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September 28, 2007

Valley

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September 28, 2007

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PINK SHIRT PROTEST—In solidarity with the students of Central Kings Rural High School in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, the students of David Thompson Secondary School in Inveremere draped themselves in pink last Friday to protest against bullying in schools. Cambridge Grade 12 students David Shepherd and Travis Price made headlines around the world after organizing a similar protest in their school after witnessing a Grade 9 boy being harrassed for wearing a pink shirt to school. The pink protesters flooded into the hallway five minutes before lunch to pose for this photo. In the foreground is principal Darren Danyluk and vice-principal Glen Sage.

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September 28, 2007

VALLEY NEWS

Surprise birth in Canal Flats home turned white although I could still hear people around me.

“I don’t think my husband realized I was actually pushing. The next thing I knew I felt the baby’s head Giving birth at home would be a daunting proscoming out and I caught it in my hands. My daughter pect for most expectant mothers, but Lea-Ann Lechcame rushing in and caught the feet. man took it all in her stride last week when baby Elijah “I remember just apologizing to the baby for havdecided to make an early appearance. ing him in the bathroom. It was 7:50 a.m. by then, so Sleeping contentedly in his mum’s arms at home my whole labour was like lightning. in Canal Flats, Elijah had no idea “I told my husband to grab a of the trouble his dramatic entrance shoelace to tie the umbilical cord six into the world had caused. inches away from the baby. We got Luckily Lea-Ann, 41, already has him cleaned up and washed his face four children—Amanda, 25; Beth, with a cloth,” Lea-Ann said.

20; Erik, 18; and 10-year-old AlexanBy this time, word had spread der—so she wasn’t alarmed when she and more people had filed into the realized she was having contractions. house to help. First Donald MarchLea-Ann was even at work at the and arrived, followed by three paraFairmont Hot Springs Resort switchmedics. board just the day before, and had Both mother and baby were been planning to work right up until then whisked away by ambulance to the birth—although she was not exInvermere and District Hospital and pecting the baby quite so soon. her family followed in the car.

“I hadn’t planned to have a home “I was so glad I hadn’t gotten in birth. The day before, I was training the car with them to go to the hospisomeone to do my job on the switchtal when the contractions started, beboard while I went on maternity cause they got a flat tire on the way!” leave.

Lea-Ann said.

“I came home that evening and I Grandmother to three children, Lea-Ann now has a fifth child of her own.

She was kept in hospital overnight felt quite restless. I was still two weeks and went home the next day. Elijah before my due date. weighed in at six pounds, four ounces “I woke up about 5:45 a.m. and got up to sit on the couch. My left hip felt out of place, son Alexander was freaking out and crying because he and he is a happy, healthy baby.

Looking back at her experience, Lea-Ann said she heard me screaming, and I didn’t want him to associand I had a bad knee, so I thought that was it. wasn’t too scared about giving birth at home because “Nobody else was up. I was having contractions ate all that pain with a tiny baby,” she said.

Meanwhile Lea-Ann’s husband Linde, a 42-year- she had so many people around her. about every three minutes, then by 6:15 a.m. I was “I already had a running joke with my doctor, having rolling contractions and I was in quite a lot old construction worker, was on the phone to 911 and of pain. I called downstairs to my son’s cell phone to first aider Donald Marchand, who lives just round the Shannon Page, because all my other children had been easy labours. I was going to phone her half-way to hosget my daughter, and by that time my 10-year-old son corner.

Lea-Ann said she tried to lie on the bed but she pital so she had her gloves on ready for when I arrived.

Alexander had woken up to see what was going on. He thought I had leg cramps, but I told him the baby was felt like she was being snapped in two, so she went I was even supposed to have a check-up appointment with her later that day!” about to arrive. back to the bathroom.

Lea-Ann is also a grandma, as her daughter Aman“I didn’t know where to sit or lay to get comfort“I put a washcloth between my teeth and grabbed able. I ran a hot bath and got in it for about 10 min- the sink with one hand and the tub with the other. I da has three children - Kieran, 8, Evan, 5, and fourutes, then thought I wouldn’t know if my water had closed my eyes and started pushing. Everything else year-old Brea.

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

broken, so I got out and I found the most comfortable place was sitting on the toilet.

“My daughter Amanda was telling me to get in the car and she would drive me to the hospital, but I told her I wasn’t going anywhere without my pants on and I think she thought I’d lost my mind!

“I told her this was different than any of my other labours so she thought something was wrong. My

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Community Band Thursdays – 7:00 p.m.

Starting October 11th DTSS Band Room If you love to play music we heartily welcome you.

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Fall Detoxification Program Includes a free information session covering: • The need for detoxification • Signs and symptoms of toxicity • The physiology of detoxification • Benefits of cleansing • Overview of the program • Side effects of the program Location: Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Kinsman Beach Date: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 • Time: 7 p.m.

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The program lasts 4 weeks (starts October 16th) and includes: • One 45 min consult with a licensed naturopathic physician • One 15-min. follow up midway through the program • A diet plan that includes a cleansing tea and supplements prescribed on an individual basis • Home treatments to maximize the benefits of the program • Optional weekly meetings with participants to share experiences and recipes and to offer support and motivation $275 for the detoxification program + GST

September 28, 2007

RCMP Report Submitted by RCMP Cpl. Brent Ayers The RCMP Report has not been published for the past couple of weeks due to the workload of the RCMP, and the public’s understanding is requested.

From August 31st to September 21st the Columbia Valley RCMP received 299 calls for service.

• September 19: At 2:13 a.m., RCMP received a report that a male wearing a black hoodie with some white lettering on the front smashed the front window to Selkirk TV and Appliances at 1229-7th Avenue, Invermere and stole a Panasonic 42-inch plasma flat screen TV. Witnesses state they saw the male carry the TV behind the store and heard screeching tires moments later. No vehicle description was provided as the vehicle was on the other side of the store. It appears the vehicle drove away toward the Invermere hockey rink.

The TV is valued at $1,800.

If you have any information with regards to this theft, please contact the RCMP at 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

• September 15: At 3:10 a.m. the RCMP were advised that a red pick-up truck was doing burnouts and drag-racing up and down Mercury Street in Windermere.

Members attended to find a large house party at 4706 Mercury Street which refused to dissipate until entrance was made by members under direction by Cpl. Brent Ayers.

The house received extensive damage inside and out including broken picture windows by the large group of youths. Early estimates could be in the area of $30,000 or more.

The problem youths dissipated, with the majority leaving the house onto the street. Unfortunately, some of these individuals made an inappropriate choice to Cause a Disturbance on Mercury Street in the pres-

ence of Cpl. Ayers and other members. Six people were arrested for Breach of Peace which is defined under Section 31 of the Criminal Code.

I wish to quote the Criminal Code with regards to the prevention of Breach of Peace: “Section 30: Every one who witnesses a breach of the peace is justified in interfering to prevent the continuance or renewal thereof and may detain any person who commits or is about to join in or renew the breach of the peace, for the purpose of giving him into the custody of a police officer, if he uses no more force than is reasonably necessary to prevent the continuance or renewal of the breach of the peace or that is reasonably proportioned to the danger to be apprehended from the continuance or renewal of the breach of the peace.”

In other words, this situation could have been handled differently by those at the party to prevent their peers from doing damage. This incident was unfortunate and preventable. Those involved are all residents of the valley with age groups between 15 to late teens, early 20s. Many of the youth have parents who have worked hard and are role models within our community.

This action was not acceptable behavior and those responsible for the damage to this house and the area of Mercury street should be accountable for their actions.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact this office quoting file number 2007-4395 or you can speak with Cpl. Ayers.

• September 1: At 12:58 a.m., RCMP noticed a gray Honda CRV leaving the bar area with no lights on. RCMP pulled in behind and activated the emergency equipment to which the driver pulled over. The driver was spoken to and the following indications of impairment were noted. The driver failed to produce her driver’s licence, insurance and middle name.

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September 28, 2007 Continued from previous page The driver admitted to two drinks since 8:30 p.m., and was advised she was being investgated for impaired driving and asked to step out of the vehicle.

Her balance, walking and alphabet were good. Approved screening device demand was given and she blew a warn.

A 24-hour roadside suspension was issued.

• September 1: At 9:30 a.m., RCMP attended to The Springs Golf Course in Radium where members spoke to a complainant who stated that he confronted two males in their 20s who were seen riding around in a golf cart that was later found damaged lying over a bank near the golf course.

The complainant stated that the males got into a red Jeep and provided the licence plate number, which was registered to a local resident. Statements were taken and the golf cart appears to be a total write-off and is valued at $5,500. The suspect was located, arrested, and released.

• September 1: At about 4 a.m., an ATV driven by a young male crashed on a trail off Doctor Creek Forest Service Road.

A passenger was transported by helicopter to Foothills Hospital in Calgary. The driver did not recall the accident and was taken by his parents to Invermere Hospital for assessment and he was released shortly afterwards.

