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Happy Anniversary

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Love all your family October 26th

100 Year Birthday Celebration for

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Windermere Valley Ski Club’s

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TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK Last Weeks Top 5 Rentals

New Releases Oct. 24

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The Break-up Click! Over the Hedge The Omen Garﬁeld 2

Nacho Libre Monster House Slither Connors War 12 & Holding

New Releases Oct. 31 1. Mission Impossible III 2. Ed the Sock 3. Fatal Contact 4. Keeping up with the Steins 5. Three Wise Guys

DVD ★VHS GAME CUBE ★ XBOX ★ XBOX 360 ★ PS2 ★ GQ 503 - 7th Ave., Invermere

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Gateway Gallery Presents

New Works from Jim Pescott

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“Winter Places” Presale start Nov. 3rd Opening Reception Friday Nov 7th from 4 pm to 8 pm

519 - 13th Street, Invermere, BC

1 877 342-8666

WVINDERMERE ALLEY ��

2 km east of Highway 93/95 on the Windermere Loop Road, Windermere, BC

TEE TIMES 342-3004

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Four Winds Tailoring & Upholstery Due to continuing demand We will resume tailoring services for the community

Raija Easterbrook 342-6053

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Cuddle Doll Extra Soft Extra Huggable

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ACE is the place �� 410 Borden St., Invermere 342-6226

Tel. 342-0707 Email: klein@nucleus.com

www.tepapanui.com Quality antique furniture and collectibles from Canada, Europe and Asia. Architectural items for home & garden.

NEW HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Invermere Industrial Park (just off the road to Panorama)

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

NEW

Sewer/Drain Cleaning

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • Complete sewer/drain repair • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years • Avoid costly repairs

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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T R U C K I N G (250) 342-5654 (250) 341-3636 Shawn & Mel Hollowink

PURCELL

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

Hauling Rock, Gravel, Sand & Fill

RR#4 1700 Canyonview Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K4

CLUB TOWING

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

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• Framing • Renovations • Decks • Exterior Finishing

Kristoffer Bennett (250) 341-5030

krisbennettconstruction@hotmail.com

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window fashions

Mustard Seed Health Foods #103 Parkside Place, 901 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please phone (250) 342-2552 for an appointment

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Bishop Excavating Ltd.

• logging • general excavating

341-1000

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Protect your property from theft and vandalism

Residential and Commercial Lighting

Call today (250) 688-HAWK (4295)

Dan Emms General Manager

P.O. Box 1079 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

valleyhawksecurity@shaw.ca

Daily & Nightly Mobile Patrols in the Valley Fast Response to your alarms Property checks

• Fully marked mobile patrol unit • Professional Uniformed Security Ofﬁcer • Residential • Commercial • New Homes • New Condos • Construction Sites Reasonable Rates Keep your seasonal home or condo insurance valid

Ph: 250.342.1666 dan@valleylighting.ca www.valleylighting.ca

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Your One Stop Rental Shop WINTER HEATERS

•Auto • Home • Commercial • Mirrors • Shower Doors • 27 years glass experience Jeff Watson

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Kerosene & Electric 240 volt with fan Winter Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 8 am - Noon Closed Sunday & Holidays

Telephone: 342-3659

Serving the Valley for over 11 years • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

Construction Ltd. CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS - GENERAL CONTRACTORS

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

INVERMERE

STEVE GUTSCHE, Project Manager Columbia Valley District

Phone: (250) 342-9866 Fax: (250) 342-9869 Email: sgutsche@avionconstruction.com www.avionconstruction.com

HEAD OFFICE

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

Fine Homeservices

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Floor Covering & Cabinets Blinds & Paints

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Are your accounts not reconciled? Are you paying late fees & penalties? Are you behind on invoicing? I can help.

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Let me handle your bookkeeping & paperwork while you work on your business.

