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July 8, 2016 Vol. 13/Issue 28

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Local artist heads to Stampede to showcase art By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff For the first time in her life, Sandra Beingessner is going to the Calgary Stampede. While that may not be a big deal to the thousands flocking to the infamous festival as spectators, it is for Mrs. Beingessner, who will be one of six artists participating in the Stampede’s Western Showcase Artist Ranch Project. The Artist Ranch Project is an initiative designed to facilitate an interpretation of western heritage and values through contemporary art. Each year the Stampede funds a small group of selected contemporary artists to spend a weekend in Longview, Alberta to experience the western way of life on an authentic working ranch. From there, artists are left to create a body of artwork inspired by their experiences that will later be exhibited in a unique exhibition and sale of work in the Calgary Stampede Western Showcase art show.

Growing up, Mrs. Beingessner said she had always wanted to live on a ranch but instead became the owner of Bliss Hair Salon in Invermere. As a jewelry artist, when she learned that she had been selected as one of the few to spend a weekend on a real ranch, she couldn’t hide her excitement. “This experience of going and spending time on two heritage ranches in Alberta was phenomenal for me because it took me back to my roots,” she said. After spending the weekend traveling backward to her roots, she found inspiration to complete some 10 different collections to be featured and sold at the Stampede. For example, in her “mending fences” collection, she used metallic glass to give a soft mat and chill marks on the glass to mimic the knots in the silver fence boards at the ranch. In her “prairie sunset” collection, she used pieces of glass to recreate the bright sun of an actual prairie sunset. In the past, most of the artists featured at the show-

case have been painters or college artists, Mrs. Beingessner said, making her work as a jewelry artist unique to this year’s event. “I’ve never actually been to the Stampede so I’m pretty delighted even for anything,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to go but just never got away because of how busy it is at work at that time of year.” Mrs. Beingessner will be at the Western Showcase displaying her art throughout the Stampede from July 8th to 17th and hoping to sell as much of it as possible. Although she’s excited for the opportunity, she said she wouldn’t be here if she wasn’t given the opportunity from the Calgary Stampede and the Artist Ranch board to find her inspiration on an authentic western ranch. “The heritage in this tour was just so rich and I just want to express how grateful I am to have the opportunity to have an international audience view my work because of having this exposure,” she said.

Valley Fitness Centre offers expanded hours By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff For nearly a decade, society at large has been hit with a wave of attention to the health and fitness industry, pushing more and more to gyms throughout the country. Valley Fitness Centre, a local gym in Invermere, recently accommodated that ideological shift, increasing its daily hours to be open from 4 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Helen Breau, executive director at the Valley Fitness Centre, said that the move was made in hopes of leveling out usage during high-peak times. “We have some people that work shift work in our community and we just wanted to be flexible for everyone to use the centre,” she said. “We hope that it will take some of the stress of those peak times and

kind of spread out when people are using the centre.” The Valley Fitness Centre is owned and operated by the Valley Fitness Society, which operates as a nonprofit organization. The Fitness Centre has been open at its current location and serving the valley since 1987. Ms. Breau said that they had been receiving requests for an increase in opening hours on weekends for a while now and will be able to decrease their staffing times thanks to a new key-tag sign in system implemented earlier this spring. With lower staffing costs, they are able to afford other commodities for the gym. “As a non-profit, it’s kind of a win so we can reinvest the money in ways that are more helpful,” she said. One of the ways they did this was through spending more than $50,000 on equipment upgrades and additions to the Fitness Centre in the last year. They

now boast two interactive expresso bikes that allow users to watch their route onscreen and compete with the biker next to them on the same terrain course. This upgrade was long overdue, she said. “Some of our equipment was original,” she said. “We’ve been in operation since 1987 so some of it definitely needed to be upgraded.” In addition to replacements, they’ve also made additions to the facility to maximize the space they have. “A lot of our pieces are kind of multi-function now whereas before it would be just single use so there’s a lot more functionality to the new pieces that we have,” she said. In its first weekend with the expanded hours the gym had 64 visits during the staffed hours from Friday July 1st to Sunday July 3rd. Continued on page 28 . . .

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• On Thursday, June 30th Columbia Valley RCMP were conducting marine patrols on Lake Windermere for the Canada Day Fireworks show that usually starts sometime shortly after midnight. Police were traveling slowly on Lake Windermere due to poor visibility and the many boats on the lake, a dangerous combination. Police were aware of previous noise complaints for boats on the water this night and checked a noisy boat which was floating in the middle of the lake around the area of Bay Shore Condos. Police pulled up next to the boat and tied onto it. Once tied on, police spoke with the male in the driver’s seat who identified himself as the operator. The 19-year-old Calgary male said that it was his parent’s boat and he drove it out on this night. Police could see the keys still in the ignition of the boat. He was upset and speaking in circles and had blood shot red, glossy eyes. He admitted to recent consumption of alcohol and was asked to board the police vessel as there were a total of 13 people on the other boat. Police read the approved screening device (ASD breathalyzer) demand and a sample of breath was obtained. The resulting analysis was a fail. The vessel operator was charter and warned for Care and Control of a vessel and subsequently brought back to the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment where he provided two samples of breath. The results confirmed the vessel operator was impaired. He was issued an appearance notice for October 11th and released to his parents who were waiting at the detachment. • On Friday, July 1st, at approximately 3:30 a.m, police were conducting patrols on 13th Street and 7th Avenue in Invermere when a female waved them down. Police approached the female. She was not wearing any shoes, was slurring her words, stumbling, and her eyes were squinted and blood shot. The female appeared extremely intoxicated. The female identified herself as 29-year-old local resident. She said that some people

that she knows stole her glasses, purse, and cell phone and that she does not know where they are. Police advised her that she should go home for the night and deal with the issue tomorrow. She commented that the people who stole her stuff are up the hill yelling at her and that she could hear them right now. Despite their best efforts police could not see or hear anybody! Police told her that they would drive her home however she became verbally aggressive towards police and starting raising her voice. She was angry because she felt that police were not helping her. She then asked police to help her find her stuff over by Copper City Saloon. Police attempted to reason with her however, she maintained irrational and aggressive behaviour. So police arrested her for being intoxicated in a public place. She was brought back to the Columbia Valley Detachment and placed in cells until she sobered up. Once sober, she was issued a violation ticket for being intoxicated in a public place, under Sec 41 of the Liquor Control Act . • On Saturday, July 2nd at 2:33 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP stopped a 2004 Nissan Frontier on 10th Avenue at 13th Street in Invermere. Police observed the vehiclecome from the Copper City Saloon parking lot and subsequently pulled the vehicle over. The 35-year-old local male driver’s breath smelled of liquor, he slurred his words while speaking and he swayed a bit on his feet when out of the vehicle. The driver provided two breath samples into two separate approved screening device breathalyzers of which both registered ‘FAIL’ readings. As a result his driver’s license was seized for a period of 90 days and he was issued with a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. Because of the issuance of this 90 day IRP, his vehicle was impounded for 30 days as well. • The Columbia Valley Detachment would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists to be aware of other users on our highways and roadways during this busy time of year. This weekend will be particularly busy with many motorcyclists visiting the area and an annual triathlon event in Invermere which will have many athletes running and cycling through town. Please share the road and drive safely and courteously.

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Nail salon owner makes mark in international competitions talent for nails goes beyond competitions and her salon — she believes firmly in education and providing training for others. She began training beginners and Tucked away in Invermere B.C. is a hidden gem of holding workshops on sculpting, nail art and advanced talent, wisdom and passion for education within the All shapes five and a half years ago. “I have a pretty good way of explaining things to Dolled Up Nail Salon. Her name is Carmen Hayward and she is the owner of All Dolled Up, certified in nails, people and have the patience for the most part. It’s just something I thought ‘oh I should get into teaching belashes, permanent makeup and is a master pedicurist. Ms. Hayward has been doing nails professionally cause we needed someone out here’,’’ said Ms. Hayward. Ms. Hayward even brought in another trainer — for the past 12 years, opening her own establishment in the world renowned Ela Loszczyk from Scotland — to January of 2011. “When I moved here there were two nail techs in hold a workshop in Invermere to provide other nail town and to be honest I just saw the business oppor- technicians the opportunity to expand their knowledge. The workshop had tunity of it so I went to professionals from British school and turned out lovColumbia, Alberta, and ing it,”said Ms. Hayward. Ontario in attendance. Recently she has exMs. Hayward is constantly panded her own skills by continuing her education competing in nationwide and learning new skills and international nail she can bring back to the competitions. Her first valley. This past April she competition was for Canatook training, become cerdian Hairdresser Magazine tified in permanent makewhere she was competing up and now offers the serfor Nail Technician of the vice in her salon and is one Year, where she placed top of the only people certified five. The nails she entered in the area. for the competition took “I like staying up on her two days to complete top of trendy and upcomthe artwork, even sculpting techniques and I’m ing tiny roses by hand for huge on schooling. So in the looks. September I’m going to “You want the theme Toronto. I’ve been acceptto kind of flow with one ed to a three-day program. another, you want the picThere’s three different pertures to kind of go. I am manent makeup artists friends with a lot of well— one from Canada, one known people in the nail from the USA and I believe industry so I had a little bit the third one is from Euof mentorship from them rope. Normally they don’t and what would be good take anybody unless you’ve ideas. We decided to go NIFTY NAILS — Invermere resident Carmen Hayward been doing it for a year but with a vintage glam kind of look,” said Ms. Hayward. has been earning national and international accolades for they’re letting me attend,” Photo submitted said Ms. Hayward. “To me Also competing in The her nail work. continuing your education Glossies — an internais really important, everytional competition — Ms. thing is always changing and it just helps you grow as Hayward came away with a first place finish. “It’s called The Glossies, it’s more of an entry level an artist.” All Dolled Up is located at 240, 3rd Avenue in Incompetition. I won second place for my salon success which is one hand French, one hand red. The other one vermere (in the Panache building in Athalmer). The salon offers a variety of services from gel nails, (category) I won first place for the French twist compepedicures, permanent makeup, lash extensions and tition,” said Ms. Hayward. Along with her competitions, she has been pub- much more. To see some of Ms. Hayward’s work check out All lished four times in various nail magazines such as Nail Pro, Nails, and Canadian Hair Dresser Magazine. Her Dolled Up - Nail Salon & Training Ltd on Facebook. Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Stepping up again By Dean Midyette Pioneer Staff

Very little is in the news these days about the aftermath of the Fort McMurray fire. It seems the attention span of news cycles is growing ever shorter and the “if it bleeds it leads” (or in this case, if it’s on fire…) is still rampant. So what happens once the fire is extinguished and residents begin to return? There is still much to be done for Fort Mac to return the city to any semblance of normalcy. For most of us it was difficult to tear ourselves away from reports and videos of the fire’s destruction, the bravery and commitment of the firefighters and first responders, and the heart wrenching accounts of strangers offering those affected fuel to make it a little further down the highway or a warm meal and a place to stay. Our community, like many others across Canada, initiated fundraisers and local businesses organized sites where clothing, food and other necessities could be dropped off and transported to displaced residents. Thousands of dollars and truckloads of supplies left the Columbia Valley to assist our Alberta neighbours. Next week on Tuesday July 12th at Copper Point Golf Course you can continue to help. Book your tee time with discounted green fees (driving range included) and all the funds raised will be donated by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club and the Fairmont Lions Club to rebuilding efforts in the Fort McMurray community. Let’s step up again, this time to the first tee at Copper Point, and do one of the many things that we do best – helping those in need.

