September 6, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 36
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 September 6, 2013
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Valley runners Jakub Sumbera and Nadyia Fry turned in fantastic performances at the Meet Your Maker 50 Mile trail run in Whistler on Sunday, September 1st, where they won both the men’s and women’s race divisions — while breaking course records and winning all of the in-race challenges. “I’ve been putting on races for 14 years and I’ve never seen it happen before,” said owner and race director Kathryn Stanton of the couple each winning their respective races. “They each broke the overall course record by almost an hour.” Jakub won with an overall time of 7:38:19, about ten minutes ahead of the runner-up, while Nadyia finished in 9:00:38, 45 minutes ahead of her closest female
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VALLEY NEWS
No drinking water risk arising from damage to district sewage lagoon By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff A significant capital project for the District of Invermere is literally stuck in the mud, after damage resulted from a contractor’s effort to de-sludge one of the district’s three sewage lagoons. The Edmonton-based Layfield Group has been charged penalties of $1,000 per day since mid-June, after the plastic liner to the football-field sized lagoon suffered tears that must be fixed before putting the facility back into use. The work was suspended on July 29th, at which point the district put Layfield on notice that they were in default under the contract. That came after the company overshot their June 15th deadline for completion. “We didn’t want them to de-sludge any further at that point,” said Invermere chief administrative officer
Chris Prosser, adding the district thinks the liner should have lasted another 10 years, when de-sludging would be due again for the lagoon. With work on that lagoon on standby, the pond receives no wastewater, which has left it as a partially-dried mud pit over much of the summer. Thus far, the district has paid the Layfield Group less than $100,000 of the $374,000 allocated in the 2013 capital budget towards the work, which was initially slated for completion by the end of May. Being down to two operational sewage lagoons “leaves us with less capacity, limiting how much flow can be treated, but there’s no risk to groundwater or anything like that,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. With monitoring wells in the area being tested to ensure wastewater treatment remains effective, Invermere’s municipal drinking wells near the end of Sifton Street and 4th Street in Athalmer aren’t facing any threat, he said.
“This does put pressure on our rapid infiltration basins,” added Mayor Taft. “Four, six months down the road, there could be effects.” After being aerated in the lagoons, wastewater enters the rapid infiltration basins, where over several weeks it filters through layers of gravel into the groundwater. The Layfield Group has not previously carried out work for the district, though it has worked for the Village of Radium Hot Springs. “We’re still negotiating with the customer to find a solution and put the pond back in service,” Layfield Group general manager Cameron Forster told The Pioneer. “The pond is well beyond its life; the liner is 38 years old, where it would typically have a 25 to 30 year service life.” The company responded to a request for information from district engineers last week, and that response is now being assessed by the district.
Konig set to operate Farmers’ Institute abattoir By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff Invermere’s only cut and wrap butcher facility is looking forward to becoming the operator for the proposed Windermere District Farmers’ Institute abattoir. “We’ve agreed to operate that facility upon certification of the facility itself,” said Craig McGowan, co-owner of Konig Meats. “We’re excited about the prospect and we think it’s going to be great for people visiting our valley, and for locals to be able to eat and
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Second injunction looming Editor’s note: This is part two in a series on the legal battle over the Citizens for Jumbo Wild checkpoint. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Citizens for Jumbo Wild checkpoint group that has been camped on Farnham Creek Road for the past month may potentially face another injunction or an addendum to the existing injunction, which was adjourned indefinitely in a court hearing last week. According to Glacier Resorts Ltd.’s Vancouver-based lawyer Greg Tucker, his firm has advised the defendant’s lawyer they may seek a second injunction to prevent the checkpoint group from going up to the Farnham Glacier to monitor and document the company’s activities. “There is a possibility that there could be such an injunction. That’s what we’ve advised legal counsel for the defendant. But it has not been brought yet,” said Mr. Tucker. Camp member K. Linda Kivi told The Pioneer that, on August 24th, some camp members followed Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice president Grant Costello, photographing him and a work crew as they dug test holes near the bottom of Farnham Glacier. “They said (our) activities were not allowed under the master development agreement and would constitute trespass,” said Ms. Kivi. After the August 26th hearing on the first adjourned injunction, each side in the case pointed to one of two separate decisions by the judge whereby one went the plaintiff’s way and the other went the defendant’s way. According to Vancouver-based lawyer and the defendant’s main legal counsel, Jason Gratl, the judge directed Mr. Costello be personally present at any future injunction hearings in case he is ordered to be cross-examined, “It’s something we asked for and is to our advantage,” said Mr. Gratl. Conversely, Mr. Tucker pointed to the judge awarding costs to the developers and said it was because of the technical legal position Mr. Gratl took. Normally, in the given circumstances (developers not wanting to proceed with an injunction because access is no longer blocked), adjournment should be agreed to, said Mr. Tucker, but in this case when he made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Gratl instead insisted the injunction proceed or be dismissed. “I truly do not understand why that position was taken,” said Mr. Tucker. According to a Citizens for Jumbo Wild press release, the position was taken because the group really wanted legal
judgement on the issues around the injunction. “We wanted this case heard because we were not blockading, as they claimed in their injunction application, and we wanted to establish what authority they have to engage in activities that we say are in violation of their commitments,” said Ms. Kivi in the press release, adding the group will continue to operate the camp on Farnham Creek road. Mr. Tucker disagreed with Ms. Kivi’s insistence that the camp was not acting as a bloackade. “The van was parked right across the road. There is absolutely no way it would have been safe for my client to go around it either to the right or the left, keeping in mind there were was a work crew with several vehicles, one of which was towing an excavator. Their intent was undoubtedly to block the road, but we didn’t get into that in court,” said Mr. Tucker, adding that he understood (at the time of his comment on Tuesday, August 27th) the van had been moved to Invermere. Ms. Kivi confirmed on August 27th that the van, which is spray-painted with a Jumbo Wild slogan, was indeed in Invermere, but said that it simply needed a checkup and cautioned against reading too much into its location. “The presence of the van is a red herring,” said Ms. Kivi, adding it distracts from the real issues surrounding the checkpoint. But according to Mr. Tucker the van could be just the spark for more legal action. “If the van appears at the site, back across the road, we’ll be back in court,” said Mr. Tucker. Nelson-based lawyer Judah Harrison (helping with the case on the defendant’s side) was quick to return the volley. “If information arises that the proponents are acting beyond their legal right in this matter, we will go forward. This matter is not over,” said Mr. Harrison.
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PERSPECTIVE
An ongoing saga By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff
September 6, 2013
Historical Lens
In the summer of 1993, more than 10,000 people gathered at Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island to protest clearcut logging. It was the largest act of civil disobediance in Canadian history, and last month, was the subject of a victory celebration of sorts amongst B.C. environmentalists and conservationists. One wonders if, emboldened by nostalgia and spurred by 11th-hour desperation, the protesting crowd will turn en masse to make the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort, and the Yellowstone to Yukon wildlife corridor some say it bisects, their next province-wide campaign. With a weeks-long checkpoint (or blockade, depending on who you talk to) in place on the Farnham Creek Road, and two calls for B.C. Supreme Court intervention still pending, the fight is far from over. The relentless push to scrutinize proponent Glacier Resorts Limited appears to have gained some traction with the province, which this week confirmed it’s investigating how road-building operations may or may not comply with sections of the Environmental Assessment certificate. Junior forest wardens gather glumly for an event at the Invermere Community Hall in this photo from 1955 or 1956. For the past two weeks, The Pioneer office has been In the front row, let to right: Jim Gibb, Bobby Walker, and three unidentified youngsters. Second row, left to right: Fred the scene of almost-daily visits from both sides in the ongoing saga — and having received comments about Krebs, Tommy Weatherby, Dieter Brockmeir, Johnny Conacher, and Dick Lim. Photo A1358 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society perceived lack of fairness from both sides, we must be doing something right. Reporter Steve Hubrecht is leaving few pages unturned in his effort to cut through the noise and propaganda as he becomes initimately familiar with the Master Developement Agreement and the 195-condition Environmental Assessment certificate. While we can’t always convey the subtleties and history of the issue within the limited amount of Local resident Marilyn Donaldson captured this young column inches at our disposal, we can reference these deer munching on a leafy plant outside the front doors of the documents as the few bastions of black-and-white District of Invermere municipal office at dinnertime on Friday, within a sea of grey areas. August 30th. But with convictions as deeply-rooted as the “Look at our hard earned tax dollars at work,” she noted firnified snow that’s become part of Jumbo Glacier over in an e-mail to The Pioneer. “I couldn’t resist sending this the decades, we feel it’s still wisest to keep any religiouspicture in.” ly-held viewpoints restricted to the Faith page.
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LETTERS
Food safety is being used as an excuse by health authorities Dear Editor: Nola Alt should be commended for her comments (“Furious over ‘safe food’” from the August 23rd edition of The Pioneer). These insidious actions by the Ministry of Health first started with banning local farm gate sales some years ago, along with berating people for selling locally grown farmers’ eggs, and now includes canning and offering samples of jams. The ministry can be seen to be pandering to the corporatized food lobby. The Ministry speaks about food safety, yet uses aspects of cooking and inspections as a fist against peoples’ centuries-old way of life. On the other hand, when it comes to “food safety”, they are full of double standards; their list of fastfood conglomerates get full marks in their books, not because of their food quality (if you can even call it food), but for the high heat they apply to kill pathogens. If they care so much about food safety, why don’t they ban chemical, geneticallymodified organisms (GMOs) and pharmaceutical toxins that really are making people sick. It seems they will not do this; they will always support corporatization and their lobby, along with their bought and paid for pseudo science presented. In the news last year, it was the
giant meat and other food conglomerates factories that we have now been forced to depend on for food who were making people ill, not the moms and pops making canned goods in Windermere. Take a leisurely drive north towards Golden and one will pass many lovely views, which includes fertile fields of grasslands that are tended by diligent farmers to feed their and other livestock throughout the winter. In recent times, a new view has emerged, which includes acres of fenced canola, or similar crops, bordered with corn. What you are looking at is GMO test trials to help sell farmers on industries new emerging seeds (likely to replace the local grasses), which require more chemical toxins. Further along on this drive north, one such field of grass was sprayed before harvest with a glyphosate type chemical. The grass was killed and then baled, with the assumption that this will also be feed to cattle and horses; would you buy this? On a final note, where are the local environmental groups on these GMO issues? It seems many with the same concerns hear nothing from you, and your silence is growing noticeable. Arthur Koan Radium Hot Springs Letters continue on page 8 . . .
