November 15, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 46
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Korean War veteran and Invermere resident Al Lynch sits in solemn reflection during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Invermere Cenotaph on Monday, November 11th . For more images from the ceremonies in Invermere, Edgewater and Canal Flats, see pages 14 and 15. Photo by Nicole Trigg
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GEARING UP — Having checked through most of his 20,000 light bulbs, Fairmont Hot Springs’ own Father Christmas, George Gray, got down to business on his Christmas display earlier this week. George, 75, is building the large display with his wife Stella and son Shayne, and aims to have it ready in time for American Thanksgiving next week. It’s an annual tradition for the family, which has been installing lights in the Columbia Valley since 1991. Photo by Greg Amos
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By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff Along with festive light displays, charitable Christmas programs are now up and running across the valley. One such program, Operation Christmas Child, enables gift giving from wealthier to poorer nations. “We’re all very fortunate to be living in the country we live in; we have all kinds of different freedoms and opportunities,” said Trudi Wells, who operates the local chapter. “We’re all blessed enough to provide things to people in these other countries that they don’t have or that aren’t readily available to them.” Those who would like to participate need only to fill a shoebox with children’s toys, specific to a particular age and gender, along with a $7 donation fee. Collection week happens from November 18th through 22nd, with headquarters at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church on 10th Avenue in Invermere, where church volun-
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teers will collect boxes on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Boxes can also be dropped off in Invermere at Canadian Tire, Red Apple, and Selkirk TV and Appliance, and at Pips Country Store in Edgewater. Along with toys and hard candy, recipients would also benefit from clothing and hygiene products. Donors can also write a note to the recipient. Used items, playing cards, and violent toys cannot be shipped. “There’s nothing worse than thinking you’ve done something good and then have half of your stuff (removed),” said Ms. Wells, who can be reached for more information at tscrappydo@yahoo.com . Three schools in the valley — Windermere Elementary School, Edgewater Elementary, and David Thompson Secondary School — are all participating in Operation Christmas Child this year. Editor’s note: see also Kim Baker’s letter on page 7 to learn about a Christmas Bureau-related business challenge.
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Additional costs in store for Canal Flats Arena By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The long-awaited upgrades to the Canal Flats Arena are now complete to the tune of $1,305,000, which was the budget set for the project by the Village of Canal Flats town council last December. But now that Fairbank Architects, the project manager, has signed off, additional upgrades estimated at $264,000 — that were scrapped from the original scope of work in order to meet the budget target — are the cause of heated debate. “We seem to have new issues every time we have a meeting,” said Councillor Paul Marcil, who sits on the Arena Upgrade Committee. “One of the main issues, which has been brought up before, is the dispersal of water away from the building.” Councillor Marcil, speaking at the Canal Flats council meeting on Tuesday, November 12th, explained that gutters (to drain the water) and dry wells (in the ground to give the water someplace to go) were originally part of the plan, but a decision was made to proceed without them in order to meet budget. “But, the fact is, we’re afraid that water at the base of the building will create problems with all the work that’s been done,” said Councillor Marcil. Other outstanding upgrades also bundled into this projected new cost include ceiling insulation, outside insulation, metal cladding and flashing.
“Now, it gets back to ‘Who is going to pay for that?’ “ he asked. The majority of project’s funding was secured through the province of British Columbia ($800,000), the Regional District of East Kootenay ($100,000), a Federal Gas Tax grant ($70,000) and the Columbia Basin Trust ($50,000). Taxpayers in the old Canal Flats Recreation Service Area, comprised of property owners in Canal Flats as well as in a portion in Area F, are currently paying off the difference over a three-year period, ending in 2015. Once its portion is paid off, the Canal Flats Recreation Service Area is slated for dissolution, to be replaced by the valley-wide Columbia Valley Recreation Service Area. “The financing decision will have to be made by (Area F) Director Booth and myself, if it is in fact going to be the Canal Flats service area that’s going to be paying for that,” said Mayor Ute Juras. Of the pending upgrades, she said, the number one priority is the gutters and dry wells. “That has to be done,” she said, adding that Fairbank Architects has recommended they go through the season without insulation to see if the arena’s dehumidifier addresses the condensation problem caused by lack of ceiling insulation. And Public Works could install the dry wells at a reduced cost, suggested Canal Flats chief administrative officer Brian Woodward. Area F Director Wendy Booth said she is disappointed that the budget was set at a certain number and has now changed. Continued on page 26 . . .
Cases adjourned in Invermere Provincial Court By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Several valley residents had their legal cases put off for at least a month, during Invermere Provincial Court on Tuesday, November 12th. An Invermere man — Kris Weller — charged with arson in relation to last winter’s Columbia Eagle condominium fire in Fairmont Hot Springs had his case adjourned and will make his next appearance in Invermere provincial court on Monday, December 9th. “The matter is the subject of much discussion; I’d ask the matter to be adjourned until December 9th for election and arraignment,” said Mr. Weller’s lawyer,
Buffy Blakley. An arraignment is a formal reading of criminal charges with the defendant present in court, following which the defendant enters a plea (usually pleading guilty or not guilty). The former Columbia Eagle condos had been standing roughly 50 per cent complete in Fairmont for several years until it was burned down to concrete foundation and rebar in an intense fire in December 2012. Valley resident Kellen Rider Viret’s cases were also adjourned until December 9th, to give Mr. Viret time to consult with legal counsel. Mr. Viret faces 10 charges both provincial and federal, including two charges of assaulting a peace officer, one charge of willfully re-
sisting or obstructing a peace officer, one charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking and two charges of break and enter. Another valley resident facing multiple charges — Roderick Braden Archer — had one charge (an assault charge) put off until January and had a warrant issued for the other six charges (including care or control of vehicle or vessel while impaired and driving without a licence). Jeremiah William Maclean also had his case deferred until December 9th, because new information has arisen in the case and Crown prosecutor Lynal Doerksen said the Crown will be proceeding on it. Mr. Maclean faces a charge of assault and four charges relating to firearms.
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• On Thursday, November 7th at 3:44 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a disturbance complaint in the 200 block of Subdivision Road in Windermere involving a report of an intoxicated female refusing to depart the property. Police attended and learned that the intoxicated female had departed the area. Patrols were negative. • On Friday, November 8th at 10:31 p.m., detachment members responded to an abandoned 911 phone call. Police attended to the 1100 block of 13th Street and found that the person who had made the call was having a medical emergency. BC Ambulance were also on scene and were able to transport the person to the hospital. • On Saturday, November 9th at 11:00 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of vandalism to a vehicle in the 9000 block of Mays Ave in Wilmer. Tires on a vehicle were slashed. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment. • On Saturday, November 9th at 11:45 p.m., detachment members were called to a complaint regarding a disturbance at the Prestige Hotel in Radium Hot Springs. A 31-year-old female from Calgary was highly intoxicated resulting in her eviction from the hotel. The female was in such a condition that she was not able to care for herself. The female was arrested for being drunk in public and lodged in cells for the evening. The female was released in the morning with a ticket under the liquor act for being drunk in public. • On Saturday, November 9th, as a result of an earlier driving complaint in the evening, a 1986 Toyota pick up was located on John Woods Street near 13th Avenue. A 43-year-old driver from Invermere had displayed signs of having consumed liquor. The driver was issued a 24-hour suspension. The vehicle was towed and the driver received a ticket for driving without a valid drivers licence. On Sunday, November 10th at 1:30 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of theft from a 2005 Ford Explorer at the Hoodoos hiking trail in Fairmont. A wallet containing credit cards and cash was stolen from the vehicle. • Thirty-minutes later on Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment 10.25” x 1.8”
attended to a similar second theft from a 2011 Ford Flex parked at the Old Coach Trail in Invermere. A window was damaged and a purse with cash and credit cards was stolen. With the Christmas Season now upon us, thieves will target your cars. They have to budget also. Even though you lock your cars, ensure all valuables are not left in the open. Lock them up in your trunk. Take a back pack and keep your purse, wallet with you. Citizens on Patrol We are looking for volunteers to participate with Citizens on Patrol for Invermere and Radium. I would like to collect names to see what the interest is for volunteers to come forward. I will work with the local media and get an article out to explain Citizens on Patrol in more detail. RCMP tradition? After 38 years of service, one would think that when it comes to dressing up in uniform I would have a complete understanding of how to wear the Red Serge. Bev did the final inspection and should have caught the error. On Remembrance Day, I took part in the ceremony at Canal Flats. By the way, did you know that the material they use to make the Red Serge tends to shrink over years? While I was walking to the cenotaph, a gentleman approached me with a very serious question. Obviously this fellow had some understanding of tradition with the Armed Forces and no doubt the RCMP. He asked me what was the background, history, or meaning when a Mountie only wears one spur on the right boot and none on the left boot. I immediately looked down and realized Bev forgot to catch this in her final inspection before letting me out the door. My left spur was missing. Now I had to come up with an official tradition for doing this. “My horse tends to steer to the right?” This fellow seemed too bright to accept this explanation. Honesty is the best approach. I advised him that the significance of no left spur is a message to any Mountie that he’s getting old, senile, and forgetful. I did have them both on for the parade in Edgewater. I do, however, check before each shift that I have bullets in the gun. That will not happen a third time!
