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Hollywood crew enjoying the Columbia Valley By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff The day starts early for producer Fred Berger, Kate Winslet, Idris Elba and the rest of the crew filming the new Hollywood movie The Mountain Between Us in the Columbia Valley. Beginning with a little bit of Kicking Horse Coffee to get the gears moving, Mr. Berger says, they embark on an hour-long drive down a remote road west of Radium, losing cell reception, before a helicopter ride up the mountain takes them to where they will film in the cold mountain air until the sun goes down. “Oh my God,” he told The Pioneer, “A common refrain among the crew every time we helicopter to these different peaks is ‘I can’t believe this is our job, I can’t believe we’re getting paid to do this’ because it feels like such a privilege.” The crew landed in the Columbia Valley to begin filming earlier this month, expecting to be here for the duration of January. The Mountain Between Us is based off a Charles Martin novel as a survival romance where
writer Ashley Knox, played by Kate Winslet, and surgeon Dr. Ben Payne, played by Idris Elba, are stranded in Salt Lake City in winter weather when their flight is cancelled because the plane can’t be de-iced. Ms. Knox needs to return home for her wedding and Mr. Payne is headed east after a medical conference to perform scheduled surgeries, so they charter a plane to Denver and end up crashing on a mountain. Both are injured in the crash and as they struggle to find their way down the mountain, they form a relationship, questioning whether Ms. Knox truly is marrying the right man. Prior to arriving in the Columbia Valley, the crew began filming in Metro Vancouver at Mammoth Studios in Burnaby, and the Abbotsford and Vancouver International Airports. Before deciding on the Columbia Valley as the location for the outdoor portions of the film, Mr. Berger said the filmmaker and director Hany Abu-Assad were looking for a location that was able to take one’s breath away while also providing an immense amount of reality to the film, avoiding traditional Hollywood methods of using a green screen. Continued on page 30 . . .
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Radium votes in new councillor, says ‘yes’ to new hall By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff After several months of sitting with a vacant seat, the Village of Radium Hot Springs council will be welcoming a new councillor in Mike Gray. Mr. Gray, who owns the Horsethief Pub and Eatery in Radium, was voted in with 115 of the 238 votes cast, narrowly edging out Dale Shudra who received 109 votes and Tamara Osborne who received 14 votes. The last by-election held in Radium Hot Springs comparatively received only 165 voters. “It was great, exciting and it was a very close race,” said Mr. Gray after winning the by-election. “Dale Shudra was a great candidate and really worked hard to
bring out the vote and made it a very challenging race. He’ll do well in any future ventures and will have my support and I’m obviously happy I came out on top, but he would have been a great candidate as well.” Mr. Gray put his name forward last month for the open councillor position and campaigned hard, going door to door, in efforts to get to know the community better while also highlighting what he can bring as a local business owner to Radium council. “Door to door, the number one question or concern that I had was about the financial viability and responsibility with the expenditure on the community hall,” he said. “Given the level of concern, though, I think it just reinforces the importance of the municipality to make sure we do that very responsibly by re-
examining every cost we can, look at making sure the building gets the use we are looking for and is beneficial to the community.” Along with this year’s by-election, the Village also held a referendum to approve the $2.7 million loan for the new community hall. Despite public disapproval at recent council meetings and public consultations for the community hall, residents voted in favour (158 yes to 79 no) of approving the loan for the community hall. Mayor of Radium Hot Springs Clara Reinhardt said she wasn’t surprised the voters decided to approve the loan for the community hall as it’s been on the Village’s agenda for over a decade and had been through numerous public consultations in the time since. Continued on page 24 . . .
Court ruling means new teachers for local school district By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The provincial Ministry of Education recently announced it will be pumping $50 million into education across B.C. in an effort to begin complying with a recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling, a move that will result in several new teachers in local classrooms soon. Education minister Mike Bernier announced the funding in Victoria last week, saying the money would go to immediately hire teachers and improving student supports, indicating it is enough to hire roughly 1,100 teachers province-wide. The funding stems from a legal battle over class size and composition between the ministry and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) that is nearly a decade and a half old and which was heard in the Supreme Court of Canada in early November. The court ruled in favour of the BCTF (the provincial teachers’ union), requiring the ministry to restore the numbers and composition of classes in the province back to what they were in 2002. Almost $350,000 of that $50 million will end up here in the local Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 (which encompasses the Golden zone, the Windermere zone, and the Kimberley zone). “School District No. 6 is in conversation with the Rocky Mountain Teachers
Association (the local teachers’ union) and schools regarding needs within the district and how the additional funds being provided can assist with meeting them. The district’s portion of the $50 million that has been provided is $340,971,” school district superintendent Paul Carriere told The Pioneer. “This is equivalent to about seven additional teachers for the second half of the year. The goal is to have this teaching time in place at the beginning of February.” According to a ministry press release, a memorandum of agreement signed by the ministry, the BCTF, and the BC Public School Employees Association outlines priority measures in responding to the Supreme Court of Canada decision, and includes that the funding go to hiring additional classroom teachers, and hiring additional specialty teachers (such as special education teachers, speech language pathologists, behaviour intervention specialists, school psychologists, Aboriginal support teachers, counsellors, English Language Learners teachers, and teacher librarians) this year. The memorandum states that where it is not logistically feasible to add additional teachers during the current school year, the funding should go to capacity building opportunities such as upgrading existing teacher qualifications during the current school year, teacher recruitment programs and teacher mentoring programs. Continued on page 30 . . .
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Transport truck rolls over in park By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A traffic accident last week in Kootenay National Park in the pre-dawn hours ended with a man in Cranbrook hospital and a little bit less milk, eggs and produce on the shelves of a local grocery store. At 5 a.m. on Thursday, January 12th, a semi transport truck belonging to a contracting company hired for delivery services by Sobeys was heading south along Highway 93 through the park, hauling a load of groceries for the Invermere Sobeys, when it rolled into the ditch. “We did have a single vehicle roll over on Thursday,” confirmed Columbia Valley RCMP Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuck, adding the accident occurred near Kootenay Crossing (roughly halfway between Radium Hot Springs
and the junction where Highway 93 meets the Trans Canada Highway), and that the driver had sustained injuries that were not categorized as severe. Invermere Sobeys owner Steve Ladas told The Pioneer that the driver was sent to the hospital in Cranbrook. “He’s alive, but he was hurt, mostly his chest area, from the seat belt,” said Mr. Ladas. “It’s not life threatening, he’s just really sore. It could’ve been worse since it was -30 C and pitch black at 5 a.m. when it happened.” The truck and its load of groceries ended up sprawled out in the ditch for about three days, until a crew could be arranged to unload the crashed truck on Saturday, January 14th. Although the groceries never arrived at the store, Mr. Ladas indicated that Sobeys was back in full swing and ready for regular business not long after.
Visitor Centre gets impromptu makeover By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Visitors and valley residents heading in to the Visitor Centre at Radium Hot Springs will find the centre temporarily a bit smaller than normal, with emergency construction work shrinking the size of the building for much of the third week of January. The work began on Monday, January 11th and (as of The Pioneer’s press deadline) was scheduled to wrap up later the same week, with the centre back to normal on Monday, January 18th. “It turned out we had a hole in the roof and we had water coming in,” said manager Kent Kebe. “One of the drips was in the middle of the Friends of Kootenay National Park store and the other was coming right onto the service counter.” The centre remained open throughout the construction, but was operating out of a temporary visi-
tor service counter in the back office area, accessed through a temporary entrance at the front south west corner of the building. “We are running in a somewhat cramped corner in the back, but it’s working for this time of year,” said Mr. Kebe, adding that the problem is likely just a matter of the roof showing its age. “It is a fairly old building,” he said, adding that, depending on what the construction contractors discover during their first phase of demolition and exploration, the doors should be open with the centre back in business as usual after just a week. In the interim, there will still be access to one bathroom as well as a wealth of local and valley information, he said, adding that staff will be still be answering phones and conducting all other business. Mr. Kebe apologized for any inconvenience the construction may cause.
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By Dean Midyette Pioneer Publisher One of the most visible promises made on the federal campaign trail prior to the election of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government was to reform the way we vote. Thencandidate Trudeau proudly proclaimed “we are committed to ensuring that 2015 will be the last federal election conducted under the first-past-the-post system”. Fast-forward 15 months. The original minister of democratic institutions, Maryam Monsef, has been replaced after a rough year during which she derided the findings of the committee tasked with making researching alternative voting systems, amongst other ministerial shortcomings. In fact, the majority of those who testified before the committee preferred proportional representation, which is not the system that Prime Minister Trudeau has been championing. A quick look at the two alternative voting systems illuminates the reasons for Trudeau’s hesitancy in keeping his promise. The proportional representation model would give each party approximately the same percentage of seats in Parliament as the votes they received. With the Liberals having earned 39.5 per cent of the votes in 2015, they would have to partner with another party to hold power. Trudeau’s preferred system, the ranked ballot model, has voters ranking their choices, which favours the Liberals. If an NDP candidate was a voter’s first choice, the Liberals would likely be the second choice. Alternately, if a voter’s first choice was a Conservative candidate, which party would be their second choice? Likely the Green Party or the Liberals as there is currently no right-leaning alternative (the Greens’ fiscal policies tend to lean right and their social policies left). Now, our new minister of democratic institutions, Karina Gould, is refusing to confirm if the Liberal government will keep its promise. Our Prime Minister has taken to giving circular, ambiguous answers when asked directly if the promise will be kept. The Liberal caucus will not vote for a system that will cost the Liberals their majority and approximately 50 MPs their jobs, nor can they get away with pushing a ranked ballot system through Parliament when a large majority of Canadians don’t support it. What Canadians will be left with is a gargantuan broken promise and the status quo.