Play Ball! In this image with no date, one of Invermere’s first baseball teams gather for a group picture. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo (A212) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Revisiting the electoral system Dear Editor: Dean Midyette’s editorial last April preposing an electoral system where the number of votes allotted are based on income and assets vs a proportional vote was of course just a silly comparison but it did prompt me to investigate the debate regarding electoral models. (Editor’s note: Mr. Midyette’s editorial was an April Fool’s joke.) In 2009, after it was revealed by the Speaker in the House that the B.C. “Citizens Assembly” failed to include information showing that a STV (single transferable vote) electoral system would shape less

populated ridings into massive districts in order to support the multiple representatives in a STV model; a second referendum was held. This critical information showed that the “Citizens Assembly” STV proportional vote option would have merged ridings outside the lower mainland into unmanageable and characterless units with scant representation for constituents. Consequently a less biased question than the one posed by the “Citizens Assembly” was put to BC voters in 2009 with the Proportional Vote STV electoral model being soundly defeated by 61% voting against what was inappropriately named a reform. Continued on following page. . .

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Jumbo issue continues Dear Editor: The Federal Court of Appeal has supported the B.C. First Nations request to keep the Northern Gateway Pipeline and oil tanker terminal project out of their traditional territories. Great news! Yet, when I first heard ‘The Federal Court of Appeal has supported B.C. First Nations” my yearning was to hear that the Ktunaxa’s request to keep their sacred territory, Qat’Muk, free of the Jumbo Glacier Resort had been granted. That, too, will be great news! Currently Jumbo Wilders are being stretched while waiting for the B.C. government to officially support the premise that if Jumbo Glacier Resort did “not have a substantial start” and their environmental certificate was cancelled - then, too, all the tenures and licences that were part of the endeavour to make the “substantial start” are also cancelled. And, now, in applying for a smaller Jumbo Glacier Resort (just small enough that it will not need an environmental assessment) all the tenures and licences to . . . ‘Electoral’ continued from previous page Sixty countries use the First Past the Post electoral system because it is straight forward to understand and is least vulnerable to corruption and influence peddling. Populist-sounding proponents of proportional vote models portray it as a more democratic system, it is not: it diminishes regional representation, empowers influence peddling and encourages meddling by noisy fringe groups and elitists associations that have no general support. This is exactly what is happening in Australia today where in order to govern the STV electoral system is forcing government to cut deals with unsavoury fringe groups that have no general support. Austria’s High Court declared their recent proportional vote election invalid because of meddling in the complicated counting process.

occupy and proceed must be applied for anew. Needless to say, Glacier Resorts is balking. Eco-Justice, which is working to keep Jumbo Wild, reports that the B.C. government is not being assertive with that — one might even see the government as acting reluctantly ... hmm. Directly after the “no substantial start” decision by Mary Polak, B.C. Ministry of Environment, the resort proponent declared they would be pursuing a judicial review to Ms. Polak’s decision claiming it to be in error. However, there is no movement that we know of, as I write. So, on we go to this seemingly endless tale. Golly, gee and darn! What is so compelling about our beloved Jumbo Valley area that keeps our man from Milan as enthusiastic as ever except maybe that magic five letter word that grows globally more significant every day - W.A.T.E.R. - the end product of four melting glaciers.

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Consultants finish resident attraction plan, council looks to hire economic coordinator Invermere and the other valley municipalities have already taken action and have applied for $300,000 worth of grant funding to the B.C. Rural Dividend program, with the intention of using that money to hire somebody to coordinate community The Upper Columbia Valley resident attraction and retention plan is now fin- economic development for the entire valley. “A key recommendation in the plan is economic development and this will help ished, with Invermere council having received a copy of the plan from the consuladdress that,” said Mr. Taft. “If we are successful and tants hired to create it during the most recent council meeting. “Generally council was impressed with the work can hire somebody for this role, a big part of his or her The strategies recommended in the plan were adand consultation that went into the plan. Our job will be implement this plan, essentially using it as opted by council at the Tuesday, June 28th meeting. main emphasis now is that we work on this and .a blueprint.” The local municipalities should learn if the grant Copies of the plan have also been sent to Radium Hot not have it sit on a shelf.” application is successful or not by September, and Mr. Springs council, Canal Flats council and the Regional Taft said Invermere (and quite likely the other municiDistrict of East Kootenay (RDEK). Gerry Taft, palities) plan to hold some town hall-style meetings to “We anticipate they (the other municipal entities in Mayor of Invermere discuss the plan with residents in the fall. the Upper Columbia Valley) will also adopt the strateIn the meantime the plan is available for the public gies,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, speaking after to view, either online or at the district office. the meeting. “Generally council was impressed with the work and consultation that Stay tuned to future editions of The Pioneer for a more detailed story on the went into the plan. Our main emphasis now is that we work on this and not have it resident attraction plan. sit on a shelf.” By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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Golfathon raises funds for ALS patients By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Typically golf professionals play one round of golf in a day but on the longest day of the year, golf professionals in the Valley played as many rounds as possible. Golf pros across the province of British Columbia spend one day a year testing their endurance for the Golfathon for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Copper Point and Windermere Valley Golf Course both participated in the Golfathon raising funds for patients with ALS. “We did 162 holes which is nine rounds. We were hoping to do a little bit more but there was some thunder and lightning that rolled through about 10 a.m. so we had to pull off for about an hour,” said Windermere Valley golf professional Micheal Midyette. The Windermere Valley Golf Course raised a bit more than $2,000 during their golfathon with a group of six participating. Playing that much golf can be challenging so to keep focused, the Windermere golf pros keep it fun by switching clubs with each other and playing different games. Both courses are open to the public during the event so coming up with a system to complete as many rounds as possible was vital. “We each get our own cart, there’s a flag that’s put on the cart, and there’s just one person in each cart. You’re not allowed to take a practice swing, you don’t pull the pins. Everyone on the course is notified that you’re going to be playing through, so they know to watch out when we come around,” said Mr. Midyette. The golfathon for ALS started 11 years ago after a golf professional in the interior was trying to raise money for one of his members. The next year other golf professionals around B.C. decided to get involved growing the event to what it is today. “Over the last 10 years, that fundraiser has been the largest money raiser for ALS B.C. These B.C. golf pros that have gone through this the last 10 years we’ve cumulatively raised more than a million dollars over those

10 years. For us it’s important to be part of that, for some of us, it’s hit closer to home,” said Copper Point head professional Scott McClain. With two courses at Copper Point Resort, the team of professionals opts to complete their golfathon on The Ridge course, allowing them to complete more rounds during the day helping them raise even more money for the cause. “We can either be pledged per hole or just a flat fee, the donations don’t have to be just on the day we do the Golfathon, DEDICATED PROS - Valley golf pros golfed from before 5 a.m. to after 11 p.m. to they can be done anytime online play as many holes as possible for the Golfathon for ALS. Photo submitted at http://www.golfathonforals. com/courses-dates,” said Mr. Mcpetitive throughout the day by keeping score and aiming Clain. Much like Windermere Valley Golf Course, the to add to their hole in one total for the event. “Over the last 10 years all those golf pros across the Copper Point team informs other members about the province have of course raised over a million dollars and event, they can’t have any practice swings and keep pins there’s been eight holes in ones over those 10 years durin. The goal is to keep moving. “This year we started in our first tee shots at 4:55 ing that event. Four of those hole in ones have been at a.m. and finished our last putts at 11:11 p.m. 18 hours Copper Point with our professionals, and two of those and 16 minutes, and we accomplished 262 holes of golf hole in ones have been mine, they’ve all been on The in a row which is 14.5 rounds of golf,” said Mr. McClain. Ridge course so there’s something special about that day Copper Point has so far raised $5,000 for ALS this when we play all those holes that magic can be found,” year with an extra special incentive thanks to one of the said Mr. McClain. This year Golfathon for ALS had 32 golf courses courses investors. across the province participating in the ALS fundraiser. “One of our investors at Copper Point is Brett The fundraising efforts can still be supported online at Wilson formerly of Dragons Den and he has been gracious the last couple years and donated $1,000 and if http://www.golfathonforals.com/courses-dates. “The ALS patients and their families they’re motiwe played more than 250 holes he was going to donate vating us. The saying is ALS doesn’t sleep so why do we? another $1,500. Because we did 262 holes he helped us That’s the idea behind the longest day of golf so we just with $2,500 towards to our efforts,” said Mr. McClain. The golf professionals at Copper Point keep it com- keep our bodies moving,” said Mr. McClain.

Canada Post lockout looms By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Canada Post workers could hit the picket lines as early as today after months of negotiations between the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post proved unsuccessful. Since December of 2015, the two sides have been negotiating on a new collective bargaining agreement that turned sour on Tuesday when the Crown corporation issued a 72-hour lockout notice for the upcoming work stoppage. In a statement issued on the Canada Post website, the corporation cited declining parcel volumes in addition to falling lettermail in numerous centres

across the country as reasons for being in disagreement with the CUPW on its demands. The CUPW is asking for an increase in wages and a change to the existing employee pension plan. Canada Post, in contrast, is offering a pension plan that operates similarly to an RRSP instead of a defined benefit plan that guarantees a certain level of retirement benefits. In the event of a work stoppage, Canada Post will not operate meaning that both mail and parcels will not be delivered and no new items will be received by residents across the country. Essential mail will be delivered once a month. Canada Post last went on strike in 2011 for 11 days before the government intervened and legislated them back to work.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS SUMMER FAIR

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Head full of steam The fifth annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival in Edgewater offered excitement aplenty during the Canada Day long weekend, with a stellar lineup of bands to get the crowd (including these two enthusiastic festivalgoers) up and roaring. Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

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Black Star Summer Art Workshops at Pynelogs July 18th to 22nd

Call to book 250.342.6663 Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423 · Pynelogs Cafe - Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 4 pm

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Farmers’ Institute readies for Summer Fair Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Much like a farmers market, the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute Summer Fair brings the community together for a day of events, food, and booths. The Summer Fair is in its third year in and puts an emphasis on supporting non-profit in the community. “Farmers’ Institute had their 100-year celebration in 2014, we are currently in the process of building an abattoir. We represent the interest of the local farmers so if there is a negotiation with the government, we are involved in it,” said Windermere District Farmers’ Institute Projects Coordinator Hedi Trescher. The Summer Fair is set for July 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agripark. The event will have between 30 to 40 booths ranging from craft booths to educational. This year the fair is partnering with Town and Country Feed and Supplies. “This year it is in combination with the opening celebration of the new owners of the Town and Country Feed store,” said Mrs. Trescher. “We will have pony rides, some agriculture things there, at the same time the Windermere saddle club has a Funday on the same grounds so you can watch that.” Parking fees will be by donation, and will go to help

AGRI-FUN — The Windermere District Farmers’ Institute will hold its annual Summer Fair on Sunday, July 24th. File photo local organizations. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors will also be in attendance running a waterless car wash, meaning they will wash cars with just a pail of water. Windermere District Farmers’ Institute have plenty of space to accommodate more booths for the event.