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Panorama pulls out the big guns By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff Panorama Mountain Village is extending its ski season by one week both at the beginning and the end of the season — and the staff have some new mechanical help to ensure the hill is ready in time. The ski resort has added three new T10 TechnoAlpin snow machines to their fleet, as Panorama’s snow-making equipment fleet continues to be one of the world’s most advanced. The new guns add to their already extensive machinery, including lances – the long aluminum poles which use air pressure to turn water into snow — as well as lighter versions of the TechnoAlpin guns, which create snow out of water with an internal compressor. “Instead of having big fan blades generating the thrust to propel the snow, [lances] use air pressure,” explained marketing co-ordinator Jamie Hurschler, who previously served seven years as a cat driver and groomer at the resort. And over the past decade, the technology involved in snowmaking equipment has taken huge strides, said snowmaking manager Jamie King, who’s readying Panorama for his tenth winter at the resort. The older machinery “doesn’t even compare to the new equipment – these guys produce more snow and use less power,” he said. The water and energy that both snowmaking systems require, whether electricity or air pressure, is delivered from Panorama’s pump house, which is situated alongside the Toby Creek downstream of the village area. With top-notch equipment hooked up to a massive infrastructure, the resort is able to deliver high-quality snow across the mountain. “If we were to turn off the air on [the lances], the water would come out, but the water droplets would be very big.” Mr. Hurschler said that the added pressure projects the
SNOW THROWER — Marketing co-ordinator Jamie Hurschler points to the high-tech weather system on the new T10 TechnoAlpin snow machines, as the new equipment is working around the clock to ready Panorama Mountain Village for its opening day on Friday, December 6th. Photo by Dan Walton product further into the air, allowing the snow to be cast upon a greater area, “with as much hang time as possible to crystallize and turn into snow.” While skiers would have a tough time identifying the differences between the guns and lances, Mr. Hurschler explained the resort’s need for both methods of snow production. “Air-water guns are easy to move around, and they’re a heck of a lot cheaper, but they don’t make snow as fast,” he said. “The fan guns are heavier and way more expensive, but they make snow more quickly.” The fans produce about three to four times more snow than lances, said Mr. Hurschler. The resort is responsible for maintaining nearly 3,000 acres of terrain, nearly half of which has to be augmented with artificial snow. Continued on page 18 . . .
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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens
Now’s the time By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff
Invermere council has wasted little time in getting a bylaw approved to officially start borrowing $5.6 million towards a new community centre, after getting a strong mandate to do so in the referendum earlier this month. Now’s the time for the rest of us to start getting involved in the process of determining exactly what we want in there. While council has made it clear a swimming pool is a non-starter, the possibilities are broad. Anything from a 500-seat theatre to a 21stcentury library, a new District of Invermere office, a youth centre, and new athletic facilities previously unavailable in town are on the table for discussion. And that’s just inside the building: outside, concepts tabled so far include a dog park and public spaces. Why not add a disc golf course into the mix? We expect the district will soon begin the process of holding open houses and other means of garnering input, and we encourage everybody to take part in those opportunities. Take a look at other new community centres in the region; I know the 77,000 square foot Elevation Place in Canmore made a a pretty strong impression on me. Take a look at the district’s concepts so far at goo.gl/AdE3sm . As for the seven loyal Pioneer readers who voted in the online poll to include the indoor paintball range and whack-a-mole game as part of the centre’s grand vision, thanks for helping to realize this dream of mine. I believe the whack-a-mole game in particular might prove to be an effective tool for resolving difficult decisions at the council table.
A mis-advertisement In the Friday, November 1st edition of The Pioneer, we erroneously printed the wrong dates for the upcoming Raise the Woof fundraiser for ICAN, which is nearly sold out. The event actually takes place on Friday, November 22nd at the Invermere Community Hall. We apologize for the oversight!
Crook’s cabins, 1939
Cars are parked outside four cabins in Crook’s Meadows, located in Kootenay National Park, in this photo from 1939. Charlie Crook operated the mid-park vacation cabins after receiving the Crown Grant to the property in November 1915. He chose this area as it had two small meadows and a small creek. The meadows provided feed for the horses, which was a big factor in the days of trail travel. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com . Photo A1381 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society
Changing an inhumane paradigm Dear Editor: Regarding Mr. Brad Malfair’s letter appearing in your November 1st edition: as eloquent as Mr. Malfair’s anti-wildlife presentation is, it aims to promote the non- sporting killing of an indigenous species. In his last paragraph, he states that there exists no viable option to ridding the community of deer. This sounds to me very much like the narrowminded thinking of the type that gave us residential schools, where what was historically the norm needed to be changed to fit an unnatural and
inhumane paradigm. Simply stated, the deer in the valley were here first, along with everything else “natural and splendid” which draws people here. Do we blast away mountains to improve the view? My solution to those who find the natural elements so annoying is to sell and move on with your profits to someplace with more traffic, high-rises and shopping malls. Dave Simpkins Edgewater
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LETTERS
Apology to a black bear Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of all of us in the J.A. Laird School area who have left tree fruit or garbage outside this fall. Our neglect has resulted in the death of a healthy black bear on Monday, November 4th. I want to apologize to the bear for failing you, and to the Conservation
Officer who had to deal with our neglect by killing a healthy animal. The bear was only doing what it knows how to do, that is, follow its nose and eat. Let’s take this as a message to do better with our wild animals that live close to us in this beautiful place. George Oliver Invermere
Gift cards replace hampers Dear Editor: We at Windermere Real Storage had a visit from one of the elves at the Christmas Bureau last week, and she wanted to pass on some information about their new approach to Christmas hampers. This year they have decided to cut down on the amount of hours the volunteers will need to put in by using gift cards in place of pre-assembled hampers. The gift cards, range in denomination from $75 to $175, depending on the size of that family being sponsored. This is such a fantastic idea: while those who are going through tough times financially are able to receive the gift of help at what can be a difficult time of year, they can retain some level of dignity and independence by being able to select their own groceries and Christmas goodies. After talking things over with the
staff at our property in Windermere, we have decided to re-direct funds that were earmarked for a staff Christmas party in support of the Christmas Bureau’s efforts. Also, each staff member has agreed to individually sponsor a family. We would like to put forth a challenge to all valley businesses, to meet or beat our contribution. We have three employees, and a couple of sometimes-helpers on staff, and have already committed to six hampers this year! Let’s help all families in the valley have a warm and happy Christmas this year Donations can be made by phoning Gail at 250-342-6753 or Helen at 250342-6789 or by mail to Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley, PO Box 2595, Invermere BC, V0A 1K0. Kim Baker and staff Windermere Real Storage
Flu snots A healthy winter starts at the Invermere Community Hall, where hundreds attended on Wednesday, November 13th. For the first year in B.C., children (under 18) no longer require a needle to be to immunized against the flu virus. Matthew Page sits on the lap of Kelsey Prichard as public health nurse Anne Hooper-Johnston from Golden administers the pain-free vaccine a nasal mist. Photo by Dan Walton
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November 15, 2013 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 Edgewater
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LETTERS Looking back on a tragic event Dear Editor: The Wilder family told their side of the story at the inquest into the May 2011 death of Patrick Wilder, held from October 21st to 24th in Invermere court. The newspaper reporter was not present for our testimonies in the courtroom; we are now telling our side of the events leading up to Patrick Wilder’s death and how they relate to the recommendations made by the jurors. After Fairmont Hot Springs Resort was sold in 2006, Janet and Patrick Wilder bought an acreage near Burns Lake, B.C. and lived there for four years before returning to Fairmont in 2010 to renovate their business, after a long-term renter had gone into receivership. When Patrick returned, he found that his business neighbour, Tony’s Greek Grill was using his property for parking and storage of refuse bins. In fact, Tony had renovated his property to provide access to parking on Patrick’s property. Unhappy with this, Patrick decided to mark his property to show where the property line was located. The Wilder family believes that, contrary to Mr. Stergiou’s testimony at the inquiry, he did threaten Patrick on the day Patrick was marking his property, prompting Patrick to report the incident to the police. At the inquest, Mr. Cameron Ward (the lawyer for our family) stated to police that Tony’s Greek Grill had become a hangout for the RCMP. Staff Sgt. Shehovac stated that they often ate there and that Tony refused payment for the meals he served to the RCMP, and would only accept tips. On the evening of Patrick’s passing, he saw four police cars parked on his property near Mr. Stergiou’s restaurant, and phoned in a complaint to the RCMP dispatch. Police records show the dispatcher remarked Patrick was “a real loony” when she forwarded Patrick’s complaint to police. After the call, four police cars left Patrick’s property, and he locked up the business and went home. A few minutes later a police car pulled into the parking lot with its siren blasting and lights flashing. An officer told me Patrick had said he was “going to end it all.” Continued on page 26 . . .