Rivermen In this image taken prior to the 1920s, two men with their gear are on a raft on the Kootenay River. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo (C1437) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society
NDP ‘Equity Dogma’ revisited Dear Editor: When Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP chose Invermere mayor Gerry Taft as their man for 2017’s election, a parallel universe arrived in the Kootenays. The BC NDP’s gender equity policy stipulates that a male NDP MLA stepping down be replaced by an equity-seeking individual, i.e. a woman or a person with minority status. This policy has given Vancouver Island NDP “equity woes”. Their candidate, Georgia Collins, for Cowichan Valley quit, so the NDP held a contest to select her replacement. Their long-standing riding association president,
Ian Morrison, was barred from running because he’s a man. He quit the party. “In order to remove barriers for what they call the equity-seeking groups, they’ve raised barriers against heterosexual white males… and that’s the dictionary definition of discrimination,” said Morrison. Morrison rejects the NDP headquarters “elitist” rules so he’s going to run as an independent. In Kootenay-Columbia, we remember former councillor Ms. Spring Hawes competed with Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft to become the next NDP candidate. She obviously met the NDP criteria. Mr. Taft, however, had to belong to a minority Continued on page 8 . . .
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Barbour resident protecting his backyard Dear Editor: In response to “Benches resident supports trail system” letter (January 13th Pioneer): The Toby Benches welcomes you as a newcomer to our community. I believe this is a debate about environment and wildlife, but the impact is the 40 to 50 kilometres of new trails on this small piece of the Toby Benches. In every society there is a difference of opinion and we must not let one group take over all the Crown land in the Valley. I realize that a professional trail builder and former president of the Columbia Cycle Society would be supportive of more work in the area but there is work on the new Greenways Legacy trail coming up. Yes, the Johnson and Kloosifier trails have little maintenance and even less enforcement to stop new cuts beside damaged areas, ripping off “No Trespassing” signs, cutting fences, trespassing over private property and human feces behind every bush. In response to “Trails are needed in digital age” letter (January 13th Pioneer): I find it hard to figure where the digital age fits in here. Firstly, I would like to apologize to the bikers for saying how they think, I should have said “how the proponents of the new Barbour Rock Trails think” as there are many bikers who are not supportive of this new development. I would sincerely like to thank the author of this letter for supporting exactly what I am trying to get across. Public lands (Crown lands) are available for the use of everyone! Never in any of my letters have I mentioned anything against
the public or bikers using Crown land, unlike the author of the previous letter stating that “if the bike trails couldn’t be built, then no one should use the area.” All I am trying to do is stop this small area of the Toby Benches known as the Barbour Rock Area being cut up with 40 or 50 kilometres of new bike trails. There are already many existing trails being used by bikers and everyone with little conflict and there is still some wildlife using this area. Really, do we need more trails? Check out the maps available on the web, every area has a map of trails, all allow multi-use. What’s wrong with using these trails? Oh! They were not built especially for mountain biking so other users might be out enjoying them too. But they are trails that are legal for mountain bikers to use so only 60 kilometres of legal trails. Come on! This small area is my backyard as is all the Crown land in B.C. in my opinion, and you can call me a NIMBY and I will bear it proudly because I am trying to preserve some of this land in its as near to natural state for wildlife and environment and future generations. Being a Rod and Gun Club Member for almost 60 years and past president of our local club, I have presented my views and always sided on the wildlife and Mother Nature’s side as they have no voice and are constantly being infringed upon. Mother Nature and wildlife speak only by slowly and silently fading into extinction. Norman Hendricks Toby Benches
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Thank you! The Radium Hot Springs Fire Department would like to thank the following for their help and support for our 2016 Kids’ Christmas Party: Marg Hodgson, Grace Verge, Mike Gray, Caroline Inglis, Lauren & Jill Logan, Judy & Rick Fowler The Choir; Jerrlyn Cassandra, Ezekiel Morraine, Ciana Roche, Rory Hromadnik, Radium Liquor Store Marlis & Mickey Hess, all the firefighters who helped with the decorating, Nick for his dedication to make this event a success, and to all the kids and parents who came out for a fun time.
The Barbour Rock Trail Project is of great concern to me; new trails seem to be popping up all over the place; Kimberley, for example, has a similar dilemma with regard to the Bootleg Project. It is evident trails are being dedicated almost solely for special interest groups, like mountain bikers, without information being made available to the public, and without adequate, effective and inclusive public consultation. In our case, these new trails are being established in the watersheds of Kimberley and Marysville, with the majority proposed for the watershed that feeds St. Mary Valley rural residents. A Memorandum of Understanding was to be signed between the City and RSTBC, but was eventually scrapped by RSTBC as being too convoluted. The St. Mary Valley residents were not given an opportunity to participate; residents were left hanging in no man’s land with no public ministry, or public servant willing to be held accountable. The Bootleg Recreation Masterplan for this site, of which we had no input, has been presented to a select few, but, as far as I’m aware, has not been made available for general public viewing. There are already 179 trails in the Kimberley area, not counting the new trails that are supposedly being brought on-stream. Trails cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to build, let alone the cost of ongoing maintenance. How many trails have to be built to basically satisfy adrenalin urges and extreme behaviour, and will the taxpayer eventually be responsible for paying for the upkeep of these monstrous, environmentally destructive undertakings? Most people are very aware of how important the backcountry is to their well-being, and want to see the integrity and balance of nature maintained. The reality is a major part of our conservation problem relates to overuse by too many people. Proliferation of trails is counter-productive; it only encourages more overuse, and related cumulative soil, vegetation and wildlife damage. There might be a little more money left in the community to begin with, but it comes at a serious cost environmentally, and the costs will be substantial, possibly unmanageable, in the fu-
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ture. In addition to the biking interests, responsibility falls on all backcountry users to identify their agendas, and ask honest questions about how their particular usage may negatively be affecting the environment, and what can be done to reduce or eliminate any threats. With regard to animal populations, it may have to be considered what causes greater damage to wildlife — deliberate kill, along with the attendant displacement and harassment stemming from hunters (and sometimes their dogs), or the longer term, incremental degradation of habitat security by trail systems and human users that result in wildlife displacement, harassment and ultimately local alienation, all cumulative impacts that manifest themselves in less space and fewer animals? These latter issues relate directly to endangered species, but that’s not the full extent of it. In today’s conservation landscape, a major focus of efforts has to include how NOT to make common species rare, or how NOT to make a population uncommon or threatened that appears to be abundant and well-distributed. With outdoor recreation at an all-time high, we cannot continue to take for granted that Mother Nature will continue to successfully absorb all that we throw at her. An environmentally sound vision/policies for backcountry usage, which includes all voices, needs to be made a priority. Cheryl Olsen St. Mary Valley . . . ‘NDP’ from page 6 group in order to be considered for the candidacy. “The group that I identify with is bisexual,” Mr. Taft said, “It’s something I wanted to keep private. I’m in a heterosexual relationship (and have) a young child. “An MLA should represent everyone, even those who didn’t vote for them,” Gerry Taft correctly said. “So that’s part of the reason as well that I didn’t think it was necessary to identify with one group and broadcast that out.” Of course, Gerry’s right. NDP elitist policy forced him to tell the world he’s bisexual, which is grotesquely irrelevant to his nomination. His claim cannot be, and must not be, verifiable. A quintessential social activism parallel universe has arrived in BC. The NDP dogma is unnecessary and wrong. Jim Abbott Wasa
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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAWS 2744 & 2745 Bylaw Amendment - Rushmere / 1129759 Alberta Ltd. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by 1129759 Alberta Ltd. to amend the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaws will amend the OCP and Zoning designations of part of the subject property to accommodate subdivision. The subject property is located at Westside Road in Rushmere as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2744 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 20, 2016 (Rushmere / 1129759 Alberta Ltd.)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan NEP88930 except EPP43962 from RR, Rural Resource to SH, Small Holdings. Bylaw No. 2745 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 325, 2016 (Rushmere / 1129759 Alberta Ltd.)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan NEP88930 except EPP43962 from A-1, Rural Resource Zone to SH-2, Small Holding Semi-Rural Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/ numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.
The RDEK is on the hunt for the 2017 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year Nomination Deadline is Wednesday, February 15! If you know an outstanding volunteer in one of the rural areas in the region, the RDEK wants to hear from YOU! Nominees must be a resident of an Electoral Area and make voluntary contributions to the spirit, culture or people of the community. Nomination forms are now available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices and on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS IN RDEK AREAS F AND G It is a requirement under the RDEK Dog Control Bylaw that you must have your dog licenced. 2017 Dog Licence Costs Spayed or Neutered Unspayed or Unneutered Pit Bull Terriers or Cross Breeds (includes Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier)
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Proof of spaying/neutering is required - either by bringing in your old licence for renewals or by providing a letter from a veterinarian for new licences. Dog Control is actively enforced in Electoral Areas F and G. For more information or to obtain a 2017 licence for your dog, please contact the Columbia Valley RDEK office or Dog Control Officer Damien Richard at 250-341-7880.
Are you interested in economic development in the Columbia Valley? Are you part of the agriculture, technology, health care, forestry, manufacturing or arts sector? If you answered YES, we might have an exciting volunteer opportunity waiting for you! The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is looking for five additional people to join the Columbia Valley Economic Development Advisory Commission. The mandate of the commission is to provide strategic direction on community economic development priorities that will diversify and strengthen the economy, increase year-round quality employment opportunities, increase and retain permanent residents, support entrepreneurship and new business development as well as growth of existing businesses. We are looking for people who live in different geographical locations in the Valley and who have experience in agriculture, technology, health care, forestry, manufacturing and arts and culture. The appointments to the Commission will be for a two-year term. The Commission will meet four to six times a year. If you are interested, please submit a letter of application and brief resume marked including reasons for your interest and related experience to the RDEK. • By hand at the RDEK Offices - 4956 Athalmer Rd, Invermere or 19-24th Ave S, Cranbrook • Via email to info@rdek.bc.ca • By mail to RDEK, 19-24th Ave S, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 For more informaiton, visit www.rdek.bc.ca/careers
Applications must be received by NOON on Monday, January 30, 2017 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca
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A big Feastival thank you!
Thank you!
