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DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION — Carlisle Group developers Doug McIntosh and Gordon Mross (left) had three requests for council in their bid to develop 11 waterfront homes on a parcel of land adjacent to Pete’s Marina. Photos by Steve Hubrecht

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The Carlisle Group (owners of the Pointe of View condos) updated council on their plans for developing what is often called the Windermere Resort property in Athalmer (the area behind the old Lakeside pub, near Pete’s Marina). The development plan was first floated 20 years ago and the would-be developers have talked with Invermere council in the ensuing years, but no building progress has been made. At the April 8th committee of the whole meeting, representatives Gordon Mross and Doug McIntosh presented conceptual designs of their latest plans, which include 11 homes on separate lots on the waterfront, a marina and a public access boardwalk. The pair sought council members’ input on their plans and marina idea, and asked if council would consider removing a longstanding, covenant-like condition on the property that a hotel be built before any other buildings. “There’s really three big asks here — to remove the ho-

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tel-first condition; to rezone for residential use on the lake shore, since to do what is proposed here you would need R1 (residential) zoning; and then the potential marina,” said mayor Gerry Taft, after much discussion. “From my perspective, there has to be some advantages to the community to justify the changes.” The property is currently zoned for commercial tourism development. Several councillors said tourism developments such as a hotel often provide a bigger economic boost than second homes. “We have vacation properties in this valley that are used by the owners only four times a year. A hotel room that changes over almost every night in the high season brings in more revenue to the community,” said Mr. Taft. Council also heard from the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club on their plans to purchase a piece of maintenance equipment for the Whiteway; see next week’s Pioneer for more on that front. A complete version of this story can also be found at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com .

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MLAs, mayors debate Jumbo funding B.C.-wide By Steve Hubrecht, Pioneer Staff Public funding for Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality leapt to provincial attention last week, sparking combative commentary in the B.C. legislature and on provincial radio shows. Jumbo municipality’s recently released five-year financial plan shows a projected $200,000 a year in funding, mainly from provincial and federal grant money, the Small Community Grant in particular. That revelation prompted strong rhetoric from Columbia-River Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungal and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes during question period in the legislature on Monday, March 31st. “There are real needs for that money (in Columbia-River Revelstoke riding),” said Mr. Macdonald. “We’ve asked for dialysis service. No, there’s no provincial money for that. We ask for an abattoir; no provincial money for that. We ask for a rescue truck so people on the TransCanada who are injured can actually be saved. No money for that. But the minister still seriously says it’s a wise investment to spend $1 million for the next five years for a mayor and council that

has no people, no buildings and no investor.” “Our government believes 20 years is long enough and that this project (Jumbo Glacier Resort) should be going forward, because this side of the house (the BC Liberals) believes in growing the economy,” said Ms. Oakes in response. “(Jumbo Glacier Resort) will provide approximately 3,750 person years of construction employment and create 750 to 800 permanent full time jobs.” “The government said that they could not afford $1 million to help victims of the Johnson’s Landing mudslide with a buyout program similar to the one offered to North Vancouver residents in 2005,” said Ms. Mungal. “How do you find $1 million for a fake municipality, but the Ministers of Health, the Ministers of Justice and the Ministers of Education can’t find a cent for real projects that help real people in the Kootenays?” In response, Ms. Oakes pointed out that the Small Community Grant is available to all B.C. communities of fewer than 19,000 people and is used by Upper Columbia Valley municipalities such as Radium Hot Springs, Invermere and Canal Flats. “In 1975, by an NDP government, Whistler was formed in just the same way (as Jumbo),” she said.

The same day the provincial politicians were trading barbs, Invermere mayor Gerry Taft was on CBC’s Daybreak South radio show, where he said giving $1 million to a municipality with no people is embarrassing and that Jumbo municipality is “pretending to be a town.” Jumbo mayor Greg Deck was on the air the next day, shooting back at Mr. Taft, saying the money is not being spent frivolously and that the bulk of the resort municipality’s costs come from legal challenges. “I think we’re in the desperate, last strokes of the opposition,” he said. When The Pioneer reached Mr. Macdonald for elaboration on his comments in legislature, however, the local MLA said it was resort proponents who were sputtering. “I’m well past the point where I can align what the resort proponents or the mayor of the municipality say with reality,” said Mr. Macdonald, in reference to Mr. Deck’s comments on the opposition. “What are they going to do, put a tent up in Farnham and call that progress? I suppose, since they are pushing this thing, they have to say they are going to make progress. Continued on page 16 . . .

Otters trying to attract CBC’s Searchlight By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff Local band Otters are looking to make a splash on radio, as the valley-based band is competing in the CBC’s annual Searchlight Contest. The East Kootenay region got great exposure from

the contest last year, as Cranbrook’s Good Ol’ Goats placed second in the nation-wide contest. This year, Otters are taking a swing, but first, they have to advance through the Kelowna (Radio West) region of CBC Radio – one of 24 in Canada. So far, the band has qualified as one of the top 25 in the region, but more

than 4,000 bands have entered the contest throughout the country, said lead singer and guitarist Al Fraser. “We’ve been around for a long time not doing anything, and over the last few years really tried to start playing shows and get out there a little,” he said. Continued on page 29 . . .

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • On Thursday, April 3rd, the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment was contacted by Panorama Mountain Village security who had a 17-year-old male in custody regarding the theft of two pairs of ski goggles from the Final Gate store. Police attended and from speaking to the store management and parents of the 17-year-old male, police will be considering restorative justice rather than sending the male to Provincial Court. • On Friday, April 4th at 4:30 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a complaint of mischief in the 4000 block of Park Street in Wilmer. A number of broken bottles were thrown at a residence. Police spoke to a neighbour in the area who advised he had a number of people at the house and those in attendance may have been responsible. • On Friday, April 4th at 5:30 p.m., as a result of a complaint of erratic driving (swerving in and out of traffic), a black Jetta driven by a 38-year-old male from Invermere was eventually located. Police observed the driving pattern of the vehicle and noted that it failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle at an intersection. The driver was stopped and charged with fail to yield under the Motor Vehicle Act. • On Saturday, April 5th at 12:30 a.m., detachment members responded to Radium Resort to assist BC Ambulance on a call of an injured male. On attendance, the police learned that a 23-year-old male who had been drinking had fallen off a balcony and dropped approximately 15 feet to the ground. The male from Calgary was taken to Invermere and District Hospital where his non-life threatening injuries were treated. • On Saturday, April 5th at 10:50 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members attended to the 4800 block of McKay Street to conduct a curfew check of a male recently charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. The male has a condition to be at his residence after 10 p.m. and present himself to the door when po-

lice attend. The male did not present himself at the door. A police business card was left at the door at which time the male later contacted the police and advised he would attend the detachment to see the investigator. The male did attend the detachment and was released on documents to appear in court on May 12th. The male was informed that once the police establish a pattern of him not abiding by the conditions, eventually he will be held in custody for a remand hearing before a Justice of the Peace. • On Sunday, April 6th at 9:45 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received two complaints from drivers who picked up a female hitchhiker from the Canal Flats area. The one driver indicated that due to the female’s aggressive behaviour, she was dropped off near Columere Park. Shortly after, a second driver called in, stating that a female hitchhiker was dropped off at Fairmont Hot Springs, again due to her state of intoxication and behaviour. Police attended to the Farside Pub and located a 34-year-old female well-known to police and arrested her for being drunk in public as well as breaching her condition by having consumed alcohol. Citizens on Patrol A reminder to those interested in volunteering for this program, please contact the detachment and speak to me further. We are looking for volunteers for Radium and Invermere. Detachment Open House Coming to a detachment near you on May 21st — stay tuned. Das Boat My title is only humorous if you remember the movie. Where does a boat fit into a police-type story? Many of you are aware that my goal at the end of my career is “the boat” — not just any boat, but “the boat.” Continued on page 5 . . .

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California family awaits verdict in local trial By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff With a judge’s decision expected at the end of April in the trial of the man accused of dangerous driving causing a horrific accident in Kootenay National Park in July 2011, a long wait is coming to an end for relatives of the California family killed. John and Cindy Howard, the brother and sister-inlaw of one of the victims, spoke to The Pioneer outside of Invermere Provincial court after the four-day hearing wrapped up in late March, and emphasized the need for changes to make highways in the province’s often mountainous terrain safer. “How do you move forward from this?” asked John, whose brother Robert Howard, his wife Ana-Maria Dias, and their two children Veronica, 9, and Samantha, 11, died in the crash on Highway 93. “You’d like to pin it on a bad driver, but this is also about how are drivers trained, how do they get certified, and what’s the right path forward?” “Trucks don’t go out of control on roads unless

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there’s a series of mistakes made, and it looks like they were; we’ll see what happens,” he said. The couple travelled to Invermere from their home in Palo Alto, California to attend the four day trial, where truck driver Jaswinder Singh Bagri faces four counts of dangerous driving causing death, after the accident near Olive Lake on Highway 93, in which Mr. Bagri’s truck hit the family’s SUV, pinning it against a guardrail and trapping the family inside as the vehicle burst into flame. “I think (Mr. Bagri) made bad mistakes and there are consequences he has to pay,” he said. “What the whole family wants is that it doesn’t happen anymore. There’s a lot of technology that would make this kind of accident a lot less likely to happen, including training, and how these cars and trucks are equipped — there are literally cars driving around California right now with no drivers.” “That technology exists — everybody has a GPS in their car that tells them what the road is ahead, what its slope is, that could tell them the recommended speed. Every truck could have one of those.” Continued on page 14 . . .

