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Vol. 2/Issue 43

The Upper

October 28, 2005

Columbia

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

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Little angel Laura Pitt, 3 years old, hopes for plenty of treats on Halloween night. Photo by Lisa Ede

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PYNELOGS A great place for a meeting or party! The historic Pynelogs Cultural Centre is available for your business meeting, workshop, or social event. Wireless internet access, LCD projections, and AV equipment and on site catering by the Pynelogs Café make this an ideal venue for any function. This beautiful heritage facility on the shore of Lake Windermere has many different rooms and conﬁgurations to suit your needs - and the rates are competitive.

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HAPPY TO BE BACK - J.A. Laird Grade four student Alastair White bikes to school with his father, Ian. Windermere Valley Ski Club’s

ANNUAL SKI SWAP Saturday, November 5th Invermere Community Hall Drop oﬀ 9 - 11:30 am Sale Noon - 3 pm • Panorama Ski Passes Available • Tuning Clinic/demo 3:00 pm • Nancy Greene Registration • Lasagna Dinner @ 6:00 pm (tickets available at ski swap)

Parents and students at schools throughout the Columbia Valley breathed a sigh of relief when the province-wide teacher’s strike ended this week. “I’m happy because my son can get back to Grade 12,” said Judy Koss, whose son Zane is a student at David Thompson Secondary School. The strike kept students out of school for two weeks but children were back in class on Monday morning after British Columbia teachers voted over the weekend 77-percent in favour of accepting a mediated settlement. Anne Jardine, president of the Windermere District Teachers’ Association, says the vote number here was similar to those in the rest of the province. “Local numbers were in line,” she said. Grade 12 student Rachel Bagan says she is relieved by the resolution because she can now get back to preparing for provincial exams. “It’s kind of hard to get back in the routine,” she says. Rachel says teachers are proceeding at full speed. “They’ve jumped right in.” Rocky Mountain School Division Superintendent Bendina Miller says teachers will adapt their lesson plans to ﬁt the abridged school term. “Teachers will be focusing on the core curriculum,” she says. “There’s not as much time for extra and enhanced learning opportunities.” Rosemary Oaks is the chair of the high school’s Parent Advisory Committee. She says parents at that school are happy to have the teachers back. “That’s the consensus.” She says that many parents are also feeling monetary relief, since during the strike many parents of young children had to pay for child care. Ms. Oaks says the strike was hard on parents. “It’s tough,” she says. “It’s a small community and you want to support the teachers as friends but you may not agree with how they’re doing it.” Sue Crowley, parent advisory committee chair at J.A. Laird School, says the strike helped shed light on school-related issues in B.C. “It was a very positive thing to raise awareness on educational issues and the proﬁle of students.” Ms. Jardine says she will look to roundtable meetings between representatives of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government to keep issues like class size in the forefront. “We’re avidly watching,” she said. “Of course change is not going to happen overnight but we’re going to keep nudging.”

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The cougar has capered Win Big BRING IN

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The cougar has finally gone, although it may not have gone too far. Conservation Officer Rick Hoar said there have been no reported sightings of the cougar for the last month. He said the cougar has probably abandoned its pursuit of people’s pets in favour of deer. “We think what happened is that deer are moving into their winter range area and there are more opportunities for the cougar to prey on them,” he said. He suspects the cougar is still around the outskirts of town. “The cougar is more comfortable in terrain with canyons, like along Toby Creek,” he said. He said the cougar was drawn into Invermere through the natural gullies that attract wildlife. “It was happening long before

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the town was even here,” he said. He said the cougar may very well be hunted and killed this winter, but even if it is destroyed the conservation oﬃce will have no way of knowing if it’s the same cougar that spent the summer in town.

is also urging Invermere council to pass a bylaw restricting people from feeding wildlife. “We feel there’s a responsibility by governing bodies to enact bylaws restricting people from feeding,” he said. And he would also like to see a municipal bylaw restricting the type of shrubs planted in new subdivisions. “For example, crabapple trees are attractive to both the deer and the bears,” he said.

