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Biologist digs into bighorn sheep migratory behaviour By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The bighorn sheep may begin to shift their migratory direction away from Radium and back into the elements with some help. The Village of Radium Hot Springs recently received a $10,000 grant from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) to develop a strategy to encourage bighorn sheep migration outside of the community to reinforce spring migratory behaviour of bighorn sheep — a project that has been underway since earlier this year. “The HCTF funding will be used exclusively for development of a management strategy, which will discuss

options, including translocation as an alternative to aversive conditioning,” said Mark Read, Village of Radium Hot Springs chief administrative officer. “The Border Collie pilot portion of the project is being undertaken with Columbia Basin Trust funding.” The action to research migration and push the bighorn sheep back into the mountains with Border Collies was developed when some of the bighorn sheep chose to avoid migrating or returned to winter ranges such as golf courses and lawns within the Village of Radium. It is suspected these options may have been adopted by the bighorn sheep to avoid predators. But ultimately the shift has caused some concerns around the village.

“The behaviour of remaining on low elevation winter ranges all year is unnatural and unhealthy,” Mr. Read said. “The loss of migratory behaviour raises conservation and safety concerns for biologists and local residents. “It can lead to increased disease transmission potential, increased damage to low elevation habitats by overgrazing, increased vehicle collisions and increased potential for human conflicts. It is important to keep bighorn sheep as wild as possible so that they do not lose their migratory knowledge and behaviour.” While the goal of the project depends on developing a strategy to correct the path of bighorn sheep migration, Mr. Read anticipates the contracted biologist will Continued on page 30 . . .

Public consultation underway on Station Pub’s new deck By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Those who fancy sipping a pint while enjoying a panoramic view of Kinsmen Beach may soon have a second venue to choose from, as the Station Pub will — if it gets approval to expand its liquor licence from the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch — be building a new deck facing the beach this summer. The formal application is for a structural change to an existing patio (expanding the small deck the pub already has) and an amendment to its existing liquor licence. The branch has been carrying out public consultation on the matter for

several weeks now. “Customers have requested this for years. We’ve had dozens and dozens of customers asking ‘when are you going to expand the deck?’” said Station Pub coowner Justin Atterbury, adding that a recent expansion of the patio at his other business, the Rocky River Grill, was well-received. Mr. Atterbury and fellow co-owner Jason Powers have already submitted a building permit application (different than the application to change the liquor licence) to the district to build the actual physical deck. “It is separate (the building permit for the deck and the application to change Continued on page 10 . . .

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Shuswap shows changes Presenters came from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, the Conservation Officer Service, College of the Rockies, the Ministry of Shuswap Band members were welcomed back to Transportation and many other organizations. see what their council has been doing since coming into “The open house was a great chance to show compower in November. munity members our new office,” Ms. Cote said. “It is It has been a whirlwind period for councillors Tim bright and it is positive. You walk in to see many people Eugene and Rosalita Pascal, and for Chief Barb Cote. working hard, and I think any band member will see it Prior to the election in November, the First Nations is a great change.” Transparency Act forced former Chief Paul Sam and The Band Council also held an Elders Luncheon, his ex-wife Alice Sam to admit they had each been paid in which Elders from the band and from Akisqnuk more than $200,000 a year. were welcome to socialize and discuss communal isMany band members were outraged that the band sues. The plan moving forward is to have a monthly had experienced a lack of housing and educational re- Elders Luncheon. sources on the reserve while Mr. Sam was receiving large “Elders are certainly very dear to my heart,” Ms. paycheques for over 30 years. Cote said. “It was fantastic. I think it was the first one The new council held a variety of events in May we have had that I can ever remember... maybe in eight to show community members that the Shuswap Band or so years.” of new is no longer the one that made major headlines With only three Shuswap Band members left who across the country in November. speak the Shuswap language, the council has begun to “It was a total success,” Ms. Cote said. “Things look put extra emphasis on the importance of elders. very bright for the Shuswap people.” “Because of residential schools, we lost the language,” Throughout all of the council’s events, one of the ma- Mr. Eugene said. “Some of our parents speak it, so we jor messages was of economic progress. Ms. Cote said the need to make sure it is being passed on.” band is going to be in a surplus at the end of the year, Finally, council held a meeting to explain the band’s despite adding seven new staff members. current and future plans to members in a more formal “The funding from the government has not setting. At the meeting, council explained phase one of changed, but we are able to add more people on a pay the new Comprehensive Community Plan. scale that is equitable,” Ms. Cote said. “We are able to “It is a road map for the Chief and Council to follow, provide membership quite a bit more services with the developed by the community,” Ms. Cote said. “Housgrowing team we have.” ing is probably the most pressing thing that community The Band Council members want fixed.” held an open house in Moving forward, its office on May 21st, Ms. Cote said while when members could there is certainly a lot of peruse the new adminwork to be done as far as istrative headquarters expanding services avail(located at the Kinbasable to Shuswap Band ket Development Cormembers, she is happy poration office in the with what her council mall across from Kickhas achieved in the last ing Horse Coffee) and six months. talk to representatives “We feel proud,” from many organizaMs. Cote said. “This new tions in the Columbia ELDER DISPLAY — Xavier Eugene holds the Shuswap Pipe council is working 24/7 Valley that have es- in front of Chief Barb Cote, Councillor Tim Eugene, Councillor for the membership, and tablished partnerships Rose Pascal and Madam Chairperson Denise Birdstone during the I think people are going council meeting. Photo submitted to start noticing soon.” with council. By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff

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PERSPECTIVE

Grass isn’t greener By Dean Midyette Pioneer Publisher

Historical Lens

We are through the first six months of what is now a four-year term for municipal governments. So how are our local politicians doing? Let’s begin by looking at some of the other municipalities around the province. In Saanich, a mere two weeks after overthrowing a six-term incumbent, mayor Richard Atwell was told by a whistleblower that he was being spied upon by municipal staff members. Apparently they had spyware installed on his municipal computer. What began as a story about conspiracies and mayoral paranoia evolved into vindication two months later as the province’s Privacy Commissioner found overwhelming evidence supporting the mayor’s claims. In Lantzville, a small community north of Nanaimo, two senior staff and four of the seven council members have resigned amidst allegations of bullying and ridicule Swinging bridges in Athalmer, 1913 during public meetings. The exodus left the council with In this image, dated 1913, the swinging bridges that were operational during the river boat era to allow passage no quorum, effectively neutering the local government. Since the last resignation from council, Minister Coralee from the Columbia River to Lake Windermere are pictured. If you have any more information, email us at info@ Photo (A34) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society Oaks has given the three remaining members of council columbiavalleypioneer.com. the legal authority to make decisions until a very expensive by-election is held for the four vacant seats. West from the Columbia Valley, down Highway 3, lies the community of Grand Forks, whose outgoing council fired the chief administrative officer while proSubmitted by Steamboat Mountain Music Society and a membership list for new and renewing memviding a $192,000 severance, only to have the incoming bers as well as colourful festival posters to distribute council rehire him shortly after being sworn in. In adSteamboat Mountain Music Society is hosting an all around the valley. dition, the mayor and one of the new councillors have evening of music and refreshments at Edgewater LeThe fourth annual Steamboat Mountain Mubeen found in a conflict of interest in a commissioned gion from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 5th (tonight), sic Festival is set for Saturday, July 25th with music legal opinion. Council has approved an application featuring just a small sample of the Steamboat Festi- workshops on Sunday, July 26th. Saturday will offer to have councillor Julia Butler disqualified based on a val line-up. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at a full day of performances starting at noon and runbreach of her oath of office. 8 p.m. Admission is free. ning until 10 p.m. Here at home, it is comforting to know that our loThe party offers a last chance to purchase festival The Saturday stage will showcase over a dozen cally elected officials continue to deal with local issues tickets at the early bird rate of $30 for an individual talented local performers and combos, as well as the effectively. While you may not have voted for them and or $65 for family admission. Calgary Folk Club favourites Beagle Boys, Juno winwhile you may disagree on their positions with certain After June 8th ticket prices jump up to $35 for ner John Wort Hannam, classic rockers Black Snake issues, they work hard to do what they feel is in the best an individual and $70 for a family. And then on fes- Moan, and by popular demand, festival favourite Afinterest of their respective communities. They are accestival day, at the gate, admission price will be $40 for ro-Cuban Word Beat sensation Los Morenos. sible, well-informed and well-intentioned, and provide individuals and $75 for families. Watch for more information in future articles as stability and wisdom that is sorely lacking in the aforeThis pre-boarding party will have a sign-up roster the event approaches, or visit the website www.steammentioned communities where politicians and staff put with particular jobs and times for festival volunteers, boatmtnmusicfest.ca for all the program details. the “fun” in dysfunctional.

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Radium library is ramping up for summer

The Radium Public Library played host to the children’s author, Nikki Tate, on April 30th at the Edgewater Elementary School. The Kootenay Library Federation organized her tour and she has visited several libraries in the area. Nikki Tate has written more than 20 children’s books and her presentation captivated the audience of Grade 3 to Grade 5 students. Our neighbour Dragonfly Discovery Centre childcare pays a weekly visit to the library to hear a story and choose several books to take back to their building. The staff at the Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery have planned a Give Back Sundays event. Local charities are invited to come to the pub, visit with friends and neighbours, partake in the variety of foods and proceeds from 15 per cent of the sales for that day will be given to charity. The pub is open from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. The library will be holding its own event on Sunday, June 14th and invites friends and residents to drop in to this fun event. The library will partner again with Adventure Radium to offer the summer reading program at the park. Each registered child will receive a booklet and will have the book stamped after each book is read. Books will be supplied at the site. Prizes are

given out at the end of the program. Registration will begin on Tuesday, July 7th. The Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the park will be held on Saturday, August 15th at 10 a.m. for children ages three to six. Our puzzle table in the library continues to be quite successful and we are now on our third puzzle. The holiday season is upon us and we are noticing that visitors have started to drop in to use our computer and WiFi. We have had interesting conversations regarding their travels and use the opportunity to promote our area. A new idea to promote themes is our window displays. We have constructed shelving to decorate the windows. This month the theme is “tee time,” featuring a collection of golfing items and books. In the other window, the theme is “gardening” and features gardening-related items such as seed packages and books. The use of this theme brings attention to the new Radium Community Garden that the Radium Rotary Club has undertaken to build for the Village of Radium. A light in the window is left on at night to illuminate our displays. Cheers again to our master craft lady Vera. Children always leave her sessions with colourful, unique items to take home. Have a great summer season. See you at the Library. This week’s column was written by Jane Jones, director of the Radium Public Library, which is located at 7585 Main Street West. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.

