The kids have got-ten so much out of the rabbits. They build learning and a sense of wonder in the kids,” said Dragonfly daycare owner Charlotte Streicek.

Streicek bought two rabbits for the centre from a pet store in Cranbrook last fall and was told that the rabbits were the same sex and that they had been neutered.

Much to her surprise — and the delight of the kids at Dragonfly — it turned out the rabbits were indeed of opposite gender, with the moment of discovery coming when the female adult rabbit gave birth to a batch of baby bunnies on Friday, December 5th.

A second batch followed five weeks later, and then a third, for a total of 22 baby bunnies during the course of the winter.

The Cranbrook pet store then paid for the adult rabbits to be neutered and several agencies have stepped in to help the baby rabbits find homes, including the Society for the Preven-tion of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), and the local branch of the Global Animal Lovers Society (GALS). The Little Mittens Animal Rescue Associ-ation has recently taken on the third batch and will be adopting them out just in time for Easter, leaving the centre with its two original rabbits.

“It was a surprise, but it’s funny how things work out. Looking back on it it was pretty fun. The bunnies were incredible,” said Steicek. “It was great for the kids and we all learned quite a lot about rabbits. They mate for life and they get emotionally at-tached to each other. Ours snuggle and they seem pretty happy. They’re great pets. Ours are litter training and they really are interesting to

watch. They are constantly wrinkling their noses and chewing lettuce.”

To learn more about Dragonfly and its rabbits check out www.dragonflydiscoverycentre.com .

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PORTSSInvermere Judo Club members are making swift moves Some of the Invermere Judo Club

members have been busy compet-ing on the weekends in March.

On March 7th and 8th, Emma and Gra-ham Norquay went to Richmond, B.C. to compete in the Pacifi c International.

This tournament attracted judokas from all over Canada, the U.S. and Ja-pan. Graham had some solid bouts, plac-ing him in third, and Emma won certain fi ghts that earned her points towards the BC Team.

On March 9th and 10th, they spent their days train-ing with an eighth degree black belt from Japan and learning some amazing techniques.

On Friday, March 13th, the club had fi ve competi-tors head up to the Edmonton International Tourna-ment held at the West Edmonton Mall.

Darryl Stettler, an orange belt, found himself in a di-vision with brown and black belts and placed third. Graham Norquay placed a proud third with nineteen competitors in his division.

Lenni Stich had an amazing performance, returning home with a gold.

MacKenzie DuBois, having brown and black belts in her division, fought extremely well. MacKenzie was

able to use many of her techniques and gained great confi dence in her abilities. We are very proud of her efforts.

Emma Norquay had a tough division and, although she did not place, again her solid performance earned her points towards the BC Team.

After one weekend off, the members found themselves on the mat again the following weekend.

Graham Norquay fought a very tough division in Calgary and gained valuable

experience. Emma Norquay was in Richmond at a BC Team Training camp, which was the last event to qualify for the BC Team.

With all of Emma’s efforts, she has made the BC Team. In May, Emma will be in Saint-Jean-rue-Riche-lieu, competing at the Canadian Nationals — a won-derful experience to look forward to. We hope to see as many of you out on the tatami supporting Emma in her training.

This week’s column was written by Karen Sharp, Her-mann Mauthner’s daugher, who is a 2nd degree Black Belt. To learn more about the Invermere Judo Club, visit invermerejudo.com or email [email protected].

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Chalk another one up for Invermere councilNICOLE TRIGG

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After so many years of complaints, In-vermere council has decided to pro-

ceed with some water testing, specifically to target what is causing the district water to taste and smell so foul. It’s just in time, too, as another round of complaints is coming up.

It’s without fail the unhappy comments about the District of Invermere’s water sys-tem seem to pour in over the summer when visitation is up and second-home residents return to inhabit their second homes dur-ing the hot summer months.

News about the water testing will be mu-sic to their ears.

And it’s a few more brownie points for the new council, which hasn’t wasted any time following through on a plan to right the wrongs that had voters complaining lead-ing up to the 2014 municipal elections, the drinking quality of Invermere’s water be-ing one. Another example being the quick timeframe in which they turned around a bylaw to allow mail-in voting, something that had been overlooked for years.

We say “new” council, but the faces at the table are essentially unchanged apart from the addition of Councillor Al Miller. While improving the quality of Invermere’s water has been a personal mission of Councillor Paul Denchuk for years, possibly Miller’s de-termination to bring fresh energy to coun-

cil decision-making combined with some surplus in the budget, is helping float the idea of investigating why the local tap water tends to be so appaling to the palates of so many visitors and residents.

As Mayor Gerry Taft has reiterated, and re-peatedly has said for years, the water meets health standards and is safe to drink.

