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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS

Gunner Jorgensen

May 7, 1930 - Nov. 11, 2022

To honour the final wishes of our late father and grandfather we will not be having a public Celebration of Life.

The family of G. Jorgensen

Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the BC Ser vice Building, South End. 624-4th St. Invermere.

Cheers Without Tears

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Cheers Without Tears

Cheers to Cindy for bringing owers to the office It really brightened our day So ver y thoughtful!

Cheers to D onna S for sharing some of your perennials I have ver y fond childhood memories of my Grandma growing hollyhocks. I can’t wait until they are tall and blooming

Cheers to Haley for organizing the Pet Parade and fun ac tivities for the kids in Edgewater Cheers to the par ticipants who brought their furr y (and feathered) friends and stuffies

Cheers to John & Ann for the outstanding hospitalit y & generosit y! Thanks for keeping the friendships alive after all these years & CONGRATULATIONS!

Alcoholics Anonymous If alcohol is causing problems or conic t in your life, AA can help All meetings are at 7 p m Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the BC Ser vice Building, South End – 624 4th St , Invermere Please call 250342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affec ted by someone else’s drinking? For more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship, please call 250-878-2448 or 250-342-8392

JACKSON Phyllis Cecila

“Cheers to R ick and his incredible hard working crew from Power Paving. They worked their special magic and delivered a wonder ful paving job to our street in Radium. It was impressive to see your crew per form so well in such an efficient manner throughout the day Kudos and well done! “

Triple Cheers to Laura and her staff member at Peppi's Pizza for helping to welcome the kids from Dragony Discover y Centre to make their own hawaiian pizzas

Cheers to David G for your care and concern.

Cheers to David G for your care and concern

Cheers to Launa at Canadian Tire Garden Centre You were so friendly and helpful. I am new to gardening and your advice and knowledge was so appreciated! You deser ve Employee of the Month award!

Cheers to Michele at C V Hospice Societ y for coming to my office to check on me. You are ver y kind and thoughtful.

Fir and Pine Available Call 250-342-6068 Handyman jobs also

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O dds and sods, collec tibles and tools. Follow balloons and signs Cheers to my friend Keith You are a great friend who is willing to help me whenever I call I am lucky indeed.

Cheers to my son and daughter in law for taking pride in ever ything you do for me I must not forget Kristi- she puts a smile on my face when I come home and the lawn is cut and trimmed. Love, Omi

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A hear tfelt Cheers to the the amazing couple, Steph and Jeff (and Kirby!) who gave three strangers a ride to the Pedley Pass trailhead. If it weren’t for them, we would not have enjoyed the beautiful time there!

Cheers to B ev at Pharmasave S aturday May 27 you carried my purchase to the car for me when I was unable to. Great customer ser vice!

Cheers- ver y kind people rushed to help a senior c yclist who fell of her bike at the corner of 7th Ave Ver y kind friends drove me to the hospital & took care of my bike. Dr. Weber and Clare took ver y good care of me at the hospital I am blessed indeed

Much gratitude to you all.

My deepest gratitude to Dr Mannheimer and Dr Schaffer, the nursing staff for watching over me until I got the repairs I needed which got me back home in time for the bir th of our rst grandchild

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Phyllis Cecila Jackson, a beloved mother and longtime resident of Radium Hot Springs, passed away on May 19, 2023, just a few days shy of her 93rd Birthday Phyllis, wit her late husband Ray (passed away in 2015), moved their family to Radium in 1964 where they built and operated the Mountain View Motel until 1980. Phyllis was always involved as a community volunteer She served as a two-term Councilor on Radium’s First Village council She was a prominent member, fundraiser, and organizer of the Radium Seniors Phyllis served for several years on the Hospital board and even more years as a volunteer with Edgewater/Radium Women’s Auxiliary Phyllis had received numerous awards for her volunteer service including Citizen Of The Year (1991), and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2014) People will also remember Phyllis as a volunteer with the Catholic Church and more recently the Radium Library

Phyllis was born May 1930 in Edmonton. She trained as a nurse at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, graduating in 1951. She married Charles Raymond Jackson in 1953 in Edmonton, where they lived and began their family In 1959 they moved to Calgary as a result of an employment transfer for her husband before moving to Radium in 1964.

Phyllis was most proud of being a loving mother to her eight children, who all survive her, along with 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Phyllis was predeceased by her brother Ted, and is survived by her brother Edwin and sister Rose Marie She had numerous friends and many relatives from her very large Halwa family

The funeral will be held on Friday June 16th, at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Radium at 11:00 AM There will be a reception to follow at the Radium Community Hall from 12:00 - 3:00 PM

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Columbia Valley Food Bank or the Radium Stations of the Cross

Pauline

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It is with great sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Pauline Elizabeth June Mulhall in Victoria, BC, on April 10, 2023 at the grand age of 92.

Pauline’s active and adventurous life included many re-locations, the most significant being from her beloved England to Montreal, Canada in 1966. Later moving to Calgary, settling in Banff, Alberta, then retiring to Invermere on the lake in the mid- eighties. She and husband Joe created many memories and forged many long-standing friendships along the way

Pauline was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Joe, son Tony, brothers Michael and Harold, sisters Elizabeth and Dorothy She is survived by her sister Jean, brother John and son Blair

“Polly” will be dearly missed by her family and friends in Canada and large extended family in England where her heart belonged until the end. She was blessed with grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and loved them all.

For those who wish to attend, a graveside service will be held at The Old Banff Cemetery in Banff, AB, July 29 2023 @ 2:00 PM followed by a reception at the Banff Legion.

Help Wanted

We’re looking for hardworking, energetic and reliable people just like you!

