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‘Substantially started’ decision for Jumbo delayed By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The province’s decision as to whether or not Jumbo Glacier Resort was substantially started by the potential October 12th expiry date of its Environmental Assessment Certificate has been delayed as the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is requesting additional information regarding the location of Jumbo Glacier Resort’s day lodge. In a letter addressed to Glacier Resorts Ltd. president Oberto Oberti dated December 11th, EAO manager of policy and compliance Autumn Cousins writes: “Based on the recent complaints and information reviewed through compliance oversight, Environmental Assessment Office Compliance and Enforcement is assessing whether the Day Lodge and service building locations meet the re-

quirements of condition 36.” Condition 36 of the Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Jumbo Glacier Resort project states that “Residential and commercial structures will be located completely outside the avalanche hazard area.” As previously reported in The Pioneer’s November 7th issue, footage and information supplied by RK Heliski suggesting that the foundation for the resort’s day lodge was located in the path of a Class 4 avalanche zone were the basis for an NDP anti-attack in the provincial legislature earlier last month. In last week’s letter, Ms. Cousins goes on to say that “given the proximity of the building sites to historical avalanche paths,” the Environmental Assessment Office is requiring an engineering avalanche risk evaluation, including a zoning plan, consistent with the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Guidelines “to ensure the locations of any

commercial and residential buildings are compliant with condition 36”. The EAO is also stipulating that zoning plans for the resort be conducted by a professional engineer in good standing with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (APEGBC) in addition to professional member status with the CAA. Executive director of the Canadian Avalanche Association, Joe Obad, told The Pioneer this request is in line with the typical process for occupied structures in British Columbia that are in close proximity to avalanche terrain. “In cases where the element at risk is not an occupied structure, for example, workers in avalanche terrain, a CAA professional with appropriate training and experience is usually able to perform an avalanche risk assessment,” he said in an email. Continued on page 8 . . .

New Shuswap chief determined to make a difference By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff New Shuswap Indian Band chief Barb Cote and first-time councillors Timothy Eugene and Rosalita Pascal have been busy since the band’s early November election. “We have so much going on at this time, “ said Ms. Cote. “For me, the learning curve, it’s been the equivalent of taking a PhD in a whole range of subjects all at the same time.”

Ms. Cote said she’s treating the position of chief as a full-time job, and she and the councillors are wrapping their heads around not just band administration and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) programs, but also the band’s role in various business, forestry and mining operations, as well as its partnership with other First Nations and other projects needing environmental or band input. “For me to understand what they’re all about is vast. Every day is a new experience,” she said. Continued on page 20 . . .

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• On Friday, December 12th at noon, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a break and enter complaint in the 4000 block of Ridge Road in Radium. Two TVs were stolen. A 37-inch Toshiba and a 42-inch Sharp. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment. • On Friday, December 12th at 4 p.m., as a result of a disturbance complaint, police attended to the 200 block of 10th Avenue. A highly intoxicated 47-year-old female from Invermere was located in the area. The female was arrested and lodged in cells and released with a ticket for drunk in public. • On Saturday, December 13th at 12:31 a.m., detachment members responded to a complaint of a truck in the ditch in the area of Baltic Beach in Windermere. A 26-year-old male was determined to have driven the 2005 Dodge into the ditch. The driver was issued a 24hour licence suspension. • On Saturday, December 13th at 2:11 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on Westside Road. The vehicle, driven by a 75-year-old female from Invermere, was southbound in a ‘90 Toyota pickup when, negotiating a sharp curve, it came upon black ice. Ambulance and fire were on scene as the driver was trapped in the vehicle. The driver was attended to at the Invermere & District Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. • On Sunday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m., police checked a ‘98 GMC with a 37-year-old male operating the vehicle. The driver displayed signs of having consumed liquor. An ASD demand was read and the driver blew a fail. The male was charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample and will appear in Invermere Provincial court on February 16th, 2015.

Christmas Eve Past Christmas tradition is not complete for me unless I am able to watch Scrooge in Christmas Carol and Jimmy Stewart in It’s a Wonderful Life. So must I repeat my favourite Police Christmas Eve story: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for the domestic dispute going on next door. Police version of the poem. This incident happened many years ago as a junior officer in Maple Ridge. My partner and I were called to a domestic disturbance and as the houses were all close together our attendance attracted a number of people looking on. We were hoping for a quiet Christmas eve. As we were ready to depart the scene, an elderly male next door waived us over requesting we come into his house. From what I recall, he actually demanded we come inside. As we entered the house, he demands in an authoritative voice that we have a seat at the kitchen table, stating: “You guys should not have to put up with this on Christmas Eve.” He invites us to share a coffee with him. He pours us a coffee and then comes over with a bottle of brandy, ready to put a splash in with the coffee. I hold out my hand and tell the fellow that we can’t as we are on duty, and before I can do anything to stop him, the splash of brandy is in our coffee. “No” was not an answer he was prepared to take. Again, he responds: “It’s Christmas Eve and you should not have to put up with this.” We sit and chat and during our discussion learn that his wife had passed on some time ago. As we chat on, he sees that our coffee is getting low — a quick dash to the coffee pot and an even quicker dash to the brandy. We learned real quick the fellow was not going to take no. All we can do is control the splash. We carried on our chat over this delicious coffee. With some degree of force and discipline, we declined his third cup, advising him we should be back on the road. We thank him for the special coffee, shake hands and wish him a Merry Christmas. He thanks us for spending some time with him. My partner and I go outside and we do some checks, stand on one foot, touch the tip of our nose, stand straight, head back, we don’t keel over, we’re good to go. Over my long career, I have worked many Christmas Eves, but truly can recall this one particular Christmas Eve as if it happened yesterday. The old fellow got what he probably wanted, a little company and I got to learn that milk is not the only thing that mixes with coffee. On behalf of the Detachment members and staff we wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Be safe.

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Invermere grad making bid as Canada’s first female NHL agent the ages 16 to 20, to move from the KIJHL up to the NHL,” she said. “They do what they can during those few years to advance, and if I can help them out, we A young woman from Invermere might one can draft a mutually beneficial agreement.” day help aspiring hockey players enter Last spring, as Kelsey was exploring the NHL. And if her career plans pan her options in the world of law, she won a out, Kelsey Petersen will be the only scholarship to attend a conference in Chifemale NHL agent in Canada. cago for athletic lawyers. The 26-year-old Invermere na“There were 800 sports lawyers tive is finishing up her law degree there; it really opened my eyes to what I at the Thompson Rivers Univercould do in the field of sports law.” sity Faculty of Law in Kamloops, To win the Canucks internship, and recently completed an internher impressive experience was compleship with the Vancouver Canucks, mented by some friends in high places: for which she beat out more than 600 Kelsey was in close contact with a profesother applicants. sor who was on the general council for Her journey started in the Columthe Canucks; she networked as a volunbia Valley. Kelsey graduated from David teer with the Kelly Hrudey and Friends Thompson Secondary School in 2006, Charity Golf Tournament here in the valand supported her education by working HOCKEY HIGH ROLLER — ley (where she met Canucks head coach at Copper Point Golf Course and with the Kelsey Petersen with Trevor Linden, Willie Desjardins, as well as NHL agent Windermere Valley Ski Club. She was first former Canuck captain and current Dennis Polonic, who has taken her under a member of the ski club as a racer before president of hockey operations and his wing); and her uncle is former NHL eventually achieving the role of coach. alternate governor of the Vancouver defenceman Randy Gregg, who won five Once she completes her law degree Canucks. Photo submitted Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers. next spring, Kelsey will pursue her agent “Sports law and the agency business certification through the National Hockey League Play- is really dependant on who you know,” Kelsey said. “I knew ers’ Association (NHLPA), which will allow her to facilitate that getting this internship would be huge for getting into contracts between NHL players and their teams. In order to this field.” But with only two other female agents in the make those deals however, players first have to sign on as her NHL — neither based in Canada — Kelsey doesn’t expect a client. “That’s the hard part,” she said about attracting clients. level playing field. “My application package from the NHLBut through her work with a hockey mentoring pro- PA was listed to a Mr. Kelsey Peterson.” gram in Calgary, Kelsey is able to network with players who On entering the male-dominated field and swimming show significant potential. against the current, she said, “It’s definitely a selling point; “I knew that it probably wasn’t something I’d be able it’s something that can make me unique as I market myself to do on my own, so that’s why I built this mentorship to agencies.” with the agency,” she said. To deal with NHL teams, agents must be certified To attract her first clients, Kelsey will have to scout out agents through the NHLPA, the player’s union. Kelsey talented teenagers who stand a good shot at making the will be qualified to obtain that certification upon comNHL. “(Aspiring hockey) players only have a few years, from pleting her law degree. By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

Onwards and upwards The Invermere Juvenile Boys Curling Team won the Kootenay Juvenile Curling Playdowns, which took place in Grand Forks from December 12th to 14th. This qualifies them to compete in the Tim Hortons BC Juvenile Curling Championships in Lake Cowichan from March 5th to 8th next year. “We have high hopes for this team,” said Invermere Curling Center Junior Co-ordinator Dave Gaspar. From left to right are Jordan Geiger (skip), Nathan Evanoff (third), Tyler Powell (second), Braeden Hessel (lead) and Joe Evanoff (coach). Photo submitted

