November 29, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 48
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Derailment dilemma At The Pioneer’s Wednesday press deadline, the cause for the CPR train derailment at the north end of Lake Windermere on Monday, November 25th was unknown, with the matter still under investigation. The northbound train was carrying coal but despite the broken tracks and extensive damage, no contents were spilled nor was anyone injured (top and middle photos by Steve Hubrecht); a night shot taken at 8:30 p.m. on November 25th of CPR crew members at work at the site of the derailment (submitted photo by Marla Oliver). See story on page 3.
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Invermere train derailment being investigated By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A fully-loaded Canadian Pacific train derailed in Invermere last week, leaving the line closed for almost 24 hours. At total of 16 cars loaded with metallurgical coal on a northbound Canadian Pacific train ended up off the tracks at around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25th. All the cars and their coal remained upright, nobody was injured and no coal was spilled from the train cars. The derailed cars went off the track below the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, though the train itself
stretched from Athalmer to Kinsmen Beach at the time it came to a stop. “It’s classified as a minor incident, but clearly we take an incident like this seriously,” said Canadian Pacific spokesperson Ed Greenberg, adding that a mandatory investigation crew and repair crews arrived on site as quickly as they could. “This situation is under investigation to determine what the cause is. It’s too early to speculate what happened, but we’re looking into it,” said Mr. Greenberg. Crews worked diligently at the site all Monday and through the night, getting the line back open by roughly 8 a.m. the next morning.
As of press deadline on Wednesday at least 10 of the derailed cars still stood beside the tracks and work and investigation crews were still busy at the site. The closed line did not have an enormous economic impact on the company, since it was able to quickly implement alternate route plans for its other trains. “We had re-routing options in place throughout the period the crews were working there (on the closed line) so were able to continue moving train traffic,” said Mr. Greenberg. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada also sent its own investigator to the site, according to a board deployment notice.
Food corridor feasibility study underway By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff As preparing food for sale becomes subjected to stricter safety standards in B.C., a drive is underway to build an incubator kitchen in the valley, which, if proven feasible, could serve the public as a commercial kitchen for rent. The incubator kitchen would serve the valley around the clock, and allow anyone who can cook the ability to offer their food in a farmers’ market, a cooking contest, or as a manufactured product bound for commercial markets. But first, the Columbia Valley Food Corridor group must present a feasibility study to the Regional District of East Kootenay. “The whole point of it is to help out people who would like to start food businesses, but it has to be able to run itself,” said Lara McCormack, an advisor for the Columbia Valley Food Corridor.
The study will determine if there is a want and need for a food corridor – of which the incubator kitchen would be the main feature —in the valley, she said. As the co-owner of From Scratch: A Mountain Kitchen, Ms. McCormack said the number of rules to follow in order to sell food is “crazy,” adding that the Spilli Chilli Cookoff faced many issues earlier this year. In the end, only two contestants entered the event. In addition to fundraising and cooking for festivals, a public food corridor will give chefs in the valley opportunities for new enterprises. “People will be able to make a livelihood out of this kitchen,” she said. There are many hurdles to overcome before the project can come to fruition, “but the idea is there and now we’ll see if the demand is there – we have something positive to look forward to.” The study is expected to commence in February, and if all goes well, Ms. McCormack said the food corridor is still at least a couple of years away. *Conditions apply. Details: SkiPanorama/snowcard
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Fraud alert Once again, we have received information that some people in the community are receiving calls from someone who wishes to represent themselves as grandchildren who are in need of money. Through the conversation, intended victims provide the name of their grandson or grand-daughter and the caller confirms this. The caller then goes on to explain they are in trouble with the law and need money to get bailed out. They urge the victims not to call the parents as they don’t want them to find out or they would be in further trouble. The police or courts need money wired to them to get out of jail. Old scam. • On Thursday, November 21st at 4:40 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP detachment members assisted the Ministry of Children and Family Development to apprehend children in harm’s way. The mother of the children, a 43-year-old from Windermere, was located and found to be in an intoxicated state. While explaining that the authorities had concerns for the safety of the children, the care worker was assaulted. Police arrested the female at which time the female assaulted and made threats towards the police officers. The female was taken into custody and charged with assault and threats. She is to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on January 13th. • On Friday, November 22nd at 4:08 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a break and enter complaint at the Lambert Kipp pharmacy. A large window was smashed and evidence was located that someone had entered the pharmacy and stolen a quantity of narcotics. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has information on this incident, they are requested to contact the detachment. • On Friday, November 22nd, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a disturbance and assault complaint at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Information gained was that a number of hockey teams from out of town were staying at the resort when an argument broke out between a couple of players from opposing teams. An adult male intervened to break up what appeared to have the potential of a physical altercation, resulting in a young male being pushed to the ground. This escalated things between the adults, resulting in a verbal exchange and another potential physical confronta-
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tion. No injuries were reported and matters were resolved by police interviewing those involved. Any commentary on this would only result in multiple jeers and I have been doing so well of late, so we’ll just let it slide. • On Saturday, November 23rd at 3:37 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of vandalism to a Toyota Camry parked near the Hoodoo trails in Fairmont. A window was smashed. No items were reported stolen. • On Sunday, November 24th, a red Dodge vehicle was broken into in the 400 block of Panorama Drive. Two fly rods along with reels and line were stolen. • On Sunday, November 24th at 1:35 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members responded to a complaint of an intoxicated female refusing to leave a residence in the 2500 block of Kootenay #3 Rd. A 46-year-old female from Windermere was arrested for being unlawfully in a dwelling house and for mischief, and was lodged in jail for the evening. • On Sunday, November 24th at 6:25 p.m., as a result of a speeding infraction, an empty logging truck was stopped on Highway 93/95 near Radium. As a result of detecting a strong odour of marijuana, it was determined that the driver had recently been smoking marijuana. As a result of the symptoms displayed by the 32-year-old driver, his licence was suspended for 24 hours and another driver was called to operate the truck. A small amount of marijuana was seized. The driver was also issued a speeding ticket. When is ‘too close’ too close? Back in the late 1980s, I was posted to a four-man detachment in Rossland. Just down the hill from Rossland was a larger and busier detachment —Trail. Life was somewhat slow in Rossland, whereas the weekends in Trail can get exciting. This particular night, they had a male at Boston Pizza with a rifle and employees in the store. The male was slightly intoxicated and, for some reason, angry at the world. Trail members requested some extra manpower, so off I went with my partner. Once I got to the area, I parked the police vehicle pretty much in front of the store so I could have a clear view using the car for cover. Once we got out, my partner and I debated the fact that we just might have the best seats in the house and maybe we were too close. Continued on page 27 . . .
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By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff The next closest thing to being on the trail has been kicked up a notch as a virtual walk-through of some of Kootenay Nation Park’s trails is now available on Google’s Street View feature. During a cross-Canada tour earlier this year, a team from Google Inc. made stops at many National Parks and National Historic Sites to enrich the content on their Google Earth application. “We were able to capture Redstreak campground, the Redstreak Restoration Loop, Redstreak trail, and the Juniper trail,” said Amy Krause, web and new media officer for Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. “We had a really nice day which made for totally fantastic images.” When Google came to the park, the team came equipped with big, heavy backpacks with a large globe embedded with several cameras, which extended over the head of the operator. Ms. Krause’s role was to build an itinerary to help them navigate the parks at optimum times of day for filming. She also ensured the preservation of the park’s cultural and natural
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Valley Voices in concert TRAIL VIEWS — Kootenay and Yoho (the latter pictured here) National Parks are now online as part of the Google Earth application. Image submitted elements during their project, which she said never caused an issue. To take a virtual tour of the trails to see what Google recorded, visit www.maps.google.ca and drag Radium Hot Springs just west of your view — Kootenay National Park is highlighted in green. From there, an orange pegman can be dragged from the bottom of the window overtop of the trail locations, situated at the south end of the park. Ms. Krause’s favourite virtual trail is the Redstreak Restoration Loop. “The sky on that day was amazing,” she said. “It was a beautiful blue-sky day, gorgeous grasslands,
these big, towering, solo pines, and this fantastic sky, with really high clouds that were coming overhead that day.” And, at the top of the Juniper Trail, the online experience showcases the Columbia Valley and Sinclair Canyon. Because the entire park was not surveyed, Ms. Krause is interested to see more campgrounds included in the Street View feature, allowing campers to see their site before they book it online. The trail feature is another offroad feature of the Google Maps Street View feature, which expanded earlier in 2013 with the addition of ski hill tours at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Panorama Mountain Village.
