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Dr. Lawrence Schnell, a frequent visitor to the public library, enjoys looking at some of the libraries he has visited.

Public library features photos of Libraries Around the World

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff The “Libraries of the World” exhibition at the Invermere Public Library is now in its tenth year.

The display has grown from one photo to over a hundred, covering four bulletin boards.

The initial photo was of a library in Ghana and was provided by an intrepid traveller from Invermere.

Since then the library has asked patrons who travel abroad to take pictures of libraries around the world and bring them back to be put on display.

The library has received photos from as far away as Malawi and Moscow. The display includes such grand libraries as the Chicago Public Library; one-room libraries like the one in Griquet, Newfoundland; and the ruins of the world’s second-oldest library in the ancient city of Pergamon, Turkey,

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which contained 200,000 books at its peak around 100 BC. “It’s a curiosity for people to look at while they’re here,” said librarian Liz Robinson. “Lots of people come in here and say: ‘Oh! We’ve been there’ or ‘That’s my home town.’”

Liz said her favorite photo is of a frieze of a library in Australia that was embedded in the sidewalk when the library was taken down.

Library patron Dr. Lawrence Schnell was impressed by a small library in Nevis, in the Carribean.

He also remarked on the interior of the Chicago Public Library, which he visited when he used to fly around North American in his own small airplane.

The most popular library, at least among travellers from the Columbia Valley, is the one in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, which is featured on the wall three times.

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VALLEY NEWS

Thirty Grade 6 students eligible for Intensive Core French next year

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Windermere elementary School will become the first school in the district to offer Intensive Core French to its Grade 6 students, beginning in September.

Responding to parental interest, Rocky Bendina Miller Mountain School District No. 6 Superintendent Bendina Miller said a class of lucky Grade 6 students will be bussed into Windermere Elementary where they will spend an entire fall semester speaking nothing but French . . except in math class.

According to Superintendent Miller, the school district has been working for years on the problem of offering French language instruction in a rural setting, and a convergence of conditions have finally aligned to make it happen.

“It’s a huge advantage, in our global culture,” Ms. Miller commented, “for any child to be bilingual.”

A lobby of interested parents, teachers and experts organized to find a model that would work in the Columbia Valley.

“The parents brought it to us as a request more than a year ago,” she said. “We have spent close to two years in the consultative process.”

Ms. Miller said the school district required sufficient interest from parents and students, a vacancy on the teaching staff, and classroom space.

“All three of those conditions have aligned themselves at once,” she said.

According to Heather Lang, one of the parents behind the effort, various groups have worked for almost a decade to bring French language to the Windermere Zone of Rocky Mountain School District 6.

The group, which includes David Thompson Secondary School teacher Andrea Dunlop and retired

Here’s how the Intensive Core French program administrator Karen Taylor-Brown, have been promoting Intensive Core French as a rural-friendly al- works: Entry Level: Grade 6 ternative to French Immersion.

“It’s great news. I’m really excited about it,” Ms. September to end of January (five months): Lang commented. “We’re like an island without • Intensive French semester: 80 percent French French here and we have a fairly bilingual community language instruction with a focus on language that here in the valley.”

Ms. Lang said the group met some resistance to emphasizes the underlying similarities between French French Immersion, based on the bumps the school and English but incorporates thematic content and skills normally taught in other areas of the curriculum; district had implementing the program in Golden.

The results from Intensive Core French have been plus 20 percent English instruction with math taught outstanding ever since it was first piloted in New- in English throughout the year.

February to June (five months): foundland and Labrador in 1998-1999, the Intensive • 20 percent (60 minutes per day) French InstrucCore French parent group noted.

Students, parents, teachers, school administra- tion; plus 80 percent English instruction with a comtors, researchers and local, provincial and federal gov- pacted curriculum that addresses skills and themes not ernment officials have responded so positively to the covered in the intensive French semester. program that it is now the fastest-growing French lanBeyond Grade 6 guage program across the • Follow-up French country.

Instruction for 60 minAfter Surrey, School “It’s a huge advantage, in our global utes a day in Grade 7 and District No. 6 will be culture, for any child to be bilingual.” successive years. only the second school district in B.C. to imple—Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 Although Parents for ment the program.

Superintendent Bendina Miller Intensive Core French “We’re the first school boasted a membership district to use the model of more than 90 families as it is intended, in a rulast year, said Superintenral setting,” she said.

Intensive Core French is a more affordable, more dent Miller, said the inaugural class will be limited to flexible program better suited to our area, she said. In- 30 students.

If more than 30 students apply for the program, tensive Core French, which differs significantly from French Immersion both in method and philosophy, she said, a lottery will he held with the balance of inprovides an administratively feasible alternative whose terested students to comprise a waiting list.

Students will not be screened for aptitude, she said, outcomes might actually be superior.

It has been reported that more students could par- and qualifying students will be bussed to Invermere ticipate initially, and far more would be likely to re- from Laird and Martin Morigeau schools. A Transpormain in the program until the end of high school than tation allowance will be offered to qualifying students from Edgewater. would be the case with immersion.

“I hope people will appreciate what we have here Thus, a much higher number of young people in this valley would graduate from high school as func- and that it will catch on,” Ms. Lang commented. “ I’m really excited about it. tional bilinguals.

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PERSPECTIVE

May 16, 2008

Working to save Lake Windermere

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Albertans who own second homes here are often deeply invested in the community. In many ways, the valley is their spiritual home and they are merely biding their time in Calgary and other locations until they can afford to move here full-time. In the meantime, they donate generously to valley projects and volunteer their time to local charities whenever they get the chance.

So often when you meet someone new and ask if they live here, they say quite proudly: “No, but I’ve been coming out here for 20 years,” as if to say they consider themselves locals.

Having said all that, I’m going to pitch the idea of lake preservation to all our friends from Alberta, since surely there can be no more worthy cause than the one being organized by Wildsight to save Lake Windermere, along with our precious wetlands, from the dangers of development and pollution.

Development isn’t going away as long as we live in a democracy where people are free to buy and sell their own property. However, that doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be controls in place to

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regulate the amount of stress that new development places on the environment, including our crown jewel, Lake Windermere, and our globally-recognized Columbia River wetlands.

Wildsight is our local organization based in the East Kootenays, with five branches including one in Invermere that is working on a number of specifi environmental issues. One of these is the Lake Windermere Project.

Developed in 2005, the Lake Windermere Project is a partnership of government agencies and local citizens.

Working from an office donated by the District of Invermere, and under the capable administration of Heather Leschied, the Lake Windermere Project is trying to instill a community sense of ownership in the lake and its future.

Volunteers are needed for several tasks, such as water sampling, since the water quality is being scientifically assessed; and counting boats (last year more than 200 boats were counted on the lake at a single point in time).

And, of course, the project needs funds to continue. If you can’t donate your time, please give generously to this unique and vital effort by Wildsight.

For information, call 341-6898.

HOT AND STEAMY—Radium Hot Springs Pool has been a crowd-pleaser since the early days when our First Nations people bathed in its steamy waters. This undated photo shows a couple at the drinking fountain. The original source of the photo is the Golden Museum. If you have any more information about Photo A689, email the Windermere Valley Museum at wvmuseum@cyberlink.bc.ca.

Dear Editor: My suggestion to the Ministry of Transport regarding the controverisal upgrades to the Dutch Creek Bridge is that it should be relocated to the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler.

Considering the amount of money being spent on the Olympic Games, maybe then it would get some attention.

I also think the province should build a memorial to those who have died or been injured as a result of this bridge.

Finally, a reminder to all valley residents and visitors during the holidays: yellow painted curbs mean “No Parking,” and crosswalks are there to be used.

Diane Madson Lee Invermere

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Meet Alex Cooper

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff When Elinor Florence received my application to a reporter at the Pioneer, I think she must have been a bit surprised.

“You do know Invermere is a long way from Toronto?” she asked me.

She’s right—both in terms of the distance and the pace of life. To get here I decided to drive across Canada. I spent four days speeding through the forests of northern Ontario and the wide open prairies, before crossing through the Rockies to Invermere.

Despite growing up in Montreal and now calling Toronto home, the transition to life in the valley has been very smooth. Everyone has been very friendly and open, which has made life easy, both personally and as a reporter.

There are definitely things I miss

about Toronto, such as the local market, my friends whom I left behind, and playing in bands and going to shows. However, that’s easily made up for with the stunning scenery and clean air here, both of which are lacking back home.

