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VALLEY NEWS

Parting Clip leaves lasting impression

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Since shaving it last at the 2013 Relay for Life, Frank Kirkby’s hair has spent a year growing back to again support the Canadian Cancer Society.

This will be his fourth year going bald for cancer.

Frank first shaved his head as a fundraiser during his final year as president of the Kinsmen Club, which was performed at the club’s trade show.

“Being tongue-in-cheek, I decided to call it My Parting Clip,” he said.

In the two years to follow, Frank took his overgrown hair — which was never cut over the off-season — and brought it to the Columbia Valley Relay for Life.

But this year’s Parting Clip won’t happen at the

same location. Local organizers for the “My facial hair is pretty dog-gone Relay for Life have taken their fundraisclose to a year’s growth; it might be a ing initiatives in a new direction, and month short,” he said. Parting with that will not be hosting the relay in 2014. much hair will take some getting-usedWithout a venue for Frank to use as a to, he added. “Let’s just say I’ll have to fundraising platform, the owners at his sleep with a toque on at night.” workplace — the Valley Alley — have He raised $1,500 last year for the generously offered the building to serve cause, and this year, he’s feeling twice as the home for Frank’s 2014 Parting CLIPPED FOR CANCER — as ambitious. “This year I’m trying for Clip. The Valley Alley will be holding Frank Kirkby at last year’s Relay $3,000, which is a really big goal I realthe event on Friday, May 9th, beginning for Life event.

File photo ize, considering that there’s no Relay for the shavings at 3 p.m. And a few other Life and there are a lot of people doing donors will also be shedding their fur, including the Val- other things, but that’s the goal.” ley Alley owner Brian Chemelli, he said. With his hair Attendance is free, and spectators are also welcome to now nearing his shoulders, Frank’s beard has been grow- eat barbecue hot dogs and have refreshments by donation. ing almost as long, and will also face the blade.

“Darn right it’ll be a good time,” he said.

Fairmont condo fire results in 15-month sentence

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Fifteen months of provincial prison time awaits an Invermere man who pleaded guilty to arson charges after a fire in late 2012 destroyed a condominium block in Fairmont Hot Sprngs.

The sentence for Kris Weller, 27, was handed

down by Judge Grant Sheard in Invermere Provincial Court on Monday, April 28th, in a sentencing hearing that took all day, and included many statements in support of Mr. Weller’s character.

The total damage caused by the blaze, set by Mr. Weller’s friend Cheyenne Mason-Lalande after he had poured several litres of gasoline on the floor of one of the

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Tragically, Ms. Mason-Lalande took her own life in late January 2013, a week after her confession led to charges being laid against her and Mr. Weller.

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • On Thursday, April 24th at 8:30 a.m., the Columbia Valley Detachment advised by a Brisco Wood Preserves employee that a male at approximately 4 a.m. attended the property stating he was in an accident. The incident was later reported to the police who attended the area and located a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado in the ditch approximately six kilometres south of Brisco. The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old male from Brisco, was spoken to. The male had received minor cuts and was taken to the hospital to be treated. The male was issued a ticket for fail to remain at the scene of an accident.

• On Thursday, April 24th, the Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of theft of items from a residence in the 10000 block of Westside Road. The victim allowed a friend to be in the house while the owner was out of town. A number of items were removed from the house. The victim advised he received a number of threats from the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

• On Thursday, April 24th at 1 p.m., the detachment was contacted by the owner of a 2013 Volkswagon Beetle advising that on March 23rd she struck a bear in Kootenay National Park, near Kootenay Crossing. Damage was done to the front right bumper. The bear left the scene of the accident and is believed to be doing well.

• On Friday, April 25th at 6:30 a.m., detachment members received a complaint of a domestic disturbance in Wilmer. It was discovered that a 28-year-old male from Wilmer had attended the residence and removed a child from the home. Police patrolled the area and located the male. It was determined the male was the father of the child. The child was returned and the male was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. The Ministry of Children will follow up. No criminal charges were laid.

• On Friday, April 25th at 10:30 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment members responded to a complaint of an unwanted male in a residence in the 4000 block of

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Baillie Groham Avenue in Canal Flats. It was determined that the 21-year-old male of no fixed address in Cranbrook had an outstanding warrant of apprehension under the Mental Health Act. Once confirmed with the hospital in Cranbrook, the male was driven back to Cranbrook to receive proper care.

• On Saturday, April 26th at 10:24 p.m., the detachment received a report of an intoxicated male walking around Laurier Street near the Petro Can, challenging cars that drove by. Immediate patrols were negative. Shortly after, the detachment received a complaint of an unconscious male in the 500 block of 7th Avenue. Numerous witnesses were able to advise the police that the male, later identified as a 27-year-old male from the Lower Mainland, made an attempt to jump onto the back of a pickup that was driving by. The male attempting to jump onto the pickup, lost his balance and fell hard onto his face. Ambulance attended and the male was taken to the Invermere & District hospital, transferred to Cranbrook hospital, then flown to Foothills Hospital (in Calgary) with what was believed to be serious head injuries. A later check on the conditions determined that the male was in stable condition. It was determined the driver of the pickup and the injured male were not associated with each other. The pickup just happened to be driving by when the male decided to make an attempt to jump in the back of the vehicle. Our thanks to those witnesses that remained to provide the police with information.

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Guilty verdict helps bring closure to California family

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff A resounding verdict delivered after a four-day dangerous driving trial in Invermere has brought some relief to a Palo Alto, California family still grieving after a tragic collision in Kootenay National Park claimed four lives more than two and a half years ago.

In a decision delivered on Monday, April 28th, Judge Grant Sheard found Jaswinder Singh Bagri, 41, of Vancouver, guilty on all four counts of dangerous driving causing death in the accident near Olive Lake on Highway 93 on July 22nd, 2011.

“I think (the court) made a good decision,” said John Howard, the brother of 48-year-old Robert Howard, who was killed along with his wife Ana-Maria Dias, 50, and their two children Samantha, 11, and Veronica, 9 in the accident in Kootenay National Park.

“I think the judgment is right; it doesn’t give us huge satisfaction in terms of the fact that the family is gone and that’s the tragedy of the whole thing,” he said.

“The truck driver was convicted of dangerous driving and it sounds like he was going fast and taking those hills too quickly in dangerous conditions and that was the source of the tragedy.”

After considering evidence from the Crown and defence at a three-and-a-half day trial in Invermere in March, Judge Sheard concluded Mr. Bagri was negligent in carrying too much speed around a corner and crossing the centre line, giving rise to a disastrous jackknife and subsequent fire that killed the family, who were on vacation at the time.

Mr. Bagri’s truck jack-knifed into the path of the family’s northbound Dodge camper van that was towing a Suzuki SUV, pinning them against a guardrail and trapping them inside the vehicle as the fire broke out. All four died in the fire, while Mr. Bagri was uninjured in the crash.

Judge Sheard noted in his decisions that Mr. Bagri’s conduct behind the wheel was “not a momentary lapse of attention,” but the culmination of nearly a minute of

poor decisions.

In the trial, Mr. Bagri said “I just took a chance that everything was OK,” in describing his approach to driving past a brake check into a reverse curve near Olive lake where the accident occurred. That was a relevant admission, said Judge Sheard, who added the fact Mr. Bagri was driving a 2003 Volvo tractor trailer unit pulling two unloaded trailers on a welltravelled highway during a peak travel period, and his failure to heed a sign recommending a speed of just 60 kilometre per hour through the curve, also contributed to his decision.

For John Howard and 26 other family members still grieving, their focus is now on “wresting some kind of improvement out of all this,” he said.

“What became clear to us was the truck designs have gotten a lot smarter in the last 10 years,” he said. “As far as antilock braking, control of engine braking, there are a lot of things that would make it less likely. We’d love folks to focus on how people can be safer on the roads and if that’s what came out of this, that would be terrific.”

After hearing from several experts, those who witnessed the moments before and after the crash, and Mr. Bagri himself, Judge Sheard concluded Mr. Bagri’s conduct “amounts to a marked departure from the standard of care,” for safe truck driving practice.

Brake failure was not deemed to be a cause of the accident, and Mr. Bagri’s lawyer, Selwyn Russell Chamberlain, contended the application of the jake brake caused an unexpected locking of the rear wheels of Mr. Bagri’s truck. However, Mr. Sheard found Mr. Bagri’s testimony unreliable and concluded the Crown’s assessment — that Mr. Bagri did cross the centre line and was driving too fast — is accurate.

Neither members of the Howard family nor Mr. Bagri were present in court for the verdict. A date will be set for Mr. Bagri’s sentencing on May 12th, with the actual sentencing hearing likely to take place in the summer.

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PERSPECTIVE

Two tales of justice

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff

On Monday, Invermere saw the final chapters in two high-profile court cases: one a case of justice served, the other a tale of justice being straight-jacketed.

The careless actions of a Vancouver truck driver resulted in guilty verdicts on all four counts of dangerous driving causing death after a horrific July 2011 accident.

It won’t bring back the family of four who died in a terrible way, but will at least shine a light on a Canadian justice system that works slowly, but in the end — two and a half years later — does work.

In the other case, the arson charge laid against a wellrespected young Invermere man — at least, aside from one very stupid and expensive mistake — has resulted in a 15-month jail term. It was surreal to see Kris Weller handcuffed and led away after his family, friends and defense lawyer made a desperate effort to inform the court that a lengthy jail sentence is not the right fit in this case.

This story really begins on March 12th, 2012, when parliament passed the Conservative government’s omnibus crime bill, which includes mandatory jail sentences for violent offences. It also eliminated any possibility of a conditional sentence for a range of crimes, including arson.

This law has forced judges to apply one-sizefits-all sentences regardless of circumstances. In the case of Mr. Weller — an exemplary citizen with no criminal record, whose foolish action one night caused $1.7 million worth of damage — the details make all the difference.

It’s one thing to get tough on crime, but it’s something else to handcuff judges into being required to throw the book at individuals who are not a threat to re-offend.

