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©2016 Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. ADVANCE, Benjamin Moore, Paint like no other, and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks of Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. the playoffs, though, but they’ve been manager Tammy Bradford has written a working all season toward the Cyclone spectacular overview of the battle, and From the Editor Taylor competition, which turned out the part Creston’s young men played t appears winter to be quite the smashing consolation in it. She even included a clipping from Imay finally be prize. They definitely deserve to have the Creston Review with a personal behind us, but the community cheering them on! account of the events! that doesn’t mean Just as the community is pulling On the arts and entertainment side winter sports are together to support the Thunder Cats, of things, A Full Plate fils us in on what quite over — the we’re bound to notice our differences happened at the recent Box Project art Creston Valley creeping into everyday conversation show, a followup to last year’s popular Thunder Cats over the next month or so, as the 2017 call-and-response event created by BRIAN LAWRENCE are hosting the provincial election draws closer. None Alison Masters and Gary Deatherage. Cyclone Taylor Cup April 6-9, giving of us can ever expect to fully agree with It’s part of what will likely be a full year them a chance to compete with B.C.’s others when it comes to politics, but it’s of art-agriculture pairings — a perfect best Junior B teams. always interesting to hear other points of combination for the valley we live in. It’s been interesting to follow the view. To give you some conversational And while we’re on the subject of roller coaster over the years, groaning fodder, this month’s issue features a entertainment, be sure to read up on as the Thunder Cats dropped into Q&A with the four candidates running in Focus on Youth, which celebrates youth dismal losing streaks and feeling a the Nelson-Creston riding. performance for the 31st time. The surge of pride as they climbed to the Of course, there’s a lot more to concert series is always a treat, so be top of their division, the latter of which check out in this month’s issue! With sure to see at least one! they did again this year. They didn’t this month marking 100 years since the There’s much more inside, too, and I make it beyond the second round of Battle of Vimy Ridge, Creston Museum hope you enjoy flipping through!
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238 - 10th Avenue N., Creston, BC • Phone: 250-428-2214 • Email: [email protected] • www.creston.ca JEFF BANMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Creston Valley Thunder Cats captain McConnell Kimmett CYCLONE in a March 8 game against the Kimberley Dynamiters. TAYLOR CUPcoming to Creston BY BRIAN LAWRENCE from the Lower Mainland, where he’s “We feel we are a championship- I Love Creston Editor scouting the Thunder Cats’ potential calibre team. We’re going to have a he Creston Valley Thunder Cats Cyclone Taylor competition. chance to prove that over four days where Tplayoff run may have been cut short Named for Hockey Hall of Famer we play league champions every day.” by a March 23 loss to the Kimberley Fred “Cyclone” Taylor — who led the In the regular 2016-2017 season, Dynamiters, but the team has a rare Vancouver Millionaires to a Stanley the Thunder Cats placed second in the post-season opportunity for redemption Cup victory in 1915 — B.C.’s Junior KIJHL, handily securing the top spot when the Cyclone Taylor Cup is held at B hockey tournament will include in the Eddie Mountain Division with 74 the John Bucyk Arena April 6-9. the champions of the Kootenay points. Six points ahead of them were “Realistically, it should be the International (KIJHL), Vancouver Island the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, battling (at best hockey of the year — we’re and Pacific junior hockey leagues. press time) in the finals with the Chase talking about three separate league As the hosts, the Thunder Cats are Heat for the KIJHL championship. champions battling against each allowed to join the competition, and will Dubois was happy with the other,” says Thunder Cats head be ready to compete against them all, regular season, and the Thunder coach Jeff Dubois, speaking by phone says Dubois. Cats started their playoff run well,
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com defeating the Columbia Valley “There are guys on our team who Rockies in the first round. simply wouldn’t be here if we weren’t “Unfortunately, toward the end of the hosting the Cyclone Taylor Cup,” year and especially in that first round says Dubois. against Columbia Valley, we had four or One of those is Thunder Cats’ five key players get hurt at the same time,” captain McConnell Kimmett. he says. “So we limped into that series “I’m going out with a bang,” he against Kimberley. ... Kimberley showed says. “I always wanted my last up every night. It would have been nice to game to end with a win and end play closer to full strength, healthwise.” with a trophy over my head. ... This The silver lining to their early defeat, is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime however, is that the team gets more opportunity that I’m excited about.” recovery and practice time than the other Kimmett, who will be heading competitors, all of which will be gearing up to university to study chemical to play four games in four days in Creston. engineering, has been looking Hosting the Cyclone Taylor Cup is not forward to the Cyclone Taylor Cup only a second chance for a trophy, but an all season, and is positive about opportunity for the team’s 20-year-olds Creston’s chances. — who would have otherwise aged out of “We feel pretty confident. We’re the league — to play a bit longer. going to be the best rested and
the community, providing meals and sponsors have been supporting the TOURNEY accommodations for the hockey teams,” tournament, with the Town of Creston says Creston Valley Thunder Cats and Regional District of Central BENEFITS president Mike Moore. Kootenay areas A, B and C each The Thunder Cats have organized donating $2,500. Area C director Larry VALLEY accommodations all over town and Binks provided platinum sponsorship, he Cyclone Taylor Cup, running at meals at seven restaurants for their and Area B director Tanya Wall is a Tthe John Bucyk Arena April 6-9, will guests. The organizing committee gold sponsor, as well as a shoot-to-win offer more than eight exciting games in expects the visiting teams, parents and sponsor, potentially donating prizes of four days — it will also have a positive fans to spend twice the Thunder Cats’ $5,000 (round robin game), $10,000 economic benefit for the community. budget, for a total infusion of nearly (bronze medal game) and $20,000 “As a host community, we have a $300,000 into local businesses. (gold medal game). $90,000 budget that we spend right in Visitors can expect to be informed Hosting the event and being about the community when they arrive guaranteed a spot in the Cyclone Taylor — Creston Visitor Centre co-ordinator Cup was an asset in recruiting players Amy Maddess will be set up at the arena this season, says Moore, and it will help during the initial parts of the tournament, a with the process next season. bus tour of the valley can be booked, the “The spinoff at Junior B level hockey Town of Creston will host an open house is that because kids can try out and about its fire hall project on April 8. The pick the teams they want play for, they Thunder Cats are also hosting an alumni pick teams that do well. We’re still going game on April 8, with about 40 players to have a fairly high-calibre level of returning to hit the ice (see ad page 13). players wanting to come play because Since the competition was awarded we did well last year.” to Creston in May 2016, major —Brian Lawrence
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 JEFF BANMAN PHOTOGRAPHY strongest team there. We’re not an Thunder Cats can keep up with B.C.’s underdog.” best team. “It’s a lot different than going through “Right down through our lineup, league playoffs where you don’t know and for us as coaches, it’s a special who you’re going to get round to opportunity to play big games in front of round,” says Dubois. “We know who home fans, to play every game against we’re playing, and we’ll have seen league champions,” he says. all the teams play. Then we’ll have a And crowds won’t be disappointed. couple of weeks as a group to prepare “They can expect the best hockey for each of those opponents and tailor that’s ever been played in the Johnny our game plan knowing who’s coming Bucyk Arena,” says Kimmett. “There are into Creston.” going to be three championship teams Dubois looks forward to showing and us going head-to-head every day. locals and visitors alike that the It’s going to be very intense hockey.”
