Sessions Close Out Sale Continues

 

Rest in Peace Paul Hirschfield - lifted from Castanet

I did not have the pleasure of meeting Paul, but he had a lot of good friends in the ski industry.  His Baldy community friends were through his work at Apex.

In Loving Memory of Paul Allan Hirschfield

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Allan Hirschfield on Friday, October 16, 2026, following a brief illness.

Paul was born on December 22, 1956, in Dauphin, Manitoba. Always an adventurer with a love of the outdoors, Paul began his career in ski patrol, eventually becoming Patrol Director at Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton, where he served for many years. He also had a simultaneous second career as a Yukon Smokejumper, parachuting into wildfires and fighting them alongside a small band of likewise fearless brothers. 
In later life Paul continued his firefighting efforts at the Penticton Air Tanker Base, doing the important work of loading planes with chemical retardant as they battled seasonal blazes across the province. 
As a professional in each of these fields, Paul's expertise, work ethic, and generous nature were admired by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

And it's impossible to count the number of his colleagues and connections who became close, lifelong friends. To know "Hirsch" was to know the warmest smile, the biggest heart, and the best collection of music on the planet. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than sharing and gifting his extensive collection of albums to everyone lucky enough to spin in his orbit. 

Above all, Paul was a dedicated and loving father to his son, Jackson.

Paul will be dearly missed by his son, Jackson Hirschfield and his half-siblings, Michael and Danielle; his former wife and friend, Claudette McCarron; his brothers, Michael, Jeffrey and Richard Hirschfield. His loss will also be greatly felt by his step-siblings, Kurt Saunders, Margie Saunders, Laura Saunders and their mother, Margaret.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Ozzie and Anne, and his stepbrother, Michael Saunders.

Between experiencing harrowing ski accidents, helicopter crashes, avalanches, bear chases and more, Paul cheated death on multiple occasions. Even now it hasn't really claimed him, because he lives on deeply and fiercely in the hearts of all who knew and loved him and he always will. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

To send condolences please visit www.providencefuneralhomes.com.

Link: www.providencefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Paul-Allan-Hirschfield?obId=49926756

Whatever your political stripes..........vote the way you want to

Today is the last day of advance voting at the Rock Creek Pavilion. The cinnamon buns are probably sold out already at Westbridge, but there is the Prospector for a good meal after.

Our incumbent was elected Conservative, quit and went independent, joined a new party, and went back to Conservative.

The other guy, our former MLA, has a daughter who loves to ski Baldy.

More yellow

 The hillside in the distance is part of the 2021 burn scar. The larch tolerated fire better than some trees with their thick bark and fewer low limbs.

About those webcams...........

I miss them too, but unfortunately the camera service that BMR has comes with a very high price tag, and that is why they are off in the summer. I considered setting up my own camera for you, but I don't want to risk my home network, and I don't want to pay for a second internet account. 

We are enjoying the sunshine, and I'll be posting regular snow photos when it comes. 

On the road..........

I reported the smashed abandonned truck to the RCMP this morning, and they had it towed. There is a little debris left, including a blue latex glove. I did not clean it up as I did not have PPE with me.

I sent a message to AIM regarding the horse in the ditch that we have been driving by for over a week. 

Armchair coaches..............

When one is watching a hockey game and yelling at the coach or players on TV - they don't hear it.

When one is badgering community volunteers, some people forget that they are community members, volunteering for the betterment of the community.

I don't follow all the Baldy Facebook pages, and I don't attend the AGM as the comments and behaviours of some are not good for my blood pressure.

Proxies exist for a reason. I have never been asked for my proxy, I have always sought out a trusted community member to be my proxy.

The Strata Council, Community Association and the FireSmart group are all volunteers. I don't agree with absolutley everything they say and do, but I appreciate that they volunteer their time, and endure unreasonable abuse at times. 

I thank them sincerely for their service. The Geology Club and Community Garden I belong to do not tolerate the kind of behaviour that a few display in our community.

Warba Harvest

 

I grew a few potatoes at the community garden in Oliver. I stuffed a couple of seed potatoes in my raised bed up here, and ignored them. I dug today, and here is my entire harvest.

Warning for Saturday - Southern Interior

Snow, wind and thunderstorms a possibility. 

Garbage Bin has been changed.

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