By Roberta Hall, Events Co-ordinator Tourism Radium Hot Springs
The Radium Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the following for their generous donations and help to put on the fireworks display on New Year’s Eve:
For the third year in a row, the Village of Radium Hot Springs has been host to the Feastival — a Christmas dinner on December 25th for all of the residents and valley visitors who were looking for a traditional meal on Christmas day without the dishes! This was all started to fill a gap that was identified in our community: nowhere for visitors to eat on Christmas Day when they were visiting. Restaurants closed so owners could celebrate Christmas with their families, and if you were staying in a motel/hoCHRISTMAS DINNER FOR ALL — LaCabina was once again the host tel that did not have cooking facilities in venue for Radium’s Feastival event on December 25th. Photo submitted your room, there was nowhere to find a hot meal. So the Feastival was born — a group Products, Gordon Food Services, Fernie Brewing Comof volunteers got together and started planning. pany for their generous food donations; to Paulette WilThis year, we had over 70 people come and dine with liams for taking the lead on organizing the event; and to us at the Feastival. We have an amazing night sharing all of the attendees who came and shared a meal with us good food, good drink and good conversation. during this magical time of the year. Thank you to all Thank you to all the donors and volunteers for of the businesses and residents who donated dollars to supporting the Feastival in the Village of Radium Hot make this event a success. All of the money raised will be Springs on December 25th, 2016! Special thanks to As- going back into the community of Radium Hot Springs sunta Miller of LaCabina Restaurant for donating the to enhance the visitor experience. Together we make the venue to cook and serve the Feastival; to SYSCO Food Columbia Valley a better place to live and visit!
Bess Sparks, Marg Hodgson, Apple Tree Inn We would also like to thank those individuals who provided cash donations at the park and anyone we may have omitted here. Without your continued donations, this annual festive event wouldn’t be the same. Special thanks to Bighorn Meadows for their huge support every year. Special thanks to The Springs Golf Course for allowing us to use the driving range at The Springs.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
Bring on the blues
FISHING DERBY
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BANQUET IS BACK Columbia Valley Arts is bringing in a musician who blues fans won’t want to miss for its first Love it Live performance at Pynelogs for 2017. Learn all about Tim Williams on page 12. Photo submitted
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Tim Williams live at Pynelogs
Guitarist of the Year 2012 Calgary Blues Music Association love it live Concert series - sat. Jan. 28th - 6 pm Tickets on line at columbiavalleyarts.com Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423
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Ice fishing derby takes to the lake By James Rose Special to The Pioneer The 17th annual Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley Fishing Derby is set to take place on Lake Windermere on Saturday, January 28th. And this year, the event is proud to be part of the Columbia Valley Winter in Motion Festival. “Come on out. It is a great family event and all proceeds go back to the community,” said Steve Kuffler, chair of the Event. “Last year the winning fish was 19.5 inches long and about 100 people of all ages participated. Kids love this event and I have heard some say they are not going to hockey tournaments, but instead are going to the derby!” The Station Pub will provide burgers and pop out on the ice, delivered around by event volunteers. Tickets to enter the derby are $35 and participants have the chance to win lots of prizes. Prize money for first, second and third place will vary depending on how many entries there are, but participants can expect $500 for first place, $300 for second, and $200 for third. Biggest fish caught wins. In the event of a tie, cash prize will be shared. Proceeds raised during the six-hour ice fishing derby will go to the Kinsmen Club and then back into the community. Registration for the event begins Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at the Station Pub. For more information, call 250-342-5557.
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On January 28th, Columbia Valley Arts proudly presents legendary blues musician Tim Williams live in concert as part of the organization’s Love it Live series of musical performances. Love it Live features six nights of music spaced throughout the year performed at Pynelogs Cultural Centre by an eclectic mix of artists from across the country. Mr. Williams is an award-winning musician with a career that spans 50 years. Born and raised in Los Angeles, as a young man he cut his teeth playing music in the city’s prominent coffee house folk club scene during the mid to late 1960s. Ask Mr. Williams about what it sounded like to sit front row in the influential but long since burned down Ash Grove folk club to hear Doc Watson fingerpick his way through an old piedmont blues standard, and he will tell you because he was there. Yes, Mr. Williams was on the scene to listen to
and absorb one of America’s most creatively fertile periods in the nation’s music history. To this day, it shows in his playing. On why playing and listening to the blues resonates, he is direct. “Blues music is the truth.” On describing what the blues is, distilled: “A collusion of West African and Anglo musics, all cooked in a gumbo of Mexican, Hawaiian, and First Nations cultures to create a unique American music.” Well said. But with a “changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes” mentality, Mr. Williams moved north of the border in the early 1970s where he has remained ever since. Now calling Calgary home, Mr. Williams is a regular on Canada’s folk/blues music festival circuit, has weekly gig arrangements at Calgary blues venues, and enjoys playing intimate shows solo and with his bandmates (many of whom are close friends) across Canada. Local musician John Cronin happens to be a close friend of Mr. Williams. Continued on page 14 . . .
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
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, January 20th • Invermere Caregiver’s Support Group monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month. Contact facilitator Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683 for more information. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2. Everyone welcome. Every Friday. • 1 p.m.: Canasta at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Friday. • 1:30 - 3 p.m.: The Invermere Public Library is hosting a 4 week LEGO Club for students in KindergartenGr. 4 running weekly from Friday January 20th until February 10th. Due to limited spaces please call 250342-6416 to pre-register for the free program. • 4 - 8 p.m.: Snowflake Festival and Taste of the Valley at Kinsmen Beach with live music, bonfires, all finishing with fireworks. The Bonspiel on the Lake starts at 4 pm. The event is free to attend, passports for Taste of the Valley are $10 available for purchase at the event entrance. • 6 p.m.: Bingo at Shuswap Band Hall every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. • 6 - 9 p.m.: Columbia Valley Cycling Society is holding a Barbour Rock Recreational Trails Public Open House at the Invermere Lions Hall. An opportunity to learn about the approval process for recreation projects on Crown Lands and to voice your concerns. Also on Saturday January 21st from 1 - 6 p.m. at Invermere Lions Hall.
Saturday, January 21st • 10 a.m.: Lego for all ages at the Radium Public Library every Saturday. • 11 a.m.: Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Library with stories, songs and crafts. Every Saturday. • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in LEGO Club at Invermere Public Library. All ages welcome (under 8 accompanied by an adult please). Weekly building challenges will be awaiting you! Activity is free. • 6:30 p.m.: Meat Draw and 50/50 at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Every Saturday. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Fresh Film Nights - newly released films or crowd favorites every Saturday.
Sunday, January 22nd • 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Radium Hot Springs Community Hall every Sunday.
Monday, January 23rd • 10 a.m.: Senior Singalong Group meets every Monday at Garden Village. • 6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, $2. Everyone welcome. Every Monday.
Tuesday, January 24th • 12 - 1 p.m.: Valley GoGo Sisters meet in the activity room at Columbia Garden Village. For more info call Sherry at 250-342-9733. • 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Tuesday.
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Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 • 6:30 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs Independent Film Series presents Denial at 7 p.m. Cash bar and light refreshments. Call 250-342-4423 for details or visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com. • 6 - 10 p.m.: Main Street Fun and Games and Circle Cafe are teaming up to present a weekly local gaming cafe experience every Tuesday at the Cafe. Board gaming has enjoyed a strong resurgence over the last few years with plenty of exciting and challenging board games aimed at more advanced and mature gamers (we aren’t in Candyland anymore!!). It’s only $5/person. Sign up in advance at Main Street Fun and Games or call 250-342-3440. Everyone is welcome to just pop in as well. • Trivia Night at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, $2 entry, teams of up to six, Winner take all! $5 draft and house wine.
Wednesday, January 25th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, $2. Everyone welcome. Every Wednesday. • 6:30 p.m.: Goodreads Evening at Invermere Public Library. Learn how to track the books you have read, and the books you would like to read through the use of your Goodreads account. We will help you set up a
free account if you do not already have one. Please call 250-342-6416 to register. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Football Club (CVFC Soccer) AGM at the College of the Rockies. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Tupperware by Julie 10th Anniversary Sale and Glacier Peaks Gymnastics Fundraiser at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Free gift for everyone! Contact Julie St. Amand for details 250-688-5564.
Thursday, January 26th • 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library every Thursday. • 1 p.m.: Play Cribbage at Invermere Seniors Hall every Thursday. • 1 - 3 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Co-op Marketing Project, creators of the new website www. travelcolumbiavalley.com, is hosting a town hall update meeting for all tourism industry stakeholders at Copper Point Resort. • 1:15 p.m.: Play Cribbage at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Thursday. • 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Radium Hot Springs Community Hall every Thursday. • 2 p.m.: Seniors tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Tea and a light snack is provided over friendly conversation. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416. • 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Chef-It-Up. Every Thursday. Learn to make delicious food on a budget. Call 250-342-3033 or visit their Facebook page for more information. • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Enjoy four B.C. wines with the in-house Sommelier. Everyone welcome. $15 per person or $25 for two. • 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in.
Invermere Library Hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Story Time: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m.
Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Windermere Valley Museum Hours • Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Invermere Thrift Store Hours • Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Radium Thrift Store Hours • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m
14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Esteemed’ from page 12 As is stated on his website, his guitar skills are frequently compared to Ry Cooder and David Lindley (and like them, he plays a wealth of other string instruments). His songwriting has won praise from the likes of Tom Russel and Willie Nelson. A string of Maple Blues Award nominations, three JUNO award nominations, and many other awards and nominations all attest to the high calibre of his work. The opening act for the show is local musician Cody Hollick. Mr. Hollick’s set gets underway at 6 p.m. For a performance that you won’t want to miss, individual tickets will cost $25. Tickets will be available to purchase at Pynelogs, Avenue in downtown Invermere or online at www.columbiavalleyarts.com. Concert-goers who become CV Arts members are eligible for preferred seating and draws for future event tickets at the concerts.