GAME SCHEDULE 2017 CYCLONE THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2017 3:30pm VIJHL vs KIJHL TAYLOR CUP 7:30pm PJHL vs Creston Valley Thunder Cats BRITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH, 2017 PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 3:30pm PJHL vs KIJHL CRESTON - APRIL 6TH TO 9TH 7:30pm VIJHL vs Creston Valley Thunder Cats TICKETS: Thursday - Saturday games: SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2017 $15.00 Adult / $12.00 Student/Senior / $10.00 Child 3:30pm VIJHL bs PJHL Medal Games - Sunday: 7:30pm KIJHL vs Creston Valley Thunder Cats $20.00 Adult / $15.00 Student/Senior / $12.00 Child SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2017 Ticket packages on sale at Creston & District Community Complex on April 3rd & 4th from 5-7pm Bronze Medal 2:00pm 3rd place vs 4th place To purchase ticket package: online at www.cyclonetaylorcup.ca Call 250-402-3549 or e-mail [email protected]. Individual game tickets on sale Wed., April 5th at arena 5-7pm or at gate of games 1 hour prior to puck drop. Gold Medal 7:30pm 1st Place vs 2nd Place
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com operated by FortisBC (typically wooden From the Mayor’s Desk poles). The town owns decorative By Ron Toyota lighting throughout town and some Mayor - Town of Creston neighbourhoods (typically metal poles). A small number of lights are owned Reporting Concerns by the town but are located on Fortis to Town of Creston poles. The town uses a third-party contractor to maintain its streetlights. he Town of Creston has made Creston has a snow and ice control So how can you use our town Tgreat strides in enhancing policy that directs staff on when and website to report an issue? On our responsiveness to customer issues how to initiate and implement public website, citizens have the option to through the use of reporting features works operations. Priorities are based “Report a Concern” by selecting the on our website (www.creston.ca). At on traffic volumes, road classification, icon on the left side of the screen. this time of year, two issues that are emergency services, road geometrics, If you select this icon you will be commonly reported are related to snow terrain, transit and access to amenities. directed to a requests and concerns and streetlights. Did You Know? The majority of page with a Citizen Request Tracker link Did You Know? The Town of streetlights in town are owned and where you can report issues related to park maintenance, public washrooms, potholes/road damage, road signs, sidewalks, snow/ice and streetlights. You will be directed to create an account with an email address and password of your choosing. Citizen requests that are submitted via the website are referred to dedicated staff who will respond to verify that the request has been received and also when the file is closed (meaning the matter has been dealt with). You can also sign up for updates on our community through the “Notify Me” icon (located just above “Report a Concern”). It’s as simple as inputting your contact info, selecting how you would like to be contacted (email or text The “Report a Concern” button can be found at the left of the Town of Creston’s website. message) and selecting the categories of preferred information that you would like to receive. Providing Excellence Importantly, with any concern or issue in Client Service. that you may have, you are also welcome Discovery Real Estate to telephone our office at 250-428-2214 during business hours and talk directly to Michael 2 Offices to Serve You Carpenter 1013 Canyon St., Creston our frontline staff, write a note or letter to 28 years 106 33rd Ave. S., Hwy. 3, Erickson us, or contact me personally. RE/MAX Office 250-428-2234 •Toll Free 1-877-428-2234 Reach Creston Mayor Ron Toyota by phone Broker /Owner [email protected] at 250-428-2214 ext. 227, by email at Cell: 250-428-6594 www.remaxcreston.com [email protected] or visit town hall at 238 10th Avenue North.
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 Message from the Chief By JASON LOUIE Chief - Lower Kootenay Band Community Service, Discipline, Teamwork Facets of Cadet Program i’suk kyukyit (greetings). The cadet program is not for every child but K The cadet program has been around in Canada for understand it is nothing like the movies where a many years. In the Creston Valley, I was also a member sergeant or officer will be yelling at your child. Respect of the 1746 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. There for everyone is a priority. If our children are the future, are many misconceptions of the cadet program. Basically, we must mentor them now to be good Canadians and cadets is a youth program with a military theme. Although good people. I have not been involved with the program the program is supported by the Canadian Forces, there for some years now, but the cadets will always have a are no expectations for cadets to join the military. The special place in my heart. program does not train children to be soldiers. What the For more information, stop by the legion on Wednesday program does instill are discipline, teamwork and an evenings and see what’s happening. One of the officers emphasis on community service. or cadets would be more than happy to answer your Back in my day, and even today, there was a stigma that questions. the kids that joined the program were the nerds and weird With that, I thank you once again for reading and wish you kids. Being a Cadet Instructor Cadre officer, I can say with all well. Taxas. great confidence that this is a myth. The kids that join the Reach Jason Louie at 250-428-4428 ext. 235, mjasonlouie@gmail. program are some of the most talented and gifted kids that com or online at www.lowerkootenay.com. I’ve ever met. If you haven’t heard the 1746 bag pipers, they are some of the best in the province! Some notable Canadians who were cadets are actor Jim Carrey, former Oilers goalie Bill Ranford, Rick Mercer, Olympian Myriam Friendly reminder to have Bédard and former lieutenant-governor Steven Point. your winter tires removed In my position as chief of the Lower Kootenay Band, we entered into an agreement with the cadet program. In this agreement we allow the cadets to have their physical training Integra Tire can meet nights at the LKB gym. In return, should the LKB require all your tire needs. community service, such as event setup for a meeting, the cadets set up tables and chairs. The cadets have also done We have the brands and service you some spring cleaning around the community picking up trash. want to keep you safe this season. My other hope from this initiative is LKB youth will notice the cadets in the community and hopefully want to join this outstanding youth program. As parents, having your child involved with organized sports can be expensive. With the cadet program, the cost is free. Aside from the community service aspect, the cadets learn some valuable skills such as first aid, canoeing, cycling and mentorship. The senior cadets learn firearms safety. With Auto Centre everything happening in this world with respect to the misuse 918 Pine Street, Creston of firearms, the cadets learn the difference between what (East of the Grain Elevators) a weapon is and what firearms are. Education is key with firearms use and safety. 428-2000
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com Local Boys on Famous Battlefield
By Tammy BRADFORD Manager - Creston & District Museum & Archives