Clean up your garbage or brace yourself for bears The conservation officer is unsympathetic towards people who complain that bears are eating their garbage. “It’s your own fault for not taking care of your garbage,” said Conservation Officer Rick Hoar. He said a couple of sightings have been reported around town, but the officers won’t even respond to garbage complaints. He said there should be a municipal bylaw preventing people from leaving their garbage out overnight. He said people often put out the garbage overnight because they don’t want to get up early. Garbage collec-

Interested parents are invited to attend the ﬁrst meeting of a local Attention Deﬁcit Disorder group. We focus on education and support for families who have children or adults who are coping with ADD/ADHD. Where: Room 200 at D.T.S.S. When: Monday, November 7th from 7 - 9 p.m.

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The Bambis are back The deer are back in town. Although it appears there are even more deer than usual, Conservation Oﬃcer Rick Hoar said they are no more plentiful than usual. He said the cougar that lived in town all summer may have kept the deer away, but in addition it has been an excellent year for foraging and the deer have found plenty to eat in the mountains. Conservation Oﬃcer Rick Hoar said he is “strongly discouraging” people from feeding the deer and he

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tion often begins very early but Mr. Hoar said it would be worth it to have pickup times changed. “In some places people aren’t allowed to put their garbage out until 8 a.m. and that would make us really happy,” he said. He said if people leave their garbage out after they have been warned, the oﬃcers will issue Dangerous Wildlife Protection Orders. “If people are the cause of dangerous wildlife coming into the area, they could receive a ﬁne of $550 and subsequently be taken to court. The charge is Attracting Dangerous Wildlife under the Wildlife Act.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Invermere that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor and four Councillors for a three-year term commencing December 2005 and terminating December 2008, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname MCLAUGHLIN SHMIGELSKY

Usual Name BRIAN MARK

Jurisdiction of Residence Invermere Invermere

Councillor – Four (4) to be elected Surname BENNETT BRYDON CAMPSALL HAMP KIENITZ TAFT THODE-HAMILTON

Usual Names Sarah Ray Bob Janice Leo Gerry Fred P.

Jurisdiction of Residence Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere

GENERAL VOTING DAY General Voting Day will be open to qualified electors of the District of Invermere on Saturday, November 19th, 2005 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (local time). At the following location: Lake Windermere Memorial Hall 709 - 10th Street Invermere, BC Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting will be open at the District of Invermere municipal office, 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC on Wednesday, November 9th, 2005 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (local time) and Thursday, November 17th, 2005 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (local time). The only persons permitted to vote at an Advance Voting Opportunity are those who, being duly qualified electors, sign a statement that: • the elector expects to be absent from the District of Invermere on general voting day, • the elector, for reasons of conscience, will be unable to vote on general voting day, • the elector will be unable to attend a voting place on general voting day for reasons beyond their control, • the elector has a physical disability or is a person whose mobility is impaired, • the elector is a candidate or candidate representative, or • the elector is an election official. Elector Registration (for voting day registration only) There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. To register as a resident elector, you will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • You are 18 years of age, • You are a Canadian citizen, • You have been a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration, • You have been a resident of the District of Invermere for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • You are not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce a non-resident property elector certificate and 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. Non-resident property elector certificates can be obtained from the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer at the District of Invermere during regular office hours prior to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 18th, 2005. On advance voting days, certificates can be obtained from the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer at the District of Invermere Office during voting hours. On general voting day certificates can be obtained from the Chief Election Officer or the Deputy Chief Election Officer at the Invermere Community Hall (709 – 10th Street) during voting hours. Colleen Goodey Chief Election Officer

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Ray Brydon joins race for council The Pioneer asked each of the council candidates in Invermere’s municipal election to provide their written answers to the following questions. Education/Background: Grade 12 graduation. College courses in Business Administration and Accounting. Employed in the banking ﬁeld for 23 years and retail business owner for 19 years. Personal: Retired. Married to wife Janet. Professional or volunteer experience that would help you as a councillor: Served two terms as trustee, South Cariboo School District, which included one term as Board Chairman. Member of Lions Club for 35 years. Treasurer, Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club. Former member of the Invermere Business Committee.

We need a plan to immediately address our short-term needs and a long-term plan that will meet our needs for the next ﬁve to 15 years. What, if anything, would you like to see changed about the way council conducts business in the next three years? Council has been receiving some unfavourable press during recent weeks. I feel we need to improve our working relationship with our business community. Do you support some kind of cap on building permits that would limit Invermere’s growth? No, we have to solve our infrastructure problems immediately.

What do you think is the greatest issue facing Invermere in the next three years? The tremendous growth and the infrastructure requirements for this growth. Upgrading our present deteriorated infrastructure.