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Kurrection Korner • In the May 22nd Pioneer submitted story on page 25, the correct date for the Golf Fun Day at Coy’s hosted by the Fairmont & District Lions Club is July 6th, not June 6th.

Pursuant to Section 98 of the Community Charter, the annual report for the District of Invermere will be presented during the June 26th, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 914 – 8th Avenue. Council invites comment from the public and will allow submissions and questions from the public at this meeting. The annual municipal report will be available for public inspection starting on June 1st, 2015 during regular business hours.

• In the May 22nd Pioneer submitted story on page 10, it was Adrian Bergles with the Columbia Valley Cycling Society who secured $100,000 in grants for the Mount Swansea trails and launch site upgrades, not Max Fanderl. Mr. Fanderl contributed $12,000 of the total amount.

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• In the May 29th Pioneer story “Shuswap elder alleges complicated land thievery” on page 3, Shuswap elder Sam Paul is in fact related to former Shuswap Chief Paul Sam. They are brother-in-laws. The Pioneer apologizes for the error.

• In the submitted Organic Tan advertorials in the May 15th and May 29th Pioneer, it was stated Organic Tan results can be seen in seven to 10 days. What the writer intended to say was that the results are immediate and last seven to 10 days.

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New business paddles to shore By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

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Brenna Kelly has been soaking up the sights of the Columbia Valley and preparing to open the doors to the Adventure Paddle School. She is offering free standup paddleboarding and kayak rolling clinics at the Athalmer boat launch to mark the Adventure Paddle School’s opening day on June 27th between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. “For the whole summer, we’re going to be teaching standup paddleboarding and whitewater kayaking,” said Ms. Kelly. “For the future, we hope to grow the community of paddlers and people who become stewards of all the waterways around. We want to make a strong community of people who are active in the outdoors and experience this amazing area.” The equipment available during the opening day will be limited, Ms. Kelly added, but encourages everybody to bring their own and join the lessons and tours. Children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. “We don’t have an office per se but we’re going to be running (beside) Columbia River Kayak and Canoe at the Athalmer boat launch there,” she said. Ms. Kelly will be concluding the grand opening celebration by showcasing a collection of short films about being on the water at the Reel Paddling Film Festival between 7 and 9 p.m. taking place at the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, June 27th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10. There will be door prizes, swag giveaways and raffle prize packs. After competing in freestyle kayaking and extreme whitewater racing, the inspiration to create a new business was an easy choice for Ms. Kelly. She placed among the top three on several occasions, but now wants to focus on shar-

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@PioneerNewsTip ing her expertise. “I’ve been a whitewater kayak instructor for about 10 years, I’ve taught college programs and professional, competitive freestyle kayakers,” she said. “I’ve now got into offering instructor (training courses). I just really enjoy it and standup paddleboarding is a ton of fun. It’s something new that I’ve gotten into and I just want to pass it along and have everyone be stoked on it.” To buy tickets to the Reel Paddling Film Festival, drop by the Syndicate Board Shop or visit www. AdventurePaddleSchool. com to buy them online.

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the liquor licence) but we (the District of Invermere) can’t issue the building permit until the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch approves the change in liquor licence,” said Invermere planner Rory Hromadnik. “I haven’t heard anything from them (the branch) yet,” he said, but added he expects to hear about it in the near future. “We did get a few public consultation comments coming in to us at the district, so we simply forwarded them on to the liquor branch. There were hardly any negative ones,” said Mr. Hromadnik. Mr. Atterbury shared the one negative letter he’s seen as a result of the process, in which nearby second homeowners Francois Aubin and Melodie McArdle complain about noise and garbage management. The photos of garbage included in the letter are several years old, dating to when different owners ran the Station Pub, said Mr. Atterbury. He pointed out that in terms of noise, the Station Pub tends to close down relatively early, sometime around 11 p.m. on most nights. The building permit for the deck, as with any building permit in the District of Invermere, does not require a public consultation process as long as it meets all the district’s regulatory requirements. Only when a building permit has a variance from these requirements is public consultation triggered. As reported in Council Briefs in a previous edition of The Valley Echo, Invermere council decided at its Tuesday, March 24th meeting to let the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch carry out the public consultation on the liquor licence change,

rather than have it done by the district in the form of a public hearing. Either option would have been acceptable, and it is typical in many such scenarios for municipalities to turn responsibility for public consultation over to the liquor branch, according to Mr. Hromadnik. The proposed application to the liquor board would result in about 70 to 80 liquor primary seats on the new deck. The owners had wanted to simply transfer the 50 food primary seats from the pub’s family room (the room at the back by the entrance to the pub) to the deck, but were not allowed to do so, since that would mean people would have to walk through a liquor primary area (the main room of the pub) to reach a food primary area (the deck). Such a set-up is not allowed under provincial liquor laws. If the application is approved, the total number of seats in the Station Pub will actually drop under the new layout from the current 168 total seats to 150 total seats. The pub plans to then expand its kitchen area into what is now the family room. The work currently being done on the ground level outside the pub is considered landscaping, so it doesn’t need a building permit, said Mr. Hromadnik. “Basically it will be a patio on the ground level.” Mr. Atterbury told The Pioneer they have plans to open a new business in the pub’s indoor space on the ground level. “We’re actually looking to have a distillery down there. We’d like to manufacture hard liquor.” If the liquor licence change is granted, the new beach-facing deck will likely be built this summer.

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Walk the walk

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Every Friday night starting June 19th, Invermere’s art galleries will be livening up the town with the new Invermere Art Walk initiative that will run right through the summer until September 11th. Gallery representatives from left to right are (front row) Christine Stufano Simpson, Jenn Abra, Jessie Blakley, Stephen Lebovits, Chloe Danielle Marson, (back row) Connie Artym-Bradatsch, Grey Bradatsch, Max Blakley, Shawna Tegart, Chris Jones and Jami Scheffer (missing is Deanna Gauthier). Turn to page 14 to learn more.

Photo by Breanne Massey

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REACH David Thompson Secondary School Student Art Show · June 9th to 21st

ARTIST OPENING – Friday June 12 What does ART mean to you? from 5 to 9 pm · Live Music

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Students get wild for art installation

Paintings, fabric arts and REACH at Pynelogs

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff School kids up and down the valley got an artistic wildlife experience at school this week with the Paint It Wild Animal Mosaic project. The project, which was cooked up by Black Star Studios and Eileen Madson Primary School teacher Rebecca Pippin, saw nearly 650 students from Eileen Madson, J. A. Laird Elementary School, Windermere Elementary School and Edgewater Elemen- PAINT IT WILD — Students help paint a moose at J.A. Laird tary School collectively help paint 22 large Elementary school on Tuesday, June 2nd as part of the Paint It Photo by Steve Hubrecht animal cutouts of different wildlife found in Wild Animal Mosaic project. given animal. the Upper Columbia Valley between Tues“Every kid gets his or her own spot to put his day, June 2nd and today (Friday, June 5th). or her own individual design. But together it creates “We’re always excited to get involved with schools. We love getting creative with the kids. It re- a school-wide art installation. And if you look at all ally makes for a fun day,” said Black Star Studios art- the different schools together, it makes a community-wide art installation,” said Ms. Ruby, adding the ist Natalie Ruby. Ms. Ruby and the two other Black Star Studios cutouts will be put up on the various schools’ fences artists — Casja Fredin and Jen Abra — made the cut- once completed. The project was made possible thanks to a $3,600 outs beforehand and then took six or seven to each of the schools during a different day of the week. The grant from Vancouver-based non-profit society Arts cutouts were divided into sections and each student Starts, with additional funding coming from CV Arts in the school got to paint his or her own section of a and the schools involved.

By Chloe Danielle Marson Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre Here we are again, coming up on the end of a show, and you’ve got two days left to see some marvellous work created by valley artists Kristine Soellner, Darlene Purnell, Sharlene Scofield, Elizabeth Stuart and Deanna Gauthier. Primarily a fabric arts exhibit, you can expect to get a sampling of various styles and points of focus. The paintings are, of course, just as enchanting as the felted and stitched works. I recommend you take a long Saturday lunch at the Pynelogs Cafe to soak it in. As this show closes, we are preparing to hang the 2015 REACH exhibit, which runs June 9th through to June 21st. David Thompson Secondary School will fill this great old house with pieces of work, showcasing the students’ skills, interests and perspectives; we can’t wait to see what the young artists will be offering us this year. This year’s REACH show has been graciously sponsored by Panorama Mountain Resort and Kimberly Rae Sanderson Photography. Opening reception happens June 12th from 5 to 9 p.m. — be sure to stop in and meet some emerging young artists! Don’t want to wait for The Pioneer to find out what’s going on at Pynelogs? Like and follow us on Facebook!