very Canadian student learns about EVimy Ridge, the First World War battle that marked the first time all four Canadian divisions in the Allied army fought together on the same battlefield, cemented the Canadians’ reputation as elite fighters and stands, today, as the iconic symbol of the coming of age of the Canadian nation. Vimy Ridge, in northern France, is high enough to give a clear view of the surrounding countryside. It was taken by German forces in October 1914 and formed a key part of the Germans’ defense system. British and French forces had attempted to recapture the ridge in October 1914, May and September 1915, and again in February 1916, but in May 1916 were pushed from the few positions they had gained. Canadian forces replaced the British at Vimy Ridge in October 1916. Over Creston’s Pte. William McBean was killed at Willerval, southeast of Vimy Ridge, on April 14, 1917. 200 young men from the Creston Valley served in the Great War. Any who had The preparation included a gas left, was to capture the town of Thelus. enlisted prior to autumn 1916, and had attack on the German lines, followed The Third Division was tasked with not yet been killed, invalided home or by an assault by troops. When the capturing the narrow central section of sent to military hospitals, were almost wind changed direction, the gas the ridge and La Folie Farm, while the certainly on the Vimy battlefield. drifted to another part of the line Fourth Division, farthest to the left, was Months of preparation included and left the German defences intact. striving for Hill 145 and a large, heavily building tunnels, trenches, tramways Charles Pendry, transferred to the 54th defended knoll called “the Pimple” on and roads. John Adams of Gray Battalion only a few weeks before, was the northern end of the battlefield. Creek served with the 176th Tunneling struck by a shell and killed. Rupert The Canadian troops all along the Company of the Royal Engineers Wilson of Boswell was also killed in the line were supported by artillery units doing this work. Three days before the lead-up to Vimy Ridge. of the British Fifth Division. Dennis battle began, he was wounded and Each of the four Canadian divisions Howard of Creston, serving with a transferred to England. Fred Hilton, was tasked with capturing and holding Royal Field Artillery unit, may have laying track and ballasting up to the a specific part of the German line. The been among them. forward trenches with the Fifth Battalion First Division, on the right, had the The attack began at 5:30a.m., April Railway Troops, was killed on April 4, broad southern sector of the ridge. 9. The advance of the Fourth Division 1917. The Second Division, on the First’s ground to a halt almost as soon as it
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 left the trenches, but the other three divisions all reached their first objective, called the Black Line, about an hour later. The second objective, the Red Line and the town of les Tilleuls, was in the hands of the First, Second and Third Divisions between 7 and 7:30 a.m.. The Fourth Division was still bogged down on the left, exposing the flank of the Third Division. Charles Tromblay, serving with the Canadian Mounted Rifles in the Third Division, might have been among those troops struggling to establish a defensive flank in that gap. Machine-gun fire from the Germans’ intermediate trenches inflicted heavy casualties. William Johnson of Wynndel, serving in the Third Canadian Division, was killed on that first day of battle, as were Stanley Gwynne and Irwin Simmons, serving with in the First Division. The attack resumed early on April 10. The third objective, the Blue Line, was reached by about 11 a.m., and the final objective, the Brown Line, was in Canadian hands between 1 (Second Division) and 2 p.m. (First and Third Divisions). On the left, the Fourth Canadian Division engaged in back-and-forth fighting on Hill 145 in mid-afternoon, but, eventually, the German position on the hill was outflanked and they were forced to pull back. The hill was in Canadian hands by nightfall on April 10. A clipping from the May 25, 1917, Creston Sapper William Smith of Porthill Review with a report from Pte. Dave Hamilton. served with the Fourth Canadian Division, and took part in this attack. In a letter home, he announced that Pte. not eliminate the risk of being wounded. The Fourth Canadian Division began Stanley Reid had been killed during the Fraser later wrote, “I recall the first its final assault on the Pimple at 4 a.m. on battle for Vimy Ridge, probably during glimpse of the Douai plain stretching into April 12, but was promptly driven back by the attack on Hill 145. the distance, as we reached the crest of the defenders. At 5 a.m., the Canadians William Fraser, of Kootenay Bay, was the ridge. As we moved over the summit, began a new assault. The German serving with the ambulance corps with shrapnel was bursting overhead. One defensive artillery, responding late to the the Third Division. His job, carrying the piece, which I still possess, penetrated the renewed attack, lost the opportunity to dead and wounded off the battlefield, did sleeve of my tunic.” repulse it and the Canadians were able
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com to push through the German lines. A day with their troops, were in constant Beautlich-Millar of Creston, serving with of heavy fighting followed, but the Pimple communication with the rear and with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light was captured by 6 p.m. other divisions, and therefore more able to Infantry, occurred during the moments of The extensive preparation was react quickly and correctly in any situation. leaving the trenches. instrumental in the Canadian success The importance of this was underlined Involvement of Lower Ranks: at Vimy Ridge, but there were other when Lt. Frank Burn-Callander of Creston Planning for the battle involved junior important factors as well. was awarded the Military Cross for officers, as well as senior officers, so Creeping Barrage: Artillery “his great daring and knowledge of the the attack could go ahead as planned bombardment advanced just ahead of the situation” in maintaining communications even if senior officers were killed. Local troops, protecting them as they moved with the rear at Vimy Ridge. men, such as Lts. F.J. Oatts, Robert across no man’s land. Marshall Barton of Battle Formation: Loose formations SInclair-Smith and Tom Taylor were Creston was with Canadian Field Artillery, of men exiting the trenches made them probably among those junior officers. supporting the movements of the First somewhat less vulnerable to enemy Vimy Ridge, while a notable success Division with the creeping barrage. machine-gun fire. Nevertheless, many of for the Canadian troops, was just one Communications: Officers, advancing the Canadian casualties including Finlay part of the much larger Battle of Arras. While the Germans made no attempt to recapture Vimy Ridge itself, fighting in the area continued as the German army counterattacked to check the advance of the Allied army. One such attack/counterattack took place at Willerval, just southeast of Vimy Ridge, on April 14. The Eighth Canadian Brigade was tasked with attacking the German gun battery there. An enemy shell fell among a gun crew of the Eighth. Creston’s Pte. William McBean, serving with a medical corps, rushed to the aid of the wounded gunners. At that moment, a second shell landed almost in the crater of the first, killing McBean and the remaining members of the gun crew. Unfortunately, as had happened in previous battles, the success of the first days of the Battle of Arras could not be exploited. The stunning five-kilometre Discovery Real Estate advance of the Allied army ground to a • 1013 Canyon St., Creston • 106 33rd Ave. S., Hwy. 3, Erickson halt, and the spring offensive deteriorated • Office 250-428-2234 •Toll Free 1-877-428-2234 into a series of localised, bloody battles. These included Arleux (April 28-29), Fresnoy (May 3-4) and Roeux (May 13- 14). Hubert Mahood of Boswell was killed in action at Arleux; Frank May of Wynndel survived that battle but was killed only four months later at Loos. Contact the Creston Museum at 250-428-9262 or [email protected], or visit www. www.remaxcreston.com crestonmuseum.ca.
