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A kilt-wearing power forward from Invermere’s Badgers team attempts to skate around a defender from Spokane’s Dishman Dodge team during Pond Hockey tournament action near KInsmen Beach on Saturday, February 1st. A total of 22 teams, including seven from the valley, competed for glory in the third annual two-day tournament amidst sunny skies and chilly temperatures on Lake Windermere.

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Bring your teddy and jammies to sing songs, read stories, and do crafts at the Invermere Public Library

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LIGHTS, CAMERAS, ACTION — A December 22nd, 2013 image from one of the two new webcams atop Mt. Swansea displays a crisp view towards the Purcell Mountains. Though now out of commission due to cold weather and a frozen battery, the two webcams (the other looks south down the valley) will be back in action in the spring, providing a new publicly-accessible lens on the valley.

Image submitted by Max Fanderl

Webcams taking root in valley

By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff

It’s difficult for weather forecasts to be accurate in mountainous terrain, but the recent additions of webcams in the Columbia Valley have made up-to-the minute visuals possible at a few favourite spots.

Through various websites, anybody with an internet connection can take a first-hand glimpse at traffic and weather conditions from at least half a dozen places.

Highway 93/95 locations in Brisco, Radium Hot Springs and Canal Flats are covered by DriveBC to give motorists advance notice before a trip. Those webcam feeds can all be seen at goo.gl/DrJbYn .

For pilots, and those experiencing the weather

at ground level, the Invermere Airport has a camera streaming at goo.gl/0X8hCF .

To get an idea of how many skaters are on Lake Windermere near Kinsmen Beach, the Invermere Soaring Centre webcam at goo.gl/f9OQ7T covers what’s happening on the lake.

Conditions at the top of Panorama Mountain Village, which are rarely similar to those in Invermere, give the public a look from 2,370 metres above sea level at goo.gl/AmvOKe .

Mount Swansea has also had two webcams recently installed at its summit, though the devices are currently hibernating until the weather warms up.

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VALLEY NEWS

Sobeys launches local food labelling in Invermere

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Invermere branch of Sobeys is showing its support for the valley-grown products by labeling local food on its shelves.

Local Sobeys owner and operator Brad Bromley hired Edmonton-based shelf labeling service company Localize to identify and scrutinize all local (or in some cases regional) food in the store, an initiative that was officially unveiled on January 15th.

“Customers really want a connection to their food,” said Localize chief executive officer Meghan Dear. “They want to support local businesses. But they also want

transparency in knowing exactly how local locally-labeled food is.”

The labels rank the foods on just how local they are, using a one-to-10 scale, taking into account where the product was made, where the ingredients were sourced and how many local jobs were created in the making of the product.

The food on the shelves at Sobeys will also have two bar codes customers can scan with their smart phones.

Doing so will bring up a webpage on the phones with even more information on different local attributes of the food products — whether is locally made, B.C.-made or made elsewhere, whether the company that produces it is locally-owned, B.C.-owned or owned elsewhere, for

instance.

“You the customer can really understand how local that product is to you, standing in that specific store (in this case the Invermere Sobeys),” said Ms. Dear.

Localize started operations two and a half years ago in Alberta and the Invermere Sobeys labeling project is the start of the company’s expansion into B.C. “It highlights what we have in the store, shows that we support the community and lets local vendors know that we’re open to any possible products,” said Mr. Bromley. “You have to reciprocate local support. We need to support each other so the whole valley prospers.”

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Recycling regulations updated to exclude most local businesses

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff After lobbying from Chambers of Commerce across the province, a B.C.-wide recycling regulation has been amended to impact less than one per cent of businesses.

“This is a huge relief to our local business community,” said the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok. “This change exempts the majority of our local businesses from new costs and red tape.”

The regulation, which will create a new agency called Multi Material BC (MMBC), targets packaging and printed paper and is slated to go into force in May. Multi Material BC will be responsible for creating a stewardship plan to support the principle of ex-

tended producer responsibility. While the local chamber agrees with the idea of balancing environmental goals with business needs, the unintended consequences — in terms of the time and cost required for a business to track its output of packaging and paper — posed a serious concern.

Earlier this week, the B.C. government announced that it will enshrine in regulation an exemption for any B.C. business that meets any of the following criteria: annual revenues of less than $1 million, a total output of less than one tonne of packaging and printed paper produced annually, or a single point of retail sale (not supplied by or operated as part of a franchise, chain or under a banner).

That means that less than 3,000 businesses in the

province will be captured by the regulation, out of more than 385,000.

While the majority of small businesses in the valley will now be exempt from the new regulations, larger businesses, such as Sobeys, AG Valley Foods, Kicking Horse Coffee, Canadian Tire, Rona, and Invermere Home Hardware will still be impacted by the new regulations, as well as all franchise businesses such as Tim Hortons and Dairy Queen.

Municipalities are also affected by the incoming regulation, although it is beneficial in some cases. The District of Invermere stands to make about $37 per household towards its curbside recycling program, including performance bonuses, said district chief administrative officer Chris Prosser. *Conditions apply.

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• On Saturday, February 1st at 6:23 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a single vehicle accident where two deerwere struck on Highway 95 near Brisco. A 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan was operated by a 52-year- old male from Edmonton, who advised the deer ran onto the highway. The driver and two children in the car were not injured.

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Wildlife warning Over the last several weeks with the recent snow fall and road conditions, salt has been used on the roads, which seems to be attracting our wildlife to wander on or near the road. A number of collisions have been reported. This includes our sheep in Radium Hot Springs. Keep that in mind in your travels.

• On Thursday, January 30th at 12:10 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members responded to a single vehicle accident on Toby Creek Road at the Max Helmer corner. A ‘94 Jeep Cherokee driven by a 20-year-old female from Mayne, B.C. failed to negotiate the curve and went off the road, rolling the vehicle. Minor injuries to the driver.

• On Thursday, January 30th, Columbia Valley detachment members attended to a complaint of domestic assault. The investigation resulted in a 39-year-old male arrested for assault and breach conditions. The male was on conditions to not consume alcohol at the time of this offence. The male will appear in Invermere Provincial Court on March 10th.

• On Friday, January 31st at 9 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of a hit and run on Shaughnessy Street in Canal Flats. A white Ford pickup was observed to hit a power pole and cause damage to the pole. The vehicle departed the area. Anyone with information on this accident is requested to contact the detachment.

• On Saturday, February 1st at 2:26 a.m., while on patrol in the Invermere downtown area, detachment members oberved a vehicle driving down 13th Street without headlights on. The operator of the 2013 Ford Escape, a 41-year-old female driver from Calgary, was

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The power of addiction During the course of our career, we often deal with people struggling with drug and alcohol addictions. The recent news of actor Philip Hoffman’s drug overdose allowed me to look at his death in a different perspective.

From what I have read , the majority of news reports on his tragic death at the age of 46 seem to want to focus on the loss of a brilliant, creative actor. No longer will we see his work on stage or screen. Mourning the loss of his potential artistic work that was still ahead of him. Instead, I viewed his death as a true definition of the power of addiction. As a father of three young children, he had a responsibility to them. The most important responsibility as a parent is to be there for your children and complete your duty as a parent. The power of addiction is easily demonstrated in Hoffman’s death, a well-known actor, and the death of many others who struggled with addiction. The untimely death of a friends’ daughter in Golden always reminds me of the power of addiction.

Do I choose my addiction or do I choose my children?

Do I roll the dice? Will I again beat the odds? I find it to be a selfish decision. However, I have not had to personally confront drug/alcohol addiction, hence an easy judgmental response. The answer to overcoming the power of addiction was articulated at its best when I attended a graduation class at the Three Voices Healing Centre here in Invermere.

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Loppet weekend draws record number of racers Contributed by Lyle Wilson Nipika Mountain Resort We had a record 206 starters on Saturday, February 1st for the 30-kilometre classic event and 107 racers for the 20-kilometre skate race on Sunday, February 2nd, for a total of 313 participants over the weekend event.

The male winner on Saturday was legallyblind seven-time World Champion and Vancouver Paralympic Champion Brian McKeever, who skied the 30-kilometre race in 1:30.03. This is an amazing athletic achievement!

Brian McKeever leaves to represent Canada in the

Paralympic Games in Sochi in another two weeks. The ladies winner was Team Nipika member Kate Brennan who completed the 30-kilometre distance in 1:52.09.

Sunday’s overall winner was Gord Jewett, a past Olympian and repeat Nipika Loppet champion. His time for the 20-kilometre skate race was 57:41 while the ladies winner was again Kate Brennan with a time of 1:11.49.

The local age group winners from the Toby Creek Nordic Club were Erin Kubian, who placed first in the girls 12-13 year old category for both the 5-kilometre classic event on Saturday with a time of 18:50.0 and Sunday’s 5-kilometre skate race with a time of 13:19.0;

Kim Kitching who won the ladies 40-49 year old category 20-kilometre skate race on Sunday with a time of 1:21.26; and Margaret Radermacher, who was first in the ladies 40-49 year old category in the 30-kilometre classic event on Saturday with a time of 2:17.44.

The weather was a chilly -15 C, the skies were sunny, and the courses were challenging. The race organization would like to thank all the local volunteers and sponsors for making this event the great success that it was.

Complete results can be easily found at www.zone4. ca . Simply search “Nipika” then click on the February 1st and February 2nd Complete Results.

HOPPET TO IT — (Clockwise from top left) A young racer gets ready to roll out from the start line in the kids’ Classic heat on Saturday, February 1st (photo by Dan Walton); the start of the Classic event on Saturday, February 1st drew a record number of 206 starters (photo by Brad Kitching); the kids’ 5-kilometre classic race sets off on Saturday (photo by Dan Walton); racers in the skate event push their way up the hill shortly after the mass start on Sunday, February 2nd (photo by Brad Kitching).

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PERSPECTIVE

Paying deerly for poor decisions

Historical Lens

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff As most valley residents could have predicted, the B.C. Supreme Court has not lent a sympathetic ear to the Invermere Deer Protection Society’s legal attempt to shut down Invermere’s deer cull. After dismissing the lawsuit last November, they’ve now awarded partial costs to the District of Invermere, lessening the hit on taxpayers by nearly $15,000.

The society has every right to fight for what they believe in, though the monetary loss they’ve incured on themselves could not be an easy pill to swallow. But it pales in comparison to the financial backlash the B.C. Supreme Court has imposed on the provincial government, after years of illegally under-funding education. (Like the deer protection society, the province will appeal.)

One can argue that teachers have been demanding too much, but it’s hard for anyone to believe the province took the correct course of action in essentially ignoring a 2011 B.C. Supreme Court decision to bring the way they bargain with teachers into compliance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It was a legally bone-headed approach that means we’re all faced with a huge jump in education costs next year, unless the province can (against all odds) win their appeal.

Then there’s the $2 million in damages awarded to the teachers union — more money down the toilet.

But if this whole process ends up fixing B.C.’s broken education system, perhaps it will all be worth it.

ICE UPDATE As of Friday, January 31st, the ice thickness on Lake Windermere was 23 inches offshore from Kinsmen Beach.

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New loader, 1973 Invermere alderman Joe Fuller and Invermere mayor Roy Lake pose with Finning tractor sales representative Bob Burns and the village of Invermere’s new Finning loader in this February 1973 photo taken with a Polaroid camera. If you have any more information on this or any historical photo, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

Photo A1401 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Fundraising for a good cause Dear Editor: This spring J.A. Laird Elementary will have 65 students participating in a Spring Concert series through the Silver Strings program. The tour takes place in Kelowna, and the students will perform eight concerts in three days. They will be performing at various schools and churches in the Kelowna area.

The students are busy fundraising for this upcoming trip in order to lessen the costs per family.

There are two ways that you can help. One is through our Kicking Horse Coffee fundraiser, in which students are selling coffee at $12 per can.

Orders are due back at the school by Wednesday, February 12th.

We’re also having a bottle sort at the back of the Sonshine Daycare Centre. If you would like to donate, please drop off your bottles (in the bin behind the building marked Silver Strings) by March 1st.

We will have some upcoming local concerts throughout the month of May. Be sure to come and check out the one performing at the Christ Church Trinity on May 14th at 7 p.m. which will be in collaboration with local musicians. The cost for this concert is by donation.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at J.A. Laird at 250-342-6232.

Melissa Altmann Secretary, J.A. Laird Elementary School

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LETTERS Help local students trace the footprints of Canadian World War I veterans on battlefields of Europe Dear Editor: The Edgewater Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be holding a fundraising Spaghetti Dinner on February 15th, with all profits going towards a trip to France and Belgium being planned by 20 Grade 12 students at David Thompson Secondary School.

With an intensive study of World War I through two classes in history and literature, these students are part of a program called the Century Project, which is designed to honour the events of WWI. What a wonderful thing for these young people to commit themselves to.

The idea of visiting the battlefields of 100 years ago and seeing the war memorials that have been erected over the years is awesome. The estimated cost for this venture per student is $4,000.

These students have been working summer jobs and doing small fund-raisers on their own in order to raise the necessary funds. Time now is running

out as the trip is planned for the spring break in March. Anyone interested in assisting these students can reach Shelley Little, the Century Project’s English Teacher, by calling 250-342-9213 extension 4524 or at 250-347-0048, or by calling me at 250-347-0044. If desired, a charitable tax receipt will be issued.

Tickets to the dinner are being sold in advance by the participating students and are $10 each. For information on purchasing a ticket from these students, call Shelley and she will be happy to direct you to a student closest to you.

There will also be tickets sold at Pips Country Store and by members of the Royal Canadian Legion.

For more information on this venture and ticket sales, call me at 250347-0044.Let’s help these young adults to achieve their goals!

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For low-risk pregnancies, the Invermere and District Hospital is a great place to have a baby Dear Editor: We would like to thank the town council for the recent discussion regarding declining health services in Invermere, particularly the discussion around maternity services.

