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RCMP Corporal Shaun Begg and his old timers hockey team, the Kaslo AfterBurners, captured the attention of national media with their helihockey photos — taken here in the valley. Turn to page 10 for the story. Photo by Rick Wiltse
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Flower power April is Daffodil Month — the Canadian Cancer Society’s national fundraising campaign for the fight against cancer. (Left to right) Jacqueline Leduc, Daffodil Pin Chairperson for the Columbia Valley unit of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), pins a daffodil on Invermere mayor Gerry Taft after having already “pinned” Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras and Clara Reinhardt, mayor of Radium Hot Springs. Watch for locations throughout the valley where you can pick up a pin.The CCS encourages everyone to wear the daffodil pin as a bright symbol of hope for those living with cancer. Photo submitted
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New YouTube video highlights summer in the valley By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Following on the success of the Columbia Valley Whiteway winter tourism marketing video, the same crew has just recently launched a summer promotional video of the valley. The five-minute long video, this time entitled Take Me There – Columbia Valley, was put up on YouTube on Wednesday, March 18th by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We wanted to represent what it feels like to live and spend time here in the valley and we wanted to capture the emotions that come with that,” said video producer and project manager Courtney Allen, adding she was pleased to see Chamber of Commerce members laugh-
ing, crying and bobbing their head along to the video’s theme music during the chamber annual general meeting (also on Tuesday, March 18th). Ms. Allen said one of the biggest challenges in making the video was simply trying to fit in the wide array of activities offered in the valley during the summer. “So much that we had to cut could’ve been used to make a whole other video and we didn’t manage to even capture everything,” she said. “But look at the subject matter. There is so much in this valley.” “From the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee’s perspective, we are thrilled with how the video turned out. It is spectacular,” said committee chair Andrea Tubbs. “It covers the full gamut of what the valley has in the summer, from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. It covers water, it covers land, it covers air and
it covers lifestyle. It basically shows off the best aspects of the valley to those who don’t know or maybe haven’t been here in a long time.” The video had already garnered 3,300 hits when Ms. Tubbs spoke to The Pioneer on Tuesday, March 24th. “So it’s already doing really well and that’s just through people sharing it through social media,” she said. Although the video is designed to appeal to everybody, launching it through a social media site such as YouTube helps attract some of the young people who are constantly moving to Calgary and may not yet have heard of the Columbia Valley, according to Ms. Tubbs. “Video is such a popular tool on social media right now. It’s the number one thing at the moment to get people engaged with Facebook, Twitter or your website,” she said. Continued on page 19 . . .
Valley community pulls together for Campbell family By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The valley has banded together to help a local family in a time of need. Longtime valley resident Forrest Campbell was severely injured in an accident on Sunday, March 15th while skiing on the frontside of Panorama Mountain Resort. The exact nature of his injuries have not been disclosed, but ski patrol attended the scene immediately and Mr. Campbell was flown by helicopter to Invermere and District Hospital before being transferred to Foothills Hospital in Calgary, where he underwent seven hours of surgery and where he remains as of press time. “We would love to thank the entire valley for the support and generosity. Forrest is determined and focused to get recovered enough to return home to our
valley,” said Forrest’s wife Cassy. Within days, friends and community members in the valley were helping organize fundraisers to help Mr. Campbell and his young family. By Wednesday, March 18th, friend and local realtor Geoff Hill set up a crowdfunding campaign on the FundRazr website through which valley residents and others can donate to help the Campbell family with medical and other associated expenses. “Forrest suffered a pretty serious accident. It’s amazing how quickly a person’s life, and his or her family’s life, can change. You first impulse is that you want to help,” said Mr. Hill, speaking on setting up the campaign. As of press time, the campaign had already generated more than $10,000 in donations and is set to run until Monday, June 1st. Continued on page 20 . . .
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Scam alert Mr. John Martinez has been sending his kindest regards to a number of citizens in the valley stating he has a dormant account worth $6.6 million that was left by a deceased customer of his bank. Oh, also another client Mr. McNallie passed away from cardiac arrest in 2006 and also left $6.6 million in a dormant account. Martinez has decided that, as they can’t find a relative locally, they somehow discovered you here in Canada. He would like you to contact him with your banking record and he assures you that he will get the money to you. He also assures you that everything is on the up and up. If you believe that, I also want you to know I’m the greatest fisherman in the valley. • On Wednesday, March 18th at 1:11 a.m., as a result of observing a 2000 Honda fail to stop at an intersection on 13th Avenue and 13th Street, it was determined the 17-year-old male driver from Invermere had consumed alcohol. An ASD demand was given and the driver blew a fail. His licence was prohibited for 90 days and the vehicle impounded 30 days. • On Wednesday, March 18th, the detachment was contacted in regard to a father and son failing to report in via a SPOT locater that they were safe while snowmobiling near a forest service road near Radium. As it was late evening, Search and Rescue responded. It was during the callout that the wife did receive a report that they were safe. It was confirmed by Search and Rescue. • On Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30 p.m., a witness, while at the Fairmont Hot Spring pools, was alerted to an adult male acting in a suspicious manner, looking at a young female approximately 10 years old. The witness remained focused on observing the male and saw him, while swimming underwater, grab the child by the thigh. The witness immediately reported this to the mother of the child and staff. The suspect male departed the scene. On police attendance, all the parties involved had departed the area. Search for the suspect was negative. Further investigation
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A local resident is starting a new initiative to get valley teenagers to wear helmets while cycling. Crisanna MacLeod is enlisting the help of businesses, the RCMP and local volunteers to help get the message across to local teens to put their helmets on. “Little kids do wear helmets on their bikes; teens however just don’t wear them,” said Ms. MacLeod. “They will put them on if you ask, but as soon as you’re not around, at the beach or at the skate park, they tend HELMETS ARE COOL —The first meeting for the new local campaign aimed at conto take them off. And obvivincing teens that it’s cool to wear a helmet took place on March 18th. Left to right are ously it’s essential that they Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service fire chief Jim Miller, Oscar Mejia, Don should wear them.” Steedman, Crisanna Macleod, Crisdon Chaisson, Rhythom Chaisson and Anne Newhouse Ms. MacLeod has been with Summit Youth Centre co-ordinator Kelsey Prichard in front. talking with the Cran Photo courtesy of Rob Dunn/The Valley Peak brook-based East Kootenay Brain Injury Association as well as with staff at David businesses seem amenable to the idea. Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) with the aim of “The idea is to use positive reinforcement,” she said, creating a kind of positive incentive program to encour- adding she also hopes to show some serious videos on age kids to keep on their helmets, rather than trying to the consequences of not wearing helmets to local teens get kids in trouble when they don’t. at DTSS. Her rough idea so far is for the RCMP or other volMs. MacLeod is asking anybody interested in joinunteers to hand out “tickets” to teens wearing their hel- ing the initiative to come to a meeting on Wednesday, mets, with the “tickets” actually being coupons for items April 1st at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Manor on 6th Avenue. at local businesses. She is looking for more people to join The initiative particularly needs people from local cyher initiative to help turn it into reality. cling groups, people from the business community and “I don’t want to run this so much as I want to get people with computer skills, but everybody is welcome. together a whole group of adults to run it,” said Ms. For more information, email melonwrapper2V1@ MacLeod, adding that so far the RCMP and some local helmets.com.
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Helluva hockey idea By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff
What do you get when you cross a hockey goalie with a mountie on a frozen, high alpine lake? No punch line here. The answer, according to Huffington Post, is “the most Canadian photo ever!” The photo taken of Shamrock Lake by the old timers hockey team from Kaslo while enjoying a helihockey outing with RK Heliski has gone viral on the Internet and it’s no wonder why. The mountie in Red Serge has been a symbol of Canadian pride — on home soil and abroad — for a long time now. Hockey is Canada’s number one professional sport (can’t say “national” sport since that still belongs to lacrosse) and a frozen, high alpine lake? Well, this country has a lot of them. You put these three elements together and you have quite possibly one of the most iconic Canadian photos ever — taken right here in our Purcells backyard. That RK Heliski can hardly keep up with the demand for its helihockey packages makes you wonder why no one thought of combining helicopters, high altitudes and hockey until now. The company had the great idea of capitalizing on a concept initially brought to them by Molson, one that’s only going to grow in popularity once Molson airs its Shamrock Lake commercial during the NHL playoffs. If you’re one of those Canadians who says: “Hey, wait a minute — this photo perpetuates stereotypes of a European political system founded on cultural oppression,” you can still probably appreciate it for what it’s worth, for how endemic to the Kootenays it is, and for what it’s doing for Columbia Valley tourism. On that note, if you haven’t already, make sure you check out the newest Columbia Valley marketing film brought to you by the same team that created The Whiteway video. A great reminder of how lucky we are.
Historical Lens Pyjama pat down at the cop shop In this image dated 1989, a much younger-looking Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac and Corporal Grant Simpson give the thumbs up after arresting several members of the public who were apprehended for unlawfully appearing in public in their pyjamas. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com. File photo courtesy of the Columbia Valley Pioneer
The Pioneer office will be closed on Monday, April 6th for the Easter holiday, reopening on Tuesday, April 7th at 8:30 a.m.
Fairmont ski day gives library a boost Dear Editor: On behalf of the Invermere Public Library staff and volunteer trustees, I’d like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who was a part of the Fairmont Resort Charity Ski Day. The funds that were raised on March 7th for the library will be a great boost for our programming and services. Thank you to the staff at Fairmont Resort for the time that was put into organizing the details for the day as well as for the prizes for the raffle table. Thank
you as well to the Columbia Valley Pioneer for promoting the event that brought so many people out to the ski hill. And one more thank you to everyone who came out to ski, tube, enter the prize draws, or just spend time on the deck in the sun while enjoying the music from Valley Forged. Your support for the library is truly appreciated. Sincerely, Nicole Pawlak, Director Invermere Public Library
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Kudos from Alpine Canada Dear Editor: Thank you so much for such wonderful coverage of the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships! We’ve had many comments about the support of your newspaper. The athletes, volunteers and Alpine Canada really appreciate all the work you put into this. It was great working with you, hope to be able to do it again in the future! Lisa Thomson Alpine Canada
Bighorn sheep herding a bad idea Dear Editor: The Radium mayor, town council and Parks Canada have decided to try an experiment. Unfortunately, the experiment is with bighorn sheep. In their infinite wisdom, they have decided to bring herding dogs to town and herd all the sheep up to the pre-cut pasturelands by Redstreak campgrounds. When I inquired about the reasoning behind this idea, I was told they did not want sheep giving birth in town. I asked how many gave birth in town last year — the answer was one. I was told another reason was that about eight sheep are killed on the highway each year. These are my questions about this idea: If only one sheep out of hundreds gave birth in town, why the concern? How many sheep will injure themselves as they are fleeing from the dogs? How many sheep will have to be put down or miscarry their babies? Will the highway be closed? What about the possible damage to parked cars, property, people and pets? Will there be marshal law, telling residents to stay in at certain hours? What is the real reason — they want to eradicate the sheep from Radium? Do they think the streets will be cleaner? In my opinion, this is an unnecessary experiment, one that will only bring death and stress to the sheep. Nicole Hager Radium Hot Springs
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I think increasing Invermere boundaries to include the existing communities on the north and east sides of the lake is a great idea. This will increase the tax base significantly. Certainly there will be costs to accompany this expansion, but I’m sure there would be positive cash flow. More mixed land use should be made available as well in appropriate locations. Some of this increase in revenue could be utilized to market Invermere as a
good place to locate certain types of business and assist the downtown business association with planning and marketing with the goal of achieving a more robust and stable economy for our existing downtown businesses. This will benefit everyone including the homeowners on the east side of the lake. Without growth in the tax base, Invermere will continue to lose services and population. Richard Unger Invermere
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School district adopts uniform policy By Pioneer Staff Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is poised to become the first public school district to impose a mandatory school uniform policy in the province of British Columbia. Second reading of the proposed policy change was passed at the March 10th school board meeting by a vote of seven to one with one trustee absent. In making their decision, the Board considered evidence stating that where communities enforce a school uniform policy there is an increase in achievement, a decrease in absenteeism and a 12% increase in post-secondary enrolment. The Board also noted that countries like Finland and South Korea — both with national school uniform policies — continue to eclipse Canada with superior international test results. The Board determined that it will be up to the local Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) to decide on the specifics of uniforms for each individual school. However, guidelines regarding school colours, coat of arms and school mottos have been determined. For
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I must place a pin in the info balloon about the postcard identity of the boy on the bike (Letters to the Editor, Pioneer, March 20th). That is my son, Paul Matsalla. He was 9 years old on his oversized bike. The picture was not from the seventies as clearly indicated by street redevelopment. For some reason I did not see the Historical Lens you published, otherwise I would have informed you sooner. If you look closely, one can see the trailer he used to deliver the daily paper.