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
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Members of the Brisco Riding Club get set for a barrel race in this shot from the club’s barrel jackpot event in the summer. Riders are looking forward to the club’s awards night ceremony on Saturday, November 16th at 6 p.m. at the Brisco Hall. Tickets are $15 each or $25 per family. Call Virginia at 250-341-1419 for more information.
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Movie Review: Man of Steel Reviewed by Dean Midyette Born at the hands of Jerry Siegel and Joel Shuster in 1933, high school students in Cleveland Ohio, Superman has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry encompassing television, film, merchandising and graphic novels. Man of Steel is the latest Hollywood offering, taking us back to the doomed planet Krypton. Prior to its implosion, we find Superman’s scientist father, JorEl (Russell Crowe) berating the governing Law Council for harvesting the planet’s core to shore up its depleted energy reserves. Equipped with this knowledge, General Zod and his followers stage a coup while Jor-El provides his newborn son (played by three actors including Henry
Cavill) with the Command Key as well as grafting the Growth Codex, the genetic source of Krypton’s populace, onto his red blood cells then casting him off on an interstellar journey that lands him in the cornfields of middle America. Now known as Clark Kent, he grows up an outcast due to the emergence of his extraordinary powers and the need to hide and temper them with the mentoring of his adoptive father Jonathan (Kevin Costner). After having his alien roots revealed, Clark sets out on a nomadic journey to discover his heritage and ultimately save the world. Director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) serves up a dark and lonely tale, devoid of
humour by design. This is an introspective look at the evolution of a superhero, someone struggling to discover their origins and their place in Earth’s society. Beautifully written and wonderfully paced, this is, in my opinion, the best of the cinematic Superman offerings to date, not only for those that enjoy vividly choreographed action sequences but also for those that enjoy a detailed and cohesive back story. However, the most enjoyable element to the tale was Clark’s moral tug of war and how easily his actions could have resulted in genocide. Man of Steel is highly entertaining and will leave you breathlessly awaiting the sequel due out for the summer of 2014.
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Copper Point Resort
After his success in the Elements Grill kitchen, Jeffery Hicks will be expanding his extensive knowledge of the industry as he takes on the role of Chef & Beverage Manager.
Good friends and good cheer; it’s that time of year! Join us for a night of fun at Copper Point Resort’s first annual small business BIG Holiday Party. The evening includes a fantastic holiday buffet dinner, photo booth, interactive DJ, dancing, cash bar, prizes and more!
Because your small business deserves a BIG Holiday party!
His second in command, Executive Sous Chef Kyle Campbell will be taking the lead behind the scenes.
For more information, or to reserve tickets, contact Cheryl Williams at cwilliams@copperpointresort.com or phone 1-250-341-4004. Advance ticket sales only, limited quantities available so get yours today!
To keep our boys in check, our Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Sarah Sculnik, will be available to make your service experience memorable!
Don’t forget your Food bank donations!
Together our three superstars are making Elements Grill the number one place to be in the Columbia Valley.
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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 • Closed until December 26th.
Friday, November 15th • 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre dance at the Community Hall. Open to youth ages 12-18. Tickets $7, on sale at the Summit or at DTSS. For more information, email Magali at summit.centre@gmail.com.
Saturday, November 16th • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Craft and home business sale at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. Crafts, baking, jewellery, Avon, and more. Lunch available. For more information, call 250-349-5447. • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 6:00 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club Awards Night Ceremony. Tickets $15 (single), $25 (family). Contact Virginia at 250-341-1419.
Sunday, November 17th • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Christmas Craft Bazaar at the Edgewater Legion, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $6 for soup and a bun or beef dip. Both choices include dessert and coffee.
Monday, November 18th • 6:00 p.m.: WV Saddle Club AGM and dinner at the Rocky River Grill. Call Lisa for more info: 250-341-3983. • 7:00 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. • 7:30 p.m.: Jumbo Creek Conservation Society AGM at the DTSS Theatre, doors open at 7 p.m. Special
guest speaker: Paul Bauman, Archeological Physicist. Admission by donation.
Wednesday, November 20th • 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Cranium night at the Summit Youth Centre.
Thursday, November 21st • 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Learn to crochet at the Summit Youth Centre.
Friday, November 22nd • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Spaghetti dinner and movie night at the Summit Youth Centre. Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. Please confirm your presence for dinner by Thursday, November 21st. • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: ICAN dinner and Raise the Woof Comedy Show at Invermere Community Hall to raise money for a new rescue and adoption centre. MC Dave McGrath, dinner by Anne Riches, live auctions by Tex Lortscher. Doors open 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., followed by a stand up comedy show. Ages 19+. Tickets $50 at The Book Bar, ICAN, Invermere Vet Hospital, Fairmont Gift Shop, Furry Companions. For info call 250-341-7888. • Canterbury Carols Christmas Market at Interior World in support of the Family Resource Centre. Runs November 22nd - December 22nd on the following days: Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Events will include pictures with Santa.
Saturday, November 23rd • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Hoodoo Quilters Christmas Craft Sale at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. • 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Light Up and the Winter Magic exhibition opening at Effusion Art Gallery. Come and enjoy hot apple cider, and hand-painted ornaments for sale to benefit the Summit Youth Centre. Christine Simpson artist demonstration and artist Sigrid Sharp will be at the gallery to discuss painting, both from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Show runs until December 31st. For more info, visit www. effusionartgallery.com. • 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Elk Park Christmas Bazaar at Elk Park Ranch. Also runs November 24th. For more info, email tklarsen1@hotmail.com. • 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Enjoy the Light Up Festival with the Summit Youth Centre crew. • 5:00 p.m.: Invermere Light Up festival. Main Street
will be closed from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with fire pits and fun activities along the street. Entertainment on the main stage at Cenotaph Park, food and beverage vendors, late night shopping and the annual holiday window display competition. Please note, this year Santa’s Den will be set up on Sunday, November 24th. • 6:00 p.m.: Santa Claus Parade, as part of Light Up, downtown Invermere.
Sunday, November 24th • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Super Sunday in downtown Invermere. Holiday shopping events at downtown merchants. Santa will be in his Den to see all the kids and to find out what they want for Christmas.
Wednesday, November 27th • 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day Tea at the Invermere Public Library. Bus provided. Call 250-3426416 for more information. • 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out Night at the Summit Youth Centre.
Thursday, November 28th • 6:30 p.m.: Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre. Leaving at 6:30pm. Please confirm your presence by Wednesday, November 27.
Friday, November 29th • 12:00 p.m.: $6 Soup, bun and dessert at the Edgewater Legion. • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Bingo night at the Summit Youth Centre.
Saturday, November 30th • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Sport Day from Coast to Coast to Coast in Canada with the Summit Youth Centre.
