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The valley’s Christmas craft fair season kicked off last weekend. At the Royal Canadian Legion’s Winter Wonderland Market and annual Christmas Tea on Saturday, November 28th, Sandra Nelson’s booth — one of many — featured La Pastourelle crochet, and an estimated 70 visitors showed up for the tea throughout the day. Photo by Breanne Massey

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Winning guess Matt Shelson (centre) is pictured above accepting his rightful prizes and glory as the 2015 Catch The Freeze Winner. Having correctly guessed the date of the official Lake Windermere freeze — judged as November 25th — Matt was presented with an “I Love My Lake” T-shirt and gift certificate for a frozen dessert from Gerry`s Gelati. Mayor of Invermere and Catch the Freeze judge Gerry Taft and Lake Windermere Ambassadors program co-ordinator Megan Peloso were on hand to congratulate Matt at his place of work, Konig Meat and Sausage Co. Last year`s winning guess wasn’t far off at November 29th, by former title Laura Penney. Don’t miss learning about the lake! Next week`s Valley Echo will explore the mysteries Beneath The Surface of our recently frozen lake and, later this month, the Watershed Wanderings column will be featured in The Pioneer. Photo by Steve Hubrecht

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Pineridge readies to build community park By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Recent clearing work up at Pineridge Mountain Resort, a subdivision on the edge of Invermere, has generated discussion among local residents. Development of the subdivision began at least six or seven years ago, but slowed considerably following the global economic recession that began in 2008 and 2009. Recent activity, however, has had valley locals speculating that the developers were going ahead and building some the recreational amenities that had long been planned for the subdivision, including an ice rink, just in time for the skating season.

Statesman Resorts (the development company building Pineridge Mountain Resorts) representative Jamie McArthur confirmed the company is building a recreational amenity, but it’s not an ice rink. “We are preparing to build out what we are calling Pineridge Park,” said Mr. McArthur. “It will be a little outdoor community area. I can’t reveal right now exactly what will be there, but it will be pretty exciting.” Contractors have been clearing the ground before it freezes, and the work will pause during the winter then construction will begin next spring, said Mr. McArthur. “Hopefully construction will also finish before spring is over.” Mr. McArthur said a more detailed plan of what the

park may look like should be available in a month or two. The possibilities for the park are wide-ranging — Pineridge Mountain Resort website’s visual layout of the subdivision includes a zip line, a family golf course, a tree-top adventure, a family fun centre and a rock climbing wall. Last year, Pineridge Mountain Resort vice president of development Ron Friesen had told The Valley Echo that all those recreational amenities were still in the cards, but that the company needed a few more lot sales to help bring in some revenue before starting on them. Mr. Friesen said at the time that the developers had sold six lots between 2010 and April 2014, but added the company was optimistic about sales picking up in 2015.

Program offers youngsters chance to shred slopes for cheap By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Canadian Ski Council is offering an outstanding deal on lift tickets for young skiers this season, in the hopes of helping encourage kids to be more active. The Ski Council’s Grade 4 and 5 Snow Pass programs will allow anybody born in 2005 or 2006 (which for the most part equates to students currently in Grade 4 or Grade 5) to ski at any participating ski resort three times for $29.95. The pass is particularly well-suited to Columbia Valley residents and visitors. Nearby participating ski areas include Panorama Mountain Resort and Fairmont

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The Purple Light Campaign to highlight and condemn violence against women has returned to the valley, and this year the David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) Leadership class lent its support to help get local businesses glowing purple. The students joined the Family Dynamix Association (which has organized the campaign for the past several years) to distribute lamps with unmistakable purple bulbs to SHINE ON — The DTSS Leadership class helped distribute purple lights to Inbusinesses throughout downtown vermere businesses on November 30th to help kick off this year’s Purple Light CamInvermere on Monday, November paign against domestic violence. Photo by Steve Hubrecht 30th — the day after the anniversary of the 1989 Montreal Massacre. Leadership class has helped with the purple light cam“We believe that women should be treated with re- paign in the past, but not for several years. spect and should not be harmed or have to live in fear “The projects we do change each year as we have difof harm. We hope locals and tourists will notice all the ferent students, and this year we have decided to go back lights we have placed downtown,” said Leadership stu- to some of our old traditions,” she said. dent Nadia Chouchene. The Purple Light Campaign runs through the first Businesses receiving the lights have been asked to week of December. put them in their windows and let them shine for the duration of the campaign, sending a signal of solidarity to victims of violence against women and also sending a The correct surname of the message that such violence is unacceptable. photographer who snapped the “Our Leadership group is focused on going beyond great photo that graced the covthe school and reaching out to the larger community. er of last week’s Pioneer is SteDoing things such as this (helping with the Purple vens. The Pioneer apologizes to Lights Campaign) brings us closer to the community,” Stephanie Stevens for the error. said Leadership student Christine Constable, adding the

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The pendulum swings By Dean Midyette Pioneer Publisher

Earlier this week, the last of the large “C” Conservative provincial governments was voted out of office in Newfoundland and Labrador with the Liberal party earning a strong majority. This leaves every province east of Manitoba with Liberal leadership. Only two right-leaning governments remain in Canada: the Saskatchewan Party led by Premier Brad Wall in Saskatchewan and the Liberal Party in B.C. led by our premier Christy Clark. Although our provincial government is Liberal in name, the majority of economic policies that have been enacted follow the small government/low taxes mantra of the right. We know that the political pendulum swings, but it usually takes years, if not decades, to sway the middleof-the-road, uncommitted, undecided voters to change their voting patterns. So, what is the pivotal issue that has galvanized the left? It may be that today’s voters feel they are responsible for the debts amassed under the low tax regimes and are willing to fork out a few percentage points more of their income to deal with it. For the record, the Harper government added over $150 billion to our national debt while in power; our provincial Liberals have added over $20 billion to the provincial debt since being elected in 2001. It may be that lower taxes equate to fewer services with longer waiting times for medical treatment and larger class sizes in our primary and secondary schools with fewer supports for special needs or ESL students. It may be that we have entered a generation that bases their opinions in science and that global warming is a dire issue, and that left-leaning parties are seen to have the best plans to deal with this crisis. While B.C.’s carbon tax is a positive step, we will still miss our 2020 emissions targets by a significant amount. Regardless of the reasons (and there are many) the majority of Canadians have recently opted for change. And in a decade or two, we will see the resurgence of right-leaning governments as the pendulum continues to swing.

Military police, 1945 In this image, dated 1945, 13 motorcyclists and a jeep form a line in front of the Contracting Co. Shed on Victoria Loan Drive in Invermere. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo (A499) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Valley not equipped for refugees Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor is in response to last week’s online poll (see www.columbiavalleypioneer.com), “Should a Columbia Valley committee be created to facilitate bringing Syrian refugees here?” Dear Editor: I think before we create a committee to facilitate bringing refugees to the Columbia Valley we need a committee to create more affordable housing. The same goes for the organization the District of Invermere has contracted to attract and retain young families. While working as a Financial Assistance Worker here for eight years, I repeatedly saw individuals and families who were working in minimum wage jobs, who had unreliable transportation to get to work, who could barely afford childcare in order to work,

and who rarely found affordable housing. These people regularly had to rely on the food bank and the generosity of others. Yes, we have low income housing here, but with a wait list. As a Financial Assistance Worker, I also saw people with disabilities move here and then leave because we lacked the supports they needed to succeed here. Before we jump on the bandwagon and bring some unsuspecting family to the valley, we might want to take stock of the sober fact that the cost of living is considerably higher here and perhaps our refugee fundraising efforts would be better directed to helping another community support their refugee family in a realistic set of circumstances. Dorothy Isted Invermere

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One month later... By Wayne Stetski Member of Parliament Kootenay-Columbia Thank you to the 63,203 people in the Kootenay-Columbia who voted in the October 19th, 2015 election. Almost 74 per cent of eligible voters in the riding took that walk to the polls, which was amongst the highest in Canada! This election was an excellent example of how every vote counts, and it is an honour to serve you as your Member of Parliament. So what’s been happening in the first month? Starting out as a Member of Parliament is incredibly busy. One of the challenges is setting up offices. My plan is to have staff in Ottawa, Nelson and Cranbrook for January 4th, 2016. This involves leasing new space and furnishing the offices with the recycled inventory used by the former MP (as the furniture, computers, etc. are all owned by the House of Commons). I plan on having one staff person in Ottawa and four in the riding so that you get good service here at home! We are assigned office locations in Ottawa based on “standing,” so for this 42nd Session of Parliament, Liberal MPs picked their offices first, Conservative MPs second, and we are in the process of picking our offices now. The next update will include my Ottawa office information. Even if we’re picking third, it is an honour to have an office on Parliament Hill!

I also have to hire the staff. The NDP has unionized Constituency and Parliamentary Assistants and since we went from 103 seats to 44 in the election, there are several hundred qualified people in Ottawa who, under the contract, get the first opportunity to bid on the jobs both in Ottawa and across the country. That process is underway. The MP has to serve their constituents, whether permanent staff is in place or not. In the last month, I have attended meetings and events in Fernie, Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Nelson, Kaslo and Johnson’s Landing. There have been phone calls (250-919-9104) and emails (wayne. stetski@parl.gc.ca) and letters (PO Box 872, Cranbrook V1C 4J6 until January 1st and then send mail to Unit B – 111 7th Ave S, Cranbrook V1C 2J3) to answer. There have been about 100 letters so far, including those waiting for me in Ottawa. Experienced MPs have told me that once everything is up and running, an MP can expect to get between 300 and 500 emails per day. If you have sent me some correspondence and haven’t heard back yet, please be patient — you will get a response! Phone me if it is urgent. In the last month, I was also in Ottawa for five days participating in an intensive orientation focused on finance, admin and the non-parliamentary aspects of being an MP. Continued on page 10 . . .