Indeed, our delivery numbers in Invermere are low. We are approaching 20 deliveries as this fiscal year is coming to a close. This makes it a challenge for the maternity health care team, who thoroughly enjoy doing obstetrics.

However, there is well-documented evidence that continuing to offer low-risk maternity services in areas without surgical back-up is safer than transferring out all of these patients, safer for both mothers and babies.

In Invermere our maternity team is made up of a small group of physicians, a midwife and

Mexico meeting Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, send us a copy and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.

Top: Don and Sylvia Jumaga from Radium celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which was attended by 17 family members in total.

Bottom: Justin Pollard (left), Kari Jumaga (middle), and Taylor Pollard (right) also attended the Jumaga’s 50th wedding anniversary in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

attending nurses.

We work in consultation with each other and with our transfer centre specialists in Cranbrook.

We have a local perinatal committee that regularly reviews maternity policies and standards of care and we are being proactive with our education of maternity care providers.

It is critical that pregnant patients are assessed to see that they fulfill the criteria for having a lowrisk pregnancy and, if that is not fulfilled, delivery at another site is indicated.

For those that do fit this criteria, our team is confident that Invermere district hospital is a warm, caring and safe place to have your baby if you choose. If it wasn’t, we wouldn’t be doing it.

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B.C. Supreme Court decision could impact valley classrooms next year

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff With the provincial government announcing on Tuesday, February 4th it will appeal the recent B.C. Supreme Court decision around teaching conditions in B.C. classrooms, education in the Columbia Valley’s Rocky Mountain School District 6 faces no immediate changes.

But the ruling, which requires language around class size, composition, and non-enrolling teachers (such as librarians and learning assistants) to be part of contract negotiations, as it was prior to the introduction of two government bills in 2002, will begin impacting the valley in the 2014-2015 school year if the province’s appeal is unsuccessful.

“My interpretation of what I read is that in the elementary school, the numbers would move down by about two in each classroom, but (class size) would be basically the same at the secondary school,” said School District 6 board chair Jim Jenkinson, who’s read through the 115-page ruling.

“That’s not a problem for our school district; we can accommodate that. We have a couple of schools that are pretty close to full, but we would figure out a way to do it.”

As School District 6 had no contract language around class composition prior to 2002, there may be no adjustment to make there at all, said Mr. Jenkinson. (That’s not the situation for many school districts around B.C., where the number of students with learning disabilities per classroom is specifically spelled out.)

Ratios of non-enrolling teachers to students are specified in School District 6 contracts, so it could be subject to change under negotiations for the next teachers’ contract.

The Windermere zone within School District 6 has 1,104 full-time equivalent students, down from 1,229 three years ago. In all, the school district (which extends

as far south as Kimberley) has 3,005 full-time equivalent students this year, and a budget of more than $30 million.

B.C. Education minister Peter Fassbender has announced the latest ruling could potentially cost the B.C. government more than $1 billion, which he called “completely unaffordable for taxpayers,” and said it “would create huge disruptions in our schools.”

The local school board hasn’t yet discussed the Supreme Court ruling, but will do so at the next school board meeting, which takes place at the board office in Invermere on Tuesday, February 11th at 7 p.m.

“Whatever the Rocky Mountain School District is

Jim Jenkinson

Doug Murray

required to do around contract language, we’re going to do it,” said Mr. Jenkinson. “However, we’ll need a reasonable transition period to restructure. This all depends on the outcome of the appeal.”

Madam Justice Griffin’s findings “mean that after 12 years of cutbacks, there is hope that we can now reverse those cuts and start rebuilding B.C.’s public education system,” said Windermere Teachers’ Association president Doug Murray, who has taught in the valley since 1992.

“B.C. is $1,000 per student below the national

average, according to Stats Canada” he said. “That is the most significant number that you can go by. There’s only one province with worse funding.”

Mr. Murray, who attended a B.C. Teachers’ Federation representative assembly last weekend, noted how well respected Madam Justice Griffin is.

“She is highly regarded; now it looks like the government is trying to paint her with a brush that just doesn’t fit her record,” he said.

Asked if any of the $2 million in damages awarded to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation as a result of the recent Supreme Court decision will benefit students in School District 6, Mr. Murray noted the money “will most likely be used to defend our next court challenge against a government hell-bent on privatizing the school systems in B.C.” Mr. Murray added the provincial government’s corporate income tax reduction from 16.5 per cent down to 10 per cent over 12 years has impacted the funding available for education.

“When all that money disappears, where do they make it up?” he said.

In the Rocky Mountain School District this year, the average class size for children in Kindergarten through Grade 7 are below the provincial averages; only in Grades 8 to 12 do we have larger average class sizes (23.8) than the province (23.0). The school district has 347 classes in 15 different schools.

Since 2002, more than 200 schools in B.C. have closed due to enrolment declines. In the Columbia Valley, one school closed in Radium Hot Springs, another closed in Canal Flats, and another further afield in Wasa.

Despite the changes that may be on the way, School District 6 will remain a sought-after destination for teachers, said Mr. Jenkinson.

“The attraction is not just the locale; we are known as an employer of choice and an educational leader,” he said. “We have innovative programming, and students and families are well-served in our school district.”

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Peanuts I put out a peanut feeder — the kind that takes shelled peanuts — to attract blue jays and woodpeckers. They love this feeder so much that I created a problem with Downy Woodpeckers hacking away at the bark of my Skyline Locust outside the kitchen window. They removed so much bark that I was beginning to worry about the health of the tree. My solution was to wrap the main trunk with a stretchy tree wrap that is impregnated with a black tar-like substance. It worked like a charm. I was pleased with myself and my $5 solution. The Downies continue to frequent the yard, adding their own characteristic colour, activity and squeaks. That’s right. They don’t chirp, they squeak.

Speaking of peanuts I enjoy the blue jays that arrive in search of whole peanuts (for bird consumption, never salted). I no sooner lay a bunch down on a platform outside the kitchen window and one giant Jay announces they have arrived, in droves. The whole neighbourhood of Jays then arrives.

They remove each peanut and take it to the high branches of a tree and peck out the good stuff, dropping the shell to the ground with a perfect little hole in it where it fertilizes the garden below it come spring. Then they take the peanut meat and jam it between the branches of trees all over the neighbourhood for later consumption. I am told on good authority that this sustains them through snow and cold later on. And they actually do remember where they did the peanut-jamming.

As our garden matures, the winter garden is more interesting than ever. The evergreens and Blue Holly look so much more attractive than a flat yard of snow. And the bright red crabapples that remain on my Malus ‘Red Jade’ look fantastic.

Soon (usually in March) the birds will find these appealing too.

Winter in Canada may be long, but it seems shorter to me thanks to the activity of birds in my yard.

As I peer out the window of our kitchen, I am grateful for the birds that visit the seed heads of the ornamental grasses I let stand over the winter. I am so glad I resisted the temptation to cut them down in the autumn.

My suet cage is forever emptied in winter. While I keep it full year round, the Downy Woodpeckers love to hack away at it this time of year as they do their best to accumulate fat and carbohydrates to keep warm.

If you have problems with unwanted birds raiding your suet cakes, try using an upside-down suet cage.

Woodpeckers love to feed on their backs; most other birds do not, especially “bully birds” like grackles and blue jays.

Bird feeders I recommend you keep your bird feeders full this time of year, especially when there is a snow fall. Hungry birds have fewer options for food sources. Note that many birds will kick out the corn in search of their favourite seeds like high quality millet, black oil sunflower seeds and peanuts. Bird seed producers love to load up their mixes with cracked corn as it attracts the bird feeding public — it is cheap, but it isn’t worth much.

You would think we would have learned this lesson: you get what you pay for in lawn fertilizer and bird seed. Sure, there are some good quality bird seed mixes around for an attractive price, but take a good look at the mix before you commit to buy. And remember it does not matter what you think of the bird mix — it only matters what the birds in your neighbour- WINTER FEAST — Gardening expert Marc Cullen loves hood think. To be more livening up his winter garden by feeding birds, such as this accurate, it only matters chickadee.

Photo submitted . . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 At the end of the ceremony, the graduates are given the opportunity to speak, to give their story on why they came for treatment. This one male who completed the program had his father, wife and son at the ceremony. He responded, “I came here be-

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cause I want to be the son I should be, I want to be the husband I should be and I want to be the father I should be.” This tells me that the power of family, once realized, can certainly provide incentive and determination to battle that power of addiction.

Next week: how a friend at a one-man posting dealt with a haunted detachment!

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Drummer dropping in Invermere-raised and internationally renowned and accomplished jazz drummer Morgan Childs will be making his grand return to the valley by leading his Quartet at Christ Church Trinity on Friday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($10 for students) and can be purchased at The Book Bar, Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Fairmont Village Gift Shop, and Radium Video. This photo shows Mr. Childs in his most recent performance at the church in February 2013. See story on page 19.

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Movie Review: Escape Plan tiaries by having him incarcerated, then waiting for him to identify the flaws and break out.

After we watch Breslin work his MacGyverlike magic, the CIA approaches with an irresistible offer (“double your normal fee”!) to try and break out of a privately run, for-profit “black” prison where the worst international offenders are kept after being captured by various governments, then left to rot with no trial. Taking on the identity of Spanish terrorist Anthony Portos, Breslin is snatched in New Orleans

by Blackwater operatives (headed by Vinnie Jones), his tracking device is cut out of his arm, and he awakens to find that his backdoor extradition codes have been compromised.

Enter Schwarzenegger as Emil Rottmayer, the right-hand man of Victor Mannheim, a

Reviewed by Dean Midyette Escape Plan, starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, reunites these two long time action stars as they are thrown together in an escape-proof prison known only as “The Tomb”. Stallone plays Ray Breslin, an internationally known prison security expert and author of the authoritative treatise “How to Build the Perfect Prison (that only I can break out of )” or something to that effect. Breslin’s company is contracted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to expose weaknesses in maximum security peniten-

genius computer programmer and hacker who has written some code that could crash the international financial system. Let the bromance begin! With agonizing sluggishness and the help of Rottmayer, Breslin begins to study both his captors and the prison structure for vulnerabilities that he can eventually exploit.

Escape Plan is your typical, run-of-the-mill Hollywood action flick, with enough star power, pyrotechnics and oneliners to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. While it tries to cloak itself as a creative and intelligent film, there are far too many predictable plot twists and holes in the script to allow the audience to completely buy in.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

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Toby Theatre • Closed until February 24th.

Friday, February 7th • 6 - 11p.m.: Pool tournament at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7 p.m.: Throttle Decisions movie showing and prizes at the Great Hall, Panorama, as part of Avalanche Awareness Days. The bar will be open and pizza will be served. Please donate to the Hugh and Helen Hinks memorial fund to raise money for youth educational initiatives through the Canadian Avalanche Foundation.

• Fire and Ice Festival, hosted by the Fairmont Business Association. Includes events throughout the weekend.

Friday night kicks off the Starlight Challenge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, followed by live music

by Al Lukas at the ski chalet, tubing, and other entertainment. Call the Hoodoo Grill at 250-3452166 for more information.

• 31st annual Starlight Challenge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Friday nights through February. Skiers, boarders and telemarkers of any ability are welcome — as long as you’re confident on blue runs. Adult League Race start: 7:15 p.m. Four-person teams of skiers, boarders, or mixed. Individual racers welcome.

Starlight Challenge Package price $89 per person, including night lift tickets (rentals not included).Don’t worry if you can’t race all four nights — nightly dropin racers are welcome too! Register: Call Snow School at 250-345-6037 or email snowschool@fhsr.com.

Saturday, February 8th

- 3:45 p.m. Midget Girls vs. Elk Valley (league).

• 9:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Windermere Valley Minor Hockey games at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Atoms Orange vs. Kimberley 2 (league).

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Atoms Blue vs. Elk Valley (league). 4 -6 p.m. Midget Boys vs. Cranbrook (league).

• 10 a.m.: Children’s Valentine Crafts at the Radium Public library.

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Avalanche Awareness Days events at Panorama. Learn, watch and experience avalanche search and rescue skills and techniques. Events at the Summit held both February 8th and 9th: 11 a.m. Transceiver demo and race; 11:30 a.m. Digging demo and race; 12 p.m.

Dig a snow profile with a pro; 1 p.m. Search and Rescue demonstration with an avalanche dog (Saturday only).

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Valentine cards and hang out at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 6 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club’s Annual Chili Dinner at the Brisco Hall. $8/person $25/family. There will be an auction for a handmade rocking horse. This year marks the Brisco Riding Club’s 25th anniversary.

• 6 p.m.: Syndicate Rail Jam series at Panorama, open to both skiers and snowboarders. Cost $10.

Competitors must be registered at Guest Services by 5 p.m. Prizes provided by Syndicate Boardshop. Also runs March 8th and April 12th. For more information, contact events@panoramaresort.com.

• 6:30 p.m.: Olympic Tapas Gala at the Hoodoo Grill, as part of Fairmont’s Fire and Ice festival. Champagne reception, Fire and Ice auction stations, silent auction, door prizes, entertainment by Al Lukas, lots of fun and festivities. Tickets $30, call the Hoodoo Grill at 250345-2166 for more information.

• Panorama Snowflake Festival. Also February 9th.

Tobogganing, a host of activities and events, a barbecue and a pancake breakfast round out this three-day fest.

For more information, check out panoramaresort.com.

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Sunday, February 9th • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Free Pancake breakfast at Smoking Waters Cafe as part of Fairmont’s Fire and Ice festival.

• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club members annual Family Fishing Day on Lake Windermere at clubs fishing hut, just south of Kinsmen Beach. Rods and bait available along with traditional BBQ. • 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Windermere Valley Minor Hockey games at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. 11:30 a.m.