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The wonderful publicity our community received via the August 19th TSN broadcast included, as its finale, a shot of the SportsCentre hosts boarding Windermere Fire Department’s new ice-rescue vehicle: a hovercraft. As the sole fund-raiser for this life-saving vehicle, I have enjoyed the unanimous input of numerous people congratulating me on helping to make our community a safer place to be. Last week the hovercraft received a Jeers in the Pioneer, stating that in that reader’s opinion, it is a “huge waste of money”. I assume the reader is referring to their money being wasted. I am pleased to use this comment as an opportunity to explain the funding to the public, and assure them that their money was not wasted. A mere 3 per cent of the funds raised came from Regional District of East Kootenay Areas F and G and the District of Invermere, which equates to about 39 cents per house or condo (those who pay taxes). The next largest donor block was from local businesses, generous individuals, and the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. Finally, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, who personally related a story of how he, at one time, went through the ice in a snowmobile, approved a significant sum of money from the BC Gaming Commission, whose source of funds is commercial gaming operations. In 2011-2012 they distributed about $135 million to community organizations.
We raised funds to cover maintenance, and for ongoing operations for the foreseeable future. So that’s where the money came from, and I thank all those who donated, including my son-in-law, whose life was saved on the ice on Lake Windermere at a risk to the lives of the first responders. He donated $7,000 of his own hard-earned money. Over a 10-year period on Lake Windermere, there are approximately 30 to 50 callouts for ice rescues, each involving the risk of life to the wonderful first responders our community is fortunate to have at our service. So over this period, between victims and emergency staff, the families of about 300 people could get a call that their loved one lost his or her life, a life that might have been saved with this ice rescue vehicle. I doubt they would think that the reader’s 39 cents was a waste of money. I thank all those who generously donated money from their own pockets to this valuable vehicle. If anyone feels their tax-based contribution was a “huge waste of money” and would like their 39 cents back, please contact me, show me a copy of your tax bill, and I will refund your 39 cents with a cheque from my personal bank account — and pray that you and your loved ones never need the hovercraft. Personally, I hope it never gets called into action. That can be accomplished by responsible on-ice practices. Danny Osborne Windermere
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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff After his overwhelming attempt to cross Canada on one leg in 1980, Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope continues to attract participation every year in Invermere, along with hundreds of other communities across the country. On Sunday, September 15th, the 2013 Terry Fox Run will give those in the valley a chance to exercise in the name of cancer research. No matter what your preferred method of travel is, whether it be walking, running, cycling, skateboarding, or anything else on wheels, the track will offer supporters a range of distances. Participants can go three, four,
five, eight or 10 kilometres in the event. To avoid interfering with a busy Sunday in the valley, organizer Terri Lightfoot has changed the starting time of the event from its usual 11 a.m. kickoff to 10 a.m. Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope ended after he ran 5,373 kilometres and raised $1.7 million – and the money raised during his efforts were only a fraction of what was to come. “Kids need to know that one person can make a difference, and it’s important to show them that and keep his inspirational story alive.” Pledge forms are available at Kootenay Savings in Invermere, and they’ll be collecting donations from donors who cannot attend.
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. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 He goes on to relate a story of rats up north that would go into babies’ cribs and drag the babies out of the house. This time I knew he was exaggerating. However, it was clear he had an honest fear of rats — duly noted by myself. When we get to the house, we are met by two gorgeous girls in their pajamas. KJ was single, rightfully so, and thought himself to be a bit of a ladies’ man. Another exaggeration. The girls advised us the rat had run into the bathroom and they had closed the door on it. They also cautioned us that it was huge. KJ volunteers himself to stay behind and calm the girls and suggested that I go into the bathroom to look for this beast. Taking me aside, he tells me to take my time — don’t be finding it and killing it right away. So, now delegated to search and destroy, I open the bathroom door and go in, closing the door behind me. As I close the door, I can hear KJ telling the girls not to worry as he has everything under control. In a small, confined room, the search began. (To be continued next RCMP Report.)
Fred Hopkins (standing at the back, wearing a hat) at Hopkins Harvest in Windermere has, every Wednesday throughout August, offered seniors at Columbia Garden Village free ice cream and treats while they shop — an act of kindness that’s very much appreciated by the residents and staff at the seniors’ home. Photo by Angela Krebs
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION SPILLIMACHEEN AND BRISCO We will be making electrical system improvements in Spillimacheen and Brisco on Sunday, September 22, 2013. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately four hours.
Where: Spillimacheen & Brisco affecting customers off Hwy 95 north of Spur Valley Subdivision to the town of Spillimacheen. This includes: Snider Rd, Domey Rd, Sylvania Rd, Wolfenden Rd, Nelson Rd, Carlson Rd, Berrey Rd, Brisco Rd, Steamboat Mountain Rd, Galena School Rd, Watson Rd, Sherlock Rd, Vermillion St, Beaverfoot St, Kootenay St, Bugaboo St, Toby St, Selkirk St, Westside 2 Rd and Giant Mine Rd. When: Sunday, September 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time
Back to school
To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics.
Siblings Cohen and Reece Lawrick are ready to start another school year, as the pair have just entered Kindergarten and Grade 3, respectively. On Wednesday, September 4th, the pair were walking with their dad to Eileen Madson Primary School. Photo by Dan Walton
For the first hour after the power comes back on, please only plug in or turn on those electronics and appliances that you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can.
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PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2014 Application forms for organizations which might be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption are now available at the Municipal Office, 914 – 8th Avenue and on our website at www.invermere.net (under Your Government, Documents Library, Applications and Forms, Permissive Tax Exemption). A Permissive Tax Exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life and delivering of services economically. A Permissive Tax Exemption is strictly at the discretion of the District of Invermere Council. The application forms are for a full or partial tax exemption for 2014 property taxes as per regulations set out in the Community Charter. To be eligible, nature of the organization must be: • Not-for-profit organization • Charitable or philanthropic organization • An athletic or service club or association • Care facility or licensed private hospital • Partner of the municipality by agreement under s.225 of the Community Charter • Other local authority • Organization eligible under s.220 statutory exemption (e.g. public worship, senior home, hospital) Deadline for the receipt of applications is September 20th, 2013. Please call our office at 250-342-9281 if you require any additional information. Karen Coté Director of Finance
Jumbo action commended Dear Editor: I would like to comment on the Jumbo injunction article that appeared in your August 30th, 2013 edition. The Citizens for Jumbo Wild suspected that when the lawyers for Glacier Resorts Ltd. (GRL) got a look at how strong the Citizens’ evidence was that they would advise their client to back off — that is exactly what has happened. GRL asked for an indefinite adjournment (which the Judge granted). They knew that if they let their legal action proceed there would be the strong possibility they would suffer a humiliating defeat. In other words, they folded like a cheap tent. GRL keeps talking about a “blockade” being re-
moved. True, there were vehicles parked close by, but there was always room for their truck and equipment to pass by — they refused to use it. The Citizens for Jumbo Wild camp is still very much alive. Its purpose is, through the simple act of observation, to ensure that GRL does not commence work on Jumbo Glacier Resort before they have met each and every one on their legal commitments under their environmental assessment certificate — something they have, to date, failed to do. The Citizens’ commitment to Jumbo Wild is as strong as ever. Jim Galloway Brisco
Keep removing dangerous drivers Dear Editor: By the time this editorial is published, the September long weekend will have passed and a sizable number of people again will have had their vehicles confiscated by B.C. policing authorities responsible for maintaining public road safety. Bravo to them all for facing this curse of the roads. As a long-time advocate for public safety on our roads, I fully support the Crown’s legal mandate to remove from our highways dangerous people and their vehicles travelling in excess of 40 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit — those who see nothing wrong driving like crazed fools, endangering the lives of every other public road user. Hooray for B.C. for leading the way! But not all see it that way.
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Beautiful by design Neal Panton’s macroscopic image of a sunflower is one of several stunning images in By Design, his photographic contribution to the penultimate show of the season at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Panton’s celebration of familiar, beautiful and vibrant things found in a grocery store is accompanied by mixed media and watercolour pieces from half a dozen local artists, whose work will be on display from September 3rd until September 15th. Neal Panton photo
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Movie Review: Now You See Me Reviewed by Dean Midyette In a film written to give the audience a glimpse behind the shimmering curtain that is “magic,” Now You See Me introduces us to four struggling mesmerists (Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher and Woody Harrelson) who are enticed to a strange apartment in New York City by some cleverly delivered invitations. A year passes and our company of conjurors are headlining a show in Las Vegas as The Four Horsemen, the most famous illusionists in the world with the promise of a series of stunts des-
tined to amaze. But to what end? The introduction of the characters is well written and artfully done; we get a glimpse of not only their personalities but their sorcerous specialties as well. The patter is fast paced and the plot line is constructed so well that you are literally pulled through the movie with a sense of wonderment reserved for the likes of David Copperfield. But be forewarned, as J. Daniel Atlas (Eisenberg) is prone to advise, “the closer you look, the less you will see.” So what do these renegade surrealists have up their sleeves to astound the world? How about starting with a bank robbery in front of a packed Vegas auditorium in which over three million Euros are stolen from a Parisian depository then rained down upon Aira’s appreciative audience.
Enter the FBI, Interpol and our magicians’ foil Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) who is intent upon unmasking both the Horsemen and their supernatural skills. Unable to prove (or disprove) that the quartet are responsible for the heist, they are released from custody after being questioned by the authorities (one of the best scenes in the movie!) to continue their bedazzling series of shows in New Orleans and New York. Like a magic show, we must suspend reality as this cinematic offering crescendos with a series of plot twists destined to leave you with a case of whiplash worse than if you had fallen off a rock face outside of Squamish. (Welcome back Greg!)
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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may run rarely. Toby Theatre • Theatre closed September 1st - 19th.
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• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out Night at the Summit Youth Centre.