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Stop the corporatization of Canadian democracy Dear Editor: Just before Christmas, BC Hydro threatens to cut my power and freeze me out. Not because I don’t pay my bills — heck, they make me pay extra! — but because I, along with tens of thousands, refuse to participate in the billion-dollar smart meter ripoff — one of a long line of Hydro ripoffs pulled off by the Clark/Campbell Liberals. The Run-of-River scheme left British Colombians on the hook for some $50 billion over 25 years — for power we don’t need. Same goes for the $8.3 billion Site C. BC Hydro, built and payed for by British Columbians, is being set up for privatization. It’s the Christy Clarke plan: “privatize the profits, socialize the cost.” Threatening to cut someone’s power, or shutting down the Canal Flats sawmill, as Canfor did, are heartless acts. “Real” people won’t do that to other people. But corporations aren’t real people. They feel no emotion; they have but one objective: profit. No profit? They’re out of there. If your friendly neighbourhood corporations don’t give a damn about its people or communities, just wait until Justin ratifies the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)! The TPP — a 6,000-page loophole — is hardly a trade deal. It’s more of a corporate Charter of Rights and Freedoms; it’s drawn up by teams of lawyers of some 600 mega-corporations. Secret tribunals will have the power to overrule governments. Our feeble democracy would collapse. Canada would sink into a corporate state. You’d become a commodity. For the sake of humanity and our planet, stop the TPP. Bryan Stawychny Edgewater

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Patagonia catalogues push Jumbo Wild cause gonia has given Wildsight. “So we knew the issue, we knew the place, we knew some of the people. We were inspired by Having already sponsored the Jumbo the story, by the environmental and culWild film, international apparel company tural values of the Jumbo Valley, and we Patagonia Inc. has notched up its camhave a local athlete ambassador — Leah paign against the planned Jumbo GlaEvans — with a strong connection to the cier Resort by dedicating its entire winter place. All those pieces came together and snow catalogue and significant portions of made us want to be even more involved its alpine catalogue to the Jumbo issue. (in the Jumbo issue) than we already were. Patagonia director of environmental We talked with Wildsight about what we campaigns advocacy Hans Cole told The could bring to the campaign, and came Pioneer that the company’s Jumbo Wild away feeling that we, as a company, could The cover of Patagonia’s snow campaign (including the catalogues and add a global audience. Using the tool of the film) are part of its New Localism pro- catalogue featuring Jumbo Valley. film and our international reach, we felt gram, and are a continuation of the support — in the form we could bring a lot more attention to the issue.” of environmental grants — Patagonia has given to local And the snow and alpine catalogues certainly have environment group (and long-standing Jumbo opponent) brought Jumbo Valley to the attention of many new eyes Wildsight in the past. — exact distribution numbers were unavailable, but the “Patagonia has a 30-year history of getting involved in combined reach is potentially more than a million people. environmental issues. It’s part of the DNA of our company. “What we try to do in our catalogue is break the mold We started as a company of climbers, surfers and skiers, and of just using it as a place to sell products. We also try to we still are. It’s hard not to fall in love with places where you showcase our whole brand, which for us includes a strong do these activities, and with that comes a responsibility to ethic to protect wild places around the world,” said Mr. try to protect them,” said Mr. Cole. “The New Localism Cole, adding the company has had a good response so far to program is just the latest evolution of this ethic.” catalogues as well as to the Jumbo Wild film. Mr. Cole added the New Localism program involves “With the film, we sold out all the initial screenings, so Patagonia partnering with local organizations on specific is- in that respect it’s been well-received. It’s been similar with sues (in the case of the Jumbo issue, that local partner is the catalogues. We have had people writing in to us, comWildsight). menting on the complexity of this kind of story and how it “It’s (Jumbo) not a new issue for us. We’ve been aware of forces them to think about what the future of a place should efforts to stop development in the Jumbo Valley for a while look like and how to balance that against economics and now,” he said, pointing to the environmental grants Pata- access to recreation. It’s been a positive response,” he said.

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Patagonia’s involvement in the Jumbo issue is far from over, according to Mr. Cole. “This is the kind of issue that needs continued attention. We’re certainly not going to be dropping the issue here and we’ll definitely come back with more efforts around this. We’ll be flexible and looking for positive ways to go forward and our efforts (on Jumbo) could take all kinds of forms,” he said, adding that could mean more grants, more communication efforts (such as the film and catalogues), more promotion of the Jumbo Wild petition, or something else. In terms of an ultimate outcome, as in other New Localism campaigns, Patagonia’s aim is to help secure some kind of protection for Jumbo, according to Mr. Cole. “So far it’s been all about stopping development, and I should make clear that Patagonia is not against ski resorts. We’re just saying the environmental and cultural values are too high for one in the Jumbo Valley. From what we understand, resort developers are going to come back with a smaller resort plan, so stopping development will have to continue to be a goal. But at the same time, what we’d really like to see is permanent protection for that place,” he said. “We would look to local people, First Nations, Wildsight and other groups to decide what that protection should be. We don’t want to come in and say ‘this is what protection should look like.’ However, we do feel we should move past ‘let’s stop this development’ and instead starting looking at what a positive, protected future for the Jumbo Valley could look like.” See next week’s Pioneer for more on Patagonia’s involvement in the Jumbo issue, including comments from snow catalogue writer Mike Berard, and Phedias Project Management Corp. president Oberto Oberti’s letter in response to the Jumbo Wild film as well as his comments on protection in the Jumbo area.

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The Hann family graciously accepted a total of $13,700 after the Columbia Valley Rockies won 4-2 against the Nelson Leafs at the Eddie last weekend during the Fill the Eddie for Alan fundraiser on Saturday, November 28th. The Rockies donated $1,500 to the family, $492 was collected in the stands by the minor hockey group, $728 was raised from the 50/50, $120 was donated from the concession sales percentage and $2,810 was donated by friends, locals, businesses prior to the event. The rest was from the silent auction sales. The fundraiser to pay for Alan Hann’s double lung transplant is ongoing, with “Alan’s Lung Transplant” at www.GoFundMe.com as well as a bank account for donations that has been set up in Alan Hann’s name at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union in both Invermere and Kaslo (where his wife Erin Hann’s family lives). For more information, contact Ken Hann at 250-341-3383 or email justforu@telus.net. Photo by Breanne Massey . . . ‘One’ from page 7 We are given a budget that includes staff salaries, office leases, providing information to constituents, in-riding travel, etc. If we go over it, we pay for it out of our own pockets! On average, we spend over six months of the year in Ottawa participating in Parliament and other national responsibilities (for example, I am the NDP critic for National Parks) so I also have to find accommodation in Ottawa. The balance of the year is spent travelling around the riding meeting with constituents.

Upcoming Events So much is happening in December!

Adult Craft Night

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Wednesday, December 9th, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. An evening of holiday crafting for the grown ups.

Saturday, December 12th, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. A crafty afternoon for kids and their grown ups.

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Pre-School Story Times

Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m.

Christmas Silent Auction

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$20 per family, $7 per adult, $5 per senior or student and children under 5 free Come out and support the Columbia Valley Skating Club at their annual Ice Show. The skaters have been working hard and are ready to show off their skills. This year Columbia Valley Skating Club is pleased to present a guest Pre-Novice Pairs performance by Cael Elford and Pearl Kang. There will be raffle baskets and 50/50 ticket sales to help support the club. Concession will be open.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS

Extreme screening Earl Grey Lodge in Panorama is showing the most recent Warren Miller film, Chasing Shadows, on December 11th and 12th. Turn to page 12 to learn more.

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Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley Page 13

Cinefest Film Series @ Pynelogs Jimmy’s Hall Tuesday December 8th What We Did on our Holiday

Tuesday December 15th What does ART mean to you? at 7 pm · Tickets at the door

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New Warren Miller film screening at Panorama By James Rose Special to The Pioneer For many, watching Warren Miller ski films represents the onset of a new snow season. And for many, it is a tradition that dates back as much as six decades. As a continuation from last year, Earl Grey Lodge at Panorama will be screening Warren Miller’s latest film, Chasing Shadows, to kick off this year’s ski season. But while Warren Miller himself no longer oversees the production of the films bearing his name, the latest installment (number 66) still offers up big descents, witty dialogue, edgy music and amazing footage of the world’s best skiers and riders. Veiwers can watch as some of the world’s biggest names in skiing and snowboarding, including Mark Abma, Pep Fujas, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman and Invermere’s own Ian McIntosh, pursue turns on mountains around the world. The film includes footage of stunning ski destinations such as Chamonix, France, Utah’s Wasatch, Alaska’s backcountry, and alpine adventuring in the Himalaya.

“Last year we sold out both nights and it was a really big success so we thought it was only natural to do it again this year as the ski season gets underway,” said Phil Marshall, the Lodge’s coowner. “His films are so iconic in Canada and for the skiing community and so we plan to do this year after year.” The screenings have a festive feel to them as they mark the beginning of what many hope to be an epic year to hit the slopes and experience Panorama for all that it has to offer. The Lodge will screen the film in its own theatre constructed roughly one year ago. There are two screenings of the film over the December 11th and 12th weekend. On Friday, doors open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m. Tickets for the evening are $15 and drinks and appetizers will be served. On Saturday evening, there will be a delicious three-course meal to complement the film’s screening. Tickets are $69.95 and like Friday, doors will open at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. showtime. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Earl Grey Lodge at 250-341-3641 or info@earlgreylodge. com. Visit www.earlgreylodge.com to view the film’s trailer.