- 1:30 p.m. Bantam Boys vs. Cranbrook (exhibition). 1:45

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 5th annual Family Fishing Derby for Kids with Cancer at Horseshoe Lake, benefitting children with cancer throughout the Kootenays. First prize is a fishing boat and trailer. Event features a 50/50 draw, door prizes, silent auction, hot chili, as well as kids’ events, including toboggan races, ice bowling, snow painting, tug-o-war, toboggan decorating and hockey. Supervised Morrison shooting gallery. Best dressed dog contest. One child with cancer will win a family trip to Disneyland with $1,000 spending money. All other funds distributed as emergency aid. Tickets $10/adults, $5/children and seniors, available at the event, or by calling 250-919-4321.

Tuesday, February 11th • 7 p.m.: Cinefest movie night presents Cas & Dylan.

Richard Dreyfuss stars as a curmudgeonly surgeon who leaves Winnipeg to drive to BC, meeting an aspiring writer along the way. Directed by Jason Priestly. At Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets at the door, $10.

Cash bar and light refreshments. All ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., film begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12th • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Valley GoGo Sisters meeting in the Columbia Garden Village activity room. For more information call Sherry 250-342-9733.

• 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus provided.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Thursday, February 13th • 5 - 9 p.m.: Soccer in the snow at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 12 p.m.: Age-Friendly Senior’s Lunch at the Invermere Legion. Catered by the Ladies Auxiliary. Tickets $5 at the door. Please reserve a seat by calling Theresa at 250342-9281 ext 1227. Signup sheets are also posted at the Invermere Seniors Hall, the Invermere Legion, and Columbia Garden Village. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, February 11th.

Friday, February 14th • 6 - 11 p.m.: Kindness night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 8 - 10 p.m.: Canadian singer/songwriter and pianist, Rhonda, and percussionist Brent Gerlitz perform at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for Valentine’s Day. Bar service available, free admission. CDs will be available.

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The midst of winter can’t be embraced more than at Panorama Mountain Village’s annual Snowflake Festival, which is blasting the resort with frozen fun this weekend.

“The Snowflake Festival is a celebration of snow which provides some additional excitement and entertainment to our visitors over the weekend with a barbecue, live music and carnival,” said Panorama marketing manager Jamie Hurschler.

The celebration begins on the evening of Friday, February 7th, with free tobogganing between 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., before the Al Barrett Band takes the stage at the T-Bar around 9:30 p.m. The WHEEL OF FORTUNE — A youngster engages in a game of chance at a Submitted photo bar will charge a $5 cover after the show previous Snowflake Festival. around 6 p.m. on Saturday, the Rail Jam gets underway, starts, so get there early.

The festival continues on Saturday at noon, when which is a grinding competition sponsored by Syndicate the barbecue will fire up in the village near the Great Board Shop for skiers and boarders at the bottom of the Hall. It will be surrounded by a kids carnival, which Mile One Quad chairlift. Competitors must register bewill be entertaining children with some of their favou- fore 5 p.m., and are eligible to win some valuable prizes.

Live music continues during rite games, and cotton candy the Snowflake Festival on Saturday and popcorn made fresh on site. night, when the funk/reggae band The barbecue and carnival is Funk and Disorderly gets on stage easier to enjoy with live music, at 10 p.m. – and again, a $5 cover and Panorama has that covered will begin at 9:30 p.m. with the Swillbillies. Saturday’s The festival winds down on jam-packed afternoon will run Sunday with just one activity, between noon and 4 p.m. when curious kids will be able to Once the afternoon get a taste of chemistry through the festivities wrap up, creative kids Pano Scientist program. For a $10 can take part in a drama group registration fee, youngsters can exby writing a winter wonderperiment with water colours, aeroland script, then acting out dynamics, and melting snow with those characters in a play. The session begins at 4 p.m. and READY, AIM, FIRE — A junior sharpshooter ice. The learning runs between Submitted photo 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. costs $10. As it becomes dark enjoys the festival.

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A challenging sixty days The 60-Day Commitment Challenge is on at Valley Fitness Centre. Between January 13th and March 13th, members of the gym have been invited to dedicate spending 30 minutes each day exercising for six days of the week. Exercise can come in the form of cardio, yoga, dance, or other classes at the centre. Those who complete the 60-Day Challenge will be entered into a draw for luxurious prizes provided by local hospitality. From the left, participant Duncan Whittick, fitness centre manager Helen Breau, and participant Kimberley Harris gather around the new Expresso stationary bicycle.

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#6 Zachary Schlitt Zachary Schlitt was born on the perfect day for hockey, as a January 1st birthday makes him the oldest 17-year-old on the Columbia Valley Rockies this season.

A D-man, Zach has also a nswered the call a number of times this year and moved up to a forward position when requested to do so.

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since his arrival in Invermere and as he fills out it adds some size to the blue line. Schlitt has developed into a player who doesn’t hesitate to take on the physical aspect of the game as well.

His hometown is Prince George, which puts him a long way from family and friends for the season, but he is looking forward to returning in time for graduation with his class.

Thank you also to the 140-plus performers on the album. And of course to all who supported our Indiegogo fundraising and lastly to everyone who purchased a CD – THANK YOU! Our recipient charities; the Food Bank and the local music and arts communities.

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Lake Windermere was ground zero for East Kootenay entertainment last weekend, with snow golf, pond hockey and more on offer to locals, visitors, and out-of-town media here to see what all the buzz is about. Clockwise from top left: Ken Litchfield putts the short distance to the hole during the Kinsmen Club’s Snow Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 1st. Having no hole to sink the ball into is a decided advantage for those who are weak on their short game (photo by Steve Hubrecht); Windermere resident Sarah Locke was the first Whiteway skier to take to the newly-laid classic ski track on Friday, January 31st after Thursday’s long-awaited snow fall (photo by Nicole Trigg); an ambitious skater tries to go one-on-four during a game at the Pond Hockey tournament on Lake Windermere on Saturday, February 1st (photo by Greg Amos); local players on the Walker’s Warriors team kept the bench warm with a fire as they faced their foes from Calgary’s Ivan’s Hoes team at the pond hockey tournament on Saturday (photo by Greg Amos); a skater from Edmonton’s Trailer Park Boys team cleans the ice with a homemade plow after the game — a sure sign of victory in the friendly sport of pond hockey, where the winners always clean the ice (photo by Greg Amos).

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Maxine and Spring Hawes, co-owners, Evolve Used Furnishings Photo by Greg Amos

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Keeping on top of your finances Submitted by the Women’s Enterprise Centre Many small business owners take a basic approach to financial management. They have two main concerns: whether their bank account balance is positive; and if they’ll get their business income and expense information to the accountant in time for their annual tax return.

The problem with this approach is that by the time you discover there’s a problem with your company’s financial performance, it may be too late. Taking corrective measures early on will vastly improve your chances of success.

There are three types of financial statements you should be familiar with: • Income statement: this shows the income and expenses the company has incurred over a given period of time. • Balance sheet: this gives a snapshot of your company’s financial state at a given time - what you own (your assets) and what you owe (your liabilities). • Cash flow statement: this reports the cash generated and used during a specific period. This differs from the income statement because cash may not change hands when a sale or purchase occurs.

As a business owner, looking at your financial statements annually isn’t enough, especially if you don’t have the information until several months after the end of your financial year. You really need to look at your financial statements on a quarterly or even monthly basis. Keeping on top of your business finances is getting easier with the availability of software such as Sage 50 Accounting or QuickBooks. But if you use these tools, make sure that you understand how to enter in the information properly. If you don’t, the financial statements generated by the software won’t make any sense.

Many bookkeepers and accountants offer training on accounting software.

To save a lot of headache for everyone down the road, get your bookkeeper to help with the set up. It’s also important that you understand what your financial statements mean, so that you know how to use the information they provide. Women’s Enterprise Centre offers two learning guides to help with this: Financial Understanding and Financial Management.

Women’s Enterprise Centre is the leading business resource for BC women who own a business or are thinking of starting a business. Our team of professionals provides business loans up to $150,000 to start, grow or buy a business. We also offer workshops, business advisors, mentors, resources and a supportive community to help women start, grow and succeed in their business. Visit our website at www.womensenterprise.ca and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wecbc or call 1-800-643-7014 to get connected today.

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Shilo Cameron, R. TCM. P

Balanced Health Acupuncture and Wellness

Kathy is excited to be her husband’s partner in the hot pepper jelly business. Inspired by his love of hot and zesty foods, Dave started cooking up batches of jalapeno jelly more than 20 years ago. When he met his wife Kathy, who was also a devotee of all things spicy, they decided to turn their common passion for fiery foods into a family business. There are currently 10 flavours, one of which is made with habanero for those who like ‘just a bit more’ heat. Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly can be found in the valley in locations from Radium to Fairmont, and a little further in Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Creston as well! Also available in Alberta in several locations. As the business continues to grow, Kathy is grateful to have such amazing retailers and customers. Late spring/early summer, Dave’s HPJ will be unveiling a couple of new products that are sure to excite many people.

Facebook / Daveshotpepperjelly

250-342-0838

Sarah Gibson, Owner Cheyanne Artistry

Balanced Health Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic is newly renovated and recently expanded. The core practice remains the same — acupuncture (both adult and paediatric), Chinese herbs, NAET (allergy elimination) and Facial Acupuncture, done by Ms. Cameron. Services have expanded to now include Wellness Spa Therapy with a Chinese Medicine twist, performed by aestheticians/wellness practitioners Kelly Smith and Kari Asselin. Check out our website for more details and to book online.

Ms. Cameron started the business in May 2007 and continues to do many courses and seminars each year to expand her practice and knowledge.

www.balancedhealth.ca

Dee Conklin

Palliser Printing and CasaVino Wine Bar There is a saying “if you want something done then give it to a busy person”. This holds true for Dee Conklin – owner of Palliser Printing, Casa Vino Wine Bar and mayor of Radium Hot Springs. Dee was born and raised in Montreal and moved to Calgary in the late 70’s. In 2003, this lifelong city girl and her husband Rod moved out to the valley to buy Palliser Printing in Invermere.

Not long after, Dee became mayor in Radium and then co-owner (with her husband) of Casa Vino Wine Bar. Dee’s business philosophy is to hire amazing staff that share her vision and attitude towards customer service and quality products.

Freelance makeup artist Sarah Gibson a.k.a.

Cheyanne Artistry, provides mobile services for the East Kootenays, offering makeup and makeovers for brides-to-be, graduates, and private bookings.

“Life’s too short; love your makeup,” Sarah advises her clients. Being fully mobile, she’s available to work on site at homes, hotels, or salons.

Sarah earned her diploma from the Blanche Macdonald Centre (Canada’s top makeup, fashion and esthetics school) last March, and has been working full-time since the wedding season. She is also a distributor for Motive Cosmetics.

1-250-581-2411

cheyanneartistry@gmail.com

Kyra Warren

Owner, Sweet Pea Midwifery For moms-to-be looking for a holistic approach to giving birth, Sweet Pea Midwifery is the solution.

“I believe really strongly in women’s choices, and rural women have the least choices in their healthcare; that’s what led me to want to be a midwife and to practice here,” explained Kyra. “You get individualized care; I do all the same pre-natal tests; I order ultrasounds and do blood work, but often my visits are a little longer.

Kyra, herself a mother of two children and a member of the College of Midwives of B.C., delivers in hospital in Invermere or in Cranbrook and offers six weeks post-partum care and breast feeding guidance.

250-342-5554

kyra.warren@gmail.com

250-341-4806

dee@palliserprinting.com

250-342-2999

Spring and Maxine Hawes Evolve Used Furnishings

Evolve Used Furnishings is a new mother-daughter business focused on affordable and creative solutions for home furnishing. We buy furniture in good condition, refurbish and upcycle pieces, and sell at budget-friendly prices. We also offer hand-painted frames, custom chalkboards and mirrors. Whether you have a single piece or a houseful to sell, give us a call. If you are searching for that exciting one-of-a kind accent, come and visit!

We’re located in Athalmer next to Fubuki Sushi, and are open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. Call 250-688-0271 or 250-341-7051 or find us at www.facebook.com/evolvefurnishings .

250-688-0271

evolve.furnishings@gmail.com

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • Women in Business ~ 3

February 7, 2014

Dietje Hagedoorn

Kim Larsen-Mellor

Goldsmith, The Artym Gallery

Mortage Specialist, AM Financial

I feel that jewellery is wearable art. The mediums of gold, silver and precious gems have always fascinated me, so at a young age I decided to pursue this love of mine. Today, I make high quality, creative, and sought-after original jewellery. I began my training in my home country of the Netherlands many years ago and have worked 40 years in my field. You can see a great selection of my work at the Artym Gallery and on their website at artymgallery.com. If you are looking for a custom piece, I am happy to set up a meeting through the Artym to do design work.

250-342-7566

info@artymgallery.com

Whether buying your first home, vacation or investment property, renewing or refinancing, Kim has the expertise to find solutions that will suit your individual mortgage needs.

Kim collaborates with lenders, realtors, lawyers, appraisers and insurance professionals to get the best rates, terms and features.

With more than 25 years of experience as a licensed mortgage broker, financial planner and former bank manager, she has a complete understanding of personal finance.

Her commitment to her clients and ability to achieve results is why you should call Kim today.

kim@amfinancial.ca

250-341-5001

Amanda Robinson

General Manager, Copper Point Resort The strong tourism potential of the Columbia Valley was enough to draw Amanda Robinson out of semi-retirement and into the general manager role at Copper Point Resort in the fall of 2012, and since then, she’s been a force of nature in raising the profile of, not just the resort, but the entire region.

“We are a business experiencing exponential growth, and we’re proud to be part of this destination,” said the seasoned hospitality manager, who’s also now the vice-chair of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the chair of the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee.