There was no damage to the ATV and it is believed that neither rider was wearing his helmet. The passenger was released from hospital and suffered a concussion and the driver suffered a broken collarbone. Scene indicates they hit a large water bar and the passenger was thrown from the vehicle.

• September 1: RCMP did a patrol to the Windermere Beach. An odor of marijuana was noted around three males at a picnic table and the males were subsequently arrested. A male turned over a small jar of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Another male dropped a baggie on the ground containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. The third male turned over two marijuana pipes with residue that were also seized.

The one subject was currently on probation with conditions not to possess or consume street drugs. Charges have been forwarded to Federal Crown.

• August 30: At 12:13 p.m., RCMP received a complaint that there were two stop signs on the ground on 13th

Avenue in Invermere. Members attended to confirm signs down. District of Invermere notified.

• August 30: At 8:27 a.m., RCMP were dispatched to a report of a male lying in the bushes, north of Rockies Pizzeria in Radium Hot Springs.

A male was found lying at the bottom of a steep slope, and was not very responsive to member’s questions or direction.

Emergency Services was subsequently contacted, and transported the male to Invermere Hospital. He was later transported to Cranbrook hospital with possible head injuries and possible internal bleeding.

Subsequent witness statements indicated that the male had been drinking and fell down the slope. The doctors also indicated that the injuries appeared to be alcohol-related.

A follow-up interview was conducted with the male who had little recollection of the previous night; however, he indicated that he was not assaulted.

As there is no indication of an offence no charges could be forwarded to Crown Counsel.

• August 31: At 12:45 a.m. RCMP attended The Peaks on Foresters Landing Road in Radium. Three young males were located inside the locked pool area and were released on appearance notices for mischief.

• August 18: RCMP investigated a collision between a vehicle and the Althalmer Bridge.

• August 18: At 2:41 a.m., police received a call of a single motor vehicle collision on the bridge in Athalmer.

Police attended to find a Silver 2007 Dodge 3500 RAM with dual tires on back and Alberta licence plate smashed into a guard rail on the Athalmer Road bridge.

It appears the pick-up crossed over the centre line and hit a guard rail on the bridge on the opposite side of the road at the west/lower portion, and continued to drive forward along the guard rail, nearly making it to the top portion of the bridge. Extensive damage was done to the vehicle.

Police were unable to locate the driver. The vehicle was seen parked in front of the Invermere Inn bar at around 11:30 p.m. Friday, right in front of the main entrance.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in determining who was driving the above vehicle at the time of the accident. The driver may have sustained an injury to his forehead.

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PERSPECTIVE Happy anniversary to our thrift store!

September 28, 2007

Historical Lens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff We just can’t say enough good things about the Invermere Thrift Store.

This week the valley institution is celebrating its 30th anniversary of serving the community on many different levels.

Firstly, it provides a place where people can recycle their used but still serviceable goods, rather than sending them to the dump. In the absence of a secondhand store here, that in itself is a worthwhile cause.

Secondly, the thrift store serves both the bargainhunters in our community, myself included. Recently I bought a perfectly good drip coffee-maker for The Pioneer’s office for $3.

The thrift store, like our local food bank, also serves those who are in real need of clothing and household goods. How would these people manage without being able to buy affordable children’s clothing, for example?

The thrift store is also a warm and welcoming home for volunteers who enjoy getting together to sort and price and sell all the stuff that is donated throughout the week. As is the case with many volunteer organizations, it is suffering from a lack of willing hands. If you are a newcomer to the community, this is a great place to make some friends.

Most importantly, it has benefitted health care in our community in a way that is practically inconceivable. Last year alone the thrift store made a profit of more than $100,000 - which is better than many small businesses in the valley. In the past 30 years it has made more than a million dollars.

Through the Invermere Hospital Auxiliary, all that money was spent in ways that help our community’s health care, from equipment to furniture to patient comfort including Meals on Wheels.

The Thrift Store will be going to winter hours on October 1st, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

We hope to see you there.

William Howard Cleland, left; and Robert McDonald, right; stand with an unidentified woman at Paradise Mine , an early silver mine in the mountains near Panorama Mountain Village.

Photo courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society

5 reasons to vote for broadband Dear Editor: Here are five of the many reasons why we must not squander the opportunity to acquire Broadband Internet Access in our valley: 1. Let’s not be content to be a backwater. We live in an exceptionally beautiful area but commercially we are handicapped by the distance from major centres. In this information age, Broadband will get us on par with Toronto, New York and London.

2. Broadband will enable industries and employment in this valley that do not harm the environment. With many industries there is always the concern about pollution and environmental degradation, not so with information based industries

3. Fast internet connections enable homebased employment. Think of the savings in child care costs and the reduction in car pollution.

4. Access to Broadband will enhance your property value. Many buyers make the availability of high-speed internet access a priority when considering a property for purchase.

5. The cost of acquiring this valuable infrastructure is very reasonable. The price of $12,500,000 is comparable to the construction of four kilometres of highway in B. C. and most (perhaps all) will be recovered by user fees.

Please, please, do yourself a favour on October 27. Get out and Vote YES on Broadband.

Hedi Trescher, Brisco

The Columbia Valley

P IONEER is independently owned and operated and is published weekly by Abel Creek Publishing Inc. Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone (250) 341-6299 · Fax (250) 341-6229 Email: upioneer@ telus.net · www.columbiavalleypioneer.com The material, written or artistic, may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. The opinions and statements in articles, columns and advertising are not necessarily those of the publisher or staff of The Columbia Valley Pioneer. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that the newspaper’s responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind is limited to the amount paid for by the advertiser for that portion of the space as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for the advertisement.

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September28, 2007

Why is your town spoiling the view?

Dear Editor: My husband Brian and I have just spent an extremely enjoyable couple of weeks on holiday at Invermere.

My sister has a home on Timber Ridge. Every time we drove down in to Invermere we had to pass the awful development on the Wetlands on the outskirts.

How is it possible for plans to have been passed for this development?

It is on Flood Plain on the end of important Wetlands. This floods every year. It feeds water into Lake Windermere.

No amount of pumps are going to cope with the amount of water that is, from time to time, going to come down from the mountains.

What is going to happen if one of the pumps fail, or they are overcome by the sheer volume of water?

All the building is on built-up ground, with the amounts of water coming down in the spring.

This will be washed away in time and the buildings will be come unstable.

Also all the drains from the roofs just flow on to the floor at the ends of the buildings; this will also wash away the ground at the corners of the buildings.

People in Invermere whom we have spoken to all say that this piece of land

has always flooded, most of it was covered in reeds and moss and was a natural Wetland area.

Where will all the water go now?

It has to go somewhere, which probably means that somewhere that has never flooded before will now be flooded.

Let’s hope it is not someone’s house or houses.

Then we come to the look of the condos. They are far to high, much higher than the surrounding buildings.

They are too close together and the view for the apartments facing the road will be delightful, offering as it does, road, shops and railway - all of which, although useful, have no architectural beauty.

Here in England it would be impossible for the new owners of the apartments to get insurance on the buildings and those on the lower floors to get Contents Insurance against flood.

I do hope it is different in Canada, but I don’t think so.

We went into James Chabot Park and the sight of the condos was appalling, completely obscuring the view of the mountains, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty.

What a shame that money and greed have spoilt the area.

So 140 people went up to Jumbo and they expected more from the west side. Quite a showing for midSeptember.

But when and if all the housing presently being built fills in, and access from the west becomes feasible, there could be thousands of people roaming around up there in the

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September 28, 2007

#11 4931 Hot Springs Rd This immaculate 1,357 sq.ft. with a walk-out basement 3 or 4 bedroom bungalow is one of few executive properties in Fairmont that still shows just like the day it was built. Close to all amenities of Fairmont and the Columbia Valley. MLS# K163322

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2107 Kootenay #3 Road Country living at its best. 20 acres of privacy with views of the Purcells and Rockies. Rare Cedar log home with a river rock fireplace. Great home for entertaining and living. 800+ sq.ft. mother-in-law suite. Many extras. MLS# K164377

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5032 Mountain View Place Incredible views of the Rockies, Purcells and the Columbia Valley. Privacy and comfort in this mountain home. The ultimate mountain cabin. Heated, detached dble garage. Beautiful landscaping as well as natural mtn scenery. MLS# K162160

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Thanks for a great summer!

Dear Editor: Looking for that perfect summer job is always an issue for students these days.

Having just finished eight months of hard work and studying, jumping into one or two full-time jobs as soon as May rolls around is something most of us would rather not do.

Three things come to mind when looking for a great summer job: 1. The wage is enough to start paying off student loans 2. You get either weekends or evenings off, so you can have somewhat of a life 3. You don’t actually mind going to work in the morning.

I was lucky enough to find all three of these in an unlikely spot, just off Highway 93/95 working as a Visitor Centre Counsellor.

My job basically consisted of greeting and welcoming tourists to the Valley and feeding their need for information and things to do.

