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Valley bustled during B.C. Day long weekend By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Tourists flocked to the Upper Columbia Valley during the August long weekend, typically the busiest of the season, giving the local economy a much-welcome mini-boost. Both the Columbia Valley Visitor Centre and The Radium Visitor Centre reported large numbers of visitors between Friday, July 31st and Monday, August 3rd, as did many of the valley’s major resorts. “It was a really big weekend,” said Radium Visitor Centre administrative assistant and visitor councillor Lindsay Torma. “It was by far the busiest weekend of
the summer for us. We keep tabs on the motel and hotel rooms and they were all full for Radium for the August long weekend — every one of them.” From July 31st to August 3rd, the Radium Visitor Centre had 3,589 visitors (who arrived as 1,468 groups). “They all seemed pretty happy to be here, and having a great time. Most of the interest seemed to be in the (Radium) hot springs and in hiking options,” said Ms. Torma. The Columbia Valley Visitor Centre welcome 305 people (arriving as 141 groups) at its downtown Invermere kiosk; 398 people (160 groups) at its main centre out by the crossroads; and 133 people (49 groups) at its Fairmont Hot Springs kiosk. “It was full. It really seemed to bustle,” said Colum-
bia Valley Visitor Centre manager Kathy Tyson, adding that from what she can see, many visitors have remained past the long weekend. “I went into town to do a bit of shopping on Tuesday (August 4th), expecting it to be a bit quiet, but it was still a zoo. The streets were full and the stores were busy,” said Ms. Tyson, adding how some of the people who were stopping in at the visitor centre on Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th had commented on how busy it had remained since the long weekend. Ms. Tyson confirmed the August long weekend is typically one of — if not the — busiest long weekend of the summer for the centre, adding that visitor numbers, Continued on page 37 . . .
Local candidates react to long campaign period By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff After meeting with Governor General David Johnston on August 2nd, Stephen Harper stood before press cameras to tell Canadians the federal election was officially underway. The writ was dropped weeks ahead of schedule, creating the conditions for the longest campaign period in modern Canadian history. Kootenay-Columbia incumbent Conservative candidate David Wilks, the riding’s only candidate to not hold any public campaign events prior to the writ drop, said his team has quickly adjusted to the fast-paced tempo of a campaign. “Our campaign office is now open,” Mr. Wilks said. “We are looking at strategy now, since I don’t have to focus on government affairs and I can instead focus on the campaign.”
Though the campaign will span an unprecedented 11 weeks before election day on October 19th, Mr. Wilks said most Canadians won’t notice the difference. “To be quite honest, I think most Canadians are still in the summer holiday mode until after the September long weekend,” Mr. Wilks said. “We will take it slow at the beginning, and then go from there.” Even with his commitment to starting slow, residents across the riding will likely notice far more lawn signs with Mr. Wilks’ name on them than any of the other candidates’ over the next few weeks, indicative of the incumbent candidate’s natural advantage. “The difference between my campaign and the other campaigns is that I have signs available from the 2011 election,” Mr. Wilks said. “Because there are two new candidates... they have to have all of their signs made, whereas we could get signs out relatively quickly.” Continued on page 38 . . .
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Winderberry gets certified “Organic growing requires more work in some ways and less in others. Organic farmers spend more time creating healthy soil, for instance, but then have to Local Winderberry Farms and Edible Acres farmers spend less time trying to deal with unhealthy soil,” said Oliver and Lin Egan recently became the first certified Lin. “And healthy soil, in our opinion, brings out more organic farm in the East flavour and nutrients Kootenay. in what’s grown in it.” The final stamp of apLin grew up with proval came two weeks organic farming as a ago, capping an official kid, so running such certification process that a farm as an adult just the Egans began three seems natural. “It’s part years ago. of who I am. There “It’s good. We’ve been was never any question practising organic methabout it; and it’s just not ods for eight years now, necessary to use herbiso it’s not really any big cide and pesticides in change for us, but it’s ofour area,” she said. ficial now,” said Oliver. “Organic farmThe certification is ing just makes sense. through the Kootenay We are trying to be Organic Growers’ Society stewards of the land (KOGS) which uses the and not just reap the provincial Certified Orbenefits of farming ganic Association of B.C. while depleting the (COABC) standards. soil. We’re constantly “It feels awesome, trying to enhance the it’s great. It’s been a long environment around process, and now finally the farm,” said Oliwe are certified,” said Lin. ver. “It’s not just about “Obviously, our local cusgrowing organic food. tomers know that we grow It’s about trying to imour food organically, but prove our space (the now, with that certificaEgans have about 15 tion sticker, everybody CERTIFIED ORGANIC — Lin and Oliver Egan’s Winder- acres, of which three knows.” berry and Edible Acres recently became the first certified organic are farmed). When I Oliver pointed out farm in the East Kootenay. Photo submitted leave, this soil will be that everybody can say they better than it is now.” growing organically, but “this certification is proof.” Both Lin and Oliver said that achieving the certificaBeing the first organic certified farm in the East Koo- tion is merely another step in the ongoing process of contenay comes as a bit of a surprise to Oliver, but he did tinually expanding and improving their operation, which add that is some ways it makes sense, since there are few this year has also seen the opening of the Edibles Cafe. vegetable-growing farming operations east of Creston. To learn more, check out www.winderberry.ca. By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff
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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The Conservatives conveniently timed padding pockets both locally (see page 10 for the most recent funding announcement) and across the country right before declaring the start of the most expensive campaign period in Canadian history. MP David Wilks’ gaffe when it came to overstating his recent TransCanada funding announcement by $32.6 million (akin to giving someone a birthday present then saying: “Well, I actually gave you two including last year’s”) most likely detracted from the overall effectiveness of this tactic. Nonetheless, money talks and now the race is on for the other parties to convince Canadians their platforms have more merit. That the Harper government privatized and sold the Canadian Wheat Board to a Saudi Arabian company earlier this year was one of many points raised by Green Party leader Elizabeth May during her campaign kickoff speech. Liberal party leader Justin Trudeau raised the point in his own speech that NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is now refusing to appear in the major broadcasters’ federal election debates that don’t include Harper, who has already declined to participate. Whatever rationale Mulcair is using, whether it’s to prevent more vote splitting between the NDP and Liberals, it’s in stark contrast to local NDP candidate Wayne Stetski’s challenge to Wilks to attend all the debates being organized in all the ridings. Meanwhile, Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe told voters “by supporting the Bloc, you are preventing the Conservatives from winning.” It seems that, with Harper at the helm, the separatist movement is picking up speed once again. The Pioneer went to press before the first debate (hosted by Maclean’s on August 6th), but our running commentary will return right after these messages.
Hikers in front of a cave Invermere resident Ray Crook submitted this photo of a group of hikers in front of a cave, which he believes was taken before 1920. “The location is Pinto Mountain, which is a bit north of Swansea,” said Mr. Crook. “I visited this cave many years ago and found it to be quite shallow.” If you have any more information, email us at info@ columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo submitted by Ray Crook
Correction In last week’s Pioneer (July 31st), it was incorrectly stated that The Steadies will be performing tonight (Friday, August 7th) at Radium’s Music on Main starting at 4 p.m. Their show in fact will be starting at 7 p.m. and running until 9 p.m.
Conservation officers are assisting Dear Editor: It was disappointing to read the “Huge Jeers to our Local Conservation Officers” write up in last week’s edition of The Pioneer. For clarification, every report that was received by our office regarding illegal campfires has been actioned since the campfire ban was initiated on July 3rd. Although fire bans do not fall within our primary mandate of responsibilities, we have been requested to assist the provincial Wildfire Management Branch during this time of extreme fire hazard.
The main concerns are for the protection of the forest and infrastructure, and to ensure the safety of the public recreating in our backcountry. Since the fire ban, the Invermere Conservation Officer Service has issued 30 tickets for unlawful fires. To ensure a violation report is received by the Conservation Officer Service, calls should be placed through the 24/7 provincial call centre at 1-877-9527277 (RAPP: Report All Poachers & Polluters). Greg Kruger and Lawrence Umsonst Invermere Conservation Officers
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Misuse of transfer station could lead to its closure Dear Editor: It is sad that so many people in Invermere are illiterate. Once again the transfer station has been a drop off spot for: one fridge, a washer, three TVs, a shopping cart, a bike carrier, six pails of paint, two car batter-
ies, construction waste, old clothes, car parts and tires. This is just over the long weekend — wake up (we can lose this transfer station)! Take your big junk to the dump! Mark Toplift Invermere Bylaw Officer
Photographer correctly identified Dear Editor: (Re: Historical Lens, July 31st Pioneer in which the photographer was identified as Dorothy Barbour) Marguerite Anne Kreutter Barbour, wife to John Smith (Jack) Barbour, more than likely was the photographer. They had four sons: John Edward (born 1903), James Albert (b. 1905), Henry Theodore (b. 1907), and George Gilbert Grey (b. 1909). All were born in Wilmer, B.C. Dorothy Barbour was a daughter to James Albert. She was born in 1929. The Barbour family arrived in Wilmer in 1901. Aunt Dorothy donated copies of our family pictures to the Windermere
Valley Museum in the 1970s; that is why her name was attached. Ellen Bellamy Carbon, Alta. Editor’s note: Anyone interested in contacting Ms. Bellamy to learn more about the Barbour family history is asked to email her at ellenbellamy@live.
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Unidentified man in a coma discovered along Kpokl Road By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Columbia Valley RCMP are seeking information about an unidentified male discovered along Kpokl Road in Invermere on the evening of Saturday, August 1st by people who were walking by. The man, who appears to be in his 20s with short black hair, had suffered serious head injuries. The male was brought to Invermere & District Hospital where he was treated before being transported to Foothills Hospital in Calgary while in a coma. There was no identification on the male. A bike
was discovered in the ditch, which is believed to belong to him, and is described as a black, 27-speed Norco Kokanee mountain bike with front and rear suspension, disc brakes and a red metal bike lock. The male had a green and black backpack and brown Dakota boots. “We are at a loss,” Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac told The Pioneer. “It’s unknown if it was a bike accident, assault or car accident.” Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Columbia Valley detachment at 250-342-9292. No further information was available by The Pioneer’s Wednesday press deadline.