Amanda’s energetic leadership is backed by almost 30 years of management experience, but she’s not afraid to embrace the power of social media to draw more visitors to the valley. She’s been in-

strumental in assembling the summer and winter media weekends that have exposed Western Canadian journalists to the valley over the last eight months.

“This past weekend saw 31 qualified media in the valley for our winter event, who experienced all the winter activities the valley has to offer,” said Amanda. “The tweet traffic was phenomenal!”

The significant exposure via Twitter will contribute to raising the awareness of everything the valley has to offer “on the warm side of the Rockies,” she said.

She’s also a board member of the B.C. Hotel Association and a member of SKAL International, the world’s leading association of travel and tourism professionals. To learn more about the exciting developments at the resort, go to copperpointresort.com .

info@copperpointresort.com

Sarah Sculnik

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager With a strong passion for food, wine and the mountain life, Sarah is bringing new energy to Elements Grill and the many banquets and social events at Copper Point Resort. Sarah is introducing a new B.C.-focused wine list and fresh-fruit cocktails to the resort this year, along with more live music.

“Every month, we’re hoping to have some kind of event; we just want to be that place that locals are talking about,” she said. Having been here for 1.5 years, the ambitious Montreal-born, raised and educated manager is particularly excited about February’s upcoming “For The Love Of The Valley” event, a showcase for local artists.

ssculnik@copperpointresort.com

250-341-4003

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Cheryl Williams

Weddings and Onsite Event Specialist Copper Point Resort has been making a name for itself when it comes to hosting events and weddings, and has none other than Cheryl Williams to thank for this success. Cheryl, who has been responsible for planning and organizing all the resort’s onsite events since late 2012, is also a Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee board member. It’s her love of meeting new people that motivates her to not only promote Copper Point Resort in the best possible way, but the entire valley as well.

“Since I’ve taken this position, my circle of contacts in the community has tripled,” said Cheryl. “It’s amazing to know all these key players in the community, and to be a resource here for them as well.”

cwilliams@copperpointresort.com

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Shannon Root

Dining room manager, Eagle Ranch Resort

February 7, 2014

Laurie Klassen

Manager of Golf Services, Eagle Ranch Resort

Since returning from a maternity leave last November, dining room manager Shannon Root has been focused on implementing high standards for excellence and establishing “Service Beyond” to help build amazing experiences and memories for guests at Eagle Ranch’s upscale, laid-back Traders Lounge, and at the Rustica Steakhouse, the club’s casual fine dining establishment.

She previously worked on the resort side of the business. Mrs. Root grew up on the coast and moved to the valley with her parents more than a decade ago.

“I love Invermere — it’s a little treasure with an amazing location and friendly atmosphere,” she said.

250-342-0562

smroot@eagleranchresort.com

Elizabeth Shopland, Owner

Banyan Tree Solutions - Inspired by Nature

Laurie Klassen is back at Eagle Ranch after a seven-year hiatus. Ms. Klassen returned in early January to the iconic resort, where she worked for many years until 2007, as its new Manager of Golf Services. In her new role Ms. Klassen is looking after the golf shop, on-course staff and front-end staff.

“I’m honoured to be back,” said Ms. Klassen, adding she strives to instill the resort’s Service Beyond™ philosophy.

“Our commitment is a high standard of customer service,” she added. “That’s my passion.”

www.eagleranchresort.com

Lori Miller

Food and beverage director, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lori has spent 25 years in the hospitality industry in various management positions including General Manager, but found her passion is Food and Beverage.

“With Food and Beverage trends constantly changing the ongoing new challenges are what I love about my job,” she said. “Fairmont Hot Springs Resorts boasts eight Food and Beverage outlets and with a wedding business that has more than doubled since 2012, a dedicated Food and Beverage team is essential. I am only as strong as my team, and they are why I am successful. I’m excited to be working with our new executive chef as we strive to enhance dining experiences at the Resort.”

Elizabeth Shopland is a certified leadership coach, writer, horticulturist, and owner of Banyan Tree Solutions. She operates a seasonal gardening business, Homefront Essentials.

For over 11 years, Elizabeth has offered products and services to uplift and grow our valley. Elizabeth now adds Western Canada Regional Director for Klemmer and Associates to her offerings.

Whether it’s about gardening or life, her favourite saying is, “Let’s go and grow”.

250-342-1124

eshopland@telus.net

Fiona Wilfley

Fiona Wilfley Intuitive Reading As an Intuitive Reader, Fiona is a Certified Angel Empowerment Practitioner (AEP), Certified Akashic Record Reader, Numerology Consultant and Intuitive Energy Healer.

Fiona has been working seriously in this area for the last six years and has now taken the steps to create a business with what she loves to do. Fiona is also in the process of getting her website, www.fionapsychic.com, up and running by the end of February. This will allow her to reach a larger audience using the phone or Skype.

www.fionapsychic.com (coming soon)

250-342-1713

1-877-877-3889

info@fhsr.com

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Brenda Mitchell, Owner

First Impressions, Welcome Wagon New to the valley? New baby? Recently engaged? Brenda Mitchell congratulates the milestones with a free gift basket, loaded with goodies from local businesses.

With years of experience as the owner and operator of First Impressions, Brenda creates timeless three-dimensional castings for things that don’t stay the same – feet and hands of children and pets’ paws are the most common.

If you know anybody celebrating one of those events – make sure to text or call Brenda! She can also be emailed at bmamitchell@gmail.com.

firstimpressionscasting.com

250-342-1678

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • Women in Business ~ 5

February 7, 2014

Michelle Myers

Hawt Pawz N Clawz Pet Grooming/It Works Michelle Myers owns and operates Hawt Pawz N Clawz Pet Grooming, is an independent distributor for It Works and is pursuing a veterinary career.

Hawt Pawz has done pet grooming and related services for dogs of all sizes for two and a half years.

Ms. Myers expanded to store-front operation last year, with this coming March marking the one year store-front anniversary. Hawt Pawz is affiliated with the Windermere Valley Saddle Club.

It Works is a cloth-like wrap applicator that reduces cellulite appearance and tones, tightens and firms skin in a 45 minute treatment. There is also a line of natural health product supplements.

mmyers.myitworks.com

778-526-1112

JD Jeffery - Franchisee Fifth Avenue Collection

As a customer, JD Jeffery became addicted to the jewellery offered by Fifth Avenue Collection. She’s now the valley’s most active salesperson, and carries a large inventory of semi-precious stones from all around the world.

The business was family-founded in Saskatchewan in the 1980’s. With great warranties, high quality, and low prices, Fifth Avenue’s brand grew on JD, leading her to become a franchisee before making her move to the valley in 2010.

In addition to the jewellery JD has on hand, she can facilitate orders from the catalog and website. The products cater for occasions ranging from everyday wear to formal, and accommodate men, women, and children. Prices range from $20 to $499, and each item is manufactured in Moose Jaw with material from all around the world.

fifthavenuecollection.com/jdjeffery

250-341-5803

Lynne Grillmair, Owner Lynne Grillmair Studios

Branching out of her home studio and into the classroom is Lynne Grillmair, who is teaching visual art at J.A. Laird this year. “It’s become evident in new research about teaching literacy that arts learning (drawing and painting) enhances academic learning and should not be seen as a separate entity from curriculum but be integrated into subject matter being taught.” Grades 4, 6 and 7 are involved. Awareness of art/ artists in the community is also part of this program. Currently, the Community Greenhouse was part of drawing in situ in the first semester. Lynne has a degree in Art History and continues her study attempting to stay current with new art movements. She offers small workshops on request for children and adults both in her studio and in the field. Critique sessions are also available.

lynnegrillmairstudio.ca

lynnegrillmair@gmail.com

Jayne Magri

Owner, It’s a Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets Celebrating her tenth year as a home-based business in the valley, Jayne continues to offer customized, unique quality gift baskets for all occasions. Created with love in her home studio workshop, Jayne offers a full array of bath and gift items, plus delicious savoury and sweet gourmet goodies. Her baskets are great for babies, birthdays, weddings, holidays, and thank-yous, and can be delivered year-round across the country.

Jayne’s baskets suit all occasions, styles and budgets, personal or corporate, whatever your heart’s desire — the more personal, the better.

She accepts debit and credit cards. Call anytime!

250-342-3160

www.itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca

Carol Gordon

Ki Associates Enterprises, Inc. - Live Younger Longer With more than 30 years experience in the wellness industry, Carol and her partner Jim McElroy have advanced their business into one of the newest bio-replenishment wellness technologies. They have joined forces with ASEA, which uses patented technology to replenish Redox Signaling Molecules, which decrease with age. These molecules are “created within every cell of the body, and are vital to the immune system and to cellular healing.”

ASEA also offers a financial opportunity using the multi-billion dollar network marketing industry business model. Carol and Jim continue to share options to better health and financial stability and invite you to contact them at kiassociates@carolgordon.ca.

250-341-6114

kiassociates.teamasea.com

Holly Jones, Life Insurance Advisor Manulife Securities Insurance Agency

Holly at Manulife Securities Insurance Agency in Invermere is happy to provide many insurance solutions to fit your needs and budget. With the ability to shop 11 insurance companies, Holly is able to sell insurance for life, disability, critical illness, long term care, health care benefits and more.

If you have a mortgage, Holly encourages you to inquire about flexible insurance options, beyond the mortgage insurance offered by your lending institution. Term life insurance gives you the option to choose the amount of insurance you would like, and know you have term guaranteed premiums, level payout coverage and your choice of beneficiary.

holly.jones@manulifesecurities.ca

250-342-2112

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February 7, 2014

Mary Holgate, Owner

Julie Saunders, Owner

Mary’s Pies

Mom’s Upholstery

With more than 60 kinds of pies and cheesecakes to choose from, Edgewater pie pro Mary Holgate can cater to any appetite in the valley with her delicious creations.

“I absolutely love cooking, and everyone loves my pies,” she said. Fruit, chocolate, and meringue are among Mary’s dazzling array of creations, including a few diabetic-friendly pies. One can join Mary’s pie-a-month club by buying six months or one year gift certificates; “a lot of people buy those for gifts,” she said. Now in business for three years, Mary delivers from Edgewater to Invermere and occasionally as far as Windermere.

250-347-9147

holgateme@hotmail.com

Sandy Traverse, Leader Epicure Selections

Sandy enjoys sharing her love of fun and food with others through Epicure Selections, a Victoria, B.C.-based business.

“When I heard about Epicure Selections, a 100 per cent Canadian, family-owned direct sales company offering healthy, gourmet food products and professional quality cookware, I knew right away this was for me!” said Sandy.

Sandy and her Canada-wide team offer fun, home-tasting parties, catalogue sales, and fundraising opportunities. She is currently expanding her team, so contact her today to learn about Epicure’s flexible business opportunity, which offers a great income, generous incentives and free vacations.

www.sandytraverse.myepicure.com

250-341-5355

Julie Saunders has been operating Mom’s Upholstery since 1986, and serves the Columbia Valley from Golden to Creston.

Located at 455 Borden St. in Athalmer, across the street from RONA, Mom’s Upholstery is a one stop shop for all your marine, automotive and household upholstery needs. No job is too big or small, as they also repair or build motorcycle, ATV and Skidoo seats.

If you want the job done right and on time, visit Julie and her team of dedicated employees. Saunders is excited to continue to serve the valley’s needs with creative solutions for all tastes and budgets.

momsup12@gmail.com

250-342-0355

Amber van Drielen, Owner One World Law Group

After practicing law in the Lower Mainland since 2006, Amber van Drielen returned to the East Kootenays last February to open her own law firm, One World Law Group, where her focus includes family law, child protection and elder law. She serves clients throughout the Upper Columbia Valley, including Golden, Invermere and surrounding communities.

“I will work with a client to resolve matters out of court when possible” explained Amber, who has an office in Golden. “I also do limited retainer work, meaning I will sit down with a client and figure out how I can best assist them with their legal matter — there may be some work they can do themselves and some I can assist with.”

amber@oneworldlawgroup.ca

1-877-871-2080

Jessie Blakley, Project Manager - Co-Owner Perrin Structure and Design

As the talented designer among the team of four, there’s no limit to what co-owner Jessie Blakley and the custom timber frame building team at Perrin Structure and Design can do for a home. The addition of the Cross Roads Collective to Perrin’s repertoire allows the PSD team to create any requested furniture or wood art to complete the home’s aesthetic appeal.

“We offer full scale new home and renovation design and trade coordination services,” Jessie said, adding that her trades come almost exclusively from the valley. “I was born in the valley and know many people in the trades. I also know how they work together! This gives me an edge when putting together a successful team for our projects!”

While full project management will guarantee a striking result, their custom home projects require considerable attention. Full homes

psd@telus.net

result in about two years of work per project – so order in advance.

Jessie’s roots are in the valley, but before she built her own foundation here, she spent time in Edmonton to study structural and interior design at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Perrin Structure and Design makes it a priority to use local materials and local timber mills. Those involved with Perrin Structure and Design have an intimate knowledge of timber framing and specialize in hand-cut structures.

Once a house has been completed, “It will have a cohesive design tailored to the style of the home owner,” Jessie said.

As she continues her pursuit as Perrin’s project manager, Jessie’s retail business, Cross Roads Collective, will be celebrating its third year of business at the end of April.

250-688-0061

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • Women in Business ~ 7

February 7, 2014

Rose-Marie Fagerholm, Publisher Columbia Valley Pioneer and Valley Echo

Shannon Gertner, Owner Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

Shannon offers custom blinds and shades, a new drapery line, and Phantom retractable screen doors.

Her mobile showroom travels throughout the valley.

She offers an extensive selection of high-quality blinds with lifetime warranties and exclusive innovative products. Buying through Shannon is a great, hassle-free experience, offering a free in-home consultation.

“What a pleasure dealing with Shannon’s Blinds!