example, mottos must be written in Latin. Also, each school’s guiding principles must be no more than four words in length and inspire our children to learn. Students will be required to wear trousers and skirts with no more than a two-inch gap between ankles and hem. Shirts and blouses must cover the arms to the wrist, and ties will be mandatory for boys on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Board indicated that staff will be expected to provide a number of uniform-optional days throughout the year, where students can donate $5 in order to wear regular clothing for the day with the funds raised going to support sports programs, band and drama productions or grad events. Discussion also centred around school colours and the fact that schools in Kimberley receive more hours of sunlight per year than those in Golden. As such, the Board has recommended that the uniforms in Kimberley have brighter colouring than those in Golden. Third reading of the policy will be held during an exceptional meeting on April 1st at the school district office in Invermere.
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Helihockey with RK Heliski proves to be a big hit By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff RK Heliski has recently begun offering one of the most unique winter recreational options anywhere in the country. Starting on Sunday, March 15th the Panorama heliski operation began its “helihockey” packages, in which participants fly up to a remote, frozen, high-altitude mountain lake to play a game of hockey. “Nobody else is offering something HOCKEY HIGH —Shamrock Lake in the Purcell Mountains has become the location of the newest hockey craze in Canada thanks to like this as far as I know,” said RK manager Panorama-based RK Heliski. The bottom left photo is the one recently featured in a Huffington Post article titled “We Aren’t Kidding That Graham Holt. “It is a true pond hockey exThis Is The Most Canadian Photo Ever.” Photos submitted perience. There has not been a single person who has come back without a smile on his or her face.” The first commercial, which generated quite a bit of up. Even if people don’t want to play hockey, they can come The commercial helihockey idea grew out of contract online buzz, featured the heartwarming story of father- up and skate on the lake. It’s pretty amazing up there.” The idea has been a big hit. The only days RK has work RK Heliski did for two Molson commercials, both of son duo Andrei and Vitaly Lanochkin. Andrei moved which feature people playing hockey on the same lake — his family from Estonia to Canada after the fall of the not taken hockey players up to the lake since the packShamrock Lake — that’s now used in the packages. The first Soviet Union in order for his son to have a chance to ages started on March 15th have been the days when commercial, which was filmed in late October, aired during play hockey. Two and a half decades later, Vitaly thanked weather kept the helicopters grounded. “We’re getting a ton of the World Junior Hockey Championships on December him by arranging the ultimate game of calls and were sold out un26th. The second, which was filmed in late February and shinny up on Shamrock Lake, with the til the end of the season (on early March, is set to air during this year’s NHL playoffs. help of Molson and RK Heliski. Sunday, April 5th),” said Mr. “With all the infraHolt, adding the company is structure we had in place considering possibly extendfor the commercials and ing the season for the helithe rink built, I realized it hockey packages. could be a great business “People are coming back opportunity,” said Mr. and saying it was one of the Holt. “It enables a whole top five experiences of their new client base. People lives,” he said. who are not interested in Indeed, a photo of Kaslo heliskiing or helihiking can RCMP Corporal Shaun Begg still come up and experiplaying at the lake in his red ence the mountains. It also serge (mountie uniform) makes it easier for seniors Continued on page 31 . . . and young people to come
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS MARKETING NATURE The 6th annual Funspiel took place from March 20th to 22nd at the Canal Flats arena. The Funspiel is an annual event held just before the ice is taken out of the arena for the summer. This year’s event was a fundraiser for the purchase of a defibrillator for the Canal Flats fire department. (Inset, left to right) Tracy Siemens, Freddie Poling Horn, Margie Dusome and James Latimer (missing) curled in true Canal Flats style and won for best costume. Photo by Clive Palmer/Inset by Amber Byklum
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Film shows a father’s fight to connect kids to nature By James Rose Special to The Pioneer Wildsight Invermere is having an exciting night on Tuesday, March 31st as the organization is hosting both its AGM and presenting the recently released British documentary, Project Wild Thing. The feature-length film takes an interesting look at the fragile connection between children and nature. Already, it has received rave reviews, with The Telegraph commenting “… this film will change your life.” Wildsight Invermere has chosen to screen this film because it supports its environmental mission. Wildsight Invermere president Baiba Morrow hopes the film will “spark conversation about the benefits to our entire community, young and old, engaging NATURAL CONNECTION — British filmaker David Bond takes on the job of marketing Mother Nature to his kids in the docuwith the outdoors. It’s a well-known fact that mentary Project Wild Thing, which will screen at Wildsight Invermere’s AGM on March 31st. Photo submitted being in nature makes us happier. In fact, studcampaign to get children outside. Despite his efforts, the film reveals the competition ies show that doing so can reduce blood pressure, anxiety, and stress levels.” Project Wild Thing is premised on the notion that today’s children are sadly spend- won’t go down without a fight and let some upstart steal their market. Project Wild ing most of their free time using iPads and watching TV. Its filmmaker, David Bond, Thing proves to be a hilarious, real-life story of one man’s determination to get children is also a father and has seen this firsthand with his own children. According to Mr. out into the ultimate, free product — Mother Nature. The evening gets underway at 7 p.m. at the DTSS theatre. Admission to the screenBond, the marketing departments of Apple and Disney control his children better than he can, and so he looks to change this by appointing himself the Marketing Director ing (after the AGM) is by donation. For more information, please call 250-341-3554 or for Nature. With professional help, he develops and launches a nationwide marketing email invermere@wildsight.ca. For more on the film, check www.projectwildthing.com.
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Friday, March 27th • Canadian Cancer Society Spring Daffodil sale March 27th and 28th at Mountainside Market (Radium), Valley Foods and Sobeys (Invermere). Fundraising for lifesaving research, patient support and public education. • March 27th and 28th Rink-to-Link competition. Golf and curling competition. $240/team. Call 250-3423315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca to register. • 9 a.m.: Bean there, Packed That with Kicking Horse Coffee. $15. A full facility tour of Kicking Horse Coffee. See their roasting and packaging facility, learn about sustainable coffee production from a fairtrade and organic approach. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 11 a.m.: World Tour of Coffee with Eagle Ranch. $15. Taste coffees from seven different countries. Discover what flavours distinguish different regions and countries. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month. • 1 p.m.: Intro to Cupping with Eagle Ranch. $15. You will learn to evaluate coffees in a comparative setting and learn to identify the most essential flavour traits of coffees. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 3 p.m.: Behind the Label with Kicking Horse Coffee. Free. What is really behind “Certified Organic” and “Certified Fair Trade”. What does it mean, and why is it still such a good thing for coffee? Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 4 p.m.: Espresso Pulling, meet at Higher Ground downtown. $20. For professionals and home baristas, learn how to pull the perfect shot every time. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register.
• 4 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Netflix, Wifi and Video games night. • 5 p.m.: Tea 101 with Invermere Bakery. $15. Participants will sample a white, green, oolong, black and pu-erh tea, and learn different methods to guarantee the perfect brew. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 7 p.m.: Milk Frothing, meet at Higher Ground downtown. $20. This is a hands on workshop. You will have the opportunity to try steaming, pouring, and latte art. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 7 p.m.: Strand’s Old House Restaurant presents Amy Bishop and friends. $10. Join us for music, laughter and fun. • 7 p.m.: Jam night and benefit at the Edgewater Legion Hall for long time local Ricky Polier. $5 at the door. Sheberdean and the Postmistress hosting. • 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Toby Creek Film Festival at Jackpine Pub in Panorama.
Saturday, March 28th • Lake Windermere Ambassadors Shoreline Cleanup. In conjunction with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. BBQ at Kinsmen Beach at 1pm to follow. • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Coffee Expo at Copper Point Resort. $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Coffee, tea, what goes in it, and what it goes in. Come see it all at The Expo, plus lots of sampling. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 10 a.m.: Easter Crafts with Vera at the Radium Library. Pre-register. Limit 10 children. • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Open Singles Crib Tournament, Blind Draw, 3 Game Guarantee. Entry Fee $5. Invermere Legion. Registration at 9:00 a.m. • 6 p.m.: Barista Jam at Safta’s. Join us for a fun evening of food, drinks, and a Latte Throwdown. This fun competition is open to baristas of all abilities, from home brewers to the pros. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.
Sunday, March 29th • 9 a.m.: Manual Brew at Eagle Ranch $15. Jeremy will walk you through a variety of different manual brew methods including pourover, french press, aeropress. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 11 a.m.: Science Behind the Grind at Invermere Bakery, $10. Do an interactive tasting on understanding how the smallest change in grind can have a big effect on coffee extraction. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 1 p.m.: Coffee and Chocolate Pairing at Invermere Bakery. $15. Pair chocolate and coffee with
complimentary and contrasting flavours with the experts from Transcend Coffee. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, win nightly prizes. • 7:30 - 10 p.m.: Fern Lindzon Live, at Christ Church Trinity.
Monday, March 30th • 5 - 6 p.m.: CV Figure Skating Club AGM at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. There will be a fun on ice skate session with supervision during the meeting. All ages are welcome to come skate.Children under 19 must wear a helmet.
Tuesday, March 31st • 7 p.m.: Wildsight AGM and film night at DTSS theatre. Admission by donation. Featuring the film Project Wild Thing. Film starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 341-3554 or email invermere@ wildsight.ca
Wednesday, April 1st • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Egg Decorating at the Invermere Library. Supplies provided. Drop-in, all ages welcome. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca for more info. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.
Thursday, April 2nd • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250342-3033. • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. • 5 - 6 p.m.: Best of BC Wine Tastings in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Hosted by our in-house sommelier. $10 admission. Ages 19+. Live music by Kalvin Klassen follows from 6-8pm, and is free to attend.
Friday, April 3rd • Easter paragliding event at Panorama Mountain Resort. For more information contact fly@flyingMax.com • 5 - 8 p.m.: 28th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup. April 3 to 5th. Event registration at the Great Hall in Ski Tip Lodge in Panorama, $25 entry fee. Visit panoramaresort.com for more details.
