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With two dozen grocery carts loaned by Sobeys Invermere, volunteers alongside staff moved 10,000 books from the old Invermere Library location to the new spot in the Columbia Valley Centre last Monday, September 11th. Library director Nicole Pawlak said it was a great day for the library. She is looking forward to being in the new, open-feeling space that includes public space for programming. Kit, the pug, supervised operations, with a craft eye stuck on for good measure, as volunteer Bob Hahn worked alongside librarian Virgina Walker (below right). Marla Oliver loaded books at the old library while Norma Piché steadily unloaded at the new library. The Columbia Valley Centre’s grand opening takes place next Wednesday, September 20th, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. See the new centre, enjoy live music by Small Town Revival, bid on the silent auction for the library book collection and attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. Photos by Lorene Keitch

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Another bear bites the dust wandering around the community in the daytime,” said Mr. Kruger. With the death of this bear, the total number of bears destroyed this summer has risen to six, which is just under the average for the area. Mr. Kruger reported over the long term During the morning of Thursday, September 7th, a 250-pound brown phase black of the last 15 to 20 years, the average destroyed per year is 8 to 10. bear made her way through the Fort Point neighbourhood scavenging garbage and ripe “There’s been some years where, before my time, quite a few bears had to be put down fruit from residents trees. The bear was later destroyed by conservation service after she that came into the community,” said Mr. Kruger. was tracked down to the Bayshore Condo beach area. He added that destroying an animal is the last resort for conservation service, saying “Just after 10:00 a.m., the calls started coming into us that the brown phase black conservation tries to leave it as long as they can without posing a threat to public safety. bear was wandering around town eating fruit and getting “We’ve had very good success with the wild bear poputhe odd garbage that was left out in the Second Avenue lation in our communities over the last couple years. Just this area of town,” said Greg Kruger conservation officer. “With this bear wandering at will through the year we’re seeing an increase in the number of bear conflicts In the days leading up to last Thursday, the bear was residential areas of Invermere in broad daylight, in the communities. These things go in cycles so it’s very hard making herself known as the newest resident of the Wilder to give you hard and accurate data as to what we have to that in itself presents a public safety risk...” subdivision. The bear at that point was not posing a threat deal with year by year because every year’s different,” said Mr. to the public and was easily scared away. On the evening Kruger. Greg Kruger, on Wednesday, September 6th, the bear had returned to The biggest contributing factor for seeing these animals Conservation Officer the Wilder subdivision after having already been scared coming into the communities is a steady food source while off by local RCMP earlier in the day. The bear got into preparing for hibernation. Residents need to be extra vigilant unsecured garbage on a residents deck and was reluctant about securing their garbages and managing their fruit trees to leave; eventually the animal dragged the garbage off and left the home. while the bears get ready for hibernation. Mr. Kruger stated in an interview to the Pioneer prior to the bear being destroyed “The natural berry crops are starting to dry out. So that is the number one factor for that bears become an issue when they stop displaying fear of people and are reluctant bears in our communities which precipitates conflicts because they’re finding unnatural to run away. food sources that are not being properly secured or managed,” said Mr. Kruger. “We had a talk with the RCMP; they were of the same opinion that with this bear In the District of Invermere, it is the bylaw department that is responsible for issuing wandering at will through the residential areas of Invermere in broad daylight, that in tickets and warnings around bear attractants. This year 11 warnings have been issued and itself presents a public safety risk if it’s just wrong place, wrong time encounter,” said bylaw will begin ticketing non-compliant offenders beginning next week. Mr. Kruger. Residents and visitors to the Valley are reminded to give wildlife space when they’re seen The brown phase black bear was subsequently destroyed after her parade through in residential areas to reduce chances of the animal to respond defensively. Bear sightings are residential areas of the District of Invermere showed her lack of fear of humans. asked to be reported to the Report All Poachers and Polluters by calling 1-877-952-7277. “It’s disconcerting to us, this behaviour with displaying very little fear of people and For anyone struggling with fruit trees contact Wildsafe BC for assistance. By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Fines up to $10,000 possible for bear attractant infractions By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com After the sixth bear of summer to be destroyed, communities within the Columbia Valley are reminding residents and visitors to be mindful of their animal attractants. However, the District of Invermere has yet to issue any fines to people abusing Bylaw 1426 Deer Feeding and Wildlife Attractants. “We have a bylaw against having wildlife attractants and we may need to increase enforcement and issuing tickets and try to force those who are not doing the right things on their own to comply with the bylaw and we also need to ensure garbage is as well being managed properly,” said District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. Mr. Taft was disappointed about the recent destruction of a 250-pound

brown phase black bear last Thursday, September 7th. “It is very unfortunate and very disappointing in that people who have fruit trees have a responsibility to either remove the fruit or remove the trees and to manage attractants,” said Mr. Taft. Within Bylaw 1426 under section five it states: ‘No person should fail to take remedial action to avoid contact or conflict with bears or other wildlife after being advised by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer that such action is necessary’. In Invermere, 11 warnings have been given out to residents and those who haven’t complied with bylaw’s recommendations may be subject to a $50 fine. “There would be a different route to follow if there was a serious offence. If somebody was really providing an attractant and wasn’t following recommendations from the bylaw officer then eventually, they could be subject to a fine Continued on page 5 . . .

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As I wipe my brow, I can safely surmise our busy season is almost over. During the past week the Columbia Valley had about 50 calls for service, half of what we were used to all summer. The following is a small sample of those calls: • On Wednesday, September 6th, at about 1 p.m., RCMP were in the area of 7th Avenue in Invermere when we were called to a bear that was in a tree. Upon arrival the 500 pound bear was spotted and must have had a hardened criminal record as it was unresponsive to the police siren. Police then conducted patrol on foot with the shotgun and the bear realized the cops meant business and ran away. The nearby garbage that might have attracted the bear was then picked up by residents; another reminder, please secure any garbage and pick any ripe fruit. The mountains are dry and there is little to no food up there; subsequently the bears are making their way down again in hopes of getting fat for their impending sleep. • During the evening hours of Thursday, September 7th, RCMP were on patrol on 13th Street in Invermere when they noted a vehicle seemingly driving around downtown aimlessly in circles. A traffic stop was conducted to ensure everything was OK and as soon as the RCMP approached the driver it was noted she had glossy eyes and admitted to consuming beer before driving. Subsequently she was demanded to provide samples of her breath in a screening device. The female made 11 futile attempts to provide the samples and ultimately would not. These instruments cannot be fooled and are checked for operability before each RCMP member going on shift and then again during the screenings themselves. Not supplying ample breath samples constitutes a ‘refusal’ which translates to a “FAIL” reading. Consequently she was served a 90 day driving prohibition and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days. • At about 2 a.m. Saturday, September 9th, RCMP were called to a possible motor vehicle incident near Spur Valley. The driver of a passing vehicle noted a deer on the highway and a vehicle with its 4 way flashers activated but no one around so they decided to call police. RCMP attended and located a 2001 Infiniti SUV off the highway in the southbound shoulder with extensive front end damage but no one around. Police noted evidence that a deer had been struck however no deer could be located. Eventually the RCMP were in contact with the driver who replied that he was driving to Fairmont Hot Springs to meet his parents when he struck the deer; he did not see where the deer went. Other than the deer, no one was hurt. • On Saturday, September 9th at about 2 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a report that sometime

overnight someone had entered an unlocked Ford F150 and stolen a number of items out of it. The truck was parked on 10th Avenue in Invermere. The owner went to use the vehicle and when they opened the driver’s door they noted that the front seat was pulled forward and a bag with wood cutting chaps, a wood cutting helmet and a sharpening kit missing from the back seat. Anyone with any information about this theft are asked to contact the detachment or Crimestoppers. • On Sunday, September 10th at about noon, Columba Valley RCMP received a report of 4-5 kids putting something on the train tracks near Kpokl Road in Invermere. A CP Rail employee reported that the kids moved away from the tracks when the train passed but could see them placing things on the tracks. The employee went on to say that another train will be passing in 30 minutes. To avoid any kind of derailment RCMP attended and checked the area and did not find the kids nor anything that would cause issue. I want to take this opportunity to share some information about the summer statistics. Summer 2017 was not much busier than previous years. From May long weekend to September long weekend we responded to about 1,315 calls for service. In 2016 that number was 1,239 while in 2015 it was about 1,363. Several of the calls this year surrounded the fire ban and back country closures. Overall, we had a relatively safe summer with a few motor vehicle collisions and assaults. We wished we were able to have some fun with our new boat and quads but we were busy ensuring that there were no fires that would threaten property while we also trained some rookies that came fresh from the training academy. During the month of September, along with several other policing agencies throughout B.C., we will be looking for those people who drive while distracted; usually using their cell phone. Research has shown that you’re five times more likely to crash if you’re using your hand-held phone. As a father of two beautiful but busy daughters I know that September brings a lot of excitement and new routines which means kids and parents alike can be excited and running late as they try to determine new schedules. Couple this with driving while distracted and the chances of a life changing collision rise exponentially. Let’s look after each other and take a break from our phones while driving. It will ensure that your kids and mine get to enjoy their friends and new activities as they get back into routine. Finally, I wanted to remind everyone that we’ll be at the Radium Car Show this weekend with a “Cram the Cruiser” event. If you are coming to look at the cars, please bring a non-perishable food item or two to help the food bank re-stock their shelves. We always appreciate the generosity of those that stop to say hello and help the families that need a hand.

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By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com A small wildfire sprang up near Panorama Mountain Resort late last week, but fire crews reacted quickly and the blaze is now under control. The fire, dubbed the Barbour Creek fire by the B.C.’s Southeast Fire Centre, began about 2.5 kilometres west of Panorama. It was first reported on the afternoon of Friday, August 8th at about 4:30 p.m. and drew an immediate response, with firefighters from Panorama Fire Rescue and the Invermere/Windermere fire department pitching in along with B.C. Wildfire Service to battle the blaze. As of the Pioneer’s press deadline on Tuesday, August 12th, the fire was firmly under wraps. “It’s 100 per cent contained, completely under control and is being monitored,” said Southeast Fire Centre fire information officer Carlee Kachman. At its maximum the fire was about 1.25 hectares in size and had roughly a dozen personnel on site, along with two helicopters. The firefighters placed a hose line all around the perimeter of the fire area to keep it from spreading. By Tuesday, six personnel were on hand keep watch over the blaze. The fire was near the Placer Fire Service Road, which joins onto the Toby Creek Forest Service Road near Greywolf Golf Course. Panorama Mountain Resort marketing manager Jamie Hurschler told the Pioneer that with all the smoke for other wildfires already in the air at the time, smoke from the Barbour Creek fire was not noticeable when the fire began. Rain later on the weekend cleared the skies. Mr. Hurschler and, in a press release, resort chief executive officer and president Steve Paccagnan, both praised the speedy efforts of the firefighters. “We’re thankful for their hard work, and that they were able to jump into action on the fire so swiftly,” said Mr. Hurschler. “I would like to thank the community for their vigilance and stepping forward to report the fire and for the quick response by hardworking Fire Rescue Services personnel and BC Wildfire Services,” said Mr. Paccagnan in the release. According to Ms. Kachman the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but, as with almost all wildfires, was likely either the result of a lightning strike or was human-caused.