They are also looking for a group to provide refreshments for the event. Anyone interested in running refreshments or a booth can find more information online at http:// www.wdfi.ca/index.html.

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Job Skills Training Opportunity

Who is this for? Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Unemployed • Aged 55 – 64 (in some circumstances, unemployed workers aged 50 – 54 or 65 and up may also participate) • Be legally entitled to work in Canada • Require new or enhanced skills for successful integration into new employment • Live in an eligible community/region • Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get? Participants may be eligible to receive: •

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“Come and play 18-holes of golf w/cart at the beautiful Copper Point Course plus enjoy full use of the driving range for $65. All proceeds from the day will be donated by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club and Fairmont Lions Club to assist in the Ft. McMurray community rebulding.” - Harold Hazelaar, Event Coordinator

To book a ‘Charity Golf Day’ tee time call 250.341.3392 or 1.877.418.4653 Thank you for helping the Lions help the community!

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally. Friday, July 8th • 9 - 11 a.m.: 8th Annual Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Fire’D Up in Radium. Cost by donation in support of the Radium Hot Springs Fire Department. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Junior Naturalist Program for children ages 6-12, runs July 1st through August 27th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Redstreak Campground Theatre. Cost $5 per child. Parents call 250-347-6525 to register. Drop ins are also welcome! • 11 a.m.: Pop-up Story Time every Friday in July and August around the valley; July 8th, 22nd and 29th in Invermere; July 15th in Edgewater. For exact locations visit invermere.bclibrary.ca or call 250-342-6416. • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Canucks Junior Golf Week at FHSR. For ages 5-18. $20 + GST. For info contact Katrina Owens at 604-303-6766 or katrina@pgabc.org. • 12 - 8 p.m. Second Annual Art Walk. Stroll through seven Invermere Art Galleries and Studios every Friday from July 1st until September 2nd. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre every Friday in July and August. Market from 4 - 9 p.m., Music from 7 - 9 p.m. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Join Alex Fong at Artym Gallery in support of the Westside Legacy Trail. • 6:30 p.m.: Pesto Chicken at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. $17.50. Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Car Club meeting at Rocky River Grill. All car enthusiasts welcome! For more info, call Vicki at 250 342-1257. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Invermere Roller Rink open at the Curling Centre every Friday. Also Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5.

Saturday, July 9th • 34th Annual Heart of the Rockies kids’ event, Young Hearts Triathlon, for ages four to 15. For info and to register visit www.heartoftherockiestriathlon.ca. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers & Artists Market in downtown Invermere. Every Saturday from June 11th until September 10th. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Branch 71 Legion Market - Crafts, Baking, Home Based Businesses. BBQ with breakfast sandwiches, brats, burgers, more. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Wild Nature Tours - Fairmont Family Walk, hosted by Wildsight. A playful guided walk with games and a craft, geared for children aged 4-7 yrs and their parents. Kids $15, adults $20; www. wildnaturetours.ca/invermere. • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Canucks Junior Golf Week at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For children and youth 5-18 years of age. $20 + GST. Contact Katrina Owens for more info at 604-303-6766 or katrina@pgabc.org. • 12:30 p.m.: Edmonton’s Electronic rock band Brother Octopus plays a free afternoon show at Safta’s. • 6:30 p.m.: West Indies Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Sold Out! • 7:30 p.m.: Soiree En Blanc - a dinner in white at a secret location. Call 250-688-9664, email events@ invermere.net or visit SoireEnBlanc.ca for tickets.

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Monday, July 11th • Dusk: Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park, downtown Invermere. Every Monday in July and August.

Tuesday, July 12th • 7 a.m. - Dusk: Lake Windermere District Lions’ Charity Golf Day on The Point Course at Copper Point Golf Club. Green fees for the day will be donated by the Lions Club to assist Fort McMurray community rebuilding. Call 250-341-3392 to book a tee time. • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Children’s Program for six to 10 years old. Program runs every Tuesday until August 23rd. Visit windermerevalleymuseum.ca for details. • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Pynelogs Art Show featuring Kyle MacDonald, Dale Hunt and Gerry George. Show continues until July 24th.

Wednesday, July 13th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

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Windermere Valley Shared Ministry. Free picnic lunch and music. Bring own lawn chair. Everyone welcome! • 9 p.m.: Enjoy Yuk Yuk’s Stand Up Comedy at Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery in Radium. Advance tickets $15 or $18 at the door.

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Sunday, July 10th • 34th Annual Heart of the Rockies Triathlon. Race includes swimming, cycling and running. For info and to register visit www.heartoftherockiestriathlon.ca. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Market at Fairmont Hot Springs. Every Sunday from July 10th to August 14th. • 12 - 3 p.m.: Family Community Picnic and Social on Museum grounds to celebrate 50th Anniversary of

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at Invermere Library every Thursday to August 25th. Grades 1 to 5. • 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. If you require transportation, contact the library at 250-342-6416. • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the FHSR every Thursday. Enjoy four B.C. wines with the in-house Sommelier. Everyone welcome. $15 per person or $25 for two. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Beach Party at Kinsmen Beach, every Thursday in July and August. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Community Invasive Weed Pull at Sinclair Creek in Radium. Join Wildsight in making a difference for our native grasslands. RSVP to kim@ wildsight.ca or 250-341-6898 by July 12th. • 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Artist Party featuring Kyle MacDonald, Dale Hunt & Gerry George at Pynelogs Art Gallery. Show continues until July 24th.

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2016 STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL would like to thank everyone who made this event so memorable. ALL THE PERFORMERS • A-Muse Troupe • Big Eli B & Band • The Chisel Peak Blues Band SMMF VENUES • Fraid Knot • Edgewater Community Hall • The Good Ol’Goats and Park - ERS • Cody Hollick • Edgewater Legion for • Scott Ivers Launch Parties • Edgewater All Saints Church • Mickey Maione • Miesha & the Spanks for Workshops • All our Porch Party Hosts - • Rick ‘Poppa Dawg’ Halisheff Bruce Zwiers • Emily Rawbon MAJOR FUNDING SUPPORT • SheberDean & the • Columbia Basin Trust Postmistress • Horsethief Creek Pub • Kat Strophe & Eatery • Valley Forged • Invermere Home • The Pickups Hardware • Infinity Solstice Band • Kayak On-Line Marketing SOUND • Palliser Printing • Ray’s Music - Ray Gereau • Radium Sunrise Rotary Club VENDORS • RDEK Community • Luxor Creek Cantina Initiatives Fund • Jim McElroy & Carol • Valley Spas Gordon • Windermere Valley • Josh Hutchinson Musicians Who Care • Yamaha Music Canada

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DECK HANDS – A huge thank you to our festival volunteers – all 50 of you! And to everyone who attended the festival, you made it all worthwhile.

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Red Paperclip By Joey Vanderwel Pioneer Columnist Come to Pynelogs Gallery for the new bimonthly art show! From July 12th until the 24th, Pynelogs will host Dale Huntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contemporary and travel-inspired mixed-media pieces along with Brenda Valerioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work exploring the human form through printmaking. If you love Alice Haleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pottery, Gerry Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful yet functional ceramics is worth viewing youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to find yourself the prefect cup of tea! This show will also feature distinctive and colorful paintings by Kyle MacDonald. Art Opening is Thursday, July 14th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; this is your chance to meet the artists, so come on in, have a drink from the cash bar and enjoy some art. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t met Kyle MacDonald

yet, this is your chance! Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best known for his Guinness World Record for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Most Successful Internet Tradeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. He is the man who traded a red paperclip for a house. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right folks, a red paperclip for a house - and no, he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on the losing end of this deal! Want to know more? Come Monday, July 18th to Pynelogs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an inspirational presentation by MacDonald on how he did it. Invermere MusicFest is almost a month away! Come to Kinsmen Beach Greenspace on August 19th to the 21st and enjoy a musical experience like no other. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got tickets yet, what are you waiting for? Children 12 and under are free for this family-friendly event, but anyone else can purchase tickets online at www.invermeremusicfest.com or in person at Pynelogs. Joey Vanderwel is the Assistant Gallery Curator at the Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre. Call 250-342-4423.

Comedy night in Radium By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Looking for a well-timed and entertaining performance but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to travel to the city? Look no further as Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery will hold a comedy night on Sunday July 10th. For the third time, the Horsethief Pub will be bringing in professional comedians through Yuk Yukâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stand Up Comedy Clubs. Mike Gray, owner of the Pub, said the reception at the previous events has been well received and expects Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show to be another hit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People should come expecting to laugh and have fun,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not very often that we get stand up comedy in the valley and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity to try something different without having to travel too far.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Gray said they are trying to organize it so that they can do one comedy show per month at the bar.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason why we started was weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had such a great response to our live music Mondays that we wanted to bring more live entertainment and comedy seemed like something a little different that no one is doing so we thought we would give it a try,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have loved it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been awesome.â&#x20AC;? Horsethief Pub will be hosting another comedy event on Sunday, August 14th and have already booked an additional show for the month of September as well. Mr. Gray said he will continue to book comedians for October and further months as long as the demand exists for live comedy in the valley. Those looking to purchase tickets to Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event can get them at the Pub for $15 prior to the event or $18 at the door on Sunday. Mr. Gray encourages those attending to get tickets in advance to avoid traffic at the door. The show will start Sunday at 9 p.m.

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The Concept The J2 Ranch is accepting a limited number of clients who will be contacted through email when beef and Bison products become available. Notice would be given every couple of weeks. J2 Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to supply its customers with product as it is needed by its valued customers. The number of people on the contact list will be limited so that the J2 Ranch can manage the supply of this high quality product to this exclusive group of people. How it would work. All customers would be contacted at the same time through email describing the premium product that would be made available over the next couple of weeks. The email would include a list of the cuts available and pricing. The product range is from hamburger to premium Prime Rib roasts and everything in between.