Knight Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning ��

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Phone: 345-6594 email:bearbook@shaw.ca

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4966 Fairmont Frontage, Fairmont Hot Springs

Come in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

345-6600

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

342-6612

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SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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Great Selection of:

Lambert

*Wood blinds *Sunscreens *Woven Woods *Pleated Shades *Roller Shades and more!

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

For all your interior decorating needs.

Complete Automotive Repairs

Tamara Osborne Brenda McEachern.

Phone /Fax

345-6422

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON RAFFLE in cooperation with

Harley-Davidson of Cranbrook Cranbrook Motor Sports

1st HARLEY-DAVIDSON ® Heritage Softtail Classic Motorcycle $26,180 2nd HARLEY-DAVIDSON ® Leather Jacket $621.00 3rd HARLEY-DAVIDSON ® Bar Stools $700.00 Tickets available at: Cranbrook Motorsports Ltd. Columbia Valley Pioneer

Only 2750 tickets

$20.00 each

Draw Date: December 26 at 12 noon

all proceeds to

Muscular Dystrophy Canada

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ��

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ��

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Psst….Hey you… The Horse is calling your name, and the time is right to become a member of Kicking Horse Coffee’s legendary Production Team! Current opportunities include: 1) Roaster Apprentice – Full Time Critical to the success of the roasting team’s ongoing quest to maximize efﬁciency and quality, you will support this department by providing regular cleaning, preventative maintenance and operation of roasters, management of green bean inventory, staging and organization of daily roasts. 2) Packing Team Member PT – afternoon shift (approx. 20-30 hrs/week to start) To provide support for the packing team in their efforts at the end of the day and to ensure that they are ready to “rock and roll” the next morning, you will be responsible for operating packing machinery, pallet preparation, daily clean-up and staging for the next day’s production. We provide: A positive and supportive year-round work environment, excellent 100% employer paid health and wellness beneﬁts (pending successful probationary period), competitive wages, professional development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays, a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction, not to mention an awesome product and a team dedicated and committed to producing the best coffee in the country! If you: • • • • •

Live, breathe and dream coffee, Possess a critical eye and attention to detail, Are a team player and have a “glass half full” disposition, Are physically ﬁt, have an ability to maintain a high level of energy and remain on your feet for an 8 hour period Can maintain a sense of humor, even while wearing a hairnet, earplugs and steel toed footwear,

Then ﬁnd out for yourself why Kicking Horse Coffee is such a great place to work! To apply, please email your application to mail@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

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Building Centre 342-6908

TIP OF THE WEEK Spray your plastic food containers with non-stick cooking spray before ﬁlling with tomato sauces and there won’t be any stains. ��

New at

342-9313

SULKY CHALLENGE ��

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The Executive, Board of Directors, and Management of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to take this opportunity to formally thank the following businesses for their contribution to the 4th Annual Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament held on October 3rd. This event was a huge success, and because of your generous support, the Chamber was able to raise over $38,000. THANK YOU!! ��

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Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Independently owned and operated 230 Laurier Street DIRECTOR’S Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 PLATINUM E-mail: paul@rockieswest.com AWARD Website: www.PaulGlassford.com

Invermere

www.edandjanslistings.

Bernie Raven Representative

(250) 342-7415

braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated DIAMOND AWARD

Cell: (250) 342-1194 edenglish@telus.net

Independently Owned and Operated

Rockies West Realty

Independently Owned and Operated

Main Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Bus: (250) 342-6505 Fax: (250) 342-9611

1022B-7th Ave.

250-341-1395

Professionals

Ed English

INVERMERE

PAUL GLASSFORD

Jan Klimek Cell: (250) 342-1195 janklimek@telus.net

PRESIDENT’S GOLD AWARD

Ken Becker Sales Representative

5003 Hot Springs Road Fairmont, BC V0B 1L0 Bus: 250-345-0333 Fax: 250-345-6353 Res: 250-342-3599 Cell: 250-342-1161 Email: ken@rockieswest.com www.rockieswest.com www.kenbecker.com

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Save Thousands on Timeshare Resales ��

