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3 employment feature Ernie Schneider (holding the sign) listens as Federal NDP candidate Wayne Stetski (left) speaks out against Bill C-51 at a protest at Pothole Park on Saturday, April 18th, claiming it’s excessive and unncessary. According to Conservative MP David Wilks, he’s wrong. Turn to page 2 for the story.
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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff A Bill C-51 protest in Invemere last weekend presented the perfect opportunity for NDP candidate Wayne Stetski to make a pitch for votes, but Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks stands behind the bill and refutes allegations that he’s being silenced by his party leader. The protest, on Saturday, April 18th, was one of many anti-Bill C-51 events held throughout the Kootenays as part of a national day of protest against the Conservative government’s proposed anti-terror legislation. About 20 protesters carrying signs and placards congregated at Pothole Park to hear Mr. Stetski — the NDP candidate for the Kootenay Columbia riding in the upcoming federal election — voice his opposition to the anti-terrorism bill, and his dissatisfaction with Mr. Wilks as a Member of Parliament. According to Mr. Stetski, Bill C-51 threatens the rights and freedoms of every Canadian citizen by giving one of Canada’s national intelligence agencies (CSIS) sweeping new surveillance powers without proper oversight. “Right across Canada, there are thousands of people joining together to say that Bill C-51 is just plain wrong,” he told the gathering. “It’s impacting our rights in so many different ways.” Mr. Stetski quoted comments from Amnesty International, four former prime ministers including Jean Chretien, and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Daniel Therrien to the effect that C-51 is a setback to Canadian human rights, could affect ordinary citizens, and should be stopped. “First of all, I’m 100 per cent behind C-51,” Mr. Wilks told The Pioneer on Tuesday, April 21st, “and not because it’s a bill created by the Conservative Party of Canada. I’ve read the bill, I sat through the committee meetings with regards to the amendments, and I know that bill backwards and forwards. It is a good bill for Canadians.” In a March 31st committee meeting, the NDP and other opposition parties submitted 111 recommendations for improving the bill, but the Conservatives voted no to every one, Mr. Stetski said. “Things have changed, not only in Canada, but around the world,” said Mr. Wilks. “We’ve entered a digital world, we’ve entered a world where information is shared in seconds, where Canadians, especially some young Canadians, are getting radicalized by information they’re reading online... and we have to be able to give our investigation units such as the RCMP, CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency), CSUS, the tools to be able to deal with it. Now if the NDP feels that’s not an important thing for Canadians, so be it, but I think it is, personally.”
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Mr. Stetski is concerned the language in the bill is too generalized, and that without the oversight of a parliamentary committee to keep track of what CSIS and CBSA are doing, “this could go in a very bad direction,” he said. Although a final vote is expected in the House of Commons any day, he told protesters it wasn’t too late to get the message out that Bill C-51 is wrong and should stop. “We need to make sure we can peacefully demonstrate in Canada without feeling like we could be branded as terrorists because we disagree with the government,” said Mr. Stetski. “Section 2 is very clear in the bill,” retorted Mr. Wilks. “It says you must conform to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, that you cannot invoke upon someone’s privacy and that furthermore it says at the very bottom of Section 2 that this does not include advocacy, protest, artistic expression… you’re allowed to protest, you’re allowed to advocate.” He reiterated that C-51 is about disabling terrorist activity, not preventing advocacy and protest. “I personally can’t even fathom that a terrorist activity will be protesting against a pipeline or protesting against (logging) old growth forest. I just don’t get it,” Mr. Wilks said. For Mr. Stetski, Bill C-51 is just one more example of what he considers to be a real attack on Canadian democracy under the Conservative government. “We have a Member of Parliament here who knows he can only vote the way (Prime Minister Stephen Harper) tells him to vote. That is not democracy, that is not what Canada should be about,” said Mr. Stetski. “It’s one of the reasons why I’m very interested in running to be your MP because I want to give you a voice in parliament and I’ve already said, to the media and a number of people, that for me, if it comes to a choice between what the people of this riding want and a direction that the party is going in, my first obligation is to try and change the party’s mind, but if I can’t do that, my obligation is to (the riding) first and foremost.” “The NDP candidate has no clue about parliamentary procedure,” was Mr. Wilks’ rebuttal. “He continually refers to one time that it happened in Revelstoke in 2012 with regards to a vote in parliament that was a confidence motion vote. When it’s a confidence motion, you vote with your party, and if Mr. Stetski thinks he’s not voting with the NDP on a certain thing when Mr. Mulcair tells him to, he’s dead wrong and he’s lying to the public, because that’s not the way it works, period.” Mr. Wilks invites the public to check his voting record at www.openparliament. ca. “They will see that I voted against the Conservative Party on several different occasions,” he added. For Mr. Wilks’ comments on the federal budget released Tuesday, see next week’s Valley Echo out April 28th.
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Report places Jumbo service building in high risk zone By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A recent avalanche risk assessment report for Jumbo Glacier Resort has garnered a fair bit of attention in recent weeks. The report was conducted by Dynamic Avalanche Consulting Ltd. and addressed the location of the foundations of a day lodge and service building (laid by developers last October) with respect to two major avalanche paths in the area, finding that the service building foundation lies partially within a high risk zone and the day lodge foundation partially within a moderate risk zone. “In early November last year, after we completed our
substantial start of construction at Jumbo Glacier Resort, we were asked by the Ministry of Environment to do more detailed avalanche mapping in the Upper Jumbo Valley. They recommended we engage one of two or three top avalanche consultants to do that for us, which we did, choosing Dynamic Avalanche Consulting Ltd. out of Revelstoke. Since Dynamic already had commitments the report was not finished until early April, at which point it was submitted to the Ministry of Environment,” said Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice president Grant Costello. “The report contains no surprises, just more detail. We’re waiting for them (the ministry) to review it. We won’t be commenting on it until we have their feedback,” he added.
As reported online by The Pioneer last week, the risk assessment report concludes the majority of the service building is in the “red zone” (high risk) of the Pink Panther (or South Wolverine) avalanche path, with the rest in the “blue zone” (moderate risk). It put the day lodge mostly in the “blue zone” and partly in the “white zone” (low risk). The report added that dense flow impacts were observed 10 to 15 metres from the service building and recommends that it “not be used or routinely accessed during the winter season.” It found dense flow impacts 80 metres from the day lodge, but added “there was no evidence to suggest that dense flow can reach the day lodge.” Continued on page 28 . . .
Canal Flats community contributes to future outlook of village By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The characteristics and qualities of Canal Flat’s personality may begin to evolve over the upcoming weeks. Karen Nickurak and Tracy Connery, branding consultants who have been hired to help Canal Flats freshen up its community image to boost tourism and attract new employers to the area, have been trying to pin down a community approach to help liven up the village. “A lot of people aren’t certain what branding is so we had to start with step one to introduce what branding is,” said Ms. Connery. “Not so much the process of brand-
ing, but the term. What is branding? And, that’s one of the things we’ve tried to do by using different words to find out about the community’s spirit, assets and values.” Roughly 40 Canal Flats residents visited the Columbia Discovery Centre for the Celebrating Community event on Thursday, April 16th to gain understanding of the branding project, to hear the survey results that have been collected, and to look at student artwork based on the students’ love of the area. “We started this project last year,” said Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras. “We’ve asked them to come up with a brand and logo for the village to give us an identity, and see what the community wants. It’s also to learn about how we can promote ourselves to the outside world.” Continued on page 10 . . .
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Fraud alert: Still getting kind regards from David Huffman in the mail wanting your help to get $4.3 million into your account. Many people with the same name as yours are dying in his country. Very sad. • On Thursday, April 16th at 2 a.m., officers were called out to a disturbance complaint on Wolf Crescent to assist with evicting an unwelcome male. On attendance, police escorted a 51-year-old male back to his own residence. • On Thursday, April 16th at 1p.m., a report of a 2008 Club Car golf cart was reported stolen from a driveway located in the 1900 block of Park Drive in Windermere. • On Thursday, April 16th at 1:13 p.m., the Columbia Valley Detachment received a report of an accident involving a 2014 VW and a deer on Highway 95 near Szabo Road in Brisco. No injuries to the driver. Under $1,000 damage to the vehicle. • On Friday, April 17th at 1 a.m., while on patrol in the downtown area, Cst. Myers came across multiple males in and around a pickup on 7th Avenue. As he approached the area, some of the males on foot walked away. Four males in the truck were observed to be in possession of open liquor. Cst. Myers addressed the four males, advising them that today’s lesson would be about democracy in action. He informed the group that, rather than give everyone a ticket for open liquor,
they would hold a meeting and strike an agenda with only one topic. The topic: which of the four would get the ticket. After some deliberation and debate, a 21-year-old male came forward and announced that it was a close vote, but he got nominated to be the sacrificial lamb. Ticket was issued and the meeting was adjourned. • On Friday, April 17th at 4:04 p.m., the detachment responded to a two-vehicle accident on 7th Avenue. A 70-year-old male from Invermere operating a 2012 Ford F150 collided into a 2002 Ford Taurus driven by a 34-yearold male from Invermere. The driver of the F150 was issued a ticket for fail to yield. No injuries. • On Saturday, April 18th at 11 p.m., two males were observed walking on Laurier Street. A 32-year-old male from Cranbrook was observed to stagger onto the road while walking with a friend. Both were informed to go home and no walking to the bar. Eleven minutes later, both were observed walking towards the bar. The intoxicated male was lodged in cells for drunk in public and released the next morning with a ticket for drunk in public. The friend was found to have a warrant for obstructing police out of Elk Valley and was arrested. • On Monday, April 20th at 9:20 a.m., the detachment received a complaint of theft of surfing kites at Windermere Beach. The kites are described as a red and black 2009 Liquid Force Havoc, 12 metres in length. Continued on next page . . . Assorted Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetables or Salads
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New fair teaches disaster response By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Upper Columbia Valley’s first-ever emergency preparedness fair will take place the first weekend in May. This family friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windermere Fire Hall and is free to attend. “The purpose is to think about preparedness. What would you do if you were given an hour to evacuate your house, would you know what to do?” asks Sharon Pasowisty, Emergency Support Services Director for the Columbia Valley Emergency Program. Sharon said she’s often surprised by how many people in the valley don’t have 72-hour kits or are unaware of the Columbia Valley’s Emergency Plan. A 72-hour kit is a ready-to-grab package containing everything you might need if you and your family had to leave your home immediately and be on your own without help for at least 72 hours. “We’re trying to fill in that awareness gap with the fair,” she said. “It’s good to be prepared. There are more and more natural disasters happening around here.” Fair participants will get a binder that will outline step-by-step how to build a 72-hour kit, and organizers will help participants find out more about the Co. . . ‘RCMP’ from previous page There is a time and place You would think that I would never advocate in a domestic situation of a wife yelling and screaming at her spouse, but in fact there is a time and place where I would highly recommend some yelling and screaming. If I were called to any such disturbance as I am about to explain, I would defend the wife should the husband object. Strange advice from a seasoned police officer. To my many supporters over the last six years, you have come to realize that I got my dream boat. Got it home this weekend and had to back up into a tight spot next to a stone wall. I
lumbia Valley Emergency Program. “The other part of the fair is meeting some of the valley’s first responders — firefighters, police, search and rescue — and getting a chance to look at their boats, trucks and other equipment,” says Sharon. The provincial wildfire management branch will also be at the fair to talk about the fire smart program and about open burning. “The fair is something valuable for anybody who might face a house fire, flood or any other kind of natural disaster. If something happens and you are prepared you will be able to help yourself and may be able to also lend assistance to others in need,” said Sharon. “It’s a good idea to always keep the fuel level in your vehicles on the top side of a half tank and to have cash ready, since you can’t use credit or debit cards or ATMs when the power is out,” she said. The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue crew will be holding a fundraiser barbecue at the fair — $5 for a smokie or bratwurst and a drink for adults; $3 for kids. There will be a bouncy castle and other activities for kids. The RCMP will be on hand with a fingerprinting station along with information on how to prepare if your child were to ever go missing. For adults there will be plenty of free information packages and other great door prizes. For more information, contact Sharon at 250347-9043.