How do you think the town’s water shortage should be resolved? Within the next year we have to investigate how we can supply water required by our residents and businesses until such time a long-term supply of water can be guaranteed.

How do you think you can address this issue?

Are you in favour of the proposed downtown Octagon development?

Candidates to speak their minds By Pioneer Staﬀ The Invermere Rotary club is organizing an all-candidates’ forum at the Invermere Community Centre at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7th. Both mayoral candidates and all seven council candidates have been invited, says Gordon Bagan of the Invermere Rotary Club. They will be given the chance to present their platforms, answer questions from the audience and make their closing remarks. Mr. Bagan says the Invermere Rotary Club has been holding all-candidate forums for federal, provincial and municipal elections for the past ten years. Advance polling for the municipal election begins Nov. 9th, and voting day is Nov. 19th.

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I have seen an architect’s drawing of a proposed concept which looks very interesting. When a formal application is presented I will be able to make a more informed decision.

developers, provincial and federal government departments and housing agencies to try and solve this problem. This is a very diﬃcult problem across Canada.

Are you in favour of expanding municipal boundaries to include Grizzly Ridge? I am not familiar with the Grizzly Ridge plan. I think it is important to be in control of development around our municipal boundaries and give the final approvals to these developments. I think at present we have sufficient development space within our boundaries and we likely should concentrate on infilling. Once we have proved that we have sufficient water, sewer, capacity, etc., we could consider expanding Invermere’s boundaries to include Grizzly Ridge.

Are you in favour of preserving Lot 4616 as public parkland? If so, would you vote against rezoning any part of it for development? Lot 4616 is a fairly large parcel of land and while a portion of it should be preserved for park, I wonder if it would not be better if we were to look for other property (lakeshore property would be preferred) that could be reserved as future parkland. I realize we have the railroad to contend with on the west side of the lake. We need to look at parkland in the long term and have some sort of plan for the type of use and development. We need to ensure that developers are reserving suﬃcient park space in their developments and this area should be based not only on size of the development but the number of housing units.

Do you have any suggestions about providing housing for ﬁrst-time homeowners or families with one income? Housing prices are often determined by demand and right now we are in a housing boom which is causing prices to escalate. We need to work with land

Are there any other issues that you feel strongly about and plan to address in the next three years if elected? I think we need to do an analysis of all the district operations to ensure we are operating in the most eﬃcient manner possible.

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PERSPECTIVE

On becoming a Rotarian By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Last week I became a member of the local Rotary Club. I had been asked to join by several members but I found it difficult to choose one worthy service club among so many. However, I chose Rotary because of the contribution it is making to the community through a variety of events. It is raising funds for Mount Nelson Athletic Park across from the high school, which will be a huge asset to the valley. It hosts the successful Loop the Lake running event. Through its international club, it also promotes communication around the globe. Who hasn’t heard of the Rotary Student Exchange Program? At my first meeting, two high school students spoke to the group about their week-long Rotary-sponsored trips to learn more about a particular profession. Lindsay Dakin spent a week at a music camp on Vancouver Island, and Jessica Tegart spent a week in Creston studying wildlife biology. Both girls spoke glowingly about their experience. In a small community like

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ours, it is important to provide opportunities for our children to learn more about the great big world outside. There is another reason I wanted to join Rotary - and that’s just because I can. Back in the 1970s I was the only woman in a newsroom filled with men, all of whom would troop off to their weekly Rotary meeting and leave me behind to answer the telephone. I wasn’t allowed to join Rotary because I was a woman. Therefore it’s a small personal victory for me, and for women everywhere, that clubs such as Rotary are now open to both genders. It may seem like ancient history to my daughters, but it wasn’t really that long ago when women were discouraged from participating in the business life of a community. So congratulations to Rotary Clubs across Canada for opening their doors to women in 1989. The local club welcomed the first seven female members in 1991, one of whom - Agnes Bell - is still a surviving local member. I feel like I am following in some very worthy footsteps. Thank you, Rotary, for welcoming me into the fold.