Representative

(250) 342-1612

Rocky Mountain Realty Fairmont Village Mall, Fairmont Hot Springs sold@IworkforU.com

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ANNUAL FLU CLINICS 2006 Edgewater Legion - November 7, 2006 9:30 am - 11:00 am Invermere Community Hall - November 9, 2006 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Canal Flats Community Hall - November 22, 2006 10:00 am - 11:30 am FREE FLU • Over 65 years • Health Care workers • Chronic Illness • Emergency Responders • Household contacts of above • Pregnant Women in 3rd trimester We recommend that children get their ﬂu shots at the Health Unit. PLEASE BRING CARE CARD AND WEAR SHORT SLEEVES

Pneumonia shots are also available at the Health Unit for those over 65 and for those who qualify.

For more information contact the local public health ofﬁce: 342-2360 Interior Health

www.interiorhealth.ca For your whole life

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www.ReMaxInvermere.com

Invermere

At Panorama: 250-341-4898 Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911

Independently Owned and Operated

250-342-6505

Wende Brash 342-1300

Bernie Raven 342-7415

Daniel Zurgilgen 342-1612

Ed English 342-1194

Here is a Bargain!

Jan Klimek 342-1195

John McCarthy 342-1758

Lynda Kirkpatrick 341-1907

Scott Wallace 342-5309

Andy Smith 342-1709

Terriﬁc Development Opportunity

Bryan Hookenson 341-1266

Rob Rice 341-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice 342-5935

Pefect Starter

Katie Wallace 342-5785

Where in the world can you own a one bedroom revenue producing condo on a world class ski/golf resort for this price! Check it out at Panorama. Buyer to assume New Vision payments of $161.43 per month.

A rare find! This centrally located R-2 lot minutes is from downtown, schools and parks. A Terrific development opportunity on flat lot with western exposure. Donʼt miss out! Call your Realtor today! MLS#K151188

Affordable starter home, retirement home or just a really good revenue property. 3 BDR, 2 BTR, large living room, kitchen and dining room. Fenced yard, views and centrally located. Currently rented out for $1500 per month plus utilities. MLS #New

Privacy and Space

Edgewater

View Lot

152 acre parcel, 51 acre parcel and a 20 acre parcel being sold as one. 3,700 feet of river front on the Spillimacheen. Incredible views. Bordered by crown land. Possibilities are endless as to what can be done with this property.

The friendly little community just north of Radium – and hereʼs your chance to stake your claim to own your own home. Lot is zoned for mobile home or to build when you are ready. Donʼt wait or it will be gone.

Build your dream home here. Great view lot in Invermereʼs newest and best development at Castle Rock. Ledgerock Ridge is the highest view point there. This lot requires very little work to build on. No GST. MLS#K118654

Fairmont At It’s Best

Jade Landing

Cottage Country

Incredible views of both mountain ranges and the Columbia Valley. Privacy and comfort in this mountain home. The ultimate mountain cabin. Heated, detached double garage, beautiful landscaping. MLS#K118123

Canal Flatsʼ ﬁrst townhouse development offers affordable living with great, south Columbia Lake recreational access. Close to the provincial beach park and public boat launch, golf, shopping, parks, school, and all the amenities. . MLS#K117906

One block to the beach and located on a large lot; this Windermere cottage is the quintessential getaway! This 4 BDR, 3 bath home has been recently updated. New decks, ﬁreplace, vaulted ceilings, attached double garage. MLS#K118425

$109,000+gst

$550,000

$890,000

Your Own Castle

$289,000

$285,000

$72,900

$189,000

$169,000

Great Opportunity As Is

Wonderful Lakeview Meadows opportunity. This home shows true craftsmanship in itʼs ﬁnest form. Everything youʼve ever wanted and just a short stroll to the lake. MLS#K118143

Located on a major highway in the center of Radium Hot Springs. Potential for residential expansion or other commercial development or combinations of both. Come experience the fantastic views and incredible location for your next business venture. MLS#K118507

$1,250,000

$992,000

$997,000