But why, as one letter to the editor has questioned, isn’t the water fresh and clean-tasting across the board when Invermere is located in a mountain paradise with an abundance of streams, rivers and lakes? Finally, the answer will be available. And when it is, the next question will be whether or not the solution is affordable.

Let’s hope it’s a quick fix.

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The B.C. government has made its most significant moves in decades to address the needs of some

of the province’s poorest people.The largest financial commitment is for a new pro-

gram to help single parents escape from the welfare trap. There are 16,000 single parents in B.C. receiving provincial income assistance or disability payments, most of them women.

Even if they could find an entry-level job, it wouldn’t pay enough to cover the child care they would need to go to work. Worst of all, the current system requires that if they enrol in training, they lose their income assistance, including dental and extended medical care for them-selves and their children.

That is the welfare trap, one of the most perverse government poli-cies to have survived into our supposedly enlightened modern era.

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Medical and child care costs will then be covered for up to a year after training, to allow a transition to employment.

Approved training means training for jobs that are identified as in demand, requiring high school and occupation-specific training that can be completed in a year or less. They include retail sales, general office work and assistance jobs in health services.

Another overdue policy change is to double the al-lowable earnings for all income assistance recipients from $200 to $400 a month. This gives people a chance to improve their circumstances by taking whatever part-time or casual work they can manage, without having that little income cut from their already meagre welfare cheques.

And then there was the recent decision to end the claw-back of parental child support payments from income assistance payments.

The province has for many years run a costly child maintenance enforcement program to track down (mostly) deadbeat dads and force them to pay at least a token amount to support their children. Now when they pay child support to a single parent on income assistance, they will at least have the satisfaction of knowing the children actually receive the extra benefit.

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wage formula?

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Invermere is testing its water this summer to pinpoint the cause of the smell and taste issues. Your reaction?

“I think that’s great. There’s nothing worse than smelly water.”

Claire Henderson

“It’s about time.”

Victoria Gordon

“It’s not a new thing. It’s time to solve it.”

Jasminka Stich

This week, I would like to talk about triumph and celebration.

As of late, Canal Flats has experi-enced a lot of negativity with the situation of the mill and the morale has been very low.

Enter the East Kootenay Zambo-ni Challenge. The East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) partnered with the Kootenay ICE and the City of Cranbrook to fi nd the most skilled Zamboni driver in the East Kootenay. This challenge was a combination of speed and accuracy, having the drivers go through an obstacle course at the fastest time possible.

Our own arena manager, Mathieu Fournier, who had con-sistently posted the fastest time throughout the competition, qualifi ed as one of the fi nalists. He competed against Cran-brook’s driver Roy Sargent during the Kootenay ICE game on March 13th, 2015. It was a spectacular event! Mathieu was sup-ported by almost 100 residents from Canal Flats who cheered him on loudly and proudly. In addition, the Canal Flats Minor Hockey and Youth Group children made posters for Mathieu which they waved throughout the entire competition. After a nail-biting race during the fi rst intermission, Mathieu was victorious! He posted the fastest time without any penalties. In addition, he raised over $1,200 for the Canal Flats Youth Group to build a pump track. On a personal note, thanks to Mathieu, I will not have to march in the Sam Steele Parade wearing the Kootenay Ice jersey. Instead, Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt will be joining us at the Canal Days Parade wearing the Canal Flats Canadians jersey.

Way to go Mathieu! We are so proud of you.Ute Juras is the mayor of Canal Flats and can be reached at

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These harsh, historic policies were built around a philosophy that welfare is a tem-porary last resort, to be withdrawn as soon as some other source of income is identi-fi ed. That is a valid if unfashionable posi-tion to take on behalf of working taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only makes sense if the income assistance recipient has a re-alistic option.

For those who are already in the entry-level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index.

A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world.

Note: I have been contacted by several low-income seniors who read my recent column (at invermerevalleyecho.com) on B.C.’s Seniors’ Advocate. They were asking where to fi nd out if they are eligible for sup-port programs such as the SAFER rent sub-sidy, assistance for Medical Services Plan premiums, property tax deferment and grants to help with home modifi cations for disabilities. I apologize for this oversight. One place to start is the Seniors’ Advocate toll-free information line, 1-877-952-3181, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tom-fl etcherbc. Email: tfl [email protected].

MAKING from A6

“You and I are essentially in-fi nite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that fi eld of all possibili-ties where we have access to an infi nity of choices.”

— Deepak ChopraIt’s a rare day when I wake to

the sun rising, when I want to capture a part of the day when the world around me felt still.

The ice shavings from the frost overnight broke easily under my shoes as I walked slowly down towards the lake. I shivered a little as I sat down with my arms folded around my down jacket to keep in the warmth.

As the light of day was coming from behind the moun-tains to the east, I sat to bear witness to another new day born. I looked out onto the water and, between sips of my coffee, I watched as the water moved freely after months of restriction in winter’s icy grip.