So much more could be said, but with a few limited column-inches left, an announcement: this is my final edition as editor of The Pioneer. It’s been a great experience, and I can honestly say this community newspaper is among the very best in Canada. I’ll continue to call the valley home, and readers will likely see my byline in here a few more times as a freelancer. Thanks to all the readers, tipsters, supporters, detractors and co-workers for keeping me and The Pioneer on top of our game over the past year and a half.

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In honour of a lady, 1937 In this image, dated May 12th, 1937, children are dressed in fancy British attire for the opening of the Lady Elizabeth Bruce Memorial Hospital in what’s now the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

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Water should be the first priority Dear Editor: The B.C. government’s latest $1 million tunnel vision approach to Jumbo Glacier Resort exceeds reality and common sense — period. This infernal race to destroy our glaciers and dominate our backcountry with offshore money requires the injection of smart pills — or something — to the powers that be. A glass of water with something in it — no ice!

The $1 million dollars has immediate use for quality of life for so many in B.C. Now, the future of water. Here are a few facts: • For a mission to Mars, scientists’ first question

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• Earth’s most important commodity is water.

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• Fracking is an underground disaster for water.

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A sure sign of spring in Invermere is the raising of the “Flags of our Nation” at the Windermere Valley Museum, an annual tradition in which flags of each province and territory are raised and flown proudly until about Labour Day, to celebrate pride in our country and community. The initiative began in 1985 in partnership with the Rotary Club of Calgary Chinook, and the flag raising took place this year on Friday, April 25th. The museum was chosen as the location for the circle of flags due to its prominent spot at the entrance to the district.

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Accurate guess netted contest win Despite our promise in last week’s Pioneer, the logistical difficulties of arranging a photoshoot with the outof-town winner of the Lions’ Ice Out contest have proven a little too daunting to overcome.

Calgary’s Loren Snyder had a remarkably accurate winning guess of 2:42 p.m. on Sunday, April 13th, which turned out to be just four min-

utes early from the exact time when the ice on Lake Windermere receded past an imaginary line running from the beach at James Chabot Provincial Park to the southern tip of Fort Point. Apologies to those who were hoping to see a shot of the winner.

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Sun powers up YPC Fitness

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff If you want it done right — and affordably — sometimes you have to do it yourself.

YPC Fitness owner Darryl Stettler is taking this motto to heart, after his initial inquiries into getting photovoltaic solar panels installed on the roof of his fitness centre turned out to be prohibitively expensive.

As a result, he spent eight months over the fall and winter studying and obtaining three solar panel installation certificates from the clean technology group CleanEdison and the Kaplan Clean Tech Educa- PANEL POWER —SolarWorld photovoltaic panels, seen in this handout tion, through online study and schooling photo, will soon be finding a home on the roof of YPC Fitness in Athalmer. in San Diego and Hawaii.

Photo submitted by SolarWorld “Solar’s been on my mind for the last roof trusses to ensure they’re strong enough to handle the three years, after Leo from Kicking Horse Coffee was doing solar on his home and on his building,” heavy-duty panels, as snow loads and especially wind loads he said. “I wanted to know if solar is really efficient, and if can be significant with a series of inter-connected panels. it’s worth it for me to invest my time and money to do it.” YPC Fitness met that criteria. Through discussion with This month, Darryl will be installing 12 solar panels clients of Your Private Connection, Darryl’s home services on the roof over the cardio room at YPC Fitness. Each company, he learned that those with solar panels had some of the 275-watt SolarWorld solar panels comes equipped concerns about the cost of repairs for the panels.

“If I do (a solar installation) myself, I would know with cutting edge micro-inverter technology that greatly increases their capacity to produce power. (The inverters how to fix it, and I’d know it’s installed the right way,” convert the power from direct current to alternating cur- he said. Doing the installation on his own building will mean a six-year payback period — in other words, six rent used by the power grid.)

“If one solar panel is shaded, what used to happen is all years worth of power bill savings that add up to the cost of the other solar panels are only as strong as the weakest link,” doing the installation — versus a 25-year payback period he said. “With micro inverters on each solar panel, every one if done by someone else.

“Once you lock in on solar, is basically separate. The cool thing is it also increases the value of your I can look on my cellphone or on my property,” he added. computer, and I know how much In addition to obtaining bepower each solar panel is producing ginner and advanced training on at every given moment. I know, and solar panel installations, Darryl BC Hydro will know, exactly how also learned about solar hot water much power I am producing.” heating. In Hawaii, he noted, state Although it’s not possible to law dictates all new buildings must sell power into the BC Hydro grid have thermal hot water systems in in the East Kootenays, Darryl is place, whereby the power from a able to bank it — the power his solar panel goes directly to the heatpanels produce over the summer is ing element in a hot water tank. balanced out by power bill reducWhile Your Private Connection tions in the winter. already offers solar hot water instal“Whatever (excess) power is lation, Darryl said he’s not yet sure if being made here, it will feed off to he’ll offer photovoltaic installations the neighbours or whoever needs as a service, but says he has received it,” he said. Bypass diodes within the panels even allow an individual SOLAR SOLUTION — Your Private several inquiries about it.

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Parks restoring Kootenay habitat

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Parks Canada is lending nature a hand in reclaiming the southern tip of Kootenay National Park.

Ecologists from Parks took environmental educators on a tour of the Sinclair Restoration Area — a section of the park they’re working to return to its natural state. The restoration area is across from the Radium hot pools, and includes the site of the Radium Hot Springs Lodge, which was demolished late in 2013. The project also includes tree thinning and prescribed burning.

“There are two main reasons (for the restoration project),” said Jed Cochrane, a fire and vegetation ecologist with Parks Canada. “The habitat restoration for bighorn sheep is one of them, and also for the restoration of the forest or habitat that would have originally been more predominant here in the Columbia Valley, but is disappearing.”

He said the chief reason for the ecosystem’s change is due to the human ability to prevent fires, which would have otherwise occurred naturally.

“Because we got good at suppressing fires, we effectively eliminated fires from this forest, and that allowed a lot of the younger Douglas fir to ingrow.”

And if a wildfire happened to break out near the

restoration area, the site, sparsely populated with trees, could be used as a break in the spread.

“From a holistic flora fauna perspective, we’re trying to restore that open montane-type habitat,” Mr. Cochrane said.

Parks has an objective to reduce the amount of trees in the restoration area to 80 per hectare to make the site appear similar to how it was before human interaction.

Marketable lumber that Parks gathers from the project will be sold to Canfor, and the remaining wood will be delivered to Redstreak Campground for bonfires.

Rubber boa snakes are native to the area, but rare throughout the continent, as they’re largely attracted to habitats near hot springs, Mr. Cochrane said.

“Because they’re so unique and there are so few, it really behooves us as one of the responsible agencies to try and keep them around; restore and protect their habitat,” he said.

To supplement the snakes’ habitat, the elevator shaft at the Radium Lodge and the foundation of the old Superintendent’s house were hollowed and filled with large pieces of concrete, recycled from the demolition, and topped with branches to create an ideal environment for the rubber boa.

Drivers can notice the changes happening at the restoration area by looking to the northwest while travelling through the park, alongside the site of the old lodge.

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff A tennis club in an East African country is providing a platform for raising HIV awareness among at-risk youth and Windermere resident Lindsay McPherson is doing what she can to help.

Lindsay was in Africa this past January and February, backpacking with a friend. Her first night in Malawi in the town of Mzuzu, she met Owen Mfune, the director of a non-profit organization called Saved by the Ball, a tennis club targeting mostly AIDS orphans that introduces them to competitive court and table tennis and gives them the opportunity to better their lives through sport.

“I was amazed by what he did for the kids with such limited resources,” she said.

TOURNAMENT TEES — Lindsay McPherson displays In order to be a part of the club and compete, chil- the used Copper Point Golf Course staff t-shirts she’s collected dren have to be enrolled in school; and once or twice to send to the Saved by the Ball non-profit organization in a year the club holds an information session on HIV Malawi, East Africa.

Photo by Nicole Trigg safety. The highest AIDS prevalence rates in Africa are in Malawi, said Lindsay. prompting an article in the local newspaper there as well.

A former volunteer for AIDS Calgary, she used to “Each year, we would get a batch of brightly coloured teach AIDS 101 and would go into high schools to deliver shirts; we had a lot hanging around,” said Lindsay. “(My the course. The experience prepared her for her travels in friends) came through and were very supportive of it.”

Africa, where AIDS has orphaned a generation of children.

In the meantime, Lindsay is waiting for a shipment “Right now, it’s the generation without parents who of her own — hand carved wooden bracelets and traare on their own, or raised by siblings or grandparents,” ditional African paintings the non-profit is sending her she said. as part of its fundraising efforts to send the first Malawi In addition to promoting HIV education and awareness tennis player to the Commonwealth Games, which take through the tennis, Saved by the Ball provides youth with place in Scotland this July and August. the opportunity to travel and the potential to earn univer“I’m just hoping to spread the word that I’m selling sity scholarships. “And they’ve been doing well, competing these on their behalf, with 100 per cent of proceeds gothroughout Africa,” said Lindsay. “Some of the top-rated ing back to them,” she said. “I’m hoping to raise a couple (tennis) players in Malawi right hundred to five hundred, now came out of the club.” anything to help.”

Wanting to give the Lindsay will be selling club’s members a more comthe bracelets and paintings for petitive and unified look in a nominal fee. If you are intheir tournaments, Lindsay terested in supporting Saved recently put the call out to by the Ball’s fundraising misa handful of friends who, sion, or have any gently used like herself, are former emtennis items to donate, please ployees of Copper Point contact her at 250-409-4028.

Golf Course, to find out if She plans to return to Malawi they would donate their old next January with a suitcase Nike staff T-shirts to the full of goods. cause. After rounding up 25, RAISING A RACKET — Kids with the Saved by the “It was amazing, the she’s shipping them to the Ball non-profit in Malawi are given opportunity to trav- work that goes on there, just club, which is excited to re- el and pursue post-secondary education through tennis at the grassroots level,” Lindceive them. Her initiative is as well as learn about HIV prevention. Submitted photo say said.