The bear that developed an unfortunate fondness for town treats. Photo by Dave McGrath . . . ‘Fines’ from 3 of $10,000. So there are two separate routes that it would go in the court,” said Wildsafe coordinator Andrea Smillie. Although the community has no official program to help residents manage their fruit trees Ms. Smillie, along with Kalista Pruden, set up a Columbia Valley Fruit Exchange on Facebook to help people with fruit trees manage their crops. “That’s been really good because nobody is really liable. It’s a homeowner volunteer joint effort and it’s just kind of a, ‘hey I have fruit ,do you want to come pick my fruit’ and people are like ‘yeah’! So it’s pretty informal,” said Ms. Smillie. “That’s where I direct people to and then if somebody– because a lot of people don’t have Facebook which is totally fair – so I post for them.” As fruit continues to ripen, and bears begin to search for more calories before hibernation, bylaw and conservation service will be out patrolling to ensure attractants are being managed by the public. The District of Invermere is taking proactive steps to deal with some of the fruit trees on District property, and have removed several in the interest of limiting bear attractants in town.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Who’s to blame for the bloodshed? By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Imagine wandering around a gorgeous neighbourhood with access to fresh water, shade, and all the fresh fruit you could imagine. With no one dictating where you could go or what you could do, with ripe fruit ready for your consumption. Now imagine you’re a 250-pound mature black bear and that gorgeous neighbourhood is now inhabited by humans who deem you a problem for being attracted to such a wonderful area. On Thursday, September 7th, conservation service along with local RCMP, and bylaw tracked a ‘problem’ healthy mature female brown phase black bear and destroyed her for her actions. The bear was condemned for getting into residents’ garbage, and fruit trees. She was eventually put down because she was posing a threat to society as she had a lack of fear for humans. How I see it is that there was no threat here caused by this creature. The threat itself was fully on those who weren’t managing their fruit trees, the people who didn’t realize that garbage needs to be secured to not attract hungry wildlife to the area. Upon this creature’s death, conversations have sprung up all over social media pointing fingers at local conservation service for destroying the animal. While we are so quick to judge, why not point the finger back at the community as a whole? The blood spilled at the hands of a conservation officer was no more their doing than it was us as an entire community. The death of this bear was not the fault of those who shot the animal but rather all of us who have seen garbage out on the curb before garbage day and overlooked it or seen fruit trees dripping with fruit and not offered to help pick the fruit. This is not a conservation issue within the Columbia Valley; this is a community issue of people not being bear aware. With this death, the total number of bears killed in the Columbia Valley this summer is six and, in my opinion, that is just six too many. With only 11 warnings and no tickets given out to people with bear attractants on their property, it’s a wonder how we haven’t killed more. Here’s my proposal for our great community. Rather than pointing fingers and accusing conservation of not doing anything to mitigate the issue why don’t we all take it upon ourselves to be more conscious at our homes? Make sure your garbage is stored properly, offer to help that neighbour pickup their overripe apples and realize the only way the bear slaughters will stop is if we all do our part to improve our neighbourhoods.

The Farm House The porch at John Murray Gibbon’s Farm (Peter’s Hill) was as good as any for a pause to take a photo. Pictured (from left) are Harry Peters, Mrs. Peters, Joan (Peters) solinger, Louise Solinger, Ruth Peters (Ruf ), and Jack Solinger. In the back is Joe Peters. Photo (A 544) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Suspicion about salmon transplant Dear Editor: Probably most people in Invermere, Columbia River, Columbia River Wetlands, Windermere Lake, Columbia Lake, Fairmont Hot Springs and all the way to Golden are unaware that the BC Fisheries Society are removing 50% of the salmon run in the Fairmont spawning grounds and transplanting them into the Kootenay Lake system. This activity has been quietly communicated to local neighbours in Fairmont living along the river. It was also understated in an article submitted by Owen Schoenberger, The Freshwater Society leader, in the Columbia Valley Pioneer (August 24th). Here are some interesting findings and questions that should be considered: The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, a not

for-profit fish hatchery service, are undertaking a salmon capture on the Columbia River. The Salmon eggs will be transplanted into the Kootenay Lake system. They claim to be directed by the Province’s biologists but here is the problem. While on the surface this seems innocent enough the magnitude of this action should not be under-estimated and should be STOPPED now until more is understood. The plan is as follows: 100% of the salmon will be trapped, a number will be allowed to move forward but 50% of the Kokanee salmon will be removed. The biologists say the Columbia River can bounce back from this invasive extraction. When asked why the Kokanee salmon have declined significantly in the Kootenay Lake system here Continued on page 7 . . .

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Valley visit a delight Dear Editor: In this difficult season affecting B.C., I know some tourists may have been avoiding the area. But we stayed the course and I want to say what a wonderful Valley vacation we had. The quality and service from the local businesses we frequented (COYS, Windermere Creek B&B, Black Forest Restaurant, Station Pub, From Scratch) was ex. . . ‘Suspicion’ from 6 is the answer. It is mostly because of the bull and rainbow trout predator fish eating the eggs and fingerlings. By the way, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC are in the business of producing trout stock. The biologists also talk about the IHN virus that lives in the Kokanee salmon could be the cause. IHN is suspected to have been introduced initially by transplanting fish from hatcheries. Apparently Columbia River Kokanee have this virus as well. How do we know whether or not the Columbia River Kokanee are on the decline and whether this will

ceptional. And, the smoke was better than back home in Alberta! Special thanks to Scott and Astrid from the Windermere Creek B&B. Their cabins are private and have everything that a person could want for that perfect getaway from the chaos of city life. Ron Cronin Sherwood Park, Alberta

accelerate their decline? Where are the plans and studies? Where is the empirical evidence? Why are we moving diseased fish? This massively invasive extraction should be stopped now until we know more. It needs to stop now or we will have lost hundreds of thousands of salmon this year. Where is the Ministry of Environment? Where is Transport Canada? Where is the Minister of Fishery and Forests in BC? Peter Lafontaine Fairmont Hot Springs

Spilli school bus stop Dear Editor: Years ago when they wanted to close down some of the schools in the Valley, they told us that our kids would always have a school bus to take the kids to and from school. And they did a fantastic job for years. However, now parents from north of Brisco have to drive to Brisco every morning for the bus to pick them up, then go to Edgewater at 2:30 p.m. and then back to Brisco at 4:30 p.m to pick up the older kids. That makes 12 or 13 cars driving every day. We have to pay carbon tax, there’s pollution, and vehicle wear and tear. Running a school bus would only be one ve-

hicle. Everybody better wake up, because pretty soon you’ll all be driving every day to take your kids to school in Edgewater, every morning and after school. We won’t get any more kids on this end because nobody with young families will buy land here if they have to drive their kids to and from school. People can’t afford that, especially as most families need dual incomes to get by. I think it’s time to see if our new government will help us out. We are getting tired of being treated like second class citizens.

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Windermere Fall Fair returns By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Barrels of fall fun are just around the corner as Windermere gears up for its annual Fall Festival. The annual festival, always a big favourite of residents and visitors alike, is back again next weekend, outside the Windermere Community Hall, promising to be bigger and better than ever. “It’s a fantastic family event, with great music and great food. There will be plenty of harvest-style vendors, with things such as apples and pies, and fall veggies,” said organizer Julia Buttle. “There will also be a lot of fun and games for kids. The kids zone will be really big this year, and will have a lot of activities.” Aside from food vendors such as J2 Ranch, Edibles and Hopkins, community groups such as the Invermere Public Library and Black Star Studios will be at the fair, as will popular entertainers such as Marty and Eli Beingessner, and Avalily Permaculture owner Kalista Pruden, who will be running a chicken poop bingo contest and a grow-the-largest vegetable contest. “Our wife-carrying contest will also be back. Last year it was perhaps our biggest draw, a ton of fun, and quite hilarious,” said Ms. Buttle. “It really was awesome. It’s supposed to be a man carrying a woman, but really anybody can carry anybody.” In total the fair will feature 30 vendors, including many from the Invermere Downtown Farmers’ Market, which wraps up the weekend prior to the fall festival. Victoria Page is running the fair’s art and garden show, which will run inside the Windermere Commu-

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nity Hall. “We are still looking for artists and gardeners who want to join the fair,” said Ms. Page. Painters, potters and virtually anybody else who does any sort of artwork or garden work is welcome. There will also be a big quilting group at the art and garden show. The fair is on Sunday, September 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Historic look at the Earl Grey Pass trail By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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The Windermere Valley Museum is hosting a traveling exhibit about the Earl Grey Pass Trail, on display now until the end of the month. The exhibit showcases the history of the trail, from its long-time use by Indigenous peoples, right up to more recent work done to restore sections of the 61-kilometre hike that extends from Toby Creek to Earl Grey Pass, down to Hamill Creek near Argenta then on to the north eastern end of Kootenay Lake. The display was put together by Elisabeth Scarlett, an archivist at the Kootenay Lake Archives in Kaslo. “We had received information from a historian from the University of Victoria, Jenny Clayton, who had written for her doctoral thesis about the formation of the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy,” said Ms. Scarlett. “Jenny had done quite a bit of research on the history of the area. . . so we used that as a basis.” The West Kootenay archivist also wanted to include early uses of the trail, focusing on the importance of the route to the Ktunaxa and Shuswap people. The exhibit includes some interesting historical photos, such as one of a glacier in the wilderness area, photographed in 1909 then again in 2015 to show its recession. They even have a description of the trail from an explorer back in 1866, when it was referred to as the Kinbasket Trail.