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Game on at Circle Cafe! face. With a variety of difficulty levels and styles of games, ranging from resource gathering and negotiation, co-operative to betrayal, word games to deceptive parThere is nothing quite like a game night! Main Street Fun and Games and ty games, we are sure that you will find the right game for your own style. There Circle Cafe are teaming up to present will be “gameologists” on hand to help a weekly local gaming cafe experience beginning next Tuesday (January 24th). you select and learn your game of choice. It’s only $5 per person for a great Game cafes are popping up everywhere and are a great way to discover new and night of gaming and we will be starting exciting games available at your friend- WOOD FOR SHEEP? — Thanks to games on Tuesday, January 24th from 6 to 10 ly local game shop. like Settlers of Catan, there has been a resur- p.m. Sign up in advance at Main Street Fun and Games or call us at 250-342We at Main Street Fun and Games gence in the popularity of board games. (formerly Monkey’s Uncle) pride our- Photo submitted 3440. Everyone is welcome to just pop in as well. We’ll have a menu of games to selves on our knowledge and selection of board games; while some are aimed at children and family choose from, and you can also request that one game you have gaming, we also carry a substantial number of “gamer games” been dying to try! We will also be highlighting a new “feature — board games aimed at more advanced and mature gamers game” on each new cafe night — this week will be a fun little drafting card game called Sushi Go! This is great opportunity to (we aren’t in Candyland anymore!). Board gaming has enjoyed a strong resurgence over the last get out and meet new people or just have a great night with your few years, in part due to the popularity of games like Settlers of friends. Circle Cafe will be offering a limited menu, and is licensed Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Pandemic. These games are exciting for the adult gamers to enjoy a beverage or two while you play. Game on! and challenging and bring people together around a table, face to By Deanna Berrington Main Street Fun & Games
Did you Know? - 35% of survey respondents rated RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES as the #1 response to “Which services/programs would improve your quality of life?” (Columbia Valley’s Vital Signs, 2016) - Much of the proposed Barbour Rock Recreational Trails is in an area earmarked for Recreation and Trails by the Toby Benches OCP - Learn more at www.columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org/barbour-rock
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Rod and Gun Club hosts Wild Game banquet in old community hall for the last time By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun club’s annual Wild Game banquet is back again, promising to be bigger and better than ever. The club is marking its 98th anniversary this year and 2016 will also be the final time the banquet is held in the current (soon to be old) Invermere community hall. As ever, the banquet will offer plenty of wild game for diners to enjoy, but this year they may see a little less than in past years, according to club president Rick Hoar. “Wildlife numbers are low, and we’ve been talking about a making a shift to have more domestic meat included in the banquet for some time now. There will always be wild game at the banquet, it’s just a question of how much. This year it may be that we have two-thirds to one half of the meat as wild game,” Mr. Hoar told The Pioneer. “We typically use about 60 pounds (27 kilograms) of meat and there are always a lot of leftovers. We’re trying to make it so we have less leftovers. Also, we realized it’s difficult to keep going down that road (of mostly wild game) and still offer a good selection.” He added that continuing to use only wild game in the banquet when the club starts holding the event
in the new community centre, which will expand the banquet’s capacity by quite a bit — possibly up to 250 — would get even more problematic. “So we thought maybe we’d be a bit proactive on it, ahead of time,” he said. The club has been running for nearly a century, and the banquet dates at least as far back as the 1950s. “It’s been a lot of years,” said Mr. Hoar, adding the
“Wildlife numbers are low, and we’ve been talking about a making a shift to have more domestic meat included in the banquet for some time now.” Rick Hoar Rod and Gun Club President event’s continued success comes because “it’s a good time of year and because there is just a lot of support for the Rod and Gun Club in the community. It’s always been a fun event.” He added the club has lately been attracting a much younger crowd, starting about three years ago, and that it now has a lot of family memberships — so much so that Mr. Hoar figures that while the club has 300 formal
memberships, that if you factor in the multiple people included within family memberships, the club actually has something closer to 600 or 700 individual members. “That’s (family memberships) a trend right across B.C.,” he said. The Wild Game banquet will be on Saturday, February 18th at the current community hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event goes until midnight and includes dinner appetizers, dinner, trophy awards, a dance and a midnight snack. Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for youth and are currently available at RONA, Kootenay Coffee, Home Hardware, and the Horsethief Pub in Radium Hot Springs. The event sells out every year, so those wishing to go are advised to purchase their tickets well in advance. The banquet is the club’s major fundraiser of the year andwill include a silent and live auction, a 50/50 balloon draw, bucket raffles, a card draw (for two rifles with a third firearm through ticket sales), youth raffle items, a picture contest (for members in wildlife, scenery and people categories for the year 2016, with each category winner receiving a $50 cash prize). This year, those wishing to pay for auction items with Visa or Master Card will be able to do so, but cash is still needed for the raffles, 50/50 draw, and the bar.
Babies of 2016
Juliet Vera Niddrie
Born: March 29th, 2016 Weight: 8 lbs, 7 oz Parents: Tom and Katie Niddrie, Invermere Fun Fact: World’s happiest baby
Quinn Margaret Plaunt
Born: July 3rd, 2016 Weight: 6 lbs, 2 oz Parents: Andrew Plaunt and Janine Drews of Calgary, formerly Invermere Fun Fact: Our tiny perfect princess
Wyatt Kenneth Walker
Born: July 14th, 2016 Weight: 7 lbs, 8 oz Parents: Morgan Hoffert-Walker & Bryce Walker Grandparents: Keith & France Andestad, Roger and Joni Walker
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Panorama to host Steep Dreams event ing it down as fast as possible. On day two of the festival, athletes will be able to participate in either the vertical or steepstyle competitions. The vertical competition will For the first time ever, Panorama Mountain Resort will be hosting a two-day celebration of skitest athletes’ ability to get up the mountain to Elkhorn Cabin as quickly as possible with the steeping and mountaineering with the Steep Dreams Ski style allowing athletes to descend in a line of their Mountaineering Festival that will be held February choice while being judged on technique, airtime 4th and 5th. and tricks on their way down the hill. After seeing several ski mountaineering events held at other local ski hills such as Fernie and KickWhile this may be the first ski mountaineering event at Panorama, Ms. Matthew said events ing Horse in Golden, Panorama’s marketing and media specialist Laura Matthew said Panorama was of this kind are growing in popularity in the skiing community. eager to hold a festival of its own this year. “It’s something that our racing department has MOUNTAINEERING METTLE — The first event of its kind to be “I think it’s something that is popular worldbeen working on with the Alpine Club of Canada,” held at Panorama Mountain Resort, the Steep Dreams Ski Mountain- wide especially for elite athletes of course, but it’s she said. “They actually approached us about it and eering Festival will run February 4th and 5th and promises to be a maybe not as well-developed in North America as we are very keen to host because it’s going to attract go-to weekend for both spectators and competitors. Photo submitted it is in Europe,” she said. “It’s a festival that’s gaining more coverage and more attraction in North some really unique people and some interesting coverage of Panorama and it’s something that’s a little bit different than what we’ve done America and I think that’s why we’re starting to see it more, especially in our area.” For those looking to enter in the competition, more information is available on in the past.” Starting on the Saturday, February 4th, Steep Dreams will kick off with a Ca- the Panorama website at www.panoramaresort.com. Ms. Matthew said that with nadian Ski Mountaineering national circuit race for both recreational and elite level such a unique event, everyone is guaranteed to have a good time even if they aren’t athletes. Athletes will start in the morning after a chair lift ride up to Mile 1 Express competing. “I think the people that it attracts are really awesome so even if people didn’t and will make several ascents and descents before finishing at the base of the resort. For athletes competing in the recreational and elite levels for this race, both the ascent and want to try it themselves, to come and see these athletes performing and be a part of such a unique event would be awesome,” she said. “It’s a great reason to be outside, descent will be timed to determine their standings amongst the competition. For the Skiduro event — a play on the words of “enduro” racing — competitors there’s going to be a ton of really energetic people and there’s going to be a great vibe will only be timed for the descent of their trip, meaning they can focus solely on mak- surrounding the event in town here so it’ll be a great weekend to be at Panorama.” By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff
Babies of 2016
Larkin Engar Armitage Husdon
Born: Aug. 8th, 2016 Weight: 7 lbs, 8 oz Parents: Carly Mitchell & DJ Hudson Grandparents: He’s a very happy little boy who loves laughing, playing and cuddles
Emily May Brough
Born: June 27th, 2016 Weight: 8 lbs, 7 oz. Parents: Mark and Leslie Brough Fun Fact: Always has a big smile for everyone!
Jackson Kevin Edwards
Born: Jan. 19th, 2016 Weight: 7 lbs, 15 oz Parents: Nathan & Allison Edwards Grandparents: Kevin and Lori Edwards, Sue Coy and Lloyd Wilder, Bob Coy and Dixie Tardif
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New COTR programs offer skills in high demand By James Rose Special to The Pioneer Invermere’s College of the Rockies is starting off 2017 with a bang by offering four new continuing education programs aimed specifically at training students in tangible skills currently in high demand by Columbia Valley employers. The courses are: Leadership Bootcamp, Pedicure and Manicure Certification Course, Lifeguard Essentials Level One and Two, and Business Excellence Fundamentals Certificate. “Each course was developed after hearing consistent feedback from our community’s employers about what skills were in high demand,” said Michelle Taylor, program co-ordinator for Continuing Education and Contract Training. The Business Excellence Fundamentals Certificate aims to build a strong foundation in the preparation for a career in the area of accounting, bookkeeping or for managing your own business. The program will teach accounting principles, and enhancing bookkeeping, payroll and QuickBooks comprehension, and takes place from January 23rd to March 13th. Leadership Bootcamp aims to help students learn the necessary skills to implement positive change, performance and production in any market, economy or environment. “This program is great for upper management and supervisors of companies and small business, but it is also a great program for any group or organization (nonprofit or other) and we even have individuals sign up to improve their skills and abilities,” said Ms. Taylor. (Note: Bootcamp starts January 31st — not January 24th as was previously planned — and runs through to April 4th.) The five-day Pedicure and Manicure Certification Course provides students with everything they need to learn for professional spa manicure and pedicure treatments, including theory and practical training involving nail and foot anatomy, hygiene,
paraffin wax treatment, polish application, massage techniques and nail disorders. The dates for this course are January 10th to March 10th. The two lifeguard courses aim to have students fully ready to serve as lifeguards in the Columbia Valley. Level One includes 10 sessions of swim instruction to teach stroke technique and develop the proper fitness stamina required for the Level Two course. Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Essentials Level One Course, students can take the Lifeguard Certification course, which includes the Bronze Medallion, the Bronze Cross and the National Lifeguard Society Certification. Dates for Level One are January 31st to April 4th and for Level Two: April 1st to May 28th. For more information on each course and to register, visit the Invermere College of the Rockies website at www.cotr.bc.ca/invermere or call 250-342-3210.