White House pub fundraiser correction In the story in last week’s Pioneer titled “ Fundraiser set to rock White House Pub,” about tonight’s fundraiser for the palliative care room at the Invermere and District Hospital, it was stated that $10 tickets would be sold at the White House Pub. In fact, the White House does not allow ticket sales, so instead will be accepting $10 donations. The Pioneer apologizes for the error.

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Out & About A fire performer creates a vibrant vision for the camera at the annual outdoor electronic music festival April Flowers, which took place near Blue Lake Resort on Saturday, April 26th, attracting dozens of disc jockeys and hundreds of party-goers .

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Movie Review: The Legend of Hercules exiled and forced into slavery. Hercules (Kellan Lutz, most notably Emmet Cullen in the Twilight series of movies) certainly doesn’t have it easy in his formative years. A series of epic arena fights and harrowing battles ensue in Hercules’ quest to rightfully regain his status as half-god hero among his people.

Fans of muscular guys fighting with swords, shields and occasionally a spear will be very happy with the movie.

Some of the fight scenes are beautifully computer-enhanced, especially the opening of the movie, beginning with a huge fiery battle in the city of Argos.

With some scenes flailing a little, it’s a bit of a shame the action isn’t portrayed

Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Mildly reminiscent of Gladiator and 300 in style, The Legend of Hercules shows the story of Hercules in the form of epic fantasy violence, with plenty of fire and smoke all around. We’ve had a recent spate of origin movies with film adaptations of comic books showing how heroes are made from humble beginnings or twists of fate, and The Legend of Hercules applies the formula of the hero’s coming of age from a disenfranchised beginning with a journey full of wins and losses.

Hercules is betrayed by his stepfather (who presumably resents the product of the union between his wife and Zeus), then

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consistently through the movie as it could be a real treat for fans of epic battles. However, remembering that the movie faithfully follows the well-established sword and sandal formula will be satisfying.

There is much battling, rallying of troops and epic music accompanying both. Whereas the action provides most of the entertainment, characterization of the hero left much to be desired. Those with a knowledge of Greek Mythology will likely miss development of the classic stories. Perhaps that’s not the point – maybe it’s all about the battles; in which case, The Legend of Hercules does exactly what it’s supposed to.

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Mother’s Day Brunch will be held: Sunday, May 11th 10 am to 2 pm

Submissions may be made by email or regular mail and are open to Valley residents. Proposals should include project details and a budget.

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event.

Please limit your submission to 30 words.

Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally.

Friday, May 2nd • 6 - 11 p.m.: Pool tournament at the Summit YC. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays open mic night at Pynelogs. $2 at the door.

• Planet - Constellation Tour at the DTSS Track, hosted

by Invermere Under the Stars. All ages, starts at dusk.

Kids, come out and try the kid-friendly telescope!

Saturday, May 3rd • 1 - 5 p.m.: Blue Lake Centre Grand Reopening Celebration. Free open house includes tours, sample environmental programming, camp games, food, music as well as access to trails and canoeing. Blue Lake Centre is located 45 minutes south of Fairmont. Visit www.bluelakecentre.com for details and directions.

• 5:30 - 9 p.m.: Artist’s opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre for the Wings Over the Rockies/Li’l Peeps art show. Show features the fun and fantastic artwork from the Young Artists of our Columbia Valley Childcare Programs, as well as work from artists on this year’s Wings theme: The Mystery of Migration. Show runs April 29th - May 11th.

• 7:30 p.m.: DTSS Big Band Dance at the Invermere Community Hall. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m., dancing starting at 8 p.m., buffet at 10:15 p.m. Tickets $25 per person, available at DTSS.

Sunday, May 4th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Edible Hanging Basket workshop, presented by Groundswell. Build a basket with your mom, filled with herbs and produce. $30 a basket,

register at groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

(Mom not required, but encouraged!)

• 6:30 p.m.: Birdsong Singalong Dinner at the Windermere Community Hall. A pre-Wings Over the Rockies event. Dinner and singalong with the Valley Voices Choir. Door prizes, silent auction and raffles.

No minors. Tickets $45, or two for $80, available at the Windermere Family Pantry and Selkirk TV.

Monday, May 5th • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

• 18th Annual Wings Over the Rockies festival begins.

Runs May 5th - 11th. A week of events celebrating birds and nature, including a themed gallery show at Pynelogs.

This year’s theme is “The Mystery of Migration”.

For a full listing of events and to register, visit www.

WingsOverTheRockies.org, Pynelogs Cultural Centre or pick up a program at The Pioneer office.

• The Lake Windermere Ambassadors will be offering a “watershed track” of water related themes during Wings Over the Rockies, including tours of Lake Windermere on Thursday, May 8th and Sunday, May, 11th. For more info, go to www.lakeambassadors.ca.

Tuesday, May 6th • 4 - 9 p.m.: Basketball Bump 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.

• Tuesdays from May to September, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors are looking for volunteers to help with lake water quality testing - go to http:// www.lakeambassadors.ca for more info.

Wednesday, May 7th • 3:30 - 6 p.m.: Junior Golf Tour, hosted by the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. Introduce your schoolaged children to golf. Wednesday from April 23rdJune 11th. No cost to participate, some equipment is available. Weekly attendance not required, but preregistration for each week is. For details and to register, visit www.ColumbiaValleyGolfTrail.com/jrtour.

• 7 p.m.: Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association Annual General Meeting at the District of Invermere Office.

Thursday, May 8th • 12 p.m.: Senior’s Luncheon, location TBA. Cost $5,

payable at the door. Reservations required by May 6th, contact Theresa Wood: 250-342-9281, ext 1227.

• 12:15 p.m.: Walk With a Doc at Pothole Park. Come join your local healthcare professionals for a half-hour stroll in the park.

• 7 p.m.: Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District AGM at the Wilmer Community Hall. All Wilmer residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Director’s Liability in Non Profit Organizations Workshop at the College of the Rockies.

A must take for all non-profit board members. Legal responsibilities and potential personal liability of directors of clubs, associations and other societies. Free.

Friday, May 9th • 12 - 2 p.m.: Pre-Mother’s Day Quiche and Chilli Luncheon, hosted by the All Saints Church Guild. $6 per person, at the Edgewater Legion.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Rock Climbing Wall with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving at 6:30 p.m.

• 7:30 p.m.: Valley Voices perform at Christ Church Trinity, May 9th and 10th. Tickets $10/Adults, $5/ Students, available at Selkirk TV and Appliances, Essentials, Meet on Higher Ground (Radium), Fairmont Village Gift Shop.

• Fairmont Lions Clubs Hole-in-One Challenge, every weekend (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) from May to September. Hole #8 at Riverside Golf Course.

Entry fee $5.

Saturday, May 10th • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Rotary Garage Sale at the Court House buildings across from Sobey’s. Fundraiser for Rotary youth projects.

• 9 a.m.: Elmer Fudd Fun Shoot at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club range, Saturday and Sunday.

For info or to register, visit www.lwdrodgun.com.

• 10 a.m.: Fairmont Lions Club semi-annual highway clean-up in Fairmont Hot Springs.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Homemade Mac & Cheese at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:30 p.m.: Fundraiser for Joe Webb and his family as he leaves for Vancouver to begin his cancer treatments. Appys, silent auction and lots of games. At the Fairside Inn, Fairmont. Everyone welcome.

• Brisco Riding Club Mother’s Day event. Team penning, dinner, auction. Sign up by May 3rd by calling Margaret at 250-342-1607. $25/person, $15/ages 15 and under. Rib Dinner $10/person or $25/family.

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Upcoming Events Gardening 101: Flowers and Shrubs May 14th at 6 p.m.

Drop-in PJ Story Time • May 14th at 6 p.m.

Adventure Club Gets Dramatic Theatre games for Gr. 5-7 – May 23rd 2-4 p.m.

Contact us to register!

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Birdsong

Singalong Dinner A fun pre-Wings event to give you a fine “fowl” meal and let you sing your little bird heart out with the Valley Voices choir. Door prizes, silent auction and raffles. No Minors. $45 / person $80 / couple

Sunday, May 4th Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.

Windermere Community Hall Tickets: Windermere Pantry, Selkirk TV

Featuring performances by: Jade Bowen & The Valley Voices

Thank you!

We wish to thank the numerous volunteers and the more than 100 individuals and businesses who supported our Second Annual Butterfly Gala.

Please support those who supported us so generously. For a list of names please visit our website.

Special thanks to our event sponsors

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Great War explored at the museum this summer

Curator’s Corner

By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator

Picture this: families come to the Columbia Valley and build houses, outbuildings and fences. Water is directed from other areas for the necessities of living. Life is challenging during the depression. Then, one day, posters are everywhere. Newspaper headlines read: “War has been declared!”

One hundred years ago marks the beginning of the Great War and the valley emptying of people.

Many men — fathers, sons and brothers — did their

part and signed up. One story told: “I signed up just to get a pair of boots.” Other accounts show, with times being so tough, this allowed families some means of extra income, what little it was.

WWI: The Columbia Valley Involvement is this year’s summer theme at the museum. If you have any items from the Great War that you would be willing to share, we would like to hear from you. Phone the museum at 250-342-9769; we are looking for things that are related to the war from both here in the valley or overseas.

On a lighter note, mark your calenders for some important dates. May 31st is the museum’s Open House with a WWI presentation followed by cake and refreshments. Starting June 1st are the museum’s summer hours — we are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday with all buildings open.

Locals invited to Walk with a Doc house doing chores or walking around your work office, but going for a dedicated outdoor Invermere doctors and walk — is good for your menhealth care workers are encourtal health, good for your blood aging valley residents to make pressure, good for chronic confitness a priority — and to ditions, can be social, is fun, is show their commitment and free and is easy. It’s really one support, are gearing up for of the best things you can do,” the annual Walk-With-A-Doc said Mrs. Stavrakov. event next week.