Mac Craik , who used to be informally known as “The Mayor of Invermere.” Photo courtesy Ray Crook

Letters to the Editor ‘Teachers shouldn’t break the law’ Dear Editor: Re: Elinor Florence’s article: “When Is It Right To Break The Law?” Right on, Elinor. It’s diﬃcult to fathom that the very people (read teachers) who play a pivotal role in not only our children’s education, but also their lives (who can’t remember a favou-

rite teacher?) choose to break the law. And yes, Werner Kopp, your aspirations are noble, but you’re still breaking the law. Thank goodness teachers don’t lead or teach by example. Bob Nemeth, Invermere (former high school teacher)

‘Wanted: benevolent dictator’ Dear Editor: Wanted immediately: benevolent dictator. Qualiﬁcations: Think globally, act locally. Requirement: Must convince population to accept your decision and/or control regarding the following situations: 1. Earthquakes - None. Man must accept and act accordingly. 2. Hurricanes - Some. (Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!) Rita, Katrina, Wilma (nothing personal).

Frequency - Maybe. Intensity - Yes, global warming. 3. Jumbo Watershed and Resort - Total! The torch of decision has been handed to our Regional District of East Kootenays. We will have a vote! Watershed - Yes (Hello, Invermere/Radium). Resort - No. Only applications that agree with the above will be accepted. Jim Ashworth, Invermere

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Letters to the Editor Let’s not lose The Toby! Dear Editor: Visitors from all across Canada have been impressed with how unique Invermere is as a small town that still retains values from the past. The Toby Theatre sign and marquee has been a landmark for decades and is soon to be darkened, thanks to some really unthoughtful political decisions. Let’s do us all a favour and forget the politics and see what we are losing. The best example was seen last week when my wife and I (both grandparents) went to see a Disney movie. While there, we were happy to see more than a few examples of parents out with the whole family for a “movie night.” With all due respect to hockey and the hot pools, where else can families go out together for a night out? What about the special ﬁlm nights that the Fine Arts folks have enjoyed? Ron and Elizabeth (owners) have been extremely receptive to adding this possibility to our town. If one was to check their website they would see that it also provides other interesting town news regarding arts happenings, listings of all churches, etc. I am a great respecter of town council and most know me as a friend, but I am amazed that they do not realize there is a matter of principle here. Ron and Elizabeth are the recent recipients of a “Business of the Year Award” so they must be doing

things right. The thing for town council to realize is that this is not a matter of approximately $45 to register. It is a matter of losing control of what movies could be brought in, i.e., losing control of your business. When this kind of a scenario comes up in most cities, then the city respects the business by introducing a “grandfather” clause which for the common good exempts that long-standing business from the decision. Other businessmen agree with me and this could end up being a hotter issue than most members of council would like to imagine . . . now, my main concern is not for the Toby Theatre, not for the businessmen, and not for the council, but for the youth of this town. I know the RCMP would agree with me when I say that when viable alternatives exist then youth are busy and out of trouble. We are losing a viable alternative to vandalism/violence and it is a real shame. We have a lot of excellent youth and kids in our town and I know this because I see it while involved in a youth group that meets weekly. Where do you go for entertainment in Invermere? Let’s not make it any harder on our youth by taking away a viable alternative . . . the Mayor and Council can make this right and solve this problem. Howie Williams, Invermere

Calgarian loves Toby Theatre Dear Editor: My name is Signe Olynyk and I write/produce TV shows and ﬁlms, and my husband and I own a cabin in the Windermere area. I just read about the signage requirements that are forcing the Toby Theatre to close, and am incredibly saddened by this unfortunate situation. One of the things I love most about Invermere is the Toby Theatre. Being in the movie business means I see a lot of movies, many at the large, impersonal theatre franchises that have a sameness to them and no warmth or uniqueness. When you walk into the doors of the Toby Theatre, you can feel that you are somewhere special. It is a place that is loved by not only its owners, but its patrons as well. The reasonable prices for their concession stand, the ‘love seats’ in the theatre, the plane models that hang from the room, etc. - all of these contribute to a very special movie-watching experience. Mostly, it’s the kindness of the people working there. You feel like you’ve been invited into their

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own home, and are treated like a guest. This small theatre is deﬁnitely a labor of love, and contributes greatly to the charm of Invermere. Whenever possible, I attend movies in small town theatres like this. And every year, more of them are closed because it is a struggle to keep them going ﬁnancially. Sundre, High River, Waterton Lakes - all of these places have/had something very special to them, and it’s a shame when these places are not recognized for what they bring to a community. I don’t know if there is any way that the Toby Theatre would reverse its decision to close down, but I have requested the town to give them the special exemption they require for the signage bylaws so that this option can be considered. Otherwise, your town will lose a very special part of its character and charm, and it will become yet another town with a beautiful theatre that was not supported enough by its community. Signe Olynyk, Calgary

Out & About OCTOBER The Pioneer is pleased to oﬀer this free weekly feature called Out and About for coming events around the valley. Please call 341-6299 or Email upioneer@telus.net with your events.