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

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DAY The regular meeting of Council for Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 has been changed. The new date is Monday, July 11th, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue). The next regular meeting of Council is at Tuesday, August 23rd at 4 p.m. For further information please contact Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer at 250 342-9218 ext #1228.

David Thompson Secondary School would like to sincerely THANK the following individuals and businesses for supporting this year’s graduation festivities.

Graduation dinner, dance and Commencement Ceremony • • • • • • • • • •

Kelly Tomalty Lake Windermere District Lions Club Invermere Curling Rink Board Kicking Horse Coffee Palliser Printing KAP Photography Avenue Inside Edge Kinsmen Club Columbia Valley Classic Car Club

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Royal Canadian Legion Chefs Club (Fuze, Edibles Café, From Scratch, Circle Café, Invermere Bakery, Gerry’s Gelato) Rob Dunn Kerry Ellingboe Wil Comri Grade 12 Parent Volunteers Grade 11 Students & Parents RMSD#6 Maintenance DTSS Administration Ryan Murton

Dry Grad • • • • • •

Shawn Raven and Parents NIPIKA Lambert Insurance Lambert Kipp Pharmacy Radium Mountainside Market Shauna & Ben Sillem

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Rob Dunn A&W Huckleberry’s Restaurant Kicking Horse Coffee Warwick Interiors Syndicate DTSS Administration

Thank you to everyone for making DTSS Grad 2016 a success!

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Soiree en Blanc returns By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff An impromptu dinner with a hidden location and an all white dress code? It must be Soiree En Blanc returning to Invermere B.C. for the second year. The event is an evening of food, drinks and music — a great night of fun and enjoyment. “It’s the second year in a new location in Invermere on Saturday, July 9th and tickets are on sale online or at the Best Western. Ticket holders find out the location on Saturday at noon and they all show up and we have a big dinner and dance,” said Invermere events coordinator Theresa Wood. With a secret location, all that could be revealed to The Pioneer is that it will be an outdoor event. So far 100 tickets have been sold for the event and will continue to be on sale in the days leading up to it. One of the unique aspects of this event is the dress code that all attendees must wear all white. This doesn’t mean it needs to be formal – dress can be as casual as shorts and a tee shirt. “It’s a tradition that started in Paris, a group of friends got together and they all wore white so MYSTERY LOCATION DINNER — The Soiree En Blanc event that dazzled atthey could recognize each other, tendees last summer will be held again this summer. File photos so the tradition just carries on,” said Ms. Wood. wine and good music,”said Ms. Wood. Soiree En Blanc features three different menus from If you are interested in an elegant evening of fine three local restaurants or those attending the event can cuisine and the mystery of an undisclosed location then bring their own picnic. With recipes available on the prepare to be captivated by the second Soiree En Blanc. event webpage to create an elegant meal from all local The event is open to those 19 years old or older. Tickets products. Otherwise, enjoy one of the menu choices are available for $25 each until July 8th. Dinner will be available from Birchwood Restaurant, Fuze or Saftas. served at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit http:// “It’s a pretty unique event to the valley, and they soireeenblanc.ca/. can expect a good time with friends, good food, good

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Friends of Library gear up for Big Book Sale Submitted by Lynda Tutty Friends of Invermere Library The day local book lovers wait for all year is almost here. Saturday, July 16th is the date of the ninth annual Big Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. Friends of the Library have sorted and categorized thousands of gently used books. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and local readers will need to be there early for the best selection. The Big Book Sale features books in dozens of categories. If you’re looking for mysteries, biographies, cook books, best sellers, westerns, history, travel, romance or a favourite author, you’ll find it at the Big Book Sale. Children’s books, from board books

for babies to picture books, early readers, teen and young adult selections will all be at the sale. Books will be offered for the suggested donation of between $1 and $4. There are two new highlights at the Big Book Sale this year. The “Oldies but Goodies” section has older or slightly damaged books selling at the very low price of five books for $1! And at 1:30 p.m. bargain hunters can put as many books as will fit in a bag (bags provided by the Friends of the Library) for only $5. Big Book Sale is on Saturday, July 16th, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Invermere Community Hall. All proceeds from the sale support the Invermere Public Library and its programs.

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Loaning money to adult children According to a recent CIBC poll, about $750 billion in inheritances is expected to occur in Canada over the next 10 years. Much of the assets are expected to be passed to Baby Boomers from their parents in their wills. Additionally, some parents will choose to gift while living, and some may opt to loan money to their adult children. Loaning money to adult children can make financial sense for everyone involved. After all, if a parent is earning 1.5 per cent interest on a GIC and their adult child is paying three per cent interest on their mortgage, both parties would financially benefit if the parent loaned the money to their adult child at a rate between 1.5 and three per cent. Before doing so, however, there are a few things that parents should consider. How much? What is a safe amount to provide to adult children? In other words, is the amount a person wants to loan expected to be needed in his or her lifetime? Would the funds, for example, need to be repaid if one decided to make a large purchase, or change his or her lifestyle? If the answer is no, then it is likely safe to consider lending the money. If the answer is yes, then lending may need to be reconsidered. Though parents may have good inten-

tions, financial quarrels are one of the most common sources of strife between related parties; not to mention that retirement is a time for enjoying the fruits of one’s labour. If this is the case, it may be wise to consider helping family in other ways. Is it fair? How can parents ensure they are being fair and equitable to all of their children? Particularly, is it fair to all of a person’s children if they financially help just one? The decision to help a child can be a difficult one for parents if they have more than one. Even if one child is enjoying more financial success than another, the desire to keep things equal can be a concern. In this situation, parents first need to decide if this is even a consideration. Perhaps it isn’t; maybe they see things another way, or are prepared to extend the same offer to their other children. If helping all of their children isn’t an option, in the interest of fairness and to minimize potential conflict, it would be wise for parents to discuss their plans with their other children, and their reasoning for doing so. Again, money has a way of driving a wedge between family members, so honesty and disclosure are key.

Is it protected? How can parents protect the money that they lend to adult children? How can they be sure their children will pay them back? And, in the case of multiple children, how can parents ensure the lent money forms part of their estate, so one child is not unfairly enriched if the parents are to pass away? Parents can achieve these objectives by drawing up a loan agreement, which can be done with a lawyer or a loan kit. The loan amount, terms of repayment, interest rate and reasons for possibly forgiving the loan and other details will be outlined. This not only cements the agreement, it makes it feel more formal to all parties. Moreover, parents should include a provision in their wills regarding the loan. Depending on the loan’s balance in relation to the estate size, parents may elect that, in the event of their deaths, the outstanding loan amount will be forgiven and forms that child’s first share of any family inheritance. Final thoughts It’s natural for parents to want to help their children, and ensuring it is done in a careful and equitable manner can help ensure familial peace and harmony. Before lending money to adult children, be sure to speak to your lawyer and accountant.

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CHARITIES of the valley

The Columbia Valley is home to many not-for-profit organizations, service clubs and charities. All these groups continue to lead and assist programs and projects that enhance the lives of all valley residents. To the volunteers and supporters of our respected associations, we offer our thanks. A number of our local groups have provided updates on their various undertakings:

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The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley understands that from the time of diagnosis families are on a journey. Many people assume Hospice assistance is only available when a client is at the end stage and palliative however we are available to support clients and their families from the time of diagnosis, through the first year of bereavement. We are here to walk with you on this very personal journey. Our trained volunteers come to you, wherever you may be. We provide comfort, companionship and assist with legacy projects and resource materials. For those needing support you can access our services directly or have your GP or Home Health Nurse fill out a referral form. If you are in a long term care facility, your residential care coordinator can fill out the form on your behalf. For those needing grief support, a quiet place to come, sit and reflect or if you are needing support materials concerning end of life or bereavement, please visit our office and peruse our resource lending library. We have books and people that can help shed light and offer hope. We are in Frater Landing at 926- 7th Ave. Our office hours are 12-4 Monday through Friday or by appointment. Our Programs include: • • • • • •

End of Life Visits Bereavement Visits Grief Walk and Talk Groups 10-week Bereavement Support Groups Visitor Volunteer Training Bereavement Companioning and Sensitivity Training Workshops

If you are interested in any of our programs or joining our team either as a member or as a volunteer, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at 250-688-1143 or info@hospicesocietycv.com

The East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) strives to advance the level of healthcare throughout the East Kootenay region. We raise funds to purchase much needed medical equipment, improve patient comforts and training opportunities for medical professionals. Our goal is to continue to improve the quality of healthcare for every resident of the East Kootenay. In the Columbia Valley we support the Invermere and District Regional Hospital, Columbia House, community healthcare programs and the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. Support for these facilities comes from outstanding local supporters such as the Invermere Healthcare Auxiliary, service clubs, corporate donors and the generosity of individuals who have a passion to continually improving the level of healthcare in the Columbia Valley and the East Kootenay region. EKFH recently announced the launch of a $650,000 campaign to raise funds for a permanent MRI to be located at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. An MRI is a diagnostic test, performed without radiation that is critical to a diagnosis in many different areas. The application is far reaching from brain and spine scans to cancer scans for determining pre-surgical chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Residents of the East Kootenay currently have access to a mobile MRI unit that services the East Kootenay Regional Hospital for one week per month. The need for greater access to an MRI exam has been felt my countless East Kootenay residents who have been faced with long wait times and in many cases the expense of traveling outside the region for an urgent MRI in Kelowna or Calgary. A permanent on site MRI at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital will benefit all patients in providing

timely diagnoses. The patients needing urgent MRI exams are often our most seriously ill patients. Improved access to these exams locally would save many patients cost and time in travel to other sites for required MRI exams. The benefit to patients of this exam closer to home psychologically at this stressful time is also important, and the improved health outcomes of timely results cannot be measured. The MRI will bring us a lot closer to the goal in the Diagnostic Imaging Department of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital of the right exam for the right patient at the right time. EKFH is grateful to all those in the Columbia Valley who believe in our mission and support the various fundraising efforts for your local or regional hospital and community health care programs. We cannot continue to bring essential equipment like a permanent MRI to the East Kootenay without your continued generosity. Together we can improve healthcare for our families and neighbours. If you would like to support the EKFH MRI Campaign and help bring this essential piece of diagnostic equipment to the East Kootenay contact: 1-877-489-6481 or email: ekfoundation@interiorhealth.ca

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“People Helping People in our Community” WE MATCH DONOR’S INTERESTS TO THE CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT “FOR COMMUNITY, FOREVER. Our concept is simple; we create legacies for donors by investing their gifts and granting the investment income back to the community to causes that they care about”

“Started in 2001 by a group of community philanthropists and lovingly guided by many longstanding board members over the years”

“191 Community Foundations across Canada; guided by our national organization, Community Foundations of Canada”

“14 funds including 3 designated funds supporting the Invermere Public Library (through Friends of the Library), Columbia Valley Arts and the Edgewater Recreation Society”

“Registered charity; all gifts to the Community Foundation are provided with a charitable tax receipt” “As a Community Foundation, we have access to high-yield, lowrisk investment options” “Over 15 years, 131 projects supported and over $540,000 granted to the community”

Questions? Talk to Laurie. info@valleyfoundation.com

“Arnold Ellis donated the largest community gift to date; $1,480,000 to support Columbia Valley youth in their post-secondary pursuits; through his generosity, in the last 3 years, we have awarded 102 Columbia Valley students close to $170,000”

“Our Community Needs YOUR Voice” Vital Signs is a community well-being survey used: · As a tool to build community knowledge · To measure vitality of our communities by providing a ranking on various quality of life indicators. What Happens with the Data? · Production of a “reader-friendly” report that provides a snapshot of our community.