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BIG NAME — Local boy Ian McIntosh is one of the big mountain skiers featured in the 66th Warren Miller film, Chasing Shadows. Photo by Court Leve 3R

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Seeking Members for The Imagine Invermere Implementation Committee The District of Invermere is looking for up to three (3) members of the public to volunteer for a two (2) year term to guide the implementation of the Imagine Invermere Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, (ICSP). Imagine Invermere (II) is the District of Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan that was developed to provide guidance towards a sustainable and resilient future for our community. The II ICSP identifies community priorities and strategies which guide decisions and actions towards the sustainability goals. Membership on the committee will be for a two (2) year term from the date of appointment. To be eligible, you must be a resident of the District of Invermere. Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills. The Imagine Invermere ICSP Implementation Committee duties shall include: • • • • • •

Recruiting community partners for Imagine Invermere and for meeting with existing partners to communicate success stories and to look for ways to move Invermere closer to its vision of sustainability; Reviewing the action inventory priority list (a component of Imagine Invermere ICSP) and making recommendations for action implementation Organizing local activities and actions that promote sustainability and or move Invermere closer to its vision of sustainability contained within the ICSP Liaising with residents who wish to discuss Imagine Invermere and its constituent parts including its sustainability objectives, community priorities, strategy areas and associated descriptions of success statements, action inventory implementation and monitoring Planning the monitoring and annual reporting on Imagine Invermere Considering sustainability issues or concerns referred to it by Council

Detailed terms of reference are available for review at the District office or at www.invermere.net The Imagine Invermere ICSP policy document is also available for review on the Districts web site or can be made available at the DOI oﬃce. Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before December 15, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer 914 – 8th Avenue Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Email: cao@invermere.net • Phone: 250-342-9281 ext 1225

Good friends & good times! The evening includes a festive holiday buffet dinner, live entertainment by Michael Sicoly, dancing, cash bar, prizes and more! Celebrate the year’s success with one BIG Holiday party! Michael Sicoly, Special Live Entertainment Michael Sicoly has co-starred in the hit movie "Alive" which was ﬁlmed in Panorama BC. He also has, and continues to sing National anthems for The Seattle Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders and just recently for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He has entertained internationally for over 20 years including 5 consecutive years at The Masters in Augusta Georgia.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS

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• 11 a.m.: Invermere Public Library Pre-school Story Time. Join us for stories and a craft. • 12 - 5 p.m.: Turkey Shoot at the Invermere Legion. Smokies, Brats, and more available at concession. • 7 p.m.: Valley Voices A Ceremony of Carols at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets $10, students $5. Available at Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere, Meet On Higher Ground in Radium and The Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont Hot Springs. • 7:30 p.m.: Bob’s Your Elf - A Christmas play at Windermere Community Hall. Tickets $6 for children under 16, $13 for adults. Available at Circle Cafe and Windermere Family Pantry. Doors open a half hour before showtime.

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Sunday, December 6th

• 4 - 8 p.m.: The 22nd Big Christmas Craft Sale at the Invermere Community Hall, $2 donation. • 6:30 p.m.: Stuffed Pork Loin Dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat draw and 50/50. • 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. • 7 p.m.: Valley Voices A Ceremony of Carols at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets $10, students $5. Available at Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere, Meet On Higher Ground in Radium and The Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont Hot Springs. • 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Fernie Ghostriders at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. • 7:30 p.m.: Bob’s Your Elf - A Christmas play at Windermere Community Hall. Tickets $6 for children under 16, $13 for adults. Available at Circle Cafe and Windermere Family Pantry. Doors open a half hour before showtime.

• 12 - 7 p.m.: Feed the Town at Copper Point clubhouse. Bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to support the Columbia Valley Food Bank. Santa will be in attendance from 1 - 6 p.m. • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.: Ladies only Climbing Wall session at the J.A. Laird Elementary school gym. All abilities welcome. For more information call Herb at 250-6885228. • 1 - 3 p.m.: 5th Annual Santa in Fairmont at Smoking Water Coffee Co. Free cookie decorating, hot chocolate, Christmas carol singalong with local band, goodie bags, and a draw for Kootenay Ice Tickets. Kids and adults can visit with Santa by the fireplace. Bring food bank donations. • 2 p.m.: Bob’s Your Elf - A Christmas play at Windermere Community Hall. Tickets $6 for children under 16, $13 for adults. Available at Circle Cafe and Windermere Family Pantry. Doors open a half hour before showtime. • Turkey Spiel: For more information visit www. curlinginvermere.ca, or email invermerecurling@shaw. ca or call 250-342-3315.

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Saturday, December 5th • Panorama Mountain Resort Opens Early. Visit www. panoramaresort.com. • 10 a.m.: Radium Public Library Christmas Storytime & Crafts. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin. Come get a photo with Santa, and don’t forget to tell him what you want for Christmas at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: December 5th and 6th: ‘Twas the Book Sale Before Christmas, at Home Hardware. Gently used, winter themed books will be available for purchase in support of Friends of the Invermere Library. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Invermere Thift Store Extravaganza.

Monday, December 7th • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Purple Light Campaign Drop In at Women’s Resource Centre in Frater Landing. Women’s rights advocates are invited to drop by to talk to staff and volunteers and enjoy some snacks. • 7 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Lions Club meetings every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at CVCC/ Lions, Hall Highway 93/95, Invermere. Contact 250345-0171. • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Tuesday, December 8th • 7 p.m.: Cinefest film series featuring the film Jimmy’s Hall by filmmaker Ken Loach. Tickets $12 at the door.

Wednesday, December 9th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 6 - 8 p.m.: Invermere Library Adult Craft Night. Join us for an evening of holiday crafting for adults. • 7:30 p.m.: Invermere Library Christmas Silent Auction closing. Be sure to make your final bids before the Friends of Invermere Library close the auction. Wonderful selection of useful, creative and beautiful items that will make perfect Christmas gifts.

Thursday, December 10th • 10:30 a.m.: Invermere Library Pre-school Storytime drop in for stories and a craft. • 12 p.m.: Senior’s Lunch at the Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. RSVP by calling 250-342-9281 ext 1227 or emailing events@invermere.net. • 2 - 3 p.m.: Invermere Library Senior’s tea. • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Invermere Library Lego Club Drop in to build something great. Follow our theme or make up your own. • 7 p.m.: Crib and Texas Hold Em tournaments at the Invermere Legion. $35 poker buy in.

Friday, December 11th • 4 - 8 p.m.: Friday Night Shopping in Fairmont. • 5 p.m.: A screening of Warren Miller’s latest film, Chasing Shadows, at Earl Grey Lodge, Panorama. Show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $15 with drinks and appetizers served. Contact Earl Grey Lodge at 250 341 3641 or info@earlgreylodge.com for tickets. • 6:30 - 8 p.m.: 2nd Annual Butterfly Tree of Lights at Frater Landing. A lovely way to commemorate our loved ones who have passed on. Join us for this special evening of remembrance and connection. For more information call 250- 688-1143.

Saturday, December 12th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin. Come get a photo with Santa, and don’t forget to tell him what you want for Christmas. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. • 4 p.m.: Panorama Mountain Freeride Club AGM at Jackpine Pub in Panorama. • 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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Upcoming

Events Crafters fundraise at Christmas The 22nd Big Christmas Craft Sale has returned to the Columbia Valley. Carolyn Barzilay, who organizes the annual craft fair, estimates there will be roughly 40 different vendors at the Invermere Community Hall between 4 and 8 p.m. on December 4th and again between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on December 5th. “It’s a do-good kind of show with a couple of free tables to help organizations such as the Go Go Sisters… and the Windermere Valley Child Care Society,” said Ms. Barzilay. “It’s a really big fundraiser for them.” All of the money raised from donations at the craft sale for Windermere Valley Child Care Society will be put toward a new playground, added Ms. Barzilay. “It’s always money put toward a good cause and this year, it’s for a playground,” she said, noting the food bank would also be accepting donations for the holidays. “It is a real community event.” There will be a $2 donation entry fee directed to either the Columbia Valley Food Bank or the Windermere Valley Child Care Society to attend this year’s craft sale. Christmas meal on the menu A community-minded Christmas meal is on the menu at Copper Point clubhouse this weekend. Copper Point Golf Club general manager Brian Schaal will be helping the team host its 12th annual Feed the Town event between noon and 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 6th. “It brings out folks from all different lifestyles to the valley for a free Christmas dinner and it supports the food bank, which has been very important over the last few years when the economy has been in tough conditions,” said Mr. Schaal, while thanking sponsors for this year’s event such as Pepsi, Kicking Horse Coffee, Gordon Food Service and Sysco. “It’s a community event, and it wouldn’t happen

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without support from everyone out here.” Santa Claus will be making a guest appearance at the event between 1 and 6 p.m., and will be offering children toys and photos. People are welcome to attend the community meal in exchange for a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Columbia Valley Food Bank. Santa Claus comes to Fairmont Good old-fashioned Christmas fun is just around the corner, with Santa’s annual visit to Fairmont Hot Springs coming up this weekend. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping in at Smoking Waters Coffee Co. in Fairmont — as they have for the past four years — on Sunday, December 6th. “The kids can visit with Santa and sit on his knee by the fireplace. People come from all over the valley. We get a lot of adults, too. Some of them don’t have kids or grandkids in the valley, but they just want to share in the atmosphere. It really is lovely,” said Smoking Waters owner Cynthia Levagood. Local musicians Valley Forged will be on hand to lead a Christmas carol sing-along, there will be literally hundreds of cookies to decorate, free hot chocolate and the cafe will be at its festive finest, with a Christmas tree, stockings hung by the fireplace and plenty of other holiday touches. Santa’s visit will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and there will be goodie bags and snacks from Santa. Although admission is free, Smoking Waters is asking those who come to see Santa to please bring a donation to the food bank. Those who make a donation will have their name entered in a draw for a ticket to a Kootenay Ice game in Cranbrook. For more information, call the cafe at 250-345-4008. Friday Night Shopping returns Friday Night Shopping in Fairmont is back again this year. The popular event has most businesses in the downtown block of Fairmont open late and offering all kinds of specials and samples to shoppers on Friday, December 11th. “It’s a truly fun night,” said event co-organizer Carolyn Barzilay. Shoppers can pick up a passport at the Fairmont Lions’ Den and then get it stamped at each store they visit throughout the evening, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m. At the end of the night, all the passports are put into a draw and winners will get prizes. This year’s grand prize is ten $25 gift certificates that can be used at the participating stores throughout the following year. Continued on page 31 . . .