Invermere Library hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Wednesday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Invermere Thrift Store hours • Thursday & Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Invermere Community Hall Doors Open 6:00 pm • Dinner & Show 7:00 pm
By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff A fantastic local shopping opportunity awaits one lucky individual this holiday season in the Columbia Valley. The valley's heritage newspaper, The Valley Echo,, is offering a $1,500 Christmas Shopping Spree to the winner of a Shop Local contest that starts on Saturday, November 23rd during Invermere's annual Light Up festival. During Light Up, look for ballot boxes bearing both The Valley Echo and the Columbia Valley Pioneer logos at participating businesses. Ballots will be handed out at the discretion of store staff (typically in exchange for purchases or serious inquiries) to shoppers 18 years or older. Shoppers are then invited to complete their ballot, which will be their entry into the Christmas Shopping Spree contest. The more you shop local during Light Up, the more ballots you will receive; the more ballots you receive, the better your odds of winning the $1,500 Christmas Shopping Spree grand prize! And it doesn't stop there. A complete list of all the contest's participating businesses will appear in the centre spread of The Valley Echo for four consecutive
weeks starting on Wednesday, November 27th through to Wednesday, December 18th, giving serious local shoppers with their eye on the $1,500 prize a competitive advantage. For these four weeks, it will be a local shopping free-for-all with no limit on the number of ballots any one individual can enter. Then, on the afternoon of Thursday, December 19th, a draw will determine the Christmas Shopping Spree contest winner, who will have two days to scout out what they want to buy at participating businesses before they are personally escorted on a one-hour Christmas Shopping Spree (a stopwatch will measure store time, not travel time) by a Valley Echo/Pioneer staff member on Saturday, December 21st. The contest winner will be able to spend a maximum of $250 at a minimum of six participating businesses during their whirlwind Christmas |Shopping Spree, which will be followed by a taste of celebrity status after their photo appears in the paper... So get your Christmas lists ready to shop local this holiday season for a chance to support your local business community and win big!
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#26 Tyson Kapty Columbia Valley Rockies defenceman Tyson Kapty has made his presence felt on the team this year. After a shoulder injury kept him out for several games, his return for the past three games has shored up the blue line. The 18-year-old hails from Strathmore, Alberta where he played for the Midget AA Wheatland Chiefs last year. “This year is about getting better and winning a championship,” he
said. “If we really try, this team has the talent to win the championship.” Kapty’s parents Denica and Earl are devoted fans and make the trip to Invermere often. Even when their son was injured, they were found in the stands of the Eddie Mountain arena cheering on the home team. Tyson is their second youngest, and has two brothers and two sisters. He would like to play Junior A hockey next year.
Deer semantics clarified In the letter from Kim Baker in the November 8th edition of The Pioneer, the Invermere Deer Protection Society wishes to clarify that it was the Deer Committee, at its May 30th , 2012 meeting, that contemplated “coming up with an alternative to calling it a cull,” not the IDPS themselves. The Pioneer aplogizes for any confusion the letter may have caused.
Long term CVCF volunteers recognized It all started over 10 years ago The Columbia Valley Community Foundation was born in 2001 and has since had an enormous impact on our communities from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. We would like to take this opportunity to thank three of our long standing directors who have decided to take a break from the Foundation. Emile Morin, Roger Smith and Seona Helmer, served as directors for over 30 years collectively. Starting a Foundation from the grass roots is a daunting task and these three directors have helped to steer and guide the CVCF with care and diligence for the past 10 years. Their hard work, dedication and knowledge have taken our foundation to the next level - a job well done and a big thank you to Emile, Roger and Seona.
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The future for the CVCF looks bright. We are in the process of putting together the application criteria for the Arnold Ellis scholarships/bursaries. In the spring we will have in excess of $50,000 available for educational granting. Currently we are going through our fall granting cycle. The Foundation has distributed over $250,000 over the past 10 years and will continue to benefit communities and individuals in the Columbia Valley.
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November 15, 2013
We Remember
November 11th, 2013
November 15, 2013
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War hero made Invermere home By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff
Invermere Ceremony (opposite page, top two rows, clockwise from top left): World War II veteran Jim Ashworth salutes after laying a wreath at the Invermere Cenotaph; A young cadet stands guard at the Invermere Cenotaph as crowds line the streets around him; Pieter Jensen plays the Bagpipe Commemoration Lament in Invermere; Korean War veteran Richard Engel watches the ceremony with his wife Faye, both of whom are Legion members.; DTSS Grade 12 student Japhy Hunt plays the Bugle Call for Last Post. Photos by Nicole Trigg Canal Flats Ceremony (opposite page, bottom row, left to right): The family of Ray Case add poppies to a wreath at the Canal Flats Cenotaph; Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac in Red Serge lays a wreath at the Canal Flats cenotaph; A family carries their wreath to the Canal Flats Cenotaph. Photos by Greg Amos Edgewater Ceremony (this page, top to bottom): Edgewater Legion members wait to begin the parade to the Edgewater Cenotaph; The Edgewater Parade with the Canadian Rockies in the background; Cadets stand with their heads bowed at the decorated Edgewater Cenotaph. Photos by Steve Hubrecht
More than 2,400 Canadians were killed, captured, or wounded as a result of the Dieppe Raid, also known as the Battle of Dieppe, which was Canada’s attempt to penetrate the shoreline of Nazi-occupied France in 1942. Among the minority of soldiers to survive the attack was Donald Allan, whose daughter Helen (Allan) Kohorst now lives in Invermere with her husband Jerry Kohorst. Donald Allen “It was a horrid day; he’d mentioned that,” Jerry said. While fighting in Dieppe, Donald was faced with extraordinary circumstances after the assault went awry. “He had to take over the troop because the leader was killed during the raid, so he took over command,” said Jerry. Many soldiers including Donald barged deep into the Nazi territory, but were forced to retreat six hours after the assault began. Nearly 60 per cent of Allied soldiers didn’t return from the raid; Donald survived by swimming for hours away from the beach. Donald served the full duration of the war. In addition to the Dieppe Raid, he also participated in the Invasion of Normandy in 1944. D-Day, June 6th, 1944, was the date of the initial assaults. Donald found the latter mission relatively easy, said Jerry, because Donald was keeping an eye on decoy machinery stationed in England during D-Day. “He didn’t have to go off the beaches during DDay the way he did for Dieppe,” said Jerry. Upon the conclusion of the war, Donald was Kay Allen honoured with a Distinguished Conduct Medal, presented to him by King George VI at Buckingham Palace in London, England. “He went above and beyond what would ever be expected,” explained Jerry, referring to a battle in Holland, in which Donald’s commanding officer had been killed, leaving him, for the second time, with no choice but to fill bigger shoes. He was a member of the infantry and initially held the rank of Sergeant Major before eventually becoming a Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. “It’s quite an honour; I have a lot of respect for that,” said Helen, adding that Jerry had been able to get more war stories out of her father than she could. “I don’t know if it was just a man thing, or what.” Donald’s future wife Kay had decided to serve in the war as a result of the tragic outcome in Dieppe. The two had grown up in the farming community of Creelman, Saskatchewan. Although they both served in the South Saskatchewan Regiment during World War II, it wasn’t until five years after the war that they became a couple. The two eventually married and relocated to Prince George. “Dad moved to B.C. to switch from agriculture to forestry,” said Helen. She and her two brothers lived in Prince George before the family moved to the Columbia Valley in 1971. Donald passed away in 2002, and Kay followed nine years later, but their contributions to the war will always be worthy of recognition.
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November 15, 2013
YOUR MONEY
Who should use leverage to invest? We’ve all heard about people who leveraged themselves into great wealth by borrowing to invest in the stock market. Though certainly possible, these success stories are few and far between. The concept behind using leverage is to profit from positive returns in the stock market without being restricted by the amount of one’s own money. There are four ways in which one might borrow to invest: take out a loan or line of credit from a financial institution; borrow against a large asset such as one’s home; buy securities on margin; or short sell stocks. The borrowed funds are most commonly used to purchase mutual funds, but may also be used to buy stocks or bonds in a non-registered investment portfolio. The math Making sense of the math can be tough. Assume a loan interest rate of four per cent per annum. Since nobody wants to just break even, an investor should determine the minimum expected profit they would accept for the risk of borrowing. Suppose the investor decided that a three per cent rate of return would be appropriate. Note that all effects of taxation on both the loan and investments are being ignored. With five-year GIC bonds yielding 1.8 per cent before fees, fixed income investments are out of the question. That means, at the very least, the investor must use
balanced mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or stocks, all of which will cost the investor management fees of some sort. This would mean that in order to earn a three per cent return net of all fees, a diversified stock portfolio or ETF would have to yield about 7.5 per cent and the mutual funds would have to return at least nine per cent per annum to be worthwhile! Why do people leverage? Some people decide to use leverage of their own free will; others are recommended to by their financial advisors. Simply put, leverage is a strategy that some financial advisors use to earn commissions. Not only does the advisor profit from the investments that are bought, he or she will likely also earn a referral fee for the investment loan. The advisor’s firm or financial institution likes it because they get to charge interest on the borrowed funds as well as management fees on the investments, especially in the case of mutual funds. Considerations If a person still wants to use leverage, there are a few questions they should ask themselves before doing so. Firstly, what are current interest rates, and is the rate fixed or floating? Bear in mind that the higher the rate, the more it will cost to borrow. How much debt does one currently have? If a per-
son has high interest debt such as a credit card, they are already leveraged and should not borrow to invest. In fact, they will likely save more money paying down their credit card than they would earn in the stock markets. Finally, what is one’s risk tolerance? Stock market returns are not guaranteed. How comfortable are they with taking on debt for an investment that might fluctuate in value? If any of these answers are unfavourable, one should not use leverage. When does it make sense? The only people who should consider leverage are those who are well-capitalized, don’t have much debt, have at least a medium risk tolerance, and have some degree of sophistication in the capital markets. Generally, though, most people who are quite financially secure don’t need to use leverage to grow their investment portfolios, and those who don’t have any money can never generate enough return using leverage to get rich. Using a little margin here or there to buy a stock or taking out a small loan to invest in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) are commonly very safe activities for most investors. However, making substantial bets with borrowed money is akin to gambling, and should not be done haphazardly. No matter their financial situation, people should always be wary of investment strategies that require a high degree of leverage.