Saturday, September 7th • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Invermere Farmers’ Market. • 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Parkinson SuperWalk at Pothole Park. It takes a community to fight Parkinson’s. Organizations, families and friends will walk together at this annual fundraiser. Proceeds from SuperWalk go to research and support services provided by Parkinson Society B.C. For more info: www.parkinson.bc.ca, or contact bhum@parkinson.bc.ca. • 6:00 p.m.: Volleyball at Kinsmen Beach, leaving the Summit Youth Centre at 6:00 p.m. • Dusk: Kootenay Savings’ Family Movie in the Park, featuring Disney’s Wreck It Ralph. Experience the thrill and excitement of watching a movie outdoors under the stars on a state of the art three-storey inflatable screen. Admission is free; please bring a non-perishable food item to support your local food bank. Radium show is a drive-in event, movie begins at dusk. For more info, contact 250-368-2683, or email aron.burke@kscu.com.
Sunday, September 8th
Friday, September 6th • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Meadow Creek Kokanee Spawning Channel is open for viewing from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. daily, when bear activity is at its minimum. Gates will be closed at all other times. Run lasts from late August to early October, with peak viewing time in the first two weeks of September. Spawning channel is located 4 km northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information: 250-354-6333, or angus.glass@bchydro.com. • 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium. • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Music on Main, Radium. • 7:00 p.m.: Fresh Fridays open mic night at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. All ages. Admission $2 by donation. Visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com. • 8:00 p.m.: Square dance weekend, hosted by The Columbia Valley Twirlers Square Dance Club. Mainstream dances Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Radium Community Hall. Callers are Rick and Kathy Utter from Moyie Springs ,Idaho and John Curzon from High River, Alberta. There may also be a “Funshop” on Saturday afternoon. For more info call Albert at 250-347-6573. • 9:30 p.m.: JP Maurice, live at The Station pub. Blues,
• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Meadow Creek Spawning Channel open house, hosted by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and FLNRO (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations). Free family event. Talk to biologists, view the fish near the peak of their run, Bear Smart information, and limnologist (freshwater specialist) on site to answer questions about the Nutrient Restoration Program in Kootenay Lake. Spawning channel is located 4 km northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information: 250-354-6333, or angus.glass@ bchydro.com • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Barn Market at the Old Eaton House, Upper Elk Park Ranch. Antiques, preserves, pies, glass, crafts, art and fresh garden produce and more.
Monday, September 9th • Swinging Senior’s Open at The Ridge, Copper Point Golf Club. For information, contact the pro shop at 250-341-3392 or visit copperpointgolf.com.
Wednesday, September 11th • 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Senior’s Day Tea at the Invermere Public Library. Bus provided. Call 250-3426416 for more information.
Thursday, September 12th • 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Craft Project at the Summit Youth Centre. Create or bring your own project.
Friday, September 13th • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Climbing at Laird with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving the Summit at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 14th • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Invermere Farmers’ Market. • 10:00 a.m.: 2nd annual Motorcycle Toy run. Meet at Kootenay Coffee Works at 10:00 a.m., leaving at 10:45 a.m. Route will be the Golden Triangle: Invermere through the park to Lake Louise, Golden, and back to Invermere, ending at the Station Pub. Open to All Riders. Please bring a toy or money donation for the Invermere Christmas Bureau. • 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Karaoke night at the Summit Youth Centre. • A la Carte with Alex Fong exhibition at The Artym Gallery. Visit www.artymgallery.com.
Sunday, September 22nd • 1:30 p.m.: Giving Back community golf tournament at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Four Person Scramble. Entry fee is $90/person. Includes golf, dinner, tee gift, and prizes. Join us for a great afternoon of fun and frivolity for a great cause, the Windermere Community Association Youth Centre. Presented by The Valley Echo and Windermere Valley Golf Course. Fees must be paid at time of entry. Please contact the Windermere Valley Golf Course Pro Shop at 250-342-3004 to register. For other inquiries, contact Dean at 250-341-6299.
Invermere Library hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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TM joint study announcement Dr. W. F. Louw is currently doing a study on pain and dysfunction associated with the TM (Temperomandibular) joint. If you have suffered more than 3 months of pain and associated problems such as chewing difficulty, jaw tension or stiffness, jaw tension, fatigue with eating or a grinding noise in one or both TM joints, you are invited to participate in this study. If you are interested, please get in touch with his office. The office telephone number is 250-341-6900. Please note that there is no financial compensation, but also no cost involved in being part of the study.
Royal rendezvous Lieutenant governor Judith Guichon, the Queen’s representative in B.C.’s Legislature, paid a visit to the valley on Tuesday, September 3rd, stopping in at J.A. Laird Elementary before going to a public meet and greet at the CPR Lodge in Invermere. Few members of the public took the opportunity to meet Mrs. Guichon and discuss the royal roots of B.C.’s parliamentary system. Photos by Dan Walton and Steve Hubrecht
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Windermere Valley minor Hockey association Practice Schedule 2013/14
Starting Monday, September 9th.
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Monday:
A big thank you to Schickedanz West for hosting the first annual Forging in the Rockies at the Elk Park Ranch north of Radium. The event featured farriers from across Canada competing in horse shoeing classes and forging classes, which they are given a certain time frame to build a specialty shoe from a piece of straight bar stock and shoe a horse with handmade shoes.
Tuesday:
The top team over the weekend was Iain Ritchie and John Dixon from Pitt Meadows, B.C., who walked away with beautiful buckles sponsored by Bugaboo Ranch and over $750 cash. The top open competitor was Stewart Bruce from Port Perry, Ontario and the top Intermediate competitior was John Dixon from Pitt Meadows, B.C. They each were awarded a free entry to the Canadian Horseshoeing Championships this October in Calgary. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly and also a huge thank you to our sponsors: Bugaboo Ranch, Hoof and Nail, Professional Farrier Supply, The Horse Store, International Quality Consultants, Adam Degenstien, Jason’s Equine Service, Mcqueen Farrier Services, Ben Yager Farrier Services, The Brisco General Store, The Brisco Riding Club, Ross and Sharon Kettleson, Coyote Designs and Mustad. Fun was had by all this past weekend and it was a wonderful competition for the farriers and a great opportunity for spectators to see a dying art.
Wednesday: Thursday: COLUMBIA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS
PAVEL KOLESNIKOV IN RECITAL Sunday 15 September 2013 | 7:30 pm Christ Church Trinity 110 Seventh Avenue | Invermere
Tickets available at Pynelogs or The Book Bar $20 | Students free admission Box Office 250 342 4423
Friday:
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. 3:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Rec League Midget Boys Initiation Novice Atoms Midget Girls Bantoms Peewee Novice Atoms Peewee Bantam Midget Boys Atoms Initiation Midget Girls
Note: Midget Girls hockey players must be born 2000 or later. All players report to their age group for the first week including house players. As well, all players must pre-register and pay before going on the ice. For more information or to register, please call Nancy Wilfley, 250-342-6696.
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Springs. Born and raised in Canal Flats, cer• After running a contest to choose tified cosmetologist Camara Murphy a new name, the former Invermere served as an esthetician at the parlour beBoutique Hotel is now the Canterbury fore an opportunity for her to purchase it Inn of downtown Invermere. came about. The response from the community “I just went for it,” she told The Pioneer. has been awesome, said inn manager “I planned on running a salon eventually, I Joshua Estabrooks. just didn’t think it would be this soon.” Staff at Canterbury Flowers submitPin-Up Parlour had been serving ted the winning name suggestion. Fairmont for nearly two years before Ms. “That got me going — we did some re- Murphy’s takeover. Now that she’s in the search, and found out Invermere was called driver’s seat, she’s already expanded the Canterbury up until 1909, and thought services available. Regular customers know what better name for a hotel in downtown the parlour for its exceptional haircare Invermere,” said Mr. Estabrooks. and massage service, and they’re in for a The hotel has been undergoing exten- treat, because Ms. Murphy began offering sive renovations since it was purchased by manicures and pedicures earlier this two local owners last year, and the work month, and will introduce clothing and will be finished in the fall. Chuck New- tanning services in the near future. house Construction is carrying out the The salon is located in unit #1 at high-end renova5019 Fairmont tion work. Resort Road, near The inn also From Scratch. It’s boasts a new sign open from Tuesput up outside the day to Saturday building last week, between 10 a.m. and a new website, and 4 p.m., with www.canterburyhours extended inn.com . until 7 p.m. on • Since the Thursdays. To spring, new book an appointhands have been ON FIRE — Smoking Waters Coffee Company ment at the Pinbeautifying the owner Cindy Levagood (second from left) and Up Parlour, call clients at the her staff celebrate their second anniversary of be- Ms. Murphy at Pin-Up Parlour ing in business in Fairmont on September 1st. 250-270-0111. 5” x 3.7” Photo by Lizzie Midyette in Fairmont Hot By Pioneer Staff
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MISSING Sara Coates Age 32, A.K.A. Meka or Meko.
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Sara was last seen in Calgary, Alberta in August, 2012. She was with her dog Jasmine (pictured above) and a couple of cats, driving an older model blue Chev Astro van (pictured above).