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Ms. Scarlett said collecting and presenting the material, which took about four months, helped her to appreciate the valuable area even more. “The Earl Gray trail gives you access to this wilderness area,” she shared. “It’s hard work, but you can appreciate it . . . It’s good that this is being preserved because we can all benefit from it. We benefit from being able to see it and appreciate it. And animals benefit from it; it allows them a place they can live undisturbed.” While the trail is named after Earl Grey, a governor general to Canada back in the 1900’s, the trail was around long before he came upon it in 1908. “He went from Argenta to Invermere,” shared Ms. Scarlett. “He was so impressed that he wrote to the premier of B.C. and said this should be a national park.” The following year, Mr. Grey brought his family back and had a cabin built at Toby Creek, about 40 kilometres southwest of Invermere. As part of a Canada 150 celebration, restoration work on the trail was done through Kaslo and District Community Forest volunteers. That inspired the museum staff to put together a display commemorating the trail. The Earl Grey Trail exhibit started in March and April in Kaslo then spent July and August in Meadow Creek. Following Invermere, the exhibit makes its way to Kimberley for March, 2018 then will permanently reside in Meadow Creek. To see the exhibit, visit the Windermere Valley Museum Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Invermere holds a special place in the hearts of The Great Plains duo, Darrel and Saskia Delaronde. They will be back in the Valley Wednesday, September 20th for a show. For more on this traveling duo, check out page 12.

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The Invermere Seniors Club will be ringing with the notes of Canadian folk tunes. Comox-based Dutch-Saskatchewan band The Great Plains will be playing at the club next week, giving the Valley a taste of their unique sound, which blends folk with twinges of Celtic music and bluegrass. The band is comprised of Darrel and Saskia Delaronde. For more than a decade they toured under the simple name ‘Darrel and Saskia’ before recently rebranding as The Great Plains, but the pair say their music is the same as ever — straight from the heart. “We sing real songs about real people,” Saskia told the Pioneer. Saskia is originally from the Netherlands, and Darrel is Saskatchewan born and bred, but the couple are currently living on Vancouver Island. After more than 15 years of making music and touring together, they are already intimately familiar with most parts of B.C., including the Upper Columbia Valley. Indeed Invermere has had a special place in the duo’s heart for years, ever since they wrote

a song about the town. They were commissioned by the Columbia Basin Trust to write the tune, which is called Hell or High Water and celebrates the story of pioneer David Thompson, for the unveiling of the David Thompson statue in Pothole Park. “It’s a good old paddling song,” said Saskia, adding she and Darrel have performed in Invermere many other times. “We love it, it’s so nice there. Beautiful mountains and interesting history,” she said. “It’s been a few years since the last show there and we are excited to be coming back.” Both Saskia and Darrel have been playing music since they were young kids. “Everybody has a calling. There is something we just need to do in life, and if we ignore it, things go wrong. For me, it’s singing. I’ve been singing since a really early age,” said Saskia. Darrel’s musical leanings were stirred when, as a boy, he found an old guitar with missing strings and a hole in it, and brought it home to play. “We have essentially played music our entire lives. It’s a passion,” said Saskia. “There’s going to be a lot of laughter at Continued on page 15 . . .

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Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally. Thursday, September 14th • 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and Move Classes for Seniors with instructor Jenette St. Jean at Invermere Seniors Hall. Cost $1, every Thursday. • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. $15/person or $25 for two. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at Ozzie’s Amusement Park in Windermere with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network. Call 250-341-5216 or email columbiavalleyyouthnetwork@ hotmail.com for details.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at The Base Camp Coffee Shop in Canal Flats with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network.

Tuesday, September 19th • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health drop in clinic in the Public Health Unit the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Call 250-342-2360 for information. • 10 p.m.: Karaoke at the Farside Pub in Fairmont every Tuesday night.

Wednesday, September 20th • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from April thru October at The Springs golf course. Breakfast $10. • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Centre. • 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group meets at Columbia Gardens Coffee Room the 3rd Wednesday of the month. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at the Wilmer Community Hall with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network.

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Friday, September 15th • 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. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Centre. Music from 7 - 9 p.m. with Marty and Eli. Kick off to the Classic Car Show tomorrow! • Arrowhead Tap Takeover at the Panorama T-Bar & Grill! Friday night the Arrowhead team hosts a session on their beers and the brewing process; Saturday night they will be unveiling their Autumn brew. No cover charge. Drink specials.Live music on Saturday night.

Saturday, September 16th • The Flats RV Campground plays host to the Pitmaster Challenge. Cook one BBQ signature dish and one mystery dish. Register for free at 250-349-8212 or at info@theflatsrv.com. • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Classic Car Show & Shine at Radium Springs Golf Course. • 12 - 2 p.m.: Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena ‘Try Hockey For Free Day’, sponsored by the Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association. RSVP to president@ windermerevalleyminorhockey.com. • 6:30 p.m.: Meat Draw and 50/50 at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Every Saturday.

Sunday, September 17th • 9 a.m.: The 37th annual Terry Fox Run, 1, 5 or 10k route starting at JA Laird School. Registration 9 - 11 a.m. with pre-run stretching and mass start at 9:10 a.m. No fee to participate! Please come down to show your support. Working Together to Outrun cancer. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Windermere Fall Fair at the Windermere Community Hall. Live entertainment with The Amazing Jeremy, L8 and Gary Beatty, Marty & Eli, Green Onion Band, Rolf the Woodcarver, Combo Akimbo, Art Show and Sale, Kids Zone, and more! Adults $5, Kids 6 - 15 years $2, Under 6 free.

Monday, September 18th • 1 - 3 p.m.: Brain Injury Support Group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Columbia Garden Village. Contact Debbie for more info 250-344-5674.

Resort. A fundraiser for STARS. Registration $100 per person and includes golf, dinner, dance with silent auction plus prizes for best-dressed and early bird if your team of two registers before Sept. 15th. Email Jeremy Johnson at jjohnson@fhsr.com to register. • Panorama Gourmet BBQ Championship - the Panorama culinary crew is divided into teams and battles it out over the grills. Plentiful helpings of classic sides, salads, and gourmet treats served alongside. Tickets are $55 for youth and adults and $35 for kids 12 & under. • Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey fundraiser at Copper Point Golf Club. Entry $100 includes golf round, cart, tee-shirt, dinner and more. Call Copper Point Golf Pro Shop to register, 250-341-3392. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Celebrating Our Water: Paddling the Columbia on BC Rivers Day. Canoes, kayaks and SUPs welcome! Please meet at the Athalmer Bridge. Hosted by Living Lakes Canada and Wildsight. • 1 - 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Makerspace Society presents a Repair Cafe at the Invermere Legion. Bring your broken item and they will fix it - for free! Plus free coffee and treats. Visit www.cvmakerspace.ca for details.

Sunday, September 24th • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Windermere Elementary School Carnival fundraiser with games, obstacle courses, magic and more! Everyone welcome and entry is $5 per adult and $3 per child aged 5 and up. All proceeds go towards academic enrichment. • 4 - 8 p.m.: Celebrate Wilmer! Family fun and potluck at Wilmer Hall. Bring a dish to share with 10 people. See Wilmer Community Club FB page for details.

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Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Grand Opening of the Columbia Valley Centre and the newly relocated Invermere Public Library. Ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Come see the new room set-up options available for meetings and special functions. Silent auction for Library’s new book collection. Open to everyone! Live music by Small Town Revival.

Thursday, September 21st • 1:30 p.m.: Rune Barck Memorial 18 Hole Ironman Charity Golf Tournament at Windermere Valley Golf Course. $99 per person, enter your team of 4 players at 250-342-3004. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream in Fairmont Hot Springs with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network. • 7 p.m.: Oakely Doakely, Movie Premiere at the DTSS Theatre. Part 1 of the West of Sanity Trilogy. Admission by donation. Suggested rating: 14A. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Part 2, Unchained Bandits, on Friday September 22nd, and Part 3, The White Reaper, on Saturday September 23rd.

Friday, September 22nd • 4 p.m.: Columbia Basin Trust AGM at Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre, 206-7th St., Salmo, B.C. • 7 p.m.: Brett Wildeman brings his raw folk repertoire to Strand’s Old House Restaurant.

Saturday, September 23rd • Mixed Open Golf Charity Tournament at Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs

• 7 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at Invermere Skateboard Park with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network.

Tuesday, September 26th • Toonie Tuesdays by Crazy Soles; this year’s series sponsored by Kicking Horse Coffee and A&W. Each Toonie Ride is organized by a different business at a different location. $2 entry, must be member of the CVCS. Prizes and BBQ post ride. This Tuesday organized by: Bicycle Works; location: Mt. Swansea. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Coffee Break at Women’s Resource Centre in Invermere. Free muffins, coffee and tea. The last Tuesday of every month. • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: NAPA is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day and Tool Event at 150 Industrial Road #2 in Invermere. BBQ, door prizes and more!