Why? · Report will be used to: • Engage donors by identifying community priorities • Inform grantmaking to help make community impact where it is needed the most • Help local leaders in their community decision-making

• Provide an opportunity to “go deeper” into issue areas; through community conversations and testing prototypes to address issues. • Share information with other similar communities across the country that are also undertaking a Vital Signs survey; give an opportunity to also share lessons learned. • As Vital Signs is not a “one-off ” report, this report provides a benchmark against which future results are compared.

Please complete the survey today! Go to www.valleyfoundation.ca

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Columbia Valley Rockies The Columbia Valley Rockies are your Junior Hockey Team. We are a community owned non- profit society and we have been based in Invermere since the franchise was formed 38 years ago. Since then we have competed in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), a Junior ‘B’ league that prepares and develops players for Junior ‘A’. The league consists of 20 teams with four divisions, each division having five teams; and is widely recognized as potentially the best Junior B league in Canada. The Rockies Program mirrors that of Junior A BCHL Franchises, with 4 or more practices per week; an off Ice Fitness Program; and 1 on 1 Video Teaching. We play 47 to 52 games per year in regular season across the BC Interior and Washington State, with our league providing one of the main recruitment grounds for Junior A Leagues throughout Canada.

In addition we run an Adult Rec Hockey Tournament each April – 2017’s will take place at The Eddie during the last weekend of April next year. This has proven particularly successful with Ladies Teams, and again, it is an event that has grown almost to capacity in the past year. All these events, and others scheduled throughout our playing season (Home Opener; Player Family Weekend; Alumni Games; and Prospect Camps) bring dozens of families and groups to the Valley – Our Spring Camp alone averages over 100 prospects and their families coming to the Valley for a long weekend in April. All these visitors bring revenue to the Valley in the form of meals, socializing, and accommodation. During 2015 the Rockies filled several hundred rooms in local hotels through

The team is governed by a volunteer Board; and as such we pride ourselves in our community involvement. This involvement extends far beyond hockey, both in the development of our team as players and young adults, but also in what we give back to the Community that supports us. We make every effort to give our best local talent the chance to play Junior Hockey; but as the number of local players is limited our catchment for recruiting extends across Canada and into the US. More importantly we provide a safe and fun environment for people of all ages to gather at our games and events throughout the year; especially during those winter nights when opportunities to meet up and socialize become less plentiful. One of the lesser known facts about The Rockies is our involvement in the diverse events we organize outside league hockey, that not only help us to raise funds to operate the team, but bring a significant amount of additional visitors and revenue to our Valley: Our Bull Riding in the Rockies event enters it’s 18th year on July 22nd. (Tickets are available at Home Hardware, Avenue Modern Clothing, Brisco General Store; and Fairmont & Radium Mountainside Markets) This Rodeo and Family Dance has a wide appeal, drawing patrons from Calagary, Cranbrook , Golden and beyond in addition to our own community The team’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will take place at Copper Point on September 11th – Look out for registration details on our web site; and on line with Copper Point Golf The Rockies BC Pond Hockey Championship will take place off Kinsman Beach over the last weekend of January 2017 – This is fast becoming an event that every team coming to our Valley to participate, ends up coming back having recommended the event and our community to others. This has led to fantastic growth, and has drawn participants from Vancouver, France, United Kingdom, Calgary, and Kelowna to name a few. We hope to continue this and develop it into a tournament on a par with the US Pond Hockey Classic in Montana. This event is a true opportunity to promote or Valley, and the World Record Holding Whiteway to a very wide audience – In 2015 the Vancouver based ‘Hockey Community’ Group, along with the French Group ‘How to Hockey’ created a Video promoting both Pond Hockey at Lake Louise and Windermere Lake that has been used internationally to promote Hockey products.

player families, fans and event participants. We are delighted to partner with many accommodation providers throughout the valley, who sponsor and support the team, while also offering very good value rates to guests attending our games and events – Last year our partner accommodation venues were: Canterbury Inn; Kanata Hotel (previously Super 8); Copper Point Resort; Best Western Invermere Inn; Panorama Mountain Village; Fairmont Hot Springs Resort; and The Residences at Fairmont Ridge. People often ask why The Rockies run all these events and, what we use the funds we raise for. As our community is quite small, particularly during Hockey Season, and we do not benefit from the large arenas used by our Divisional competitors in larger centres like Kimberley and Fernie, we cannot sustain the privilege of having our own Junior Hockey Team through game revenue alone. It takes quite a lot of money to run a KIJHL team; and in addition the current Board set themselves a goal of being able to give back to the Community that supports us. The funds we raised primarily go to operating the team, and the team bus. Our efforts over the past two seasons led to our being able to purchase a recent model full size coach for use by the team in January 2016. This bus is available for hire to local community groups at the best rates we can provide; and is also available for private charter at the going rate, while not in use by the team. If the team did not offer this service, anyone from our community needing to hire a full size coach, would face the significant additional expense of hiring one from Calgary or Cranbrook. We have also put in place a facility where we can contribute funds to those in our community who volunteer with, or otherwise actively support the team, and find themselves in need through illness or other hardship. We have had the aim, for some time, to be in a position to offer small Bursary awards to the 20 year old players graduating from our program – We are very pleased to

report that we were able to do so for the first time at the close of the 2015 / 16 Season – These Bursaries assist players in their further development either through hockey after Junior, or through continuing education. We have a tradition of ‘shopping locally’ for everything we can that is needed to make the team operate; and our players are actively involved in volunteering throughout the Community. This extends from doing one on one reading in some of the elementary schools, to occasionally helping out at charities such as the Thrift Store; and from helping people move home; to setting up venues for community events. Surprisingly, one of the team’s most talked about awards was nothing to do with hockey, but came from the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy for promoting reading in the community; For the last 4 seasons we have operated a community outreach program, which has included the donation of complimentary tickets to many bodies both through the team, and through many of our sponsors. This program also includes the opportunity for minor hockey players and schools program players to receive coaching from our players; and to appear as 7th Rockies in the starting line up at our home games. We have also added many entertaining aspects to game night, one of the most popular being initiation and novice scrimmages during some game intervals. In addition the team’s Wood Pile operation not only helps cover our operating costs, but also provides a reasonably priced convenient firewood delivery service throughout the Valley. Orders can be made through the Contractors Desk at Home Hardware. Obviously, running an operation as large as The Rockies takes a lot of volunteers, and support – we are extremely appreciative for the vast amount of support, and help we get from all of you; and from all our advertisers and sponsors. For the coming season we are very pleased to announce that our Major Corporate Sponsors remain local, and are: Arrowhead Brewery; Panorama Mountain Resort, Columbia Valley Auto Parts (NAPA), and Tim Hortons, Invermere. We are always looking for volunteers to help out at our events and games, and we are particularly interested in recruiting Bus Drivers, and Billet Hosts. If you are interested in becoming involved in any way, please contact our President, Graeme Anderson on 250 688 0758, or any of our staff or volunteers. Thank you for supporting the Rockies; and even if you are not interested in volunteering with us, please do come along and have some fun supporting our events and games. We are the only Junior Team in the south of the Columbia Valley, and we rely on our Community to support their team; as without that support there would be no team. You can also show your support by buying a raffle ticket for or classic car draw: This year we have a Green 1960 Willy’s jeep up for grabs – Tickets are available at Napa, Walkers Repairs, Home Hardware and at any local markets where you see the car… For more information on the Rockies please browse our site: www.rockieshockey.ca; and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram…. For more information on the KIJHL, please visit: www.kijhl.ca.

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A close encounter of a giant kind Valley Skies By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist

Far away to the west in our Friday evening sky, far beyond the crescent moon, is space probe Juno now in orbit around Jupiter. A close encounter of a giant kind, after almost five years getting there, Juno entered polar orbit at the huge gas planet just before I started typing this column for you. That was a bit of a nail biter, for the probe had to do the final stages of going into proper orbit without interaction with Earth but all went as computed. Starting with longer orbits that sweep in over the poles, Juno will get closer. So close it flies almost next to the surface clouds of Jupiter. So close that its multiple instruments can measure subtle variations of gravity, radiation, etc. that for the first time will reveal the planet’s internal structures and other details. Details that will help clarify, among other things, likely where in the very early solar system Jupiter formed in the swirl of gas and dust around our newborn Sun (it is thought that Jupiter moved in and out), how the dramatic bands of clouds we see on the surface relate to internal convection of one sort or another (competing theories exist), the huge Jovian magnetic and auroral processes, and other details unique to this giant. An earlier probe to orbit Jupiter was the

Galileo spacecraft - but not so close with inward swoops or polar orbits like Juno. Plus, other probes have deliberately just sailed by, including the New Horizons probe using Jupiter’s momentum around the sun, for a speed-up slingshot effect helping get the probe to Pluto a couple of years ahead of an otherwise non-slingshot route. Juno itself, on its way to Jupiter, needed to sling-shot past Earth early in its travels, to help this heavy probe actually get out to the gas giant. Space probes don’t just gather information for us back here on distant Earth. Some also carry information from Earth. Juno carries a plaque showing Galileo and his now four-hundred-years-plus writing, of finding moons that orbited Jupiter, dispelling the persistent old idea (until his discovery) that everything in the night sky had to orbit Earth! The much earlier Pioneer and Voyager probes that spread outward through our solar system also carry plaques or even playable recordings from Earth. (Anyone remember which Star Trek movie involved one of these probes?) However, despite another movie’s “monolith” at Jupiter, the message and other Earth items aboard Juno almost certainly will not be found by any interstellar neighbours (as I call ETs), before Juno wisely ends its mission in Jupiter’s atmosphere versus possibly contaminating a nearby, maybe microbial-life bearing moon. (For more fascinating aspects about Jupiter revisit the April 8 2016 Valley Skies column.)

