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The Upper

January 21, 2005

Columbia

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Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Golden, Brisco, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

Contents News

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Editorial

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Letters

5

Teen Speak

6

Sports

11

Classifieds

14

Curling on the Lake circa 1910

Straight Shooter

8 Ice Man Cometh

13 World Class

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Historical photo from the Ede Family collection

2 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

January 21, 2005

VALLEY

Freezing rain coats valley

By Elinor Florence and Dave Sutherland Pioneer Staff Highways were shut down, schools were closed and many businesses remained dark Wednesday morning after an overnight rain turned the valley into a giant ice slick.

The fine glistening rain froze as soon as it hit the ground, turning pavement into a skating rink and gravel into glass marbles.

Vehicles crept gingerly down local streets and the few pedestrians brave enough to venture outside crept along the roadsides with one foot in a snowbank, struggling to remain upright.

Adding to the surreal atmosphere was the sound of crashes as trees, laden with wet snow, released the heavy snowpacks from their branches.

Highway 95 between Canal Flats and Golden was closed, effectively shutting the valley away from the outside world.

The TransCanada was closed east of Golden, and travel was not recommended from Radium east through the Kootenay National Park. By late morning the highway south to Cranbrook was open, but very slushy.

The rain affected much of the province, creating floods and mudslides on the west coast, and an extreme avalanche risk in the mountains.

“I had a slow, cautious drive to work today,” said Panorama general manager Mark Woodburn. The Panorama staff bus wasn’t operating Wednesday. He said the ski runs were still open, although the highest chair lift was closed due to high winds.

“We advised staff not to drive up the hill to work, but some came anyway.”

Jim Younker of R.K. Heli-Ski said all helicopter flights for Wednesday were canceled and possibly for Thursday as well, due to the low clouds affecting visibility.

“It’s a Catch-22 situation. Our customers can’t get here because the road to Banff is closed, but there would be nothing for them to do here anyway.”

The roads inside Invermere were

David Matheson, owner of Selkirk TV, balances while salting the sidewalk. being sanded, but very slowly as even the sanding crews had to take it easy.

Since most people were smart enough to stay off the roads, the ambulance crews were having a quiet day.

“We had one trip to Cranbrook Tuesday evening and that’s it so far,” said Peter Hecher. “We haven’t attended any accidents yet.”

However, Dale Morgan of the local RCMP detachment said they were “busier than a one-armed paper hanger” chasing down minor accidents.

Thankfully no serious accidents were reported.

“The only problem we’ve experienced so far is that one of our members couldn’t get out of his driveway

this morning and somebody had to go pick him up,” he said.

Tim Horton’s reported business was very slow except for the odd hardy soul who desperately needed his morning coffee.

Home Hardware staff were chafing at the delays, since they are in the midst of moving merchandise from the downtown store to the new store at the crossroads, scheduled to open for business on Jan. 24th.

“We’ve stopped all moves for the day, and trucks coming in from outside the valley are also held up,” said owner Al Miller. “But we’re not changing our opening day no matter what happens.”

Canada Post staff were at work, but there was very little mail either coming or going.

“Most of our mail comes from Calgary and Vancouver and both those roads are closed,” said postmaster Joan Forrest. No newspapers or magazines were delivered Wednesday, according to Kathy Campbell of Dave’s Book Bar. High school teacher Penny Brown said she was relieved when she heard the schools were closed Wednesday, since she had to use four-wheel drive all the way to Edgewater on Tuesday night after the rain began to fall.

“The roads are extremely hazardous and neither the kids or the staff should be put at risk,” she said.

Meanwhile there were no complaints from students, many of whom were out sledding on the icy hills. One boy was even spotted skating down 13th Avenue on ice skates.

Brandon Davidson, 13, said he plans to spend the day inside playing video games, but his younger brother is heading outside.

“I want to have a snowball fight because I’m looking forward to making the wet ones,” said Leland, 11.

By Wednesday afternoon Environment Canada was forecasting showers on Thursday, clouds on Friday and snow flurries on Saturday and Sunday.

The mild temperatures were expected to continue through the weekend.

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NEWS

The downtown arena is the largest roof on the right, while the banks below the arena and along the ridge feature the proposed new buildings ranging in height from three to ten storeys. The ball diamonds are on the far left, and a proposed new pedestrian bridge is shown crossing the railway tracks.

Downtown development: are you fer it or agin’ it?

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Reaction to the proposed new downtown development is mixed, a survey by The Pioneer has learned.

Town council members and local business owners believe the development will bring new growth to the downtown core and prevent business from drifting away to the crossroads.

