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September 5, 2014

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Columbia Valley teachers were back on the picket line on the morning of Tuesday, September 2nd, which normally would have marked the start of the school year , but the continuing labour dispute between the B.C. government and teachers ‘ union is keeping public schools throughout the province closed.

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VALLEY NEWS

Glacier Resorts Ltd. prepares for construction

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Glacier Resorts Ltd., the developer behind Jumbo Glacier Resort, is ready to begin construction amid ongoing scrutiny presented by opposition groups.

Watchdogs are calling foul at the same time as the Ktunaxa First Nation appeals a B.C. Supreme Court decision made in April that favours the provincial government’s approval of the year-round ski resort in Jumbo Valley.

In a September 2nd press release, the West Kootenay EcoSociety posted three allegations made by the Jumbo Citizens Monitoring Camp — that Glacier Resorts Ltd. failed to properly notify of a road closure; that a bridge recently installed may be unlawfully encroaching on the edges of Leo Creek; and that an Environmental Assessment Office order against blocking recreation access over

the Labour Day weekend was ignored.

Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice president Grant Costello has refuted all three claims.

An industrial road use permit allows developers the right to close the road at any time, he said, as scheduling challenges don’t always allow for co-ordinated closures.

However, the developers make their best effort to alert the public with temporary signage, he said.

Sections of Jumbo Creek Forest Service Road — near the 11 and 13 kilometre points — were closed intermittently between Wednesday, August 27th and Friday, August 29th for bridge work. Judy Burns, a member of the monitoring camp, told The Pioneer the closures were poorly organized, and that hikers could have been stranded with such short notice.

Mr. Costello said that while a small number of hiking groups were affected, he received no complaints by

members of the public — only by members of groups opposed to the resort’s development.

“Not one person complained about having to hike the extra four kilometres up and down (to the Jumbo Pass trailhead),” he said.

In response to the accusation regarding the temporary bridge over Leo Creek, Mr. Costello said it wasn’t a legal requirement to begin with.

“Because of the number of crossings we decided it would be best for the environment to put a temporary bridge in while we’re doing that work,” he said. “We took the precautionary route based on the advise by our environmental consultant.”

In an email, ENKON senior environmental specialist Ryan Preston explained the bridge’s installation met in-stream works standards and best practices.

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Neither teachers nor province backing down

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With Labour Day over, and the teachers and the B.C. provincial government still at a stalemate, the looming threat of a strike to start off the 2014-2015 school year has been realized.

The teachers’ union and the government share a toxic history together, and they’ve recently entered unchartered legal territory, leaving both sides under the impression that holding out is their best strategy.

“We’re all going to go back to work; we just don’t know when or how,” said Doug Murray, president of the Windermere Teachers’ Association.

Jim Iker, president of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (the teachers’ union), says the court victory from early in 2014 would become nullified under a new agreement, while Premier Christy Clark claims the teachers’ union is making excessive demands compared to their public sector counterparts.

The BCTF and the provincial government both claim classroom size and composition is the most critical issue under negotiation, and both claim that unfair compensation offers are preventing the discussion from moving forward.

As the provincial government appeals the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision which favoured teachers, both parties also claim they’re trying to arrange an interim deal. The ongoing appeal has intensified the stalemate, however, as both sides are expecting the court to rule in their favour. The outcome of the appeal is

expected to play a large role in shaping future contracts.

On Wednesday, September 3rd, Premier Clark held a special news conference at her office in Vancouver in which she asked teachers to suspend the strike.

Mr. Murray said that’s what the BCTF has been trying to do.

“The union is trying to make an interim deal until the court case is settled,” he said. “Put money [temporarily] into class sizes, help that situation, and then [teachers] will work until the court case is decided.”

Premier Clark said that only the teachers’ union can end the strike, and she doesn’t want to wait for the court’s decision before negotiating classroom composition.

Both parties can agree that teachers in the province are deserving of a raise, but statistics comparing B.C. teachers to their provincial and federal counterparts are being used by both sides to justify their vastly different offers.

“Teachers do deserve a raise, no question about that,” Premier Clark said.

“But to be fair, we have to make sure that it reflects other public sector workers [in the province].”

Mr. Murray wants to see teachers’ wages in B.C. reflect those of most other teachers in Canada. “We’re the second worst paid teachers in all of Canada, and it’s expensive to live here in B.C.” And he said that students in the province are also being short-changed.

“I want them to be funding students at least to the Canadian average ($11,393 per student in 2010-2011), and we’re about $1,000 below the national annual average per student ($10,405 per student in 2010-2011).”

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Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 93 calls for service over the past week and Labour Day weekend. A few of the more noteworthy calls are highlighted herein: • On Saturday, August 30th at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP were outside of a local liquor establishment in Invermere as there was fighting reported there. While watching the patrons hanging around outside, police observed an intoxicated male urinating beside a black truck that was parked directly in front of this bar. Police spoke with the male who was identified as a local. He was very intoxicated and therefor arrested for causing a disturbance and for being intoxicated in a public place for his own safety. Police noticed that the male was limping. He advised police that he had sprained his ankle earlier. The male was lodged in detachment cells for the night until sober. He was belligerent in cells and urinated again against the cell door.

Police queries revealed that the male had been placed on conditions not to consume alcohol related to a previous offence. The male was released the following morning with a court date in November. Upon his release police noticed that the male had a swollen ankle, so provided him with a ride to the Invermere District Hospital.

• On Saturday, August 30th at approximately 2:35 a.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP observed a black Cadillac Escalade driving east bound on 13th Street in Invermere. Police noted a caucasian male with a plaid shirt not wearing his seatbelt. So police stopped the 2007 Escalade on 13th Street in front of the Legion. The male driver stepped out and walked to the back of the Cadillac. The male was staggering, slurring his words, he had blood shot eyes, and he smelled of alcohol. The male provided what he thought was his driver’s licence but in fact was his bank card. The male identified himself and advised that he was from Calgary Alberta. Police later learned that the male had lied about his name and birthdate. His proper identification and birthdate were obtained and confirmed. While roadside police read the breath demand to the male who kept saying that he did not understand, no matter how many times police explained the demand to him. He was given several chances to provide a breath sample but remained extremely uncooperative. As a result the male was arrested for refusal

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and for obstruction and was taken back to the Columbia Valley Detachment for processing. His vehicle was also impounded. At 10:55 a.m. the male was released and served a 90-day notice of driving prohibition for refusal and a 30-day vehicle impound notice.

• On Sunday, August 31st at approximately 1:40 a.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP were conducting foot patrols in the alleyway behind and beside a local liquor establishment on 13th Street in Invermere. Police were walking from the back of the bar to the front along the west alleyway when they heard two people talking and found them to be just sitting down on the steps located in front of the side exit to the bar. Police stayed hidden approximately three to five feet away from the male and female (later identified as Calgary residents). Police could see the two from around the side of the building.

The female spoke about how she did a line of cocaine and she was not feeling that great. The male said that he would like to do a line and the female said that she had some. Police looked around the side of the building and saw the female pass a small baggy to the male. Police walked around the corner and told both that they were under arrest. The male palmed the baggy of cocaine and pretended like he didn’t have anything. Police told him that they saw the baggy which the male then gave to police. The male was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and the female for trafficking of a controlled substance. Both were transported to the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment where they were lodged in cells due to their level of intoxication. They were released the following morning when sober with a court date in November 2014.

• On Monday, September 1st at 2:41 a.m., the detachment received a report that there were a bunch of drunk people yelling on the corner of 15th Street and 10th Avenue in Invermere. The complainant told police dispatch that the drunk party goers had previously attended a party at a house on the street. Police attended the area and located four young people standing on the road. As police approached this group they observed a male throwing a liquor bottle. Police told the male to retrieve the bottle which was broken on a driveway. The male cleaned up the broken glass and was issued a violation ticket for consuming liquor in a public place, under section 40(1) of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. All young party goers then left.

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meet all the environmental standards.”

Late in 2013, the Environmental Assessment Office “From a visual basis, observers may feel it is too short received complaints against Jumbo Glacier Resort for conbased on the positioning of the abutments, but it must structing a snow-cat trail on Farnham Glacier, which was be acknowledged that the channel cross section at the thought to be an artificial modification, one that would ford is modified and is not representative of the channel’s violate the Environmental Assessment Certificate. Hownatural cross section or requirements of hydraulic capac- ever, the Environmental Assessment Office reviewed the ity,” reads the email. “The temporary crossing has been matter and found that no violation had occurred. reviewed and approved... Furthermore, the bridge will “The Environmental Assessment Office found that be removed and the pre-existing ford reinstated at the the establishment of a snow-cat trail would not be considcompletion of the 2014 construction activities.” ered construction or artificial modification of the glacier And closures over the Labour Day weekend were in in some circumstances, for example providing no road line with the law, Mr. construction or blastCostello explained. ing would have been “The Environrequired,” said Minmental Assessment istry of Environment Office didn’t say the spokesperson David road couldn’t be closed Karn in an email. “The — and they can’t beoffice communicated cause they don’t have its findings to Jumbo jurisdiction over the Glacier Resort in Ocroad,” he said. “They tober 2013.” only have jurisdiction Another potential over the resort.” legal obstacle facing Regardless of the the resort’s developlegality, the short noment is the Ktunaxa tice of the closure First Nation’s claim lacked courtesy for that construction of the people who use the resort in their saTEMPORARY TRANSIT — A temporary bridge was installed on the road, said David cred Qat’muk territory Saturday, August 30th at 15.8 kilometres up Jumbo Creek Forest SerReid, executive direcwill interfere with their vice Road, just before the designated entrance to the Jumbo Glacier tor of the West Koospiritual beliefs and Mountain Resort Municipality. tenay EcoSociety, the practices. Last April,

Photo submitted by Glacier Resorts Ltd. group that levelled the the BC Supreme Court complaints. found the consultation process by Jumbo Glacier Re“You should give more than 14 hours notice before sort to be reasonable, but the Ktunaxa First Nation anyou’re planning on closing a road — a road that has sig- nounced on Tuesday, September 2nd that the band will nificant use — and during one of the busiest times of be appealing that decision. the year.”

“Ktunaxa spirituality is intrinsically tied to Qat’muk If Glacier Resorts Ltd. were found in violation of the and we will continue our fight to stop its destruction,” environmental assessment certificate, construction could said Kathryn Taneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair. be immediately halted, as an environmental monitor Mr. Costello said on Tuesday, September 2nd that from ENKON Environmental Ltd. is observing the pro- with the installed bridges providing access, construction cess, ENKON president Glenn Stewart told The Pioneer. on the resort is expected to begin by the end of the week.

“There’s a registered professional biologist on site First on the agenda will be work on a permanent bridge, who has the authority to stop construction at any point drilling for water wells, and excavation for the lift and in time if she thinks something is not being done cor- lodge. The work will last about six weeks, he said, and rectly,” said Mr. Stewart. if time permits, concrete foundations may be placed beHe said there has been no reasons to stop construction, neath the lodge and lift line. as the best management practices were being followed.