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Bears some thought By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

The decision to delay making the call on a “substantially started” Jumbo Glacier Resort came just days before the provincial government gave Site C dam the green light. Luckily, here in the valley, we don’t have to worry about losing over ten thousand acres of agricultural and archeological land to massive flooding and the displacement of farmers, ranchers and First Nations. A high alpine ski resort planned to have minimal impact on the environment thanks to today’s technology (taken directly from http://jumboglacierresort.com/ in the “About” section) is instead front and centre of our regional concerns. Week after week, in our Letters to the Editor section, opposing sides have their say. One week pro, the next week against, and on and on it goes. If you’ve lost track, take a look at our newest editorial cartoon on page 30 for a quick refresher on the arguments presented by both sides. Too bad a referendum was never held to ascertain a definitive local majority and minority like what happened with the deer cull in Invermere, when a loud and resilient majority of 74 per cent said to do away with the animal rights lingo and get the job done with a cull. But if you were following the pre-election Q&A in The Valley Echo, you will know that, of the recently elected local government officials, a majority either support or are neutral about a ski resort in Jumbo Valley. Suffice to say, opponents to the project are angry with the politics “de jour” surrounding the development, supporters are angry with the opponents for getting in the way, and those who are neutral are just waiting to see what happens. This debate isn’t about right and wrong. It’s about competing values; and the competition is akin to watching a Wimbledon tennis match... deuce, advantage, deuce, advantage. One point I will disagree with, however, is the one raised in the Nairns’ letter on page 7. Invermere is hardly a dying town. According to our local Chamber, many local businesses had their best year in a long time this year. And even if it was, dying, that is, a resort with a forecasted twenty-year buildout is not going to be what saves it. The wrong name was supplied to The Pioneer for last week’s article “Local junior curlers eyeing provincial championship’” on page 8 of the December 12th issue. Jordan Field is the lead on the team, not Jordan Geiger.

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Historical Lens

A Winter Wonderland, 1922 In this image, dated 1922, three buildings in a winter scene represent the George Geary Farm and Blacksmith Shop; it was later known as the Lakeside Hotel, owned by H.E. Richardson and his father. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Photo (A110) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Deer are a lesson in gentleness Dear Editor: Deer teaches us to use the power of gentleness to touch the hearts and minds of wounded beings who are trying to keep us from spirit. Like the dappling of a fawn’s coat, both the light and the dark may be loved to create gentleness and safety for those who are seeking peace. Stop pushing so hard to get others to change and love them as they are! Please find the gentleness of spirit that heals all

wounds, for you may be projecting your fears and anxieties onto others. Stop courting your fear and creating internal demons of negative ideas. Force is not always the best method. Respect the gentle deer and realize the fear is what you own. Ideas from Grandmother Twylah Rewritten by Margaret Porcina Invermere

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No reason not to support Jumbo Dear Editor: After reading Steve Tersmette’s letter looking for any reason to allow Jumbo (The Pioneer, December 12th issue), I have searched long and hard to find any reason to stop it. He mentions the voting public being ignored, but our last Regional District of East Kootenay and Invermere council elections showed the anti-Jumbo candidates receiving the least amount of votes. Clearly they are not the majority. After starting four successful businesses in Invermere over the last 45 years, I have found the vast majority of business owners are pro-Jumbo! Reasons against? Grizzlies? Of all deaths, hunting, car and train: 100 per cent; ski areas: 0 per cent. Hundreds of grizzly tags are given out for the management area! Global warming? As one of the highest areas in North America, it will be the last to go. Financially viable? No one has any

idea of the proponents’ business plan or can know its future success. BC Liberal cronies? When the NDP were in power, they were 100 per cent pro-Jumbo, as it will create hundreds of jobs, a huge continuing tax source and benefit every business in the valley — basically a “no-brainer”. One hundred per cent of B.C. residents will benefit from a successful Jumbo, even the anti-group. We might even have a retail business left in Invermere. Wilderness? The area has been commercially used for a hundred years and already has a ski business established. Keeping them together and not starting up in new wilderness areas makes perfect sense. The only reason I see “against” are NIMBY and the greed of “I want to hike there because I was here first”. Jobs, jobs, jobs, for our dying town’s businesses. John and Pam Nairn Invermere

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Victory over cancer celebrated

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Crisanna and the kids cope as best as they could. When it seemed like Crisdon Christmas spirit is shinwould have to go to Arizona, ing brightly in the valley this people donated air miles and year, even more so for one money to help make the trip family that has come trithere less expensive. umphantly through a battle “That time was crazy with cancer. and horrible and terrible, As reported four years but it was also heartwarmCrisdon Chaisson and her husband Dain ago in The Valley Echo, Criing to get so much support,” sanna McLeod’s daughter Crisdon Chaisson strug- said Crisanna. “I don’t think a lot of people are gled with a rare form of cancer called ameloblastoma aware of just how many people stood behind us and in her jaw. Thanks to surgery in Vancouver General how much they did for us. I just want to recognize Hospital, Crisdon has beaten the cancer and, three them, because it was such a big help. People stopped years later, life is back to normal for her, her mother by and helped not just with Crisdon, but also with and her two kids, Ataya and Rythom. us, whether it was somebody popping in to give me “It’s just this year that I’ve finally let go of most a hug or somebody wanting to make sure I wasn’t of the fear that she (Crisdon) is dying, because she too busy to eat right and taking me out to lunch. I was dying for so long,” said Crisanna. “I don’t live marvel at it, it was amazing.” with her cancer anymore. I don’t even see her as a Three years after the surgery, Crisdon and her cancer survivor, she’s just back to being Crisdon. I family members are doing well and getting on with don’t have this scratching of the cancer, it’s gone and their lives. it’s quiet in my head now.” “We are all alive and well. The community is Initially, it had seemed like Crisdon would responsible for Crisdon not only surviving, but also have to go to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona for treat- now thriving,” said Crisanna. ment, but in the end a team in Vancouver was able Crisdon now works as a marketing director for to do the surgery in April 2011, taking a piece of World Financial Group, with offices here in the vala bone from Crisdon’s leg and putting it into her ley, in Lethbridge and Calgary. Rythom has graduated jaw. Crisanna said she was amazed at the support from elementary school and attends David Thompthe family received from the community following son Secondary School (DTSS). Ataya has graduated Crisdon’s diagnosis. DTSS and is embarking on adult life. As The Pioneer Friends would come to Crisdon’s house to look goes to press, Crisanna is enjoying a tropical cruise after her, cooking meals, doing chores, and helping vacation that she was sent on by Crisdon. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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“However, where there are permanent occupied structures involved, CAA members defer to the Scope of Practice APEGBC, which is protected by statute.” He interprets Cousins’ letter as to imply that a single person would meet the listed qualifications. “I would defer to the EAO on this, but I understand it is usually acceptable for an engineer to lead a team of experts working together to assess the hazard facing the potential structure in question. For example, CAA professionals may work under the direction of a professional engineer to assess vegetation, historical records and other resources to define return periods, frequencies, and magnitudes of the avalanche paths in the area. Ultimately, the professional engineer would be responsible for any risk assessment the team as a whole might contribute to,” said Mr. Obad, adding that a handful of CAA professionals are also professional engineers with APEGBC. A Ministry of Environment spokesperson told The Pioneer in an email that the EAO originally anticipated completing its substantial start report in early December. “Although the impact, if any, of the compliance status of condition 36 on the substantially started question has not been determined, the Environmental Assessment Office has decided that it is prudent to wait until there is greater clarity on the compliance status before proceeding with the substantially started determination,” the spokesperson said. “After the Compliance and Enforcement team concludes the compliance status of condition 36, the Environmental Assessment Office will finalize the substantial start report for the Minister of Environment.” Ms. Cousins concludes her letter by stating “while EAO is currently determining if the Day Lodge and service building locations are compliant with condition 36, Glacier Resorts Ltd is responsible for ensuring that ‘all commercial and residential buildings are completely outside of the avalanche hazard area’. The letter is posted on the EAO website and can be read in full at http://goo.gl/BqqIJD.

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Low oil prices slowly trickle into valley In addition to Alberta’s closer proximity to the refiner“I urge people, if they are concerned about gas prices in the area, that they write a letter or contact the Compe- ies, its provincial government levies fewer fuel taxes, which tition Bureau,” Kootenay-Columbia Member of Parlia- keeps the cost down. “(Taxation) can be quite dramatic,” Mr. McTeague ment David Wilks told The Pioneer. “They oversee the said. “It’s not something you can easily discount.” pricing of goods.” While the future value of any commodity is always The Competition Bureau can be contacted by phoning 819-997-4282, or through a form on their website at uncertain, he said the valley “could be in line with a decrease say within the next week or so, somewhere within www.competitionbureau.gc.ca. While it’s nearly impossible to understand every attrib- the order of two to five cents a litre.” But the behaviour of oil prices uting factor, the lack of price correlation in the valley is likely “I urge people, if they are concerned about has entered into uncharted waters, caused by a series of circumgas prices in the area, that they write a let- he added. “(The recent decline in prices) hasn’t really had any paralstances – higher taxation (comter or contact the Competition Bureau.” lels in recent memory. Normally pared to Alberta), geographical if you get a month or so of fallchallenges, and a lower turnover Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks of inventory, according to Dan ing prices, it’s followed by several months of increasing prices.” McTeague, senior petroleum To get an idea of how crude oil’s pricing will behave analyst at GasBuddy.com. “In an environment where crude and gasoline prices into the future, and to find listings on where to buy the are dropping almost daily on the world markets, and when cheapest gas, either locally or throughout North America, their wholesale prices are dropping rather rapidly, (gas sta- the www.gasbuddy.com website or smartphone app is a tions in the valley) may have well bought gas a week, or good resource. “We give a good indication when the prictwo, or three weeks ago when it was several cents a litre es will be adjusted,” Mr. McTeague said. As economic indicators are forecasting a lengthy turnmore,” said Mr. McTeague. Because there are no terminals or pipelines running around, this article will be continued in next week’s Decemthrough the valley, about two cents per litre has to be tacked ber 26th issue of The Pioneer, further exploring the impact that low oil prices are having on the valley’s economy. on for a delivery premium, he added.