I brought my bike along and I am hoping to explore as much as the region as possible on it. I also have my camping gear with me, so hopefully I will be able to get out on a few hikes this summer as well.

Who knows—I may even take up golf, if pressured enough by my coworkers.

This is my first job as a reporter. Prior to this my only experience has been writing for the Humber College newspaper, where I am attending journalism school. This may be a much smaller place than I’m used to, but I’m sure there are just as many stories to tell.

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Many of the people who know me in this town have become accustomed to seeing my face at the Invermere Public Library during the summer months.

This year, after completing my first year of journalism at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, I will be putting my knowledge to work here at The Pioneer for the next four months.

I will be working beside Zephyr Rawbon this summer, helping out with the layout and graphic design of the newspaper.

I have had a few pieces of writing appear in these pages last year and I am excited to try something slightly out of my comfort zone.

Schooling for the last year consisted of many courses including photography, politics, layout, and writing. Most of these classes can only be described

as glorious compared to Math 12.

Moving back home after living on my own is interesting but much less eventful than I believed it would be.

I returned to find my younger brother had taken over my large bedroom and I was to fit all of my belongings into a much smaller room.

Nonetheless, I already feel comfortable back with my family.

I plan to take full advantage of the natural rock climbing areas surrounding the valley for the next four months and, of course, the beach.

I grew to love Calgary while I was there and adore the people that I met but I must admit I am in my element when I am back here.

And for some reason Calgary makes you believe you must possess a ridiculously large number of shoes.

I will be heading back to the city at the end of August to finish my second and final year of school.

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Richter ‘kids’ dedicate historic cabin

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff Over 100 people were in attendance to watch the three children of Frank and Helen Richter cut the red ribbon at the opening of the Bill Yearling Interpretive Centre at Nipika Mountain Resort last Friday.

Sanda Taylor, Diana “Boots” Richter, and Karl Richter grew up in the 1930s and 1940s on the property where Nipika is now located.

The centre is located in the same cabin that legendary trapper and First World War veteran Bill Yearling built almost 90 years ago.

Lyle Wilson, the owner of Nipika, almost had the cabin burned down when he bought the property, but decided to keep it for temporary accommodation instead.

“As we used it and moved to the valley, and started to learn things about the rich and varied history that this piece of land has, we began to cherish this place more,” he said.

He had the cabin refurbished and has now reopened it as a program centre, with nature and historic displays.

The Richters moved to the area in 1927 when Frank Richter bought the property from Bill Yearling.

At the time the Banff-Invermere highway was just a

single-lane, dirt road and there was very little access to the property. Over the next twenty years they homesteaded there while raising their three children.

Growing up in the area presented all sorts of adventures for the Richters.

“Maybe it was hard for mum and dad, but it was fun for us kids,” Sanda said. “I have all good memories of playing in the creek, and damming the creek up and digging gophers out—doing all these things.”

Karl Richter, the youngest of the three, was only six when the family left the property, but he said he still has many memories of the area.

“I remember when my dad found a human skull and the jaw still moved,” he said. “We had it to play with and greeted people with it when they came to visit.”

Diana Richter said her mother often expressed regrets about bringing her children up there instead of in civilization. However, she disagrees with her mother.

“We were brought up in the Kootenays,” she said.

“We had the best education and life that any kid could have ever have gotten.”

The family moved out of the area and into the valley in 1947 when they sold the property to the Elk Horn Ranch outfitters, which ran the property as a guiding and outfitting base camp. The property changed hands several times until 1979, when Lyle

and Diane Wilson bought the property.

It wasn’t until the late 1990s that they began developing it into Nipika Mountain Resort, a collection of cabins and conference centre located on Settler’s Road, 15 kilometres from Highway 93, at the edge of Kootenay National Park.

Mr. Wilson said they have three central themes to the resort: to promote health and fitness, to be stewards of the environment, and to be self-sustaining.

“Our philosophy here is consistent with what we’re doing with this building,” he said.

Sanda and her husband Joe Taylor recently retired and moved to Cranbrook after spending 54 years living in the valley. Karl also makes his home in Cranbrook, while Diana has settled in Penticton with her husband Frank Custaloe.

Sanda’s children, Faith Saunders and Rod Taylor, continue to live in the valley.

Karl Richter said he appreciates what Mr. Wilson had done with the area and hopes to bring his grandchildren to the area.

“I’m just really happy that I can come back here and see this,” he said. “A lot of memories come to mind because I’ve travelled a lot in the last few years.

This is still home.”

Diana agreed. “I am glad Lyle is preserving it so we can come in once in a while and enjoy it.”

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Happy childhood memories Growing up in a remote area was pure heaven for the three Richter children, who were reunited last Friday for a dedication of a historic cabin where they once lived.

Here Sanda Richter (Taylor), her brother Karl and her sister Diana enjoyed reminiscing about the old days. Sanda related the story of her first trip when she was still just an infant. She and her parents got trapped on a primitive cable car 30 feet above a roaring creek. Her father had to perform a heroic rescue. “That was my first experience coming in here and I’m lucky to be alive.”

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May 16, 2008

Windermere Foods is closed and the building is up for sale or lease

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Less than a year after forcing former grocery operator Scott Stanbury from the building, and starting her own grocery operation, owner Dorothy Lescanec has permanently closed Windermere Foods and has put the building up for sale or lease.

According to Mrs. Lescanec, who also owns Fort Steele Esso as well as a retail operation in Tofino, she spread herself too thin and fell behind.

“I just didn’t want to work any more,” she admitted. “I just fell behind and now I’m playing catch-up.

I want to enjoy my grandkids.”

Mrs. Lescanec said the hour-long commute from her Fort Steele home was killing her, especially when she needed to cover the shifts of no-show employees on short notice.

“Over an hour each way just doesn’t cut it,” she said.

According to Windermere Community Association spokesperson Anne Picton, Canada Post promptly deposited a bank of green outdoor mailboxes behind the building, and left keys and padlocks for each of Windermere box-holders in their former mailbox lo-

cated inside the building. The mail, she said, is sorted Stanbury’s lease of the building, so Windermere artist in Invermere and delivered to the green boxes each Brian Hoffos offered the grocer a lease on his historic day. The Pioneer will also be found there in the yellow building downtown.

Mr. Stanbury, whose son Cory lives in Windermere newspaper box. and operated Windermere Canada Post’s plan Family Foods, said he is to development neighplans to continue busiborhood mail drops ness as usual. around Windermere, He has not been apsimilar to the ones in proached by either the Invermere, she said.

Lottery Corporation or Although the vacant Canada Post about ofbuilding on Highway fering the counter ser93/95 creates an opporvices formerly offered at tunity for an enterprising Windermere Foods. retailer, it does not leave “We would be happy Windermere residents to do so, but we have not without a grocery and been approached yet,” he liquor store.

UP FOR GRABS—Windermere Foods is locked and said. “We plan to keep Scott Stanbury, who “For Lease” signs hangs in the front window. operating as best we can owns the new 7,000to serve the people of square-foot Canal Flats Family Foods, opened Windermere Family Foods at Windermere.” As for the closure of the highway locathe four corners in Windermere after being forced tion, Mr. Stanbury said: “I’m not surprised. It’s hard to run a business long-distance, especially if you have from Mrs. Lescanec’s building.

Last April, Mrs. Lescanec refused to renew Mr. to be there every to open and close.”

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Out & About Armstrong’s own Cold Driven keep the Boogie Bash alive, bringing their own brand of hard rock to Bud’s Bar & Lounge on Sunday, May 18th.

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Legion to display posters

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff The winners of the local Royal Canadian Legion's National Remembrance "Poppy" Poster and Literary Competition will receive their awards at the Legion Hall on Sunday, May 25th.

Every November, schoolchildren throughout the district are asked to think about the servicemen and women who fought in the two world wars and in the Korean conflict. They then express those thoughts as posters, essays or poems and enter them into the Remembrance competition.

The Columbia Valley Arts Council will be hosting a display of the entries from 45 local children at the upper gallery at Pynelogs from June 10-22.

Charlotte Dibb's entry, which made it all the way to the national finals in Ottawa last year, will also be on display as part of the show. Everyone is welcome.

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She is aided in her efforts by brooding Detective Eric Box (Billie Burke) and the slightly dorky Agent Griffin Dowd (Colin Hanks, son of Tom).

The loopy killer, Owen Reilly (Joseph Cross), has an axe to grind, and he seems to be very good at being very bad.

All good movie psychos need a gimmick, and Reilly's is among the best.