I was trained to be knowledgeable on all parts of the province, and obtained a Visitor Information Counsellor certificate from Tourism BC, which will certainly enable me to secure work in the tourism industry anywhere in Canada.

It was great being able to meet so many people from all over the world, and to be able to help them plan their stay in and around Invermere.

I had a variety of day-to-day questions. Most were about what there is to see and do, hiking, restaurants, shopping, etc.

I also had a couple of very “interesting” questions.

One woman came in and asked where the reindeer farm was, because she saw all the yellow signs on the side of the highway!

I worked alongside some amazing people and learned so much about the Columbia Valley; we even got to familiarize ourselves with different business products.

Being a Visitor Centre Counsellor definitely made my summer more enjoyable. I was off work early enough to hit up the beach and had a lot of different ideas for hikes and activities to do on days off.

I would recommend this job for any students who want to have a relaxing hassle-free summer, but who also want to meet some great people and still be intellectually challenged. I know the skills I learned and the people I met at the Visitor Centre will help me along in all my future endeavors.

Larissa Vanderkruk Invermere

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS MOVIE REVIEW

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Bonafide Zappacosta Reluctant troubadour Alfie Zappacosta returns to Invermere, paired with comedian Daniel Packard, for a night of light comedy and romantic balladry at Pynelogs. See Page 12 for more.

Fundraiser For CV Arts · Pynelogs Cultural Centre Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. Saturday Sept 29.

Call CV Arts for more info 342-4423.

Fall Workshops · Pynelogs Cultural Centre Kid’s Art Adventure by Pat Bavin - Oct 13.

What does ART mean to you?

Gallery Art Show · Pynelogs Cultural Centre Featured Artists: Ida Kilroe & Terry White. Sept 25 to Oct 5.

New Fall hours: 11 - 4 pm Monday to Friday.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

Out & About Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley PAGE 11

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September 28, 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

At The Library

Keira Neal art raffle winners announced Two paintings donated by local artists were raffled recently to raise funds for the family of Keira Neal, the Fairmont Hot Springs baby who is battling a rare form of cancer.

Dan MacLean of Calgary won a painting called Mount Laverendrye by local artist Lynne Grillmair, while Peter Merchant of Calgary won the painting entitled Ram's Pasture Cabin, by Pat Bavin.

The art raffle, organized by Pat Allen of Radium, sold 500 tickets in total and raised $6,200.

The Assassin’s Song by M. G. Vassanji Reviewed by Sheila Bonny In The Assassin’s Song, M. G. Vassanji magically weaves into the life story of Farsan Dargawalla miracle stories of ancient mystics, accounts of violent religious violence in modern India and a foreigner’s impressions of North American academia.

Farsan grows up in rural India, in a peaceful garden shrine, Pirbaag, dedicated to the 13th-century Sufi, Nur Fazal. Like his ancestors, Farsan is in line to be the hereditary guardian of Pirbaag, the preserver of a sacred library and a guru dispensing blessings and wisdom to a community of followers. Burdened by these

expectations, he dreams of being “just an ordinary boy,” free to play cricket, to read popular newspapers and to haunt bookstores. When, to his family’s great sorrow, Farsan accepts a full scholarship to Harvard, he trades a spiritual life for an academic vocation, abdicates his role as a guru, exiles himself in an unfamiliar culture and estranges himself from his father.

Thirty years later, we meet Farsan, an “ordinary” Canadian husband, father and academic, drawn back to his ancestral home by family tragedy. Once again, he must decide who he is and where he belongs.

With Farsan, we ponder the extent to which our lives are governed by cultural ancestry, predestination and personal choice.

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Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see exactly two minutes into the future, and only his own future.

It's a handy gift to have when you're playing poker or a piano is about to fall on your head, but otherwise it's a pain in the butt because life holds no real surprises.

Nicolas Cage plays his usual self, albeit with a mouthful over over-white teeth and a head full of fake hair.

I guess that's so we will believe that he's actually young enough to attract gorgeous Liz Cooper, played by Jessica Biel, the love interest in this movie who looks like she should be playing his son's girlfriend, if he had a son.

But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must convince Cris to help her stop the mass destruction that will surely follow.

Oddly, Callie Ferris is played against type by Julianne Moore, who usually goes for the more dramatic roles. In this movie, she's a gun-toting tough cop who shows no mercy.

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There aren't a lot of laughs in this movie, but I couldn't help guffawing in one ridiculous scene where the FBI applies a weird metal device to Cris's head to keep his eyes wide open - presumably to force him see farther into the future than two minutes, although there's no other indication that this actually helps.

Anyway, Cris is determined to resist getting involved until he finds that Liz has been kidnapped by the terrorists and then he has no choice.

This is a typical action flick, with the usual car chase, plus the usual video-game-like scene where people rush madly in and out of doorways and hallways, shooting and maiming each other. There's also one really excellent scene where a car goes off a cliff and causes a chain reaction.

The plot may be full of holes but nevertheless the movie isn't boring.

Nicolas Cage exerts his usual mesmerizing ability to good effect and it's a challenge to figure out what's going on even if nothing makes sense.

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Out & About Please call 341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Toby Theatre • 7:30 pm: September 26-29: Stardust • 7:30 pm: October 3-6: Mr. Bean’s Holiday

Friday, Sept. 28th-Saturday, Sept. 29th: • 6-9pm Friday and 9 am-noon Saturday: Garage sale at Christ Church Trinity with proceeds to support a housing project for Guatemalan widows.

Friday, Sept. 28th - Sunday, Sept. 30th: • Horse driving clinic, sponsored by Windermere Valley Saddle Club. For info, call Joanne 342-3263.

Saturday, September 29th: • 11 am-2 pm: Grand opening of The Rainbow Donkey children’s clothing store at Parkside Place, main street Invermere. Barbecue with the Bighorns!

• 6 pm sharp: The Murder Mystery Dinner at Casa Pynelogs, $60/person includes a catered buffet, guests are invited to dress up in period clothing to match the Casablanca theme. For tickets or info: 342-4423.

Sunday, September 30th: • 6 pm: Harvest Dinner, sponsored by All Saints United Guild at Edgewater Legion.

Monday, October 1st: • 5-7 pm: Celebrate International Active Aging Day at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Tracking Fitness Studio open house, wine and cheese reception, open to all adults. For info: 345-6311.

• 6:45-7:45 pm: Fusion Fit, a fusion of yoga and pilates at Fusion Wellness Spa every Monday. Beginners welcome; call 341-3511.

Tuesday, October 2nd: • 10 am: Registration for the fifth annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament, the organization’s premier

fundraiser with Copper Point Golf Club. Tournament followed by live auction and buffet hosted by The View. Cost is $125 + GST. Call 342-2844.

• 6:15-7:15 pm: Core Synergy, a dynamic workout for intermediate to advanced fitness buffs, every Tuesday and Thursday, Fusion Welness Spa. Call 341-3511.

• 7 pm: Free information session on detoxification, by Dr. Marika Geis, Naturopathic Physician, at Pynelogs.

This will be followed by a four-week detoxification program starting Oct. 16th. Program cost: $275. For info, call 342-8830.

Wednesday, October 3: • 5:15-6:15 pm: Fusion Fit, a fusion of yoga and pilates at Fusion Fitness Centre every Wednesday. Beginners welcome; call 341-3511.

• 7:15-8:15 pm: Dance Fusion, an alternative workout, Wednesdays at Fusion Wellness Spa. Call 341-3511.

Friday, October 5th: • 9 pm: Regional District of East Kootenay monthly general meeting, Cranbrook.

• 7 pm: Laws of Spirit Circle, facilitated by Maria Kliavkoff. For info: 347-2110.

• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Castlegar Rebels, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Saturday, October 6th: • 1 pm: Pre-game barbecue, followed by Bighorns Football Team playing Springbank at the high school.

• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Summerland Sting, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Friday, October 12th: • 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Spokane Braves, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Saturday, October 13th: •7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Fernie Ghostriders, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Saturday, October 16th: •7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Fernie Ghostriders, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Thursday, October 18th: • 7:30 pm: General meeting, Brisco and District Recreation Commission.

Saturday, October 20th : • Rockies Hockey Team plays Beaver Valley, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Invermere Thrift Store • Invermere Thrift Store celebrating its 30th year of serving the community. Happy Anniversary!

• 10 am-4 pm: Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Windermere Valley Museum: • Open 1 pm - 4 pm, Monday to Friday until Sept.

30th. See our David Thompson exhibits.

New Video Releases Tuesday, October 2nd: • 1408 • Criminal Minds Season 2 • Entourage: Season 3, Part 2 • Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer • Jindabyne • Species IV • The Prisoner or How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair

Invermere Library Hours: • Tuesday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

• Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Other: • 8:30-10 pm Mondays: Men’s Basketball at the high school, $20 for the year, drop-ins welcome.

• 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesdays: Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering lower cost birth control methods, counselling, and access to doctors, at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 342-2362.

• 7:30-9:30 pm Wednesdays: Adult Volleyball at the high school, $25 for season or $3 for drop-ins.