But everyone surveyed emphasized the importance of planning changes to our roads and water system before further development takes place.

“My position is one of cautious support,” said councillor Bob Campsall, “recognizing that serious concerns exist regarding infrastructure and the environmental impact on Lake Windermere.”

Town councillor Brian McLaughlin called the proposed project “both exciting and daunting.”

“But I’d still rather see 800 people in one place than 800 one-acre lots,” he said. He pointed out that his major concern about this or any lakeshore development is the increase in boat traffic. “At least if it’s here in town we might be able to control it a little better.”

Town councillor and store owner JoAnne Willox has no reservations at all. “It looks awesome,” she said. “Everyone I’ve talked to has been really excited. The hotel and convention centre is something that we’ve been needing for a long time.”

Gerry Taft, town councillor and owner of Gerry’s Gelati, says he supports high-density development downtown and would rather see the town go up in height than reaching farther out into the valley.

However, he says the feedback that he has received from the public reveals cynicism that the project will ever see the light of day.

“A lot of that skepticism stems from the stalled developments on the gravel piles down in Athalmer,” he said.

Home Hardware owner Al Miller, who has cleared the way for future downtown development by relocating his business to the crossroads, said: “I’m absolutely for it. It’s going to bring people downtown to enjoy the restaurants and smaller shops that should be downtown. Thirteenth street has always been the picture postcard street and it will be even better without the lumber yard.”

But he cautioned: “The biggest obstacle is traffic passing in and out of the downtown. The system

right now is horrible, and something needs to be done - like right now.”

Patrick O’Sullivan will be one of those most affected by downtown development, but he already has plans to pick up and move the two-storey building where his 10-year dental practice is located.

The house next door to the dental office on 8th Avenue, as well as another house around the corner on 14th Street, will also disappear if the new development proceeds.

Fern and George Oglestone live in Tunnacliffe Heights above the lakeshore. “We think the proposed buildings are too high,” she said. “Anything higher than three storeys in front of us would block our view. We used to live in Banff and they put up buildings so high that you can’t see the mountains from downtown. They spoiled it.”

The Columbia Greenways Alliance, whose mission is the development of natural green corridors such as the Dragonfly Boardwalk next to James Chabot Provincial Park, is also expressing caution.

Director Ross McDonald said the group has a number of questions, including the potential environmental impact of the proposed marina and artificial beach.

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January 21, 2005

Pioneer Perspective Farewell and good luck to Home Hardware

By Bob Ede This Monday, for the first time in over 90 years, downtown Invermere will be without a hardware store when Home Hardware moves to its new building.

This is a far cry from the business exodus to the crossroads and the death of downtown as warned by town officials and business groups in the past.

Although we are losing the business anchor of Invermere, it surely won’t be long before the building occupied by Home Hardware is filled with new businesses and the downtown will take on a new look.

The downtown core is poised to see more exciting changes in the near future.

To the Home Hardware’s management and staff - enjoy your new view of Mount Nelson and rest assured, we will still make the drive for our nuts and bolts, and our beef-on-a-bun.

Historical Lens

Laying train track, Tayton’s Bay, circa 1920

Historical photo from the Ede Family collection

Don’t sell our downtown cheap

By Elinor Florence “Cautious optimism” is the approach we are taking to the proposed downtown development.

Optimistic because our downtown has spectacular potential; cautious because this particular project might not be right for us.

So far the proposal is only a concept – meaning some ideas, some drawings and some meetings with people around town. It’s the first step down a long road that might lead to a dead end.

Among the plan’s merits is a connecting bridge over the railway tracks to a boardwalk between the downtown and Athalmer. Many of us would love to take our daily walk along the lakeshore.

The proposed train station also has appeal, in part because it’s a way of getting tourists in and out of the valley without their vehicles.

The idea of a public marina is less attractive since it conjures up images of racket and water pollution and mo-

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torhomes dragging their boats down main street.

The proposed beach also seems doubtful, unless the developers plan to spend a ton of money trucking sand.

Of course downtown businesses are eager to see any development – picture hundreds of shoppers wandering through the stores and eating at local restaurants.

And council is so tired of trying to figure out how to provide basic services to residents, plus fending off financial requests from almost every group in town, that it’s willing to consider practically anything reasonable that will pour cash into our coffers.

But this isn’t a fire sale. We are operating from a position of strength, and we need to take a hard line on what we really want in our downtown.

The proposed buildings are too tall. No matter how they are situated, ten-storey buildings will not only take away the views but also the old-time charm that makes Invermere so appealing. Why not require buildings no higher than three storeys below

street level and three storeys above?