Invermere Library Hours • CLOSED September 11th - 14th ~ Moving Days! • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sorry, NO Story Time this week due to the Move. • Drop-in LEGO Club: Saturday 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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Raw folk artist rolls into town By Steve Hubrecht steve@columbiavalleypioneer.com Valley residents with a taste for music pared down to its barest, rawest essentials are in for a true treat next week, when Rossland singer songwriter Brett Wildeman comes to Invermere. Mr. Wildeman will take the stage at Strand’s Old House Restaurant as part of a tour in support of his latest album — one composed as the musician spent two months in the summer of 2015 cycle touring across the Pacific Northwest. “It was a solo cycle, and I had, along with my cycling and camping gear, my ukulele packed up on my bike,” said Mr. Wildeman, adding the trip started in Victoria and took him through Washington and Oregon, Idaho and Montana, before he swung up into Alberta and then back to B.C. The stripped-down-to-the-basics composing style that necessarily ensued fits with Mr. Wildeman’s musical approach just fine, and he labels his music “raw folk”, elaborating that “essentially it’s just guitar, ukulele, harmonics and singing. It’s really acoustic and in many ways, it kind of celebrates simplicity. It’s simple to compose, to orchestrate and to perform.” He made no-frill, basic recordings of the songs that he wrote while pedalling on his iPhone voice memo, and the album title The Tools We Possess reflects his usingjust-the-basics-on-hand ethos. “When I actually recorded the songs properly, I did it all at home by myself with a handful of microphones and a primitive recording machine,” he said. “Just like when I was writing the song while cycling, there were no Brett Wildeman plays Strand’s Restaurant Friday, September gimmicks. Just what I had in front of me. It is what it is, 22nd. Photo submitted and that speaks, I think to the rawness of folk.” Passing through the rugged coastal and mountain perhaps not surprisingly, suits Mr. Wildeman to a tee. landscapes at the speed of two wheels proved a great envi“When I am on my own, or just with one other ronment for songwriting accordperson, it’s really easy to hit ing to Mr. Wildeman. the road. I just throw my mu“It’s dynamic. I find cycle “It always amazes me to to see how people sic gear and a change or two of touring mediative. It’s repeticlothes into my Honda Civrelate to bits and pieces of your song, tious in a soothing way, you’re sometimes in ways you intend and some- ic and away I go. No need to just pedalling away and you’re organize a van to carry all the times in ways you don’t.” completely self sufficient,” he music equipment and hotels to said. “You’re constantly surstay in, like you do when you Brett Wildeman, rounded by inspiration. You’re tour with a multi-piece band.” musician meeting new people every day, Mr. Wildeman grew up you’re staying — usually campplaying Celtic music as a kid, ing – in a different place every and said that one aspect of beday, and you’re eating new food in different places each ing a musician that he particularly likes is the creative day.” process of germinating a song from a seed of an idea into The tune Coffee Song, for instance, came into being a full blown tune, which is then recorded and later perover the course of several mornings, each spent over a formed. different cup of coffee in a different locale. “It always amazes me to see how people relate to bits “It’s always changing, and so your inspiration is al- and pieces of your song, sometimes in ways you intend ways changing,” said Mr. Wildeman. and sometimes in ways you don’t, and to then go back He’s been performing for audiences across B.C. for and compare that with what you were thinking about six years, occasionally as part of a band, and more recent- when the song was just in its infancy,” he said. ly on his own. On his stop in Invermere, he’ll be accomMr. Wildeman will be playing at Strand’s on Friday, panied only by a backup singer – an arrangement that, September 22nd, starting at 7 p.m.

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with any caterer or have our team assist with details – it’s your choice and there’s no fee for bringing in your own caterer or supplier. Out of town guests who are attending group functions will enjoy the 1, 2 or 3 bedroom fully furnished suites offered at the Resort and most groups qualify for special rates. While conveniently located along the peaceful 9th fairway of the Springs Golf course, Bighorn Meadows Resort is also within walking distance of the heart of the village of Radium Hot Springs – showcasing the best of the Columbia Valley. You’re invited to host your next meeting, social gathering, craft night, birthday party, luncheon, family reunion… in the newest and most affordable meeting space in Radium Hot Springs. Contact Bighorn Meadows Resort today for a tour of the space, a quote for rental or more information – www.bighornmeadows.com/venues or 250-347-2323

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Canal Flats – The Base Camp Coffee Shop, September 18th Fairmont – Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream, September 21st Windermere – Ozzie’s Amusements, September 14th Invermere – Invermere Skateboard Park, September 25th Wilmer – Wilmer Community Hall, September 20th Radium – Gerry’s Gelati/Leo Burito, September 12th Edgewater – Edgewater Community Hall, September 27th COLUMBIA VALLEY YOUTH NETWORK Angela Miller – Network Coordinator 250-341-5216 or columbiavalleyyouthnetwork@hotmail.com

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Pioneer readers know how to seize a weekend! We asked what you were up to and these were some of the amazing submissions we received from the last few weeks of summer. From visiting sites by Panorama (above by Jono Haines), kayaking in Cartwright Lake (at right by Lisa Godlien), seeing the sights in Kootenay National Park (bottom right by Braeden Logan) and night zip lining at Valley Zipline Adventures (below by Patrick Tolchard), this region has adventures suited for everyone. Thanks for showing us a snapshot of your summer, readers!

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Local wildlife work undertaken thanks to conservation fund By Nicole Trigg Kootenay Conservation Program On November 15th, 2008, electors from the District of Invermere, the Village of Radium Hot Springs, the Village of Canal Flats and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Areas F and G voted to establish the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) whereby property owners in the participating areas pay a parcel tax of $20 per parcel per year towards a dedicated fund for local conservation projects. In the last nine years, over 60 projects totalling more than $1.6 million have been collectively funded, and this funding has resulted in additional dollars six to 10 times that being leveraged. Not only is the CVLCF the first of its kind in Canadian history that many other B.C. communities have begun to emulate, but the fund is helping to protect wildlife species and their habitat close to home. In the first two articles of this series, the two lake-related and the two landbased projects that received CVLCF funding this year were introduced. There are four other high profile projects that the Columbia Valley communities can take pride in supporting in 2017 and these focus on frogs, fish, bats and birds.

Over the past few years, thousands of Northern leopard frog tadpoles bred by the Vancouver Aquarium have been released in the Brisco wetlands as part of ongoing reintroduction work to help recover the local population of this endangered species. The most recent reintroduction was reported on by the Pioneer in August, part of year five of the “Reintroducing Northern leopard frogs to the Columbia marshes” project that is the recipient of CVLCF support, which is being done under the supervision of Dr. Suzanne Bayley of the Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners and Recovery Team biologist Penny Ohanjanian with additional support from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and the Calgary Zoo. Another valuable local wildlife project is the rehabilitation work being done on Invermere’s Abel Creek by the Lake Windermere and District Rod & Gun Club to restore fish spawning habitat to kokanee and rainbow trout. In 2015, the club removed a human-made barrier from the stream and fish immediately moved up the creek that runs alongside Johnson Road. After this initial work, it was discovered that two culverts were also blocking fish passage. The Abel Creek Culvert Rehabilitation Project received

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Show & Shine weekend is upon us

By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com

It’s a great time of year to be a car enthusiast in the Valley as the 28th annual Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine returns to the Village of Radium Hot Springs this weekend. The annual event is a weekend jammed pack with live music, car show activities, and 50/60s themed dance. The Saturday car show held at The Springs Golf Course Driving Range sees upwards of 1,000 classics and hot rods on display. “There’s no year cut-off; any make of car or truck is welcome. Everyone’s proud of what they have whether it’s a classic or new hot rod,” said Columbia Valley Classics president Vicki Roberts. While the Show & Shine Car Show begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 16th, festivities begin as early as today (Thursday, September 14th) with a 50s and 60s themed Karaoke night at the Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery. On Friday night, the

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Village of Radium’s Fire Department will be putting on a barbecue and the Blues Brothers Too will be performing around the community. “They will be stopping at the Chamber Office at 6:30 p.m. to do a little bit of entertainment for anyone around the Chamber area for the market that they’re doing,” said Ms. Roberts. Due to the Village’s construction of a new community hall, participant registration for the car show will be taking place at the Best Western Plus Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs on Friday evening. “We usually register close to 400 cars or more that evening and then usually again another 400 plus the Saturday morning as they enter the car show grounds,” said Ms. Roberts. Participants pay an entrance fee of $25 that helps pay for the cost of putting on the show. According to Ms. Roberts, any leftover funds will be donated back into the community. The show itself attracts car owners from all over North America, bringing in many special and unique vehicles for the public to view. “They come from all over. We’ve had people come down from Alaska, there’s the odd one from Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta. They come from all over. Lots of people, that’s what they do all summer long is just go from one car show to another and we’re just happy to have them all and happy to make sure we can give everyone a good fun weekend,” said Ms. Roberts. As one of the largest events hosted in Radium, The Springs Golf Course will be running a shuttle around the community to pick up people coming to the show so they don’t have to walk as far. As well they will have golf carts at the gate to shuttle seniors down to the car show throughout the day. “They’re going to be running a shuttle bus around Radium for anyone that has to park, say up by the Horsethief Pub or anywhere. There will be three or four stops that they will make at the bus stop signs, by the insurance office picking people up and taking them down to the course so they don’t have so far to walk. That will be a complimentary service,” said Ms. Roberts. Following the Car Show at 4 p.m. there will be an unsanctioned cruise to Invermere where cars will be on full display throughout the community. After the show, a 50s/60s themed dance will be put on at the Invermere Curling Club with many prizes to be won for best costume and spotlight dance. Earlier in the summer, it was unclear if the annual event would be held in the Village of Radium Hot Springs so the village is happy to see the event continue in its traditional location, according to Mayor Clara Reinhardt. “We are happy that a resolution was found and that normalcy prevails. Looking forward to many future Show and Shines in Radium Hot Springs,” said Ms. Reinhardt.

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Passion for cars led to car club enthusiasm

Schedule Friday September 15th

• 3-7:30 p.m. Rockin’ on Main – Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre. • Market open from 3-7:30 p.m. Music featuring Marty & Eli from 5-7:30 p.m. • 4-8 p.m. Radium Hot Springs Fire Department Fundraising BBQ- Radium Hot Springs Fire Hall. • Evening performances by Blues Brothers Too throughout the community. • 7-9 p.m. Registration at the side entrance of the Best Western Plus Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs. Registration also available Saturday morning at the car show; please pay at the gate.

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He describes his passion for classic cars as a sickness, but a good sickness. Pete Jensen is no stranger to classic car restoration, having owned four Camaros over his life among a variety of other vehicles. He and his wife Penny are preparing for the Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine where they’ll enter their current car. “It’s a ‘73 z28 Camaro and its factory numbers matching 350 factory four-speed car. It’s a correct original colour. It’s been repainted of course and it came with the factory stripes right from new,” said Mr. Jensen. Since purchasing the vehicle two years ago, Mr. Jensen has been working diligently to fix up the classic. “I have fixed the tachometer, I’ve worked on the radio, got rid of a few gremlins, minor repairs, and changed rear end gears,” said Mr. Jensen. Having owned quite a number of cars over the years, Mr. Jensen’s daughter made him a brag book filled with photos of each car he’s owned. With it still yet to be full, he has his eyes set on his next car. “If I bought this car it would be my forever car; I’d keep it forever. It would be a ‘70 Chevelle LS6 ss four speed car,” said Mr. Jensen. As someone with many car restorations under his belt, Mr. Jensen has lots of car stories he can share with spectators at the Show & Shine on Saturday, September 16th. “My favourite would be my ‘68 RSS. It came with hideaway headlights and it came with the 396-375 horse gm documented Camaro. It was an ash gold car,” said Mr. Jensen. “Rick Hendrick from NASCAR, he actually owns the car now.”