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally. Friday, June 5th • 3 - 5 p.m.: Canal Flats Kids Bingo. 8 - 16 years old. • 6 p.m.: An evening of Dance at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets $10 available at Inside Edge in Invermere, Pips in Edgewater, Mountain Market in Fairmont. • 7 p.m.: Canal Flats Family Dance. Funky hair, face painting, ice cream walk. • 7 p.m.: The DTSS Senior Theatre class presents Kill Me, Deadly – a noir comedy play by Bill Robens. Tickets available at the Blue Dog Cafe or at the door, DTSS Theatre. $10 adults, $5 students. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Festival pre boarding party at Edgewater Legion. • 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, June 6th • Kootenay Krusher Mountain Bike Race, at Nipika Mountain Resort with kids distances and team relay option. Visit nipika.com/events, register at zone4.ca. • Canal Days. All events to take place in and around the Civic Centre. Refreshment Garden, Parade, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Climbing Wall, Horseshoes, Best Pie Contest, Pie Throwing, Watermelon Eating Contest, Baseball, Dunk Tank, Raffles, Kids Games, Vendors, Bouncy Castles, Canal Days Buttons, CU Express Train, Awards and Draws. • 8 - 10 a.m.: Canal Flats pancake breakfast. • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Invermere Vendor Blendor, at the Invermere Community Hall. Variety of vendors,

demonstrations on site, door prizes and surprises. Donation in support of ICAN welcome at the door. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Bat house workshop at the Radium Community Hall. To register see Radium Village office or call 250-347-6455. • 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Angela Morgan exhibition till June 12. • 12 - 2 p.m.: Canal Days RCMP Cram the Cruiser (Food Bank). • 1 - 3 p.m.: Canal Days Gagne Logger’s Show. • 11 a.m.: Preschool story time at the Invermere Public Library, every Saturday. • 2 p.m.: The DTSS Senior Theatre class presents Kill Me, Deadly – a noir comedy play by Bill Robens with another show at 7 p.m. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Canal Flats steak dinner. • 7 p.m.: Play Whist at the Columbia Garden Village in the coffee room every Saturday. • 7:30 p.m.: Killer Rollbots Roller Derby game at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Beer garden, concession, and half time entertainment! All ages welcome. $10 for Adults, $5 for kids. • 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Canal Flats Dance. Music Canal Flats own “Valley Forged”. $15, call 250-349-5835 or 250-341-7137.

Sunday, June 7th • 2 p.m.: The DTSS Senior Theatre class presents Kill Me, Deadly – a noir comedy play by Bill Robens.

Tuesday, June 9th • 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Play Crib at Columbia Garden Village in the coffee room every Tuesday. • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: REACH: DTSS art show from June 9th to 21st at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Wednesday, June 10th • 7:30 p.m.: DTSS Junior concert at DTSS gym. Silver collection at the door

Thursday, June 11th 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday at Invermere Legion. • 7:30 p.m.: DTSS Senior Concert at DTSS gym. Silver collection at the door.

Friday, June 12th • 5 - 9 p.m.: REACH Art show, artist opening event at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. • 8 - 10 p.m.: A Mainstream Dance with The

Columbia Valley Twirlers, hosting a square dance weekend June 12th & 13th at the Community Hall in Radium. For more information call Albert Robideau at 250-347-6573.

Saturday, June 13th • 9 - 11 a.m.: The Columbia Valley Twirlers Funshop Dance at the Radium Community Hall. For more information call Albert Robideau at 250-347-6573. • 7:30 - 10 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Twirlers mainstream dance at the Radium Community Hall. For more information call Albert Robideau at 250347-6573.

Sunday, June 14th • 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.: The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery will be donating 15 % of all food sales to the Radium Public Library.

Monday, June 15th • 9 a.m.: Ram into Summer Golf Tournament, at Radium Golf Course. 10 a.m. shotgun start. Dinner, prizes and more. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details. • 7 p.m.: Windermere District Social Services Society AGM at Best Western Invermere Inn.

Friday, June 19th •4 - 8 p.m.: 4th Annual Beerfest at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski area, June 19th - 20th. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.

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Galleries gang up for Art Walk “It’s a new initiative,” she said. “There have been lots of ideas and sharing to get this project off the ground since the early spring.” Collect a gallery of stamps in a passport unique to Those who would like to participate in the self-guidthe Columbia Valley this summer. ed walking tour as part of the Kick Off should start at the A weekly self-guided tour of nine art galleries located Cross Roads Collective at the corner of Highway 93/95 in Invermere every Friday between 5 and 8 p.m. from and Athalmer Road to pick-up their passports and a map June 19th to September 11th could mean winning prizes with all of the participating art galleries. from several businesses within the community at the end Spectators will receive instructions to continue into of the summer. the heart of Invermere to visit the Deanna Gauthier The Art Walk Invermere program will be launched Boutique and Gallery, Bavin Glassworks, Artym Gallery, with a Kick Off event between 7 and 9 p.m. at Pynelogs Art Black Star Studios, Effusion Art Gallery and Glass StuGallery and Cultural Centre dio, Village Arts Society and on Tuesday, June 16th. “It’s a new initiative. There have been lots of ideas Painted Aspen Studio. “We are inviting all of The opening night will and sharing to get this project off the ground.” the resorts, accommodators, conclude at Pynelogs Art GalJami Scheffer, Executive Director restaurants and businesses lery and Cultural Centre with Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre to attend the launch party,” snacks from Fuze and Fubuki said Jami Scheffer, Pynelogs Sushi, entertainment from DJ Art Gallery and Cultural Centre executive director and Iliya Stankovski and a cash only bar. gallery manager. “We want to encourage them to invite There will be nine prizes donated from the nine difall of their front end staff so that they know about the ferent participating galleries for people who attend the Art Walk and can promote it throughout the summer opening night reception. whenever a guest or a local comes by — that’s the whole “Come down here at the end for a glass of wine, listen point of the Kick Off. We want to share the idea with the to some live music and we’ll have some food tastings,” said community so they can talk about it.” Ms. Scheffer. “There will be lots of things going on.” “It’s also a time for all of the businesses to get togethStarting Friday, June 19th and for every Friday of er and talk about the summer,” she said. “Reacquaint the Art Walk through to September 11th, each gallery themselves, share some ideas and do some networking. will be offering a variety of attractions, from live music It’s just an opportunity to get everyone together.” and buskers to local restaurant food tastings and artist Ms. Scheffer believes the opportunity to raise aware- demonstrations. ness about the arts community and drive up tourism For more information about Art Walk Invermere, numbers is in the community’s best interest. contact InvermereArtWalk@gmail.com. By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

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Valley’s trains and names Curator’s Corner By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator I want to mention a few dates before covering some landmark names. June 1st was the beginning of our summer hours, seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On June 20th, we will be hosting our annual Open House Tea, featuring our summer theme, “Railway Connection: 100 years,” a guest speaker highlighting the railway through our valley, and refreshments. The celebration starts at 2 p.m. Afterwards, visit our newest building, the Ice Shack. In this month’s column, I want to highlight a large landmark and mention how even district names have their own stories. Mount Swansea: One of the first settlers in the valley, Baptiste Morigeau, started mining the top of the mountain. He named the mountain Suzanne Mountain after his daughter, but it was later changed to Red Rock Mountain for the colour of the rock, and

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Hockey camp with the pros By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff

Camp Springs’ Kids Camps Ages 5-12 • June 29-August 28

Full Day $29

9 AM to 4 PM • Includes lunch

Half Day $19

9 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM

Mondays: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Fridays:

Fun with Sports Wilderness Survival Wet and Wild All about Animals Nature Discovery

Potential Activities Include: • Mini Golf • Archery (Ages 8+) • Wilderness Survival Training • Base Camp Bouncy Castles • Crafts • Animal Tracking • Sprinkler and Water Games • Low Ropes Course • GPS Orienteering • Team Sports • Cooperative Games • And More!

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* Activity schedules and activities change day to day. Camps are split up for 5-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds for some activities throughout the day. Drop off and Pick up at Camp Springs Cabins Prices do not include tax.

This summer, reputable professional hockey players are bringing their knowledge, experience and connections to Invermere for the Columbia Valley Hockey School. Chris Bruton, Brett Ponich and Kevin Noble are the camp’s owners and head instructors. They are confident that the valley is the right place for Canada’s next big hockey camp. “There are an unbelievable amount of recreational activities, golf courses, restaurants and hiking trails in the area,” he said. “We think it is a great spot for parents to basically have a vacation while their kids go and develop on the ice.” All three head instructors currently play in either the AHL (American Hockey League) or the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League). Mr. Bruton said he and his partners are excited to impart knowledge on the camp’s participants about what it takes to play high level hockey. “It is going to be our drills and what we know needs to be done to get kids to the next level,” Mr. Bruton said. “On top of that, we have a ton of connections.” The camp will feature three guest instructors, each of whom have had long careers with NHL teams. Adam Cracknell of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mason Raymond of the Calgary Flames and Brennan

Evans of the Detroit Red Wings will offer a taste of what kids attending the camp can aspire to become. “These guys attended camps just like this one, so there is a lot that they will be able to tell the kids,” Mr. Noble said. Mr. Noble said that while the camp offers instruction from elite hockey players, it is not just for players who are positive about a career in professional hockey. “Kids will get the chance to have a fun experience of developing their skills as players, whether they want to play hockey at a higher level or not,” Mr. Noble said. “It is as serious as you want it to be and it is as much fun as you want it to be.” Moving forward, Mr. Bruton said he and his partners have big plans for the camp. The owners hope to create a fund in the future where a portion of sponsorship revenue will go towards supporting the Columbia Valley Rockies of the KIJHL and local minor hockey teams. “For kids in the valley, hockey involves a lot of travel, and it is sometimes hard to get kids involved because of the price,” Mr. Bruton said. The camp is open to athletes from ages five to 17 at all skill levels. Visit www.columbiavalleyhockeyschool.com to learn more. “We are excited for the camp this summer. We want to make sure we can get people to come and spend money at the local restaurants, golf courses and shops.”