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Rights under attack By Dean Midyette Pioneer Publisher
The constitutional rights guaranteed to all Canadian citizens are under attack by all levels of government. At the federal level over the last six years, our Conservative government has lost no less than ten cases on constitutional grounds at the Supreme Court of Canada, this after the Harper government has appointed six of the nine sitting Justices. These violations include, according to the rulings of the SCoC, denying Aboriginal land claims and exercising illegal Senate reform. Provincially, here in B.C., our teachers have been subjected to thirteen years of unconstitutional laws, first enacted in 2002, which have twice been found to violate teachers’ constitutional rights to Freedom of Assembly, which includes the rights to bargain collectively and to bargain workplace conditions. At the local level, the Taber town council enacted a bylaw that violated citizens’ rights to Freedom of Assembly by forbidding people to congregate in groups of three or more. At the School Board level, our local Board recently enacted a Policy 6200 in which teachers in School District #6 cannot criticize their employer, a direct violation of a 2013 BCSC ruling which was appealed and upheld on the grounds that it violated teachers’ rights to Freedom of Expression. Yet all of these laws and policies, and many more, have been passed by elected officials. The problem is threefold. First, knowingly violating the rights of citizens is unconscionable.When it comes to human rights, the ends can never be allowed to justify the means. Second, the cost of pursuing an ultimate decision through the courts is expensive, costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually. The elected officials who stand in favour of these policies are rarely held to account. Finally, and this is the crux of my argument, the process of fighting government enactments through the courts take years. By enacting laws and policy that violate our most closely held values, elected bodies absolve themselves of and ignore social responsibility, then are allowed to plead mea culpa after the verdict is rendered. When criminals are found guilty in a court of law they pay a personal price. When politicians violate Canada’s highest laws, it is its citizens who pay.
Heart of town In this image, dated 1930, a horse-drawn cart, a dog and an old car are pictured in front of the Invermere Hardware store that was established by George Bennett and Frank Stockdale. If you have any more information, email us at info@ columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo (C724) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society
E-Plus Hydro customer concerned Dear Editor: Some twenty years ago, like many other aged customers of BC Hydro, my late wife and I spent a lot of money to have installed a back-up wood fired heating system to comply with the terms of a contract with BC Hydro which provided a saving in our electricity bills. At that time, there existed a surplus of electricity, but in the event that a shortage developed, Hydro could give a 24-hour notice and then cut off through the second meter, the separately connected heating load. We also paid to maintain the back-up system in the period since installation to the present time. BC Hydro has made previous attempts to break
this contract and, in the RDA (rate design application) in 2008, made the false argument that it was “in the public interest.” In a letter to E-Plus customers dated February 24th, 2015, BC Hydro is once again trying to unilaterally break this contract, which is still binding so long as the original customer is the tenant or owner of the house. Hydro is trying to cleverly word its argument once again to “phase out” or ask customers to suggest a timetable for increasing the rate to full price. There are now fewer than ever E-Plus customers — attrition has reduced their numbers and at the end of 2014, there were less than 8,200 homes on the Continued on next page . . .
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Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in reference to the letter I wrote about the herding of the bighorn sheep up to Redstreak in the March 27th issue of The Pioneer. I was dismayed to learn that many people thought it was one of the April Fool’s jokes. Sadly, it is true and definitely not a joke. The Radium mayor, the town council and Parks Canada are planning to go ahead with this experiment. I would like to remind the residents of Radium that the mayor and town council are appointed to serve the people of Radium. So it is everyone’s democratic right to disagree with them if you think they have made a bad decision. Please express your opinion and let your voice be heard.
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Nicole Hager Radium Hot Springs . . . ‘E-Plus’ from previous page program and this represents a 30 per cent drop since 2007. I am sure there are many other E-Plus customers, seniors concerned about the loss of this key part of their financial outlay. The projected change to the “full price” is an increase roughly of 230 per cent. The E-Plus customers use less than a fraction of one per cent of the power and Hydro admits that ending the E-Plus would not result in any cost savings. Neither would there be any reduction in the rates for other customers if E-Plus is cancelled.
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Dear Editor: The Book Bar, a fixture in Invermere since my arrival in July of 1982, sadly is closing its doors in the very near future. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the business for its support of the David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) band program over all those years, whether it was for sponsoring our Most Improved Mu-
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Need a hand with your 2014 Income Tax Return? The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is now available at the Invermere Public Library. If you have a simple tax situation and could use some assistance with filing your taxes, trained volunteers will meet with you to help you through the steps. There is no charge for the service. Please contact the Invermere Public Library at 250-342-6416 or publiclibrary@invermere.net to make an appointment with a volunteer. Additional information about CVITP can be found online at www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer.
Free booster shots offered in Invermere By Kathy Pedersen, Public Health Nurse Invermere Health Centre Immunizations have saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. In celebration of National Immunization Awareness Week this year, the public health nurses at the Invermere Health Centre would like to offer drop-in clinics for anyone requiring their Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) booster vaccination. Tetanus, also known as lock jaw, is caused by bacteria mostly found in the soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of the muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are affected. Up to one in five people who get tetanus may die. Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria are
spread through the air by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About one in 10 people who get diphtheria will die. These diseases are now rare in British Columbia because of routine childhood immunization programs; however, adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should receive a booster dose of Td vaccine every 10 years. If you would like to receive a free booster for Td, please join us at the Invermere Health Centre, located at 850-10th Avenue in Invermere (on the left side of the hospital parking lot) on Wednesday, April 29th from 10 a.m. to noon, and on Friday, May 1st from 2 to 3 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Call 250-3422360 for more information.
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Deer cull on hold, Victoria group proposes new method In Oak Bay on Vancouver Island, a Victoria suburb, the Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society has launched the new Oak Bay Deer Plan, a research proThe Invermere deer cull is on hold gram that will examine using immunountil December but urban deer managecontraceptives to help bring down the ment continues to generate attention birth rate of urban deer. in municipalities across the province, The Urban Wildlife Stewardship with a recently formed group in suburSociety (made up of local residents, as ban Victoria trying to launch a whole well as University of Victoria scientists new approach. and graduate students) began over two The deer cull in Invermere came to weeks ago, having been formed specifia halt in March, with a total of 26 deer cally to pursue an alternative to the deer culled in 2015, when the municipality’s cull carried out over the winter in Oak permit for the cull — granted through Biologist Dr. Rick Page Bay (which resulted in 11 deer culled). the provincial Ministry of Forests Lands The group says its method, if successful, and Natural Resource Operations (FLcould be a model for use in other parts of B.C. NRO) — expired. Invermere Deer Protection Society (IDPS) presi“Our permit ended in March and that will be it until the permit starts up again in December,” said Inver- dent Devin Kazakoff welcomes this suggestion. “Our stance has always been there is no problem mere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser. The cull is operational on an ongoing basis, with deer in Invermere, but we have no issue with imand is complaint-based, which allows the district to muno-contraception as long as there is a qualified biolotarget specific problem deer in neighbourhoods experi- gist such as Rick Page (the chief scientist working on the Oak Bay Deer Plan) determining that there is in fact too encing issues. In the meantime, other communities across B.C. many deer here,” said Mr. Kazakoff. “It’s more harmful continue to experiment with other methods of control- than doing nothing because you do need to use clover traps, but it’s not something we consider grossly inhuling urban deer populations. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff
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. . . ‘Canal’ from page 3 Council’s decision to move forward with contracting the two consultants to lend a helping hand with the branding initiative stems from a desire to encourage community growth and economic development. “For the community to move forward in a positive way, we want to focus on the positive attributes that the community has,” said Ms. Nickurak, noting the process has yet to be implemented. “That’s right,” Ms. Connery agreed. “And the event here generated a feel-good atmosphere. It was illustrated perfectly through the exercise with the kids — it’s great to see these young people so happy with their community. That obviously translated to all of the people IDYLLIC IDEAS — Village of Canal Flats branding consultants Karen who were here and hopefully to the families at Nickurak (left) and Tracy Connery hold up artwork by Martin Morigeau home. If they weren’t in attendance, then they Elementary School Grade 3 students, their contribution to the community were touched by that as well. We want the probranding efforts currently underway. Photo by Breanne Massey cess to be a positive one.” The approach to focus on the Canal Flats community the community,” she added. “It made me feel really good took priority after Canfor announced 81 layoffs at the Canal that they’ve embraced it so much. I’m really looking forFlats sawmill on February 5th. ward to the end product.” “As everybody knows, the mill is cutting back and we’re She believes the Celebrating Community event resolooking at attracting more business and more families so nated with the entire community. It also offered an inour school stays open,” added Ms. Juras. “We want every- teractive approach to gain feedback from the people who body to know what a great place Canal Flats is to live.” live and work in Canal Flats who have a healthy vision for The goal is to attract new residents, visitors and inves- what the future may hold. tors to the Canal Flats community by focusing on what the “For a community to take on a new brand or a new area should be known for by celebrating its vibrant village idea, they have to embrace it,” Ms. Nickurak said. “It can’t spirit and culture. Martin Morigeau Elementary School stu- be consultants coming and (labelling it). The community dents from kindergarten to Grade 7 backed the branding has to want it, believe it and communicate the spirit of initiative by voicing their thoughts about the area. their community.” “I was amazed about how the kids embraced this proThe vision to develop a brand for Canal Flats is an oncess,” Ms. Juras said. “They came up with wonderful pic- going initiative. Ms. Nickurak and Ms. Connery will be tures and they made a video with their own song that they presenting a report about their findings for the branding wrote. It was just amazing.” project, a draft of the projected logo options and a website “I got a little choked up when I saw how much effort design for the village at 6:30 p.m. during the regular counthe kids put into this project and how proud they are of cil meeting on Monday, April 27th.