We recently bought a home in Radium Hot Springs; Shannon patiently worked with us, choosing the right designs to meet our needs. The install was quick and extremely professional! Thanks, Shannon, to you and your crew!” - Allen and Bette Segstro

Since October 2012, when The Valley Echo and The Columbia Valley Pioneer entered into a joint operating agreement, Rose-Marie has in her role as publisher lead her staff through major change. “With the goal being two viable weekly newspapers serving our communities in the Columbia Valley, my focus has been on streamlining every facet of the operations, increasing efficiencies wherever possible while defining the editorial voice and the brands of the two newspapers,” said Rose-Marie, who came to the media industry in 2010 with 25 years of experience in hotels and resorts. She is now finishing a two-year term as president of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and also runs a home-based business as an independent sales representative for Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry.

rose-marie@cv-pioneer.com

250-341-6299

shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca

Stephanie Fitch

Shelley Ford

Fitchie’s Fuzz

Discovers a key to “Living Younger Longer” With the recent transition of Shelley’s Shiners Cleaning Service to a family-run business, Shelley has turned her personal and business focus to enhancing health and well-being. Through her research, she has discovered there is connection between aging and the body’s ability to replenish Redox Signaling Molecules, which are vital to the immune system and to cellular healing.

Recently introduced to ASEA, a company that has developed a 100 per cent non-toxic patented supplement to replenish these molecules, Shelley is proud to share her personal testimony of only two weeks and invites you to browse her website and view the videos on this groundbreaking technology.

www.lovingmycells.teamasea.com

250-342-5837

250-342-5749

Stephanie Fitch has loved dogs for as long as she can remember, so opening a pet grooming business was a natural step for her.

Ms. Fitch got her dog grooming certificate in Edmonton and returned to Invermere to open Fitchie’s Fuzz this past summer, offering professional one-on-one grooming services for all sizes and breeds of dogs. She uses Eco-friendly products and assesses all pets in person. Ms. Fitch’s business is about more than just haircuts, as well, she helps educate owners with health and welfare tips to keep their fuzzy friend in the best shape possible.

stephifitch@hotmail.com

250-270-2333

Cindy Levagood, Owner Smoking Waters Coffee Co.

Since taking over Smoking Waters Coffee Co in 2011, owner Cindy Levagood has taken the cafe a long way. Enhancing the shop was made easier when red-headed Margaret Shaw joined the team shortly after Cindy’s takeover.

“Between Margaret and I, both of us bring 30 years of experience each to food and beverage and retail,” Cindy said. Smoking Waters is now licenced for those who like to enjoy a glass of beer or wine, which go great along with the fresh soup from the kitchen. While expanding on the existing favourites on the menu, Smoking Waters underwent gradual changes to offer a more pleasant atmosphere. “There’s a new energy to Smoking Waters,” she said. “With wood

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floors, the fireplace, and a cozy and warm mountain chalet feel – it invites you in and makes you want to just sit down and relax with a coffee.” After the takeover, Cindy introduced merchandise at Smoking Waters, and the shelves become harder to keep stocked as the inventory grows. Cindy continues to increase the demand of her products by ordering in small quantities with exclusivity to the valley. “I brought in ladies’ animal print scarves and couldn’t keep them stocked – and an order of Italian ladies tops flew off the racks.”

Regulars at the cafe can’t get enough of their coffee blends, which are roasted in small batches by Fratello Coffee Co., which is based in Calgary, and tea lovers can bask in the large variety of loose tea imports.

Smoking Waters has been the recipient of seven awards for food and service since Cindy’s aquisition, and she was one of three women to win Kootenay Business Magazine’s Influential Women in Business Award after her first year in operation.

swcc@shaw.ca

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February 7, 2014

Emily Rawbon, Owner

Maria Kliavkoff, Owner

Yes, I am tall!

MK Facilitations

Maria Kliavkoff is the lead facilitator for her company, MK Facilitations. Based in both Radium Hot Springs and Calgary, Maria is an international speaker and workshop facilitator.

She is trained in Spiritual Psychology, Sacred Story and Belief Re-patterning. Maria uses her years of experience to provide clients with tools, techniques and inspirations to work through any block to realizing their dreams. Maria leads the Sacred Circle gatherings on the third Thursday of every month in Radium Hot Springs. The next Circle is Thursday, February 20, 7-9pm.

Space is limited, please call to reserve your spot.

mkfacilitations@shaw.ca

250-347-2110

Local graphic designer and guitarist/ singer-songwriter Emily Rawbon aims to stand out from the crowd with her multifaceted freelance business and musical prowess in the blues, folk and jazz traditions.

Emily is a seven-year resident of Invermere who’s offering her services to those trying to better navigate a Mac environment, seeking Mac IT support, or requiring a creative and talented designer to pull a project together. With 25 plus years of guitar experience under her belt, music is Emily’s true passion. She performs live in Invermere on an almost-weekly basis and also offers personalized guitar lessons.

emily@yesiamtall.com

250-409-4104

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Clockwise from top left: a snow golfer tees up with his eye squarely on the brightlycoloured ball — which is a neccessity for snow golf, as white balls are impossible to find on the frozen lake surface (photo by Steve Hubrecht); Jake Cameron completes a putt while a videographer team from Swansea Communications documents the tense moment, as part of a promotional video being made (photo by Steve Hubrecht); a golfer with a sled caddy prepares for a shot as the team films away (photo by Steve Hubrecht).

Media weekend sparks out-of-province interest Far left: Columbia Valley Tourism Committee chair Amanda Robinson exhorts Media Weekend guests to Tweet often during a mixer at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on the evening of Saturday, February 1st (photo by Greg Amos) Right: Winner Sarah Deveau, a Calgary blogger with moneysmartmom.ca, accepts her award — a growler of Arrowhead beer — after out-Tweeting the more than 30 other Winter Media Weekend guests.

Sarah tweeted snapshots from the Hoodoo Grill, Fubuki Sushi, Evolve Used Furniture, Smoking Waters Coffee and more during her Fairmont Hot Springs-based weekend (photo by Greg Amos).

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Invermere jazz drummer returns to valley would sometimes bring Morgan along to gigs. The band began letting Morgan sit in when he was five Invermere-raised jazz drummer or six years old because he would Morgan Childs will be heading back start to cry if he wasn’t participating. to the valley for a show with his band “We always had music in the when the Morgan Childs Quartet will house, whether it was us (parents) play at Christ Church Trinity on Friday, performing and practicing together February 21st. or just records playing,” said Bruce.

Morgan moved to Invermere when And since Bruce was working he was nine years old (his father Bruce a degree in jazz studies from WestChilds is still a Dry Gulch resident) and ern Washington University and spent his formative years in the valley beMalaspina College, there was a lot fore his musical career took him to Vanof jazz played in the house when couver and then Toronto.

Morgan was a kid.

His father said Morgan also plays “I was pretty steeped in jazz at Celtic harp, bass, ukelele, harmonica, that time,” said Bruce. guitar and piano and that music came JAZZ HANDS - The rhythmic talents Bruce credits not just parental naturally to his son. influence but also Carol Wilkie’s of Invermere-raised jazz drummer Mor“(Morgan) sort of came out of the gan Childs will be on stage at Christ piano lessons with helping develop womb playing drums,” said Bruce, adding Church Trinity on February 21st. Morgan’s interest in music. that when Morgan was just three years old, “Morgan quit playing piano Photo submitted he was given a set of Simpson Sears paper for a while, but Carol Wilkie really drums as a Christmas gift and hasn’t looked back since. got him back into it. He’s really glad about that because it “He was focused on music from an early age,” said helped with his composition later on,” said Bruce, adding Bruce. “There was no question for him.” he’s looking forward to Morgan’s show.

Both of Morgan’s parents were musicians, and Bruce “It’s a pretty incredible feeling. The calibre of

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musicians he brings with him is pretty riveting,” said Bruce. “And it’s always great to see a good full house for his homecomings.”

Morgan’s last show in Invermere packed Christ Church Trinity and he’s hoping for the same this time, when he brings a different group of musicians back with him.

“It always feels great to come back to Invermere,” said Morgan. “Sometimes I miss the mountains and the outdoor lifestyle you can have in Invermere.”

It was while playing gigs around the valley as a teenager that Morgan first realized how much he would love being a professional musician — a passion that continues to drive him today.

“I like playing all kinds of music — jazz, folk, rock,” he said. “What I really like about jazz is you step outside people’s expectation a little more often, but you can still speak to elemental parts of music, such as groove, just with a little bit more freedom to do extra things.”

A recent road trip to New Orleans — the birthplace of jazz — has given Morgan’s music new direction, he said.

“I really got a sense of the rhythm and culture of the place where it was born and that’s made its way into my music,” said Morgan.

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Partial cost of deer lawsuit awarded to district

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff

The District of Invermere will recoup some of the more than $30,000 in legal costs expended in the battle against a deer lawsuit that was dismissed last November.

On Friday, January 31st, Madam Justice Susan Gropper, who heard arguments in the lawsuit against the district’s deer cull-enabling bylaws last fall before dismissing it, ordered co-petitioners Shane Suman and the Invermere Deer Protection Society to pay partial costs, according to the court’s “B-scale” of payment.

Those costs will amount to about $14,500, said deer society member Devin Kazakoff, who noted the $12,000 security posted by the group prior to entering the courtroom will cover most of that.

“The district wanted to have (the lawsuit) dismissed; we posted

securities in exchange for them not to,” he said.

Mr. Suman, who was the original petitioner in the lawsuit, told The Pioneer the costs ruling “sets a bad precedent for all concerned members of the public who would want to challenge government decisions at any level.”

“We disagree with the decision as it deviates from the principle that costs are usually not awarded in a public interest lawsuit,” he said. “We will appeal this decision regarding the costs, along with the decision earlier that dismissed our lawsuit.”

It’s the second time Mr. Suman has been ordered to pay by a court in a little over a year. In late 2012, he and his wife Monie Rahman were found guilty of insider trading by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and ordered to surrender $954,938.07 of illegal profits and pay an administrative penalty of $250,000.

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I write because I’m no good at sports Contributed by Dorothy Isted The doctor said I should rest, but I’m not sleepy.

Tired, yes. But they say that’s not unusual with a concussion. For one as clumsy as I, it is a small wonder that I’ve never actually broken a bone. So here I am, restfully writing.

I was the dreamy sort of kid who read ahead of my level, much to the chagrin of the other children when it was my turn to pick selections for the class from the bookmobile. Well, what else was I supposed to do when they always picked me last and hoped I’d decide against playing with them altogether? And besides, we didn’t have a TV so what was a girl to fill her time with?

I guess I could have spent lonely hours practicing skip rope and hop scotch in the vain hope that I would improve and become what every kid hopes for: popular! But it is so boring, doing something repetitively, ad nauseam. Especially when a tempting tome lay in the house. In all honesty, I don’t think it ever occurred to me to actually practice anything. Figuring out the meaning of words was fun and I didn’t have to move, jump, twist any part of my body or try hard for anyone. After a short while I no longer needed the dictionary, having developed the skill of connotation.

I had no success at sports. Then came the eighties and milk jugs with proactive messages and billboards and magazine articles about all the benefits of movement. I was able to excuse myself by the fact that I worked fulltime and ran a house with several kids in it and I didn’t like all that breathing heavy and sweating. I did think about exercise. Then came the nineties and the realization that I was slowly gaining weight — my body no longer functioned as well as it used to. If I wanted to have a healthier old age than I was setting myself up for... well, you get the idea.

Once in a while I would spend a few half-hearted months at our local fitness centre, but always got bored or discouraged by an actual or perceived injury and quit.

Forget the classes, though. You know the ones where some buff gal up front yells out commands and everyone except you moves as one. I should say, effortlessly moves as one.

Because no one, except for me, is puffing and stumbling around half a step or more behind everyone else. Oh yeah, not that it would make much difference, but I can’t hear what she is saying. I could if I wanted to make a bigger fool of myself by going to the front. But that would not be fair to the others. It’s hard to exercise when you are busting a gut laughing at some idiot wheezing and galumphing for the whole world to see.

I know, I know. I could try walking, or biking. I live on a country road with narrow shoulders and an inordinate amount of young bucks with big-engined trucks that must be sped at all costs around tight corners and up

and down dales. I’d rather live to be old and rusty than not at all.

I did try biking once, when we still lived in the city.

There I was, gaily pedalling along when all of a sudden I found myself thinking, “Hmmm, it took thirty-seven years for me to experience going over the handlebars!” as I sailed through the air with the greatest of ease. My guardian angel wasn’t snoring, but the guy who was replacing the city sidewalk sure was. There was a three-inch gap in the concrete between slabs that arrested the front wheel of my bike but not me. No harm done, except that biking no longer appeals to me. Did I mention that I’m a bit of a physical coward? A person can get hurt exercising.

Every once in a while I get brave though. Like last summer when I went camping with my husband and two sports-proficient friends. I really dreaded going, but I can’t be a stick in the mud all the time, even though it really is a safer place. Surprisingly, I was able to keep up with the others on the two hikes we did, only being a smidgen more out of breath than they. This must have been what edged me closer to insanity as I decided I would try out their kayak.

I watched and listened and was assured that one cannot get stuck like poor old nursery rhyme Aunt Rhoddy, dying upside down in the millpond floating on her head.

No, one effortless kick and you’re free and rise to the top like the Lady of the Lake. Not that I was planning on getting into that position in the first place, but we all know what they say about the best laid plans. It only took a few minutes for me to find myself momentarily hanging upside down in a glacial-fed lake. To my knowledge, my friends are not liars. In truth, one quick kick and I was disentangled and headed topside. I burst forth like a giant bubble. Bubbling and laughing, that is. Not at the joy of conquering, or the joy of exercise, or the joy of life.