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Friday, December 4th ~ 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5th ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Small paintings always a big hit By Candice Blakley The Artym Gallery Until the 24th of December, the Artym Gallery is featuring “The BIG Show of Little Paintings.” Many of Artym’s painters have created smaller-than-usual paintings and the gallery has hung more than usual! These little treasures would make a wonderful Christmas gift for the experienced art collector, or a bril-

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College helping bridge the gap for older workers By James Rose Special to The Pioneer The Columbia Valley has experienced its share of economic uncertainty of late. Be it Canfor’s recent closure of its Canal Flats mill, or the federal decision to suspend the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, people and businesses in the valley have faced trying times. Add to this an aging demographic increasingly on the hunt for more flexible and less physically demanding jobs, and problems arise in matching marketable skills to employer needs. Thankfully, there are educational programs in place to help alleviate the underpinnings of this structural unemployment. One in particular, the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers at the Invermere branch of the College of the Rockies, has been very successful in bridging this gap. Aimed at people between the ages of 55 and 64, the program’s goal is for the participants enrolled to achieve one or more of three outcomes: employment, self-employment, or volunteer activism. Nicole Morgan, the program’s co-ordinator, notes that the age group targeted is “a growing segment of our valley’s population (who) are not all that ready to retire yet.”

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“Developing practical skills with computers, and bookkeeping is combined with teaching soft skills such as communication, goal setting, job search and interviewing skills,” she added. The 14-week course has been ongoing since last spring and consists of ten weeks of in-class study and four weeks of on-the-job training or independent study through enrolment in additional courses. Those admitted to the program (12 for each cycle) are not charged tuition and are eligible for income support up to $1,200 per month and an additional $1,200 training allowance per month throughout the course’s duration. Laurie Klassen, the designated computer instructor, thinks the program is hugely important for the valley. And although she feels the material covered in her class is essential, she feels that what’s even more important is increasing in each student their level of confidence. “Computers can be intimidating, especially when computer systems are different from business to business,” she said. “It is amazing how much more confidence I see in my students when they go through the learning process.” Patti Meadows, a participant in the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program currently in her last four weeks of study, opted for on-the-job training and has since been helping Invermere’s Osteohands Family Osteopathic Care with administrative support. After the

course is over, Mrs. Meadows has plans with her husband to start a new tree care business. “The program has really helped build my confidence,” she said, “and I am now capable of building a website, and doing all of the bookkeeping for the new business.” Mrs. Meadows and her husband are relatively new to the valley after moving from Calgary to be closer to their daughter. “The program was instrumental for me in meeting new people here in the valley and networking,” she said. While she is proud of her new expertise with computers and bookkeeping, “by far the most valuable thing for me was the relationships that I formed,” she added. “Some of the people I met in the course I know I will be friends with for the rest of my life.” Past participants have gone on to find work with Copper Point Golf Club, Invermere Physiotherapy, and Radium’s Gas Plus, all in administrative support. For those thinking of applying but still unsure, Mrs. Meadows has valuable advice. “I would really encourage people to assume first and foremost that they are going to be successful. Second, do some research beforehand to know what you may want to get out of the program before you enroll.” For more information, visit the college’s website, call the college at 250-342-3210, drop by the school or email invermere@cotr.bc.ca.

Tourism program in the planning stages By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff A strong desire to offer a tourism and hospitality program could pave the way for boosting the Columbia Valley’s economy, according to College of the Rockies (COTR) Invermere campus manager Doug Clovechok. “This campus doesn’t have a full-time project… so one of the things that we’ve done through our strategic planning over the years has been to meet with the communities,” explained Mr. Clovechok. “And

from our community, we’ve heard that there is a real need for a tourism/hospitality type of program. Now, we are in the process of looking at securing some funding… it looks really promising.” If the vision is realized and the funding can be granted, Mr. Clovechok added, a curriculum could be developed for a tourism program. He has been talking to the movers and shakers in the valley to see what the tourism demands are, while determining what type of education could play a role in helping those businesses succeed. Continued on next page . . .

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COTR offers inclusive campus By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The Invermere campus of the College of the Rockies (COTR) is offering a unique approach to learning for First Nations people who have completed The Three Voices of Healing Society addictions treatment program. Students are offered the opportunity to study electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, machining, millwrighting and welding in 12 weeks of hands-on and classroom training, which offers students the opportunity to learn about culturally inclusive relationships along with an introduction to trades, CAMPUS COMMUNITY — The Invermere campus of the College of the an opportunity that can be a major advan- Rockies offered graduates from The Three Voices of Healing Society addictions treatment program a life-changing experience. Photo by Nicole Trigg tage in today’s competitive industries. “We certainly support their in-care that they attended college,” said Ms. Tikk. “They carried program and help them in any way that we can, but the those cards around and had (so much) pride in them... after-care program is where we do a lot of work with they thought it was just awesome.” them,” said Doug Clovechok, COTR Invermere campus During the COTR course in the Columbia Valley, manager. participants in the after-care program also receive career Delena Tikk, Three Voices of Healing Society execu- advice and become familiar with computers. tive director, believes the experience of attending college “The last course was delivered from January to April for a program after completing the in-care program as part 2014… We did a lot of computer training in the course, of recovering from drug and alcohol addictions has helped we did work initiatives in areas such as their resumes, inher graduates take monumental strides. terviewing and we did a lot of certifications in the course. “The biggest highlight for these guys was that they There was (even) a fitness component,” said Michelle Taygot a college ID card, which was the first time these men lor, COTR program co-ordinator. “We wanted to bring had ever been to a college, let alone that they can brag wellness and a healthy lifestyle, and integrate it with all the content of the course.” But the biggest lesson that some of the students . . . ‘Tourism’ from previous page learned did not come from a textbook. “Over the course of the 12 weeks of the program, we “We’re also looking at the potential of involving really saw a transformation in their confidence and their our international department to engage internawellness, their health — everything,” added Ms. Taylor. tional students so that international students could “It was a really neat thing to see from start to finish.” actually come to Invermere but this isn’t going to Ms. Tikk is working toward securing funding to ensure happen next week,” said Mr. Clovechok. “We’re the after-care program can be offered again in the future. just in the initial planning stages, but the vision For more information about the Bridging into Trades would be to see international students coming to program, visit http://healingisajourney.com/our-prothe COTR… and our community.” grams/bridging-to-trades-aftercare. Mr. Clovechok believes the presence of international students working, living and studying in the Columbia Valley could address the labour market h e Pioneer ca T n take issues that exist in the East Kootenay region. you r do “Our businesses would benefit from having the llar With 6,400 copies international and local students, while the students far would benefit from a co-op program that could in circulation each week, th er evolve,” he said. “It’s really, really in the initial stages your message is resonating ! right now. There’s a good chance that there’s going with residents and to be some money, but that’s not confirmed yet.” visitors alike. He plans to meet with COTR representatives shortly to begin research and discussion on a plan Phone: (250) 341-6299 for the Columbia Valley. Fax: 1-855-377-0312 “We could bring the community back together info@columbiavalleypioneer.com (to begin research) and having somebody start to N E W S P A P E R www.columbiavalleypioneer.com develop a process for this,” he explained.

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Season for Giving

The Lions’ share By Raylene Oram Windermere & District Lions Club Over the last 10 years, the Lake Windermere Lions Club is proud to have been able to give back to this community through projects such as Lions Golf Day at Copper Point, the Toonie Raffle, the Ice-Out Raffle, along with income from our land lease to Copper Point of approximately $1.2 million. Of particular mention is the Road to Rescue Vehicle, Lions Park, Pothole Park, Radium Park, the East Kootenary Health Steriotactic Digital Mammography machine and, most recently, the Rockies Community Bus project. We continue, as well, to sponsor annually two $2,000 scholarships and the David Thompson Secondary School Citizen of the Year Award from our Ice-Out Program. Numerous other requests annually are received from organizations, individuals and sports groups within this community and are benefactors of funding from our organization. To find out more about the Lake Windermere Lions Club, visit www.windermerelionsclub.com.

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December 4, 2015

Foundation completes 14th round of grants

By Roberta Hall Columbia Valley Community Foundation Chair The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is pleased to announce that eight local charitable organizations were awarded over $39,000 in grants for projects in the Columbia Valley. Annually, grants are awarded to deserving community organizations from the Columbia Valley Community Foundation endowment funds, including the unrestricted Community Fund, the Kootenay Savings Community Fund, and donor-advised funds. These grants partially fund an array of projects that hard-working organizations deliver to address the evolving needs of the Columbia Valley Organizations receiving grants include: the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society; the Toby Creek Nordic Club; the Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association; the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance; the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy; Columbia Valley Search and Rescue; the District of Invermere (Multi-Use Centre); and the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. The Community Foundation enables donors to grant to the widest possible range of charitable organizations and initiatives: arts and culture, children and

youth, community facilities, education, environment, health and safety, literacy, recreation and social services. Barb Kloos, chair of the Grants Committee for the Columbia Valley Community Foundation said, “These are wonderful organizations that are doing very impactful work for residents in the Columbia Valley.” She continued, “We are honoured to be a part of making these organizations successful.” “In addition to our 2015 community grants program, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation awarded a total of $57,000 in student awards. Our largest granting year for the foundation — nearly $100,000 in contributions to our communities and post-secondary students — would not be possible without our generous donors and the growth of our endowed funds. A big thank you goes out to our founders, donors and hardworking board,” says Roberta Hall, chair of the board. About our successful grant recipients In order to qualify for a grant from the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, the grantee must be a registered Canadian charity. In some cases, not-for-profit organizations will come together under a lead charity to fulfill a project for the charitable organization. The guidelines for these partnerships are set out by the Income Tax Act and information can be obtained on the foundation website or from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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A story about Christmas past as told by Winnifred Weir Curator’s Corner By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator This holiday season I want to share how Christmas past had to be planned and organized. In this article, written by Winnifred Weir, it tells how a little intervention sometimes needed to happen: “The story of the first community Christmas tree comes for Mr. Vaughan Kimpton, Windermere, whose mother, Mrs. Rufus Kimpton was instrumental in arranging for the celebration which was held in the Presbyterian church, the first church to be built in the district. It was the year 1898 and there were enough children in the district to have started a small school with Miss Lyn Gibbon of Port Moody as the teacher. Mrs. Kimpton and Miss Gibbon felt that the children should have a Christmas tree and collected money for toys which were ordered from East-

ern Canada for there were no Vancouver mail order houses at that date. “Excitement ran high as the great day approached and all necessary preparations were made for the tree and the party that went with it. All the readiness except the toys which were due to arrive by freight team from Golden. Malcolm MacLeod at the time drove the freight team for Kimpton and Pitts, local shopkeepers. He left Golden on schedule with his load, including the toys destined for the Windermere Christmas tree. It was a long and arduous trip in those days, especially in the winter and when the eve of the great celebration arrived and there was no sign of the freight team Mrs. Kimpton became duly concerned. “There were no phones, no telegraph, no way of checking the progress of the precious load of toys. Fear of disappointing the eager children was uppermost in Mrs. Kimpton’s mind and she became more and more upset. Finally about 9 p.m. Mr. Kimpton decided something must be done. With his wife he drove to Jim Lambert who had a light sleigh capable Continued on page 29 . . .