It’s in those quiet, refl ective moments that I feel like all things are possible that day. We live in a world with the duality of probability and possibility. Probability is based on past to current experiences and information, and this is where our conscious mind uses logic and reason to get us through our day-to-day responsibilities. The saying, “Have an open heart,” indicates where our possibility seeds grow. This is the place where we get emotionally attached to our dreams, goals and desires. We open ourselves up to creativity and all possibilities, and it is from here that we can fuel our actions towards what it is we wish to create that day.

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1ST : WEDNESDAY

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 5 - 8 p.m.: Egg Decorating at the Invermere Library. Supplies provided. Drop-in, all ages welcome. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca for more info.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

2ND : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.• 5 - 6 p.m.: Best of BC Wine Tastings in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Hosted by our in-house sommelier. $10 admission. Ages 19+. Live music by Kalvin Klassen follows from 6-8 p.m., and is free to attend.

3RD : FRIDAY

• Easter paragliding event at Panorama Mountain Resort. For more information contact fl y@fl yingMax.com• 5 - 8 p.m.: 28th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup. April 3rd to 5th. Event registration at the Great Hall in Ski Tip Lodge in Panorama, $25 entry fee. Visit panoramaresort.com for more details.

4TH : SATURDAY

• 9 a.m.: Easter celebrations at Panorama Mountain Resort. Visit panoramaresort.com for more details.

6TH : MONDAY

• 7 p.m.: Easter Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. $250 Bonanza, $200 Odd & Even, door prizes and extra game prizes. Everyone goes home a winner! For more info call 250-349-5447.

7TH : TUESDAY

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art from the Heart show at Pynelogs Art Gallery featuring art from the Elementary

schools in the Columbia Valley from April 7th to 26th.• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Cooking workshop.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 - week program every Tuesday from January 20th to April 7th, at the Hospice Society Offi ce. For more information or to register call 250-688-1143.• 6:30 - 8 p.m.: Backyard Chickens. Only $30. For more info email [email protected] or phone 250-342-3337. Registration is online at www.groundswellnetwork.ca• 6:30 - 8:30p.m.: SYC Opt night. Have one of your Youth workers accompany you to the clinic and assist you with the resources you need.

APRIL 8TH-14th

8TH : WEDNESDAY

• 10 - 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play - Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks from 10 - 11 am. Starts April 8th, ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. www.groundswellnetwork.ca• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

9TH : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: What will you do with your wild and precious life? Awareness lecture with Dr. Tom Ristimaki at DTSS. $15 per person or $35 family rate (2 adults and children under 18). Dr.Ristimaki, PhD presents an evening of intriguing possibilities and inspiring examples based on his own applied research and personal experience.

10TH : FRIDAY• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 7 :30 p.m.: Ian Tamblyn at Pynelogs. Tickets are available at Tiffany’s

Thredz and at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre before the event and at the door.

11TH : SATURDAY

• 3 - 7 p.m.: Tabletop Day, hosted by Main Street Fun & Games. Admission by donation. at the Invermere Community Hall.• 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Art from the Heart, artist opening event at Pynelogs Art Gallery.• 7:30 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.

12TH : SUNDAY

• Closing Day for Panorama.

13TH : MONDAY

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

14TH : TUESDAY

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 5:30 p.m.: SYC Youth focus meeting.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs. Tickets $10 at the door.

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APRIL15TH : WEDNESDAY

• 10 - 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play - Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks from 10 - 11 am. Starts April 8th, ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. www.groundswellnetwork.ca• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.• 7:30 p.m.: SYC Parent Advisory board meeting.

APRIL16TH : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.

APRIL17TH : FRIDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.

APRIL18TH : SATURDAY

• 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Maya Eventov and friends exhibition until April 24th.• 7:00 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.

APRIL20TH : MONDAY

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] orcall 250-342-3033.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

APRIL21TH : TUESDAY

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Cooking workshop.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program. 6:30 - 8:30p.m.: SYC Opt night. Have one of your Youth workers accompany you to the clinic and assist you with the resources you need.

APRIL22TH : WEDNESDAY

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or call 250-342-3033.• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC.Skills for life program.

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WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM

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Born and raised in Invermere, Ross graduated from David Thompson Secondary School in 1984. He started his automotive apprenticeship the same year. In 1988, he attended Okanagan University College where he received his automotive TQ and interprovincial certification. The next year, he received his Propane Certifi-cation and Vehicle Inspector Certification before buying Walkers Repair in 1990, which he continues to own and operate.