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PERSPECTIVE

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By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Another pitch made to develop the Athalmer waterfront — and another unenthusiastic response from the District of Invermere council. Instead of a few good-looking homes, services and paved roads, the area adjacent to Pete’s Marina will likely continue to sit as a dusty expanse of undeveloped lots and basking grounds for the odd river otter. In the longterm, that may be a good thing. The lack of foreshore access around Invermere is a legacy of poor planning and short-sighted decision making in the past, as well as a consequence of rail development preceding population growth. Though there’s been two decades of efforts, this council and those that preceded it have been right to wait for the right kind of development there, rather than another exclusive enclave. If there’s a chance to expand on the public waterfront area near James Chabot Provincial Park, that opportunity should be seized. Until then, it can wait. If it’s not the right time to develop certain land holdings, maybe pouring energy into building on the cultural landscape is a better focus. The Columbia Valley Cultural Tourism Association has some great plans in that regard. And don’t forget to support the other Otters — a valley band that’s now trying to advance in CBC’s Searchlight music competition. Give their track a listen online (see page 3), and cast your vote for the band if you like it!

Going over-board On the page 28 photo in the “Splurging into Spring” photospread in the April 4th edition of The Pioneer, we incorrectly listed Sharlene Scofield and Sylvia Walker as Hospice board members; they are volunteers. Also, executive director Maria Kliavkoff was incorrectly listed as Marie. We apologize for the mistakes.

Gauging good times at the Invermere Garage, mid-1940s In this image from the mid-1940s, townspeople can be seen socializing outside of the old Invermere Garage, which was located on the north side of 13th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. The shop was owned by Invermere Contracting Co. Photo A1432 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Unsightly vehicle meant fun times Dear Editor: After reading the article informing Invermere residents of a new bylaw, which would have B.C. residents’ cars and trucks towed off the town streets if they were deemed unsightly, I looked in my old photo album to see how unsightly my first car was that I owned in 1948. My three school pals and I cut the roof off of my 1926 Dodge car so we would have an open top car (not a convertible). We were 18-year-old high school boys and spent the summer weekends cruising the summer resorts of Wasaga Beach, Grand Bend and Port Stanley, Ontario in our multi-coloured open car. Not once did the police or city or town officials stop us and have our car towed away because it was unsightly. Needless to say, parents seemed a little upset when they saw their teenage daughters riding by in our colourful Dodge.

FRANKEN-DODGE — Doug Anakin’s first car, a 1926 Dodge pickup, was modified slightly. Photo submitted It was all in fun — just like the by-law that was to come into effect on April 1st , April Fool’s Day. Doug Anakin, Invermere

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Accessability improvements needed Dear Editor: We are a class of 10 students in the College of the Rockies Health Care Assistant class of 2014, and were given an assignment on April 3rd to evaluate the wheelchair accessibility of downtown Invermere. We as caregivers wanted to experience what our future clients and patients may have to face in accessing amenities in our community that we as able bodied persons take for granted. Our findings were as follows: we were very disappointed in the lack of proper functionality of our community, streets, businesses, sidewalks and crosswalks. We found a majority of the businesses were inaccessible due to the lack of functioning ramps and excessive amount of stairs. The public washroom behind the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena says that it is wheelchair accessible, but we discovered that the doors were not automatic, are very heavy to pull open and gave no time to enter or exit, and that there was limited space in the wheelchair stall. There

was also not enough space for a caregiver to assist the individual in the wheelchair, and limited access to the soap dispenser and paper towels. The ramps were non-existent or difficult to maneuver. The maintenance of the sidewalks were in disrepair, and the crosswalks were uneven and not in conjunction with the sidewalk entries. We also found the Post Office, B.C. Liquor Store, and financial institutions were excellent in their accessibility due to adequate ramps, automatic opening doors and ample room to move around with a wheelchair. We also discovered the people of Invermere were extremely helpful in assisting with going through doors and lifting the wheelchair to help us over curbs. Invermere needs to address the accessibility throughout the downtown core. We feel this should be a priority in our community. Future care providers of the Columbia Valley (Submitted by instructor Aline Sholinder)

History bound to be repeated Dear Editor I would like to comment on the raucous exchange that took place in the B.C. Legislature on March 31st. This exchange was between MLA’s Norm MacDonald and Michelle Mungall on one side of the Jumbo Municipality issue and cabinet minister Coralee Oaks on the other side. In defense of her support for the Jumbo Municipality, Minister Oakes mentioned the Resort Municipality

of Whistler and how successful it has been. She neglected however to mention the fact that in early 1983 Whistler was on the verge of bankruptcy and was $27 million in debt. The B.C. government had to step in and bail Whistler out with taxpayer money. The lesson to be learned from the Whistler bailout and the Jumbo Municipality fiasco is that anyone who ignores history is bound to repeat it. Jim Galloway, Brisco

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Renewables workshop ahead By Erin Knutson, Pioneer intern A sustainable energy initiative called Wood Waste 2 Rural Heat will be sponsoring a Renewable Energy Engagement Workshop at the Groundswell Community Greenhouse on Tuesday, April 15th, from 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. The workshop will include an overview of various types of renewable heat energy sources and how they relate to the Columbia Valley. The three sources to be examined will include solar energy, biomass, and geothermal exchanges, said Wood Waste 2 Rural Heat project coordinator David Dubois. The project is supported by Community Futures East Kootenay. “We want to help bridge the knowledge gap on what the possibilities are for commercial, institutional, and municipal buildings by examining district heating options,” he said. “District heating is a single source of heating that extends to several sources.” Sustainable alternatives will tie in nicely with energy security concerns in the valley, he said, adding it’s important that people

BIOMASS BUILD — The heat plant for the Fink District heating system in Enderby is one example of a district energy system coordinated through the Wood Waste 2 Rural Heat Project. Photo submitted by David Dubois understand that “these technologies are appropriate, attainable, and well understood.” The workshop will also focus on realistic applications with strong economic and environmental results and will bring decision makers up to speed as they plan for future development within the Invermere region and beyond. The cost for the workshop is $20 and will include a lunch sponsored by Imagine Invermere. For further information or to register, email info@cfek.ca or call 250-489-4356, extension 109.

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Two events replacing Relay for Life Submitted by Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon The Canadian Cancer Society is inviting all Columbia Valley residents to join us as we bring two new and exciting fundraising events to the valley. The society, along with its unit and Relay For Life volunteers from around the area, looked at declining relay participation and decided it was time for something new. “We are excited to be beginning a new chapter of Canadian Cancer Society support in the area,” said Sheila Tutty, Canadian Cancer Society unit volunteer and past leadership chair for the local Relay for Life. “We heard feedback from the community including our volunteers, saw the declining participation and thought now’s a great time to be innovative, creative and bring some new events to the Columbia Valley.” The first of the new events will be a community Barbecue and Garage Sale, taking place at Cenotaph Park on Saturday, May 17th. Attendees can hunt for hidden treasures while enjoying lunch and shopping for some tasty homemade baked goods to bring home. The main event will be the “Summer Kick Off Party” on Saturday, June 21st. This event will take place at the Invermere Community Hall and will feature dinner by Anne Riches Catering, live and silent auctions, all capped off with an evening of dancing. Attendance at this event can be gained by advance tickets only, which will be available soon. For further information on these new events, contact Sheila at 250-342-9059 or sheilat-

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utty@telus.net. “We are working with a team that is extremely excited to see these two events be the great success and fun, festival atmosphere that the Relay For Life previously brought to the Columbia Valley,” said Lori Stevenson, community giving team lead for the Canadian Cancer Society. “We are happy to be putting focus on developing these and perhaps other new valley-based events that will engage the communities.” The Canadian Cancer Society will continue to provide cancer support services to the Columbia Valley such as CancerConnection, the Financial Support Program, access to Camp Goodtimes and more. In addition, advocacy efforts and cancer prevention and awareness initiatives will continue to operate in the region including a workplace wellness program, WellnessFits, the Tobacco-Free Outdoor Public Places awareness and advocacy campaign and a radon gas exposure and testing initiative called Community Right to Know. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, the Society has the most impact, against the most cancers, in the most communities in Canada. Building on our progress, we are working with Canadians to change cancer forever. For more information, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).

Do you have an opinion on the Jumbo Glacier Resort? I am making a documentary film exploring both sides of the argument. The prospect of a year-round glacier resort has been a passionate talking point in the

Columbia Valley for years. This film will be a chance to get your views and opinions documented. Please email me, Oliver Smith, at simplestix@gmail.com , outlining what side you stand on, for, whether you’re against or undecided, what your opinion is, and whether you would be willing to be filmed for an interview.