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Close encounters of Farnham excavator use under investigation the worst kind Second Opinion By Andrew Watt Pioneer Columnist Having survived the front lines of retail for three summers now, I have on rare occasion been in mouth to mouth verbal combat with the one per cent of the populace that is basically nuts. Most folks are just fine, most of the time, but on bad days I get a chance to see the psych ward without having to leave the comfort of my wee book cafe. On these days, dear reader, my store is ground zero for zeroes. That said, here is a partial list of things I’ve said or wished I had the nerve to say to some of the more memorable customers of summers past. 1. In the unlikely event that you have any friends, tell them not to shop here. 2. How are the bears around here? I am a bookseller sir, not a conservation officer. But I am told that playing dead works during an attack – I think you would be good at that. 3. The book is 50 cents less on Amazon? Really? I hope you enjoy your online shopping experience while looking out your parents’ basement window. 4. Can’t you see I am with another customer? I don’t interrupt you when you are melting Barbie dolls in the kitchen sink. 5. Sorry, I don’t speak Rudeneese, now bugger off. 6. Sorry, bathrooms are for customer use only. You have to go really bad? Incorrect, you have to go really quickly — the gas station is at least four blocks away. 7. Your sob story is totally uplifting, almost Viagran in nature, however I will not accept as payment a personal cheque that looks like it was made in a special arts class for partially blind toddlers. 8. Locals discount? As soon as my landlord and BC Hydro cut me a locals deal, I’ll let you know. I wouldn’t wait by the phone if I were you. 9. My prices are too high, you say? I’ll take 10 per cent off if you promise to leave in the next 30 seconds. 10. Please get your child or monkey off my furniture and advise the little dear
that those rectangular objects over there are books, not building blocks. 11. Sorry I missed you, yes I was closed yesterday. Even the baby Jesus gets a holiday twice a year. Why don’t I stay open 365 days a year. Then you come back on day 366 and we will see what happens. 12. Can I spare money for fill-in-theblank charity, cause, or benefit? Lady, if I gave money to every beggar wearing a coloured ribbon, you would be raising money for me. Figure that out as you pass beneath my exit sign. And stop crying, I just polished the floors. 13. What do I think of this book? Let’s see, it is from the discount shelf, yup, I think it is $1.95. Next. 14. For the last time, I cannot recommend a place to eat around here. In fact, I am on the 10,000 mile diet – I only eat food imported from Europe and every Friday night I order a pizza, from Chicago. 15. I don’t sell newspapers for the same reason I don’t sell Afghani travel guides — hardly anybody goes there anymore. 16. You have heard that I can be a real jerk? Whoever told you that is a complete moron. Now beat it Skippy. 17. Yes I do pay for gently-used books sir. However your box of mouldy pocket novels, rescued from the flood of 2004 does not qualify. And sir, I believe you have mouse droppings in your hair. 18. If I gave discounts to the mentally ill, your purchase would be free. 19. Wow, it is really quiet around here, you say. Come back in January, there are depressed people everywhere. And number 20 — that will have to wait until next fall. Big thumbs up to all my retail comrades in the valley and to the 99 per cent of customers that make our jobs worthwhile. As for the other one per cent, yes you have a right to free speech, but that does not always include the right to be taken seriously. Andrew Watt is the owner of Bishop’s Book Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs. He’s a professional at nothing, but he does try. Really.
By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office is officially investigating whether Glacier Resorts Ltd. would be in violation of its legally-binding environmental commitments if an excavator were used to build a cat track on Farnham Glacier. “We are not in a position to share any information regarding our investigation into the complaints until it is complete,” said Ministry of Environment spokesperson David Karn, who couldn’t disclose who made the complaints or how long the investigation will take. The Citizens for Jumbo Wild group that’s been camped on the Farnham Road for several weeks has alleged the company’s construction plans fly in the face of the agreement. Commitment 35 of Appendix F of the Environmental Assessment report is frequently cited by camp members, as it reads “no artificial modification of the glaciers will occur, other than snow-covered structural passages (i.e wooden rafts) over open crevasses and roping off of danger areas.” But the report’s section on glacier management concludes “glacier modification will involve ski lift installation, conventional ski area grooming and installation of log rafts where needed for access. No use of explosives or bulldozing is proposed. Conventional techniques for surface snow grooming will not adversely affect the glacier.” The Environmental Assessment Office couldn’t comment on whether using machinery to create an ice road on the glacier is considered conventional ski area grooming, whether it’s necessary for safe access or whether it would constitute artificial modification. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations major projects manager Bill Hunter was able to address two other allegations camp members made against the developers — that there is a contaminated soil pile in the upper Farnham valley and that the developers have not repaired or revegetated
a bulldozer track they should have — saying these allegations are wrong. “I wrote a brief summary to clarify that they (Glacier Resorts Ltd.) are not responsible for that soil contamination,” Mr. Hunter told the Pioneer. “They actually assisted a clean-up process they were not responsible for. The site is totally remediated.” When asked about the bulldozer track to western part of the Farnham Glacier, Mr. Hunter said the province did not request that the developers remove or remediate that track since the ministry considers it consistent with the master development agreement. “They had the authority to develop the trail,” said Mr. Hunter, adding this track is a completely separate issue from modifying the glacier. Valley resident and longstanding Jumbo critic Arnor Larson said some technicians were working on the contaminated soil Thursday,August 29th. “There is the possibility that it will be properly dealt with by fall,” said Mr. Larson. “Whether or not (the bulldozer track to the west Farnham Glacier’) was properly approved in the first place or whether the termination of the old license of occupation requires remediation now remains, to me, an open question,” he said, adding he’s asked Mr. Hunter specifically about it a few times, but hasn’t received a good answer. Citizens for Jumbo Wild have no official ties with other environmental groups who oppose the Jumbo Glacier Resort, including Wildsight, the West Kootenay Ecosociety and the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society. Although Wildsight is not involved with the camp, Invermere Wildsight president Baiba Morrow questioned why police responded so swiftly against the Citizens camp. “We are as keen as the RCMP to see justice served, but why are citizens’ well-documented concerns about the environmental integrity of Glacier Resorts Ltd. continually ignored?,” she questioned. “An excavator gouging an ice road on the Farnham Glacier would appear to be an obvious violation.”
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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Travel bugs Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, send us a copy and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Thessa Palmero (left) and Jocel Valdez (right) of Tim Hortons Invermere at the Mall of Asia in the Philippines in February 2013; Angelle Colli at the Sturgis Motorcyle Rally in South Dakota in August; Penny and Pete Jensen on an Alaskan cruise at Glacier Bay; Fat Boyz member Ian Robbins in Dubai in August; (Left to right) Carolyn Maher of Fairmont/Calgary with her daughter and son-in-law, Lindsay Hudyma and Drew Gilbertson of Vancouver, and nephew Ben Elder of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the “Hole in the Wall” near Tsusiat Falls on the West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island in July.
Rockies plan Fun Day to start the season By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Columbia Valley Rockies fans are in for another home opening treat, as an alumni game is planned for the opening act of the Junior B hockey season in Invermere at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th. “It’s the 35th anniversary of the Rockies playing in the league, and we still have a big demand from guys who took part in (the alumni game) last year and want to do it again,” Rockies vice president Graeme Anderson told The Pioneer. “Thirty-five years is a good time to do it, it will probably be a while before the next one, likely
during another big anniversary.” The Rockies’ head coach and former NHL goaltender Wade Dubielewicz will be a part of the alumni roster, and Eddie Mountain’s sons Darren and Brent have been invited to play or act as celebrity coaches, though they have yet to confirm. This will likely be the final year of alumni games as an annual tradition for the Rockies. The current Columbia Valley Rockies team will compete in their home opener at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th, which has been dubbed Rockies Hockey Fun Day. Columbia Valley will face the 100 Mile House
Wranglers, who will be in Invermere for the first time, as this year marks their inaugural season. The Wranglers bench boss is himself a former Rockies coach. The Fun Day festivities will kick off with a tailgate party, which is open to the public and includes a barbecue, DJ and kids activities, in the rear parking lot at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena at 2:30 p.m. All of last year’s season opener events were successful, but would not have been replicated had it not been for this year’s milestone anniversary, said Mr. Anderson. A single ticket will allow admission to both games and are sold at the door. Season tickets can be ordered by phoning 250-341-5699.
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YOUR MONEY How to pay less fees
Everyone wants to keep more of their money, but one doesn’t have to be a financial expert to save money on their investments. Here are a few simple strategies to help pay fewer fees on an investment portfolio. Avoid bundles In many aspects of life, bundling can save money. One common example would be services like telephone, cable television and internet. However, when it comes to investments, this is rarely the case. Common bundles in the investment industry include mutual fund wraps and pooled investment accounts. A mutual fund wrap, usually referred to as a portfolio solution or managed portfolio service, is a program that bundles multiple mutual funds into specific portfolios. These portfolios employ different investment strategies such as income or growth, and various risk tolerances such as conservative or balanced. Wrap accounts charge one fee, which is good for simplicity, but not always for the investor’s bottom line. This is because, most commonly, wraps charge fees that are greater than what one might pay if they bought the identical standalone mutual funds without being wrapped up into one package. So while there’s nothing wrong with using a wrapped product, one should be aware of their fees. Save on fixed income One of the easiest ways to save on fees is buying one’s
own guaranteed fixed income instead of using a mutual fund to do it. The average domestic government bond fund in Canada charges a fee of about 1.25 per cent per year. With three-year fixed rate bond yields at about 1.35 per cent and long-dated bonds of 10 years or more around three per cent, there’s not much left over for the investor. Investors can save money by buying individual Government of Canada bonds and Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs). In fact, GICs often pay more interest than comparable Government of Canada bonds and have no fees. Buying corporate or foreign bonds should be done strategically, and is usually best left for mutual funds or indexed with exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The important thing to remember when buying guaranteed fixed income is that nobody needs to pay a mutual fund manager to do it for them. Save on equities There are ways to save on equities, but it requires more strategy than fixed income. Perhaps the most conservative way is to buy stocks of blue-chip companies individually rather than through a mutual fund. The average Canadian equity mutual fund charges over two per cent each year. While this may seem like a lot, it can be a good deal in the case of mutual funds that buy small or mid-cap companies or employ specific mandates such as value. There is a sophistication level to
this type of investing that most people will never attain, and it’s best to hire a mutual fund manager who specializes in it. By comparison, a mutual fund that primarily buys the stocks of large, blue-chip Canadian and U.S. companies and charging two per cent or more per year is not the best use of fees, or mutual funds for that matter. Most people feel comfortable buying stocks like Johnson & Johnson, Royal Bank of Canada and Telus, so why not own them directly? Mutual funds should be used to buy things that people would like exposure to, but don’t want to own directly such as stocks of smaller or foreign companies. Additionally, people who own inactive mutual funds, defined as those whose holdings almost never change, would be better served owning a comparable exchangetraded fund (ETF) and paying a fraction of the cost of a mutual fund. Final thoughts Benjamin Franklin famously said, “If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.” There’s no doubt that being fee-conscious is a great way to save. With that in mind, most people still need the guidance of a financial advisor to maximize their portfolio’s efficiency. Speak to your advisor about ways to lower costs, and review costs on a regular basis to ensure you are getting good value.
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Attention parents! Our office will lend your child a complete set of hockey equipment for one year, free of charge. All we ask is that you wash it and return it in good order at the end of the year. This program is for kids who haven’t played hockey previously and is meant to encourage parents of 5 to 9-year-olds to give hockey a try for their children. As proud supporters of youth sports, we hope to see more boys and girls joining hockey in the future!