CBAL is a registered non-profit charitable society. CBAL supports the development of healthy learning communities throughout the Columbia Basin. Our goal is that each member of our community will have the basic skills necessary for lifelong learning. All programs are free of charge! Literacy includes the reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking and number skills we need at home, at work, and in our daily lives. We all have different levels of literacy skills in different situations. CBAL offers several programs and services for adults and families, and works with others in the community to provide additional services for children and youth. In the Windermere Valley, CBAL regularly offers: • Adult programming including one-to-one literacy tutoring, basic computer courses, financial literacy, and creative writing • Employment skills workshops (with the WorkBC Employment Services Centre) • Settlement Assistance for immigrants and refugees, including English language instruction, orientation to Canada and the community, and referrals to community and government services • Family programming such as Baby Goose, One-To-One Reading in schools, and other programs designed to help parents support school readiness and success • StrongStart Outreach program for families of children up to 6 years (with School District #6) • Books for Babies and Books for Toddlers in partnership with the Invermere Public Library, Columbia Valley Early Years Coalition and Interior Health • A Book Under Every Tree book drive for holiday hampers (with The Christmas Bureau) • Annual Family Literacy Day celebration • Annual presentation of the Windermere Valley Community Literacy Award Many of our programs and services are delivered with the help of volunteers. We are always looking for individuals who would like to tutor English learners or adults improving their literacy skills. We provide extensive training and support to volunteers, no experience is necessary. Katie Andruschuk, Community Literacy Coordinator kandruschuk@cbal.org • 250-409-4251 www.cbal.org

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Museum to host children’s program for kids out of school Curator’s Corner By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator The museum will be hosting a children’s program again this year; running every Tuesday starting July 12th from 10:30 a.m. to noon. With this year’s summer program theme of “by the lake” we will be starting the summer with “Ranching by the Lake” and then on the 19th we will be “Policing by the Lake”. Drop by or call the museum at 250-342-9769, to register your six to 10-year-old or find out what the other weeks will have in store. If you have older children who are bored and want something different to do, have them become a team leader of the program. Team leaders build leadership skills by helping younger participants as well as having other simple responsibilities. From 1915 to 1923 Basil G. Hamilton researched the name of Olive

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There’s more to the valley than meets the eye… See this week's July 8th Invermere Valley Echo for:

• DTSS Grad Feature (page B1) • The new 'Humans of the Columbia Valley" (page A6) • Regional district pushes fireworks ban (page A1)

• Race for Columbia River-Revelstoke nomination begins (page A3) • College adds Aboriginal cultural liaison (page A3) • Bike to Work week a success (page A4)

Lake. In his correspondence letters I have found sources giving the name and all the other names this lake had “at the top of the first range as one proceeds east from the Springs”. In 1915 Hamilton records that “it was originally known as Summit Lake, probably on account of its position.” He continued by saying the lake was not renamed after its colour but by Mr. J.P. Forde after a great friend, Mrs. W.W. Foster. Continuing the correspondence in 1920, Mr. Hamilton tried finding out “how it became Lake Miriam” according to a letter dated June 1st, 1920; “can motorists get to Miriam Lake for instance this summer, and what is the distance.” A reply was received from J.C. Brady, where he states when he surveyed Sinclair Pass in 1913 he referred to the lake as Lake Olive. An engineer name Miriam, who built the spiral tunnels at Field, was in Golden and perhaps his name got attached to the lake then. So the answers came in 1923 when Mr. Oswald A. McGuinness gave his accounts of surveying the area in 1911. He started his survey work at the lake, then known as Summit Lake or Fish Lake, and decided to call it Lake Olive after his aunt, on his father’s side, Olive McGuinness. As for Mrs. W.W. Foster, her name was probably Olive too. Learn more about what’s happening at the museum by visiting www. windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

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Great day to be Canadian Droves of people turned out for the annual Canada Day celebrations in Invermere on Friday, July 1st. Festivities included the annual parade down main street (top left, bottom left and bottom right) as well as face painting, food and an entertaining play at the Mountain Mosaic Festival at Kinsmen Beach immediately after the parade (other photos) Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

July 8, 2016 The Canada Day spirit was evident throughout the valley on Friday, July 1st, including in Radium (top right) and in the musical entertainment preceding the Invermere parade (middle right) and during the parade (all other photos). Top right photo submitted, middle right photo by Nikki Fredrikson, all other photos by Katie Watt

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Tee off on Lions Day

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Saunders Family Farm is the Columbia Valley’s source for gourmet jams and unique spicy jellies that will be a new experience for your taste buds! Visit our U-pick strawberry & raspberry farm for a taste of the valley. • U-Pick or We Pick • Strawberries & raspberries available at AG Valley Foods

You can find us at the Farmers’ Market Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. downtown Invermere Call 1-250-342-9283 for details

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You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

. . . ‘Valley’ from page 3 Currently the Fitness Centre is exploring options at expanding the gym given the 25 per cent increase in its membership since 2013. Whether that expansion will come in terms of the second

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Those looking to hit the links can do so for a good cause this weekend as the Lake Windermere District Lions Club, in partnership with the Fairmont Lions Club, will be hosting the 13th annual Lion’s Day at Copper Point Golf Course. Starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday July 12th, golfers are invited to make their way onto the greens at Copper Point and golf at the discounted price of $65. The price includes green fees for 18 holes in addition to the power cart rental for the round. This year, the two Lions clubs have decided that all of the proceeds made from the day will go to the people of Fort McMurray and will be donated to the Lions’ foundation in Alberta to be distributed. Claude Oram, President of the Lake Windermere District Lions Club, said Tuesday represents a great opportunity for local golfers to get out and enjoy one of the valley’s top courses for a good cause. “It was such a big news item and there are so many people affected,” he said. “We want to get out as many people as we can naturally and a good cause like this helps bring people to come and join us on that day.” “There’s no administration or anything like that and we know 100 per cent of the dollars go there (to helping Fort McMurray residents),” said Mr. Oram. Mr. Oram said that they have always had strong support for the community, raising between $12,000 and $15,000 each year at the event. He said he expects to receive just as much support this year as in the past. Those attending the event are able to show up and golf or book a tee time in advance by calling Copper Point 1-877-418-4653.

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By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Starting this Sunday July 10th at the Radium Golf Course, golfers will be invited out to enjoy the 24th annual Parent and Child golf tournament. For the price of $79, one adult and one junior (16 and under) will be able to golf 18 holes in a fun tournament with prizes awarded to the tournament’s top pairs. The tournament will be using a Chapman twoball format and a Callaway scoring system, which allows players of all skill levels to compete for the top honours in the tournament. There will also be a dinner afterward with free pop provided by Coca Cola, the sponsor for the event. The Parent-Child tournament is a great way for young golfers to get their feet wet in the sport of golf while parents immerse themselves in their children’s growth in sports. Call the Radium Golf Course at 250-347-6266.

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If the shoe fits. . .

Nicole Rathgeber acts as a professional princess, attending children’s events throughout the valley. She recently attended the Canada Day parade in Invermere dressed as Queen Elsa from the movie Frozen. When she isn’t dressed as Elsa, she takes on the other main character in the Disney film, Anna, for children’s enjoyment at events and most commonly the Invermere Farmer’s Market. Any donations that she receives for her performance go either to supporting her way through college or to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. She has already donated $400. Photos Submitted

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CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to being lost without a 56 degree wedge.

Cheers to Derek and his girlfriend, for stopping to help us change a tire on our jeep! Such a super nice couple, thank you so much again! We really appreciated it!

Jeers to all dog owners that still bring their dogs to the beach. THEY ARE NOT WELCOMED THERE. On the sand ,grass, or walkways. READ THE SIGNS. NO EXCUSES.

The head office of E.G.A.D. (Eradicating Ghouls and Demons) would like to send a Cheers to the civilians at Local View Printing and Design for their amazing service and creativity on our top secret project. When the zombie apocalypse breaks out an extraction team will be sent. You will not be forgotten.

Cheers to the Grader Operators and powers that be who have graded the road to Pedley Pass. Our Tuesday hiking group of 22 appreciated the smooth road. Keep up the good work!

Huge Cheers to the following for making June 24-26th an amazing fundraising weekend for ICAN. It just wasn’t possible without the assistance of Deck Storage and Bev Deck, The Valley Peak, RONA, Kicking Horse Coffee, our volunteers and our supporters. We are very grateful to have each and every one of you!

Cheers to the Legion. Canada Day was great!

S OBITUARY S Dr. Albert Benjamin Ostrander “Allie” 1918 – 2016 Albert was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 5, 1918. He was the second child born to Tina and Ben Ostrander. Albert’s father Ben passed away in 1923 when he was just 5 years of age, so as the eldest son he took on much of the role as the head of the family. The family enjoyed summers at his uncle Harry Servais’ “camp” on Loon Lake near Thunder Bay. Throughout his childhood, Albert thrived on sports of all sorts, especially swimming, boating, fishing and golf in the summer along with hockey in the winter and skiing with his sister Betty. After graduating from St. Paul’s High School, Albert worked at a bank in Winnipeg for 2 years before entering the University of Manitoba to study Medicine. As an army reservist during World War II, Albert studied medicine and graduated in 1944 whereupon he began active military service. Albert was then sent by the army to study tropical medicine in Panama. Following this and while on leave prior to shipping overseas, the war ended. Albert met Lorene Hewitt, a pretty young CWAC nursing sister at Camp Borden prior to going to Panama. They were married in 1946 and moved to Calgary to begin their family and start a medical practice. The next 9 years were spent in Alberta and Ontario raising kids (Michael 1947, Sally 1948, Ben 1949, Stephen 1953 and Peter 1954). During this period, he also qualified as a general surgeon at Toronto’s East General Hospital in1953 and undertook short term medical positions primarily in Thunder Bay and Kirkland Lake. In 1955 Al and Lori returned to Calgary with their young family where Al began a family practice. While in Calgary they added once more to their flock (John 1959) and started skiing as a family. Al found a nice sailboat (the “Green Witch”). In 1959 the family fell in love with the Columbia Valley when they spent two weeks at Dean’s Beach on Lake Windermere. Over Christmas of 1964 Albert and family relocated to Invermere which was home for the rest of his life (despite commuting to Calgary to work with WCB from 1977 until his retirement in 1983). Invermere was the small town dad had always been looking for and where he maintained his closest ties until his passing. He was very active. He skied, fished, golfed, curled, sailed, built 2 cabins, 2 garages, 2 decks, and a boat and was a member of the Lake Windermere District Lion’s Club. He took daily walks downtown for coffee at the Invermere Inn with his longstanding and dear friends Jaques, Paul, Gunnar, George, Bobby and many others. When mom passed away in 2008 Allie lost his soul mate and life partner, but he had a strong life force and remained healthy. Last Sunday, dad had dinner, talked with his children on the phone, lay down for a nap and gently passed away. He was 98 years old. Along with Al’s deepest friend (and son) Steve, his family and friends will miss him dearly. He is survived by his children Michael (Marian), Sally (Ross), Ben, Steve, Peter (Gayle) and John (Nancy). He was predeceased by his parents Ben and Tina (nee Servais) Ostrander, his wife Lorene, siblings Betty, John and Paul and grandchildren Ian, Larry, Peter and Jane. Prayers/visitation were held on Monday, July 4th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church in Invermere. His funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 5th at 11 a.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church. A reception followed at 2 p.m. at Columbia Gardens Village. There will be a private family gathering for the interment at a later date. Donations in honour of Al may be made to your charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com

Cheers to Rob at Elemental Cycle for keeping my bike tuned and the great service!