After halting work for the winter, construction will “From our perspective, both bridges were put in to hopefully resume in May 2015, he said. . . . ‘Glacier’ from page 3

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Call the bluff

September 5, 2014

Historical Lens

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The teachers’ union has said it will not give up at the bargaining table what it fought to get back through the courts — ie. the right to the same class size and class composition teachers had in 2001 before then-Minister of Education Christy Clark stripped class size and composition language from the teachers’ collective agreement, a move that’s been deemed illegal and unconstitutional by the highest court in B.C. But instead of conceeding defeat, as the Clark administration had to do with the HST debacle, the government has appealed the Supreme Court decision — a matter that might now be settled sometime next year.

In the meantime, our public school students are still without an education and, according to the most up to date information available, both sides claim the other isn’t willing to compromise.

“I am outraged that B.C.’s government would expect parents to believe that $40 would buy their acceptance of yet more bad-faith bargaining. How gullible do they think B.C. parents are?” states a comment posted below the online petition seeking to recall Premier Christy Clark that had collected over 10,000 signatures by The Pioneer’s Wednesday press deadline.

While the government insists teachers are demanding twice as much money as the other public unions, the teachers insist the government is unwilling to spend the necessary money to reinstitute class size and composition provisions that will bring B.C.’s spending per student back to a level on par with the rest of Canada.

Though so much is murky in this ongoing dispute, what’s clear is that public education is a victim of the austerity measures promised by the Liberals in their campaign rhetoric. With a court decision on the appeal almost an entire school year away, the union has to take action now to put kids back in school. With no strike pay, the teachers are not gaining anything, and the kids are not gaining anything.

Start over at the bargaining table with the union setting the terms for class size and composition, and length of contract, leaving the issue of a raise that’s affordable to taxpayers in the hands of the employer. Without the rhetoric that higher wage demands are driving negotiations, B.C. voters will quickly discover where their government squarely stands when it comes to the price of public education.

Cross legged on the bench, 1935 In this image, dated 1935, five curious men sit on a bench amongst a large crowd near Athalmer — Harry Peters, Bert Rutherford, Pat McGrath, Howard Cleland and Mr. Weir. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com .

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Bicycles are not licensed, but are also recognized legally as vehicles and for road use — except tricycles for small children. They should never be ridden on sidewalks; only on road or cycle lanes.

Helmets should be worn by children and adults at all times, and children should be taught these

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LETTERS

A valley old-timer remembers a ‘true Pioneer’ Dear Editor: I enjoy reading your paper, especially the photos and information about the old timers. I hope you will find space to print the enclosed photo and profile of one such early day resident, a good friend and fishing companion, Samuel Hope Brewer.

Hope was born at Perry Creek which is south of Kimberley, on May 30th, 1886. He was the first white child to be born in the East Kootenay. At that time, his father Samuel, a placer miner from Wisconsin, was working a gold claim on the creek. From Perry Creek, the family moved to Joseph’s Prairie (now Cranbrook), where the father managed Colonel Baker’s ranch.

In 1888, they moved to Fairmont where Sam had purchased a ranch from George Geary. On this property, he built a two-story log building for use as a stopping house. It is still there and can be seen from the main highway.

Fairmont was sold to J.B. Hanky and, in 1909, the Brewers moved to the Chamberlain Ranch, north east of Windermere (Swansea Ranch). Sam Brewer died in 1921 and his son, Hope, took over the ranch. In 1916, he had married Mrs. John Spencer, a widow whose late husband had ranched at Finlay Creek.

Hope sold the ranch to Alec Ritchie and

went to work in Kootenay Park where, for ten years, he was the warden at Marble Canyon. Prior to this move, a son, Carl, had been born. He pre-deceased his parents in 1967. His son Russel lives in Cranbrook.

In 1936, the Brewers left Marble Canyon and moved to Invermere, where they had purchased a small house. Nellie passed away a few years before Hope, so he continued living in his own home.

His close neighbour, Gunner Jorgenson, kept track of him and also made some improvements to his living quarters by installing inside plumbing.

On September 28th, 1971, Hope and I had a day of fishing at Lang’s Lake.

We each had our own boats, eight-foot dinghies. Although Hope was 85 years old, he was quite active and always caught the most fish. On that day, he landed nine nice rainbows, all taken with a fly and spinning tackle. We were late getting home so didn’t unload the boats.

The next morning, on taking him his boat, I found him laying on the kitchen floor. Dr. Duthie came with the ambulance as the old fisherman had suffered a heart attack. Taken to the hospital, he made a good recovery, but had a second and fatal attack on October 13th.

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Patron survey shows Invermere library squeezed for space

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Invermere Public Library’s most recent patron survey underscored a desire for more space, while the most recent audit of the library highlighted problems with the building’s roofing, exterior windows and heating system.

“We heard over and over again; needs more space, needs more space, space, space,” said chief librarian Nicole Pawlak, speaking about the 2014 patron survey.

The library did the survey this past spring, after the library board voted during a strategic planning session to undertake more public consultation. The last time the library did a patron survey was some three to five years ago, according to Ms. Pawlak.

The library building is 2,500 square feet (238 square metres) in total, including the space for the book collection on the main floor, which is 1,300 square feet (120 square meters); a garage space which the library doesn’t use; and space upstairs for washrooms, storage, a small staff room and Ms. Pawlak’s office.

“Whenever we develop a program or something else we want to do, we need to think quite carefully about where and how we’re going to do it,” said Ms. Pawlak, recalling a recent workshop that had 17 people, each with laptops as well as projectors and the presenters barely cramming into the spot it was held in the library.

“It was really tight quarters; people had to crane their necks to see,” she said. “We often have to cap registration for our programs and turn people away just to ensure we don’t exceed capacity. We definitely make the best use of what we have, but size is a consideration when it comes to programming and to the size of our collection.”

The library periodically needs to weed out older books from its collection of about 10,000 books, usually every six months to a year, that other libraries with more space would be able to hold on to, said Ms. Pawlak, adding that the library generates a report on how frequently books are borrowed and that if a certain book hasn’t been borrowed in several years, it is pulled.

According to the 2012 B.C. public libraries statistics from DataB.C. (the most recent available as of press time), Invermere’s public library served 8,867 people that year, held 15,017 volumes, had about 26.87 square metres for every 1,000 people served, and had an estimated 25,400 in-person visits.

“I believe that the size of our library has an effect on our annual in-person visits,” Ms. Pawlak said. “Many other libraries that serve similar-sized populations with a larger space will have separate meeting areas and rooms where community groups can use the space for their programming.”

All of the other four public libraries in the province that serve about 9,000 people have considerably more space, and most also have considerably more annual inperson visits. In 2012, the Grand Forks and District Public Library served 9,006 people, held 27,709 volumes, had a size of 540 square metres, or about 59.96 square me-

tres for every 1,000 people served, and had an estimated 96,000 in-person visits — almost four times the in-person visits of Invermere’s library.

The Kimberley Public Library served 8,589 people, had an estimated 30,600 in-person visits, held 37,082 volumes, and had a size of 511 square metres, or about 59.49 square metres for every 1,000 people served. The Kitimat Public Library Association served 9,098 people, had an estimated 51,500 in-person visits, held 54,969 volumes, and had a size of 860 square metres, or about 94.53 square metres for every 1000 people served. The Trail and District Public Library served 9,061 people, had an estimated 49,750 in-person visits in 2012, held 52,766 volumes, and had a size of 522 square metres, or about 57.61 square metres for every 1,000 people served.

There are two other public libraries in B.C. that serve somewhat comparable, although certainly smaller populations of around 7,500 people — the Smithers Public Library, which, in 2012, served 7,739 people, had an estimated 47,350 in-person visits, held 31,995 volumes, and had a size of 373 square metres, or about 48.23 square metres for every 1,000 people served; and the Vanderhoof Public Library, which served 7,570 people, had an estimated 31,000 in-person visits, held 20,843 volumes, and had a size of 616 square metres, or about 81.37 square metres for every 1,000 people served.

The Invermere library’s size to population-served ratio of 26.87 square metres for every 1,000 people served is the third smallest such figure out of all of the province’s 72 libraries. Only the Powell River Public Library (at 26.44 square metres for every 1,000 people served) and the Fort St. John Public Library Association (at 21.06 square metres for every 1,000 people served) offer less space on a per capita basis. In fact, only eight of B.C.’s 72 libraries have a size to a population-served ratio of less than 40 square metres for every 1,000 people served.

The December 2012 audit of library (which is the most recent) rated the building’s exterior windows as poor, its heating unit as somewhere between fair and poor, and its roofing also as somewhere between fair and poor.

“The windows are really old style. They’re supposed to slide up and down, but several are painted shut, so we don’t really open them,” said Ms. Pawlak, adding several windows are actually opaque glass blocks and, during winter, quite a bit of condensation gets on them and drips down onto the books.

“The furnaces are both old school oil furnaces and there’s two of them,” she said. “The heating costs are fairly significant in terms of the budget we have.”

The audit recommended replacing the heating units with new electric ones in the next three to five years, replacing the original wood exterior windows with thermally broken aluminum with sealed glazing units and replacing the current roofing material with SBS membrane.

No other aspects of the library building were problematic, achieving at least a rating of fair, according to the audit.

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Paper copies and comment forms will be made available at the meetings. If you are unable to attend a meeting or wish to have the draft to review in advance, the Draft Agricultural Plan is available at www.ekag.ca and at the Cranbrook and Invermere RDEK Offices.

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A FISHERMAN’S FRIEND — Hope Brewer stands by a canoe in Taynton Bay (now known as Kinsmen Beach) circa 1950.

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Over the years, a few bits and pieces have been written about the Brewer family and published in The Valley Echo. Some of their early life at Fairmont was most ably recorded by Janet Wilder in her book, The Legacy

of Fairmont Hot Springs.

Hope was a colourful character who was able to tell many interesting stories of the early days of his life in this valley. A true pioneer.

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An evening to remember

Out & About

Stephanie Stevens, left, and Kelsey Prichard of the Summit Youth Centre hosted a gala event to be remembered as they honoured a friend, celebrated their youth organization, and held a silent auction at the Winderberry Greenhouse on Saturday, August 30th.

Turn to page 14 to learn more.

Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley

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Movie Review: Draft Day Reviewed by Dean Midyette Timed to coincide with the start of this year’s National Football League’s regular season, Draft Day follows the travails of Sonny Weaver Jr. (Kevin Costner), general manager for the Cleveland Browns, in the hours leading up to the NFL draft.

As we quickly find out, a poor draft day can make or break the career of an NFL executive, and getting the player you want becomes a high stakes game of chicken.

As the story unfolds, Weaver is able to secure the number one draft pick by trading away the future of the franchise — the

Browns’ next three future first round picks with his eye on a can’t-miss, gold-plated Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. This move makes him a hero in the eyes of his owner (played by Frank Langella), but attracts the ire of the incumbent quarterback and the new head coach (Dennis Leary) who loves to flash his Super Bowl ring when making his point.