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Dog days in the garden germinates. (b) Cats are attracted to areas of dry soil. You can discourage them from using your garden as a latrine by keeping the soil under your soffit and fascia By Mark Cullen moist. Orange peels are known to discourage cats (and Pioneer Columnist they smell a lot better, too). Scented plants like lemon As your kids head off geraniums, basil and verbena can also discourage them. to school, you might be Additionally, garlic and lavender are said to do the job. thinking that your house is Do not, under any circumstances, use moth balls to deall too quiet and organized. ter cats from your garden. They generally do not work Perhaps this is the perfect and they are poisonous to humans. A curious youngster time for you to get a dog. can easily pop one in their mouth with very unhappy If you are fortunate consequences. enough to have a yard where your pet can run and skip 4. Choose plants wisely. Many plants are poisonous and chase squirrels, I have some advice for you. Before to animals. A short list of commonly used plants that can you bring your pup home, consider how you can design cause harm include castor beans, foxglove, calla lilies, your yard and garden to best suit your beast and your rhubarb (leaves), tomato (leaves), daylilies, and coleus. lifestyle. Here are some ideas for a pet-friendly garden: If you wish to confirm that the plants in your garden are 1. Dirt = mud. If you already have a pet, chances are pet-friendly, you can view an extensive list of toxic and that you know where they like to travel in the yard. A non-toxic plants on the ASPCA website at aspca.org/petbeaten-down path through the lawn and garden is your care/poison-control/plants/ . cue to put down a hard surface like patio slabs or inter5. Many dogs are diggers by nature — not much locking brick. Dirt, after all, becomes mud — especially that you can do to change that if you happen to have in the fall when the rains come and do not dry up quite one. But you can discourage them from ripping up your as quickly as they did in the summer. Make your paths beets and potatoes prematurely by placing chicken wire at least a metre wide. over areas in the garden that your dog likes to frequent. 2. Cool it. Every pet needs a shady place to cool Or create a space for your dog to dig and fence it in. down. Plant trees or large-growing shrubs on the south 6. Water. The basic element of life, after fresh air, is and west sides of your yard to provide shade during the essential. To make it easy on yourself, be sure to locate hottest parts of the day. Avoid planting shrub roses, bar- the area dedicated to your dog near a faucet where you berry or other plants that have sharp thorns on them. can easily pour some fresh water into a large container 3. The “unmentionable” — the need for pets to re- before you head out to work. lieve themselves. (a) Dogs are famous for burning the 7. Exercise. Every dog needs to run and play. If you grass where they squat to urinate. The dead grass is not have a yard large enough to accommodate a dog “run,” the result of acidity in the urine. It is the concentration then I would encourage you do put one in. of urea (nitrogen) that With some forecauses the lawn to die sight and imagination, in patches. The solution you, your pet and your is to dilute the urea by garden can live together hosing down your lawn quite nicely. when you see the culprit Mark Cullen do their business. When appears on Canada AM brown patches occur, every Thursday morning have a bucket of sand/ at 8:40 a.m. He is the grass seed mix standing spokesperson for Home by that is pre-moistened, Hardware Lawn and just like the golf courses Garden. Sign up for his do. You will be surprised DOGGIN’ IT — With some foresight and planning, your gar- free monthly newsletter at at how quickly the seed den can become a pet-friendly playground. Photo submitted www.markcullen.com .
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Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Technical Review Committee Alternate Expressions of Interest The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) in partnership with the Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) are seeking to fill one vacancy on a five person Technical Review Committee to make recommendations on allocating annual funding for conservation projects for the area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. Term is for two years. Travel expenses will be covered for those who require them. You do not need to live in the Columbia Valley to apply. For more information please go to www.kootenayconservation.ca and click on Local Conservation Fund. To apply, please submit a resume and include a covering letter that provides: 1. Contact information. 2. Area of technical expertise (water, fish, wildlife, habitat, or open space and natural area conservation). 3. Any special or unique circumstances that you want us to consider. Closing date for applications is 5 p.m., MST, Monday, September 30th, 2013. Applications can be mailed or emailed to: Dave Hillary, Program Manager Kootenay Conservation Program P.O. Box 2767, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0 Email: dave@kootenayconservation.ca Phone: 250-688-1508
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picture framing lighting & home decor
September 6, 2013
905 7 Ave, Invermere • ph: 250-342-0012 • fax: 250-342-0085 • lionel@lakestylelight.com • jennifer@lakestylelight.com
Submitted by Matthew Brummitt CV Arts Another fantastic art show lines the walls of Pynelogs Art Gallery. As our little gallery on Kinsmen Beach will shut its doors for the cooler months on September 29th, this marks our second to last show of the season. With six artists representing photography, multiple varieties of painting, and ceramics, now is the time to get a lasting taste of artwork until next year. None of these artists are strangers to Pynelogs, and the Pynelogs regulars out there might recognize some of the styles in the show. With a wide scope both across the group of artists but also within each artist’s submission, the show will have elements for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget about our gift shop, as no gallery is complete with out one. Whether your needs be a gift for a lucky friend, a family member or yourself, the gift shop
Notice of Exclusion Application Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Making a splash
I, Checkman Holdings (Calgary) Ltd. of Box 134, 4412 Spur Valley Ranch Road Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 12(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as D.L. 5117 and located at 4412 Spur Valley Ranch Road.
Darlene and Colton Verschor from Okotoks, Alberta are all smiles after purchasing a draw ticket towards a resort trip in the Bahamas at the Invermere Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 31st. Having hit the breakeven point in ticket sales last week, the Rotary Club (represented here by acting president Rod Turnbull and his wife Christine) is now able to put all ticket revenue towards the proposed Splash and Spray Park. Photo by Greg Amos
Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to: R.D.E.K. 19 – 24th Ave. S., Cranbrook, B.C., V1L 3H8 by September 12, 2013.
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could have the perfect piece. With original artwork, reproductions and lots of large and small treats, it could be the last stop of the gift-getting tour. The show will hang on the walls until September 15th. The Pynelogs Café is continuing to serve delicious meals on our beautiful patio space. Come by for your favourite items on the menu, or for the tasty selection of daily specials. The café also boasts the Scotty Burger, which in this humble writer’s opinion, is the best burger in town. With a great beach and lake view, delicious food, and superb artwork around you, Pynelogs is a great place to wander through or stop at. The Café will be open until September 28th, reopening again in April 2014. As always you can find out more information about our shows, events, the gallery, and the arts council behind all the magic at columbiavalleyarts.com , or by phoning us at 250-342-4423.
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Dale Elliott Contracting • • • • •
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• Residential & Industrial Vacuum Service • Hydrovac (Nondestructive Excavation) • Water Tankers • Vacuum Trucks • Steam Cleaner/acid Cleaning • Flusher Truck • Oil Field Hauling fashions • Portable Toilet Rentals • Septic Tank & Field Cleaning • Grease Trap Cleaning • Well cleaning
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Serving the Valley since 1995.
• Auto • Home • Commercial • Shower Doors • Mirrors
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1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • New Homes • Renovations • Framing • Roofing • Custom Finishing • Timber Framing
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• Cleaning • Security • Maintenance • Concierge KYLE MOLL
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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION
Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations
250-342-5682
• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Lawn Maintenance • Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels
Everett Frater Enterprises Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645
1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
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• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.
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• Complete sewer/drain repairs • A well maintained septic system NEW should be pumped every 2-3 years SEWER • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount CAMERA • Speedy service – 7 days a week • Avoid costly repairs
Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357
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• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount
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• RENOVATIONS • PAINTING
• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services
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From Framing to Finishing • LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe 250.270.0821
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• 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.
We use the most successful products available. ALL WORK
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• Stains/Lacquers • Interior/Exterior Restoration • Elastormeric/Stucco • New Construction • Apoxies (Cement Floors, Pools) Adam Nohels • Box 331, Canal Flats, BC • 250-688-0128
September 6, 2013
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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE - Sat. Sept. 7th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2139 Westside Park View, Invermere. Items for all the family. Men’s bike, twin bed, patio table and more.
ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open. Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255. Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts to all the people who helped our mother and grandmother out in the time of her need. All eight-ambulance attendees. Kellen, Rose, Jesse, Betty, Arlene, Sam, Glynda, Papa, Barb Cote, Rosalita, Diana and the doctors and nurses of Invermere, Cranbrook and Calgary Hospitals. Most of all for the Rumors we heard. The Paul Family.
THANK YOU I would like to thank all my friends who made my 95th Birthday a celebration. Also to those who sent cards and all others who wished me well, may God bless you. Ray Crook
CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Ivan Mackie of Kool Country who went above and beyond to get my car going. You are a true spirit of giving. Jeers to the young couple who train their bird dogs with our live ducks down at the Industrial Park Ponds. Shame on you! Cheers to the lovely couple that treated us to S’mores Wednesday at Sobeys. We are always teaching the children about kindness and generosity and you were the perfect example of that today. From the children at Sonshine Children’s Centre Cheers to TXN and Accurate Towing for all your help this past Wednesday with my little car. Took a load off my mind and helped out more than you know! Jeers to the Station Pub for taking the Buffalo Chicken Wrap off the menu! It was so good and popular! Get it back on there please! Cheers to the young girls working at the front at Home Hardware. Awesome customer service! I look forward to coming in anytime! Cheers to Dan Kindy for his hole -in-one on the par 4, 14th hole at Windermere Valley Golf Course! Jeers to my wife for violating the local noise bylaw when I forgot to take the garbage to the dump. Cheers to the folks who worked on the Swansea Trail, we love it!
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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
COMMERCIAL SPACE
SUITE FOR RENT
Cheers to the people who planted and care for the flowers at the entrance of the Windermere landfill aka. Dump. A very nice touch.
Cheers to CO Greg for responding so quickly to my report of a doe showing aggression towards my wife and two-year-old walking home with the mail. We don’t have a dog, it was the just under 3 ft. tall curly haired blond the deer was getting worked up about. Watch out parents of small children! Call the RAPP line to report incidents.
Bright, modern, south facing commercial space at Chisel Peak Medical Centre (lower floor). 1,492 sq. ft. $14 / sq. ft. triple net. Contact 250-342-5899.
Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/month, utilities included. References required. 250-3426010.
Modern, airy interior space on the lower floor of the Chisel Peak Medical Centre. 1,015 sq. ft. $11 / sq. ft. triple net. Contact 250-3415187.
Windermere: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet four-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity + D.D. Available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.