That way the skyline will be relatively unimpeded.

The other concern is traffic. The developers might tell us that people are going to walk rather than drive around the downtown core, but they still have to get there in the first place.

And let’s not forget how many of us are starting to experience tricky knees and backs. Nobody will be walking up Athalmer Hill to buy their groceries.

Within the next ten years we will see a traffic problem shaping up on the south side as CastleRock gets built out, plus another influx of traffic when hundreds of condos in Athalmer are finished, plus who-knows-howmany vehicles driving through town if Jumbo is approved.

An overall traffic plan should be top priority for council right now.

Then there are the developers themselves. So far this is a loose coalition among four different companies.

Much will depend on their ability to hammer out a binding legal agreement and then work together as a team –

hopefully with one strong leader who can direct the process.

Although their financial solvency is none of our business, it will nevertheless affect the town terribly if such a visible project gets underway and then runs out of money.

Remember the area below the arena was once covered with natural vegetation, which was turned into an ugly gravel pit about two decades ago in preparation for a development that never happened.

Finally, we must decide just what we are prepared to accept, rather than letting the developers take the reins.

As every real estate agent knows, the first offer is sometimes the best – but not always. When the developers come back with a modified plan, let’s take another good look.

We are in the enviable position of selling our downtown and we want to hold out for the best possible deal. We won’t have to wait very long.

Meanwhile the value of our downtown, like everything else in the valley, is rising every day.

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January 21, 2005

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Crook’s Meadow Valley anglers named after father’ may get big break

Dear Editor: Re: the article about Crook’s Meadows. I believe Kootenay National Park chose to name the campground after my father rather than me, as he was the pioneer resident there.

In looking at old homestead papers, I note the filing date was August 19, 1912 at Golden. Two more adjoining quarter-sections were filed on at the same time, both to the north - the first in the name of Everett Bogardus and the second in the name of Percy Lake.

At that time Percy and my Dad were partners in a livery stable business at Athalmer. Percy’s homestead was at Dollyvarden Creek.

Dad first met Percy Lake in Alberta around 1910 and, on hearing his new friend’s description of the Columbia

Valley, he moved here, never to leave.

Percy’s father Joe was an early-day merchant in this area and at that time had a store at Athalmer and a ranch at Brady Creek on the Westside Road.

Gordon, a grandson, is certainly a link with the past and has put together a fine collection of 35 mm slides, copies of pictures of yesteryear.

A bit more about the homestead papers. There is a memorandum from J.H. Gray and Milligan Bros. Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors dated March 25, 1913 to survey of Lot 11658 by G. White-Fraser BCLS the sum of $64.

The Crown Grant was issued November 18, 1915.

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‘Thank you, council’

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Dear Editor: I would like to thank the Invermere council for allowing us the use of the community hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. and

‘Joke in very poor taste’ Dear Editor: One can only hope that the staff of your paper didn’t actually read ‘The Old Zone’ before the edition went to print for Jan. 7th.

If they had read it, surely it would have been recognized as a terrible, tasteless, and sexist article that should never have graced the pages of any newspaper. It is more the stuff of a very off-color joke, likely found on the internet, rather than something to print as a filler for a newsless week in the world of old-timers’ hockey.

By relaying such a humorless “joke,” Mr. Raven perpetuates an unfortunate small-mindedness that is often associated with small towns.

I thought Invermere was better than that. I wonder how many of Mr. Raven’s female relatives, friends, or coworkers feel about his views.

It’s a slippery slope between ‘joking’ about one of the sexes, to one of the races, or religions. Very unfortunate to see this sort of thing go unedited in your paper.

Joe Hildes, Invermere

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January 21, 2005

YOUTH

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“My mom, because she’s been through a lot and she has always been there for me. I admire her strength.”

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“Martin St. Louis, because he is really small but is still one of the best hockey players in the NHL.” Blair Kloos DTSS

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The David Thompson Secondary School badminton team will face their first opponents of the season Saturday January 22nd . The team will play against the Selkirk school team in the morning at the Invermere high school.

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January 21, 2005

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January 21, 2005

Nothing stops this young man

By Michelle Taylor Special to The Pioneer

Brodie Godlien shot a five-point buck on a hunting trip in Saskatchewan.

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Determination is Brodie’s middle name.

Many of you may remember the tragic accident that occurred on September 18th, 2003.

Brodie, who had celebrated his 19th birthday three days earlier, had both legs crushed in an industrial accident at a truss company in Athalmer.

Both legs were amputated.

Needless to say, since that day Brodie has faced some major obstacles.

