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28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer December 14, 2012 WATER WORKS — Water management at the community level is changing significantly as governments decrease their levels of involvement, explained speaker Dr. Anna Warwick-Sears to guests at a Lake Windermere Ambassadors talk on December 10th. Photo by Greg Amos Water issues weighed By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley has a long way to go before reaching the levels of water stress faced in the Okanagan Valley, but there are issues here to address. This was one topic of discussion amongst the roughly 30 people in attendance at a watershed talk hosted by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors at Copper Point Resort on Monday night, December 10th. “In the Okanagan, we’ve been really good at identifying what our water issues are,” said guest speaker Dr. Anna Warwick-Sears, who is the executive director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board. Local water issues identified through Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Professionals Glenn Pomeroy MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7 th Avenue, Invermere, BC glennpomeroy@shaw.ca discussion at the talk included the declining water level of Lake Windermere, the increasing populations of bass and dropping numbers of burbot and rainbow trout in the lake, the need to protect tributaries and upland water sources, and preserving foreshore access. “Illegal dock building is rampant across the interior of B.C.,” Mrs. Warwick-Sears said. “If this is something you care about, it’s a good thing to focus on.” The Okanagan region spends $500,000 each year to manage Eurasian watermilfoil, a weed that’s yet to appear in Lake Windermere, she added. Irrigation demands of residential yards, parks, golf courses and agriculture in the Okanagan account for 85 per cent of the water used in that region, attendees heard. Cell: (250) 270-0666 O� ce: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673 Invermere’s Happy Hands knitting group present their year’s worth of production of blankets, mitts, toques and slippers, which will be donated to the Family Resource Centre and other local causes. The women meet every Wednesday afternoon throughout the year at Columbia Garden Village, and the group has been doing its good work for a decade. Pictured, left to right: Debbie Clarke, Alice Stewart, Irene La Rochelle, Maryann Bergen, Audrey Osterloh, Elsie Hemmelgarn, Thelma Hindley, Doris Langerud, and Olga Hynes. Photo by Greg Amos ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED 492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 CELL: 250-342-5889 TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838 FAX: 1-866-788-4966 scott@rockieswest.com www.rockieswest.com Weekly wool workers Cougar kills sheep in Radium By Pioneer Staff A young bighorn sheep has been killed by a female cougar with two cubs in tow in Radium Hot Springs during the early morning hours of December 10th. Residents are being cautioned by Village of Radium Hot Springs staff to avoid confrontation with the animal and to leave room for it to escape. If you encounter the big cat, slowly back away from it, without any sudden movements. Avoid getting between the mother and its cubs. Anyone encountering the cougar, or any other potentially hostile wild animal should contact the Report All Poachers and Polluters toll-free tip line at 1-877-952-7277. Paul Glassford Sales Consultant �� Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Wende Brash Broker/Owner Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611 Offi ce: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300
December 14, 2012 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 HERE TO SERVE YOU Call Al at NEW SEWER CAMERA Al Tallman • Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week From Framing to Finishing We Do It All! Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years • Avoid costly repairs Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357 VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS. Are you happy with the care, attention and number of rentals your current vacation home management company is off ering you? Allow us to introduce you to our “Boutique” Vacation Rental Management services that produce results. Call or visit online PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca DCS Plumbing & Heating Residential Jesse Vader 250.341.5426 • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks 24 hour emergency service 250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount 250.349.5564 Commercial Ken Johnson 250.341.5427 Complete Automotive Repairs Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash – Find our classifi ed ad for discounts. Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com • RENOVATIONS • PAINTING • Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot Box 1020 • Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 • www.cabincare.ca • Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products. Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons Phone: (250) 342-7100 Fax: (250) 342-7103 www.diamondheatingandspas.com 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS Snow Removal Everett Frater Enterprises • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645 Kari & John Mason 250.270.0821 Snow Removal • Sanding • Spring Clean-up Kari & John Mason Invermere • • Panorama • GAS FITTING • Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com 250-342-5682 250-270-0821 or 780-970-7040 1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION • Doors • Windows • Flooring • Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations • Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations 5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net
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