Toby Theatre • October 26, 27, 28, 29 - Brothers Grimm

Pynelogs Cultural Centre • For the month of October - Mary-Ann Samwald, Acrylic on canvas. • Nov. 1 - Blues performance by Harry Manx, doors open 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets at Dave’s, Stobers and Pynelogs. More info, 342-7108 or 342-4423. • Nov. 19 - Folky Bluegrass performance, “As The Crow Flies”, doors open 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets at Dave’s, Stobers and Pynelogs. More info, 342-7108 or 342-4423.

October 29 • Edgewater/Radium Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Halloween Tea, 2pm, at the Edgewater Legion Hall, $4pp for tea and goodies. More info, call Wilma 3476428 or Phyllis 347-9740.

November 2 • Fashion Beneﬁt for Spring, Radium Resort - Dinner 6pm, fashion show 7:30pm. Tickets $30 at Stober’s. All proceeds go to Spring’s recovery fund.

November 4 • Fall Supper sponsored by Canadian Martyrs Parish, 6:30pm. Adults $12, children $6, 4 & under Free. Tickets available at Fairmont Goldsmith, Columbia Valley Trading, Skookum Inn, Canadian Martyrs Church Invermere and St. Joseph’s Church Radium. • 12th Annual DTSS Seniors-Meet-Seniors tea FREE, 2:30 to 4pm, at DTSS. Call Jackie at 342-9213 ext. 110 to reserve your seat.

October 31 - November 4 • The Screen Mammography Mobile Van will be in Invermere, at the Chamber of Commerce. Still 140 appointments available. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment. This is a FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health.

November 7 • CV Arts Cinefest presents “Saving Face” at Toby Theatre, 7pm, tickets $10 at the door.

November 18 • Light Up Night - annual “Christmas Light Up”, evening, across from Post Oﬃce. Enjoy a visit from Santa! Downtown Invermere.

Other • Every Friday - Pre-Schoolers storytime 10:30 am throughout the fall and winter. Call 342-6416 for info. • Valley Piece Makers Quilt Guild meet every Thursday at 7:30pm in the Home Ec room at DTSS. Bring your hand work or projects, have a fun time, and learn something new! Sponsored by

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Last weekend we closed the Invermere Dairy Queen and took our staff on a well-deserved staff trip, to thank them for all of their hard work this past summer. Thanks for bearing with us. Our operating hours are back to normal.

HALLOWEEN SCENE - For his ﬁrst assignment, we sent Simon Ducatel to the Windermere Cemetery to take a spooky Halloween photograph. This old graveyard is a picturesque place for a visit, with many unidentiﬁed graves from the early days in the valley. Photo by Simon Ducatel

Welcome, Simon By Simon Ducatel Calgary No amount of theory can replace hands-on experience. That’s why the Southern Institute of Technology in Calgary asks its students to ﬁnd two weeks of practicum work with any publication. For me, the choice was not a tough one. Between annual visits to the valley since childhood and my parents’ recent purchase of a small house in Invermere,