But when Horn Outfitters of Radium invited Brodie and his friend Richard to attend a week-long hunting camp in Sled Lake, Saskatchewan, he couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

One challenge he had to face was climbing a ladder to a tree house where the hunters perch while they are waiting for game. Most people who have lost both legs can’t perform the task.

Well, there was no way Brodie was going to miss out on this hunting trip.

With grit and determination, up the ladder he went.

To top it off, that week Brodie shot a five-point white tail deer.

“It was a blast the whole time,” he says with a smile.

Brodie is not slowing down when it comes to his love for other outdoor pursuits. Ice fishing, snowmobiling and quadding are some of the things he enjoys as much as ever.

“When I am snowmobiling or

quadding, my injury is the last thing on my mind,” he says.

Fund-raising efforts to help support the Godlien family began immediately after the accident. Brodie’s mom Deenie Godlien left her job at Home Hardware for a year to care for her son.

“A lot of expenses have been covered due to the generous support of the community,” Brodie says.

He has great family support from his father Greg, sister Kristal and many relatives in town.

Since the accident Brodie and his mother have been going to Calgary’s Foothills Hospital five days a week for physiotherapy, but his treatment there finally finished up on December 18.

Brodie will continue therapy at the Invermere Physiotherapy Clinic.

Due to his progress Brodie was fitted with prosthetics in July of 2004.

“It’s a different change but it gets better as I go along,” he says.

The worst part of prosthetics is the excruciating pain that doesn’t go away.

The individual must learn to tolerate it.

Brodie had a good Christmas and enjoyed it here with family and girlfriend Lisa Budenholzer.

Lisa is at school in Lethbridge studying interior design. Brodie hopes to focus on career re-training soon.

As for the next little while, you’ll probably catch him somewhere around Paradise or Forster Creek enjoying the great outdoors.

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January 21, 2005

NEWS BRIEFS

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Dragon Boat Festival confirmed Valley Appreciation Day will be an all-day event on Saturday, July 23rd with the addition of the first-ever Dragon Boat Festival at Kinsmen Beach.

Invermere council endorsed the application by the Family Resource Centre to host the dragon boat event. Organizers from Winnipeg will bring three dragon boats to the event, and 20-person teams will take turns racing in heats throughout the day.

The cost is $20 per person. Local business and organizations are encouraged to enter teams. For more information call Pat Cope at 342-4204.

Disaster relief policy requested Invermere town council’s decision to grant $2,875 to the tsunami disaster relief sparked a discussion at last week’s meeting. Councillor Brian McLaughlin asked council to come up with a policy to address future disasters around the world. “This is the first time we have decided to contribute money to a disaster,” he said. “For example, we didn’t give anything to the Kelowna forest fires.

I want to know how we will handle this in future.”

Council was among the first organizations to respond after the tsunami, calling a quorum in which four of the five councillors agreed to contribute $1 for every person in Invermere. At the time Mr. McLaughlin was unavailable. At last week’s meeting all five councillors endorsed the donation.

Youth Centre’s request postponed A request from the Summit Youth Centre for a tax exemption on their quarters at the Invermere Community Centre was postponed. In a letter to council, board president Liz Lane questioned why the Royal Canadian Legion is the only community group to be granted an exemption.

Figures from the accountant Jan Vink showed that the youth centre is receiving a donation in kind through the free use of the Invermere Community Centre. Council decided to ask someone from the youth centre’s board to meet with council in person.

CastleRock rezoning fast-tracked Rezoning for the new CastleRock subdivision took another step when a bylaw was approved allowing the development to combine the second and third phases due to unanticipated market demand for the lots. Area resident Greg DuBois spoke against the decision, citing excess noise by the developer and unexpected traffic on Johnston Road as his concerns.

The holidays are over, the kids back in school, the laundry overflowing . . . or maybe it’s the horse stall, the in-basket or the

Email folder, or ALL of the above.

Whatever the tasks, they can just plumb tire us out.

Rejoice! You live in the Columbia Valley and the magic energy pill is on the way in the form of four talented young performers called Cadence.

Toronto’s celebrated a cappella band (meaning voice only, no instruments) is touring the province this month and has been successfully booked by the Columbia Valley Arts Council.

The four singers are Dylan Bell, Carl Berger, Kevin Fox and Ross Lynde.

Their harmony can be matched only by their theatrical energy and musical ingenuity. From tots to teetering adults, this is one knee-slapping, ear-grinning event you won’t want to miss.

Cadence was nominated in 2001 for the prestigious Juno Awards in Canada and received two other awards for their debut CD called “Frost Free.”

The quartet will perform at Christ Church Trinity on January 24th. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will start at 7:30 p.m.