Cheers to every front-line service worker who survived the onslaught and held it together to deliver with good humour and friendly smiles. Where would this valley and its economy be without you? Cheers to Lane, Shana, Keera and Ryan. The young people who held a bake sale for the kittens at ICAN. You’re so thoughtful and the kittens really appreciate that. Big, huge Cheers to the ladies at Canterbury Flowers! I really appreciate all the help and kindness you showed my kids and me when my truck broke down last week in front of your shop! Cheers to Mark Halwa of Greenways for cleaning up the pedestrian walkway to the crossroads! Cheers to Gavin and Rosemary of the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council for sharing important information about the Clean, Drain, Dry program and protection of our lakes from aquatic invasive species. Your enthusiasm is appreciated! Cheers to the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary and all the volunteers at the Thrift Store for donating $25,000 to STARS. Cheers to Safta’s Kitchen for the delicious falafels, shwarmas and salads we all enjoyed for lunch at Windermere Elementary! Cheers to Audrey Thornton for opening the Red Cross Equipment Loan Centre on a Sat.! The equipment was very appreciated and allowed my mom to come home safely from the hospital. Your time and good cheer all lightened our load during this hectic time!
LOST AND FOUND Lost: Ronix Wake Surf board (Koalfish) white, orange & grey. Near Timber Ridge Marina on Windermere Lake. Contact Larry 403-651-1014. Found: Bicycle saddle pouch with tire and pump inside. 403-8014803. Lost: Child’s pirate rain coat at Radium Playground. Reward offered call 1-800-215-2258. Here is hoping someone found our son’s precious iPad mini (in a blue/ black survivor case). We think it fell out of our van somewhere in the Radium area (likely around Fat Boyz pizza). Please call or text Joel at 403-903-8623. It was lost on Sat. Aug. 31st at around 4:00 p.m. A monetary reward is being offered! Found: mouth retainer on Indian Beach beach. 250-342-8708
STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637. STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325. Downtown Invermere by the Lake: groovy 4 + bdrm, 3-bath home, fully furnished. Very healthminded roomies looking for two more to share a cozy cottage. Non-smokers only, N/P. $450. Available Sept. 1st and Oct. 1st. Phone or text 250-342-5937.
SUITE FOR RENT CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS! Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $750/month. Available immediately. 250-2700729. Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road. 1-bdrm walk-out basement suite. $675/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790. Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ month. Includes all utilities. 250341-1182.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
SUITE FOR RENT
For Lease: Micro office space, Panache building. 250 - 300 sq. ft. ea. All new, available immediately. Phone 250-342-5805.
Invermere, 2-bdrm suite, walk to downtown. $800/mo + utilities. References required. Long term. Call 250-409-9801.
Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms. N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens. STARTING AT $500/mo. 1-bdrm, with office, lower level suite. Great views, private with huge yard. $850/mo utilities included. Call 250-342-3790. Riverside Golf course: large 2-bdrm-walkout suite. $800/mo + half cable, internet and utilities. Available Oct. 1st. 1-403-710-1275. Canal Flats: two 2-bdrm apartments on second floor. N/S, N/P. $525/mo and $725/mo + utilities and D.D. 250-342-3345. Two 2-bdrm apartments in Edgewater. One end unit and one with yard. $550/mo includes heat. 250-342-2898. Black Forest Heights, 2-bdrm, 1.5bath. Upper floor of duplex, bright , comfortable, covered sundeck, nice yard/views, five appliances, storage shed and new paint. N/S, quiet, pets negotiable, available Oct. 1st, $1,000/mo (negotiable) includes utilities. Call 250-341-5572. 1-bdrm walkout, partly furnished basement suite. Prefer 1 responsible quite person for long term. N/S, N/P, $650/mo + hydro, includes satellite TV & district utilities. Call 250-341-2084.
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SUITE FOR RENT
SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
Large 1-bdrm, fully furnished basement suite in Invermere. Wood heat, no W/D. Long-term preferred. $600/month, utilities included, D.D. required. Available Sept. 1st. 250-342-3832.
Radium small bachelor suite, $350/ mo utilities included. 250-3476420.
5-bdrm furnished home in Windermere Sept. - May. $1,700/ mo + utilities. 250-342-3630.
Invermere suite for rent. 2-bdrm, 1-bath. Available immediately. N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D (Negotiable). $750/ mo + utilities. Please call Juliana at Mountain Creek Properties. 250341-6003.
FOR RENT INVERMERE
3 bdrm. , downtown townhome, end unit, garage. $1,100 + utilities. 2 & 3 bdrm., 2 bath luxury furnished condos at Lake Windermere Point. Hot tub, walk to downtown and Panorama bus. From $1,250 including utilities. 2 bdrm. + den, 1.5 bath furnished downtown townhomes at Purcell Point, garage. From $1,250 + utilities. 2 bdrm., 2 bath luxury furnished downtown condos at Heron Point. Hot tub access. $1,200 including hydro. 2 bdrm. ,1 bathroom furnished downtown apartments at Hillcrest. From $800 including cable and WiFi, + hydro. 2 bdrm., executive furnished downtown apartment. Parkside Place on Main Street. $1,290 including hydro, cable and WiFi. 2 bdrm. ,1.5 bath townhomes at Black Forest Village. 5 min from town. $895 + utilities. 1 bdrm. ,+ den executive downtown apartment. Parkside Place on Main Street. $1,100 + utilities. 1 bdrm., renovated walkout suite. Walk to town and college. $700 including hydro. 1 bdrm., walkout, downtown, furnished apartment. $700 + utilities. 1 bdrm.,+ den condo. 10 minute drive to town. Furnished, indoor pool and hot tub. $750 including hydro, cable and WiFi.
RADIUM
5 bdrm, 3 bathroom executive luxury. True timber frame on Springs Golf Course, in-floor heat and garage. $1,700 + utilities. 3 bdrm., furnished townhome at Radium Riverstone, garage $995 + utilities. 2 bdrm., plus den, 2 bathroom furnished condos at Sable Ridge. Hot tub, underground parking. $970 + utilities. 2 bdrm.,1 bath, ground floor furnished condo at Copper Horn Towne. $900 + utilities.
FAIRMONT
2 bdrm. new executive home at Eagle Brook. Backs onto creek, garage, mountain views. $1,500 + utilities. 4 bdrm. family home. Mountain views, garage. $1,300 + utilities
PANORAMA
Studio and 1 bdrm. furnished condos in Horsethief and Taynton. From $835 including hydro, cable and WiFi.
www.gdpm.ca or call Ben Green at 250-688-0362 for more info.
Lovely large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance. Very close to downtown and schools. W/D, F/S, $650/mo plus utilities. Available. Jeff 250-6881105.
HOUSE FOR RENT Black Forest Heights, Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath upper floor of duplex. 6 appliances, balcony, yard with fire pit, mountain views, satellite TV. N/S, N/P. Long term. rfr111@hotmail.com or 780-3990142. Fort Point Invermere, close to Kinsmen beach. Charming 4-bdrm, 2-bath, 2-story house. N/S, N/P, long term. $1,400/mo + utilities, + DD. Available Sept. 1st. Call 403246-6680. Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 3-bath house. 7330 Copperhorn Drive, Radium. Rent $1,295/mo. Rentto-own or purchase with seller financing. Customizable payment plans available. Call to discuss, Ron 403-561-1626 or ron@rpmteam. ca. 2-bdrm farmhouse in Fairmont at Funtasia Fun Park. Avail. Oct 15th to Mar 15th. $550/mo + utilities. Rental is conditional to caring for animals in the park and light snow removal. Duties are paid, please call Joe or Tanya at 250-345-4511. One site left at our mobile home park in the beautiful Columbia Valley. Quiet country setting. Close to the best golf courses in the Kootenays, Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs, and boating on Windermere Lake. Garbage, water and sewer included. Only 7 kms to Invermere, 3 hours to Calgary. Juniper Mobile Home Park, 250342-2949. Large 4-bdrm, 2-bath house with yard, downtown Invermere. W/D, D/W, MW, N/S, fireplace, $1,300 + utilities, or $1,600 all incl. Oct 1st, references, 250-688-0327, invermererentalhomes@gmail. com .
Fairmont: 3-bdrm newer home on large lot near river. Over 2,000 sq. ft. $1,200/mo. Call Mark 1-403519-0252. Available Sept. 1st. 2-bdrm, 1-bath, newly renovated, situated down from Pete’s Marina right on Columbia River. Private drive, access to Lake Windermere from private dock or by boat. Paddle, ski, bird watch, fish, right from the dock. Evenings 250-3428334.
CONDO FOR RENT Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath with in-suite laundry. 1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail canalcondo@live.ca . Serious inquiries only. Canal Flats condo, Jade Landing Development: 2+1 bdrm, 1 bathroom and partially finished basement. 6 Appliances. 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities. Available immediately. Contact Mike at 403-804-6937 or mike.sackett@optiema.com Black Forest Village: 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath. Patio with BBQ, garage, 6 appliances, fantastic views, partial furnishings available. Available Sept. 1st. $975/mo + utilities. 250342-1475. 2-bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/S, N/P. $700/mo, call 250-342-6255. Akiskinook: 1-bdrm condo furnished with new furniture. Pool, hot tub and beach. Includes cable TV, wifi, N/P, N/S. Sept. to June $750/mo + hydro. 1-403-293-3870. Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm fully furnished condo. Newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/mo. Includes cable. Call 403-281-3991.
CONDO FOR RENT
HOMES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
INVERMERE
Executive home for sale in popular Westridge community. 5-bdrm, spectacular views, fully finished, large 24x30 garage with studio/ man cave. See Kijiji ad #505298599. Phone 250-342-8773.
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!
2.2 acres prime location, 2830 sq. ft. home, 3-bdrm, 2-bath w/basement suite, studio, shop and greenhouse. 180’ channel waterfront and pond. Asking $415,000. 250-342-6936.
Best value in Windermere with great location. 2-bdrm, 2-bath mobile home on 75’ x 125’ landscaped, fenced lot. Double detached garage/workshop with gazebo/hot tub. Walking distance to everything. Priced to sell at $249,900, 250-342-9079.
FOR RENT Lake Windermere Pointe. Furnished or not, 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo starting at $900/ mth. plus utilities. Pool, fitness centre, beach.
Our inventory is getting low. Please contact us if you need help renting your home or recreational property. Please call…
Eric or Dave 250-342-4040
FirstChoiceRentals.ca
Fully furnished town house in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2.5-bath, large bright kitchen, A/C, fireplace, deck and BBQ, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $950/mo. 403-2409357 or otis27@telus.net.