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VOLUNTEERS Hospice of the Columbia Valley is currently looking for volunteers interested in becoming an end-of-life visitor and/or a bereavement visitor. For more information or to get an application form call 250-688-1143, e-mail ed@hospicesocietycv.com or access our website,
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Panorama action-packed until closing day By James Rose Special to The Pioneer As the days get longer, we march into spring and the temperatures steadily rise, Panorama Mountain Resort’s ski season is, alas, coming to a close. With recent fresh powder, one might think a season extension may be in the cards. This, however, is not the case — as George Harrison once said: “All things must pass.” This is not to say, though, that all good things involving Panorama’s 2014/15 ski season have come and gone… yet. In the upcoming SPRINGTIME FUN — The end of the ski season at Panorama is always a good time — the two weeks, the hill has resort is hosting multiple events before closing on April 12th. Above, skiers enjoy the sun on last plenty of great events year’s closing day. File photo planned that will have everyone wishing December was right around the cor- banked slalom course. Participants will complete two ner for another season! But as Panorama’s Marketing runs — one on Saturday and the second on the Sunday. and Media Specialist, Jamie Hurschler, emphasizes, “… Awards will be handed out at a ceremony in front of spring is a time when the pace is a little more relaxed the Ski Tip Lodge following Sunday’s action and there and the warm weather helps let the good times roll.” also will be a prize draw for all participants. Mr. HurFirst up this weekend is tonight’s (Friday, March schler is hoping for another great turnout this year. 27th) inaugural Toby Creek Film Festival. The free en“It’s so much fun crossing the finish line at the Easy try event is taking place in the Jackpine Pub and aims Rider Snowboard Cup, getting a high five from a fellow to give budding cinematographers a chance to showcase snowboarder and then recalling your run through the their latest work to an audience eager to check out the course over a cold one on the deck of the Great Hall at latest in tricks, jumps, stacks, epic fails, cheeky shenani- the prize giveaway,” said Mr. Hurschler. gans, smiles, jam nights, and all that is “Panorama life.” Registration for the event takes place on Friday, Starting at roughly 8 p.m., the evening showcases April 3rd at the Ski Tip Lodge from 5 to 8 p.m., and is films — shot from GoPros, DSLRs, drones, you name open to snowboarders of all ages and skill level. it — will roughly be five to ten minutes in length. Don’t Panorama also has a full list of Easter-themed family miss your chance to see the next Warren Miller. activities planned for the Easter weekend. Throughout Planned for the following weekend are two long- Saturday, activities include Easter egg hunts, carnivals, running events that have proved popular year after year. and hard-boiled egg and gingerbread house decorating. On Friday, April 3rd, the 19th Annual Easter Paraglid- Additionally, the Panorama Fire Department will be ing Event will be taking off once again. Pilots in this giving fire truck rides in the lower parking lot. event will be launching from runs off both the ChamFor an hourly schedule of all the different activities, pagne and Summit chairs. Tasks for the pilots will in- check out the Easter Celebration page at www.panoraclude dropping Easter eggs into targets on the Greywolf maresort.com/events. driving range, aiming for target landings and, if possiNotably, this year’s Peak to Valley Race, originally ble, racing to Lake Windermere — weather permitting. planned for Saturday, March 28th, has been cancelled Beginning on Saturday, April 4th is the 28th Annual due to low registration. Easy Rider Snowboard Cup. This event takes place over The last day to strap on the boards for the winter the entire weekend with each athlete racing through a season is Sunday, April 12th.
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Get hands-on at Invermere Coffee Fest By Theresa Wood Invermere Coffee Fest Co-ordinator Roasting, brewing, tasting, and cooking — indulge all your senses at this year’s Invermere Coffee Fest. With a series of workshops designed to be hands-on and interactive, participants will get the most out of their Coffee Fest experience. Today (Friday, March 27th) is when the festival kicks it into high gear with seven workshops, starting with a Kicking Horse full facility tour at 9 a.m. You have heard of wine and beer tastings, now taste coffee in a similar way. The festival includes three different tasting events, each with their own twist and purpose. World Tour of Coffee will help you distinguish flavours from seven different countries; Intro to Cupping will teach you how to taste coffee like the pros, distinguishing different aromas and flavours; Coffee and Chocolate Pairing combines two of the world’s loves in one great workshop — identify similar and contrasting flavours from a variety of coffees and chocolates. Fine-tune your brewing skills. Whether you are brewing espresso, brewed coffee, or even tea, there will be a workshop that will help you get the perfect brew every time. Pair up Espresso Pulling and Milk Steaming for the best espresso based drink possible. The best coffee comes from the freshest grind — The Science Behind the Grind will demonstrate how different grinds affect extraction and help you get the perfect grind for your brewing method. Manual Brew Methods is perfect for French press, aeropress, or pour-over lovers — learn the techniques for your perfect manually brewed coffee. All workshops have limited spaces and pre-registration is required. To view all the workshop details as well as get information on the Coffee and Tea Expo and the Barista Jam, visit www.InvermereCoffeeFest.com or contact Theresa Wood at 250342-9281 ext. 1227, or email events@invermere.net.
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Wake-up and enjoy the coffee! Submitted by Kicking Horse Coffee It’s impossible to say Invermere Coffee Fest without conjuring up the legendary magic of long-time local Kicking Horse Coffee. Kicking Horse Coffee has been a key character in the Canadian coffee landscape for nearly 20 years. They’ve always been one of the industry’s significant precedentsetters, and were among the first to commit to using only Fair Trade and organic beans. They’re a kick ass team of people roasting beans right here in the Rocky Mountains. Giving back to the community and supporting local initiatives is just as natural as their ongoing support of Canada’s Nature Conservancy. And at the end of every day, they’re simply proud to provide people with a great tasting cup of coffee. This festival weekend, join the Kicking Horse crew and learn more about what goes into making kick ass coffee!
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March 27, 2015
YOUR MONEY
Why has the Canadian dollar fallen? The Canadian dollar is presently trading at its lowest level since April, 2009. In fact, our dollar is currently one of the world’s worst performing currencies of 2015, falling about 10 per cent so far, and 26 per cent over the past two years. Though analysts expected a decline in the loonie, it fell faster than predicted and is expected to fall further. There are four main, interconnected factors which caused the Canadian dollar to drop. Lower oil prices The value of the loonie depends greatly on oil prices. The energy sector, of which oil and gas are the main component, makes up about 10 per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Energy also accounts for about 25 per cent of exports, as well as 30 per cent of Canada’s economic growth during the first half of 2014. Needless to say, a large drop in oil prices has dampened our economy, and thus our dollar. When this article was written, crude oil had touched a bottom of $42.41 per barrel on March 16th, after trading as high as $107.68 per barrel just nine months earlier, on June 12th. BOC rate cut In January, the Bank of Canada surprised everyone by cutting the benchmark rate from 1.0 per cent to 0.75 per cent, calling the move insurance against the fall in
crude oil prices. Further speculation that the rate could be cut again only puts added pressure on the loonie. This is because, generally, as interest rates fall, so do currencies. Lower interest rates mean lower yields, attracting fewer foreign investors to a country’s bond market. It also signals weakness in an economy, another turn-off for buyers of bonds. Weakening economic outlook Many aspects contribute to the current economic outlook for Canada. Consumer debt levels are at a record high of 163.3 per cent of disposable income, leaving less room for borrowing and spending, which will be further compounded when interest rates eventually begin to rise. Energy producers have been cutting investment and jobs. In February, 14,000 jobs were lost in Alberta alone. This is significant, as the energy sector makes up nearly 30 per cent of the Alberta economy. A low dollar usually bodes well for a country’s manufacturing sector as it makes exports cheaper for other countries. A hot loonie over the past decade, however, has chased a lot of manufacturing out of Canada, leaving the sector quite depressed. All in all, there are fewer growth drivers left in the Canadian economy. Strengthening greenback The U.S. economy has experienced exponential
growth over the past several years at the expense of many other large economies. For the twelfth consecutive month in February, they posted an increase of more than 200,000 jobs, a sure sign that their economy is strengthening. In addition, as a net importer of oil, they stand to benefit from low oil prices. This growth has been reflected in their dollar, which rose against 40 of the world’s major currencies in 2014, including Canada. On the heels of such growth is the threat of tightening economic policy in the U.S. — in other words, rising interest rates. If interest rates rise south of the border, the Canadian dollar will be negatively affected. In fact, in today’s economic environment, even a modest increase in interest rates is sure to keep the U.S. dollar supported versus most currencies. In short, the Fed is leaning towards rate hike mode, while the Bank of Canada is in a rate cut mode. This is good for the greenback and bad for the loonie. Final thoughts It’s important to remember that currency values don’t exist in a vacuum. They can only rise and fall relative to other currencies. If you are concerned about the effect of currency rates on your investment portfolio, speak to your advisor, who will be happy to help.
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Little Italy comes to Windermere By James Rose Special to The Pioneer
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On Thursday, April 2nd, a delizioso new restaurant is opening at the Skookum Inn in Windermere. Mr. V’s Italian Grill is being introduced by veteran restauranteur Steve Valenti. Mr. V’s will be a licensed breakfast, lunch and dinner establishment, open year-round and seven days a week, featuring a family friendly atmosphere. According to Mr. Valenti, the restaurant will look to provide “… a real ITALIAN DELIGHTS —The restaurant space adjacent to the Skookum Inn on Highway authentic taste of little Italy 93/95 in Windermere is now home to some European flair. Mr. V’s Italian Grill will be in the valley.” open seven days a week year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Photo submitted For the first month, no reservations will be required, but thereafter reservations career (he can build stone ovens too). For ingredients, Mr. Valenti imports high quality will be highly encouraged, especially on weekends. New to the valley (but a past vacationer), the Italian-born and pasta from Italy, and makes his own pasta for his lasagna Canadian-raised Mr. Valenti — who has owned and op- and cannelloni dishes. Most of the produce used will be erated restaurants throughout Canada and the United locally grown, and the fresh veal and Italian items such States — is extremely excited to open the valley’s newest as prosciutto ham will be brought in once a week from Calgary. It won’t be uncommon to see Mr. Valenti come culinary delight. Signature dishes at Mr. V’s will include homemade into the dining area with a pair of scissors and cut fresh desserts (cheesecakes, layered chocolate cakes, and sum- basil for a dish, as a variety of herbs will be grown inside mertime gelatos) and seafood-inspired main dishes, such the restaurant. With the valley becoming increasingly as his Linguine Pescatore and Fettuccine Mare e Monte known for its culinary offerings, Mr. V’s Italian Grill will — both requiring a love for seafood to fully appreciate. look to provide its customers “affordable, good quality, Though not labeled a pizzeria, Mr. V’s will still serve sev- home-style Italian food in a no-frills fun atmosphere,” eral traditional Neapolitan-style square pizzas baked in a Mr. Valenti said. For more about the restaurant, which stone oven, a technique Mr. Valenti was an early adopter is located at 1470 Highway 93/95, call 778-526-5152 or of in Western Canada over the course of his impressive check out Mr.V’s website at www.mrvsgrill.com. . . . ‘New’ from page 3 The same theme song as the winter video is also on the new summer video — Take Me There, performed by local band The Dandelions and written by Ben Cameron. “We wanted to have a sense of continuity between the video and Ben wrote the song to speak to growing up in the valley, so it really encompasses all four seasons,” said Ms. Allen. TAKE ME THERE — A still image from the new tourism marketThe Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing ing video of the Columbia Valley. YouTube screen shot Committee commissioned Ms. Allen’s Catathe District of Invermere, the Village of Radium Hot lyst Creative Company to make the video, and Ms. Allen collaborated with Cranbrook-based videog- Springs, the Village of Canal Flats, Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F and Area G. rapher Dan Poirier (of DAProductions) to make it. Ms. Tubbs said there has been talk of a shoulder Funding came from the Columbia Basin Trust (through both the Community Initiatives and Affect- season video, but added the project will need to wait a ed Areas funding, as well as from the Columbia Val- bit. To see the video, search “Take Me There - Columley Directed Funds Committee), Imagine Invermere, bia Valley” on YouTube at www.youtube.com.