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There’s now an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for the next generation with communitybased projects that are expected to grow in the future. On July 31st, David Wilks, MP of Kootenay-Columbia, announced the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, FLUSH WITH FUNDS — Executive director of the Columbia the Royal Canadian Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) Susan Clovechok, CVCC Legion Windermere president Amanda Robinson, Windermere District Historical SoDistrict Branch #71 ciety president Margaret Christensen and Royal Canadian Legion and the Windermere Windermere District Branch #71 president Ken Carlow joined District Historical So- Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks to celebrate the $126,780 ciety had been select- in federal funds split between the three organizations. Photo by Breanne Massey ed to receive financial support from the Canada 150 Commu- tion upgrades. The total project is expected to cost $100,000 and the Legion will be renity Infrastructure Program. The Canada 150 Community Infra- sponsible for coming up with the remainstructure Program is part of Canada 150 der of the costs. “I’m looking forward to seeing it comCelebrates — the federal government’s celebration of Canada whereby it offers pleted some time in 2016,” said Ken Carinvestments in community infrastructure low, Royal Canadian Legion Windermere that celebrate heritage, create jobs and im- District Branch #71 president. The Columbia Valley Chamber of prove the quality of life for Canadians with $150 million released to support projects Commerce received $74,530 for renovations to the parking lot and landscaping to over two years. “There were three groups in Invermere increase the appeal and accessibility of the (that) were successful in getting funding Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, through the Canada 150 program,” said including its Visitor Information Centre, Mr. Wilks. “I’m very happy that Invermere bathrooms and meeting spaces. The project will include upgrades to was able to get three of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program ap- the reception desk and boardroom, bathplications. It goes to show that those who rooms (including baby changing station wrote the grants did very well at explaining additions), energy efficient light fixtures, what they wanted to do, and that’s great.” sound absorbing foam in the event hall The local Legion branch received and increased access to the picnic grounds. Continued on page 19 . . . $50,000 for electrical, heating and ventilaT • BB Q • AR S
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Profound presence A special musical guest made it to the Columbia Valley on Friday, July 31st. Singer songwriter and guitarist Bongeziwe Mabandla performed an outdoor show to an intimate crowd at the Pynelogs greenspace. The South African folk star sings in both English and Xhosa. See page 24 for details. Photo by Nicole Trigg
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Mountain Stage promises myriad of music By Katie Wallace CV Arts Join us for the best weekend of summer! This year’s Invermere MusicFest, held on August 22nd and 23rd, will showcase up-and-coming artists you won’t want to miss. With two stages of live music to choose from — the Lake Stage and Mountain Stage — the fest will feature a variety of music genres. Pharis and Jason Romero will be onstage at 1:45 p.m. singing vibrant duets, playing hand-made banjos and old acoustic guitars. These passionate musicians met in 2007 and have since released three records as a duo. Their second release - Long Gone Out West Blues - won this small-town B.C. couple a Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Singer; an Independent Music Award nomination for Americana Album; and two Western Canadian Music Awards nominations. Pharis and Jason have appeared on A Prairie Home Companion several times, toured with The Vinyl Cafe, played the Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton Folk Music Festivals, and have performed and taught across North America and the U.K. 36? — an award-winning Calgary alternative rock band — will be onstage at 3:45 p.m. In 2006, 36? was a solo project of seventeen-year-old Taylor Cochrane. Six
years and three self-produced albums later, Cochrane joined forces with Eric Svilpis and Scott White and took to the stage. In 2014, 36? became fully immersed in the Canadian music scene, playing at a variety of music festivals through the summer time and winning third place in the first Peak Performance Project in Alberta. Another emerging Canadian artist to watch out for is Devon Coyote, a multi-instrumentalist with an infectious sound, playing at 5:45 p.m. The name “Devon Coyote” encompasses song-writing and melodic guitar rhythms of Devon Bjarnason, the sultry bass lines of D’Arcy Booth, and the animalistic drumming of Rod Anderson. This group has crossed musical boundaries to create an original and genuine, high-energy experience (think Dave Matthews meets Pearl Jam, John Mayer solos, and Ben Harper lap-steel slide guitar). A family-oriented festival in its third year, the Invermere MusicFest offers entertainment and activities for all ages. With its picturesque location, set at the Kinsmen Beach Greenspace and Lake Windermere as a backdrop, anyone looking for a fun, laid-back, and funky festival needs to add this festival to their summer plans! To see this year’s full line-up, to purchase tickets, or to find out more about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.invermeremusicfest. com. The last day for earlybird tickets is midnight on Wednesday, August 12th.
DEADLY DUETS — Music was the matchmaking force that brough the duo of Pharis and Jason together. The married musicians are playing the Invermere MusicFest, hot on the heels of their Calgary Folk Music Festival performance. Photo submitted
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Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally. Friday, August 7th • 4 - 9 p.m.: Radium’s Music and Market on Main every Friday until August 28th. Music on Main starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows 20 new painters, 20 new paintings on exhibition, August 7th - 8th. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca. • 6 p.m.: Roast beef dinner at the Invermere Legion with live music by Ted Alexander. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517. • 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. • 10 p.m.: Hoodoo Grill hosts The Steadies. No cover.
Saturday, August 8th • 8 a.m.: 20th Annual Loop the Lake. Visit loopthelake.bc.ca. • 9 - 11 a.m.: Legion Summer market, Saturdays at the Invermere Legion. Crafts, baking, used books, hot dog concession and more. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, downtown Invermere. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Sandpiper studio live glassblowing August 8th and 9th. For more information visit www. sandpiperstudio.ca or call the studio 778-963-0194. • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Headwaters Art show at Fairmont Lions Den. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The Art of Five art show being held at the CPR Lodge, 1720 - 4th Avenue, Invermere, featuring art from three local artists and two artists from the Purcell Mountain painters.
• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: 7th Annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour August 8th - 9th. Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Visit cbculturetour.com or call 250-505-5505 or 1-877-5057355 for more information. • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sandpiper Studio 6th annual open house show and sale August 8th and 9th. For more information visit www.sandpiperstudio.ca or call the studio 778-963-0194. • 12 p.m.: 39th Annual Lakeside Paragliding event. Hang glider and para glider pilots take off from Mt.Swansea and land in water targets at James Chabot Beach. • 6 p.m.: Live music by Ted Alexander at Invermere Legion. Meat Draw and 50/50.
Sunday, August 9th • 8 a.m.: Lake Windermere open water swim starting at James Chabot Provincial Park/ Athalmer beach. • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: The 6th Annual Summer Splash at James Chabot Provincial Park. Come out and enjoy free family water-based fun, including games, education, races and much more! • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Markets on Sundays at Fairmont Ridge Mall, until August 16th.
Monday, August 10th • 6:30 p.m.: Mondays in August, drop-in Ultimate Frisbee for adults/youth (15+) at Laird Elementary Field. Free of charge & beginners welcome. No equipment required. • 9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film The Boxtrolls.
Friday, August 14th • 4 - 9 p.m.: Radium’s Music and Market on Main every Friday until August 28th. Music on Main starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Client Photos Become Artist Creations exhibition till August 14 - 15. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca. • 6 p.m.: Pork dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/ person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-3429517. Meat Draw and 50/50.
Saturday, August 15th • 9 - 11 a.m.: Legion Summer market, Saturdays at the Invermere Legion. Crafts, baking, used books, hot dog concession and more. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, downtown Invermere. • 10 a.m.: Radium Public Library’s Teddy Bear Picnic at Legends Field. Children aged 3-5 are invited to search for teddy bears. Music and refreshments. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details. • 2 p.m.: Columbia Wetlands Paddle with the Invermere Legion. $50/canoe for a 2 hour trip including all equipment. Meet at Columbia River Kayak. Call 250.342.2589 for more information. • 1 - 3:30 p.m.: Rotary Gardens Radium Hot Springs Grand Opening celebration and Sponsor thank you. Everyone welcome. Come take a stroll throughout the gardens. Free light refreshments and snacks. Located behind the Parks Canada building on Columbia Ave. in Radium.
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• 6:30 p.m.: Twilight Storytime at the library. Bring a blanket & be prepared for an outdoor storytime and craft.
• 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Markets on Sundays at Fairmont Ridge Mall, until August 16th. • 6 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs features The Rambler’s at Mountainside Grille. Includes a buffet dinner and 1 glass of beer or wine. $25/person. Music at 7 p.m.
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• 12 p.m.: Seniors Lunch at the Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. RSVP by calling 250-342-9281 ext 1227 or emailing events@invermere.net. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Free Live Music at Pothole Park every Thursday.