Saturday, September 16th Pete Jensen with his 1973 z28 Camaro The Jensens have been active members of the Columbia Valley Classics club since 2012. Despite Pete being the car enthusiast, Penny said it’s a great way to meet people. “My husband is the real car enthusiast. I appreciate them but not to the extent that some of the guys do but I joined the car club to meet people and we have a real comraderie between the club members,” said Mrs. Jensen. She added, “You don’t have to own a car. We would really like to get some new members; we are a very small club.” The club meets once a month on the second Friday at Rocky River Grill for dinner at 6 p.m. followed by club meeting at 7 p.m.. Anyone interested in joining the club can do so by visiting columbiavalleyclassics. com.

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Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction in the Council Chambers of the Village of Radium Hot Springs Office at 4836 Radium Boulevard, at 10 a.m. on September 25, 2017, unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are paid sooner.

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Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, certified cheque or money order a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, certified cheque or money order by 2 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10 a.m. on the following day. The Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. KAREN SHARP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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. . . ‘Local’ from 17 CVLCF support to construct weirs below the outfalls of the culverts to create pools that fish can rest in and reduce the distance they must power up when ascending the culverts. Once the project is completed, three additional kilometres of fish spawning habitat will be opened up to the kokanee and rainbow trout. Another widely-known project to receive CVLCF funding is the Kootenay Community Bat Project. Over half the bat species in B.C. are considered “endangered”, “threatened” or “vulnerable” and 10 of them call the Columbia Valley home. The Kootenay Community Bat Project addresses bat conservation in three important ways: raising community awareness, outreach with landowners who have bats in buildings, and encouraging citizen scientists to report and count bats and build bat houses. Kootenay Community Bat Project booths are often seen at events held up and down the Valley. Last but definitely not least, the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS) also received CVLCF funding in 2017. This project is in its third of a five-year coordinated bird survey, where the major goal is to collect baseline data that will be used to apply for Important Bird and Biodiversity Area status for the Columbia Wetlands, an international designation that will add another layer of protection to help conserve this world-renowned wildlife habitat. “The wetlands contain critical habitat for numerous at-risk species and they provide numerous ecosystem services such as water purification, flood control, carbon sequestration and recreational services,”

A Northern Leopard frog at the Brisco reintroduction site. Photo by Nicole Trigg says CWWS Program Biologist Rachel Darvill. “Therefore, these wetlands are important to overall conservation efforts in North America.” Each spring and fall, volunteers count as many birds as possible at nearly 100 stations throughout the wetlands to gather the necessary data. The dates for the 2017 fall survey are Friday, September 29th; Thursday, October 5th; and Sunday, October 15th. Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP), which works in partnership with the RDEK to administer the CVLCF, is encouraging conservation groups operating in the CVLCF participating areas to submit funding proposals for 2018 projects before the November 1st deadline. For information on how to apply, please visit http://kootenayconservation. ca/cvlcf. For phone or email inquiries, please contact KCP Program Manager Juliet Craig at 250-352-2260 or juliet@ kootenayconservation.ca. Editor’s note: This is the final article in a three-part series about the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund.

Site C Inquiry: Public Feedback The BCUC is conducting an independent inquiry on the cost implications of Site C on BC Hydro ratepayers. On September 20, BCUC will publish a preliminary report on the initial findings of the inquiry. The public is invited to provide feedback on this report between September 21 and October 11 either online, or at community input sessions being held at locations throughout the Province. To learn more, or pre-register for a community input session, please visit the Site C Inquiry website, or call the number below.

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Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Request for Proposals The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats utilizing the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF). The purpose of the Fund is to provide local financial support for important projects that will contribute to the conservation of our valuable natural areas. CVLCF funding is available for conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. The themes for the Fund are water conservation, wildlife and habitat conservation, and open space conservation.

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Kootenay Cribbing 5144 Riverside Drive Fairmont Hot Springs BC V0B 1L1

Cell: 250-342-1289 Home: 250-345-2188 Fax: 250-345-2189

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

And much more from…

Residential and Commercial

SPECIALIZING IN FOUNDATIONS

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

Dustless Blasting

250.341.1899 | info@hybridlandscapes.ca

Come in and browse our giftware

• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

SERVICES

PALLISER PRINTS LARGE FORMAT ARCHITECTURAL and ENGINEERING PLANS

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)

Send files to: PRODUCTION@PALLISERPRINTING.COM 250.342.2999 Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Patryk Jagie�o STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it! I’ll take care of it! YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

• Pruning and Removal of ALL Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

OVER

30 YEARS

patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558

EXPERIENCE

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Keep your local companies alive. Why go to Golden when you can get your tree services right here in Invermere!

Patco Developments Ltd.

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

THE VALLEY’S LARGEST WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM

Quality Homes & Contracting • Roller Shades

• Roman Shades • Cellular Shades

Invermere

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0

• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial

Come visit our showroom,

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters

PROOF 4 FRONT

Cutting Edge Carpentry Inc.

Scott Wilisky

Licensed Residential Builder Invermere & Area scott@stwbuilders.com www.stwbuilders.com

492 ARROW RD., UNIT 1B 250-342-HOME (4663)

• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

250.270.0745

WETT Certified

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • poolman-911@hotmail.com Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

PROOF 4 BACK

Judy: (250) 341-1903

UPHOLSTERY

www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNERSINCE 2006

Bob: (250) 341-5014

Including House Checking

Pioneer Newspaper @PioneerNewsTip

250.439.8074

goldenupholstery1960@gmail.com

Box 53, Brisco, B.C. V0A 1B0

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Friday

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Summer wrap-up at Pynelogs Cultural Centre By Melissa Kelly Assistant Curator What a great summer we have had with a great variety of events and art shows here at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Come and experience our final art show of the season! We welcome not only Laverna Peters, Vic Panei, Elizabeth Segstro, Stan Lukasiewicz, and John Palmer, but also the Fierce Art Project of Revelstoke. During this show we have the pleasure of showcasing a range of talented painters. Stan and LaVerna’s main focus is acrylic, John focuses on oil paintings of his surrounding sceneries, and Elizabeth creates local landscapes with graphite, watercolour, and acrylic. And let’s not forget our nature photographer Vic Panei! Fierce Art Project of Revelstoke is at a gallery near

you! The Fierce Art Project of Revelstoke presents “Columbia Valley, Our View”. They are a group of individual artists who have joined together to provide support by assisting each other in enhancing their skills and expanding their artistic boundaries. “We feel this project is the beginning of a significant telling of how our mighty Columbia River connects so many communities” the group shared, while focusing on the natural diversity and the history of the valley through the use of acrylic, gouche, watercolour, and 3-D art. Pynelogs is very excited to end this summer Gallery season off right with more talented artists, a variety of mediums, and many different artistic perspectives! We hope to see you there. Looking for CVArt’s upcoming events? Please visit our website www.columbiavalleyarts.com or call us at 250-342-4423. Like us on Facebook! Our address is 1720 4th Ave., Invermere, B.C., which is located along Kinsmen Beach. Melissa Kelly is the Assistant Gallery Curator at the Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at the Council Chambers, District of Invermere, 914- 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Monday September 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. local time unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are sooner paid. FOLIO NUMBER

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

P.I.D

CIVIC ADDRESS

UPSET PRICE

532-00195.315

LOT: 3; PLAN NUMBER: NEP82986; DISTRICT LOT: 7882;

026-964-643

1371 CANTERBURY WAY

$8,924.66

532-00266.635

LOT: 28; PLAN NUMBER: NEP20876; DISTRICT LOT: 7882;

018-500-862

1008 WESTRIDGE DR

$13,125.26

532-00800.225

LOT: 25; PLAN NUMBER: NEP75975; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

026-001-519

2519 LEDGEROCK RIDGE

$2,451.39

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque equal to the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10 a.m. on the following day. The District of Invermere makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Karen L. Coté Director of Finance

Your Local

Catherine Craig’s ‘Process’ will be part of the show.

Hospice volunteer training Submitted by Hospice Society Training begins once again for those interested in becoming Hospice Volunteer Visitors. To become a visitor in either the End of Life or Bereavement programs, a visitor needs to go through an application process and 21 hours of training in End of Life Visitation, Bereavement Visitation or both, depending on the area the individual wishes to volunteer in. The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is always looking for people of all ages interested in joining the team. For many it is hard to imagine sitting with someone as they die or as they mourn the death of a loved one. It can be challenging for sure, it can also be a great gift. As one of our visitors recently shared, “I became a hospice volunteer visitor hoping to make a difference for someone at the end of their life journey. I stay because I grow with each person I meet.” While hospice training is de-

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

signed for and free to Hospice Visitors, the training is available to all. Anyone can register and, for a fee, join a training session. Those working in education, victim services, and emotional support fields have benefited greatly from attending these trainings. All are welcome. Upcoming sessions include: Companioning Complicated and Traumatic Grief Friday, September 15th 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 16th 10-5 p.m. End of Life Visitor Training October 20/21 and 27/28 Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 10-4 p.m. Companioning Suicide Grief November 3rd 6-9 p.m. and 4th 10-5 p.m. Companioning the Bereaved will be offered again this winter. If you are interested in attending a training session or becoming a volunteer visitor please contact the Hospice office at (778) 526-5143 or email info@hospicesocietycv.com. Pre-registration is required for all trainings.

Professionals

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC VOA 1K2

CELL: 250-342-5935 BUS: 250-342-5599 dk@rockieswest.com www.TeamRice.ca

RE/MAX Invermere

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

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P ioneer C lassifieds

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

GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

4880 Burns Ave. Canal Flats. Fri. Sept. 15th, Sat Sept 16th, Sun Sept 17th. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Exercise equipment, mix dishes, photo frames, vase, furniture, lots of tools, and much more.

Saturday Sept 14th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Located at the back of Effusion Art Gallery 1033 6th Ave. Invermere. Furniture, household, sporting and camping items, Thule rack for a pickup truck - like new, 4 winter tires for a pickup truck - like new.

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

Cheers to the many full-time and part-time locals who came to the Fairmont Market. Lots of visitors there; they were enjoying our fabulous valley at the resort pools (as so they should). We are fortunate to have such a diversity of high class events and amenities to share with our visitors. Your support, locals to locals is recognized and appreciated.

A huge Cheers to CMH for providing a helicopter ride for STMS (Summit Trail Makers Society) workers and their chainsaws up to the avalanche debris fields on the Chalice Creek trail. You helped make a tough job that much easier. You guys were great.