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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS Photographer Marla Oliver recruited the help of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft (in the wheelbarrow) and councillor Justin Atterbury to recreate this historical photo for her repeat photography exhibit at Pynelogs. Turn to page 15 for the story.
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Nurturing nature’s mysteries Zehnder family and Parks Canada. All emphatically declare: “We care!” Numerous events scheduled during the Wings Over Also during the Wings Over the Rockies festival, earth the Rockies festival (throughout the Columbia Valley from scientists will unearth mysteries preserved in the bedrock May 4th to 10th) illustrate how passionately residents of the of the Rockies, the Purcells and the Columbia Valley: fosspectacular Columbia Valley value our environment. Present- sil remains of ancient life, clues to the landscape’s formaers will describe projects that nurture nature by enhancing tion and historically mined ore. wildlife habitat, restoring ecosystems, and protecting animals. During Wings week, Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron, Curator On Monday, May 4th and Thursday, May 7th, for- of Invertebrate Palaeontology at the Royal Ontario Museester Brad Munroe leads a field trip into a plot west of um, will offer numerous opportunities for us to learn about Peter’s Hill on Toby Hill Road, the site of a strategic wild- the recent remarkable fossil discoveries in the Burgess Shale fire prevention initiative. Also on Monday, wildlife biolo- of Kootenay National Park. In a luncheon presentation on gist Irene Manley shows where, on the Hoodoo-Hofert Friday, May 8th, Dr. Caron will provide an insider’s view of Conservation Property, wildlife trees have been created for the field research conducted in the summer of 2014. That nesting Pileated Woodpeckers, Mountain Bluebirds and same afternoon, he’ll lead a tour into Marble Canyon to exWhite-breasted Nuthatches. plain the geological features of the area and how they relate On the morning of Tuesday, May to the fossil discoveries. On the morn5th, biologist Kari Stuart-Smith deming of Saturday, May 9th, he’ll join Cam onstrates Canfor’s strategies to mainGillies on a birding walk enriched with tain biodiversity, particularly birdlife, insight into the formation and location throughout its logging operations. At of fossils. Dr. Caron’s keynote address at Lake Enid, on Tuesday afternoon, you Saturday night’s Gala Dinner will explain can help stock the lake with 750 Rainthe exciting significance of the new fosbow Trout from the Kootenay Trout sils, previously unknown soft-bodied Hatchery or join Wildsight’s Gail Berg creatures. Finally, on the morning of Sunand Baiba Morrow on a tour of a reday, May 10th, he’ll lead a paddle into the stored riparian zone. An Orygmaspis spinula trilobite. Columbia Wetlands, the probable source In both the morning and afternoon of the fossils of tomorrow. on Wednesday, May 6th, elder Herman Alpine, archaeoloChris Jenkins, an avid amateur fossil hunter, will degist Nicole Kapell and biologist Dr. Will Warnock explain liver a Thursday, May 7th luncheon presentation about the importance of the salmon to the Ktunaxa First Nation trilobite fossil beds he has explored in the Cranbrook area. and describe efforts to eventually restore the salmon run in Then, on Thursday and Friday afternoons, he’ll demonthe Upper Columbia River Watershed. strate how to split fossil rocks to unveil trilobites. In the afternoon, and again on Sunday, May 10th, Geologist Ron Grams and biologist Karen Reid will John and David Zehnder conduct a bird and wildlife walk conduct a Friday hike through a Spillimacheen wetlands on their ranch and discuss conservation projects to protect property, discussing the geo-tectonic origin of the Columwetlands and preserve Mountain Goat habitat. bia Valley, along with the history and bird life of the area. Ross MacDonald’s carpool tour into Kootenay NaOn Monday (May 4th) morning and Wednesday tional Park on Thursday, May 7th visits the park’s new (May 6th) afternoon, geologist Walter Benstead will lead a wildlife crossing project designed to prevent wildlife-auto- drive up the Panorama/Toby Creek Road where rock faces mobile collisions and animal and human fatalities. expose the geology of the Purcells and the events in the On Saturday, May 9th, with the guidance of a Koo- formation of the Columbia Valley. With geologist Mark tenay Park ecologist, participants learn how the Sinclair Mauthner, rock hounds can collect copper minerals at the Creek area has been restored from a dense forest to open old Swansea Copper Mine on Wednesday or quartz crysforest and meadow, improving habitat for Bighorn Sheep. tals and ore samples on Paradise Ridge on Thursday. These projects are the initiatives of Wildlands EcoRegister for these events at www.wingsovertherockies. Forestry, the British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Land org, or fly by Pynelogs to register in person up until May and Natural Resource Operations, the Nature Trust of 1st on any of these days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday BC, Canfor, Wildsight, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Submitted by Wings Over the Rockies
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Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally. Friday, April 24th • 4 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@ gmail.com or call 250-342-3033. • 9 p.m.: La Cafamore presents the works of women composers of the Romantic Era, at Christ Church Trinity.
Saturday, April 25th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Radium Hot Springs Annual Trash Bash and Clean Up. Meet at Higher Ground Coffee House. Bring gloves. For full event details please contact the Village Office, (250) 347-6455 or email events@ radiumhotsprings.ca • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Prevention of Violence Against Women Open House & Garage Sale at the Women’s Resource Centre. Food and Music by Smarty Pants and Friends. All proceeds go to the Family Resource Centre. • 12 - 3 p.m.: CV Cycling Society is offering a free Basic Bike Fit and Maintenance course at the Lions Hall at the Crossroads. All ages welcome. Get the most comfort and efficiency from your bike. Learn to do your own basic trail repairs and maintenance. Bring your bike. Blaine Nester 250-342-8784. • 2 - 5 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Society is hosting a launch party to start the buzz for Edgewater’s Steamboat Mountain Music Fest later this summer. Admission is free for this afternoon event at the CPR Lodge. • 7 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night. • 7:30 p.m.: Shields Johnston Fielding Trio performing live at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets $20, students $10, available at Tiffany’s Thredz and Pynelogs or call 250-342-4423.
• 7:30 p.m.: Invermere Rollbots are hosting a women’s clothing swap at Arrowhead Brewery to raise money for the upcoming season. $10 a bag, provided. • 7:30 p.m.: DTSS Big Band Dance at Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $25, available at Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, Majestic U-Brew or call 250-342-9213 ext 136.
Sunday, April 26th • 9 a.m.: Daffodil Dash. Run to fight cancer at Mount Nelson Athletic Park, Invermere.
Monday, April 27th • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program. • 6:50 p.m.: Ladies Night Out, with Jani Goudy at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Tickets $10 available at Canterbury Flowers 250-342-0383. • 7 p.m.: SYC Philanthropy Project. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Community Foundation AGM at Lake Windermere Lion’s Hall.
Tuesday, April 28th • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Wings over the Rockies Art Show at Pynelogs Art Gallery from April 28th to May 10th. For more infomation visit columbiavalleyarts.com. • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: L’il Peeps Art show at Pynelogs from April 28th to May 10th. For more infomation visit columbiavalleyarts.com. • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.
Wednesday, April 29th • 10 - 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play. Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks. Ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. www. groundswellnetwork.ca • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Employment Readiness program. Must pre-register. Email summit. centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033. • 5:30 - 9 p.m.: L’il Peeps Art show artist opening event at Pynelogs Art gallery. For more infomation visit columbiavalleyarts.com • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program. • 7 p.m.: Valley Gogo Sisters presents Sharon Henderson,
one of twenty two Canadian Grandmothers who visited Ethiopia and S. African Stephen Lewis Foundation communities and projects. VGGS members and guests welcome. Columbia Garden Village. Admission by donation.
Thursday, April 30th • 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. • 6 - 9 p.m.: Panorama Adaptive Snow Sports Society AGM at Invermere Health Unit.
Friday, May 1st • 5 p.m.: May 1st - May 3rd, orienteering training and coaching camp in Invermere. For more information visit kootenayorienteering.com/events/view/1833. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.
Saturday, May 2nd • 5 p.m.: Hospice Society 3rd Annual Butterfly Gala at Radium Resort. Tickets $50. 3 - course meal, live entertainment by Bruce Childs and Valley Forged. Silent, live and dessert auction. • 8 p.m.: Copper City Saloon presents Canada Star Boxing Fight. Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. Advanced Tickets $10 at Front Desk only. • 9 p.m.: The Killer Rollbots presents Fantastic Four at Station Neighbourhood Pub. $5 cover, live music, Raffle Prizes and the official release of Kick Ass Coffee Cream Ale from Arrowhead Brewing Company.
Monday, May 4th • Wings Over the Rockies Festival from May 4th to 10th at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Art Gallery and various locations throughout the Columbia Valley. For more infomation visit columbiavalleyarts.com
Tuesday, May 5th • 7 p.m.: Windermere Valley Child Care Society General Meeting at WVCCS in the preschool room. Parents, caregivers and general public are welcome to attend. • 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Get Started on Vegetable Gardening at Groundswell’s Community Greenhouse at 15th Ave and Westridge Dr. For more information email info@ groundswellnetwork.ca or phone 250-342-3337.
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Invermere author wins CBC short story prize By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff David Thompson Secondary School graduate Dave Wilson has opened up a new chapter in his real world life. Mr. Wilson’s literary voice was recognized nationally when he was selected from over 2,200 writing competitors as the winner of the 2015 CBC Short Story Prize, after submitting writing to the contest for nearly 10 years. His award-winning story “Mountain Under Sea” is about a father travelling to Europe with a daughter, Iggy, who is mourning the recent suicide of her boyfriend. The diligent protagonist tries to comfort Iggy, while sharing his insights about their foreign surroundings. Mr. Wilson, 29, will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and his prize-winning story will be published in Air Canada’s enRoute magazine this May. He will also be spending 10 days completing a writing residency at the Banff Centre to aid his development as a writer. Previously, Mr. Wilson has published a collection of stories, Once You Break A Knuckle, and a novel, titled Ballistics.