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Courageous Hearts is a Columbia Valley organization committed to personal growth in all its forms. We raise funds in a Community Loop Model Funds are donated with a commitment to give back to our community. Contribute - Receive - Give back as you can.

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Out & About Courageous Hearts board members (left to right) Kim Baker, Tiffany Gulbe, Cori Gadomski and France Andestad (missing is Heather Pryndik) are spearheading a new fundraising society in the Columbia Valley that allows individuals to “pay it forward” by helping people in the community. To learn more about their kickoff events, including Real Storage Wars, see page 15.

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Movie Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Reviewed by Erin Knutson Peter Jackson does a great job with his latest Middle Earth installation. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug reintroduces us to Gandalf and a rowdy but endearing band of dwarves, led by the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. Absconding from his beloved hobbit hole in the Shire, Bilbo accepts his fate and shows cunning and bravery throughout the arduous trials he and his companions are subjected to. Thanks to a magical ring he discovered in the goblin tunnel, he also has the ability to become invisible. Eventually Bilbo is left on his own with the dwarves as Gandalf embarks on a private

mission, in what some Tolkien scholars consider to be an attempt to inspire a bond and sense of trust between the two races. Along their journey, the heroes seek sanctuary in the abode of a shape-shifting bear and are continuously pursued by an ugly army of orcs. The orcs keep getting uglier and more fearsome, but their leaders show a level of intelligence and personality not seen in the common brute infantry. The group at one point decides to take a short cut through the Mirkwood Forest and encounters one of the most prolific and gruesome creatures in the film. A nest of aggressive giant spiders lay in wait and an epic battle ensues. At one point we are able to hear the thoughts of the bloodthirsty spiders as Bilbo and the dwarves slice and dice their way

to freedom after being spun into a few midday snacks. Old and new friends appear including flaxen haired Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Galadriel (Cate Blanchett). A new love interest emerges in the film when we meet Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly), an elf who inspires Legolas’ affections and sparks a love triangle with one of the dwarves. She also happens to have some great butt-kicking skills as an elf warrior. While the cinematography is awe-inspiring and engaging to watch, the film has a tendency to drag on a bit. True to Peter Jackson’s form, the three-hour saga is worth a look, if only to appreciate the beauty and majesty of Tolkien’s world.

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Friday, April 11th • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Art from the Heart: Part 9, opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Columbia Valley Elementary School Art Show with over 600 pieces of art from our talented and diverse group of Elementary School aged kids from the Columbia Valley. Artists in attendance. Show runs from April 8th to 27th. • 6 - 7 p.m.: Hula Hoop Jam at Peak Dancework (across from post office). By donation, hoops provided. Contact leahmayshoemaker@gmail.com for info. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Pool tournament at the Summit YC.

Saturday, April 12th • 10 a.m.: Easter Craft Program With Vera at the Radium Public Library. All ages are welcome. • 6 p.m.: Syndicate Rail Jam series at Panorama. Open to both skiers and snowboarders. Cost $10. For more information, contact events@panoramaresort.com or go online to SkiPanorama.com. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Monday, April 14th • 5 - 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Little League Baseball registration at the Invermere Community Hall. If you are unable to attend, contact Brendan Donahue at 250-342-2112. • Eclipse Event, hosted by Invermere Under the Stars. At the DTSS track, starting at dusk.

Tuesday, April 15th • 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing. • 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Composting course at the Community Greenhouse. Learn the basics of sound composting and how to use it for successful organic gardening. $30, register online at: groundswellnetwork. ca/events-calendar. If you are thrilled right down to your apple core about composting, make sure you check out our Red Wiggler Worm Bins & Brew Poo. • 7:30 p.m.: Lorne Elliot performs his music and comedy at Christ Church Trinity, hosted by CV Arts. Great family fun, suitable for ages 9 and up. Decadent desserts and non-alcoholic beverages by “Treats” available (cash only). Tickets $20/adults, $10/ students, available at The Book Bar, Pynelogs, Furry Companions and Video (Radium), The Village Gift Shop (Fairmont), or call 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, April 16th • 7:30 p.m.: AGM for the Windermere Valley Rural Range Patrol at the Windermere Community Hall.

Thursday, April 17th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at the Curling Rink. • 3 - 5 p.m.: EK Senior Caregiver’s Network, every 3rd Thursday at Columbia Garden Village dining room. Caregiver support group meets the third Thursday of every month. For info call Darla at 250-342-2808. • 5:30 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Dinner at Christ Church Trinity. (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry)

Friday, April 18th • 12 p.m.: Good Friday service at Christ Church Trinity. (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry) • 12 - 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Spring Trade Show, at the Big Tent, Capilo Way (Highway 93/95). Also April 19th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Good Friday service at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Joint service with the Valley Christian Assembly.

Saturday, April 19th • 1 p.m.: Courageous Hearts “Storage Wars” at Real Storage. Live auction of donation-stuffed storage units.

To donate, contact Real Storage. For more info, check out www.courageousheartsgrowth.com. • 1 - 5 p.m.: Spring Hike & Photography workshop with the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 p.m.: Courageous Hearts Fundraising Kickoff at Copper Point Resort. Appies, desserts, DJ and a silent auction. The first recipient will be Jer Donald. Tickets $40, available at Syndicate and Thredz. Check out www.courageousheartsgrowth.com. • 7:30 p.m.: Easter Vigil Service at Christ Church Trinity. (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry)

Sunday, April 20th • 7 a.m.: Resurrection Sunday “Sonrise” service. Joint service with the valley churches at Kinsmen Beach. • 10:30 a.m.: Easter Sunday service at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. • 10:30 a.m.: Easter Sunday service at Christ Church Trinity. (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry)

Monday, April 21st • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Tuesday, April 22nd • 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Wednesday, April 23rd • 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus provided. For more information or to pre-register, contact 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

Thursday, April 24th • 2 p.m.: Monthly Museum Meeting at the Windermere Valley Museum. • 5 - 9 p.m.: Karaoke at the Summit Youth Centre.

Friday, April 25th • 5 p.m.: Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Copper Point Resort Annual General Meeting. 5 p.m. Registration, 5:30 p.m. AGM. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Movie and popcorn at the Summit YC. • 7 p.m.: 2nd annual Hospice Butterfly Gala at Copper Point Resort. Features a three-course meal, live entertainment by Valley Forged, silent and live auctions. Tickets $50. Tickets at: Meet on Higher Ground (Radium), All Things Beautiful and Columbia Garden Village (Invermere), and Smoking Waters Coffee Co. (Fairmont).

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. . . ‘California family’ from page 5 “What does B.C. expect from its truck drivers?,” he added. “From the discussions here, I think that’s a reasonable question, so you don’t have to cover these cases so much. There’s a lot that can be done. It’s expensive; however it’s not as expensive as this trial, and it’s not as expensive as the loss, and the 27 family members back home who are still torn up about this. That’s what I would hope would come out of this.” “We knew, before we walked into the courtroom, that there was nothing that would bring our family members back to us,” said his wife, Cindy. “What WAITING FOR CHANGE — Cindy and John Howard hope we wanted was to understand what had to see improvements to highway safety after losing family happened, so we can do what we can to members in a July 2011 accident on Highway 93 in Kootenay make sure other families don’t have to National Park. Photo by Greg Amos face this kind of tragedy. This is about Mr. Howard conveyed his family is deeply apwhether he as a driver was taking due preciative for the kindness shown to them by the diligence to keep the people around him safe.” “Having seen the accident site and having seen emergency crews, RCMP and citizens of B.C. Mr. Bagri and his lawyer opted to have a trial by the signage, I believe the government did everything they could to make that area safe,” added Cindy, who judge alone, meaning it’s solely up to provincial court believes drivers on the highway could still be made Judge Grant Sheard to determine whether Mr. Bagri safer with more training for commercial truck driv- is innocent or guilty. The verdict is scheduled to be heard in Invermere court on Monday, April 28th. ers and stricter vehicle requirements.