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I spy with my little eye Second Opinion By Andrew Watt Pioneer Columnist For anyone out there keeping score, my column is a tad overdue. To the handful of Second Opinion fans, I apologize. As for my growing legion of couch critics, well, all I can say is that it seems my journalistic death has been temporarily postponed due to lack of experienced trumpeters. According to recent world media reports (also known as “weapons of mass distraction”), many of us are under constant government or corporate surveillance. To a certain extent this, “Man Bites Dog” type of headline holds some painful truths, but it is the infection behind the wound that actually requires attention. Fact — the level of surveillance activity as alleged by our man Edward Snowden is the most elaborate to have graced this planet in human history. Next is the belief that the general population, and even a few heads of state, are not just being covertly tracked, but aggressively hacked. And lastly, despite the odd protest or quick signature scribbled in anger, we still remain confused if not at all terribly bothered by the whole issue. Now before I address these points, I must make a journalistic confession. I do openly admit to a negative bias on this subject for the strange but true reason that I am a distant relative of former vice president Dick Cheney. This, if nothing else, clearly proves the evolutionary theory that we all emerged from the swamps. But more to the point, I am actually a little nervous just from typing in the guy’s name. (If I go missing after I email this to my editor, you all know why). Is this a logical fear? The answer is, well, it depends. Say I were based in a country openly hostile to Uncle Sam. Sprinkle in some juicy threats and stir it all up with
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an email campaign that conspires with others who also believe Mr. Cheney is the supreme lord of the living dead. Then yes, in that case a black SUV just might screech up on my gravel driveway, while I am sound asleep. Otherwise I need not worry, right? Right — unless of course just one individual out of the tens of millions employed within one of the hundreds of government spy agencies happens to make a keystroke error or is a little over zealous when it comes to getting a promotion. Wow, it appears that I have somehow addressed my points with this purely fictional (ha ha) example of what could go wrong if one were to mess with Mr. Cheney. But seriously, the greater risk of having your privacy compromised comes disguised in a corporate suit, minus the night vision goggles. Do you, dear reader, use Facebook or Google? Do you have a loyalty or rewards card in your wallet? If so, then you have already agreed (by default) to have your behavioural data collected, stored and mined. To have your habits, movements and decisions gathered is no longer viewed as spying: it is now the modern art of commerce. The practice of re-selling personal data (often to companies in the murky world of advertising) is in itself relatively harmless. Creepy and annoying, yeah, but as long as the information is not breached for the intent of identity theft, then we all seem happy to click on “I agree”. Just cross those fingers and hope that some drunken copy boy doesn’t leave his laptop behind in a cab with a driver covered with tattoos that resemble medals from the Russian mafia. That’s all for now folks, so think it over. You might want to get a little further off the grid and start using more cash. If anyone out there thinks that I am correct in being critical of the powers that be, for goodness sake, send me a postcard, not an email. Andrew Watt is the owner of Bishop’s Book Cafe (which is closed for November) in Fairmont Hot Springs. He’s a professional at nothing, but he does try. Really.
Do you Hear What I Hear? In the last five years, 111 children/youth and 126 adults (mothers, fathers, grandparents and aunts) from our valley were supported through the Children Who Witness Abuse Program. Help be a part of the solution. Support local children by donating your time, expertise or resources.
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November 15, 2013
Community centre bylaw passed By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The new community centre is officially going ahead after the District of Invermere council formally adopted a loan authorization bylaw allowing the district to borrow as much as $5.6 million to fund the project, at the council meeting on Tuesday, November 12th. The motion passed unanimously at the meeting, as two decades of discussion about building a community centre at the old David Thompson Secondary School site (just across from Sobeys) finally turned to action. During discussion on the matter, council members reiterated that they will consult with as many potential user groups as possible, but at the same time expressed a desire to move forward quickly with the project. “We can’t give everything to everybody, but we should certainly explore all the options,” said councillor Paul Denchuk, participating in the meeting by speaker phone. “We need to be careful we don’t exclude anybody.” “We did make a commitment to consult with the community,” said councillor Greg Anderson. Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft agreed, but said it should be guided consultation that fits within the parameters of reality and that some things (such as looking at
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building at the current community hall location instead of the old David Thompson Secondary site) shouldn’t be up for debate. “We sold the public on that location (the old David Thompson Secondary site) and that’s what we have a mandate for,” said Mr. Taft, adding that changing direction now and opening up discussion on the location would be an invitation for debate to go for two more years before any progress is made. “We should be firm on location, maximum size and maximum budget. We have to have strong parameters otherwise this just isn’t going to get built; we’ll just argue,” said Mr. Taft. Council members received and discussed a report from district staff on the results of the deer cull question on the referendum (more than 70 percent of voters were in favour of using a cull as a tool to manage urban deer). “It provides us some direction going forward. It’s nice to take it to the public and we got an opinion and that’s good guidance for us,” said Mr. Anderson. “A deer cull is still in the tool box to deal with the urban deer. It doesn’t mean it’s the best tool or the only tool,” said Mr. Taft. Council then passed a motion to write a letter to the province requesting funding support should the district opt to carry out a deer cull in the future.
The first order of business for the snowmaking team was to prepare a few runs for race training, as international skier and boarders began pre-season training at Panorama on Wednesday, November 13th and will continue until the resort’s opening day. The public is welcome to watch as teams from around Canada and the U.S., as well the Turkish, Japanese, Chilean, and Argentinian national teams train on the ski hill ahead of the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games. “They like Showoff and Old Timer, because they’re close to the cafeteria,” said mountain operations manager George Duncan. “Once it gets closer to opening day, we like to go higher up so that public will have access to the top,” he said, adding the biggest challenge for the team is covering the slopes with enough man-made snow to reach the altitude where natural snow is abundant. The resort is able to provide a variety of conditions for customers – from natural snow surfaces to wall-to-wall groomed corduroy snow. “On the front side, a lot of the mountain gets groomed out each night, and then there’s the backside which isn’t groomed at all, like in Taynton Bowl,” said Mr. Duncan. “It really gives that skier or family that might have different tastes the best of both worlds.” The 2013-2014 season opens to the public on Friday, December 6th.
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Dale Elliott Contracting
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Light-Up Night glow Time, talent or treasure to last entire weekend sought by resource centre PARADE POSERS — Light Up Night on Saturday, November 23rd promises to be fun for all ages, as seen in the grin of these youthful Panorama Mountain Freeride Club members at last year’s Light Up Night. Pioneer file photo
By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Valley residents can look forward to a new Light Up weekend just one week from now, as the traditional Light Up Night parade and events are being combined with the Super Sunday kick off to local Christmas shopping. The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is still overseeing the Light Up event, which features an expanded parade route that begins at Pothole Park at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 23nd. The procession, which is expected to include about 30 floats, will start adjacent to Pothole Park and the laundromat, will pass by Parkside Place businesses, and continue down 7th Avenue to the corner with CIBC at 13th Street. Registration is now open — to enter the parade or to enter the downtown business window decorating contest, go to www.cvchamber.ca . Judging of the floats will take place before the parade begins, and local businesses found along the Light Up Night route will be open for business during the festive evening. Those looking to escape to a warm and dry indoors location during the Light Up can head to Santa’s Den, being run by the Family Resource Centre in Interior World. The den will also be open on Super Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A colouring contest, recently distributed at schools around Invermere, will allow the winner to be Santa’s helper, to help judge the parade and to ride with Santa on the float. Kids must submit their drawing to The Monkey’s Uncle toy store by Thursday, November 21st.