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 Over-50 Slo-pitch Players Wanted C.V. Slow Pitch Association specifically designed for baseball slo-pitch division will hopefully get more alling all men and women who are activity in helping to avoid injury. seniors exercising, being active outdoors Cover age 50 and want to play ball! Last year, the members of the 50- and interacting with some awesome new The Creston Valley Slow Pitch plus Coffin Dodgers teams said that people. Slo-pitch is an inexpensive sport Association consists of players of they would prefer to play against other that is worth every penny. all ages, but is willing to create a teams that have a similar skill set and An over-50 division would also help designated 50-plus division this spring if ability, for more of an even playing field. to prepare for teams entering the 2018 enough players are interested. Fifty-plus ball players are reluctantly 55+ BC Games in Kimberley. “If the minimum requirement of four coming to the realization that they aren’t The fall of 2016 saw the trial beginning teams can be met, then a division can be as young as they used to be. of the 50-plus league. Ringstad says he formed,” says president Len Ringstad. The league would be open to was pleased to see such a great turnout The association invites 50-plus anyone over the age of 50. Couples or on the first venture. Four teams were players to a quick get-together at 1 p.m. individuals can sign up; if couples are created to play late August to mid-October, April 9 at the Centennial Park gazebo. signing together, only one needs to be and there is a good possibility that league Sign up, enjoy some snacks and then over 50 years old. will continue again in the fall. play ball — so bring your gloves. There Last year, and hopefully this year, To learn more, contact Scott or Andrea Peet will be handouts that demonstrate 86-year-young Murray Sweetman was at 250-428-0815, or Dale or Kelly Moberg at proper warm-ups and stretches playing first base. Having an over-50 250-428-5433. GAME Saturday, April 8 12:00 pm Puck Drop 16 seasons of returning “OLD CATS” 2000/2001 to 2015/2016 Tickets $5.00/each - pre purchased at Creston & District Community Complex April 3rd & 4th from 5-7pm or at gate 1 hour prior to game.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! CRESTON VALLEY Anyone interested in helping to CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHATTER organize these events, or if you have GM: The Creston Valley Chamber from the any other ideas that you think would Aof Commerce will hold its annual help make this an unforgettable event general meeting from 6-8 p.m. April 25. For in Creston, feel free to contact the all chamber members and guests, this will CHAMBER chamber. New ideas are welcome! be the time to hear what it is planning for The chamber has one focus going the remainder of 2017, as well as getting a This year, the chamber will hold a forward: to be of benefit to its members. glimpse into some future events. It is also gala the first Saturday of October at the Every event it plans and everything the time to ratify the chamber board, and Creston and District Community Complex. it does will be designed to increase have elections if needed. Appetizers and It will be an amazing night with a supper, business for chamber members. refreshments will be served. silent auction and, possibly, a lucky winner The hope is that the Kootenay Spring Trade Show: As you see of a trip for two, among other fun items. Gold Rush will evolve into an event by our ad on the opposite page, the There will be entertainment, as well, with that will bring hundreds, if not Spring Trade Show is upon us, and more details being given as the date thousands, of people to Creston, not will be held April 28 and 29. As of approaches. just for a day, but for several days this writing, booths are still available. For 2018 and subsequent years, — staying in our hotels, eating in Contact manager Vern Gorham the chamber is planning some major our restaurants, buying goods from at 250-428-5151 or manager@ events, and hoping to work with other our retails stores and maybe even crestonvalleychamber.com for more local organizations to make the first using our local real estate agents to information. Last year, approximately week of October — usually a relatively relocate to our unparalleled valley. 2,000 people attended — this is a slow week in Creston — a super week! This will be an exciting event, so great opportunity to showcase your The chamber is looking at a full hop on board with the Creston Valley business to Creston! marathon (the only one in the Kootenays), Chamber of Commerce! Kootenay Gold Rush: This will not a road bike race and a number of other Have a great and prosperous be the final time you hear about this options. It is hoping to include a look at the month, Creston. See you at the AGM event. This is a chamber-initiated event history of mining, and to give the victors and trade show! that is hoped will bring thousands of in the race an ounce of gold, an ounce of To learn more about the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, contact people to Creston in the future, during a silver to the second place finishers and an maanger Vern Gorham at manager@ typically slower time for visitors. ounce of bronze for third place. crestonvalleychamber.com or 250-428-5151.
Dr. Kim Masuch of Creston Organic Health Clinic leave my practices in White concerns and shift their health physical therapies and Rock and Langley, B.C., and to a place that is supported lifestyle counselling, and also move to Creston, it felt very by their diet and lifestyle strive to work in conjunction natural, like coming home. in a safe, effective and with the medical doctors. I Why do you do what you personalized way. Moving also hold a pharmaceutical do? I always wanted to be away from medications and prescribing licence and a doctor and help people. I other treatments occurs often understand the intricacies found naturopathic medicine as people’s bodies heal and of interactions between was a better fit for my views on symptoms disappear. medications and herbs. health and my goals for being Anything to add? I All Creston Valley Chamber here are you from? able to help others. generally can take on any of Commerce members will eventually be highlighted WOriginally Victoria, B.C., What is the best thing case, from basic care to in this space. To learn but I grew up visiting my family about being a naturopathic complicated conditions more, contact manager Vern Gorham at manager@ in Creston often. So three doctor? Helping people using a variety of modalities crestonvalleychamber.com or years ago, when I decided to discover the cause of their including nutrition, herbs, 250-428-5151.
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com A Full Plate Celebrating Bounty and Diversity A FULL PLATE t the Box Project art show on AMarch 3 and 4, the full house at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church was treated to a series of performances on the Friday night. One performance by local author Luanne Armstrong was a recording of a tribute she wrote for her mother. As we listened, her sentiments and story were matched by projected historic family photos. It was impactful. Renee Phypers’ painting of her JOANNA WILSON Russian immigrant great-grandmother Ginger Knudsen, with the help of some Valley Mudders, created Valley of the Swans. with potatoes around her feet was videos, music, performances and more. inspired by a family story that she Paula Ebelher’s felted bee hanging was “Creston is truly a fruitful place,” said always had a potato in her skirt pocket. her way of expressing what she felt upon hearing of the plight of bee colonies a Box Project visitor. and the resulting potential threat to food Brenda Brucker initially recognized this systems. An Out of the Box quilt by Canadian anniversary as an opportunity the Creston Fibre Artisans exquisitely to highlight what it means to be a detailed our land and foodscapes. Canadian here today (with all our varying Stephanie Sweet envisioned and a definitions and thoughts). We often group of Valley Mudders worked with overlook what’s under our noses and are main artist Ginger Knudsen to produce not likely to appreciate the role that these Valley of the Swans in three panels with two sectors, agriculture and creativity, play a timeline perspective for Canada 150. in defining our cultural identity and the These few projects are a tiny glimpse of quality of life that