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Babies of 2016
Makenna Burton Smith
Born: Dec. 14th, 2016 Weight: 6 lbs, 15 oz Family: Jerrod & Ashley, big brothers: Chayton & Jace Fun Fact: Makenna was born on her Grampa’s Birthday :)
Nova Claire Smith
Born: Nov. 16th, 2016 Weight: 10 lbs Parents: Tanya and Ryan Smith Fun Fact: Nova rolled over at 8 weeks old!
Navida Freiheit
Born: Aug. 29th, 2016 Weight: 8 lbs, 5 oz. Parents: Nick Freiheit & Jess Olson Fun Fact: Navy has had her ears pierced since she was 10 weeks old.
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Minor Hockey Week 2017 As we pass the halfway mark of the 2016-17 Minor Hockey Season, Windermere Valley is continuing to see an increase in players and volunteers contributing to Canada’s game. We continue to create programs to maintain and grow our numbers to ensure Minor Hockey continues to be played in the local community. We remain one of the few associations within the East Kootenay that continues to see increasing enrollment. Last season, we ran a Bauer First Shift program that introduced kids into hockey. By teaming up with Bauer and Hockey Canada, we were able to get complete sets of brand new Bauer hockey equipment, sticks, ice time and coaching assistance all for a very low cost. Our association paid for most of the cost for the kids and, as a result, we had a very large turnout of over 50 new kids introduced to hockey. This year we have also re-introduced a female development program. This program has been very successful integrating a lot of the girls from the Bauer First Shift program last year and adding new registrants to our association. What we thought would be a group of 15 to 20 girls has grown to over 40. This should bode very
well towards getting back to supporting a senior girls team in the valley. The association continues to receive strong support from the local business community through donations of all kinds. Without the support of the local business community, kids would not be able to play hockey. From operating an equipment loan-out program to donations of jerseys and paying for player registration, our local business community ensures any kid who wants to play hockey has that chance. However, as we head through the core of the season, we can always use more volunteers. In particular, our Board of Directors will have several positions available at our next AGM. If you are interested in hockey and want to give back to the kids in the community, watch for our AGM that will be held in May. Thanks to all the coaches, managers, players, parents and minor hockey supporters. Without you, the kids would not be playing Canada’s game. Brendan Donahue, President Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association
ATOMS BLUE FRONT ROW: Ryan Tamelin, Cameron Charette, Caden Williams, Brayden Roe, Spencer Goldsmith, Cameron Jacobsen, Erik Fanderl BACK ROW: Ryan Digney, Connor Brooks, Teagan Pike, Payton Kruger, Karson Schick, Ethan Spencer and Daven McMurray COACHES: Doug Schick (Asst. Coach), Jason Pike (Head Coach), Jody Brooks (Asst. Coach) MISSING: Trish Pike (Manager)
ATOMS WHITE FRONT ROW: Jesse McIntosh, Connor Lapointe, Finnegan Donahue, Keira Neal, Trysten Yerbury, Thomas Meena, Carson Scheffer MIDDLE ROW: Jack Andruschuk, Everett Friesen, Vaughn Hemmelgarn, Thobias Andruschuk,Kaydn Chasse, Andrew Dehart BACK ROW: Candace Scheffer (Manager), Richard Kinsey (Coach), Precious Nicholas, Sahara Eccles, Lucian Kinsey, Louie-Leroux Nicholas, Tyler Collis, Brady Chasse (Coach), Craig Wilcock (Coach), Paul Friesen (Coach)
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Minor Hockey Week 2017 BANTAM FRONT ROW: Matthew Nickurak, Nicholas Irons, Jagar Jefferson, Blake Simpson, Morgan Clarke, Mathew Cable, Landon Nichol MIDDLE ROW: Tristen McIntosh, Nolan Douglas, Tate Hetherington, Grant Simpson (Coach), Brendan Kruger, Austin Charette, Jacob Taylor BACK ROW: Sonny Langton, Allison Barsby, Emily Gervais, Soren Douglas MISSING: Dillon Anderson, Aidan Broderick, Samuel Lussier, Kjell Osborne
INITIATION LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Ben Paccagnan, Ryder Scheffer, Miles Hemmelgarn, Ethan Dewey, Lila Davidson, Teagan Wolfenden, Liam Gallaway, Chloe Huang, Kaydn Wilson BACK ROW: Zoe Knight, Memphis Martin, Jaecie Chursinoff, Cooper Cote, Donnchadh McNamara, Royce Sam-Askey, Brayden Rice, Molly Johnson. COACHES/MANAGER: Rich Martin, Mike Rice, Kim Hemmelgarn MISSING: Logan Altmann, Jordan Maville, Declan Murphy, Bentley Godlien
JR. GIRLS FRONT ROW: Saffie Douglas, Hannah Clarke, Payci Carder, Rebecqa Clarke, Claire Stockley, Cara Jaskela, Josie Ponych BACK ROW: Brandi Riches (Coach), Alyssa Shaw, Maggie Sheltgen, Makenna O’Connor, Maya Eccles, Jye Carder (Coach) MISSING: Emersynn Farrell, Lauren Irwin, Tanya Roe (Manager)
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Minor Hockey Week 2017 MIDGET ROCKIES FRONT ROW: Davis Tenta, Skeeter Langton, Jared Frasca, Darryl Turner (Coach), Evan Prosser, Dwight Lee (Asst. Coach), Malcolm Turner, Geoff Drought, Kyle Mooreside BACK ROW: Jared Oaks, Langdon Nicholas, Carter Purdy, Isaiah Fedow, Wolfgang Nicholas, West Fiddler, Spencer Dubois MIDDLE ROW: Braden Agnew, Connor Woodworth, Jonathan Postlethwaite, Datton Durning, Andrue Durant, Lucas Kinnersley, Ben Bradley, Nolan Watt, Evan Clowers, Spencer Spiry, Kyle Frasca
NOVICE LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Tristan Ashford, Tyler McGowan, Chase Kinsey, Brendan Hemmelgarn, Jake Gramlich, Tobin Donahue, Ryker Chasse, Lane Warriner, Myan Ford, Wade Hemmelgarn, Cohen Lawrick BACK ROW: Kade Shaw, Joey Burt, Tony Thom, Justin Huang, Maya Eccles, Keegan Kelly, Alyssa Shaw, Kash Simeon, Hannah Clarke, Chayton Martin COACHES/MANAGER: Jason Lawrick, Mike Warriner, Brendan Donahue, Jodi Casey, Shawnna Warriner, Crystal Chasse
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“Ninety percent of hockey is mental and the other half is physical.” ~ Wayne Gretzky
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Minor Hockey Week 2017 PEEWEE FRONT ROW: Ty Frocklage, Paddy Donahue, Kyle Brunner, Carter Digney, Jake Bradley, Dagwood Casavant, Parker Nichol BACK ROW: Wanda Wolfe (Asst. Coach), Baylan Douglas, Jonah Fournier, Adam Kubian, Luke Schaal, Carson Jefferson, Ryan Neal, Zack Smith, Nancy Smith (Manager) MISSING: Al Neal (Head Coach), Brian Schaal (Asst. Coach), Natasha Barsby
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SENIOR GIRLS FRONT ROW: Keira Neal, Pressly Irons, Maddy Roe, Meighan Prosser, Payton Kruger, Reece Lawrick MIDDLE ROW: Brandi Riches (Coach), Katia Fanderl, Coral Eccles, Allie Barsby, Jersey Ponych, Sahara Eccles, Jye Carder (Coach) BACK ROW: Brooklyn Kinsey, Sonny Langton, Mya Spencer, Emma Postlethwaite, Kendyl Kruger MISSING: Wayne Gervais (Coach), Taya Anderson, Natasha Barsby, Soren Douglas, Emily Gervais, Mia Gervais, Naomi Gervais, Cassidy, Gray, Jax Gray, Amber Jefferson, Alayna Stettler, Keltie Irwin, Tanya Roe (Manager) “The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.” -Vince Lombardi 101A 1028 7 Avenue PO Box 130 Invermere BC V0A 1K0
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. . . ‘Radium’ from page 3 That said, she hopes dissenting residents will see the value in the new hall going forward for the entire community. “It’s interesting because I kind of feel I went through a little bit of an election myself because I worked really hard to talk to people and get people out,” she said. “I would say that I’m relieved and a little bit disappointed that some people aren’t sharing our vision and I’m hoping that once the project gets going, they’ll see the benefit and really get some good enjoyment out of the hall as well.” With the loan now approved, the Village intends to stick with its original timeline of going to tender at the
Your Local
end of March before breaking ground in April. With a new councillor sitting in their meetings, Mayor Reinhardt said she hopes Mr. Gray’s business background along with an outside perspective will bring a unique element to council. “I think he brings that business lens and different useful demographics perhaps,” she said, acknowledging that Radium is an aging community. “It just provides a little more balance. He’s newer to the community so he brings some of his outside experience in with him, but the fact that he and his partner chose this community and have businesses and have bought a home, they’re obviously intending to be here for a while and they’re totally dedicated to the community.”
For Mr. Gray, who’s quickly learning the ins and outs of municipal politics, the by-election taught him the values held by residents in Radium Hot Springs — values he said he is working to keep in mind during his time as a councillor. “People love the community in Radium,” he said. “Yes, people have self interests in making sure that the community suits their own needs, but most people I spoke with were able to step back from their own view and see what was best for the community. That’s very encouraging as someone who’s working in municipal politics because if we keep that in mind, what’s best for the community as a whole, then it will be easy to get people in the community on board with the steps we take.”