His victims include a kitten, a journalist, and an FBI agent, who are all dispatched imaginatively with the aid/participation of internet voyeurs who tune in to watch the grisly slayings.

The killer, you see, has his victims hooked up to various nefarious gadgets that kill them quickly or slowly, according to the number of people who log on to watch the action.

The more people who log on, the quicker the victim is terminated.

The twisted killer effectively places the fates of his victims in the hands of everyday people.

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The intriguing premise is handled effectively, and the action sequences generate enough momentum to keep you on the edge of your seat.

The setting, a dull and rain-filled Seattle, precipitates an atmosphere of gloom and doom that aids in building suspense.

The leads are all pretty good in their roles, but the movie belongs to Lane, who gets to exercise her acting chops, when her friends and family are put in jeopardy.

Untraceable is a decent addition to the growing stable of cyber-thrillers.

It takes old thriller conventions, turns them inside out, and presents them as new again. Presenting curious and seemingly innocent net voyeurs as the ultimate arbiters of life and death gives a Roman circus feel to this flic.

Untraceable was written by Robert Fyvolent and Mark Brinker. It was directed by Gregory Hoblit, who also directed a neat thriller from 2007 called Fracture.

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• Boogie Bash with Cold Driven at Bud’s Bar & Lounge on the May long weekend.

• 7 pm: Non-denominational church service at Brisco Hall, first and third Sundays of each month.

• 5-7 pm: Wine and cheese party at Pynelogs Cultural Centre catered by Anne Riches for everyone who advertised in The Pioneer’s four glossy publications: the brand new Dining Guide, the Columbia Valley Map Book, the Columbia Valley Homes Magazine, and the Radium Hot Springs Magazine.

Tuesday, May 20th • 1-3 pm: East Kootenay Brain Injury support group meets at Valley Connection Centre. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, May 22nd:

Today until Sunday, May 25th: • Four artists exhibit at Pynelogs Cultural Centre: Joe Conroy, Kimberley Rae Sanderson, Kyla Brown, olande Valiquette. Everyone welcome. For more: 342-4423.

Wednesday, May 14th-Saturday, June 7th: • Bronze Cross Course at the Radium Pool. For info call 347-9562 or email columbiavalleyswimclub@ hotmail.com.

• 7 pm: Annual General Meeting, Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Friday, May 23rd: • 5 pm-midnight: Crop Nights at Scrappy-Do’s, main street Invermere. Space is limited so call today to reserve your spot.

Saturday, May 24th:

• Effusion Art Gallery opens this weekend on main street Invermere. Artist demonstrations occurring all weekend. Visit wwww.effusionartgallery.com.

• Hoodoo Grill south of Fairmont Hot Springs is celebrating their second anniversary with food and drink specials. For info: 345-2166.

• Columbia Valley Life Sports sponsors a 3-km fun walk/run and an 8-km road race, fundraiser for Mount Nelson Athletic Park. For info: 342-8737 or go to www.columbiavalleylifesports.com.

• Brisco Community Hall and area clean-up.

• 8 pm: Copper City Saloon and Bud’s Bar and Lounge in downtown Invermere, UFC84 live on Pay Per View. Penn vs Sherk.

Saturday, May 17th-Sunday, May 18th

Sunday, May 25th

• Noon - 4 pm: Panorama Fire Hall Grand Opening, barbecue and tours. Everyone welcome.

• Noon and 2-4 pm: Gathering of the Greens and Garden Fair. For info contact Barry Moore at 3479660 or email edgeh2o@telus.net.

Friday, May 16th-Monday, May 19th

Saturday, May 17th: • Gary Burkholder, Greg Metz and Vance Theoret 3Dimensional Exhibition and Demonstration at The Artym Gallery, Invermere. For info: 342-7566.

• 11 am-7 pm: Radium Christian Fellowship Prayer Centre grand opening, main street. For info: 3479937.

• 8 am-2 pm: Rotary Club-sponsored garage sale.

8120 Duby Road, Radium Golf Course.

• 11 am-2 pm: Barbecue at Bighorn Meadows. Main Street, Radium Sales Office.

Monday, May 26th: • 7 pm: Emotional Arithmetic, a Cinefest movie presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10 at the door.

Tuesday, May 27th: • Ancient Myths and Modern Metaphors Art Show

by William Pitcher, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre until June 8th. For info: 342-4423.

Saturday, May 31st-Sunday, June 1st: • Relay for Life, sponsored by Canadian Cancer Society, at the high school grounds all night. For info: Shelley Smith, 342-9213.

Friday, June 6th: • Diana McIntosh, pianist and composer. Sponsored by the Columbia Valley Arts Council and Alice Hale.

Call 342-4423 for more info.

Tuesday, June 10th - Sunday, June 22nd • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Poppy Poster and Literature competition 2007-2008 local winners’ show at Pynelogs, courtesy of Arts Council.

Monday, June 23rd: • 7 pm: My Kid Could Paint That, a Cinefest movie presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10 at the door.

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.

Radium Public Library • Now open in new Main Street location.

• Tuesday: 6-8 p.m.

• Wednesday: 2-4 p.m.

• Thursday: 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon.

• Sunday: 2-4 p.m.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours: •10 am - 4 pm: Thursdays • 1 - 4 pm: Fridays and Saturdays.

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May 16, 2008

Kyla Brown multi-talented

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

Her ‘Honouring Life’ pieces layer photos and text.

Kyla Brown is a freelance photographer, artist and writer.

Concentrating on several different aspects of photography, she specializes in commercial and architectural work, weddings, portraiture and creative pieces called “Honouring Life.”

These unique pieces layer beautiful photos with inspiring text to create artwork that celebrates people’s passion for life. Created from photos that she has shot or with a client’s existing pictures, the artwork brings new life to treasured memories and allows people to experience time travel in a single piece of art.

Kyla has been vacationing in Invermere with her family since she was five years old. She grew up in Winnipeg and then attended the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design in Vancouver, where she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003.

It wasn’t until her third year at Emily Carr that Kyla started to combine her writing with her photographic imagery. “Once I realized I was exploring the same topics in all of my artistic practices, the marriage of my writing with my photography awakened a new level of subtle communication and my creative pieces, called “Honouring Life” were born,” she said.

After Kyla graduated, she started to explore digital photography and ended up shooting architectural

work across North America.

“Architectural photography is about capturing the essence of my subject in such a way that the picture itself is transparent. I think that architectural photography is an art that requires immense attention to detail, focus and finesse. My photography is about framing spirit and conveying life. There is just as much personality and unique expression in a building as there is in a person.”

After visiting her parents, who recently retired in the valley, Kyla decided to make a permanent move to Invermere and now runs Kyla Brown Photography out of her home.

“I realized I could base my business out of an amazing area in the mountains and travel to Vancouver, Calgary and other major cities for photo shoots.

I find this environment so much more inspiring and nourishing for me as a creative artist,” Kyla said.

Her personal Honouring Life pieces are currently for sale in Village Arts and the Pynelogs Cultural Centre gift shop.

Kyla is also creating a series of paintings on antique windows, incorporating her prose and poetry along with colorful imagery and mixed media.

Both her Honouring Life pieces and her paintings will be on display, along with the work of three other artists, at Pynelogs Art Gallery from May 13th to 25th. All Kyla’s work can be viewed on her website at www.kylabrown.com.

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May 16, 2008

Glass, stone and steel Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery This May Long weekend the Artym Gallery is pleased to host a show featuring three artists specializing in three dimensions: Gary Burkholder, Greg Metz and Vance Theoret.

All three artists will be demonstrating their medium outside the gallery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. You can also meet the artists from 6 to 9 p.m. at an evening reception on Saturday, May 17th.

Glass: Both ancient and modern, this is a medium whose history dates back centuries, but is still incredibly current. Light shines on and through glass, giving it a unique place in the sculptural world.

Gary Burkholder is a local stained glass artist who has been creating for over 25 years. Working on both soldering and cutting glass, Gary will be working on a commission piece.

Stained glass panels are ideal in your house when you require a bit more privacy, such as in an entrance way or a bathroom, or in windows where a little less light is desired. Gary can design different shaped and sized panels to fit specific spaces.

Stone: An earthy and infinitely varied medium, stone has been used to create sculpture throughout

Greg Metz

history, in many different cultures, all over the world.

Vance Theoret mainly carves in soapstone, but also often works in alabaster. Vance will be using hand tools (saws, files and chisels) to transform a raw chunk of stone into a wonderfully touchable bear.

Soapstone sculpture is ideal in central locations in your home, wherever you need a tactile focal point – these bears are hands on, and very endearing! They are wonderful on tables and mantels.