By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff Invermere’s Family Resource Centre is seeking people interested in being part of the solution towards creating a more inclusive and proactive community by donating their time, talent or treasure. The centre’s new fundraising campaign, called “Do You Hear What I Hear?” will run until the end of December, and is about garnering inkind donations of community talent and volunteer power, rather than just monetary fundraising. “We encourage people to support their local businesses and sports clubs, but we’re also asking people to support their community in other ways through proactivity and empowerment,” explained Family Resource Centre executive director Pat Cope. The centre will also be running the Canterbury Carols Christmas Market out of their newly-acquired business, Interior World, starting on Light Up Night, Saturday November 23rd. On that day, the market will run from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cottage industry vendors are invited to apply for spaces at the market, which will run only on Saturdays (from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and Sundays (from noon to 4 p.m.) up until a final three-day weekend from Friday, December 20th (from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) through Sunday, December 22nd (with regular hours on Saturday and Sunday). Profits from the market will help support the Family Resource Centre. Once the Christmas Market has run its course, the building will be closed for the month of January to undergo renovations before re-opening on February 1st as a retail business, with all profit going to support numerous Family Resource Centre programs. The business will operate just like any other small business in the valley, without enjoying any tax advantages, said Mrs. Cope. “It gives us the freedom to create services that really do fit the community,” she said.
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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS 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.
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THANK YOU
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
LOST & FOUND
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
WHERE IS THE USED BOOK STORE?
A big CHEERS to Peter Pankovitch, my guardian angel for helping me with my bambi! I could not have done it without you, you are a great guy!
Cheers to Scheffer’s Foods for helping out Windermere Elementary School with the Hot Lunch Program. It was greatly appreciated!
Found: Jacket on bridge going over the railroad tracks in Athalmer. Phone 250-342-0027 to identify.
Private room, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/mo + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325.
Cheers to my mama for all the great cookies. The guys love them!
Cheers to Arnold Malone for his poignant Remembrance Day story.
Cheers to the Columbia Valley Rockies who come out on Tuesdays and help with the pre-school skating class. The kids love you and your help is really appreciated. You’re a great bunch of guys!
Double cheers to the Invermere Library for putting in an automatic door.
NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.
below River Gems from Gerry’s Gelati, behind Thredz, across Downtown Invermere
Thank you to Christine, Meka, and Britt. Having you three ladies in my life as co-workers and as friends has been amazing. I will miss seeing you so frequently. To new beginnings. Jeanelle. Thank you to all of my clients for your continued support. I have valued each and every one of you. Nelie’s Salon
CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Palliser Printing and its staff for generously creating and donating posters for the Coats for Families Program! You rock!
S OBITUARY S LEONA LECHUK
Cheers to Brian and Linda for the surprise firewood. I’ll think of you while I’m nice and toasty this winter. Huge cheers to the Cadets who did such a great job at the Edgewater Remembrance Day service and afterwards at the Legion dinner. Your leaders can be very proud of you. Huge cheers to the Edgewater Legion. You did a wonderful job at the Remembrance Day Services and dinner.
Cheers to Nick, Dragiza, Jacquie, Christopher and all the staff at Black Forest. One is always treated royally. Cheers to Daryl and Wendy at the Three Bears Gift Shop. I love to shop there. They are always so friendly and helpful.
LOST & FOUND Found: Box set of T.V. series “Friends” near Tim Hortons. Phone 250-688-0229. Found: Cell phone in the Fairmont area, call 250-345-4586 to identify and claim.
AUCTIONS
1939 – 2013
Leona passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at Invermere and District Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her children Marianne, Joanne, Steven, Julianne; grandchildren Winter, Finn, Eve; sisters Isabelle, Grace, Dorothy, Mary, Adele; and brothers Walter, Richard, Garry, Jim and Ken.
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Thank you for the excellent care and compassion shown by Dr. Louw and the Interior Health staff in Invermere. Prayers for Leona will be held at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church in Invermere (712 – 12th Avenue) on Friday, November 15th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Leona’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church at 10:30 am.
Take notice that miscellaneous goods and chattels belonging to the following person(s) and stored at Real Storage LP (Windermere) will be sold due to unpaid charges:
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com
The sale will be on Wednesday December 4th, 2013 at Real Storage LP (Windermere) 1508 Highway 93/95, Windermere, British Columbia, V0B 2L1. The goods may be viewed at 12 p.m. All bids are sealed and are for the entire contents of the storage unit. Payment can be made with cash, debit card or credit card.
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STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.
COMMERCIAL SPACE For Lease: Micro office space, Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each. All new, available immediately. Phone 250-342-5805. Retail opportunity in Invermere. 2,100 sq. ft. located on Main St. Rare vacancy in the busiest area of town. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity, call now 250-2700570, ask for Josh. Short or long term okay. 1,900 sq. ft., prime location. $13.50 per foot. Call 250-342-5129 or 250342-5232. NEW HOUSE MULTI STORAGE 20 x25 heated shop $450/ mo, first and last D.D. required. 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact New House Multi Storage • 250-342-3637.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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. $400/ mo available Oct. 1st or $450/mo available Nov. 1st. Phone or text 250-342-5937.
Invermere: roommate needed to share large, 3-bdrm house on the lake. Fully furnished. 250-3421791.
SUITE FOR RENT Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182. 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. Brand new large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, $775/mo + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-874-0483. 2-bdrm furnished suite in Riverside, Fairmont. All appliances, N/P, N/S, Available immediately. $700/mo + half utilities, includes internet, 587-435-1346 or 778-525-0525. For rent in Windermere: 2-bdrm suite, furnished, private entrance, N/P, N/S, mature responsible single adult. References required with address. $625/mo + damage deposit of $300. Available immediately. 250-342-6022. 3-bdrm apartment in Radium. $550/mo. N/P, no kids. Tim, 250342-7337. Large, bright 2-bdrm lower suite available now. $700/mo + hydro. Close to Sobeys. Dishwasher and own laundry. Shared yard and off street parking. N/S, N/P, seeking longer term quiet responsible tenant. Call 403-609-6643.
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SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/mo, + utilities. References required. 250-342-6010.
Invermere home for rent Nov. 1st, 6-bdrm, 3-bath, close to downtown, N/S, fenced yard. $1,600/mo. For info please call 250-342-1249.
Invermere 2-bdrm lower level suite for rent Dec.1st. Free cable and wireless internet, bright, clean, and modern with laminate floors and tile, private entrance, lots of parking, close to all schools. Washer and dryer, fridge, stove, N/S, N/P, all utilities included $750/mo for a single person or $800/mo for two people + D/D + references. Call 250-342-1010 to view.
FOR RENT INVERMERE Lake Windermere Pointe. Furnished, 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo starting at $1,250/mth. plus utilities. Pool, fitness centre, beach.
Black Forest Heights upper floor, 2-bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 6 appliances, yard, balcony, N/S, N/P. rfr111@ hotmail.com, 780-399-0142.
Downtown, 1 bdrm. furnished suite. $750/month.
Invermere: Very clean, fully furnished, 2-bdrm, upper level suite. Flat screen TVs, hardwood floors, private parking, deck, yard and entrance. Walk to schools, lake and downtown.
Spectacular lake views. Windermere, short walk to lake, mostly furnished, N/S, references required. Main floor walkout suite: 2-bdrm, 1-bath, patio, $700/mo + utilities. 403-660-0073 or rich. thompson@zgm.ca
CONDO FOR RENT
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.
CONDO FOR RENT
4-bdrm home in Edgewater, stove/ fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer. Fenced yard. Available Nov. 15th, $800/mo, 250342-3417 or 250-347-9768.
Downtown Radium: Small 1-bdrm suite for $600/mo utilities included. D.D. required. Call 250-347-6420 or 250-688-1582 for viewing. Available immediately.
HOUSE FOR RENT
November 15, 2013
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. Radium 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo in Aspen Condo, 1,045 sq. ft. Fireplace, A/C, in-suite laundry. Furnished or unfurnished, Lease required. $975/mo or $1,175/mo furnished includes utilities. Phone 1-403-608-4652.
Home available in Indian Beach Estates. Comfortable 2-bdrm, 1-bath home with den. Can be used as third bedroom. Fireplace, gorgeous views of the Fairmonts. Four minutes from private beach in Indian Beach Estates. Please call 435-901-1600 or email onrerth@ gmail.com with inquiries.
