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“A ��Wishbook �� on Ice” ��

Sunday, December 10th 2:00 pm at the Eddie Mtn. Memorial Arena

Door Prizes & Rafﬂe Draw PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR KIDS!

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Call Dale Hunt @342-3569

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Original

ChristmasCraft Sale

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Friday, Dec. 1st 4p.m.- 8p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2nd 10a.m.- 4p.m. �� Get your Christmas Tree at the Sale!

$1 entry fee, proceeds to WVCCS; OR donations to the food bank More Info: Call Carolyn @ 342-1475

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The Invermere Business Committee presents:

SUPER SUNDAY

Noon - 4 pm, Santa Claus Parade 12:30 pm Great specials at participating businesses!

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For Great Christmas Savings! ��

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Super Saturday

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Invermere Christian Supplies ��

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Historical Lens

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�The Source” for Rural, Resort, Recreational and Development Real Estate in BC ��

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AAsk Otto about discounts! Super Sunday, December 3rd

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15% 50% off storewide All weekend long! 7th Ave. Invermere

342-2515

Blissbeads Show and Sale Handcrafted Glass Art Jewellery by Sandra Arnold Beingnesser, Designer and�Personal Collections Friday, Dec. 1st, 5 - 8 pm Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 am - 4 pm At Bliss Hair and Esthetics, 814 - 13th St. Invermere (turn right at Bank of Commerce)

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$200 Bliss Beads Designer Jewellery (each $15 purchase = 1 entry) Demonstrations: Design and creation of Glass Art Beads Friday, Dec. 1st, 6 pm; Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 11 am and 2 pm Commissions and Personal Collections by private appointment (250) 342-6685 View and shop online www.blissbeads.ca

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Columbia Valley Trading Co. Outdoor Clothing & Gear Invermere, BC

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TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK Last Week’s Top 5 Rentals

New Releases Nov. 28

New Releases Dec. 5

1. Ice Age 2. You, Me and Dupree 3. The Da Vinci Code 4. John Tucker Must Die 5. Click

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Superman Returns Clerks 2 Legend of Lucy Keyes My Super Ex-Girlfriend See No Evil

Pirates of the Caribbean Miami Vice Pulse How to Eat Fried Worms Beerfest

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

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Wednesday, December 13th

CUSTOMER

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Come in for coffee & Christmas treats! 410 Borden St., Invermere 342-6226

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PURCELL

Mnt. Quilting Co. Ltd.

SUPER SUNDAY Buy 1 meter of cotton fabric & get second meter 1/2 off

Thangles are here!

#9 - 492 Arrow Rd. Invermere 342-3115

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Open Super Sunday, December 3rd

We have unique porcelain, silver, and Oriental items for everyone on your shopping list! Hours:

Wed. - Sat., 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm Invermere Industrial Park

Super Sunday Savings

20% off Storewide 50% off Selected Stock ALL WEEKEND Friday, Saturday, Sunday

342-6611

Inquire at store Toonie Tuesday.

Tel: 342-0707

Email: Klein@nucleus.com www.tepapanui.com

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Propane delivers the power. We deliver the freedom. Box 669, Invermere, B.C.

Business: (250) 342-0123 • Fax: (250) 342-0262 www.superiorpropane.com A division of Superior Plus Inc.

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Playmobil Fairytale Castle for the little princess in your life.

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Half Hour Specials, Incredible Deals! 7:30 pm Keyline Socks Reg. $5.99 Sale $3.00 8:30 pm Boxed Chocolates Reg. $5.49 Sale $3.00 9:30 pm Pillows Reg. $7.99 Sale $3.00 10:30 pm Throws Reg. $7.99 Sale $3.00 (limit to 4 products per customer)

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PAUL GLASSFORD

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

250-341-1395 Rockies West Realty

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

Professionals Invermere

INVERMERE

Rockies West Realty

Independently Owned and Operated

1022B-7 Ave. th

Independently Owned and Operated DIAMOND AWARD

Independently Owned and Operated

Bernie Raven Representative

(250) 342-7415

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Representative

(250) 342-1612 landman@telus.net

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Dedicated to all your real estate needs.

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

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

www.edandjanslistings.