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Effusion brings Funk to town! By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio “Ow, we want the funk, Give up the funk! Ow, we need the funk, We gotta have that funk,” sang George Clinton with Parliament Funkadelic in 1977. Now, almost 40 years later, Effusion brings the funk to Invermere — artist Veronica Funk, that is. Born in Winnipeg and raised in northern Manitoba, Funk now calls Airdrie, Alta. home, from where she creates her colourful, urbanesque, poly-symbolic paintings. “The symbols I use are very meaningful for me as many come from stories told by the Cree Grandmothers in my community while they taught us to bead and weave,” she explains. Heavily-influenced by the Cree culture in which she was immersed as a young girl, she recalls seeing a pictograph for the first time, drawn on some outcroppings high above the waterline, and yet so far down from the land above that it made her wonder how anyone could get to such a remote spot. “This place, where I learned to survive in the wilderness as part of my public education, where we came together to
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Valley musical captured on CD Performed originally at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, the operetta shows how Mr. Bruce built what is now Pynelogs for his wife, Lady Elizabeth Northcote, who died before she could move in. A CD full of the songs from The Vision“At its heart, it is a big romantic love story between ary and The Ghost of Pynelogs is now availthe lovers that founded Pynelogs,” Mr. Moore said. able around the valley for listeners who want To put on the ambitious show, the nine performto learn about the valley’s history, or experiers prepared for 17 weeks to learn the choreography ence the operetta once again. and lyrics. In part, funds from each CD will go to “I want people to realize how hard the cast worked,” Pynelogs and the Windermere Valley MuMr. Moore said. “Some of the actors did not read music seum, which helped bring the original show to begin with. We broke out a projector and we manto life. The rest of the money will go to Barry aged to help everyone along at the same time, so they Moore, the show’s composer, so that he can learned the notes and harmonies necessary to pull off a continue to bring musical theatre to the valley. ETERNALIZED — In March, The Visionary and the Ghost of Pynelogs, great show.” “There used to be the Lake Windernow available on CD, took audiences in Invermere on a historical journey. While composing the music, Mr. Moore was inmere Players, who lasted from 1924 right Photo by Pat Morrow spired by the music hall genre, which was the popular until the early 1990s before they collapsed,” Mr. Moore said. “We want to build on the success of this operetta and have more music of the day during Mr. Bruce’s time in the valley. “This is what country music was when I was growing up,” Mr. Moore said. “It was consistent shows.” The operetta tells the story of Randolph Bruce, who fell in love with the valley after the kind of music where the men would stand up and stomp their feet on the floor quite emigrating from Scotland to chase the mining boom. Mr. Bruce owned the “Pair-o-dice” a bit, so you can hear that in our recording.” Mr. Moore said people can expect to learn a little bit or history while listening to the mine and employed over 100 men. He also enticed many settlers to move to the area by promoting hyperbolic agricultural opportunities, eventually earning the title of Lieuten- CD, but more than anything else, be thoroughly entertained. There are some really sad moments, but they are always followed by comedic songs,” Mr. Moore said. “It is theatre ant Governor of B.C. in 1926 for all of his work. “The whole basis of the economy here was mining,” Mr. Moore said. “The play music, so for the most part, it is just trying to tell a really interesting story.” The CD can be purchased at Pynelogs, the Windermere Valley Museum and the post is partly about how big the industry was and how exciting it was for everyone to office in Edgewater. come here.” By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff
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Local retired cartoonist reflects on career always something, somewhere you could turn into a cartoon,” he said, adding he would draw not just on municipal or provincial news for his cartoons, but also national or even international news and A lifelong editorial cartoonist, who made his social trends (such as the adoption of iPhones). living taking humourous pokes at high and mighty A typical day of cartooning for Mr. Rodewalt politicians in the pages of the Calgary Herald, is would start with him pouring through all the Calgary now making his home in the valley. newspapers and most of the national newspapers as Vance Rodewalt worked for The Albertan, the well as some international ones, searching for inspiraCalgary Sun and, for 25 years, the Calgary Herald, tion. Eventually, he would come up with a few ideas, as well as Peterman Publishing, Cracked magazine do some more thorough research to be sure he un(Marvel Comics), and Crazy magazine in a career derstood the issue from a variety of perspectives, and stretching from 1970 until 2010, when he retired then do some rough sketches, which he would take to and moved to the valley. an editor for approval. If none got approved, it would “I was always a visual person. I actually won be literally back to the drawing board. Once an idea a Grade 4 scholarship for fine art, but I also loved was approved Mr. Rodewalt would head off to the ilmaking people laugh. The day I found out you lustration board and start inking it in, racing to beat could get paid to make cartoons, that’s the day I the daily deadline. Elections, especially close ones in decided I was going to be a cartoonist,” said Mr. which the result was not obvious until late into the Rodewalt. “And it was fantastic. It was a great way to make a living. It’s fun to make fun of politicians LAUGH MASTER — Renowned Canadian cartoonist Vance Rodewalt, evening, were always particularly challenging. and it’s fun being off the wall.” Mr. Rodewalt also recalls fighting hard for the who has retired to the Columbia Valley, targeted valley-specific content While at the Herald, Mr. Rodewalt would with his talents to come up with this cartoon. Image by Vance Rodewalt editorial independence to express his opinion, no matter what the opinion of the paper was. pump out five cartoons a week, each one taking a “There were many times when the editorial cartoon conflicted with the actual writfull day to create. “It is a challenge as it takes all day to do one and there’s a lot of different stages ten editorial, and that was a result of that cherished independence I had. I always saw in the process, but you learn to live with deadlines. Some days the deadlines really what I did as visual commentary and felt I should have the same rights as a columnist,” Continued on page 25 . . . seemed tight, other days you could breathe a little easier, but ultimately there was By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff
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Universal child care benefit changes Canadians are buzzing about the enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) and for good reason. On July 20th, families received lump sums of $520 per child under six and $420 for those aged six to 17. While some have lauded the move, others wonder how the new program will impact them going forward. What is the UCCB? The UCCB was initially introduced in 2006 as an alternative to a national daycare program. The original benefit was $100 per month per child under age six. Under the enhanced UCCB, the benefit was increased to $160 per month for each child under the age of six, and was expanded to include a new benefit of $60 per month for children aged six to 17. The benefits are retroactive to January 1st, which means that the July 20th cheques represented seven months’ worth of payments. How is it different now? There are two main factors to keep in mind when evaluating the new UCCB. Firstly, the enhanced UCCB is replacing the existing Child Tax Credit. During the 2014 tax year, this non-refundable credit was based on $2,255 per child at a 15 per cent rate, which resulted in a tax credit of $338 per child.
The second factor is the enhanced UCCB is fully taxable at one’s marginal rate. While the UCCB has always been taxable, parents could count on the Child Tax Credit to offset some or all of the tax liability. Now, families will feel the full tax burden. Just how much can a family expect to lose to tax? Well, that depends. For example, in 2014, a B.C. resident with one child under age six would receive $1,200 per year of UCCB benefits. If that parent earned a $50,000 annual salary, the $1,200 UCCB would be taxed at 29.7 per cent. Even so, he or she would net $1,182 of the $1,200 benefit, thanks to the Child Tax Credit of $338. In 2015, the same family would receive $1,920 per year of UCCB benefits, all of which is taxed at 29.7 per cent. Due to the loss of the Child Tax Credit, however, the family will keep $1,431, for a net increase of just $249 per year. Higher income earners are penalized further. If the same parent earned $90,000 per year, he or she would realize just $229 extra per year, or 32 per cent of the $720 increase. Luckily for dual parent households, the UCCB is taxable to the lower income spouse at his or her marginal tax rate. In single parent households, the UCCB is taxed at the single parent’s tax rate.
What should I do with it? With a nickname like “Christmas in July,” it seems the federal government hopes the $3 billion will find its way back into the economy. Indeed, according to a recent survey by Bloomberg, the lump sum UCCB benefit is expected to boost consumer spending growth by 2.3 per cent this quarter. Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz was more conservative in his estimation of a one per cent increase. Those looking to spend their cheque may want to consider enrolling their children in a summer camp or activity. Keep any receipts to claim the children’s fitness or arts tax credits, now worth up to $150 or $75, respectively. Others may choose to pay down debt and consider the tax liability as offset against money saved on interest. Those who have not maxed out their children’s Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) may wish to direct the funds there. Contributions are not tax-deductible, but they do attract a 20 per cent government grant, which helps offset some of the money lost to tax. In any case, even with increased taxation, the enhanced UCCB should provide more money to families in Canada.
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Swimmers ready for Invermere race By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Swimmers, get ready to stroke and paddle your way to glory. The Lake Windermere Open Water Swim is back for its third year, offering both a two-kilometre and a fivekilometre race, which start and finish at James Chabot Provincial Park. Organizer Bruce Stroud said the event is a perfect way to finish the Heart of the Rockies’ three-race series. “I hear so many people tell me that they prefer swimming in the lake because there is no chlorine, they do not have to worry about flip turns, and they do not have to worry about a crowded environment,” Mr. Stroud said. The race actually has a long history in the valley, running throughout the 1980s and 1990s, though Mr. Stroud eventually discontinued it after it became clear racers had grown tired of open water swims. “There seems to be a renewed interest in open water swimming,” Mr. Stroud said. “I just swam in Kelowna two weeks ago and there were 1,200 swimmers.” In Invermere, an open water swim offers unique views for competitors and spectators alike. “Not that you get to look around a lot, but we have a . . . ‘Federal’ from page 10 “This building was built in 2000 and it’s starting to wear out, particularly our parking lot, which is where a major portion of our funds will be going too,” said Susan Clovechok, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a $150,000 project.” The Windermere District Historical Society received $2,250 for painting the exterior of their building.
pristine, incredible setting for this,” Mr. Stroud said. “The lake is fairly warm and the scenery is spectacular.” For Mr. Stroud, the race has a special place in his heart because of his passion for lake swimming. “I swim in it myself,” he said. “I come from a swimming background, so the fact that I get to do some open water swimming here is really great. I am always looking forward to it.” Currently, there is still registration space for more swimmers. In addition, Mr. Stroud is looking for escort boats. “If anyone wanted to appear on Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. at James Chabot with a kayak, a canoe or even a motorized craft, they are more than welcome.” Though the race is open to anyone and Mr. Stroud has encouraged interested swimmers from across the valley to sign up, he said it is important for swimmers to know their boundaries. “I really never know anybody’s swimming ability because we don’t hold a trial or anything,” Mr. Stroud said. “I expect people to be capable of swimming either distance comfortably.” To register or to learn more information, check out www.heartoftherockiestri.ca. “Thank heavens, we got the grant and now we only need to raise half of the money,” said Margaret Christensen, Windermere District Historical Society president. “We’re very pleased to be part of the program.” Mr. Wilks closed the ceremony by serving up celebratory cake and spoke with people from the community about the initiatives. “We’re very proud of those people for ensuring those applications were top notch,” said Mr. Wilks.
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By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Pete Bourke recently opened the doors to the Circle Cafe, which is now located in the former Higher Ground coffee shop at Frater Landing in Invermere. Mr. Bourke, along with his wife Sarah who owns Circle Health Food, expanded the natural health store to offer customers the opportunity to have a healthy option for meals in the downtown core. “We always wanted to do more with the health food store than the space allowed,” said Mr. Bourke, “and we had to find a way to extend the type of products we have and do there. The cafe was always a natural choice and earlier this year, we noticed that this space was available so we made the inquiry and one thing led to another.” The Bourke couple felt that finding a central location that was easily accessible to the community and visitors alike was an important priority. “This is the perfect location for what we want to do,” said Mr. Bourke. “It’s got a nice setting, a nice feel and great proximity to the health food store so it all lined up.” The Circle Cafe opened for business on July 15th, and has been keeping busy ever since. The duo has opted to take an approach that encourages their customers to support local businesses and eat healthy, organic meals.