we create together. A CALENDAR OF EVENTS what 50 artists came up with in response Full Plate was the response by a group of · April 15: Full Plate Booth to a call by Alison Masters and Gary volunteers who have been meeting in our Creston Valley Farmers’ Market on Cook Street Deatherage for the 2017 Artists Challenge, community to hear and spark ideas. The · April 22: Kootenay Fibre Arts Festival Wynndel Hall (www.kootenayfibrefest.com) with many using the Canada 150 and A goal is to inspire, connect and promote · May 1-4: Farms, Fields and Food: Arts Council Full Plate theme to inspire their pieces. through local publications, events, online, and Focus on Youth Art Show They drew on memories, life experiences, YouTube and collaborations. Creston & District Community Complex historic reflections, personal values, A Full Plate is pleased to be working · Monthly: Locavore Book Club Creston Valley Public Library (second esthetics, political commentary and more with the Creston Museum, which will Wednesday). Books and discussion on food to express a diversity of perspectives. This be opening its season with an Art sustainability. resulted in whimsical, humorous, thought Meets Agriculture display, as well as www.fullplate.ca • [email protected] provoking, inspirational and innovative participating in the Creston Valley Fall FaceBook: A Full Plate • YouTube: A Full Plate styles. Mediums included photography, Fair in September. visual arts, sculpture, writings, installations, Imagine if we continued the call ceramics, fibre arts, contact improv, throughout 2017. What stories of your
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 family history or experiences do you want told, or what facts as a grower do Museum Hosting you think we should know? As an artist or someone with a passion and skills, Agricultural Art Exhibit would you like to collaborate with food CRESTON MUSEUM be prepared to bring their own if work sector folks to come up with a project or requires it. are inspired already? This is an all-ages he Creston Museum reflects the family friendly project. Meet a grower, Thistory of local agriculture. You’re Space is very flexible. In addition to the meet an artist, have some conversations, an artist who has created something exhibit room itself, the museum is willing explore possibilities, and let us know. inspired by local agriculture. to install pieces throughout the rest of the The Full Plate organizing committee You want to show your work to the museum. Please contact the museum welcomes your input, ideas and public. The museum has display space. early if work is particularly large. participation. We don’t need to reinvent Seriously, is this a perfect match or what? Work will remain on display throughout the wheel, so if you know of videos, The Creston Museum is hosting an Art the summer, unless artists choose to ongoing projects or events that are Meets Agriculture exhibit this summer. It remove it earlier. However, it may move relevant to our theme by anyone, all starts with a half-dozen panels highlighting from one spot to another within the exhibit, ages from Yahk to Riondel, contact us significant developments in local or within the museum, as work is added or (see ad on page 16) so we can help agricultural history, hung on the walls of an removed. The museum will decide where showcase or promote it. A Full Plate is otherwise-empty room. Add in an eclectic and how each piece is displayed. pleased to be participating in the Creston mix of work from local artists, all revolving If artists choose to sell their work, Valley Fall Fair in September. There’s around the local agriculture theme. Finally, they set the price. The museum will been a suggestion for a big windup put a table filled with art and craft supplies handle the sale, collect and remit PST event toward the year end — it’s still in in the middle of the room and invite (it does not collect or remit GST) and consideration and open for ideas. museum visitors to add to the exhibit. retain 10 per cent commission. A Full Plate is a committee of the What could be more fun than that? In order to create an eclectic, assorted, Community Arts Council of Creston and a Installation will begin on April 26, and vibrant, intriguing, fascinating exhibit, member of the food and culture working group of Fields Forward, which provide the exhibit will be open to the public until artists are asked to choose a maximum financial and other support. Sept. 16. Artists are invited to exhibit their of three pieces to exhibit at any one time. This initiative is also made possible by the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, a work for any or all of that period. They are, of course, welcome to change collaboration between Creston-Kootenay All kinds of artwork are welcome. pieces periodically over the summer. Foundation, the Government of Canada and extraordinary leaders from coast to The museum’s technological resources To learn more, contact Tammy or Alyssa at coast to coast. are extremely limited, so artists should 250-428-9262 or [email protected]. Photobooth Headshot Boudoir Family Physique Cosplay Fashion Photobooth Headshot KEITH BEAUDRY Boudoir Winner, 2016 BC Amateur Brian Lawrence, Photographer Bodybuilding Association’sFamily 250-505-3886 • [email protected] Men’s Physique Open D Class www.facebook.com/inverted.image.photos @kbeauds Physique Cosplay
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com FRANK GOODSIR Youth Festival Returning for 31st Year FOCUS ON YOUTH proudly returning to watch their own children perform. fter a long and bitter winter, spring has finally arrived. This year’s Focus on Youth runs in a series of concerts. The AAnd as sure as daffodils and tulips have arrived, young number of concerts is determined by the number of individuals animals are being born and birds are once again chirping and group/class performances that need to be scheduled. in the trees, we hear the sound of instruments being tuned Each daytime concert is approximately 40 minutes long, while or voices warming for the upcoming 31st annual Focus On evening concerts may be up to an hour. The evening concerts Youth festival, which is being held May 1-5. showcase an amazing array of talented young people, many of This is one of B.C.’s longest running children’s festivals. whom performed to a very high standard in the recent Creston Thirty-one years is a long time for a festival to run, especially Festival of the Arts. This is your time to hear and support these one involving young people. Starting in 1986, many young exceptionally talented young folk. performers who appeared in the first few festivals are now The concerts will be front and centre on the Prince Charles Theatre stage, where the students, many for the first time, will have a total theatre experience with lighting, sound and a live audience of their peers, parents, grandparents and other assorted relatives and friends. In conjunction with the performing arts, a visual arts display is planned for May 1-4 in the Creston Room at the Creston and District Community Complex. Like last year, the Community Arts Council of Creston is co-operating with Focus on Youth to also include the council’s yearly Arts and Culture Week extravaganza. On May 1 at 7 p.m. the council is hosting an opening ceremony that will include refreshments and entertainment featuring both adults and students. The art show is titled “Farm, Field, and Food”, though not limited to those subjects, and will feature pieces of art associated with Creston’s cultural heritage. Again, following in the footsteps of last year, a special evening concert will be held May 4 in Prince Charles Theatre and will feature alumni, students and friends. The theme for this year’s Focus On Youth is “Canada 150”. In all, about 1,000 students from Riondel to Yahk will take part in this weeklong event. Everyone is encouraged to take in at least one concert along with the art show and support the talents of the young FRANK GOODSIR people in our valley.
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 Ag Aware BY RANDY MEYER Creston Valley Agriculture Society