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m., at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.
Cheers to amnesty concern and thoughtfulness to the person who found a box containing my brand new red winter boots; it is much appreciated! To my friend Pat who traced the boots to No Frills; you’re awesome! My sincere appreciation to you both.
Cheers to The Columbia Valley Pioneer should they choose to run an issue with JUST Cheers included. Perhaps, say, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Looking forward to a week without negative nancies.
If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.
CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Jane at ICBC for her help when we needed it. She is the best! She always goes out of her way to help.
S OBITUARY S Anne Picton October 22nd, 1938 January 13th, 2017
Anne passed away peacefully in her home in Windermere on Friday 13th January, 2017. Anne Picton (nee Haselton) was born in London England and lived there during the fearsome bombing of the blitz in WW II. When her father was demobilized from the RAF the family moved first to Hastings then to Hayle in Cornwall. She attended Goldsmiths’ College, London University gaining a B.A. in 1960 and a Dip. Ed. in 1961. She was very athletic, captaining the London University Netball team, and was a starter for the All-England Universities Netball team. She also became the first female Athletics Union President of her College. After 4 years of successful teaching in a London Academic Grammar school, she emigrated to Canada to teach French in Northern Alberta. She met and married her future husband Ray in Grouard in 1967 and they moved to Invermere to teach at David Thompson Secondary School. In 1971 she resigned from her position (as one had to do then) to have twin sons, Owen & Evan, and be a stay at home Mum. In 1981 she resumed her teaching duties at DTSS and became head of the English Dept. in 1986. Anne and Ray taught in Perth, Australia in 1992 and in 1994 she accompanied Ray to Papua New Guinea but returned after 2 years being unable to find a teaching position being a white female. She was committed to her family, and the community. She was very proud of her sons and forever grateful that they did nothing during their time at DTSS to embarrass her, and acknowledged their difficulties of being students in a school where both parents taught. Her service to the community was rewarded with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medal. She leaves behind Ray, her beloved husband of 49 years, her sons Owen, and Evan (Lisa), and grandchildren Cassandra, Braden, and Rhett. If you wish to remember Anne, please donate to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71, or the Cranbrook branch of the Salvation Army.
Cheers to the Whiteway Society. Great job creating fantastic recreational opportunities for everyone to enjoy winter on Lakes Windermere and Lillian. Cheers to the mindful drivers of the Panorama Road who manage to give oncoming traffic sufficient room in spite of the absence of a center line.
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to our fantastic Canal Cheers to Vi Wittman and the Flats neighbour who cleared our Edgewater Legion for the delicious driveway after the heavy snowfall Christmas lunch you served to CHEERS &Edgewater JEERS Elementary School. last weekend. Sponsored by
Huge Cheers to Al Miller for saving me when I ran out of gas. Much appreciated! Jeers to coworkers who denigrate our workplace and other coworkers. Since you are obviously so unhappy with your situation, it would be better for all if you found another job. But that would be harder than just creating havoc and unpleasantness for the rest of us, wouldn’t it?
S OBITUARY S Soellner, Hans Johann Baptist June, 13th 1928 – January 9th, 2017 It is with great sadness that Hans Johann Baptist Soellner, 88, of Invermere, BC, passed away Sunday, January 9th, 2017. Hans was born on June 13th, 1928 in Nuremburg, Bavaria, Germany to Michael and Maria Soellner. He had apprenticed as a Locksmith in his youth and, later on, was employed by Siemens. He had immigrated to Canada in 1959 to start a new life. He started a new trade in Welding and retired in 1993. He loved traveling and exploring. He enjoyed gardening and had a long run at keeping tropical and saltwater aquariums as a hobby. He was preceded in death by his wife Renate Soellner (nee Obermeier) in 2012. Hans is survived by his son Dieter Siegfried Soellner and his wife Kristine (nee Jarche) of Canal Flats, BC; his brother Loni Soellner of Nuremburg, Germany and Konrad Soellner of Herpersdorf, Germany; and several nieces and nephews.
Cheers to Andrew at Bishop’s for having such a wonderfully diverse range of great books. My kids loved the variety as well as my dad who found a book he so dearly loved. A warm spot to relax in this horribly cold weather. So cold outside. Cheers to The Columbia Valley Pioneer and your Out & About section for informing us about the 50% off at Panorama for National Ski Day!
Jeers to a local business manager that gossips and voices their opinions about locals, gossips about past employees and gossips about current employees with the other staff behind their backs. (Do you not think they all talk??) You are to be a leader and this is just mean. You are not perfect, not your place to judge or discuss. Keep your opinions to yourself; no one wants to hear them.
S OBITUARY S Neumann, Scott It is with great sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of Scott Neumann at the Invermere District Hospital on Monday, January 9, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife, Stacey, his two children, Brittany and Travis, his brother, Brad and his mother, Lynn Knell. Scott and Stacey lived for many years in Fairmont Hot Springs and loved the Columbia Valley. Scott was great man with a very big heart and lots of passion. He will forever be alive in our hearts. In accordance with Scott’s wishes, there will not be a funeral but later, at a date to yet be determined, we will hold a celebration of his life. Our gratitude to all the staff at the Invermere Hospital who were so kind to our family at this most difficult time, especially Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery and Dr. Mannheimer. A huge heartfelt thank-you to Tony Wood, Scott Munro & Duane Houston. You are truly amazing people and all your love and support will never be forgotten!
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CHEERS & JEERS
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Cheers to the two well dressed gentlemen who didn’t think twice about climbing into our overturned minivan a few years ago. You calmed us with corny humor until the first responders arrived. Much appreciated!
Cheers to Kevin and Gord. The lift was much appreciated!
NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE
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.
Jeers to not having a windshield scraper in my car. I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find the right colour. Jeers to my boyfriend who has never once told me I have food in my teeth, despite numerous opportunities. You are both a coward and a traitor. Sending a big Cheers to the fat tire bikers who compact the trails so that the winter walkers can enjoy them as well. Just because we put our bikes away for the season doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy and share the trails. Jeers to a few of the cross-country skiers on the lake who have a meltdown if someone accidently steps on the track. If there is a sixinch interruption in the track…like what happens? Do you fall over or what??? Cheers to Bill Rainbow at Mortgage Alliance West. Un Grand Acclamation Cheers to Windermere Elementary School staff for organizing the most fun and festive Carnival Day. Another big Cheers to all our parent volunteers who helped make it so successful. Cheers to Dan Wahl for the assistance he gave to two seniors in recovering their misplaced car keys. Much appreciated! CHEERS from the Summit Youth Centre to all the folks who supported us in 2016 through donations, volunteering, and just spreading the word about our awesome fun, safe space for youth. We are looking forward to a very exciting 2017! Cheers to Bill Scott for thriving and surviving for 100 years! Still on two feet and have all your teeth. From all your friends.
A Huge Cheers to MBU & Max Helmer on the fantastic job keeping Horsethief Creek Forest Service Road so well maintained over the last couple of months. Great Job!! I would also like to express my gratitude and a special Cheers for plowing my driveway as well.
LOST AND FOUND Lost: Designer silver purse at Strands Restaurant lobby. If found please call 250-342-0488. Lost: Laptop in a black case between Canal Flats and Radium along Highway 93. Call 250-3411133 if found.
STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637. STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.
OFFICE SPACE Two fully furnished office spaces available, located in Windermere near Skookum Inn, private setting. Desks, photocopier ext. included. $750/mo negotiable. Call 250-3411000.
COMMERCIAL SPACE 1490 sq. ft. of shop/retail space in Athalmer, 2 large overhead doors!, $1272/mo, all utilities included. Newhouse Multi Storage, 250-3423637, newmulti@telus.net. 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: Unit 7 Fairmont Plaza, approximately 1090 sq. ft. call 250 345-6654.
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.
FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, pine and poplar split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.
SHARED ACCOMM. Looking for a roommate to share a house. Personal bath, bedroom not furnished. Must be very clean and help cleaning around the house. Dog negotiable if super well behaved. Has to be fun and active. West side park area. N/S in the house. $625/mo utilities included, D.D., long term preferable. Please call if interested 778-252-1167.
SUITE FOR RENT Unique large 2-bdrm apartment in Radium, $850/mo., utilities included, available immediately. Call 250-342-6904. For rent in Radium: Modern 2-bdrm, lower level suite. W/D, D/W, N/S, N/P. $850/mo, utilities included. 250-342-3790. 2-bdrm apartment, close to downtown. Balcony, free laundry, N/S, small pets considered, $825/ mo. + utilities, cable TV included. Available Feb. 1st. 250-426-9853. Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly. Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915. Invermere: 1-bdrm furnished basement suite. Utilities and cable included. $850/mo, laundry available. No-pets. Call 250-3421587 after 5 p.m. Walkout basement suite. Roomy 1-bdrm, walking distance to downtown. Utility, refrigerator, own laundry. N/P and N/S. Single $675/mo. Double $850/mo. available Feb. 1st. Call 250-3423474.
Akiskinook Resort, 1-bdrm upgraded furnished condo, includes utilities, Wi-Fi/cable, N/S, N/P. Rec center. $1299/mo or $600/ wk, 403-293-3870.
LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE 0.42 acre undeveloped treed lot on Nelles Crescent, Windermere. 403616-9659.
C O LU M B I A VA L L E Y P I O N E E R F E AT U R E
For Valentine’s Day, we want to hear your story.
“The Most Romantic Expression of Love” Submit a 200 to 300 word story about your partner at their most romantic for a chance to win a $50 dining certificate to one of the valley’s best restaurants. Winning stories will be published in our February 10th Valentine’s Day feature. Please include a daytime phone number which will not be printed.
Contest deadline is Monday February 6th at Noon
SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .
Shannon’s Blinds & Designs
Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty. “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.
HELP WANTED 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. F/T help wanted. Please drop off resume at Lucky Strike Gas.
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Odyssey Restoration and Cleaning is now accepting resumes for experienced F/T workers. Please send resumes to odysseyrestoration@telus.net.
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.
Helna’s Stube is looking for P/T dishwasher, kitchen help and an evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-3175546.