3-bdrm house for sale at 1629 Woodlane East, Windermere. Close to school, fenced yard. Asking price $275,000. For info phone 1-250498-6298. Acreage for sale just a few minutes from Invermere. 1,900 sq. ft. home with double garage and 2,200 sq. ft. workshop. See kijiji ID 474398654. Asking price $599,000. 250-342-6967.
1,800 sq ft 3-bdrm townhouse for rent fully furnished or not, heat, electricity, water and condo fees included. Underground parking. $1,600/mo call 403-936-2330.
HOMES FOR SALE
CONDO FOR SALE Radium Riverstone Villas town house for sale. 1,350 sq. ft., 2 large bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms plus den/3rd bedroom. Large kitchen and dining room with 1/2 bath. Riverrock gas fireplace, central air and vacuum, garage. Best deal in the valley. $189,000. Refer to Calgary Kijiji Ad ID 487483349 for details and photos. For appointment to view 250-347-2490.
Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Kim Collens
Representative
toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671
kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com
Recipe Of The Week GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD
¾ pound Green Beans, ends trimmed 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 small Shallot, minced
Home for sale by owner in Fairmont. 4-bdrm + den, 3.5 bath. Doubleattached garage, basement with full walkout, partially developed. Size: 4,894 sq. ft. total, 1,521 on the main floor, 1,852 upstairs and 1,521 lower level. Lot Size: 0.239 acres. Call TODAY! Save on realtor fees. $599,900. 250-341-1401. Newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale in downtown Invermere. Just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath. Open-concept living, older home, zoned R2. Asking $279,000. Why rent when you can own for $1,250/month? Call 250-342-5148.
¼ cup Fresh Basil, chopped 3 tblsp Olive Oil 1 tblsp Red Wine Vinegar ¼ tsp each Salt & Pepper
Cook beans in large pot of boiling water until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, pat dry and transfer to serving tray. Arrange with tomatoes, shallots and basil. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing and serve. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week Set for Living in Invermere!
Gorgeous upgraded 3 bedroom condo in the heart of Invermere is within walking distance of everything. Enjoy a healthy R-2000 Envirohome for you and your family!
$269,500
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CONDO FOR SALE
MISC FOR SALE
VEHICLES FOR SALE
Affordable Radium condo. 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Quiet corner location away from highway. Great design. Beautiful inside and out. $159,900. See PropertyGuys.com listing #266403. 1-778-370-5209.
Wood fired Jamie Oliver forno oven, $2,500. Call Steve, 403-850-3612.
2006 Impala LT Sedan. Good car in great condition. Many options including sunroof. 150,000 kms, priced to sell at $5,900. Call 250342-3234.
BUSINESS FOR SALE Dempster’s Bread Route For Sale Servicing the Columbia Valley Including Invermere, Radium, Fairmont and Golden. Distributing products including such brands as Dempster’s, McGavin’s, Villagio, Silver Hills and Venice Bakery. Delivery based business serving a variety of grocery, food service customers, golf and ski resorts. Warehouse and fresh-baked products are supplied by Canada Bread Company Limited. National advertising, training and ongoing support provided by Canada Bread. Business includes an established customer base, delivery truck and all associated handling equipment, computerized ordering and billing system. Turn-key operation, growth potential, and immediate cash flow. For more information call 250-344-0954.
WANTED Will Pay Cash for gently used books, DVDs and CDs a little or a lot. 250688-0684. Bishop’s Book Café, Fairmont. Wanted older 16’ Sailboat or Sea spray Catamaran platform w/ trailer. Devries 403-943-3614.
MISC FOR SALE
Kitchen Aid dishwasher, extra large Kenmore dryer, humidifier, single bed, bi-fold doors, various lumber and hardware materials, kitchen sink tap, speakers, Nintendo, 8 mm movie projector, skis, skates, ladies golf bag, pots and pans hanger, carpets, paintings, stroller and various kids toys. Call 403-2466680. Quality Top Soil and Manure. $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pickup load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268. Locally grown organic garlic for sale. Call Sammy’s Garlic Farm at 250-342-3921. Upright apartment size Kawai piano, phone 250-342-7384 to make an offer. Two Skidoo Summitt snowmobiles a 2001 and 2003, 800 series, $2,500/ea. Covered triton trailer $1,000. Contact mervkirker@gmail. com. Set of Bridgestone Tires P275/55R20, 75% tread remaining, $1,050. Phone 250-347-0084.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan. 12,000 km., saddle bags, crash bar. Beautiful shape. Asking $4,800 O.B.O. To view, contact 250-3415524. 2006 Yamaha Bruin 4 x 4. Asking $2,500 O.B.O. Winch, mileage 4,827, tires like new, runs real good. 250-342-9096.
BOATS FOR SALE
250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.
18 foot DORAL Spirit. Open bow, 325 HP 5.7L V-8, dual exhaust, electronic trim tabs! Boat is fun, reliable and powerful. $9,500 O.B.O. Call 250-688-1495. 1996, 18’ Sea Ray very nice, a must see, 4.3 liter. Inboard/outboard, two tops. Must sell, $9,000 O.B.O. 250-342-8773.
CAMPING 1999 Tahoe trailer, 30 ft. Front queen bedroom, rear bunk beds, slide-out, A/C, new awning, stored locally. $12,000. 403-249-4643. 2000 Frontier Plainsman 5th wheel for sale, 27 feet, Canadian built, excellent condition. Parked at Hoodoo’s in Fairmont. $12,000 O.B.O. Call 403-807-9515.
FITNESS Zumba Fitness with Julie Parent Zumba is back to school at Laird! Fall classes start September 9th. Mon., Wed. & Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird School Gym. $50/ month or drop in $10/class For current class schedules check out my website at www.julieparent.zumba.com or my Facebook page Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent For more information call or text Julie at 250-341-5474.
SERVICES Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Water treatment and purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners and conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089. Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .
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Dragonfly Discovery Centre a Montessori Creative Arts Facility: Dragonfly Nymphs 2.5 to 5 years, Mosquito Hawks 5 - 12 years. Program Details at www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com, Contact Charlotte at 250 270 0058 or dragonflydiscoverycentre@ gmail.com.
AG Valley Foods has an employment opportunity for a reliable, selfmotivated meat cutter. Experience preferred but training may be available. Interested candidates may submit a resume in person to Sydney-Anne at 906-7th Avenue.
photography studio & custom picture framing …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102 Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089. Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Save up to $500 on 10 or more blinds, plus the PST “Great service and I recommend Shannon to anyone. Prices are extremely competitive in the valley and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine Merchant – Calgary Phantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 DESTINY TAROT READINGS Answers and insight into life issues/ patterns/questions. $25 a reading. Text or call 250-409-4433. Custom installations of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks etc. Repairs, re-grout and sealing. For estimate call 250-3416869. HOUSESITTING & PETSITTING by mature, experienced, reliable individual. Call Margaret at 250688-1371. BILL ARK CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT. Professional Experience at Work. Ph. 250-6888800 after Sept. 1st.
Luminescence Salon is opening full-time and welcoming new clients starting Sept. 3rd, 2013! Luminenscence offers a full service Hair Salon, Body Sugaring, MicroDermabrasion & Cold Laser Facials. For more information check out my website: www.luminescencesalon. ca or Luminescence Salon on Facebook. Handyman service exterior painting, carpentry cleanup, odd jobs. Phone Albert at 250-3417156.
PET SERVICES Canal Flats/Fairmont Doggie Day Care. Nothing but the best care. Days, nights, weekends, vacations. 250-464-0377.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Salon chair rental at Cutloose must have own clientele, $450/mo + GST. Nail technician rental space $450/mo + GST. Call 250-3428880.
HELP WANTED Strands Old House Restaurant is taking applications for evening Kitchen help. Apply in person to Tony Wood, 250-342-6344.
Peppi’s Pizza is accepting resumes for employment. Cooks, servers, dishwashers. Email to p.fuel@ yahoo.ca. Attn: Tim and Laura 2013 and call or drop by in person. Veli Holdings Ltd. O/A DQ Invermere 350 Laurier St. Requires 3 full-time food service supervisors, $13.50/ hr, 40 hrs per week. Must be able to speak and write English. Some of the duties include managing staff (10-20), scheduling, maintain records of stock, placing food orders and cash deposits. Please email resume to: dqinvermere@ yahoo.ca. Posting closes September 20th, 2013. Veli Holdings Ltd O/A DQ Invermere 350 Laurier St. Requires 4 full time front counter attendants, 40 hrs per week, $10.25/hr. Must be able to speak and write English. Some of the duties include taking customers orders, serving customers food, working the drive thru, making and serving ice cream, general cleaning and handling cash. Please email resume to: dqinvermere@yahoo. ca. Posting closes September 20th 2013. Black Forest Restaurant is hiring. Dishwasher/kitchen helper full time evenings. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant. com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.
0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2
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Full-time/shift work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits. Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com
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HELP WANTED
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Black Forest Restaurant is hiring. Cook, $12 - $14 per hour. 40 hours per week. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant. com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.
Busy law office requires a receptionist for immediate start. This is a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate must be highly organized, attentive to detail and able to multi-task. A description of the position can be found on our website. Send resumes to scook@macdonaldthomas.com or deliver to Office Manager, PO Box 2400, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 on or before Sept. 13th, 2013.
Village Country Inn is looking for housekeeping staff. Offering competitive wages. Employees will work in a clean, air-conditioned work environment. Must have their own transportation and be able to work weekends. Work is available immediately. Please apply in person to 7557 Canyon Ave., Radium Hot Springs.
Need extra money? Columbia Valley Taxi needs an occasional driver. Must have class 4 or higher BC drivers licence, submit copy of drivers abstract, be willing to work late hours occasionally, have clear criminal record check and enjoy the dynamics that are part of transporting a varied and interesting group of clients. No experience necessary. Call 250341-3521 to arrange an interview. Riko’s Radium Family Restaurant is seeking waiter or waitress. Wage negotiable, experience required. Please apply in person at 7513 Main St. West, Radium.
Canadian Martyrs Parish, Catholic, requires an efficient, organized person for the part-time position of parish secretary. Secretarial, reception and bookkeeping experience an asset. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher, as well as capable of learning new programs. Please send a resume to canadianmartyrs@shaw.ca.