For rent to own. 2-bdrm, 2-bath townhomes - 1 in Radium, 1 in Invermere. $1,000/mo + utilities. Ken Becker, Realtor in B.C. Call 250342-1161.
For Rent: small one bedroom home in Athalmer with yard and parking. Full kitchen, shower and small deck. $650/mo includes utilities. N/S, pets negotiable. Call 250-3422249 to view or email particulars to wincreek@shaw.ca.
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3 bdrm. furnished home in Pineridge Mountain Resort. $1,650 per month.
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VEHICLES FOR SALE
A Must See House For Sale; best buy in Radium, 7497 River Crest Road. Very well maintained home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. 1,500 sq. ft. 3-bdrm, 2 bathrooms, large open kitchen, family room with propane fireplace, dining room, newer hardwood flooring, all this plus a full size, open and partially finished basement with a 3rd bathroom. Beautifully landscaped, mature yard with fire pit and raised garden. Asking $265,000. Very motivated seller. Call 250-3428773 to schedule a viewing and make an offer.
Brand new Lincoln AC-225 Arc Welder $450, Comes with helmet and gloves. Kodiak Pressure Washer 2350 PSI $300. Briggs & Stratton. Used twice. General Electric Chest Freezer $50. Medium size, works perfectly. Pro-Form 520X Treadmill $450. Pro Shox Cushioning Tread, space saving, all the bells and whistles. Works perfectly, paid $1,500. 250-341-1012.
1990 Ford Club Wagon XL van great condition no rear seats $1,500 O.B.O. 250-342-2104.
CONDO FOR SALE
Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.
Riverstone Villas Condo in downtown Radium. 3-bdrm, 5 appliances, fireplace, large soaker tub walk in shower, garage. Priced 10% below assessment, will take quad or camper as down payment, $177, 000. 250-342-7608.
Akiskinook condo for rent: 1-bdrm, fully furnished, complete with linens and fully stocked kitchen. Completely renovated in 2009, nicest 1-bdrm in the complex that includes rec. centre with pool and assigned parking. $725/mo includes hydro, you pay cable/ internet, N/S, N/P. Call 1-587-4342028.
INVERMERE CONDO FOR SALE OR RENT 2-bdrm, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, microwave. Sale price $110,000. Rent $800/ mo includes utilities. Available immediately call 250-342-3417 or 250-347-9768.
3-bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1,400 sq. ft. townhome with single garage in Borrego Ridge Radium. Two years old, $1,000/mo. Call 403-875-0214.
Local grown organic garlic. Call Sammy’s garlic farm at 250-3423921 or 250-342-5801.
Great downtown Invermere townhome. 4-bdrm, 3-bath, garage. Renting Dec. 1st. Clean, fresh paint, beautiful views! $1,200/mo plus utilities. References and D/D. Long term to right person. Contact Eva 250-342-8819.
Hay and green feed- round Bales. $50 - $90/bale. Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.
1-bdrm fully furnished condo for rent in Radium. $700/mo utilities included, A/C, W/D, D/D, indoor heated parking. Call 403-818-8777.
4 Winter tires P225/75 R15 on rims. $70 per tire. Used one season. Frigidaire electric dryer, $80. Call 250-342-0453.
HOUSE FOR SALE
Dune buggy/go-cart, black, electric start 8yrs and up, $1,700 new, asking $790 O.B.O. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-0617.
Renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale downtown Invermere, just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath, open concept. Brand new siding and back deck, $299,000, call 250-342-5148.
MISC. FOR SALE
Ridged cast iron 10” table saw, $450 paid $750 new. General tenoning jig new, $100. Call 250-342-1354.
Trundle daybed includes 2 twin mattresses, $50, call 250-3423240.
FIREWOOD Seasoned firewood for sale, $200 per cord. Call 250-341-3544.
Split firewood for sale, pine, fir and delivery available. Call 250-3416241.
2007 Toyota Prius with summer and winter tires, must sell quickly, 123,000 kms, hybrid electric, 55 miles per gallon, $12,898 O.B.O. Call 250-347-6420. Toyota Yaris 2008 sedan, $7,500. 96,000km. Excellent condition. 2 sets of tires and rims, rack and Thule box. Contact Kirsten 250348-2442, kirsten.knechtel@gmail. com . USED/NEW DODGE I sell trucks, cars, suvs, and minivans. Financing available. Cash back or will pay your HST! $10,000 cash back if it snows more than 3” on Jan 17! Former valley resident Call Clay at 403-970-4847.
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Recipe Of The Week BROCCOLI SALAD
1 bunch Broccoli (4-5 cups) 1 cup Raisins ¼ cup Red Onion, diced 10 strips Bacon, cooked crisp
Dressing: 3-4 teaspoons Sugar ¼ cup Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Vinegar
Cut up the uncooked broccoli into small pieces. In a large bowl add the broccoli, raisins, onion, cooked bacon and sunflower seeds. To make the dressing, combine the sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar in a small bowl. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25
VEHICLES FOR SALE
SERVICES
HEALTH & WELLNESS
2003 Nissan Pathfinder Limited, Winter studded tires on, and summer rims. 155,000 kms, sunroof etc. many options. Must sell: too big for me, great family vehicle option 4WD etc. 250-6881582. Asking $7,500.
Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.
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photography studio & custom picture framing …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca . *The Price is Right* “The best investment I ever made! I purchased two blinds for each window. A shade with an outward view & 97% UV and a beautiful wood blind, a great combo. Thanks Shannon. Diane Roberts (Canal Flats) New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors *Shannon’s Blinds & Designs* 250-342-5749.
Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.
HELP WANTED Strands is seeking a chef with 3 to 5 years experience in European and Canadian fine dining to start immediately. This is a hands on position. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant.com or 250-342-6344. Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Citadella Restaurant in Radium Hot Springs, BC is looking for two Hungarian Ethnic Cooks in full time seasonal work position from April to October 2014. A minimum of two years experience requested as a Hungarian cook. Salary offered $15/hour. Duties include preparation of ethnic Hungarian dishes. Please send resume to Steven at info@milliondollarview. ca . Peppi’s Pizza is hiring: One full-time year round server. One or two part-time servers. Part-time kitchen staff. Positions start December 1st or 3rd. All positions for the winter are Friday through Monday and applicants must be available for winter holiday and spring break time frames. Send resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca .
VEHICLES FOR SALE Village of Radium Hot Springs
FOR SALE – FOR PARTS ONLY 1993 CHEVY GMC PICKUP
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Property Care Assistant and Contract Cleaners Property Care Assistant - Full-time position, housekeeping background an asset. Candidate must be a team player, have attention to detail, be organized, self-motivated and be able to multi-task. Must be willing to work weekends and lift and move 20 lb. propane tanks when required. Contract Cleaners - Do you enjoy a flexible schedule, take pride in your work and have your own vehicle? Come join our team! $19/hr. cleaning privately owned vacation homes and condos at Panorama and throughout the valley. Forward your resume in confidence to ken@highcountryproperties.com
0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2
Shift Supervisor Full-time/shift work
Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.
Food Counter Attendant Full-time/shift work
Split frame on the drivers side. NOT ROAD WORTHY • $500 OBO
Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $10.25/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.
CONTACT VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS AT 250-347-6455
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VJ Bishop is now hiring for the following positions: Snowplow drivers Skid Steer Operators Class 1 drivers in the Sparwood area Must be experienced. Please forward resumes to vjbishopexcavating@gmail.com
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26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Added costs’ from page 3 “Why were the gutters and dry wells taken out when they’re deemed necessary work?” she asked. “Why they weren’t included as part of the project, I don’t know.” Her guess is that it will be the Canal Flats Recreation Service Area that’s going to have to pick up the tab, for which Area F pay 45 per cent. At the November 12th council meeting, Mr. Woodward explained this option would result in either an increase in the 2014/2015 requisition figure, or the addition of an additional year (2016) of taxation. “Generally speaking, when you set a
November 15, 2013 budget and you set a completion date, your ultimate goal is to reach that date and you have contingencies in place for unexpected things,” said Director Booth. “In this case, there have been so many unexpected things that I’m disappointed we haven’t been able to meet our milestones, and there are still outstanding items that we don’t have the budget for.” That being said, Director Booth is still confident the project will be completed. “It is a good facility, and the contractor’s done a good job,” she said, “but I’d like to get all the final numbers in place so we know exactly what the impacts are.”