This film is overflowing with star power, with cast members including Jennifer Garner, Sean “P. Diddy” Coombs, Rosanna Arquette and Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn with cameo appearances from numerous ESPN and NFL superstars including Chris Berman, Hall of Famer Jim Brown, AN EXCLUSIVE NEW LAKE VIEW & LAKE ACCESS COMMUNITY

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At times, the drama looks a little too staged (see the scenes with the rookie GM of the Jacksonville Jaguars), but for diehard football fans (no, Bruce Willis does not make an appearance), this movie is a front row seat in the Cleveland Dog Pound.

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

• 6 p.m.: PJ Story Time at the Invermere Library. Runs the second Wednesday of each month. To pre-register, contact 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 6:30 - 8 p.m.: Traditional Knowledge Sharing at Lake Enid. The Stevens family from the Shuswap Band will lead an interpretive walk as part of Wildsight’s ongoing Lake Enid Restoration Project. Free event. Meet at the main parking area at Lake Enid. For more information, contact invermere@wildsight.ca.

• September 5th - 6th, 8 p.m.: Planes: Fire & Rescue.

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• 8 a.m.: Rocket Mass Heater Workshop, presented by Groundswell and DirtCraft Natural Building. Two and a half day workshop runs through to September 14th, 5 p.m., during which you will help construct a full-scale and fully operable RMH for heating a large greenhouse at Edible Acres. $295, includes lunches. Only 14 spaces available. Register online at groundswellnetwork.ca.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: CV Recreation Sign Up Night at the Invermere Community Hall. Sign up for sports, recreation and leisure activities in the Columbia Valley.

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

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

• 8 - 10 p.m.: Columbia Valley Twirlers Square Dance weekend at the Radium Community Hall. Callers will be Rick and Kathy Utter from Moyie Springs, Idaho.

Mainstream Dance, Friday 8 p.m., $6 per person, and Saturday 7:30 p.m., $7 per person. For more information, contact Albert and Carol Robideau at 250347-6573, or acrobideau@telus.net.

Saturday, September 6th • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s Market, downtown Invermere.

• 11 a.m.: Saturday story time kick-off at the Invermere Library. Story time every Friday and Saturday morning.

• 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.: 4th annual Parkinson’s Superwalk at Pothole Park. Registration at 1 p.m. Free event, all ages.

Register and raise funds for Parkinson’s support services, education and research. For more info, call Grace at 250-342-6764 or visit parkinson.bc.ca.

• 8:30 p.m.: Kootenay Savings Outdoor Movie Night 2014 at Radium’s Central Park. Free movie on a 3-storey screen. Bring an item for your local food bank. Drive-in style. Movie begins at dusk, rain or shine. Concession available. Visit kscu.com.

Sunday, September 7th • 6 p.m.: European Dinner at the Edgewater Legion. $15/adults, $13/seniors, $13/under 12. Cabbage rolls,

Saturday, September 13th • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Final Invermere Farmer’s Market of the season, downtown Invermere.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Salmon Festival at Kinsmen Beach.

Free festival includes a selection of local musicians, Ktunaxa Dance Troupe, salmon information pavilion, guest speakers, cultural demonstrations, face painting, BBQ and more. Visit columbiasalmonfest.ca.

• 12 - 3 p.m.: Drop-off of gently used goods for the Wilmer Garage Sale at the Wilmer Community Hall.

Also September 16th and 18th, 5:30 - 7 p.m. For more information or to volunteer: Pam Meunier, 250-3422019 or Mary Jolicoeur, 250-341-6272.

Sunday, September 14th • 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.: Pinto Mountain: Scramble through Geologic time with Andrea Petzold. A Wild Nature Tour, hosted by Wildsight. Carpooling to Pinto

Mountain from Sobeys. $30/person. For details and to register, visit wildnaturetours.ca.

• Fall Equinox Mini Sporting Clays at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more info, visit lwdrodgun.com or call 250-341-3254.

Tuesday, September 16th • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Composting workshop at the Community Greenhouse, hosted by Groundswell. $30. Registration online at groundswellnetwork.ca.

• 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.

Wednesday, September 17th • 6 p.m.: Writers’ Workshop at the Invermere Library.

Join this monthly group to inspire your creative writing.

Sign up by contacting the Library: 250-342-6416.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Artist opening at Pynelogs. Feature artist show includes Claire Dibble, Anne Aitken Anderson, Kathleen Stead, Patrick Yesh, Susan Fahrni and Silena Ewen/Maegan Stanbury’s pysanky/painting collaborations. Show runs until September 28th.

Friday, September 19th • 4 - 8 p.m.: Rockin’ on Main at the Radium Visitor Information Centre. Market and live entertainment by 60 Hertz (5 - 8 p.m.).

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Registration for the Columbia Valley Classics 25th annual Autumn Car Show & Shine at the Radium Seniors Hall. Live entertainment by Blues Brothers Too. Visit radiumcarshow.com.

• 7:30 p.m.: Jake’s Gift, the moving story of a WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Juno Beach, at Pynelogs.

Written and performed by Julia Mackey, directed by Dirk van Stralen. Also Saturday, September 20th.

Tickets $15, available at Pynelogs and Tiffany’s Thredz.

Saturday, September 20th • 7 - 1 a.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 25th annual Show & Shine. Events include a pancake breakfast (7 - 10 a.m.), Show & Shine (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)Rockin’ on Main (12 - 4 p.m.), Cruise to Invermere (4 p.m.) and a Dance (8 p.m. - 1 a.m.).Visit radiumcarshow.com.

• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wilmer Fall Sale-abration, a fun garage sale and community celebration. Donations of items welcome. Proceeds go to final renovations of the Wilmer Community Hall. For more info or to volunteer: Pam Meunier, 250-342-2019; Mary Jolicoeur, 250-341-6272.

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THANK YOU

I would like to send a big thank you to those who made the Estate Auction of Albert Franson a success.

Troy Rad and Tim Houk, you did an awesome job Auctioneering! To everyone who attended and made the day so enjoyable, thank you. Paul Glassford and Darryl Fry, your help was much appreciated. SPECIAL THANKS to all my nieces, nephews, and their families for your help with the auction. Uncle Albert would be very proud!

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Beckham inspires at Summit gala

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer The Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society hosted an enchanted gala evening which included a silent auction, mouth-watering food, and a profound guest speaker Ash Beckham to celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Winderberry Greenhouse on Saturday, August 30th.

Proceeds from the event were donated to the Summit Youth Centre in Invermere.

The Winderberry Greenhouse was beautifully decorated and lit up in a way that provided a soft and festive ambience to accompany the fully captive audience in attendance. The message that resonated throughout the powerful speech from Ms. Beckham was one of tolerance.

The gay rights activist from Boulder, Colorado shared personal anecdotes and expressed the need for communication, openness and compassion in the community.

“It’s important to have a space that you can go to,

whatever you’re going through. We all have something, or know someone, whether it’s illness, cancer, covering up an illness or dealing with sexual orientation, and it’s important to create a safe environment where people can go to,” she said.

Ms. Beckham candidly spoke about her issues growing up as a lesbian and discovering her identity.

“It is really critical to create that environment for youth,” she said.

The evening held an emotional overtone as it was also in honour of the passing of former Summit Youth Centre member, Sue Davidson, who was a victim of suicide.

As other members and speakers shed tears in memory of their good friend and colleague, the message was clear: tolerance is important while communication, love, respect, and creating a haven where people feel safe is utmost in cultivating a healthy community and potentially saving lives.

“It’s about open communication and it’s about having a platform to be heard,” said Ms. Beckham.

New youth centre leader shines

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer The Summit Youth Centre has a new kid on the block. Kelsey Prichard is the proud program co-ordinator and Summit leader at the Invermere facility.

Part of Kelsey’s new role is to facilitate, co-ordinate, and guide valley youth aged 12 to 18.

The community-oriented, self-motivated organizer was drawn to the role after fostering a commitment to human service. Growing up in Invermere, the valley native graduated from David Thompson Secondary School in 2008 and knew she wanted to work with people.

“It’s something I’m really passionate about, being part of a leadership program — part of my role is to organize dances and holiday events, it’s a lot of fun and it doesn’t feel like work,” she said.

Kelsey completed the Human Service Work certificate from College of the Rockies, and is currently working on the Crisis Intervention Certificate also provided by the college.

“It deals with suicide prevention, addiction services, crisis counselling, coping and management skills and reduction of bodily harm,” she said.

Her goal is to eventually go into social work and the certificate is a prerequisite for entry into a larger

university degree program.

“I would eventually like to deal with youth addictions — I did my practicum through the Family Resource Centre, so although I can’t officially counsel the kids in my current role, I can refer them.”

The inspired program co-ordinator hopes to facilitate effective communication skills in the youth she deals with on a daily basis.

“My goal is to really develop relationships.”

Kelsey is adamant about providing and co-ordinating a platform to open communication channels between parents and children.

“It’s about getting more youth involved — I want to create a solid group that meets once a week and really look forward to working with the kids from DTSS.” After organizing the Crisco Skateboarding Memorial in 2002 that provided a scholarship to the winners, she was hooked.

“I gave an award to a nine year-old girl from Sparwood, who emailed a thank you to me —she was the only girl in the competition.”

The experience touched Kelsey in a profound way and helped illuminate her future career path.

“It’s about getting people and it’s about creating community,” she said.

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Run for a champion: Sign up for Terry!

Terry reached his goal on February 1st, 1981 and his vision of raising $1 for every Canadian citizen came to fruition. Terry’s Marathon of Hope raised a total of $24.17 million for cancer research — he died a few short months after the realization of his On Sunday, September 14th, local running enthusiasts, cancer supporters, phil- dream in June. anthropic-minded individuals and anyone interested in participating in the local TerOut of that first run sprang a worldwide awareness of cancer and eventually the ry Fox Run are cordially invited to meet Terry Fox Research Institute, which is a at the J.A. Laird Elementary School yard unique grassroots institute geared towards to register for the charitable event. cutting edge scientific research for imThe Terry Fox Foundation is curproved cancer treatment and diagnosis for rently funding $20 million in cancer Canadians. research annually in Canada; the founOver the past four decades, $650 mildation was created when worldwide senlion has been generated through Terry’s sation Terry Fox embarked on one of the brave efforts and dedicated in his name. greatest journeys ever recorded in CanaRegistration begins at 9 a.m, followed dian history. by the run’s start at 10 a.m. The event ofAfter being diagnosed with osteoficially closes at 11 p.m. genic sarcoma (bone cancer), which reParticipants are encouraged to regissulted in the amputation of his right leg ter in either the 10-kilometre, eight-kilo(six inches above the knee) in 1977, Terry metre, four-kilometre or three-kilometre made the decision to run across Canada in distances. Bicycles, wheelchairs/strollers, the hopes of raising money and awareness rollerblades and dogs are welcome. for cancer research. His inspiring journey LEGACY OF HOPE — Runners in the 2012 Terry Fox Run set off from J.A. Laird Elementary.

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Steamboat music bursaries now available Girl on vocal harmony, and by 5 On A String bluegrass band, which taught about Bill Munroe and the evolution of the bluegrass tradition. This year, the workshops were three: The Cumberland Brothers on methods of tuning and blending vocals and instrumentals; a songwriting session with Rick Scott; and guitar techniques with John Cronin and Mac Walter.