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

PRESIDENT’S GOLD AWARD

Ken Becker Sales Representative

We Sell Real Estate ��

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Q UAIR A WATER CO. LTD.

• Drinking Water Systems T CU ING • Water Softeners AN S! • Whole House or E L C ST Specialised Filtration CO Water with more than 10.5 grains per gallon is considered very hard. Valley water ranges from 12 - 14 grains per gallon.

Call (250) 342-5089

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC

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Standard Features Include: 3.8 Litre V6 with 6 trans. • Fold and tumbel rear seat • Lockable in-ﬂoor cargo storage • CD Player • 4-wheel ABS with elec. stability control • Solid front & rear axles and so much more • Legendary Jeep with new technology

2007 JEEP WRANGLER

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NOW IN STOCK! $20,025 plus freight

www.cranbrookdodge.com • 1-800-663-2268 • 1725 Cranbrook St. • 426-6614

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

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Automotive Repairs

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

Sewer/Drain Cleaning

• 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

Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357

CLUB TOWING

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

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

Bennett Construction Growing with the Tradition of Quality

• Framing • Renovations • Decks • Exterior Finishing

Kristoffer Bennett (250) 341-5030

krisbennettconstruction@hotmail.com

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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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250-341-1545

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Protect your property from theft and vandalism

Call today (250) 688-HAWK (4295) valleyhawksecurity@shaw.ca

Residential and Commercial Lighting

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

P.O. Box 1079 8B, 492 Arrow Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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

Call to set up an appointment today!

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

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

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STEVE GUTSCHE, Project Manager

Columbia Valley District HEAD OFFICE Phone: (250) 342-9866 Phone: (403) 287-0144 Fax: (250) 342-9869 Fax: (403) 287-2193 Email: sgutsche@avionconstruction.com #200, 6125 - 11 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 2L6 www.avionconstruction.com

INVERMERE

Fine Homeservices

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Lambert

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd.

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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

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Dry Cleaning • Laundry • Alterations Repair • Bachelor Service

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

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

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

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PHARMACY LTD. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy

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:

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

For all your interior decorating needs.

Complete Automotive Repairs

Tamara Osborne Brenda McEachern.

Phone /Fax

345-6422

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

Spring Clean-up/Pruning P �� House Cleaning & Errands H �� Call Elizabeth Shopland - Office: 3

342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ��

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TOBY CREEK ADVENTURES is looking for a full-time Mechanic to work within a busy Snowmobile and ATV operation. Must be able to work independently, possess knowledge of Snowmobiles and work in fast paced setting. Competitive salary and a whole lot of fun! Interested applicants can send a resume to the attention of Toby Creek Adventures: Fax: 250-342-0419 email info@tobycreekadventures.com TOBY CREEK ADVENTURES Box 8, Panorama, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-5047 Fax: 250-342-0419 Toll Free: 1-888-357-4449 email info@tobycreekadventures.com www.tobycreekadventures.com

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The Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society Premier’s Award of Excellence Nominee for 2005 We are people working together to build strong and empowered families and healthy communities. Bring your education, enthusiasm, and willingness to make a difference to be part of our dynamic and history making organization.

SOCIAL WORKERS Cranbrook Area Qualities and qualifications that would make you a successful member of this organization are: • Recognized degree in Social Work • Minimum of 2 years social work experience within an aboriginal organization and/or community • Connection to or awareness of the Cranbrook area is highly beneficial • Experience in working with Families at Risk is desired • Innovative, flexible, organized, and responsive • Knowledge and experience of aboriginal issues.

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS Cranbrook & Invermere Areas We continue to build our capacity to offer healing and personal wellness to the aboriginal families of the East Kootenays. Develop and expand relationships with families - advocate, counsel, respond, guide, assess, facilitate and support.