Mrs. Stavrakov and co-orThe second Invermere ediganizer and Invermere/Golden tion of the annual event, in HEALTHY STROLL — A few individuals came community integration supwhich valley residents are wel- out for last year’s Walk with a Doc event, and port worker Natika Bock plan come to join the district’s doc- organizers are hoping for a higher turnout this to expand Walk-With-A-Doc Photo submitted next year, possibly into a setors for a half hour stroll around year. town, will be on Thursday, May ries of events in conjunction 8th at 12:15 p.m. starting at Pothole Park. with World Move for Health Day (which this year falls “We promote physical activity with our clients and on May 10th). so we set up this event to show that we talk the talk and The pair are encouraging people to bring their whole walk the walk when it comes to being active,” said event families to this year’s event. organizer Crissy Stavrakov, a primary health care and “It’s important to model being physically active to chronic disease management nurse in Invermere. “It is your kids,” said Ms. Bock, adding that declining physialso a good chance for people to chat with their doc- cal fitness among kids has raised the possibility, for the tors and get to know them outside the clinic. It’s an easy first time ever, of kids having lower life expectancies than walk, just half an hour.” their parents.

The impetus for the walk came because, although “What we do and how we do it can speak volumes there is a large segment of the Invermere population that and we have the ability to potentially influence others by is extremely active, there is also a large segment of the our actions,” said Mrs. Stavrakov. “So we are putting our population that is relatively inactive, said Mrs. Stavra- feet where our mouths are and talking a walk.” kov, adding the walk is an organized event, but there are The first 50 participants to turn up to Invermere’s Walkmany other similarly easy and free activities that can help With-A-Doc will get a free pedometer, to count their steps. valley residents keep fit.

Walk-with-a-Doc has been taking place in B.C. for “Going for a walk — not just walking around your five years.

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

May 2, 2014

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GERRY’S TURNS TEN — Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere (pictured here in 2006) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in business on Saturday, May 3rd and is offering two scoops of gelati for the price of one all day long.

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Gerry’s Gelati celebrates ten years

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Italy’s favourite treat found a home in the Columbia Valley ten years ago when Gerry’s Gelati opened its doors on May 3rd, 2004 in the heart of downtown Invermere.

The business was the dream of current District of Invermere mayor and then-town councillor Gerry Taft, who was inspired to open a gelato shop after trying the delicious, creamy treat for the first time in Vancouver in 2001 where he was completing a diploma in restaurant management.

“The flavour and the texture of the gelato was amazing, not like any ice cream I had ever had before,” Gerry said. “I thought, ‘My hometown, Invermere, needs to have this,’ and next thought was, ‘I will be the person to do it’.”

After moving back to the valley, Gerry opened a small ice cream shop in Fairmont Hot Springs, which operated from 2002 to 2003. But, gripped by gelati fever, he knew he had to change course. Construction on Gerry’s Gelati began in January 2014 inside what formerly had been an old storeroom space with no doors or windows, previously used by a pet store, a furniture store and, as Gerry remembers as a child, a grocery store.

“I remember as a kid looking through swinging doors into a long narrow storage room full of boxes at what was then RC Thompson Grocery Store; I never thought some twenty years later I would be opening a

store in this space,” he said. “It was a leap of faith to imagine what the space could be, because at the time it sure didn’t look like much.”

Construction ended in April 2004 and opening day took place shortly after, on May 3rd. But Gerry didn’t stop there. Over the years, a large outside patio with big retractable awnings was added; the menu expanded beyond gelato and a few grilled sandwiches to also include wraps, pitas, and three house-made soups every day; in 2012, a second seasonal location with mini golf opened in Radium Hot Springs; and in 2013, Gerry began roasting his own brand of coffee under the name Stolen Church Coffee Co. Most recently, a renovation of the Invermere space occurred in January of this year, which further increased the seating capacity and refined the space with new colours and trim.

“Ten years has gone by very fast,” said Gerry. “I could not have done it without the great staff over the years, the amazing customers, and the consistent behind the scenes administrative support of my mom, Terry Taft.”

In celebration of turning ten, Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere is offering two scoops of its famous gelati for the price of one on Saturday, May 3rd between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.

“A lot of other businesses have come and gone, so it feels great to have survived, to be looking forward to another busy summer,” said Gerry. “It also feels great to still be excited about the product and about serving people.”

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ITALY COMES TO INVERMERE — Gerry Taft in May 2004 when he first opened Gerry’s Gelati.

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Spätzle spanning the valley

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Edgewater resident Jurgen Striegel has been making spätzle for most of his 54 years, but has just recently began sharing his concoction with valley shoppers.

“Spätzle is a German, Austrian and Swiss dish,” he said.

“The Austrians and Swiss make it short and round; the German version is long.”

The traditional egg noodle dish, which has a rough translation into German as “little sparrow,” is often served as a side to German or Swiss meat dishes. It’s comprised of just egg, flour, water and salt — though despite the short list of ingredients, much skill and practice are required to make it.

IN PRODUCTION — Jurgen Striegel demonstrates a press “It’s very simple, but not easy to make. It’s a specialty used to feed spätzle directly into a pot of boiling water. from the province I come from, Swabia,” said Jurgen. SwaPhoto submitted bia is located next to Bavaria, and borders Switzerland.

“It takes a while; not many people know it,” he said.

His product, which is branded as Spätzle Factory, is available in most grocery stores in the valley, including “A lot of restaurants in the valley sell it as a side dish, like AG Valley Foods and stores in Edgewater, Radium Hot Strand’s Old House or the Black Forest, but that’s not Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs. It’s a wet food found the kind I make.”

His production kitchen is at the Edgewater Senior in the refrigerated sections of those stores, and with a Citizens Hall (attached to the Legion), where he cooks shelf life of just 10 days, it’s guaranteed to be fresh. It’s also been available in Sobeys in Invermere for about a up batches of 100 bags (550 grams each) once or twice a month, and thus far, the response to his product from week in a certified kitchen.

Continued on page 30 . . . curious valley food connoisseurs has been good, he said.

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New chamber president steps down Submitted by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Craig Knapp has stepped down as president of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. In discussion with executive director Susan Clovechok and first vice president Amanda Robinson, Craig expressed his deep regret for not being able to dedicate the time and resources necessary to fully execute his role as president and therefore felt the need to step down.

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directors today, Amanda Robinson was voted in as president and Rose-Marie Fagerholm agreed to step into the role of first vice president. Dianne Archer will remain in the role of second vice president.

“This structure will provide great continuity for the board given Rose-Marie’s role as president of the chamber from 2012 through 2014,” said Amanda Robinson.

The executive directors will act in these roles until the March 15th 2015 Annual General Meeting, when the membership will vote on the Directors’ roles.

Continued on page 29. . .

Is your organization looking for financial support to complete a project?

The Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Program may be able to help. If your project aligns with one or more of the five community priorities identified in the Columbia Valley Community Priorities Plan, then you are encouraged to complete a Project Information Form and submit it to the RDEK. All the information can be found on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

For more information, please contact: Andrew McLeod RDEK Special Initiatives 250-489-2791 or toll-free 1-888-478-7335

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

(Safta’s Kitchen, 1321 – 7th Avenue)

Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday May 20th, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 - 8th Avenue) in the District of Invermere to consider an application by Safta’s Kitchen to amend their liquor license.

The applicant is proposing to add “Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement” to their food primary liquor licence which would allow for live music, dancing and open stage music events in all areas of the business covered by their current licence. Patron participation entertainment must end by midnight.

This is not an application to increase to the overall seating capacity of the business.

The property is located at 1321 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, legally described as Lot B, Plan NEP19923, DL 216, Kootenay District. PID 017-868-980 In order to comply with Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations the District of Invermere is requested to provide a resolution commenting on; • the potential for noise, • the impact on the community, • whether the amendment may result in the establishment being operated in a manner that is contrary to the primary purpose, • whether or not the views of residents has been gathered, • the views of the residents and consultation method, • A recommendation to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (BCLB) regarding whether the application should be approved.

All persons who believe that their interests are affected by the proposed change may: • send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing • fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations subsequent to the close of the public hearing.Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services A copy of this proposed application and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from Wednesday April 30th, to Tuesday May 20th, 2014. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Rory Hromadnik Director Development Services

to all who contributed to making the Courageous Hearts events on April 19th a success. Our hearts are full with the amount of support we have received. If we have missed anyone, we sincerely apologize.

The Courageous Hearts Team.

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YOUR MONEY

Is a spousal loan right for you?

It often makes good sense for couples to own their major assets, such as the family house, investment accounts and investment properties in joint name. If one spouse passes away, the asset automatically passes to the other, without probate or disposition.

However, when life changes such that one spouse’s income greatly increases or decreases, joint ownership of taxable assets may no longer be the best option from a tax perspective.

Due to rules set forth by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), it can be difficult to allocate investment income in a favorable way between spouses.

This article will explore those rules, as well as spousal loans as a solution.

Attribution rules In an ideal world, people would be free to move income between themselves and a spouse. Unfortunately, income and capital gains earned on assets owned jointly or by one spouse can’t be allocated to the other. This is because the CRA has a set of rules, known as attribution rules, which prevents investors from transferring assets between family members with the intention of avoiding taxes.

The concept of attribution rules is straightforward: where did the money originate from? The individual from whom the money originated is responsible for the

taxation. For example, if a husband and wife have an investment account held in joint name, any resulting income and/or capital gains must be split equally between them.

Attribution rules also apply to gifts between spouses. For example, if a husband gifts $10,000 to his wife and she invests the money, any income and/or capital gains earned on the investment would be taxed to the husband, not the wife. They could get around this, however, if the husband lent the money to his wife, rather than giving it.

This concept is known as a spousal loan.

Spousal Loan Transferring assets between spouses for tax purposes is only illegal when done without fair market value consideration. In order to achieve fair market value consideration, couples may consider a spousal loan.

A spousal loan is just what it sounds like. Spouse A lends money to Spouse B, who then uses the money to purchase assets. The assets can be those owned by Spouse A, or new ones such as real estate or stocks.

Spouse B now owns the assets and is responsible for their taxation.