• 7:30-10 pm Sundays at the high school, and 8-10 pm Wednesdays at Laird School: Badminton. For info call Audrey at 342-3825.

• 5:30 pm Thursdays: Weight Watchers group meets at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info, call Debbie at 345-2112.

• 7 pm Thursdays: If you love to play music, join the Second WindS in the high school’s band room. For info, call Howie at 342-0100.

• Growing Together at Valley Connections for babies and preschoolers. For info, call 342-4242.

Experience The Best of Saliken!

As the colors of autumn make their way to our valley, we invite you to experience “The Best of Saliken!”

An eclectic tasting event featuring 8 courses chosen as favorites by our guests. Unique wine pairings to complement your meal will invigorate your senses! Book your seat with us on October 5th or 6th, $150.00 (Also available without wine pairings, $100.00).

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Tuesday – Industry Night 3 Hi-balls

Alfie Zappacosta returns for night of love and laughs

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Reluctant troubadour Alfie Zappacosta said he never really wanted to be an entertainer.

“I never wanted to do it,” he said in a telephone interview with The Pioneer. “My father lived vicariously through me. I would have been just as happy as a hairdresser. He was a barber.”

Still, the son of Italian immigrants, armed with a guitar at age nine, hit Toronto’s Italian wedding circuit playing gigs arranged by his guitar instructor.

That early experience propelled him on to an everevolving entertainment career that would span genres, include chart-topping hits, earn him an American Music Award (Most Popular Album of the Year) and two Juno awards (Most Promising Male Vocalist, Album of the Year).

Mr. Zappacosta, at first, set his sights on being a guitarist—until his vocal prowess was uncovered. His recording debut came in 1979 as front man for the five-piece Toronto band Surrender.

After a string of solo albums in the 1980s, Mr. Zappacosta turned his attention to the theatre, scoring lead roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Hair, British Invasion 2 and the motion picture Halo.

He said he tires of entertainers who never evolve,

but bring the same act to the public over and over again.

“You’ve gotta move on,” he said. “I love Neal Young, but now they’re back to the three-chord songs.

It’s hard to hear something unique any more.”

With chops honed from more than 30 years in the entertainment industry, Mr. Zappacosta returns to Invermere to tug at the heartstrings with the smooth jazz of the post-millenium Zappacosta.

“If you can just stand up there and make people move that way, it’s magic,” he said.

His smooth renditions of tasteful originals coupled with timeless jazz standards done “Zappacosta Style,” feed the palate of even the most sophisticated music enthusiast. His recent remake of the Squeeze classic, “Tempted,” is being prepared for release as a single.

Calling all couples: Mr. Zappacosta will perform with relationship comedian Daniel Packard at Pynelogs on Thursday, Oct. 4.

The show uses Daniel Packard’s signature comedy therapy and Zappacosta’s emotionally-charged voice and songs in a program designed to inspire women to see men in a whole new (better) way.

Some people think there is “nice guy” and “sexobsessed guy.” Alfie’s songs and Daniel’s comedy show brilliantly that “It’s the same guy!” And the more women realize that, the more likely they are to get the love and respect they are looking for.

It’s a performance not only hugely entertaining and cathartic for men, but hugely fun and educational for women. It’s guaranteed to be an evening of worldclass music from one of Canada’s greatest voices, and hilarity from one of the most intelligent comedians.

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YOUR MONEY The soaring loonie

With all the excitement of the Canadian dollar hitting parity with the US dollar, many people have been left speculating where the dollar will go from here. Foreign exchange rates are very complex. The following are some major influences on the rising and falling of the loonie and may be helpful when deciding your next trip to the U. S. Interest Rates Most people will think of interest rates when evaluating one currency against another. Interest rates attract foreign money into the bond markets of each country. The higher the interest rates are in Canada the more foreign bond investors will want to invest in Canadian bonds. When they buy Canadian bonds they must buy Canadian dollars. This action puts upward demand on the Canadian dollar.

Inflation The same major factor which impacts interest rates also plays a part in foreign exchange prices. Inflation, or rather the expectations for inflation, is the single largest influence on interest rates. Higher inflation generally leads to higher interest rates but it also devalues the current money in the system. A dollar today is obviously not worth a dollar tomorrow if there is inflation. If Canada experiences higher inflation in the future this would generally be negative to our dollar.

Productivity In economics, productivity is the amount of output created (in terms of goods produced or services rendered) per unit input used. For instance, labour productivity is typically measured as output per worker or output per labour-hour. Higher productivity is a positive for currencies as foreign investors will want to invest in the most productive nations of the world.

According to the International Labour Organization, the annual production of the average Canadian worker is worth $47,915, or about 25 percent less than the

average American worker, whose production is worth $63,855 US - the most of any worker in the world.

Trade The foreign exchange market exists first and foremost to facilitate trade, and trade is a huge determinant in the value of a currency. The more Canada’s goods are in demand, the more foreign buyers will need to buy Canadian dollars to pay for those goods.

Capital Flows Capital flows are similar to trade. When foreign investors buy assets in Canada such as real estate, small businesses, stocks or corporations they again need to covert their currencies into Canadian dollars. Investment works the same way as trade. A country receiving a lot of investment money is similar to a country selling a lot of goods on the trade market. Its currency is in demand.

Reserve Currency You may have heard that the US dollar is a reserve currency, which means other countries keep a supply of dollars on hand as a safety measure against adverse conditions. This helps demand for the US dollar. A similar situation can be found in the fact that global commodities like oil and gold are denominated in US dollars. Anyone buying them must exchange their own currency for US dollars in order to make a purchase, providing an added layer of demand for US currency.

Self-Correcting Barring any government intervention, a currency that goes up will eventually come down. If the Canadian dollar becomes too expensive then the cost of Canadian-produced goods and services, our stock markets, bond markets, and domestic assets such as real estate, will become very expensive to foreigners.

If they stop buying Canadian because they can find cheaper assets elsewhere in the world, then our dollar will eventually fall again.

Market Action

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September 28, 2007

Top Ten Classic Cars The Top Ten automobiles at the recent Columbia Valley Classics Show and Shine held at The Springs Golf Course in Radium were, in no particular order: • 1932 Ford, Garry and Kelly Stone, Drayton Valley • 1950 Thames, Russ Brotherton, Calgary • 1937 Ford, Don and Wendy Tull, Calgary • 1955 Chev, Brian Greger, Spruce Grover 1928 Ford, Darelene Spedding, Fort McMurray • 1972 Chevelle, Alan Flynn, Edmonton • 1936 Auburn, Bob and Bonnie Pillage, Edson • 1950 Mercury, Ron and Darlene Demaniuk, Cranbrook • 1969 Plymouth, Dan Johnson, Bentley • 1970 Plymouth, Dale Flatla, Tilley.

The “Hard Luck” vehicle was a 1953 Henry J, owned by Dean Dixon; and the “Long Distance” winner was a 1964 Pontiac driven

by Steve and Nadine Boezel. There were 749 registered vehicles at the annual show!

Thanks to Bruce Warren of Rocky Mountain Cranes for allowing Dave Sutherland to take photos from the top of his new 160-foot crane.

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INSIDE OUT—Invermere’s Sixth Street has been turned inside out to make way for a major infrastructure project that will deliver water from a promising new well in Athalmer to a reservoir below Mount Nelson Athletic Park.

Initially, the District of Invermere thought it could cover the entire cost of the project with development cost charges levied against developers who want to build in Invermere. However, due to the rising cost of construction, the district announced last month that it will have to borrow money to complete the project.

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September 28, 2007

SPORTS Dan Godlien finishes Penticton Ironman The mass start of the Lake Okanagan swim was brutal, he said, with arms slapping and legs kicking.

“I saw a lady with a black eye comInvermere triathlete Dan Godlien said it didn’t take as long to recover from ing out of there,” Mr. Godlien commented. the Penticton Ironman this time.

Mr. Godlien finished the race Mr. Godlien, who owns Godlien in 13:58:54 for a Small Engines in In1,749th-place-finish. vermere’s Industrial Kieran Doe of Park, posted his perNew Zealand took sonal best in the 25th the men’s event in Annual Subaru Iron8:32:45. man Canada on AuThe event basicalgust 26th. ly required year-round It’s the oldest Irontraining, Mr. Godman race to be held lien said, but serious, in continental North focused training for America. preceding six or seven “I was surprised. months.

The last time it took Canadians swept like 20 days to recovthis year’s women’s er,” he said. event, Mr. Godlien “I felt pretty good Dan Godlien noted. this time.”

Lisa Bentley of Mr. Godlien, was among 2,200 triathletes entered in this Caledon, Ont., won the women’s title year’s event that covers a course includ- in 9:41:01 at the Penticton Ironman.

Calgary’s Sara Gross was second in ing a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180-kilometre bike ride and a 42.2 kilometres 9:43:34 and Edmonton’s Heather Fuhr was third in 9:49:36. marathon.