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By Pioneer Staff • Kool Country has sold its auto parts store, now a NAPA franchise, but remains in the business of towing 24/7, 365 days a year, and are still the only Gold Seal auto recycler in the valley. Ivan and Dawn Mackey would like to thank their loyal customers as well as Ross Bidinger. If you are looking for used parts, they can find it for you using the Auto Wrecker Parts Exchange, if not in stock. They also have a great selection of top quality used tires. Call 250-342-1700 with inquiries. • Bicycle Works has moved into the old Lake Auto building on 7th Ave in downtown Invermere and set up shop. Owners Byron Grey and Becca Wright (pictured together on the right on Friday, March 13th) held a soft opening last weekend. While the store is now open, a grand re-opening is in the “works.” Check their Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/BicycleWorksBC. Drop by to see the new inventory or for a spring tune-up.
. . . ‘Valley’ from page 3 “I’m really impressed with how much this community comes together in tough times. Invermere is a small town but there is always an outpouring of support here,” said Mr. Hill. “Every little bit helps. Even $5 and $10 donations add up and make a difference.” To learn more about the campaign and to donate, see www.fundrazr.com/ campaigns/axfz4 . Valley Foods, where Forrest’s mother Kathy works, has also set up donation collection boxes at some of its tills to contribute to the cause. People can also give cheques for the Campbells at the grocery store. “My take is that not everybody is on Facebook or social media, so that’s why we set out the collection boxes,” said Valley Foods owner Sydney-Anne Porter. “When something is going on for a fundraiser, grocery stores are a convenient spot where it’s easy to donate.” “We certainly feel for Forrest, wish him a fast and full recovery and extend the best to his family,” said Panorama Mountain Resort president and chief executive officer Steve Paccagnan. “The Campbell family is part of the resort community and people here care about them deeply.” The Campbells first met here in the valley in the 1990s and, aside from a stint in Australia where they lived for a few years, they have lived here ever since, raising their two sons. Forrest is an electrician by trade and many know Cassy as the owner of Stripes Gear clothing company.
CARING COMMUNITY —Once again, the local community is reponding to a family in need —this time the Campbells. Forrest Campbell has had to undergo extensive surgery in Calgary after a skiing accident at Panorama. Photo submitted
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Carpet bowling & crib On March 12th, the Radium Seniors hosted the Valley Cup Carpet Bowling Competition. Teams from Radium, Invermere and Edgewater competed. First place went to Radium #2 team comprised of (top photo, left to right) first Juliana Brebec, skip Arnold Wassing, second Bess Spark and third Donald Jobert. In second place were (photo second from top) second Mary Smith, first Pat Cotton, third John Wingert and skip Myrtle Holden (Photos submitted); The Royal Canadian Legion in Edgewater held the Legion’s BC Provincial Crib Tournament on Saturday, March 21st. The winners go onto the nationals (the Dominion Command Cribbage Championship) in Spruce Grove, Alberta from April 24th to 27th.The doubles winners were Donna Ross and Anne East (pictured on right) from Chase (Photos by Kristin McCauley).
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Fat bikes & fire The Fat Monday Wind-Up ride (centre photo) took place on the shores of Columbia Lake on Monday, March 23rd (Photo submitted by Beva Kirk); On Friday, March 13th, Parks Canada burned a 90-hectare unit in the Redstreak restoration area. The unit, situated in the benches east of Radium, was burned in 2005 and 2009. Continued periodic prescribed fire is crucial to the maintenance of open forest and native grassland habitats historically prevalent in this area (Photos by Dan Walton).
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Jam night fundraiser By Pioneer Staff The Edgewater Musicians Collective is inviting all valley residents and other people who happen to be in the area to come out to jam night that is doubling as a benefit fundraiser. Edgewater band SherberDean and Postmistress will be hosting the event on Friday, March 27th at the Edgewater Legion Hall, with the music starting at 7 p.m. The proceeds from the evening will go to longtime Edgewater resident Rick Polier to help him pay healthcare expenses. “Come on out and play and party for a good cause,” said Edgewater Musicians Collective representative Sylvia Power. The evening will also include games and a silent auction as well as the live music. Tickets are $5 at the door, but the fee will be waved for musicians who are coming to play as part of the jam night. For more information, contact Ms. Power at 250-270-0016 or at ms.power@yahoo.com.
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That doggone Dan Walton Norm Macdonald continue to synchronize, the two will eventually amalgamate into Dorm. And it’s no stretch to say that I’ve been taken aboard another Black the Taft Dynasty may soon begin to crumPress publication, and it’s in the Okanagan, ble, as Japhy Hunt will be old enough to so this is my last article for the Invermere run against Gerry in the next municipal newspapers. election. It’s going to be hard to forget that these Politics aside, it was especially exciting past two years ever happened. to be a part of the newspaper for big events The local geography really hardened — like when the world record was broken me. Before moving here, ski hills that refor the Lake Windermere Whiteway, and quired three chair lifts to reach the top was TSN broadcast live from Kinsmen Beach. Classic Dan just an urban legend, and I had no idea how Since this is my final piece of writing rugged my little car could be before taking for The Pioneer, I would like to step away it up the deadly roads that lead to some of the best trail from objectivity and weigh in on the valley’s most conheads. Very few landscapes offer the cliff jumping, down- troversial issue: Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac. I believe he’s hill biking and rock climbing that the Columbia Valley the glue that holds it all together. The Canadian Crimihas. Being surrounded by it all really enticed me to prog- nal Code should be rewritten to reflect his proactive apress as a photographer (disclosure: some of my pictures proach towards community policing. I can honestly say will be exhibited at Pynelogs between July 7th and 19th). the Columbia Valley RCMP have been the most pleasant And while it’s easy to agree over how great the local authority in any of the communities in which I’ve lived. nature is, not everybody sees eye to eye when it comes Well, by now I’m pounding away on a new typewritto public policy. But it’s been a lot of fun taking in the er. But I’d never have been able to take this career step array of viewpoints. While certain issues in the valley before my growth at The Valley Echo and Pioneer, so I’d can seem divisive, common ground is always growing. like to extend a thank you to all readers for your patience For example, as the ideologies of Doug Clovechok and with me while I learned how to write more good. By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23 FIRST FOUR — The first Invermere curling team (pictured here in the Banff Curling Club) to head to the BC Club Challenge consists of (from left to right) Skip Kindry Luyendyk, Third Trish Phillips, Second Holly Jones and Lead Laurie Klassen. Alternate Kari Saunders is missing from the photo. Photo submitted
Taking it to the next level sions of this team over the last five years, but this year, three of the four curlers make up the regular team with Ms. Jones joining for any out of town bonspiels. The Club Challenge is the only major competitive curling event that is dedicated to the grassroots of curling — curlers in club leagues. In Richmond, the Invermere ladies team will compete against seven other regional winners for the chance to represent B.C. at the National Club Challenge held in Ottawa this November. The BC Club Challenge is unique in that it is incorporated with the Pacific International Cup, a club challenge for curlers from a variety of U.S. states and foreign countries. The winner of the BC Club Challenge will play a final game against the Pacific International Cup winner to determine the overall winner of the event. For more information and to follow the progress of our local team, please visit www.picup.ca.
By Pioneer Staff Four local curlers have won the right to represent the Kootenay Region in the BC Club Challenge scheduled for April 15th to 19th in the Lower Mainland, in Richmond. Over the weekend of March 14th and 15th, the Invermere & District Curling Club sent a ladies club team to the Traveller Curling Club East/West Kootenay playdowns and Invermere came out the winner. The team of Kindry Luyendyk, Trish Phillips, Holly Jones and Laurie Klassen are the first Invermere curling team to win the regional zone playdowns in this provincial championship event. “It is a really neat opportunity,” said Ms. Luyendyk. “We are a passionate group that have all played competitively at some level, and if we play well as a team we have the potential to be near the top of the standings.” There have been a few different ver-
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RAINBOW REASONING — Invermere Public Library director Nicole Pawlak stands next to a shelving unit in the library that’s organized according to the library’s new colour-coded book-sorting system. Photo by Steve Hubrecht
Library adopts new sorting system Submitted by the Invermere Public Library The Invermere Public Library is excited to announce the launch of a new system for arranging the books on the library’s shelves called rainbow-coding. Starting today (Friday, March 27th), the library’s collection will be organized by the most dominant colour on the book’s cover. “We often have patrons looking for a particular book, but they just can’t remember its title, yet they always seem to know what colour it is,” says community librarian Leah Shoemaker. “We think it will make it so much easier for people to find what they are looking for if the books are shelved based on their hue.” While this new way of sorting books will be awkward at first, especially for people who are used to alphabetical order, Ms. Shoemaker feels that patrons of all ages will eventually learn to appreciate the new system. “This will be particularly appealing to our younger generation of readers who don’t know life before Google or YouTube. They will get a similar graphic-based feedback from the bookshelves when they are arranged like
the colours of the rainbow.” A great deal of time and research was spent on this decision before it was finally decided to put it in place. “As a library in the 21st century, we are always looking for new and innovative ideas for keeping the library fresh and current,” explained the library’s director Nicole Pawlak. “Other libraries in the Kootenays have learned of our plan and are looking forward to hearing about how well it works.” There are other ideas percolating for organizing the shelves in a more practical way. Next up will be a section for books that weigh 500 grams or less. “This will be perfect for the traveller who is ever-cautious about how much their luggage weighs,” added librarian Virginia Walker. The staff is open to other suggestions for how the shelves could be sorted to better suit patron needs. If you have an idea or would like to let the staff know your opinion about the new rainbow-coding system, please contact the library at 250-342-6416 or via email at publiclibrary@invermere.net.
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Birds and the bees: the talk you never had The Green File By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist Ask a kid today about the importance of fostering honey bees in the neighbourhood and chances are they will give you a blank stare. Even most adults do not seem to understand that the future of civilization as we know it depends on a thriving culture of honey bees. Albert Einstein said, “Mankind will not survive the honeybees’ disappearance for more than five years.” What, you might ask, did Mr. Einstein know that the rest of us don’t? I wondered the same thing and did some digging for answers. Why are bees important? Bees are nature’s primary pollinators. Seeing as reports over the last six years indicate their population is in steep decline throughout much of the world, including where you live, nurturing and protecting them seems like a good idea. Perfect and imperfect flowers It is true that many plants have “perfect” flowers, complete with both male and female sexual parts. This might lead you to think that a pollinator with wings is hardly necessary. But any experienced gardener will tell you that the greater the population of bees in a neighbourhood, the more productive the tomatoes, peppers and potatoes (all members of the same solanaceae family). “Imperfect” flowers exist on a host of important food plants, including all members of the cucurbit or squash family. They have female and male flowers, usually on the same plants (though not always), which require a visit from one of nature’s flying pollinators in order to mix things up. It is the transfer of pollen from flower to flower (anther to stamen, to be exact) that fertilizes your pumpkin or cucumber, and nothing does it quite as efficiently as bees do. About one third of everything we eat has been pollinated by a bee, according to Cathy Kozma, past chair of the Beekeepers Co-operative.