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“High-speed internet in the classrooms greatly increases the resources available to our students,” said local MLA Wendy McMahon.

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January 21, 2005

Curtis Koetting, aged 28, is working towards his carpentry apprenticeship by building the new field house at Mount Nelson Athletic Park. The field house will include washrooms, change rooms and concession.

The ability to learn where you live and play just got better at the College of the Rockies in In vermere with six new programs.

“It’s shaping up to be a productive and exciting year for the Invermere campus,” says Campus Manager Marilyn Petersen.

This month more than a dozen nursing students began their year-long journey towards become Licensed Practical Nurses. Nursing instructors Aline Sholinder and Shauna Cameron will mentor these students in the art of providing high-quality patient care with the cooperation of local hospitals and long-term care facilities.

The newly-accredited Residential Construction Framing Technician program will start January 31.

This program is the result of a partnership between the College, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. and the Industry Training Authority. Students from all across Alberta and B.C. have been enrolling in this program that combines 22 weeks of in-shop instruction with 22 weeks of paid on-the-job experience.

The 10-week Intro to Trades program is designed to expose students to a variety of trades experiences. Students in this program obtain Basic Welding certification plus experience in other trades from plumbing to electrical to timber framing. Secondary school students can also obtain trades credits for this program.

The Field House Job Creation Partnership project is currently full with three men and three women, who will work with coordinator Austin Van Patter to complete the field house at Mount Nelson Athletic Park.

The College is also offering the Restaurant Employability Skills Training program and the newly developed 12-week Office Skills Discovery program.

For more information contact the Invermere Campus at (604) 342-3210 or e-mail invermere@cotr.bc.ca.

January 21, 2005

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 11

SPORTS

The The view from the beach

By Harold Hazelaar International Sports Columnist On Vacation in Venezuela We are having a blast here and are seriously considering not coming back!!!

In order to continue with your education, here is a little fact about Venezuela: all one hundred and eleven other hard-bodied, buff old-timers need not worry - the Speedo bathing suit is alive and well here. Can you guys picture it?

Another day, another dozen Cervezas on the beach. As I stare out at the ocean, hypnotized by the monotonous pounding of the waves, I am rudely interupted by the shockingly familiar sound of Brent (Raven) laughing. His unique style of laughter often oc-

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curs when he has made a spectacular save or has just been sucked out of his jock strap, only to watch the puck go narrowly wide of the net.

I look around in wonder: “Where did that come from?”

The Venezuelan, laughing several lounge chairs away from me, not only sounds like Brent, but with the exception of the fact that he has far more color to his skin, might very well be a long-lost brother! “He even looks great in a Speedo,” says my wife.

Speaking of my wife, after several intense e-mail negotiations Results from Jan 5th: with The Pioneer management, Bourcier over Julien,Jansen she has succeeded in securing my over White, Fillatre over Dearin position as “International Sports Columnist” and informs me that and Mason over Raven.

Schedule for Jan 19th: we are off to Chile to research the 6:45 pm B - C rumour that they will be partici8:00 pm E - H pating in the next World Junior 9:15 pm A - G Hockey Championship.

10:30 pm D - F Who knows, it could be true, Jan 17th Fillatre to play the name sounds cold enough!

Canal Flats Allstars at 8:00 pm.

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Top up your turns

soft snow conditions.

Which brings me to my next tip. Now that you’re feeling balanced and have some good grip from the fall line to the end of the turn, let’s think about what we do at the start or top part of the turn.

With a good bend in all the joints and your hands in front, I want you to resist the temptation Wil Comrie to stand up as you start the turn.

Technical Director Rather I would like to feel the feet Panorama Mountain Village move away from the body as you Wow, the snow up on the hill turn the legs to start your turn. is at its best! With some fresh pre- The legs will still be getting long cipitation last week, combined but the movement will be more with the cold weather, snowmak- lateral than vertical.

This will give you the feeling ing has really made for some nice

of grip early on in the turn and allow you to have a more solid platform with you all through your turns. A feeling you can use to help develop this more dynamic turn shape would be that you are pushing your feet to the side as you again, turn your feet.

Try to spray the snow to the side of the run instead of down the hill. Try to blend these movements together smoothly to ensure a steered round turn. Make sure you stay low and let the feet go. Use a little speed and drag your poles to help you with this lateral balancing move.

Have fun and I’ll see you on the slopes.

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Residential Construction Framing Technician Starts January 31 in Invermere Training includes on-the-job experience This 11- month program is designed to provide certification within the BC residential construction industry.