The Steamboat Mountain Music Bursary is now open for applications. Musicians from the Columbia Valley of any age or stage can apply for assistance with courses, lessons, master classes, workshops or music camps. The deadline for applications is September 30th.

Awards are announced by November 1st. Call 250-3479860 for further information.

By Anne Jardine Steamboat Mountain Music Society Duncan Bedford attended the July 5th Steamboat Festival with his artist wife Lee, helping her pack and unpack her wares for her Canyon Creek Pottery vendor display, and assisting her with sales all day. They left the festival grounds at twilight, skipping the last couple of acts because they had a long drive home to Nicholson, just south of Golden. Meanwhile, back at the festival, the Yamaha Guitar Raffle draw was made, and Duncan’s name was announced as the winner of the beautiful mahogany electric-acoustic guitar.

When the Bedfords returned home, they received the call from a festival volunteer letting them know that Duncan had won. Not wanting to drive back to Edgewater that night, he decided to claim his guitar at the Sunday Music Workshop the following day at the Edgewater All Saints Churchyard. His prize was presented to him at the workshop, where he was delighted to have his first lesson on the special features of his new guitar.

He participated in the workshop and picked up a few new chord progressions and strum patterns. Duncan has some new tricks to practice, and a sweet new instrument to try them on.

While Steamboat Mountain Music Festival presents and celebrates music, it also has another important

STEAMBOAT SKILLS — Above: The Sunday Music Workshop at the Edgewater All Saints Churchyard the day after the 2014 Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. Bottom right: Duncan Bedford, the festival winner of this year’s Yamaha Guitar Raffle, with Anne Jardine.

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New Golf Clubhouse Now oPeN! Greywolf Golf’s Newest AdditioN

The very best of mountain golf just got better. We’re excited to announce the opening of Greywolf’s all NEW clubhouse. Come on up, golf and experience the newest phase of Panorama’s exciting ongoing development.

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18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 5, 2014

YOUR MONEY The power of RESPs

Most people think of a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) as simply a tool to save for their children’s education. As such, it might be surprising to many Canadians that RESPs can be a great savings tool for parents as well as their children. In fact, choosing to save within an RESP instead of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) might be worth considering, depending on a family’s objectives.

How they work An RESP is an investment account used by parents to save for their children’s post-secondary education. Contributions attract the Canada Education Savings Grant, wherein the first $2,500 in annual contributions to the RESP attracts a 20 per cent grant from the federal government. The lifetime contribution limit is $50,000 and the maximum lifetime government grant per child is $7,200.

When the child attends post-secondary school, they can start withdrawing from the account to cover costs. Contributions may be withdrawn tax-free, and the grants and growth on the account are taxable to the child. As most students are in the lowest tax bracket and pay little to no tax, this can be very advantageous for them.

Since inception in 1998, it is estimated that over three million Canadian students have benefitted from the utilization of RESPs.

The idea Parents who want to help their children attend post-secondary school might want to consider contributing to an RESP first, or even using an RESP in lieu of an RRSP. Why? Because parents could conceivably send their child to school on grants and growth alone, and take back the contributions for themselves.

For example, consider a family consisting of two parents and, for simplicity, newborn twins. Based on a maximum lifetime grant of $7,200 per child and annual contribution of $2,500 per child, the family would contribute $5,000 per year to their RESP for 14.4 years. Assuming six per cent compounded annual growth, the RESP would be worth about $171,700 the year the twins turn 18. The account would consist of $72,000 contributions, $14,400 grants and $85,300 growth.

If the account continued to earn six per cent annually, $171,700 would provide $23,000 per child per year for four years. Alternatively, the family could allow the children to use the grants and growth only, which would provide $13,500 annually per child for up to four years.

Why this matters This is an important strategy because it gives the parents options. They might decide to make all of the RESP funds available to their children for school. Maybe

they planned to do so all along, or maybe their financial situation has changed and they can now afford to. On the other hand, they might feel that their children should have to at least partially earn their way through school, and will therefore give them the grants and growth only.

Finally, the parents might decide that their contributions could be used for another purpose, such as to pay down their mortgage, contribute to their own RRSPs, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) or otherwise. For example, assume the parents are both gainfully employed earning $60,000 per year. If they split the $72,000 of contributions evenly and made contributions to their RRSPs for $36,000 each, they would get a tax refund of $18,320 or $9,160 each. Those funds could then be used for another RRSP contribution, to pay down their mortgage, or for some other purpose.

Final thoughts It should be stressed that all of these scenarios are win-win for both the parents and children. In all cases, money is being saved and children are receiving help with post-secondary expenses.

This strategy does, however, give parents the opportunity to tailor their assistance in a way that makes financial sense at that time in the future. Life can change quite dramatically over an 18-year period, and having options can make a big difference in a family’s overall success.

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Registration opens for parent support program

By Pioneer Staff Starting on Tuesday, September 2nd, parents of public school students 12 years old and under can register at www.bcparentinfo.ca to receive $40 per student for each day school is not in session due to the ongoing labour disruption in B.C. public schools.

The Temporary Education Support for Parents (TESP) program is intended to help parents with the added cost of learning and supervision for the duration of the labour disruption.

Parents and primary caregivers are eligible to apply. Primary caregivers can include step-parents, legal guardians, foster parents, host parents for international students, caregivers with temporary custody arrangements, and family members who normally care for the student, such as grandparents.

To register parents and primary caregivers will need to provide the name, address, date of birth, school district number and school for each eligible student.

Payment will be made by cheque in a single payment mailed to the address provided during registration. Most payments will be processed within 30 days

after the month that the labour disruption ends.

Payments for students attending kindergarten, and for students who are new to B.C. public schools, will also be made after the labour disruption ends, once enrolment for the current school year can be confirmed.

Eligible parents will have four months from the end of the month in which the labour disruption is settled to register for the temporary education support.

No new registrations will be accepted after this date.

• For those without access to a computer, registration by paper form is also available by calling 1-877387-3332 or 250-387-3332.

• The payment is not taxable and will not affect provincial and federal tax credits and benefits such as the new BC Early Childhood Tax Benefit, BC Low Income Climate Action Tax Credit, Sales Tax Credit or the federal Canada Child Tax Benefit or GST credit.

• The payment will not impact other provincial support assistance such as income or disability assistance, child care subsidy, subsidized housing, MSP subsidies, or Fair Pharmacare.

Learn more at the B.C. Parent Info website at www. bcparentinfo.ca.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy runs programming all year long from Edgewater to Canal Flats!

Strong Start: For caregivers and children from birth to school age, each weekday in Edgewater, Invermere, or Canal Flats (September through June).

Baby Goose: A group for parents and tots up to 18 months of age, once a week in Invermere.

Family programming: For parents and their schoolage kids, family programs will take place throughout the academic year covering reading and school concepts to help parents support success in school.

Adult programming: Computers, financial and math basics, writing and ESL programs will take place in the 2014-2015 year. Employment skills workshops year-round at the East Kootenay Employment Centre.

Thank you!

The 2014 Fairmont Hot Springs Fly-in would like to thank all of our generous sponsors.

• Columbia Valley Airport Society • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • Fairmont Hot Springs Golf • Natural Springs Spa • Kootenay Communications • From Scratch A Mountain Kitchen • Kool Country Auto Parts • Purple Cow Gift Shop • Fairmont Outpost & Outdoors • Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream • Fairmont Mountainside Market • My Little Baskets • Canadian Tire Invermere • Flight Fuels Inc.

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And a big thank you to all our volunteers!

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Call our Invermere Campus today 250-342-3210 or check us out online at www.cotr.bc.ca/ConEd

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September 5, 2014

Valley teachers compare public education, past and present

By Pioneer Staff

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Columbia Valley teachers on the picket line at Pothole Park in Invermere on Friday, August 29th put pen to paper and put together the following chart to explain to local parents why they were holding the picket line into what’s supposed to be the start of a new school year.

“It was hard for teachers to remember how it used to be,” said DTSS teacher Andrea Dunlop. “New teachers have never had support for every special needs student in their class; they’ve never had aides full-time.”

The teachers represented each of the four elementary schools in the valley — Eileen Madson Primary, JA Laird Elementary, Windermere Elementary and Martin Morigeau Elementary — as well as the valley’s high school, David Thompson Secondary School.

Why we are holding the line 1980s

Integration of students with special needs Full-time aides for each student Full funding for specialized programs

Special needs podded in classes to share a part-time aide Attempts to accommodate multiple high-needs students causes disruptions to regular activities

Late bus daily to Canal Flats and Edgewater

Late bus cut to two days a week

No late bus, regular bus routes cut No swim/skate program Ski program for an extra fee

Swimming and skating programs in elementary schools

Special programs funded through education budgets Swim/skate/ski programs

PAC funding special equipment for hearing impairment/special playgrounds and programs

Full-time librarians in elementary and secondary schools Full-time school counsellors

Full-time librarians Lower school counsellor-to-student ratio

No librarians in many elementary schools Part-time librarians in secondary school Part-time counsellors

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Traditional knowledge Don’t sharing at Lake Enid Miss an Issue!

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer

the story of what happened and how our ancestors survived — we had to survive on the roots,” said LaVerna Stevens.

Ms. Stevens and her husband Louie will be joined by Basil and Riva Stevens to help educate and demonstrate the beautiful traditions of their culture. “All my life we headed up the mountain for leaves, and for native kids there was always tea for breakfast — it tasted so good,” she said.

All attendees will be meeting at the main parking area at Lake Enid. For more information, please contact invermere@ wildsight.ca or call 250-342-9873.

Interested in sharing and learning about the native culture’s philosophy towards the cultivation of land and the use of wild plants? Curious about alternative methods and open interpretations? If so, join the Stevens family from the Shuswap Band on Wednesday, September 10th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on a scenic, educational, and fun interpretive walk as part of Wildsight’s Lake Enid Restoration Project.

This engaging opportunity to learn about their traditional knowledge and use of wild plants is a unique chance to mingle, grow and get back to the roots in the valley. Traditional homemade recipes will be available and all are welcome at this free event.

“We will be taking a little walk, so people can see some of the medicines we use. There will be some pre-made samples for peo- BACK TO BASICS —Picturesque Lake Enid will be the ple to enjoy, including our site of an educational tour led by the Stevens family from the juniper tea. We want to tell Shuswap Band on September 10th. Photo by Nicole Trigg

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POWERSKATE ............................Monday 5:45-6:45 p.m. Ages 9 and up. Full hockey gear PRE-POWERSKATE .............................. Friday 1:45-2:30 p.m. Ages 4-9. Full hockey gear STARSKATE ............................................................ Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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Friday:

Rec League (no travel required).............. 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Midget Boys..................................... 8:15-9:15 p.m.

Atom........................................ 6:45-7:45 a.m.

Initiation ................................. 4:45-5:45 p.m.

Midget Girls.............................. 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Tuesday: Initiation .......................................... 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Novice ............................................... 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Atom.................................................. 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Midget Girls ..................................... 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Bantam............................................. 8:15-9:15 p.m.

Wednesday: Peewee ............................................. 6:45-7:45 a.m.

Thursday: Novice ............................................... 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Atom.................................................. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Peewee ............................................. 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Bantam............................................. 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Midget Boys..................................... 8:15-9:15 p.m.