pring has come again to the Creston There are many agriculture-specific SValley. Seems like we had to wait issues that are under provincial much longer for it this year! After the government jurisdiction that I believe need monsoon rains of March, which followed to be addressed. I will touch on a few. the mega-snow of February, I am hoping, B.C. does not have a huge arable as are many others, for a long stretch land base, but we do generally have of warm, sunny weather through April. the soil and climate that encourage a Always so much to do this time of year, great diversity of agriculture products. and as I write this in late March, I’m sure Our valley and our province have The cost is horrendous financially and we are already two or three weeks behind so much potential for agricultural environmentally. There are alternative where we normally are. It is time to get the enterprises that are not being helped sources of power that do not require gardens going and field work started for by the current government’s policy. the Peace River Valley to be sacrificed. this year’s crops. Livestock that endured The budget of the provincial Ministry I believe food production should be the less than ideal weather the past two of Agriculture ranks among the smallest more important to those that govern our months will benefit greatly by warmer and of all the provinces in Canada. Not that province than it currently appears to be. drier days, and the fresh new grass that I’m advocating for subsidies, but there is Consider these agriculture issues will come. Orchards will soon be covered much room for improvement to programs as you weigh your options before you in blossoms and buzzing with bees, as that address labour issues, agriculture vote. Get informed, get involved. Be Ag new fruit crops begin their season. education, marketing and taxation policy. Aware! Now go outside, enjoy the spring The first outdoor Creston Valley When the current government made and grow something! Farmers’ Market will be held Easter changes to the Agriculture Land Reserve weekend at its regular spring and summer (ALR), many of us producers were not location behind the Creston Valley in favour of the Zone 2 designations that Come & enjoy Chamber of Commerce. No doubt there it implemented. Specifically, our Creston great food using will be plants available for your garden valley was put into Zone 2, lumped into Creston Valley produce. and maybe even some fresh early spring the “less important” agriculture land salad greens. Check it out on April 15 and areas, despite the wide diversity of Serving dishes from support our local growers and vendors. agriculture products grown in this valley. The start of the growing season is also a The Zone 2 designation allows for less around the world. • Great prices • Hearty portions • Friendly staff good time to plan for your participation in protection of our farmland and allows • Outdoor patio • Wheelchair access the Creston Valley Fall Fair. Plant with an for more opportunities to get land out of • Gluten free & vegetarian dishes eye toward entering produce or preserves the ALR and use it for non-agricultural • Serving local organic beef & cheese or flowers in this year’s fair. This year purposes. I steadfastly believe that this marks the 99th fair in Creston, so please is wrong. Keeping our land producing plan to be a part of our local tradition! food products and enhancing our food This year, April will also signal the security in this province is important to official start of the B.C. provincial election most farmers. campaign. The writ will be dropped on While not directly affecting our valley, April 11 and the election will be held on the exemption of thousands of acres May 9. I urge everyone to get involved, of farmable land from the ALR in the and get informed on the issues and the Peace River Valley for flooding by the candidates that are running. Take the time Site C dam is another example of recent See our menu at realfoodcafe.ca to grill the candidates on the issues that government action. The loss of this Lunch: Monday to Friday 11am - 2pm are important to you and that affect our land is very detrimental to agriculture Dinner: Monday to Saturday 4:30pm - Close province as a whole. Most importantly, get in this province. If the dam is allowed 223-10th Avenue North, Creston out and vote! to proceed, this land is lost forever. (across from the Town Hall) • 250-428-8882
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com CRESTON VALLEY BIRD FEST 2017 Where the Birds Are ... MAY 12,13,14 Contact us at: [email protected] Website: www.crestonvalleybirds.ca Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Creston-ValleyBirds SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, May 12 11:00-4:00 pm Festival registration at Rec. Centre Sales tables in foyer of Rec. Centre 2:00-4:00 pm Nest-building workshop at Kunze’s Gallery with artist Tess Stieben (Registraiton not required) 4:00-5:30 pm Meet and Greet at the Rec. Centre Photography show by Monte Comeau 5:30-7:00 pm Welcome Buffet sponsored by RE/MAX Discovery Real Estate Presentations by Janice Arndt and Alison Grover 7:00 pm Carpool from Rec. Centre to the Wildlife Centre for 3 field trips: 7:30-8:30 pm 1) Night Prowl with birder Ulrike Sliworsky 8:30-9:30 pm 2) Bats with Brendan Mitchell 9:30-10:30 pm 3) Dark Sky with Dan McCowan and telescope Saturday, May 13 6:30-11:00 am 7 guided Birdwatching tours from Rec Centre Includes birding by bus (limit 7) Fifth Festival 10:30-11:30, Canoe trip at Wildlife Centre (limit 21) 3+ 11:30-12:30 pm Canoe trip at Wildlife Centre (limit 21) 3+ 1:00-4:30pm Fly fishing with biologist Dennis McDonald (limit 10) 16+ Focusing on 1-3:00 pm Children’s event at the Wildlife Centre 1-3:00 pm Art Presentation “Nest Display” and Tour of Valley’s Birds, Art Kunze Elevator Gallery 1-3:00 pm Tour of Swan Valley Honey 1-3:30 pm Kayak with Paddle and Portage to Old Kootenay Channel and Agriculture with birder Ulike Sliworsky (limit 8) 18+ 2-4:00 pm Photography workshop with Monte Comeau at the Creston Valley Bird Fest Wildlife Centre (limit 30) pring migration is upon us, and it’s time to register for the 2:30-3:30 Canoe trip at Wildlife Centre (limit 21) 3+ May 12-14 Creston Valley Bird Fest, a celebration of the 3-5:00 pm Tour of Kootenay Meadows Organic Dairy Farm/ S Kootenay Alpine Cheese birds, art and agriculture of the Creston Valley. 3-4:00 pm Tour of the Food Forest with Melissa Flint Brian Keating, honorary conservation advisor to the 4-5:00 pm Plants that Heal-1st Aid from the Field with Rachel Beck Calgary Zoo, well-known adventure traveler and leader of 80 7:00-9:30 pm Key Note Speaker Brian Keating, “A Natural Relationship” expeditions to remote locations around the world, brings his Sunday, May 15 enthusiastic stories and video segments for all ages to the 6:00- 10:00 am Birding at Schikurski Park with Ed McMackin (4 one-hour slots: 6-7:00, 7-8:00, 8-9:00, and 9-10:00 am) Creston Valley Bird Fest to celebrate Year 5. 6:30-11:00 am 5 Guided Birdwatching tours from Rec Centre The 2017 festival artist, Monte Comeau (www.comeauphoto. Includes birding by bus (limit 7) ca), award-winning wild bird and nature photographer, will 9:30-12:00 pm Kayak with Paddle and Portage to Old Kootenay Channel with biologist Kim Asquith (limit 8) 18+ share his secrets at Saturday’s photography workshop. 12:00-3:00 pm Wind-down at Baillie Grohman Estate Winery Comeau’s photo of loons, called Hitchhiker, was selected for (registration not required) the cover of Nature Canada out of 4,000 entries. Registration opens April 3 on line: www.crestonvalleybirds.ca The festival begins Friday night with a welcome buffet or at College of the Rockies 9-4 Monday-Friday accompanied by presentations on bank swallows and
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 dinosaurs that fly, followed by a guided night prowl through the marsh, a chance to see bats fly from their colony, and a star-studded night display on the dark side of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA). On Saturday and Sunday mornings, birding experts will guide tours throughout the CVWMA beginning at 6:30 a.m. Discover some of the 300 avian species that frequent the Creston Valley and learn why the 7,000-hectare wetland is a designated Ramsar site and Important Bird Area. Included in the bird fest are tours to the Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery, the food forest at the College of the Rockies, the Kunze Gallery at the grain elevators, Swan Valley Honey, Kootenay Meadows organic dairy and fromagerie, an introduction to fly- fishing, and a peek into the medicinal properties of common plants. There are also kayaking tours with Paddle and Portage, canoe trips and children’s events at the CVWMA.
Online registration opens April 3 at www.crestonvalleybirds.ca. Register early, MONTE COMEAU as some events are limited. A bald eagle (above) and Wilson’s phalarope (opposite).