Outdoor fun in Fairmont By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is gearing up for its summer camps, and is adding some new ideas this year. “We have a couple different camps and activities,” said B.C. Rockies Adventure manager and camps organizer Michelle Porteous, “including full day and half day camps as well as the Golf and Adventure camps.” The Golf and Adventure camps will run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on July 7th and include lessons with the golf pro and time on the nine-hole course in the morning and outdoor activities such as kayaking, soccer, orienteering, swimming and archery in the afternoon. The day camps run Mondays through Fridays starting on June 29th and, this year, each day will

have a different theme, such as fun and sports, wilderness survival, wet and wild, all about animals and nature discovery and each will have an emphasis on cooperation and having fun. “To embrace our natural surroundings our camps are focused on the outdoors allowing us to offer a wide variety of activities,” said Ms. Porteous. This year the camps are a great value. “We want to generate full camps, since more kids means more fun,” said Ms. Porteous. The price of the full day camp is $29 per participant per day, including lunch. The half day rate (which does not include lunch) is $19 per participant.The three-day Golf and Adventure camps cost $239 per participant. For more information contact B.C. Rockies Adventures at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort by calling 250 345 6049 or emailing bcrockies@fhsr.com.

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Wild Kidz Day Summer Adventure awaits in Radium Camp recruiting Submitted by Adventure Radium

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Children can stay busy this summer by signing up for the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) and the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club’s special Wild Kidz Day Camp. The free programming (an estimated $500 value) is being offered to children between the ages of nine and 12 in Radium from July 13th to 17th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The camp offers outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and shooting that aim to bring children closer to nature while teaching them about the wetlands. “The Wild Kidz Camp is being hosted by the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club as we saw it as a great chance for youth to experience what a Rod and Gun club does,” wrote club president Rick Hoar in an email. “We are not just hooks and bullets, but a membership that believes it is important to conserve and educate. By offering a camp with the BCWF, it allows youth to attend (a summer camp) without the burden of (an additional) cost.” There will be no shortage of fun served up for 25 selected participants this summer. Candidates for the program are required to write up to 200 words to earn a spot in the camp and learn about the outdoors. “Many of our members will be assisting and instructing bringing years of experience to the ears of those who attend and allowing them to take away information and experiences not attained at any other place this summer,” said Mr. Hoar. “The camp will be based out of our homestead property near Radium Hot Springs.” To register for the summer camp, visit https://WildKidzCampWindermere.eventbrite.ca.

Adventure Radium is a summer program offered through the Village of Radium Hot Springs. The program runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the months of July and August. It is not an all-day summer camp, but rather a summer program, divided into a morning session and an afternoon session. The sessions are 2.5 hours long. The morning session is tailored for younger participants, aged five to seven or eight years old, and the afternoon session is tailored for kids eight years and older. These separate sessions allow the leaders to create games, crafts and activities geared towards the ages and abilities of the two groups. If you have a child whose age may allow them to join either group, we advise you to consider your child’s ability level when deciding which group he/she would be most comfortable in. If in doubt, ask our leaders for their recommendation! After all, it is our priority that each child has the best possible experience at Adventure Radium! In summary, Adventure Radium: begins July

Kids Camp

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Learn the beautiful game Submitted by Jurgen Striegel Five-day soccer camps are taking place July 20th to 24th and Aug 24th to 28th for beginner house league level players aged six to 11 and advanced high performance rep players aged 11 to 16. The camps will emphasize the technical/tactical development of the individual player with morning sessions for the house league and afternoon for rep players. Daily small-sided games will give players confidence, allowing them the maximum amount of time with the ball. For more info, call 250-342-5650 or email info@imtours.ca.

7th, 2015 and runs until August 27th, 2015; welcomes ages 5 to 7/8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon; welcomes ages 8 and older from 1 to 3:30 p.m.; costs $5/child to drop-in or $48/child for the summer, or $96 for two or more siblings for the summer; meets at Brent’s Shack, near the skating rink/Legends field ball park; asks that you send your child with a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water and a small snack; expects participants to be able to follow the leaders’ instructions and directions as the program takes place outdoors; strives to ensure that each child has a wonderful experience, meets new friends, greets friends from past programs, and enjoys the Adventure! Registration forms and the Parent Guides are available online (www.radiumhotsprings.ca), at the Village Office or at Brent’s Shack. Payment can be made in advance at the Village Office or at Brent’s Shack on the day of attendance. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or debit (debit is only available at the Village Office). For more information, contact the Village of Radium Hot Springs at 250-347-6455.

Learn the game of soccer camp Invermere, July 20th-24th August 24th -28th HALf dAy cAmp 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 6-14 • $ 150

HIgH performAnce 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 11-16 • $ 150

Jurgen Striegel Soccer School (licensed coach) with over 40 years experience in soccer call 250-342-5650 or email info@imtours.ca

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Panorama is packed with programs Playful activity in the mountains isn’t just for adults. Located only 20 minutes away from Invermere is PanSummer in the mountains is filled with wonder at ev- orama Mountain Resort — a hub for safe mountain play ery turn. A new view of a favourite peak, wildlife encoun- that encourages children to engage with the outdoors ters and stunning weather are all daily highlights, but what and develop an appreciation for nature. makes mountain life really memorable is our interaction Here’s a quick snapshot to help parents plan a child’s with the environment through adventure. playday in the mountains in the care of lively, animated and skilled counsellors. PanoKids is the quirky umbrella name for the chilREGISTER ONLINE TODAY dren’s programs at Panorama. There are three programs www.columbiavalleyhockeyschool.com (250) 434-3062 that fall under this name differing by age group and activity duration. Popular amongst short stay visitors to the Columbia Valley is the Panorama Kids Club geared for chilInvermere, BC dren aged six to 12. This fun-filled day lets your children explore all Panorama has to offer including swimming, bouncy castles, mini golf, climbing walls, chairlift rides and EuroBungy. It costs $29 for the morning or afternoon half-day and $49 for the full-day program. Add on Food Plan: lunch for $10 a day. $80 for the week, includes Skill Development buffet meal everyday, healthy For families who live in the area or are visiting a Junior prep/ snacks, and Gatorade. little longer, Panorama’s children’s specialty camps offer Conditioning July 27 – 31 Hockey apparel also available to the best option. Let your child immerse themselves in an August 3 – 7 purchase online July 27 – 31 August 10 – 14 activity they’re passionate about in a mountain camp setting. Camps include Tennis, Arts & Drama, Wilderness 13 – 17 years old Register Now 5 – 14 years old Survival and even Cooking & Cupcake Decorating. All * plus GST Open to both Male Open to both Male & are available in a one-, two- or three-full day offering for & Female players, all Female players, all skill skill levels. levels. $59 per day. New this summer, teens aged 13 to 16 can volunteer as a counsellor-in-training and experience all the same activities for free under the supervision of a trained Are your kids looking for something interesting and counsellor. different to do for a few hours during the summer? If so, Also new is RAWK the then sign them up for the Village of Radium Hot Springs’ Rockies (July 13th to 17th) summer program – Adventure Radium! Your kids hosted by rock trio Speed will enjoy a variety of activities supervised by our four Control. The group is dedienergetic, enthusiastic, and experienced leaders! cated to furthering music edWhen: ucation and bringing music Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday back to kids with their two Beginning Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 until Thursday, August 27th, 2015 to four day rock sessions. When parents want Time: to scoot off for a round at Ages 5-7/8 - 9:30 a.m. to noon Greywolf Golf Course or Ages 8 -11 - 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. hit the Bike Park, they can Where: rest assured their little ones Meet at the Radium Hot Springs will be taken care of. For Skating Rink/Brent’s Shack/Legends Field ball park children 18 months to five Bring: Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water and small snack years, Wee Wascals is a great Fee: on-site option for licensed Drop-in fee - $5/child Summer fee per participant - $48/child childcare at Panorama. Summer fee per family of two or more siblings - $96 For inquiries or bookings, call 1-800-663-2929. Registration forms and Parent Guide are available at the Village office or online at www.radiumhotsprings.ca or It’s best to book at least four call 250-347-6455 for more information days in advance. You can also visit www.panoramaresort. com/summer-panokids for the ADVENTURE begins in more detailed information. Submitted by Panorama Mountain Resort

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Creativity camps Submitted by Black Star Studios Black Star has another summer planned with four, week-long Summer Art Camp sessions this July and August. An exciting mix of art mediums are explored such as paper mache, painting, printmaking and fabric arts with, of course, a heavy dose of creativity! Each child is encouraged to explore their artistic side while making fun, large-scale projects that inspire their imaginations to run wild and experience the world through colour, shape, texture and a little glue! The July camps will feature different projects than the camps in August to create opportunity for children to partake in both sessions. Come get creative with Black Star Monday through Friday at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre at Kinsmen Beach! Summer Camps are for ages seven and up from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Workshops are also held daily at the downtown store location for ages five to 99. Get creative! Get inspired! Get in here and make some art! For more information, call 250-342-6663 or visit www. blackstarstudios.ca.

Outdoor activities Submitted by Blue Lake Centre Blue Lake Centre is an outdoor education centre located in the Purcell Mountains just 45 minutes south of Fairmont Hot Springs. For over 35 years, its wilderness location and outstanding education staff have made Blue Lake Centre a top destination for outdoor education programming. This summer, Blue Lake will provide youth with an opportunity to unplug, meet new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. Programming focuses on outdoor education, environmental sciences and sustainability. Whether campers are first-time adventurers or seasoned veterans, the magic of camp will inspire an appreciation of the outdoors. Through the overnight Summer Camp program, children seven to 14 years will explore the exciting world around them by becoming environmental scientists and perform fun and unique science experiments. Campers will catch bugs in the pond, identify trees, and make their own soil profile parfait. Traditional camp activities like swimming, canoeing, hiking, skit, games and campfires make learning fun. Blue Lake is a supportive environment allowing campers to develop independence and confidence. New this year is the Theatre Camp for ages seven to 14 that will emphasize theatrical games and Continued on page 24 . . .