All players must be registered before being allowed on the ice. For forms and further information, please see our website at www.windermerevalleyminorhockey.com or contact the Registrar, Julie Carder at 250-342-5346

Practices start Tuesday, September 9th, 2014

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September 5, 2014

Record visitor numbers at the museum

Curator’s Corner

By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

IMAGINE INVERMERE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN Seeking Members for The Imagine Invermere Implementation Committee The District of Invermere is looking for 2 members of the public to volunteer for a two (2) year term to guide the implementation of the Imagine Invermere, Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, (ICSP).

Imagine Invermere is the District of Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), the District’s highest level policy that was developed to provide guidance towards a sustainable and resilient future for our community. Imagine Invermere identifies community priorities and strategies which guide decisions and actions towards the sustainability goals.

To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere.

Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills.

The Imagine Invermere ICSP Implementation Committee duties shall include: • • • • • •

Recruiting community partners for Imagine Invermere and for meeting with existing partners to communicate success stories and to look for ways to move Invermere closer to its vision of sustainability; Reviewing the action inventory priority list (a component of Imagine Invermere ICSP) and making recommendations for action implementation Organizing local activities and actions that promote sustainability and or move Invermere closer to its vision of sustainability contained within the ICSP Liaising with residents who wish to discuss Imagine Invermere and its constituent parts including its sustainability objectives, community priorities, strategy areas and associated descriptions of success statements, action inventory implementation and monitoring Planning the monitoring and annual reporting on Imagine Invermere Considering sustainability issues or concerns referred to it by Council

Detailed terms of reference are available for review at the District office or at www.invermere.net The Imagine Invermere ICSP policy document is also available for review on the Districts web site or can be made available at the DOI office.

Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before September 12th, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. to: Rory Hromadnik Development Services – planning@invermere.net Box 339, Invermere, B.C V0A 1K0

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Summer is almost over except at the museum.

We have been busy here with the Summer Children’s Program, visitors, and changing displays; but, at the end of September, we will be looking at winter hours. On September 3rd, we introduced new hours: Monday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Then, starting October 1st, our winter hours will be Tuesdays, noon to 4 p.m.

The Summer Children’s Program was another success this year. We had children return from last year and had some new faces. We were lucky this year

to have two student workers, Maddy Danyluk and Sawyer Ellingboe, who worked at the museum this summer.

They are in university this fall and we wish them lots of luck in their studies.

Attendance numbers were broken a few times this season. Last year, the most visitors we had in one day was 45. This year, we celebrated 54 in July and 74 in August.

While going through your old photo collections this fall, keep a look out for Mineral King Mine pictures.

We have had some inquires about the actual layout when it was in operation.

If you know how the town was laid out or have pictures, we would like to see them.

Why volunteer?

Sheila Tutty, President Canadian Cancer Society - CV Unit Across B.C. and the Yukon, there are about 15,000 people who lend their hands and hearts to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life for those living with cancer.

The Columbia Valley Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) consists of approximately 30 like-minded ladies, some of whom have been volunteering for 50 years, and what a great contribution they have all made in the drive to eliminate cancer. We’d like to invite you to join us!

It is a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact in your community, be part of a great group of ladies, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. We meet once a month, except for the summer months and usually not in November or January.

A couple of times a year, we meet at someone’s house for a potluck meal.

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be a cancer survivor, just someone who wishes to see the day when there is no cancer. Some of the things our local unit does is the Daffodil Campaign in the spring, as well as the selling of Daffodil Pins. Members also volunteer twice

a year when the Mammogram Van visits the valley.

In the past, the local CCS successfully lobbied local council to ban cosmetic pesticides in Invermere, and have had a number of forums including prostate cancer, nutrition, pesticide free gardens and lawns, and have worked with the DTSS students on the dangers of tanning and tanning beds.

In previous years, the unit has supported the Relay for Life, and this year we tried something new with our Giant Garage Sale, Golf the Valley Raffle and the Summer KickOff Party.

We are planning educational meetings in the upcoming months to help provide valuable information for your health.

The first meeting of the season is on Tuesday, September 9th at the Anglican United Church. Mia Gardiner, volunteer engagement co-ordinator, will be doing a presentation on volunteerism within the CCS — it should be a great info session.

Don’t be shy, come out to one of our meetings. Or if you want to talk about it prior to attending, call me. You do not have to dedicate a lot of time, but as the saying goes: “Many hands make light work.” Email sheilatutty@telus.net or phone 250-342-9059.

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The bears are back!

WildSafeBC

By Kara Haugseth WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Wildlife Sightings in our communities: • Black bear sighted on Johnson Avenue in Radium Hot Springs on Friday, August 29th.

• Black bear sows and cubs spotted on 17th Street and Johnson Road in Invermere (multiple sightings over the last week).

• Black bear and cubs spotted on the Sinclair Creek Trail in Radium Hot Springs on Monday, August 25th.

It’s that time of year again when the leaves are starting to turn, fruit trees are laden with fruit, and bears are busy trying to bulk up and eat as much as possible to prepare for hibernation. As there have been so many sightings in the Columbia Valley during the last week, it is very important to know what to do if you see a bear in your yard, and how to keep the bears from sticking around.

The first and most important thing to remember when trying to avoid conflict with bears is prevention. If you do not give the bears a reason for spending time in your yard, it is unlikely an encounter will occur in the first place.

These three tips for keeping your yard clear of attractants will go very far to keep wildlife in the wild and our communities safe: • Store garbage properly: Garbage is the number one bear attractant throughout British Columbia! Ensure your garbage is stored inside a garage, shed, freezer, or bear-resistant bin. If you do not have any of these options available to you, take your garbage to the waste transfer station or landfill. When placing garbage out for collection, make sure it is only placed out after 8 a.m. on collection day.

• Properly Manage Fruit Trees: This year, most of the black bear conflict has been bears attracted to apple trees. Make sure to pick up all fallen fruit, and pick fruit before it is completely ripe. If you cannot pick your trees, consider replacing them with a non-fruit bearing variety. You can also sign up for the Columbia Valley

Fruit Swap! Contact your community co-ordinator for more details.

• Put away birdfeeders: From April to November, bird feeders should not be put up. Birdseed provides a very high calorie reward for a bear!

Bears have an extremely good sense of smell (100 times stronger than a human’s!), and can smell a source of food from kilometres away. If a bear gains a food reward, it will almost always return the next day for another easy meal. If you do see a bear in your yard, take the following steps to ensure it does not return: • Remove any attractants: If a bear gets into an attractant such as garbage or fruit, clean it up immediately! When the bear returns and does not get another food reward, it will move on.

• Call the RAPP Line at 1-877952-7277: Alerting the conservation officer’s service to any bear sightings will allow for measures to be taken to scare bears away from your area before they are food-conditioned. It is food-conditioned bears that lose their fear of humans, and are at greater risk of posing conflict and being destroyed.

If we work together as a community to spread messages of where bears are being sighted and of proper attractant management, it will go a long way to help keep our beautiful valley free of wildlife conflict this fall. Report all sightings, and contact your community co-ordinator with stories, photos, or any concerns. Join our Facebook page for updated information on local sightings and tips!

BCCF’s WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by Columbia Basin Trust, the Ministry of Environment and the communities of Invermere and Radium. To report any wildlife sightings in our communities, call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 For more solutions and information, check out the WildSafeBC website, www.wildsafebc.com, and our Facebook page at “WildSafeBC Columbia Valley”.

Kara Haugseth is the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-688-056, invermere@wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc.com.

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

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

Notice No. 3-1 LGA s.70

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Invermere that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (1)

Councillor (4)

And for the School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) Trustee Electoral Area 3 School Trustee (1) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: District of Invermere office Box 339, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 By fax to: (250) 342-2934 By email to: info@invermere.net

From 9:00 am September 30th, 2014 To 4:00 pm October 10th, 2014 Mountain Standard Time * Excluding Statutory holidays and weekends From 9:00 am September 30th, 2014 To 4:00 pm October 10th, 2014 Mountain Standard Time * Excluding Statutory holidays and weekends Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on October 17th, 2014

Nomination forms are available at the District of Invermere office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

• • • •

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15th, 2014); resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Kindry Luyendyk, Chief Election Officer 250-342-9281 Chris Prosser, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-342-9281

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September 5, 2014

Labour Day adventures Mountain backdrops lit up Labour Day excursions this past weekend. This page, clockwise from top left: Peaked views at Jumbo Pass (Photo by Joe Lucas;) Defining Yoga’s Kelly Carlson enjoyed a leisurely paddleboard float down the Columbia River from Athalmer to Radium Hot Springs (Photo by Greg Amos); The Ol’ Guysers and the Flying Failures hashed it out at the Old Timers Labour Day Classic hocket tournament on Saturday, August 30th at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena (Photos by Erin Knutson). Opposite page, counterclockwise from bottom left: the Ol’ Guysers and Flying Failures battle it out during the Labour Day Classic Tournament; Canadian Crossfire performs live for guests at the Old Timer’s Hockey Dinner and Casino Night at the Invermere Curling Club on Saturday, August 30th; Kelsey Prichard and Stephanie Stevens embrace at the Summit Youth Centre fundraising gala and silent auction at the Winderberry Greenhouse on Saturday, August 30th; guest speaker Ash Beckham; Geri Krebs and Kathy Sutherland share a moment at the youth centre fundraiser (Photos by Erin Knutson).

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September 5, 2014

Hoping to find an ancient fish with fins

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

to work here and enhance our understanding of animal evolution.”

Dr. Caron has been fascinated with the evolution of life since he was a young child in France and first learned about Burgess Shale. At the time, he never imagined he would be working on famous sites and discovering new ones.

“To me, it’s a never-ending series of surprises,” he said.

“It’s amazing to think that 500 million years ago, these were swimming around and you can see in exquisite detail, all their body parts, the eyes, the antenna, the appendages, and I think there’s a connection that everyone can make with these animals. You can imagine them clearly in the rocks there, frozen in time, and to me it’s a great fulfilment to be able to interpret these fossils.”

Dr. Caron’s fascination for Burgess Shale is shared by members of his team, such as volunteer Arvid Aase who

Burgess Shale — a rock formation containing fossils from the early Cambrian Period — was first discovered above Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park in 1909 by palaeontologist Charles Walcott. The Walcott Quarry, as it became known, has since provided an invaluable window to prehistoric life on Earth from roughly 505 million years ago. Having yielded roughly 200,000 incredibly detailed fossil specimens of early marine life since it was first discovered, the site has been the best known Burgess Shale site in the world — until a Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) research team led by Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron made a remarkable discovery in Kootenay National Park in 2012.

“We were looking for pretty much the lateral equivalent of the fossil beds we had found earlier in 2008 and 2010 near Stanley Glacier,” said Dr. Caron. “We knew there were fossils there and we were trying to find out how extensive they were in the landscape.”

After applying to Parks Canada for a Research and Collection Permit to explore the area, the camp location they decided on turned out to be just a few hundred metres from a promising fossil find, which they named the Marble Canyon site.