“We just wanted to offer a healthy option for people to enjoy light food and good lunches,” said Mr. Bourke. “We support as much local (food suppliers) as we can. Edible Acres, a lot of their products, Kootenay Meadows cheese, Patty’s Greenhouse tomatoes and a bunch of organic items from the health food store — predominantly organic, as much as possible.” The cafe also stocks products from Schoni Artisan Breads, Saunders Family Farm, Invermere Bakery, Valley Foods and Mountain Range Foods. “There are many choices around that, and we have some great drinks,” he added. In addition, there will be beverages such as Kicking Horse Coffee, organic kombucha on tap from a Calgary-based company, and smoothies. “I like to think that we’re offering something that’s a bit different to some of the businesses that are already in town… something new for people to try is — I think — always a good thing,” said Mr. Bourke. “We’re starting to see some good, repeat business already. Even folks who are from out of town (who) come out on weekends, we’re starting to see them come back as well, so it’s been good.” The Circle Cafe is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. between Monday and Friday. It will also be open between 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Continued on page 38 . . .
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Canmore couple takes over the reins at Sobeys ley said. “We supported schools, church functions, sports teams, or whatever, but when it came to the youth, that is where we really did everything we could to help out.” After almost three years of living in the valMrs. Bromley said helping as much she ley, it is time for a well-known family to head could with non-profit organizations was all home to Alberta. part of becoming members of the tight-knit On August 9th, Andrea and Brad Bromcommunity in the valley. ley will sell the Sobeys in Invermere to Lori “The community was supporting our kids and Steve Ladas, who moved to the valley from and giving them great opportunities to thrive, Canmore three weeks ago to get acquainted so as far as we were concerned, it was our rewith the store before taking over. sponsibility to give back as much as we could,” “I think coming here, this was our home, she said. “When you live and work here, you our life and our future,” Mrs. Bromley said. get to know everyone pretty fast and everyone “We are excited about our new future, but it is gets to know you.” definitely going to be hard to leave.” The Ladas jumped at the opportunity to In April, the Bromleys were offered the move to Invermere to begin the next chapter of chance to purchase the Sobeys in Sylvan Lake, their lives after managing the Sobeys in CanAlberta. Faced with a tough decision, the couHAND-OFF — From left to right, Steve and Lori Ladas, the new owners of Sobeys more for 12 years. ple ultimately decided to move back to Alberta in Invermere, met with previous owners Brad and Andrea Bromley (pictured with “We love it here and we think we are going so that their young kids could grow up close to their children Alana and Maddyn) on one of their last days in the valley. the rest of their family. to fit into the community really well,” Mr. La Photo by Kevin Nimmock das said. “The area is almost identical to Can“In 2012, we jumped at the opportunity to more, with the mountains all around, except it move to the valley,” Mr. Bromley said. “We packed organizations, including the Hospice Society of the Coup from our home in Alberta and moved out here. We were lumbia Valley, the Columbia Valley Food Bank, Colum- is quite a bit warmer.” Veterans of the grocery store business, the Ladas welcomed with open arms and it was a great experience.” bia Valley Youth Soccer and the Parent Advisory Council have spent their entire careers in small towns. During their time in the area, the Bromleys became at Eileen Madson Primary School. Continued on page 24 . . . very involved with several community foundations and “For us, it was anything to do with kids,” Mr. BromBy Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff
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August 7, 2015 SHAKE IT — Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac and Cpl. Grant Simpson demonstrating bike safety and dance moves during the newly released Greenways video. YouTube screenshot
Promo video released $600,000.” The CVGTA is a registered charity and will be issuing tax receipts to donors proAn effort to engage and activate the viding financial support to the cause — an community to fund the dream of a safe — initiative many people from the community yet challenging — trail system is underway. got behind. The Westside Legacy Trail Fundraising Catalyst Creative Company videograCommittee (WLTFC) recently released a pher, Courtney Allan, put together a video YouTube video that was created to help ad- that reveals the off-road land the trail will be vocate for safe biking trails in the Columbia on, which has largely been private land that Valley and to raise $4 million to build it, is being donated to the project. moving cyclists away from busy streets. The trail will be open to run“The videos purpose is to raise aware- ners, cyclists, rollerbladers, strollers and ness for the trail,” said Mark Halwa, Co- wheelchairs. lumbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance Honorary Chairman of the WLTFC, (CVGTA) executive director. “It was cre- Cory Sarich, is featured on the promotional ated as one of the YouTube video. components of Mr. Sarich, a “As you can see in the video, not everyone our social meformer Calgary can handle a bicycle safely.” dia campaign Flames defenceto reach out to man from 2013, Cpl. Grant Simpson people on varisuffered a lifeColumbia Valley RCMP ous social media threatening cyplatforms and let cling accident on them know about the trail.” Windermere Loop Road on July 21st, 2014. The 25-kilometre trail is moderately flat There are also guest appearances by Inwith challenging sections, and it will be lo- vermere RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac cated on the west side of Lake Windermere and Cpl. Grant Simpson, local mountain parallel to Westside Road. The CVGTA and bikers, Killer Rollbots team members, stuWLTFC anticipates the pathway will be five dents and many, many more. metres wide with a three-metre paved width “As you can see in the video, not everyfeaturing a painted centre line. one can handle a bicycle safely,” said Cpl. The goal of the project is to connect Simpson. communities from Invermere to Fairmont “Imagine what could have happened if Hot Springs while stretching across private Marko had been riding the bike, instead of and Crown land and within Ministry of just dancing beside it — thus our detachTransportation right-of-ways. ment’s support of the Greenways project.” “With awareness comes a little bit of For more information about the fundraising, and with fundraising comes a video or to make a donation, visit www. trail,” said Mr. Halwa. “We need to raise greenways.ca. You can also view the video $4 million and we have raised — through on YouTube by searching Greenways Prescash and in kind donations — just under ents - The Westside Legacy Trail. By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff
African folk with universal appeal Soulful South African talent Bongeziwe Mabandla is taking the world by storm and, as part of his 2015 Canadian tour, played a small by-donation show outside Pynelogs on July 31st. Moving effortlessly between folk, hip-hop and traditional grassroots sounds, Mr. Mabandla, backed up by his two-piece band, sings in both English and Xhosa with a passion that poignantly conveys universal human emotions. Learn more by visiting www.bongeziwe.com. Photo by Nicole Trigg . . . ‘Canmore’ from page 23 Their first store was in Shawville, Quebec, which is home to under 1,700 people. Mr. Ladas said they feel most at home in small, rural communities. “We are not big city people, so we are very glad we are here,” Mr. Ladas said. “In stores like this, we have the flexibility to deal with people one-onone when they come in. We get to know our customers by their first names.” To properly meet their new customers, the Ladas plan to use their hands-on approach to running the grocery store. “We are not office people,” Mr. Ladas said. “We like to be where the action is. Packing groceries at the front
is the best way to get to know people.” The new owners have already started making business connections in their new home. They are sponsoring Invermere MusicFest, which is coming up on August 22nd and 23rd. “We are going to do our best to help anybody who asks,” Mr. Ladas said. “We can’t help everyone, but we understand how important it is to be involved.” Beyond just owning a business in the valley, the Ladas have big plans for the rest of their lives here. “It is funny because a year ago we were talking about where we wanted to retire and Steve couldn’t pinpoint it, but then this all came about and we have decided to make this our forever home,” Mrs. Ladas said.
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Art festival fun The Art in the Park took place under brilliant sunshine at Pothole Park on Sunday, August 2nd. The six-hour art exhibition drew a steady stream of people throughout the day.“The artists loved the site and the way a small festivallike atmosphere emerged,” said organizer Susan Fahrni. “The musicians were all amazing and truly added to the festive air. Many of the artists expressed an interest in doing this again... we are quite proud of the success of our first Art in the Park.” Counterclockwise from top left: Colin Bell while doing a live demonstration (Karl Fahrni photo); Julie Webster of Sandpiper Studio (see page 13 for details on her studio’s open house this weekend); Marty and Eli Beingessner play to their fans; Sandra Beingessner organizes her Bliss Beads; painter Sherry Mallach next to one of her art pieeces; Defining Yoga owner Kelly Carlson and Columbia Valley Community Foundation executive director Laurie Klassen were among the crowds filling the busy little market; Ingrid Vincent explains her background to interested art lovers. Photos by Nicole Trigg
. . . ‘Local’ from page 17 he said, adding that although he was at one point vicepresident of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists, and also president of the Canadian Association of Editorial Cartoonists, those organizations didn’t really help cartoonists form a front in their ongoing battles to express their opinions as they saw fit. “They (the associations) have a certain amount of prestige and a certain amount of power, but honestly it didn’t put much pressure on the individual papers we all worked for. You really had to fight for your independence on your own, to make sure you were just illustrating the written editorials, which some editors and publishers thought we should,” said Mr. Rodewalt. “However, those days are long gone and the golden days
are done. Newspapers don’t have the power they used to and these days editorial cartoonists are just happy to have a job. I had a really nice career doing something I really wanted to do, so I was lucky. But I was also lucky in terms of timing, to get into it when I did and catch the tail end of the golden times.” Mr. Rodewalt’s work earned him a National Newspaper Award in 1988, and he was nominated for the award two other times. His favourite cartoon remains one he drew while Pierre Trudeau was in power, at a time when the former prime minister’s popularity was at an all-time low in Western Canada. The cartoon was a re-creation of the famous last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railroad scene, except with Mr. Trudeau tied to the tracks. “That was a huge hit, that cartoon. I actually had somebody who wanted to trade me a return flight to
Amsterdam for the original drawing of the cartoon, but I turned him down because I really wanted to keep the original,” said Mr. Rodewalt. The cartoonist and his wife had bought a cabin on Fort Point in Invermere in 1992, and used it as a summer retreat until Mr. Rodewalt retired in 2010. At that point, the couple sold their Calgary home and moved “lock, stock and barrel” (as Mr. Rodewalt puts it) to the valley, upgrading and renovating their cabin and becoming permanent Invermere residents. “We’re really happy here. We love living here as full time residents,” he said. Mr. Rodewalt continues to occasionally freelance cartoons, with his work appearing not only in the Calgary Herald, but also the Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen and other major papers.