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VALLEY FITNESS CENTRE Part-time Desk Agent Seeking a positive self-motivated individual, responsible with a great work ethic. Cleaning is a large part of this position. You must be able to work evenings until 9:00 p.m. and weekends. ENJOY FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP! Apply in person or email helen@shapeupinvermere. com.
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BUSINESS Construction Labourers and Heavy Equipment Operators required in Invermere, B.C. Permanent full-time position. Wage based on experience. $30 – $38. Benefit package available. Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 louise@maxhelmer.ca
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Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park and Lake Louise
POLE TRUCK OPERATOR POSITION
Are you ready to work for a company you can truly believe in? Are you prepared to be a frontline Customer Service representative for our company? Are you constantly learning and asking the right questions? Do you believe in ensuring Safety and continued customer satisfaction? Brisco Wood Preservers Ltd., a major Canadian Pole Producer of CCA treated wood poles to western utilities and communications companies, is seeking to hire a Pole Truck Operator. Our main treating facility is located just north of Radium Hot Springs in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia. Brisco Wood Preservers’ second treating facility is located in Peers, Alberta. In addition to our pole manufacturing and treating. Brisco also produces laminated structural wood panels, beams and columns in our Brisco Manufacturing Ltd. laminating facility. Brisco sells treated posts, rails, plywood and lumber and we also custom treat a variety of wood products. General Summary: Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager, the Pole Truck Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the truck, hauling throughout B.C. and Alberta as well as occasional hauls to Saskatchewan and the U.S. This position will be based out of the Brisco plant site, although overnight trips are required on a regular basis. Key Responsibilities: • Hauling treated and untreated poles from our Brisco or Peers plants to various locations in B.C., AB, SK and the U.S. to customer’s yards and drop sites. Mostly highway and some off highway hauling. • Performing proper safety checks and safe vehicle operation. • Minor truck maintenance, servicing, cleaning and troubleshooting. • Maintain truck logs according to federal, provincial and company regulations. Qualifications: • Valid class 1 drivers license. • Clean driver’s abstract. • Minimum 2 years experience operating log truck or highway truck. • Ability to read maps and a working knowledge of local road systems. • Background in the forest industry a definite asset. • Self-reliant, organized, motivated and quality oriented. This is a full-time position, which offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please address cover letter and resume to Dave Fabro – Sales & Marketing Manager. Include a copy of Driver’s Abstract. E-mail pdf file to: ebennett@briscowood.com or Fax to 250-346-3218 Deadline for application is 5 p.m. (MST) Friday, September 13th, 2013.
Services de conciergerie et de nettoyage
dans le parc national Kootenay, le parc national Yoho et Lac Louise L’Agence Parcs Canada requiert les services des entrepreneurs pour fournir la prestation de services de conciergerie et de nettoyage dans le parc national Kootenay, le parc national Yoho et Lac Louise. Le contrat commence le 1er avril 2014 et se termine le 31 mars 2015, avec possibilité de prolongement de deux ans.
Parks Canada Agency requires Contractors to provide seasonal janitorial and cleaning services in Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park and Lake Louise. The period of the contracts is from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015 with the possibility of two additional option years.
Ce besoin comporte des exigences relatives à la sécurité.
There is a SECURITY REQUIREMENT associated with these contracts.
DES VISITES OBLIGATOIRES DES LIEUX
MANDATORY SITE VISITS
Lac Louise, Alberta; le 9 et 10 septembre 2013 parc national Yoho, Colombie-Britannique: le 11 et 12 septembre 2013 parc national Kootenay, Colombie-Britannique : le 13 septembre 2013
Lake Louise, AB., September 9th & 10th, 2013 Yoho National Park, B.C., September 11th & 12th, 2013 Kootenay National Park, B.C., September 13th, 2013
Toutes les visites obligatoires des lieux commencent à 8 h HAR. Les soumissionnaires doivent communiquer avec l’autorité contractante, Eloise Meredith, 24 heures avant la visite prévue pour confirmer leur présence. Les soumissionnaires qui n’auront pas fait la visite obligatoire ne pourront reporter leur visite à une autre date, et leur soumission sera rejetée.
All site visits start at 8 a.m. MDT. Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Officer, Eloise Meredith, 24 hours before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance. Bidders who do not attend will not be given an alternate date and their bids will be rejected.
L’invitation à soumissionner prendra fin à 14 h le 30 septembre 2013 HAR.
Closing date for tender submissions is September 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. MDT.
Les entrepreneurs doivent se procurer les documents d’appel d’offres à Bidders should obtain documents from the Government Electronic Tendering travers le service d’appels d’offres électroniques du gouvernement à Service at www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders All enquiries regarding this tender are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Toutes les demandes de renseignements doivent être envoyées par Eloise Meredith by email: eloise.meredith@pc.gc.ca no later than ten calendar courriel à Eloise Meredith, autorité contractante, à l’adresse eloise. days before bid closing date. meredith@pc.gc.ca, au moins dix jours civils avant la date de clôture des soumissions.
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Lions’ donation earns recognition
Lions International District Governor Laura Wintersteen-Arleth was in Invermere Monday, September 2nd to present a Lions International Club Distinction award (one of only four awarded for actions done in 2012) to Lake Windermere Lions president Harold Hazelaar for the $100,000 donation the group made to the digital mammography machine at Cranbrook Hospital. The local Lions also donated $14,184 to the local Hospice Society the same night. Photo by Steve Hubrecht
. . . ‘Konig’ from page 3 “From there, a farmer has to decide what he wants to do with it; he can take it back and process it himself, it can go to a cut and wrap facility — Konig Meats is one of them, but there’s several around the area in Kimberley, Cranbrook, and Golden.” As a cut and wrap facility with a positive working relationship with Interior Health, Konig’s involvement brings reassurance to the Farmers’ Institute, in the wake of a summer in which organizers of several valley food events felt they were subject to over-zealous scrutiny from an Interior Health inspector. Konig normally deals directly with a regional manager for Interior Health two to three times per year without incident, said McGowan. “That whole (slaughter) process is under the watchful eye of a provincial inspector,” he said. “They can take samples or tests to make sure everything is done according to the provincial regulations.” The abattoir received a zoning bylaw text amendment in May after a contentious public hearing in which neighbours voiced concerns over the stink the facility could produce. McGowan noted the Farmer’s Institute has looked at other abattoirs to see whether the smell posed an issue for neighbours. “It’s a perception that people have, that there’s going to be a smell,” he said. “During hunting season, we (Konig) will process up to 250 animals in our facility, and I never get a complaint from anybody saying it stinks. As long as we have regular garbage pickup, you wouldn’t even know that’s happening.”
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:
Spa Manager
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The successful candidate will be responsible for: • Setting and monitoring the budget for the outlet • Hiring, Coaching and Inspiring Spa staff, including estheticians and massage therapists • Contributing to the marketing initiatives involving the Spa • Integrating with a professional team of managers, toward implementing the overall vision of the Resort The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Success in running a Spa Operation • Experience with budgeting, cost control, and managing staff • 4 to 5 years managing experience Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: hr@ fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004. fairmonthotsprings.com
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• Group Sales Coordinator • Regional Sales Manager • Real Estate Administrator •Toby Manager • Front Desk/Night Audit •Sales Auditor • Mountain Friends Volunteer For seasonal employment and to view all job descriptions, please visit us at www.panoramaresort.com/employment and apply on-line.
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Hydro helps out
. . . ‘Keep’ from page 10 Who would be nutty enough to advocate that a person waving a gun threateningly be allowed to keep it in his possession until he has “his day in court” to defend his right to use it in an illegal manner? People simply do not understand the huge legal responsibility they have when operating the family hack, which is often loaded with their most prized possessions (the family). Lawless driving is becoming the norm with each passing year. It is becoming an epidemic. I support all police and government efforts to curb rogues using public highways, and urge everyone else to support these efforts too. There’s a better than average chance one day your life may depend on it.
BC Hydro pitched in a $5,000 donation towards the Splash and Spray Park concept at the Rotary Club’s meeting on Thursday, August 29th. Left to right: Rotary Club acting president Rod Turnbull, BC Hydro community relations manger Diane Tammen, and Rotary’s Darrell Smith showcase the giant cheque amidst a room full of pleased Rotarians. The donation brings Rotary closer to the fundraising goal of $320,000. Photo by Greg Amos
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FAITH
Trusting God By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church Have you ever struggled and fretted because your life wasn’t going the way you wanted? Do you feel that way right now? You have legitimate needs and desires. You know what would make you happy and you pray for it with all your might, asking God to help you get it. But, if it doesn’t come to pass, you may feel frustrated, disappointed and even bitter. A spiritual secret exists that can free you from this cycle: trusting God. Trusting in the Lord. “What?” you’re asking. “That’s no secret. I’ve read that dozens of times in the Bible and heard lots of sermons on it. What does he mean, secret?” The secret lies in putting this truth into practice, by making it such a powerful theme in your life that you view every event, every sorrow, every prayer with
the unshakable conviction that God is totally, spotlessly trustworthy. That’s where we mess up. We want to trust in anything rather than the Lord. We’ll trust in our own abilities, in our boss’ judgment of us, in our money, our doctor, even in an airline pilot. But the Lord? Well… It’s easy to trust in things we can see. Sure, we believe in God, but to allow him to run our life? That’s asking a little too much, we think. Sometimes you do get what you want, only to discover that it doesn’t make you happy after all. The bottom line is that our wants may not agree with God’s wants for us. After all, it’s our life, isn’t it? Shouldn’t we have the say over it? Shouldn’t we be the one who calls the shots? God gave us free will, didn’t he? Trusting in the Lord can require that you abandon everything you’ve ever believed about what brings happiness and fulfillment. It requires that you accept the truth that God knows what’s best for you. This is the promise given in the Bible… Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight.”
Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, September 8th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction...“The ‘D’ Word”... Pastor Trevor ministering. No “Sing and Celebrate” at the church this evening. The Lord’s Supper will be served. Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and World Kids’ Church provided. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
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Kickin’ back and enjoying life on the river First-time Columbia River floaters from Calgary Ben Preston (centre), his nephew Evan Blust (left) and Ben’s sister Lea Blust (right) had a blast on their easy-going trip between the south and north ends of Fairmont. Photo by Greg Amos
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