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Canfor president praises Radium mill out of ten boards at Canfor is destined for Japan. Mr. Shepherd is travelling to China soon The president of in his quest to create a market B.C.’s largest forestry for Canfor products in that company says the Radicountry. um sawmill is one of the He also pointed to the company’s most valued U.S. housing market, expected locations. to stay strong for another 10 “If I have to have one years. last office to go to work “For example, there are in, I’m going to make 40,000 new homes built in sure it’s Radium,” said Phoenix every year, and yet Jim Shepherd, Jim Shepherd of Vancouthere’s a housing shortage.” Canfor president ver, speaking to a group Turning to a common of Canfor employees and guests at the Ratopic, he said Canada has wasted a lot of dium Resort last week. money on lawyers and made little progress Mr. Shepherd said for various reasons in the softwood lumber dispute. the wood harvested in this area is very “We did a woeful job of trying to inhigh quality. And he said the mill, formerfluence and educate American congressly owned by Slocan, has always been an men,” he said. “It has cost our company important part of the community. tens upon tens of millions to go through With 160 employees headed by genthe legal battle. . . yet there isn’t a single eral manager Arne Dohlen, Radium is one U.S. citizen that I know of who ever heard of the smallest of the 20 mills owned by of softwood lumber.” the huge company. He said part of the problem is that Canfor employs 12,000 people inthe provinces are fragmented in their apcluding contractors, and has $4 billion in proach. “ annual revenue. Canfor became owner of As an industry we have demonstrated the Radium mill when it purchased Slocan our incapacity to come to a concensus,” he two years ago. said. “The Maritimes consider themselves Mr. Shepherd said his company is in special, Quebec gets its own way by threatgood shape globally. ening to leave the room, and Ontario goes “If we can continue our growth in Jacrying to mama, which is parliament,” he pan and China, we’ll be fine,” he said. One said. By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff

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But he warned against growing antiAmerican sentiment, some of it stemming from the softwood lumber dispute. “The U.S. needs friends right now and we should always be their best friend,” he said. “We want a relationship that is respectful, honourable and self-supporting.” The evening concluded when

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By Brent Raven

The Old Zone

Over the past six years I have enjoyed playing Oldtimer Hockey. I have seen many changes in the league, from the executive to the players and even the referees. On October 26th, two more key members will be moving on. This Dynamic Duo has been a part of our league for the past eight years. After most of the games played on Wednesdays, many of the members of the association move over to Copper City to enjoy some pop. We all talk about and relive the game we have just played. While we are there two wonderful ladies help make the night so much more enjoyable. Sue and Jen listen to our stories, serve us our meals and provide us with outstanding service no matter how boring or annoying we may be. Many of the hockey players have asked for their hand in marriage upon

the death of their wives; however, the ladies just smile. Sue and Jen have put up with a lot from us and we are going to miss them. The Columbia Valley Oldtimers Hockey Association would like to thank Sue and Jen for all of their hard work and dedication. Our league is better because both of you were in it. We would like to wish both of you the best in your future endeavors.

Results from Oct. 19: Valley Vision Vultures over Dale Christian Mudders, Warwick Wolves tied Petro-Canada Killer Tomatoes, Lake Auto Mustangs over Inside Edge Black Smoke, and Hi-Heat Batters over Huckleberry Hawks. Schedule for Nov. 2: 6:45 pm Valley Vision Vultures vs Hi-Heat Batters 8:00 pm Lake Auto Mustangs vs Dale Christian Mudders 9:15 pm Petro-Canada Killer Tomatoes vs Inside Edge Black Smoke 10:30 pm Warwick Wolves vs Huckleberry Hawks

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Name: Jeni Higgins Nickname: n/a Hometown: Hamilton Years in the league: 8 Favorite memory: Watching Peter on his birthday Hobbies: Snowboarding, spending time outdoors and putting up with old men

Name: Sue Hoyne Nickname: Smoothie Sue Hometown: Calgary Years In the League: 13 Favorite Memory: Serving Pete and Ralph Hobbies: Mountain biking, skiing and listening to old men babble

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October 28, 2005

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE We, Elana Rosenfeld and Leo Johnson of P.O. Box 2948, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lot 1 District Lot 7158 Kootenay District Plan 8796 and located at 4091 Johnston Road, Invermere, B.C. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, RDEK Office at 19 - 24th Avenue, South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 by Friday, November 11, 2005.

THANK YOU Thank you to my family and friends, and staff of A&W for the wonderful surprise for my birthday! - Fritz Maurer The Murray family wish to give heartfelt thanks to the wonderful people who supported us last month. The Fairmont First Responders, ambulance personnel, the Invermere Hospital staff for treating and making David comfortable in the last week of his life, Columbia House staff and volunteers who were so good and spoiled him during his visits, and Lisa Frank for being with us every morning this year. We appreciate, more than words can express, the golf ladies of Fairmont Mountainside and Riverside Rosebuds, and friends and neighbours, for the foodladen tables for David’s “mini Irish wake”, as well as meals for the family at home. Thanks for Rev. Sandy Ferguson for conducting the Memorial Service and internment and Dave Rae for providing the Columbia Ridge Hall for the memorial. The Columbia Valley is the best! David and I have enjoyed our friendships so much and as David would say, “God bless”. - Doreen Murray and family

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SUITES FOR RENT 2 bedroom suite, Unit #2, 5744 Vermillion Street, Edgewater, newer oak kitchen with fridge, stove, micro, new ﬂooring lino/ carpet, side yard with covered deck, 2 entrances, in-suite laundry room, very peaceful and quiet, propane forced air heat included in rent. N/S, N/P. Wanting long term tenant. $650/mth. Jeﬀ (403-2810475), Kathy (347-2285).