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Our family’s lesson in composting
Family Ties By Lynsey Burke Pioneer Columnist
“Do you know what a compost is?” asked a representative of our community greenhouse from the Groundswell Network Society. Oliver and his friend James peered into the bin, looking over at the rich dark soil, as she explained to them in a simplified fashion about how worms, bacteria and insects decompose the
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organic waste, in turn creating a valuable soil that can be used in our gardens at home. While the two boys were more interested in capturing the abundant grasshoppers they were flushing out by the hundreds from the long grass in the Agri Park fairgrounds, they seemed to absorb some of the new information that was being taught to them. With an emphasis on the importance of sustainability (reducing, reusing and recycling), the 2nd Annual Summer Fair was a great atmosphere and an educational occasion for the kids and adults alike. By starting the dialogue at an early age about where our food comes from, engaging our little ones in the growing process, caring for our gardens together and creating an awareness on whole foods, I hope to teach an appreciation and understanding for what we put into our mouths every day. I signed up to get my very own golden key to the Groundswell Network’s composting station to take part in the community composting trial. This key allows our family to put our organic waste to good use and to lessen our environmental impact, however finite. The Groundswell Networks tells us that we have roughly 15 years of use left for the Windermere Regional Landfill until it reaches capacity. Nearly half of the average bag of waste is made up of compostable
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material; if we diverted that material to composting, they expect that we could get nearly five more years out of the current landfill. The philosophy of appreciating and enjoying food that is nutrient dense, prepared slowly, picked ripe, eaten in season and shared with good company is something the valley does an exceptional job of. It’s neat to see how many relatively self-sustainable homes there are in and around Invermere. The backyard chicken flocks abound, composting bins are plentiful, and flourishing gardens and greenhouses are everywhere. Our children are fortunate to be raised on and exposed to a slow food way of life that relishes in enjoying the simple things. The cost of growing that tomato from start to finish or baking that fresh loaf of artisan bread is something that I hope our children learn to appreciate as well. One of our first stops after the long weekend will be to visit the ever-exciting compost station on Rotting Way. Here’s to limiting waste and teaching a valuable lesson along the way. Anything can be made into an exciting adventure, right? Family, adventure and the exploration of the unfamiliar is what fuels freelance writer and editor Lynsey Burke’s creativity in writing. Visit www.lynseyburke.com. Then pick up the Pioneer’s sister paper ~ The Invermere Valley Echo ~ every Wednesday. {Subscriptions also available}
More is better. There’s more to the valley than meets the eye… See this week's August 5th Invermere Valley Echo for:
• Local crackdown on distracted driving eyed (page 1) • Scholarship goes to dozens of valley students (page 3) • Canal Flats steps up fight against impaired drivers (page 4) • NDP candidate holds youth event in invermere (page 8) • Remember When - A look back through the Valley Echo's archives (page 10) • Valley Life photo page of community submissions (page 16)
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Biodiversity in the garden The Green File By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist Have you noticed how our language changes with the passage of time? Where gardening is concerned, there is an interesting evolution of language that reflects the keen interests of many who were inspired by a few. “Biodiversity” and “sustainability” were two words I never used in my communications 20 years ago. Indeed, they never entered my head — not where gardening was concerned. But here we are, turning our attention out of doors for answers to questions about the health of our honey bee population and methods for attracting hummingbirds to the garden. How can you attract more pollinators and create more biodiversity in your yard and garden? I am here to help. This is my list of “things you can do” to make your garden a much more exciting place to live and play. Native plants: Butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds are, for the most part, native themselves. So it only makes sense that they are attracted to plants that are also native. To be clear, native species are plants that lived here before the Europeans arrived about 500 years ago. Many still thrive in our hinterland while others have bitten the dust and disappeared. Perhaps part of the gardeners’ mantra is to grow many plants that are on the endangered species list in an effort to contribute to their comeback. Plants for habitat and protection: As my country property has filled in with the thousands of plants that I have put there over the years, I am keenly aware of the
SAFE HARBOUR FOR HABITAT — Gardening expert Marc Cullen encourages gardeners to nuture more biodiversity, like frogs, in their gardens. Photo submitted increase in life: a swelling of activity that is unmistakably more dense and rich each growing season. There is a reason why our native forests are alive with restless native activity. The importance of the protection that is afforded in the form of deciduous trees and evergreens cannot be overstated. When you plant trees and shrubs, you provide nesting areas and shelter for many songbirds where they feel safe as they feed from your bird feeders, garden plants and bathe in your bird bath. Feeders: Hummingbirds are not only primary pollinators in most Canadian gardens, but they provide more entertainment than most any wildlife that you can attract to your yard. They are territorial and, as a result, they spar with one another for available food sources. If you hang a hummingbird feeder early in the spring, you will, sooner or later, find yourself laughing at their antics as they compete for perch space on it. If you feed hummingbirds, it is important to keep the feeder clean by rinsing it out with some mild soapy water each time you refill it, or once every week. This
prevents disease from spreading. You can mix up your own food or buy it. I prefer the liquid concentrated food as it is easy to mix and works like a charm. Habitat: Different pollinators need different environments to live and breed. All wildlife need water. Consider a shallow tray or saucer of fresh water in the feeding areas of your garden for honey bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. As for specific “habitats”: Bees — Honey bees need a hive and a bee keeper. I recommend that you read the book Bees Make the Best Pets by Jack Mingo for details. Native bees are a different matter. I provide pieces of lumber, at least 12 centimetres thick and drilled with 3/8 holes, to attract mason bees to my yard. Look for commercial mason bee houses at your local “birding” retailer. Butterflies — Butterflies are grown up larvae and butterfly larvae eat plants before they pupate into adults. Think about this when you find a caterpillar eating your dill plants (it is likely a swallowtail youngster) or milkweed (monarch butterfly larvae). Don’t be in a hurry to pitch the baby butterfly out with the bath water. Instead, consider sharing your garden with them. There is more to biodiversity than pollinators where your garden is concerned. If you have frogs living in a water feature, you can be sure that you have created habitat and a balanced environment that is extraordinary. Frogs breathe through their skin and, as a result, they are very sensitive to changes in the environment. When water or air is polluted, the frog population declines quickly. The same can be said for toads. Both eat insects, including mosquitoes, and play an important role in the big life cycle of your garden. Ditto for salamanders, newts and dragonflies. The more the better! Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Wednesday morning at 8:40. He is the Lawn and Garden expert for Home Hardware. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com.
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Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s Pfister, Maria Maria Pfister, age 91 of Invermere, passed away July 29th, 2015 at Columbia House. Born in Austria, July 24th, 1924, she came to Canada in 1949. She married Julius Pfister.
Charles Raymond Jackson of Radium Hot Springs passed away at Ivy House in Invermere on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 at 89 years of age. Ray leaves his wife of 62 years, Phyllis Cecilia Jackson; his daughters Barbara, Elizabeth, Cathy, Colleen, Mary Frances and Laine; his sons Randall and Gregory; 16 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Ray was born and raised in Battleford, Saskatchewan. He moved his family to Radium Hot Springs in 1964. He was a long standing and highly respected community member in Radium and the Valley and he will be dearly missed. A funeral service for Ray will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 12th, 2015 at 11 a.m. in Radium Hot Springs. A reception will follow at the Radium Seniors Hall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ray’s honour to: Stations of the Cross in Radium, Ivy House in Invermere or the Columbia Valley Food Bank. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com
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5169 Hewitt Rd. Edgewater. Household items, furniture, Quad, tractor, (garden) window of all sizes. Too much to mention. Sat. Aug. 8th. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rain or shine.
1600 15th Ave. Aug. 8th, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Moving sale. Furniture, patio set, home décor, and jewelry!
Garage Sale Sat. Aug. 8th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 720 17th St. Invermere. Close to Station Pub.
Cheers to the Invermere Hospital staff for providing all the right tests needed in helping our son.
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.
Cheers to the young man who, on the morning of July 28th, stopped his vehicle on the highway to help an apparently lost, distressed small dog that was at risk of being run over. Who says there’s no hope for human race?
Join us for a general meeting on Tuesday Aug. 11, 2015 at 4 p.m. at the Windermere Community Hall. We invite you to come and support our Windermere Community Association were you can be involved in shaping the growth of this dynamic and beautiful area of the Kootenays. Meet the executive, find out what we have been doing this last year, and hear what opportunities lie ahead for us all.
A huge Cheers to the lovely Britt for allowing us Australians to spend quality time with our travelling daughter by giving up your house and bed to us for past 3 weeks. We will always have a bed for you when you come to Aus.
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Francophone.
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Maria worked at the Hospital for many years. She is predeceased by her parents Rudolf and Magdalena Hecker. Survived by her brother Rudolf Hecker (Elizabeth), sister Katherine Routsun and many nieces and nephews. At Maria’s request no service will take place.
Charles Raymond “Ray” Jackson
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s obituary s Wilbert “Bill” Russell Magee March 9th, 1934 - July 30th, 2015
With heavy hearts, full of love, the family of Bill Magee announces his passing at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook B.C at the age of 81 with family by his side. Bill is survived by his loving wife Neata, children Athena (Perry) Cheryl (Duncan), Geri (Shane), Wayne (Jeannine), his grandchildren Trevor, Vanessa, Crystal, Tyler, Travis, Ashley, Brittany, Christopher, and Arianna, his pride and joys, 5 beautiful great grand daughters Kennedy, Sydney, Halley, Brynlee, and Graceyn. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Rena Magee and his sister Thelma McDonald. He also leaves behind 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Bud, Roy, Butch, Vi and Leanie. He will be remembered fondly by his ‘coffee buddies’. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2210 - 2nd Street South with a luncheon that followed. Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements 250-426-4864.
Cheers to the loyal Steamboat supporters that showed up, even under severe circumstances. You are amazing. You energized the artists and we all had a glorious evening. Your show of force has assured there will be a 2016 festival. Cheers to Gerry Wilke for listening to a complaint and going above and beyond to make a solution happen. Much appreciated. Cheers to FHSR, staff residents, security and HR for maintaining peace and quiet at staff accommodation and the recent paint job to spruce things up. Cheers to seventy years of marriage. 25,500 days and nights is a long time to be married to the same person. John and Laura Ronacher did it, but don’t as dvertise it. We, your neighbours, think it is really something to be proud of. A beautiful marriage by a wonderful couple. A shining example for all of us.
Jeers to serving staff that demand tips and criticize customers who choose not to tip. Tipping is a custom NOT A TAX. I eat out to eat NOT to supplement your wages!
Jeers to the whom ever claimed it was your lawn that needed mowing, I thought it was meant for me. PHEW! Let that grass grow!
HUGE Cheers to Lori at Sign Artists for her generosity and awesome work on the new Terry Fox Foundation banner. It looks fantastic! HUGE CHEERS to Karlie (Carly) who found Mr. Maynard on Saturday night and cared for him until we got home. It was Maynard’s big adventure, and he was lucky you picked him up and kept him safe. He returned happy and tired and we are incredibly grateful! Cheers to Pioneer editorial writers who have the journalistic spirit to state an independent opinion amidst the swampy quagmire of dreary, timid, tepid and regurgitated PR papp that passes for mainstream journalism in Canada these days. It’s a breath of fresh air. Kick it up, keep it going and wear the whiny criticisms of partisan serfs as your badge of honour.