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Junior golfers have array of day camp choices Submitted by Radium Golf Course

Submitted by Eagle Ranch Golf Resort

Radium Golf Course Junior Camps run every Tuesday and Wednesday through July and August. They are two-day camps costing $89 plus tax per child aged six to 12 and include five hours of CPGA Golf Instruction (2.5 hours each day), two half hour lunches and fun games each day with emphasis on FUNdamentals. Day camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and 8 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Any questions? Call Golf Professional Alex Parker at 250-347-6266.

The Eagle Ranch Golf Academy features private, semi-private, group and junior golf instruction. Programs are established to meet the goals and ability levels of the individual students. Lessons are available by appointment with any of our elite PGA of Canada and LPGA instructors. Private Lessons include Single Private — $70; Series of Three — $180; Series of Five — $280 (each lesson is one hour). Semi-Private Lessons include Single Semi-Private — $50; Series of Three — $135; Series of Five — $220 (two students or more; price is per person). Junior Lessons include Single Private — $35; Series of Three — $100; Junior Semi-Private — $25 (two to three students). Eagle Ranch also offers different Junior Golf Programs: Little Swingers is Canada’s premier Junior Skill Development Program taught on-site by our elite LPGA and PGA of Canada Golf professionals. Three-day Junior Camps are offered Tuesday to Thursday through July and August using the CN Future Links Learn to Play Program. Little Swingers (for six to 12 years) runs noon to 1:30 p.m. and costs $75/4.5 hours. Big Swingers (for eight to 14 years) runs 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and costs $95/6 hours. Contact our Golf Shop at 877-877-3889 or golfacademy@eagleranchresort.com to book your lesson.

Submitted by Windermere Valley Golf Course Little Shooters Golf Camps at the Windermere Valley Golf Course run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout July and August. Level 1 costs $74 and is for ages five to nine (runs from 9 to 10 a.m.). Level 2 costs $94 and is for ages 10 to 16 (runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon). The program is designed with levels and age parameters as guidelines only. The junior golfer will learn putting, chipping and full swing in a fun group environment. Golf etiquette and an introduction to the most common rules of golf will take place as the levels require. Our junior camps run at a student to instructor ratio of 6:1. Spots are limited — call the pro shop at 250-3423004 to register.

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Glenn Pomeroy

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Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing. Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes of headlines or details. Call Dean or Cheryl at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

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ALL THAT IS ANGELA —Famed artist Angela Morgan will be at the Artym June 6th to present her solo exhibition featuring over 50 of her original imaginative paintings. Image submitted

Artym welcomes Angela Morgan

By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery The Artym Gallery is very pleased to present their most anticipated exhibition of the year — a solo exhibition of Angela Morgan, with the popular painter in attendance. The show opens this Saturday (June 6th) at 10 a.m. and Angela will be at the Artym from noon to 3 p.m. The work of Angela Morgan has always been distinctive. She has been creating whimsical and delightful original paintings for over a decade, and in that time has made quite an impression all over the world! With her art in galleries all over North America and even a few in Europe, it is pretty fantastic that her largest annual show continues to be in Invermere, B.C. at the Artym Gallery. This exhibition will feature over 50 new paintings from Angela Morgan, and this year will also include quite a few really big paintings too! Angela Morgan unapologetically puts parts of herself in each painting she cre. . . ‘Outdoor’ from page 18 the creation of an original production to perform for family and friends on the last day of camp. This August, a pilot project at Blue Lake Centre will allow campers with special needs to access summer camp opportunities without having to travel outside the region. Camp for Kids with Exceptional Needs will take place from August 16th to 19th and is for ages six to 18. The Outdoor Youth Leadership (OLYS) is designed for youth 15 to 18 years old with an interest in gaining outdoor skills and preparing to become a camp counsellor or a young leader within their community. OYLS fea-

ates, whether it is a pair of fabulous shoes, ladies in the garden sipping martinis, or kids exploring the imaginary worlds around themselves. She draws on the joy and discovery and downright quirkiness found in the everyday and not only captures it, but makes it special. For this show you will find brilliant bits of everything wonderful: butterflies, bubbles, black and white bunny ears, boys with boats, buckets and pails, beach lineups and bicycles. And that’s just the letter B! As well as over 50 original paintings, the Artym Gallery is pleased to introduce “Everything Angela” merchandise for the first time. You can see Angela’s signature images on everything from silk scarves to iPhone covers. There is something for everyone — an assortment of fashion accessories as well as items like pillowcases and socks. Angela Morgan is not just for your walls anymore! You can see this much anticipated show online at www.artymgallery.com, and the paintings will be on the walls at the Artym until June 12th. tures a two-day backpacking trip, fullday canoeing trip and a mountain bike expedition. Participants do not require any previous experience and will receive hands-on outdoor training in trip preparation, risk management, camping skills, paddling, mountain biking, self-rescue, problem solving and career path development. Parents can register their children for camp online at www.bluelakecentre.com or by calling 250-426-3676. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. Funding is available through Blue Lake’s Campership Fund. For more information, contact Brandy Adams at 250-426-3676 or email info@bluelakecentre.com.

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

ESTATE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEER & JEERS

ESTATE SALE HUGE ESTATE SALE FINALLY Bill Letcher Sr. has retired. Saturday, June 6th, 2015 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7th, 2015 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Address: 2704, 37 St. South Cranbrook, BC Tools, antlers, wood work, collectables, furniture, household items, machinery and more.

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.

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

Cheers to Mandy and Home Hardware for donating the wood to create our Father`s Day project at school!

Cheers to Geoff Hill. A great friend and all around good guy and genuine person! Keep on keeping on buddy.

2015 Horsethief Hideout Memorial Motorcycle Rally: July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. Advance Tickets only $50 until June 28th or $60 at the gate. Available locally at Tiffany’s Thredz downtown Invermere, from our website www. horsethiefhideout.com or call 250-347-6407 for more info.

Big CHEERS to staff at Invermere Library, they are all amazing and so helpful!

Cheers to Councilor Justin Atterbury for his excellent letter in the May 22nd edition of The Pioneer, explaining the situation with the Farmers’ Market. From the number of people I have talked to, I would say your letter has made you a popular person and you shouldn’t be getting any heat for supporting the decision made by council for changing the market organizers. I think not only the DOI, but also the citizens of Invermere would be curious where the other $29.23 collected from vendors each week has gone. Very well said!

GARAGE SALE Tenderly used women’s clothing sale. Sat. June 6th. 1117, 5th Street, Invermere. Sizes 14 - 2XL. Garage Sale: Sat. June 6th, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kids toys, clothes, furniture, tools, baking, heavy duty dryer, cement mixer and more. 12A Wolf Cres., behind Tim Hortons. Garage Sale: Sat. June 6th, 1006 – 10th Ave 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., NO early birds please. Lots of kids clothing, toys, family games, movies, household stuff etc. Something for everyone.

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.

S OBITUARY S

Bryan Wesley Jefferson 1952- 2015

Bryan Wesley Jefferson died peacefully at his home on Tuesday May 26th, 2015 at the age of 63. Bryan leaves behind two children, Janet (& partner Hilory), Jonathan (& Kim), three grandsons Cory, Jayden and Jagar, his dog Buddy, his dad Norman Jefferson, two brothers, Garry (& Rosalie), Marvin (& Donna), twin sisters Jean (& Ken), Jane (& Randy) and families, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and many dear friends who thought the world of him. Bryan was predeaceased by his wife Sheila on July 24, 2007, and his mother Margaret Jefferson on November 2, 2010. Bryan was born on April 23, 1952 to Margaret and Norman Jefferson. He married his high school sweetheart Sheila on March 25, 1972. Bryan operated BJ’s Auto Body & Towing for 28 yrs. and more recently Trucking Sand & Gravel. Family and friends were important to Bryan, he enjoyed sharing what he had and he would do anything for anybody. Contributions in memory of Bryan can be made to ICAN at Box 2448, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEER & JEERS Cheers to Christina at Palliser Printing. You saved me again! And even though I probably don’t deserve it, you always make me feel like I do. You are amazing!

A Big Cheers to my family, friends and the community for all your time, donated items and generous donations to help raise $700 towards Neurological Disease at my May 23rd garage sale. One million coffee sacks filled with Cheers to my family at Kicking Horse Coffee. Your support and generosity definitely helped my wife, the sandwich grabbers and me during some challenging times.

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Minor Jeers to the teenagers swearing while swimming at Kinsmen Beach on Wednesday afternoon. But a big Cheers to them for braving the chilly water in the first place. Cheers to Marko and all the RCMP for a wonderful open house. Even the big kids had fun. The wonderful experience was appreciated. Cheers to Gary and Buttons for saving my sorry Butt from being run over. I’m one lucky little puppy!

OBITUARY

Lucinda “Cindy” Gayle Magee

Jeers to the guy who agreed to boost my van at the Petro-Canada early Saturday morning and then disappeared. Very rude! Huge Jeers to East Kootenay Brain Injury Association eliminating or downsizing services to needy people in the East Kootenays. Many needy people will be losing much needed support or help; or will fall between the cracks! Cheers to the Legion for getting the open Market. Double Cheers to the girl in the red Honda who dropped off coffee and donuts to the Blackline Paving Crew. Very much appreciated!