He completed a bachelors degree in creative writing and philosophy at the University of Victoria. He then went on to complete a masters and PhD in creative writing at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. Mr. Wilson’s writing has also appeared in literary journals on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition, Mr. Wilson won the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) National Short Story Award for “The Dead Roads” in 2011. “Mountain Under Sea” was published under the pen name D.W. Wilson. Excerpt: At the pub on St Martin’s Lane, you guzzle Brooklyn Lager while Iggy uploads photos to the internet. England Trip With Dad – Day One, she’s called them, and she tags you in each: London Heathrow! Eating “fish n’ chips!” Dad’s neckbeard, lol! In one hand she cradles her cellphone and in the other a champagne flute that pulses with Prosecco – which, you’ve learned, is European for sparkling wine. Iggy’s got irises dark as ground coffee and skin the colour of cork. After each taste of bubbly her lips leave a forensic imprint on the glass. Eighteen, your daughter, not old enough to drink legally in British Columbia and too young to have voted – though she will, she reminds you, she’ll vote for the goddamn Liberals.
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Photographer explores past and present panels,” Marla explained, “but the idea is that (people) can get up close to the (images), Marla Oliver is providflip them open and see how ing a snapshot of the Cothings have changed.” lumbia Valley’s history from The interactive exhibia unique lens. tion aims to get people talkThe 57-year-old Ining about the changing horivermere resident is hosting zon of the Columbia Valley. a photography exhibition “It gives you an idea that explores the Lake Winof how the landscape has dermere area from 1908 to changed and how the comMarla Oliver present day with the support munity has changed and of a Windermere District it does it in a way that’s viHistorical Society sponsorship. sual. It doesn’t make any judgement about “It was under their umbrella that we whether the changes are good or bad, but applied to the Columbia Basin Trust for (it) allows people to draw their own confunding to do this,” said Marla, while clusions, so that’s kind of nice.” opening up a flip panel In order to get the that showcases a historiphotography exhibition cal photo of Fort Point off the ground, Marla then opens up to an imspent over a year applyage of the valley in presing for grants to cover ent time. “These flip the cost of the project, panels are the end result collecting archives from of the project.” museums and revisiting The repeat photogevery site with a camera raphy exhibit will be in hand. She received a displayed at Pynelogs $2,270 Columbia Basin Cultural Centre between Trust (CBT) grant for Tuesday, April 28th and community initiatives May 10th; at the Inverand a $4,000 Columbia mere Public Library from Kootenay Cultural AlMay 13th to June 13th; and at the Wind- lowance for heritage innovations — a total ermere Valley Museum after June 13th. of $6,270 to fund the project. Repeat photography is a modern “I took the first shot in September form of art that is rapidly gaining atten- 2013,” said Marla. “But I didn’t take antion worldwide. It is an interdisciplinary other one for quite a while, until I got approach that requires a photographer to funding. I’ve just been picking away at it collect archived images from surveyors and and it’s taken me quite a while.” then shoot a current photograph in the The biggest challenge of repeat phosame place to gain perspective on how an tography, she added, has been the steady area has changed. growth and development in the region. “I think it connects people to his“It was tricky because you could find tory,” said Marla. “I’m hoping it will draw all of these cool historic shots, but you people back in time when they look at the couldn’t always take a repeat of them,” flip panels to see how the community has Marla said. “I’d find this great shot, go out changed around them.” there, line it up and then there would be Her project has been titled “Then trees or buildings in the way. The whole and Now” to highlight the differences of view was kind of gone so it took a lot of the Columbia Valley. It includes images time to traipse around and get the shots.” of Windermere, Athalmer, Invermere and She is optimistic the community will Wilmer. There will be 15 flip panels dis- benefit from looking back in the past and played at the exhibition; 30 shots in total thinking about where it wants to go in the fualong with a PowerPoint presentation. ture. For more information, contact Pynelogs “These are actually mounted on plywood at 250-342-4423 or pynelogs@telus.net.
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Your planetary guide to the valley sky Valley Skies By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist Late April and early May, you might spot elusive Mercury. Look from where mountains to the west are low. Next week, it is within a couple of degrees above and right of fainter Mars as it sets. (Mercury is currently over nine minutes from us, while the sun is a bit over eight minutes away, and Mars is 20 minutes away.) Mercury appears farthest eastward visually from the sun on Thursday, May 7th (then, about seven minutes from us), and can be spotted to the right and slightly up from reddish Aldebaran in Taurus. Earlier in April, it looked brighter because it was still slightly on the far side of sun with more of its surface lit up, in contrast to May 7th when just half will be lit up. This is like phases of our Moon, except Mercury’s
phases (and Venus’ also) flow the opposite way because they go around the sun, not around Earth like our Moon. Saturn is currently rising over the Rockies around midnight and then somewhat earlier as we move into May. A star that rises earlier eastward might be mistaken for Saturn, but it’s Arcturus (recall locating Arcturus by “arc”ing down and over from the Big Dipper’s handle). Saturn is about one hour and 16 minutes away, unlike Arcturus, which is about 36.6 light years away. Pluto, meanwhile, is currently four hours and 31 minutes from us northeast in the late evening, but way below our horizon until summer and thus needing charts and a big telescope then. But this tiny classic planet is well worth thinking about. Out of a couple of thousand delegates at an international astronomers’ conference, a handful stayed behind on the last day to determine Pluto’s fate (along with 2003 UB313, a.k.a. Eris). Now, some will say Pluto is just a Dwarf Planet. Nevertheless, consider this: the word planet originally meant “wanderer” (visibly moving independently of the stars), and Pluto can indeed be seen to wander, albeit slowly in larger amateur telescopes.
Compare this to “upstart” Eris, which nudged Pluto’s demotion along. Eris required computers to discover its tiny speck of light (about 13 and a half hours from us). In fact, astronomers in Spain tried to steal the discovery glory of Eris by accessing discoverer Mike Brown’s online data before he was even sure whether his computer data had spotted something that wandered! Eris is a valuable discovery, but Clyde Tombaugh discovering Pluto — even if it is tiny compared to far bigger neighbours — by eye, through his telescope and photos, was in a sense far more remarkable. Other notes: Some recent aurorae over our valley compensated for our clouded-out lunar eclipse (a nod to Rob Orchiston’s informative column on Aurora in the April 10th Pioneer). The Space Station — a tiny fraction of a second above us compared to distances mentioned here — has also been around (but good visibility disappears until late May and start of June). Sky watchers have reported seeing occasional meteors. Some slow satellites drift over as usual. What else can you spot wandering around up there? Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Contact him at fenertyb@telus.net.
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Valley teen prepares for judo nationals be competing against the best people from all across the country. I’m going to A member of the local go to gain some experience judo club is heading to the and see how it goes.” Canadian national champiEmma will travel to onships as part of Team BC Vancouver to meet with in May. the 20 or so other members David Thompson Secof Team BC, and together ondary School (DTSS) stuthey will fly to Montreal dent Emma Norquay, 14, and then travel on Saintwill be the Invermere Judo Jean-sur-Richelieu, where Emma Norquay Club’s first representative the nationals will be held at the nationals in several from May 14th to 17th. years. Emma has her green belt in judo. “It’s (judo) kind of an outlet. Once “It’s exciting, but I’m also a bit ner- you get past the competitive aspect of the vous because this is the first year I’ve been sport, you find it does feel like you have really competitive with judo,” said Emma, a sense of family within the sport. ‘Judo’ who has been part of the club since she translated (from Japanese) is ‘the gentle was six years old. way’ so it is a contact sport, but it is reEmma earned her spot on the B.C. spectful and there is a sense of honour and team by scoring points at qualifying tour- responsibility,” said Emma, who credited naments and training camps across the her fellow Invermere Judo Club members provinces throughout the season. with helping her reach the nationals. “I thought that maybe I might have “I’ve been getting a lot of support a chance to make it to the nationals, but from my coaches, senseis and fellow team really I had no idea if I would get there, members in Invermere. I couldn’t have so it’s surprising, in a good way,” she said. gotten her without them. Even though “I’m expecting a much higher level of it’s an individual sport you need a team competition at the nationals because I’ll backing you up to succeed,” she said. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff
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Iconic art to grace cycling shirts I’ve done 33 years of the perfect shape in glass.” An artist who enjoys Pat Bavin of Bavin Glass adding objects into his likes to donate one painting landscape paintings, Pat a year to a non-profit group ran the tire treads up onto involved with healthy activithe ridges of the mounties. When he was approached tain, but was careful to by Blaine Nester of Colum“replicate the skyline as bia Valley Cycling Society best as I can to show re(CVCS), considering the fact spect to the mountain, but that Pat has done a lot of cythe rest is pretty abstract.” cling himself, it was an easy The day he looked at decision for him. the lake for inspiration, The cycling society is there were whitecaps on working with Sugoi, a B.C. it so he painted them in sportswear apparel company, a way that they appear to to develop a high quality Tmirror snow on mountain shirt designed to enhance peaks. If there is uncercomfort and performance tainty as to whether or not through changing climate this is a night or daytime and exertion levels. The shortscene, it was intentional. sleeved shirt, which will be The moon is behind the available in men’s and women’s BIKE BLISS — Valley artist Pat Bavin integrated con- rider and the sun shines cuts, can be worn on the trail trasting elements in his specially commissioned piece that on his front. or around town and will be will soon be seen on cycling shirts sold by the Columbia Regarding the bike Valley Cycling Society as a fundraiser. Image submitted sold only by CVCS for around treads in the picture, Pat $60 to members and the gensaid, “I guess it’s symbolic eral public as a fundraiser for the club. showing track, and often with bike track, especially, it When contracted for a commissioned piece, Pat can disappear — wind will blow and cover it up. It’s not meets with the patron to get a sense of their key subject meant to show impact per se, but to show challenge.” components. In this case, the club wanted one of the The black lines are not meant to depict asphalt. valley’s iconic mountains with a bike and rider superim- Rather, they are found in all Bavin paintings and are his posed in front, with the request to try and incorporate interpretation of an ancient Chinese technique known as the lake as well. cloisonné. “A special containerism, no sharp corners, all Pat studied sketching during his glassblowing studies things are rounded as much as possible.” Other Pat Bavin and, over the years, has taken courses at various times. He paintings can be viewed at www.bavinglass.com. describes himself as intuitive, liking “to be abstract because Continued on page 28 . . . By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer
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Summer Employment Feature What young workers need to know about their first job By David Sheedy, Human Resource Director Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Going to your first job is very different than anything that young people have been expected to do. Moving from a culture of structure and obedience — school, and some families — you have to adjust to being in an environment where more self-responsibility is required, and less caretaking is to be expected. Much like high school students who choose to go to university, young people will find the rules have changed, the culture is altered, and the expectations — while high — are not as clearly stated. Here are a couple of tips to help people looking for their first jobs to be successful: Be Punctual. I’ve often said to my own kids that if they can do two things — punctual being one of them — any employer will hire them. You can’t teach timeliness; an employee either has it or they don’t. We can train you on everything else, but coming to work on time is up to you. Show up for your shift early. Always let the job know if you will be late. You’d be amazed at how much that impresses an employer. Enthusiasm. The second thing I told my own kids: be enthusiastic. You are almost always helping the public;
and if you aren’t, you are helping someone who is. Enthusiasm is a choice; make it, and any employer will hire you. You can’t train enthusiasm. But if you can BE enthusiastic — in your interview, with your co-workers, with the public — you can be successful in almost anything. Honesty. You can never go wrong with being honest. If something goes wrong, own up to it. If you miss work, be truthful about why. We get it; stuff happens. It happens to all of us. And, typically, we know what really happened. If you are honest about things, we are dealing with only the problem. If you lie about it, we are suddenly dealing with two. Respectful. It’s a common truism that every generation complains about the next, saying “kids these days.” But a workplace requires — dare I say, it demands — a certain level of respect in order to function. Respect for the job, respect for the public, respect for your co-workers, but most of all, respect for yourself. Be on time, clean, polite, and treat people how they’d like to be treated. Believe me, you will get the same in return. Don’t Burn Bridges. Give your employer notice if you have to leave. It happens all the time, we understand. But don’t just stop coming to work; don’t tell your boss off, just because you are done the season. Continued on page 20 . . .