Spouse A must charge interest to Spouse B. The interest rate charged must be at least equal to the CRA’s prescribed rate, which is updated quarterly and can be

found on their website. The interest rate from April 1st to June 30th, 2014 is one per cent. This rate may be locked in until the loan is paid up.

How to do it In order to use this strategy effectively, a few things must be in place. Firstly, a formal loan agreement must be completed, expressly stating repayment terms.

Secondly, Spouse A must charge interest to Spouse B as outlined above. There is no requirement to pay back the principal, only the interest. Spouse B must pay the interest to Spouse A every year. The money must actually change hands, so this is best done with a cheque.

Missed payments will cause the attribution rules to kick in and Spouse A will be responsible for the asset’s taxation in the current year and in all future years.

Finally, Spouse A must include the loan interest on his or her tax return, and Spouse B will likely get to deduct the interest on theirs.

Final thoughts Spousal loans can be a very cost-effective way for couples to pay less tax overall, but are only valid if done properly. Consult with your financial advisor and accountant to see if you might benefit from a spousal loan arrangement, and be sure to work with an accountant to ensure things are set up properly.

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College of the Rockies tops with internationals

By Pioneer Staff The recently released 2013 International Student Barometer report ranks East Kootenay institution College of the Rockies as the top post-secondary school in the world.

Feedback gathered from almost 150,000 international students from 176 post-secondary institutions in 13 countries world-wide placed the College among the top in the categories of arrival experience, registration, accommodation and orientation to the local area. Annually, the College welcomes approximately 200 international students with the vast majority attending the Cranbrook main campus.

“This is an incredible honour for the college, to come out as first in Canada last year and now to be ranked first both in Canada and in the world for overall student satisfaction,” said College of the Rockies’ executive director, international and regional development Patricia Bowron.

Vet clinic moving up Major upgrades are coming in pet healthcare for the . . . ‘Condo fire’ from page 3 Judge Sheard concluded that although “it is readily apparent that Mr. Weller has been an otherwise exemplary character,” his actions in enabling the fire that destroyed five half-completed buildings in the Columbia Eagle condominium development required a significant jail sentence.

“A suspended sentence would be inadequate,” he said, noting that recent changes to the Canadian Criminal Code mean a conditional sentence is no longer acceptable for the charge of arson damaging property.

Crown prosecutor Lynal Doerksen noted Mr. Weller and Ms. Mason-Lalande had talked before about burning the buildings down, and had sought a sentence of 15 to 18 months, while defence lawyer Buffy Blakley sought a 15-month sentence and a restitution order.

Mr. Weller initially pleaded not guilty to the crime, although he and Ms. Mason-Lalande had both confessed to Columbia Valley RCMP within weeks of the fire. Mr. Doerksen noted the early morning actions of the pair may have been inspired in part by the supposedly cataclysmic end of the Mayan calendar on that night.

“It is my submission that both of the parties were equally responsible,” Mrs. Blakley told the court. She noted the Weller family is “well known for its many, many contributions to the community,” and that Kris Weller, an able builder, is willing to commit to

valley, as the Invermere Veterinary Hospital is moving to a new spot next to Canadian Tire.

“We bought the property 13 years ago – the intention was always to get up HAPPY HOME - The Invermere there,” said veter- Veterinary Hospital’s new home is inarian and own- easily recognizable by a large smiley face er Mark Zender. that had been painted on the side by a The Invermere construction worker.

Photo by Dan Walton Veterinary Hospital is currently located at 108 Industrial Park Road Number 2 beside Palliser Printing. It’s a property that is currently under lease, Mr. Zender said.

The team will likely relocate to the new two-storey building on Athalmer Road in the autumn. helping rebuild the condos.

Mr. Weller, who was led away and handcuffed after the verdict was delivered on Monday afternoon, will have to pay back $5,000 within two months of his release from prison, and was ordered to provide a DNA sample within a week.

About a dozen family members and friends spoke of his qualities as a person prior to sentencing, in which sentences handed out in similar cases were considered first by Judge Sheard. Kris’ father, Herb Weller, described Kris as an excellent student, athlete, climber and volunteer who has once saved his life during a climbing accident.

“His many good choices are a true reflection of his character,” he told Justice Sheard in a shaky voice.

“He is the best climbing partner that I could absolutely trust.”

“He has been nothing but a joy in my life,” said his mother, Colleen. “I will always love him and always be proud of him.”

Friends spoke of his qualities as a lifeguard at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, his skill as a builder, before Mr. Weller addressed property owner Lara McCormack — who owns the units along with her father, Wayne Franchuk — and the financial damage he caused. The buildings were not insured against arson.

“I feel bad for what I put your family through,” said Mr. Weller, who has no prior criminal record.

“I’m deeply sorry; I got caught up in the moment and I know I’ve made a mistake.”

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DEER PERMIT APPLICATION The Council has directed staff to prepare permit applications under the Provincial Wildlife Act to cull deer within the boundaries of the District of Invermere. The intent is to target aggressive deer and neighbourhoods that have high concentrations of deer.

The permit that the District is considering to submit will include the following:

• • • •

To apply on an annual basis for a deer cull permit; To cull up to and not exceed 30 deer per annum; That staff are not to exceed $30,000 in costs per annum; and That the process be included in the District annual operational plans.

The District is notifying all residents within the District of Invermere that written public comments will be received until May 9th, 2014. Comments must be submitted in writing from residents of Invermere.

Submissions must include the following:

• Name; • Mailing or e-mail address; • Phone number; and • Address of property within the District of Invermere boundaries.

Written submissions can be sent to the following:

District of Invermere PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 e-mail: info@invermere.net Fax: 250-342-2934

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Wende Brash Broker/Owner

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Over 10 years of real estate experience!

RE/MAX Invermere

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 pglassford@telus.net www.PaulGlassford.com

492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Independently Owned and Operated

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

CELL: 250-342-5889 TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838 FAX: 1-866-788-4966 scott@rockieswest.com www.rockieswest.com

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

HERE TO SERVE YOU Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS

Toby Creek Sales, Service & Rentals Fully authorized dealers for

Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

DOUG & DAVIN HARTLEY

250-341-6887 / Fax 250-342-2644 / tobycreekrentals@gmail.com 1360 Industrial Rd. 4, Invermere B.C.

Wildland Custom Construction • Renovations • Fine Finishing • Custom Woodwork

Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

Brian Smith

Journeyman Carpenter 250-272-6740 wildlandconstruction@gmail.com

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca WETT Certified

TRIPLE J Window Cleaning

Residential/Commercial

Jim Detta 250-349-7546 Canal Flats, BC ● Free Estimates ● Fully Insured

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

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May 2, 2014

Wings Over the Rockies birding events

By Sheila Bonny Special to The Pioneer Whether you’re an expert, a dabbler or a fledgling birder, you’ll find the 2014 Wings Over the Rockies program has a wonderful variety of events to tempt you.

Scheduled field trips migrate from one end of the Columbia Valley to the other. Tours range from past Brisco and Spillimacheen to the Moberley Marshes in the north, and from past the Hoodoos and Canal Flats to Wasa Lake and Bummers Flats to the south. Birders will cross the Valley from the K2 and Zehnder Ranches in the west to the Spirit Trail in the east.

The field trips also provide a variety of means to flit about the valley.

You can join Brian Wesley car birding into Kootenay National Park, or hike up the Hoodoos trail with Sherry Dewey or Daryl Calder. You can bike Rails to Trails with Ruth Goodwin, or run through the wetlands with Beva Kirk. Those comfortable on the water can canoe or kayak through the Columbia Wetlands, Lake Windermere or

Columbia Lake. You can even go birding via golf cart with Brian Keating and the BC Rockies Adventures Guides.

New this year are events tailored for those who are intimidated by the experts, the ones who know a “little brown bird” solely by its song and identify a dark speck in the sky as a specific raptor. Two of our leaders have tailored their field trips specifically for fledgling birders.

On Monday and Friday mornings of Wings week, local wildlife artist Cathy Parkes is leading “Birding for Dummies.” While touring the Invermere area, she promises to familiarize us with the tools of birders and techniques for bird identification.

On Thursday morning, Herb Cohen will lead “Ducks (and Other Birds) for Beginners,” a hike along the lagoon and sloughs at Edgewater, also geared specifically for novice bird watchers.

Delve into the 2014 Wings Over the Rockies program. You’re sure to find events that will appeal to you. Register online at www.wingsovertherockies.org or by telephone at 250-342-2473.

THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS — Birders of all levels will find plenty to do at this year’s Wings Over the Rockies Festival starting on Monday, May 5th. File photo

Artym honours Wings To help celebrate the 2014 Wings Over The Rockies Festival, these paintings and more will be on show at the Artym Gallery next week.

(From top to bottom) ... Is that the way it is..., a watercolour by Alex Fong; Raven, an oil painting by Andrew Kiss; O Canada, a watercolour

by Alex Fong.

Images submitted

May 2, 2014

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

THANK YOU

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

STORAGE

Garage Sale 101 7th Avenue Invermere Sat. May 3rd, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Funds assist GALS items from electronics, sports, antiques and Collectables.

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.

I would like to thank my family and friends in the Windermere Valley for the afternoon and evening celebrations of my 80th Birthday.

We have many memories to cherish. Thank you all for making my celebration one to remember!

Sincerely, Erika.

BIG CHEERS to Lee Dube and the four Hunters that helped me with the injured Osprey to take him to the Vet!

CHEERS to my husband who gave me such great care after the shatter (which I deserved for trying to kick you). You are the most loving, hardest working, patient man I know. I love you more!

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

JEERS to all the unprovoked deer who attack small dogs and charge at our children who are walking to school!

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

Multiple sales along Revelstoke Avenue #4709, Blakeley Place #4725. Fri., May 2nd, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sat May 3rd 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Household items, electronics and kids stuff.

Multi-family garage sale, art/ photography sale. Fri. May 2nd 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Sat. May 3rd 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lots of new and used frames. 2331 13th Avenue. No early birds.

ANNOUNCEMENT Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

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

Come celebrate birth with a picnic in the park!

International Midwifes Day! Monday May 5th 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Pot Hole Park Light refreshments provided

by Sweet Pea Midwifery.