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Courageous Hearts starts with auction action

Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Presents the Second Annual

By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff The valley’s newest not-for-profit group is making a powerful start, as Courageous Hearts will be hosting a Storage Wars-style auction as its debut event. In partnership with Real Storage in Windermere, Courageous Hearts will be hosting the event on Saturday, April 19th, before a silent auction and dance later that night. The auction takes place at 1 p.m. at Real Storage in Windermere. The fundraiser will feature five storage units loaded with valuables that have been donated by local sponsors. In a fashion similar to the reality television program, Real Storage will be selling all of the unit’s contents to the highest bidder. There will be a short window for bidders to browse the goods inside each unit, but the shutters will be closed during the bidding. Tex Lortscher will be donating his time as the auctioneer, and opening bids will start at $250. “There will be a sprinkling of higher priced items to bring on the bidding,” said Kim Baker, Courageous Hearts board member and manager of Real Storage. The silent auction and dance will commence at 7 p.m. at the Copper Point Resort in Invermere, and will feature music from DJ Will C Productions. The evening will also include guest speakers, food, and raffle prizes. Courageous Hearts was recently launched with the vision of “empowering brave hearts.” The group aims to support a community loop model, similar to the phi-

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A gardener’s definition of spring By Lin Egan Winderberry Nursery and Edible Acres During the long lovely days of winter, people often ask us when we are getting started here at Winderberry — as if to assure themselves that another spring is coming. We have already started — the bright grow lights glow from our basement windows from late November, when we start the first crop of over 55,000 seeds that we will need to grow for our business. You would think that it would get a little old, planting all those seeds and growing them for you to enjoy in your gardens. The fact of the matter is that it doesn’t get old. It is the same miracle that occurs from the very first seeding to the very last: inside that little seed (some of them are almost microscopic) lies all that is needed to get started in life. The plant’s personality is all there: its structure, flower colour, habit and taste. It’s all rather humbling, to see what can come from a handful of seeds. And it will always be a mystery. When spring arrives for us The earth has a sweet smell when it’s waking up from winter and is a defining moment for a gardener. It’s when we yearn to be outside and poke around our gardens, investigate and discover, as we see buds forming on our apple trees, as we peek under the mulch to see the garlic popping out of the ground and as we watch our landscape around us turn a brighter green. It’s that time of year again, where we get to be creative in the garden, try something new, dream of the colours and flowers that will surround our decks and choose . . . ‘Jumbo funding’ from page 3

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“It’s easy to say you’re going to do all this stuff, but I think you could have this exact same discussion next year and the project will be at the exact same point it is now,” he said. “It would be a different discussion, if there was an investor (for the resort). But there isn’t, and nothing’s happening. They advertised glacier tours up there last summer and not a single person came, nothing happened.” “It really has to be called,” Mr. Macdonald said,

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the kind of sweet cherry tomato we are going to pick from our patio planter. It’s all promise right now! Why we love gardening Gardening is all the senses rolled into one: taste, texture, smell, sight and hearing the life within a garden. Gardening is beauty — trees and shrubs not only provide colour and shade, but shelter for birds and wildlife. Gardens enhance your outdoor setting and extend your living space from inside to outside your home. Gardening is a great teacher. It requires patience, willingness to experiment and solve problems and most particularly, to become a keen observer of nature’s cycles. Gardening provides GROWING STRONG — Greenhouse life is in full bloom at Winderberry a sense of achievement and builds con- Nursery as of Tuesday, April 8th. Winderberry is one of the largest of its kind in Windermere Valley. After 28 years in bloom, they are a well-trusted local nursery. fidence and self-esteem. Photo by Erin Knutson The act of gardening motivates being. It’s a place to be when searching for balance in our creativity; it provides an outlet for artistic expression. There are no mistakes in gardening, our life, it’s an escape from the demands of everyday life. only discoveries. Gardening is forgiving, allowing cre- Heck, even pulling weeds can be a great stress reliever! As an activity that can be shared from grandparents to ativity to flow. It is exercise for the body and the mind. Gardening allows us to reap the benefits of our own grandchildren and everyone in between, gardening is interhard work. There is nothing more rewarding than grow- generational. What greater joy is there for a child to pick ing our own fruits and vegetables, harvesting at the peak a bouquet of flowers for mom or taste the sweetness of a of ripeness and enjoying the fresh flavours of food we’ve strawberry picked right from the plant in Grandpa’s garden? Whatever your reasons, get out and garden — you grown ourselves. Gardening can play an important part in our well- won’t regret it, we promise! in reference to why he and Ms. Mungall brought the issue up in the legislature. “They talk a lot about growing the economy, but with no investor, it’s just handing out public money for nothing.” Mr. Macdonald said he thinks the funding for the resort municipality will be difficult to sustain if a light continues to shine on the issue and said he’s fairly optimistic, despite the combative nature of the exchange between he, Ms. Oakes and Ms. Mungall. “The minister (Coralee Oakes) said during estimates that it’s (the funding) not set in stone and that

there is an approval process, so we’ll see,” he said. “There is still a mechanism for the minister to say no.” The nature of question period means comments usually invite strong pushback, he said. “But that doesn’t necessarily mean that that’s where it’s going to go,” said Mr. Macdonald, adding on he’s been similarly rebuffed on many occasions in legislature only to later get what he’d hoped for. The Pioneer contacted the office of Coralee Oakes on the issue earlier this week, but did not get a comment by the paper’s mid-Wednesday press deadline. Spring time special

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An early spring to-do-list for your yard and garden The Green File By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist It is spring. More to the point, it is mid-April and time to get serious about the yard and garden. While it is difficult to know where to start where garden chores are concerned this time of year, I am about to provide some clarity and eliminate that excuse for ignoring the topic. Here is precisely where you should start. #1. Hose the place down I am not in favour of the indiscriminate use of tap water. Hosing down the driveway is not on this list, not when a stiff broom does the job very nicely. I suggest that you dilute the invisible salt spray and the grime of winter grit on the plants out by your boulevard by giving them a soaking with a stiff stream of water delivered from the end of the hose — a great use for your Mark’s Choice “fire fighter” hose nozzle. Also soak down the plants along the walk leading up to the house and anything else that may have been exposed to the damaging effects of salt. #2 Your lawn requires attention Wear flat soled shoes and using a broad leaf rake remove the winter debris that sits loosely on the lawn and get the grass blades to stand up on end. Take it easy on yourself: this should not result in a trip to the chiropractor. This will open up the crowns of the grass plants and increase the circulation of fresh air. The result will be less snow mould and powdery mildew, and a faster, more vigorous green up. #3. Fertilize your lawn Use a quality product that contains slow release ni-

Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing. Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes on headlines or details. Call Dean or Angela at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

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trogen. It is true that cheap lawn food is out there just as there is cheap ice cream that does not contain milk or cream. You will get what you pay for and where lawn fertilizer is concerned, a quality product will provide benefits for up to 10 weeks versus three or four weeks with many bargain brands. Look also for PPD iron, for a deeper green. An early application of quality lawn fertilizer helps to reduce your work later on by thickening it. A thick lawn shades out lawn weeds before they germinate and put down an aggressive root. The answer to the question, “How do I kill lawn weeds?” is best answered with “You don’t. You prevent them by growing strong, healthy grass.” #4. Overseed your lawn Thicken your lawn with a three centimetre layer of triple mix (equal parts peat, loam, and compost) or lawn soil and spread quality grass seed over the soil at the rate of one kilogram per 100 square meters. Overseeding your lawn is an important part of your weed control tool box. Thickening your lawn today is the equivalent of pulling the weed bar over your lawn a generation ago. Both exercises are done to eliminate weeds. The weed bar killed them; the new grass seed will squeeze them out before they germinate. It is worth noting here that you should remember to cut your lawn seven to eight centimetres high as this too will squeeze weeds out of existence and to use a mulching mower. Your taller, healthier lawn will shade out young weed seedlings and your lawn will be more drought-tolerant come summer.

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#5. Plant perennials and shrubs We generally have this notion that we can only plant when it is nice and warm. Many people, if not most, wait until the air temperature is so warm that they are out in shorts and shirt sleeves toiling away with a shovel and bags of soil while sweat runs down their face. This is not necessary. Plant in cool weather when the trees, flowering shrubs, roses and perennials have not been forced in the greenhouse (they are too soft for the cold night time temperatures). These are winter hardy plants that tolerate the cold quite nicely. The last couple of weeks of April are perfect for hauling in fresh soil to top up your garden for the season. I add two to three centimetres of triple mix to my entire garden each spring to rejuvenate the soil, which in turn “feeds” the plants. The result is a better looking garden and happier plants. Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Thursday morning at 8:40 a.m. He is the spokesperson for Home Hardware Lawn and Garden. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com .

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YOUR MONEY RRSP tips for retirees

Just as there are different stages in a person’s working years, there are different stages in retirement. When a person reaches age 72, there are very few things that can be done to affect their taxable income. There are, however, a few strategies that younger retirees should explore to ensure they take advantage of all tax-savings opportunities available to them as they approach age 72.

This tax move is available to all Canadians who receive qualified pension income, and works best if spouses are in different tax brackets. No funds are actually transferred using pension splitting. It is simply a method for reducing the taxable income of one spouse by allocating income, on the tax return, to the other, lower-taxed spouse.

Pension Income Tax Credit The Pension Income Tax Credit is available to all Canadians with qualified pension income. This credit makes the first $2,000 of qualified pension income tax-free. Those who don’t have an employer-sponsored pension plan can create their own pension income. This can be done in the year the person turns 65 by converting all or a portion of their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and deregistering at least $2,000 from the RRIF each year. The transaction will be subject to withholding tax upon deregistration; however, the credit is applied on one’s tax return. This is a simple way to get a little money out of an RRSP tax-free.

Early RRSP withdrawals The year a person turns 71 their RRSPs must be converted into RRIFs. The following calendar year, they must begin withdrawing from their RRIFs at a rate determined by the government. This can cause tax problems for people with higher taxable income, as their RRIF income might be taxed in a higher bracket than their other income, or their Old Age Security (OAS) benefits might be clawed back. Because of these potential consequences, all young retirees should explore the possibility of deregistering some of their RRSPs before age 72. To see if early deregistration would be advantageous, try an income projection. This can be done by calculating all forms of taxable income now and at other points in retirement where one’s income might change, such as ages 65 and 72. Ask yourself the following questions: How will all my pensions, government benefits and RRIF minimum withdrawals affect my taxable income down the road? Could my tax situation be maximized by early de-registration?