Ross began hockey coaching in the 1990s, and went on to become a NCCP in-structor for hockey coaching in 1995, and eventually a BC Hockey High Perfor-

mance District Evaluator in 2006. He began helping the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey team in 2009 and

today is the general manager of the Rockies.The father of three boys and one daughter, Ross also has one granddaughter. Michelle, who has two children (a son and a daughter) was born in St. John’s,

Newfoundland. She moved to Alberta in 1985, before eventually moving to In-vermere in 2008 where she now works in Admitting at the Invermere & District Hospital (on a permanent part-time basis).

She married Ross in 2012 and together they have two lovely dogs, who can often be seen at Walkers Repair or at the NAPA store.

NAPA and Walkers Repair are located on Industrial Road 2, and are open Mon-day to Saturday.

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K-5 Mechanical offers a wide range of automotive repairs including front suspensions, air conditioning, ex-haust systems, drive lines, engines, electrical systems, transmissions, differentials, wheel alignments, fl at re-pairs, rotations, as well as being a Safety Inspection Facility.

The shop has three hoists, fully computerized scanning and diagnostic tools, and electronic equipment to repair even the most complex problems. Being a heavy-duty mechanic gives Fred the ability and the know-how to work on snowplows, winches, lift decks and power tailgates as well. Shop information and work orders are managed electronically, keeping the business running smoothly and effi ciently.

K-5 Mechanical is affi liated with Signature Tire, giving us the ability to provide BF Goodrich, Yokohama, Han-kook, Cooper, Continental, Toyo, Good Year, GT Radial, and General tires at competitive prices, as well as a good selection of wheels.

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K-5 Mechanical is located at #3-140 Industrial Road #2 in Invermere. Phone 250-342-9316 or email [email protected].

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Spring is Early!Is your car Ready?

Maintenance applies to your vehicle’s interior, tooRecent studies have estimated that many North Americans spend as much as three

hours a day in their cars. Over the course of a typical week, that’s almost one entire day behind the wheel. That not only translates to lots of face time with your vehicle’s interior, but it also provides ample opportunities for the buildup of dirt, grime, cof-fee, and food stains that can leave a car’s interior appearing haggard and worn.

In addition to robbing a car’s interior of its aesthetic appeal, the buildup of dirt and grease can also cause the vehicle to degrade over time. Though it’s common to associate vehicle maintenance with what’s under the hood, drivers should also make maintenance a priority for the vehicle’s interior. When cleaning a car’s inte-rior, address each and every nook and cranny.

Consoles and cup holdersPerhaps no part of a vehicle’s interior is more susceptible to dirt and grease build-

up than the center console, which is typically home to a vehicle’s cup holders. Spilled coffee or soda is something every driver can relate to, and cleaning such spills is harder than it sounds. Look for products specially formulated to remove not only stubborn stains, but also older ones, making it ideal for taking care of that long-ignored yet unsightly residue at the bottom of your cupholder.

Clean under the carpetsParticularly after a long winter, a vehicle’s carpets can be a major eyesore. Re-

move the fl oor mats and thoroughly vacuum any dirt buildup that might have mul-tiplied with each winter snowstorm or spring shower. Your carpets will look better and last longer.

Dashboards and door panelsIn order to drive a vehicle, motorists must look out over the dashboard. Despite

that, dashboards are often overlooked when it comes to cleaning a car’s interior. A range of products can remove unsightly dirt or grease buildup from all interior surfaces, including plastic, rubber, vinyl, and leather, while drying to a satin sheen to minimize dashboard refl ection on the windshield.

Address the upholsteryWhen buying a new car, many auto buyers are concerned about the car’s poten-

tial resale value. That’s a genuine concern, as resale value is often infl uenced by more than just the number of miles on the odometer. Dirty upholstery is an instant turnoff for most used car buyers, so drivers should be diligent and clean their up-holstery regularly, including immediately after any spills. Be careful when using water to clean the upholstery, as you don’t want any water getting into places that can damamge electrical components or create a moldy smell.

Preventive careMuch like humans, a car is susceptible to UV rays. Whereas a human would ap-

ply sunscreen to his or her skin to protect against sunburn, drivers can apply a UV-protectant product to their vehicle’s interior to guard against problems that often result from overexposure to the sun.

Overcome the odourMasking odors is another concern for many vehicle owners. While some spring

days are ideal for rolling down the windows, spring showers are often a force to be reckoned with during the spring season. For drivers trapped inside a car with its own distinct odor, car scents ensure both driver and passenger won’t be stuck holding their noses.

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Ready your ride for a warm weather road tripFew things exemplify the easygoing nature of spring and summer more than

packing up the car and heading out on a road trip. Hitting the open road with the top down, pulling up to the beach and enjoying a

carefree day in the sun is a time-honored tradition for motorists across the coun-try once the warmer weather arrives.

After all, who wants to worry about offi ce workloads and catching up with household chores when there are more important things like barbecues to plan, and tan lines and travel plans to consider?