Are bees in decline? The population of bees IS in decline — this is a fact. According to Cathy, the condition that is causing the decline in the bee population is referred to as CCD, or Colony Collapse Disorder. While there is no one cause for it, CCD is blamed on the Varroa Destructor mite, loss of natural habitat, “monoculture” agricultural practices and widespread pesticide use. What can the average hobby gardener do to help? Considering that the average bee performs her work (and they are all female) between a six and 10-kilometre radius of their home, there is lots that you can do. First of all, I recommend that you plant plants that are attractive and useful to bees. My list includes Bachelors Buttons, Borage, Russian Sage, Bee Balm, Sunflowers, Sage, Oregano and Basil. In addition, Cathy recommends that we plant larger patches of flowering plants to encourage bee foraging; diversify your blooming plant portfolio with bee-friendly plants in bloom throughout the season; avoid the use of pesticides; let some of your garden “naturalize” to encourage bees to nest and tunnel without being disturbed (note: bumble bees nest in the ground while some native bees build their nests in dead raspberry canes); provide a constant source of water — a hive will consume about half a litre of water a day, so put out small containers of clean water and float a small piece of wood in it to provide a landing strip and access to the water. Asked why Cathy and the volunteers at the Beekeepers Co-op do what they do, she responds: “I feel privileged to have the opportunity to get up close and personal with honeybees, to teach others about their incredible world, and I see this as an easy way to make a significant contribution to making my world a better place.” Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Wednesday morning at 8:40. He is the Lawn and Garden Expert for Home Hardware. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com.
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Then and now — finding a happy parenting medium Family Ties By Lynsey Burke Pioneer Columnist “In my day, there was no such thing as a car seat,” says my 87-year-old Grandmother June, a proud greatgrandma, grandma and mother (who had four of her own babies nearly 60 years ago). “Click, click!” I buckle my little Hazel into her fivepoint harness and haul her cumbersome seat out to the car. “We just held onto our babies while driving… or we made a bed for the kids in the back of the station wagon for long road trips,” she adds. Her perceived complexity of these strappy contraptions doesn’t come as a surprise. Much has changed from 60 years ago and, on the contrary, much has stayed the same. However, in those days, them’s were the rules (or lack thereof ) and it was the norm. Parents didn’t spend hundreds of dollars on safety contraptions… and I have my doubts that either of my grandmothers broke the bank on organic bamboo swaddles, natural rubber teething toys, hypersensitive
baby monitors or anything that can now be considered a baby “essential.” Some modern day advances and concepts are a definite must, some are gimmicky, while others seem to promote a sense of parenting paranoia. During my first pregnancy, my midwife told me never to use “Dr. Google,” meaning: resist the urge to Google any pregnancy-related ailments or symptoms. This was wise and much needed advice at the time. “Sharp pains, pregnant belly” I had typed into the search bar. The pointed pain that I was experiencing on the sides of my growing belly was common and nonthreatening, but Dr. Google was leading me down a dark path of half-truths. My grandparents never knew of this modern convenience that is the Internet — a world full of useful information (and much misinformation) at our fingertips. Their medical information came from a trusted source. They wouldn’t find themselves sitting up late at night staring at a glowing screen with scary words being fed to their vulnerable and hormonal selves by web searches. However, not having much exposure to babies or kids before we had our very own, the list of items and knowledge required to support this new life gave me a definite feeling of inundation. Months before Ollie was born, my husband and I
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Over the summer and fall of 2014 the District of Invermere has been actively engaging community dialogue, gathering input and updating the Official Community Plan to align with the Imagine Invermere Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) and other recently completed DOI Policy documents. The scope of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update for the District of Invermere is to systematically align and integrate the District’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), Imagine Invermere, both of which are the Districts highest level policies guiding the community’s future. In addition, the updating and alignment process undertaken to generate the Imagine Invermere OCP was necessary to refresh and consolidate the OCP with the strategy documents generated since its 2001 adoption as well as the community input received. The Draft Official Community Plan update has received first reading, and an initial public hearing held on March 17th, 2015 which was adjourned by Council to allow for additional time for public input. The Public hearing for OCP Bylaw No. 1495, 2015 will re-adjourn: • March 31st, 2015 at the District Council Chambers, 914 – 8th Avenue, 6 p.m. OCP Bylaw No.1495, 2015 will be available for review at the District of Invermere Office, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere from March 20th to March 31st, 2015, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The revised OCP is available for review and comment on the Districts Website home page, www.invermere.net. For more information please contact Rory Hromadnik at the District of Invermere, 250-342-9281, extension 1235, planning@invermere.net
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excitedly ventured into the baby section at Toys R Us. “What’s this for?” A common phrase that was uttered out loud during that daunting afternoon. The material needs of babies and small children are pretty basic. They eat, sleep and poop… and eventually they play. But, somehow, we get caught up in the musthaves, must-dos and put enormous pressure on ourselves as parents. For example, as a proud environmentalist who was whole-heartedly devoted to the notion of cloth diapers, I planned to do Mother Earth a solid and not contribute mounds of wadded-up diapers to her already brimming landfills. Disposable diapers — what a waste! My mom did it; my grannies did it. Two weeks into washing what seemed like an endless poop stream, I quit cloth diapers, shamefully. Modern day convenience —1, old-school approach — 0. I’m not keeping score, nor do I wish that we were raising our kids in the ‘50s. However, when I hear my elders talk about raising their children, I sometimes wonder if we (today’s parents) are trying to reinvent the wheel, a wheel that was seemingly pretty flawless to begin with. Family, adventure and the exploration of the unfamiliar is what fuels freelance writer and editor Lynsey Burke’s creativity in writing. Visit www.lynseyburke.com.
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t has recently come to our attention of some bureaucratic insanity in Invermere. A young couple started a ‘food truck’ concept restaurant, the Fuze, across from A&W. They spent a large amount of capital leveling the lot, adding electricity and building. They offer a unique menu to the valley and have built up a large clientele over the last two years.
However, this year the Village prefers a vacant lot over a rare, new, tax paying business. The OCP and its changing bylaws are another nail in the coffin of Invermere after losing over a dozen businesses. It’s a sad day when salaried bureaucrats can shut down a thriving business whose taxes pay their salary. Please contact your council members if you feel as we do. Anyone who wants to risk starting a new business in today’s retail climate should be allowed to start wherever they want. Not some idealistic place that the Village zoning commission would prefer them to be.
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Easter is just around the corner and we are inviting the young people in our community to begin the festivities! Simply colour our Easter offering and drop off your finely crafted piece of art at The Pioneer office on or before Friday, April 3rd at 4 p.m. All submissions will be entered into a draw for two custom-made Easter baskets (for one boy and one girl) filled with goodies complements of It’s A Wrap! The winners will be announced in our April 10th edition. The contest is open to children of all ages up to Grade 6.
COLOURING CONTEST SPONSORED BY:
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For more information contact Dean at 250-341-6299 or email ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com to participate.
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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman
Call Al at
We Do It All!
Box 424, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
Serving the Columbia Valley
www.cabincare.ca
Monument signs
Renovations Decks Finishing Interior/Exterior Painting David Gulbe Mike Bernicot
50” wide format outdoor printing
• SNOW REMOVAL • SKID STEERS • PLOW TRUCKS • SAND TRUCKS • SAND AND GRAVEL CLEAN UP
Kari & John Mason Serving the Columbia Valley
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Call or visit online
PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca
• Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.
Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons
Vehicle signage
Dale Elliott Contracting • • • • •
Interior Finishing Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets Counter tops Small Renovations Decks and Interior Railings
250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.
Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals NEW SEWER CAMERA
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Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week
A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs
Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357
Spring Cleanup • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.
Phone: 250-342-7100 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com
www.diamondheatingandspas.com
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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION
Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations
250-342-5682
• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations
5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net
• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com
1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Everett Frater Enterprises Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645
Guy Fournier GUY CONCRETE New and existing concrete. Forming, finishing, grinding, polishing, repair and demolishing. 250-341-5115 guydatguy@hotmail.ca
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Scott Postlethwaite
CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008
Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs
Your Local Pest Control Professionals
Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.
250-688-1235
DURAFORM SYSTEM
www.invermerepc.com
invermereelectric@gmail.com
Insured-Bonded-Licensed
1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
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BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031
Come in and browse our giftware
Established 1976
JOHN WOOD THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • TOBYWOOD@SHAW.CA
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J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D., Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm.) Your Compounding Pharmacy Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-6612
Hourly or Contract Rates Available Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)
250-342-5800 MEANMACHINESENT@YAHOO.CA
READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years
For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)
Darrel Anderson
Phil Bibby Your search for quality and dependability ends with us. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Dean Hubman
Toll Free: 877-342-3052
Certified Technician
Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net
250-342-3052
Journeyman Carpenter
250.341.1995 philbibby@live.ca New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small
SPRAY FOAM INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS pennerinsulation.com • 250-342-2001
Box 802 | 422 – 14th Street | Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
Plumbing • Heating • Electrical
Rigid Plumbing Ltd.
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Bus: 250-342-9692 Cell: 250-342-5241
RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4
Fax: 250-342-9644 rugclean@telus.net
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Andy Charette
Quality you can see!
E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179
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HERE TO SERVE YOU ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS
SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.
Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs
Invermere and East Kootenay Region
• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks
Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug and Installed Basements Dug
Darren Ross Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0
Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • poolman-911@hotmail.com
WINDERMERE 250-342-6805
THE VALLEY’S LARGEST WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM • Roller Shades • Roman Shades • Cellular Shades
• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters
Scott Wilisky
stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745
Raising the bar, with every project • Hardwood installation and service • Custom cabinets and countertops • Interior wood working/ finishing
• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial
Come visit our showroom,
492 ARROW RD., UNIT 1B 250-342-HOME (4663)
New Home Construction
Trenton Thys Owner
403-651-6338 t_thys@msn.com
• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems
Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS
Call for your FREE consultation and estimate
Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,
492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)
WETT Certified
Sales ~ Service ~ Installation
UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700
unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca
Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential
Judy: (250) 341-1903
www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006
Irrigation System, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls
• House Checking • Complications • Details
250-688-1229 • 250-688-0229 oasisirrigation@hotmail.com
Cranbrook Pest Control
Maggie Street Developments Ltd.
We use the most successful products available.
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Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management. Ask about our maintenance programs.
Visit our online store at: GUARANTEED www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com 250-426-9586 1-888-371-6299
Your Weekly Source for News and Events
New Homes & Renovations Bob Kelly, Project Manager
250-342-5229
N E W S PA P E R
#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Dean Midyette
Publisher/Sales Mngr.
Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.409.9834 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com dean@columbiavalleypioneer.com
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. . . ‘Helihockey’ from page 10 with his oldtimers’ team the Kaslo AfterBurners went viral and led to a recent Huffington Post story titled “We Aren’t Kidding That This Is The Most Canadian Photo Ever.” RK staff maintain the lake, which is more than 2,500 metres in elevation, by flooding it each night. It has amenities such as weather tents and toilets, as well as all the necessary rescue and safety equipment. Finding the perfect lake for the commercial involved considering a lot of criteria, according to Mr. Holt. “We had to be really specific. We needed to find a good winter lake with a south facing view. It had to be benign in terms of avalanche hazard and a reasonable flight time from bast operations (the trip to Shamrock takes about 10 minutes by helicopter), but it still needed to be high enough in elevation to have a winter environment in October. We also needed a location from which we are able to evacuate everybody quickly, which means no flying over ridges or anything like that,” he said. RK Heliski has a history of working with other companies for movies or photo shoots, so was eager to join forces when Molson approached the company with the idea for the commercial. The scale of work saw as many as 80 people at the lake on shoot day, with all kinds of special effects personnel as well as the cast and crew on hand. It took two weeks of preparation work to get ready for the first commercial. “It was a major production,” said Mr. Holt. “It was a real highlight for us to pull it off without a hitch whatsoever. They had such incredible pristine clear skies and bright sunshine on the shooting days. It was perfect. And everybody was impressed with the grand finale of being able to lace up their skates at 2,500 metres.” The helihockey packages can accommodate up to 20 people (two helicopters of 10 people), and need a minimum of 10 people to run. With a full helicopter the price comes to just under $350 per participant for a day trip, which includes five hours of ice time andlunch and snacks. In order to minimize weight gear must be kept to a minimum, but each participant can bring a small gym bag with skates and a hockey stick, and goaltender equipment can also be accommodated. To learn more see www.rkheliski.com/heli-hockey or contact RK Heliski at 250-342-3889 or info@rkheliski.com. To see the first Molson commercial featuring Shamrock Lake, search “#AnythingForHockey - Hockey Heaven - Molson Canadian” on YouTube at www.youtube.com.