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HOMES FOR RENT Edgewater - 3 bdrm house, furnished, $1000 plus, 342-6743. 3 bdrm furnished house, Fairmont, $850/mth + utilities. 345-6155.

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Black Forest Heights - 3 bdrm, MISC. FOR SALE 1/2 duplex, furnished, $1000 +. 342-6743. Galanti double keyboard with beat box, $200 OBO, 342-6180 Large one bdrm bsmt suite, SHARED or 341-8084. avail December 1, close to ACCOMMODATION downtown, $600/mth, incl. House to share, N/S, comforthydro/cable, W/D. Quiet per- able, clean, affordable, central, Custom cut rough lumber, dry fir beams, fence boards, etc. son, N/S, N/P. 342-6199. extras. 342-2133. Firewood - fir, birch or pine - split or unsplit. Top quality Quiet neighbourhood, one hay, grass/alfalfa mix, round or VEHICLES FOR SALE bedroom, large deck, suitable for single non-smoker, N/P, 2005 VOLVO S40, PNE WIN, square bales. 346-3247. $600/mth + 1/3 hydro. Cathy, black, 5 speed, air, 1250km, 342-7071, evenings 341-3015. 440 - 4th Avenue, Athalmer, 1985 Arctic Cat Cougar 550, mint condition, 3888 odom342-9456. eter, $2200. 341-3326. Windermere - 2 bdrm furnished ground floor suite, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, $875/mth, available immediately. 342-3819 or 403-240-0678.

One bdrm, daylight basement suite in Timber Heights. Bright, clean, private entrance, yard, $500/mth. Includes utilities, W/D, cable. Long term, N/S. Available immediately. 3420217.

1998 Silver Honda Civic DX Hatchback. Mint condition, new tires, one owner. $6595. 347-2109.

RVs FOR SALE

2002 F250 4X4 4 door truck, 110,000km, loaded, leather interior, box liner, command start, trailer towing pkg, 5th wheel hitch. 1998 Jayco 29ft. 5th wheel trailer, double slide, awning, oak Windermere - 2 bdrm upper level cabinets. A beautiful set comsuite, deck, W/D, N/S, N/P, $875/ pletely outﬁtted and ready to go. mth, available November 1. 342- Will consider selling separately. 3819 or 403-240-0678. $58,000, no GST. 345-2164 or 341-1619.

8” cedar bevel siding, stained both sides with Olympic 716, natural transparent stain. Very nice product, must see, $1/ft. 342-8773. 1999 Arctic Cat 400cc, lots of extras, low mileage, $4900 ﬁrm. 2002 Yamaha Kodiak Automatic 400cc, $5500 ﬁrm. Tablesaw, industrial, 10”, 3hp, single face, 220v, $700. 16” Rockwell bandsaw, $150. 3472275, leave message.

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email to handb@telus.net. Stylist, full or part-time. Call Anglz, 342-3227.

PUBLIC SERVICE NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meet Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, Invermere Health Unit, 1100 10th Street, staﬀ entrance.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to the Canadian Cancer Society HELNA’S STUBE needs kitchen - drop off at the Pioneer, #8, help and full/part-time prep 1008 8th Avenue, Invermere or cook. Call 347-0047. mail to Box 868, Invermere. For info call Myrna Verwey, 342HUBBARD & BLAKLEY LAW OFFICE 6666. is looking for a Legal Secretary. Experience preferred but will train. Fax resume to 342-4414 or LAUNCH OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Playground is in the business of marketing and selling resort real estate for Intrawest and others. We have an exciting opportunity in Panorama, BC and invite qualified candidates to apply. The primary focus of the Launch Operations Assistant role is to assist and support the Customer Information and Business Coordinator in the management of customer information and operations for the Contact Centre/Discovery Centre. The main areas of responsibility include but are not limited to Incoming Response Coordination, Reporting Administration, Legal Administration, Database Administration, Customer Fulfillment Delivery and Office Administration. The qualifications and experience we are looking for is a high school graduate with 1 – 2 years of experience working in a sales office or administrative environment. We require a highly organized and detail oriented individual with thorough follow up skills. This candidate should be proactive and focused, high energy with good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. A working knowledge of database management, intermediate to advanced in MS Windows, Word, Excel Outlook and PowerPoint. This position is based in the resort at Panorama. Please respond by visiting http://playground.com/careers