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Cheers to Leo and his crew at RONA A barge-tastic Cheers to Garry for for their huge spirit and community a great party! For the awesome mindedness! Your time and bratwurst and all round wonderful generosity towards the ongoing time on Saturday. Cheers too to reno’s at the Wilmer Community your game organizing side kicks CHEERS &Kevin JEERS Hall are very much appreciated. and Ted. What a fun time! Sponsored by
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Huge Cheers to the person who picked up my important lost mail and returned it to the Post Office. I am so grateful for your honesty.
Chill working couple with two welltrained cats looking for a place in Invermere. August or September. 250-341-8027.
Windermere lakeside cottage. Short or long stays, for golf, skiing, relaxing. VRBO.com Property #711685.
Central Invermere Duplex with revenue suite. Lake View, close to beach. $389,000. PropertyGuys. com ID #266535.
Cheers to the thoughtful, kind, honest soul who turned in my rose gold diamond pendant that had broken from my necklace on July 28th, 2015 in Sobeys.
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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.
Bright 2-bdrm ground level suite, partially furnished, large yard, storage, plenty of parking with great mountain view, quiet St. in Invermere. N/P, N/S please, damage deposit $600, $950/mo utilities included. Available midSept. Please reply to; Rental P.O. Box 362, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0. Stating employment status, ages and references.
Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce business for sale. Winner of three Scovie awards. There is a driving need to take this business to the next level, nationwide, currently handcrafted and hand bottled. We can’t keep up with the demand. Serious inquiries only. 250-3423569 or info@kootenaybayou.com.
Athalmer unfurnished 2-bdrm home available Sept. 1st for long-term rental. Huge kitchen, hardwood floors, good-sized bedrooms, yard and pet friendly. $1,000/mo, includes basic utilities. Call/text 250 341-5639.
Wanted kitten, call 250-341-1153 or 250-341-5146.
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Long line up of backed-up Jeers to those boaters who lack courtesies of common sense this past long weekend on Columbia Lake. So let’s play together following some etiquette. Do NOT hog the dock waiting for your pick-up trailer... Put your trailer in LINE first and your turn will come in time. Respect rules and save time for everybody. Cheers to Warwick Interiors for their advice and generosity towards the flooring project at the Wilmer Community Hall. Your help is very much appreciated. Jeers to the Conservative party for being the first to dirty up our green space with their signs for the next 11 weeks! CHEERS to the Ambulance attendants for helping our son and JEERS to those drivers who wouldn’t move over and make way for the ambulance! Shame on you! A big Cheers to the wonderful person who paid for a bag of sugar for my 7-year-old son in No Frills. Your generosity is greatly appreciated; he is enjoying the cookies he wanted me to bake. We will pay it forward. A huge Cheers to all the men and women working at Mountainside Golf Course this summer. You obviously care about the old girl and it shows. She’s never looked better. Many Cheers on behalf of the members and guests. Cheers to all the wives who put up with there husbands. Definitely during golf season. What were you girls thinking?
Jeers to all the people that think they can just drive around road barriers knock over signs, and park wherever they’re little minds want. LEARN HOW TO DRIVE. Jeers to whoever thought it was a good idea to take relationship advice from CMFP! Huge, huge Cheers to George Pat and Doug Tristram for their “on the spot” service, and fixing the stubborn Thrift Store Door. Nice to see two great guys step in and help when they noticed the problem. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Cheers to “Aspen Trail” for helping with the dogs when our Shylo was in need. Very good camping neighbors!
Lost: Contact information for the person that delivered the Telephone books to the Invermere Visitor Centre Please call 250-3422844 Lost: CNIB cane, white with red tip, 250-342-6752.
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Cheers to Valley Foods staff and shoppers for your help when my mother took a fall outside the store. You were such help to us, bringing tissue and helping me to get her in my car and to the hospital. Special Cheers to Valley Foods staff member, James who took the extra step to come with us to the hospital. My 90 year old mother, Flo, proudly wears a shiner and doing fine now. I love my town and all you folks!!
535 SF $740/month triple net 285 SF $390/month triple net Panache Building, Invermere Email: info@ panacheinteriorsinc.ca 250-342-5805
Cheers to Amber- the BEST hairstylist EVER! I look and feel like my old self again and you have approval from my two daughters, which is a BIG deal.
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.
Big huge appreciation Cheers to people in Invermere because I walk the streets, they smile, they laugh, tease and I appreciate how they care about my life. Makes me happy and smile.
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For Rent October 1st, 2015. Located behind the Dry Cleaners Invermere. $400/mo + GST + ALL Utilities. Call 250-342-6790 for more information.
Windermere 4-plex: Bright furnished upper level 2-bdrm suite available Aug 1st. All appliances. Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views. Call/text 250-409-7435 or email info@selkirkcells.com. WALK TO KINSMEN BEACH: Spacious, clean 2-bdrm basement suite downtown, separate entrance, 4 appliances, backyard amenities, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent includes water/hydro/heat. 250342-7590. Lower half up/down duplex, Invermere, 3-bdrm, private entrance, storage shed, 5 appliances, No smoking, no pets, $900/mo, includes water. Available Aug. 1st. Phone 403-288-5819.
Black Forest Heights Ground level walkout suite in duplex, 1,056 sq. ft., 2-bdrm, 1 bath. Open concept kitchen/living room, big windows, very bright and confortable, great views and nice yard. Appliances include: washer, dryer, fridge, range, dishwasher, over the range microwave and central vacuum with power head. N/S, no partiers, quiet, small pets considered. Long term tenants preferred, available Sept. 1st, $925/ mo including utilities. Call Rick at 250-342-3057 or 250-341-5572. Spacious and bright 2-bdrm lower sweet with walkout. Includes 5 appliances, utilities, cable and internet. N/S, no parties. Call 250-342-4436 or 250-341-5695. References and D.D. required.
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8 large Bell Peppers (assorted colors) 2 small Yellow Onions, chopped
2 lbs Pork Sausage, ground 2 cloves Garlic, minced 8 Eggs Salt and Pepper to taste
Cut tops off peppers and clean inside and bottom. Brown sausage; drain, then add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent. Place peppers in oven safe casserole; stuff with sausage mixture almost to the top. Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil; use spoon to make a small well in middle of each. Crack egg on top and return to oven. Broil 5 – 10 minutes until eggs are done. Watch closely.
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250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $150. Call George. 250-347-9500. 3 fine pianos for sale in Kimberley, all exc. cond; Panattoni estate. Yamaha G1 grand ask $9,500; Yamaha U1 upright $4,500; Nordheimer 5’2” grand $6,000. Lifelong climate-control, steady upkeep by Wendy Weir Panattoni, 25-year piano teacher who cofounded Symphony of Kootenays. For specs or to view contact arnesahlen@hotmail.com or 250427-2159.
firewood Dry/split firewood for sale. Big or small volumes. Free local delivery. 250-342-3040 or aranwood@ hotmail.com. Seasoned birch, larch, fir and pine firewood for sale. 250-409-9259.
boats for sale 2005 17’ Glastron 150hp Evinrude with trailer. Beautifully maintained white boat. Bow rider. Malibu Bowrider 18 foot, mercruiser 4.3 ltr. 275 hours, wakeboard tower, trailer. $11,000. 250-342-0477
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RV Lots
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Fully serviced RV lots for sale, river and wetland access, 45 min. north of Radium. www. columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca, 250-348-2094.
Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.
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.
Radium Golf Group is now accepting applications for experienced line cooks, and servers. Please email resume to skuffler@radiumgolfgroup.ca or call 250-270-1550.
Helna’s Stube
childcare
Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas. Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250 342 8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail.com.
Dragonfly Discovery Centre is inviting children ages 2.5 to 6 years old to participate in a fun filled creative summer program located in Radium Hot Springs. Drop-in or reserve a spot. www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com or call Charlotte at 250-270-0058.
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250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca . Your husband out golfing again? Take a Chalk Painting Workshop at THE PAINTED PORCH! Learn to create and redo your tired furniture! Contact Teresa 250-688-0388.
Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/ chef experienced in fine dining, P/T bartender, kitchen help/ dishwasher and evening servers. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344. 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. Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies is seeking a P/T Sales/Telus associate, 12 hours a week to start, F/T in January. Please send your resume to info@selkirkcells.com. Sonshine Children’s Centre is looking for a permanent part-time Early Childhood Educator to join our team starting September 1, 2015. Please forward your resume to son_shine@telus.net Peppi’s hiring part-time dishwasher. Stop by or email p.fuel@yahoo.ca.
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2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4, 75,000 km, extras, A/C, auto. $9,000 O.B.O. Walter 250-347-7718.
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Black Forest Restaurant is hiring a full-time server. Previous experience required in a busy upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com 250342-9417.
is looking for a dishwasher/kitchen help. Email resume to mail@ helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.
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Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date – ASAP Year-round Employment Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift
Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift
No education required One to two years experience required. Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.40/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.
No education or experience required. All shifts available – nights/overnights/ early mornings/weekends $11.50/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.
Apply in person or via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) for both positions.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for casual Education Assistants, effective September 2015. The nature of employment for every Education Assistant varies with the unique needs of students, duties may include, but not limited to: 1. Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, etc., which are relevant to the student(s) with whom they are directly involved. 2. Providing instructional support, behavior management support and record keeping support (i.e. home/school communication book, journals, charting and observations, etc. as specified). 3. Assisting in modifying and adapting classroom materials. 4. Assisting with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals. 5. Supervising students on school outings. 6. Assisting with development and maintenance of community work experience placements for students with identified special needs. 7. Assisting students with personal care needs (i.e. toileting, dressing, eating, administering medication, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities). 8. Working with assistive technologies, including computers, peripherals and a variety of software applications. 9. Assisting students to be included in the school community. 10. Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students. Training and Experience 1. Completion of Grade 12. 2. Appropriate post secondary training (i.e. Education Assistant Program or a diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education). 3. Successful experience working with students with special needs. 4. Additional training in supporting students with Autism or other specific special needs may be required. This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440, wage $22.42/hour. If you are interested in these positions, please submit a resume, with three references, to: Ms. Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.
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WE’RE HIRING!