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November 29, 2013
Historical Lens
If you build it, will they come? By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff
Thus far, the two 90-amp electric vehicle chargers found in Invermere have been far from a smashing success.With little signage and even fewer actual electric vehicles owned by local people, the charging stations are well-intentioned but little-used pieces of local infrastructure. But despite the anemic amperage flowing from the meters, it would be a mistake for taxpayer watchdogs to make these units the target of an attack of local government spending. The cost was minimal, and a decade from now we’ll probably see this as a deal. Local government managers are fond of saying you can’t manage what you don’t measure, so it did come as a surprise that these units — one being run entirely as a community service by a private sector business — are not being tracked. It’s disappointing that despite the high-profile rollout of the chargers, signage has been almost nonexistent until now — and an online map of the locations of installed meters across B.C. has proven almost impossible to track down. With excellent provincial incentives still in place, I believe we’ll see many more drivers of electric vehicles in the years to come. The price is hard to beat. Let’s hope the next round of the fossil-fuel-free vision for local commuting is invested with a better follow-up effort.
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The District of Invermere will begin providing Lake Windermere ice thickness measurements in mid-December. For now, the best we can provide is an anecdotal measurement of 3.5 inches offshore from Kinsmen Beach as of last weekend.
That’s hockey, 1950s style Defencemen try to hold off a rush as skaters do their best to emulate Rocket Richard in this hockey game sometime in the 1950s. The outdoor rink, found next to Invermere’s curling centre, was built in the 1930s and was used until the 1960s. Photo by J.W. McLeod from the Cathy Clausen collection. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com Photo A1378 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society
Para-skier eyeing Winter Olympics By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Editor’s note: the front cover photo on the November 22nd issue of The Pioneer features Kurt Oatway (right), a para-skier from Saskatchewan (not Quebec, as was printed in the photo caption). The Pioneer apologizes for the error, and we’re happy to provide a quick update on Kurt’s goals for the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Calgary-based paraskier Kurt Oatway, a prospect member of the Canadian Para Alpine Ski Team, just wrapped up a few days of training at
Panorama as he seeks to qualify or the Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia in March 2014. Inspired by the 2010 Winter Olympics after he broke his back in 2007, Kurt — who ski raced as a youngster — is now in his fourth season of racing. He aims to compete for a medal in the slalom event, and will be taking part in the para-skiing World Cup races at Panorama in January. Look for more on Kurt and other para-skiers in upcoming issues of The Pioneer.
SIGHTS ON SOCHI — Para-skier Kurt Oatway is seen here after winning a bronze medal in his first Slalom World Cup Race at Coronet Peak, New Zealand in August. Photo by Jean-Sebastien Labrie/Alpine Canada
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Let’s be responsible Dear Editor: The awful feeling that’s in the pit of my stomach and the heartache that goes along with it is difficult to explain. How can our system fail so badly? Only Invermere land owners are allowed to vote on the deer cull! As far as I know, we all live in this wildlife corridor from south of Cranbrook to north of Golden. How on earth can 729 landowners from Invermere decide on the fate of these beautiful creatures who belong to no one. This valley is much coveted because it is a wildlife corridor and it is here for us all to enjoy and project. It was in extremely poor taste that something as sensitive as the deer cull was voted on alongside a vote for a new community centre. What kind of a community are you building? What kind of example are you setting? May I suggest a poor one on both accounts? Your 729 votes mean nothing to me — this is ludicrous! For the past two months, I have personally visited every deer that I could find in the town of Invermere — call it my own personal study. Not one deer was aggressive. Quite the contrary. They all moved away from me, including the bucks. I have counted about 75 deer (if I haven’t count-
ed some twice). I believe this attitude of fearmongering is uncalled for! These are gentle, shy creatures — not predators! If you are afraid of these animals, it is in your own head. “What I fear most has come upon me.” Many of us are here in this valley because we love the animals and choose to live alongside them. If you do not like the deer, you should definitely consider moving out of a wildlife corridor. This is not the responsibility of Invermere council to decide what happens to the deer. Absolutely not! The answer to this whole mess is so simple: grow up. Take responsibility for your own yard (in other words, put up a fence); quit being lazy and irresponsible; and stop passing your poor behaviour on to the town council to handle — it’s not their responsibility! Town council is not your mommy or daddy. It’s time to make a decision to build a fence or not! It is up to you. You don’t want your community to be boycotted because of your childish behaviour, do you? Remember, everyone around the world is watching. Margaret Porcina Edgewater
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Basin Trust board talks Directed Funds By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff The three-year, $600,000 Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds project is fulfilling its mandate of funding projects that benefit the entire valley, its board members explained to some high-profile guests at Radium Hot Springs’ Best Western Prestige Inn on Friday, November 22nd. “We have opposing views on many things, but when it comes to this, we are 100 per cent on the same level,” said Radium mayor Dee Conklin to Columbia Basin Trust board members, who were at an open session following the trust’s bi-monthly board meeting at the hotel earlier that day. As the trust gets set to embrace an annual funding jump in 2016-2017 to as much as $54 million — up from the current $22 - $24 million annually — its board is looking to the Columbia Valley project as a template for two other similar projects within the East Kootenays. “All the different committee members have so much to bring to the table; our committee isn’t just the politicians grasping their ideas, and we have to listen to them,” explained Andi Dzilums, a community board member for the Columbia Valley directed funds. “Some of the volunteers on the committee probably talk a lot more
than even the mayors do; we’ve got opinions and we want to be heard too. It’s been great.” Thus far, the valleys’ directed funds board has looked at proposals from seven different valley non-profit groups, and given the sheer amount of work involved in reviewing those proposals, will likely hire a part-time coordinator. “People are doing this off the side of their desk, working on projects and programs; they’re doing it as a labour of love, which I find only takes you so far,” said Mr. Dzilums. While the Columbia Valley’s community directed funds project began less than a year ago, the Elk Valley began a similar project soon after, and the Central Kootenay area (Cranbrook and PROCESS PROPHET — Groundswell Network Society executive Kimberley) is soon to start their own directed director Bill Swan explains how an investment in process led to great funds project. product — Invermere’s community greenhouse – at a Columbia As all three are enabled by the same funder – Basin Trust open house that followed a board meeting in Radium the Columbia Basin Trust — each could be served Hot Springs on Friday, November 22nd. Photo by Greg Amos by the same coordinator, noted Mr. Dzilums. The coordinator’s role could include attracting out how Kootenays’ residents wish to see the funding “nomadic entrepreneurs” to the valley, he said, and the organization’s money spent, whether that be through the paid position could be a net money saver, as the coordina- delivery of more benefits, an increase in investment, or tor could carry out some work that might otherwise need to pursue other areas, explained Columbia Basin Trust to be done by consultants on certain projects. chair Greg Deck. Over the next year, the Trust will seek to find Continued on page 26 . . .