December 9, 1955 – June 1, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of Cindy Magee announce her passing at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Monday, June 1st. Cindy was the oldest of five children born to Roy and Doreen Magee. She was raised in Canal Flats and moved to Cranbrook in 1976. Cin had a number of jobs from Radium to Cranbrook throughout the years and loved the social aspect of any job she had. She made friends easy, kept them for life and knew almost everyone in the entire valley. She was a friendly, happy and outgoing person who always had the time to stop and chat with anyone she happened to run into. She was the first one in line to help out. She was a very caring, gentle woman who would give the shirt off her back if she thought someone needed it more than her. She volunteered at the Red Cross for the past 4 years where once again, she was able to help people in her happy, kind, friendly way. She was an active ball player who loved not only the competitiveness of the game but also the team spirit. When she was unable to play ball after her stroke in 2007, she often went out to the ball fields to keep score or to cheer on a team. She loved her family with all her heart, and especially her two grandchildren Caitlyn and Cody who were the lights of her life. She had an awesome sense of humour, which she maintained to the very end. She is survived by her daughter Dorian Kernaghan (Kris); her grandchildren Caitlyn and Cody; father Roy; sisters Terry Babin (Denis) Maryann Connochie (Dick) and Linda Magee (Tim); nieces and nephews Jesse (Racheal), Jason and Leah Nicholas, Kristin and Chelsey Magee, Shayley Connochie; her special great nieces and nephew Gia, Jacob and Rozlyn; and extended family. A memorial service for Cindy will be held on Friday, June 5th at McPhersons Funeral Home in Cranbrook at 11:00 am. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

Cheers and more Cheers to all the staff at Columbia Garden Village for a most enjoyable 10th anniversary celebration, Sat. May 23rd. We very much appreciated the toe tapping music of SheberDean and The Postmistress as well as L8. Special Cheers to Aaron and his support staff who provided a delicious afternoon tea and a superb buffet dinner. Well done everyone! Jeers to the Columere Park Community Association’s Board of Directors for acting without consulting its members. A Board’s responsibility is to consult, consider and discuss issues. Withdraw your request to the RDEK and apologize or step down!

Jeers to the person or people who decided to log a beautiful campsite on the banks of the Findley Creek, up the Valentine. The destruction of this area is appalling. Residents of Canal Flats including hunters, outfitters and others used this spot. Did you really need a dozen trees with spikes and nails in them of twenty year plus. I hope they go through the sawmill safely. I see you left the fire pit and the outhouse; I’m guessing this was for your own personal use. How inconsiderate! Jeers to the board at Windermere Valley Child Care Society that thinks they know everything and have nothing better to do than cause stress and anguish to a person who has dedicated her life to our children. Hope you’re proud of yourselves! Sorry to Ms. Romane for having to put up with vindictive women. Cheers to Barb Thorson for her great poetry in last week’s Pioneer. Huge Cheers to Charlotte from the Dragonfly Discovery Centre. You go above and beyond to make it a great experience for our kids. They love to go there. Keep up the smile! Cheers to Tim Hortons Camp Day June 3!

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CHEER & JEERS

LOST & FOUND

Jeers to the completely oblivious female driver with tied back hair and glasses in a silver gray car that did a hit and run on Saturday at 10 p.m. at the Radium Petro Can. You did not notice that you hit us? And drove off with me running after you. You should pay more attention. We certainly heard the BANG and we have your licence plate number,. Do the right thing or karma will get you.

CHEERS to Chris B. and Erin M. for being such good people and doing anything for anybody! Chris makes the perfectly strong drinks and Erin for not winning all the crib games!

Found: Set of keys in the woods behind our place in Borrego Ridge in Radium May 24th. It appears to be a set of utility keys as most of the keys are from the same manufacturer (Ilco) and there were no car keys in the set. There are around a dozen keys on the key ring (no key chain, just a ring). Please call 403-540-9104.

Cheers to the 4 motorists who passed me on the right while I was waiting to turn left into the Old Coach Trail on Friday afternoon. It’s a great day when someone isn’t killed by the impatience, ignorance, and carelessness of other drivers. Big Cheers to Arly Franson and all the parents who helped the Grade 1s create artistic window masterpieces.

ENTERTAINMENT 2015 Horsethief Hideout Memorial Motorcycle Rally: July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Bike Games, Golf Tournament, Poker Run, Live Bands Nightly, Food and Merchandise Vendors, FREE Camping. NO MINORS! NO DOGS! NO GLASS! More info www.horsethiefhideout.com or call 250-347-6407.

LOST & FOUND Lost: White Gold wedding band with six diamonds, size nine. Please call 250-341-5146 if found.

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

NOTICES

Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality Public Hearing Notice The Council of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is considering Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 0013, 2015. A public hearing to receive submissions will be held: TIME: PLACE:

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Village of Radium Hot Springs Council Chambers 4836 Radium Blvd, Radium Hot Springs.

An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a provincially-mandated regulatory and long-range planning document that outlines the goals, vision, values, principles, objectives and policies of the municipality regarding land use, future growth, and development. The entire Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is the subject of this bylaw. Schedule B10 of the OCP is a map showing the boundaries of the municipality. This notice is not an interpretation of the OCP. For more information, refer to the OCP package (Schedule A, Schedules B1 through B10 and “OCP Related Avalanche Material”) located on the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality website http://www.jgmrm.ca/documents. Alternatively, the OCP may be inspected at the Village of Radium Hot Springs office, 4836 Radium Blvd, during normal office hours. All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 0013, 2015 and who wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1. Providing a written submission by mail, fax or email to be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 12th, 2015 (contact information below), or by; 2. Presenting written and/or verbal submissions at the public hearing. Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality PO Box 58, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0 Fax: 250-347-9068 Email: Mark.Read@jgmrm.ca Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality, PO Box 58, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0 Fax: (250) 347-9068 • Jill.Logan@radiumhotsprings.ca

SERVICES

NOTICES DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

250-342-5102 THE PAINTED PORCH HAS MOVED!

1018 6th Street. We retail a full line of Artisan Chalk Style FAT Paint We teach FUN, DIY workshops and Fat Paint 101 classes to build your skills and confidence learning shared tips and techniques! Our home studio FILLED with Artisan one of a kind decor! On Sunny Saturdays you will find us at our Market Table in front of Valley Foods. We offer flexible studio and workshop hours, simply call or text

Teresa 250-688-0388 and we will meet! I AIM TO INSPIRE.

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

INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS Kinsmen Beach Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals The District of Invermere (“Owner”) invites Proposals for 2015 Kinsmen Beach Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board rental contract. Documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Municipal office at 914 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. Proposals delivered no later than 3 p.m. local time, June 9th clearly marked Kinsmen Beach Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board Proposals in a sealed envelope. Proposals received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to the individual unopened. Faxed Proposals are not acceptable and will be rejected. If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 There will be no public opening for this Invitation for Proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by District of Invermere after the closing time specified for receipt of Proposals. If you wish to contact District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the closing time specified above. The Owner reserves the right not to award a contract at all, and the highest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted. Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere Office, 250-342-9281

OFFICE SPACE Offices for rent - great location on Main Street in Invermere, two options available. Contact Ben for more info 250-688-0362.

COMMERCIAL SPACE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637. For Rent: Commercial Office Space 535 SF $740/month triple net 285 SF $390/month triple net Panache Building, Invermere Email: info@ panacheinteriorsinc.ca 250-342-5805 For lease 1,275 sq. ft., downtown Invermere, call 250-342-5478. Office/retail space in Radium Hot Springs. 1-403-559-9625.

HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR RENT

1680 sq. ft. 4-bdrm, 2 bath home. Good location in Invermere with revenue suite. 250-342-9446, motivated vender.

Bright 1,000 sq ft, 2-bdrm, washer, dryer, fridge, stove and dishwasher. Private off-street parking, large patio, N/S, N/P, satellite T.V. and all utilities included. $1,100/mo. Call 250-342-3368 or 250-342-5707.

3-bdrm, home on 2.2 dividable acres. Channel waterfront and pond. Basement suite with shop and studio. Storage sheds and green house. $410,000, 250-342-6936.

For rent in Invermere, 2-bdrm, F & S, N/S, N/P. Must be mature, quiet and working. References required. Available immediately, $800/mo + D.D. + utilities. 250-342-9446.

SERVICES

Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

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Enjoy kind companionship Help with transportation, errands and appointments Housekeeping, laundry Any personal and non-medical needs can be met

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

VILLA/CONDO FOR SALE

MISC FOR SALE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

FIREWOOD

LOOK NO FURTHER Exceptional Location in Radium Hot Springs. Off Hwy.93 coming and going to Calgary. Minutes from world renowned Kootenay National Park, home of Radium Hot Springs Pool, many Top Golf Courses, Panorama Ski Hill, Numerous Biking Trails, and Panoramic view of Purcell MT. Building, Land, and Equipment. This building was built in 1987 with an addition constructed in 1993, for a total of 5,600 sq. ft. and is fully equipped with all equipment to get started on your adventure. Front part is being used as a breakfast and burger restaurant with seating for 65 people. New deck built in 2013 seats forty people. Total seating for 200 +. Back 3,000 sq. ft. is ideal for banquet facilities, pub, or lounge or even condos. Lot size is just under an acre with paved parking for 30 + cars. Bonus 2,500 sq. ft. self-contained finished owners suite below boasts 4-bdrms, two bathrooms an office, complete kitchen, family room and front room. Ideal location for Boston Pizza or Chinese Rest. As well as many other options with C1 Zoning. Priced for quick sale $775,000. Call 250-2700280 or melpot@telus.net for more information. Serious interest only please.

Large 2-bdrm, main floor unit of 4 plex in Windermere, near the beach, 5 appliances, $850/mo call or text 403-836-6059.

Luxury Villa, Radium Golf Resort Villas, end unit. Large private deck, large 1-bdrm/den, large bathroom, new appliances, guaranteed rental income Apr. - Oct. 3 years turn key. Everything stays, only $147,900, call 1-778-963-1010 or emaltman55@gmail.com.

Landmark lawn mower, 12 HP, 38” cut, $400 O.B.O. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, excellent condition, snow tires on rims, extra sport rims, $1,200. Stereo system $4,500 O.B.O. 250-347-6404.

Valley Fitness Centre Hosts IRIDOLOGY WORKSHOP With Judith Cobb at Columbia Village Garden. Learn the hidden secrets your eyes reveal! Thursday June 11th at 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. In advance $5 , VFC Members $10, Non-members and at the door $15. Visit or Call VFC at 250-342-2131 to register.