The program consists of in-school and on-the job training requirements. Successful graduates receive certification from College of the Rockies, Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC and the Industry Training Authority.

Certification Levels: • Assistant Certificate • Residential Construction Basic Framer • Residential Construction Framing Technician Admission Requirements: • Grade 11 Math equivalent is preferred • Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) in reading comprehension, numeracy & document use • A written submission outlining level of commitment to Carpentry • Physically fit (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and balance, able to work at heights in adverse weather • Prepared for the following risks: dust, fumes, noise, vibration

Tuition: $3326.40 Financial Aid available.

Students are required to purchase their own tools for On-the-Job Training components.

For more information visit the web site: www.cotr.bc.ca/ResFraming Phone (250) 342-3210

Just in time for your night to cook.

Monday, January 24th 7:30 pm

January 22: Traditional Roast Beef or Roast Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, $12.95.

Christ Church Trinity

January 26: Taco Bar $8.95. Kids under 10 eat free.

Invermere

January 21: All You Can Eat Pasta Bar, $15.95 January 23: Sunday Brunch from 10 am to 2 pm, $11.95.

January 27: Around the world buffet featuring Hungary, $15.95.

Tickets: $15 and $5 (students) available at:

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January 21, 2005

sports

Olympic hopeful here

By Michelle Taylor Special to The Pioneer

Among the competitors at Bonspiel-on-theLake this weekend will be Olympic hopeful Christine Keshen.

Christine, who grew up here and now lives in Calgary, got her big break in curling a few months ago when she was asked to be the spare player for Shannon Kleibrink’s team. The Kleibrink team finished in the top ten for Canada last season, qualifying them for the Olympic trials to be held later this year in Halifax.

The team saw something special in this young competitor, and asked her to be a full-time lead.

“I jumped at the opportunity,” she says.

The Kleibrink Team includes skip Shannon Kleibrink, second Glenys Bakker, third Amy Nixon and coach Daryl Nixon, who is also Amy’s father.

When asked about her strengths, Christine says: “a positive attitude.” Being a regular 10-kilometre racer contributes to her endurance and ultimately

her performance.

The Kleibrink team just won a berth in the Alberta Provincials. The winner will compete at the Scott Tournament of Hearts, February 1927 in Newfoundland.

Christine was introduced to curling at the age of 13 by coaches Barry Gillies and Bill Robinson, who still help her out when she’s in town. She was a skip on the local high school Christine Keshen will train for the Olympics by curling in Bonspiel-on-the-Lake. team which competed in the B.C. Winter Games and the B.C. High School let your guard down. Just play it end by end.”

That attitude advanced the team to the 2005 Provincials.

After high school Christine played lead on a Strauss Canada Cup, which will be televised on competitive Junior Women’s Team while attending CBC from March 15th to 20th in Kamloops.

As for local events, she will be playing on the the University of Calgary. She earned her commerce degree and now works as a contract manager for Im- lake this weekend with the Mike Dubois team. So perial Oil. Parents, Jack and Carol still live in town, be sure to say hi and wish her all the best.

For young curlers just starting out, Christine and her younger sibling Warren resides in Calgary.

Christine’s advice to curlers: “Regardless of how says: “Keep dreaming that you can one day be playfar you are down, keep your head high and nev- ing on a big time team. Just like the old DTSS sloer, ever give up. At the Canada Cup West we were gan states - Aim High, and it will happen.”

Junior curling for Grade 4 to 12 takes place at down four in the first four ends and came back to win. The same goes for when you are up. Don’t ever the rink every Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. For information call Darren Underhill at 342-3611.

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January 21, 2005

Classifieds Phone: 341-6299 Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net Classified Deadline: Tuesdays 4:00 pm

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Born January 5, 2005 at 7:32 p.m. to Paul and Lynn Ann Digney of Wilmer, a boy, CARTER ALEXANDER DIGNEY, 7 lb. 10 1/2 oz. Proud grandparents are Dave and Sue Statham, Colleen Spence and Dave Michie, Greg Digney and Bonnie Oatway. Very proud great grandparents are Hube and Eleanor Statham, John and Phyllis Digney, Ron and Dorothy Cavanaugh, Doris Spence. 4th generation of Spence, Digney, Ede and Statham.

Born Dec. 14, 2004 to Lavonne Johnson and Stan Nokleby of Edgewater, a boy, HUGHIE NOKLEBY, 8 lb. 7 oz.

FOR SALE Best wood prices around for quality hardwood, ash to zebra, 4/4 and 8/4 lengths, 2-inch to 12-inch widths. Call 342-0211.