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Seasonal work creates employment hurdles in the valley By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Seasonal employment remains the biggest labour market challenge in the Columbia Valley, according to EK Employment self-help host Carol Blake. “The labour market here, in many respects, leans itself more toward the resort and hospitality industries, which tend to be seasonal,” explained Ms. Blake. “It may be full-time employment for a specific number of months of the year, but in addition to that, there are a number of jobs in the health services industry that include casual work… We tend to see people challenged by (those characteristics the most), but it’s our goal to try and attach people to full-time work and perhaps even long-term employment.” According to British Columbia Stats, the unemployment rate of 5.8 per cent in B.C. was the fourth lowest in Canada after Saskatchewan (5.0 per cent), Alberta (5.3 per cent) and Manitoba (5.6 per cent). However,
the Kootenay region ranked 6.0 per cent — the second highest in B.C. after the 7.1 per cent unemployment rate in the Thompson-Okanagan. EK Employment is a network of four WorkBC Employment Services Centres that are responsible for delivering the Employment Program of B.C. EK Employment Columbia Valley offers a regional perspective on the labour market and helps people on the job hunt narrow down their search. It also offers employers the opportunity to post career opportunities to help retain skilled employees. “Our role here is two-fold,” said Blake. “We have a self-help area, which provides people who are deemed to be capable of managing their employment search independently; so we have the job posting boards and computers for people to use in their job search and to create resume online if there’s anything suitable. “We also have case management, which we offer to people who are eligible to work in the province and who Continued on next page . . .
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. . . ‘Seasonal’ from previous page are currently unemployed or underemployed, which means working 20 hours a week or less.” The goal of both programs aims to help people develop employment skills, look for career opportunities and how to upgrade their work search in a time-efficient way. “We even help people develop interview skills,” she said, “and lifestyle; how to develop your own self worth in an attempt to make you feel better about yourself; deal with bullying in the workplace, we have people who have experienced that and need help working around that, so our case management area works with our clients and we would strongly recommend anybody who is eligible and struggling with (finding) appropriate employment (opportunities) to seek out case management. It’s really, really helpful and there’s no cost.” The doors to the self-help area at EK Employment remain open to everyone looking for employment, Ms. Blake added. “In terms of the case management, you need to be eligible to work in B.C., and you need to be unemployed or underemployed, which is 20 hours of work per week or less,” she said. “It’s free of charge, and it also includes the (option) to look into training depending on what your needs and wants are. Funding or grants, self employment, wage subsidies — all of these (topics) can be fleshed out with a case manager.” For more information or to book an appointment, call 250-341-6889 or 1-855-651-3027.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! Fruitvale, Invermere, BCVillage Is Fruitvale’s Newest Mountain BC Side 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 Company Care, & 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 AKISQNUK FIRST NATION • Vibrant Professional Atmosphere
The Village Country Inn is a charming and elegant 2-storey Victorian style Country Inn that offers warm, cozy rooms for the perfect romantic getaway.
We are currently looking for
Housekeeping Staff and a Baker for the 2015 season.
Apply in person to 7557 Canyon Avenue, Radium Hot Springs
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA The Akisqnuk First Nation, located in Windermere, B.C. is seeking a permanent full-time ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, to lead our economic aspirations. The EDO plays a key role in supporting current businesses, exploring business opportunities, and attracting new businesses in a First Nation Community, as well as being responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing economic development policies, strategies, and initiatives that improve the community, socioeconomic, and business development for the Akisqnuk First Nation. For Qualifications/Competencies and full Position Description, please visit our website at www.akisqnuk.org . Interested applicants may submit a letter of application and resume to: Wendy Cullum, Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Hwy 93/95, Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 Email: wcullum@akisqnuk.org Fax: 250-342-9693 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday, May 15th, 2015 – 4:30 p.m. Thank you to all applicants, however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Early Childhood Educator and/or Infant/Toddler Educator Full-time, starting immediately
Qualifications: • A valid Early Childhood Education Certificate and/ or Infant/Toddler Certificate • A valid CPR/First Aid certificate • FoodSafe an asset • Must meet Child Care Licensing Regulation requirements (a criminal record check, a statement signed by a medical practitioner indicating that the person is physically and psychologically capable of working with children and carrying out assigned duties in a community care facility) and provide all necessary documentation required by legislation. Job Summary: Provide quality, inclusive child care services for young children in a group setting under the direction of the centre’s Senior Early Childhood Educator (manager).
Call Pat Miller at 250-342-3168 or email resume to careers.wvccs@gmail.com
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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman
Call Al at
250-341-1182
We Do It All!
Wood & 3D signs Monument signs
• LANDSCAPING • SITE GRADING • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
250.270.0821 Serving the Columbia Valley • 1-780-970-7040 Kari & John Mason250-270-0821 Invermere • Panorama
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Renovations Decks Finishing Interior/Exterior Painting
Box 424, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
David Gulbe Mike Bernicot
Serving the Columbia Valley
www.cabincare.ca
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
S
ALL WORK
Phone: 250-342-7100 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com
www.diamondheatingandspas.com
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
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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
Call or visit online
385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.
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We use the most successful products available.
1-888-371-6299
PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca
• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
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“Proven and successful Management and Marketing Services for your Vacation Home” “Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013”
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Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645
Vehicle signage
Cranbrook Pest Control
Spring Cleanup Everett Frater Enterprises
& CNC
BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES
All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons
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SIGNS
250-409-7446 borregosigns.com info@borregosigns.com
Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444
NEW SEWER CAMERA
17 years experience
balancebobcat.com
• 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.
Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals
50” wide format outdoor printing
Dale Elliott Contracting • •
Interior Finishing Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets • Countertops • Small Renovations • Decks and Interior Railings
250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.
• 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
April 24, 2015
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Guy Fournier GUY CONCRETE
Scott Postlethwaite
New and existing concrete. Forming, finishing, grinding, polishing, repair and demolishing.
CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008
250-341-5115 guydatguy@hotmail.ca
invermereelectric@gmail.com
1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Your Local Pest Control Professionals
Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.
250-688-1235
DURAFORM SYSTEM
www.invermerepc.com
Insured-Bonded-Licensed
Established 1976
JOHN WOOD THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • TOBYWOOD@SHAW.CA
LAMBERT-KIPP
Lambert
INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.
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
LOW DUST STREET SWEEPING
P H A R M A C Y LT D .
Come in and browse our giftware
Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs
J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D., Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm.) Your Compounding Pharmacy
Hourly or Contract Rates Available
Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
Darrel Anderson
250-342-6612
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)
Phil Bibby Journeyman Carpenter
250.341.1995 philbibby@live.ca New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small
Your search for quality and dependability ends with us. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Dean Hubman
Certified Technician
250-342-3052
Toll Free: 877-342-3052
Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net
Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca
(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004
Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS
SPRAY FOAM INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS pennerinsulation.com • 250-342-2001
Box 802 | 422 – 14th Street | Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
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HERE TO SERVE YOU ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs
Darren Ross
Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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
www.ptarmigan-invermere.com
SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.
Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug and Installed Basements Dug
WINDERMERE 250-342-6805 Invermere and East Kootenay Region
(250) 341-6888
Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • poolman-911@hotmail.com
www.cordnerarchitect.com
Kootenay Paving
Skandia Concrete
Toll Free 1-888-341-2221
• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates
Your local choice! • 1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484
THE VALLEY’S LARGEST WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM
New Home Construction
• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks Scott Wilisky
Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0
Invermere
• Roller Shades • Roman Shades • Cellular Shades
• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters
• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial
Come visit our showroom,
492 ARROW RD., UNIT 1B 250-342-HOME (4663)
stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745
Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS
• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems
Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops
Call for your FREE consultation and estimate
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
INTERIORS
Judy: (250) 341-1903
www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca
Decking Season is Coming
SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006
Contact Spencer for all your vinyl decking needs
• House Checking • Complications • Details
250-342-6264 • spencer@warwick-interiors.com
Spencer Cotie
April 24, 2015
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Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s Maude W. Kendall Born: November 2, 1924 Cranbrook, BC Passed: April 13, 2015 Radium, BC Mrs. Maude W. Kendall, age 90, of Radium Hot Springs, BC passed away suddenly at home on April 13, 2015. There will be a graveside service with burial to follow at Mount View Cemetery in Invermere at 1 p.m. April 25, 2015. A celebration of Life, tea will follow at Radium Hall. Maude was born in Cranbrook on November 2, 1924. She grew up in Waldo, BC and when her family moved to Grand Forks, BC, she married Robert S. Kendall on January 9, 1944. They were married almost 50 years before Robert’s passing in 1993. Maude enjoyed camping, going for drives, playing cards, and spending time with family. Maude is survived by her daughter Jeanette (Bryan) of Revelstoke, sister Margaret of Nakusp, brother Thomas (Marge) of Comox, sister in-law Alice of Kamloops, her grandchildren, Robert, Michael, (Darlene), Janet (Larry), Karen, and Denise (Brian), her great grandchildren Joel, Sammy, Shayne, Joe, Kodi-Lee, Dalyn, Kennedy, Justin, Tianna, Derek, Dakota, Shyann, McKenna, Brenden, Hayley, and Keenan and great great grandchildren Hunter Troy, Charleigh, Alexandria and Layla; Also numerous nieces and nephews. Maude is preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Kendall, son Robert W. Kendall, brothers Art and Jack Hammond, grandson Troy R.W Kendall and step-sister Trudy Parsons. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Clarence Garnet Gillies September 21st, 1920 – April 9th, 2015 Clarence Gillies passed away peacefully at Ivy House where he has felt at home with caring staff. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Margaret, in 2012. Clarence was one of seven children born and raised on a farm near Mankota, SK. He served as a Navigator in the RCAF, flying out of England for three years during WWII. After the war, he and Margaret settled and raised their family in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. They retired to Invermere to be near their family in 1985, and were the most devoted grandparents a family could hope for. A gentle, kind man and a wonderful father, he will be dearly missed by his two sons: Barry (Luana), and Brent (Jamie). He truly adored his five grandchildren: Cam (Renee), Joanne (Patrick), Graham (Yun), Nadia and Caela. His four great-grandchildren; Brodie, Maren, Lilla and Mena, could always be counted on to make him smile. Numerous nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan fondly remember Uncle Clarence. Clarence spent most of his working career as a very knowledgeable automotive partsman and business owner. In addition, he developed meticulous wood working skills and helped family members with a variety of building projects. He and his wife were both active volunteers with the Royal Canadian Legion in Saskatchewan. Clarence was well read in the areas of nutrition and fitness. He walked daily in Invermere, curled, practiced Tai Chi and was still playing slow pitch in his early 80’s. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Clarence may be made to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley, Box 925, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements 250-426-4864.
Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
garage sales
ANNOUNCEMENT
#12 Green Acres Trailer Court, generator, snow blower, gas weed eaters and house hold stuff. April 25th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. rain or shine.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.
Wilmer Community Club, donations accepted - please NO large furniture or appliances. Friday May 15th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.. Saturday May 16th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. All proceeds will be going towards the completion of the Hall renovations. Drop off times for donations will be Tuesday May 5th and Thursday May 7th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday May 12th and Thursday May 14th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please contact Pam at 250342-2019.
ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open. Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.
cheers & Jeers
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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-1312 Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
cheers & Jeers
cheers & Jeers
Cheers to Bonnie-Lou and Miko for Cheers to Dean at Odyssey for his their excellent help. You areCHEERS angels. &generous JEERS assistance and kindness. Sponsored by
Cheers to everyone in Dutch Creek for the overwhelming kindness and welcoming us to the community. So happy to have you all as our new neighbours. Cheers to Justin Atterbury of Rocky River Grill for providing the Lake Windermere Shoreline volunteer cleanup crew with a delicious hot meal. Who says there’s no free lunch? Cheers to Dick Scott on his 87th Birthday. Time to start acting your age! Cheers to Laura Kipp at Lambert Kipp Pharmacy. Such a kind professional and cheerful pharmacist you are; I always feel as if my health questions have your complete and caring attention. So like your Dad. Cheers to Connor Fink for being a super cool role model for my two young sons at the Skate Park, handing out stickers and glow sticks for helmet wearing awareness! Cheers to Joe, Sonja and Noah for an incredible opening day at The Springs Golf Course. From start to finish the quality of the golf and service was impeccable.
announcement
Thank you loyal customers We will be closed April 26th thru May 14th. Re-opening May 15th. We appreciate everyone’s support! See you May long weekend!
Located in Hopkins Harvest Market 1645 Hwy 93/95, Windermere
Cheers to Max Helmer for his kindness, a friend indeed! Cheers to Dale Moore, head golf professional at the Windermere Valley Golf course, for being an exceptional teacher. Jeers to the poor signage between No Frills and the road to Eagle Ranch. A stop sign that falls on the ground more often than it stands up is not acceptable! The store says its not their property and the District says it is First Nations’ responsibility. What ever it is, it is not safe! People don’t stop without a sign and if they do stop, they often “go out” the wrong lane. Why wait for an accident or fatality before this gets fixed? Please, can we have a permanent stop sign installed and some directional lane painting? We would all benefit. Jeers to the person complaining about the trucker ‘hauling gravel’ at 4 a.m. on 13th. It would be unlikely they were hauling gravel at that time. Most likely they were going to work - typical times for most truckers. Either way, someone is out working their butt off while you are in bed. Give hard working truckers a break! Cheers to Tyler and Arno for drywalling the Wilmer Hall. Cheers to their helpers, Garrett, Bill, Brett, Adam and all the others who contributed to this very generous donation of time and effort to the community hall. Your time and efforts are very much appreciated!
Cheers and gratitude to the Invermere Hospital RNs – Tina, Shauna, Vilma, Clara and LPN Marissa, the kitchen and cleaning staff, Dr. Lowe, Dr. Persaud, and Dr. Mannheimer. Our small community is fortunate to have a highly trained, experienced, compassionate team of Health Care Professionals working together to keep us safe when trauma happens. You guys ROCK! Cheers to Chris from NCM Construction, Cliff from Taynton Bay Electric, and Andy from Rigid Plumbing for their donation of materials and labour to the renovations that have been completed so far at the Wilmer Hall. Your efforts are very much appreciated! Cheers to Rob Rice for coaching a group of woman who had never played together and were trying to get ready for the upcoming tournament. You are a true community minded guy who stepped up with a moment’s notice and shared your passion of hockey with us. It was a great start to our time as a team! All your great advice is appreciated! Cheers to lovely Jean Potter at Barehands Day Spa. Professional, knowledgeable and thorough spa service, however it is your nurturing that is lasting deep in my body and heart. Mother’s Day is coming- time with Jean, a delicious gift to all who nurture us.
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cheers & Jeers
storage
accommodation wanted
mobile home
condo for sale
misc. for sale
Cheers to Joe for becoming a very young 46 year-old (or is it immaturity?)
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.
Retired couple looking for inexpensive accommodation or house sitting opportunity in Invermere for 3 - 5 weeks around June. Dates and time frame flexible. Please contact 250-3428895 or email cynthiasmyth47@ yahoo.co.uk.
Mobile Home for sale – In Trailer Park, 14 x 70, 3-bdrm, all appliances, with addition. New hot water tank, new dishwasher, new skirting, new roof on addition. Was painted throughout last summer. Currently has tenant. Asking $49,900. Please call after 6 p.m. – Pam 250-417-0389.
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.
Quality Top Soil and Manure. $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pick-up load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.
wanted
firewood
We know you have it! That interesting piece of wood your Grandpa left you. Don’t throw them away! Bring them to the Cross Roads Collective. Donate them to the artistic cause or have us complete that project you have meant to do for the last ten years! Call Jessie at 250-688-0061 to discuss.
Firewood, bagged or bulk, free local delivery. 250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.
Cheers to all the bowling leagues for a great season. Double cheers to The Holy Bowlers for winning the House Championship! Great bowling! Cheers to John Tames for his informative articles in The Valley Echo about Rotary activities, goals and community participation. We are fortunate to have several actives groups in this small town. Huge Cheers to everyone who came out to help at the cemetery and church annual clean up at All Saints Edgewater. We are so lucky in this valley to have such great people who always lend a hand.
LOST AND FOUND Found: On the road up Athalmer hill, a tool in its container. To reclaim call 250-341-2077 and identify. Lost: Amazing flying BBQ cover, color grey, in 100 block 11th Ave area. Approach cautiously and call Mike at 250-342-1383. Found: A gold ring in Wilmer. Please call to identify and claim. 250-342-1486. Lost or Stolen: Fuji camera (LG with view finder) was in black camera case with all memory cards. Has all art work pictures and most recent pictures were mountains. Call 250341-7498. Lost or Stolen: From Windermere Beach on Saturday April 18th. A red Liquid Force 12 m Kiteboarding Kite. Please call Mike 250-3421048. Found: Cat in Invermere white short hair, blue eyes, tattooed, neutered male. Call ICan 250-341-7888.
storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.
30 x 23 shop with carport for rent in Invermere. Can be used as a shop or for storage. $500/mo plus electrical. Email spelremm@shaw. ca or 403-282-5612.
commercial space COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 565 SQ.FT. PANACHE BUILDING INVERMERE 250-342-5805 NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637. 1,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard café available immediately for lease. Table, chairs and some equipment. Please contact 250-342-1249 for further information. Radium Hot Springs Commercial space for rent. 800 sq. ft. bays, excellent for small retail shop or business office space. 1-403-5599625.
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. 587-436-8828.
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. Windermere 4-plex: Bright upper level 2-bdrm suite available May 1st. All appliances. Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views. Call/ text 250-409-7435 or email info@ selkirkcells.com.
HOUSE FOR RENT Your own resort. 4-bdrm home on two acres between the 9th and 10th fairways of the Springs Golf Course in Radium. Skylights, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, deck, dishwasher, laundry, view, fire pit, parking for 10 cars, huge shed for your quad, etc. $1,290/mo plus utilities. Peter at 403-807-1960. 3-bdrm mobile home, large front deck, awesome view, 5 appliances, Green Acres Mobile Home Park. $850/mo + utilities. Sorry no dogs. 250-342-5146 or 250-342-1700. Condo for rent in Aspen building in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $800/ mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S. Underground parking. Available right away, call 403-690-3166.
Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
HOUSE FOR sale 3-bdrm, 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.
business for sale Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce business. Winner of three Scovie awards. There is a driving need to take this business to the next level, nationwide, currently handcrafted and hand bottled. We can’t keep up with the demand. Serious inquiries only. 250-342-3569 or info@ kootenaybayou.com.
Items for sale
Call Jeff at 250-342-1078
General – 10” Cabinet Saw......................................................................................$600 General – Cyclone Dust Collector ...........................................................................$500 General – 8” Jointer .................................................................................................$700 General – 15” Planer ................................................................................................$750 General – Turbo Air Cleaner ....................................................................................$200 Makita – 16” Beam Saw...........................................................................................$400 Makita – Chain Mortiser .........................................................................................$900 Makita – 6” Planer....................................................................................................$325 Makita – 7” Circular Saw .........................................................................................$125 King – 18” Overhead Drum Sander ........................................................................$550 King – 6” x 24” Belt/12’ Disc Sander.......................................................................$175 Woodmaster – Hollow Chisel Mortiser..................................................................$200 Jet – 36” Wood Lathe/Tilt Head with Tools ...........................................................$700 Jet – 14” Band Saw with Blades .............................................................................$350 Delta – Sharpen System .........................................................................................$100 Craftsman – 10” Radial Arm Saw ...........................................................................$200 Dewalt – 10” Tile Saw ..............................................................................................$600 Grade 1 – 32’ Aluminum Ladder .............................................................................$250 Sandblaster – with sand .........................................................................................$500 Delta – Aluminum Truck Toolbox ...........................................................................$300 F150 – 4 Chrome Rims with Sensors ......................................................................$600 F150 – Aluminum Truck Ladder Rack – 6’ Box......................................................$650 Tire Chains – Cross link, 16” to 18” Wheel ...............................................................$75 TidyTank – 50 Gallons ..............................................................................................$350 Fill-Rite – Electric Gas Pump ...................................................................................$300 One-Ton Dually, 4x4 CHEW 1982, 12” Flat Bed ..................................................$5,500 ICF – Form Brake System with Extras .................................................................$2,500
Fully serviced RV lots for sale, $35,000. 45 min north of Radium. www.columbiariver wetlands rvpark.ca, 250-348-2094.