Pension splitting As of the 2007 tax year, Canadian residents have been able to split up to 50 per cent of eligible pension income with their resident spouse or common-law partner.

In-kind withdrawals Retirees who are de-registering funds from their RRIF for tax purposes alone might consider transferring funds inkind to another investment account instead of taking the funds in cash. This manoeuvre can save trading fees if the person wants to continue owning the same investments. New in 2014 In years past, people who earned income in the year they turned 71 would either have to contribute to a younger spouse’s RRSP or make an excess contribution to their own RRSP. Excess contributions over $2,000 and would be subject to penalties. It worked for people who contributed $2,000 or less, but penalized those who wanted to contribute more. As of January 1st, 2014 there will no longer be a penalty to contribute the funds to one’s own RRSP. This helps single people, as well as people who earned more income that year than they expect to earn in the future, have RRSP contribution room and a moderate level of RRSPs. Final thoughts While there is no way to avoid taxation completely, people in the early stage of retirement have many options available to them which could significantly lower their tax bill now and in the future. Be sure to ask your financial advisor and accountant about all the options available to you.

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Easter is just around the corner and we are inviting the young people in our community to begin the festivities! Simply colour our Easter offering and drop off your finely crafted piece of art at The Pioneer office on or before Friday, April 11th at 4 p.m. All submissions will be entered into a draw for two custom-made Easter baskets (for one boy and one girl) filled with goodies complements of It’s A Wrap! The winners will be announced in our April 18th edition. The contest is open to children of all ages up to Grade 6.

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Free concert offered for Steamboat early birds Submitted by Steamboat Mountain Music Society Early bird tickets for the third annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival will soon be on sale! The festival is set for Saturday, July 5th at the Edgewater Elementary School field. A special ticket launch party is being held on Friday, April 18th at the Edgewater Hall, with free admission for early bird ticket buyers and festival volunteers. Come and enjoy a great evening of free entertainment, coffee and dessert, all while saving yourself some money! The launch party, a coffeehouse evening with dessert, will feature some of the local artists already booked for the festival. Attendees will also get a chance to renew their memberships and take advantage of a further discount on the already discounted early bird ticket prices: $60 per family, $30 for an adult, and $5 for a youth. Pre-school children are free. The regular price after June 1st is $70 per family, $35 per adult, and $5 for a youth. An additional $5 discount

will be applied for renewing your society membership. Early birds will get a fantastic deal for an incredible day of exceptional entertainment. Group rates are also available: those who are bringing a family or group and are purchasing eight or more tickets will get one additional ticket free. This year’s exciting festival line-up features many well-known valley performers, local up-and-comers, as well as high profile bands from farther afield. (Check out new band Sheberdean and Edgewater’s own Abby Wells). The program is almost complete. Artists confirmed so far are: Rick Scott, The Halfsacks, Siofri, The Bruise Brothers (Marty, Eli and Friends), Combo Akimbo, Cousins, The Cumberland Brothers, The Static Shift (formerly the Stone of Nowhere), Los Morenos, Dick Damron and The Stoney Creek Band. Tweeners (artists who perform short sets between the main acts) confirmed so far are: Bill Cropper, Beard’s Creek, Mickey Maione, Masters of Nun, Abby Wells, Silena and Emily, Sheberdean, and Paige Ellerton.

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AND THE WINNERS ARE… • Best Cappuccino – Quality Bakery • Best Brewed – Gerry’s Gelati • People’s Choice – Eagle Ranch • Latte Art – Kayla Luyendyk Special thanks to

For more on the Coffee Festival, see page 28.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

In loving memory of

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.

Cheers to the redheaded cleaning lady (super star cleaners?) for reversing my wife’s truck out when she got stuck. I don’t know how it got there either! We will not be putting it in the sheltered parking again!

Cheers to the Fairmont Hot Springs First Responders - Brian and Earl for your professionalism and compassion.

A HEART full of cheers to Natalie Ruby and her team of volunteers for installing such a fantastic art show at Pynelogs featuring the art from our local school kids.

Cheers to Magdy for being such a good and thoughtful neighbour.

LOST & FOUND

A HUGE CHEERS to Norma Barrett, Brenda Carr, and Bill Tallis for rescuing Rona from that gigantic slash pile that tried to eat her! MUCH appreciated!

Cheers to Fern - you are always there for us.

Found: Samsung phone near Wilmer towards Munn Lake. Call 250-342-6918 to identify.

Jane Barbara Hack who left us too soon on April 8th, 2010.

Come on now I hear you’re feeling down I can ease your pain Get you on your feet again Miss you, S.

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale 960 Copper Point Way, we have it all. Fri. Apr. 18th and Sat. Apr. 19th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Garage sale Saturday April 19th across from Hospital. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Moving sale in Castle Rock Condo’s Sat. Apr. 12th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., #212600 River Rock Way.

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open. Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

To: Windermere District Historical Society Members. The April monthly meeting with program and refreshments will be held on Thursday April 24th, 2 p.m. at the Museum. The movie will be Sunday April 27th at the Museum. The Windermere Valley Museum continues to be open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Our pipes are all thawed out! W.D.H.S Executive.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Jim for removing the remnants of winter from our street. Great job! Jeers to whomever left their child unattended in their car in the Valley Foods parking lot on Tuesday. Use your head!

A gigantic cheers to the huge smiley face on the building just going up beside Canadian Tire! Way to make us all smile on our morning commute to work! Cheers to the town road crew for their early attention to cleaning our streets. Cheers to AG Valley Foods for a great store, great food, great staff and great service.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Steamboat Mountain

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Cheers to Darla Spiry for going the extra mile caring for the seniors in the Columbia House. You are truly one of a kind! Cheers to the bridge ladies. A special cheers to Rose.

LAUNCH PARTY!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Edgewater Hall Friday, April 18th 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Annual General Meeting

• Free admission • Dessert, coffee and tea • Open Mic featuring some of the local festival performers • Early-bird discount Festival Tickets

Friday, April 25 , 2014 5 p.m. Registration • 5:30 p.m. AGM Copper Point Resort th

Light refreshments to follow the meeting.

www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca

Cheers to the entire staff at the Fairmont Ski Resort. Kudos to everyone at the equipment shop office, ski school, lodge and lounge and all the lifties. Everyone there went out of their way to make sure everyone was looked after and always with cheer and smiles even during the stressful busy times. It was our family’s first time with seasons passes but definitely not our last; we appreciate all who made every visit a great experience. Jeers to the two of you, who think they know everything about everyone. The only way you could possibly know anything, is if you were actually there (impossible), or peeping in, or listening in (might be some laws against that). In any case, I would make an exception, just to prove to you what fools you are. Also believing or starting rumors doesn’t make you any less foolish. Old saying, “keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool, open it and you remove all doubt”. Dedicated to all the people that have been belittled, berated, insulted, or humiliated by these two. Athalmer and Invermere beware, I’m sure they’re not done yet. Cheers to the person that made my day, when I saw the big happy face on the side of the building. A WAM full of cheers to Shannon and the staff at Eagle Ranch for pulling off such a great event for our locals artists of the Columbia Valley. Sure hope there is a second annual.

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. Large garage/shop for rent right in town. 35’ x 40’ with 12ft ceilings. On large lot so plenty of space outside and lots of storage inside as well. Perfect for contractors with equipment etc. $1,000/mo, damage deposit required. Call for more info. 403-819-7494.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Shop space for rent, Industrial Rd. 1, 30’ x 70’, available May 1st. Phone Miko at 250-342-9526.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 815 sq. ft. prime commercial unit for lease. Right in the middle of the new grocery store, Home Hardware, Kicking Horse Coffee and Canadian Tire. #4-492 Arrow Rd. Currently Natures Floors. Please call 250-342-5089. For Lease: Micro office space, Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each. All new, available immediately. Phone 250-342-5805. Retail opportunity in Invermere. 2,100 sq. ft. located on Main St. Rare vacancy in the busiest area of town. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity, call now 250-2700570, ask for Josh. Short or long term okay. NEWHOUSE 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. Koffee Kweens coffee shop space in Invermere available for lease effective April 1st. All leaseholds in place. Contact Karl at 250-2700049.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

UP TO 6 MONTHS RENT FREE 1,000–1,400 square feet of

RETAIL/OFFICE/COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE HIGH-TRAFFIC FRONTAGE Fairmont Village Mall.

CALL 250-341-7345

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

HOUSE FOR RENT

MISC. FOR SALE

Downtown Invermere. Office space for rent in the middle of Main Street. Approx. 300 sq. ft., first floor, renovated. Contact Ben for more info. 250-688-0362.

Modern new Invermere furnished home for rent May 1st to Sept 30th to responsible single or couple. Dates and rent negotiable. See picture on invermere.ca rentals. Phone 250-688-8800.

Quality Top Soil and Manure. $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pickup load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED Wanted to rent preferably a 2-bdrm house. I have a twelve year old lab with arthritis, who sleeps most of the day. N/S, have to move by the end of May. Well known with many excellent references. Please phone 250-3479692. Anything from Edgewater to Windermere.