One thing all motorists need to think about before they put the top down and tackle the open road is how road-trip-ready their car is and how it’s going to look and perform when it’s fi nally time to push the pedal to the metal. For the antsy motorist ready to leave work in the dust and hit the highway, consider the follow-ing tips to make sure your vehicle can have as good a trip as you do.

Wash your carWhen hitting the beach for a weekend getaway, having a good-looking car is

almost as important as looking good yourself. While a trip to the tanning salon won’t do your car any good, a thorough car wash will. Use two mitts to wash your car: one to wash the top and one for the gritty undercarriage so the big bits don’t scratch the paint in more visible areas. A quick wash removes not-so-friendly deposits from busy little birds, water spots from recreational areas, break dust

that erodes the wheel surface, and all kinds of debris that dims your car’s shine over time.

Use the absorber to dry your car quickly You’ll be back having fun in no time at all, and it preserves the wax coat that

protects paint from drying out under the hot summer sun. You can even use it to clean up interior spills on carpet and upholstery, making the interior a safe place to venture despite sippy cups and sodas.

Be prepared for anythingPerhaps the biggest problem with fl at tires is they always seem to come at the

worst possible time. Before you duck out of the offi ce early and start your week-end getaway, be sure you’re prepared for whatever pitfalls the road might pres-ent. Check the trunk and make sure you still have a spare tire and a jack ready to roll should they be needed.

Get a tune-upNothing can ruin a spring road trip more than a broken-down vehicle. After a

harsh or even a mild winter, your car deserves a tune-up, and you deserve a reli-able car when you hit the road. Make sure the battery has plenty of juice, the tires are properly infl ated and that there’s fresh oil in the engine.

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I always associate spring-time with eggs. Growing

up, we would visit my grand-father’s farm and see all the eggs then return a couple weeks later to play with the chicks.

Being Ukrainian, I was taught to make pysanka by my Baba, Mom and aunt, who had a talent for those straight lines and steady hands.

After all those years of being taught, I’m still work-ing on it – it is a talent! At Eastertime, we would dye our eggs and put them in our basket to enjoy over breakfast; mine cut in four with a touch of salt to savour the taste. Now, I love getting farm eggs with shells in delicate colours of green, blue and brown, some even speckled. They are a delight for my family on Easter morning.

Easter is quite often a busy time for many of us com-mitted to feeding our loved ones. Don’t make this stressful — do a brunch after the kids are done with their egg hunt.

You can make the recipe below a day ahead and

serve it at room temperature, or reheat it in the oven. As a suggestion, serve it with a fresh fruit salad, mi-mosas all around, toasted brioche & jam.

Torta Rustica*Serves 8

This is a hearty, savoury torta with a cornmeal pas-try in a springform pan. Layers of cheese, chopped spinach, prosciutto, and roasted red peppers fill the pie. A top crust is added, and then the torta is baked until it’s golden.

It sounds harder to make than it is, and is a real show-stopper!

Pastry2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter, diced2 eggs4 tablespoons cold water1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese4 ounces feta cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 egg

Filling1/4 cup chopped parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 pound ham slices or prosciutto 1 (10 ounce) package frozen choppedspinach, thawed and drained1/2 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers,drained and patted dry1 egg

See A15

A springtime full of eggsCRATCHS

FromRATCH

ARALMCCORMACK

USINESSBLittle Italy comes to Windermere

JameS RoSeSpecial to The Valley Echo

On Thursday, April 2nd, a delizioso new restaurant opened at the Skookum Inn in Win-dermere. Mr. V’s Italian Grill is being introduced by veteran restauranteur Steve Valenti. Mr. V’s will be a licensed breakfast, lunch and dinner establishment, open year-round and seven days a week, featuring a family friendly atmosphere.

According to Mr. Valenti, the restaurant will look to provide “… a real authentic taste of little Italy in the valley.”

For the first month, no res-ervations will be required, but thereafter reservations will be highly encouraged, especially on weekends. New to the valley (but a past vaca-tioner), the Italian-born and Canadian-raised Mr. Valenti — who has owned and oper-ated restaurants throughout Canada and the United States — is extremely excited to open the valley’s newest culi-nary delight.

Signature dishes at Mr. V’s will include homemade desserts (cheesecakes, layered chocolate cakes, and summertime gelatos) and seafood-inspired main dishes, such as his Linguine Pescatore and Fettuccine Mare e Monte — both requiring a love for seafood to fully appreciate. Though not labeled a pizze-ria, Mr. V’s will still serve several traditional Neapolitan-style square pizzas baked in a stone oven, a technique Mr. Valenti was an early adopter of in Western Canada over the course of his impressive career (he can build stone ovens too).