Buying or selling… Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion! Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 pglassford@telus.net www.PaulGlassford.com
Wende Brash Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611
Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300
Moons — near and far, dark and bright
Valley Skies By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist
Two moon-connected events are around the corner. First is the lunar eclipse of Saturday, April 4th as the full moon dips towards our Purcells. Dimming starts at 4:15 a.m. that morning, moves through the darker part of Earth’s shadow briefly around 6 a.m., then lightens again as it sets. Colour depends on earth’s atmospheric conditions. To the eye, the lunar eclipse won’t be blood-red, but some cameras may accent dusty orangish tones. If there are clouds, still they can lead to artistic scenes. The second event is not until mid-July. Pluto finally gets a visit from the multi-instrument New Horizons space probe launched in 2006. But what is the moon connection, you may ask? When first discovered, Pluto (although small in size) was calculated bright enough to still be big enough to slightly tug at Neptune and vary its speed around the Sun. Stronger instruments later revealed Pluto had an unnoticed big moon. Pluto’s size had to be recalculated. Indeed, Pluto now has at least five known moons! (Some astronomers ask if it may even have a debris ring of sorts. If so, it might even have tiny shepherd moons, like Saturn.) Does the so-called dwarf planet Pluto (smaller than our moon) have no real gravitational role? Many astronomers say Pluto’s insignificant gravitational influence is not able to clear its orbit of other objects. That was the main argument a
few years ago why Pluto should be demoted. It was argued Pluto was just another one of the small Kuiper Belt (KB) icy objects out past Neptune’s orbit. But stories of science have twists and turns. The Kuiper Belt is not just a random bunch of ice-balls. It has various regions, and objects in the KB region near Neptune make two orbits around the sun for every three orbits by Neptune. It is a gravitational dance — and, guess what? Pluto is the biggest of those objects, hence their name: Plutinos. There’s more to the unfolding story of Pluto and the New Horizons probe in upcoming columns, along with other topics. Also, I commented in an earlier column how planet alignments or appulses do not have direct gravitational influences on us Earth dwellers, but we will explore ways positions of planets —and moons — nevertheless do have indirect and maybe significant gravitational influences on what goes on in our solar system, and on Earth. Meanwhile, the Space Station reappears in our evening skies early April. Maybe some readers can take a time exposure of it, or of some Northern Lights (time exposures show more than the eye may notice), or catch photos of the April 4th lunar eclipse with tree or mountain foregrounds, and send them in. Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Contact him at fenertyb@telus.net.
Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Professionals Over 10 years of real estate experience!
Glenn Pomeroy
MaxWell Realty Invermere 1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
glennpomeroy@shaw.ca
Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673
ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 CELL: 250-342-5889 TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838 FAX: 1-866-788-4966 scott@rockieswest.com www.rockieswest.com
Ken MacRitchie
MaxWell Realty Invermere 1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
kdmacritchie@gmail.com
Cell: 250-342-1565 Office: 250-341-6044 Fax: 250-341-6046
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Pioneer Classifieds
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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-1312 Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
S IN MEMORIAM S
CHEER & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
Yard Sale: Saturday March 28, 10 a.m - 3 p.m. 5192 Tatum Rd. (Juniper Heights). Generator, headache rack, wagon wheel, compressors, saws, household items, something for everyone.
GARAGE SALE KICK OFF March 28th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m, Edgewater Community Hall. Contact Tammy for a table 250-270-0340.
In loving memory of our parents. Lawrence and Violet Sholinder who passed away in 2011 and 2004. And our sister Georgina DuBois who passed away in 2011. We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and the days before too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your names. All we have are memories and your pictures in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts.
A huge cheers to Herb Weller for donating all of his time volunteering at the JA Laird climbing wall. The Valley needs more people like him. YOU ROCK!!
Cheers to the anti biker for letting us know who is in charge of Crown Land. You need to get out into the environment more.
Moving Sale, everything must go. Open to offers. Sat./Sun., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 1020 14th St. Invermere. Garage Sale Saturday March 28th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Antique, clocks, plates, Hummel figurines, typewriter and knick-knacks. My Mother’s treasures! Come as early as you want but door opens at 9 a.m. 4876 Selkirk Ave, Edgewater.
S IN MEMORIAM S In loving memory of Barry Agnew March 29, 2013. Just a prayer from us who loved you. A precious memory kind and true. In our hearts you live forever because we thought the world of you! Love Always Your Family
S OBITUARY S Adams, Kenneth Edward 1936–2015 On the morning of March 9th, Kenneth Edward Adams passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Invermere District Hospital. He was 78 years old. Ken was born in 1936 in Minton, Saskatchewan on the family farm. He lived in several places throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. before settling in the valley in 1975. Ken was predeceased by his father and mother, Elmer and Rose, his brother Clifford, his son Trent and his partner Bea. He is survived by his sisters Charlotte and Sharon and his children Kelly, Sherry, Kelsey, Trevor, and Penny and their families including a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren. During Ken’s years in the valley he ran two successful businesses, was a member of the Invermere Fire Department, and held the distinction of having perfect meeting attendance with the Rotary Club for 30+ years. A celebration of life will be held at the Invermere Legion on Saturday, May 2, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Invermere Legion or the Rotary Club. We’ll miss you dad.
Love Always Carol, Arlee, Ralph, Larry, Linda and our families.
Big road full of jeers to the people that think lower Hewitt Rd in Edgewater is a road to race up and down. Use your head. There are kids all along that road out playing. Please slow it down! Cheers to my neighbour who cleaned up the doggie doodoo in our area’s green space. I do not pick up my dog’s business 100% of the time but I do go out in the spring with the shovel. You beat me to it this year! My bad!
S OBITUARY S Dahl, Kenneth Donald 1945–2015 Kenneth Donald Dahl passed away in Invermere Hospital on Saturday morning, March 14, 2015 at the age of 69 years, following a valiant battle with cancer. The funeral service was held at the Valley Christian Assembly in Windermere on Friday March 20th with Pastor Murray Wittke officiating. Ken was a true pioneer of the Columbia Valley; born in Vancouver on May 23, 1945, his parents owned and operated the Harrogate Store, raising Ken in the store. Ken attended school in Parson and Golden, graduating and began a life career in the sawmill industry, learning skills in construction, millwright and management. He is well remembered for his passions for camping, fishing, and playing his guitar. Ken is survived by his wife, Shirley and their 4 children: Mary (Bill) Gordon of Edmonton, Djon Dahl of Grand Prairie, Lori Dahl of Windermere, James Dahl of Canal Flats as well as 8 grandchildren; Dominick, Christian, William, Taylor, Jordan, Andrew, Kadey and Hailee. Online condolences may be sent to Ken’s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden, B.C.
CHEER & JEERS
Jeers to all the deer lovers for not picking up after the deer! If we have to pick up after our dogs, then you can darn well pick up after the deer, CHEERS &the JEERS poo is EVERYWHERE!
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Cheers to Norma B. for going above and beyond at Columbia House. Your effort is greatly appreciated!
Jeers to the Oxford comma. How dare you make me pause in midsentence!
Cheers to the two police officers playing pick up hockey with some kids near Pothole Park! So great to see!
Cheers to Kimberley at Home Depot in Cranbrook. Your customer service went above and beyond.
Cheers to a competent young lady (Erica), that taught a yoga/ aqua fit class at the Fairmont Hot Springs Pool on Sunday morning. I am a regular swimmer and really enjoyed her class. Cheers to Dee at Palliser Printing for her generosity. Cheers to the wonderful person who donated a Dyson Vacuum to the W.V.C.C.S. Jeers to the folks that spent time enjoying the view at the old foundation. The ornamental legs to the small table left with you and I hope it’s to put a new top on. Then of course it would be a cheers. You are on the trail camera! Jeers to the previous people that visited the Hopeful Creek Cabin. Since you failed to properly secure the door it was wide open when we arrived. Backcountry ethics are especially important in seldomvisited areas. Cheers to the Oriental Palace for inviting the Day Care Children from W.V.C.C.S. for a scrumptious lunch. What a treat.
Cheers to Janice at Fairmont Ski School. All you do over the season is appreciated. Cheers to the gentleman that made my day giving me two free ski tickets for Panorama. For our visiting family of six skiers this was a great gift. One of the reasons we love this valley so much, and come back every year. We will definitely pay it forward.
ANNOUNCEMENT Columbia Valley Cultural Tourism Association Annual General Meeting 7 p.m., Thursday April 9th. Upstairs, Safta’s Restaurant, Invermere. Election of officers and directors approval of financial statements. columbiaculturaltourism@ gmail.com. Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info. Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
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ANNOUNCEMENT
STORAGE
LOST AND FOUND
COMMERCIAL SPACE
SUITE FOR RENT
CONDO FOR SALE
Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open. Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-342-8255
NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE
Found: A dude on my couch. Wearing a (now) soiled Seahawks jersery and Daisy Dukes. Showed up on Super Bowl Sunday. Subsists on pork rinds and Wildcat. Answers to the name Cory. Please call 250-341-6299 to claim.
1,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard café available immediately for lease. Table, chairs and some equipment. Please contact 250-342-1249 for further information.
Windermere 4-plex: Bright lower level newly renovated 2-bdrm suite available immediately. All appliances. Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views. Call/text 250-3425342 or email info@selkirkcells. com.
Located in Invermere, this well appointed condo features superior construction and R2000 certified. Close to shopping and beaches. 2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances. All on one floor. Perfect as your new home or great rental property revenue. Furniture negotiable, move right in! $285,000, serious inquiries only, 250-342-2274.
OFFICE SPACE
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.
Office Space for rent on Main Street Invermere. First floor, $500/mo includes utilities. Contact Ben for more info. 250-688-0362.
LOST AND FOUND
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Village of Radium Hot Springs
Request for Proposal Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 1 The Village of Radium Hot Springs invites Proposal submissions from qualified Companies / Individuals for: Management and Implementation of Interface Fire Fuel Reduction Treatment. The Request for Proposal will be evaluated based on experience and success in implementation and full scope management of Interface fire fuel reduction treatments, specifically management strategies and requirements related to the UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative grant funding for Community Wildfire Fuel Reduction. The approved funding is for approximately 70.6 hectares is confirmed and may commence in late April 2015. The project must be fully complete prior to March of 2016. Project information can be obtained by contacting Arne Dohlen at 250-347-6455, arne.dohlen@radiumhotsprings.ca or at the Village office, 4836 Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. during regular business hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, March 23rd, 2015 to April 3rd, 2015. Sealed proposals marked “Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 1” will be received up to 2 pm MDT, April 3rd, 2015. There will be no public opening for this request for proposal. The Village of Radium Hot Springs reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the municipality. Arne Dohlen, Director of Planning & Development Services Village of Radium Hot Springs PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
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.
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.
Windy Café building in Windermere for rent. Over 2,000 sq. ft. Not suitable as restaurant without major repairs. Could be used for offices, shops, workshop, storage etc. Use your imagination. 250342-6255.
WALK TO KINSMEN BEACH: Spacious, clean 2-bdrm basement suite downtown, separate entrance, 4 appliances, backyard amenities, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent includes water/hydro/heat. 250342-7590.
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 565 SF PANACHE BUILDING INVERMERE 250-342-5805.
Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly. Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION 2-bdrms available in 3-bdrm, 2 bath 2,000 sq. ft. house. Large yard and room for toys. $500/mo per room, D.D. required. 587-4368828.
HOUSE FOR SALE 3-bdrm 2840 sq. ft. home on 2.2 acres. Channel waterfront and pond. Basement suite with shop and studio. Storage sheds and green house. $410,000, 250-342-6936.
Take notice that Andris Kikauka, free miner certificate client number 114051, 4199 Highway 101, Powell River, B.C. V8A 0C7, Glen Rodgers, free miner certificate client number 123054, Box 215, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 4H7 and Peter Klewchuk, free miner certificate client number 114281, 408 Aspen Road, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 3B5, have applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identified by the mineral claims listed below. The mineral claims will be surveyed by BCLS, whose field notes and plans will be approved by the Surveyor General. The following mineral claims, located between Bobbie Burns and Driftwood Creeks, are subject to the mining lease application: Tenure Numbers 511333 and 511335, Mineral Titles Map Number 082K098 Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 23rd Day of February, 2015.
Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca
MISC FOR SALE
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HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, everything must go!
Bedroom suite - very nice solid wood 6 piece, BEST OFFERS. Kitchen table with 6 upholstered chairs. Three piece solid oak coffee table set. Hexagon end table and more. All items are located at Columbia Garden Village.
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.
NOTICE
MINING LEASE APPLICATION
SERVICES
BUSINESS FOR SALE
EVERYTHING MUST GO BY MONTH END, please call Rick at 250-342-1121.
NOTICE
JUMBO GLACIER MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY
www.jgmrm.ca
NOTICE
NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE
1995 Toyota Avalon, runs great, body in nice shape, A/C, CD player, 4 Snow Tires, $1,800, one owner. 250-345-0056 or evening 250-345-6619.
4836 Radium Blvd. Radium Hot Springs B.C.
Found: If you lost a key in the Service BC parking lot in the past few weeks, please call 250-342-4367.
VEHICLES
JUMBO GLACIER MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY
Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.
NOTICE OF LETTERS PATENT Notice is hereby provided that the Letters Patent for the municipality, along with amendments to date, are available for viewing and download from the municipality’s website:
www.jgmrm.ca/documents
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BUSINESS FOR SALE
MISC FOR SALE
CAMPING
SERVICES
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Land & Building
Viking 30” gas/propane range, professional series, convection, stainless steel, excellent condition, clean. Asking $2,000 O.B.O., cost over $4,000. Phone 250-341-1161.
2002 Wanderer, 26 foot, small slide, A/C, front queen bed, rear bath, immaculate condition. Asking $9,000. Call 250-342-9849.
Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.
Firewood, bagged or bulk, free local delivery. 250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.
Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net
HELP WANTED
FOR SALE
WASA COUNTRY PUB
4 Toyo H/T open country tires, P235/65R 18. Used one summer. $400, call 250-342-3832.
2.65 acres Garage/Shop 2,400 sq.ft. Main Building
Quality Top Soil and Manure. $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pickup load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.
$225,000
Home Salon startup - Acrylic Sink/ Chair, Hydraulic Chair, excellent condition! $250 O.B.O. evening 250-345-6619.
250-341-7345
rhaynesmagellan@gmail.com
Craftsman radial arm saw. $150. Please call 250-342-1384.
WANTED Free china tea cups and saucers. 250-342-5146.
Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated
Kim Collens
toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671
kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com
Recipe Of The Week ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP
1 lb Asparagus, ends removed ½ lb Salad Shrimp, cooked & shelled ¼ cup Olive Oil
1 -2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 1 tbsp fresh Parsley, minced Salt and Pepper to taste
Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water for 3 minutes; remove to a bowl to cool. If using pre-cooked shrimp add them to the same pot and cook until warm; remove to a large bowl. Cut the asparagus tips off; slice the stalk thinly on the diagonal and add to the shrimp. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week
RV Lots. Fully serviced RV lots for sale, $35,000. 45 min north of Radium. www. columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca. 250-348-2094.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
kimberleyrae.ca
photography studio picture framing passport photos …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102
SERVICES
LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE
DRESS UP YOUR SPACE! SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Specializing in Hunter Douglas Blinds, Custom Drapery, furniture and Bedding, Upholstery, Cushions, Headboards and more! FREE literise system on Hunter Douglas Duette ‘til April 30th! Serving the Calgary and Columbia Valley area. Call Brenda to book your Design Consultation. 403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca. www.studio222calgary.com
The perfect duplex lot in a great location. Lot 13, 821 Westridge Way. 250-342-3147.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader
250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com • www.fionapsychic.com
Beautiful building lot in a gated community with no building time commitment. Views, mature trees and access to a fabulous recreational facility!
$39,900
MLS® 2399035
Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683
Piano and theory teaching in Invermere. Arne Sahlen, 45 years int’l experience (pianist for the recent Pynelogs show.) All ages/levels, preschool to senior citizens. High standards with fun and fascination! Grades and exam prep. or jazz-popular, composing, internet music and more. Bio on request. arnesahlen@hotmail.com or local contact 250-341-3412, cell-text 250-540-4242.
SERVICES So Affordable It’s Almost Free!
LESSONS/TRAINING
Doing a Detox/Cleanse Join Judith Cobb for this 90 minute workshop where you’ll discover if, how, and when you should and should not do a detox/cleanse! Thursday, April 2nd 7:15 – 8:45 p.m. Columbia Garden Village $5.00 Valley Fitness Centre members $10.00 non-members (includes 2-week membership to VFC) Drop in or Preregister: in person or phone at VFC 250-342-2131.
SERVICES
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Representative
RV LOTS
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Enjoy kind companionship Help with transportation, errands and appointments Housekeeping, laundry Any personal and non-medical needs can be met
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.
TONY’S GREEK GRILL
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. Black Forest Restaurant is hiring a Full Time Server. Previous experience required in a busy upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com 250-342-9417.
HELP WANTED
BARISTA (Full-Time & Summer Seasonal)
As a Kicking Horse Café BARISTA, pulling the perfect shot, sharing your latte art with the masses, and providing a level of service that is second to none, will not so much be a job as it will be a vocation. The only requirement… ya gotta be crazy about coffee; think it, drink it, love it, dream it! In addition to teaching you more than you could ever imagine about coffee, we provide a steady paycheck, extended health and wellness benefits, competitive wages, staff fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work with one of the finest teams in the country! Our Café is open 7 days per week and availability to work weekends is required. If you’ve got what it tastes… fire us off your resume to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.
COOK / CHEF March 27, 2015 FOR WEEKENDS
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! Fruitvale, Invermere, BCVillage Is Fruitvale’s Newest Mountain BC Side
Join the Invermere A&W Team!
Seniors Housing, Care, & Services COOK / CHEF Community.
DIETARY AIDE FOR WEEKENDS Competitive Wage & Benefits
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! • CAREER Attractive Compensation Package • Mountain Flexible Hours Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest OPPORTUNITY! • Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your
Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Columbia Garden Village is Success Community. Invermere’s Seniors Housing, • Opportunity for Growth within an Competitive Wage & Benefits Expanding Care, Company & Services Community. • Vibrant Professional Atmosphere Attractive Compensation Package • Flexible Hours Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA GOLDENLIFE.CA Apply Online At • Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your Success • Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company Fruitvale, BC Invermere, BC • Vibrant Professional Atmosphere
HEALTH CARE AIDES Apply OnlineWEEKENDS At GOLDENLIFE.CA FOR COOK / CHEF
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! LICENSED
PRACTICAL NURSE
Mountain Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Community.
CAREER Competitive Wage & Benefits OPPORTUNITIES!
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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!
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 - Full Time Kitchen Position: afternoons/evenings/weekends 4 – Part Time Kitchen and Guest Service Positions: evenings and weekends
We Offer: • • • •
Stable year-round employment Competitive wage Benefit Plan for full time staff after 6 months employment or scholarship program for students Uniform and training provided
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Flexible scheduling to meet your needs Friendly and fast paced work place environment Advancement opportunities New for 2015 – Profit Sharing Program
Apply in person or at www.aw.ca
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.
EMPLOYMENT
FRONT DESK AGENT to join our dynamic team of professionals, full-time/part-time.
We’re looking for an individual who has strong commitment to customer service and a passion for high-quality work. Successful applicants must have proven customer service and organization skills, along with the ability to problem-solve, multi-task all while working in a fast-pace environment. Strong telephone mannerism and computer skills are a must. We offer a competitive wage, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premier luxury resort in the Columbia Valley. Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs of Radium Golf Course. Interested applicants for the following positions please forward your confidential resume to guestservicesmanager@bighornmeadows.com
STAFF ACCOUNTANT at our busy public accounting office in Invermere.
Formal training, a strong bookkeeping background and/or public accounting experience would be a definite asset for this position. Please submit your resumé in confidence to Kevin Andruschuk, B.Comm., CPA, CA
SMITH GREEN ANDRUSCHUK LLP
Chartered Accountants Box 460, 1229 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 kevin@valleyca.ca • Ph: 250-342-9271• Fax: 250-342-9274
0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2
OPPORTUNITY POSTING Summer Students Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking an energetic, service orientated
We have an opening for a
The District of Invermere is accepting applications for Summer Students to work as part of our Public Works staff. This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit. This position is temporary, full-time, 40 hours per week. Duties include semi-skilled, manual labour, flowerbed planting and maintenance, beach and public washroom checks and cleaning. To be eligible you must be in good physical condition, and possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License. Knowledge of small engines would be an asset. This position within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit and wages follow the Collective Agreement. General Hours of work: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday with the possibility of weekend work. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: District of Invermere PO Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue) Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 Fax: 250-342-2934
Groundskeeper/ Maintenance Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking detail oriented, energetic, groundskeeper-maintenance personnel. Related experience will be considered an asset. Bighorn Meadows Resort is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary/health benefit package and is committed to providing a superior employee experience. Interested applicants please forward your confidential resume to: rputnam@bighornmeadows or by fax to 250-347-2311. On the Springs Golf Course Bighorn Meadows Resort, #10 Bighorn Blvd, Radium Hot Springs, V0A 1M0
Columbia Cycle and Ski is looking for full-time and part-time positions for a busy store in Invermere. We are accepting resumes for: Full-time Bike Mechanic Full-time and part-time Sales Associate – Bike Full-time and part-time Sales Associate – Clothing Required skills: • Bike Mechanic – In depth knowledge of the biking industry • Strong commitment to customer service • Good communication skills • Decision making ability • Dependable and responsible • Experience in the retail industry • Available to work weekends. Please send resumes to ccycle@telus.net or drop off at Columbia Cycle, Box 658 – 375 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-0312 • Email: ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com
N E W S PA P E R
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GARDNER,
Thelma Alberta Marie 1926 – 2015 Mrs. Thelma Alberta Marie Gardner (nee Kjorsvik) passed away after a brief illness at Bethany Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Thelma was a longtime resident of the Fairmont and Invermere Communities for over 20 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Cheryl (Darcy) Platt, daughter-in-law, Dianne Gardner, five grandchildren, Amber, Peter, Brad (Tara), Cara and Natalie and eight great grandchildren.
HELP WANTED B.C. Government Liquor Stores Invermere and Radium stores are looking for part-time employment. Apply online at www.bcldb.com/about/careers
Thelma was predeceased by her husband, Don in 2007 and a son, Rick in 2003. A Celebration of Thelma’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Thelma’s honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories at www.alzheimer.ca/ab. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Bethany Sylvan Lake for their compassionate and respectful care and kindness to Thelma. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403-340-4040.