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Wild turkey arrives early for Thanksgiving By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff A sitcom couldn’t have scripted what played out in the Columbia Valley any better than how it happened. A wild turkey crashed through the dining room window at Doug Smith’s home on 8th Avenue in the Wilder Subdivision in Invermere on Sunday, November 22nd — mere days before the American Thanksgiving on November 26th. “I was downstairs at the time,” said Mr. Smith. “I just heard the noise as it came through the window; I didn’t actually see it come through the window.” An ear-splitting sound echoed throughout Mr. Smith’s home as a portion of the window shattered, which prompted him to investigate the cause. “I thought that it was a weird sound,” he said. “I didn’t go look right away because I was in the middle of doing something, then I went upstairs to our dining room and kitchen area about an hour later. When I arrived in the dining room, there was glass all over the dining room… only the inside pane of the window was broken, but not the outside.” Upon further investigation as to what caused the window to break, Mr. Smith discovered an injured turkey near his home. “It was weird so I went and looked out the broken

CRASH LANDING — A wild turkey crashed into Doug Smith’s dining room window shortly before American Thanksgiving, proving that, in fact, turkeys do fly. Photo submitted window and down below, maybe 20 some odd feet, down by the basement. The turkey was laying there,” he added. “The turkey struggled away. Clearly, it was hurt so I cleaned up the glass and figured the turkey would recover, and fly away the next day, so I went out the next morning to check, but the turkey was still there.” That’s when Mr. Smith enlisted the help of his neighbour, Larry Halverson, who is a retired naturalist who worked in Kootenay National Park for about 38 years. “I guess this turkey couldn’t wait for the American

Thanksgiving this year,” joked Mr. Halverson. He added the injured animal was put down humanely and with permission from a local conservation officer, a fact confirmed by the BC Conservation Office. According to Mr. Halverson, wild turkeys first appeared on the Lake Windermere Christmas Bird Count in 1990, reaching a high of 157 during 2001. The count has taken place every year since 1978. “By the numbers of wild turkeys just seen just around Invermere, 2015 could be a big year,” he added. However, the tale of their feathered friend’s demise was difficult for the insurance folks to believe when Mr. Smith reported the incident. “They said, ‘Well, that’s not possible, turkeys don’t fly,’ and I said, ‘These turkeys clearly fly,’” said Mr. Smith. “They thought it was just a big joke.” He was pleased when the insurance provider visited his home on Sunday, November 29th after multiple calls to report the accident. “They took a bunch of pictures, and that’s where I stand now,” said Mr. Smith on December 2nd. “The funny part was that they asked whether they were my turkeys and if I was keeping the turkeys inside and I said, ‘No, I’m not keeping turkeys inside my house.’ It was (frustrating).” Mr. Halverson and Mr. Smith agreed that wild turkeys roam through the Wilder Subdivision every fall.

Ruffling feathers since 1990 Wild turkeys have called the Columbia Valley home for at least 25 years, and odds are, they aren’t going anywhere. “Just as I was heading out the door this afternoon (December 1st), the neighbour yelled out at me, ’50, but I don’t think I counted them all!’ as she had counted 50 of them,” said Mr. Halverson with a chuckle. “That’s pretty good. There’s lots going on in the area — every day we seem to see them because they’ve been roosting (resting in the Douglas fir trees to avoid predators) down the street on 8th Avenue.” It remains unclear why the wild turkeys are staying close to 8th Avenue. “I’m not sure why they’ve come into town, but I suspect we’re probably at the most northern extent of their range in North America,” explained Mr. Halverson. “Big, heavy winters and snow years are hard on turkeys so I suspect they are coming to get (food) from crab trees.” Adult wild turkeys have long reddish-yellow to grayish-green legs. The body feathers are generally blackish and dark brown overall with a coppery sheen that becomes more complex in adult males, which are sometimes called toms or gobblers. “They’re a huge bird,” he added about the size. “But they’re quite lean and don’t have much fat on them.”

But the most interesting part for Mr. Halverson has been witnessing the spats that occur between different species of wild turkeys. “It’s like a gang has moved into town and there’s this ongoing fight.” He counted as many as 30 birds in the first cohort, but later realized another clan had moved into the neighbourhood, too. “The two toms there were just really going at it one morning,” said Mr. Halverson. “They were battling each other with wings and pushing. They’ll use their spurs on the back of their legs, the toms have a long claw part way up their leg called a spur, and they’ll use that to rig and do damage wherever they can… in fact, one bird had another bird right in its mouth and was walking around like that for quite a while.” Mr. Halverson explained that if the middle toe is more than four inches long in a wild turkey’s tracks, the bird is likely a tom or a gobbler (male turkey). He added the rivalry between each group has been entertaining for the entire block. “Birds like that are territorial and I suspect that they’re just looking after what they had here for food resources,” he concluded. “It’s interesting because there are so many in town here and it’s fun to look at the birds, as far as their differences between a male and a female.”

FLOCK BLOCK — The presence of wild turkeys in Invermere seems to be growing. Clockwise: two toms challenge each other; a local flock grazes alongside a couple of deer; turkey tracks next to dog tracks — male turkeys can be identified by the length of their middle toe. Photos by Larry Halverson

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Holiday season creeping in Counterclockwise from top right: The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley volunteers (l to r) Angie Smith, Laura Hermakin, Janice Freadrich and Helen Wynder met up with Smarty Pants musicians Kurt Reichel and Bill Cropper at Valley Foods on November 29th to accept a $1,000 donation from the Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care who raised the money through sales of its ‘Christmas in the Valley’ CD; The Invermere Bakery offered a Gingerbread House Building Workshop to children for $19 on Saturday, November 28th. There will be three more workshops on December 5th, 12th and 19th. Call 250-342-9913 to pre-register; The Vendor Blender drew a crowd in Invermere this weekend to the Invermere Community Hall between November 27th and 28th. Scentsy rep Kathaleen Thomson had odds and ends for sale at a fragrantsmelling table; Edgewater artisan Mary Holgate had a table full of craft items such as ice skate ornaments, pies and cheese cakes; At the Royal Canadian Legion’s Winter Wonderland Market and annual Christmas Tea on Saturday, November 28th, Upper Ranch Horse and Cattle Company co-owner Dianna Tegart brought baking and fresh honey to the sale (photos by Breanne Massey); About 20 people gathered at Pothole Park on November 30th to partcipate in the Invermere version of the Global Climate Change March that took place worldwide on November 30th (photo by Nicole Trigg).

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1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

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Hopkins unites pizzeria and produce in Windermere By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

SOME LIKE IT HOT — Matthew Larsen and Kersten Hopkins have opened The Hot Spot pizzeria at the location of Hopkins Harvest, and will be running it and the market year-round. Photo submitted

The Hopkins family has been busy making some changes to their Hopkins Harvest business in Windermere. Hopkins Harvest — now featuring The Hotspot — has been renovated to operate as a year-round business for the first time ever this winter. “It’s a family business and my (parents) are the owners,” explained Kersten Hopkins, manager. “My boyfriend and I are slowly taking it over.” Kersten and her boyfriend, Matthew Larsen, will be taking the reins from Fred and Shelley Hopkins and managing the business in the future. The duo marked the shift in management by hosting a soft opening for The Hot Spot at Hopkins Harvest between noon and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1st. “Hopkins Harvest is now taking over the whole building (as Pizza Mercato has moved out). We are going to be doing wood-fired pizza and we’re opening up that side (for The Hot Spot), as well as re-opening the market to

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bring in all of our D Dutchmen Dairy products, Helmut’s Sausage Kitchen meats, seafood and Olivia’s Oils,” she explained. There will be gift certificates sold on site, plenty of helping hands for new and returning customers, and a week-long grand opening with special sales and promotions starting today (Friday, December 4th) and running until Friday, December 11th. “It’s one week of promoting ourselves, having cheap pizzas and a lot of Christmas gift ideas with our oils and our syrups,” said Kersten. “We’ll have our rotisserie chickens and we’re going to bring in some produce. For the grand opening, one week, we’ll be open from noon until 8 p.m. every single day — after that we’re going to weigh out our hours.” The shop will be tentatively closing for a few days after the grand opening to restock products, but those dates have yet to be determined. “We’ll promote any changes online through our Facebook page,” she added. “But

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with my parents slowly get out of the business, then my boyfriend and I slowly getting into the business, we’re going to have some new energy to keep it open year-round… we just want to see it be a successful year-round business that appeals to locals.” There were some renovations completed at Hopkins Harvest before the grand opening to beautify the patio and highlight the pizzeria. “We’ve actually done a whole bunch of changes to the inside (of the storefront) too, so it’s actually looking really good,” said Kersten. “We just want to let people know that we’re using fresh ingredients — all of the products that we sell in the store – on our pizzas.” And D Dutchmen Dairy products, she added, will be used to top the pizzas. “It’s got Hopkins’ flavour now,” she said with a chuckle. “It’s all under one roof now, which is good.” To reach the pizzeria, call The Hotspot at 778-526-5162 or visit the “Hopkins Harvest featuring The Hot Spot” page on Facebook.