For ingredients, Mr. Valenti imports high quality pasta from Italy, and makes his own pasta for his lasagna and cannelloni dishes. Most of the produce used will be locally grown, and the fresh veal and Italian items such as prosciutto ham will be brought in once a week from Cal-gary. It won’t be uncommon to see Mr. Valenti come into the dining area with a pair of scissors and cut fresh basil for a dish, as a variety of herbs will be grown inside the restaurant. With the valley becoming increasingly known for its culinary offerings, Mr. V’s Italian Grill will look to provide its customers “affordable, good quality, home-style Italian food in a no-frills fun at-mosphere,” Mr. Valenti said. For more about the restaurant, which is located at 1470 Highway 93/95, call 778-526-5152 or check out Mr. V’s website at www.mrvsgrill.com.

The restaurant space adjacent to the Skookum Inn on High-way 93/95 in Windermere is now home to some European air. Mr. V’s Italian Grill will be open seven days a week year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. PHoTo SubMITTEd


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A look back through � e Valley Echo's archives over the last 56 years

REMEMBER WHEN?

55 years ago (1960): A female cat in In-

vermere created quite a stir. She climbed up a tree and gave birth to her kit-tens in the branches.

50 years ago (1965): The Windermere

District Hospital Asso-cation unanimously ap-proved a proposal by the Invermere Kinsmen Club to provide an ambu-lance for the use of valley residents. The plan was for the Kinsmen to pro-vide the vehicle, and for the valley to then form an ambulance society and use the proceeds of the society’s member-ship drive to pay for the maintenance costs of the ambulance. Membership drives in future years would be used to pay for a building in which the ambulance could be housed. A report from hospital staff said that the hospital’s surgical ca-pacities had been greatly enhanced by the arrival of Dr. A. Ostrander.

45 years ago (1970): Two major streets

in downtown Invermere

— the main street (7th Avenue) and 8th Avenue — were set to change from diagonal parking to parallel parking pending approvement by the De-partment of Highways. The changes were to ap-ply only to the sections of those avenues falling between 9th Street and 13th Street.

30 years ago (1985): In a rerun election

Joe Conroy was elect-ed as Invermere mayor, beating out Adolf Hro-madnik and Henry De-lesalle. The rerun was held in March 1985, four months after the initial November 1984 election, in which improprieties were alleged.

20 years ago (1995): The Columbia Val-

ley RCMP learned that its highway patrol mem-bers would slowly be phased out. Starting in April 1995 the three high-way patrollers based in Invermere would start reporting to the Golden detachment and when they came up for trans-fer, their positions would

not be replaced. To cov-er 93/95 in the Upper Co-lumbia Valley, the Golden detachment patrollers would come as far south as Invermere and the Cranbrook detachment patroller would come as far north as Invermere.

15 years ago (2000): Years of lobbying

paid off as the Canal Flats � re department � nally got its new pumper truck. Ca-nal Flats � re chief Dave Ferguson said the de-partment had been need-ing the truck for more than a decade. The new truck cost $180,000 a had a foam induction system, which allowed � res to be extinguished three times faster than by using only water.

10 years ago (2005): The RockyTop

Galleria in Athalmer was getting ready to get a big makeover. The gal-lery was the host of that year’s Wings Over the Rockies festival and to celebrate, the managers decided to turn the entire building into a giant wet-lands scene.

2010 — Members and coaches of the Panorama

ski team pose with the trophy for the Alberta pro-vincial championships, the Caribou Cup, at the base of

their home mountain. ECHO FILE PHOTO

2010 — Members and coaches of the Panorama

ski team pose with the trophy for the Alberta pro-vincial championships, the Caribou Cup, at the base of

their home mountain.

Mix fl our, cornmeal, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat 2 eggs with 3 tablespoons cold water; stir into fl our mixture until dough holds together. Add another tablespoon of wa-ter if needed. Shape two-thirds of the dough into fl attened round; repeat with remaining third. Wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until fi rm enough to roll.

In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese, crumbled feta, Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, parsley, basil, and oregano until well-blended.

Have an 8- or 9-inch springform pan ready. On a lightly fl oured surface, roll out the larger portion of dough into a 15-inch diameter circle. Carefully place in ungreased pan; press lightly against bottom and sides. Trim overhanging dough to 1 inch from pan rim.

Scatter half of the mozzarella over the bottom of the crust. Next, arrange half the ham slices in an even layer. Spread with ricotta cheese mixture, then sprinkle with spinach. Cov-er with the remaining ham slices. Press down gently to pack

layers. Add red peppers in a single layer, and top with the remaining mozzarella. Press down again.

Roll out remaining dough to 8- or 9-inch circle. Place over fi lling to cover. Moisten edges, and seal crusts together. Crimp or fl ute edges. Crust should not extend above pan rim. Beat remaining egg, and brush over the crust. Cut sev-eral small vents in top crust for steam to escape.

Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 1 hour, or until crust is deep gold-en brown and pulls away from sides. Cool in pan on wire rack 45 minutes. Remove pan sides; cool completely. Cut into 12 wedges. Serve at room temperature. (*This recipe is copy-righted with the All Recipes website).

This time of year makes my heart leap — the grass is green-ing, the birds are chirping, there is hotter, longer sunshine and for whatever reason, peoples’ moods appear brighter and more pleasant. Enjoy this spring and get going on that garden planning!

Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch – A Moun-tain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savour fabu-lous seasonal food, sip from a selection of beverages including B.C. wines and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landscape.

A SPRINGTIME from A13

As I walked home, I considered how often I choose into “probabil-ity thinking” over “possibility think-ing.” What about you?

Imagine how you would feel if you lived more in the possibili-ties of life. How could that change how you feel and what you create each day?

What I know for sure is that the world could use more possibil-ity seeds planted in all of our life gardens.

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CHOOSE from A7


CLUES ACROSS 1. Piece attached on one side 5. Flat-bottomed boat 10. Oblong cream puff 12. Czar nation 14. Jump rope fast 16. Ma’s partner 18. Ink writing implement 19. Wet spongy ground 20. “Gunga Din” screenwriter 22. Root mean square (abbr.) 23. Strode 25. Former ruler of Iran 26. Provide with a top 27. Chit 28. Actor DeLuise 30. Point midway between E and

SE 31. S.E. Asian nation 33. Protein basis of cheese 35. 1976 Music Pulitzer Ned 37. Belonging to Mrs. Parks 38. Tooth covering 40. Satisfy fully 41. Animal companion 42. Fix conclusively 44. 7th day (abbr.) 45. Pouch 48. Employee stock ownership

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laborers 63. Groups of regional animals 65. Release draft animals 66. Musical notations 67. Bearing or manner CLUES DOWN 1. Grippe 2. Scientific workplace 3. Afflict 4. Construction of parts off-site 5. Cut back shrubs 6. Road furrow 7. The Nazarene author 8. Fire residues 9. 3rd tone 10. Excessive fluid accumulation 11. Fellow plotter 13. Inability to use or understand

language 15. 12th calendar month 17. Greek capital 18. Communist China 21. Philadelphia sandwich 23. Neverland’s Peter 24. Medical man 27. Domesticates 29. Murdered in his bathtub 32. Dreaming sleep state 34. Drunkard 35. Double 36. Of one 39. Allow 40. Sorrowful 43. Dining hall furniture 44. Partition between 2 cavities 46. Reduce in amount 47. Where passengers ride 49. Sacred fig tree (alt. sp.) 51. Poet Edgar Allan 54. Sea eagle of Europe 59. An awkward stupid person 60. Black tropical American

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BLEWASKA, Richard

January 27th, 1962 - March 19th, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Blewaska on the 19th of March 2015 in Hamilton NZ. He was born in Calgary on Jan-

uary 27th,1962. He was predeceased by his father, Stefan Blewaska and his mother, Maria Blewaska of Fairmont BC. He will be loved and remembered by his brothers Edmund and Gary Blewaska, his sister Marianne Tucker, his nieces Erin Dowset, Patricia Tanner, Stacie MacNeil, Jennifer Mireau, Katie Flury and his faithful travelling companion Lil Skid. He made friends everywhere he went. He touched the hearts and souls of people and there were many life long friend-ships that he developed all over the world through his work and travels. Many of these friends were like his second family. He had a passion for travel and cycling. He died doing what he loved most in a country that was like his second home to him. He will be deeply miss by all. Gosh dang, Richie, we will always love ewe and your legacy will live on!” More information regarding a celebration of life will be posted on his Facebook Page in the upcoming weeks.

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BLEWASKA, RichardJanuary 27th, 1962 -

March 19th, 2015It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Blewaska on the 19th of March 2015 in Hamilton NZ. He was born in Cal-gary on January 27th,1962. He was predeceased by his father, Stefan Blewaska and his mother, Maria

Blewaska of Fairmont BC. He will be loved and remembered by his broth-ers Edmund and Gary Blewaska, his sister Marianne Tucker, his nieces Erin Dowset, Patricia Tanner, Stacie MacNeil, Jennifer Mireau, Katie Flury and his faithful travelling companion Lil Skid. He made friends everywhere he went. He touched the hearts and souls of people and there were many life long friendships that he developed all over the world through his work and travels. Many of these friends were like his second family. He had a passion for travel and cycling. He died doing what he loved most in a country that was like a second home to him. He will be deeply missed by all. “Gosh dang, Richie, we will always love ewe and your legacy will live on!” More informa-tion regarding a celebration of life will be posted on his Facebook Page in the upcoming weeks.