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
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Comedian Andrew Rivers was the first funnyman of the evening at Raise the Woof, where a sold-out crowd at the Invermere Community Hall helped the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) to raise approximately $13,000 on Friday, November 22nd — a big step up from the $10,500 raised last year. Photo by Dan Walton
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Movie Review: Red 2 Reviewed by Dean Midyette Red 2 follows the escapades of retired special forces operative Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) who, along with his unbalanced best friend and serial intermentist (yes, I invented this word) Marvin Boggs (John Malkovich) and Frank’s girlfriend (Mary Louise Parker), avoid the wrath of agents of a cabal buried deep within the American military, international hitmen and dark double agents. A follow-up to the global blockbuster Red (released in 2011, then grossing $200 million), this movie provides a robustly implausible plot with the perfect balance of
action, romance and humour. After being outed as participants in Operation Nightshade, Marvin fakes his own death (repeatedly, hence the invented word) while Frank is taken into custody and questioned by military intelligence agents shortly before the first of many assassination attempts are made. After a fantastic action sequence where Frank takes out a platoon of would-be executioners, our heroes interrogate a kidnapped intelligence operative to discover that Operation Nightshade was a Cold War plan to plant a portable nuclear device within the bowels of the Kremlin. A trip to Paris follows in pursuit of information about the operation, which only a spy called “The Frog” possesses. Also in search of Nightshade is Russian femme fatale Katje (Katherine Zeta Jones),
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• 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: 9th Annual Feed the Town event at Copper Point Golf Club. Free Christmas feast. Cash and non-perishable items accepted as donations for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.
Auxiliary, at the Windermere Hall. Admission is $5 at the door. Raffle for great prizes. All proceeds help fund the Palliative Care suite in the Invermere Hospital and Columbia House. • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Pool tournament at the Summit Youth Centre, starting at 8:00 p.m.
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Sunday, December 8th
• 7:00 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.
• 7:00 p.m.: Blue Christmas Service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. A special service for those who have lost loved ones or pets or who are dealing with difficult circumstances. There will be a lighting of candles for remembrance. Please call Christ Church Trinity at 250-342-6644 for more information.
Sunday, December 1st
Wednesday, December 4th • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Documentary night at the Summit Youth Centre.
Thursday, December 5th • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.
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• 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: The 20th annual Big Christmas Craft Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. Also runs Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2 entry fee or a donation to the Food Bank. Entry fees go to the Windermere Childcare Society. • 4:45 p.m.: Candle-light vigil at Frater Landing, Invermere, as part of the Purple Light Campaign. Purple is the symbol for courage, survival and honour and the campaign raises awareness regarding domestic violence. For more information, contact the Family Resource Centre. • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Cranium night at the Summit Youth Centre.
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. • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Winter Wonderland Market: Sugarplums, Gifts & Tea. At the Invermere Legion. Also runs Saturday, November 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tea is Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 30th • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Free instruction and drop in curling at the Invermere Curling Centre for Canada Sports Day. • 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Canterbury Carols Christmas Market at Interior World in support of the Family Resource Centre. November 30th to December 22nd on Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12 4p.m.; and Friday, December 20th, 5 - 8 p.m. • 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Home Christmas Art Sale and Holiday Celebration, a special showing of Patrick Yesh’s new work. Refreshments will be served. 4795 The Dell Road, upstairs. Please RSVP to 403-5198268 or patyesh@gmail.com. • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: The W.D.F.I. will be hosting an info-session about the abattoir at the Town and Country Feed store. • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Sport Day from Coast to Coast to Coast in Canada with the Summit Youth Centre.
Saturday, December 7th
Tuesday, December 10th • 6:30 p.m.: Wade Davis: Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modern World at the Invermere Community Hall. 6:30 p.m. - Book Signing, 7:30 p.m. - Presentation. Tickets Free at Circle Health Foods & The Book Bar. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. For more info: 250-341-6898 or luke@ wildsight.ca. • 7:00 p.m.: Cinefest movie night presents The Angel’s Share, winner of the Jury Prize at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Set in the Scottish Highlands, the movie tells a whimsical, light-hearted and at times almost surreal tale that like any good whiskey, still has a bit of a kick. Tickets at the door, $10. Cash bar & light Refreshments – All ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., film begins at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11th
• 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Christmas decoration and • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Headwaters Arts Society hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. presents the annual Winter Art Show and Sale at the Thursday, December 12th Discovery Centre, 8866 Grainer Ave. Canal Flats. Free admission and refreshments. Call Dodie 250-349- • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. 5877 for more info. • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Festive Christmas Tree • 7:00 p.m.: DTSS Bands in concert at the DTSS gym. Cutting. Nature Conservancy of Canada - Canadian Band 8, Band 9, Sr. Concert Band, Sr. Stage Band. Rocky Mountains Program at the Marion Creek Silver collection at the door. Benchlands, Columbia Lake. Meet at Grandview Road Friday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m. Bring warm clothes, gloves, rope, tools, food, friends and family. Please RSVP to 250-342- • 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Friday Night Shopping in 5521, or canadianrockies@natureconservancy.ca, by Fairmont. Prize draws, fantastic shopping, specials at December 5th, so the elves can have a warm beverage your favourite stores, and delicious snacks. • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Knit your own cuffs at the for you and some goodies! • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Christmas Bake Sale and Summit Youth Centre. Lunch, sponsored by the Windermere Health Care
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he Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is now ready to accept applications for FOOD GIFT CARDS AND ANGEL GIFTS for Christmas 2013, to be distributed Thursday, December 19th. Application forms are available at The Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, Invermere Public Health Unit, Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or 250-342-6752. Deadline for requests is Wednesday, December 11th. To sponsor a family hamper, call Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789; or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net or Helen at hw6789@telus. net to register your commitment by Sunday, December 15th. To donate an Angel gift, visit the children’s and seniors’ Angel Tree in The Book Bar (1046, 7th Ave., Invermere) after November 23rd or the children’s Angel Tree in Dairy Queen after Saturday, November 30th. Return wrapped and labelled gifts to the stores by the December 15th deadline.
Do you Hear What I Hear? During the last six years Columbia Valley RCMP Victim Services supported 282 individuals resulting from family violence. 137 individuals related to sudden death. 51 individuals related to sexual assault. Of this number, 31 were youth, aged 12–18 years. Total individuals served, 714. Help be a part of the solution. Support local families by donating your time, expertise or resources.
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Vehicle chargers still new By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Invermere’s two electric vehicle charging stations have been up and running for nearly a year, but have yet to see a lineup of vehicles waiting to use them. Despite there being only one regular user of the two identical 90-amp charging stations — one found at the District of Invermere office and the other at Kicking Horse Coffee — there are plans to roll out new signage for the stations, and to eventually install more of them. “They’re very easy; they’re very convenient,” said Wilmer resident Rosemary Mackay, who drives a black Chevy Volt. “When you’ve got something to do, you can plug it in for an hour, go do your thing, and come back.” “I absolutely love it; I have no complaints whatsoever,” said Mrs. Mackay, who can fully charge up the vehicle at home for $0.99; at either of the two public chargers, she can do it for free. (The car is owned by her son, Colin, who is frequently away working in Namibia.) She’s driven the vehicle as far as Edmonton, thanks to its built-in gas-powered generator. Three chargers were approved under a provincial program last September — a School District 6 application was approved, but not yet installed at a local school — and were set up within weeks by Greenman Sustainable Solutions owner Bill Swan and electrical contractors. Signage has re-
cently been installed to steer drivers towards the Kicking Horse Coffee charger, while the district has just received signage and will soon erect it. Neither charger is being metered to measure the use. The wattage is likely a small number, as the chargers see few visitors, and the meters have no phantom power draw when they’re not in use. “On the Internet, you can track the usage of the Kicking Horse Coffee unit; there’s been some glitches with that, but we’re going to get it worked out,” said Mr. Swan, who noted that despite B.C.’s standing offer of a $5,000 incentive and a PST exemption for those who buy an electric vehicle, there’s still a very small uptake across the province. “The way I look at it is it’s about putting something in front of people and trying to get a new concept advanced,” said Mr. Swan. “It’s being driven by a number of factors: climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are a big factor, but at the end of the day it will be price — and energy prices to move vehicles are getting really high.” The District of Invermere’s charger is hooked up to a panel that in the future may be monitored for usage, said planner Rory Hromadnik. If it becomes well used, it might become a for-charge service, activated by a credit card, he said. (See a longer version of this story at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com .)