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Oil prices may have taken a nosedive around the globe, but have only declined modestly at gas stations throughout the valley. As of The Pioneer’s press time (Wednesday, December 17th), gas in Calgary could be found as cheap as 81.9 cents per litre, and averaging around 91 cents per litre. Yet gas at Petro-Canada in Invermere on that same day was 115.9 cents per litre, while gas stations in Golden and Cranbrook were pricing it at 109.9 cents a litre. Back in September, oil was selling for about $95 a barrel, and at around $85 a barrel in October. By mid-November, it made international headlines when a barrel of oil began trading below $75 for the first time in over four years. And the declining trend didn’t lose momentum. As of Wednesday, a barrel of oil could be bought for less than $60. While the global value of a barrel of oil has dropped by more than 35 per cent over three months, the price at the pumps has not even been reduced by 20 per cent in the valley (having dropped from 139.9 cents per litre to 115.9 at Invermere’s Petro-Canada). Over that same period of time, oil prices throughout the province of British Columbia have seen a slightly steeper decline, from around $1.36 per litre to an average of $1.08 per litre.

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PAGE 14 Kids in Radium Hot Springs were treated to a sparkly Children’s Christmas Party at the Radium Fire Hall on December 14th, complete with games, gifts, and showstopping guests — including Santa . Photos by Kristin McCauley

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Gone Baby Gone: The end of a legacy With heavy hearts, the Harveys are saying goodbye to a life filled with Hollywood imagery and icons, and bringing joy and entertainment to the film lovers, fanatics and silver screen connoisseurs in the valley. Increasingly, human interaction, including that exciting trip to the video store, has been replaced with a click of the button, or, like in James Cameron’s Terminator movies, by a machine.

By Erin Knutson Special to the Pioneer Interpersonal experiences have been slowly phased out for the new world of digital, which isn’t so new anymore. With the advent of digitizing, Netflicking, video on demand, the emergence of Redbox, and the various streaming channels of entertainment content, the last of an old tradition is disappearing. Invermere’s Gone Hollywood is sadly closing its doors after 24 years in business. Jason and Thora Harvey have been in the film business for over two decades, and value the loyal customers they’ve had over the years. Currently packing up and liquidizing the rest of their impressive stock, the faithful store owners have held onto a tradition that has been elsewhere abandoned in the past couple of years.

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally. Friday, December 19th • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, every Wednesday and Friday $2. Everyone welcome. • 2 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC), Come join us for snowshoeing. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Birthday parties by appt. 250-688-5228.

Wednesday, December 24th • 2 p.m.: Lake Windermere Alliance Church “Mountain Top” service at Panorama Summit. • 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Annual Torchlight Parade and fireworks at Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Hill. • 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. • 6 p.m.: Lake Windermere Alliance Church Candlelight service at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. • 6 p.m.: Radium Christian Fellowship would like to invite you to join on Christmas Eve. • 8 p.m.: Christmas Eve service at All Saints, Edgewater. • 8 p.m.: Annual Christmas Eve Fireworks, Conrad Kain Park, Wilmer. Free hot chocolate and bonfire. For more information call 250-342-9470. • 8:15 p.m.: Lake Windermere Alliance Church Christmas Eve service at Panorama in the Great Hall. • 10 p.m.: Christmas Eve service at St. Peter’s, Windermere.

Thursday, December 25th • All day free swimming at the Fairmont Hot Springs pools with food or cash donation to the CV Food Bank. • 10:30 a.m.: Christmas Service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

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• 9 - 10 a.m.: Copper Point Resort, breakfast with Santa. Please book ahead at 250-341-4000. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Copper Point Resort, pictures with Santa. • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Get your photo taken with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate.

• 8 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for movie night and popcorn.

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• 9 - 10 a.m.: Copper Point Resort, breakfast with a Snow Princess. Please book ahead at 250-341-4000.

• 10 a.m.: Bavin Glassworks Christmas show. For more information see www.bavinglass.com and see their facebook page for up to date info. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Public book reading by Elinor Florence at CasaVino, sponsored by Radium Public Library for those interested in her newly published book Bird’s Eye View. Contact Dee Conklin at deecasavino.ca if you plan on attending.

Tuesday, December 23rd • 12 - 10 p.m.: Copper Point Resort, Free family swim. • 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Tuesday. • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine Tasting at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, in the lobby. $10 per person. • 6 - 8 p.m.: Free Festive Musical performance by local band Dos Equis in Fairmont Hot Springs Lobby. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament at Invermere Legion.

Sunday, December 28th • Santa Claus 5-Stand at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more info, visit www.lwdrodgun. com or call 250-341-3254.

• 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for baking and hot chocolate. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament at Invermere Legion.

Wednesday, December 31st • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 3 - 7 p.m.: Join the Village of Radium Hot Springs for their 24th birthday and New Year’s Eve celebration! For more information contact The Village of Radium Hot Springs at www.radiumhotsprings.ca • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 7:30 - 12:30 a.m.: SYC. Come join us for Happy New Year’s. • 9 p.m.: New Year’s party in Bear’s Paw Lounge at the Fairmont Hot Spring Resort. No cover charge, includes party favors and champagne at midnight. • 9:15 p.m.: Torchlight Parade and fireworks at Panorama Mountain. • 10 p.m.: Fireworks at the Historical Indian Bathhouses at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Friday, January 2nd • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.

Saturday, January 3rd • 10 a.m - 2 p.m.: Lake Windermere Whiteway Winter Festival at Kinsmen Beach. Celebrate at this free family fun event for all ages. Kids X- Country Tri-it Session arrive at 9:30 a.m. if you need skis.

Invermere Library Hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Closed Dec 24th at 2p.m. Reopens Jan 2nd.

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Student voluteers light up town Seniors’ Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 14th. “It’s going great so far. We’re excited to see what we can do in the coming year,” said Blake. A group of volunteer students from David Thompson “The whole idea is to get involved and help out the Secondary School (DTSS) is making a positive difference communities around you, both globally and locally,” said in the community. club member Amira El-Wakeel. The high school’s Interact Club is sponsored by the “We also learn valuable skills through doing this,” said local Rotary Club of Invermere and this year is made up club member Kally Van Mulligen. of 11 students, most of them in Grade 11. The club meets at DTSS every Thursday and, even “It’s (the Interact Club) about doing things in the though members are mostly Grade 11s at the moment, it community to help out, and also to help us develop is open to students of all grades. The students haven’t yet leadership skills,” said club decided what their global president and DTSS stuproject for the year will be, dent Blake Glassford. “We but said they want to focus as students choose what we on helping supply reliable want to do to help the comwater to a community curmunity. We fundraise to get rently lacking it. the money to put it on, and Aside from Blake, Amira then we put it on. We do and Kally, the Interact Club pretty much everything.” includes Annie Zehnder, The club, which is in Anna Arif, Maia Harbich, its first year, has been busy Clare Ross, Carli Maybuck, in recent weeks, first perDani Bondoc, Taylor Hart forming a talent show for and Mackenzie DuBois. The residents at Columbia Gar- STUDENT SERVICE — The David Thompson Secondary club was joined in its talent den on Friday, December School Interact Club sings as a group in the opening number show at Columbia Gardens 12th and then helping out of the talent show it put on at Columbia Garden on Friday, by fellow DTSS students at the Rotary Club’s annual December 12th. Photo by Steve Hubrecht Jade Bowen and Japhy Hunt. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

Northern Lights shelter needing help Editor’s note: This story is relevant to the valley community as orphaned bears rescued in the Columbia Valley have found a home at the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in Smithers. By Angelika Langen Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter A small northern B.C. wildlife shelter is hoping to pull a string of light through our province as they embark on yet another long distance bear rescue. A small grizzly cub in Golden captured in early December by Conservation Officer Alex Desjardins is now seeking to spend the winter at Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter (NLWS) in Smithers. Shelter founders Angelika and Peter Langen made the 17-hour drive to Golden on December 8th in a borrowed truck as their own truck is no longer deemed safe on long distances and funds for a newer vehicle are lacking. The cub weighed only about 20 pounds where it should be around 70 pounds this time of year. It will need extensive care and constant evaluation to ensure rehabilitation is possible. In order to help with the expenses of housing, feeding, rescuing and releasing the animals, Dorothy Avery of Toronto started a campaign of lights in

2011. The aim is to light up the Christmas tree (decorated by NLWS in front of the Smithers Feed Store) by Christmas Eve. The shelter is currently home to 30 black bears and soon five grizzlies from all over B.C. All are cubs of this year that lost their mother mainly due to vehicle accidents. To help light up this “bear” tree, go to www. wildlifeshelter.com or call 250-877-1181 to make a small donation. Every $25 raised will light up another bulb, helping them save orphaned cubs in dire need of rescue. Founded in 1990, NLWS has accepted 329 bears over the years including 17 grizzlies and three Kermode bears — 90 per cent of these cubs have been released back to the wild. NLWS is a registered charity run on volunteer labour and all donations receive a tax receipt.