Super 8 Invermere is hiring front desk, housekeeping and laundry. Competitive wages and benefits. Experience not necessary, must be able to work shift work and have own transportation. Apply with resume to front desk 8888 Arrow Rd., or fax 250-342-8889
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Seeking energetic, self-starter for an entry level position involved in all aspects of production in our modern cabinet shop and warehouse. If you enjoy physically demanding work, possess a clean valid BC class 5 driver’s license and have a passion for keeping things organized and tidy please contact us. Get started on a career in Cabinet Making as position could lead to an apprenticeship and advancement for suitable candidate. e-mail: info@warwick-interiors.com PH: 250-342-6264 • Fax: 250-342-3546
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Summer is here, and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is still hiring! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full time or part time, to join our team. We’re hiring: Housekeepers, golf shop attendants, guest services personnel, retail clerks, servers, beverage cart attendants, and kitchen help! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.
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Canadian Rockies Hot Springs Enterprise Unit Banff Upper Hot Springs (Alberta) - 1 position Radium Hot Springs (BC) - 1 position Wage: $63,861 to $69,006 (under review) Closing date: 7 August 2015 To apply, please visit our website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/mpcareers Un emploi dans un parc national des montagnes et un site du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO, c’est plus qu’un simple gagne-pain – c’est un mode de vie dans un endroit spectaculaire.
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Volunteers: Part 2
Help wanted
Fresh old ideas By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist
Look up to a higher standard with our classified ads.
BARISTA (Full-time) As a Kicking Horse Café Barista, pulling the perfect shot, sharing your latte art with the masses, and providing a level of service that is second to none, will not so much be a job as it will be a vocation. The only requirement… ya gotta be crazy about coffee; think it, drink it, love it, dream it!
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A passion for great coffee, as well as a devotion to quality will be what separate you from the crowd; we will supply the tools and training – you will work the magic. In addition to teaching you more than you could ever imagine about coffee, we provide a steady paycheck, extended health and wellness benefits (Full-Time), competitive wages, staff fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work with one of the finest teams in the country! We will be hosting an open house to accept applications in person for this position on Wednesday, August 19th at the café from 4 -7 p.m. Stop by and say hi!
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A TD Bank report indicates that volunteers contribute more than $50 billion dollars of value annually for we Canadians. The United States, ten times our population, claims that the value of their volunteers is $162 billion dollars or about the same as the Gross Domestic Product of Egypt. These are dazzling numbers, but numbers alone do not define what motivates volunteers. The main reason for not concentrating on the economic numbers is that the overwhelming majority of volunteers don’t dwell on them either. Most who volunteer are enjoying numerous good reasons for volunteering and the dollar numbers are, for them, peripheral. Volunteering is a tremendous way to use your lifelong acquired skills and, equally, it is an excellent way to develop skills and learn from others. It almost doesn’t matter what your personal interests are — there is a volunteering role that fits virtually every personality. You can hold a hand and talk in a comforting tone at a hospice, dig a well in a far-off country, clean a cage, distribute food, sew clothing, donate blood, walk a dog or build a school. Volunteers teach, mentor, operate a bank of telephones, fight fires or improve the ecology along a river. The list of volunteer options is endless. One report has indicated that if all of the world’s volunteers were put into one country, they would comprise the world’s third largest population — just behind China and India. Not everyone understands the motivational drive of volunteers. Following the very successful 1988 Calgary Olympics, a French observer told a Calgary organizer that, for the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, he also would use a swarm of volunteers. When asked, “How will you recruit them?” He responded, “We will pay them.” Volunteering is activated kindness. It is that desire that comes from within to help others and to build for a com-
mon cause. It is a situation whereby those who can lift up will do so for those who might benefit. Volunteers do what they do with the expectation that humankind will be in a better place. If governments did everything that should be done, then citizens would forfeit their democratic right to build in accord with their own imagination. Communities understand their local needs. Their work gives them a partnership in community improvement. There is joy in making good things happen. There is no higher calling than allowing your knowledge and skill to be used for the betterment of others. Research studies have concluded that volunteering is good for your health. They have concluded that volunteering stabilizes moods, improves emotional outlook, increases optimism, enhances joy, and provides a sense of control over life. It also can strengthen your immune system. With an improved self-esteem your ability to achieve in all matters becomes stronger. Through volunteering, we learn that from all those who have joined a cause as they arrive with a variety of skills. We learn how to extract the best from each and how to delegate. It provides training that can be used elsewhere in life. Youth should seriously consider volunteering. A list of volunteering activities sure beats a resume with only a name and phone number. Importantly, very few ever volunteer without advancing their skill and understanding of how to get things done and how to work with others. When a youth volunteers, they will not only help others, but also advance their own skills. This achievement opens doors for ongoing opportunities. The value of volunteering can best be summed up with a quote from Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1993. He retired to Invermere in 2007.
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Teens tackle the Bugaboos at climbing camp By Pat Morrow, Chair Conrad Kain Centennial Society It wasn’t looking too good for this year’s Conrad Kain Bugaboos Teens Climbing Camp. On the morning of July 25th, a team of ten East Kootenay youths, three ACMG guides, a BC Parks ranger, a mountain author and I set out from the Conrad Kain hut into a light drizzle, hoping for a break in the weather. We had practiced the violent art of self-arrest with our ice axes on steep snow slopes the day before, and today we hoped to tackle one of the iconic granite peaks that makes this area so famous in the mountaineering world. However, the malevolent weather gods assured us we’d have to be content with learning about roped travel on the remnant glacier beneath the east face of Snowpatch Spire, and pray for visibility so we could at least get a glimpse of the peaks we had come to climb. After some hours, the outing turned out to be a test of the waterproofness of our rain garments, and our patience for coping with hypothermic conditions. We decided to abandon this character-building exercise and head back to the warmth and camaraderie of the hut. It was here that we first heard radio reports of climbers stranded on Howser Spire, the highest in the Bugaboo range. A team of two had ignored the weather warnings of the day before, and were now lost in the clouds with an airborne Search and Rescue team from Golden trying to locate them. In the very last light of day, the clouds parted and the rescue chopper was able to sling them to safety. They were lucky to emerge from their lapse in mountaineering judgment with only superficial bruises to their pride. Our third and final day dawned clear, but with a forecast of more rain on the way, we got an early start. A couple hours later, with route-finding and roped assistance from veteran guides Jennifer Olson and Tim McAllister, we stood atop the 2,697 metre Eastpost spire, watching the clouds roil behind Snowpatch and Bugaboo Spires. Satiated, we lowered off this fantastic vantage point just as the first flakes of snow began to alight on our upturned faces. Another year, another seminal experience shared by a great TOUGH TEENS — Another successful year for the Conrad Kain Bugaboos Teens Climbing Camp. Despite lessgroup of kids — Christine Constable, Matt Swallow, Ben Wieg- than-ideal weather, the group tackled glacier travel, self-arrest, route finding and more. Photos by Pat Morrow ert, Bryn Muir, Nathan Cuell and Kieran Moore from Invermere, Kennedy Sterzer from Kimberley, Josie Ruoss from Cranbrook, and Maya Streloff and Karlee Hall from Jaffray. Despite the inclement weather, Josie Ruoss was impressed: “The Bugaboos are something I believe everyone should experience to truly appreciate the beautiful world we live in. I feel refreshed, humbled and inspired to create some more artwork. I am excited for my next adventures in the mountains.” The Conrad Kain Centennial Society would like to thank the Alpine Club of Canada, BC Hydro, the Columbia Basin Trust, the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), Canadian Mountain Holidays, BC Parks, the membership of the CKCS, Leigh Cormier (the teacher of the Outdoor Ed class at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook), and the many others who contributed their time toward this annual event, including the parents who provided the shuttle service to and from the trail head.
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Valley hockey school thrives under new ownership structors and from the parents,” Mr. Bruton said. “It could not have started any better.” Aspiring hockey players from When the three owners were across Western Canada have been granted a two-year lease to run flowing into Invermere for Columthe school, which used to be bia Valley Hockey School, which called Hockey in the Rockies, finished its second week today (Frithey wanted to transform it into day, August 7th). a destination camp for young The school is owned and hockey players and their families. coached by Chris Bruton, Brett “We put together a program Ponich and Kevin Noble, all of that we think brings a lot of valwhom are current professional hockue to the community and to the ey players in the American Hockey kids on the ice,” said Mr. BruLeague (AHL) and the East Coast ton, adding he hopes the hockey Hockey League (ECHL). Mr. Bru- OFF THE ICE — Columbia Valley Hockey School coaches and owners Chris Bruton, Brett Ponich and school has helped drive customton said one thing that sets his camp Kevin Noble had dinner with camp coaches, participants and their parents at the Station Pub in Invermere ers to local businesses and golf apart is the hands-on approach the on July 29th after a long day of skating. Photo by Kevin Nimmock courses. “We have tried to create owners have taken. a camp where the kids can have “We wanted to be right on the ice, teaching things that we know are valued in the fun and the parents can enjoy the valley.” game at this age and beyond,” Mr. Bruton said. Mr. Cracknell, who played WHL hockey in Cranbrook with the Kootenay Ice, As professional hockey players, the owners have many friends in the game who said a big reason for his interest in the Columbia Valley Hockey School was its location have offered to lend their in Invermere. expertise to the camp. “You get to know the Among them, NHL veter- people here,” Mr. Crackans Adam Cracknell, Ma- nell said. “You can tell the son Raymond and Brennan town loves hockey and anyEvans have appeared as spe- time you can pass along cial guests. information that you have “I know all the owners learned, it is fun.” personally and we are all Going forward, Mr. great friends,” Mr. Crack- Bruton said the camp is nell said. “It is always nice hoping to expand to hostto come out here and see ing 180 attendees next year. kids who want to play He would also like to see hockey and learn the game.” more partnerships with local businesses, so that the camp can be fully integrated in One hundred and thirty hockey players, some as young as five years old, have the community. registered for the camp. Mr. Bruton said he was thrilled to learn the final week of the “We are bringing our product, our brand and what we believe the game is,” Mr. camp, which runs from August 10th to 14th, is now fully booked. Bruton said. “We have really worked hard to make things efficient and run smoothly, “Right from the get-go, we had a lot of enthusiasm from the kids, from the in- and honestly, it has been unbelievable.” By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff
. . . ‘Valley’ from page 3 at least at the Columbia Valley Visitor Centre at the Crossroads, were certainly higher this past long weekend than during the Canada Day long weekend at the start of July. “It (the August long weekend) always tends to be the busiest and it tends to stay pretty busy here right through until the Labour Day long weekend, although as September approaches, it does peter out a little bit,” she said. The majority of people stopping at the Columbia Valley Visitor Centre this past weekend were interested in outdoor activities, she said. “There were a lot questions about maps and hiking tips. We are now a vendor of fishing licences and we managed to sell 22 of them during the weekend.”