Feeding the Town making tenth offering By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With the countdown to Christmas underway, Copper Point Golf Club is readying its clubhouse for a massive feast – the tenth annual Feed the Town this Sunday, December 1st. “We wanted to support the community and people who live here, and make sure that everyone has the option to have Christmas dinner,” said Brian Schaal, general manager of Copper Point Golf Club. Marking its decade-long milestone, the club has prepared enough turkey, with all the trimmings, to give the valley a festive meal, asking only for a
donation to the food bank in exchange. In its earlier years, Mr. Schaal said that there was a misconception that Feed the Town was an event for the needy, but it is in fact for everybody to attend. “We thought, ‘Why don’t we support the whole town, create Christmas dinner for everybody and support the food bank’,” he said. The clubhouse is expecting between 1,000 and 1,200 guests to take advantage of the meal. He said Santa normally makes an appearance at the event, and that four RCMP officers will be standing guard in the Red Serge uniform. Feed the Town begins at noon and wraps up around 6 p.m.
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Shop Local this Christmas
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Not your everyday trendy treasures and bowls, and trinket boxes ($19$55), Her Public Boutique targets those seeking an eclectic look. Circle Health Food may be your If you haven’t already checked out the local shops for some ideas go-to for organic produce and goods, but it also carries unique gifts ideas on what to buy your loved ones this as well that are totally trending in the Christmas, don’t stress. If you shop local, half the work is already done eco-friendly marketplace. Great stocking suffers include Glass Dharma glass for you. Each of the locally-owned stores in the valley has put a lot of straws — non-toxic, reusable, sturdy and just plain cool — not to mention research and thought into the merchandise they carry, so by simply S’well bottles, which are double layered insulated stainless steel, guaranteed to walking through their doors to check keep your water ice cold for 24 hours out their wares, you’ve won half the and your coffee hot for 12, plus the battle of figuring out how to spend tasty Make Your Own Raw Chocolate your hard-earned money in the most worthwhile and value-added way poskits by Harmonic Arts that will be a hit ARIZONA ART — Navajo native with any chocolate lover. sible. And what better gift to give For your favourite gardener, head than something that’s not only pur- jewelry at Her Public Boutique on 7th chased locally, but is trendy to boot? Avenue is just one example of the trendy to Lakestyle Lighting for outdoor solarTake Her Public Boutique for treasures that can be found in downtown powered lanterns that come in a range of shapes, colours and styles ($26-$60), instance, Invermere’s own hipster Invermere’s eclectic range of shops. Photo by Nicole Trigg from strands of lights to hanging balls hangout. A one-of-a-kind clothing store carrying all boutique-style brands, it also offers shop- to those you insert into the ground. And for framing prepers fantastic gift ideas in the way of original accessories cious memories, Lakestyle Lighting is offering 50 per cent and housewares. From warm, woolly Mexican blankets in off ready-made wooden frame packages ($30-$90) that will all styles and colours ($49-$66) to Native American jewel- add a designer’s touch to your favourite photos. By keeping it local, you will love the trendy treasures ry (beadwork earrings, turquoise rings and more) straight from Arizona’s Navajo Nation ($15-$50) to designer mugs you find — and so will those who receive your gifts.
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Winning windows The valley’s Window Decorating Contest took representatives for CV Arts to Invermere, Windermere and Radium to judge the creativity of our valley businesses. Winners are (top to bottom): the Invermere Public Library (Most Christmassy), Three Bears Gift Shop (Most Awesome), and Inside Edge Boutique and Sports (Most Flashy). Photos by Greg Amos
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Goodbye Movember, hello Navidad!
Top row, left to right: The Book Bar co-owner James Lazarus with his dog Allan, both sporting mustaches for Movember (Dan Walton photo); the Invermere Home Hardware float was a hit in lnvermere’s Light Up Parade on Saturday, November 23rd (Dan Walton photo); Ty Lightfoot takes a break on the sidewalk to enjoy some popcorn during Invermere’s Light Up (Greg Amos photo); Jackpine Dainard, 6, clears away a puck on the freshly frozen Lake Windemere on Sunday, November 24th while Andrew Dehart (left) and Matthew Nicorak (right) look on. The lake ice measured 3.5 inches thick that afternoon (Greg Amos photo); Rodney Conklin, Radium mayor Dee Conklin and Tourism Radium manager Kent Kebe enjoy the Radium Light Up on Sunday, November 24th (Greg Amos photo); a Calgary family enjoys the warmth of one of many fire pits at the Invermere Light Up: Zach Nelson, 12, Sydney Nelson, 10, and dad Keith Nelson (Greg Amos photo); Christine Vallee of Kootenay Bough and Cone decorates the windows outside the Pioneer and Valley Echo office on Sunday, November 24th (Greg Amos photo); Evan Pacey and Courtenay Allen huddle by the heat of a fire pit at the Invermere Light Up (Greg Amos photo); the annual display of bright Christmas lights in Dry Gulch on Highway 93/95 is back for the 2013 holiday season (Dan Walton photo); Panorama employee Chessa Samson leaps off a snow bank at the mountain resort on Monday, November 25th (Dan Walton photo); Dos Equis guitarist sports his Saskatchewan Roughriders attire while playing the Radium Light Up on Sunday, November 24th (Greg Amos photo).
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Standing at attention
Bighorns, water discussed at hearing By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff
Cadet Jayme Renaud maintains a strict posture during basic training exercises at David Thomspon Secondary School, where naval commander Mark Topliff spent some of Wednesday, November 26th weeding out the weak soldiers in Mr. Werner’s Grade 12 Century Project class, which focuses its studies on World War One. Photo by Dan Walton
About 40 valley residents came to a public hearing on a proposed bylaw that would include the Dry GulchRadium Resort corridor and Wilmer into the Steamboat-Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan — and a few had concerns that the plan does not adequately protect bighorn sheep. “There’s two paragraphs here on bighorn sheep, said Invermere resident Chris Espinel. “Given the importance of the sheep — if this is all there is (in the plan), it seems pretty insufficient. There’s not enough to protect the bighorn sheep.” Other attendees sought clarification on the official community plan allowing for up to 1,000 dwellings to be built at Radium Resort. Regional district planner Matt Gunn told the crowd that although the plan allows for that, no development
“An increase in density would make bringing those services (water and sewage) to that area more economically viable,” he said. Bringing a new water system or a new sewage system to the area is a bit of a horse-and-cart issue, said Mr. Gunn. It is exceedingly expensive to put water infrastructure in without much development (since the large cost would be spread among comparatively few residents), but it’s hard to have much development without water infrastructure in place. An official community plan that supports increased development and density is a step to make it easier to bring water infrastructure to the area, said Mr. Gunn. The bylaw will be on the agenda at the regional district’s December board meeting, at which point it will either get third reading and be adopted, be postponed, or be sent back to district staff if directors think changes should be made.
Tropical travellers Gordon Crawford (left) touches down in Puerto Moldonado, the gateway to the Amazon in Peru; Rod Turnbull and Manos de Amor orphanage director Veronica Gomez (right) loading up with about $550 worth of groceries in Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico donated by the Rotary Club of Invermere and Panorama Mountain Friends.