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New roof for Legion The Edgewater Legion has a new roof. Thanks to a generous donation from the Lake Windermere Lions Club and numerous individuals along with major fundraisers, enough money was raised to buy the materials. That was followed by several hundred hours of volunteer labour. The original hall was built in 1947 with the ﬁrst addition going on in 1960. In 1995 a second section was added and over the years, this branch has been a meeting place for Cubs, Guides, Brownies, play school, seniors, exercise classes, church groups and other non-proﬁt organizations. Until the mid-1980s dances were a regular Saturday night event. The branch has fewer than 100 members, but the enthusiasm of the few local members has made this project possible.

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WHERE SUPER SERVICE IS STANDARD EQUIPMENT

18 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

October 28, 2005

HERE TO SERVE YOU Residential and Commercial Lighting

• POOLS • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • FIREPLACES • BBQʼS • HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Dan Emms General Manager

P.O. Box 1079 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Ph: 250.342.1666

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC PO Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0 Phone: (250) 342-7100 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax: (250) 342-7103 www.diamondheatingandspas.com

dan@valleylighting.ca www.valleylighting.ca

D. Hunt Contracting Darcy Hunt

Ta Ta Creek, B.C. 250-422-3620 / 250-421-1317 Bobcat / Backhoe Service No Job Too Small!

Great Selection of:

*Wood blinds *Sunscreens *Woven Woods *Pleated Shades *Roller Shades and more! Quality Finishing - Competitive Rates

For all your interior decorating needs.

STEVE PACSAY 341 5297 • Fax 347 6983

Kitchen M ag

✽ Complete Automotive Repairs

Phone:

342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

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Phone /Fax

345-6422

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 342-3031 PHONE: 347-9350 FAX: 342-6945 FAX: 347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

Avion

WE USE ONLY REAL WOOD

Resurfacing Specialists

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(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Tamara Osborne Brenda McEachern

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

• Custom Cabinets • Counter Tops

FREE ESTIMATES CUSTOM CRAFTED BY:

Bob Ring

341-3311

Construction Ltd. CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS - GENERAL CONTRACTORS

DESIGN/BUILD CUSTOM HOMES • MULTI-FAMILY & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

INVERMERE

STEVE GUTSCHE, Project Manager Columbia Valley District

Cell: (250) 341-1965 Fax: (250) 347-6429 Email: guts64@telus.net www.avionconstruction.com

HEAD OFFICE

Phone: (403) 287-0144 Fax: (403) 287-2193 #200, 6125 - 11 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 2L6

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

WE PRINT FOR THE VALLEY PUROLATOR DEPOT

342-2999

We’ve got you covered

Four Winds Specializing in Custom Draperies & Blinds

Upholstery, Tailor

Call 342-8669

or Shop online: www.4windsdesigns.com

INVERMERE GLASS LTD. Auto • Home • Commercial Mirrors • Shower Doors • Window Repairs

Jeff Watson

LAMBERT-KIPP PHARMACY LTD. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware. Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

342-6612

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd.

Fax: 342-3620

WINDERMERE 342-6805

A-1 Towing

Specializing in: Long distance hauls • Boosting • Lake Recovery • Repo Recovery • 4x4 Recovery • • All Insurance Companies • 24 The only 4x4 and ﬂatdeck in town. Hours

Ph: 347-6326 • Cell: 342-5838

SILVERSIDE

CONTRACTING

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

Dry Cleaning • Laundry • Alterations Repair • Bachelor Service

Fences Allan Block Irrigation

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Decks & Patios Paving Stone Retaining Walls

Donovan Ryan

#3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

Telephone: 342-3659

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug Installed Basements Dug

Phone: 342-6610 • 507A - 7th Ave., Invermere

Phone/Fax: 342-8829 Cell: 688-2730 Email: silverside-contracting@telus.net

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