Woodrats Firewood for sale. Birch $250 cord. Pine $130 cord. Call 342-6952.

Self clean oven, almond colour, good condition. $200 OBO. Call 342-3103 evenings.

Custom-made knotty pine bookcase with 2 drawers $60. Custommade cherry wood computer desk $250. Microwave stand $40. Call 342-0174.

Craftsman snowblower. 10 horsepower, 32” chains, electric start, new $1600 plus taxes, asking $850. Call Norm 342-5308.

1990 Skidoo Tundra. 250 lt, good running condition. $1500 OBO. 347-9546.

Pool table 4 1/2’ x 9’. Comes with four cues, one set of balls, misc. accessories and games. Like new, 4 1/2 years old. $4000 OBO. Phone Mel at 250-342-3838.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1994 Ford Aerostar, AWD, good condition, $2500 OBO, 3476966.

2000 Toyota Sienna XLE, sun roof 6 track CD, leather interior, 7 passenger, power door, well maintained, 124,000 km, great shape! $22,000 OBO Phone 342-3236.

1989 Olds. Fully loaded, great on gas, good condition. Used for transportation to Panorama. $2995. 342-3306.

1978 Prevost Bus. 40 foot, completely gutted, ready for conversion. 6 speed standard, A-1 mechanical shape, low mileage on 871 Detroit diesel $25,000 firm.

Call (250) 345-6284.

HOUSE FOR Sale 831 Westridge, Invermere. Affordable price in a great neighbourhood, 5 years old, bright, open, 3 bedroom, hardwood, tile, fully landscaped yard. $219,900.

341-3738.

Duplex Rentals Windermere - 2-3 bedroom suites, private entrance, 5 appliances, furnished or unfurnished, non-smoking, no pets, $775 includes utilities. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Call Kathy 403-240-0678 or Brian 250-3423819.

CONDO FOR RENT RADIUM - Available May 2005.

Brand new 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo, The Peaks in Radium, 7 appliances, heated underground parking, storage, pool, hot tub.

N/S, N/P. $1000/month. (250) 347-9762 or (250) 341-5170.

Brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at The Peaks in Radium. Available May 2005. 7 appliances, heated underground parking, storage, pool, hot tub, non-smoking, no pets. $1000/ month. Call 250-347-9762 or 250-341-5170.

HOUSE FOR RENT Pleasant one bedroom house in Athalmer. $650/month including utilities. Call 342-6904 for appointment to view.

Full Time Maintenance High Country Properties is currently seeking a maintenance person to service 50+ properties at Panorama. This is a full time career position involving maintenance, repairs and servicing of vacation rental properties. The ideal candidate can handle all types of maintenance to the sub-journeyman level, has a calm positive demeanor, is personable and works well with minimal supervision. On site accommodation is necessary and can be arranged as this position involves weekend and evening service calls. A generous compensation package including a full benefit program and access to accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate. A caretaking couple will also be considered.

Website:www.highcountryproperties.com Forward complete details of skills, work habits and work history to: Kristine Hajas, Operations Manager Email: operations@highcountryproperties.com or Fax: 250-3420294 - PO Box 760, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. Only interview candidates will be contacted.

SUITES FOR RENT Athalmer small 1 bedroom upstairs suite. $450/month including utilities. Call 342-6904 for appointment to view.

New 2 bedroom, 2 bath executive suite with large deck. All appliances including dishwasher, washer, dryer. Large lot, non-smoking, no pets. $1095/month heat and utilities included. Available Feb. 15. Call 342-9770.

TOURIST ACCOMMODATION Beautifully furnished 2-bedroom vacation apartment, sleeps four.

Daily and weekly rates. Visit www. redcottage.ca or call 342-2243.

Beautiful 4 bedroom home in Radium. $150 per night - minimum 2 night stay. Contact producepete@shaw.ca or call 403275-4655.

Summer Rental Semi-retired couple seeks 2 or 3 bedroom residence rental, Columbia Valley. June, July and August 2005. Good road access, internet. References available. Contact brianwilkie@telus.net or call 780481-2654.

Toby Creek Adventures has an opening for a temporary, full time snowmobile mechanic.

Applicants should be experienced in all aspects of snowmobile repair, and must be able to work efficiently with little supervision. They must be detail-orientated, reliable, and able to maintain a clean workspace. Resumes can be emailed to info@tobycreekadventures. com or fax to (250) 342-5047.

HELP WANTED Full time experienced upholsterer or seamstress needed to produce high-end drapery and upholstery.

Experience with industrial sewing machine is required. Phone 3428669 or drop off a resume at 355 Sifton Street in Athalmer.