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort director of sales and marketing Nancy Hetherington confirmed the August long weekend is typically (along with the Thanksgiving weekend) the busiest for the resort and that the trend held true this year. “Every aspect of the resort was busy. We were full at 97 to 100 per cent occupancy from Friday (July 31st) on. Everything was great. Our golf courses were busy, our hot pools were busy, the RV resort was full. It was altogether probably one the biggest August long weekends we’ve had,” said Ms. Hetherington. “It was a successful B.C. Day long weekend at Panorama — we had full house. We’ve been working really hard to deliver exciting product and packaging. This summer we’ve been really active in marketing to the Alberta guest and coupled with a strong U.S. dollar, we are pleased to report that overnight traffic from
Alberta, summer-wide, is up 28 per cent. Daily visitation from the valley to ride mountain bikes and take part in activities is up 23 per cent,” said Panorama Mountain Resort marketing and media specialist Jamie Hurschler. Copper Point Golf Course was busy as well. “We had an excellent weekend. Both courses were in excellent shape, so a lot of people came back to play another round,” said Copper Point head golf pro Scott McClain, adding the resort was just shy of the 1,500 rounds played on its two courses during last year’s B.C. Day long weekend. “We’re up in overall rounds throughout the summer considerably compared with last year, which is positive news for golf in the valley,” said Mr. McClain. “In general, it seemed there was a lot of activity all over the valley.”
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Course offers chance to play with virtual reality By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Virtual reality is an actual reality, right here in Invermere, thanks to a course being offered at the Summit Youth Centre. The centre has been offering its Introduction to Computer Graphics programs for almost a year now, after funding for it was secured, giving local teenagers and kids (and the occasional adult) a chance to learn the basics in Photoshop, in three-dimensional modelling, and even to play with cutting edge virtual reality technology in the form of an Oculus Rift headset. “It’s a pretty cool program,” said course instructor Dan Lewis, conceding that the Oculus Rift is the juicy carrot that gets many kids excited about the program. The head-mounted display is wide-angle and full view (looking sort of like a souped-up set of digital ski gog. . . ‘Local’ from page 3
gles) and, as much as possible, gives wearers the sensation of actually being in the digital universe it presents. “Basically, this is the future,” said Mr. Lewis. “It’s like you’re entering into another three-dimensional world. Everything is heading this way, to augmented reality, this is where television, movies, entertainment, architecture and who knows how many other fields are going.” In one course run by the youth centre, the students and Mr. Lewis built a virtual room together using the Oculus Rift. “It’s great because it (the course) give the kids exposure to this and even if they don’t choose to pursue it any further, at least they have an awareness of where technology is going,” he said. Each course last about four weeks, with the students attending after school for an hour to an hour and a half for several days a week. So far, the centre has run about a half dozen or so courses and plans to keep running more.
“All the kids we’ve had coming into to try it have been excited. They’ve really enjoyed it,” said Mr. Lewis. “It’s pretty crazy. If you want to see the future, well, come on down and check it out. This stuff is absolutely amazing. It’s genuinely cutting edge and it’s right here in Invermere, at the youth centre.” Mr. Lewis has been heavily interested in computer graphics and virtual reality from more than two decades, and recalls attending an early conference on virtual reality in 1994, when virtual reality headset looked like outsized football helmets and had a lag time of several seconds if a user moved her or his head. The technology has changed drastically since then, he said, so much so that a virtual reality rollercoaster program can actually leave a user nauseous. Those interested in learning more about the courses should contact the Summit Youth Centre at 250-3423033, summit.centre@gmail.com or visit www.invermeresummityouthcentre.org.
taxpayer dollars to buy votes,” Mr. Green said. Mr. Green’s criticism comes at a poignant time, since Mr. The two new candidates are Don Johnston of the Liberal Wilks recently reportedly admitted to overstating funding for Party and Wayne Stetski of the NDP. projects around Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks In response to the early writ drop, Mr. Johnston stressed by $32.6 million. The Revelstoke Mountaineer reported Mr. the increased cost to taxpayers. Wilks unveiled $156.6 million in funding for the parks on July According to Elections Canada, a regular 37-day cam- 16th, even though $32.6 million of that total had already been paign costs taxpayers approximately $375 million. This year’s granted in 2014. 78-day marathon could approach $500 million in Elections “Throughout the national parks, I don’t think anyone Canada spending. could contest that the government has provided a significant “It is a tragic waste of public money to lengthen the cam- amount of money,” Mr. Wilks said when asked about the paign by that much,” Mr. Johnston said. “We do not under- overstatement. “The total is close to $240 million when you stand the rationale for doing this, but the Conservatives have look at the four national parks in the riding.” shown they are quite happy with spending Canadian taxpayer Now that the campaign period is officially in session, Mr. money in support of their strateGreen said the scope of Wilks’ gic objectives.” “It is a tragic waste of public money to lengthen funding announcements are not As far as his campaign stratgoing to be relevant. the campaign by that much.” egy goes, Mr. Johnston said the “The campaign is not golonger period does not change ing to be about how much each Don Johnston anything. candidate can spend, but instead Kootenay-Columbia MP Liberal candidate Aside from Mr. Wilks, every how much we can connect with candidate in the riding has been individual voters on their doorcampaigning at least part-time for months. steps or at community events,” Green said. “Going into the fall, there will be more events and all-canMr. Stetski, contrary to his opposition, said there is a defididate forums,” Mr. Johnston said. “This additional month nite bright side presented by a longer campaign period. does not add any value to the democratic process.” “The good part of the whole thing is it will provide a long Green candidate Bill Green shared Mr. Johnston’s lack of period of time for the candidates to personally talk to conenthusiasm for the long campaign period. He said voters en- stituents from around Kootenay-Columbia,” Mr. Stetski said. joying their holidays are not going to want to think about the Still, Mr. Stetski said 11 weeks is a long time for voters to election until the summer is over. remain engaged and interested. “I think it will end up as a six-week campaign, starting in “In terms of the length of the campaign, I am thinking September,” Mr. Green said. people will get as tired of the campaign as they are of Stephen Mr. Green said the decision to create a more expensive Harper’s government,” Mr. Stetski said. election period does not surprise him, since the ConservaThe candidates are now in the process of organizing debates tive government has already been promising large grants and across the riding to discuss this campaign’s major political issues. funds for expensive projects across the country over the last “My goal is to participate in as many debates as possible two months. where all four candidates are there, so that the people of Koo“Despite all the announcements, people are sick of a gov- tenay-Columbia get to see all the potential MPs at once,” Mr. ernment who has preached fiscal restrain and then tried to use Stetski said.
. . . ‘Circle’ from page 22 For more information and directions, call 778-526-5150 or visit the website at www.circlecafe.ca. Find their page on Facebook by searching Circle Cafe at Frater Landing. B-day competition Mr. Bourke will be providing a free meal to someone who can offer up an entertaining anecdote about what it’s like to turn 40 to honour both his 40th birthday bash and the opening of the Circle Cafe. “My wife thought it would be a fun idea, because we opened the cafe on the 15th and I turned 40 on the 16th so we came up with the idea to do a best 40 story,” he said. “Either when you turned 40, what did you do, or if you plan on doing something when you turn 40, what would that be?” The deadline for submissions — verbal or written — is 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th. “We’re getting stories from people and we’ll pick the best story and buy somebody lunch over the next couple of weeks,” said Mr. Bourke. “It’s a fun little engagement piece.” Handwritten submissions can be dropped off at the cafe, or send an email to pete@ circlecafe.ca.
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Valley Churches
FAITH
‘Consider the lilies’ By Laura Hermakin Reverend Christ Church Trinity Here we are at the height of our warm season and I have a question for you: Are you worrying today? In the craziness of life, time can fly by in what seems like an instant with appointments, activities, meals, chauffeuring children or friends, meetings, conferences, not to mention the daily responsibility of being present, attentive and imaginative at whatever our field of work. Many of us launch ourselves into summer believing that the marrow of each precious day then needs to be sucked dry. We need to rest and relax and have fun! Beneath the surface of this carpe diem attitude lays anxiety. It’s easy for me to carry the burden that I’ve been taught to bring to my day-to-day life — worry. In normal routines, I’m set-up for worry about endless details and leisure times easily become a variation on this theme.
Yet, I enjoy good conversation and a great meal and need very little in the way of structured activity to feel content and enlivened — if I can just allow myself to savour that space. In the gospel of Luke, Chapter 12, Jesus urged his followers not to worry about the minor details of their lives. “Consider the lilies.” Lilies don’t worry, birds don’t worry, and God feeds them, clothes them, and provides what they need to be what they are asked to be. I know that worry often doesn’t feel like a choice we’re making, but we do have choices about the thoughts we allow to rule us. The wisdom Jesus offers is to relax and receive the power of love and gift that is already there. There are still long, warm days and special tastes and treats before us. In the deep breath that we’ve been granted, we can have fun in whatever way is meaningful for us. Travel, play, laugh, eat, see things, go places and make memories, knowing that beneath are graces and gifts that God showered on you as a gentle and warm rain, perhaps like the dew of the morning. “Consider the lilies” throughout the busyness of life that might allow you to stockpile the right kind of treasure, even when the winter winds pick up again. Recognize holiness when it is revealed is our kindness one to another. These undeniable treasures wear away those rough edges of worry.
Crazy... in a good way Crazy Soles co-owners and couple Beva and Jordie Kirk kicked some butt in this year’s Singletrack 6 race, placing third overall. Singletrack 6 is a sixday mountain bike adventure through mountain bike communities in Western Canada. The stages average 40 kilometres with 1,200 metres of elevation gain. This year’s race went through the Thompson Okanagan region. Visit www.singletrack6.com for details. Photo submitted
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, August 9th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “A Summer of Miracles - Gone Fishing” Pastor Matt Moore ministering. Sing and celebrate at LWAC, You are welcome to join us for an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship. Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 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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August 7, 2015
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