Local Electrical Contractor looking for 3rd or 4th year apprenctice or Journeyman Electrician. Wage DOE. Email resume to ekelectric@telus. net.
Dental office in Invermere B.C. is currently accepting resumes for a full-time
JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!
Certified Dental Assistant
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
SPRING & SUMMER JOB FAIRS
Starting in February 2017.
Tuesday, January 31 • 3–5pm Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Chalet
If you are a motivated team player we are looking for you. Please drop off resumes to Drs. O’Sullivan and Bartoletti at 602 14th St. Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 or email to dental5lakeview@gmail.com or fax 250-342-3561.
Saturday, February 4 • 9–12pm Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lobby We’ll be hiring both part-time & full-time positions for our spring & summer 2017 season. Available positions include:
HUMAN SERVICE WORKER/HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT The Windermere District Social Service Society takes pride in providing 24 hour shared living in a caring family environment to individuals with developmental disabilities. The WDSSS at Mount Nelson Place is currently searching for a responsible, compassionate employee to fill a full-time day shift position. The successful applicant will have exceptional communication, interpersonal and listening skills. The position requires Union Membership. Pay scale is according to the HEU Collective Agreement. Hours are 7.2 hours per day, 6 on 3 off. To apply, please send resume with cover letter to the attention of Donna Jefferson, Manager, Mount Nelson Place or email to
• Front Desk Agents • Housekeeping • Lifeguards • Golf Turfcare & Groundskeeping • Guest Services • Golf Shop Attendants • Player Assistants • RV Park Attendants • Retail Sales People • Food & Beverage Servers • Cooks • Sous Chefs • Kitchen Help & Bussers • Baristas • Kayak Guides • BC Rockies Adventures Camp Counselors • Estheticians • Night Waterers Resumes may be sent in advance to: David Sheedy Human Resources • Fax: 250-345-6616 or hr@fhsr.com
Didja know? We provide free lunch for all of our teammates while they are on
shift.
wdsss@shaw.ca
fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979
Grounds/Maintenance Personnel Terravista in Windermere is looking to hire a grounds/maintenance person to assist with the daily operations of the property. This role reports directly to the Property Manager and is a permanent position that can start immediately. Wage related to experience and qualifications, comprehensive benefit package. Responsibilities
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Snow removal Landscaping Irrigation maintenance Operating equipment and vehicles
• Building maintenance • Garbage removal • Assist in operating a water and waste water treatment plant
Beneficial Skills - but not required
C O LU M B I A VA L L E Y P I O N E E R F E AT U R E P U B L I C AT I O N
The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) is a network of over 80 partner organizations working collaboratively to conserve private land throughout the Kootenay Region. Our partners include First Nations, conservation and agricultural organizations, forestry and business, educational institutions, and all levels of government. We have a small and dedicated team of staff and contractors working from a variety of Kootenay communities. KCP is seeking to engage a qualified contractor to provide administrative and communication support services.
Administration and Communications Coordinator
Location: TBD - within the Kootenay Region please
Our most popular advertising feature is back! The Pioneer’s annual directory and celebration of Women in Business will appear in the February 3rd edition of The Columbia Valley Pioneer. This advertisement will contain your photo, a brief description of your services, and contact information.
1/6 Page
$125 plus tax 1/3 Page
6 col. (10.25”) x 3.7”
$250 plus tax 1/2 Page
6 col. (10.25”) x5.75”
$450 plus tax
We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Kootenay Conservation Program; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
LEGAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Invermere team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of legal and/or professional services industry experience, be energetic and outgoing and will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment. Responsibilities may include providing administrative support to the lawyers and other senior staff, client communication, incoming and outgoing mail/faxes, filing, correspondence, answering phones, scheduling appointments and a variety of general office duties. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required and a working knowledge of PC LAW and/or eConvey would be an asset. Rockies Law Corporation provides competitive remuneration in a progressive and flexible work environment. Please forward your resume with covering letter and references to steve@rockieslaw.com.
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Deadline for applications: Thursday, February 9, 2017, 1 pm Mountain Time
Please send your resume to terravistagm@gmail.com with “job application” listed as the subject.
Calling all women!
3 col (5”) x 3.7”
This .25FTE contract position will provide ongoing administrative and communications support services to the KCP. The Coordinator will work closely with program staff and partner organizations to help improve organizational effectiveness and maintain, and enhance, KCP communications efforts. For more detailed position descriptions http://kootenayconservation.ca/job-postings/.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
• Small water and sewer certification or experience • Carpentry • Equipment maintenance
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Booking deadline Thursday, January 26th
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If you are a Woman in Business, call Amanda Nason at 250-341-6299 or e-mail advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com to participate.
There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…
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Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-0312 • info@columbiavalleypioneer.com
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Centre fundraising passes the halfway mark! All about our
For the past few months, a volunteer committee has creatively worked to raise funds for the “extras” that will make the Columbia Valley Centre truly special – like audio and video equipment, kitchen fittings, retractable theatre seating and landscape plants. With the help of many supportive businesses and individuals we are more than half-way to our goal of $740,000! Many thanks to all CV Centre Donors. We look forward to adding many more community-minded supporters to make this important Columbia Valley facility the very best it can be. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.columbiavalleycentre.ca.
CENTRE
Highlights of fundraising to December 31st, 2016 Naming Rights Main Room $100,000 Rooftop Patio $100,000 SOLD Lobby $100,000 SOLD Kitchen $50,000
Sponsored Items Theatre Seats = 48 Trees = 15 Shrubs = 6
Cash Donations Mount Nelson ($100,000 +) = 2 The Judge ($10,000 – 49,999) = 4 Chisel Peak ($5,000 – 9,999) = 8 Tim Goldie ($2,500 – 4,999) = 4 Mount Aeneas ($500 – 999) = 2 Mount Swansea ($250 – 499) = 11
$400,000 raised! $340,000 to go to reach $740,000!
Sharpen those skates, wax those skis The Whiteway Report Submitted by the Toby Creek Nordic Club The conditions have been fantastic. Skate or ski one of the two Whiteways, either from Kinsmen Beach or at Lake Lillian. Make sure to check out the new Classic ski trails at the Junior Johnson. If you happen to meet the new Whiteway Ambassador, Megan Peloso, out there on the ice, make sure to say hello! New this year are the Whiteway Trail Passes. Buy six uses for $20. Passes can be purchased at Crazy Soles, Columbia River Cafe at Kinsmen Beach or directly from the Whiteway Ambassador. Better yet, become a Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club member at www.tobycreeknordic.ca and enjoy unlimited skating and skiing for the rest of the winter. Thanks everyone for supporting the Whiteway — it’s years like this that make it all worth it.
TRAIL REPORT Date: January 14th, 2017 LAKE WINDERMERE WHITEWAY • Ice Depth: 14 inches • Ice Skating Conditions: The Whiteway is all swept from Indian Beach to Kinsmen to James Chabot along the East side of the lake. Cheers to the guy in the truck that ploughed the West side of the Windermere loop! Watch out for a number of rough patches, some are a couple hundred meters long. The ice is showing more cracks with all the usage and the cold weather, most of the wet spots are frozen. East side of the lake is still the best skating. • Classic Ski & Skate Ski: Lake Windermere was set as of Wednesday, January 11th. LAKE LILLIAN • Ice depth: 14 inches • Classic Ski & Skate Ski: Was freshly track set on Wednesday, January 11th —maybe the best tracks of the year! JUNIOR JOHNSON • New This Year!: Set for classic skiing. It is still a bit thin in places, but good to go.
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Enjoying the winter season! (Pictured above) Local skiers made their way out to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to enjoy Locals Day, paying just $2 to enjoy the ski hills and tube park. (top right) Christine Dubois, Mike Dubois, Kaylee Dubois and Nash Dubois.
National Ski Day Skier Andrea Vale from Calgary was among the hundreds who gathered at Panorama Mountain Resort for National Ski Day on Saturday, January 14th, taking in beautiful weather and high altitudes in support of a good cause. Photos by Nicole Trigg
Golfers were also able to break out the clubs in the winter season with the annual Ski Golf tournament held at Kinsmen Beach on Saturday, January 14th. (left to right), Bryan Gerrie teeing off; team Scott Shouldice, Nick Daly, Stuart Barlett, Jarrad Perl and team Wade Grauman, Peter Russon, Mark Beyak, Mark Brough enjoying their rounds. Photos by Eric Elliott
30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Hollywood’ from page 2 Once they made the trip to the Columbia Valley to check out the location, Mr. Berger said the competition of other markets closer to the Vancouver/Whistler area was not close. “It was hard to find and we were very, very fortunate and thrilled to find the location we were able to find up here,” he said, noting that the high alpine peaks and steep geography are perfectly situated for the script of the movie. “There were practical aspects but I think at the start, essentially, it had to be locations that were cinematic and stunning and could make audiences feel like they were transported somewhere totally new and kind of somewhere gripping.” Working in the mountains on a daily basis, he said the crew has been able to better connect with their characters, which will enhance the viewing of the film when it releases by its scheduled release date of October 2017. “I’m so happy to say that especially Kate and Idris are so energized and inspired by this place,” Mr. Berger said. “Every day we’re just celebrating and I think rarely they’ve had this much fun.” For Mr. Berger, who was recently the producer on La La Land, which won seven Golden Globe Awards, filming in the environment has been extremely rewarding, but also incredibly challenging. “That’s why we feel lucky,” he said. “If the movie’s not challenging, you’re probably not bringing out the best or reaching to ambitious heights. The fact that it’s challenging is part of the joy, but the fact that we’re going to places that are this beautiful and this astonishing, it’s hard not to enjoy that.” Outside of filming, Mr. Berger said the crew is enjoying their stay in the Columbia Valley. “I think when you’re told you have to shoot somewhere incredibly remote as these locations demand, you’re not sure what that’s going to entail in terms of accommodation and amenities and I think everyone is not only relieved, but really excited,” he said. “This is a better coffee shop than we enjoy in Vancouver and Los Angeles — we’re all coffee lovers and so we love having Kicking Horse around the corner — and Arrowhead, and there’s a great sushi place (Fubuki Sushi) in town and The Bistro, so we feel very taken care of.” With a third of the movie being filmed in the Columbia Valley, the crew will wrap up their work at the end of the month before finishing the rest of the movie towards the end of February. Until then, it’s more long days working in the mountains under the little light they have in hopes of producing one of the best movies of their careers. “It’s so energizing, it’s an adrenaline rush and it’s so breathtakingly beautiful that sometimes you just can’t help amid all the chaos and stress of a work day turning around 360 looking at the mountains and just soaking it in because we feel so lucky that we get to come somewhere this beautiful for what’s technically work,” Mr. Berger said.