SUITE FOR RENT Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182. Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms. N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens. STARTING AT $500/mo. Two 2-bdrm suites available immediately in Windermere 4-plex, one furnished. All appliances. Large decks, yard, lake views. Pets considered $750/mo. 250-4097435, email shellimilley@gmail. com. INVERMERE CENTRE: 1-bdrm apartment, available immediately, central location, parking at your door, laundry on site, one year lease, N/P, N/S. Call Sharon 250688-1365. Bright, quiet 1-bdrm suite near Fairmont, partially furnished or unfurnished, beach access, No W/D, N/S, N/P, $550 + Hydro, D.D. call 250-341-1374.

Invermere: Near schools and downtown. 4-bdrm, 2 bath house on a large triple lot, with outside hot tub. $1,600/mo + utilities + D.D., N/P, N/S. Available May 1st. Call 403-246-6680. For rent in Invermere: 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath townhome, garage, deck, washer/dryer. $1,200 + utilities and D.D. + lease required. Available June 1st. Call 250-688-0152. Small tidy 3-bdrm, 2 bath house in Windermere. N/S, N/P, $1,000/mo, phone 250-342-6255.

MOBILE HOME 12x60, 2-bdrm Mobile Home with addition and deck in very good shape, propane furnace and modern wood stove for $4,000 O.B.O. Must be moved. To view call 250-347-6420. Bright, clean modular home on full basement in Edgewater. 1,352 sq. ft. per floor. 3-bdrm, 2 full bathrooms, wood stove in basement. $269,000, for more info call 250-347-2343. 12 x 68 3-bdrm. Mobile home for sale. $38,000.00. New tin roof, new bathroom kitchen cabinets, laminate throughout. Large deck with mountain view, brand new professionally installed wood stove. Hiking and mountain bike trails right out your door. Five minutes to Radium and Invermere. Call Shannon at 250-342-5117 or Al 250-427-0452.

Attention Birders and Hunters. Medium Quality Optics for sale. Nikon 15x-45x spotting scope $500 O.B.O. Pentax 20x60 binoculars $400 O.B.O. Call Grant 250-342-5423. Sears Body Break elliptical exerciser, $380. Call 250-581-1684. GE stove/oven and 18.2 cu. frostfree fridge, top freezer. $75 ea. or $100 for both. 403-279-6682. Haul away a light load scrap metal? Trade for clean silver 9” diam. Insulated chimney pipes. 250-3426127.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan. 12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar. Beautiful shape. Asking $4,800 O.B.O. To view, contact 250-3415524.

CAMPING Chevy Motor Home 1983, 62,000 km, sleeps 5, very good condition. $6,900, 250-342-2287.

SERVICES Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.

Three bedroom duplex in Invermere, $204,999. Phone 250342-7528.

1-bdrm apartment in Radium, fully furnished, available immediately. Call 250-409-4100.

Unit 122, Riverstone Villas, Radium Hot Springs, 3-bdrm, garage, $170,000. Call 250-342-7608.

CONDO FOR SALE

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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

LOCAL ARTISTS!

Employer: Gerry’s Gelati 1045 7th Ave. Invermere B.C. Position: Food Counter Attendant Job Duties: Serving customers, preparing food, preparing drinks, cleaning Terms of employment: Full-time, year-round, permanent Wage: $11/hr Benefits: N/A Location: Invermere Contact: Apply in person or send resume to gerry@gerrysgelati.com Skill requirements, education, experience: None required

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca . 20% off Wood Blinds expires April 14th “Wonderful experience & pleasure working with Shannon and her team. I would highly recommend Shannon’s blinds.” Karla New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

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

Immaculate House Care available for new clients. Call 250-341-1371.

House Cleaning: Affordable and experienced eco-friendly residential cleaning services. 250342-5321.

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HOUSE FOR SALE

Fairmont - spacious walk out basement apartment. 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $800/mo including utilities. Washer/Dryer. Pets possible. References needed. 250-752-7277.

SERVICES

Power Facilitation and Counselling “Supporting Mindful Living”

Donna Power RPC, CTSS

Black Star is looking for some local talent to host some super cool workshops this summer! We’ve got the space; you bring the supplies and teach! Call the shop for more details 250-342-6663! Get creative, get inspired, get in here and teach some art! info@blackstarstudios.ca .

HELP WANTED Strands is seeking a chef with 3 to 5 years experience in European and Canadian fine dining to start immediately. This is a hands on position. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant.com or 250-342-6344. Care giver needed for 82 year-old gentleman, part-time. Must be certified and male. Call 250-3420743.

CRYSTAL CONCIERGE Looking for a full-time housekeeper, $14/hr, experience is a plus but not required, preferably male, responsible and hard working. Job duties includes cleaning of property vacation rentals, lawn care and running errands. Email your resume nenet@xplornet.ca.

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

COCONUT CREAM PIE 1 cup Flaked Coconut, ½ cup Flour sweetened ¼ tsp Salt 3 cups Half-and-Half 1 tsp Vanilla 2 Eggs, beaten 1 9” Pie Shell, baked ¾ cup Sugar 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on a baking sheet; toast until golden. In a sauce pan, combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla. Pour filling into pie shell; chill until firm, about 4 hours. Top with Cool Whip and remaining coconut.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

www.powerfacilitation.com 250-270-2727

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713

Get your Piece of the Rock!

It’s all in the details and nothing has been overlooked! Family home with 5 bedrooms on a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by mountain views and walking trails.

$599,000

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Term employment opportunities

Radium Hot Springs Pools

Possibilités d’emploi de durée déterminée

Piscines des sources thermales Radium Cashier GS MPS 03 Lifeguard GS MPS 05

Caissier/Caissière GS MPS 03 Sauveteur/sauveteuse GS MPS 05

Canadian Rockies Hot Springs For more information and to apply, visit our website: pc.gc.ca/mpcareers

Sources thermales des Rocheuses canadiennes Pour en savoir plus et pour postuler, visitez notre site Web : pc.gc.ca/carrierespm

HELP WANTED

Housekeeping attendant wanted? Looking for a full-time (30hrs/ week) housekeeper to work at a small family run motel in Radium for the 2014 season. May - Thanksgiving. Wages $13 - $14 per hour depending on experience. For more info or to apply email radiumgatewaymotel@yahoo. com or drop of resume at Gateway Motel: Hwy 93/ Box 301 Radium B.C. V0A 1M0, or call 250-347-9655.

Dusk Building Systems is currently hiring employees for their truss and wall panel plants. Please submit resume to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com or fax to 250-342-3427.

Radium Valley Vacation Resort is looking for a part-time housekeeper. Must be able to work weekends. $15/hour plus an incentive plan for the person who is dedicated and dependable. Resumes accepted by fax 250-3479808, email: radval@shaw.ca or in person.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a F/T Server. Previous experience in fine dining required. Email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@blackforestrestaurant.com.

Peppi’s Pizza is accepting resumes for employment. Cooks, servers, dishwashers. Email to p.fuel@ yahoo.ca. Attn: Tim and Laura 2014 and call or drop by in person.

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.

Riko’s Family Restaurant is seeking F/T and P/T line cook, cook helper and dishwasher. Apply in person, 7513 Main St.West, Radium Hot Springs, ask for Yuni or Riko.

Local electrical contractor looking for journeyman electrician or 4th year apprentice. Wage depending on experience. Email resume to ekelectric@telus.net.

Shadybrook RV Resort in Windermere requires a Maintenance Labourer starting April 1st. This is a F/T seasonal position. Must be energetic and physically fit. Email resume to lake@shadybrookresort.com. Full time positions at Leo Burrito. Positions starting in May and June. Starting at $11/hour + gratuity. Fun atmosphere to work in and free meals! Submit resume to crystal@ box100.com .

1-877-646-5890 info@fairmontcreek.ca www.fairmontcreek.ca/jobs

Inspiring careers start here.

Fairmont Creek Property Rentals offers vacation accommodations from 1 bedroom rustic cabins to 5 bedroom luxury townhomes in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Housekeeping Manager Full-time, temporary (covering Maternity Leave)

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Carrière Stimulante Commence Chez Nous. Human Resources Advisor (PE-02) Banff Field Unit or Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit Salary: $62,657 to $69,545 per year

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of our busy housekeeping department ensuring the highest quality standards are met. We seek a team player to lead the team in a positive, respectful and engaging manner with a strong sense of responsibility, along with excellent organizational and motivational skills and an eye for detail. Learn more and view other opportunities at www.fairmontcreek.ca/jobs or forward your resume to info@fairmontcreek.ca

www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareers

mlilley@copperpointgolf.com

Conseiller ou conseillère en ressources humaines – PE-02

www.pc.gc.ca/carrierespm

• Line Cook • Dishwasher • Assistant Horticulturist Please send resumes to Marc Lilley, Assistant General Manager, at

To Apply please visit our website:

Unité de gestion Banff ou Unité de gestion du secteur de Lake Louise et des parcs nationaux Yoho et Kootenay Salaire : De 62 657 $ à 69 545 $ par année Pour présenter une demande, visitez notre site sur les carrières à :

Copper Point Golf Club in Invermere, B.C. is looking to fill the following positions:

Sobeys Invermere would like to fill the following positions:

Meat Cutter Meat Wrapper Seafood Clerk Apply in person at the Customer Service counter or the Meat Department. 750 4 St, Invermere, B.C.