. . . ‘Looking back’ letter from page 8 In disbelief, I told the officer I was going to search the house and outbuildings, but I couldn’t find Patrick. I pleaded with the officers to leave Patrick alone. When the police found out that Patrick had a registered gun, I asked again for them to give Patrick some space. (In total, I asked them at least seven times to leave Patrick alone.) At the inquest, I told the court that at that point, police had changed their attitude from helping Patrick to treating him like a criminal. The police left, and asked me to call them if Patrick came back. When he returned, I complied, believing the police wouldn’t come back. But they did, and I met them at the outbuilding where Patrick was, as the police banged on the door. I felt defeated; I felt there was nothing more I could do to help Patrick, so I gave police the key to the door, hoping he would be all right. I told the inquest that the police did not give Patrick any options; they never offered to get him some help, or
Canal Flats Arena evacuated By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff On Sunday, October 20th, the Canal Flats arena was briefly evacuated during a hockey tournament with higher-than-normal levels of carbon dioxide creating a odour in the arena. “We had a complaint from one of the coaches about the smell at ice level,” said Canal Flats chief administrative officer Brian Woodward. The
take him to see a doctor. We pleaded with Patrick not to take his life, but it was to no avail. It’s important to share the fact that in August 2003, Patrick had been taken into police custody after an altercation when officers arrived in response to a noise complaint from a party Patrick’s kids were having. They took him into police custody, where Patrick tried to commit suicide twice. This was the only time Patrick had ever tried to take his life. Since all documents were purged, there is no record of this incident and subsequent attempts of suicide. At the inquest, jurors came up with the following recommendation: that the commanding officer of the RCMP in B.C. and the chiefs of all municipal detachments in the province review current practices and policies related to the current file management systems, and to ensure appropriate retention periods for information relating to the confirmed suicide attempts and other mental health incidents in which police and medical intervention is required.
arena manager evacuated the building at about 10 a.m. as a precaution. It was about 1 p.m. before people were allowed back in the arena. The likely source of the extra carbon dioxide was a minor mechanical failure in a zamboni, which the village has since repaired. Non-mechanical carbon dioxide testers are being installed in the arena, which will alert arena operators to similar incidents much more quickly than mechanical testers.
At the inquest, I said that if police officers have time to call for tracking dogs, they have time to call a mental health practitioner. The second recommendation made by the jurors is that the provincial health minister consider the feasibility of establishing a network of mental health professionals available to assist front line police officers during their investigations of and interactions with suicidal people. It is our family’s hope that these recommendations will serve and protect others from the same demise as that of Patrick Wilder. The transcript from the coroner’s inquest into the death of Patrick Wilder will not be available to our family until December 2013. We will make the verbatim transcript available to anyone who is interested in reading it. We lost a loving husband, father, brother, loyal friend and a great fishing partner. Janet Wilder 5” x 3.7” Fairmont Hot Springs
Regional District of East Kootenay ElEctoRal aREa G REpREsEntativE
invermere public library Board The Regional District of East Kootenay is receiving applications for one person to represent Electoral Area G on the Invermere Public Library Board. To be considered for the position, an applicant must be a resident or elector of Electoral Area G and cannot be an employee of the RDEK or Library Board. The term of this volunteer position will run from January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2015. Interested persons must submit letters of application and brief resumes including reasons for interest and related experience to Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager, at the RDEK office in Cranbrook. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 18, 2013.
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FAITH
Exactly the same, but different By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church A relationship with God is “exactly the same, except completely different” from our relationship with others. All relationships require faith. We can never fully know any other person. We cannot experience all they experience nor enter into their minds to know what their thoughts and emotions are. Proverbs 14:10 says, “The heart knows its own bitterness, and a stranger does not share its joy.” We are incapable of even knowing our own hearts fully. Jeremiah 17:9 says that the human heart is wicked and deceptive: “Who can know it?” In other words, the human heart is such that it seeks to hide the depth of its wickedness, deceiving even its owner. We do this through shifting blame, justifying wrong behaviour, and minimizing our sins. Because we are incapable of fully knowing other people, to some degree faith (trust) is an integral ingre-
dient in all relationships. For example, a wife gets into a car with her husband driving, trusting him to drive safely, even though he often drives faster than she would on winter roads. She trusts him to act in their best interest at all times (I hope). We all share information about ourselves with others, trusting they will not betray us with that knowledge. We drive down the road, trusting those driving around us to follow the rules of the road. So, whether with strangers or with intimate friends and companions, because we cannot fully know others, trust is always a necessary component of our relationships. If we cannot know people around us fully, how can we expect to fully know an infinite God? Even if He should desire to fully reveal Himself, it is impossible for us to fully know Him. It’s like trying to pour the ocean (seemingly infinite in quantity) into a quart-measuring jar — impossible! Nevertheless, even as we can have meaningful relationships with others that we have grown to trust because of our knowledge of them and of their character, so God has revealed enough about Himself through His creation, through His written Word, the Bible, and through His Son, that we can enter into a meaningful relationship with Him.
Grey Cup-related bonspiel ready to roll By Steve Hubrecht , Pioneer Staff Invermere’s Grey Cup bonspiel is back again this year, with a new name — the Canadian Direct Insurance (CDI) Cup bonspiel. The event is the first of five annual bonspiels put on by the Invermere Curling Club and runs from Friday, November 22nd to Sunday, November 24th. “It’s a fairly fun, family-oriented tournament,” said organizer Vic Briar, who noted some of the funds raised will go to the club’s junior curlers. The event has been running since before Mr. Briar came to the valley (at least 10 years ago) and was known up until last year as the Grey Cup bonspiel and before that as the Turkey bonspiel. It always occurs on the same weekend as the Grey Cup game and the final game of the tournament wraps up just before kickoff. Canadian Direct Insurance stepping forward as a sponsor this year means there will be more prize money to disperse among the participants, said Mr. Briar. “We’re a non-profit group, so all five of the spiels are important to us,” he said. There are usually between 10 and 16 teams in the bonspiel, all of them local and many of them spanning several generations.
Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, November 17th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, ’GOD Is....Holy’... Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church for children age 3 to Grade 1, and Grades 2-5 during the morning service. Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater 9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith (All ages) 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 service. 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
HURRY HARD! — Valley curlers can look forward to CDI Cup curling action similar to this intense slice of the on-ice heroics from a 2005 spiel. Pioneer file pthoto There are even a few junior curlers who participate in this event on the same team as their parents and grandparents, according to Mr. Briar. The event includes a dinner on the Saturday night plus a Grey Cup party and snacks on the Sunday afternoon. The first draw on the Friday night usually begins at 7 p.m. The cost of entry is $200, with four people plus spares on a team. Those interested in signing up can contact the Invermere Curling Club.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
There is an abundance of bears in Invermere this fall. The industrial park transfer station will be CLOSED until November 30th, 2013. Please take extra precaution and manage all attractants.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The Industrial Park Transfer Station will be closed until November 30th, 2013 due to bears in the area. Please place garbage at curbside morning of collection day or deposit at the Columbia Valley Landfill. In 2011, the District of Invermere adopted Bylaw #1426, restricting the availability of wildlife attractants. Failure to manage wildlife attractants responsibly may result in the imposition of a penalty. Bylaw 1426 states
Garbage
Keep garbage in the house, shed, garage, or in a wildlife resistant container until morning of collection day Alternatively, take it to the Columbia Valley Landfill. Do not leave garbage on your patio. Bears can climb. Bird Feeders Bears eat seed and drink sugar water. Replace birdfeeders with bird baths, and bird houses. Burn off the grill after each use. Store covered and in a secure Barbecue area. Feed pets and store pet food inside. Pet Food Turn compost regularly, add leaves, lime and soil. Don’t add Compost meat, oil, or milk products.
ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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All domestic refuse must be placed in one of the following: a) A building, house or garage that is inaccessible to wildlife; b) An approved wildlife resistant container; c) A container that is placed in an approved wildlife resistant enclosure; or d) Deposited at an appropriate disposal site. All domestic refuse cannot be placed for curbside pick‐up prior to 8 a.m. of the property’s regular scheduled garbage pick‐up day.
This is NOT considered wildlife resistant: District of Invermere 250‐342‐9281
We have chosen to live in bear country. With this choice comes a responsibility to ensure a peaceful coexistence. By managing bear attractants, everyone will benefit; including the bears. Thank you to those who have already managed their attractants.
Report bear sightings in our community or property damage to the
RAPP line 1-877-952-7299 Questions? Call the WildSafeBC Community Coordinator
Crystal Leonard at 250-688-0561
Columbia Valley Landfill Windermere Loop Rd. 250‐342‐0381 Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Household garbage is free.