Star Spotting Have you spotted the big stars since they’ve been filming in the Columbia Valley? Send us your sightings and stories about meeting the cast and crew from The Mountain Between Us for publication in The Pioneer. Email news@columbiavalleypioneer.com.
January 20, 2017
B.C. pond hockey returns to valley By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff For the seventh year in a row, hockey players from across Western Canada will be lacing up at Kinsmen Beach for the annual B.C. Pond Hockey Championship put on by the Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey organization. Starting on January 27th, teams will be gathering for a four-on-four pond hockey championship, which has garnered more interest with each additional year that it’s been run in the valley. Currently, organizer Graeme Anderson said that the tournament has 16 teams registered with several others committed, pushing the total closer to the 22-team range that they received last year. “We could grow it, but if we grow it any further we need a fourth rink,” he said. “At the minute we’re running with three rinks and it depends how registration closes early next week what we end up with. We can cater to whatever we’re going to get but we’re expecting the same as last year.” The tournament operates with fouron-four continuous play for 30 minutes per game with each team receiving four games in preliminary play with the potential for more games in the medal rounds on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Anderson said that there are still
. . . ‘Court’ from page 3 “We have to find a way that is both practical and appropriate for the education system we have today. This new funding will help to kick-start the changes we all know are required following the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision. While the positive negotiations continue, we’re going to keep focused on solutions that work for kids in their classrooms,” said Mr. Bernier in the press release. “Since the BCTF won our court case back in November, we have been moving forward with two goals,” said BCTF president Glen Hansman in a press release. “The first goal was to get as many teachers as possible back into schools and classrooms as quickly as possible. This $50 million agreement is the first step.
spots open for teams looking to join the tournament but the Rockies are looking to close registration Sunday evening. “Basically we encourage anyone who wants to go in and they may be a person or two short, go ahead and register or at least let us know that you want to register and there are people out there looking for a team,” he said. In addition to the ongoing games, Mr. Anderson said there will be a bar along with food for sale set up down at Kinsmen Beach for the public to enjoy while spectating the games. After starting out last year’s tournament indoors due to poor weather conditions, Mr. Anderson said he is confident the cold start to winter will create great conditions for this year’s tournament. “The difference with last year is we have a really good solid ice space and we didn’t last year. If we have warm weather or even have a little rain or whatever the ice should be quicker to recover than it was last year. “The other important thing is that even if it warms up during the days it still looks like it’s going to be cold at night so that’s what we need really.” For those looking to join the tournament or volunteer as a referee, scorekeeper or other roles for the tournament, contact Mr. Anderson at 250-688-0758.
It means hundreds more teachers will be in schools working with students across the province in a matter of weeks. The second and most important goal— full implementation of the 2002 collective agreement language—will now be the focus of talks between the two parties.” The ministry said now that the memorandum is signed, bargaining will continue between the province and BCTF, with the agreement from the last round of bargaining being reopened and negotiations now including the restored contract provisions. To see more details from the memorandum, visit www.bcpsea.bc.ca/publications /over view/whats-new/17-01-05/issue_ No _ 2 0 1 7 - 0 1 _ Pa r t i e s _ Re a c h _ Pr i o r i t y _Measures_Memorandum_of_Agreement. aspx.
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FAITH
Heaven’s Staircase (Jacob’s Ladder) By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church A staircase is a means to climb up and down in a building. Most people in modern times use either an elevator, escalator, lift or a staircase to climb up and down. Have you ever heard of “Jacob’s Ladder?” The book of Genesis 28:12 describes, “A ladder was there standing on the ground with its top reaching to heaven and there were angels going up and down”, and the Gospel of John 1:51 reports, “You will see heaven laid open and above the Son of Man, the angels of God ascending and descending”. We have skyscrapers constructed around the world and people with their busy and hurried life using lifts and elevators to reach their spots to do their business everyday. I was wonderstruck with the thought of “heaven’s staircase” and explored the possibility of understanding its nuance. Modern day ladders come in different sizes and shapes in all possible and available materials like fibreglass, wood, metal, rope, aluminum, etc., with their safety regulation instructions. Rope ladder is commonly known as Jacob’s Ladder (Ge 28:12) and climbing it requires more skill than climbing a rigid ladder, because the rope is prone to swing like a pendulum. The sailors use Jacob’s Ladder in the ship and it is often used for emergency purposes. The African-Americans seem to have grasped and cherished the nuances of Jacob’s Ladder from their hard labour
in the farms around 1750s. In fact, they were forbidden to speak to their co-workers while they were on the farm. They found this practice very painful and hurtful. But they were permitted to sing or chant during their farm work. They made use of this chance to sing and chant to articulate their faith in that repressed culture by evolving a folklore, “We are climbing Jacob’s Ladder” which became so very famous in the African-American culture. They expressed their faith, trust and confidence in the Almighty power of God with their constant singing and chanting, which helped them to overcome their repression. They were very creative to visualize a series of incidents and occasions that challenged causing them untold misery. They knitted their creativity in verse for their climbing towards God, like warriors climbing and overcoming unimaginable obstacles by God’s miraculous guidance and grace. Through their struggle, they learned the spirituality of the ladder. Ladder is a symbol of prayer. Jacob’s Ladder is a “two-way ladder”, which goes up and down simultaneously. This ladder goes from earth to heaven, i.e. from our earthly, mundane experiences we connect with the spiritual realm. Prayer connects. Our prayers are taken up to God through the angels and they bring God’s blessings from heaven to earth. The journey of our climbing the ladder begins with our birth and climb the stairs of the ladder step by step methodically until we reach the sublime spiritual realm. We become spiritually aware and conscious at each step on the ladder. Insightful discipline of self-development takes place as we delve deep into our inner self or deepest roots. Jacob received a deeper understanding of God in his vision. Jacob prayed, “God go with me and keep me safe on this journey” (Ge 28:20). As we move forward in this new year of grace, 2017, let us also ask God to go before and keep us safe as we climb our spiritual ladders.
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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, January 22nd 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “Practical Faith – Listening And Doing” … Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children ages 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service. Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Ave, Invermere • 250-342-9535 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 Ave., 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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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort held its annual Food Bank fundraiser on Christmas Day. This year the resort was able to donate over $1,700 to the local food bank in addition to an SUV-ful of non-perishable food donations. Pictured (left to right) are: Brent Woodard, FHSR employee of the month; Pascal van Dijk, FHSR President and CEO; Pat McLaughlin, vice chair of the CV Food Bank; Jim Neilsen, treasurer of the CV Food Bank; and FHSR Pools Manager Fred Deacon. Photo by Dean Midyette
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January 20, 2017
YOUR MONEY Limitations of ETFs
Many investors have heard of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), but few truly understand how they work. Yes, they give investors market exposure for a low cost, but this structure comes with limitations. Here are a few of them. ETFs buy high and sell low The goal of an ETF is to replicate a particular index as closely as possible. They are rebalanced constantly in order to maintain this objective. While there is nothing fundamentally wrong with this, it’s important that people understand what’s happening when they rebalance. For example, if a stock price falls, the ETFs that own it will sell. The amount they sell is directly related to how far the stock has fallen. As the stock falls, the ETF will sell shares in tandem until the shares level out. At first, this may not sound like a problem, but what the ETF is doing is selling low. This is further exemplified by the ETFs behaviour as the stock price increases: the ETF will buy more. Therefore, the ETF is selling low and buying high. This is backwards. Investors are supposed to buy good companies when their price declines, not sell them. For example, Valeant’s market cap once made it the most valuable company on the TSX. At its peak, Valeant was worth nearly $350 CDN per share. When Valeant shares plunged 50.7 per cent in one day, ETFs had
to sell off to remain in line with the index. The drop affected 118 points on the TSX. Valeant shares rallied more than 100 per cent in the first half of 2015, but lost all of that gain when the year closed out. ETFs would have bought more of Valeant as its price increased, and sold as its price decreased. An investment advisor or mutual fund manager, however, might have sold their shares at the peak and stayed out. An active manager has a choice in the matter whereas the ETF has to own the index, regardless of what’s going on in the markets. ETFs ignore fundamentals In upward trending markets, such as those experienced from 2009 to 2014, ETFs were all the average investor needed. That’s because indexing was good enough to turn a healthy profit, and there was little need to step outside of ETFs to make money. In a sideways or downward trending market, however, ETFs do poorly. That’s because there are some times when you want to be the market, and times when you don’t. Now that the markets are fairly priced, if not a little expensive, it is likely a good time to explore active management. ETFs always underperform Contrary to popular belief, ETFs have no chance
of beating the markets. This is because ETFs are designed to be the market, not beat it. Therefore, after fees are applied, the performance of an ETF will always be slightly worse than that of the markets. It’s important to remember that the average performance of the markets reflects the average performance of all investors participating in it. So in other words, ETFs will never beat the average investor. The only way people can beat the markets, and each other, is through active investing. Final thoughts ETFs fulfill a very specific purpose in a portfolio: the need for broad-based market exposure to large companies at a low cost. But investors need to understand what they are buying. When ETFs buy low and sell high, they create extra volatility within a stock that wasn’t necessary. This over-exaggerated behaviour contributes to over-reactive behaviour in the markets. ETF managers aren’t paid to pay attention to this. It’s not in their job description and it has no effect on what they do. Their job is to replicate the index and keep fees low. If you have questions about how ETFs can best fit in your portfolio, or want to explore active management, speak with your financial advisor.
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