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Customer Service Position Full-time Permanent

Are you a people person, with an outgoing personality? The Home Renovation Centre is looking for a combination of customer service within the showroom, along with general office skills. Any retail experience is a plus, and basic computer skills are required. We are a thriving organization, centered around a beautiful showroom environment. If you want to become a part of a positive, team environment and are a quick learner, we’d be happy to have you on board. Call David at 250-342-5682 for a confidential inverview.

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

Part and Full Time Positions Available Start date: ASAP

Food Service Supervisor Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift Permanent, Shift

Job Description Available in Store Job Description Available in Store 7 positions available 12 positions available No education required No education or experience required. One to two years experience required. Nights/overnights/early mornings/ Nights/early mornings/weekends weekends. $12.12/hour + medical/dental/group $10.25/hour + medical/dental/group benefits. benefits.

Apply in person, via email (timhortons.invermere@ gmail.com) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

Greywolf Golf Course is looking to fill the following positions for the 2014 Golf Season (Approx. May 13th to October 1st)

Line cooks Please apply immediately if you have cooking experience, are friendly, outgoing, well spoken, organized, and punctual. Please send all resumes to:

Stephen Pearson, Food and Beverage Manager Steve.pearson@greywolfgolf.com Or drop off in person at the Greywolf Golf Course

Now Hiring A&W Restaurant, Invermere, has immediate openings for FULL-TIME permanent Food Counter Attendants. 4 Full-Time Day & Evening Positions – Kitchen and Front Counter (up to 40 hours/week)

NOW HIRING

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Employment opportunities

F/T or P/T experienced Bartenders or Servers. Must be available weekends & evenings.

$10.25 - $11.50/hr (based on experience) We offer a friendly work environment, shared benefits plan, scholarship program and opportunities for advancement. Successful applicants will be required to perform the following duties: • Cook and assemble food such as sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, milkshakes, portion and wrap food or place it on plates for service to patrons, package food for take-out orders, cleaning of production area. • Serve customers at counter and in drive-thru, handle payment transactions, cleaning of dining and front counter area. • Stock refrigerators and follow A&W and B.C. Provincial standards for food safety and quality, and record keeping. • Pleasantly and honestly interact with customers and fellow team members.

for cheerful, responsible, energetic team members who will enjoy serving our customers!

F/T, year-round experienced line cooks. Must be available weekends & evenings.

FULL and PART-TIME Sales Clerks/Baristas

Apply in person or by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-3470-9987

If you like to work in a friendly, quick-paced, enjoyable environment, we wish to talk to you!

7538 Mail St. E., Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

Please apply in person or online at www.aw.ca

We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant

Canwest Propane has an opening for a Bulk Truck Driver in the Invermere area.

Apply with resume to the bakery (1305 – 7th Ave., Invermere B.C.) Email resume with cover letter to peter@invermerebakery.com Fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439 Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Great People! Great Service!

Veli HOLDINGS LTD DBA DAIRY QUEEN Invermere 350 Laurier St., Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K7

Food Service Supervisor for Dairy Queen Permanent, full-time, shift, overtime, weekend, day, evening $13 hourly, for 40 hours per week Completion of high school. Experience an asset Specific Skills: • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food • Establish work schedule • Estimate and order ingredients and supplies • Ensure food service and quality control • Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage • Prepare and submit reports • Supervise and check assembly of trays • Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys • Establish methods to meet work schedules • Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures Fax resume to 250-344-2220 or email: dqgoldenjobs@yahoo.ca Attn: Mr. Neal VanBeers

BULK TRUCK DRIVER This role requires an organized, articulate English speaker with strong writing, communication, presentation, teamwork and interpersonal skills to: • Assist with in-resort graphic design needs. • Assist with online reputation management including website, social media, email blasts. • Maintain collateral throughout the resort and Columbia Valley. Experience and requirements include a post-secondary education with a marketing/graphic design focus or equivalent, ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high accuracy of detail, proven knowledge of web authoring tools, database management, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefits package with access to all resort amenities. Please forward your resume to hr@fhsr.com, attention David Sheedy, or call 250.345.6004. SHOP

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Why work for us? We offer: • Full-time work, year-round • Competitive benefits package including a flexible health and dental plan, pension plan, employee share ownership plan and paid vacation • Annual bonus eligibility • Paid health and safety training • Great team environment with opportunities for advancement • and much more! Qualifications: • Min. 5 years trucking experience • Class 3 license with air ticket • Valid delivery and safety courses; Emergency First Aid, WHMIS and TDG would be an asset although training is available • Propane-related experience is an asset Interested candidates are invited to apply with resume and current driver abstract by Fax at 250-341-3232 or in person at the Invermere Branch located at 1314 Industrial Rd. 3

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Deli Clerk

We are looking for a part-time Deli Clerk for our busy retail and wholesale Meat & Delicatessen store in Invermere, B.C. The position would start May thru to the end of August (with a possibility of extension). If serving customers in a fast paced environment, letting your inner chef come out, helping in production and keeping the workplace clean and organized, sounds like the thing for you to do, we would like to meet you! The successful applicant must be energetic, friendly and able to work independently and in a team environment. As well, the successful applicant must be able to priotize, multitask and work in an organized, timely and efficient manner. Wage to be negotiated. Apply by fax to: 250-342-9651 Email: info@koenigmeat.com Mail to: Box 68, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 or drop off at 1210 7th Avenue.

BARISTA BLAST — Above: Jeremy Ho, the 2012 Canadian Barista Champion, put on the Manual Brew Methods for Home Brewers clinic at Eagle Ranch on the afternoon of Saturday, April 5th as part of the Invermere Coffee Fest, where valley coffee lovers had the chance to learn how to produce their own gourmet coffee (photo by Erin Knutson); top left: a coveted mug awaited winners at the coffee awards on Sunday, April 6th (photo by Lizzie Midyette); bottom left: Gerry’s Gelati employee Kayla Luyendyk earned the award for latte art (photo by Theresa Wood).

Early Riser

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

We are looking for a well organised individual that likes to start the day early. You have to be physically fit and able to lift 20 pounds with no problem. Some computer skills required.

Your domain includes these responsibilities: • Packing and slicing of our buns and breads • Picking and arranging whole sale orders • Processing of invoices and printing labels on the computer • Assisting the bakers in the production of baked goods • Help cleaning and maintaining our bakery We offer: Competitive wages Great team environment to work in Year-round employment, 30 to 40 hours per week Health care benefits Please send your resume to Quality Bakery (1981)Ltd. Box 519 Invermere V0A 1K0 Peter @InvermereBakery.com

The Akisqnuk First Nation invites you to apply for the position of:

Community Health Nurse The Akisqnuk First Nation near Windermere, seeks a Community Health Nurse. As the Community Health Nurse you will be responsible for client intake, assessments/reassessments, care plans, and organizing services in the home that meet the clients’ needs. The nurse facilitates the planning of activities and strategies to support the community in achieving health outcomes in a holistic and culturally sensitive manner. Please visit www.akisqnuk.org for details. Closing date: Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

First Coffee Fest brews success

Submitted by Lizzie Midyette

Coffee is the perfect beverage to wake up with, a great reading buddy for the afternoon, and a wonderful way to end a dinner out or in with loved ones. Last weekend, coffee aficionados, business owners, and those who are simply coffee-curious attended the very well-received first annual Invermere Coffee Fest, where the Columbia Valley’s thriving coffee culture was celebrated in style. Everything from the production of coffee and our relationship as consumers with the farmers who grow the delicious beans, to brewing the perfect cup of coffee at home, and finally coffee as art medium for baristas and kids alike was explored. Workshops and events took place in several different coffee-serving establishments to celebrate the diverse fabric that Invermere has for those who appreciate a great cup of coffee. Members of the valley’s thriving food and beverage industry attended a barista skills workshop at Koffee Kweens café on the afternoon of Friday, April 4th. 2012 Canadian Barista champion Jeremy Ho facilitated the session, where he brought his own $7,000 Italian coffee machine. Every aspect of pulling the perfect shot of espresso was discussed, with participants getting a chance to educate their tastebuds to trouble-shoot potential problems and strive towards consistency with a complicated yet delicious method of extracting coffee. Jeremy brought a sense of humour yet scientific precision to coffee culture, and attendees had the opportunity to gain valuable feedback from him as they practiced his espresso tips and tricks. Interested individuals were treated to a tour of Kicking Horse Coffee’s state of the art facility on Saturday,