Moving Auction for

Invermere Home Hardware & Building Supply Co. Ltd. Saturday, January 29, 2005 10:00 am Sharp!

at the old downtown location.

Sale includes most store fixtures as well as 100’s of items from their hardware, paint, garden, household and building supply department.

Everything that’s not being moved to the new store must be sold!

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Auction conducted by High Country Auctions.

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16 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

January 21, 2005

Invermere Office: 250-342-6505

Andy Smith Cell: 342-1709

Bernie Raven Cell: 342-7415

Daniel Zurgilgen Ed English Jan Klimek Cell: 342-1612 Cell: 342-1194 Cell: 342-1195

John McCarthy Lynda Kirkpatrick Roger Askey Cell: 342-1758 Cell: 341-1907 Cell: 342-1295

Scott Wallace Cell: 342-5309

Wende Brash Cell: 342-1300

Looking for prime property in a spectacular setting?

Then consider the stunning Invermere Valley.

www.ReMaxInvermere.com More Than Just Location

A Rare Beauty

Invermere Residential Lots

This unique studio apartment in the centre of Panorama Resort’s ski tip village offers an excellent configuration of windows to maximize light and views of the surrounding mountains and village gondola. This unit gives you top floor living with immediate access to all of Panorama’s summer and winter activities. Make us an offer today. MLS#107806

One bedroom facing Toby Creek. Imagine waking to the sound of a creek outside your window. Enjoy the beautiful view from this fully furnished unit. Revenue potential and easy access to the gondola, chair lift, hot tub and pools. Priced to sell.

New Vision Assessment is paid in full. MLS#106552

Experience the beauty of the valley from the unique heights of Pine Ridge Estates. A spectacular setting is the foundation of this distinctive and flourishing subdivision. With lake and/or mountain views, full services and architectural guidelines, these uniquely distinct lots are a great start. mls#105126/27

All the Space You Need

Spur Valley Luxury

Build in Radium

Here’s your chance to spread out. This 2500 sf Timber Ridge bungalow has room for family and guests. Unique cottage has an oversized kitchen and dining area, hrdwd floors in the living area and a huge, private lot. Access to Timber Ridge beach amenities, large garage, nice patio. Great location. MLS#103295

Mountain views, tranquility and location. This spacious, newer home with all your needs has loads of room for the family and relatives. On almost half an acre, this 5 BR home is close to many outdoor amenities, yet off the main traffic area. Enjoy the large garage to store all the toys. MLS#107205

With no building commitments, build now or invest in the future in one of the fastest growing retirement communities in BC. This beautiful treed lot has views north to Steamboat mountain and is close to the amenities of Radium Hot Springs. mls#107322

$115,000.00+gst

$369,000.00

$127,000.00+gst

$296,000.00

$57,900.00+gst

$64,900.00

Unbeatable Price, Excellent Revenue

Stop Here, Look No Further!

Take a Look!

Panorama’s Taynton Lodge is the epitomy of quality and ski in-ski out convenience.

This spacious one bedroom condo offers a great view and the hot pools are just feet from your door. Come and see what life can be at Panorama BC! Convenient location, just a twenty minute drive to Invermere. MLS#106776

Wonderful home on 1 acre overlooking the lake . Open spaces, large kitchen with a great view and dining room with built-in bench. Wood burning fireplace in living room, 3 BR incl. master with ensuite. Walk-out basement with suite potential.

Double garage , lush landscaping and incredible view! MLS#106949

Just a stroll to shops and services, yet in a quiet location, this Fairmont home has plenty to offer! This spacious home is the ideal recreational or revenue property with tons of deck space and a lower level suite. Enjoy 3 bedrooms on the upper level, a low maintenance yard & beautiful mountain views! mls# Exclusive

$189,900.00+gst

$699,000.00

$259,000.00

A Price on Priceless

Unmatched quality, unparalleled views and a Columbia Lake address that is second to none. This striking log home offers the ultimate in comfort and luxury with slate tile, maple floors, hickory cabinets and more. Guests have plenty of space in the fully finished walk-out level, or can enjoy a private suite above the double garage.

Walk to the waterfront, enjoy the sounds of the private pond or just sit and relax on the oversized lake view deck. Too many extras to list-a must see!

Comfort & Luxury Imagine yourself relaxing in this 4 BR , 4 BTR townhouse on Greywolf golf course at Panorama’s Wolf Lake. Your fully furnished and decorated home away from home features a private hot tub with spectacular mountain views. This is your chance to get your world class ski property at a reasonable price. Unbeatable value. MLS Exclusive

$725,000.00

$899,000 mls#105391