Steel: Associated with durability and strength, steel is a medium that lends itself to more modern sculpture, retaining an appealing grace and movement.

Greg Metz has worked with steel and other metals all his life. The gift of strong artistic vision and many years of familiarity with the necessary tools and the medium allow Greg to create elegant and flowing pieces from this difficult medium. Greg will be doing some detailed hand-filing on a miniature of a larger sculpture.

These steel sculptures are incredible stand-alone pieces, and are ideal on the floor in entrances or prominent corners. They can also be showcased in niches or side tables.

Come down to the Artym to meet the artists and experience their chosen mediums. You can also see their work online at artymgallery.com.

Vance Theoret

Solo, by Greg Metz

Gary Burkholder

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS: Saturday May 17th, 10 am – 3 pm & Sunday May 18th, 11 am – 3 pm Evening Reception with Artists: Saturday May 17th, 6 pm –9 pm

(250) 342-7566 ~ View online: artymgallery.com ~ Downtown Invermere

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May 16, 2008

Antiques: the ultimate recyclables

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff Buying antiques is a great way to be environmentally friendly, says the owners of Te Papa Nui Antiques.

“I believe antiques must be the ultimate recycling,” said Elizabeth Klein. “What else is there with this longevity?”

Mrs. Klein said that purchasing antiques for your home fulfills the environmental mantra of of reduce, reuse, and recycle.

“When you’re buying antiques you’re obviously reducing, because you don’t need to use new wood,” she said.

“Reuse - that’s obvious. Good pieces get kept from one generation the next. Recycle - there’s nothing out there you can recycle better than a piece of furniture or a piece of china that’s been used for a hundred years and you can use for another hundred years.”

Joe and Elizabeth Klein have been collecting antiques since they got married almost thirty years ago.

They have spent the past 25 years splitting their weeks between Calgary and Invermere.

They own a beautiful log home in Juniper Heights, which they have furnished with their favourite pieces.

They opened Te Papa Nui Antiques just over four years ago and have watched the store get bigger and bigger over the years. It has expanded to 7,000 square feet from 4,000.

“It’s a wee bit of a disease, antiques,” said Mrs. Klein. “We were thinking along the lines of something small but it grew into this monster here. And of course, the more you sell, the more you go looking to buy.”

The Kleins have travelled to Europe and as far away as China in search of antiques. “We’re always looking for something different,” said Mrs. Klein.

“This time we picked up some really nice pieces, some old, good quality pieces,” added her husband, referring to their recent trip to their native Scotland.

One of their acquisitions was a mahogany table that normally could seat eight, but could expand out to accommodate as many as 20. They also acquired a Princess wardrobe.

It was their second trip abroad this year. In February they went to Belgium where they purchased antiques from all over Europe. The container from Belgium is expected to arrive any day now and the one from Scotland in six weeks.

The Kleins are also planning a trip to China later this year. Last time they went, in 2006, they came back with three containers worth of goods. “There’s a lot of

stuff, but we’ll manage to squeeze in the new pieces,” said Mrs. Klein.

Their store has built up a reputation, with customers from across Canada, the United States and Europe looking for goods.

“People find us and travel a long way to look for antique stores,” said Mrs. Klein. “I do it myself.”

Among the more interesting items in their store is an Ansonia clock with a figure of the Roman god Mercury on it. It dates back to the 1880s.

“It’s a fantastic clock,” said Mr. Klein, adding that he’d like to take it home.

They also have a chest of drawers for sale that comes from a haunted castle in Scotland, which contained a letter in it signed by Lady Forbes.

In fact, many personal items have been found in the drawers and cupboards of their antiques.

One piece had a stack of letters in it, which included a picture of a couple and a children’s drawing of a snowman. “It’s a bit of shame that a family hasn’t kept some of these personal items,” said Mrs. Klein.

When the Kleins find things like that, they tend to leave them with the piece for the buyer to enjoy.

Te Papa Nui is located at 1340 Industrial Road in Invermere and is open Friday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to five p.m.

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As the Official Partner of Nike Golf, Copper Point offers an exclusive selection of golf merchandise and equipment. The new Nike 360 Fit System and Launch Monitor at our Golf Academy will ensure you optimize your golf swing, while the wide selection of stylish clothing in our boutique at the Golf shop will have you looking great on or off the course.

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Relax, sip your favorite summer drink and socialize at our Patio Party this weekend. Feast on our delicious selection of tapas. or savor the rich flavors of B.C. with an exquisite dinner prepared with the finest fresh ingredients. The Kickstart Party Band will keep the party going Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.

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May 16, 2008

Elizabeth and Joe Klein named their store Te Papa Nui, meaning Our Big Place in Maori, for obvious reasons, since their showroom is now 7,000 square feet.

Photo by Alex Cooper

Quality antique furniture and for home and garden.

We are open Wednesday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm Phone

(250) 342-0707

e-mail: klein@nucleus.com www.tepapanui.com Invermere Industrial Park (just off the road to Panorama)

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May 16, 2008

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May 16, 2008

RCMP Report Submitted by Staff-Sgt. Doug Pack Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment Sometime between 5 p.m. April 30th and 6:30 p.m. May 7th unknown culprits broke into No 7, 4958 Hwy 93 at the La Siesta Motel in Radium Hot Springs. The unknown culprits smashed the glass window of the room to gain access, and once inside they stole a Sony television and an unknown brand named DVD player for a total of $900.

The unknown culprits exited via the room door. Total property damage is valued at $100. *** Sometime between 7:30 p.m. May 3rd and 8 a.m. May 7th unknown culprits gained access to an equipment trailer belonging to Grizzly Ridge Properties by prying the lock off of the side door. The trailer was located at sublet 163, district lot 4596, proposed lot 10 in Invermere where the company is currently doing land development. Once inside, the unknown culprit(s) stole a variety of construction and welding tools worth approximately $25,000. *** RCMP received report of 1200 litres of “purple” marked petroleum stolen from a construction site at Castlerock Estates. The theft occurred some time over the May 4th and 5th weekend. If you have any information in regards to the above crimes, please contact the RCMP at 342-9292 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** With the coming long weekend, RCMP are reminding people that in recent years there has been an increase in rowdy, and in some cases, criminal behaviour in our provincial and national parks. We have seen reports of damage to the environment, loud parties and incidents of vandalism.

We will be working with Forestry, Conservation Officers and other officials in an attempt to keep our campgrounds safe and enjoyable for all users.

Some recreation sites may have new regulations restricting and/or prohibiting the use of off-road motorcycles and ATVs within the recreation site boundaries. These sites will have notices posted. Our area wetlands, grasslands and Crown land contain many important riparian zones. Authorities will be watching these areas closely and will

be taking the appropriate enforcement action regarding individuals who cause damage to these delicate areas.

This includes damage that can be cased by irresponsible operators of Motorbikes, ATVs, off-road vehicles and trucks. Violators can be issued Violation Ticket for $575 under provisions of the provincial Forest and Practices Act. Provincial Forest Recreation sites now come under the Ministry of Tourism jurisdiction and they have been very proactive with matters of Recreation Site Safety. The Ministry will also look at hiring private security to monitor certain campgrounds during peak periods.

This is often looked upon as the first camping weekend of the season.

The RCMP will be watching to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.

Some of the common infractions are: • Campsite overcrowding • Disobeying specific site rules • Failure to wear bicycle and or motorcycle helmets when riding within recreation sites • Failure to observe the 20 km/hour speed limit within recreation sites • Failure to observe the “Quiet Time” between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Failure to vacate when given lawful notice.

The above instances are governed under the Forest Recreation Regulations of British Columbia. Police will also be enforcing other statutes including the Criminal Code, Motor Vehicle Act, Liquor Control and Licensing Act, Canadian Small Vessel Regulations, provincial Litter, Fisheries, and Wildlife Acts.

Persons who commit offences in areas protected by Canada National Parks Act and its Regulations, or the Canada Wildlife Act are subject to arrest and/ or eviction from the area. This includes Kootenay National Park and the Redstreak Campground. Some of the more common offences are: • Disturbing, touching, or feeding Wildlife • Camping contrary to permit conditions • Cause excessive noise, disturb other persons within a park • Entering a campground within 48 hours of cancellation of permit • Keeper of a domestic animal permitting it to chase wildlife • Leaving a fire unattended • Removal of a natural object

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Kootenay-Columbia MP Jim Abbott, right, discusses Drug Treatment Fund with Steven Fletcher, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Health.