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MOVE OVER, VENUS—Invermere Tennis Club’s Samantha Anders cruised to the top of her division in straight sets at the Richard Schmok Challenger Tennis Tournament in Kamloops on Sept. 14, 15, 16.

Anders dominates tournament

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Invermere Tennis Club’s first star has emerged.

David Thompson Secondary School eight grade student Samantha Anders dominated the U14 division at the Richard Schmok Challenger Tennis Tournament in Kamloops on Sept. 14, 15, 16.

“It was fun,” Ms. Anders said after overpowering the competition, winning three matches in straight sets, giving up only four games in the final match (61, 6-3).

“I think that’s great. She was pretty dominating,” Invermere Tennis Club coach and founder Andrea Meadus commented. “We saw in camp that she was

Beyond our wildest dreams….

talented. Now we need to work on her back hand and the mental side of things.”

Samantha, who has been playing tennis for four years, said she would be back at it, “as soon as the nets are up in the spring.”

The 13-year-old said she will also be participating in volleyball this year.

Coach Meadus said the club’s inaugural season was a big success with 15 kids turning out for camp in June.

The club will be raising funds this winter for a new surface on the Invermere tennis courts and a bubble enclosure so the club can begin winter training.

Next year, a club championship is in the works, she said.

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September 28, 2007

Marble Canyon reopens after fire

MP Jim Abbott cuts ribbon to open canyon.

Phoenix-like, Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park has risen from the ashes - with a new trail set to benefit area residents and visitors alike.

The trail was officially opened last Saturday, and Kootenay-Columbia MP Jim Abbott did the honours of cutting the ribbon, watched by park superintendent Terry Perkins and David Pacey of Radium, who represented the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Many visitors and Radium residents gathered at the first bridge along the trail at Tokumm Creek, where Mr. Abbott praised Parks Canada fire crews in saving the bridges during the 2003 wildfires.

The popular Marble Canyon trail zigzags along To-

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENT - WINDERMERE The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Jim and Dawn MacKinnon to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the designation of the subject property to accommodate a five lot subdivision. The property is located at 1002 Swansea Road in the Windermere area as shown on the attached map.

kumm Creek, crossing the water seven times on wooden bridges. All were saved from the fire, with the exception of the odd rail or post, due to the efforts of fire crews who set sprinkler systems on the bridges.

However, despite saving the bridges, for public safety reasons the Marble Canyon trail has remained closed from 2003 until today due to the hazard of falling trees and hazardous steep areas along the canyon where railings were destroyed. The Canyon itself is as spectacular as ever - and visitors will be amazed at the views offered here now since the fire swept over the surroundings.

After the official ceremony, refreshments and stories were shared with visitors who stopped by.

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Bylaw No. 2000 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 201, 2007 (Windermere / MacKinnon)” will change the designation of Lots D and E, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan NEP23502 from SH-1, Small Holding Residential Zone to R-1(A), Single Family Residential (A) Zone.

The public hearing will be held at: WINDERMERE COMMUNITY HALL 4726 North Street Windermere BC WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; • mail, fax or email written submis-sions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submis-sions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpreta-tion of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250 489-0314 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335.

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FREERIDE—Panorama Mountain Freeride Club Assistant Coach Dave McGrath, left, and head coach, program director and president Mike Meadus are founding an all-mountain ski team at Panorama.

Photo by Brian Geis

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boardercross, back-country skiing, half-pipe, terrain park, moguls, everything.

There is a competitive track, Mr. McGrath exMike Meadus, former head coach of the plained, but the freeride kids won’t compete until afWindermere Valley Ski Club, is putting out the call ter they are 12 years old and have completed the B.C. for members of a new ski club, the Panorama Moun- Freestyle Association-sanctioned Bumps and Jumps program. tain Freeride Club.

“So, there’s a spot for everyone. If they want to “It’s time,” he said. switch to racing, we support them. Strong skiers “A lot of parents have make great racers. We’re not here to steal all the been asking us for an kids from the racing teams.” all-mountain club.”

“Our club is very much geared to skills,” Coach Coach Meadus Meadus said, and kids, ages 5 and up, should arrive emphasized the difwith some basic skills. “Kids wanting to learn how ferences between the to ski should go to the ski school. They should be freestyle club and the able to get on and ride and get off the platter ride. two race teams at PanKids should be able to do green runs and some blue orama, Panorama Ski Club and Windermere An early sketch of the team logo. runs. We’ll have them skiing double black runs by mid-season.”

Valley Ski Club.

Coach Meadus said the atmosphere will be fun “This will give the kids a chance to be involved without the race aspect,” and family-oriented.

“It’s good for kids to have those connections with Panorama Mountain Freeride Club assistant Coach Dave McGrath commented. “Don’t get me wrong, the other families. It makes the whole community stronrace atmosphere is fantastic, but it’s a fairly dedicated ger,” he said. “The key to any good sport is creating the right environment, the right atmosphere. Bigger sport.”

In addition to skiing and all-mountain safety, the smiles on the faces is important.”

For more info, contact skibase@shaw.ca.

Freeride Club will include snowboarding, skiercross or

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

September 28, 2007

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RIVER OTTERS— The newly-formed Columbia Valley Swim Club began its first fall session with a Rookie Camp for kids. Dubbed the little River Otters, 14 enthusiastic young swimmers attended the camp, led by experienced coach, Karen Fahrni, and newcomer coach, Sonia Otis. The awards for Rookie Camper of the Day went to Ella Swan, Luke Zehnder, Barbara Jenkinson and Billy Bowen. The club started regular swimming classes and programs on September 24th for all ages including adults. For more info, contact aquatics programmer Nicci Mellis at 3470899.

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September 28, 2007

Visitor statistics up from 2006

Submitted by Columbia Valley Chamber The general consensus of local businesses is that this was a very busy year for out-of-town visitors.

When reviewing the Visitor Centre statistics for the summer months of June, July and August, it appears that we did not have the same number of visitors as in 2006.

However, our total visitor count for the January to August period this year was

13,023 - higher than it was in 2006, when the January to August count was 11,578.

We had more visitors from BC than we did from the US - our Alberta visitors remained very much unchanged.

The Visitor Centre has been assisting visitors from Alberta (many of whom have purchased a residence in our valley) for a number of years now - this could account for the number of people in the downtown core during the summer months, but who

are not registered in our statistics.

During July and August, we placed a Tourist Information Booth in downtown Invermere. The building was sponsored

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Telephone: 342-3659

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September 28, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS

GARAGE SALE

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

ACREAGES & LOTS

Congratulations to Christina Sharun and Justin Podborski on their engagement on August 18, 2007. Best wishes from Sharon Sharun of Kelowna, B.C. and Wayne Sharun of 108 Mile Ranch, B.C. Also from Ginette and Jerald Podborski of Skowman, Manitoba. Wedding to follow July, 2008.

Saturday, Sept. 29th, 11am-3 pm, unit #107, Deck Storage, Industrial Rd #2 (across from vet). Desk, bookcase, TV stands, couches, chairs, and lots more, 342-5220.

Female wanted to share 1 bdrm in 2 bdrm basement suite in Invermere, W/D, N/P, N/S, $425 includes utilities, 342-2027.

Invermere, 2 bdrm, half-duplex, 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, 5 mins. to downtown, $1,200/ month plus util, available immediately, references, 403-874-0483.

3 bdrm home, fenced lot, 4874 Selkirk Ave., Edgewater. 3476453. $219,000.

STORAGE

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Edgewater Opportunities - two central Commercial lots for that Cafe’ to serve the growing village, still ~ $60,000 . 124 Acre “Ranch” just North of town, 1/4 mile of river frontage for that lodge or cabin - all about to be listed -. Crescentwood View lots in final approval stage small cabin, serviced - $96,000. phone Edgewater Developments Ltd. for more info: 347 9660, edgeh2o@telus.net

The owner of a Dodge Pick-up, LP Penn. USA YNV 2688 which has been left abandoned on the property of 5169 Hewitt Rd. since April, 2005 should contact Landowner at 250-347-9276 to arrange collection. Failure to do so after one month will result in Landowner taking action to obtain legal ownership of vehicle.

CHEERS Cheers to the one who said: why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? K.D. Three cheers to the awesome people of Fairmont who donated so generously to the SPCA Paws for A Cause, from Ilona.

FOUND Did you drop some money in Invermere on Friday, September 14? Send e-mail to: touchingtranquility@yahoo.ca or call 342-9337.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, Sept. 29th, 9 am, #25 Highlands, Upper Lakeview Rd. Snow/water skis, wakeboard, float tube, child’s desk, sleeping bags, BBQ, vacuum, good junk, 342-8784.

Saturday, Sept. 29th, 8 am-12 pm, 1109-5th St., Invermere, perennials, furniture, toys, clothes, misc. household items, tools.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various size available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE Retail/Office/Storage 503 7th Ave. High-traffic area on main entrance to town. Unit 2 - 2000 sq. ft., Unit 3 – 2200 sq. ft. 12.00/sq. ft. triple net. Unit 6 – 5000 sq. ft., 5,00/sq ft. Call 342-0603 or 341-5845.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED: NEW BRIT IN TOWN looking to rent 1 bdrm furnished apartment or room in shared house from late September until June, non-smoker, references available. Call Rachel at 3416299.