S OBITUARY S Lawton, Patrick It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patrick Lawton, 63 of Invermere, B.C., Friday, June 24th. He is survived by his wife Haibin (Benny) Tong, his son Brett Lawton, his mom Laura Lawton, sisters and brothers Regan Lawton, Rennie McLeod, Laurel Wade, Les Lawton and Shawn Lawton, their spouses, nieces and nephews. Originally from Montreal, Pat moved out west to Calgary. His career with CPR as ‘Director of International’ took him to many places in the world including working overseas in China. After returning back to Canada he eventually retired to Invermere with his wife Benny to enjoy the small town life, skiing and fishing. A celebration of his life will be held in Invermere in August, date to be determined. He will be missed by many family, friends and neighbours.

BURNS, Muriel Sandiford August 28, 1932 – June 28, 2016

On the morning of Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Muriel Sandiford Burns passed away at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at the age of 83 years with all of her family by her side. Muriel was born in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Canada at the age of 21. Muriel had such a lively, spirited and enchanting personality. She was well liked and loved by all those who met her. Muriel was very captivating when telling stories and could often be found at the centre of loved one’s focus and attention. Muriel loved whole heartedly. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they were all instantly drawn to her. She has left an imprint on even the youngest great-grandchildren’s life and will always be remembered and loved. Muriel’s compassion extended beyond blood relatives, so much so, that all her friends, were her family. Their roots entwined with the blood relatives to forever be family and will remember her with fondness and love. Muriel leaves behind to cherish her memory three beloved children, Lynn Allison McMurchy, Arlene Valerie McMurchy and Wayne John McMurchy. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; Sheena (Byron), Zack (Joelle), Mark (Jessica), Kalen, Kyle (Elda), Cory, Nolan, Kelly, Matthew, Jemma, Remi and Jenna, and 5 great-grandchildren; Logan, Isabella, Jonah, Sawyer and Shiloh. Also left to mourn her passing is her family in Scotland; sister, Moira Burns and sister-in-law, Anne Burns as well as her nieces and nephews, Diane (John), Sandra (Stewart); Graham (Fiona), Alistair (Jane), Fiona (Mark) and their children. A celebration of Muriel’s life will be held on July 17th, 2016 in Langley, B.C. A Celebration of Muriel’s life will take place on Friday, July 22nd, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #71, 525 – 13th Street, Invermere, B.C. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com. In lieu of flowers Muriel and her family would like donations made to Mark’s Memorial which will be donated to The Poppy Fund, which was a personal blessing to Muriel and her family. Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements 250-426-4864.

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CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the Windermere Fire CHEERS to the organizers of the Department for their speedy Steamboat Mountain Music Festival response to our fire extinguisher for a wonderful day of music and explosion! Cheers also to Denise fellowship in a comfortable and and Sierra for being amazing youth relaxed atmosphere. The Porch workers. I couldn’t ask for better Parties and Musical Workshops CHEERS &were JEERS team members! great too. Sponsored by

Gigantic Cheers to the organizers of the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. What a great day of non-stop entertainment. It just gets better and better every year. Congrats to all on a job well done! Can hardly wait til next year! Cheers to Rainbow International Restoration on your grand opening. The renovations create a welcoming atmosphere, your hospitality was top notch, the Louisiana Shrimp Boil and Chicken Gumbo feast was amazing. Wish you much success going forward, you are great community members.

Jeers to computers that wouldn’t let me put in apostrophes or quotation marks, but only gives me È e . How do I stop thisÉ Cheers to the crew that has done the firesmart work at the DuckPond area in the Kimberley Nature Park. My husband and I have watched your progress, it looks fantastic and we are really enjoying the results of all your hard work. Cheers to those who can deal directly with their problem/ complaint instead of using this column to sound off. Not very nice.

S IN MEMORIAM S In Memory of

Darlene Marshall Thank You to the people of Canal Flats and the Valley who made our mother's Celebration of Life a memorable one. The flowers, cards, messages and gifts of food were amazing. Special thanks to the Ladies of Canal Flats for the wonderful luncheon received and to all of the volunteers who helped make the celebration successful. We are truly blessed to come from such a wonderful place we call home. Thank you to Dr. Webber and Staff at the Hospital and Clinic for the wonderful care received during our Mother's illness.

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CHEERS & JEERS

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Cheers to Susan Malone, winner of the B.C. Hospice Palliative Care Association Volunteer of the Year award. All your friends and neighbours in CastleRock are very proud of you!

Cheers to the kind individual who found my lost wallet in the ditch and turned it into the RCMP. I appreciate it more than you know.

Triple cheers to Patrick, Shawn and Theresa for an excellent first Movie night in the Park! Looking forward to the next one!

Cheers to all of the businesses that helped out our Art By Kids business by selling our art cards: AG Valley Foods, Black Star Studios, The Invermere Bakery, Invermere Home Hardware, The Trading Post! Cheers, also, to Susan Clovechok for helping start up the business. Finally, Cheers to Palliser Printing for partnering with us! The class has put the $1,325.35 they made to their Microcredit Loan Project. We hope community members will apply for the loan at J. A. Laird. Ms. Gauthier’s Grade Five Class, J. Alfred Laird Elementary School.

Cheers to Chad and the owner of The Valley Alley gas station. You were both so kind to help me with my flat! True valley boys!

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m., at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-342-8255.

Dim-witted Jeers to neighbours who, without any discussion, light up the night with lamp posts that disturb the rural darkness other property owners cherish. Consider how your decorative choice beams into others’ windows and privacy, and use the OFF button - please! Cheers to the volunteers that helped transform the curling rink into a beautiful hall for the class of 2016 Grad dinner. Cheers to the community members that came to watch and applaud the grads as they made their march, what wonderful community support! Cheers to the classic car owners who came to line our streets and provide a backdrop for photos. Cheers to the teachers that brought our grads to this point. Cheers to the chef’s club for the delicious dinner, and to the grade 11 volunteers (and their parents) that served and cheers to the speech makers that entertained us. Cheers and tears for the parents that are becoming empty nesters. Double Cheers and congratulations to the grads of 2016. This is the start of the rest of your lives. Continue to make us proud. Jeers to all the irresponsible river users who float down the river in Fairmont, pollute the river with used beer and pop cans and leave their garbage at the pullout at River Drive. Why is it the residents’ responsibility to clean up your litter every weekend?

Cheers to Nate at Pano for the fantastic service and to Bill and Emily for not making me take the ambulance! And yes I did go to the hospital and had excellent care.

Woody, Marj and Kalie Widmer would like to apologize to

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for listing the wrong last name in the thank-you for Cody’s bench. We can’t thank-you enough for all you did for us and sorry for this error.

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.

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LOST AND FOUND LOST: Eyeglasses, may still be in case. Flew out car window between Windermere Hall/Family Pantry area and Black Forest Restaurant parking lot. Please call or text 403809-1471 or the number inside the case if found.

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Cut Pine and Cedar firewood. Available from 7a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday at Brisco Wood Preservers, Brisco, B.C. $50 a pick-up load For more information, call 250-346-3315

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#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Her Celebration of Life was a day to remember! Bob, Shelly, Coreen, Noreen and Family

A big Cheers to Alfie Weber from Canal Flats who took the time to help change a flat tire. We had no idea where to start to get a new tire on our vehicle and Alfie came with his motorcycle made a U-turn and proceeded to change the tire and we were on our way in no time. It was greatly appreciated. Your character will bold well raising your family. This world would be a better place if there were more caring individuals like you!

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Last but not least...McPherson Funeral Service for your care and support.

Thanks again....

Cheers to the girls at Westland Insurance for your outstanding customer service! You helped us out on three different occasions in the last two weeks, and made them all pleasant experiences. It was so nice to see some familiar faces. Sue, Mandy and Laura...you girls rock!

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CANFOR is replacing the Forster Creek bridge at the 23 km on the Forster FSR. The road will be closed to the public July 5th to July 22 between 8 am and 4 pm week days. The road will be open prior to 8 am and after 4 pm each day and will be open all day on weekends.

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STORAGE

COMMERCIAL SPACE

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

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Found: Cat in Radium on June 18th. Young female adult, calico, black/ orange/white. Super friendly. Call ICAN 250-341-7888.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.

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.

In Invermere, 3 bdrm, duplex completely refurbished in 2015. 7 appl, 3 bath, private drive, N/S, N/P, lease, D.D. Available Aug 1/16. $1,250/mo + utilities. 250-3416096.

2 seater stroller with 1 rain/bug and shade screen. Walk or jogging wheels. $250 O.B.O. Call 250-3425585.

Retail/Shop for sale:

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.

For Sale 1998 Mobile Home, open living design, on large corner lot in Radium Hot Springs. 2-bdrm, 2 full baths, large deck, addition, storage sheds and landscaped yard. All services, excellent water. Great starter or retirement home. $180,000 firm. Call 250-341-5639 to view.

Lost: Antler Star of David pendent necklace. Sentimental value. If found, please call Cathy at 250348-2388. Found: A 56 degree wedge at Windermere Valley Golf Course on Wednesday June 22nd. Please contact Scott at 250-342-3004 to identify and claim. Found: Cat in Panorama on June 25th. Female, pure black longhair with gold eyes. About 2 yrs. old? Very friendly. Call ICAN at 250-3417888.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

COMMERCIAL SPACE For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Phone Leo at 250-342-1177. For lease - 37,000 sq. ft. +/(.85 Acres), fenced storage. Lot #12, Invermere Industrial Park. Available Sept. 1/16. Phone Leo 250-342-1177.

Two levels total 2,700 sq. ft. Please call 250-270-0216 or 250-2700405 for more details. Commercial - FOR RENT Unit behind Dry Cleaners - Rent $420/month + Utilities. Formerly Yoga Studio. Available immediately Call 250342-6790.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED Art teacher looking for Art Studio, natural lighting with possible accommodation. Immediate, call 1-403-519-8268. Will do Home Sitting. References.

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. 2-bdrm suite, Wilder Subdivision, $600/mo + half hydro. Shared laundry. Absolutely no partiers. 250-341-5959.

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MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2000 Cadillac Deville DHS, Two sets of tires, engine overheats, everything else in excellent condition. Asking $1000 O.B.O. 250-688-1371.