“Thanks to Parks, we were allowed to do a small quarrying operation in 2012 to find out where these fossils really came from,” he said. Extending their stay from three days to two weeks, they found roughly 3,000 specimens repreFOSSIL FINDER — Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron holds up a senting 55 species, of which 12 were new to science. Two small slab containing a fossil from the Marble Canyon site species were previously known only from China. on August 20th.

Photo by Nicole Trigg Two papers on the team’s work have since been published: one earlier this year on the general discovery of the took vacation time from his work with the U.S. National site, and another in June on the specimens found at the site Park Service to join Dr. Caron this summer for what he calls of the fossilized fish known as Metaspriggina. “the chance of a lifetime,” and Joe Moysiuk from Toronto, “Which is one of our more ancient relatives, known who has been volunteering with the ROM for the past anywhere in the world, and one of the best preserved mate- couple of years. This summer in Kootenay National Park rials actually comes from (the Marble Canyon fossil site),” was Joe’s first field season. Dr. Caron himself started out as said Dr. Caron. “So it’s a fantastic place for the understand- a ROM volunteer in 1998. He graduated with his PhD on ing of our own roots and for the understanding of the roots the Walcott Quarry in Toronto in 2005 and took over from of modern biodiversity…Some of the fossils we find here his predecessor as the curator of the ROM in 2006. preserve elements of brain tissues and these have not been “I think we are really far behind in terms of our underrecorded yet from the Walcott Quarry in Yoho National standing of the Cambrian explosion and the diversity that Park, so we will need to investigate this in the near future.” existed at the time,” Dr. Caron said. “The more sites like this Dr. Caron returned to Kootenay National Park this we find, the more we realize how diverse life was at the time.”

July with a crew double the size of his first exploration.

Dr. Caron’s colleague and fellow research team memAided by colleagues, volunteers, PhD students and a host ber, Robert Gaimes, also recalls a passion for Burgess Shale of tools including jackhammers, wedges and chisels, he has since he was very young. Mr. Gaimes is an associate professpent the summer excavating an ancient seabed from a steep sor of geology at Pomona College in Claremont, California slope approximately 1.5 kilometres up from Highway 93 and has spent four field seasons with Dr. Caron in the CaSouth in the Marble Canyon area of the park. nadian Rockies.

“There are relatively few sites in the world with this type “It was just something I’d dreamed about since I was a of preservation,” he said. “None of them really match this kid. My parents took me to see (American paleontologist) one in terms of the quality of preservation, diversity and Stephen Jay Gould speak at their university about his book abundance of material, and this is a very accessible site.” on the Burgess Shale in 1986. It was really a dream for me That the Marble Canyon site and others nearby are in a so obviously I was really excited to get involved.” national park is incredibly fortunate, he added.

Mr. Gaimes has worked on Cambrian fossils around “This work, and what we find here, will be protected the world and says the Marble Canyon site compares only for future generations, so we are really fortunate to be able to the Walcott Quarry.

“These two are by far and away the best in terms of the sheer abundance and the fidelity, the amazing fidelity, preservation of these labile anatomical features that we’re seeing in the fossils,” he said. “Something really magical is happening here to preserve these things in this kind of extraordinary detail.” In many ways, Mr. Gaimes went on to say, it doesn’t even make sense for them to be fossilized and he’s spent much of his career trying to figure out why.

“It has to do with very specific local conditions as well as particular aspects of global sea water chemistry at this time that basically allowed the animals to be buried quickly,” he said. The steep slope the fossils are located on facilitated the rapid burial of these animals while chemical conditions, a carpet of mineral sediment, stopped microbes from breaking down the animals’ tissues.

Of particular interest to Dr. Caron is the discovery in July of clusters of the Metaspriggina fish.

“They were probably living in schools, something we didn’t know before the June paper was published.”

Another question he hopes to answer is whether or not the Metaspriggina had fins.

“We haven’t found fins on this fish yet, maybe he had fins, maybe he didn’t have fins, but there’s a fossil from China — they seem to be related to this group of Chinese fish — and the Chinese fish have fins so it’s possible we’re just missing the fins here because they were not preserved,” he said. “So we need better preserved specimens and one of the ones we found this summer was found in a new locality, which seems to preserve the outline of the body.”

He won’t know until he examines it under a microscope back at the ROM, where all the specimens are being shipped to by freight, to be unpacked, prepared, inventoried and put into collections.

The team packed up camp and vacated the site on September 3rd, but Dr. Caron hopes to continue research in the area for the forseeable future.

“I’m really lucky here to be working on one of the more significant parts of life history when animals first emerged in the fossil record,” he said. “I think there is a universal story that the Burgess Shale is telling us, the story of the origin of animals and how we came to be — very old stories, 500 million year old stories, but they are still relevant.”

The potential for the current Marble Canyon exploration site is at least 100 metres in width, and as far back into the mountain as they’re willing to take talus off the top, said Professor Gaimes. At some point, though, the team will hit diminishing return, he explained. “As the number of specimens increases, the number of new things that we’re finding decreases pretty rapidly,” he said. “We’re able to use mathematical regression techniques to tell us when we’re approaching that point... but I can see us expanding this area and that could be many seasons worth of work.”

“This is showing ancestry going back 505 million years ago, 95 per cent of the animals we have on the planet, including ours, so it’s really inspiring to people,” said Kristie Beetch, one of the Parks Canada Burgess Shale guides. “Sometimes for people it’s so emotional they’ll cry because they’ve always wanted to see this. So for us to have people understand why it’s so important, it’s a pretty amazing experience.”

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September 5, 2014

Mount Swansea Up-Track COLUMBIA VALLEY Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance

The District of Invermere requests proposals from interested and qualified Electrical Contractors to provide Electrical Contractor Services on an as, if, and when requested basis. The electrical services requirements will primarily consist of on-call services to support existing infrastructure, systems and facilities, such as water and sewage stations, traffic lights, street lights, and SCADA systems.

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Mount Swansea, well- TRAIL ALLIANCE known for hiking trails, downhill mountain biking tracks and launching platforms for paragliders and hang COLUMBIA VALLEY gliders, now boasts a new one-way cycling Up-Track.

The request for proposal submission must include the requirements outlined in the Request for Qualifications, which can be found on the District’s website.

The result of a major construction project undertakwww.invermere.net en by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society in 2013, the First consideration will be given to proposals received by 2 p.m. on Up-Track is a 5.8-kilometre multi-user trail that climbs Wednesday, September 10th, 2014. Proposals will continue to be received 690 metres up to the north side of Mount Swansea to and considered following September 10th, 2014, until the contract is filled. the Summit Trail parking lot. Jointly funded by Western They shall be clearly marked “Electrical Contractor Services” and addressed to: TRAIL ALLIANCE Economic Diversification Canada, BC Ministry of ForChris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer ests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, ColumDistrict of Invermere bia Basin Trust, BC Hang Gliding and Paragliding AsPO Box 339, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 sociation and the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, the Up-Track is intermediate in technical difficulty, but is a Please direct questions to Mr. Rick Waters, Public Works Foreman, pwshop@ invermere.net or 250-342-3215. strenuous climb for cyclists. Plan on an hour or two to reach the Summit Trail parking area depending on your There will be no public opening for this request for proposal. Faxed or emailed submissions are not accepted and will be rejected. level of fitness, but as the Up–Track is a one-way trail up the mountain for cyclists (two-way for hikers), it is imThe District of Invermere reserves the right to accept or reject all or any portant to know that most of the downhill cycling tracks, proposals and to waive any informality, incompleteness or error in any proposals. other than the Mt. Swansea Forest Service Road, have a black diamond (most difficult) rating.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE It is advisable to con914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 sult the trail map posted on Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 the kiosk in the lower parkTel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934 ing lot to plan your downhill route if ascending the Up-Track for the first time.

If the prospect of the downhill trails don’t appeal to you, the Mt. Swansea ForThe District of Invermere invites Proposal submissions from qualified Companies / Individuals for: est Service Road is always Management and Implementation of Interface Fire Fuel Reduction Treatments. an option for the return The Request for Proposal will be evaluated based on experience and success in implementation and full scope journey to the base area. management of Interface fire fuel reduction treatments, specifically management strategies and requirements To reach Mount Swanrelated to the UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative grant funding for Community Wildfire Fuel Reduction. sea, head south on HighThe approved funding, for approximately 72 hectares, is confirmed and may commence upon award. The way 93/95 for approxiproject must be fully complete prior to March of 2016. mately 2.4 kilometres, turn Project information can be obtained by contacting Rory Hromadnik, 250-342-9281 extension 1235, planning@ left onto the Windermere invermere.net or at the District of Invermere Municipal office, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. during regular Loop Road and after 3.3 business hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm September 2, to September 15, 2014. Sealed proposals marked “Wildfire kilometres, turn left onto Operational Treatment – Block 10”” will be received up to 2:00 pm MST, Monday September 15, 2014. the Mt. Swansea Forest There will be no public opening for this request for proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by the District Service Road. of Invermere after the closing time specified. The project award date will be dependent on the Council meeting Begin the ride from schedule. If you wish to contact the District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the the parking lot, heading up closing time specified. the road for approximately The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any proposal, or reject any or all proposals, 1.7 kilometres and turn left or accept the proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the municipality. at the South Ridge Trail Rory Hromadnik, Development Services crossing onto the single District of Invermere, Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 track trail and climb up 250-342-9281 ext 1235 the hillside to the junction planning@invermere.net with the hiking trail. From

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UP-CYCLE — The Up-Track up Mount Swansea (above) delivers beautiful, early morning views of the valley (below).

Photos submitted there, you will veer to the right to continue climbing Mt. Swansea on the Up-Track. Though the climb is challenging for much of the way, there are a number of viewpoints that provide welcome rest stops and also boast stunning views of Lake Windermere, Invermere and the Purcell Mountains to the west. You will notice a marked change in vegetation as you ascend from the dry, semiarid conditions on the lower slopes to the lush and moist upper mountain.

The climb up Mount Swansea on the new Up-Track is not for the faint of heart, but it is a great achievement for anyone who musters up the courage and energy to tackle it. Hikers and trail runners also use the trail extensively.

The Mount Swansea Trails are co-managed and maintained by Recreation Sites and Trails BC and the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, a non-profit volunteer group committed to non-motorized, multi-use, sustainable trail development on public and private lands. For more information, visit www.columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org or check out our Facebook page.

This week’s column was written by Eric Vanderkruk with the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, which is a member of the Columbia River Greenways Alliance, a non-profit organization working to develop a network of trails in the Columbia Valley. Visit www.greenways.ca. Happy Trails!

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Demolition sale - 1605 Lower Lakeview Lane, Invermere. Sat. Sept. 6th, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. Sept.

7th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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.

Yard Sale: Fri. Sept. 5th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. Sept. 6th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

4A Wolf Cr. (behind Tim Hortons).

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

Sale: Sat. Sept. 6th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Small furniture, rescued, repaired, restored and misc. small items.

8152 Binnie Rd. Radium.

CHEERS & JEERS

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250342-2424. 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.

Cheers to the staff at the Windermere landfill for putting in the flowers at the entrance to the site at their own expense, time and effort! What an awesome way to improve the site. Good on you!