Retired reliable couple looking for affordable rental suite, long term or housesitting from Oct. 1st through winter months, 341-1060.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Windermere room for rent - new kitchen, living area and shower room shared with just 1 other person. Cable, wireless, laundry, $450/month plus hydro. Would suit single. N/P. Call to view!

342-7513.

Invermere: upstairs in executivetype house, sharing with one other person, $1000/month, suitable for working lady. Owner travels extensively. Call Stan, 341-3134.

SUITE FOR RENT

1 bdrm walk-out suite in Radium partially furnished, N/S, nonpartiers, $850 plus DD, utilities and cable included, available Oct. 15, 347-9915.

Bright 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite, cable, parking, private beach, $675 plus DD, no partiers, N/P, Columere Park, 345-6524.

Invermere: 1 bdrm w/adjoining bath, no cooking, $300/month, call Stan 341-3134.

CONDO FOR RENT 2 bdrm townhouse, 12th Avenue, N/S, N/P, adult living, very quiet, $850 plus utilities, available Nov. 1st, 342-9035.

2 bdrm condo in Canal Flats, available immediately, $900 plus utilities, 347-9804.

New fully furnished condo in Invermere, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 block from main street, hot tub, gym, cable & hydro included, $1400/month, W/D, D/W, N/S, N/P, available Oct 1st -April 30th, (250) 688-0244.

3 bdrm, 1500 sq ft fully furnished condo in Riverside at Fairmont, available Oct 1st – June 30th, 2008, $1,250 plus utilities, 780934-8433, 780-435-8433.

HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bdrm upper level house, W/D, N/S, satellite TV included, $1100 plus half utilities, 342-7318.

2 bdrm townhouse with single car garage for rent, across from Tim Hortons, no pets, no smoking, no parties, $1300 plus utilities, references required.

Available December 15. Call Kathy 342-0838.

5 bdrm house in Windermere, $1900/month plus util, available Oct. 1st, 403-281-9499 or 403389-9499.

Stunning view, newly renovated & furnished, 2 + 2 bdrm, office, 3 baths, walkout basement, N/S, N/P, all utilities included except propane heat, $1650/month, John (403)714-5584.

Windermere – 2 bdrm furnished house with fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fireplace, satellite, and heated garage, NS/NP, available immediately, 342-0020.

VACATION RENTALS Gamblers! 5 star Plaza Club Resort for rent in Reno, Nevada.

Oct. 6 -13, 2007. Sleeps 4. $525 US. Fly from Spokane for $184.00 return. Call Sherry, 342-6357.

Kootenay River RV Park opening April 2008 year round in Canal Flats. Taking applications for monthly rentals. Limited pads, hurry! First come basis. 250349-8212. rakeshnarain@shaw. ca

HOUSE FOR SALE Lovely 3 bdrm, 3 bath house, open concept, hardwood floors, tiled baths, large jetted tub, family room with woodstove, gorgeous mountain views, 2 mins. from Kinsmen Beach. A must see. 250-342-7396.

Mobile Home: 1979 Fleetwood, 2 additions plus spacious back deck. #3 – 4775 Woodlane, Windermere. Asking $70,000.

341-3651, Sam.

ACREAGES & LOTS Fully serviced 60’ x 135’ lot in Edgewater. Beautiful view of the Rockies. $120,000. Call 3479813 or 341-1581.

Here’s a rare opportunity to own a choice, secluded 40 acre parcel less than 10 minutes from Invermere. Mostly fenced with productive hayfield, pasture and forest. Good access and surrounded by crown land on 3 sides. Close proximity to Lake Enid. Choose your favorite mountain view and build your dream home, $679,000. (250) 342-6042.

Corner residential lot in Canal Flats. 60’ x 120’, zoned R1, serviced, no building commitments, $95,000, 403217-1022.

MISC. FOR SALE Hay for sale, round bales. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.

Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine, Fir & Larch – dry & split order 342-6908.

REAL ESTATE

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September 28, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

Garden/storage shed 5’x8’x8’.

White vinyl siding, lean-to style, 2 windows, good door, $250 OBO, 342-6752, 341-1410.

1990 F250 4x4 custom vehicle, standard shift, crew cab, long box, premium condition, 116,000 km, $5,000. Stan 3413134.

2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 long box, 4x4, canopy, tilt, air, cruise, tow package, winter tires, 200,000 km, $11,000, 341-5449.

1992 Nissan NX, 5 speed, 2 door hatchback, 2 spare tires, 6 speaker sound system, CD player, Sirius radio included, $3,500 OBO, 341-5659.

MOTOR HOME FOR SALE

Pedal boat, good shape, like new, call 342-5225.

Schwinn mountain bike. New, Tim Horton’s Ltd. Edition. $750.00 firm. Stan, 341-3134.

Casio digital PS-20. Earphones, near new $300 firm. Stan, 3413134.

Kohler propane generator, electrical start, 5000 watts, 110 & 220 voltage $750 OBO, 3412666. Leave message.

Antique wooden table, 2 leaves, 4 chairs, 342-7219 after 5 pm.

LOG BEDS. Beautiful twin sized beds $300 each or 2 for $500, hand-crafted locally, 250-3441675.

VEHICLE WANTED WANTED: CHEAP secondhand car needed by end of September, good runaround, excellent fuel economy, $1,000-$2,000. Call Rachel 341-6299

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1988 Chev P/U K2500 4 WD 350 auto, P/S, P/B, with topper tool cabinet & racks, $5,500 OBO. 1990 Chev P/U C2500 2 WD 350 auto, P/S, P/B, with topper tool cabinet & racks, $6,000 OBO. Ideal service trucks. Will sell truck and tool box separate, 342-9918.

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

Go to

www.cranbrookdodge.com

to view complete inventory.

1993 Infinity J30T. New tires, new alternator, heated leather seats. Great shape! $6,995, 3426890.

1999 Chev Blazer SUV 4x4 Black 4 door. Loaded, leather heated seats, no rust, many new parts, tune up, 200,000 km. $9,000 OBO, 347-9001. Leave message.

1999 Ford Taurus SE. automatic, power windows & locks, CD player, remote starter, recently serviced, runs well, $3,995 OBO, 341-6150.

2000 F150 regular cab 4x4, 8 cylinder, cruise, 8 foot box, canopy and tool box, 143,000 km, $9,900, 342-3207.

2001 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4x4, automatic, air conditioning, canopy, 88,000 km, mint condition, $14,500 OBO, 3479533.

House is built! Trailer must go!

12’ x 63’ Make us an offer, 3421322.

SERVICES FALL SPECIALS ON AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT PUMPS! Call today.

TOTAL HEATING SYSTEMS Full Heating & Ventilation Systems 342-1167 Winter horse boarding available November 1st to May 1st . Call 250-346-3011, Brisco.

HOUSESITTERS AVAILABLE Reliable couple available to care for your house. N/S, N/D, references upon request, 2700368.

BUSINESS FOR SALE SAVE UP TO 19% On Gas or Diesel Reduce emissions by 30% Call Wolf @ (250) 688-0044 www.4planetearth.com/wolf

VEHICLE FOR SALE

CAREER Processor / Operator needed immediately. Full time position with benefits.

Experience a must! Contact Jacques Chasse, cell 3421610. Please leave message.

Local electrical contractor requires 2nd , 3rd , or 4th year apprentices. Competitive wages.

Fax resume to 342-3862 or call 342-9918.

Framing and finishing company in town is currently looking for carpenters and or apprentices for long term, full time work.

Serious inquiries please call Dwight 341-7387.

Dishwasher, part-time, or full-time, evenings. Apply in person to Tony Wood at Strand’s Restaurant, 342-6344.

CAREER

CAREER

Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities.

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

Full/part time, year round, bartending position available at Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery in Radium. Apply by fax 3479987, email horsethiefpub@ telus.net or drop off resume.

Outgoing responsible people required for in-store and yard employment. Come to Rona (Ace Hardware) with resume.

410 Borden Street, Invermere.

Pipelayers and labourers needed for construction site in Invermere. Call Derek at 250938-1664 or e-mail resume to office@blkpaw.com

Framers/Finished Carpenters required in Edgewater.

Permanent work, approx. $35 per hour or piece work. Call Cliff 403-617-9402 or email loglife@ telusplanet.net.

Residential Care Worker.

Temporary, full time position.

RCA or PCA or HSW or equivalent.

Union membership, HEU. See posting, Mt. Nelson Place.

Manager: Donna Jefferson 3423699.

Automotive Mechanic: Journeyman or apprentice.

Wage depending on experience.

Fax resume to 342-3389 or apply in person to K5 Mechanical.

Experienced part/full- time tandem dump truck driver wanted. Must have Class 1 or 3 license. $23/hour DOE. Call 3425654.