No. Not me. It was just so ridiculous. Did I momentarily forget who I was? Only a klutz could set a world record in colliding with another kayak and doing the old topsy turvy maneuver for, yes, all the world to see.

I can swim, a little. I really tried to follow the instructions of how to get back in a kayak once waterborne.

I did. But the hilarity overcame me. I couldn’t believe where I was and how I’d gotten there. Just as I had marvelled at my airborne bike adventure, I marvelled over and over at how easy it had been to gracefully slip out of the boat and pop up like a friendly harbour seal, laughing and chattering at the folly of it all.

My friend Wendy tried. She really did. Patiently explaining how to position the oar, where to balance, which leg to raise. Each clumsy attempt ended in failure and more mirth for me. It was just so ridiculous.

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You’ve worked hard all year and saved $10,000.

What should you do with it? Should you contribute to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or pay down debt?

This article explores the three options, and while the scenario may not jive with everyone’s personal circumstances, the process should help people determine their best option.

The details It’s been a big year for Fred. He is 35 years old and has a new mortgage of $300,000. He also has $20,000 debt between his credit card and line of credit, on which he pays $350 per month. He earns $70,000 annually and expects a pension of $30,000 per year at age 60.

Fred has saved $10,000 cash, which he would like some direction on.

TFSA contribution Let’s start with the easiest calculation — the TFSA. If Fred contributes $10,000 to his TFSA and it earns five per cent compounded annually, he will have $33,864 in 25 years. This money can be withdrawn completely tax-free.

Debt repayment Fred has two types of debt: his mortgage and his consumer debt. If Fred pays five per cent interest on his

mortgage and makes a $10,000 principal-only payment at the end of year one, he will save $21,576 interest over the life of the mortgage. This assumes that his interest rate remains at five per cent for 25 years. In a rising interest rate environment, he is likely to save even more.

On the other hand, Fred could put the $10,000 against his consumer debt, on which he pays an average rate of 10 per cent interest. At his current repayment schedule of $350 per month, it will take Fred almost 6.5 years to pay off the debt, for a total cost of $27,020. If Fred made a payment of $10,000 at the end of year one, he would end up paying just $22,663 and shortening the repayment schedule to three years.

On the surface, it looks like Fred would only save the interest differential of $4,357, but let’s assume that he invested the $350 per month in a TFSA for the next 22 years. Doing so, he would have $166,069 in addition to the $4,357. While this may seem like an unfair comparison, it’s significant because it demonstrates how the elimination of debt and the re-allocation of funds can make a huge difference in one’s finances.

RRSP Fred could also contribute the $10,000 to his RRSP which, like the TFSA, turns into $33,864 over 25 years.

In retirement, Fred’s pension will put him in a lower tax bracket — around 20 per cent tax. This means his RRSP

would net about $27,091 after tax.

As Fred was in a 30 per cent tax bracket when he made the contribution, he gets back $3,000 on his tax return. If Fred put the $3,000 against his mortgage, he would save $6,721 of interest. If he contributed to his TFSA, it would grow to $7,159. Overall, Fred’s combined savings and investment return would be comparable to his TFSA calculation of about $33,864.

Final thoughts What these examples demonstrate is the power of compounding; the decision lies in the details. In Fred’s case, his best option was to pay down his consumer debt and direct the $350 per month towards savings.

Of course, this only works because Fred changed his spending behaviour and didn’t acquire any other debt in excess of his income. A person who eliminates one debt just to take on another would yield a different result, unless they were otherwise living within their means and could still allocate the extra funds to savings.

Some people argue they can earn more on their investments than they will pay in interest. While that might be true in some cases, debt repayment is the more conservative option as it offers a guaranteed rate of return.

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Wilks weighs in on Senate shakeup

the Senate, the actions of the Liberal Party have caused Mr. former members of the Liberal Senate will remain united to Wilks some concern as to whether or not the Senate will serve as the official opposition until the new order is better function properly. understood. The interim process will continue under the With ongoing scandals continuing to taint the image “Senate must have an official opposition; without one, existing leadership of Senator James Cowan. of the Canadian Senate, federal Liberal Party leader Justin it’s very difficult to do business in the Senate,” he said, exBut no matter how the dissolution of the Liberal SenaTrudeau has removed all Liberal senators plaining that the official oppositors plays out, Mr. Wilks doesn’t see Senate isfrom his caucus. tion, which was the Liberal Party, sues playing a role in the 2015 federal election.

But it’s a move that’s bound to backfire reviews all bills and provides cruHe said that the Supreme Court is expected to on the country, says Kootenay-Columbia MP cial input. It’s unclear how prorespond to the Conservative’s request within David Wilks. cedure will continue in the Senthree or four months, but doesn’t think substan“A Senate full of independents will create ate, as “there must be an official tial changes will be possible without opening a system similar or close to what the United opposition, but as of Wednesday the constitution, which no major party appears States has, in which they cannot get anything there was no opposition,” he said. willing to do. done,” he said. “With 105 voting senators, Arnold Malone, who served “You may never close the constitution once you need 57 of them to vote together – that as the MP for Alberta’s Crowfoot you open it,” he said. could be a challenge.” riding between 1974 and 1993, Since becoming Prime Minister, Stephen Patronage and partisanship has made the disagrees that having a Senate full Harper has imposed term limits on Senators, Arnold Malone Senate “an institution that poorly serves the of non-partisan members would but that action has not yet been upheld by the David Wilks interests of Canadians,” said Mr. Trudeau on improve the system.

Supreme Court of Canada, though Mr. Wilks exhis party’s website, as he explained his rationale for remov“Banding together to make group decisions is a nor- pects that will happen. ing the party’s 32 senators from the Liberal caucus, allowing mal thing to do,” he said, adding the scrutiny the Senate Last year, Senator Pamela Wallin was turfed from the them to remain as independents in the Senate. chamber is under is prompting a knee-jerk reaction. “I don’t Conservative caucus amid the ongoing spending scandal, With less than a third of the chamber’s population, the think that approach merits the consideration that is being and sat as an independent until her colleagues voted to susLiberal Party’s action does not affect the balance of power, given.” pend her and two other Senators last November. Asked by but the party leader said he hopes the Conservatives will With the negative publicity the Senate has undergone The Pioneer in an email if she would remain a Senator until follow suit. in the past year, “there’s a notion far and wide that it’s got forced retirement at age 75, she replied, “I actually agreed to The Conservative Party didn’t anticipate Mr. Trudeau’s to be a bad organization,” Mr. Malone said, before making an eight year term limit - just for the record.” decision, said Mr. Wilks, but the Harper Government has mention of Senate’s constructive contributions.

But Mr. Wilks said that unless the Supreme Court its own initiative to reform Senate, and the Liberal Party’s “We’ve gone through about three recessions in the past approves the term limit condition, Senators aren’t legally move last week won’t affect how the Tories move forward, 15 years, and the main credit for Canada coming through obliged to step down when their time is up. he added. them better than any of the other G8 countries has been Mr. Wilks also emphasized the importance of the Senate.

“We have a request in with the Supreme Court of Can- Canada’s regulatory process to the Bank Act,” which is a “Any party with a majority wields a lot of power,” he ada asking what we can or cannot do (without opening the series of 20 massive documents almost entirely written by said. “Without sober second thought, something could go Constitution) in the Senate with regards to making changes the Senate, he said. “The Senate has done very many posi- through that should not.” in it and possibly abolishing it,” he said. tive things for Canada.”

Despite the Conservative Party holding a majority in According to The Hill Times newspaper in Ottawa, Continued on page 24 . . .

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February 7, 2014 . . . ‘Food labelling’ from page 3

The Harper Government currently has a majority both in the House of Commons and the Senate, but formed government in 2006 with a minority in both. The party won a majority in the House after the 2011 federal election, and then earned control in the Senate after seven appointments early in 2012.

Appointing Senators is a duty reserved for the Prime Minister, who will logically appoint like-minded politicians.

“The party in power will always stack the deck, so to speak,” Mr. Wilks said, recalling Senators appointed under former Prime Ministers Paul Martin, Jean Chretien, and Brian Mulroney. “It’s the way it’s set up.”

Mr. Trudeau, who hopes to become Prime Minister after the 2015 federal election, pledged that if elected, he’ll implement an open, transparent, and non-partisan appointment process for the Senate.

“This process will be developed working with experts and informed by other non-partisan appointment processes, such as that of the Supreme Court Justices and Order of Canada recipients,” reads his press release.

Mr. Bromley said he was surprised at just how many local food options there now are on his shelves.

“There was more than I thought,” he said, adding there were in fact too many to list them all off the top of his head.

As many as there are, the valley’s local food industry is substantial enough that there is potential for more local food on Sobeys’ shelves, said Ms. Dear.

“I’d love to see some local cheesecakes get in there,” she said.

After blazing a path into the province here in Invermere, Localize is set to continue expanding across B.C. as some EAT LOCAL — Invermere Sobeys owner Brad BromVancouver-area grocery stores are already ley jumped at the chance to be the first B.C. store to use Localize’s local food labeling services. Photo by Steve Hubrecht showing interest in its services.

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

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ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

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.

A thousand cheers to the good samaritan who brought me from Radium to the Invermere Hospital after I fell in the car wash. Good to know there are still people who can take time to help others in need.

Cheers to the Public Works department in Canal Flats for keeping our roads in great shape this winter!

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.

Radium: 1-bdrm apartment on upper floor. $600/mo including utilities. Please call 778-527-0020.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Stuart at Copper City Saloon for your outstanding customer service- and always with a smile!

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Cheers to the incredible people in Canal Flats who clean their neighbours’ driveways while they are at work.

Cheers to my two best buddies for helping me after I was all pooped out!

Cheers to Natalie who keeps giving me glass earrings whenever I see her. Go Black Star!

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Herbert Alexander Blakley, Sr. May 29, 1921 - January 22, 2014

Herb Blakley was born May 29, 1921. He came into the world at the old hospital on 10th Street in Invermere, delivered by Dr. Coy. Herb passed away January 22, 2014 at Columbia House after a long illness, having had wonderful care while there. He was 92.

Herb’s first home was Blakley’s Radium Hot Springs Hotel, in the original village adjacent to the Hot Springs Pool in Kootenay National Park. The hotel was built by his parents, valley pioneers Captain John and Jessie Blakley. Herb had two brothers, Jock and Blair.

Herb attended school in Radium Hot Springs, Invermere and UBC. His time at UBC was interrupted by World War II, in which Herb served as an Air Force radar technician.

While stationed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Herb met Peggy Holland.After his return from overseas, they married and returned to Radium Hot Springs, followed by two years in Vancouver where Herb completed his Commerce degree. Herb and Peggy owned and operated Blakley’s Bungalows at Radium Hot Springs from 1946 to 1976. They had six children.

During off-seasons, Herb worked various jobs, including a winter in the Bahamas, one at Sunshine Ski Resort, and selling real estate in Calgary for two winters. Herb also ran the grocery store at the Springs for a number of years. Herb was one of the founding members and first president of the Radium Hot Springs Tourist Association and an active member of the Rocky Mountain Tourist Association. After they sold the bungalows, Herb operated his own real estate company.

Herb was an avid sailor. He and Peggy spent many happy hours sailing on Lake Windermere and in the Gulf Islands. They loved to travel and enjoyed many trips overseas and in their motorhome. A gold mining adventure in the Yukon was an interesting experience, where Herb’s ability to fix anything was put to full use.

Herb was predeceased by his brothers Jock and Blair. He is survived by his wife Peggy; their six children; John (Monita), Buffy, David, Carol (Steve Coombes), Brian and Herb Jr.; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We will always have fond memories of his great storytelling, sense of humour and love of fun.

Instead of a funeral we plan to have a celebration of Herb’s life at a later date to be announced.

Cheers to Panorama Guest Services department and our secret creeper valentines game, it makes work full of endless laughs everyday. P.S. Jo O - You may fall from the sky, you may fall from a tree, but the best way to fall... is in love with me.

XOXO Your SC BIG CHEERS to the Kinsmen, 2014 Snow Golf Tournament, it was a blast! All your hard work organizing is always appreciated, see you next year.

Jeers to everyone who think that just because the police are not always present in the Fairmont area it’s ok to drive drunk! Accidents usually happen close to home.

Fairmont is small enough to walk around if you’re drunk!

Cheers to all the First Responders, Paramedics and Emergency Room staff. Your dedication and professionalism is truly appreciated. Our valley is a better place because of you.

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 For Lease: Micro office space, Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each.

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

Downtown Invermere Office Space for rent on Main Street. 230 sq. ft., first floor, renovated space. Contact Ben for more info. 250-688-0362.

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.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/mo + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325.

SUITE FOR RENT Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.

Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/mo, + utilities. References required. 250-342-6010.

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.

Invermere: brand new 2-bdrm, 1-bath, fully furnished basement suite with private entrance. 6 appliances, N/P, N/S, $1,100/ mo, utilities included. $550 D.D. References required. Available Feb. 15th, 250-342-7323.

Black Forest Village Apartment, 2-bdrm, washer/dryer, dishwasher, garage, N/S, N/P. $875/mo. 250342-3790.

WALK TO DOWNTOWN AND KINSMEN BEACH: 3-bdrm, main floor of house, separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view. Shed, yard, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/ deposit required. Rent includes, water/hydro/heat. Available Mar. 1st, call 250-342-7590.

Newly renovated, main floor and upper 2-bdrm + den. Large master.

Large kitchen, 5-appliances (all new), deck, downtown Invermere.

1,000/month + utilities. Available March 1st. 403-874-0483.

2-bdrm suite, Windermere.

Bright, with large windows, private with separate entrance and its own laundry and covered parking too.

Quiet house, suitable for mature tenant. $775/mo + utilities.

Call 250-342-1508.

Windermere spacious 1-bdrm apartment now available, unfurnished, very private, storage.

Includes all utilities, $700/mo, D.D., N/S, N/P. Call 250-341-6018.