A gigantic HUGE Cheers to all our staff for the hard work and reliability. Keep up the friendly smiles and the great food. You all are truly appreciated!

Huge Cheers to Emily, the graphic designer for The Pioneer and Lori at Sign Artists. I appreciate you listening to what I wanted and doing the BEST JOB ever! You girls ROCK!

GARAGE SALES Christ Church Trinity

Annual Garage Sale

Saturday, September 6th 9 a.m. – 12 noon All proceeds to the Nicaraguan Project

CHEERS & JEERS Sponsored by

Cheers to Larry Ballard, Radium Resort Men’s Club champion for 2014. An additional Cheers for your organizational prowess!

A belated Cheers to Louise Helmer and family. Norm, Braeden, Quinn and I thank you so much for gifting your mother’s scooter! In times of sorrow come good deeds. He is loving the freedom and we are loving having the independent Daddy back! We cannot thank you all enough!

Multiple CHEERS to my wonderful neighbours, Dave and Thea, for their help and kindness. You have no idea how much I appreciate what you do for me!

Cheers to the person last week that noted there are more poor employers than there are employees. Employers that do not pay overtime or comply with the minimum standard labour laws, intimidate and bully employees to do unsafe work. To all those looking for a good employee we are looking for a good employer.

Cheers to the Osprey who make me laugh with their fishing for koi at Lake Dorothy. Never thought I’d see a goldfish fly! Jeers to the person or persons who dumped the koi/ goldfish fish in the lake.

Jeers to the two fences that have been put up at the bottom of Kopkl, one next to the train tracks and the second next to the lake. Now I can’t get my dog safely to the water for a swim. Is this fence even allowed?

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-1312 Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

A big Cheers to Franz Grasegger for all your generous time in always being there to lend a helping hand. You are truly an amazing friend!

Cheers to RFE Alarms for their amazing work in capturing a crystal clean photograph of the culprits who thought it would be a smart idea to walk off with my generator after breaking into my back shed.

Jeers to the culprits, please return the generator and leave it beside the shed before I publish/report your picture/activities. Cheers again to RFE Alarms for such great work.

Cheers to Phil Marshall for cutting the overgrown grass and washing our windows! Your efforts don’t go unnoticed!

Cheers to John and Nancy for traveling from Santa Cruz and Tahoe to honor a dear friend!

Cheers to grandma and granddad Berry for another wonderful summer. We appreciate the babysitting, family dinners, and patio dance parties! We love you!

Huge Cheers to Debbie C and her staff at the Villas for their generous help last week. Very much appreciated.

Cheers to Gary and Diane Roberts of Canal Flats. You made our summer a whole lot better.

Cheers to the person who turned in my son’s sunglasses at the Windermere mini golf. You made his day! It is nice to know that there are still honest people around.

Cheers to Brenda in the paint department at Home Hardware.

You are always helpful, friendly, and give excellent service!

Jeers to the people who leave their fruit from trees for wildlife to feed on. A fed bear is a dead bear; a fed deer is nothing but an addition to an existing problem. Be part of a solution not the “problem”. Bend over and pick it up.

Cheers to Troy and Tim - great Auctioneers! Cheers to all the Bidders - Uncle Albert would be happy with his treasures finding new homes! Cheers to Mom and the cousins - your help made the Auction a success!

Jeers to the woman who stole silver cutlery and a big ring of old keys at Uncle Albert’s auction. Shame on you!

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Jeers to me for believing that the Government and the BCTF would actually sit down and negotiate this summer.

Cheers to the CP Rail crew for helping me out and putting down the elk. Bless you.

Cheers to Richard for a most successful move. Great job!

Cheers to the artisan who designed and built the beautiful gate on the west side of Hwy 93 at Dry Gulch. It really adds to my drive thru the Valley.

Jeers to all of you who pick up your dog poo, put it in a bag and then throw it in the bush. Clean up your act.

LOST AND FOUND Found: One tire on rim, on Bugaboo Rd. Call 1-250-346-3378 to identify.

Lost: Anyone who purchased a box of goodies at the Franson Estate and found a chuck-key for a drill press, please call 250-342-6451.

N E W S PA P E R

STORAGE

Where on Earth will you find the space?

STORE YOUR STUFF SALE!* Prices that are out of this world. *Excludes vehicles

Offer ends December 1st, 2014

REAL STORAGE (WINDERMERE) 1508 HIGHWAY 93/95 • 250-342-4494

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STORAGE

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

LOTS FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

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

A 4-bdrm house is available for rent October 1st, 2014 - July 1st, 2015. $1,400/mo plus electricity.

Pets welcome. 1710 -8th Avenue.

Contact Andrea a.petzold@shaw.ca.

Building lot for sale at The Cottages at Copper Point. Great location, great views. Asking $54,000. Building plan included.

250-342-3207.

Invermere Triplex. Live in a private 1,680 sq. ft. 4-bdrm, 2-bath family home and rent two units to cover expenses. Great location. Priced to sell at $575,000. Serious inquiries only, no agents, 250-342-9446.

Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $670/ mo plus utilities. 403-619-1540.

CONDO FOR SALE

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

Large garage/shop for rent right in town. 35’ x 40’ with 12ft ceilings.

On large lot so plenty of space outside and lots of storage inside as well. Perfect for contractors with equipment etc. $800/mo, damage deposit required. Call for more info.

403-819-7494.

ACCOMODATION WANTED Mature single person looking for a 1-bdrm home with a small yard for my border collie. Invermere preferred, long-term rental. Will consider a basement apartment if there is a wood stove. Please contact 250-341-6299 days, 250409-4104 evenings.

SUITE FOR RENT

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

Invermere Office Space for rent on Main Street. Contact Ben for more info. 250-688-0362.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Commercial space for rent, 503 7th Ave., formerly Valley Spas, 1,950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250341-5845.

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

Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Make only one payment of $725/ mo for one bedroom, large semibasement suite. Shared laundry.

Info 250-342-9404.

AUCTIONS

Downtown Radium: Small bachelor suite $360/mo utilities included, D.D. Call 250-342-5159.

For rent in Invermere. Modern, clean, bright, 3-bdrm, 2 bath apartment, great downtown location, attached garage, decks front and back. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, $1,500/mo, utilities included. 250-342-3790.

3-bdrm, MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE DOWNTOWN, WALK TO KINSMEN BEACH: Separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view, fire pit, and yard. N/P, N/S, no partiers.

References/deposit required. Rent includes water, heat, hydro. 250342-7590.

All-inclusive 1-bdrm, 1 bath. Semi private basement suite, shared laundry and kitchen. N/S, N/P, $725/mo. For information call 250342-1195.

HOUSE FOR RENT Windermere 4-bdrm, 3 bath, furnished home for rent from Sept. - June. for 2 people. $750/ mo plus utilities. No pets. Call 403-289-5289.

CONDO FOR RENT Lake Windermere Point in Invermere: 2-bdrm + den, 2-bath, lake view, underground parking, fully furnished with leather couches. N/S, N/P, available October. $1,100/mo, includes all utilities. 403-561-0111 or bobburk@gmail.com.

Radium, 2-bdrm and 2 bath, 1,200 sq. ft. In suite laundry, fireplace, underground parking. Unfurnished, all utilities included. Sept. 1st. $1,050, long-term lease. 403-816-6007.

• Miscellaneous construction materials and equipment, new vinyl windows, wooden doors, BBQ, fertilizer spreader.

• Kubota RX 2230 4W Drive, complete with 56’” mower and 1/4 yard bucket • Kubota T1760, complete with 48” mower.

• Propane BBQ • Stihl Weedeater FS 56C • Huskey Power Washer 1800 PSI Electric • And many other items.

For further information or consignments call Don Larson 250-420-1906

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

N E W S PA P E R

Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/mo includes cable. Call 403-281-3991.

MISC. FOR SALE 1 Ford Tractor No 8. 3 point hitch with blade. 1 No 9 IHC side arm mower. 1 dump rake. 1 Club Car golf cart with metal box and tailgate. All in good working order.

Phone 250-342-1217.

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.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

MOBILE HOME Motivated seller, 1996, 14x70 Mobile Home, Juniper Heights Park 2-bdrm, 2 bath, new flooring, tile, hardwood and carpet. New appliances, shed and green house included. Great views and deck. $49,900, ph 250-342-5444.

NOTICE

at Elk Park Ranch - West Entrance Saturday, September 20th, 2014 10:30 am

Riverstone Villas condo, 122-4835 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs.

3 large bdrms, 6 appliances, central vacuum, fireplace, hardwood floors in the living room, garage, soaker tub, walk-in shower, deck, lots of cupboards, open kitchen/ dining room. End unit, one owner. $165,000, 250-342-7608.

4-bdrm, 2 and a half bathroom townhouse for sale in Swansea View.

Phone for details. 250-341-5216.

PUBLIC NOTICE Utility and road work, on behalf of the District of Invermere, will be taking place on Panorama Drive from Laurier Street to the corner of Blair Street and on Industrial Road #4 during the next few weeks.

Please watch for & obey all construction signage.

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

RATATOUILLE 2 cups Eggplant, diced 1 tsp Oregano ½ tsp Basil 2 cups Zucchini, diced ½ tsp Garlic, minced 1 tblsp Olive Oil 1 cup Onion, diced 2 cups Fuseli Pasta, cooked 1 ½ cups Italian Tomatoes 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese 2 tblsp Tomato Paste Put eggplant and zucchini in a colander with 1 tsp salt; let stand for 30 minutes, rinse well.

In a large skillet add oil, garlic, onion, eggplant and zucchini and sauté until tender.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste and seasoning stir well; add pasta.

Pour into casserole dish, top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 – 25 minutes.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Diamond in the Rough!

Great country home awaits your personal touch.

Beautiful Pine kitchen, 3-bedrooms, wrap around deck, nice mountain views and a fabulous large workshop!

$179,900

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FIREWOOD

SERVICES

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

The Pinewood Strata in Radium is accepting bids to clean indoor common areas.

Contractor provides own equipment/supplies.

Please make an appointment at thepinewood@hotmail.com or 250-341-7448 to view and receive requirements list prior to submitting bid.

Arrowhead Brewing Company has a full time brewer’s assistant position available, starting immediately. Must be hard working, willing to learn, able to do labour intensive work, is organized and responsible. Apply within, ask for Shawn.

Construction Labourer. Looking for an honest, reliable and motivated individual willing to learn new skills. Must be physically fit and have own transportation. Wage dependent upon experience.

References required. Please email resumes to JLBInnovations@ hotmail.com.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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. 250-347-9500.

4 Michelin X-Ice tires, 235/70R16, on 5 bolt rims, used one season, $500 O.B.O. 250-341-1647.

Beautiful spacious near/new condo like Citation trailer, 3 slide outs, reflector windows, 3 skylights, one over shower/tub, air-conditioning, high heat fireplace, granite island.

2-bdrm, oak/cream/sage color and all season/insulated blinds. Used for travelling $35,000 to move and park $16,500. 403-819-3566.

Tender Zehnder Beef. Natural local beef, free of antibiotics and hormones. Government inspected, standard cut, wrapped and delivered.