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Cold winter thoughts about outer space Valley Skies By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist The weather in our valley is starting to get chilly again! So, how about we redefine “cold” and instead think we’re having mild Martian days (parts of Mars can sometimes be quite warm, but are usually much colder). The further from our sun, Mars and beyond, the colder the solar system gets. There are still some warm spots further out in our solar system, however. The interiors of some moons way out there are warm enough to provide liquid water under their icy surfaces (and maybe even simple life forms, though not yet proven). On the other hand, the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan is so cold that it has lakes of (not good old H2O) but liquid hydrocarbons. A far cry from holiday lakes like ours.

Further out, Pluto, which the probe New Horizons will be going by next summer, has enough of an elliptical orbit to be moving far enough away from the Sun that its part-time atmosphere is thought to be freezing down onto its surface for the next hundred or so years. Earth’s winters are different because our distance from the Sun varies only a tiny bit. So instead, on our planet, constantly tilted year-round, the resulting yearly slant of winter sunlight is less concentrated and warmer. Our Moon’s surface in sunlight may be surprisingly hot, but in shadow it can still get very cold. Even the two sides of a lunar astronaut’s space suit can be at very different temperatures, and the Moon’s polar craters in eternal shadow may be some of the solar system’s coldest places. Extreme chilliness is useful there! Over millions of years, ice products from comets crashing into the Moon drifted slowly around and sometimes into these shadowed corners. The possibility of accessible meltable ice on the Moon is important for any human base there (hence the proposals of a lunar base in the Shackleton Crater polar region). One can ponder, too, about how cold it may get in

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shadowed craters on neighbouring Mercury, but even if its craters hold ice, don’t wait for human bases there. Here’s a warm thought: visiting the Invermere Public Library and the warm-hearted folk there, where Invermere Under the Stars has recently donated the 2015 Observer’s Handbook, produced annually by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. This reference book, which is used in observatories around the world, will soon be in the local catalogue system. It covers many topics in detail: monthly tables of astronomical events, diagrams, and observing recommendations. I recommend it for both in-depth reading and just quick skimming while you relax in that cozy chair in the library’s back corner. Then head back outside, cold or not, to catch lateevening views of sparkling Sirius in the south and, later, Jupiter by Leo climbing above the Rockies. Also, the International Space Station is appearing again early evenings. Now where did I put the Martianclass scarf and mitts? The ones with the very merry snowflake patterns, of course. Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Contact him at fenertyb@telus.net.

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Holiday magic at Fairmont Resort By Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Submitted The holiday season at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort will be more magical than ever! Just a short 20-minute drive from Invermere, our charming lodge, steaming hot springs, fireside lobby and holiday festivities are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Each year we kick off the holidays with the annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade, with dozens of skiers and their blazing torches winding down the slopes through the darkness at our Family Ski Area. “This is a special time of year for everyone at the ski hill,” says Peter Harding, ski hill manager at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. “The Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks have been a tradition for families and friends for 29 years.” This free event takes place on December 24th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and is complete with fireworks that follow the parade. Keep an eye out for Santa too! Be sure to arrive early to ensure parking. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s annual Columbia Valley Food Bank fundraiser takes place on Christmas Day with free entry into our hot springs with a food or cash donation. Our natural mineral hot springs will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day. Come enjoy a relaxing soak and support our local Food Bank. Other activities during the holidays include: • Christmas Day Brunch and Dinner in Mountain Flowers Restaurant (reservations strongly recommended for seating). • Holiday Yoga throughout the week. Select times on December 23rd, 24th, 27th and 30th.

• Wine Tasting with our in-house Sommelier Erin Dowsett. Join Erin on December 23rd and December 30th from 5 to 6 p.m. for a taste of four of B.C.’s best wines, each paired with a cheese selected by our Executive Chef. $10 per person. • Festive musical performance by local duo Dos Equis. Christmas carols fireside in our lobby, free hot cocoa and treats provided. December 23rd from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. • Glow in the Dark New Year’s Eve Pool Party. Games, treats, music. Free with entry to our natural mineral hot springs. December 31st from 8 to 10:30 p.m. • New Year’s Eve Party at Bears Paw Bar and Grill. Live DJ, party favours, champagne at midnight. No cover. 9 p.m. to close. • New Year’s Eve Fireworks. December 31st at 10 p.m. on the lodge grounds. “We have all kinds of activities happening at the resort this year. Our holiday events have been created for families to have some fun and reconnect over the holiday season,” says Charlotte Moos, special events co-ordinator of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Don’t forget about the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area opening today (December 19th)! Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it’s the perfect family friendly ski hill. Popular features include our new tube park, expanded terrain park, and ski and snowboard lessons available daily — there’s something for everyone! Throughout the holidays, we will be hosting games for all ages including the Elf on the Ski Hill Scavenger Hunt on December 24th. Visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com or call 1-800-663-4979 for more information on holiday events and activities.

Culinary delights at Cliffhanger By Erin Knutson Special to the Pioneer The award-winning mountain golf course Greywolf is boasting a new main attraction. Its Cliffhanger Restaurant is making a grand debut this winter with stunning mountain views while offering a stellar cliffside dining experience for the adventurous of heart. The world-class culinary extravaganza is currently being overseen by the talented chef Steve Pearson, and the deliciously robust menu offers something for everyone. “Cliffhanger offers an alternative to restaurant options in Panorama,” said Justin Brown, director of golf and head professional at Greywolf. “It’s named after our signature hole; we wanted to go with something recognizable.” The facility itself is one-of-a-kind with high ceilings and classic post and beam architecture. “Where else can you have dinner on the side of a mountain — that’s pretty cool in itself,” said Mr. Brown. The menu hosts a myriad of tried and true favourites and some avant-garde dishes with a twist for the culi-

nary pioneers in the valley. Among the delectable items listed for the discerning palette is a to-die-for Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, featuring grilled roasted beets with fresh arugula and topped with creamy goat cheese, then drizzled with a gorgeous Dijon truffle dressing. Follow that up with an NY Striploin, which promises to treat the taste buds to a rich full beef taste with maximum flavour, sealing in all the juicy goodness and firmness a tenderloin can muster. Cliffhanger also has an excellent wine selection, and offers an exotic and fruity Icewine by the name of Inniskillin Vidal. “We are targeting locals and ski traffic, it’s definitely a different setting and we’re going to have an amazing dish for New Year’s,” promised Mr. Brown. Cliffhanger Restaurant opened its doors for the first time yesterday (Thursday, December 18th) and will be welcoming patrons for the dinner service from 5 to 10 p.m. through to Sunday. These will be the regular hours (Thursday to Sunday) through the winter. For more information please visit www.greywolfgolf.com.

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December 19, 2014

YOUR MONEY The case for dividends

Dividend-paying stocks are a great choice for an investment portfolio. With interest rates at rock bottom levels over the past few years, many Canadians have replaced their low yielding government bonds and Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) with dividendpaying stocks of large companies. For many investors, this decision has paid off. Now that stock prices across many asset classes have returned to their historical averages, some people may wonder if chasing dividend stocks is still a good idea. Offer downside support Perhaps, most obviously, dividend-paying stocks offer downside support to the investor by helping to preserve their bottom line. Consider if a stock price dips 10 per cent in one year, but has been paying a four per cent dividend. Provided that the company doesn’t cut their dividend, the effective loss to the investor’s portfolio is only six per cent. Further, according to many analysts, dividend-paying stocks tend to have less price variability in volatile markets. This is because stocks that pay dividends tend to be in a mature phase of their growth cycle. They have consistent revenues and are likely spending less on expansion than they did in the past, which frees up cash that can be paid to shareholders in the form of a dividend. Essentially, the market generally assumes that the

largest, dividend-paying companies are stable, and their dividends more sustainable than their smaller counterparts. When the markets get choppy, the dividends of well-established companies will likely remain in place. Further, if the stock gets cheap enough, its elevated dividend could attract other buyers toward it and push the price back up. Encourage value investing Value investing involves buying out-of-favour assets and waiting for the markets to realize their true worth. Investors who seed dividends will sometimes find opportunities to buy a cheaply priced stock and get an attractive dividend at the same time. For example, the energy sector has suffered over the last several months due to low commodity prices. As of December 12th, Husky Energy shares closed at $22.18 per share, with a 5.4 per cent dividend yield. TD Securities currently has a buy rating on the stock, with a 12-month price target of $35 per share, for an implied return of 63 per cent over the next fiscal year, or 12 months. Meanwhile, if the $35 price target is not realized in the next year, but the dividend remains in place, the investor is getting paid to wait. Caution and analysis Buying the best dividend stocks is not as easy as buying those with the highest dividends. In fact, stocks

that pay an especially high dividend should always be treated with caution. Why is the dividend so high? Is it because the entire sector is experiencing downward pressure, or is it due to a problem with the company itself? If the entire sector is performing poorly due to a specific reason, such as energy prices, then an above average dividend yield might not be unusual. An analysis of the stock would be prudent to ensure that its operations are not suffering extensively during this period and to ensure the dividend is sustainable. If the sector is not depressed, and stock is one of the sector’s poorest performers, the problems are likely internal and the stock should be avoided unless a more thorough analysis can prove otherwise. To determine whether a company’s dividend price is sustainable, calculate the payout ratio. This is the percentage of net income that’s paid out to investors as a percentage of the total profits. Then, compare that ratio to historical data as well as industry peers. Final thoughts Though many dividend-paying stocks are no longer cheap, there are other considerations. Investing purely based on dividend yield, however, can expose people to a lot of added risk. Working with a professional can help manage these risks, and ensure one’s portfolio is optimal for their projected needs.