CASHIERS/PRODUCE CLERKS POSITIONS AVAILABLE

No previous experience required Days/Nights/Weekends

Apply in person.

471 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C.

Looking for a full time, qualied Log Truck Driver & General Operators to join our team Competitive Wages, Health and Pension Benets We are a Cable and Conventional logging company with over 30 years experience

Based out of Radium Hot Springs area Applicants must have a good attitude, a hard work ethic and forestr y experience Will provide training for the right people If interested please email resume to hailey@mhlogging com

Call 250-341-5336

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Maintenance SUPERVISOR

Mission

To add a qualified tradesman that can par ticipate, coordinate and schedule a variety of maintenance jobs related to public works, grounds, building maintenance and housing

Who Are You?

You may have a red seal cer tificate or just a knack for general maintenance You are a self star ter that can work independently or lead a team No job is too small for you and you take pride in all the work you do You enjoy building relationships and collaborating with others while keeping safety a top priority Organizing and scheduling come natural to you

What Will You Do?

With direction from the Manager of Public Works and Utilities, you will collaborate with sub-trades and work closely with different depar tments to help diagnose and repair issues within your capacity and oversee general maintenance on Reser ve (ie: mowing, snow shoveling, sign installations etc) As super visor, you will be working closely with a small team and be responsible for scheduling your own work and providing mentorship to your team

Responsibilities

• Per form general maintenance work for facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment

Per form regular preventative maintenance and inspections

• Snow removal and sanding

• Build furniture or office equipment

Small building repairs like dr y wall, painting, carpentr y

• Troubleshoot issues in Shuswap Band member homes such as plumbing, electrical, and heating

Deliver wood to Elders, and those with Disabilities

• Set up and tear down for community events or staff functions

• Per form other duties as requested by Shuswap depar tments and the Director of Lands, Public Works and Utilities

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education and relevant work experience

Red Seal Trades cer tificate is an asset

• Maintenance or Construction Experience

The Distric t of Invermere has an opening for a Reception/Cashier Clerk position in its Administration and Finance Depar tment

Repor ting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Reception/Cashier Clerk position per forms a variet y of routine and non-routine clerical tasks, word processing, spread sheeting, record keeping, cashiering, facilit y booking, photocopying, and other duties as assigned The Reception/Cashier Clerk position possesses a sound knowledge of specific depar tment procedures and municipal bylaws and regulations

Under super vision, the Reception/Cashier Clerk position is required to exercise some independent judgment and ac tion within the limits of depar tmental systems and procedures The Reception/Cashier Clerk position must deal cour teously and effec tively with the public and municipal clients Per formance will be reviewed for completeness and accurac y of work under taken and assigned, as well as adherence with the Distric t’s procedural guidelines

The preferred candidate for this position will have completed a business college or secretarial program with ex tensive computer training Municipal work experience would be an asset Applicants interested in applying for this position must possess the following skills and abilities:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Senior Secondar y School Graduation);

• Completion of a minimum of a six (6) month office administration training program; Proficient word processing skills and a minimum net keyboarding speed of 50 to 80 words per minute;

• Working knowledge of and experience using standardized business letter formats in English, as well as record management systems; and

• Knowledge and proficienc y with Microsoft Office Suite (i e , Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Access) as well as Adobe softwa re

The selec ted c andidate will be expec ted to:

• Maintain accurate, dependable, high- qualit y work;

• Communicate effec tively (i.e., orally and in writing);

• Possess good organizational skills;

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; and

• Maintain harmonious relationships with the public and staff.

This position is within C U P E 2982 bargaining unit The current wage ra te for this position falls within the range of $32 05 - $32 97 per hour plus benefits as detail ed in the Collec tive Agreement The Reception/Cashier Clerk position is expec ted to work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

A job description for this position is available but is currently under review

Persons interested in applying for this position are invited to submit their resumes by 2:00 pm on Friday, June 16th, 2023 to:

Distric t of Invermere

Attn: Kindr y Luyendyk, Corporate Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Email: corporateser vices@invermere net

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an inter view will be contac ted

• Leadership Experience

Possess a cell phone

• Holds and maintains a valid driver’s license with reliable transpor tation to and from work

Can provide a clear criminal record check

Personal Attributes

• Proven ability to trouble shoot and apply solutions

Organized and Calculated

• Leader and self star ter

• Physically Fit

Demonstrate efficient use of various power and hand tools

• Communicate efficiently both written and orally

• Knowledge of tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and wood splitter

Ability to safely maneuver haul trailer

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including Council, staff, membership, and external contractors

Schedule Compensation Conditions of work

This is a full-time, year-round oppor tunity star ting as soon as possible

32 5 hours a week, Monday to Friday On call availability will be required

Salar y ranges from $30.00-42.00 per hour depending on tickets and experience

We offer a wide variety of perks including:

Employer matched pension plan after 3 months

• Company Vehicle provided for use during office hours

Extensive health and benefits package

Bi-weekly healthy food box

• Dynamic work environment

Christmas Break Paid Leave (2 weeks)

How to Apply

We value diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply Employment and promotion of an Indigenous person or Shuswap Band members will be administered in a fair and reasonable manner and is consistent with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Polic y on “Aboriginal Employment Preference ”

If interested, please apply to sstump@shuswapband ca by June 30, 2023 Only qualified candidates will be contacted

We Are Hiring

The Grill at Windermere Valley GC is hiring. We offer a fun work environment including FREE GOLF and discounts on food and golf apparel.

Give Amanda a call at 250-688-0530 to join our team

2 B edroom Condo for rent in Radium at The Peaks $1650 includes utilities. Available immediately Pool, hot tub, & games room Underground parking with storage. B eautiful main oor unit with 2 patios Call 780 318 3530 or email suegrinder@yahoo.com

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