Professionals

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ANNOUNCEMENT

LOST AND FOUND

shared accommodation

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.

Home Base Business/Craft Sale at Christ Church Trinity. Fri. Dec. 11th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat Dec 12th, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Christmas shopping done? Time to treat yourself. Regal fundraiser Web store www.cct.shopregal.ca, open till Dec. 31st.

Lost: Prescription sunglasses, reward offered. 250-341-1044 ask for Rick.

Shared rental available immediately in Windermere. Private, large en suite with bathroom. $570/mo includes utilities. Call Pat at 403519-8268.

Al-Anon Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250342-8255.

CHEERS & JEERS

Huge Cheers to nurse Tara, Dr. Cheers to valley gas stations who Ross and all the “cast” members provide a service, 365 days/year at the hospital who offered great so valley residents and tourists can attention to my fractured leg. They fuel up at their convenience, and exhibit genuine care in the theatre not have to drive to Cranbrook or CHEERS & Banff JEERS of healing. to fuel up. Sponsored by

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

Found: Ladies engagement ring at Valley Foods parking lot on Sunday November 29th. Phone 250-3426397 to claim.

CHEERS & JEERS

STORAGE

Jeers to the virus that kept me away from work for four whole days! Cheers to the dozens of understanding patients who had to reschedule!

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Cheers to the good Samaritan who cleared the driveway on the corner of 12th and 13th. Greatly, greatly appreciated! Double Cheers to The Invermere Bakery for slicing your GF French Bread nice and thick! Finally some decent toast! YIPPEEEE! !!!!

obituary

FORTIN, LORRAINE GWENYTH 1930 – 2015

Lorraine was born February 21, 1930 in Duncan, BC. Surrounded by loving family members, she passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in the early hours of November 26 at the age of 85 years. Left to grieve are her husband Frank; children Mary Ellen Schacke, Lyle Fortin, Cathy Spence (Ken), Barbara Rogers (Brian); grandchildren Jocelyn Meadows, Christopher Schacke (Erin), Ashley Meadows, Lindsay Brown (Nat), Kevin Rogers, Stephanie Schacke (Mike), and Kirsten Spence; her sister Patricia Tindle as well as many nephews and nieces. Lorraine was also blessed with seven great grandchildren; Alex and Seamus Finnan, Isabella and Oliver Schacke, Eleanor Simpson and Keith and Nina Brown. Lorraine’s greatest joy was sharing life with Frank, her loving husband, with whom she spent 74 wonderful years, 67 of them as a married couple. They went on many trips and enjoyed spending time together and with family at their summer home on Shuswap Lake. Lorraine will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm. Email condolences and share memories of Lorraine, through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

Cheers to the lovely lady with the walker delivering papers to the sick and immobile. Very inspirational! To anyone who can help clear the ramps onto the sidewalks so they are nice and clear, please try to do so, it would sure help her out. Cheers to valley gas station owners for staying open all winter long and providing year-round employment for valley residents. If I owned a gas station, I’d close up and be on a beach in Mexico for 6 months, and let the locals drive to Cranbrook so they could save a few dollars on fuel. Cheers to Barb and Franz for always being there to help. Always going out of your way to make sure people are not without! You truly are a blessing to this community!!! Cheers to the Valley Fitness Centre! Great classes, great instructors, great front desk staff! What a great asset to our valley! Cheers to Trevor at Canadian Tire. You are still the champion retail service provider. Cheers to Valley Foods, Smarty Pants (you just have so much fun...), food vendors, Billy Blue Santa and great shopping deals. Wow, my hometown rocks. Big cheers to Greg, Radium’s Postmaster. Always wiling to take the time to help.

Cheers to Leann at Meet on Higher Ground and her volunteers for a memorable Christmas Dinner on Nov. 28, an event we purchased at the Hospice Society’s auction. Not only was the meal outstanding, the live music (Cheers to Paul, Doris and Roberta) really put us in a Christmas Spirit. Cheers to Home Hardware for welcoming Invermere Beaver Scouts to enjoy a fun-filled evening at the store. What great community spirit! Cheers to Nicole, the BEST dental hygienist ever! Makes it a joy having your teeth cleaned as she is so kind, considerate, gentle and efficient, making the entire experience a positive one! You rock, Nicole!!!! See you in six months! Cheers to Tracy at the “Bigway” store in Fairmont! You are such a sweet person and super nice day in and day out to myself and many others - Cheers to that! Cheers to our neighbor John for helping us out when our nephew’s car would not start. You help make Invermere an awesome place! Cheers to the Local View Print Shop for their support and responsiveness. Steve, Audrey and the team you are awesome!

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

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NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637. Character Heritage Building (Canterbury Flowers) 7th Ave. with access from 6th Ave. (Farmers Market) Prime retail ie Book store, Flower Shop. Call Tim 250-3411408.

Retail/Shop for sale Two levels total 2,700 sq. ft. Please call 250-270-0216 or 250-2700405 for more details. For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Presently occupied by the Invermere Vet. Available Jan. 1st, 2016. Phone Leo at 250-342-1177.

suite for rent Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms. N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens. STARTING AT $500/mo. For Rent Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, lower level, walkout suite. 2-bdrm, 1 bath, bright and spacious. N/P, utilities included, N/S, references please. $900/mo, ph. 250-342-3790. Furnished 2 bdrm, basement suite. Utilities, internet included. N/S, N/P, DD. 250-342-6534. 2-bdrm second floor suite, newly renovated, bright, spacious. Fridge/ stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, N/S, N/P, storage shed, hydro included. $910/mo + D.D. 250342-3335. For rent: Black Forest Village Apartment, 2-bdrm, 2 bathrooms. W/D, D/W, $875/mo. Ph. 250-3423790. Lower half up/down duplex, Invermere, 3-bdrm, private entrance, storage shed, 5 appliances, No smoking, no pets, $900/mo, includes water. Phone 403-651-0008.

house for rent Small 1 bdrm home available Dec 1st on acreage near Edgewater. Outstanding views! Quiet! N/S, N/P, W/D, hydro included. Call 250-3423381 or dlherbs@telus.net.

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house for rent

condo for rent

VEHICLES for sale

help wanted

700 ft. 2-bdrm, 1 bath, wood or forced air heat, fenced yard in Wilmer. $800/mo plus utilities, available Dec 1. Please contact 250341-5917.

BEAUTIFUL 1-bdrm luxury condo for long term rent in Sable Ridge Resort. Fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in. Furnished with Penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, queen bed, 3rd floor view, fireplace, B.B.Q., underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse and seasonal pool. Move in: Jan 1st/16, $925/mo including utilities. Please contact JOE at 403-909-5544.

Beautiful Condo at the Peaks in Radium for Rent. 2-bdrm plus loft, 3 full baths, 2 decks, BBQ, 5 appliances, fireplace, 1 underground Parking Stall. Community Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub. $1,500/mo fully furnished. Includes Utilities. Email Leona@ cookfamily.ca or phone 780-9453645.

2013 Ford F-150 XLT, 4x4, Super crew Cab, 5.L V8, 74,000 kms, 17” wheels, running boards, lined box, locked gas cap, $26,800 O.B.O. 250347-9818.

Busy pub in Radium Hot Springs seeking awesome cooks, F/T, P/T servers and bartenders to take care of amazing guests. We work hard but have a lot of fun! Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@ telus.net or fax (250)347-9987.

Newly renovated 2 bdrm unit. Centrally located in Invermere. $1,000/mo. 250-270-0683.

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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.

condo for rent For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4 bath, ground level condo. Beautiful views, backs on to The Springs golf course. All appliances, fireplace, fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S, N/P, references please. $1650/mo, call 250-342-3790. Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 appliances, partially finished basement, 12 minutes to Fairmont, $750/mo + Utilities. Available December 1st. Contact Mike at 403-804-6937 or mike. sackett@optiema.com.

Fully furnished in Pinewood. 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, laundry, 2 parking stalls underground. $900/ mo starting Jan 1st. Call 403-2642782 or 403-239-6389 Black Forest Heights, 1,100 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, attached garage. 6 appliances. $1,050/mo includes utilities. 250-347-9629.

mobile home For Rent: Mobile Home lot #13 in Williams Trailer Park, Windermere. Phone 250-342-9390.

wanted Wanting to buy: Used CrossCountry skies and boots for a person with foot size 10. Please call 403-339-0021.

firewood Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week NUTCHOS

2 pkgs (10 oz) Semi-sweet 2 cups Peanuts, Chocolate Chips salted 1 pkg (10 oz) Peanut 7 oz (200 grams) Ripple Butter Chips Potato Chips In a large bowl coarsely crumble the potato chips. In a double boiler (or large pot with metal bowl) melt chocolate and peanut butter chips. Stir in the peanuts and mix well. Add some of the crumbled chips mixing well between each addition. Drop by heaping tablespoon onto a cookie sheet; put in the fridge/freezer or if winter put outside to cool and harden. Store in the fridge or they also freeze well. Makes about 48. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

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Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908. Firewood for sale: Delivery available in the Columbia Valley. Please call Mason at 250-409-4369. FIR FIREWOOD: Dry, split and delivered. $220/cord, call or text 250-270-0366. Pine and larch, please call 250-3415551. Pine or Fir Firewood, $200/cord for Pine. Split and delivered. 250-3421586.

FIREWOOD Birch, fir, larch and pine. www. horizonridgeranch.com 250-6880143.

VEHICLES for sale 1982 Chev 1 ton dually 4 x 4, lock out hubs, 4 speed standard. 12’ x 6.6’, brand new paint, brand new bucket seats, very good condition. $5,600, good wood or sled truck. 250-342-1302.

SERVICES

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

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 .