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Poinsettias: a tried and true Christmas tradition The Green File By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist If you are celebrating the Christmas tradition, chances are you have a to-do list that includes picking up a poinsettia or two for the holidays. I’m hoping that by the end of today’s column, you will have a deeper appreciation for the one “living” item that may be on your list this season and one of the few gifts that does not require batteries. For those of us whose Christmas celebrations and decorating begin long before December 25th, the poinsettia is one of the few plants that will provide reliable colour. And like the batteries it doesn’t need, it lasts. And lasts. Sometimes it outlasts our desire to keep it alive. On many occasions, I have met people who feel conflicted between preserving the poinsettia for another year and tossing it on the compost come February or March. I am inclined towards the “composting” group as the red, bracted (specialized leaf) plant does not have a place in my spring and summer garden. It may interest you to know that the poinsettia you buy today is much improved from the original species that was imported to the U.S. from its native Mexico in 1828. The annual “poinsettia trials” this year included over 50 varieties

and concluded with 14 hand-picked specimens as winners. my five tips for poinsettia care: 1. Make your poinsettia pick-up the last on your shopOver the past 20 years, these North American trials, which include an important contribution from the research sta- ping trip. They do not like a cold car (or anything cold). 2. For best performance indoors, place your pointion in Vineland, Ontario, have produced over 200 varieties that show improvements over each previous generation of settia in a bright room or window. Remember that they poinsettia. In short, yesterday’s poinsettia is today’s founda- originated in the desert and love sunshine. 3. Keep from drafts. Open doors and heating vents tion for a better performing plant. Another interesting note is that the price of poinsettias are the enemy. 4. Do not let it sit in water. If it is in a decorative has not gone up appreciably for more than 20 years. This reflects the vast improvement in production processes and sleeve or pot cover, either remove it or punch holes in the an increasingly competitive market. I am pleased to report bottom for drainage. 5. Water ONLY when the soil is dry to the touch that most of the poinsettias sold in Canada are grown here. The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a member of or, for larger plants, a centimetre below the surface. Fera large family of plants that includes over 2,000 cactus and tilize only after the first month if you are not ready to succulent species. They have a white liquid sap (the latex) compost it. Use a half strength 20-20-20 solution every two weeks. With all of the atin common and a tendency to tributes that a poinsettia has grow upper leaves that turn coto recommend it, I propose lour when days get short. These bracts are what we enjoy each that we celebrate the poinsetChristmas. The flower is actutia this season because it helps us celebrate the significance ally a nondescript yellow thing of the Christmas season. As it that springs from a pea-sized has for over 150 years. green bud in the middle of the Mark Cullen appears on bract spray. When shopping for Canada AM every Thursday long-lasting poinsettias, avoid morning at 8:40 a.m. He is the the specimens that are in flower spokesperson for Home Hardand seek out the ones with the green peas in the middle of the THE PERFECT HOLIDAY PLANT — Poinset- ware Lawn and Garden. Sign red leaves. When you bring tias will last through the holiday season and beyond up for his free monthly newsletter Photo submitted at www.markcullen.com. your poinsettia home, follow if you treat them right.

Bishop’s turns the page on old thrift store location By Greg Amos Special to the Pioneer

size of Mr. Watt’s former store in Fairmont Hot Springs — will be packed with about 5,000 book titles, a full coffee bar, and a less abundant selection of CDs and DVDs. “Seventy-five per cent of the space will be devoted An established book store is following the flow of the Columbia River to a new home in Invermere, and to books,” he said. “The majority of the books are putting an elegant new lustre on a well-loved retail space. used, and more than 90 per cent will be in ‘gift’ or After several weeks of extensive renovations, Bish- ‘mint’ condition.” Prices will range from $5 for kids books to $1,000 op’s Book Cafe is set to open at the former Invermere Hospital Auxiliary thrift store space at 10 a.m. on Sat- U.S. for rare antique items, including a 392-year-old, 1,070-page book on witchcraft, Discourse on Magic, urday, December 20th. “The renovations took six weeks; the many people written in 1624 by Jesuit priest Martin del Rio. The average title will cost $10 who used to shop at the to $15 dollars, and for thrift store won’t recognize it,” said owner Anthe remainder of 2014, customers will get a great drew Watt. “Most people discount — no sales tax in Invermere have been or PST will be charged on through the thrift store anything in the store. at one time or another; The revitalized space they’re going to be floored, boasts new stonework, shocked, when they see lighting improvements, the remodelling. I’m really and new paint on the looking forward to seeing peoples’ reactions.” RENO’D AND READY — The new Invermere location walls. The earth tones are The 2,500 square for Bishop’s Book Cafe has undergone weeks of renovations. tied together with vinfoot space — twice the Photo by Greg Amos tage posters, antlers, and

a glossy walnut-stained concrete floor surface where floor tiles used to be. The store will be open for business initially on Saturday and Sunday, December 20th and 21st, and then will close for four days before an official grand opening takes place from noon to 6 p.m. on Boxing Day (Friday, December 26th). From that point on during the Christmas holidays, the store will be open seven days a week, and will likely stay open until 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. “The book side of things is ready to go, but the coffee side will be somewhat limited,” explained Mr. Watt. The cafe area will offer barstool seating at raised tables, and a relaxing ambience supplied by a steady stream of good music on a high-quality stereo system. Bishop’s will offer loyalty discounts on book and coffee purchases, and is ready to serve anyone looking for a good read. “I’m not catering to locals or tourists, I’m catering to book and coffee lovers,” said Mr. Watt. “I don’t care what your licence plate says.” To see the changes firsthand, head to Bishop’s Book Cafe at #1-1313 7th Avenue (below Valley Hair Styling and the EK Employment). For more information, call the store at 250-688-0684, or visit the “Bishop’s Book Store and Coffee Lounge” page on Facebook.

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December 19, 2014 . . . ‘New’ from page 3 In the meantime, the new council has wasted no time taking major steps forward on several fronts. The Shuswap have hired an interim financial manager; will sign a service agreement with Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) covering municipal services; plans to expand the band’s water system; have started an asset management plan; have initiated a Community Development Plan; are developing the band’s land code; have an on-reserve housing project underway; are looking at expanding commercial business operations on band land; and are searching for a new location for the band office. “The financial manager (hired until the end of the current fiscal year in March 2015) is looking after a lot of the financial picture of where we’re at and what needs to take place to set priorities,” Ms. Cote said. “We’re going to make good with the people we owe on some of the bills that have accumulated and then look at how we can go forward.” She said the new council has no idea where much of the band’s AANDC funding went under the previous administration, but said AANDC is currently doing a scoping exercise to find out what happened to the federal money it directed to the Shuswap Indian Band in the past. That will give direction as to whether or not to go ahead with a forensic audit. Right now, the band’s water system is at capacity, but the new council plans to extend it to the north as soon as possible. “We have two wells in place, ready to go, and they will provide us with more water than we could ever need,” said Ms. Cote. The band’s asset management plan, which is already in its second phase, is a pilot project for asset management for B.C. First Nations. To create the Community Development Plan, which will lay out the band’s development and other goals, council will be seeking input from band members. “The band members come before chief and council. They’ll be telling us what to do, what their needs on and off reserve are,” said Ms. Cote.

The band’s land code was put in place last June, under the previous administration, after a band-wide vote. Ms. Cote said it will benefit band members holding certificates of possession along Highway 93/95 when the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure eventually doubles the width of highway from the Crossroads to Juniper Heights. The Shuswap band will be compensated the 13 acres of land it loses as a result of this process by getting another 13 acres somewhere else, and the band is checking out potential options to present to band members for feedback. So far, according to Ms. Cote, the new band council has received a lot of interest from the valley’s business community in setting up on band land. “It will create a bigger tax base for us, and the increased taxation is something we can use for the benefit of all Shuswap band members,” said Ms. Cote, adding the band’s current office location is of particular commercial appeal and so the band is trying to find a new spot for its office. “We’re looking for a new band hall and new office for administration. My hope is we can have Kinbasket Development Corporation (the band’s corporate arm) and the band office under one roof. We need something soon,” said Ms. Cote. The new council will continue the Shuwsap’s longstanding support for the Jumbo Glacier Resort project. “We have signed an agreement with Jumbo and that is something as a council we will continue,” said Ms. Cote. “The agreement entails a lot of positive opportunities for band members.” Ms. Cote’s salary as chief is just a bit more than $57,000 (the same pay she had as a councillor in the past), while the new councillors each get paid $2,500 a month. The new council holds meetings at the band office every Friday at 9 a.m. and leaves time at the end of each meeting for band members to come forward with any concerns or issues they may have. “We are totally transparent. Any community member can come in and see what we are doing,” said Ms. Cote, adding that her door at the band office is always open. The first all-band meeting in years will be held at the end of January.