April 5th, getting to take in the sights and listen to a highly informative presentation while sampling a cup of their finest coffee. The process of cupping a range of coffees from different growing regions as well as three of Kicking Horse’s blends, the coffee equivalent of a wine tasting, was the highlight of the tour for several participants, who furthered their knowledge and experience of the delicious beverage. There was a great deal of knowledge and information to take in about the relationship between consumer, the local and global environments, and the extensive network of people involved in production. Those who are passionate about perfecting the art of home-brewed coffee were given the opportunity to tap into Jeremy’s expertise and ability to bring a scientific approach while soaking in the sunshine and mountain views at Eagle Ranch on Saturday, April 5th. Jeremy brings the science behind controlling variables to the company he’s a part of, Calgary-based Phil and Sebastian. Participants diligently wrote down all the tips and tricks he shared, as they sampled the results of Jeremy’s demonstrations before trying their hand at the methods themselves. The morning of Sunday, April 6th was the culmination of the weekend’s caffeinated fun with the presentation of the first annual Beanie awards, complimented by coffee and treats provided by Quality Bakery. The Best Cappucino winner was the Quality Bakery, with Stolen Church Coffee Company taking the award for Best Brewed Coffee. Eagle Ranch was deemed the Best Café category, and Gerry’s Gelati employee Kayla Luyendyk earned the award for latte art. With the success of the inaugural event, plans are already in the works for a 2015 Invermere Coffee Fest. - With files from Greg Amos

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COFFEE HEAVEN — Left: for a random prize draw at the Invermere Coffee Fest awards, young Bryan Wood carried around a big bag of Phil and Sebastian coffee, stumbling around until he gave it to a lucky recipient (left); right: onlookers Ken Mallet and Ruth Simpson peer in closely as 2012 barista champion Jeremy Ho delivers a coffee-making clinic at Eagle Ranch on Saturday, April 5th during the Invermere Coffee Fest. Photos by Lizzie Midyette

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. . . ‘Otters’ from page 3 Along with Al Fraser, the Otters are Andrew Turgeon on bass guitar, Ryan Stimming on drums and vocals, and Nick King on rhythm guitar and vocals. The contest’s top prize awards the first-place finishers with $20,000 in music equipment, professional studio time, and an opening spot on a high-profile music showcase. In its early days, the band was being led by former member Roger Waters (no relation to the Pink Floyd musician), HOT OTTERS — Otters are aiming for the regional finals in the CBC who gave the group a fun Searchlight Contest. The valley-based band has until Sunday afternoon to garname – Roger Waters and the ner enough votes to advance to the top 10 in the Kelowna region. From the left Freshwater Otters. But once is drummer Ryan Stimming, frontman Al Fraser, bassist Andrew Turgeon, and Photo by Dan Walton the band had booked a legiti- guitarist Nick King. mate show, they decided to list “We’re not exactly a Sunday afternoon matinée their name as Otters – no “the” in front. kind of band,” Al said. The band is currently in the studio to record their The Searchlight Contest is won by receiving a first full album. They were also in the studio late last large amount of votes in combination with earning year, adding a track to the Christmas in the Valley positive acclaim from the CBC judges. album, which was released last December. Fans of Otters can support their efforts online at The Searchlight Contest allows competing bands music.cbc.ca/#/artists/otters . The voting deadline is to upload one song for scrutiny in the competition. 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 13th. From what the band has recorded so far, they decided Otters will be performing live on Monday, April that their song Black Water should be featured on 21st at Panorama Mountain Village for the year-end their CBC profile page. Defining their rock and roll party, and were recently booked to play the 2014 Mustyle, Black Water almost sounds as though it was resicFest at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in August. corded in the 1970s, but with grunge-era distortion. More of their tracks can be heard for free at And it’s meant to be listened to loud. soundcloud.com/ottersmusic .

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NOTICE OF SITTING Water, Sewer and Local Conservation Fund Parcel Tax Roll The first sitting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will be held at the Municipal Office at 914 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Tuesday April 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. The Parcel Tax Review Panel may review and correct the Parcel Tax Roll and hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; d) an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. The Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours from Friday, April 4, 2014 to Friday, April 11, 2014. A complaint shall not be heard by the review panel unless notice of the appeal has been made in writing to the Director of Finance of the District of Invermere, Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the review panel. Karen L. Coté Director of Finance

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Moon tilted and eclipsed Valley Skies By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist Sometimes a slightly different angle makes the difference. When the first-quarter moon was just a bit above the Rockies a few weeks ago, the straight line between sunlit and shadow lunar surface (called the “terminator”) was at a considerable angle to the horizon. If one imagined a right-angle to that line and stretched it across the sky, it would meet the sun (that line on the moon is sunrise up there, at ninety degrees to the sun.) As I looked out over Lake Windermere, however, that line from the moon seemed to point far up into the sky, not towards the sun over the Purcells. The solution is to tilt one’s head upward so the lake is at the bottom of your field of view. Catch the quarter-moon in the far left of your field of view, and the sun in the far right. The line connecting the two straightens out! This is also what happens when you try to use a flat star chart trying to show a curved sky. Straight lines can throw you a curve! It is also similar to flight paths over the Pacific Ocean: they can look curved on a map, but it is actually a straight line. This is why you see planes headed for Japan going northwest over our valley, not straight west. What about when the full moon comes up? The sunlight-shadow terminator has moved around the far left edge out of sight, but angles are still involved. The moon’s North Pole is tilted towards the left. If you look at a map of the moon, tilt it left for a similar view. What if you are up when the full moon sets over the Purcells? Its North Pole tilts to the right! (A big city phonebook cover once had it wrong — a sure sign someone put two pictures together and didn’t know the real angles.) And for the full moon looking bigger at Moon-

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rise? Find out at the coming... Eclipse event Find out more about our moon: whether it’s bigger when rising, its origin, its effect on our planet, and its phases and eclipses at the “Invermere Under the Stars” lunareclipse watch at the David Thompson Secondary School track field on Monday, April 14th, starting at dusk. First we will look over telescope and binocular equipment to learn how to use the different kinds, then we’ll check out Jupiter, the rising moon, and watch for Mars then Saturn — then the eclipse itself starting early into April 15th after midnight. It’s a late night, but all the info dusk-onward plus the views are worth it! Even if the evening seems warm, please bring some winter wear since the night can get cool! Bring your binoculars if you want or a telescope, or use ours. Thanks to Arnör Larson for his 530 millimetre telephoto of the August 2007 lunar eclipse, which appears much like we will see it.

CRIMSON MOON — This shot of an August 2007 lunar eclipse — a 30 second, f5 exposure taken with a 530 millimetre focal length — offers a preview of what valley sky watchers might see at the upcoming eclipse event on Monday, April 14th. Photo by Arnör Larson

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many little butterflies they can spot throughout the store. (Ballpark hint: there are less than 35). The cost to enter is $1 per draw, and all entries that are within five of the correct number are entered to win a piece of jewelry from Be Gifted each of the next three Fridays.

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RDEK Public Hearing Notice Bylaw 2431

Bylaw Amendment - Dry Gulch The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Kayhay Holdings Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to facilitate the creation of a recreational vehicle park. The subject property is located in the Dry Gulch area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2431 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 279, 2013 (Dry Gulch / Kayhay Holdings Ltd.)” will amend the zoning designation of the subject property from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and from R-MP, Mobile Home Park Zone to RES-1, Recreational Accommodation Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater, BC Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

‘Spot the Butterfly’ underway at Be Gifted By Pioneer Staff Downtown Invermere business Be Gifted is aiming to raise $500 for the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley in time for the society’s Butterfly Gala on Friday, April 25th. Customers are invited to see how

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FAITH

God’s plan for all of us By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord in Jeremiah 29:11,12. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope, in those days when you pray I will listen.” A good part of my prayer time is spent praying for my family. On April 1st it was my granddaughter, Reneah’s fourth birthday. We were over that evening for coffee and cake, and as she was getting ready to go to bed, she came running across the living room, got up on my lap, and gave me a big hug and a kiss. For me, at that moment the world stopped, and for just a second I was at the centre of her life, and she was showing me how much she loves her grandpa. I have a love for my family that cannot be expressed in words, however, as great as my love is for them, it is only a mirror image of the great love our God in heaven has for us. In a week, at Easter, we will remember how

great that love is, when we celebrate the death and resurrection of His son, our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. As John says in 1 John 4:7-12., “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. God has a purpose and a plan for each of us; God doesn’t make mistakes. His wish is that all would come to repentance, and our part is to help those around us grow and experience the love of God, the joy of having faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I know that God has a purpose, and a plan for my life, and part of that plan is to be around to help Reneah, and of course her big brother Jesse, to grow and experience the joy of coming to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 13th PALM SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.: Worship And Life Instruction, “Come As You Are...But Don’t Leave As You Come”... 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. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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Having one for the big guy The liveliness of the Big Jer Affair was captured by (left to right) Jared Simpson, Brandon Csokonay, Brody Smith, and Benjamin Thomsen, who were all wearing event T-shirts, supporting the cash bar, and sending their love to Jer Donald on Friday, April 4th at Panorama Mountain Village’s Great Hall. Photo by Dan Walton

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Dear Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area Season Pass holders, please come ski and ride for free. There’s still brilliant weather, spring snow and great events happening up here. We’d love to share it with you. So, please come ski and ride for free anytime, from April 7-20, 2014. Happy spring and hope to see you up here soon! Sincerely, Panorama Mountain Village

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