Cheers to Daria at the Invermere Post Office for service above and beyond in helping me track down a package last week. I was this close to firing off an angry letter to Canada Post about their ridiculous delivery time from Montreal. Daria’s kindness and patience defused my frustration and left me smiling.

S IN MEMORIAM S

Shwed Orest Nicholas

Oct. 26,1932- Sept. 11, 2012 Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part As it never goes away To hear your voice To see your smile To sit with you And talk for a while, would be Our greatest wish Today, tomorrow Our whole life through We shall always love And remember you. You will forever be in our hearts. Your loving family.

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open. Fairmont: Women only 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Thursdays. Fairmont Lions Club house 5003 Hot Springs Rd. Celebrate Wilmer! Family fun and potluck, Sunday, September 24th, 4 - 8 p.m.,Wilmer Hall. For info check our Facebook page.

S OBITUARY S Osterried, Gordon Albert It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Albert Osterried, of heart failure at the age of 81. His death was sudden and occurred in his home in Invermere, B.C. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, following a long period of physical pain. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Frank and Amy Osterried (need Chappelle) and his brothers Ron and Jim. He is survived by his brothers Bob and Ed.

THANK YOU Thanks to all of you who wished me well on my 99th Birthday, also for the food and transportation. May God Bless You! Ray Crook

Cheers to Kate and Jack - the most wonderful veggie delivery fairies in Invermere!

Sponsored by

CHEERS & JEERS A Great big Cheer to all the Fairmont Folks that donated food, drinks etc. as well as banana bread for all firefighters, pilots and crews as well as Airport staff. Your donations were very much appreciated. Cheers to “Sally the Seamstress” for doing last minute alterations on my dress while I waited. Wedding day disaster averted! It’s great to have you back living in the Valley. Much appreciated!

A big Cheers to Copper City Plumbing who helped us and made themselves available on the long weekend with our emergency leak. Efficient, affordable and reliable. Good to know you’ve got our back. Cheers to black lung disease. It’s not just for coal miners.

S OBITUARY S Millar, Catherine Joyce 1931– 2017

“Home, James, and don’t spare the horses!” True to one of Catherine Joyce Millar’s favorite expressions on September 9, 2017, Joyce hurriedly went home to be with Roy and Douglas.

At the age of six he learned to skate and play hockey on an outdoor ice rink in Regina. He loved the game and excelled at it, playing professionally in Europe as well as coaching for two years in Austria. Until recently, Gordon played senior league hockey. He was also an excellent skier and enjoyed this sport at Sun Valley, Idaho as well as many other ski resorts in the United States and Canada. In the summer months, Gordon enjoyed mountain cycling trips, went jogging and golfed with his friends as often as his busy schedule permitted. To add excitement to his life he rode bulls at a rodeo.

Joyce was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on January 10, 1931. She moved to Canada with her mother when she was fifteen. At seventeen, she met and married Roy Millar, who was her life long partner until his death in 2002. Living in Calgary, where Roy was a city police officer and Joyce was a bookkeeper, they raised Douglas and Fiona and had a very active social life with their many friends. Hawaii was their favorite holiday destination where it was all about friends, family and more socializing.

Gordon was a successful businessman, designing and building many residential homes as well as industrial buildings in BC and in the USA.

Joyce is survived by Fiona, Doug and their daughter Lana, also Douglas’s daughter Christina. And who could forget her dog Charlie!

Gordon loved life, his loss is immeasurable. A Celebration of Life will be held in Invermere at a later date.

An informal celebration of Joyce’s life will take place at a later date. If you would like, donations in Joyce’s memory can be made to ICAN or GALS Invermere.

They moved to Invermere in 1976 when Roy retired and lived on Lakeview Rd. A lovely spot where Joyce kept busy with her bridge playing and Bloomsday walks. Her two granddaughters, Lana and Christina, were there often and Joyce loved that.

Cheers to our amazing community who eagerly offered to help the Invermere Library with our move. Cheers to Sobeys for lending us shopping carts to load the books, to Family Dynamix for the moving truck, to the DOI staff for dismantling shelves, the Rockies hockey team for furniture assembly, and to the incredible volunteers who helped to move things, drive trucks, and get everything in working order. Cheers to Japhy Hunt. You have entertained and inspired us all with your unique creative spirit and your courage and self-belief to follow your own path in a world of conformists. Good luck in Vancouver! Cheers to D.r O’Sullivan and all the staff for your amazing work at getting my tooth pain dealt with. You all truly are the best! Much appreciated!

Cheers to the experienced vendors at Fairmont market on Sunday. As a newbie we were bewildered by the “simple” pop up tent and were offering prizes that competed with your business and thought we knew how flow should go. You were gracious, helpful, friendly and made our new foray into markets fun and successful. I have a new and deep appreciation of my enjoyment in coming to markets- how you do that all summer? My best wishes for your successes. Jeers to disrespectful potheads smoking up at pothole park during movie nights where hundreds of families were exposed to your rude harmful actions. Cheers to Todd and his staff at Pizzeria Mercato. You always make my pizza just right. You’re the best!

LOST AND FOUND LOST/STOLEN: My Son Aaron Karl’s rock headstone from the Swan. Please return it or let me know where it is and I can go get it, no questions asked. We just want it back where it belongs. If you have any info please contact Mary at 250-342-6512. LOST: Woman’s jean jacket with inukshuk pin on the collar. Saturday Sept 9th on main street. Call Veronica at 1-250-427-5204.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Getting Married? Intimate wedding & reception space available WE CAN HELP YOU PLAN! 250-347-2323 BighornMeadows.com/Weddings

On the Springs Course

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WHY RENT? Lake Windermere Pointe Condos Mortgage payments from under $700/month. Condo fees and mortgage payments can be less than rent payments. Possible rent-to-own opportunities for qualified buyers OAC. Own your home with only $4,000 in your wallet.

STORAGE

HOUSE FOR RENT

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

SERVICES

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

2-bdrm farm house in Fairmont adjacent to Funtasia Fun Park. Available Oct. 15th - March 15th. $650/mo + utilities, internet included, rental conditional to caring for animals in the park and light snow removal, time commitment 1 - 3 hrs daily at $15/hr. Please call Joe or Tanya at 250-345-4511 or fairmontfuntasia@live.com.

ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Phase 2 now for sale, Windermere. Total of 8 acreages, 3 sold, 5 to 6.25 acres each. Starting at $169,000 + GST. Separate individual graveled access roads, individual wells up to 30 gallons per minute, no building commitment. Two minutes to golf course, five minutes to beach. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

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

OFFICE SPACE Prime second floor office space, 1313 - 7th Ave. 1 - 735 sq. ft. office, 1 - 1167 sq. ft. office. Can be divided into two offices 1 - 710 sq. ft. + 1 - 457 sq. ft. Available March 1st, 2018. Phone Leo 250-342-1177 or lkienitz@telus.net.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

T: 778-527-2121 F: 778-527-2122 E: rockiesrealty@century21.ca

www.C21rockiesrealty.com

Ken Becker

Owner/Realtor™

Joe Evanoff Realtor™

Dave McGrath

Associate Broker™

250-342-1161 250-341-7045 250-341-1967

4-bdrm house in Invermere. Available immediately. $450/mo/ room + utilities + D.D., N/P, N/S. Call 403-874-1273.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR RENT Lot for mobile home. No pets. Phone 250-342-9390.

5904 Columbia Road, Edgewater, BC. Large house located on a big corner lot (3 Acres). 6-bdrm, 4 baths, 2 full kitchens, 2 living rooms, Washer/Dryer on each floor, huge deck. Appliances: Upstairs: Washer/dryer, stove, fridge, dishwasher, furnace (propane). Downstairs: Washer/dryer, stove, fridge, dishwasher, furnace (electric). Available October 1st, 2017. $1,200/mo for whole house. Pets negotiable. 403-650-8654.

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Radium: 2-bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, double attached garage. A/C, Everything on one level, deck, firepit, N/S, pets negotiable. References required. Available November 1st. $1,250/mo, 306-921-7885.

SUITE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

Bright 1-Bedroom furnished walkout suite in Westridge, Invermere. Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to town. Off-street parking for one vehicle. N/S, D/W, W/D. One small dog/cat allowed. D.D., Pet deposit and References required. $900/mo. Utilities, hydro, wi-fi included. Long-term renter preferred. Available Oct 1. Email rosis@telus.net.

HOUSE FOR RENT Exclusive 4-bdrm fully furnished Fort Point home, lake view and access. N/S N/P available Sept. 7/17 to May 31/18. $1,500/mo + utilities. References required. Call Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty 250-342-5914. 4-bdrm house in Invermere. Available immediately. $1,700/mo + utilities + DD, N/P, N/S. Call 403246-6680.

Akiskinook Resort: Ground level larger end unit, 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $800/mo includes cable. Call or text 403-2813991. Cozy 1-bdrm condo for rent in Radium. Fully furnished with 7 appliances, underground parking, pool and hot tub. $750/mo + $400 D.D. Available October 1st. Call 403880-9719 or 403-512-2168. Lake Windermere Point in Invermere: 2-bdrm + den, 2-bath, pool side and lake view, underground parking, fully furnished with leather couches. N/S, small dogs negotiable, available Oct. 30th. Monthly rent depending on length of tenancy. 403-561-0111 or bobburk41@ gmail.com.

SERVICES

Attention Snow Removal Contractors EK Realty Strata Division is now accepting sealed bids for snow removal for the Kimberley and Cranbrook areas for the 2017/2018 season Packages can be picked up at 25-10th Ave S. The deadline for bids is September 28, 2017.

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

East Kootenay Realty

0.42 acre undeveloped treed lot on Nelles Crescent, Windermere. 403616-9659. Nice building lot. Eileen Madson Primary School area. Asking $110,000. 250-341-3521.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Columbia Valley Taxi. $35,000. Two cabs plus equipment. Email: oldfaller@gmail.com. Business for Sale: Grant’s Foods, 503 7th Ave, Invermere. Now reduced to $49,000. Includes everything. Email gkelly2@telus.net.

MISC. FOR SALE 1990 campion with 175 h.p. outboard. New travel cover, bimini top, second cover for fishing, interior in good shape. Contact 780951-5925. ASKING $5,000.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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.