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Apt/Condos for SaleFOR SALE OR WILL TRADE Absolutely beautiful fully fur-nished 2 bedroom, 2 ensuite lock-out unit in Big Horn Mead-ows Resort on the 9th green. Spectacular Mountain & Valley views. Great rental opportunity, original owners. Hardly been used & never rented. SHOWS MINT! $275,000 call Gerry 403-585-6886

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Summit Footwear & Apparel located on main street Invermere opened in September 2008 and is owned and operated by Richard & Jocelyn Brunner. The boutique is dedicated to serving locals and valley visitors for all their footwear needs. We are committed and proud to provide an extensive selection of premium fashion footwear brands recognized for comfort, quality, and design, plus beautiful vegan and environmentally friendly handbags, hats and accessories from Canadian designers. Summit also offers a selection of footwear for walking, running, and hiking. www.summitfootwear.ca

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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL

AUTO SHOW!MARCH

24- 29 2015

Plug in to win!

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Your last chance to go green for free!

If you would like to plug in an all-electric Nissan LEAF at your home, this weekend is the last chance you will have to get one for nothing!British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT Program kindly supplied us with one of the eco-friendly sedans as a prize in our Plug-In to Win Contest, which closes at midnight on Sunday (see below for entry details). The winner will be announced online next week and Driveway will feature an interview with the lucky winner in an upcoming edition.SCRAP-IT announced its new incentive program here last week, which offers a $3,000 rebate for electric car purchasers if they scrap a 2000 or older vehicle. This is in addition to the newly announced provincial government program detailed in our main story today. The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT booth throughout this weekend at the Vancouver International Auto Show, in the Vancouver Convention

Centre West. Qualifying electric vehicles for the organization’s incentive are listed on the SCRAP-IT.ca website. Take a look because some of them, plus vehicles qualifying under the additional government program will be at the show to view and some made available there for test drives outside.

For information on electric vehicles and charging systems and infrastructure visit Plug-In BC at: http://pluginbc.ca/For details of the Clean Energy Vehicle incentive program visit: www.cevforbc.ca

by Keith Morgan

Write to Keith at [email protected]

DrivewayCanada.ca | Welcome to the driver’s seat

Clean energy cars now more affordableThe long awaited rebate incen-tives designed to encourage British Columbians to buy clean energy cars were announced this week at the Vancouver Interna-tional Auto Show.Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett announced a scheme to offer incentives of up to $5,000 for the purchase or lease of a new battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and up to $6,000 for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, When combined with new SCRAP-IT program incentives revealed here last week, the total savings could be up to $8,250 for an electric vehicle. The incentives are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of taking 1,400 cars off the road and are part of Phase 2 of the Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) program. The program will distribute $10.6 million from the Province’s Innovative Clean Energy Fund over the next three years for the following purposes:

◼ $7.5 million for point-of-sale incentives for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.◼ $1.59 million for investments in charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuelling infrastructure.◼ $1 million for incentives for commercial

fleet purchases of clean energy vehicles.◼ $500,000 for research, training, and public outreach on clean energy transportation technology.

Today, electric vehicles typically cost about 25 per cent more than non-electric vehicles, but the incentives will narrow that price gap. Electric vehicle owners typically save about 75 per cent on their fuel costs, which adds up to $1,600 per year. An analysis will be conducted to identify gaps in the location of

charging infrastructure and determine the most effective way to deploy infrastructure funding. This will include looking at what locations (multi-unit residential buildings, downtown parking areas, shopping centres etc.) would best support increased adoption of electric vehicles.The first phase of the CEV program ran from 2011 to 2014 and helped support the purchase of 950 electric vehicles and the development of over 1,000 charging stations, and resulted in 57,000 tonnes of direct emissions reductions – equivalent to taking approximately 1,000 vehicles off the road.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines will administer and implement the CEV program through partnerships with the New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia, the Fraser Basin Council, and the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association. Quote: Blair Qualey, president and CEO of the

New Car Dealers Association of B.C. is delighted with the announcement. “Our members are seeing increasing interest from consumers in purchas-ing electric vehicles and this program will provide many with the incentive

they need to make a purchase.”Visitors to the Vancouver International Auto Show, which closes on Sunday, will have the opportunity to take a clean energy vehicle for a spin. Most manufacturers are also showing their clean energy vehicles inside the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre West.

Visit the Auto Show gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

Tesla Model S

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell

2015 Nissan Leaf

KIA Soul EV

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Vancouver Convention Centre West

Weekdays, Noon - 10 pm, admission $15*; Saturday, 10 am - 10 pm, admission $17*; Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm, admission $17*. *Discounts for seniors (65+), students with valid ID, children ages seven - 12 (except Tuesday), multi-day passes, and family packs.

For more information and to purchase tickets: www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.com.

‘‘The incentives are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of taking 1,400 cars off the road.’’Keith Morgan

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