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application has been made. He noted the plan will be simply an enabling document, setting out guidelines. Mr. Gunn also pointed out that since Radium Resort (as well as Dry Gulch and Wilmer) currently has no official plan of any sort, there is no cap now in place for development at Radium Resort. The plan’s vision for Wilmer is different from that of the Dry GulchRadium Resort corridor, because while residents in the corridor mainly favour development, most Wilmer residents are content to keep the community as it is, said Mr. Gunn. Development in the Dry GulchRadium Resort area could make it easier for the area to get a reliable water system. “It’s a significant issue that helped determine what the plan looked like in that area,” said Mr. Gunn, adding Dry Gulch currently does not have a totally reliable water source.
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Rockies player profile
#22 Dustin Boone Dustin Boone is arguably the fastest member of the Columbia Valley Rockies and says it comes naturally, since he had no speed skating training. “It likely comes from my Dad; he was really fast,” he said. Dustin loves the competitive nature of the game and seeing the rewards gained from hard work. “You put so much in and you get
so much more out of it,” he said. His parents, Ann and John, and his sister Chantel have supported him throughout his hockey career and are often seen at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The 19-year-old from Calgary plans to go to university when he leaves the Rockies and will likely study business with a possible career in real estate in his future.
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YOUR MONEY
Common investing mistakes to avoid Making money isn’t just about finding stocks or other investments that will increase in price. It also involves avoiding mistakes that could derail one’s good efforts. As the majority of investing mistakes are common ones, they can be easy to address. Unfortunately, as money is an emotional topic, avoiding these mistakes can be difficult. Buying Possibly the most common mistake investors make is buying an asset because everyone else is. The biggest problem with buying into hot assets is that their prices may be reflective of their popularity, not necessarily their true value. Consider the first law of supply and demand: if demand increases and supply remains unchanged, a shortage will occur, leading to a higher price. This essentially means that people end up paying more and more for a hot asset, sometimes more than they will be able to eventually realize on the sale of the asset. Examples of this behaviour are the 2008 real estate market collapse in the U.S. and the 2001 dot-com bubble. Lured by high returns, people crowded into what was working, ignoring all other factors. Perhaps the best way to avoid getting caught in a past returns trap is to buy good quality assets including stocks, businesses or real estate, and hold them for a long time. Since the quality of an asset isn’t always obvious, some investigation or professional opinion may be required in order to make the best decisions.
Selling Perhaps stronger than the desire to make money is the desire to avoid losing money. When faced with volatility in the capital markets, some people assume that selling a losing investment is the best way to preserve their bottom line. While this is a natural reaction, it can be very irrational. That’s because, though the capital markets are often efficient, there are always securities that are mispriced or fall out of favour for a time. This can be due to speculation, temporary market conditions, or because money is chasing other assets. Value investors the Cundill Group loaded up on Canfor stock shortly after the 2008 U.S. housing crisis. Why? Because they knew that Canfor’s ultra low share price at the time reflected short-term market conditions, not the company’s true value. They also knew that the U.S. housing market and lumber prices would normalize over time, which is happening today, resulting in higher-priced Canfor stock. It’s important to remember that part of the reason Canfor stock plunged in the first place was because people panicked and sold. Had they waited out the storm, they could have realized Canfor’s highest share price ever, which was reached in 2013. The lesson is, don’t sell just because an asset has gone down in value. This might just mean the investment is out of favour. Lacking in popularity does not necessarily
mean lacking in fundamental value. Investing or trading Information overload has undoubtedly contributed to a blurred line between investing and trading. As most people are not financial experts, it can be easy to confuse speculating with investing. This can result in people trading too frequently — swapping one questionable stock for another without really understanding what they’re doing. One can avoid speculating by avoiding frequent trading. It’s expensive and usually ends up being an exercise in futility. Sure there are times to “take a profit” on stock positions, but this is not an everyday activity. If people are buying stocks that require repeated trading, they are definitely speculating and not investing. Furthermore, frequent trading might also be a sign that the investment is unsuitable for one’s risk tolerance. Speculative stocks are, in fact, unsuitable for most people. Final thoughts In responsible investing, slow and steady usually wins the race. Like the Cundill group, famed value investor Warren Buffett made his fortune buying stocks of quality companies and holding them for a long time. He doesn’t speculate and he doesn’t engage in frequent trading. These are good principles for everyone to invest by and can certainly help people avoid most investing mistakes.
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Delicious treats at attractive prices “I’ve been cooking for 25 years; I don’t want it to be my main focus anymore,” she said. Their treats are all made from scratch, based on Concert-goers are in for a treat the next time they Adrienne’s recipes pulled from her long culinary history. take in a gig at Christ Church Trinity. A new dessert cater“(Treats) is all dessert-based,” said Adrienne. “We’re ing business supplying a delectable array of confections at going to focus on doing bite-sized desserts, whether it’s a affordable prices will be on hand to satiate any sweet tooth two-bite cheesecake, a little brownie, carrot cake or some during intermission. sort of chocolate cake — we’ve done a spice cake, too.” Treats, as it’s called, is the creation of two local womAnd different times of year will see seasonal touches. en — Adrienne Dacosta and Daria Belkov — who have “For Christmas gigs, we’ll do Christmas cookies, mayan agreement in place with Columbia Valley Arts to offer be a Christmas cake,” said Adrienne. “The main idea is that intermission desserts at any CV Arts show taking place at everything is very easy to eat with your fingers.” Christ Church Trinity. The team started off by offer“Daria is the one who really ing desserts at standard sizes, but got this going because she’s affilithis proved too difficult for their ated with the church,” said Adriclientele, who have only 20 minenne, a Red Seal chef with 25 years utes or so of intermission to inof experience. “She approached dulge in a delicacy, so they changed the CV Arts council and suggested their focus to two-bite sizes. we do this in affiliation with them.” As well as delicious, Treats Co-workers at the Invermere desserts are affordable, something Post Office, the duo decided a desthe team feels strongly about. sert catering business on the side Although their prices will vary would be a fun endeavour. Apart somewhat depending on what is from some small custom catering TASTY TREATS — Adrienne Dacosta (left) being served, Adrienne said they’re jobs and a few weeks a year at the and Daria Belkov have started up Treats, a new trying to stay within the $2 to $3 CMH Bugaboo Lodge, Adrienne dessert catering business in Invermere. range for the treats. no longer works as a career chef. Continued on page 27 . . . Photo by Nicole Trigg By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff
AbbAttoir iNformAtioN SeSSioN
The WDFI will hold an information session to update everyone on the Micro-Abattoir project,
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COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Professionals
Wende Brash Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Invermere
MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC
glennpomeroy@shaw.ca
Independently Owned and Operated
Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673
1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611
Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300
buildingwealth@cmkwealth.com
Certified Financial Planner
Suite 302, 1313 – 7th Ave. PO Box 429 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 www.cmkwealth.com
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DENTURE SERVICE
• Full and partial dentures • Repairs • Relines • Rebases
Invermere B.C. • 1-250-999-9191 Donald MacDonald – D enturi st
Canterbur y Carols Christmas Market Located in Interior World
November 23rd ~ Light Up Night 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visit Santa from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
November 24th ~ Super Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Santa from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Saturday, November 30th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Town & Country Feedstore.
INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE
Santa’s Photographer, Kimberley Rae Sanderson is available to take photos. Proceeds to the Women’s Resource Centre.
Buying or selling… Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion! Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 pglassford@telus.net www.PaulGlassford.com
Over 10 years of real estate experience!
ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 CELL: 250-342-5889 TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838 FAX: 1-866-788-4966 scott@rockieswest.com www.rockieswest.com
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HERE TO SERVE YOU BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES
From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman
Call Al at
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• SNOW REMOVAL • SANDING
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Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons
DCS Plumbing • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount
250-341-8501
PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca
Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • 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
• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.