Independently Owned and Operated
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Kim Collens
Representative
toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671
kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com
Recipe Of The Week ROASTED PEPPERS WITH EGGS
2 large Sweet Red Peppers, halved & cored 2 green onions, diced 4 large Eggs
misc. for sale
rv lots
Rockies West Realty
condo for sale For sale, 122-4835 Radium Blvd. 1,460 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, 2 bath condo with garage. 6 appliances, soaker tub, walk in shower. $187,500. 250-342-7608 or peter02@telus. net.
Golf Cart Sale Fully reconditioned, 2009 EZGo RXV electric, 2 seater, $2,600, 250-2700379.
½ cup Havarti Cheese, grated Salt & Pepper to taste
Arrange red peppers, cut side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees until softened, about 10 minutes. Turn peppers cut side up; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheese and some onion. Crack 1 egg into each and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until whites are set, about 8 – 10 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and onion. Broil until cheese is melted. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week Are We There Yet?
Just a short drive to Radium to enjoy this top floor Sable Ridge condo. Beautiful upgrades, fully furnished, underground parking and on-site amenities. Great Value!
$179,900
MLS® 2403776
Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
April 24, 2015
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health & Wellness
services
Valley Fitness Centre (VFC) hosts:
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Finding clarity to move forward in your life. Columbia Garden Village, Monday April 27th, 7 p.m. Summer First Aid, Naturally! Judith Cobb 90-minute workshop best Herbs and Essential Oil for Motion Sickness, traveller’s gut, mosquitoes, sunburn, and sore muscles. Columbia Garden Village, Thursday April 30th, 7:15 p.m. Admission: $10 includes 2 week pass to VFC ($35 Value) $5 for members of the VFC Free for all VFC Fitter Next Month Participants.
For all your Household Cleaning and Yard Maintenance, Call Carol at 250-341-5295 or Grant at 250-342-1029 or email us at thebensteads@shaw. ca. Regular weekly/monthly cleaning, spring cleaning, move outs, vacation rentals, get your summer vacation homes ready for the season, house checks, new house construction clean ups, liability insured, weekly yard maintenance, Spring/Fall clean up. From Canal Flats to Invermere.
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help wanted Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 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 Peppi’s is now accepting resumes for servers, cooks and dishwashers. Please email resumes to: p.fuel@ yahoo.ca. In-house care givers for senior lady with Post CVA. Remuneration to be discussed, depends on experience. Please send resume to Box 481 Invermere, V0A 1K0.
help wanted Helna’s Stube is looking for a part time evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250347-0047. Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for P/T dishwasher/kitchen help, evening server with experience, cook experienced in fine dining. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344. K5 Mechanical: Required, Journeyman Automotive Mechanic or fourth year Apprentice for our busy shop must be able to perform diagnostics on computers, electrical, drive lines, transmissions, engines, and work unsupervised. Provide clean drivers abstract and personal tools. Wage will depend on education and experience. Extended Health benefits are available to successful applicant after 3 months. Apply in person with resume to Fred at K5 Mechanical 3-140 Industrial Road 2, Invermere. Phone 250-342-9316 or by email K5mech@shaw.ca. Summer part/full-time front of house positions at Leo Burrito/ Gerry’s Gelati in Radium. Starting in May and June. Wage depends on experience, starting at $12/hour + gratuity. Many perks including free meals! Submit resume to crystal@ box100.com Looking for summer student. F/T position at Leo Burrito in Radium $14/hour. Ideal candidate has cooking experience and able to work in fast pace environment. Submit resume to crystal@box100. com . Come and join our young energetic team, The Old Salzburg Restaurant is looking for wait staff. F/T or P/T. Experience appreciated, but not necessary. Call Ashley at 250-3475663. F/T and P/T Pizza and Line Cook positions available at the new Fuze Food location. Front Counter/ Smoothie (seasonal) help also. Wage depending on experience plus food and gratuities. Email Sarah at fuzefood@gmail.com.
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Safta’s in downtown Invermere is looking for a full-time cook to join our team! The job includes competitive pay and a fun positive atmosphere! Drop your resume off at the restaurant, or email israelifalafel@gmail.com. In search of a Summer Student (30hrs/weeks), motel in Radium for summer season (July and August). $13 - $14 per hour. Must have a positive attitude and attention to detail, must be returning to school in the fall, reliable transportation to get to work. Email to radiumgatewaymotel@yahoo.com or drop off resume at Gateway Motel: Hwy 93, 250-347-9655. SUMMER HELP WANTED: We’re a busy beachside Café looking for a superstar summer student for the position of Kitchen Assistant/ Dishwasher/Busser, summer, 30 hrs/week. Student must be returning to school in Sept. Fast paced, fun staff, great food, training provided, learn new kitchen skills. Contact: The Pynelogs Café at greatfood@scottyburger.com or 250-342-1445. Fairmont Mountain Bungalows hiring Housekeepers Part/Full Time. $13/hr, staff accommodation available. Please call 250-345-6365 or send resume to bungalos@shaw. ca Pizzeria Mercato is looking for a wood fire oven pizza cook, server/ cashier. Call 250-341-1966. COLUMBIA VALLEY CLEANING - Residential home cleaning company seeking team member interested in P/T or F/T work. Mon. - Fri. ONLY www. columbiavalleycleaning.com. No experience necessary. Starting wage $15 hourly. Email resume to columbiavalleycleaning@mail.com or call 250-341-8456. Experienced gardener needed for 4 hours/week of watering and weeding flower garden on Toby Benches. Please call 403-701-8485 for more info.
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Hair stylist required for Valley Hair Styling. Excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist. Easy to build clientele during busy summer months. Lots of walk in traffic. Phone 250-342-6355. Busy pub in Radium Hot Springs seeking awesome cooks, F/T, P/T servers and bartenders to take care of amazing guests. We work hard but have a lot of fun! Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@ telus.net or fax 250-347-9987. LBO Autobody is seeking a F/T summer student for auto detailing. The student should be a self-motivated, detail oriented individual and posses good customer service skills. This is a Monday to Friday position. The student must be able to start early May and work until the end of August. Please apply in person or send resume to lboautobody@ gmail.com. Dragonfly Discovery Children’s Centre is looking for a fun - loving Early Childhood Educator and or Assistant to work in a playful, inspiring environment where children are free to discover and create. Send inquires or resume to dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail. com. Subway Invermere - F/T Food Service Supervisor. Duties include operating equipment, setting up staff schedule and training. Must have high school diploma and 2 years food service experience. Wage $16/hr, apply in person at #1 - 305 3rd Ave., phone 250342-5055 or email manny_raval@ yahoo.com.
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. . . ‘Report’ from page 3 Other recommendations in the report for the service building include structural reinforcements, using remote fixed exploders to control avalanche hazards and having an evacuation plan. According to the report the Karnak avalanche path does not affect either foundation. The report references an RK Heliski video of a February 2013 explosion-triggered avalanche in the Karnak path which crossed the valley, but says there is no evidence suggesting such an avalanche could turn southward enough to affect the day lodge. Long standing opponents of Jumbo Glacier Resort put out press releases after the report became public, with both local East Kootenay environmental group Wildsight and the West Kootenay EcoSociety saying that the developer is violating Condition 36 of its environment assessment certificate (granted in 2004), which reads “the proponent has committed that the proposed residential and commercial structures will be located completely outside the avalanche hazard area.” “Once again this developer is putting expediency ahead of public safety and the environment,” said EcoSociety executive director David Reid in the group’s press release. Wildsight conservation director John Bergenske, in the Wildsight press release, called the location of the foundations a “clear contravention of binding environmental assessment SITE SURVEILLANCE — The snow avalanche risk zoning map by Dynamic for the conditions.” Both Mr. Reid and Mr. Bergenske called on provincial Minister of Environ- Jumbo Glacier Resort day lodge and service building, the foundations of which were poured ment Mary Polak to cancel the developers’ environment assessment certificate. last fall. White Zone indicates low risk, Blue Zone indicates Moderate Risk, and Red Zone As reported in December by The Pioneer, Ms. Polak’s decision on whether or not indicates high risk. Image submitted Glacier Resorts Ltd. had achieved the required “substantial start” to the Jumbo Glacier Mr. Read also confirmed that recent amendments to the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort project as of its October 2014 deadline has been delayed while the provincial Environmental Assessment Office gathers information on the potential for avalanche risk Resort Municipality Official Community Plan (OCP) bylaw relate to the updated avain the area. A “yes” decision on the substantial start allows the developers to keep their lanche risk mapping. “The area slated for single family residential development was reduced in size. Howenvironmental assessment certificate. Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality chief administrative officer Mark ever, this did not result in a reduction in the number of proposed single family residential Read told The Pioneer that the Dynamic report is the second of three recently done on units,” he said. Mr. Read also added more detail about the five parcels of land added to the municipalavalanche risk in the Jumbo area. The first was conducting by avalanche expert Peter Schaerer in November 2014, and concluded that “although no damaging avalanche ity’s assessment roles this year (reported in the April 8th edition of The Valley Echo). The has reached the lodge site, a larger one than had occurred in the past or an avalanche parcels range in size from 0.207 acres (837 square metres) to 15.814 acres (63,996 square with a irregular flow direction could hit the lodge” and went on to recommend pre- metres) and include the land on which the day lodge and service building foundations sit, venting large avalanches from forming by using explosive controls. The third report has as well as land which will be used for a water reservoir, gondolas, and other ski lifts. The municipality will get tax revenue of $5,000 a year directly from Glacier Resorts not been made public yet. Environmental Assessment Office spokesperson David Karn said the office had re- Ltd. for the five parcels, for which the developers hold a licence of occupation. “They (the quested the Dynamic report to verify if the day lodge and service building foundations parcels) lie outside the planned resort base area in the controlled recreation area, which will always remain Crown land,” said Mr. Read. meet Condition 36 of the environmental assessment certificate. Assessment of the parcels came as a result of the developers adding infrastructure to “This matter is the subject of an ongoing compliance review by the Environmental Assessment Office,” said them last fall, he said. “The parcels have been assessed by B.C. Assessment Authority, an Mr. Karn, adding the of- independent organization.The value varies depending on the infrastructure added to the . . . ‘Iconic’ from page 18 fice’s compliance and en- parcel (with) the highest assessed value being $315,000.” In the meantime films crews have recently been in the Upper Jumbo Valley, and forcement team has yet to Blaine Nester will be working with Sugoi this Mr. Costello confirmed “an independent award-winning film production company apdetermined the compliance week deciding on the colour of the shirt. “The acstatus of condition 36 as it proached us to do a documentary on the Jumbo Glacier Resort.” tual painting itself will have the fabric matched as The Pioneer was unable to contact the film producer to learn more about the project. relates to the day lodge and closely as Sugoi can get it,” he said. People wantStay tuned to future issues to find out more. service building locations. ing more information or interested in pre-ordering can contact Blaine at 250-342-8784 or Don Millar at 250-342-3201. The shirts should be available by early to mid-summer. CVCS is a non-profit run by volunteers and Submitted by the Steamboat Mountain Music Society they are always looking for new members. They support an active healthy lifestyle and are dediCome join the fun! Steamboat Mountain Music Society is hosting a launch party to start the buzz for cated to growing the sport of cycling for all ages. Edgewater’s Steamboat Mountain Music Fest later this summer. Admission is free for this afternoon event at Their funding comes from grants, donations and the CPR Lodge on Saturday, April 25th from 2 to 5 p.m. membership fees. The money goes directly into loA few of the musicians who have been booked for the festival have been invited to jam at the launch party, cal trail construction and maintenance, and supand refreshments will be served. porting the local economy. Early Bird Tickets will be on sale at the affordable rate of $30. Membership and volunteer rosters will be For information on why membership is valuon hand for those who would like to join up and help make SMMF 2015 the best one yet! Mark your calenable and how to join check out their website: dars — the festival date is the weekend of July 25th and 26th. www.columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org
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Take Me There takes it to regional finals Local band Dandelions with their song Take Me There written by Ben Cameron (pictured with his wife and band member Shilo — also in the band are well-known local musicians Fraser Smith and Bruce Childs) garnered enough votes last week to progress to the regional finals in the CBC Searchlight Contest that’s currently underway! To help them make the national round, go to www.music.cbc.ca/artists/Dandelions and vote every day (on multiple devices) until 1 p.m. MST on Monday, April 27th. Congratulations Dandelions! File photo by Nicole Trigg
Must be spring! Seventy-five percent of the gear dropped off at the annual Columbia Valley Cycling Society bike swap sold on Saturday, April 18th. Top, Al Fraser, Jen Abra and their daughter Hera of Invermere were one of the lucky families to walk away with a sweet ride. Above, Panorama resident Charlene Buzza scored a great deal on a cruiser (photos by Nicole Trigg). Left, the Rotary Club of Invermere welcomes spring with the flying of the “Flags of our Nation.” A joint initiative between the Rotary Club of Invermere and Rotary Club of Calgary Chinook, it is now maintained by the local club (photo submitted).