New treatment fund helps kids get off drugs

By Jim Abbott, MP Kootenay-Columbia I am continually reminded by parents and teachers in Kootenay Columbia of the importance of protecting our children from the use of illegal drugs.

Our government’s strategy to fight illicit drug use in Canada provides a balanced approach that is both tough on crime and compassionate to those addicted to illicit drugs.

The new Drug Treatment Fund will provide $111 million over five years to boost drug treatments that are available to young people who are at-risk.

The Drug Treatment Funding Program is a new federal contributions program under the National Anti-Drug Strategy that is made up of new funding ($45 million over five years) and refocused Health Canada funding ($66 million over five years).

Responsibility for the planning and delivery of treatment services primarily rests with provincial and territorial governments. All provinces and territories will have access to funding under the program. Financial support will be provided on the basis of proposal submis-

sions to Health Canada. All proposals will undergo a review and pre-determined criteria such as population size, and extent of need will be used to make recommendations regarding funding allocations. This announcement builds on other initiatives under our National Anti-Drug Strategy that will lead to healthier and safer communities, such as our national prevention campaign aimed at youth and their parents.

The Fund will strengthen treatments through investments in early intervention initiatives to reduce illicit drug use among youth. It will also provide an important boost to the drug treatment options that are available to young people who are at-risk.

Our government’s strategy to fight illicit drug use in Canada provides a balanced approach that is both tough on crime and compassionate to those addicted to illicit drugs. We are committed to working with our provincial and territorial partners to improve access to quality services and effective approaches to treating individuals who pose a risk to themselves, their families and their communities.

Contact me at www.jimabbott.ca.

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May 16, 2008

New bylaw officer in Invermere

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff After a couple of years without a designated bylaw officer, the District of Invermere has hired Wolfgang Pollmann.

Mr. Pollmann accepted the 20-hour weekly contract position, after retiring to the Columbia Valley last June.

Wolfgang Pollmann He has a good background for the position, after serving with the Saskatoon City Police for 22 years.

He and his wife Eva started holidaying in the valley 20 years ago, and bought a lot in the Highlands area 11 years ago. Last June they finished their home and moved in full-time.

But the career police officer found he didn’t have enough to do.

“It just didn’t feel right to play on the internet and walk the dogs three times a day when everybody in the valley is crying for help,” he said.

So two months ago he went to work full-time at

Sobeys. Currently he is working for the District of Invermere on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and continuing his job at Sobeys on Tuesday and Thursday.

Born and raised in the Black Forest area of Germany, Mr. Pollmann emigrated to Canada in 1981 after spending 12 years in a German police force.

He spent four years in Calgary before joining the Saskatoon police, where he spent most of his time working the street.“I never liked office jobs,” he said.

He has been married to his wife Eva, a retired high school teacher, since 1989. The couple has three dogs: two Newfoundlands and a Burmese Mountain Dog. After his first week on the job, Mr. Pollmann said: “I think the biggest issue is going to be the signage bylaw. Several business owners have a beef with other owners over their signs.”

He also anticipates ongoing complaints about noise, although he said those are more difficult to enforce since noisy house parties tend to occur late at night on weekends when he is off duty and the RCMP are busy.

But he won’t be writing any tickets just yet, he said. “My main goal is to educate the public about what the bylaws are.”

If you have a comment or complaint, you may email him at: bylaw@invermere.net.

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May 16, 2008

Relay for Life Survivor Chair encourages others to come forward

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Since Sheila Tutty, publisher of The Valley Echo and outspoken cancer survivor, put out the call to other survivors, reports have been coming in from all corners.

Already, Ms. Tutty, this year’s Survivor Chair Sheila Tutty of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, has added 20 more names to the Columbia Valley cancer survivor list.

Her goal, she said, is to get all of the valley’s cancer survivors to walk with her in the survivor’s lap of this year’s event.

One woman said she was encouraged to finally talk about her battle against cervical cancer 30 years ago. On the humorous side, one survivor from Calgary even confided that she used her breast cancer surgery as an opportunity to have her lifelong AA-cups enhanced.

But Ms. Tutty confessed that it hasn’t always been easy talking about her cancer.

“I’m not comfortable at this, at all,” she said. It’s hard to believe, considering her openness in talking about it, while her eyes well up with tears.

After a routine mammogram detected a lump last year, Ms. Tutty embarked on a journey of surgery, treatment and recovery that played out in the pages of The Valley Echo in a series of columns last year.

“I had to do it,” she said simply.

A five-month hiatus from the publisher’s desk demanded an explanation, she said. People were beginning to assume it was a long holiday.

Besides, she said, serializing her battle against cancer saved her from having to retell her story to everyone that would ask.

“I thought to myself, I’ve got all the tools I need right here,” she said gesturing at the outer offices of The Valley Echo.

“It was the best thing I ever did,” she commented.

“I’ve had thousands of hugs. It’s what helped keep me honest.”

Ms. Tutty has been publisher of The Valley Echo since 1995. Sheila and her husband Stuart—a banking and financial planning professional with whom she fell in love when they were classmates at St. Mary’s High School in Calgary—drove through Invermere on a trip to a family reunion in 1990 and fell in love all over again, this time with the valley.

Ms. Tutty, who walked into a production job at the Jasper Booster with a baby on her hip after boldly proclaiming that she could master a Compugraphic phototypesetting machine at first sight, left Jasper for Invermere six months before Stuart and their two kids arrived, to succeed Deb Ede as publisher of the Valley Echo.

Since then, she has become the longest-serving employee of the Valley Echo since publisher Ron Ede, who owned The Echo for 30 years. Sheila and Stuart have two kids—30-year-old Rhiannon Oliver and 28year-old Brendan Tutty—and three grandchildren by Rhiannon and her husband Cameron.

Ms. Tutty admitted that, having heard so many

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survivor stories, she’s a little guilty that her own ‘cancer year’ wasn’t as bad.

“I was never sick,” she said. “People would come up to me and say, ‘you look great.’ When I got to the Cancer Centre, I thought, ‘Oh, this is how they expected me to look.’”

Even after the rapid escalation of her cancer— which advanced from a precancerous ductal carcinoma to Grade 3 Invasive Breast Cancer in just three weeks—Ms. Tutty said she was optimistic.

“I never thought it was a death sentence,” she said.

“The doctor said, ‘you have 90 percent chance of survival. Those are great odds, but it’s still a hard thing to hear.”

Two surgeries and four weeks of radiation therapy later and Ms. Tutty was back to celebrate her 50th birthday.

Considering the prevalence of cancer and the high chances you will get it, awareness and early detection are the keys to survival.

“Awareness is the key,” she said. “The odds are astoundingly high that you will get some form of cancer.

I’d love to meet the person whose life has not been touched by cancer. I don’t think one exists.”

Ms. Tutty said her case is the perfect argument for regular mammograms, especially those administered by Interior Health’s mobile mammogram unit.

Despite criticism, she said, the mobile unit detected her cancer even though it was right against the breast plate.

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Thank you, cancer society volunteers!

New vaccinations for young girls will prevent cervical cancer Beginning this fall, girls in British Columbia entering Grades 6 and 9 will be eligible for a free vaccine that will prevent 70 percent of cervical cancers.

“The recently-approved HPV vaccine provides us with an opportunity to vaccinate against the vast majority of cervical cancers in women, and we believe our long-term cancer prevention strategy will prevent women from developing cancer in years to come,” said Health Minister George Abbott.

“We want parents and students to know that this vaccine protects girls and women from cancer, and we’ll be sending home more information about the Human Papillomavirus and the vaccine before the end of the school year so they can make informed decisions when the program begins this fall.”

Human Papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually-transmitted infections in Canada and cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer for women between the ages of 20 and 40. According to the BC Cancer Agency, approximately 143 women in B.C. will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year and 55 will die from the disease.

The provincial immunization program is being launched on the advice of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, the provincial health officer and the health authorities, as well as agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority, including the BC Centre for Disease Control, BC Cancer Agency, BC Women’s Hospital and BC Children’s Hospital. For the first three years of the program, female students in grades 6 and 9 will be eligible to receive the vaccine, which requires three doses given over six months. After this three-year, catch-up program, the vaccine will be provided during Grade 6 only.

The HPV vaccine is currently being used in 93 countries around the world, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. For more inforamtion, call the BC Nurseline at (604) 215-4700 in the greater Vancouver area, toll-free at 1 (866) 2154700, or speak with a family physician.