See you there!

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Sara. You are amazing! I can’t imagine what would have happened if it wasn’t for you.

S OBITUARY S It’s with great sadness that the family of

Walter Herald Aaron Verge announces his passing on Monday, April 28th, 2014.

A service will be held at Christ Church Trinity Church Saturday, May 3rd at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice can be made.

CHEERS & JEERS JEERS to those label stickers that don’t come off. Curses to the businesses who use them. Curses.

CHEERS to the 42-person long chain that “paid it forward” in the Tim Horton’s drive-thru on Friday the 18th.

CHEERS and belated Happy Birthday to Rolf Heer - for all you do to make the valley a happier place for us all!

CHEERS to Will McKenzie, who always goes the extra mile for us!

DOUBLE CHEERS to Bob and Lisa Ede, who started the Pioneer and Palliser Printing, and who worked at the Echo. Hurray for print workers!

CHEERS to Tiffany and Clint for the goodies and the helping hand. It all adds up!

CHEERS to Gizmo for being such a loving little guy. Your wonderful memory lasts forever. JEERS to the Pit Bulls who ended his life. Your memory will last forever also.

CHEERS to everyone who helped with the Valley Pride clean up in Windermere. Special recognition to Windermere Elementary who do an amazing job of the clean up in the town site. Well done!

CHEERS to our Pioneer Editor for considering our poetic licence, printing our squabbles and our applause; expert and non-expert opinions.

CHEERS to my last five years in the Valley. To a great boss Justin, coworkers and amazing customers at Rocky River Grill. You will be missed. Love you half and half server from Saskatchewan.

CHEERS to Greg Swazy for helping us out with our computer dilemmas. Cheers to Bernie for delivering the pizza stone.

CHEERS to everyone who donated cans and bottles to the Edgewater Elementary School Fundraiser. A big cheers to CasaVino, the Bighorn Motel, the Lido Motel, the Cedar Motel, and the Sunset Motel. Your generosity is appreciated!

CHEERS to the people who came out in spite of the damp weather to help with the Valley Pride Pitch-In. You are all appreciated, we do make a difference!

CHEERS to Bill Cropper for the clip that saved my day!

CHEERS to Penny for your hours of helping us both get in shape (and listening to the whining about it). Your time, dedication and encouragement means more than you know!

CHEERS to the employee at the Windermere Landfill who always greets people with a smile and helps unload! You are a terrific employee even if you are a Team US fan!

JEERS to the fact that Windermere is the only community in the East Kootenay region that does not lower the speed limit on the highway. This endangers the Windermere residents and tourists.

It is also very difficult to get onto the highway during traffic peaks.

CHEERS to the Rotary Club. The flags on the museum grounds are wonderful!

CHEERS to Anne from ICAN for trying to coax our cat out of the tree.

LOST & FOUND FOUND at the Skookum Inn one set of keys for Crysler complete with padlock and assorted keys.

Another set of keys with leather key fob with swamp written on it. A Diabetic blood testing kit. Call 250342-6293 to claim.

Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com

We need RV storage for 2 RV’s, 14’ and 32’. Prefer graveled surface near Radium. Call 403-601-0368.

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Retail opportunity in Invermere.

2,100 sq. ft. located on Main St. Rare vacancy in the busiest area of town. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity, call now 250-2700570, ask for Josh. Short or long term okay.

AUCTIONS

ESTATE AUCTION FOR THE ESTATE OF JOHN HAWKINS, 2837 BERRY ROAD, BRISCO, B.C. (0.5 KM up Berry Road from Brisco Store)

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 2014, 1:30 p.m. SHARP! A good selection of household items, some antiques and collectibles, lots and lots of tools and shop equipment, 2 cars, 2 tractors, 1 quad and misc. outdoor equipment.

For more detailed listing go to

www.highcountryauctions.net Viewing on sale day from 10 a.m.

Terms: Cash, Visa, MC Auction conducted by HIGH COUNTRY AUCTIONS, Invermere, B.C. Inquiries: Tex at 250-341-5316

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

815 SQ. FT. PRIME COMMERCIAL UNIT FOR LEASE

Downtown Invermere large 4-bdrm, 2 bath upstairs, all included, $1,500/mo. 2-bdrm walk in basement, all included, $900/mo. invermerehomerentals@ gmail.com. or 250-341-1650.

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.

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.

Private Sale Westside Park 3-bdrm, 2 and a half bath, plus fully finished, self-contained own laundry, own entrance studio suite equipped with a murphy bed. House under home warranty. $269,000. Call 1-778-877-1080.

Newly renovated large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/mo + utilities. Available immediately.

Call 403-874-0483.

Motivated to sell: All offers will be considered. Property features 3.82 acres, 1,900 sq. ft. home with attached double garage and covered deck, 2,200 sq. ft. workshop, fenced garden, storage sheds and more. For more information please call 250-3426967.

Right in the middle of the new grocery store, Home Hardware, Kicking Horse Coffee and Canadian Tire. #4-492 Arrow Rd. currently Nature’s Floors. Please call 250-342-5089.

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.

Shop space for rent, Industrial Rd. 1, 30’ x 70’, available May 1st.

Phone Miko at 250-342-9526.

Commercial Space for rent, 503 7th ave, currently Valley Spas, 1950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250341-5845.

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

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.

For rent in Invermere: 2-bdrm apartment, close to schools and hospital, large yard. $775/mo, phone 250-342-3790.

Two 2-bdrm suites available immediately in Windermere 4-plex, one furnished. All appliances.

Large decks, yard, lake views. Pets considered $800/mo. 250-4097435, email shellimilley@gmail. com .

3-bdrm, 1.5 bath, upper level of home in downtown Windermere, N/S, pets considered, $900/mo + utilities. Available immediately.

Call 250-342-8662.

HOUSE FOR RENT 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 immediately. Call 403-874-1273.

Small tidy 3-bdrm, 2 bath house in Windermere. N/S, N/P, $1,000/mo, phone 250-342-6255.

Townhouse in Blackforest Heights, 2-bdrm + office space in basement. N/S, pets on approval, single car garage. Five appliances.

Backing into green space with mountain views. Fully furnished or unfurnished. $975/mo + D.D. and utilities. Call Cynthia 250-3415602.

CONDO FOR RENT 2-bdrm, F&S, close to downtown.

N/P, N/S. Must be mature and quiet.

Available immediately. Min. 1 year lease. $800/mo + $400 D.D. and utilities. 250-342-9446.

HOUSE FOR SALE

CONDO FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

3-bdrm condo with garage for sale at 122-4835 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, Riverstone Villas. One owner condo, clean, end unit, deck onto green space, large soaker tub, great view, open kitchen, fireplace, appliances, etc. REDUCED to $170,000, 250-342-7608 for info.

30” propane coke stove - 1 year old.

Never used, 4 burner. $950 - was $2200 new. 250-341-6043

2000 E450 Ford Van, Diesel, Automatic, 16’ Box, 376,000 kms, good condition. Perfect for mobile billboard or contractors. $3,000, phone 250-342-2044.

WANTED

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Wanted players for co-ed slowpitch in Invermere. Contact Scott at 250-342-1202.

Mature, responsible couple looking for a boat dock on the lake to rent for the summer. Call 403-819-9745.

MISC. FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Frigidaire Upright Freezer, $250. Used at CasaVino Wine Bar. Call Dee at 250-3415100.

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan. 12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar. Beautiful shape. Asking $4,800 O.B.O. To view, contact 250-341-5524.

BOATS FOR SALE 2004 Blue Water Malibu 19 feet. Red and white, very good condition. 4.3 litre EFI 225 hp. Includes tandem trailer and boat covers. $ 13,500.

Located in Invermere. Contact 403689-5519.

Hank the Tank is for sale, 1997 Chevy 4x4 long box, $2,500 O.B.O. Only 5,000 kms wear on new tires and new exhaust system. Call 250342-0337.

1991 Dodge Cummins Diesel D250 Pickup. Great truck in great shape. Well Maintained. Canopy.

Great on fuel. $3,800 O.B.O., 250409-6440.

FREE GIVEAWAY Reclaimed material: Styrofoam, framed glass (build a greenhouse?)

Varied lumber. 250-342-6129.

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 122-4835 RADIUM BLVD. RIVERSTONE VILLAS, RADIUM HOT SPRINGS. May 2nd and 3rd and May 17th and 18th at 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 3-bdrm condo. $170,000, call 250-342-7608 for info.

CONDO FOR SALE

2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, dishwasher and microwave. R2000 certified. All on one floor. Located downtown close to shopping and beach. Asking $285,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 250-342-2274.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.

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.

HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SHRIMP

1 teaspoon Sesame Oil 16 to 20 jumbo Shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil

3 Green Onions 10 Eggs Salt and Pepper to taste

In a large skillet heat the sesame oil over medium high heat; add the shrimp stirring often until pink, about 3 minutes.

Remove and keep warm.

Thinly dice the green onions.

In a bowl beat the eggs; season with salt and pepper and add ¾ of the green onions.

Wipe out skillet; heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Cook the egg mixture stirring until creamy and set.

Gently fold in the shrimp and garnish with remaining green onions.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

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.

Townhouse in downtown Invermere Built in 2005, fantastic views in a quiet location.

No strata fees, 5 appliances, 1,467 square feet.

Asking $234,900

• Call 250-342-0371

A Short Drive to Great Value!

This Riverside Golf Course beauty is worth a look!

Upgraded features, luxurious master suite, open floor plan and great mountain views

$385,900 WOW!

MLS®

2396984

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

May 2, 2014

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SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

photography studio picture framing passport photos …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net 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 Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

SERVICES 20% off Wood Blinds expires May 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.

Maddy Ede – Makeup Artist Specializing in Weddings, Graduations and Special Occasions.

Invermere, B.C. and Calgary, AB Contact Information: Cell/Text: 403.808.3381 Email: madison.ede@gmail.com

HELP WANTED 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.

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.