Phone: 250-342-7100 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com
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Fall Cleanup/ Winter Servicing DR. Kwynn Blazina BSC, DC Doctor of Chiropractic, Professional Coach, Craniosacral Therapy
250-688-6440 • dr.kwynn@shaw.ca 4759 RIVER DRIVE, FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, B.C., VOB 1L1
• • • •
FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION
Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations
250-342-5682
• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations
5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net
• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com
1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Everett Frater Enterprises Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645
SPRAY FOAM SPECIALISTS
Insulated Concrete Forms Call 250-342-2001 www.iisi.ca • info@iisi.ca
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Dale Elliott Contracting
Scott Postlethwaite
CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008
Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com
1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
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THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE
Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd. Established 1976
JOHN WOOD
Interior Finishing Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets Counter tops Small Renovations Decks and Interior Railings
DURAFORM SYSTEM
250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.
PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • TOBYWOOD@SHAW.CA 5144 Riverside Dr., Fairmont, B.C. V0B 1L1
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Darrel Anderson
250-342-6612
READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years
For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office) t.
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RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week
Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
building & renos
(250) 341-7283
Bus: 250-342-9692 Cell: 250-342-5241
RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4
GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot
Fax: 250-342-9644 rugclean@telus.net
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7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs
(250) 347-9726
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HERE TO SERVE YOU RFE ALARMS Monitoring includes Guard and keyholder service • Surveillance Systems • Home Theatre • Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems
rfealarms@shaw.ca
ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs
250-342-6549
4890 Stoddart Creek RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2
Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com
WINDERMERE 250-342-6805
Skandia Concrete
Kootenay Paving
• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates
• Gel Nails & Pedicures • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends Invermere and East Kootenay Region
1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484
Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS
New Home Construction
• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks Scott Wilisky
Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug and Installed Basements Dug
Darren Ross Local company, local service.
SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.
Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,
492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)
stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745
• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate
Sales ~ Service ~ Installation
UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700
unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca WETT Certified
VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator
4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel
CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE
Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service
Judy: (250) 341-1903
www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006
• House Checking • Complications • Details
Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles
Wildland Custom Construction
Warbrick Towing & Salvage
Journeyman Carpenter 250-272-6740 wildlandconstruction@gmail.com
warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851
• Renovations • Fine Finishing • Custom Woodwork
Brian Smith
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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENT
WHERE IS THE USED BOOK STORE? Downtown Invermere behind Thredz, across from Gerry’s Gelati, below River Gems
Voice Lessons in Invermere
Chuck Bisset 28 years teaching experience, 15 years of professional performance in classical and broadway.
250-919-0073
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 250342-8255.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.
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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
COMMERCIAL SPACE
SUITE FOR RENT
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
CHEERS to Taylor. I can’t believe you are 10 years old already.
Cheers to Bino. Your willingness to help and your friendship is always appreciated.
For Lease: Micro office space, Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each. All new, available immediately. Phone 250-342-5805.
Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/mo, + utilities. References required. 250-342-6010.
3,016 sq ft great location downtown Invermere. Current use automotive repair facility with three bays. Ample on/off site parking, inquire 250-342-6369 Marion or 250-3423178 Harald.
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.
360 sq. ft. downtown Invermere, 906 8th Ave. Available immediately short or long term. Phone 250-3429055. Half a block off main street behind AG Foods. $500/mo, heat and utilities included.
2-bdrm furnished suite in Riverside, Fairmont. All appliances, N/P, N/S, Available immediately. $700/mo + half utilities, includes internet and cable, 587-435-1346 or 778-5250525.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
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.
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. Home Christmas Art Sale and Holiday Celebration. A private special showing of new paintings of the Coumbia Valley by Patrick Yesh and furniture by Kyle Burley. November 30th and 31st, Saturday and Sunday from 12noon to 6 p.m. At our Creekside Garden home, 4795 The Dell Rd. Upstairs, Windermere. Refreshments served. RSVP, 403-519-8268/patyesh@ gmail.com. 10% of sales to local charities.
THANK YOU Thank you to all of my clients for your continued support. I have valued each and every one of you. Nelie’s Salon.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Cheers to Syndicate board shop for the free fix to my ski binding. I will be back to buy more! Cheers to Jackie for being generous with your time and covering for my absentmindedness. You are a good friend. Cheers to all the mayors and regional directors in the valley who aren’t Rob Ford. Cheers to the VFC for supporting youth in the community! Cheers to our Misser and her Mister for giving us another beautiful grandbaby, a brother for little Miss Sweetpea. Cheers Brad L. at Home Hardware for your plumbing advice. Our troubles always flush away now. Jeers to the lack of jeers in the paper lately. Cheers to the best neighbours in the world. Helping to keep us warm year after year. Cheers to Dennis in Spillimacheen for being so gracious in defeat in our wager on the Grey Cup game. Riders rule! Cheers to Sharon for graciously lending me her shoulder during the Light-up parade. I really appreciated your generosity.
Thrift Store Christmas Extravaganza Sale Saturday, December 7th 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. New and and gently used items suitable for gifts. Gold and silver jewellery. Just in time for Christmas shopping. See you there!
Cheers to the Invermere District Hospital Emergency Dept. staff for the great care given to my dad recently. The professionalism and compassion given under stressful situations, are above and beyond. Cheers to Heather and the ladies who welcomed me so graciously this past weekend. Your hospitality will be remembered!
LOST & FOUND Lost: Adjustable hiking poles near Pinto mountain trail head on Oct. 23/13. 250-341-3521. Lost: One crystal bead necklace somewhere in Invermere. Please call 250-347-0006. Lost: Brown ladies Fossil wallet either at AG or the Hospital, containing cash and identification. Reward if found. Call 250-341-5345 or 250-347-9788.
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.
COMMERCIAL SPACE 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. 1900 sq. ft., prime location. $13.50 per foot. Call 250-342-5129 or 250342-5232. NEW HOUSE MULTI STORAGE 20 x 25 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.
Private room, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/mo + $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. Nonsmokers only, N/P. $450/mo to $550/mo, available Dec. 1st. Phone or text 250-342-5937. Shared accommodation at 2,000 sq. ft. fully furnished home that was featured on T.V.’s “Unique Homes”. $500/mo + shared utilities. Private location with large yard and room to store toys. Contact 587-4368828 to show this unique property.
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.
Downtown Radium: Small 1-bdrm suite for $600/mo, utilities included. D.D. required. Call 250347-6420 or 250-688-1582 for viewing. Available immediately. 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. 2-bdrm, fridge and stove. Close to hospital, N/S, N/P. Min. 1 yr. lease. $800/mo + utilities. 250-4099801. Downtown Invermere: 2-bdrm, 2-bath walk in suite, available Dec. 1st, $900/mo + utilities. Call 250 341 1650 or invermerehomerentals@ gmail.com.
Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com
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SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
CONDO FOR RENT
MISC. FOR SALE
VEHICLES FOR SALE
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. All utilities, high-speed internet, cable, lawn maintenance included. N/S, N/P. $1,000/mo, damage deposit required. Call 250-341-1012.
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.
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, $800/mo. 403-2409357 or otis27@telus.net.
Hay and green feed- round Bales. $50 - $90/bale. Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.
Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.
HOUSE FOR RENT
CONDO FOR RENT
FOR RENT INVERMERE
Invermere furnished condo. Close to downtown, 2-bdrm, 2-bath on two levels. N/S, N/P, no partiers. References, $1,000/mo + utilities. Call 403-978-4559.
MOBILE HOME
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.
Lake Windermere Pointe. Furnished, 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo starting at $1,250/mth. plus utilities. Pool, fitness centre, beach.
Older home as is. $ 5,000. Call 3429314.
Downtown, 1 bdrm. suite. $700/month.
HOUSE FOR SALE
Downtown, 1 bdrm. furnished suite. $750/month.
Reduced $245,000 OBO.
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 e- mail onrerth@ gmail.com with inquiries.
3 bdrm. furnished home in Pineridge Mountain Resort. $1,650 per month.