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Columbia Valley Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to thank the residents of the Columbia Valley for their generosity and 62 canvassers and area captains for their dedication. Once again, the April Canadian Cancer Society residential campaign raised substantial funds to support cancer research, patient services, public education and advocacy.

On May 2nd at the Canadian Cancer Society’s Kootenay Region Spring Council meeting in Nelson, the Unit accepted, on behalf on all the campaign volunteers, this year’s Door Knocker award in recognition of the Columbia Valley Unit’s continued dedication to the Door-to-Door campaign.

Well done, team!

Sheila Bonny and Heather Bilodeau Campaign Co-Chairs

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YOUR MONEY Five types of insurance

Most people spend money insuring their cars and their houses due to legal requirements but often don’t insure their lives or their health.

Insurance is something that most Canadians need to consider at some point in their lives. But with so many different plans and options available, this topic can be a little overwhelming.

With that in mind, here’s a brief overview of the most important types of insurance you’ll encounter.

Hopefully, this will give you a better idea of what insurance you need.

Life insurance There are three main types of life insurance—term, whole life and universal life. Term insurance provides inexpensive protection for a set period of time—typically five, 10 or 20 years. Whole life insurance protects policyholders for their whole life and provides guaranteed cash values as well.

Universal life insurance is a flexible whole life insurance product combined with a tax-deferred investment savings account. Each plan serves a unique need: term insurance is an affordable way to provide basic coverage, while whole and universal life offer extended features that make sense for those who can afford the additional premiums.

Disability insurance As its name suggests, disability insurance provides protection for workers who suffer a long-term disability and are unable to return to work. Many types of policies are available, with varying degrees of coverage. Some employers offer this coverage as part of their standard benefits package to employees, but such policies can be very basic.

Generally, insurers will only cover 60-70 percent of your salary in the event that you become disabled.

Since other programs like Employment Insurance, Worker’s Compensation and CPP pay disability benefits insurers do not need to cover 100 percent of a policy holder’s income.

Critical illness insurance Critical illness insurance is a living benefit paid to you, the policyholder, if you are diagnosed with any one of the plan’s covered illnesses or diseases. Typically individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 are eligible.

Benefit options start at $25,000 and reach $1 million for personal coverage and $2 million for business coverage. Although policies and coverage vary depending on the company offering the insurance, there are many options and features available to create a customized plan to meet your individual needs.

Long-term care insurance Long-term care insurance assists with the costs of receiving extensive health care. It serves as a ready source of funds to cover medical costs, private care facilities, private health care workers, or any other expenditure you deem appropriate. It can be a cost-effective way to provide for the long-term care of a family member.

How much insurance is enough?

Many people spend anywhere from $500 to $1,500 annually for automobile insurance and another $500 to $1,500 annually on house insurance but wince at the thought of $1,500 of insurance on their health and life.

The amount of life, disability or critical illness insurance needed varies from each individual and there are guidelines followed by various major insurance companies as to how much insurance coverage can be carried.

Market Action S&P/TSX Composite Index Dow Jones Industrial Average Nikkei Oil (New York) Gold (New York) Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)

As of May 12th, 2008

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Most people review their Investment portfolio regularly!

When was the last time you reviewed your Life Insurance Portfolio?

In our ever changing world it is important that your insurance is reviewed constantly to ensure that it is the best and most appropriate coverage available.

As one of the valley’s only truly independent Life Insurance brokers, I have access to most of the major carriers and can help you to ensure that you have the best products to suit your needs.

For a complimentary review and to see if we can lower your cost or improve the quality of your existing coverage call me at 342-5052 or just stop in to the Berkshire office and ask to see Jason.

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May 16, 2008

Sherry can ‘stage’ your home for best effect

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Sta Sherry Ponych is a realtor who helps home-sellers create a great ďŹ rst impression.

She has lived in the valley for the past 30 years. Originally from Calgary, she moved here and raised her two children in Invermere.

Sherry was a banker for many years before she started at Rocky Mountain Realty in administration. She also worked as a licenced assistant for Wende Brash and Team Raven at Remax, before moving to Royal LePage Rockies West. “I saw how much fun the realtors were having, and I thought I would get on board,� Sherry said.

With more than seven years of real estate experience, she was always interested in decorating and that’s how she got into home staging. “I thought it would help my real estate career. I had read an article in a magazine, and I thought home staging would be something I could oer my clients.

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Sherry oered some tips to people who are trying to sell their home. “It’s best to have a neutral theme.

Make sure you de-clutter and clean, and keep the property like a show home, but make it feel like a home,â€? Sherry said. “Developers utilize show homes and suites to market their properties. “ She explained that home staging can really aect the sale of the home. “Home staging is really about securing the equity of the home. It builds value in the eyes of the purchaser. In addition, if the home looks beautiful it’s going to look good in print and in internet marketing. “ Contact Sherry at 342-5599 or visit www.invermererealestatelink.ca.

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Tea time Eagle Ranch Golf Course hosted a Mother’s Day tea and fashion show last Saturday. Top, Lynne Slotta and Marianne Comis enjoy a cup of tea.

They’re both mothers whose kids have moved away, so they were celebrating by themselves. Centre, Lara McCormack and Holly Brockmeyer have a glass of wine. They were also treating themselves prior to Mother’s Day. Right, Camille Howie models the latest in golf wear. The tea was held at Eagle Ranch’s lovely new club house overlooking the river valley.

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Best friends love to play hockey together to tie Team Island and beat Fraser Valley. In the bronze medal game they shutout Greater VancouFour Invermere ver 2-0. girls helped lead Team Their coach, Donna Kootenay to a third-place Yuill, said having them finish at the inaugural on the team was of great female under-16 B.C. help because they played Cup in Salmon Arm last in a boys’ league and were month. such a cohesive unit.

Sawyer Ellingboe, “They’re all outgo14; Haley McDonald, ing, hardworking girls,” 14; Holly Nikirk, 13; she said. “They’re very and Kiana Strand, 13, coachable and hungry are best friends and have for knowledge.” been playing hockey toOff the ice, the team gether for six years. slept on cots in a curling The four of them rink. They spent their took up the sport in From left: Holly Nikirk, Kiana Strand, Haley McDonald, and Sawyer Ellingboe were inspired by their brothers. down time bonding. pretty much the same Photo by Alex Cooper They still keep in contact way—they all have with their teammates hockey-playing brothers ment. The first day they had a practice followed by a who dared them to play, said Donna Strand, Kiana’s 9 p.m. fitness testing session. Then the next morning from around the Kootenay region.

Sawyer, who scored a breakaway goal against Framother. they had to be up at 5 a.m. for a game against tournaser Valley, said it was one of the best experiences she’s “I actually was figure skating and my brother was ment winners, Team Okanagan. playing hockey,” said Holly, who plays defence. “I Team Okanagan players were older, bigger, had in her life. “Just being away from your parents watched his games and I decided I wanted to play.” and better-rested and won the game 6-2, but Team for that amount of time, and with these girls that you The four best friends have really taken to the Kootenay said opening against the best team prepared learn to gel with so well, it’s just so different than what I’m used to.” sport. They play together in a Peewee boys league and them for the rest of the tournament.

Their coach said the tournament has provided also spend up to six hours every day during the winter “When I got out there on the ice for my first shift them a great starting point for the future. “As long as playing hockey on Lake Windermere. of the tournament—those girls were so fast compared The four girls went to the two-day tryout together. to what I was used and you’re not quite sure of what they stay in shape and improve their skills, they will continue to be successful,” said Mrs. Yuill.

While the girls weren’t called in any particular order, was going to happen,” said Holly.

All four girls said they plan on trying out for the Holly was the first one selected for the team and Haley They were helped by national women’s team asunder-18 team and hope to go play college hockey on was called last. sistant coach Nancy Wilson, who provided them with scholarship. “I want to go as far as I can,” said Kiana.

“I was really happy but I was kind of sad that some a great deal of encouragement.

“These girls are all honour roll students so they of our other friends didn’t make it,” said Haley, who “She put everything into a positive aspect where have the same work ethic on and off the ice,” added was named team captain. it’s a lot easier to take it,” said Holly.

The team had a rigorous schedule at the tournaThey played with Kootenay’s trademark grittiness her mother Donna.

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May 16, 2008

Extra snow good for our water supply B.C. Ministry of Environment VICTORIA - At the peak of snow accumulation in mid-April, much of British Columbia had near normal snowpacks, with a few areas above normal, such as the Peace and the south, central and north coasts.

However, as a result of one of the coldest Aprils in the last 50 years, spring snowmelt has been delayed, and additional snow has accumulated.