THE COLUMBIA VALLEY’S PREMIERE HOMES AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
& Lifestyles ADVERTISING DEADLINE
March 27th, 2015 Columbia Valley Homes & Lifestyles is a complimentary, high-quality glossy magazine distributed throughout the Columbia Valley, from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. The 2015/2016 edition will showcase the popular Local Treasures and Artist Profile pages, as well as feature stories such as the following (still subject to change):
• Life on the Lake - Featuring some of the valley’s most beautiful lakeside homes • Crafty Creativity — Spice up your home with these craft project ideas • Village Life — A look at the charming lifestyle of Radium Springs Estates • High-End Ideas — From start to finish with Perrin-Structure & Design
If you are interested in being featured in the magazine, please let your sales consultant know.
Contact Angela Krebs N E W S PA P E R
250-341-5216
columbiavalleymagazines@hotmail.com
Join our winning team! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:
GROUP & EVENTS ASSISTANT- SEASONAL FULL TIME Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual with strong time management and communication skills. Duties include assisting with event execution; with a main focus on weddings, attending group meetings and communicating event details with various resort departments, obtaining payments and updating excel spreadsheets, assisting the Group Sales Coordinator in responding to group inquiries along with conducting venue inspections and site tours. This position works directly under the Group Sales Coordinator to assist in the successful execution of weddings and other group events at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Qualifications include: • A professional and positive attitude • Attention to detail with ability to work without supervision • Experience working in a team environment • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to “think on your feet” in high pressure situations • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Available to work evenings & weekends as required • Valid Driver’s License This is a seasonal position beginning mid May and extending through October, 2015. A flexible schedule is required. Experience in group sales and/or hospitality is preferred. Qualified applicants please forward their resume with references prior to April 17th, 2015 to the attention of: Human Resources - David Sheedy Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com
fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979 Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
HELP WANTED Radium Subway is now hiring full time and part time. Willing to work weekends. Please apply in person, by email rpetro@live.ca or fax to 250-347-9921. W.A.A. Construction Ltd. is wanting an Equipment Operator with a Class 1 or Class 3 drivers licence. Please call 250-342-1520. Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter. Looking for an honest, reliable and motivated individual. Must be physically fit and have own transportation. Wage dependent upon experience. References required. Please email resumes to JLBInnovations@hotmail.com Busy Construction Company is looking for a Carpenter and a Carpenter’s helper. Must have own transportation. The Carpenter must be able to work with minimal or no supervision. Wage $18-30/hr DOE. Call 250-421-7424 or send resume to escuadra@shaw.ca. LANDSCAPING...looking for an experienced, non-smoking, hard working person with a great positive attitude to join our landscaping team from beginning April to November. 4 day work week. Resume required. Call 250341-1589. EDGEWATER HILLTOP PAR 3 AND RV PARK We are looking for the following positions: One Full time Pro Shop attendant and two Part time Pro Shop attendants. Must have good PR skills, able to prepare light meals and snacks, and work with cash. Summer student, 30 hr/wk. Able to work independently. Duties to include campground maintenance and an outdoor painting program. Please send resume to hilltop1@telus.net, fax 250 347-6516. For more information call 250 347-9500.
Please email classified ads to
info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Winter trips Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, send us a photo with it, and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Brandon Csokonay of Spur Valley and friend grin before a dive on the Outer Great Barrier Reef in Australia; Dwight and Jennifer Lochhead take in the 2015 Daytona 500; World travelers John and Wendy Huey, Reg and Clara Reinhardt bonspieling in Castlegar; Russ Hendry diving Huvadhoo Atoll, Maldives; and Cody Fuller, Marienne, Kristi Lee Wojnar, Fraser Elrick, Daniel and Michelle Wittman grin for a quick snap in with a classic car in Matanzas, Cuba.
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A decade of deception: Canada’s devolution under Harper Submitted by Frants Attorp How do you rob a nation of its social programs, its environmental laws, its employment standards, and even its very right to self-determination, all while avoiding a massive uprising in the population? The answer is simple: you take full advantage of an antiquated electoral system that magically turns a minority of votes into a majority of seats, you use every lever of government — ethical and otherwise — to promote your extremist agenda… and you do all you can to hide your actions from the electorate. Any doubt that Prime Minister Stephen Harper aims to deceive should have been dispelled in 2011 when he was found in contempt of parliament for withholding financial information from parliamentarians. It was a first in Canadian history, but unfortunately, 39 per cent of those voters who bothered to get off the couch at the last election failed to see the writing on the wall and returned Mr. Harper to power with a majority. Now, four years later, the deception continues, and Canada as we know it is fast becoming unrecognizable. The main tool of destruction is the omnibus bill, massive legislation consisting of hundreds of pages of fine print that amend a myriad of unrelated statutes. Mr. Harper’s omnibus bills, aptly labeled “stealth legislation,” are so
large and unwieldy they spread confusion and become impossible to debate in the House of Commons. Almost all of Mr. Harper’s most contentious policies — those that undermine public health care, for example, gut environmental legislation, or dismantle the CBC — have been buried deep in omnibus bills. And nobody is more aware of the abuse potential of omnibus bills than Mr. Harper. Here is what he said about a mini (twenty-one page) omnibus bill introduced by the Liberals in 1994: “Mr. Speaker, I would argue that the subject matter of the bill is so diverse that a single vote on the content would put members in conflict with their own principles.... asking members to provide simple answers to such complex questions is in contradiction of the conventions and practices of the House.” Who would have guessed that this stalwart defender of democracy would one day become master of the very practices he so vigorously condemned? Ironically, keeping people in the dark has become standard procedure for the party that once campaigned on the promise of open and accountable government. Mr. Harper has imposed a lockdown on freedom of information, and rendered the Parliamentary Press Gallery all but irrelevant. In recognition of his “death grip on
information,” he has received multiple Code of Silence awards from the Canadian Association of Journalists. Mr. Harper’s election platforms, replete with meaningless platitudes and motherhood statements, have never spelled out his real intentions. Imagine if he had announced before, rather than after, the last federal election that he was going to raise the retirement age in Canada from 65 to 67, or start withdrawing support for universal health care. Is there any doubt he would have been soundly defeated at the polls? As the next federal election approaches, Mr. Harper will try once again to hypnotize Canadians with his deadpan expression and carefully-practiced monotone voice. He will play the fear card and repeat over and over again his favourite mantras of “strong, stable government” and “focus on the economy.” The vast majority of Canadians will see through the ruse, but Mr. Harper will not be too concerned as he knows the system works in his favour, and just enough people will fall under his spell to give him another shot at the throne. O Canada, who stands on guard for thee? Frants Attorp grew up in Edgewater, is a graduate of David Thompson Secondary School, and worked as a reporter for The Valley Echo from 1984 to 1987 when it was owned by the Ede family. He now lives on Salt Spring Island.
Lake Windermere Ambassador founder recognized Submitted by Wildsight
near Fernie. The Flathead River Valley is the only unsettled, low elevation valley in southern Canada. With support from As Canadians celebrated Canada Water WWF and the Loblaw Water Fund, the Flathead River BioWeek last week, and the world celebrated monitoring Program uses watershed health as a framework World Water Day (Sunday, March 22nd), for advocating for landscape conservation. here at home one of our local Kootenay resiThe results of the program will provide tools and fill a dents was also celebrated. knowledge gap with respect to forestry impacts on freshwater Heather Leschied, a former valley resiand fisheries, so that our communities can advocate for the dent who now lives in Nelson, was honoured protection of this world-class ecosystem. as one of WWF Canada’s Water Heroes, and The Water Canada Water’s Next national awards program named a finalist for the Water Canada Wahonours the achievements and ideas of individuals and comter’s Next Award. panies that successfully work to change water in our country. Ms. Leschied is one of the founders of Ms. Leschied was nominated for her role in furthering the Lake Windermere Ambassadors and our understanding of water through her leadership in the Friends of Kootenay Lake, the program WATER WIZARD — One of the founders of the Lake East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership, manager for Wildsight’s Living Lakes Can- Windermere Ambassadors who now lives in Nelson, has Columbia Basin Watershed Network, and BC Lake Stewardada water team, and a fly-fisher, sailor-in- been recognized nationally by two separate organizations ship Society, and for supporting water stewards across the training and water advocate. for her water advocacy efforts. Photo submitted Columbia Basin as a Streamkeepers instructor and Canadian The Water Heroes are Canadians who Aquatic Biomonitoring Network field instructor. are working tirelessly to monitor water quality in local waterways, restore habitat World Water Day is marked on March 22nd every year as a day to celebrate for frogs, turtles and fish, repair degraded riverbanks, and engage their communi- water, to commit to making a difference for the members of the global population ties in stewarding local waters. who suffer from water related issues and to prepare for how we manage water in Ms. Leschied was profiled specifically for her work on the Flathead River. the future. In 2015, the theme for World Water Day was “Water and Sustainable The Flathead River is a trans-boundary tributary of the Columbia River, located Development.”
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FAITH
God of our Salvation By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church As we approach Easter once again, we are reminded of the sacrifice that God made for each and every one of us. Let’s look at a Hymn of praise found in Isaiah chapter 12, the first six verses, NKJV. And in that day you will say: “O Lord, I will praise You; Though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me. Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’” Therefore with joy you will draw water From the wells of salvation. And in that day you will say: “Praise the Lord, call upon His name; Declare His deeds among the peoples, Make mention that His name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, For He has done excellent things; This is known in all the earth. Cry out and shout, O inhabitant of Zion, For great is the Holy One of Israel in your midst!”
Some of you may not realize, but in chapter 11, the chapter before this one, Isaiah is foretelling the coming of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour — our reason, as Christians, to celebrate Easter. And as we look at Isaiah 12:1-6, we are reminded of the reasons that Jesus came. Verse one tells us that He comforts us, verse two tells us that God is our salvation, and we are to trust Him and not be afraid, for He is our strength. Verse three tells us to draw from that salvation, and in verse four we are to praise Him and call upon His name. We are to also declare His deeds among the people and to exalt His name. Verse five tells us to sing to the Lord, and that His excellent things are known in all the earth, and six tells us to cry out and shout that great is the Holy One of Israel in our midst. Who is that Holy One in our midst? It is Jesus Christ our Lord. God is reminding us through these verses who He is and what He did for us. How do we apply these verses to our lives? Paul tells us in Romans 10:8-13 NKJV 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Valley Churches
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, March 29th, 10:30 a.m. Celebration Sunday,“A Testimony” Intern Pastor Jordan Tjart leading. The Lord’s Supper will be served. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grade 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. Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 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 • 1-866-426-7564 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
You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Melting masterpiece “I walked on water to get this shot!” said photographer Bonnie-Lou Ferris about capturing the reflection of the Rocky Mountains in the melting ice of Lake Windermere. Lou Ferris Photography
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40 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
March 27, 2015
It’s Spring at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Time To Get Out And Golf! RIVERSIDE COURSE IS OPEN!
MOUNTAINSIDE AND CREEKSIDE COURSES OPEN APRIL 3, 2015
Easter Weekend April 4-5th, 2015
FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES Traditional Sunday Easter Brunch • EASTER EGG HUNT • EASTER EGG DECORATING • EASTER BASKET CRAFTS • CANDY BAR BINGO • FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS
ImmerseYourself
FairmontHotSprings.com/golf Or Call: 250.345.6000
Adults $24.95 • Seniors (65+) 15% Discount Children 5-12 $10.95 • 4 and Under Eat FREE Seatings: Sunday 9am, 11am, & 1pm.
Traditional Sunday Easter Buffet Dinner $34.95 per person.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
GOLF BOOK OF 10 - ONLY $549
Sale extended to April 30, 2015. Use any day, any time, at Riverside and Mountainside Golf Courses. Fully transferable - share them with your friends and family. CALL 250.345.6346 TO BUY NOW!