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

Thank you for your votes Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

help wanted Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. In-house care givers for senior lady with Post CVA. Remuneration to be discussed, depends on experience. Please send resume to Box 481 Invermere, V0A 1K0. Black Forest is looking for P/T kitchen help and a P/T daytime cleaner. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com. Older gentleman is looking for someone to make breakfast and some light cleaning, 2 hrs 5 days a week. 250-342-3785.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/chef two to three years experience in casual fine dining preferred. Evenings and weekends. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344.

Health & Wellness

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Help wanted

Permanent Employment Carpenter

We need a capable Carpenter to round our team. If you are looking for full-time, year-round employment, at a competitive wage, we are happy to provide a long-term opportunity to work with a well established and thriving company. For a confidential interview, bring your resume to The Home Renovation Centre, 492 Arrow Rd., or phone Dave Ridge at 250-342-5682.

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date – ASAP Year-round Employment Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits

Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

No education required One to two years experience required. Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.40/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Apply in person or via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) for both positions.

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We are your local employment experts. All of our services are free. Based on eligibility you can access assessments, workshops, training, and more! P: 341-6889 or 1-855-651-3027

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Please note that the deadline for booking and providing classified copy for our holiday issues are as follows Publication Date Deadline Friday, December 18th ............................ Tuesday December 14th at noon Friday, December 25th ....................... Friday December 18th at noon (firm) Friday, January 1st.......................... Monday, December 21st at noon (firm)

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GUEST SERVICE AGENTS to join our dynamic team of professionals. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premiere luxury resort in the Columbia Valley. Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs of Radium Golf Course. Interested applicants for the following positions please forward your confidential resume to: guestservicesmanager@bighornmeadows.com or call 250-347-2991

Join our winning team! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:

FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLET SUPERVISOR FULL TIME Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to supervise our Misty Waters food & beverage outlet. The purpose of this position will be to oversee and direct morning and evening operations of the outlet, leading by example to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction. Duties of this position include but are not limited to scheduling, staff development, staff training, stocking and inventory, outlet maintenance, promotional development, analyzing the month-end report, managing the outlet’s beverage program to achieve the desired outcome, POS system programming. This person will report directly to the Food & Beverage Manager and the successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • High school graduate or equivalent • At least 4 years’ experience in a high-volume venue comparable to assigned outlet • Workable knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Publisher, internet and POS systems • Silverware Food Safe certificate • Serving It Right certificate Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities. This is a permanent full time position. Interested applicants please forward their resume with references by December 4 to the attention of: Human Resources - David Sheedy Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

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The Radium Public Library’s year in review

At the close of another year, we reflect on the activities and good times at the library. We now have new outdoor signage, membership cards, tote bags and bookmarks reflecting our new image.

Now featuring

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The library partnered with the Adventure Radium summer program and a successful “Summer Reading Program” was also held in the summer. Children picked up books daily and returned to have their booklets stamped. Medals were given out at the end of the summer. We continue our relationship with the Edgewater Elementary School. The kindergarten class decorates our library with their artwork on a regular basis. We supply a tote box of books monthly for their classroom as well as donating a book to each student entering kindergarten in September. The library sponsored the young adult author Vicki Grant for the Grade 4 to 7 classes at the Edgewater school in October. Copies of her books were circulated before her visit.

• Wood fired pizza • D’Dutchmen Dairy products • Helmut’s Sausage Kitchen meats • Olivia’s Oils • Great gift ideas • Gift certificates • And much, much more Join us from December 4th – 11th for our grand re-opening. Open everyday this week from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all again!

REMINDER RECIPIENTS Application forms can be picked up at The Family Dynamix Assoc. Invermere office or Canal Flats Office, the Employment Centre, Ministry of Children and Family Development or the Canal Flats Town Office Application Submission Deadline is December 10th Gift Card Distribution Date is December 17th, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. SPONSORS Want to sponsor an individual or family or make a donation? Connect with the Christmas Bureau at cvcb@shaw.ca or call Angie at 250-342-2611. Gift Packages MUST be delivered to the Invermere Community Hall on December 17th between 8 a.m. and noon. ANGEL TREE GIFTS: The wrapped and labeled gifts need to be received at Dairy Queen, Fields or Home Hardware by December 14. FIND US ON FACEBOOK

The students flooded Vicki with questions and were reluctant to have her leave. The library participated in a fundraiser, “Give Back Sundays,” created by the Horsethief Pub and Eatery. Charitable organizations such as the library visiting the Eatery received a percentage of the sales from the evening. Volunteers, family members, staff and board members of the library attended the enjoyable event and the staff of the Eatery were congratulated for their innovative fundraising concept. The Jigsaw Table has proved to be a draw for all ages. The library is now on the fifth puzzle — a jellybean is the prize for each fitted piece. The new outdoor window displays have been a fun and interesting method to bring attention to holidays, themes and events in the valley. We continue our Lego Club on Tuesday evenings with participants of all ages

enjoying the large assortment of Lego. The Christmas tree is now up, the decorating of the library has begun and there is a festive feeling in the air. Children are enjoying the variety of Christmas books available in the library and are anxious to hear stories. The “Christmas Story Time and Crafts” will be held on Saturday, December 5th at 10 a.m. We wish to thank all our volunteers and our loyal patrons for their support during the past year and warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. For further information regarding hours and programs, visit us on Facebook or our website at www.radiumbclibraries.coop. The Radium Public Library will be closed December 22 until January 5th. This week’s column was written by Jane Jones, director of the Radium Public Library, which is located at 7585 Main Street West. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.

New monitor for lake monitors By Megan Peloso Lake Windermere Ambassadors

“Having equipment that is functional and efficient is essential, though, as Taoya, says it’s hard to Members of the Trethewey fund through grants. This generBeach Society have come toous donation from Trethewey gether to make a donation for a Beach will hopefully allow the much-needed computer moniAmbassadors to be even more tor for the office of the Lake successful achieving our goals of Windermere Ambassadors. maintaining watershed health The Ambassadors, comand promoting stewardship efbined with a strong alliance of forts that are so vital to the local its Columbia Lake partners, are a culture and economy.” registered charitable society com“The beauty and health of TECH TOUCH-UP — Blain van Melle, prised of a balanced cross-section our lake is one of the most imof community citizens whose president of the Trethewey Beach Society, pres- portant things to the residents mandate is the protection of the ents a donation for a much-needed computer within the Trethewey subdivimonitor received on behalf of the Lake Win- sion of Windermere,” said Blain Lake Windermere watershed. “We are so grateful for this dermere Ambassadors by Megan Peloso, pro- van Melle, president of the donation. In order to continue gram co-ordinator, and Taoya Schaefer-White, Trethewey Beach Society. “The Photo submitted work the Lake Ambassadors do to strive for an ecologically director and secretary. healthy watershed and lake, we rely on grant funding is paramount to maintaining this health, as well as profor projects. However, grants typically do not fund viding the optimal balance of ecological preservation various core expenses such as office technology. There- and recreational use.” fore, donations from members and groups in the lo“The Trethewey Beach Society is proud to have cal community are absolutely critical to our ability been given the opportunity to help the Ambassadors to continue to monitor the health of the watershed.” with the purchase of their new monitor and we ensaid Taoya Schaefer-White, director and secretary. courage any other Lake Windermere users to help out “Let me tell you, I cannot wait to set up the new the Ambassadors in any capacity they can,” he added. monitor we now have thanks to the Trethewey Beach The Ambassadors would like to remind the comSociety. It’s going to make a world of difference to use munity that tax receipts for donations can be issued, and a larger display when working on lake mapping, edu- it encourages local businesses, full-time and seasonal rescational brochures, posters, and data management or idents to consider adding their contribution to this critireporting,” said Megan Peloso, program co-ordinator. cally important organization before the end of 2015.

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How to support your circadian rhythm Natural Health By Dr. Mike Baker Pioneer Columnist Our body’s sleep/wake cycle naturally follows the rotation of the earth. This is called the circadian rhythm and our biochemistry and wellness depend on it. There are two important hormones involved in the circadian rhythm: cortisol and melatonin. Melatonin is our main sleep hormone. When the sun sets, melatonin levels begin to rise and we gradually get tired and fall asleep. Cortisol is our wakefulness and “stress” hormone. Its primary action is to raise our blood sugar to give us energy to deal with stressors. Cortisol reaches its peak approximately 30 minutes after waking and declines throughout the day. Its levels are lowest at night — right about the time that melatonin is at its peak. To support melatonin production Turn the lights down about two hours

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before bed. This means shutting off tablets, computers, TV and phones. Make your bedroom a “screen free” zone. Choose to read a book with a light that doesn’t shine directly into your eyes. If you need to use a computer or phone before bed, try blue light blocking glasses or computer programs. Blue light produced by these devices reduces melatonin production and can prevent a restful night’s sleep. To support healthy cortisol levels Have a healthy snack before bed — keeping your blood sugar level steady will help you stay asleep. As we sleep, we aren’t eating (unless you sleepwalk and raid the fridge) and our blood sugar level drops. When blood sugar levels are too low, cortisol is released. It tells the body to raise blood sugar to give it a source of energy. But, as a result, it wakes us up because it is also a stress hormone. To prevent this, eating a light snack rich in protein, fat or fiber before bed can help to keep the blood sugar levels Pick up the Pioneer’s sister paper ~ The Invermere Valley Echo ~ every Wednesday.

steady and keep you sleeping longer. Good bedtime snack examples include an egg, peanut butter and toast, or veggies and humus. Avoid sugary foods like fruit and cereal or else your blood sugar will rise and then come crashing down as you try to sleep. Go to bed and wake up at the same time on a consistent basis — even on the weekend. The more consistent you are with your sleep/ wake cycle, the better you will sleep and the more energy you will have during the day. If you need a little bit of caffeine to get your day started, drink your coffee when your morning cortisol isn’t at its highest. Cortisol levels peak approximately thirty minutes after waking. To get the best boost from your cup of joe, drink it as your cortisol levels begin to fall, about an hour after waking. When you drink caffeine at your peak cortisol level, you won’t experience the jolt coffee has to offer, because your body is already naturally energized. To prevent caffeine from affecting your sleep, try to minimize caffeine consumption after lunch. Dr. Mike Baker is a naturopathic physician practicing in Invermere. For more information, call 250-342-1457 or visit www.drmikebaker.ca.