Invermere, fully furnished 1-bdrm suite available Mar 1st., $650 includes utilities, cable and internet. Private entrance, parking and backyard. N/S, N/P, no laundry.

Quiet street, quick walk into town/ beach. Call 250-342-0533.

WALK TO DOWNTOWN AND KINSMEN BEACH: Spacious, clean 2-bdrm, basement suite, separate entrance, 4 appliances, backyard amenities, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent includes water/hydro/heat. 250342-7590.

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HOUSE FOR RENT

FOR RENT INVERMERE

3 bdrm. furnished home in Pineridge Mountain Resort. $1,650 /month.

RADIUM

2 bdrm. furnished condo in Copper Horn Towne $1,050/month.

2 bdrm. unfurnished condo. $900/month plus utilities.

FAIRMONT

2 bdrm. home on the river. $1,150/month. Available long-term only.

Eric Redeker 250-342-4040

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Black Forest Heights: Renovated upper floor of duplex. 2-bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 6 appliances, open concept, custom blinds, balcony, yard, satellite TV. N/S, N/P, professional couple. $850/mo + hydro. 780668-4924, gschuller@hotmail.ca.

CONDO FOR RENT Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath with in-suite laundry. 1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail canalcondo@live.ca .

Serious inquiries only.

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.

Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1 bathroom behind Hospital. Next to playground. N/S, N/P, laundry.

Secure building. $700/mo +D.D., includes utilities but not electricity.

Available March 1st. Call 250-3421202.

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, $850/mo. 403-2409357, 403-660-1823.or otis27@ telus.net.

February 7, 2014

FIREWOOD

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HELP WANTED

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

Larch, fir, and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

Guitar lessons and Mac computer tutoring. Available most evenings and weekends. Call Emily at 250409-4104.

Veli Holdings Ltd DBZ Dairy Queen Invermere located at 350 Laurier St., Invermere. HIRING!!! 2 Fulltime Counter Attendants for DQ Invermere. Permanent, full time, on call, shift, overtime, weekend, day, evening. $10.25/hr for 40 hours/week with life insurance benefits. Some high school required, credentials not required, will train. Speak, read and write English. Some duties include: taking customer orders, serving customers food, working the drive thru, making and serving ice cream, general cleaning, and handling cash. Contact Neal VanBeers by emailing resume to vanbeersneal@ yahoo.ca or fax to 250-342-9933 or mail to 350 Laurier St., Invermere, BC V0A 1K7, Canada.

Fiona Wilfley, AEP

Firewood for sale cords and half cords. 250-342-9390.

HELP WANTED

SERVICES

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.

NEED A PASSPORT or VISA PHOTO? ...guaranteed to meet Passport specifications or your money back or complimentary re-take!

Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

Ready in an hour.

KRS Photography Printing - Picture Framing 505-7th Avenue Invermere Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 or by appointment.

Look for the red door behind the Invermere Laundromat! www.kimberleyrae.ca or 250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

Water treatment and purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners and conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .

The Price is Right “The best investment I ever made!

I purchased two blinds for each window. A shade with an outward view and 97% UV and a beautiful wood blind, a great combo.

Thanks Shannon. Diane Roberts (Canal Flats) New – “Drapery and much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

Looking for a licenced Heavy Duty Mechanic. Competitive wages, Health and Dental and RRSP Plan available. Please contact by email: wolfecon@telus.net or phone 250347-9263.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a FT Server. Previous experience in fine dining required. Email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417 careers@blackforestrestaurant.com FAIRMONT SUBWAY IS SEEKING FULL/PART-TIME FOOD ATTENDANTS PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. The old Salzburg Restaurant is seeking a Head Waitress/ Front Manager.

Previous experience required. Email info@ oldsalzburgrestaurant.com or drop off resume.

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.

Lambert Insurance Agencies is seeking a full-time Customer Service Representative. The successful candidate must be able to work well in a group, as well as independently, in a fast paced environment. Must be outgoing, positive, and a team player. Duties include ICBC and Driver licensing transactions, general insurance, answering phones, and other general office duties. Candidates must be willing to do the required licensing on their own time.

Experience preferred, but willing to train. Grade 12 required. Please drop off resume with references in person to our office at 742-13th Street, Invermere, before Feb 21, 2014. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713

Power Facilitation and Counselling “Supporting Mindful Living”

Donna Power RPC, CTSS

www.powerfacilitation.com 250-270-2727

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

SIMPLE SPANISH RICE 2 tablespoons Butter 1 can (14½ oz) Tomatoes, 1 ½ cups long-grain Rice diced with green Chiles 1 teaspoon Chili Powder ½ cup Onion, chopped ½ cup Green Pepper, 1 teaspoon Salt chopped 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, 1 clove Garlic, minced shredded 2 cups Water In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add the rice, onion, pepper, and garlic.

Cook until the rice is browned and vegetables are tender.

Stir in water, tomatoes, chili powder and salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 15 to 17 minutes.

Stir in the cheese and transfer to a serving bowl.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

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Join our winning team!

Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge is professionally managed by Grand Pacific Resorts Canada. Grand Pacific Resorts is a leader in the timeshare ownership and vacation industry in the United States. Our company is now established and growing in Western Canada where we manage two properties; Banff Gate Mountain Resort in Canmore AB and Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge, in Panorama B.C. At Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge we are seeking applicants for a Guest Services Assistant.

The successful candidate will assist the General Manager with daily operations, guest relations, reservations and some administrative functions. This position is part-time.

Scheduled days and hours of work are flexible and will include 20 hours per week.

Candidates must have excellent guest service skills, solid computer skills, and previous experience in the hospitality industry.

Interested candidates please forward your cover letter and resume to ahopkins@gpresorts.com before February 8th, 2014.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

INVITATION TO BID Invermere Operations Building – Invermere, B.C. The Board of Education of School District #06 (Rocky Mountain) 1302 Industrial Road #1, Invermere, B.C. The project, located in Invermere, B.C., consists of construction of New 10,350sf School District Operations Building. The work includes site development and construction of a new 1 storey building c/w partial mezzanine, concrete slab on grade with masonry and wood framed walls. The roof is a combination of OWSJ, metal decking and insulated SBS roof over masonry portion of bldg. and wood trusses, plywood decking and insulated SBS roof over wood frame portion of bldg. The GC is to coordinate with School District forces where indicated on drawings.

Bid documents may be viewed and picked up at MQN Architects: #100 – 331332nd Ave., Vernon, B.C. V1T 2E1, Tel: (250) 542-1199 after 1 p.m. (PST), Tuesday, February 04, 2014. Call to reserve your set. Bid documents may also be viewed at Construction Association Offices (SICA) in Cranbrook and Kelowna B.C. and, online at BC Bid. Inquiries Julie Varrie, MQN Architects #100 – 3313-32nd Ave. Tel: (250) 542-1199 Vernon, B.C. V1T 2E1 Fax: (250) 542-5236 Bid documents will be available to General Contractors only upon payment of deposit of $25 for each set of documents. The deposit is refundable upon return of the documents in good condition within fourteen (14) days of the Award of Contract. Make deposit cheque payable to: MQN Architects.

A ten percent (10%) Bid Bond shall be submitted with the Bid. A fifty percent (50%) Performance Bond and a fifty percent (50%) Labour and Material Payment Bond are required within ten (10) working days of the Award of Contract.

The successful bidder will be required to enter into a CCDC 2 (2008) Stipulated Price Contract and BCDC-2 amendments for Publicly Funded Projects.

There is No scheduled Site Visit but interested Contractors may visit the site by contacting Brian Nickurak, Operations Supervisor, SD #6. Tel: 250-342-6814, E:brian.nickurak@sd6.bc.ca.

Bids together with all documentation as called for in the Instructions to Bidders are to be delivered to the address listed below before 2:00 PM (MST) Thursday, March 06, 2014. Late bids will be returned unopened.

Sealed bids together with all other attachments as called for in the Instructions to Bidders, marked “BID FOR: SD #6 - Invermere Operations Building, Invermere, B.C. ” with the Bidder’s name and return address clearly indicated on the envelope, will be received at: Attn: Steve Jackson, Director of Operations School District #06 (Rocky Mountain) PO Box 430, 620-4th Street Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-4676 Fax: (250) 342-2579 FAX Bid Amendments: (250) 342-2579 The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. In submitting bids, it is understood that the bid will remain irrevocable and open for acceptance until sixty (60) calendar days have expired from the bid closing date.

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Food Service Supervisor Full-time/shift work

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.41/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Food Counter Attendant Full-time/shift work

Nights/overnights/early mornings/ weekends. $10.25/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is hiring NOW for our Summer Season! Our all-season resort has positions open starting this spring for: · Room Attendants · Servers · Cooks · Bartenders · Porters and Dishwashers · Golf turf care · Pro Shop Attendants

While most positions are seasonal, there are permanent full-time opportunities for those that stay through the season. All of our staff received: · Competitive wages · Free lunch while working · Staff pass for access to all amenities, and discounts in our outlets

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Spa Manager The successful candidate will be responsible for: • Setting and monitoring the budget for the outlet • Hiring, Coaching and Inspiring Spa staff, including estheticians and massage therapists • Contributing to the marketing initiatives involving the Spa • Integrating with a professional team of managers, toward implementing the overall vision of the Resort The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Success in running a Spa Operation • Experience with budgeting, cost control, and managing staff • 4 to 5 years managing experience Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: hr@ fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004. fairmonthotsprings.com

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING @ THE HORSE! Part-time Maintenance – Premises Being a member of our maintenance team, your role will be to monitor, maintain and keep our manufacturing facility looking and functioning as impeccable as our coffee! If you have a knack for interior and exterior overall building maintenance, are physically fit to perform the job requirements and have 16-24 hours a week to work with some amazing “Kick Ass” people then we WANT to hear from you.

Please visit our website to learn more about this great opportunity and to apply at www.kickinghorsecoffee.com.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in our Company - will contact successful candidates!

· Guest Services · Front Desk · RV Park Attendants · Lifeguards · Retail sales attendants · Massage Therapists · Estheticians

To join our team, send your resume to hr@fhsr.com, attention David Sheedy, or call 250.345.6004. fairmonthotsprings.com

Office Manager The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the vitality, dignity and quality of life in the Columbia Valley.

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual with highly developed computer skills, excellent interpersonal skills who exhibits keen attention to detail to fill our part-time position of Office Manager.

Duties for the position include: • • • •

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General administrative and office support Administrative, practical and logistical support to the Board Meeting preparation including preparing agendas for Board meetings and taking minutes Managing several granting programs, including developing databases, advertising, accepting applications, ensuring applications meet grant criteria and following up to ensure all documentation is in order All facets of communications, including networking with local organizations and individuals, website maintenance, creating public awareness of the Foundation and advertising

This is a part-time position with a flexible work schedule with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per month. Additional information about the Foundation and a detailed job description can be obtained by emailing info@valleyfoundation.ca .

Resumes will be accepted until 4 p.m., Friday February 14th, 2014.

Resumes may be forwarded by email to info@valleyfoundation.ca or by mail to ‘Office Manager’, Columbia Valley Community Foundation, PO Box 991, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

The Foundation thanks all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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February 7, 2014

Big exposure for Brisco Manufacturing

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff A state-of-the-art energy efficient building in south Vancouver built using a Brisco-made product is attracting worldwide interest as a unique B.C. creation.

The building’s internal structure — all columns, beams, flooring, ceilings, walls and stairs made from Douglas Fir sourced in southeastern B.C. — has been constructed using Brisco Fine Line, a laminated veneer lumber product made by Brisco Manufacturing Ltd. of Brisco, B.C. Weir-Jones, a 43-year-old Vancouver engineering organization, owns and outfitted the new two-storey office building, which is providing 25,000 square feet of space.

The Brisco Fine Line product is unique for its combination of stability, strength and its ability to be prefabricated into beams up to 20 metres in length, said a Weir-Jones press release, adding that the company’s new office building is an innovative application of the laminated veneer lumber material and has already attracted the attention of a number of architects and engineers, as well as technical delegations from Asia.

Weir-Jones will use the building as a hub to collect data from its structural integrity monitoring systems deployed for

their clients around the world.

The company, which also has a satellite office in Fort McMurray, develops engineering solutions “to help avoid disastrous consequences for the planet and maintain a green and safe ecosystem in Canada and around the world,” according to the release. Examples of their innovative and sustainable solutions in the transportation, resource, civil construction, marine and defense industries include a seismic rock fall detection system used by international railway operators to warn of debris on railway tracks, integrity monitoring of oil and gas pipelines, and an earthquake early warning system.

The Brisco Fine Line product line of columns, beams and massive wood panels is considered one of the most stable wood products on the market and is well-known in the engineering community, states the Brisco Manufacturing website (www. briscoman.com), as it offers alternative solutions for commercial and residential applications striving to build with wood.

“We are very excited with the launch of our new Brisco Fine Line™ products into the mass timber construction market,” said Brisco Manufacturing Ltd. vice president of operations Corey Boilard. “The line offers a warm and aesthetically pleasing look combined with great design flexibility and high resilience. Our products continue to gain recognition in the market place and we are very excited about the future opportunities.”

Regional District of East Kootenay

IMPORTANT NOTICE BC Family Day Landfill Closure

. . . ‘Webcams’ from page 2

Both of those summit webcams are powered by solar panels which need more sun and warmth than January provides. Paraglider Max Fanderl, who helped install the cameras on Mount Swansea, said they will likely be running again by the end of February, adding that they also measure the speed and direction of the wind, and capture images from both the south and the west. That webpage can be found at goo.gl/t1sYgB. A private business in downtown Invermere had an active webcam near 10th Street and 7th Avenue, but for months has displayed the same frozen image taken last September – goo.gl/TlhcqH is the link.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) Operations Department

USED VEHICLES/BUSES FOR SALE School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the following vehicles. All vehicles are sold on an “as is where is basis”. No warranty or condition of roadworthiness is expressed or implied.