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.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting resumes for evening servers P/T and F/T. P/T evening bartender, evening kitchen help/ dishwasher and a chef with formal training with 3 to 5 years experience in fine dining is an asset. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344 or 250-342-5745.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com

HELP WANTED 899599161 PDQ HOLDING LTD. O/A RADIUM SUPERMART/ PETRO CANADA Box 206, 4929 HWY 93 RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. V0A 1M0 IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CASHIER Starting wages $11:50 per hour JOB DUTIES: Customer service, operate cash register and Lottery machine. Check freight, stock shelves, cleaning and outside maintenance.

NO FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED Please send your resume to the above address or drop it to Radium Petro Canada/Radium Supermart or email to rpetro@ live.ca or fax 250-347-9921.

HIRING FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT FULL/PART-TIME WAGES $11.00 HR DUTIES: MAKE SANDWICHES, SERVE CUSTOMERS, PREPARE MEAT AND VEGETABLES, CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, HANDLING INVENTORIES ETC PLEASE DROP OFF RESUME OR EMAIL TO jaypark4929@gmail.com or Fax 250-345-6600 FAIRMONT SUBWAY 844310730 4966 FAIRMONT FRONTAGE ROAD FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS B.C. V0B 1L1 Helna’s Stube is looking for kitchen help/dish washer and part-time evening server. Please call 250347-0047 or email mail@helnas. com.

Attention Valley Residents and Contractors! The Painted Porch upcycles and re-purposes unwanted wooden furniture, old wooden character doors and windows, mirror, louvered closet doors and shutters, wooden cabinet doors and knobs. All items can be dropped off at the shop in front of Canadian Tire or call Teresa 250-688-0388 to arrange pickup. Together we can make a difference.

CasaVino Wine Bar in Radium Hot Springs is looking for a part time server. Wine experience is required.

Call Dee at 250-341-5100.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FAIRMONT GAS PLUS is accepting resume for P/T and F/T. Please apply in person.

Dehart Sewer and Drain is looking for a pump truck operator and/ or labourer. Job is seasonal May October $18 - $22 per hour. Must have good driver abstract. Contact Bruce 250-347-9803 or send resume to 250-347-2274.

Valley Solutions is looking for a part-time house cleaner.

Competitive wage, more hours required in summer, some weekends. Call 250-341-1903 or email valleysolutions@shaw.ca

CLEANING SERVICES FOR LAKEVIEW MANOR - 604 6TH AVENUE, INVERMERE B.C. There are two components to this contract: 1) Weekly cleaning of common areas.

2) Suite cleaning when vacant.

Contact the Building Managers at 250-342-6655 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday for a copy of detailed description of cleaning requirements and tour of the facility. References and RCMP security check required. Contract bids to be delivered to the Building Managers in Unit #203 by 3:00 p.m.

May 15, 2014.

GET PAID TO PLAY! Rocky Mountain Safaris is looking for P/T, casual and contract help for the summer season. Hiking, climbing, mountain bike guides and class 4 and 5 drivers needed. Potential for F/T and subsidized accommodation and wilderness first aid training.

Email info@rockymtnsafaris.com.

The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery is now hiring FT/PT year round experienced line cooks. Starting wage $16 per hour for day shifts and $18 per hour for evening shifts. Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Housekeepers full or part-time apply at 250-345-6365 or email to bungalows@shaw.ca.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS POSITION AVAILABLE. John Wolfe Construction Co. Ltd is a mining company located in Radium Hot Springs. We require a Heavy Duty Mechanic to start immediately. This position is fulltime, year round, competitive wages, group benefits and RRSP program. This is not a camp situation; we work Monday - Friday with some overtime as required.

Resume with references to wolfecon@telus.net or fax to 250347-9096. For further information please call 250-347-9263.

SUMMER HELP Part-time and full-time $13/hour + incentive program Fairmont Creek Property Rentals seeks energetic persons/students for the summer season assisting the Housekeeping Manager in a variety of tasks. The successful candidate must be able to work efficiently, independently and as a team, hold a current driving license and work weekends (flexible hours available). Learn more and view other opportunities at www.fairmontcreek.ca/jobs or forward your resume to info@fairmontcreek.ca

YOGA TEACHERS Defining Yoga Studio in Invermere seeks 200-hour certified yoga teachers! Must be personable, reliable and professional. See the employment section @ www. definingyoga.ca for more details and to apply, or call 250-270-0056.

FUN, BUSY RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN INVERMERE is looking for cooks, servers and dishwashers!

Send your resume to israelifalafel@gmail.com, or stop in at Safta’s to drop it off in person.

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Looking for your next great career opportunity?

Armstrong, BC • MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR ͳ LUMBER • MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR ͳ PLYWOOD POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Armstrong Division of Tolko Industries is a large complex consis�ng of a Lumbermill, Plywood plant and Cogenera�on facili�es.

Repor�ng to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision of the crews to obtain proper opera�ng efficiencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Display a strong commitment towards safety is essen�al.

• The successful candidate will possess a diploma/technical degree in a mechanical or electrical related eld.

• Ability to use JDE or similar CMMS programs is important.

• A strong ability in Analy�cal Troubleshoo�ng and applying Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.

• Able to lead diverse trades groups into highly effec�ve Maintenance Teams by focusing on Maintenance Best Prac�ces and a strong Quality Assurance Program.

Our tradi�on of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and con�nuous development. To explore current career opportuni�es and become a part of our community, apply online today at www.tolko.com. Applica�ons will be accepted un�l May 4, 2014.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Now Hiring

Career opportunity ANALYST This position researches and analyses various issues and provides analytical and administrative support to programs, initiatives and other responsibilities of the Sector Initiatives department. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of any of our four offices.

Apply by May 16, 2014.

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

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) $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.

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

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date: ASAP

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

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Career opportunity AppliCAtion SyStemS AdminiStrAtor this position provides systems and application support for the trust’s core business applications, including the information management System and public and private websites. this is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.

Apply by May 16, 2014.

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

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

Casual insurance salesperson needed at Kootenay Insurance Services in Invermere. Could lead to full-time work. Please call Kerry at 250-342-2175 or email Kerry.reilly@kootenayinsurance.ca or drop in.

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Tony’s Greek Grill We are now accepting resumes for

food counter attendants In Fairmont and kitchen help

for a popular Mediterranean Greek cuisine restaurant in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. No experience needed. We will train.

Please fax resume to 250-544-3475 or email tonysgreekgrill@gmail.com.

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 $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits. benefits.

Licensed Casual Insurance Salesperson

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Manager

Quality Bakery Retail Store If you have Management experience, proficient computer skills and a proven ability to lead, motivate and encourage a team in a retail environment, then we would love to hear from you. This full-time, year round position of Store Manager requires excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively handle challenges with confidence and imagination. A competitive wage and benefits package offered. Starting date is negotiable. Please email your resume to peter@invermerebakery.com or fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439.

Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd 1305 7 Avenue, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342–4422

WISH PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER CASUAL ON-CALL Family Resource Centre

Duties: The Women’s Information and Safe Homes support worker is part of a team of on-call casual staff that agrees to carry a cellular phone and serve scheduled on-call duty for the Safe Homes Program. Support workers are on call on weekdays and evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

When called out, the support worker provides a confidential emergency service for the provision of temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Support workers will provide transportation, information, support and, when appropriate, follow-up support for women.

Michele Neider, Director of Program Management, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4 p.m., May 12th, 2014.

We are hiring for the following positions:

• Room Attendants • Houseman • Guest Experience Agents

• Porter/ Bellman • Servers • Bartenders • Cook • Night Auditor

Copper Point Resort is the newest luxury four season destination located in Invermere, B.C. We are looking for those strong candidates who are energetic and passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience.

We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.

All those applying must be able to have fun!

Resumes can be emailed to careers@copperpointresort.com, faxed to 250-341-4001 or dropped off to 760 Cooper Road.

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Landscape expert starts Yard Doctor practice

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With front lawns and backyards around the valley becoming plagued with overgrown and out-dated landscapes, the Yard Doctor has set up shop and brought the cure.

Al Lagadin has just recently become the Yard Doctor, but his landscaping has been evident throughout the District of Invermere for some time. As a Grade 10 and 12 math and science teacher at David Thompson Secondary School, he incorporated horticulture into many of his lessons.

“My classroom was a living, breathing thing for science — we had animals galore,” he said, citing several large fish tanks, birds, and mice.

Since retiring as a teacher, he’s continued with his love for horticulture in the valley. Al has perfected the gardens of many local businesses, including Copper Point Golf Course and the St. Paul’s Place apartment complex.

With this abundance of experience under his belt, DR. DIRT — Yard Doctor Al he’s now the Yard Doctor — a landscape consultant. Lagadin offers horticulture exSince his teaching days, he’s also founded the landscaping pertise as a landscape consultant.

Photo by Dan Walton services Al’s Lawn Innovation and All Star Lawn Service, but said the Yard Doctor will specialize in consulting.

“I will simply give you advice,” he said. “Don’t be afraid, be different with colours.

I’ll give you possibilities and you can then choose your own patterns.”

At a time convenient for his clients, Al will meet for a comprehensive discussion to develop an understanding of their interests and favourite colours.

“It always depends what their vision is,” he said. “There’s colour schemes, the general wind direction of your property, how much sun you get, the kind of soil you have.”

And the species of vegetation play a major role.

“I utilize plants that I know will benefit most in the environment, and I’m not . . . ‘RCMP’ on page 4 We meet up with Jason at Fire Vixen Tattoo and I am informed I have to sign a waiver. When asked why a waiver, Jason jokingly explains he’s only human and not a machine. Of course I interpret this as: I may slip and cut your wrist. My first thought was I wish I was in uniform so while he’s about to start the procedure I could take out my gun, place it on my lap, cock the hammer and explain the 9 mm has a hair

trigger and advise him I’m also only human and pain causes me to flinch.