Invermere home for rent, 6-bdrm, 3-bath, close to downtown, N/S, fenced yard. $1,600/mo, for info please call 250-342-1249. 4-bdrm home in Edgewater, stove/ fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer. Wood and oil heat, remaining wood included. Fenced yard. $800/mo, 250-3479768 or 250-342-3417. 4-bdrm house in Invermere, fully furnished, available until May 15, $1,500/mo internet and all utilities included, call 250-341-1650 or invermerehomerentals@gmail.com. Furnished 1,900 sq. ft. home bordering the environmental preserve. Large property with outdoor and indoor ponds. Very private with lots of birdlife and wildlife at your doorstep. Outdoor pond connects into Lake Windermere plus large yard to relax. $1,400/mo + utilities, available Dec.1st 2013 – June 1st, 2014. Please contact 587-436-8828 to view.
RADIUM
2 bdrm. furnished condo in Copper Horn Towne $1,050 per month
Eric Redeker 250-342-4040
FirstChoiceRentals.ca
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. 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. 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1,400 sq. ft. townhome with single garage in Borrego Ridge Radium. Two years old, $1,000/mo. Call 403-8750214.
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. Very motivated seller. Call 250-342-8773 to schedule a viewing and make an offer. 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.
CONDO FOR SALE 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.
MISC. 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.
2 Mates beds with mattresses, like new $125 each plus FREE couch, loveseat, stove, dishwasher and TV. 403-830-4728. 60” sony HD T.V. $500 OBO, 6’ garden exterior door brand new never used was $1,800, asking $1,000 O.B.O., portable massage table $50. Call 250-342-1479. Regency wood stove, medium, gold door, $325. Flame (Hardware) small wood stove, $250. Both EPA certified in excellent condition. Philips multi-media projector, very little use, great for laptop presentations with large portable screen, $400. Call 250-347-9945.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
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.
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photography studio & custom picture framing …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102 Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com
FIREWOOD Seasoned firewood for sale, $200 per cord. Call 250-341-3544.
Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated
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VEHICLES FOR SALE 1990 Ford Club Wagon XL van great condition no rear seats $1,500 O.B.O. 250-342-2104. 2007 Toyota Camry LE, 91,250 kms, 1 senior citizen owner. Also included is set of 4 winter tires and rims. Immaculate condition. Call Ahren at 403-512-0690. 1995 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4, runs great, newer tires, awesome in the snow, 5 speed manual, $2,500 O.B.O. Call 250-409-4040.
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Recipe Of The Week PECAN BUTTER TARTS
3 Eggs 1 cup Liquid Honey 1 cup White Sugar 1/3 cup Melted Butter 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon Salt 1 cup Pecan Halves, coarsely chopped 24 Large Pastry Shells, unbaked
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Beat in honey, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt. Fold in chopped pecans and fill the pastry shells almost to the top. Bake tarts for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue baking for 20 25 minutes. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
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HELP WANTED
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.
RADIUM PETRO CANADA is seeking for full-time cashier, wage $11.50. Please apply in person or email to rpetro@live .ca
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. Send resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca 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. Local electrical contractor looking for 3rd or 4th year apprentice or journeyman electrician. Wage DOE. Call Ian at 250-341-1342 or email resume to ekelectric@telus.net .
Serving treats to the Valley since 1981
VJ Bishop is now hiring for the following positions:
Employment opportunities
Snowplow drivers Skid Steer Operators Class 1 drivers in the Sparwood area
for cheerful, responsible, energetic team members who will enjoy serving our customers!
Must be experienced. Please forward resumes to vjbishopexcavating@gmail.com 3.25” x 2.7”
CBT requires experienced graphic designers, website designers, videographers and photographers who can offer quick turnaround and deliver to high professional standards. For more info, visit www.cbt.org/opportunities.
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Woodex Industries is now accepting resumes for a
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Please send resumes to mbabich@woodexind.com or drop off in person to Michelle Babich at 5711 Seel Road, Edgewater, B.C.
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Apply with resume to the bakery (1305 – 7th Ave., Invermere B.C.) Email resume with cover letter to peter@invermerebakery.com Fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439 Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Great People! Great Service!
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Pastry Chef/ Chocolatier (Confiseur)
Please apply by email (include job #) or call us at: (250) 341-3350 Email: careers@glm.ca
Are you a certified Pastry Chef looking for a change of lifestyle including guaranteed employment? Do you possess a red seal (or equivalent) Certificate? We are looking for a creative person with at least three years experience in chocolate work and all aspects of fine baking. Knowledge of sugar work an asset.
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Wage is negotiable based upon experience. For more information visit our website www.InvermereBakery.com Please submit a cover letter and resume to Peter Banga, Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Box 519, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 peter@invermerebakery.com Phone: 250-342-4422 Fax: 250-342-4439
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Housekeeping Manager
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The Housekeeping Manager is an integral contributor to the successful operation of the Radium Resort rooms division and is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating room attendants and laundry personnel to deliver high quality guest experience. The Housekeeping Manager is responsible to adopt strategies to optimize housekeeping operations, and provide daily supervision of staff to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and conduct.
Do you possess the following? • • • • • • • •
2 years of Supervisory experience managing a 10+ housekeeping and laundry team; an ability to anticipate guests’ needs, change direction quickly and multitask; a working knowledge of a room management system; an advanced knowledge of housekeeping processes and procedures; the ability to maintain a budget; the capability of using independent judgment/solid decision making skills; a proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail; and, proven experience of effectively interacting with all levels of management, guests and associates.
If yes to the above, we invite you to apply for the Housekeeping Management position at Radium Resort. This is a permanent, year-round position with employee health benefits, staff privileges at two 18-hole golf courses, food discounts in our restaurants, access to on-site fitness facility and hiking trails. Radium Resort is located 4 kms south of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, BC. Please visit the website at www.radiumresort.com to discover more. Email your resume and apply directly to Wilda Schab, General Manager: wschab@radiumresort.com . We will accept applications up to and including February 3, 2014. This position will commence March 3rd, 2014 or other mutually agreed upon date.
Food & Beverage Manager
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The Food & Beverage Manager is an integral contributor to the successful operation of our restaurants, on-course outlets and conference space. The F&B Manager is responsible to direct, coordinate and plan the organization of the food and beverage outlets and work closely with the Executive Chefs to ensure consistency, quality and financial controls are in place.
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November 29, 2013 . . . ‘Directed funds’ from page 8
By delving into the priorities behind the Imagine Invermere 2030 community sustainability plan and spending a year talking about the greenhouse before making construction plans, the community greenhouse has become a success, Mr. Swan said. So far in 2013, it’s seen 6,000 visitors, up from 1,600 annual visitors when it opened in 2009. “See that process as worthy of investing in,” Mr. Swan encouraged. He noted the greenhouse has demonstrated the possibilities of carbon-neutral construction. “We have never used any (fossil-fuel based) heating source in that building,” he said, mentioning he’d worked in the building at room temperature the previous day, while the air temperature outside the south-facing building was -15 C.
“We’ve now got a much stronger mix of long-term, funded partners – not clients or recipients, but partners – who are continuing to deliver,” he told the room. “It’s not always well understood – there are people who look at the performance of a funding organization by what kind of monuments to it there are out on the ground, and you need to be able to answer to that. It’s not always easy.” Mr. Deck later explained to The Pioneer that an expansion to include a second 335-megawatt powerhouse at the Waneta Dam near Trail is among the most significant new investments for the Trust, who have a 16.5 per cent stake in the $950 million project. The Trust is already 50-50 partners with Columbia Power in three other dams in the West Kootenays. Applicants and presenters heard thus While getting grants is great, far by the Columbia Valley Community building programs that sustain Directed Funds committee: themselves over the long term is • Columbia River Greenways Alliance the real challenge, Groundswell • Windermere Valley Food Corridor Project Network Society executive director • Columbia Cultural Tourism Association Bill Swan told those at the meeting. • Invermere Family Resource Centre “We’re better off to invest in the • Invest Kootenay process than in the product,” he said. • Columbia Valley Visitor Services “If we invest in relationships, the • Windermere District Farmers Institute product is animated indefinitely.”