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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.

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

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s obituary s Pearce, Jack September 16th, 1942 – December 9th, 2014

The absolute ineffectual power of words is never more evident than when trying to capture the essence of a man’s life on paper. Friend, father, husband and grandpa. Jack Pearce was all these things… yet so much more. Although born in Innisfail, AB, Jack was most proud of the fact he was raised in Bowness on the outskirts of the then growing city of Calgary. His fierce sense of pride and individuality, born of circumstance and accomplishment, was to help forge the man he was to become. He met Judi Fielder while still in his teens and chose her to be his bride of 50+ years. Jack and Judi lived in parts of both eastern and western Canada while he trained and worked as an accountant, finally settling back in Calgary in 1967. After several years with Revenue Canada, that same fierce sense of individuality that gave him so much pride in being a true “Bownessian”, afforded Jack the courage to strike out on his own in 1972, leaving Revenue Canada and creating Pearce Kennedy and Associates, a business valuation company. With support and encouragement from Judi, both at home and as his front desk receptionist, Jack developed an even larger skillset that over the next few years would stand him in good stead when he decided to go back to work with the Gov’t of AB, Dept. of Energy. If the lives of those who have influenced ours help create our mortal selves, then the lives of those we, in turn, have influenced can be said to create our immortal selves. His mom and dad, Florence and Ernie, helped shape the strong, confident man he was to become. His sister Ruth and brothers Wayne and Douglas both strongly influenced Jack’s developing sense of loyalty and love of family. Jack’s love of family extended beyond that to which he was born and encompassed all of his adopted in-laws, the Fielders. He had an especially big place in his heart reserved for his sister-in-law, Leigh, and reflected that love when he and Judi visited Leigh in Australia and on the many occasions when they opened their home to Leigh on her visits ‘home’ to Canada. Brother and friend to so many, Jack was most proud of being a dad and grandpa. His 3 kids, Bill (Teresa), Mike (Marla) and Shauna (Ben) were his world. They, in turn, gave Jack and Judi the finest group of grandchildren any could hope for in Kelsey, Brandon, Kirsten, Colton, Jarod, Bodie and Gabriel. Jack’s children and grandchildren are the real measure of his legacy. They are his true immortality. Each a reflection of his life’s influence upon them. To speak of Jack while failing to mention golf would be as nonsensical as discussing his life without mentioning family. Jack loved golf. He played golf. He watched golf. He read about golf. Jack golfed with Judi, he golfed with friends, he golfed with in-laws and he golfed with associates. But true to everything else in his life, his greatest pleasure came from golfing with his kids and grandkids and watching them develop a love of the game that he loved. Whether visiting their ‘home-away-from-home’ in Windermere, as snowbirds in Arizona or just a quick mid-week game with his father-in-law, Jack was happy and content on the golf course. One of his last great joys came with getting in those few rounds late last summer in Windermere. Words fail to fully express the fullness of the life Jack led and the true impact he had upon others. To fully appreciate all that Jack was, one need look no further than the lives he touched while he was here. They are better people because Jack’s example made them want to be better people. Memorial Service was held in Calgary on December 17th , 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Art-a-la-Carte www.artalacarte.org (403) 281-6131

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the staff at Rona for donating the material so my bunnies are safe from predators. And double cheers to the nice boatman for fixing the bunny cage. CHEERS to Don from Kool Country Towing. Your outstanding customer service and the lift to Kimberley were greatly appreciated!

Cheers to Anne Marie for a great membership drive for the Fairmont Hot Springs Community Association. Great job getting people involved. A huge Cheer for my friends Jane, Benny and Pat for a fantastic vacation in China and Indonesia. You were superb tour guides and are even better friends! It was a trip of a lifetime! Cheers to the ‘woodman’ on the main street in Wilmer. Love the seasonal fashion changes! Massive Cheers to Constable Frank for his help in dealing with a very concerning matter. His quick action, expertise and diligence were the cause of a very quick solution and it left me very impressed!

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

Cheers to Sue Bradley for Cheers to the Invermere Fire volunteering countless hours Department for coming in and to coach the DTSS Bantam Boys making sure everything was safe CHEERS &forJEERS volleyball team! the event. Sponsored by

Cheers to Donna, Dave and Shawn at the Fairmont Airport. We want you and everyone to know how much we appreciate your professional assistance while we were at the Fairmont Airport. Your willingness to help, your knowledge, and your concern solved a difficult situation on a very cold day. We will see you again on a warmer day. Cheers to Rick at Invermere Public Works for getting us some gravel and filling in the puddles in front of Anglz Salon. Cheers to the grade 8 girls volleyball team for kicking the grade 8 boys volleyball team’s butt. Girls rule, the boys drool!

Massive cheers to Zach from Zach Fast Tile for getting me unstuck, calming me down AND driving me all the way to Panorama... even though he just drove down the mountain in a blizzard. You’re the definition of “wonderful person”. Cheers to DTSS for letting us use the cafeteria and to the Custodians for cleaning up our mess. Also to the gentlemen that were at the school for the Metis’ presentation that helped us carry the poinsettias in and to all that purchased poinsettias from us. To all of you, your help was greatly appreciated. Cheers to Claire, who definitely brightened up her neighbor’s day with her yummy gift.

LINDSAY, Patricia

thank you

Patricia Ann Lindsay, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 7th, 2014 at the Strathmore Hospital at the age of 63 years. She is survived by her mother Betty Resch; her sister Glenda Phillips; her husband of 42 years, Doug; her children Sheenah, Jordan and Morgan; and her grandchildren Ruby and Ryder. She was predeceased by her father Wilfred and her sister Lorie.

Thank you to all the musicians and donors and bidders and friends who helped make Connie and Doc Lang’s fundraiser at the Farside Pub such a success last Sunday. Connie’s words say it best.

There will be a celebration of her life at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in her name directly to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (47 Squire Bakers Lane, Markham, Ontario, L3P 3G8). She was loved and will be missed dearly. To send condolences, please visit Patricia’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

“As I drove up to the Farside yesterday, my heart skipped many beats. The parking lot was full! And realizing these folks came to show us support is truly humbling and amazing. I can’t stop saying thank you enough. To everyone who gave their time, money and love, you are so appreciated. And to see all the people having fun, seeing folks that have not seen each other in ages, and seeing the children dancing! And don’t forget the big kids dancing as well. It’s truly awesome and so are each and every one of you all!” The Valley people ROCK!

December 19, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

CHEERS & JEERS

SHARED ACCOMModation

condo for rent

condo FOR SALE

Garage Sales

Cheers to the Rockies Hockey Team. You boys were awesome for coming to the community hall on Nov. 20th to help set up tables and chairs for ICAN’s Raise The Woof fundraiser. Sorry about the fire alarm and having to send you out early, but your help was much appreciated just the same.

Private room, includes all utilities, internet, long distance calling, laundry. Beside Panorama bus stop. $500/mo single, $600/mo double, $45/night includes taxes, 1-866222-0325.

1-bdrm, self-contained lower condo unit in Fairmont Ridge complex. 5 appliances. Recently repainted. Available now. $525/ mo. Call Jim at 403-931-2528.

Located in Invermere, this well appointed condo features superior construction and R2000 certified. 2-bdrm, 2 full bath, all on one floor. Close to shopping and beaches. 5 appliances. Perfect as your new home or great rental property revenue. Furniture negotiable, move right in! $285,000 firm, serious inquiries only, 250-3422274.

Warehouse

A huge cheers to the ladies at the library! Although I was only part of the team for a short while you made me feel welcome and part of the ‘family’. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Cheers to Rod at Valley Foods for going out of his way to help me when I came into the store in need of a special battery. You are always such a nice fellow and this time you went above and beyond!

lost & found If you purchased a gift-wrapped Bird’s Eye View at the craft fair, please unwrap and check if it has the correct dedication. Two books were accidentally switched. If you have the wrong book, call 250-3420444. Thanks, Elinor Florence

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637. STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 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.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

suite for rent 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. For rent in Invermere, well maintained 2-bdrm main floor suite. Close to downtown. Large deck, garage, fireplace, W/D, D/W, n/s, n/p, $1,250.00 per month, utilities included, references please. 250-342-3790. Main floor apartment, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. 2-bdrm, 2 bath, hardwood and carpet, sunny deck, fenced yard with storage shed, air conditioning. W/D, dishwasher, N/P. $1,200/mo utilities included. Call 250-3423790. Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly. Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

house for rent Invermere, Westside Park: 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath home with fireplace, 6 appliances, full basement, close to schools, adjacent to playground, N/S, N/P. $1,200/mo + utilities + D.D. Available now. 250-342-0363. Invermere furnished Townhouse. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. Garage, close to downtown, family oriented. $1,125/mo + utilities. 403-7030930. 4-bdrm, 2 bath, in Invermere. F/S, W/D, D/W, $1,200 mo + utilities. N/S, N/P., D.D. and references required. 250-341-1715. Radium: 1-bdrm cabin, $500/mo includes utilities. Suitable for single person. 250-347-6420 or 250-6880858.