As of May 1st, the latest date for which statistics have been gathered, the Columbia River basin snow index is 105 percent of normal. The Upper Columbia (from Canal Flats north to Golden) tends to have better snow conditions than the Lower Columbia. For the Upper Columbia, most snow courses are in the

Green Zone

95-115 percent of normal range.

As of May 1st, basin snow water indicators range from a low of 99 percent of normal in the mid-Fraser, to near 120 percent of normal on Vancouver Island and along coastal drainages. The Upper Fraser River basin and the Peace River are both at 116 percent of normal, and the North Thompson is at 114 percent.

The Fraser River snow index, which includes all of the river’s major water-producing areas, from its headwaters down to Mission, is 107 percent of normal, up from 102 per cent on April 1.

As of May 1, snow conditions are likely to produce near normal or slightly above normal volumes in major rivers as the snow melts from now through to July. These snow conditions provide a positive outlook

for water supplies in most of the province, including community water supplies, instream flows, groundwater and aquifers.

Cold spring weather and the resulting delay in snowmelt could also result in above normal water levels on rivers in the major Interior basins in late May and June, including the Columbia.

Environment Minister Barry Penner says the B.C. government is funding a $100-million, 10-year flood protection program and by expanding the network of “early warning” hydrometric monitoring stations on water courses across the province.

The River Forecast Centre monitors snowmelt, weather and streamflow conditions. For more information, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/rfc.

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By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist For the next five days I will be playing golf here. I will give you a few hints as to where this might be: This hole, the shortest hole in major championship golf, is all about the wind. In the 1992 U.S. Open, for example, eventual champion Tom Kite hit a sand wedge for his tee shot on Saturday and a 6-iron on Sunday. Jack Nicklaus won four professional tournaments here. In 1984 Hale Irwin was trailing by one on 18 when his tee shot sails off toward the ocean. Incredibly, it hits some rocks and bounces back onto the fairway; he makes birdie and forces a sudden-death play-off with Jim Nelford. Starting on the 15th, which both par, Irwin laces a 2-iron from the fairway bunker on the 16 to within feet of the cup. He sinks the birdie for the win.

This course recalls the original Scottish concept of the game golf, established 500 years ago. This was the intention of the design team, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum, in their creation of a true links golf course. Links is an old Scottish word for sandy wasteland, usually near the sea, with bristly grasses and prevailing wind.

This course, ranked No. 5 on “America’s Greatest Public Courses,” takes its name from Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, Treasure Island, published in 1863. Local legend maintains that Stevenson once wandered the area gathering ideas for his novels. A unique aspect of this course is that the holes are named after characters in Treasure Island such as “Black Dog” and “Billy Bones.” As players attempt to master this difficult course, they may hear the laughter of pirates.

Remember, jealousy is very unhealthy. It is far better to just be happy for me!

The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by humor writer Dave Barry: “Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it’s open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.”

How will you spend your $100?

Starting in late June, British Columbians will receive a Climate Action Dividend of $100. Together with new cuts to personal and business taxes and over $1 billion in climate action initiatives, the dividend is intended to help people make climate friendly choices. By making smart choices with your $100 dividend on everyday purchases like energy-efficient light bulbs, or shopping locally for produce, your decisions can make a big difference.

To learn more about the dividend and other climate smart measures, visit smartchoicesbc.ca or call 1-877-387-3332.

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Bring your camera, and a big smile!

Once again, Wildsight’s Lake Windermere Project is inviting volunteers to come spend a day on the lake, have some fun, and learn about this important water resource right here in our back yard.

“This is a great opportunity for family or friends to learn about this amazing lake and the communities that surround it,” said Wildsight program manager Heather Leschied. “We’ve had a lot of fun in the past, and this year will be no different.”

Vital to the success of the Lake Windermere

Project, Wildsight needs volunteers to help with various activities, such as boat counts and water quality sampling by boat, from May to September.

Developed in 2005, the Lake Windermere Project is a partnership of government agencies, First Nations, organizations and local citizens. Through education and collaboration, the Lake Windermere Project works to instill a community ethic of water stewardship that will enhance both the lake and surrounding upland water quality.

No matter how people help, it’s a sure bet spending an afternoon enjoying sunshine, fantastic views, wildlife and the beauty of Lake Windermere will be a great time. Volunteers will learn how to collect water quality samples, why they are important and what the results can tell us about the future. “Bring your camera and a smile,” Heather said. “Any day spent on the water is guaranteed to be fun and exciting!” Contact Heather at 250-341-6898 or heather@wildsight.ca or visit www.Wildsight.ca.

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At this time of year, boaters prepare to spend time on the Columbia River through the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area. The inhabitants of the wetlands and the river’s edge are also preparing to construct nests, to breed and hatch their young, often taking to the main channels of the river with a long parade of ducklings.

From Columbia Lake to Donald, the Columbia River drops less than 65 metres in 180 kilometres of valley. As a result, the main channel of the river meanders from side to side and around the alluvial fans at the outflows of the various tributaries. It is sometimes impossible to see for any distance. Around a bend, a hen duck may have entered the main channel with her newly-fledged brood.

Navigating slowly, with due care and attention, may provide an opportunity to take evasive action, avoid a collision, and prevent the disruption of this brood. If the fledglings are dispersed, they have little chance of survival.

Scientists and residents have long identified wildlife habitat as the priority management for the Columbia Wetlands, leading to the province legislating the entire Columbia Wetlands as a Wildlife Management Area. This is a designation that says wildfire and wildlife habitat conservation is the first priority.

The Columbia River Wetlands are not your “average” navigable waterway. There are very few places on this planet set aside for wildlife and countless places set aside for our recreational pleasure. The Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area is a protected region, like a park, under BC law conserved for its incomparable wildlife values. Isn’t it time we put those values first, before our own recreational interests?

As humans, we have access to the world; surely we can generously dedicate this one area to the wildlife that depend on it for their very survival.

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May 16, 2008

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Jacqueline Pinsonneault is responding to the labor AIM Recruitment is a fully-licensed agency that shortage in Western Canada, with the help of provin- focuses on the hospitality, construction and petroleum cial and federal governments. The federal government and mining industries. As a regional representative, did its part by streamlining the Temporary Foreign Jacqueline assesses the client’s needs and finds a source Worker program. What of qualified workers. She used to take months can coordinates interviews, now be accomplished in orientation and arrivals. days.

She submits and tracks However, there is an all relevant immigration intensive pre-qualificaforms and documents, tion process for employsuch as criminal record ers, and access to foreign checks and medical exlabour markets can be ams, and works with the daunting. new arrivals and the cli“The world is full of ents to support a smooth talented people who want transition to the new job to come and work in B.C and community. and B.C is experiencing “Over the last 15 a severe labour shortage, years, I have had many so it was a pretty simple opportunities to work equation,” said Jacqueline and volunteer in Latin Pinsonneault, who has America and I thought Jacqueline Pinsonneault recently partnered with this would be a great a international boutique way to put my language recruiting and training company based out of Calgary, and cultural skills to work in a way that will help both AIM Recruitment. new immigrants and my region. As a business-owner, “AIM recruits the right workers from South Asia, I have experienced first-hand the impacts of the labour Eastern Europe and Latin America, completes all the shortage. My husband and I have operated two seacomplicated paperwork necessary to get them into sonal cappuccino bars at Panorama Mountain Village Canada, and then helps the employer to retain the for 15 years and it has been increasingly hard for us to workers once they are here, through a number of tai- find staff. It has affected not only our daily operations lored relocation services,” she added. “Unfortunately, but our plans for expansion. I can see both sides of this the international recruitment process is complicated, issue and I want to help.”

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Community Foundation donates $20,000 for skate park Submitted

by Rick Fiddis In 2006 an anonymous local donor made a very generous charitable donation of $70,000 to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation and specifically requested that the gift was to be used for the development of the Mount Nelson Athletic Park.

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation then granted $50,000 to the District of Invermere to help develop the skateboard park, soccer pitch and fieldhouse.

The foundation has now granted the remaining $20,000 to the District to complete the landscaping of the skateboard park and fieldhouse area.