Triple J Services * Window Cleaning * Gutter Cleaning * Residential snow plowing * Weekly insurance inspections * Work Safe and fully insured Call Jim Detta 250-349-7546.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Custom Blinds/drapery/upholstery/ flooring. Hunter Douglas, ShadeO-Matic. Graber. Serving Calgary/ Columbia Valley. Contact Brenda 403-861-8782, soledecor@shaw. ca, www.Studio222calgary.com.

B.B.’s Home & Lawn Care Services

Cleaning, Professional packing, moves, house checks, lawn/snowremoval/handyman services. 250688-2897 or 403-861-8782.

LESSONS/TRAINING

Two CV 1986 completely restored for sale. $18,500 O.B.O. Pedro 250342-5724. 1986 Ford F150 as is $300 and 1996 Dodge Caravan as is $300. If interested please call 250-341-1554.

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

Piano lessons - Arne Sahlen (B.Mus Distinction; ARCT Gold Medal.) All ages/levels with fun and finesse! Classical to musicof-now, summer or year-round. 250-540-4242 cell/text.

LESSONS/TRAINING

PIANO AND THEORY LESSONS All ages, beginner to grade 10 conservatory. Registered teacher for 40 years. A.R.C.T. L.T.C.L. Play for recitals, exams, festivals, or just for your own enjoyment. Please call Linda Hookenson at 250-342-9286

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Full-time/Shift Work Afternoon/Evening Shift, Weekends and Weekdays. $11.75/hour + medical/dental/group benefits

Baker Full-time/Shift Work Afternoon/Evening Shift, Weekends and Weekdays. $12.50/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

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PIANO LESSONS by Inga Lipkov, M. A. from one of the best European music schools, highly acclaimed piano teacher and performer. All levels and ages, RCM examinations, Theory. Personalized lessons and programs. Call 250-345-6804.

Valley Spas is looking for a F/T permanent hot tub/water maintenance technician. Experience an asset but will train for the right candidate. Wage negotiable. Please drop off resume in person at 230 Laurier St., Invermere.

HELP WANTED

Big Horn Café, Radium

Are you a professional stylist with an upbeat and positive attitude?

We are looking for someone with exceptional cuts and color, that can build a clientele and obtain a high level of service. Urban Roots Salon and MediSpa has ongoing education and training as well as very competitive wages and product incentives. If you are looking for a high paced and busy salon, we are it! Email resume to: urbanroots@shaw.ca 1714 Cranbrook Street North Cranbrook, BC 250-417-3417

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911611 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC, V0A 1K2

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Best Paints RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE Best Paints is a branch of Warwick Enterprises Ltd. With knowledgeable staff and highest quality products we are a leading supplier of Benjamin Moore paints and Sikkens stains in the Columbia Valley. If you are committed to customer service, passionate about interior design and have a keen eye for color then Best Paints is the place for you.

Job Description:

• Assist customers in a professional and timely manner • Provide knowledgeable product assistance to customers, assessing their painting needs and advising solutions • Tint, mix and color match paint • Process all sales transactions using QuickBooks POS • Actively participate in all store activities including stocking shelves, pricing, inventory ordering, maintaining displays and keeping store clean and tidy • Energy and ability to multi-task in a busy environment • Ability to work rotating Saturdays and lift up to 40 lb.

Qualifications:

• An eye for color and a strong interest in interior decorating.

Please forward your resume to Email: info@warwick-interiors.com or Fax: 250-342-3546

Food Service Supervisors Hiring: Salary: $14 per hour Permanent Position; Full-Time, Part-Time Shift work; All Shifts, Day, Evening, Weekend Start: ASAP – 2 positions available 1 to 2 years Experience Required No Education requirements Job Duties: • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of staff that prepare, portion and serve food; • Participate in assisting to establish methods to meet work schedules; maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; • Train staff in job duties and sanitation and safety procedures; • Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards; • May participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets; • Maintain company and corporate adherence to standards, procedures and programs, and as updated from time to time; • Assist in ensuring optimal employee coverage at all times and fills in as required for various areas during busy periods to maintain optimal customer service levels. How to Apply; email: dqinvermere@yahoo.ca in person or by mail @ 350 Laurier St., Invermere, BC V0A 1K7

911611 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC, V0A 1K2

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening $14.00 per hour • Start Date: ASAP # of Vacancies: 8 • Experience: 1-2 years Education: No Education Required Job Duties: • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of staff who prepare, portion and serve food; • Participate in assisting to establish methods to meet work schedules; maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; • Train staff in job duties and sanitation and safety procedures; • Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards; • You may participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets; • Maintain company and corporate adherence to standards, procedures and programs, and as updated from time to time; • Assist in ensuring optimal employee coverage at all times and fill in as required for various areas during busy periods to maintain optimal customer service levels. Benefits: Medical and Dental Please apply via email at timhortons.invermere@gmail.com or in person at 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) Bus Driver School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for a permanent, part-time (20 hrs/wk) Bus Driver position, effective October 1, 2017. This position is concerned with the operation of school buses used to transport students on prescribed routes within the School District; the employee may also participate in the busing of students on curricular and extracurricular field trips both inside and outside the district. Independent judgment and initiative is exercised in the safe and timely operation of the vehicle and in establishing effective working relationships. Work is performed under general supervision. Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent, minimum 5 years driving experience and an acceptable driving abstract (Valid Class 2 BC driver’s license) is required. First aid training would be an asset. Rate of pay: As per Collective Agreement 440, $22.40/hour. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017 to: Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

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. 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. Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a full time Server. Previous experience required in a busy, upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com. The Black Forest is looking for full time kitchen help. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com. Helna’s Stube is looking for P/T dishwasher, kitchen help and evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-3470047.

is looking for Full/Part time Baristas and Food prep individuals. No evenings, flexible hours, potential for medical and dental benefits. Competitive wages. Apply to bighorncafe1@outlook.com or 778527-5005. Part-time secretarial, bookkeeping, tax recording, client follow up, Windows/Office, social media. Windermere home office. 403-5198268 or patyesh@gmail.com. Cafe Allium at Pynelogs is looking for Kitchen Help, both P/T and F/T. Flexible hours, days and nights. Apply in person or email Resume to cafeallium@gmail.com. An exceptional opportunity to join a fun, fast-paced scene at the Rocky River Grill. We are now accepting resumes for experienced servers. Please send to steve.kuffler@gmail. com.

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September 14, 2017

SPORTS

Judo club celebrates 50 years By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Columbia Valley Centre is opening its doors to more than 200 Judo athletes at the end of September. They are coming from across western Canada to take part in a training camp the local club has coordinated in tandem with a milestone anniversary for the local judokas. The Invermere Judo Club is celebrating 50 years in Invermere. To honour the club’s longstanding history in the community, they are hosting a celebratory dinner. “It is a community celebration, in recognition for all those who have supported us through the years,” said Karen Sharp, an instructor at Invermere Judo and daughter of Invermere Judo club founder Hermann Mauthner. The anniversary dinner is open to anyone in the community; organizers hope it will help show the gratitude for the support given to the club through the years. “The dinner is to give back to the community what the community has done for the last 50 years,” explained Mr. Mauthner. “The community has been involved in every aspect of the Judo club.” In the past 50 years, Mr. Mauthner estimates he has coached more than 2,500 people. Mr. Mauthner, who has now seen multiple generations come through the Judo club doors, says he never imagined the club reaching this milestone when he opened it in 1967. “I have great memories of fabulous students,” said Mr. Mauthner. “We have produced 14 black belts coming out from our club. We have beginners and some that

Some of the Judo club members earlier this year. Photo courtesy Invermere Judo Club never made it more than a few belts up but still enjoy Judo. Some are bringing their kids back. As a matter of fact, we have some third generation kids coming back.” And five decades later, Mr. Mauthner admits he still loves Judo. “It’s a very physical exercise. It involves all the muscles of your body, and you have to concentrate your mind,” he said. “It’s a good way to make friends. You’re physically opposed to each other, but, at the same time, you practice with each other, you learn from each other.” He has passed that same love of the sport on to his daughter, Ms. Sharp. She said her love of Judo is because

it is unlike any other sport she has encountered. “Judo is a gentle art,” shared Ms. Sharp. “To learn to do things with maximum efficiency and minimum effort.” Judo has been a part of Ms. Sharp’s life as long as she can remember, and she has seen again and again the benefit others find in the uplifting sport. “I absolutely love the character building. It gives kids a self confidence, builds them to be able to face challenges,” described Ms. Sharp. “In my life, it has given me the ability to face fears.” The dinner takes place Friday, September 29th. Cocktails are 6:30 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. at the Copper Point Resort. Tickets are available online at www.invermerejudo.com or call 250-342-0471. Meanwhile, the training camp will take place over the weekend with Judo clubs from across Western Canada converging in Invermere to train together. Travis Stevens, the 2016 U.S. Olympic silver medalist, will be instructing at the camp, which will happen at the Columbia Valley Centre and David Thompson Secondary School. The annual training camps often happen in the Lower Mainland so the local club is excited to be hosting this year’s session. The public is invited to come watch the Judo participants through the weekend. The Judo camp runs Friday, September 29th from 5-6:30 p.m. Participants will be back on the mat all day Saturday and on Sunday morning until 11 a.m.

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SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER The Akisqnuk First Nation (AFN) is nestled in BC’s Columbia Valley, between Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs, adjacent to the town of Invermere. This four-season playground offers something for everyone with a small-town ambiance and excellent schools.

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Position Summary As the Senior Financial Officer, you will report directly to the Senior Administrative Officer and will be responsible for the overall financial management and reporting of the financial affairs of the AFN, managing the finance, accounting, payroll, benefits, and taxation operations, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, and providing overall guidance in financial aspects of the AFN including investments.

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Duties and Responsibilities include: • Providing leadership, direction, and professional support to Council and other employees in the planning, financial management, development, budgeting and daily operations; • Ensuring the financial administration systems, policies, procedures, directions and internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively; • Coordinating the development, review and management of the AFN annual financial plan, budgets and reports, working closely with Council, Senior Administrative Officer and Managers; • Overseeing financial audits, managing the compilation and production of all information required and ensuring successful completion of the audit according to pre-determined standards and timetable; • Preparing and presenting financial reports to Council and to the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committee at their regularly scheduled meetings;

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Career Opportunity

Ensuring compliance with AFN’s Financial Administration Law; Identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on financial reporting risks and fraud risks, recommending and implementing procedures for mitigating financial reporting and fraud risks and ensuring approved procedures are followed; Supervising all employees in the Finance Department; evaluating their performance annually; assisting with their training and development plans; Administering the AFN Employee Benefit Programs and performing the responsibilities of the Plan Administrator; and, Administering the AFN Property and Service Tax Laws and performing the responsibilities of the Tax Administrator.