RADIUM: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, furnished, N/S. Cable and WIFI, parking, play area. $1,100/mo + hydro. References and D.D. required. 250-270-0923. 2-bdrm + den at Purcell Point. 1-year lease required, N/P, nonsmokers only. Very nice with a great view. $875/mo + utilities or $975/mo with garage. 403-8992328. Condo for rent in Aspen building in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $850/ mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S. Underground parking. Available right away, call 403-690-3166.

house for sale

Why rent when you can own? No down payment needed, Windermere 4-bdrm, 2 bath, 1,500 sq. ft. living space, completely updated, all appliances, payment $1,250/mo P.I.T., realtor appointed. Inquire windermere01@shaw.ca.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce business. Winner of three Scovie awards. There is a driving need to take this business to the next level, nationwide, currently handcrafted and hand bottled, we can’t keep up with the demand. Serious inquiries only. 250-342-3569 or info@ kootenaybayou.com.

Saturday & Sunday December 20th & 21st Starting at 9 a.m. • • • • •

Carpet End Rolls Hardwood, Linoleum & Tile 8-man Hot tub Tools New table saw

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Household Items and Furniture Back ho Pallet Jack Fork lift Fridge & stove

Ph: 250-341-5221

misc. FOR SALE

For sale: Corner stand for large screen T.V., 60” high by 44” wide $150. Tohatsu boat motor, 25 HP $800. Day bed and mattress - $30. Antique pot bellied wood stove $300. 250-342-6855.

Seasoned birch, larch, fir and pine firewood for sale. 250-409-9259.

firewood

Pine Fire Wood, $230/cord. 250341-7290.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

Firewood, bagged or bulk, free local delivery. 250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.

4-bdrm, 2 and a half bathroom townhouse for sale in Swansea View. Phone for details. 250-3415216. Lakeview Meadows, REDUCED, 3-bdrm, 2.5 bathrooms, Flex room, 2,430 sq. ft. 250-341-6188.

SALE

1346 Industrial #1 Road (Next to Pete’s Marina)

firewood

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week SHORTCUT ALMOND ROCA

1 tblsp Corn Syrup 1 ¼ cup White Sugar 1 cup Butter ¼ cup Water

1 ¼ cups Slivered Almonds, toasted ¾ cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

In a large heavy saucepan, gently boil syrup, sugar, butter and water until “hard crack” appears on the candy thermometer, 300F degrees. Do not stir. This step takes at least 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add almonds and stir well. Spread on an ungreased cookie sheet and, before candy is allowed to cool, sprinkle with chocolate chips. As they melt spread the chocolate chips over the candy. Cool in the refrigerator or freezer. Break into bite sized pieces. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

wanted WANTED: Bass guitar amplifier with DI option. Please call James at 250-341-2761.

39 Beautiful Acres of Elbow Room!

On the Toby Benches with a lovely country home, stunning views, creek access, garage and workshop. Fenced and cross fenced for the horse lover!

$899,000

MLS® 2401529

vehicles

2005 Nissan Frontier, 4wd, automatic, 194,000 kms. Phone for more information 250-342-2082.

fitness

HOLIDAY HOURS FOR

Valley Fitness Centre We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season! Visit www.shapeupinvermere.com or our Facebook page for our Holiday Hours.

services Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089. Water treatment and purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners and conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089. Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca . 20% off & installed by Christmas Need a perfect gift? Gift Cards with immediate delivery (email), Discounts & No expiry. “ I recently purchased blinds, and this was one of the most pleasurable shopping experiences. Shannon thought of many details I would not have. I would highly recommend calling Shannon”. Penny O New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102

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services

HELP WANTED

Home Building and Renos

We are now accepting resumes for full-time positions for qualified first-cook chef in Mediterranean Greek cuisine in Fairmont minimum three years experience. Also, experienced prep cook, and kitchen help, ice cream attendants. Seasonal work from April to October. Please fax resume to 250-5443475 or email tonysgreekgrill@ gmail.com.

Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

NEED A PASSPORT or VISA PHOTO? ...guaranteed to meet Passport specifications or your money back or complimentary re-take! Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred. Ready in an hour. KRS Photography Printing - Picture Framing 505-7th Avenue Invermere Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 or by appointment. Look for the red door behind the Invermere Laundromat! www.kimberleyrae.ca or 250-342-5102

HELP WANTED Oldtimer needs housekeeping help, 2 hours per day in the Wilder subdivision. 250-342-3785 call between 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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. Columbia Cycle and Ski is hiring a F/T Ski Tech/Bike Mechanic, must be available weekends. Email: ccycle@telus.net or drop off resume to 375 Laurier Street, Invermere. Nanny wanted for family with 4 children. Live in or out. Duties include childcare, tutoring, light housekeeping and meal preparation. Monday to Friday. Wage negotiable. Contact 250341-5216 for more information.

Regional Editor Black Press in the West Kootenay region is seeking a regional Editor to oversee both the Nelson Star and the Castlegar News. The successful candidate will have Editor experience in the community newspaper industry. They will have a keen eye for layout, have an extensive photography resume, be an aggressive user of social media, understand the latest trends in digital media and be able to lead two newsrooms both from a print and digital perspective. This successful candidate will also be part of the senior team for the West Kootenay and will be part of setting the overall vision and goals for these newspapers and websites. This position includes active news and community coverage, engaging editorial and opinion writing, as well as understanding and leading change in our print products and on our websites. This position will be based out of Nelson, B.C. The West Kootenay is often considered one of the best places in B.C. to live and this position would suit any outdoor enthusiast, with spectacular skiing, mountain biking and hiking just outside your door. It is truly a wonderful place to live and to be involved in the community newspaper industry. This position offers a better than average compensation package, that also includes a strong benefits package. If this sounds like the right position for you please send your resume, a cover letter, references and some examples of your work to Karen Bennett at publisher@nelsonstar.com. Please no phone calls.

December 19, 2014

Pioneer Classifieds

HELP WANTED In-house care givers for senior lady with Post CVA. Remuneration to be discussed depends on experience. Please send resume to Box 1081 Invermere, V0A 1K0.

Fruitvale, BC Invermere, BC

COOK / CHEF HEALTH CARE AIDES

SPOT THE DEALS!

FOR WEEKENDS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! LICENSED

PRACTICAL NURSE

Mountain Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Community.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Competitive Wage & Benefits N E W S PA P E R

info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP)

CoNDuCtorS rEVELStoKE & KAMLooPS revelstoke - requisition # 36346 Kamloops - requisition # 36347

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Attractive Compensation Columbia GardenPackage Village is Flexible Hours Invermere’s Seniors Housing, Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your Care, & Services Community. Success Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

Hiring Incentive

Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA Or Call 250.489.0667 For More Info!

tired of the same old thing? At CP you can be part of something historic. You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future. CP is one of Canada’s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. to get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of conductors. You don’t need: railroading experience Connections You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn to work in and around revelstoke/ Kamloops Competition closes on December 31, 2014 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca. only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. the journey has begun but is far from over.

High Country Properties has been in the Vacation Rental Property Management business for over 26 years in the Columbia Valley. We specialize in short term rentals of privately owned condos, town homes, and homes in Fairmont, Invermere, Kimberley, Panorama, Radium, and Windermere. We are seeking applicants for the following position: Contract Cleaners – Do you enjoy a flexible schedule, take pride in your work and have your own vehicle? Come join our team! $19/hr. cleaning privately owned vacation homes and condos at Panorama and throughout the valley. Please forward your resume before December 19th to High Country Properties Management Ltd. at Lesley@highcountryproperties.com or mail to PO Box 760 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

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.

December 19, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - it all adds up!

Holiday Recycling Holiday Hours COLUMBIA VALLEY LANDFILL December 24 9:00am-3:00pm December 25 Closed December 26 9:00am-6:00pm December 31 9:00am-3:00pm January 1 Closed All other days, the Landfill will be open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

COLUMBIA VALLEY RDEK OFFICE The RDEK Columbia Valley Office is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (closed 12pm to 1pm). During the holiday season, the only change to those regular hours is as follows: December 24 December 25 December 26 December 31 January 1

8:30am-3:00pm (closed 12pm-1pm) Closed Closed 8:30am-3:00pm (closed 12pm-1pm) Closed

Recycling Basics Wrapping Paper - all paper based wrapping paper can be recycled in the yellow bins or Invermere’s blue bag program. Foil based papers cannot be recycled and should be thrown in the garbage if they can’t be saved and reused. Please consider paper based paper when purchasing gift wrap. Ribbons & Bows - cannot be recycled. They can be reused or put in the garbage. Aluminum Pie Plates & Roasters - cannot be recycled in the Columbia Valley. The only recycling depot for tin roasters, foil etc is the Cranbrook Bottle Depot. Cardboard Boxes - all cardboard and boxboard (like cracker and cereal boxes) are recyclable. Please flatten them to conserve space in the bin or blue bag. Tin Cans - all tin food and beverage cans can be recycled. They must be rinsed out. Labels can be left on if they are difficult to remove. Styrofoam - Even though Styrofoam is marked with a #6, it is NOT recyclable in our program. The only place in the East Kootenay that Styrofoam can be recycled is the Cranbrook Bottle Depot. Plastics - all plastics with the triangular recycling symbol and number between 1 and 6 (except Styrofoam) can be recycled in the yellow bins or Invermere’s blue bag program. They must be clean and every piece of plastic must be numbered. Lids often are a different type of plastic, and if there is no number on the item, it goes in the garbage if it can’t be reused. Plastics Not Accepted: • #7 plastics, dirty plastics, plastics with no number. They go in the garbage if they can’t be reused.