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April 23-29 Week Best Practices for Recognizing Volunteers n Volunteer Canada’s 2013 Volunteer be very useful for ongoing recognition with celebrations around volunteer IRecognition Study, organizations throughout the year. recognition. shared their best practices for •Organizations can recognize •It is important to build strong acknowledging volunteer contributions: volunteers by learning about their relationships between staff and •Recognition is not just a once a motivations and by ensuring that volunteers. The staff and board year event; it should be year round. volunteers are meeting their desires to members should be aware of volunteers’ Organizations need to move beyond the use or develop skills. contributions to the organization. perception that volunteer recognition •Volunteer recognition is a continuum •Making volunteers feel welcome is an equates to volunteer events. that requires a variety of initiatives. It’s important form of recognition. Whether it •Organizations can learn important to try to offer different forms is putting a volunteers’ role on their name about volunteers’ motivations of recognition (formal and informal), tag as opposed to simply “volunteer”, and preferences by building in customized for different individuals. soliciting feedback on how their role could questionnaires to accompany the •Organizations can find meaningful be improved or offering training, there are documentation organizations are ways to recognize volunteers. They many opportunities for organizations to already requesting for screening and can create an event that embeds create a warm and welcoming space. administration. This information can training or networking opportunities —Volunteer Canada
• Creston PAWS • West Creston Fire and Hall Societies A BIG THANK YOU TO • Creston and District Historical and Museum Society OUR MANY VOLUNTEERS • Citizens on Patrol • TAPS • Creston Valley Gleaners Society • Cresteramics Society • Therapeutic Riding Program • Creston Valley Hospice Society • Creston and District Society for Community Living • And Many More
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www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 people and organizations that made security, and help young people to up the community. Kaslo, Salmo, take up farming? Creston and all the smaller towns in I have seen firsthand the interest Nelson-Creston are vibrant, creative young people have in farming. We and interesting. I want the best for need a multipronged and long term this incredibly bountiful region that, approach to “grow” this. First, I will I feel, is currently being under- work hard to create an environment represented. where local agriculture can thrive. 2. What are the biggest In the short term we need to rebuild challenges facing the Nelson- extension services through the Creston riding? Ministry of Agriculture. In the longer Lack of a strong and healthy term, government can play an economy and affordable housing. enabling and co-ordinating role with The current government is producers, distributors and educators. completely focused on liquid natural Second, I will work to bring more gas as its economic development independence and power back to strategy for the province, taking the Agricultural Land Commission to us down a disastrous path both protect farmland. Third, I will continue economically and environmentally. to bring forward legislation like the bill Nelson-Creston has a rich potential recently tabled by BC Green Leader in agriculture, renewable energy, Andrew Weaver, the property law 1. Why is representing the forestry and small business. These and land title amendment act, that Nelson-Creston riding important sectors are being ignored. Why? ensures farmland is safeguarded from to you? Because they are not part of the real estate speculation using foreign I am concerned about the future status quo that sits in Victoria. capital. of our communities and feel that Our region has amazing abilities 4. How will you develop greater the Green Party offers the best and resources. We are now losing levels of co-operation between opportunity to bring real change out due to policies and direction governments, First Nations, to government. I love this region. that are being set by the existing business and non-profits? The best part of being on Nelson government. Collaboration starts with listening city council was getting to know the 3. How will you encourage food and seeking to understand the true
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com needs of all partners. We need to unpredictable effects of climate our growing season, and what crops define what our shared vision of change and natural disasters? will be successful in the changing co-operation and reconciliation First, our government must show climate. I will work with local looks like, and then be honest about leadership on a comprehensive governments to plan for a green what action it will take to reach climate action plan. BC Green future and help bring resources that vision. The best way I know Leader Andrew Weaver is one of needed to offset the effects of of doing that is getting to know the world’s leading scientists on climate change. my community — through round climate change and has worked tables, stakeholder discussions, with several governments to seeking input and then developing develop climate action plans. This a shared path. So the short answer is expertise that I will draw on to is by bringing the various partners help my constituents in Nelson- together to define what is needed. Creston. As for dealing with effects Listen, plan and act. of climate change, current research 5. How will you help your shows us what will happen with constituents deal with the local precipitation and temperature patterns in the future, how that will affect our infrastructure, as well as ELIZABETH MAY VISITS CRESTON QUICK GLANCE IN SUPPORT OF KIM CHARLESWORTH Home: Nelson since 2003 FOR MLA Politics: Nelson City Council (2008-11) Career: Graduated from Dalhousie Thursday | April 20th Law School, practiced law in Halifax, N.S. 12:30-2:30pm •Joined Correctional Service of Canada in 1997 Creston & District •Transferred to Human Resources Community Complex Development Canada in Victoria; transferred to Nelson in 2003 to become Public Q&A | mingling Service Canada manager Snacks | Drinks •Since 2013, worked with Nelson Food Cupboard as general co-ordinator, then garden co-ordinator, developing a 4,000-square-foot garden Volunteer: Founded the Kootenay and Boundary Food Producers Co-op 1. Why is representing the in 2013 Nelson-Creston riding important •Chaired West Kootenay EcoSociety from 2004-09 to you? •Served on parrent advisory The Kootenays are an amazing Contact: committees, boards of Centre for [email protected] Innovative and Entrepreneurial place and I am honoured to stand 1-250-354-7004 Leadership and Glacier Gymnastics, and up for the issues that matter to advisory council for Habondia Society us. Whether it’s keeping Jumbo
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 wild, reducing poverty, advocating farmers and John Hogan, Paris I’ve also toured facilities at the for local jobs, health services and Marshall Smith did an internship Therapeutic Activation Program public education, or supporting local that produced a report on building for Seniors and the Creston Valley industries like agriculture, forestry Kootenay local food markets and Community Housing Society and and tourism, I’m proud every time I worked with my colleagues on supported their important work. I I speak for our region in B.C.’s policies for Grow BC, Buy BC and build bridges by referring groups to legislature. Feed BC. I also vigorously opposed each other when they have mutual 2. What are the biggest Christy Clark’s Bill 24 that rezoned interests and a potential to work challenges facing the Nelson- our class A farmland into second- together. Creston riding? class ALR protection. If re-elected, I 5. How will you help your Like all of B.C., too many people will continue working with our local constituents deal with the are struggling to make ends meet farmers to bring forward supports unpredictable effects of climate with an ongoing affordable housing needed to grow this sector. change and natural disasters? crisis and increasing costs like 4. How will you develop greater The NDP’s Clean Growth Action ICBC rates, MSP and hydro — all levels of co-operation between Plan, supported by climate action as a direct result of Christy Clark’s governments, First Nations, experts like Tzeporah Berman, will decisions. Seniors care is also in business and non-profits? get the province back on track to crisis when only nine out of every A key principle in any working meet our climate targets, stimulate 10 residential care homes meet relationship is “nothing about us innovation, create jobs, protect minimum care standards. without us.” More unique to the Creston I am honoured to have a positive Valley is the BC Liberals’ rezoning working relationship with the Ktunaxa QUICK GLANCE of our class A farmland. This has Nation council and Yaqan Nukiy, reduced protections on our food especially in the work to protect Home: Nelson for 15 years systems at a time when food prices Qat’muk, known to many as the Politics: Nelson City Council (2002-05) •Nelson-Creston MLA since 2009 are going up. Jumbo Valley. Going forward in an era •Opposition deputy house leader (since We also need better government of reconciliation, it is important that 2014); previously Opposition critic for involvement and support for the government work in partnership with advanced education and labour market development, women’s caucus chair, Creston Valley Wildlife Management First Nations, respect their rights and spokesperson for social development, Area. traditions and discontinue colonial social policy committee Career: Nelson Committee on 3. How will you encourage food practices. Homlessness security, and help young people to I meet with the six chambers of •Managed West Kootenay non-profits, take up farming? commerce, other local business including Nelson Food Cupboard and micro-finance organization To encourage young farmers’ groups and non-profits to stay up •Restaurants and research assistant in success, you need a strong to date on their activities and how I university years Volunteer: Helps Grans to Grans, agricultural sector. After holding a may be of help. For example, when Chamber of Mines and West Kootenay community forum on agriculture in the Balfour local businesses were Women’s Association with fundraising •International election observer in 2009, I began a multi-year program under threat by a ferry terminal Ukraine twice to support local food. I hosted move, we worked together to •Elephant Nature Park in rural a discussion group with young ensure government chose Balfour. Thailand