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Qualiﬁcations: • Diploma in Human Service Work, ECE, Social Work • 2+ years experience within an aboriginal organization and/or community • Experience in working with aboriginal Families at Risk • Combinations of education and work experience considered

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Akisqnuk Child & Family, Windermere

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A new position within our service area, initially a half time position that could develop to full time. Qualifications: • Successful completion of an Office Administration Program, or combination of education and experience • 1-2 years directly related experience • Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, e-mail ad internet • Exceptional customer / client service skills • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

We highly encourage you to review the detailed descriptions provided on our website: http://www.ktunaxa.org Please fax your cover letter and resume to Judith Paul, Human Resources Coordinator at 250-489-2438, or e-mail to jpaul@ktunaxa.org

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE P.O. BOX 339 914 - 8th Avenue INVERMERE, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-9281 Fax: 250-342-2934

BOARD OF DIRECTORS INVERMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY Excited about the library’s expansion? Be a part of your library’s future! The Invermere public library is searching for 3 enthusiastic Invermere residents to ﬁll volunteer Trustee positions. Two of the positions are for a length of 2 years; one position is an interim one-year term. To be considered for a position, the applicant must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere and cannot be an employee of the District of the Invermere or Library Board. Those holding positions at the time of advertisement are welcome to reapply for an additional term.

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AVON OPEN HOUSE Christmas Sale! •AVON •CERAMICS •STAINED GLASS November 25 & 26 December 2 & 3 Noon - 8 p.m. 4836 Stanley St. RADIUM

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LIVE CHRISTMAS NATIVITY PAGEANT

Friday, Dec. 15th 2 shows – 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm at the Catholic Church 702 - 12th Ave. Invermere

Refreshments Served For information contact: Herb Seel 347-6761 or Mary Ellen Jones 342-3615 or Christ Church Trinity 342-6644 (Tues. - Fri. am)

EVERYONE WELCOME Presented by the Local Churches

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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

Mountain Getaway

Jan Klimek 342-1195

John McCarthy 342-1758

Lynda Kirkpatrick 341-1907

Scott Wallace 342-5309

Andy Smith 342-1709

Tamarack Lodge Studio

Bryan Hookenson 341-1266

Rob Rice 341-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice 342-5935

Only Steps to the Beach

Katie Wallace 342-5785

Property with private lake access. 3 BDR sleeping cabin with potential to upgrade or you can build new. Corner lot has no building commitment, block to the beach, boat launch and marina. Trethewey Beach, the perfect family subdivision. Marina slip for 2007 MLS#K117884

This fully furnished 2 bedroom condominium is a great way to become part of the exciting recreation market at Panorama. Come and enjoy being a part of a fantastic vacation location. Vision monthly payment is $208.00 MLS#new

Tremendous views. Located in the Upper Village and close to swimming, skiing and golf. Fully maintained and in the rental pool. Furnished and ready to go! MLS#K151656

$120,000+gst

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Jade Landing Phase II

Mountain Getaway

Craftsman Log Home

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#

Fully ﬁnished home is ideal for entertaining family and offers revenue potential. Large private yard located in a quiet area. Walkout dining area to a private screened deck and enjoy those hot summer evenings. MLS#K150742

3 BDRʼs, 3 BTRʼs over 3 levels, river rock exterior ﬁnish at walkout basement/patio level, large covered upper deck. Landscaped. Interior ﬁnished on main and upper levels and room to create you own touches on the basement level. MLS#K118165

Spectacular Property & Views

Horsethief Studio

Fairmont Riverside

Home located above Radium on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Self contained 1 bedroom suite with walkout basement, expansive deck to enjoy the views. Heated tile ﬂoors in kitchen, vaulted ceiling, hardwood ﬂoors and low maintenance yard! MLS#K118875

New carpet and paint lets this unit show off its beneﬁts. Next to the Toby chairlift with a great view. The only way to own at a world class ski resort for under $100K. Buyer to assume New Vision payment of $127.58/month MLS#K119168

On the golf course, spacious home has loads of potential. Large kitchen and family room with ﬁreplace, all oriented towards the eastern mountain views and fairway. Separate entry to basement level in-law suite makes this one a natural for recreational, revenue. Tenancy in place. MLS#K150295

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$399,000

$85,900+gst

Cottage Country

Everyone in Mind

$1,119,000

$750,000

$319,000

A Home With

Over an acre with a creek. Hand crafted logs, vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling river rock fireplace set the stage for this large, bright two and a half storey home with a huge detached shop. Open design, 36 inch doors and an elevator to all 3 floors makes this home handicap accessible for family or Bed & Breakfast guests. MLS#K117252

$319,000

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

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