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Interfaith church hosts students By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Master of Divinity student Matteo Carboni was impressed with the harmonious relationship of the Windermere Valley Shared Ministry. Seven students from St. Andrew’s College at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) visited the Christ Church Trinity on Sunday, April 19th to experience an ecumenical shared ministry, which consists of devotees from the Christ Anglican and United Church communities. FAITHS EMBRACED — Students from the University of Saskatchewan visited “Shared ministry is becoming Christ Church Trinity on April 19th to learn about the realities of running a more common in both the United shared ministry. Photo by Breanne Massey Church and Anglican Church,” said Matteo, who is Anglican. “In a class situation, you learn a said Mrs. Beardsall, “for some real world experience.” lot of theory from books, but coming into a situation like The Christ Church Anglican and the United Church this one where you’re meeting real people (practising), all came together to create an interfaith community known of a sudden, it becomes very real. We learned about the as the Christ Church Trinity in 1998, but it still “thrives” struggles and the joys of doing this… what I’ve gained in the community, according to Rev. Laura Hermakin. from coming out here is that I want to participate in “We have this incredible gift of having this class,” said something like this.” Ms. Hermakin about the visiting Saskatchewan ecumenical United Church minister, Sandra Beardsall, who studies class. “Sandra might not put it this way and would teaches church history and ecumenics at St. Andrew’s Col- probably blush, but she’s the international guru as it were lege at the U of S, wanted her students to participate in a on shared ministries, which means churches that have come shared ministry experience. together from different denominations to worship together “We’ve talked about these shared ministry congrega- rather than continue to be separate — it’s a big deal.” tions, how they’re formed and what some of the challenges Mrs. Beardsall and her husband, Bill Richards — are in abstract, but I thought it would be good for (my an Anglican priest and a professor of New Testament students) to see people who live their lives in this way,” language and literature from the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad at the U of S — practise what th they preach. “Even in their marriage; they live this ecumenical shared ministry,” Register the Mom in your life to participate in our Mother’s Day explained Ms. Hermakin, th Event at our Copper Point Resort location, Sunday, May 10 “which is neat.” • Welcome Rise & Shine • Fusion Customized But the spirit of unity Refreshment 45 Minute Pedicure spanned more than the • Fusion Customized Facial • Finish Make-Up couple’s interfaith relation• Fusion Customized Application ship and the ecumenical 45 Minute Manicure • Lunch at Elements Grill class that brought students Start Time 9 a.m. – 4 appointments $195 plus tax Start Time 1:15 p.m. – 4 appointments into the heart of the Co(regular price $295 plus tax) Pre-book now lumbia Valley. Fusion Wellness Spa • 250-341-3511 • 250-341-3522 Limited Availability! Continued on next page . . .
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FAITH
By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church
Because of Easter
When you hear the word “therefore,” you automatically know that something has happened and because of it, something will now change. I remember learning a coding line in computer science many years ago that is very similar to this word “therefore.” It is the IF/ THEN command. If “A” is true, then “B” will change. I know that Easter has come and gone. Yet there is this lingering thought about what happened during that original Easter weekend. The New Testament book of Hebrews 10:19-22 records one of these “therefore” statements. It says in my simple paraphrase: “Therefore, since God made a way for us to approach Him, Let us draw near to God.” Because of Easter, I can draw near to God. It’s good news because this is the one place in my life that I really
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cannot fake it until I make it. The Bible tells us that we have been born into a broken world. This brokenness came with Adam’s choice to go his own way. He opposed God the Father and the result was not just a broken relationship between him and God, but the whole world is now broken and affected by His choice. I see that reflection in my own life. I am broken and continue to make choices that break the relationship that God wants with me. The story of Easter is the answer to this brokenness. God himself came to earth and took my punishment by ultimately dying in my place and then He rose from the dead and beat death. Therefore, I can come near Him with confidence. Because of what He did, my life can change. As I draw near to God, my whole world comes alive. I have heard so many stories of this transformation. Because of Easter, I can have hope for my future because of the hope I choose to put my faith in God and, because my faith is in Him, my life will begin to change and reflect His love for the world around me. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
What’s up? Drummond’s Rockcress is one of the local mustards that provide nectar for many species of butterflies. The emergence of the Stella’s Orangetip Butterfly coincides every year exactly with the early spring flowering time of this rockcress. So when you see either one you know the other is near by. Look for this tiny flower (about 6mm long) on the dry benches of the Columbia Valley. Photos by Larry Halverson . . . ‘ Interfaith’ from previous page Master of Divinity student Eva Biederman, 30, who is a United Church follower, was pleased to gain a broader sense of the interfaith community at the Windermere Valley Shared Ministry by participating on this trip and seeing theory put into practice. “We’ve been learning about numbers going down in congregations and (it’s) a great idea to have different traditions join one another for worship,” Eva explained. “I was speaking to someone (at lunch) about how, economically, it’s better to share the cost of one building together and you’re also learning about the
‘so-called’ other.” She noted the challenges of a shared ministry were worth the effort of helping religious followers break down antiquated belief systems. “I think (religion) is fairly emotionally charged,” she added. “People have a lot of memories and traditions that people hold really dear to their hearts; and sometimes those (beliefs) are challenged by somebody who worships in a different way so that can make it difficult to agree on things, but I think we have to keep talking to people, learning about them and become friends. It creates more understanding and (this) has been an awesome experience.”
Sunday, April 26th, 10:30 a.m. Celebration Sunday, “A Testimony” Intern Pastor Jordon Tjart and Alexis 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-UNITEDπ 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 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word 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. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
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YOUR MONEY
How to be a savvier investor In many facets of life, the ability to read between the lines and employ critical thinking is essential to being successful. Here are a few ways to use those skills in the financial services world. Short-term performance Six years ago, the stock markets began to recover from the worst crash since the Great Depression. Since then, North Americans have enjoyed a 73-month bull market, during which the TSX has risen 119 per cent, or 14 per cent annual average compounded growth, and the S&P 500 has climbed 220 per cent. As a result, the vast majority of stocks in North America are now worth more than they were in March 2009. During periods like that, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to make money. Bull markets like the present one can cause people to feel like the party will never end, that this type of market performance is the “new normal” or that investing takes no skill. In truth, investing will likely be more challenging in today’s economy because, by historical standards, most large-cap Canadian and U.S. stocks are considered to be fairly valued. This means that we are likely entering a “Stock-Picker’s Market” and leaving the “ETF Market” that has dominated the past 73 months. In other words, strategies that worked over the past few years will probably be less effective over the next
few. Now could be the time to swap some ETFs for carefully selected managed products in one’s portfolio. Know yourself Everybody wants to be as successful as possible, but in the investing world, the definition of success is about more than returns. It’s about making good decisions and to do this, people need to be realistic about investment returns, risk and their relationship with one another. For example, one investor might earn a higher return than another, but that investor likely used riskier investments. In exchange for a potentially higher return, the investor accepted a higher level of risk which could result in a lower-than-market return, or even a loss. In today’s economy, interest rates are at historical lows. There is an oversupply of money in the Canadian economy that is willing to accept low interest rates and, as a result, there is little incentive to raise them. Even so, as tempting as it may be to switch from bonds to stocks, investors need to be very self-aware about whether doing so is truly appropriate for them. Be wary of the media Financial columnists tend to have a sensationalistic view of the financial services industry. In recent years, there have been three prevalent themes: that people
should do-it-themselves, that investing isn’t difficult, and that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are better than other investments. When reading an article or watching a news segment on these topics, it’s important to bear in mind that there could be an agenda at play. Take a look at who the author or presenter works for and who their company’s major advertisers are, and question what they stand to gain from taking their stance. For example, a columnist who constantly complains about mutual fund fees probably works for a firm that gets a lot of its advertising revenue from ETF companies. A television presenter who says that people should manage their own investments without the help of a financial advisor may own an online trading company, or have a strong relationship with one. Sensationalism sells, and the business world is full of reciprocal arrangements. Final thoughts Being savvy takes work. People who want to be savvier should focus on learning about the markets, recognizing media influences for what they are and above all, knowing themselves. The best ways to do this are to read materials from many different reputable sources, ask lots of questions and consult with trusted professionals.
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