Good luck to both of us. Just a fleeting thought. When asked who goes first, I immediately point to my son. Jason did an excellent job. The fact my son has the same tattoo of the Russian Orthodox crucifix (Greek Orthodox) representing my Serbian heritage makes me feel my son is always with me. It also reminds me of my father. Our son then started questioning his Scottish heritage on Bev’s side. Could be inter-

. . . ‘Chamber president’ from page 17 The entire board wishes Craig all the best and offers its thanks for his work with the Chamber over the past two years.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is an organization within the business community promoting and supporting responsible commerce through effective advocacy, communication, networking and education on behalf of its membership.

afraid to take a little risk here or there to try something different.”

Whether clients are looking to stay with a classic look or try something new, Al will make it work for any property.

“It’s a matter of forming colours and coming up with colours, combinations, and what will look good with a certain background existing with the shrubs and trees you already have,” he said.

His vast experience has given him invaluable foresight.

“You have to visualize; think down the road two, five, ten years from now,” he said.

“The good thing about flowers is you can change the colour scheme every year.”

Though he’s no longer with Copper Point Golf Course, his work can still be appreciated there, with about 50 to 60 flower beds that he built growing around 30,000 flowers each year. To get in touch with the Yard Doctor, give Al a call at 250-3427057, or send an email to holeinoneal@hotmail.com.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER Are you a public works professional that is passionate about public service and contributing to your community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where constant improvement is the norm? If you believe providing quality services to our residents while valuing the people who deliver those services, then the District of Invermere wants you!

The Community

The District of Invermere, a vibrant community of 3000 people tucked between the Purcells and the Rockies in the East Kootenays, invites applications for the position of Public Works Manager.

The Position

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer this challenging professional position is responsible for the administration of all Public Works, Utilities, and Engineering Services. The Public Works Manager will provide technical support, leadership, and direction to our public works function and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure including roads, water facilities, sanitary sewer collection system, storm drainage facilities, parks and open spaces, public works related buildings, vehicles and equipment.

The successful candidate will have a reputation as a results orientated professional that is passionate about public service and improving service delivery. Specifically, the candidate will have the ability and can demonstrate the following: • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully deal with multiple priorities; • Ability to develop and build systems and programs that support the effectiveness of the Public Works Department; • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people within and outside the organization; • Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment; • Demonstrate flexibility and employ a positive “Can Do” attitude.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have significant management experience (5-8 years) in local government services, including sewer and water systems, road design and maintenance, parks maintenance and fleet management. At a minimum, the ideal candidate will have a 2 year post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field supported by training in human resource management, project management and local government management. Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, and Excel is required. Training and experience in data base programs is an asset.

Candidates will be strong leaders with the ability to effectively manage complex projects and employee’s performance.

Candidates will possess a proven track record in preparing and presenting cost estimates, technical and administrative reports, along with experience in risk management, policy development, and application of WCB regulations.

As well as its beautiful surroundings and sense of community the District offers an attractive benefits and remuneration package. This is an exempt position and is part of the senior management team. Please submit applications by Friday, May 16th, 2014 to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere 914-8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone 250-342-9281 • Fax 250-342-2934 • e-mail: cao@invermere.net

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Making the most of May Spring fever is still making its rounds, and those in the valley are ready to enjoy the pleasant weather. Clockwise from the centre: With the right amount of speed, Mike Dowling was able to take his snowmobile across a river during a day spent at Forester Creek; by creating a human wall, the Invermere Killer Rollbots were able to fend off the Elkford Wildcat Brawlers, winning the bout 221-129 at the Canal Flats Arena on Saturday, April 26th; eager customers were at the Columbia Valley Cycling Society’s Bike Swap early, ready to crash the door in search of the best deals at the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, April 26th; firespinners added to the visually appealing displays at the April Flowers Music Event. The weekend-long festival was held at Blue Lake Resort on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th.

Photos by Dan Walton

. . . ‘Spätzle’ from page 16 The process involves making the dough, then feeding through a press directly into boiling salted water. Jurgen is occasionally assisted by his son, Kai. In addition to local stores, Jurgen’s spätzle will be available at the Radium Farmers’ Market this summer. By next year, he hopes to make his spätzle available in Golden. But first, he aims to build a steady market in the valley.

To find out more, Jurgen can be reached at info@imtours.ca .

Village of Radium Hot Springs

NOTICE OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN & ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering an amendment to the OCP & Zoning Bylaws. The proposed bylaws, 403 & 404 will affect the following properties: 1. Lot 5, Plan 4393, Eastern 15m only, from R1 ‘Single Family Residential’ to C2 ‘Pedestrian Commercial/Residential’ 2. Lot A, Plan 18376, from C1 ‘Highway Commercial.’ To C2 ‘Pedestrian Commercial/Residential’ A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Bylaws No. 403 & 404 will be held: MAY 14th, 2014, AT 7 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE OFFICE 4836 RADIUM BLVD., RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, B.C., V0A 1M0 or fax: 250347-9068, prior to the date and time of the hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned. The full bylaw and zoning map may be inspected at the Village Office, 4836A Radium Blvd., during regular office hours. For further information, contact 250-347-6455.

Arne Dohlen, Director of Planning & Development Services

Sky Update: event tonight

By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist The same planets as last month are up there, and a family planet-star fun evening is happening this evening!

For those who had to skip our midnight eclipse event to be up early next morning, Invermere Under the Stars has a wonderful early Friday evening for you. Starting at dusk tonight, May 2nd, at the David Thompson Secondar School track field is our “Planets — Constellations Tour”. See our special, kid-friendly telescope (photo at right), at the correct height for even small ones to see Jupiter and Mars through.

Tell your neighbours.

Bring your own scope or binoculars or use ours. Bring along some extra warm layers in case it gets cool.

Discover constellations to watch for as summer comes on, a satellite or two, the crescent Moon’s craters and maybe even Earthshine, distances to the planets, tiny moons dancing around a gi-

KID-FRIENDLY — A junior-sized but still powerful telescope will be available for youngsters at tonight’s Invermere Under The Stars event at David Thompson Secondary School. Photo by Greg Amos ant gas planet, and answers to all sorts of questions.

Here is our URL of the month: among various science web magazines, try http://tinyurl.com/newscispace .

May 2, 2014

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FAITH

Dust and glory

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly “Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust” are words we’ve all heard.

They’re spoken on the most solemn of occasions. I’ve repeated them many times beside a grave surrounded by mourners. They echo God’s words from the beginning of time, reminding us who we are — dust from the earth that lives, enjoys life, dies, and returns to dust.

We come from the earth; we’re intimately connected to it. The first human in the bible was called Adam, a word derived from the Hebrew “adamah,” meaning earth, or soil. In The Sacred Balance, David Suzuki says, “Earth is both the planet we live on and the material we live from.” We’re dependent upon the earth; we’re earth-

lings. God made us this way.

We must care for the earth, it’s our home. In Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places, Eugene Peterson writes, “We are the identical stuff with the place in which we have been put. God formed us from dust, from dirt — the same stuff that we walk on every day, the same stuff on which we build our houses, the same stuff in which we plant our gardens. We are this place, an identity that we have in common with all our earth-neighbous... Conservation of the place in which we live is the first work assignment that occurs in the scriptures.” We don’t own the earth, and we can’t do whatever we like with it. God made the earth for us, but the earth belongs to Him. We’re made from dust of the earth, but that’s not all we are. Each of us is a wonder, a mixture of dust and glory. Created in the image of God and wired for relationship, we were made to know, love, and enjoy our creator.

Earth Day has passed and as I pause to reflect, dust sparkles in the air before me, dancing slowly in a shaft of sunlight. In this moment, I see the wonder of creation, I see us. Common dust lifted from the earth by the wind of heaven to shine in the light of glory.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 4th 10:30 a.m.: WORSHIP & LIFE INSTRUCTION, “Jesus Calms the Storm”...

Pastor Trevor ministering.“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-6, during the morning service.

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

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Building buckets for bountiful produce Groundswell Community Network invited gardeners to the Invermere Greenhouse on Tuesday, April 29th for a Global Buckets Workshop to create their own Global Buckets, which are self-watering, weedless growing systems that prevent soil from becoming too dry or too wet. Gayle Leslie, left, and Brenda Phillips put their hands together to cut their cylindrical tubes to the right shape.

Photo by Dan Walton

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: #19, 19th Avenue South Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9 Please include: Your name and address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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Commons’ Sense Peak Suburbia In recent years North Americans have witnessed a noticeable shift from their 50 year love affair with suburban living. In cities that once emptied at 5pm there has been an enormous shift to re-inhabit the downtown core bringing with it a new life and vitality not unlike what you would find in most European cities.

When the Kootenay Co-op acquired the previous Extra Foods site two years ago they saw an opportunity to catalyze the same shift here in Nelson and determined that in addition to a new state of the art Co-op store they would include 54 condominium units. They named their project ‘Nelson Commons’.

Early Adopters For Marty and Lena Horswill, both longtime Nelsonites and recent retirees, it’s the place they’ve chosen to downsize and simplify their lives. When the project is complete, they will move from their acreage outside of town into a two-bedroom, corner apartment at the Commons, where driving will no longer be a necessity.

“I’ll be able to see my doctors office through the window,” 66-year-old Lena said, smiling. Within two blocks of the development site there are movie and performance theatres, athletic facilities, restaurants and cafes, clothing stores, pharmacies and banks. “If the time comes when one or both of us can no longer drive, we’ll be able to walk to everything we need.”

With the Co-op focused on designing their new store bringing a range of new offerings that will include a 50 seat cafe and the BC Wine Guys moving in right next door, the Nelson Commons Development continues to market condo units and expects to start building this summer.

For the Horswills, moving into the Commons is sure to bring a boom to their social lives. They’ll have friends and neighbours living just steps away and the activity of downtown all around them.

“We’re going to have to discipline ourselves in terms of spending,” laughed Lena. “Where we live now, it’s easy to stay in a lot of the time. I expect we’re going to become a lot more social and go out a lot more when we’re living right downtown — we’ll have no excuse not to.”

A variety of units still available. Visit our Display Suite & Sales Office at 621 Vernon St, 12:00 to 5:00, Wednesday to Sunday (or call to book an appointment).

A project of the Kootenay Co-op

t: 250 352 5847 www.nelsoncommons.ca follow this project on facebook