(DRAFT) Canadian Mountain Holidays,

is seeking a full-time Lodge Manager at the Bugaboo lodge Canadian Mountain Holidays (located north of Radium, B.C.) is accepting applications for the 2003/04 CMH Heli-Ski Lodge Manager dutiesseason include:.

We are hiring for the following positions:

Being responsible for overseeing all of the day to day lodge and hospitality operations.

House Manager (1) Assistant House Manager (2) Directly, hire, train, supervise, motivate, coach, evaluate, all lodge employees. Chef (3) Lodge Staff and Kitchen Assistant (20) Job requirements Bartender (4) -Hotel management degree an asset Massage Professional (6) - Previous management or supervisory experience with hands on training Bus Escort (6) - Previous Hotel experience with food & beverage and housekeeping an asset - Good communication skills For detailed information about employment opportunities at - Maintain CMH culture by delivering exceptional customer service CMH or to submit yourskills application on-line visit: - Strong organizational and initiative www.CanandianMountainHolidays.com - Budgeting - Must be willing to work in a team environment in a remote lodge Résumés mailedculture to: - A good fimay t withalso our be mountain and lots of passion!

Canadian Mountain Holidays

We supply part and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

Boxfax, 1660 Please mail or e-mail your resume to: Banff, AB T1L 1J6 Lianne Marquis BoxDeadline: 1660, Banff AB T1L 1J6 October 24, 2003 Fax: 403-762-5879 Email: info@cmhinc.com

CANADIAN MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS CMH HELI-SKIING / CMH HELI-HIKING

Our Vision – to lead in safety, excellence of service, and sustainability, maintaining the family atmosphere on which the company was founded.

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September 28, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS

CAREER

CAREER

CAREER

CAREER

Busy Dental Office looking for a full time receptionist possessing excellent multitasking and organizational skills. If you work well within a fun team environment, please fax your resume to 342-8369. All inquiries kept confidential.

Fireplace Installer, Service and Maintenance Technician required

Pool/Spa Service and Maintenance Technician required by a large established local business. A full-time position is available for a responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. Preference will be made for a candidate with knowledge of pool/spa maintenance/repair but training will be provided to the right applicant. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please fax resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas.

Fax: 342-7103 Mail to: Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0. Email: info@diamondheatingandspas. com.

STW Cutting Edge Carpentry Inc. looking for framers, laborers, and carpenter’s helpers. Good wages, year round employment, experience preferred, hardworking. Bonuses and ski passes available. Please call Scott at 250-270-0745 or email swilisky@hotmail.com.

Local Electrical contractor requires Journeyman and apprentices. Journeyman wage $30 - $34 per hour, benefit package. Send resume to 1-866673-5175.

Manager wanted! The Valley Alley is looking for a fun and energetic individual for a full-time manager’s position.

Competitive yearly salary.

Benefits available. Phone 3427432 or drop off resume at the Valley Alley.

by a large established local business. A full-time position is available for a responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. A suitable candidate should have knowledge of B.C. installation codes as well as service and maintenance of fireplaces but training may be provided to the right applicant. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please fax resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas.

Fax:342-7103. Mail to: Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0. Email: info@diamondheatingandspas. com

Whoa Baby!!

Kicking Horse Coffee has recently been hit with the Baby Bug! It might just be the water, but as the Kicking Horse Coffee Family continues to expand (literally and figuratively), this recent baby boom has led to some great job opportunities in production!

As a Packaging Machine Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machinery to package, box, prepare and ship the best coffee in the country! Along with equipment operation, duties will include daily cleanup, room staging, order fulfillment and relentless quality control.

Along with providing competitive wages in a positive and yearround work environment, we offer paid health and recreation benefits, training and professional development, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays not to mention a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction.

If you: • • • • •

Get a charge out of change Abhor complacency and mediocrity Possess a critical eye and attention to detail Are a team player with a “glass half full” outlook on life Are physically fit, can maintain a high level of energy (while on your feet for an 8 hour period) and still keep a good sense of humor

then find out for yourself why Kicking Horse Coffee is such a great place to work!

Email us at mail@kickinghorsecoffee. com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

Part-Time Driver Required to deliver early morning newspapers to stores and vending boxes from Radium to Fairmont. Must have clean driver’s abstract, call 1-800352-8236.

At Interior Health, we’re all about giving people room to grow, room to contribute, room to impact, room to make a significant, personal contribution. Build a successful career with Interior Health by combining your expertise and multi-tasking talents with our dynamic and highly technological work environment. By combining your experience and education you can begin advancing your skills with Interior Health in the following opportunity:

Capital/Projects Accounting Assistant Invermere BC Posting # CRP-EK HEU-FAC-07-0029639E Reporting to the Manager Capital Accounting, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for capital equipment/projects recording, reporting and analysis; preparation of capital grant claims; preparation of period-end and year-end working papers and supporting schedules; maintenance of the fixed assets module and depreciation accounting.

The ideal candidate has grade 12 plus completion of two year’s of the CMA or CGA program, four years recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. We invite you to discover the rewards and career satisfaction of this key role by bringing your expertise to our unique and growing organization.

To find a more detailed description of this position and apply online, visit us at www.roomtogrowbc.ca. Applications will be accepted until October 8, 2007. Candidates without computer access can fax their resume to 250-870-4722 to the attention of Wendy Howes.

Room to grow.

THE PIONEER The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper

INVITATION TO TENDER The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking quotes for the following project:

Freestanding Outdoor Signage

Create two separate logos depicting the CVCC and the Visitor Centre – dimension 16’ x 16’ x 4” with provision for three permanent flag poles. Structure will be constructed from BC Cedar and/or alternate product.

Landscaping Serices

Beautify area surrounding the signage with low-maintenance flora and rockwork. Conceptual drawing available at the Chamber - for more information, call 342-2844. Deadline for submissions is 4:00 pm, October 4, 2007. Lowest Bid may not necessarily be the successful tender.

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd.

Strata Manager

Busy property management company in Invermere requires a licensed, experienced Strata Manager with a thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation and well developed problem solving skills. Must be a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills and be procient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Spectra Property Management software would be an asset.

Please send resume along with salary expectations to PO Box 21, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • fax to 250-341-6009 e-mail: info@mountaincreek.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Invermere Zone is now accepting applications for a permanent, part-time Noon Hour Supervisor at J. Alfred Laird Elementary School (#CW07-53) working 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday, on days that school is in session.

The successful candidate will: - have the ability to work well with others; - be able to work with little supervision; - have experience working with youths; and, - be physically able to perform the duties of a Noon Hour Supervisor.

First aid training would be an asset.

If you are interested in this position or interested in serving on our Casual List, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2007 to: Mr. Paul Carriere Assistant Superintendent of Schools School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 Phone: (250) 427-2245 • Fax: (250) 427-2044 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca We would like to thank all applicants, but only those short-listed will be contacted. Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

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September 28, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS Jo

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ur Winning Team Employer of Choice for the Kootenays

A Golden Opportunity Is now accepting applications for the position of:

Golden Life Management is looking for the right person to join our Columbia Garden Village team as

NIGHT AUDITOR – FULL TIME

Cook, Prep Cook, Server, Dishwasher

The successful candidate will possess customer service experience, excellent communication skills and strong organizational and computer skills. All applicants must have basic bookkeeping experience. This position is night shifts.

We are seeking kitchen staff for our growing team. A variety of positions and shifts are available to suit your Columbia Valley lifestyle.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to the attention of: Human Resources Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fairmonthotsprings.com

Pamper Yourself Spa has a full-time year round position open for a Spa Therapist, Massage and Aesthetics Please e-mail your resume to:

monica@pamperyourselfspa.com or call

341-6266 and ask for Monica.

Golden Life Management offers a competitive wage and benefits package, lots of opportunity for advancement as well as the ability to transfer to other sites within the Kootenays.

Full information about this exciting challenge can be found on our website at www.goldenlife.ca/jobs.

We invite qualified applicants to send current resumé stating qualifications and experience along with current references to:

Golden Life Management 1800 Willowbrook Drive Cranbrook, BC V1C 7H9 Fax 250.489.2673 or e-mail careers@goldenlife.ca

Real Living for the Really Grown Up

Invermere Inn

COME JOIN OUR TEAM We are now accepting resumes for these positions: • Wait servers • Bartenders • Housekeeping/Room Attendant $12/hr. to start • Line cooks $12/hr. to start Contact: Todd Mitchell 341-1946 or 342-9246 or drop off resume at front desk, 1310, 7th Ave

Employment Opportunity Communications Webmaster The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has an opening for a Communications Webmaster. This is a permanent, full-time position. The Communications Webmaster will oversee technical coordination of websites including le management and site maintenance, database management, and archiving.

QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of a multimedia, new media, computer science or computer information systems diploma or degree program with an emphasis on web-based technologies.