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

SUITE FOR RENT Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms. N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens. STARTING AT $500/mo. Renovated large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, five appliances, N/S, N/P, $850/mo + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403874-0483. Invermere: Bright very clean 2-bdrm with office, walk out suite and patio/yard. Facing south towards Lake Windermere. Includes Hydro utilities, washer, dryer, tile floors, huge windows, yard maintenance. Seeking great quiet tenants. Excellent location available July 1st. $875/mo. spirit88@shaw.ca.

Downtown Radium 1-bdrm apartment $615/mo with utilities. D.D. required, smoking outside. 250-347-6420 or 250-688-1582.

HOUSE FOR RENT Windermere rental: Cozy 1-bdrm semi-detached house on acreage, $750/mo + utilities, references required. 250-342-3790. 1-bdrm house in Windermere, N/P, N/S, $700/mo + utilities. 250-342-6770. Invermere: Executive Home available immediately. 1,500 sq. ft., 2-bdrm, 1 bath furnished, pet friendly home bordering the Columbia Lake Waterway system. Property features exterior pond for bird and wildlife lovers, plus kayakers, paddle borders and boaters can leave right from their doorstep. Huge yard with space to play and store toys. $1350/mo + D.D. required. Twenty year old bungalow, which has recently undergone extensive energy updates and interior work. Will not disappoint. Four exterior entrances on 2,000 sq. ft. home including a completely separate rented 500 sq. ft. mother-inlaw suite. Call 587-436-8828.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE The perfect duplex lot in a great location. Lot 13, 821 Westridge Way. Approximately .28 A, zoned R-2a, $180,000. 250-342-3147.

VILLA/CONDO FOR SALE 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, 250-342-2274.

For Sale: Corner 2-bdrm unit and a 1-bdrm unit. Quiet complex, walkout facing west. Large common area/back yard. Close to downtown/Hospital. Guest suite available. Extra parking $25/mo, 2-bdrm fees $174/mo, $148,000, five appliances. 1-bdrm fees $152/ mo, $110,000, four appliances. Priced to sell, call 250-342-2287.

WANTED Kitten, non aggressive, calm for 9 year old son. Prefer female. Please call 342-3018 or 341-5146. 12’ to 14’ aluminum boat. Retired pensioner, reasonable price please! Call 250-341-3382.

MISC FOR SALE Single motorized hospital bed. $200 O.B.O. Contact 250-342-6789. Steinway baby grand piano for sale. 1924 vintage, sound construction, good condition. Original ivory keys. $25,000 O.B.O. Phone 250-4273966 in Kimberley. Two king mattresses complete with box springs and frame available. Steel Case two drawer lateral legal filing cabinet. Mountain bike in good condition. Please call 250341-5428. EVOLVE USED FURNITURE Summer Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Quality used and ‘up cycled’ furniture, home and garden items, unusual treasures and original art. Furnish your home with great style at great prices! Next to Fuze and Fubuki Sushi in Athalmer. 250-3417051 or 250-688-0271. Aluminum Trifold Trailer Ramps, almost new, $100, call 250-2702135.

Riding Mower Craftsman 38” electric start $500 O.B.O. Columere Park, 403-850-7314.

Toyota Sienna CE Mini Van 2002. 242,000 kms. Seats 7. Awesome condition. No rust. Just serviced. Fuel-efficient 6l/100km HWY. $5.500. 250-341-1414.

2013 16 ft. Coachman Clipper Holiday trailer, fridge stove, microwave, air, never used. $11,000. 403-243-2653 or 250-342-7331.

FITNESS

For sale 1996 -26’ Fifth Wheel in excellent condition and clean. Call Wayne 403-813-5627.

Zumba Fitness - Julie Parent

CHILDCARE

VEHICLES 2009 Subaru Forester, all wheel drive, very low mileage, original Owner, excellent Condition. $14,300. 780-802-2129.

CAMPING

Zumba classes for June Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. At Invermere Community Hall. For more info or class schedule call 250-341-5474 or FB Zumba Fitness-Julie Parent.

Summer Camps for children 2.5 years to 6 years. Arts, crafts, games, water play and much more. Morning at Rotary Gardens Park and afternoons at centre. www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com.

VEHICLES FOR SALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) Operations Department USED BUSES/VEHICLES FOR SALE School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the following vehicles/buses. All vehicles/buses are sold on an “as is where is basis”. No warranty or condition of roadworthiness is expressed or implied. Golden Zone Bus 3060 - One (1) 2003 International School Bus - 72 Passenger Engine 444E Diesel, Automatic Transmission, 254,199 kms. Bus 3061 - One (1) 2003 International School Bus - 72 Passenger Engine 444E Diesel, Automatic Transmission, 257,603 kms. For further details or to view please contact Alan Ure, Operations Supervisor, at (250) 344-8643 or (250) 344-0217. Invermere Zone Bus 0062 - One (1) 2000 Bluebird School Bus - 84 Passenger Cummins ISC, Automatic Transmission, 402,722 kms. Bus 2062 - One (1) 2002 Bluebird School Bus - 84 Passenger Cummins ISC, Automatic Transmission, 425,340 kms. RM18 – One (1) 1988 Toyota Pickup, 3L, V6, Standard Transmission, 225,750 kms. RM13 – One (1) 1990 Ford Van, 2WD, 350 Engine, 3 Speed Auto Transmission, Gasoline, 244,147 kms. RM6 – One (1) 1997 Ford 4x4 1 Ton Truck, 285,589 kms. For further details or to view please contact Brian Nickurak, Operations Supervisor at (250) 342-6814 or (250) 342-1728. Kimberley Zone Bus 7060 - One (1) 1998 Bluebird School Bus - 84 Passenger 8.3 Cummins, Automatic Transmission, 386,868 kms Bus 8061 - One (1) 1998 Bluebird School Bus - 72 Passenger Engine T444E Diesel IHC, Automatic Transmission, 281,622 kms. Bus 3063 – 2003 Bluebird School Bus – 72 Passenger T444E IHC, Automatic Transmission, 246,380 kms. Bus 2061 – 2001 Bluebird School Bus – 72 Passenger T444E IHC, Automatic Transmission, 261,999 kms. For further details or to view please contact Evan Stavrev, Operations Supervisor at (250) 427-2268 or (250) 427-8727. The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Closing date: Friday, June 19th, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. (MST) Please quote individual bids for each vehicle. Clearly mark your bid envelope with “Used Vehicle Tender” and submit sealed bids to: Steve Jackson, Director of Operations School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) 620 – 4th Street, PO Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

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SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca . Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749. Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE June Sale! Hunter Douglas $250 manufacturer rebate for purchase of 4 Silhouettes with ultra glide system. 20% off custom drapery, bedding, upholstery & furniture. Serving the Calgary and Columbia Valley area. Call Brenda at 403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca www.studio222calgary.com.

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. Peppi’s is now accepting resumes for servers, cooks and dishwashers. Please email resumes to: p.fuel@ yahoo.ca.

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HELP WANTED

. 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 250-3476553. F and J Painting is looking for experienced painters. Full-time, must have own car and cell phone, good with ladders. Start ASAP. Wage based on experience. fandjgodin@hotmail.com or 403678-0245. SUMMER HELP WANTED Black Forest Restaurant is looking for servers and kitchen help for this summer. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com. Toby Creek Adventures has Trail Crew position for student $14/ hr starting July 1st. See www. tobycreekadventures.com/ studentjob for details. Radium Valley Vacation Resort is looking for a seasonal full-time maintenance person. Must be reliable, hardworking and able to work weekends. Resumes accepted by fax 250-347-9808, email: radval@shaw.ca or in person. Best Western, LaCabina Restaurant is seeking a breakfast cook. Apply in person, 250-341-2340.

HELP WANTED

Rock Works Landscape is hiring a part to full time landscape labourer for the summer season. Wage based on experience. Transportation required. Email resume to info@ rockworkslandscape.com, references required.

Always wanted to work at a golf course? Then this is for you. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full time or part time to join our Food & Beverage, Golf Shop & Golf Course Maintenance teams. Apply to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr. com or fax 250-345-6616.

Everett Frater Enterprises now hiring Lawn Maintenance employees for Mon-Fri, weekends off. Call 250-342-5645. LBO Autobody is seeking a F/T summer student for auto detailing. The student should be a self-motivated, detail oriented individual and possess good customer service skills. This is a Monday to Friday position. the student must be able to start immediately and work until the end of August. Please apply in person or send resume to lboautobody@ gmail.com. Radium Golf Group is now accepting applications for experienced line cooks, sous chef and servers. Please email resume to skuffler@ radiumgolfgroup.ca or call 250270-1550.

Attention cook training students: The Old Salzburg Restaurant is looking for kitchen help. Willing to train, starting at $11. Call Scott at 250-347-6553

Summer P/T, F/T positions at Leo Burrito/Gerry’s Gelati in Radium. Positions starting between now and June 28th. Wage dependable on experience up to $16/hour + gratuity. Looking for someone that can serve food, gelato, cook and prep. Many perks including free meals! Submit resume to crystal@box100.com.

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Helna’s Stube is looking for a P/T evening server, P/T bus person. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/ chef experienced in fine dining. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344. Birchwood Restaurant is looking for staff for the upcoming summer season to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a line cook, dishwasher, bus person/host and server. Experience an asset but will train. Please email resumes to birchwoodinv@gmail.com or drop off resumes to Birchwood Restaurant.