What is Your Favourite Holiday Recipe?
• a strong business acumen with the ability to maintain a budget, inventory management and cost controls; • a proven ability to manage and develop BOH and FOH employees through ongoing recruitment, performance evaluation, training and development; • a minimum of 5 years progressive experience within the hospitality industry with a minimum of 2 years experience in a management position; • experience in menu preparation and production; • experience in a multi-outlet facility including banquets; • strong organizational and communication skills; • a self-directed ability to work independently and provide motivation to employees; • an ability to multi-task and change priorities in a fast-paced environment; and, • the desire to work in a team-environment. If yes to the above, we invite you to apply for the Food & Beverage Management position at Radium Resort. This is a permanent, year-round position with employee health benefits, staff privileges at two 18-hole golf courses, access to on-site fitness facility and hiking trails. Radium Resort is located 4 kms south of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Please visit the website at www.radiumresort.com to discover more.
The Pioneer will be publishing its annual Christmas Food and Baking feature section on Friday, December 13th. Whether it be something new and trendy or an established family favourite, we invite you to send in your recipes (accompanied by a high res photo if you prefer) to ads@cv-pioneer.com. Our team of fabulous foodies will choose the most delicious and original recipes for publication. Submit your recipe by 12 noon on December 10th.
Email your resume and apply directly to Wilda Schab, General Manager, wschab@radiumresort.com. We will accept applications up to and including January 6th, 2014. This position will commence February 3rd, 2014 or other mutually agreed upon date.
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FAITH
Don’t give up your joy By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church It’s Christmas time again — we have already had our first snow, ski hills are set to open, and to many it is a very exciting time of the year. Christmas carols are being sung, presents are being bought for loved ones, Christmas hampers and shoe boxes full of gifts are being given to those less fortunate, and everybody’s full of joy. Did I say everybody? Are you full of joy — I mean, really full of joy, so full you are bubbling all over, excited, anticipating the great and wonderful things of God? Christmas time can be a time of great joy, or great depression: the choice is ours. Christmas is meant to be a time of great joy. The angels said it best: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come.” Not will come, but is come.
Our part, if we want that joy in our life, is to accept it, make a choice, and speak it out. “I want joy in my life: real joy, not joy based on things, but joy based on a real person, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came to set the captive free!,” one could say. There will always be something that will try to steal our joy; our part is to make a decision to not give away our joy, not to be discouraged or depressed, to live each day full of the joy of the Lord. Nehemiah 8:10 tells us “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” God is telling us, that with Him, we can be full of joy, He also tells us in Proverbs 17:22, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” God is telling us to hold onto His joy, and not to let the enemy, circumstances, or other people steal that joy that comes from Him. Don’t let circumstances crush your spirit. Over this season and on into next year choose to live in His joy. Jesus tells us in John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
Crazy carpet ride Youngsters from the Dragonfly Discovery Centre early education program took a few runs on their crazy carpets after going for a sleigh ride offered at Legends Park in Radium Hot Springs on Thursday, November 21st. From left: Becca Strebakowski, 3, Aurora Rehaume, 4, Ophelia Motram, 3, Phoenix Murray, 3, and Jayce McCauley, 3. Photo by Charlotte Streicek . . . ‘Delicious’ continued from page 19 So basically $5 will get you a hot drink, and one or two little dessert bites. And Treats serves locally produced organic Fair Trade Kicking Horse Coffee, as well as black tea and
a range of herbal tea options. Treats is also available for private functions requiring dessert catering services, as well as full dinners customized to client’s needs for groups of ten or less. To find out more, contact Adrienne at 250-342-0282.
. . . ‘RCMP’ continued from page 4 My partner agreed that we’re maybe a little close, but said we should be fine. We felt comfortable until the fellow in the store pointed a .22 rifle in our direction. From our vantage point, it looked like a cannon. The debate raged on as to our choice of seats. Even the Trail members got on the radio and applauded us from a safe distance on our ability to make solid officer safety tactic decisions. We debated on who would get back in the car and back up. Before that could be done, one of the Trail officers talked the fellow into laying the rifle down and coming out. Personally, I credited my partner and myself in getting this guy to surrender. No doubt he figured if the cops were that crazy to get so close, they just might do the Dirty Harry thing and drive the car through the restaurant.
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, December 1st 10:30 a.m.: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, Worship And Life Instruction,’GOD Is....Faithful’... 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 9:30 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
NOTICE
The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is holding an extraordinary meeting December 9th, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Pynelogs to amend its Constitution. An addition to the purposes of the Society which reads, “to advance education by providing scholarships, bursaries, awards and other forms of financial assistance for the training and education of youth at the post secondary level at trade school, technical college, and university institutions” will be proposed. All members of the Foundation and those interested in learning more about the purpose of CVCF are invited to attend.
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DISTRICT DISTRICT OF OF INVERMERE INVERMERE
914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934
IMAGINE INVERMERE 2030
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Community Sustainability Plan is seeking members for The Imagine Invermere 2030 Implementation Committee The District of Invermere is looking for up to three (3) members of the public to volunteer for a two (2) year term to guide the implementation of the Imagine Invermere 2030, Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, (ICSP). Imagine Invermere 2030 (II 2030) is the District of Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), the Districts highest level policy that was developed to provide guidance towards a sustainable and resilient future for our community. II 2030 identifies community priorities and strategies which guide decisions and actions towards the sustainability goals. Membership on the committee will be for a two (2) year term from the date of appointment. To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere.
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IMAGINE INVERMERE 2030 Community Sustainability Plan Grant Opportunities Invermere – What kind of community would you like Invermere to be in 20 years? How can we get there together? What are the steps we can take right now? These questions were used to create Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, known as Imagine Invermere 2030. The plan was adopted in 2011, and a committee was formed to help move it forward. This committee, called the Imagine Invermere Implementation Team, has been working hard, and several exciting projects have been completed or are underway. One of the Team’s goals is to develop partnerships within the community with engaged citizens and community groups who are inspired to work together on initiatives that create a sustainable future. To help these partnerships happen, the Team, along with the District of Invermere, is excited to announce the creation of a new granting stream, which will provide these citizens and groups access to funding for projects that support the initiatives of the Imagine Invermere 2030 vision. Funding is available and will be awarded annually to registered not-for-profit societies or unincorporated local community associations, groups and service clubs who wish to further sustainability as outlined in the Imagine Invermere 2030 plan.
• Recruiting community partners for Imagine Invermere and for meeting with existing partners to communicate success stories and to look for ways to move Invermere closer to its vision of sustainability; • Reviewing the action inventory priority list (a component of Imagine Invermere ICSP) and making recommendations for action implementation • Organizing local activities and actions that promote sustainability and or move Invermere closer to its vision of sustainability contained within the ICSP • Liaising with residents who wish to discuss Imagine Invermere and its constituent parts including its sustainability objectives, community priorities, strategy areas and associated descriptions of success statements, action inventory implementation and monitoring • Planning the monitoring and annual reporting on Imagine Invermere • Considering sustainability issues or concerns referred to it by Council Detailed terms of reference are available for review at the District office or at www.invermere.net . The Imagine Invermere ICSP policy document is also available for review on the District web site or can be made available at the DOI office. Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before December 20, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. to Rory Hromadnik, Development Services planning@invermere.net Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
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The Imagine Invermere Implementation Team is now accepting Letters of Intent from groups interested in accessing the partnership fund. It is important that any proposals align well with the priorities in Imagine Invermere 2030. The complete document can be found online at http://imagineinvermere.ca/ Letters of Intent will be accepted to December 11, 2013, 4:30 pm at the District office, Box 339, 914 8th Avenue, V0A 1K0, or by email at planning@invermere.net
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