Experience with web page, database, graphic design, and programming skills in the following: XHTML/HTML/XML • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) • ASP (Active Server Pages) • SQL (Structured Query Language) • Knowledge of JavaScript • • Adobe Creative Suite 2 PhotoShop (Graphic Design) • MS Access, MS SQL Server (databases) • Other technical skills required are: Microsoft Internet Information Server • PowerPoint • MS WORD • Other web related software •

Deadline for applications is October 10, 2007.

Interested applicants should forward a detailed resume to: Debra Stewart, Human Resources Coordinator at Suite 300, 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1G1 or dstewart@cbt.org.

info@cbt.org

Employment Opportunity Communications Analyst

in Radium

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has an opening for a Communications Analyst. This is full-time, 2 year position. The Communications Analyst will work within the Communications Department on a full range of communications and public involvement programs.

QUALIFICATIONS Experience coordinating publications such as brochures, • reports, etc.

Experience writing media releases and other public • documents Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and • Acrobat Experience dealing with the media • Strong computer skills • The successful candidate should have post-secondary education in communications, public relations or journalism and a minimum of 3 years experience. He/she should be able to work under tight timelines and in diverse working groups.

Deadline for submission of applications is: October 12, 2007.

For more information about CBT and to get a detailed description of duties, skills, and qualications for this position, visit the CBT website at www.cbt.org or call 1-800505-8998 or 1-250-365-6633.

1.800.505.8998

Grizzly Mountain Grill

www.cbt.org

Check our website at www.cbt.org for a full job description and more information about CBT. Interested applicants should forward a detailed resume to Debra Stewart, Human Resources Coordinator at Suite 300, 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia, V1N 1G1 or electronically to dstewart@cbt.org.

1.800.505.8998

info@cbt.org

www.cbt.org

Call 341-6299 to place your classified.

Requires Experienced Cooks and Servers Call 342-1666 Fax: 341-3453

or send resume to: PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

HELP WANTED

at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House, Radium Hot Springs • 1 part-time permanent position (3-4 days / week, varying/flexible) • Starting between $9 & 11/hr with 3 month review • Benefits available after 3 months employment • Positions available immediately Preferred Qualifications/Duties: • Mature hire • Service industry experience • Food prep & service For information and to apply call 347-6567 or email meetonhigherground@hotmail.com

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September 28, 2007

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY 19 – 24th Avenue South Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287 Email: rdek@rdek.bc.ca

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENTS – FAIRMONT The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd. to amend the Fairmont Area Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the text and change the OCP and zoning designations of properties located on Highway 93/95 and Wills Road in the Fairmont area to accommodate proposed development of residential lots, commercial use, and recreational facilities. The subject properties, as shown on the attached maps, are: • • • •

Lot 1, District Lot 53, Kootenay District Plan 6104; Part of District Lot 138 Kootenay District; Lot 1, District Lot 138 Kootenay District Plan 18183; Part of District Lot 53 Kootenay District;

Bylaw No. 2008 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 10, 2007 (Fairmont / Fairmont Hot Springs Resort).”

Bylaw No. 2009 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 202, 2007 (Fairmont / Fairmont Hot Springs Resort).”

A public hearing will be held at:

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT BIRCH ROOM 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont BC MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the Village of Canal Flats.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250 4890314 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335.

Andrew McLeod, Manager Planning & Development Services September 7, 2007

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Notes From The Pioneer I attended a unique event last week - A Gathering of Book Clubs. Val James of Windermere, who heads up the Friends of the Library volunteers, invited book club members and wannabes to Pynelogs for an author reading.

Who knew there were so many book clubs in the valley?

More than 70 “bookies” showed up, representing about 10 clubs, and that wasn’t all of the members by any means.

Several clubs had unusual names ranging from “Between the Cover Girls” to the “Red or White Club” (referring to the colour of the refreshment served.)

Having belonged to a book club for 11 years, I know that it’s a way to socialize with other readers once a month, and lends a new dimension to whatever book you are sharing, since people’s opinions vary widely on the same book.

The evening also featured a reading by author Joan Clark, who lives in Newfoundland but has had a place at Lake Lillian for the past 30 years. Joan read from her book “An Audience of Chairs” which our book club had just finished discussing. I must say that the story seemed even more fascinating when it was read by the creator herself.

Joan graciously signed books afterwards, and the group also enjoyed Kicking Horse Coffee and refreshments from Sobeys and Quality Bakery.

To join the Friends of the Library, join a book club or just donate to the library, call 342-6416.

• Speaking of Kicking Horse Coffee, Elana Rosenfeld continues to receive accolades for her business achievement.

She was featured in the current issue of Chatelaine magazine in an article called “How to Be Your Own Boss.”

She and husband Leo Johnson have done an amazing job of creating a worldclass coffee roasting business right here in Invermere. They researched the market for organic and fair-trade coffee and launched the business in 1996. “Our number-one selling coffee is called Kick Ass Coffee – it’s kind of our motto for how we live our lives,” says Elana. Rumour has it that Elana will be featured in another magazine soon called More

- a new Canadian magazine for women over 40 (in my case, way over).

I subscribed since I no longer fit into the demographic for Vogue or Cosmopolitan or any of the others, not that I ever did.

• Also on the international scene, our area was actually mentioned in the New York Times last week. Yes, an article about Americans buying property in British Columbia called “Living and Playing North of the Border” focussed on Revelstoke, but referred to other resort areas in the Rocky Mountains. The reporter mentioned the term “black window” syndrome. That’s when most of the property-owners aren’t here yearround so their windows are often black.

You can really notice that here if you look across the lake at night towards Windermere. During the summer and on long weekends, the hillside is lit up like a Christmas tree. At this time of the year, it’s all dark and silent.

• I wonder if Americans will be flocking here to buy real estate now that the dollar is at par. Or will it be the other way around? With the softening housing market in the U.S., now is a good time for Canadians to invest in real estate south of the border. I well remember the last time the Canadian dollar was this high. It was back in 1972, when I was backpacking through Europe with my girlfriend, and we were so thrilled that we had Canadian traveller’s cheques because our money was worth more than American dollars. For an explanation of why the value of the dollar goes up and down, read Page 14. We are looking for financial topics - please call or email if you have any ideas.

• While spending a weekend in Oregon recently, we were given one of the first batches of American “loonies.” The new one-dollar coins are called “Georges” because first president George Washington is pictured. They are gold in colour, slightly larger than a quarter.

They were so new that even some of the employees in shops where we tried to spend them looked at us very suspiciously. The U.S. will also keep its dollar bill until the new coin catches on.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

September 28, 2007

FAITH

It’s time to get up, get over it, and get on with it Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship It is time to get up, get over it, and get on with it.

In John, chapter 5, verses 1-8, we can read about a man who had spent every day for thirty-eight years lying by the pool of Bethesda, hoping for a miracle.

He had a problem, a deep-seated, lingering disorder, which was maybe physical, maybe emotional.

This disorder may have started years before with resentments, or unforgiveness, not being able to let go of the past, not wanting to face change. These feelings or choices affect his personality, his relationships, and his self-image.

When Jesus saw the man lying there, He asked a simple question: “Do you want to become well?”

How did the man answer? He answered by listing all the excuses as to why he hasn’t been healed.

Jesus said, matter of factly, “Get up! Pick up your bed and walk!”

Or as I said at the start, it is time to get up, get over it, and get on with it. When the man stood up, he was miraculously healed!

Maybe there are disorders in your life, maybe there are resentments, or unforgiveness, or other infirmities that are holding you back from being the man or woman of God that you are called to be.

If we are serious about being well, we can’t lie

around feeling sorry for ourselves.

We can’t waste time trying to figure out why certain things have happened to us, or our loved ones, or why so-and-so did this or that to us.

We may never know the answer. We can’t wallow in self pity. We have to learn to leave it alone, get up, get over it, and get on with it.

We have to learn to trust God. The man at the pool did: when Jesus told him to get up, he did, and he was healed.

God’s word in Hebrew’s 12:1, from the NCV, tells us: “We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way, and the sin that so easily holds us back.”

If we will stay in an attitude of faith and victory, God has promised us that He will turn those past hurts around.

He will help us forgive; He will help us let go of the past; He will help us change; He will help us get up, get over it and get on with it.

God has a plan for each of us. He has a great future for us. Our part is to accept Him, what He has done for us, and the future He has planned for us.

If you want to hear more, if you need prayer, if you need someone to talk to, give us a call.

Also keep an eye open for upcoming events at Radium Christian Fellowship. In October, our women’s Tuesday prayer will be starting, our Wednesday night Bible study is already in full swing.

Kids’ Klub will be coming once again to Edgewater and on October 13th, and 14th, Hart to Heart Ministries will be at the Radium Seniors’ Hall.

God bless and we will see you there.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 – Celebration Sunday Communion Will Be Served.

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY 10:30 a.m. Sunday – Invermere – Christ Church Trinity Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 10 a.m. Sunday Children’s Church during the message part of the service.

Sunday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Saturday 4 p.m. Mass Father Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Noon Sunday: Relief Society President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

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