PLAY for PAY Rocky Mountain Safaris is in need of drivers, guides, and trip leaders. Class 4 license and First Aid are assets but RMS can assist with that. Experienced hikers, climbers, mountain bikers, email info@rockymtnsafaris.com. ACMG or other certification is a bonus. Phone: 250-341-1552 or email: info@rockymtnsafaris.com

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Columbia Cycle and Ski is looking to fill full-time and part-time positions for a busy store in Invermere. We are accepting resumes for:

Full-time Bike Mechanic Full-time and part-time Sales Associate – Bike Required skills: • Bike Mechanic – In depth knowledge of the biking industry • Strong commitment to customer service • Good communication skills • Decision making ability • Dependable and responsible • Experience in the retail industry • Available to work weekends. Please send resumes to ccycle@telus.net or drop off at Columbia Cycle & Ski, Box 658 – 375 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

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SAUTEED PARSNIPS AND COUNTRY HAM ½ cup Country Ham, julienned 2 tbsp Olive Oil 2 tbsp fresh Basil, coarsely 3 Parsnips, sliced into 1/4” disks chopped 2 tbsp fresh Parsley, chopped Sea Salt 1 tbsp Shallots, minced 1 tbsp white Balsamic Vinegar In a large skillet, over high heat, heat olive oil. When hot, add the parsnips and reduce the heat to medium high. Add a few pinches of salt and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the shallots and cook 30 seconds. Add the ham, basil, parsley and vinegar. Stir to combine. Add more salt if needed and then serve. see all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

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Job description available in store 7 positions available No education required One to two years experience required. Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.12/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Job description available in store 12 positions available No education or experience required. Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends. $11.05/hour + medical/dental/ group benefits.

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Columbia Valley Arts Council

Assistant Gallery Curator 2015 Season

June to Mid October The Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Centre, home of the Columbia Valley Arts is the local community arts council that supports the Columbia Valley arts community. We are currently looking for an Assistant Gallery Curator to assist the Gallery Manager in administrative matters and gallery responsibilities. Working with the Gallery Manager, the Assistant Gallery Curator oversees the coordination of the Galleries’ curatorial program, assisting with hanging, installing and displaying the Art Gallery Shows, market summer programs and events, cash handling and financial transactions, promote the arts council, assist in registrations/ticket sales, administrative matters and front line sales in the Gift Shop & Gallery. Attention to detail, good organizational skills, ability to work without supervision, motivated, dependable and professional with strong communication and people skills for dealing with the public. Hours of work: full-time up to 40 hours per week, including weekends and some evenings. Rate of pay: depending on experience. Requirements: Interest in arts an asset. Business experience necessary. Mature, responsible and quick-thinking. Sense of humor a must! Deadline extended for applications to June 15th, 2015. Please forward covering letter and resume by email: Columbia Valley Arts Council, Jami Scheffer – Executive Director & Gallery Manager Phone 250-342-4423 • Email: info@columbiavalleyarts.com

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Office Administration at our busy public accounting office in Invermere. Formal training and/or related experience would be a definite asset for this position. The ideal candidate is outgoing, has excellent communication skills and has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and practice management software. Please submit your resumé in confidence to Kevin Andruschuk, CPA, CA SMITH GREEN ANDRUSCHUK LLP

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Are you tired of where you are, or looking to grow with a strong and thriving company? We have 2 open positions for permanent placement on our team. We offer full-time and year-round employment. If you have a positive attitude, responsible work ethic, a valid driver’s licence and a few skills to bring to the table, we are happy to have you join our team.

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With the 2015 graduation and wedding season upon us in the Columbia Valley, who would have ever imagined you would be able to outfit yourself right here in Invermere. Tiffany’s Thredz has long been known for its unique flare for fashion and has the reputation for being the go-to ladies boutique for “The” special outfit for any occasion. Land Act:Notice of intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land With last year’s success of bringing in special occaTake notice that Barry Brown-John, of Invermere, BC, has applied to the Ministry of sion dresses and gowns to our Invermere store, Tiffany’s Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Thredz is continuing to offer special-occasion evening License of Occupation for Roadway purpose, situated on Provincial Crown land located west of Invermere, BC, and containing 0.24 hectares more or less. wear dresses and gowns. The dresses and gowns are beautiful — perfect for those extra special occasions such The Lands File for this application is 4403286. Written comments concerning this application as graduations, mother of the bride or groom and gala should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC, V1C 7G1 or email to: events. The dresses are cocktail length, floor length, off AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 10, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website the shoulder and traditional. There is something availat http:arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: 4403286 able for everybody’s style. for more information. With this expansion into special occasion ladies Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to evening wear, Tiffany’s Thredz has brought forward to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov. our community a needed service with reasonable pricbc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions. ing. You no longer have to venture outside of our valley to find big city chic. And don’t forget, we also have bras and panties to complement any outfit. Keep this in mind when you are planning your next trip to The Big City to purchase “the perfect” dress for your o yt wa e d d next special occasion. o s R a en ← L ic be Instead, stop by Tiffany’s Thredz and see what our boutique has to offer for your special day. Silver Collection at the door. Thank you for your continued support!

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FAITH

Canadians: tolerant but judgmental By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church Editor’s note: Pastor Hagan’s daughter, Rebekah A. Hagan, is the author of this week’s Faith column. Canadians are very judgmental. A lot of us bristle at that statement, because we pride ourselves on being a tolerant country. Certainly we are quite tolerant when it comes to political correctness. But get me behind the wheel of my car and I will immediately judge the first person who follows me too closely or forgets their signal light. Turns out tolerance and judgement are not perfect opposites. The last eight months of my life were spent in Phuket, Thailand completing an internship for my degree in Intercultural Studies. Phuket is known for being a major tourist *cough*party*cough* destination, and it was there where I came face to face with poverty, human trafficking

and thousands of people searching for healing, love and entertainment through drugs, alcohol and strip clubs. Perhaps the biggest thing I learned there was how judgmental my Canadian culture really was. Before I could truly understand Thai culture, I had to completely let go of my judgments: that I knew how to drive better, keep food safe better, communicate better, and even treat people better. I had to learn that I was not a better person just because I followed my own rules. This is the human condition. We are all trying to prove that we are better than the next person. We do good things, we keep tallies, and we work to prove our goodness to escape the cruelest judge: ourselves. It is here where I find the beauty of my faith, because it is my faith that accepts me as I am regardless of my mistakes. I cannot work myself into becoming a good person. Insert deep sigh of relief here. Praise God I don’t have to because I’ve tried and it’s hard! Instead, I am welcomed into a community of other imperfects where I work to be myself and honest, where I am loved unconditionally. Historically all Christians have been human, so we’ve not always been good at this. But I have hope in Jesus Christ. In him we are not alone. Through him we are free from this judgment. Because of him we are saved.

Helping kids play From left to right, Dave McGrath, Michele Neider, Matt and his son Luke Johnson and Craig Knapp enjoy some cake to mark Canadian Tire Invermere’s Jumpstart Day celebration on May 30th. Photo by Breanne Massey

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, June 7th, 10:30 a.m. “True or False – Discipline” Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 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. David Morton • 250-417-5017 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

Should the Canada Pension Plan be expanded? On May 26th, the federal Conservatives announced a proposed plan to expand the Canadian Pension Plan. Under the proposal, Canadians would be allowed to make extra, voluntary contributions to the CPP in exchange for a higher pension during retirement. Finance Minister Joe Oliver expects that enhancing the CPP in this way will help Canadians who are light on their pension savings. But will it? The idea In recent years there has been a lot of talk in the financial media about high personal debt loads and skimpy savings rates. Coupled with the fact that employer-sponsored pension plans are becoming scarce, many financial experts have expressed concern that the average person may not be able to afford retirement. This is a valid concern. For 2015, the maximum monthly CPP pension at age 65 is $1,065.00, with the average pension at just $639.44. Coupled with Old Age Security of $563.74, retirement could be pretty lean for those with little savings. The proposed CPP enhancement would allow Canadians to contribute extra funds above and beyond current rates. Pros For many people, higher income in retirement is appealing and necessary. The CPP is a defined-benefit pension plan, providing guaranteed, level income dur-

ing retirement. It is also indexed to inflation, regularly increasing payments to help recipients preserve purchasing power. It is not yet known if the expanded CPP will offer these features but if it does, it would make this a very viable option. Further, the CPP Investment Board is staffed with some of the most proficient pension managers in the country. In fact, the CPP Fund recently generated its highest one-year net return of 18.3 per cent, with assets climbing by $45.5 billion to $264.6 billion. These economies of scale also keep management costs low, preserving more return for investors.

therefore, less likely to be successful. On that note, it calls to question how effective the proposed plan would be in addressing the lack of retirement funding in Canada. Due to low interest rates and a fairly priced stock market, Canadians already have little motivation to save. With the absence of employermatching or any other sort of bonus strategy, what would encourage people to use the program? Especially the demographic the enhanced CPP is targeting: middle class, working Canadians, many of whom don’t have a lot of extra money to invest in the first place, as evidenced by the perceived need for an enhanced CPP in the first place.

Cons While the proposed plan has many advantages, there are some notable deficiencies including the usual issues with defined-benefit pensions. Firstly, there is no access to one’s money if a lump sum is needed to fund an emergency or make a purchase. Investors also have no say over how money is invested as they would with an RRSP or TFSA. Also, pension payments are taxable, whereas other savings vehicles like TFSAs could be loaded up and drawn from in retirement tax-free. This could be especially beneficial for people who might collect the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) one day. But perhaps the biggest con to the proposed CPP enhancement is the lack of employer-matched contributions. This certainly makes the plan less attractive and

Final thoughts This is not a new idea. Late last year, there was talk about expanding CPP by 100 per cent, effectively doubling the required contributions by both employees and employers. In the wake of lower oil prices, however, this idea was largely abandoned, due to a reluctance to put further stress on the private sector. According to Finance Minister Joe Oliver, “Our government will not force Canadians into a mandatory, job-killing, economy-destabilizing, pension-tax hike on employees and employers.” Fair enough. It stands to reason, however, that if you want something to be done, you have to give others a good enough reason to do it, so the proposed enhanced CPP in its current form might not be the best way to do that.

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