Raised on the open range west of Lake Windermere. Now taking orders for halves and quarters. Call John Zehnder, 250-342-6781.

Fly tying: Entire collection includes tying bench, vice, lights, accessories, materials and manuals.

Call Walter 250-347-7718.

2005 Honda CRV EX-L, original owner, Honda serviced, 217,000 kms highway, summer and winter tires with alloy rims, sun roof, leather heated seats, 5 speed automatic transmission, Real Time 4WD, Opal beige Metallic exterior, Ivory interior, very good condition, asking $11,800. Invermere 250342-3196.

2003 Chevy S10 Step side, black, 152,000 kms, 4.3 vortec, 5 speed, posi-traction, A/C, 3rd door, two sets of tires, clean in and out. $4,750 O.B.O., 250-342-1131.

For Sale 2008 Toyota Yaris, 4-door 110,000 kms, new brakes, summer and winter tires, roof box, cheap on fuel, good condition, asking $7,500. Edgewater, 250-347-0033.

SERVICES

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

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 .

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2001 Bonneville SLE Pontiac Loaded

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 “I would happily recommend Shannon’s Blinds. Her service was outstanding, and she went above & beyond our expectations.

The quote was fair and install was absolutely painless. I will be passing her name on to all our friends.” Lynette New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES AVAILABLE Working with Sage 50 Simply Accounting, please call 250-3411425 or email michellewitt89@ hotmail.com.

203,000 kms young• FrontWD Traction control • $3,200 OBO Runs great; Properly maintained, Lady driven! Fully loaded! Leather interior, heated seating, power everything, fog lamps, OnStar.

Super charged V6/240hp. Chrome rims. Must see to appreciate.

Call Sherry at 250-342-5855 HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com • www.fionapsychic.com

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102

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

HELP WANTED Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Safta’s in downtown Invermere is looking for a full time, year round cook to join our team! The job includes fair pay, regular tip outs, and a fun positive atmosphere! Drop your resume off at the restaurant, or email israelifalafel@gmail.com.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Career opportunity BUSINESS ANALYST, COLUMBIA BASIN BROADBAND CORPORATION

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring a Full Time Server. Previous experience required in a busy upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com 250-342-9417.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a P/T daytime cleaner. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@blackforestrestaurant.com.

Construction labourer, experienced framer and carpenter full time position to work in the Valley.

Please call 250-341-1886.

Arrowhead Brewing Company has a part time server/sales/customer service position available, starting immediately. Must be able to work Friday and Saturday’s. Serving It Right is necessary, as is an excellent attitude, love of craft beer and overall charm! Apply within, ask for Leanne.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a part time evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250347-0047.

HELP WANTED

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting resumes for evening bartenders. P/T dishwasher/ kitchen help. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant.com or 250-342-6344 or 250-342-5745.

Housekeeper full or part-time. Free living accommodation available.

Apply at 250-345-6365 or email bungalows@shaw.ca.

The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery is now hiring FT/PT year round experienced line cooks. Wage negotiable. Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

The Business Analyst will be responsible for providing financial and business analysis related to CBBC strategies and operations. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.

Apply by September 12, 2014.

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

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PART-TIME CASUAL YOUTH WORKERS Are you creative, dynamic, energetic and love working with youth?

If so, the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society is currently hiring part-time/casual Youth Workers for the Summit Youth Centre in Invermere.

This individual will work with youth ages 12 to 18 years old providing supervision at the Summit Youth Centre and other related programming.

Evening and weekend shifts. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, creative and willing to work as a team member. Experience working with youth is an asset, training provided. Wage is commensurate with experience. Clean RCMP criminal record check a must.

Apply with resume to: Kelsey Prichard at summit.centre@gmail.com, or by mail: Box 133, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. For more information visit our website, www. invermeresummityouthcentre.org, or call 250-342-3033.

Deadline for application to be received is Friday, September 12th, 2014.

Potentially successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABOURER required in Invermere, B.C. Wage based on experience.

Benefit package available.

Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 louise@maxhelmer.ca

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Permanent Employment

Full-time Servers and Cook

Carpenters, Jacks-of-all-trades

Positions available immediately.

Are you tired of where you are, or looking to grow with a strong and thriving company? We have 3 open positions for permanent placement on our team.

We offer full-time and year-round employment. If you have a positive attitude, responsible work ethic, a valid driver’s licence and a few skills to bring to the table, we are happy to have you join our team.

Apply on line at lacabina@telus.net or call 250-347-2340

La Cabina Ristorante

in the Best Western Prestige Inn, Radium

For a confidential interview, bring your resume to The Home Renovation Centre, 492 Arrow Rd., or phone Dave Ridge at 250-342-5682.

Roasting Room ninja As a member of Kicking Horse Coffee’s elite Roasting Team, you will set the stage for the ultimate roast. Your daily mission will include green coffee staging, forklift operation, and cleaning and maintaining roasting equipment. If you have forklift experience, a keen attention to detail and a desire to saddle up with a Kick Ass team – then this job is for you!

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

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date: ASAP

Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

Job description available in store 7 positions available No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.12/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Job description available in store 12 positions available No education or experience required.

Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends. $11.05/hour + medical/dental/ group benefits.

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

Join the Invermere A&W Team!

We’re looking for a few good people who are interested in joining our awesome guest service and kitchen teams!

Previous martial arts experience is not a requirement although familiarity with a broom and a forklift, is. The road to enlightenment Stable year-round employment requires disciples to be on their feet for extended periods and to Competitive wages do heavy lifting. Not an early riser? That’s ok! This is a full-time Benefit plan for full-time staff available after opportunity on our afternoon shift. Start times will vary between 6 months of employment Scholarship program for students 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you’ve got what it takes, send us your Flexible schedules to meet your needs REWARDING NURSING CAREERS resume to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax: 250-342-4450.

Uniform and training provided We will contact successful applicants for interviews.

We Offer: • • •

• • • • Friendly and fast paced work place environment • Opportunities for advancement

Apply in person or at www.aw.ca

The Akisqnuk First Nation, located in Windermere, B.C. is currently seeking an energetic, service-orientated Receptionist/Secretary for the organization.

This full-time position is responsible for providing reception, clerical, administrative and secretarial support to the Akisqnuk First Nation Administration and Council, as assigned.

Required skill/experience/education: • Experience in managing a busy reception desk while multitasking various administrative directives • Be a self-starter and possess a high degree of personal initiative • Value being an essential part of a team • Have a positive attitude and friendly disposition • Be able to effectively manage conflict and exercise advanced problem solving skills • Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills are required • Solid skillset with Microsoft Office software programs, and Website maintenance • Grade 12 plus post-secondary education in a relevant field, or a combination of education and experience • Must have a current class 5 driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle • Criminal Record Check will be required • Preference will be given to those with knowledge of First Nations Please submit your letter of application and resume to: Wendy Cullum, Band Administrator Akisqnuk First Nation 3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 Email: wcullum@akisqnuk.org • Fax: 250-342-9693 Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 5th, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

We thank all those who apply, however only applicants chosen to move forward in the process will be contacted.

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Beyond faith to spirituality

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Editor’s note: Dorene August of Edgewater submitted the following thoughts on spirituality in response to the Valley Churches’ Faith column that appears at the back of the Pioneer every week.

By Dorene August Submitted What is spirituality to me? I believe that spirituality is the balance to our physical and mental health. First Nations people lived in communities where individuals supported one another. Obviously it was a way of life that was essential for survival, but there were practices that were required in order to maintain a balance. Today those practices are not performed by everyone, however, I believe that the principles of these practices should be.

Today many of our beliefs are downtrodden with much of the media telling us what we need, including telling us to tell our doctor what prescription we need.

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People harm themselves when they feel like they have tried every avenue to get help, only to be turned away — sometimes because there just aren’t enough professionals or they need the help of a private practice to which not everyone can afford to access. We might turn to God through some form of religion or spirituality when we have lost all hope.

I, too, have been on that journey of hopelessness, feeling as though I had no where to turn; and everywhere I did turn, I was turned away.

After succumbing to the result of post-traumatic stress and psychosis, I was hospitalized on medication. I never wanted to be on medication, including self-medication of drugs or alcohol. But I decided to take it after my psychiatrist told me that I would probably only need it for two years, but I committed to only two years.

Since then, I have learned what it means to take care of myself. It began with forgiveness. Through self-reflection, I then began to educate myself on things that were important to me, to work on.

The more I learned about myself and wanted to better myself, I opened my eyes and ears to the universal signs that began to show me where I needed to be and where I needed to go — back to Mother Earth. Mother Earth provides me with everything I need to be fully rounded, to be a well-functioning human being.

Faith is believing in a higher power. A higher power that guides me. Creatures, the air and the water all deliver messages that show me I need to believe there is a power greater than my physical self.

It is with this understanding that I have humbled myself to listen and look at life through spirituality. It is now that I realize why we have teachings and why these teachings are important.

It’s not about telling us how to live our life... or else.

Every religion has messages, no matter what or how the practices be, but what people are missing is the core purpose... love. Love and respect for ourselves! If each one of us did this for ourselves, we wouldn’t be hurting ourselves or others.

Whatever spirituality or religion we choose to follow, it’s about what’s right for us as individuals; what works for one may not work for another because we are unique. So if you are looking for answers, pray about it or just ask out loud, then wait and watch, and they will start to show themselves to you!

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FAITH

In defense of sex

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere At the risk of sounding like a prude, I am alarmed at our attitude towards sexuality in this land.

Popular television shows tell stories of people who enter into sexual relationships as casually as they buy new shoes. Pornography is increasingly accepted and accessible on the internet, and a new generation of “soft porn” mens’ magazines are displayed at children’s eye level in some convenience stores.

Thankfully, child pornography is still outlawed, but it’s an uphill battle to protect little ones from those with such perverse lusts.

In our society, sex has become an idol, a symbol for personal pleasure and fulfilment. Advertisers use it to seduce us into believing that their products will please

and satisfy us. In the fight against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, the promotion of abstinence is often ignored or discouraged, for it is considered unrealistic to ask people to deny themselves such a basic need.

But when we think of sex in this way, we misunderstand it. Its purpose is not merely our personal gratification. Biologically speaking, sex is still a reproductive process. We mate to carry on the human family. But sex is also intended to be the most beautiful, intimate expression of love between a man and woman whose lives are joined in marriage. Sex is really a gift of God for the married.

However, when a gift of God is mistaken for a god, it becomes destructive. STDs, pornography addiction, prostitution, unwanted pregnancies/abortions, pedophilia, rape, and broken families are some of the rotten fruit born of our obsession with sex.

We can bemoan these societal problems and watch as they get worse, or we can admit our responsibility for this problem, and look for help. The help we need comes from God who gave us our sexuality. He can forgive us for looking to sex as a means to self-gratification, help us to reject all of its perverse expressions, and restore to us a grateful appreciation for his gift.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, September 7th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction...one of our Elders, Mr. Jan Kascak, will be sharing his testimony.

“K.I.D.S.: Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2 - 6, during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: St. Peter’s, Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

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Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: Worship Service. Kid’s 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. – 1 p.m.

President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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