Rent or Sale: 2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5-applianace. Fitness room/Pool/ Hot Tub. Close to lake and park. 403-617-9217.

RV LOTS FOR SALE

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Phase 2 now for sale, Windermere. Total of 8 acreages, 2 sold, 4.2 to 5.4 acres each. Starting at $169,000 + GST. Separate individual graveled access roads, individual wells up to 30 gallons per minute. Two minutes to golf course five minutes to beach. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

HOUSE FOR SALE Downtown half duplex. 723 15 Street. Great lake view, revenue suite, close to all amenities and beach. $389,000. Property Guys ID #266535. 250-342-8662.

Jonsered 70E chainsaw 20in bar 3/8in chain $225 well-maintained; ~100m kink-free 3/8 steel cable and Willcock winch $175 winch needs work. invfuta@yahoo.ca or 250-342-9337.

250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $150. Call George. 250-347-9500. For Sale: 12’ sears aluminum fishing boat, two oars, 7.5hp Mercury, recently tuned with new impeller tank and hoses. $590, email lcundall@shaw.ca, 403-470-1661. 2007 kx85 two stroke dirt bike with monster decal kit, fmf fatty pipe, new chain and sprockets and rear tire, fast bike runs good. Call or text 250-341-5216 for more information.

Columbia River Wetlands RV Park. Fully serviced, Year Round Titled RV Lots for sale. Columbia River and wetland access, 45 min north of Radium Hot Springs. Starting at $35,000, 250-348-2094.

FITNESS Zumba Fitness-Julie Parent Summer Zumba Classes! Classes will be held at Radium Resort Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. starting June 28th! Monthly and drop in rates available. Please contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474 to sign up!

1-bdrm suite in Radium, N/P, N/S, $650/mo. Call 250-347-9958. Cozy, quiet, furnished 1-bdrm apt., in town, N/P, available soon, call 250-342-9636, leave message.

HOUSE FOR RENT For rent in Windermere, Cozy 1-bdrm Semi-detached house on acreage. $750/mo + utilities. References please. 250-342-3790. Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $700/mo plus utilities. Available Aug. 15th. 403-619-1540.

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250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca. 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. AJ Siding and Eavestrough Serving the Columbia Valley since 1993. • All types of siding • Soffit/Fascia • 5” Continuous eavestroughing • Eavestrough cleaning, inspection and repairs. For a Free Estimate, call Joe at 250342-7177. TERESA ROGAL is back cutting hair and stronger than ever! Whiskey in a Teacup Salon is now open for business. I offer a a full hair service salon for men and women and children are welcome! My specialty is listening to your hair needs, with creative confidence I will update your look! Flexible hours to fit your schedule and mine! Call or text for an appt 250688-0388.

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HELP WANTED

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.

Local Electrical Contractor looking for Journeyman Electrician. Wage DOE. Email resumes to ekelectric@ telus.net.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a dishwasher/kitchen help, evening server and bus person. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

Always wanted to work at a golf course? Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is for you. We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full-time or part-time to join our Food & Beverage, Golf Shop & Golf Course Maintenance teams. Plus, enjoy free golf all season at our courses. Apply to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax 250-345-6616. 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. Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a full time Server. Previous experience required in a busy, upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417 careers@blackforestrestaurant. com.

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Black Forest is looking for a P/T daytime cleaner and F/T kitchen help. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com.

Home Care Nursing/Support for elderly man in Edgewater area. 1 to 2 hrs. per day, seven days a week. Call cell 250-341-1014.

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SEASONAL HOUSEKEEPERS work during the summer /during the day. Experience not necessary, perfect for college students. Please apply with resume to the Front Desk 8888 Arrow Rd or fax 250 342 8889. No Phone calls.

Administrative Coordinator

We have a position available for a part time (2-3 days per week) Administrative Coordinator in the office of the Inveremere Bakery Daily duties include routine office tasks such as telephone reception, email and mail correspondence, and computer tasks using Microsoft office package and Sage accounting. Ongoing duties include weekly, monthly and annual financial tracking and summarizing, bank deposits, staff recruitment and retention, creating brochures and other print promotional marketing materials using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and periodic special projects in the interest of improving or expanding the Bakery business. Personal traits must include the ability to work independent, and also to work well as a member of our team; to multi-task and prioritize; and to work in an organized, timely and efficient manner. Strong computer skills necessery.

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking energetic, service orientated

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

Position available immediately. Competitive wage. Email: peter@invermerebakery.com

The Invermere Bakery

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734 14th St. • (250) 342-4422 • invermerebakery.com

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity with a great company?

HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT True Key Hotels & Resorts Ltd is currently seeking Room Attendant and House Person staff at Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia. Related experience will be considered an asset. Full-time hours are available. Eligible candidates must have the ability to work weekends. True Key Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary/health benefit package and is committed to providing a superior employee experience. Interested applicants please forward your confidential resume to: generalmanager@bighornmeadows. com or by fax to 250-347-2311 Housekeeping Department. We are located on The Springs at Radium Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

We are looking for a Store Manager who connects with our customers and the community, the two most valuable assets of our business. By managing store operations, driving financial success, building and leading a great team, and creating a meeting place in the community, you strive to meet high service standards. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you! For more detailed information on this position, please visit out website invermerbakery.com Please send your resume and cover letter to peter@invermerebakery.com

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On the Road... These are the latest entries received for the 2016 travel contest. We will be accepting new entries for the travel contest throughout the year to compete for a prize. Pictures clockwise from top left: Vermillion, Alberta - family members Evelyn McGilvery, Emma Baalim, Roxanne Baalim, Debra Fisher and Jim McGilvery stand beneath a mural of Roxanne; Frank and Susanna Walker of Indian Beach Estates at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco; Katy and Brad Williamson in Gaping Gill (Ghyll) in the Yorkshire dales; and Diane and Lorne Kochorek, Cec and Joyce Avery, Phyllis and Ken Bergen, Emil and Ruth Krein, Dalton and Marg Siebrasse, Dodie and Paul Marcil enjoy their group vacation. Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, take a photo and send us a copy to have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer. com, email them to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.

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Steaming good time The Steamboat Mountain Music Festival was once again a smash success. This year the festival was held, for the first time, in downtown Edgewater, prompting festival organizers to give it a ‘Street Party’ theme. The action was in full swing over the three days of the long weekend, including during the main festival day on Saturday, July 2nd, which featured peformances from a standout lineup of bands, such as the local Chiselpeak Blues Band (top left) and the Good Ol’ Goats from Cranbrook (bottom right). Golden’s A-Muse Troupe (top right) kept concert goers entertained, and there was also plenty of smiles (middle) and artistic flair (bottom left) throughout the day. Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Dance like God is watching! By The Reverend Laura J. Hermakin Windermere Valley Shared Ministry Dance is celebration and dance is language, language beyond words: when words fail, movement and dance begin. This expression of freedom, which can take hold of all beings, can only be a manifestation of the Spirit of Life. Then, body and soul, creator and creation, visible and invisible meet and true joy is found. The dance proclaims and celebrates its connection with the eternal. One of Mark Twain’s famous quotations is: “Dance like no one’s watching. Sing like no one’s listening. Love like you’ve never been hurt and live like it’s heaven on Earth.” In the hectic of everyday life, we sometimes forget just to be happy. Dancing is like singing: everybody loves to dance and everyone can dance with some or all of their being. Such was David’s dance before the Ark of the Covenant and such is all dance in which, as best as

they can, humans seek freedom in joy, be it restricted to the body or set on a higher plane. At the heart of humanity is a child, filled with joy, and the gift is that we all have the freedom to express that joy, unrestrained by expectation. For God, all of life is a party to which we’re all invited. God doesn’t desire anyone to be restricted or constrained, but to live a life full of joy and abundance. God desires that we’re free to dance like no one’s watching and sing like no one’s listening. Yet, God is always there, in the frantic and in the quiet moments, twirling us in our dance of liberty. God’s there in the times of jubilant joy, delighting in the rhythm of our song. God’s always been there: loving; watching; listening; waiting for opportunities to surprise us with the gift of freedom. We were created to live in liberty and designed for freedom. As the wind blows uninhibited and no one knows which way it will go, so is God’s Spirit. God’s Spirit of Life resides in us to breathe freedom into our hearts, encouraging us to live full and overflowing lives. God desires that we recognize our freedom in the gift of absolute unconditional love and asks that we dance fearlessly into God’s presence and know we’re welcome to come in and out as we please. By grace, we are set free. Now, to the dance!

Wild walks Local environmental group Wildsight (shown here preparing to march in the Canada Day parade down Invermere’s main street, 7th Avenue, on Friday, July 1st) has relaunched its Wild Nature Tours. To learn more visit www.wildnaturetours.ca Photo by Katie Watt

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School Sunday, “Cave Quest” … Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering. “K.I.D.S” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1, during the Morning Service. 7 p.m. “SING and CELEBRATE” … at L.W.A.C. You are welcome to join us for an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship! Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 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 Services. Pastor Murray Wittke • 4814 Highway Drive, 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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Rates at Copper Point Did you know that we offer many different special rate options for you to enjoy? Here are a few of our specials: 9 & Dine on The Point Course - $50 (includes 9 holes of golf with cart, tax and driving range and a $10 voucher for The View Restaurant) everyday after 3 pm. 9 & Dine on The Ridge Course - $45 (includes 9 holes of golf with cart, tax and driving range & a $10 voucher for The View Restaurant) everyday after 3:00pm. Twilight Rates on The Point Course - $60 after 4 pm MondayThursday and $80 after 4 pm Friday-Sunday and holidays. Twilight Rates on The Ridge Course - $50 after 4 pm MondayThursday and $60 after 4 pm Friday-Sunday and holidays. Kids play free on the Ridge Course every day all day, for all kids 14 and under! It is a great way to share your love of golf with your kids! Free birthday golf - Come down to Copper Point on your birthday and get a round of golf on us!

Snips Sundays happens every Sunday, or on the Monday of a long weekend, starting at 2 pm. Cost is $60 which gets you 18 holes of golf with power cart, a $10 voucher in The View Restaurant and $10 towards Snips and $5 towards the team game. Call the Golf Shop for more details. Support the new Columbia Valley Centre when you play The Ridge Course or The Point Course after 3 pm, Monday to Friday for the month of July. $30 on The Ridge Course and $40 on The Point Course, $5 from each green fee will be donated to support our new Community Center. To book any of these fun specials, you can call the Golf Shop at 250-341-3392!

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Local Rates - Own a property in the valley? Be sure to let us know so you can sign up for local rates. Whacky Wednesday on The Ridge Course - $30 (includes cart, tax and driving range). Senior Mornings on The Point Course for the first hour of the morning Monday-Thursday - $40 (includes cart, tax and driving range). Senior Mornings on The Ridge Course for the first hour of the morning Monday-Thursday - $30 (includes cart, tax and driving range).

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