Batteries One of the items people seem to stock up on at this time of year is batteries. Both alkaline and rechargeable batteries are recyclable. The only drop off in the East Kootenay is in Cranbrook:

The Source and Staples - both located at Tamarack Centre

Glass Recycling Glass goes in the yellow bins marked GLASS ONLY. The ONLY glass accepted for recycling is container glass. That means jam jars, salsa jars, wine bottles, olive oil bottles, etc. NO other glass (including dishes or drinking glasses) is accepted. If in doubt, please leave it out. Glass bins are located at the Columbia Valley Landfill, Edgewater Post Office, Fairmont Transfer Station, Invermere Industrial Park, Invemere Bottle Depot, and Radium Liquor Store

Electronics Recycling The electronics recycling depot for the Columbia Valley is: Invermere Bottle Depot 133 Industrial Rd. #2 Phone: 250-342-7272 Hours: Tues-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm Sat 10:00am-4:00pm

They accept • Televisions • Computers & peripherals (keyboard, mouse) • Monitors • Fax machines • DVD/VHS players • Scanners • Stereos, MP3 players Discman

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Earphones Microphones Telephones Speakers Radios Cable, satellite and PVR boxes Vehicle audio and video systems

For more information, contact the RDEK at 1-888-478-7335

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 The Pioneer managed to intercept some Letters to Santa bound for the North Pole from Grade 1 Edgewater Elementary students before they left the valley!

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Holiday happiness in the valley There’s no place we’d rather be! Top to bottom, starting with the first column of photos on the opposite page: Santa visited Smoking Waters Cafe in Fairmont on December 4th where free cookie decorating, hot chocolate and a Christmas carol singalong led by Valley Forged were enjoyed (Submitted photo); Tiffany’s Thredz hosted a PJ Shopping Party on December 8th when some local ladies showed up in style (Photo submitted); Copper Point Golf Club tallied everything up after their annual Feed the Town event on December 7th, and the free turkey dinner (admission was a food bank donation) catered by Anne Riches (pictured with her granddaughter Josie and golf club chef Jennifer Tillotson) fed 28 turkeys, six large hams and 450 pounds of potatoes to about 750 people, raising five truckloads of food and over $4,600 cash for the local Food Bank (Photo by Nicole Trigg); Connie and Doc Lang were overwhelmed by the community support they experienced at their Farside Pub fundraiser on December 14th. “The Valley people ROCK... it is why we live in such a beautiful place and all the beautiful people,” thanked the couple in a Facebook post following the event (Photo by Dean Midyette); Three snowboarders made the most of the clear skies and sunshine at Panorama Mountain Resort for Locals’ Appreciation Day on December 14th (Photos by Nicole Trigg); Cam Dow sweeps with help from Nancy Wilfley during the first place game of the Turkey Bonspiel hosted by the Invermere Curling Club on December 14th, the first one held in almost a decade by the club (Photos by Steve Hubrecht). This page: Rotarians Les Zuffa, Todd Fisher and Andy Stuart-Hill toast a successful Rotary Club of Invermere Seniors’ Christmas Dinner at the Best Western Inn on December 14th (Photo by Steve Hubrecht); Sue Saunders brought three of her Caramel Queen female chickens to pose with the man in red for the GALS Pet Photos with Santa at the Invermere Home Hardware on November 30th (Photo submitted).

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Missing Picasso Invermere resident and artist Sue Forth would like the community’s help in locating her missing Picasso painting, which has been missing since November. She came across this reproduction of Picasso’s famous 1955 piece, Don Quixote, in an Ontario thrift store last year. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please email smflonglade@gmail.com. Photo submitted

Rockies player profile Eighteen-year-old defenceman Ryan St. Jean came to the Columbia Valley from Okotoks where he played for the Okotoks Oilers Midget AA team last season. He earned 45 points in just 33 games and is currently the highest scoring defenceman with the Columbia Valley Rockies with 19 points. St. Jean’s family is involved in both hockey and baseball. His brother Marc played hockey until he was 15 when he quit to concentrate on baseball. Ryan is also a baseball player, plays catcher and holds a .333 batting average. His parents Mirella and John have been able to attend several games at the Eddie this year supporting their son. He says this year’s team is a young one and that “if we all work harder than the next person, we’ll be fine.” He is currently wearing an A on road games, sharing that responsibility with Sam Young. St. Jean hopes to play for a Junior A team next season and eventually further his education in a field yet to be determined. He is currently upgrading his Grade 12 math course.

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Cobblestone issues Christmas Bureau challenge By Dan Walton Pioneer staff A local business owner has recently given the Columbia Valley Christmas Burea a big boost, and he’s asking others in the business community to do the same. Cobblestone Creek Cottage and Lodging Co. donated $2,000 to the Christmas Bureau for its annual drive. The Christmas Bureau uses its resources to provide low-income households with traditional holiday celebrations. “It’s important that families do have the necessary food and gifts for the kids to open,” said Cobblestone president Matt Semler. Because the valley’s tourism businesses profit off sharing the valley with so many other people, “a lot of the business community do believe in giving back to the local economy,” he said. “There are a lot of pressures that are put on the locals because of the number of guests in the valley, and it’s basically just our way of giving back to the locals.” After mentioning other acts of

goodwill from the local business community, Mr. Semler said a strong sense of generosity exists in the valley, and it’s especially prevalent during the holiday season. “More so than any other time of year, people should be showing that sense of generosity, so that others can have a similar Christmas that many of us do have.” Mr. Semler said that when it’s financially possible, most local businesspeople volunteer and give resources back to the valley community. “Most people in the valley don’t bat an eye at helping out their neighbours,” he said. His company’s $2,000 donation was possible because of higher-than-anticipated revenues. “And we think that it’s better to keep it here than spend it somewhere on vacation.” Cobblestone’s business model works by connecting property owners with vacationers; the team markets and maintains many boutique-style properties throughout the Columbia Valley.

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FAITH

Why Christmas? By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church Here it is, another Christmas, less than a week away. Why do we celebrate Christmas, I mean why should we really celebrate Christmas? It is quite simple. It is to remind us of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Our God is a giving God, His very nature is giving. John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that He gave.” Who did He give? “His only begotten Son.” Why did He give? So “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” On that Christmas Eve so long ago, that Child, that Son, that Gift was born. God, sent a entourage of angels to announce to the world the birth of their Saviour. In Luke 2:10-14 NKJ, “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people, for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, laying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men’.” I would like to take a moment and talk about that peace on earth the angels are so excited about.

Christmastime to some people is a very discouraging, depressing time and it shouldn’t be. Jesus tells us in John 14:27 NLT, “I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” People today are looking for true, inner peace. They search through relationships, addictions, money, gadgets and even religion to try to find something that will fill the void inside. But true peace, the kind of peace the angels told us about, isn’t found in anything this world has to offer; it can only be found through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can satisfy the longing in our hearts and give us true, lasting peace. God gives freely, not as the world gives. We can’t earn it and we can’t pay for it. There’s no catch, no fine print and no strings attached. We can rest secure that He’s not ever going to take His peace away; He tells us “He will never leave us nor forsake us”. His peace is eternal! A life of peace begins when we invite Jesus to be our Lord and Saviour, when we receive the free gift God the Father has for us. Then, as we align our thoughts, attitudes and actions with His Word, that peace will flood every area of our lives.Why Christmas? So we can take time to remember the greatest gift ever given to mankind, the gift of eternal peace, the gift of eternal salvation. “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” The different churches in the valley will be holding special services over the Christmas season. Check the Christmas church listings on the Out & About page (p.13). If you don’t have a home church, or if you have any questions, those of us at Radium Christian Fellowship would like to invite you to join with us on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.

Handy Hardware In celebration of Home Hardware’s 50th anniversary, the Invermere store held a scratch-and-win contest in which every customer was handed a scratch card between September 1st and 30th. They had to scratch two boxes and if the boxes matched, then the customer won that prize. Christmas came early for Colton Messerli (left), holding a Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System; Jackie Alan Olson (center) who won a Garmin GPS; and Kurt Gerding (right) who took home a Yamaha Home Theatre System. Staff from left to right are owner Al Miller with Linda Blakley and Mandi Cox. Photo by Dan Walton

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, December 21st 10:30 a.m.: Fourth Sunday of Advent...Worship and Life Instruction,“The Gift of Jesus”... Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.: Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1 and Grades 2 to 7 during the Morning Service. Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

Valley Christian Assembly

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: Worship Service. Kids’ Church provided. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

Roman Catholic Church

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere. Sunday, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. 712 -12th Ave., Invermere Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE

Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-250-426-7564

Radium Christian Fellowship

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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