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Drummer marches to his own beat perience to everyone, Mr. Carrick predominantly encourages rookies to start off with the drums. “I teach on electric drums just because Patrick Carrick wants to put his stamp on the Invermere music scene. they’re much easier for children to learn without all of the big, loud sounds so you The 30-year-old Australian drummer can kind of tune your kit to how exactly you and Invermere resident will be offering music lessons to people of all ages this winter. want it,” he added. “It’s also encouraging to parents as well, to know that there is an alter“I’ve basically been playing, performing, recording, composing and doing all sorts of native to learning how to play drums without all the crash-bang noise that comes along things within music since I was 15, so basically for about the last 15 years,” said Mr. Carrick. with it, so I really encourage all my students Patrick Carrick interested in playing to learn on an electric “Aside from high school (training), I have a music tertiary education. In Australia, we call it TAFE (tech- drum kit so you can plug into your computer, iPads or stuff nical and further education), and basically it was just a course like that so they can play along with their favourite songs, designed to teach students how to perfect their music abili- which can be really fun for people to learn as well.” ties through recording, management and the business side of Mr. Carrick’s reason for promoting percussion instruments to his students is twofold: 1) “it’s a fun instrument things, along with your practical skills as well.” Now, Mr. Carrick would like to offer a similar ser- to play;” and 2) everybody can connect to the rhythm of vice to people from all walks of life, and all ages, in the percussion. Columbia Valley. He will be teaching drum and guitar “I’ve always enjoyed the drums, my dad was a drumlessons, managing entertainment and editing videos from mer, but basically I think everyone has, at any age, rhythm his home. While choosing an instrument is a unique ex- with them,” he said. “So, I think whenever we’re listening to a song — rock, pop, contemporary, any type of music — I think people connect first and foremost with the vocalist because we can all speak so we can always connect to someone who is singing a song, but what comes behind that is the drums. Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for their “I think everybody taps their feet to the drums, but donations towards the Alan Hann Fundraiser. And also to the not everybody knows or understands exactly what’s gomany generous supporters and volunteers. Cheers to everyone ing on with the guitar, but there’s always a subconscious involved in making this event a huge success! By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

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understanding that everybody has with percussion, drums and rhythm because we all have it within us.” He has found that most of his students will nail down the basic beats of drumming after a mere lesson with him, as he typically offers a 25 per cent discount to prospective students on their first lesson to try it out. “It’s a versatile instrument which is pretty cool, and I think that’s my favourite part about it,” he explained. In addition, Mr. Carrick will be offering guitar lessons, but feels it’s important to see other instrumentalists emerge from the area. “The great thing about this area is — and I realized this when I first moved here — there were plenty of guitar teachers, but nobody actually teaching drums,” he said. “When I was younger, one of the most fundamental parts about me learning music in general was playing along with other people. There’s plenty of guitarists around, and I think there’s a bit of a need for some drummers so I thought I’d start a new kind of army of drummers around the area to compliment the guitarists and bass guitarists, which there seems to be plenty of… it’s worked out quite well on the percussion side of things.” The lessons will be ongoing and typically offered in a one-on-one setting out of Mr. Carrick’s basement suite. “Right now, I’ve got students that are five years old and my eldest student is 27,” he explained. “I’ve got 18 year olds, 14 year olds, six, seven, eight, nine, 10 so anyone can do it. And if there’s any adults out there who have always wanted to learn or that they want to build upon, I take people from all different ages.” For more information, visit www.patrickcarrick.com.

Hospice triples Tree of Lights By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

those who purchase a light will receive a commemorative card with their loved ones name written on it. The name The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is pleased will also be added to the Book of Remembrance for 2015, to announce that this year it which is permanently housed will be lighting three trees in in the Hospice Resource the valley for its 2nd Annual Centre. To purchase a light, Tree of Lights. The main tree is in Frater people are asked to fill out a brochure, which can be found Landing just outside the HosLast year’s Treee of Lights at Frater Landing. pice Office, and the satellite at all three locations and elsetrees are in Radium Hot Springs and Canal Flats. All where throughout the valley. Funds raised will support three will be lit on Friday, December 11th and will re- the Hospice Society’s bereavement programs. main lit for six weeks to honour all holiday traditions. The lighting ceremonies will take place at the fol“We are so grateful to the volunteers who came lowing times and locations: in Radium Hot Springs at to us and asked if they could create a tree in their com- 5:30 p.m. in front of Meet on Higher Ground Coffee munity and have worked with us to make it a reality,” House; in Invermere at 6:30 p.m. in Frater Landing in said Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley executive front of the Hospice Office; and in Canal Flats at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Village Office. Following the tree director Maria Kliavkoff. The trees are lit with warm white lights to com- lighting there will be refreshments in each location. For more information please contact Hospice at memorate loved ones who have passed. Individuals can purchase a light in memory of a loved one for $10 and 250-688-1143.

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FAITH

The greatest gift of all By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church Only 20 more days until Christmas. With anticipation, we look forward to one of the greatest days of the year — the day we set aside to remember the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. As the angels say in Luke 2:14 NKJV: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”[c] Our God is a giving God, His very nature is giving. John 3:16 tells us: “For God so loved the world that He gave.” Who did He give? “His only begotten Son.” Why did He give? So “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” We believe in Jesus — we shall not perish, we shall have everlasting life. What else could there be? Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT: “God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this. It is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done. None of us can boast about it, for we are

God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things planned for us long ago.” Christmastime: a time to reflect on Christmas past, a time to plan for Christmas future, but it’s most important to do the good things God has planned for us for Christmas present. What are those good things God has planned for you, for me, for us, to do this Christmas season? We won’t know unless we ask Him. And when we ask Him, expect an answer. And when He answers, be willing to trust and obey, for there is no other way. I am going to conclude with Paul’s prayer to the Ephesians in chapter 3 verses 16-21 NLT: “I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

Cold bear makes a break Mark Dyck spotted a black bear snooping around the Timber Ridge and Highlands area on the last day of November. He found paw prints from the bear wandering around the snowy area near his home and captured these photographs before it (hopefully) went into hibernation for the winter. . . . ‘Upcoming events’ from page 14 “Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is involved this year, so it’s going to be another great night,” said Ms. Barzilay, adding the food-based businesses will all have tasty samples out, and the Mountainside Market may have wine samples.

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“On top of that everybody’s got some really great special deals on offer for the night,” she said. Many people choose to walk between businesses, which makes the event more fun, although it’s also possible to drive between businesses, added Ms. Barzilay. The event is supported by the Fairmont Business Association.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, December 6th, 10:30 a.m. Second Sunday of Advent Worship and Life Instruction “Advent - PEACE (Mary and Joseph)”

Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering. KIDS Church for children age 3 - Grade 1; and Grades 2 - 7, during the Morning Service

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere. Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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YOUR MONEY

Eight reasons to have life insurance According to a study by the Life Insurance and Market Research Association (LIMRA), only 68 per cent of Canadian households have life insurance. Here are some of the most common reasons people buy life insurance, and why it might make sense for you. Income replacement It’s been widely stated that a person’s greatest asset is their capacity to earn income. This makes income replacement one of the most common reasons why people buy life insurance. Though income replacement is less important as people age, it can be paramount to young families. According to LIMRA’s Trends in Life Insurance Ownership study, among households with children under 18, four in 10 say they would have immediate trouble meeting everyday living expenses if the primary breadwinner passed away. Another three in 10 would have trouble keeping up with expenses after a few months. Cover debts Some families choose to buy life insurance to cover their debts. After all, if a family’s debts are paid off, there is less financial burden on the surviving spouse. For most Canadians, the single largest debt in their lives is their mortgage. Some mortgage providers offer mortgage insurance to cover this debt if the holder passes away. While this is a good idea, it’s often a better idea to use a personal life insurance policy rather than mortgage insurance. Firstly, life insurance policies are usually cheaper

than mortgage insurance. Secondly, with mortgage insurance, the value declines along with the balance of the mortgage, but the premium does not. Personal life insurance policies retain their original value no matter how much is owed. This can free up money above and beyond the mortgage balance for other debts, or income replacement. Business purposes Life insurance isn’t just for individuals. It can help protect a business from financial loss, instability or liabilities arising from the death of a business owner/partner. It can also help by providing funds for a buy/sell agreement or cross-purchase between partners and their estates. Tax and estate planning Proceeds from a life insurance policy are received taxfree as long as they are earmarked for a named beneficiary. Though it is not advisable to have all of one’s wealth tied up in life insurance policies, it can be a great way to tax-shelter a portion of one’s estate. Final expenses The average funeral in Canada costs between $7,000 and $10,000. Because of this, some people choose to buy a small amount of life insurance to cover this cost. Creating an estate People with modest incomes and savings may decide to buy life insurance as a way to provide an estate for their

heirs. Others may want to increase their estate. The key here is to consider how long you should reasonably expect to live, and decide if you want to own life insurance or simply save the money instead. Estate liquidity Estate settlement can be a long, tedious process. Life insurance can help this by providing cash quickly to cover expenses and provide for family while the other estate assets are being dealt with. Charitable giving Some people wish to increase or create a pool of money for charitable giving that is much larger than what they would otherwise be able to set aside. Donations to registered charities also receive certain tax credits that can help with one’s final tax return, possibly providing even more assets for their beneficiaries. Final thoughts Though it can be a boring and somewhat unpleasant topic, life insurance is an important and often necessary part of most people’s financial picture. At its core, life insurance is a risk management tool, designed to provide funds at the time of a person’s death. To learn more about life insurance, speak to your financial advisor. He or she can help to determine an appropriate type, amount, and premium to match your financial situation.

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