Qualifications include: • CPA designation; • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar financial management role, with experience in fund accounting, taxation and payroll and benefit; • Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite and applications, and experience working with Dynamics GP or other integrated accounting software;

We’re seeking a Program Assistant in our Golden office to join our team at Columbia Basin Trust. Responsible for providing operational and administrative support, supporting development, implementation, conducting research and Apply by 4 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. MT, Monday, September 25, 2017.

providing logistical support.

For more details and to apply visit ourtrust.org/careers.

For a full job posting, please visit: www.akisqnuk.org Closing date: September 22, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. local time Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Stephen Olson Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L2 Fax: (250)342-9693 Email: solson@akisqnuk.org

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Invermere’s fantastic four competitors By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalley.com Invermere’s very own fantastic four – a group of dedicated triathletes – recently returned from Ironman Coeur d’Alene held in Idaho. The athletes each competed in a 3.86-kilometre swim, a 180.25-kilometre bike, ending with a 42.1-kilometre run in the heat of the day, all with different experience levels. From a seasoned Ironman competitor to a first timer, Hal Saunders, Haru Watanabe, Veronique Hul, and Liz Vanderkruk each broke personal records throughout the course of the day. “We have become a close-knit little Ironman family. Liz and I are hard core ‘stick to the schedule’ kind of girls. Hal and Haru are game for whatever is on the schedule. We really complement each other and we have a nice balance,” said Veronique Hul. For Ms. Hul, Mr. Saunders, and Mrs. Vanderkruk, Coeur d’Alene wasn’t their first time competing in an Ironman competition. They each entered the race hoping to improve their times from previous challenges. “The competition at any Ironman is intense. I personally don’t go into it looking to compete against anyone; my goal is to just finish the race in the best time I can under whatever conditions I’m dealing with that day,” said Mr. Saunders. Coeur d’Alene was Mr. Watanabe’s first time entering an Ironman competition and he quickly fell into pace training with the other seasoned athletes. “Haru Watanabe is the kid in our group. He has trained extremely hard and was so excited in Coeur d’Alene. We discuss a lot of scenarios prior to the race so I don’t know if I said anything in particular but if I was to give him one piece of advice it would be to try and swim straight and don’t swim in circles like when we train,” said Mr. Saunders.

The fantastic four from Invermere included (from left) Haru Watanabe, Veronique Hul, Hal Saunders and Liz Vanderkruk (at front). Submitted photo Mr. Watanabe said competing in an Ironman had always been a bucket list item, something that he wanted to finish no matter what his finish time was. Expecting to finish in 16 hours, Mr. Watanabe surpassed his expectations finishing in 13:38:35. “I wasn’t sure how my body was going to react in a marathon so I took a little less effort on the bike, like saving effort on the bike, and got off the bike and felt great so I just kept running and running and running,” said Mr. Watanabe. Mr. Watanabe’s day got off to a rocky start. He checked his bike before the start of the competition and found he had a flat tire. He had to leave his bike in the hands of technicians while he started his swim, hoping it would be fixed by the time he finished swimming. “When I changed to my wetsuit to go swim my bike wasn’t in my spot yet, they were still fixing it. So that was the worst moment. I told the bike tech normally my swim takes about 90 minutes ... so they

Hal Saunders (left) is all smiles during the marathon run. Haru Watanabe completed his first Ironman in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Submitted photos

said ‘OK, we think we can do something in an hour and a half ’,” said Mr. Watanabe. While Mr. Watanabe was dealing with his bike issues, Mrs. Vanderkruk was preparing to crush her previous records. While she struggled with the heat during her run portion she was still able to make a new personal best in the other aspects of the event.

“I was very happy with my swim. My swim was a personal best over all my other Ironmans. My bike, I did awesome; I was really happy with my bike. It was also personal best,” said Mrs. Vanderkruk. Over the past eight months preparing for the competition, the fantastic four trained every week together. Over the winter the group checked in with each other but did not start training together until spring. Describing the group as a family, Mrs. Hul said she wouldn’t be able to do the long bike training without the others. “It really makes it fun, social and motivating. I could not do those long bike rides (5-6 hour rides) without them,” said Mrs. Hul. The fantastic four found motivation throughout the Coeur d’Alene competition when they got to see each other. “The neatest part of the race was we got to see each other on the race a lot. A lot of them were out and backs – so out and back on the bike and out and back on the run – so we could high five each other,” said Mrs. Vanderkruk. It seems this group has the competitive spirit as each athlete is looking for their next competition, whether it be next summer or in a few years. The fantastic four will continue to represent the community at Ironman competitions in the future.

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THE BLUE LINE

Rockies show promise after opening weekend By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com The greatest game on ice is back in the Valley. The local Columbia Valley Rockies laced up this past weekend, taking on the Kimberley Dynamiters on Friday, September 8th, and then opening at home on Saturday, September 9th against the Castlegar Rebels. With Friday being the team’s first game of the season, head coach Wade Dubielewicz stated after the first game the team started out a little nervous. “Kimberley has historically competed really, really hard and I don’t think our competitiveness was at a high enough level,” said Mr. Dubielewicz. While the Dynamiters dominated the first two periods, Rockies Jared Bordt set up by Joshua Antunes got the first goal of the season for the team. The Dynamiters came back hard, scoring four more goals, taking the final score to 6-1 for Kimberley. “Our goalie played extremely well and kept us in the game pretty much into midway through the third and we had some opportunities, to be honest with you, to tie or go ahead and it just didn’t happen and then late in the third we kind of broke down,” said Mr. Dubielewicz. Starting goalie for the team, Ben Kelsch, made 32 saves during the game, earning himself the second star of the evening. Mr. Dubielewicz commented that the competitiveness of his veterans was the biggest factor in Friday night’s match. “Against Kimberley, to be honest, I think our skill easily matches up. We do have a skilled group and it’s going to be up to our veterans to show the younger guys how hard you have to work on a day in and day out basis to be competitive,” said Mr. Dubielewicz. Heading into their home match up against the Castlegar Rebels Mr. Dubielewicz was hoping to see more of that competitiveness come out of his team. The Rockies started off strong with Mike Dyck getting the first goal of the night at 19:35, set up by Joshua Antunes and Kale Hawryluk. “Mike Dyck came out of his shell tonight and had a lot of scoring chances; he’s probably one to watch,” said Mr. Dubielewicz.“He’s a confident, good hockey player and wants the puck on his stick which you want your top players to feel that way.” Then at 11:28, Tyler Nypower got an unassisted goal, taking the Rockies to a 2-0 lead over the visiting Rebels. The Rebels answered back to the Rockies, tying the game at the end of the first period. Throughout the second and

Joshua Antunes of St. Albert, Alberta (above) carries the puck during Saturday’s match-up. Ryan Skytt of Drumheller (below) eyes the goal past an opposing player. Photo by Nikki Fredrikson third periods, the Rockies found themselves in the penalty box a total of nine times allowing for the Rebels to score two goals on power plays and another four goals throughout taking the game to an 8-2 finish. “When you play a team with that kind of forwards you can’t make bad decisions or mental mistakes because they’ll put it in your net,” said Mr. Dubielewicz. Despite the final score, Mr. Dubielewicz said he was happy with his team’s work ethic, stating the team showed him something he can work with. “We got to work on our decision making under pressure, simple as that. Systematically we got to start working a little better together away from the puck,” said Mr. Dubielewicz. After Saturday’s performance, the coaching staff saw what they need to work on and expect the team to get better for their next weekend which will be two away games in Castlegar and Nelson. The Columbia Valley Rockies are also preparing for an upcoming fundraiser at Copper Point Golf on Saturday, September 23rd. Entrance is $100, which gets participants a cart, golf round, t-shirt, dinner at the clubhouse and more. To register for the golf tournament call the Copper Point Golf Pro Shop at 250-341-3392.

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FAITH

Prayer at every turning point of life By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Everyone invariably experiences many turning points in life, such as choosing a career, partner, changing relationships, losing a loved one, leading a single life, coping with divorce or a broken relationship, retirement, unemployment etc. Each turning point involves a choice, a decision to be made. Psychology calls this process as creative intelligence, which leads to a special and profound insight and experience. Human life is a very precious gift. But with its twists, turns and pressures, we acquire discomfort and become progressively neurotic in life. Blood pressure increases, challenges and demands of life lead to worry, anxiety, and fear. Sudden turbulences in life cause constant stress and limit our focus. We become powerless and hopeless to cope with our situation. The Bible helps us with the story of Samson (Judges 14). When Samson was unexpectedly confronted with a lion cub, he mustered strength and courage to cry out to God, “Yahweh, help me.” In fact, God helped him to be

victorious. Without any weapon, he struggled with the lion cub and tore it into pieces. Our life, too, has numerous unexpected hardships and obstacles. They seem to be enormous and impossible to overcome. During such moments, the example of Jesus gives us insight. “Jesus went up the mountain to pray” (Mt. 14:23). He spent quality time with God His Father. Jesus interestingly teaches us to spend quiet time in prayer when we are faced with life’s burdens. Jesus stepped away from the limelight and the maddening crowd to commune with God. Prayer is conversing with God, opening our hearts and minds to Him, dialoguing with God about our concerns, struggles and challenges, consulting Him for guidance, and thanking Him for the several favours received. Jesus understood the importance of prayer and freed himself from the distractions to acquire serenity, clarity, peace and quietness. Therefore, he was able to withstand all violent storms and difficult situations in life. Prayer can transform our lives. Mother Theresa calls this transition a ‘spiritual awakening, a turning point, that decisive moment which has contributed to the unique and historical change in one’s life’. Would you like to have an experience of this singular favour? In Luke 11:1, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus taught them the beautiful prayer ‘Our Father’ in response. Let us try to make this prayer our own and in the course of our life we will see a major transition taking place in us. All the best!

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, September 17th, 10:30 a.m.

Worship And Life Instruction, “Simple Church – Love People” … Pastor Matt Moore ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children ages 3-4; Kindergarten-Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service.

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

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere. Sunday, 11 a.m.: St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father John • 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 Rick Daniels • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-421-3756

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