Golden Zone Bus 2060 - One (1) 2001 Bluebird School Bus - 72 Passenger International Chassis, Engine 444E Diesel, Automatic Transmission, 295,000 kms.

For further details or to view please contact Alan Ure, Operations Supervisor, at (250) 344-8643 or (250) 344-0217.

Invermere Zone Bus 1062 – One (1) 2001 Bluebird School Bus – 84 Passenger Cummins 8.31 ISC Electronic Fuel Injection, Automatic 5 speed Transmission, Air Brakes, Speedometer changed over at 350,000 kms.

Bus 3086 - One (1) 1995 Bluebird School Bus – 84 Passenger Cummins 8.31 Mechanical Injection, Manual 5 speed Transmission, Air Brakes, 430,000 kms.

Bus 3181 - One (1) 1996 Bluebird School Bus – 84 Passenger Cummins 8.31 Mechanical Injection, Automatic 5 speed Transmission, Air Brakes, 390,000 kms.

For further details or to view please contact Brian Nickurak, Operations Supervisor at (250) 342-6814 or (250) 342-1728.

Kimberley Zone

Please note the Columbia Valley Landfill will be closed on: Monday, February 10th 2014 for the BC Family Day Statutory Holiday.

Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday, February 11th 2014.

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Bus 7060 - One (1) 1998 Bluebird School Bus - 84 Passenger Bluebird Chassis, Engine C 8.3-250 Diesel, Automatic Transmission, 386,000 kms Bus 8061 - One (1) 1998 Bluebird School Bus - 72Passenger International Chassis, Engine 444E Diesel, Automatic Transmission, 281,000 kms.

RM11 – One (1) 2001 Ford Pickup 2 wd, Engine 4.2 L 256 CID V6, Automatic Transmission, 207,000 kms. (engine not working) RM 27 – One (1) 2000 1500 Chevrolet Van 2wd, Engine 4.3 L 262 CID V6, Automatic Transmission, 117,000 kms.

For further details or to view please contact Evan Stavrev, Operations Supervisor at (250) 427-2268 or (250) 427-8727.

The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Closing date: Friday, February 21st, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. (MST) Please quote individual bids for each vehicle. Clearly mark your bid envelope with “Used Vehicle Tender” and submit sealed bids to: Steve Jackson, Director of Operations School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) 620 – 4th Street PO Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

February 7, 2014 . . . ‘I write’ from page 19 And funny. Wendy, a nurse, tried being stern. She really was beginning to get concerned about hypothermia. Glacial-fed, remember? She needn’t have worried. I was very warm. Laughing does that. Besides, by then I’d drifted in and was standing on terra firma. Finally, I just dragged the darn thing to shore, in between fits of frivolity.

Which brings me to my concussion. My brother, a middler (I refuse to call him an Easterner, that’s the Maritimes, not Ontario!) was visiting for the first time and I took him up to the Swansea lookout. Not as I would have properly planned it, you know, sunscreen and water and hiking boots. No, he just showed up near the end of my workday and suggested we do it now.

We did okay until the descent. Then, my Nikeed foot slipped on gravel at the side of the path and I took a tumble over the edge. First forward on my butt, then catching on an unfriendly root, I swivelled around and found myself backwards. That’s the funny thing about sliding down a steep slope, no matter how many times you watch it on screen, it never shows you how to actually stop. Skid skid scratch scratch ouch! At the point where

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 I found myself flying forwards into the second accidental somersault of my life, I found myself thinking, “This could get bad!” but thankfully a pile of brush arrested me.

Now, there’s something you have to understand about large sibling groups. You have to look out for number one cause no one else is gonna. Many brothers would run to help. No, not mine. He swung his videocam in my direction upon hearing my bloodcurdling scream and got the whole thing on tape.

The scream kills me. First of all, I don’t remember screaming. Then there are those priceless frames showing pale legs flailing through the air, along with the accompanying sound effects of bang, thrash and bump. (Note to self: next spring, spend a few bucks on fake and bake, for the camera.) Next, he catches me back on the trail, showcasing blood, scratches and all four rips in my work shirt. Ouch, I wonder how much that will sink me? And finally, his friend Verna and I doubled over laughing. I exclaimed, “I haven’t ripped my clothes while playing since I was eight!”

But, aside from one enlarged pupil and being tired, I’m getting better. For one thing, I will go hiking again. Just next time, with the right footwear. After all, if I give up sports, what will I have to write about?

DISTRICT DISTRICT OF OF INVERMERE INVERMERE

Galena grace The Galena chamber music trio — cellist Johanne Perron, pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon and clarinet player Nicola Everton — played at Christ Church Trinity on Friday, January 31st as part of an East Kootenay tour. The group is the trio-in-residence of the Valhalla Fine Arts Society and earlier this year did a two-week residency at the Banff Centre.

Photos by Thomas Clare

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Siding Replacement and Painting of the old Courthouse Building The District of Invermere is seeking requests for the replacement of the existing wood siding and painting on the old Courthouse Building located at 645 – 7th Avenue, Invermere.

Quotes will be accepted by fax, email or in hardcopy. All submissions must be made, Attention: Kim A. Leibel, and received in the District of Invermere office no later than end of business day, Feb 21, 2014.

Scope of the work involves: • • •

• • •

Removal of the existing wood siding, flashings and building wrap.

Disposal of all materials that will not be reused from the site.

Installation of a new fiber cement siding material, c/w building wrap and required flashings. The verticals will be board and batten with the horizontals being lap. (Colors to be chosen later).

Please indicate manufacturer on quotation?

All corners will be clad with an approved product.

All exterior penetrations to be framed with an approved material.

A minimum of two (2) coats of paint is required over primer; c/w required colored chalking or as required by manufacturer.

• • • • • •

Existing electrical and plumbing fixtures to be reused.

Existing wood soffits will remain and are to be refastened where required and repainted. (Color to be chosen later).

Existing cap flashings and mechanical grills are to be reused chalked and painted. (Colors to be chosen later).

All existing signage is to be replaced. (Locations will be determined later).

All work must conform to the 2012 BC Building Code.

Amendments to the scope of work may occur. Those who submit quotations prior to the due date will be notified of such and will be given a chance to amend their quote or pull it.

The District is to review the exterior sheathing materials after removal of the siding and building paper materials. No new materials are to be applied to the exterior without District approvals.

Should budget be available the District may also have the contractor repaint the exterior doors and frames, panels below window glazing and any other areas requiring such.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to reject any and all quotes and/or to accept any quote which may be in the best interest of the District of Invermere. The lowest quote will not necessarily be accepted.

If you wish to contact the District of Invermere in regards to the awarding, please do so on the following business day after the closing date specified.

All submissions become the property of the District of Invermere.

Contact Information: Mr. Kim A Leibel District of Invermere PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-9281 x 1232 • Fax: 25-342-2934 Email: inspections@invermere.net

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February 7, 2014 new and interesting to give people another reason to come in,” he added.

The room is about three metres by 3.6 metres in size, which fits two small tables and comfortable seating. The project took about three weeks to complete, and was assisted by handyman Derek Daigle, “as advertised on Facebook,” said Mr. Taft.

• There’s more room to lounge at Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere, as the cafe has expanded its interior to add extra seating. The new space became active last Friday, January 31st. With a tin roof, warm colour, and modern lighting, the new space offers a rustic feel, said owner Gerry Taft.

As the ten year anniversary approaches for Gerry’s Gelati, it was time to “update the look to have something

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

INVITATION TO BID Invermere Operations Building – Invermere, B.C. The Board of Education of School District #06 (Rocky Mountain) 1302 Industrial Road #1, Invermere, B.C. The project, located in Invermere, B.C., consists of construction of New 10,350sf School District Operations Building. The work includes site development and construction of a new 1 storey building c/w partial mezzanine, concrete slab on grade with masonry and wood framed walls. The roof is a combination of OWSJ, metal decking and insulated SBS roof over masonry portion of bldg. and wood trusses, plywood decking and insulated SBS roof over wood frame portion of bldg. The GC is to coordinate with School District forces where indicated on drawings.

Bid documents may be viewed and picked up at MQN Architects: #100 – 331332nd Ave., Vernon, B.C. V1T 2E1, Tel: (250) 542-1199 after 1 p.m. (PST), Tuesday, February 04, 2014. Call to reserve your set. Bid documents may also be viewed at Construction Association Offices (SICA) in Cranbrook and Kelowna B.C. and, online at BC Bid. Inquiries Julie Varrie, MQN Architects #100 – 3313-32nd Ave. Tel: (250) 542-1199 Vernon, B.C. V1T 2E1 Fax: (250) 542-5236 Bid documents will be available to General Contractors only upon payment of deposit of $25 for each set of documents. The deposit is refundable upon return of the documents in good condition within fourteen (14) days of the Award of Contract. Make deposit cheque payable to: MQN Architects.

A ten percent (10%) Bid Bond shall be submitted with the Bid. A fifty percent (50%) Performance Bond and a fifty percent (50%) Labour and Material Payment Bond are required within ten (10) working days of the Award of Contract.

The successful bidder will be required to enter into a CCDC 2 (2008) Stipulated Price Contract and BCDC-2 amendments for Publicly Funded Projects.

There is No scheduled Site Visit but interested Contractors may visit the site by contacting Brian Nickurak, Operations Supervisor, SD #6. Tel: 250-342-6814, E:brian.nickurak@sd6.bc.ca.

Bids together with all documentation as called for in the Instructions to Bidders are to be delivered to the address listed below before 2:00 PM (MST) Thursday, March 06, 2014. Late bids will be returned unopened.

Sealed bids together with all other attachments as called for in the Instructions to Bidders, marked “BID FOR: SD #6 - Invermere Operations Building, Invermere, B.C. ” with the Bidder’s name and return address clearly indicated on the envelope, will be received at: Attn: Steve Jackson, Director of Operations School District #06 (Rocky Mountain) PO Box 430, 620-4th Street Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-4676 Fax: (250) 342-2579 FAX Bid Amendments: (250) 342-2579 The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. In submitting bids, it is understood that the bid will remain irrevocable and open for acceptance until sixty (60) calendar days have expired from the bid closing date.

EATERY EXTENSION — New space has opened up at Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere.

Photo by Dan Walton • Quality Bakery is undergoing a facelift, and has been closed for over a month to do so.

The newly renovated shop will re-open by Monday,

February 10th, and possibly even sooner depending on progress.

“It’s going to have a new look and feel, but the same great products and service,” said manager Christy Molloy.

Several local contractors are renewing the bakery, with Rob Wagner leading the project.

“It’s going to be quite an updated look, and it should be a little bit more convenient for our customer,” owner Peter Banga said.

• Filling a void in downtown Invermere is Maxwell Realty, which has relocated its valley headquarters to the space previously occupied by Picture This Foto Source, between CIBC and Konigs Meat and Sausage Company.

The realtors took over the prominent location at the beginning of February and have entirely revamped the space.

“We needed more space, and that unit is the best location of any real estate office in the valley,” said realtor Geoff Hill, who’s “on cloud nine” because of the move, according to co-owner Daniel Zurgilgen.

Mr. Zurgilgen had desired the new location for years before it became available for rent. So when the unit opened up as Maxwell had nearly outgrown its previous location, “it all came together,” he said.

Renovations required about a month of work, before Maxwell moved its operation from down the road at Frater Landing.

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FAITH

Don’t run from challenges

By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church Have you noticed that we live in a performance-based world?

We get what we have earned.

All of the world’s great religions (except Christianity) are based on this same principle. Humans must do something in order to obtain the favour and blessings of their god(s), either through worship, sacrifice, living right or all of the above.

This seems logical when we reason from our own experience.

The world we live in works this way: do good things, and good things happen; do bad things, and bad things happen. Many people in our world call this karma. Order your life properly, follow the precepts, offer the proper sacrifices, and God will reward you with blessing. Finding God is largely up to you. This is not only logical, it is also appealing because it allows us to remain in control.

This is not what Jesus taught nor why he came to live among us. Jesus told a different story—instead of us trying to work our own way to God, the God of the universe

works His way to us. God, who is completely free, chose willingly to enter into our world as a vulnerable child to endure insult, torture and execution as an adult. God did not have to do this. This was the only way to solve the human problem, our sin. God freely gave His only Son in an extravagant act of love — with the risk that His love for us could be rejected by us.

There is nothing we can do to earn God’s favour. He willingly gave His Son to pay the ransom that the human condition owes.

He is the one who reaches out to us and offers us grace and love.

Eugene Peterson expresses in a simple way what is said in the Bible (Galatians 5:4-6 The Message).

“I suspect you would never intend this, but this is what happens. When you attempt to live by your own religious plans and projects, you are cut off from Christ, you fall out of grace. Meanwhile we expectantly wait for a satisfying relationship with the Spirit. For in Christ, neither our most conscientious religion nor disregard of religion amounts to anything. What matters is something far more interior: faith expressed in love.”

An honourable mention To acknowledge the top academic performers at Martin Morigeau Elementary School in Canal Flats, several students were awarded honour roll certificates in an assembly on Thursday, January 30th.

Photo by Dean Midyette

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, February 9th 10:30 a.m.: Worship And Life Instruction, “H20...Polluted”...Pastor Trevor ministering.“K.I.D.S.” Church for children age 3 to Grade 1, and Grades 2-5 during the morning service.

7 p.m.: “SING and CELEBRATE at L.W.A.C. Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10 a.m.; Worship 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 • 1-250-426-7564 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.

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February 7, 2014

31st Annual

Starlight Challenge Kicks off tonight!

FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21 & 28

Come check out the action at the ski hill as teams compete every Friday in February.

And there’s still time to join as a team or solo!

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