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com B.C. businesses, support rural to speak up and act to return value- 4. How will you develop greater communities, and use new carbon added jobs for timber, water, mining and levels of co-operation between tax revenues to put more money agriculture resources. governments, First Nations, back in the pockets of low and 2. What are the biggest business and non-profits? middle income families. Reducing challenges facing the Nelson- I would work to stop the “divide emissions will help to lower impacts Creston riding? and conquer” politics that is still part from climate change. Making carbon There is a paucity of political of the Canadian provincial and federal pricing affordable and investing in inspiration that works with local small governments’ methods to pit the many green jobs will help families. Learn business to create value-added wealth B.C. non-ceded First Nations against more at www.bcndp.ca. in our communities. We face more and each other. more challenges every year with housing, Co-operation with business, First gainful employment and other poverty Nations and non-profits will develop issues that are becoming the norm. We as our governments engage in the are being hoodwinked into believing important truth and reconciliation poverty is a growth industry; a growing process that will with time bring our industry of “poverty professionals” First Nations out of residential school unknowingly accepts and promote this shock, and we will gain further the false poverty. This must be reversed or wisdom from our brothers and sisters in we will continue to be robbed of our vast the Métis and all First Nations. wealth of human and raw resources. 5. How will you help your 3. How will you encourage food constituents deal with the security, and help young people to unpredictable effects of climate take up farming? change and natural disasters? Food security is relative to political Leading by example. A few years stability. Canada’s food supply is back, I and half a dozen old growth secure when our governance is based wilderness activists convinced B.C.’s on the common good. We can regain Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural food security in Nelson-Creston by Resource Operations not to log a large returning Pacific salmon stocks to the old-growth area in the Westfall River upper Columbia system. The U.S.A. area; this is very important mountain and state of Washington, with full caribou/grizzly habitat. This large ancient co-operation of all First Nations have old growth cedar/hemlock sequesters a started this effort in earnest. BC Hydro vast amount of carbon that would have and our present liberal government been released with clear-cut logging. 1. Why is representing the Nelson- oppose this effort. One of the cornerstones of our Creston riding important to you? Leading by example. Ten years ago campaign is to begin the complicated Currently we lack effective political I developed a organic urban garden political process that will reverse the leadership. Nelson-Creston, like other and greenhouse business that has destructive effects of B.C.’s boom and B.C. Interior ridings, needs independent inspired dozens in Nelson to take up bust resource economic momentum. This provincial representation that is willing urban gardening. boom/bust economic will is increasingly
www.ilovecreston.com April 2017 less viable and is under pressure from and maintaining the infrastructure that the middle class of Canada that is losing is so important to all our communities. confidence in this system. The political/ We need an MLA that will advocate corporate system that has caused this for investment into infrastructure, job and continues to push the finite limits of development, schools and teachers, our ecosystem. We must elect politicians health care and recruiting more services, to start this new age of economics affordable housing, forestry sectors and that does not pit the health of our tourism programs. We need a voice that environment against the economics that understands farmers, business owners we believe creates wealth. and local governments, how hard they are working and what they are going through to keep their employees working and their QUICK GLANCE doors open. 3. How will you encourage food Home: Nelson for 40 years security, and help young people to Politics: Helped create Green Party of take up farming? Canada •Worked with Nelson-Creston Green For many years I have been an candidate Colleen McCrory in 1996 work harder on local issues and carry advocate for local agriculture and creating election Career: For 30 years has owned a positive message to government stronger networks, which has a direct clothing and jewelry store Mountain Pass about the endless opportunities that impact on food security. I have been a Imports the Kootenays hold. The diversification member of the Creston Valley’s Fields •Market gardener •Forestry of this area and our willingness to Forward impact team, and was recently Volunteer: Helped protect succeed are a true testament to this elected to the Regional District of Central Incomappleux River ancient cedar- hemlock forest from corporate area and the people that live here. Kootenay food policy council. We have destruction Over nine years in local government, seen encouraging results from people •Volunteered to stop privatization of Glacier and Howser creeks from former I have seen how much harder our working together to create a stronger premier Gordon Campbell’s independent communities have had to work because agriculture network and collaborative power project we were on the opposite side of the working groups. I will continue to work government in power. We need a strong with the Ministry of Agriculture and the representative with a positive vision Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills that is willing to work hard for farmers, Training to showcase the importance of business owners, local government and agriculture producers in our area. community organizations to move us Through Fields Forward, we forward and open doors. have been providing workshops that 1. Why is representing the Nelson- 2. What are the biggest introduce younger people to farming, Creston riding important to you? challenges facing the Nelson- and linking longtime farmers with This is my home and I am Creston riding? younger generations. Farming is hard passionate about ensuring that it is Small rural communities face work but it is truly through passion sustainable for future generations. I challenges like business and job retention, for a healthier lifestyle that we keep believe we need an MLA who will health care, education, affordable housing seeing growth and new farmers being
April 2017 www.ilovecreston.com creative. One of the largest hurdles is keeping agricultural land affordable for young farmers to invest in. 4. How will you develop greater levels of co- operation between governments, First Nations, business and non-profits? Building positive relationships is key. We have a common goal to improve our communities, strengthen them through opportunities and offer improvements to the lifestyle we choose to live in the Kootenays. It’s about respect, listening to each other and working together. I am a strong believer that we are stronger ELECT together. Linking our communities to resources, the right levels of government and supporting each other will drive positive change. 5. How will you help your constituents deal with the TANYA unpredictable effects of climate change and natural WALL disasters? Nelson - Creston This year has already proven to be a challenge. Educating constituents about services, resources and advocating to “Devoted to job creation, our diverse agriculture the provincial government is key. Working together with communities and creating opportunities for all levels of government, planning, being prepared and working families. We need an MLA who will roll up having resources at hand locally are so important for quick their sleeves, advocate for local issues, and work responses. Working with key stakeholders, utility companies, hard for the communities they represent — contractors and emergency services to understand each and that’s exactly what I want to do.” other’s roles ensures the safety of everyone. It’s truly about - Tanya Wall ensuring that we invest in education, training and enabling the resources required when incidents happen. QUICK GLANCE
/TanyaWall | @TanyaWallBC Home: Erickson, moved to Creston Valley in 1982 Politics: Creston Town Council (2008-2014) www.bcliberals.com/candidate/tanya-wall2017 •Regional District of Central Kootenay Area B director since 2014 (alternate director 2013-14) 250.428.1993 | [email protected]@bcliberals.com Career: Health/safety manager at J.H. Huscroft Ltd. since 2013 Campaign Office: 1025B, Canyon Street, Creston •Western Canada contract environmental/safety specialist for BDI Canada in B.C. and Alberta (2013-15) Authorized by Rick Minichiello, Financial Agent for the BC Liberal Party, Tanya Wall •Columbia Brewery on production line and brewing department (1996-2007), and environmental health and safety compliance manager (2007-2013); was on union executive ADVANCE POLLS Volunteer: Fields Forward impact team, Creston Valley Public BC VOTES Art Connection Society, Ducks Unlimited Apr 29-Apr 30 | 8 am-8 pm •Banquet MC for Creston Valley Rod and Gun Club, events director MAY 9, 2017 for Kraft TSN Celebration Tour (2012), community chair for the 25th 8 am - 8 pm May 3-May 6 | 8 am-8 pm anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion tour (2012), community chair for Olympic torch celebration and tour (2010)
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