Founded in 2001, the foundation is dedicated to creating a permanent legacy that will Foundation director Rick Fiddis handed the cheque to Mayor Mark Shmigelsky at the enhance the quality of Kinsmen Trade Show last weekend. life for residents in the ed to local charitable organizations to support youth, Columbia Valley from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. arts, recreation, public health, environmental and The foundation is incorporated as a society and community enhancement projects. can receive gifts that the donor specifically requests to Through the foundation, donors have a responsibe paid out in grants in a short period of time such as ble and responsive means for making the most of their with the Mount Nelson Athletic Park. charitable dollars, and establishing gifts that continue However, most charitable gifts are pooled and adto give to the local area year after year. ministered as an endowment fund. The income from If you would like more information about the these funds is distributed as grants to local charitable foundation, would like to become a member or serve organizations. The capital is never touched, unless as a director or would like to make a donation please otherwise directed by the donor. By this means the contact Seona Helmer, Chairperson at 342-9813; or capital continues to grow with each new gift, generatRick Fiddis, Director at 342-3057. ing income to meet a wide range of community interGrant application information is available from ests in perpetuity.

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Long-awaited Effusion Art Gallery opens its doors on main street push the envelope of what she can do with glass.

Her designs are inLocated in the heart spired by nature. “I like of downtown Invermere, to take components of Effusion Art Gallery and nature and create a more Glass Studio will open its abstract form,” Heather doors this weekend. explained.

The gallery brings “Currently one of you a collaboration of my kilns will allow me to established and emergproduce panels up to seving artisans from coast to en feet by 40 inches and coast working with paint, of varying width. They glass, stone, jewelry and can be used for doors, even clocks. Demontabletops, and feature strations are scheduled walls with endless possithroughout the weekend, bilities.” when visitors can meet Her work will be and mingle with the aron display in the gallery tisans. alongside that of many The building will feaother artisans. Currently ture an art gallery, glass she is also showing at studio and front courtArtists Of The World galyard allowing for outdoor lery in Calgary. exhibits and events. UpKate Fess is the Art stairs there is a residential Director and available for second-floor condo. all business and art inquiBEHIND THE PLYWOOD WALL—Heather Cuell, in front of a custom-designed window of art in glass.

Th e The owner and inries. She has a background Photo by Alex Cooper in telecommunications as studio artisan, Heather design is an example of what fused and slumped glass looks like in a window. moved to Invermere from a business analyst, project Canmore three years ago with her husband and their visit to her native country, and her intrigue with tex- management and marketing. Recently Kate acquired eight-year-old son. Her concept for the gallery and tured glass panels began there. her certification in home interior design and has been glass studio had been on the back burner for many “I then started investigating the process, and have an active member in the local arts; both complimentyears. ing her new role as director in the gallery. been consumed by kiln-formed glass ever since.”

The main street building was designed and conEffusion Art Gallery and Glass Studio is located at Using the kiln as a tool, you’ll find her working structed by her husband. “We wanted to create a com- at various stages of heating glass until she reaches her 1033-7th Avenue in Invermere. A schedule of events fortable space inside and out for the community and creative goal. Fusing is the process of heating glass to- for May 16th to 19th will be posted on their web site visitors to the valley,” she said. gether to form one. Cast and slumping is the shaping at www.effusionartgallery.com. The schedule will also Heather moved to Canada from Australia 22 years of a piece of glass through the use of a mold. Heather by posted at the gallery’s entrance, so stop and take a ago. She began working with glass in 2001 after a is constantly experimenting with new techniques that look if you are in the neighborhood.

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VALLEY PIONEER Albert Cooper: hunter, guide and Living Legend recipient

By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer Eighty-three-year-old Albert Cooper, who lives on the Toby Benches, received a prestigious award in 2006.

The long-time hunter and guide-outfitter was recognized by the Grand Slam Club/ Ovis, a hunter and outfitter organization. The term grand slam was borrowed from tennis, which indicates when someone wins four major tournaments.

In hunting terms, it marks the unusual achievement of bagging one each of the four wild North American sheep: a desert bighorn, a Rocky Mountain bighorn, a Dall sheep and a stone sheep. It is a requirement that the animals be taken in a fair chase.

Albert was surprised and honoured when the American-based club flew him to Mississippi and put him up in a hotel. He was the second recipient of the club’s Living Legend award.

It took Albert from 1950 to 1985 to achieve his Grand Slam and he travelled to Alaska and Mexico to hunt two of those sheep.

Albert’s father Harry came alone to Canada at the age of 14 from Scotland, and was part of the first party to climb Mount Sir Donald near Roger’s Pass in 1890. He homesteaded at Moberly, near Golden, and met Swedish immigrant Hilda, who had come to live with an uncle there.

They married and Albert was born the second of six children in November 1924 at Moberly.

Like most teenagers of the time, Albert never finished school, leaving after Grade 7 to work. When he got paid he would give half to his parents. During the depression, they needed his help to cover expenses.

Around this time his parents decided to move down the valley and purchased 640 acres just south of the current Tim Hortons.

Cooper Road, on the east side of the highway, is named for the family.

Albert’s first job was fighting fires for the provincial government for 20 cents an hour.

In 1939 when he was 15, he was hired by Walter Nixon, a local guide-outfitter.

Nixon’s outfit worked in the Simpson River area and only three years later Albert earned his First Assistant Guide license. In those days he was paid $2 a day, while the hunter paid $30 a day for the hunt.

Albert tells the story of the most frightening of the hundreds of trips he did, in 1993: “We spotted some sheep on the mountain on our way into camp . . . Early the next morning, Jim and Tammy along with their guides Barney and Doug headed out to see if they could get on the sheep.

“Luck was with them that afternoon and Jim took a nice sheep. Well, after they took some photographs, caped (skinned) the sheep and filled their backpacks with the meat, cape and horns, they headed down the mountain.

“As they worked their way down the mountain, Barney turned around to make sure that everyone was okay when he suddenly shouted . . . ‘There’s a bear coming!!!’

“Jim saw the bear and instinctively pushed Tammy aside and before he could load his rifle, the bear grabbed Jim by the left hand and began dragging him down the mountain. He drug him about 30 feet where he threw him into some rocks. He rolled down the mountain about 200 feet.

“Jim suffered a broken leg, his hand was severely damaged and he had numerous other cuts and bruises. Doug screamed at Tammy to shoot the bear. As the bear turned towards Barney, he took a swipe at him. Tammy began shooting. Four shots later, the bear died literally at Jim’s side.”

Sixteen hours passed between the time of the mauling and the time a helicopter was able to deliver Jim to the hospital. While the remainder of the party frantically worked to arrange the rescue, Doug stayed with the injured man.

While the rescue was underway, another bear came in and took their backpacks and meat away! Jim made a full recovery and continues to enjoy the back country.

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Albert even had a movie role Continued from Page 32 In 1954 Albert purchased the old 80-acre Houlgrave ranch on the Toby Benches. Today Albert keeps 16 horses on his ranch, three of which he owns. The horses are still used for outfitting. He loves animals and the horses know it.

When Tab Hunter filmed the movie Hacksaw in the valley in 1971, there was a horse used solely for bucking. He was a stand-in for their stallion Hacksaw, a five-year-old that was quiet and wouldn’t buck.

The stand-in had to look like Hacksaw, so Albert had to dye his white spots. It was Albert’s job to get him to the point where he would stand still long enough for people to get on his back in the open.

“That horse, after a week of me playing with him, he’d let me do anything with him,” says Albert.

“He was a bucking horse and I wasn’t going to spoil him for bucking. You had to fall off the horse when he bucked, that was the deal. They were paying $25-30 to get on the horse and fall off but I said I didn’t need $25 that bad.”

Albert did get a kick out of playing the part of the storekeeper in the film. It was a small part and quite a few locals were in it: Earl Barber, Happy and Sharon

Tegart, Susan Bracken and others.

Last year mice destroyed Albert’s vegetable garden.

As a remedy he adopted three very young kittens that needed a home. Now he has no mice.

Though they are barn cats, they follow him all over

“Albert Cooper’s concern for big game animals and his long time affiliation with the eastern foundation for North American wild sheep was instrumental in initiating conservation studies and programs to benefit all wildlife.”

— Bighorn in Our Backyard statue in Radium Hot Springs

the place when he goes outside. Last winter he noticed two of them waiting at the door for their breakfast.

But where was the third? He looked all over and finally

found it up a tree where a cougar had chased it.

Albert says the big cat left tracks and stuck around quite a while because the snow was melted under the tree where he had lain in wait but he finally gave up and left.

The little cat came down with much coaxing, a branch or two at a time, cautiously looking all about to make sure it was safe.

Albert married twice but has no children. His late wife Bunny, who died in 2006, had children who were grown when he married her in 1969.

Albert says she was a great shot, and loved birds, so much so that she macramed screens to cover their windows so the birds would not injure themselves by flying into the glass.

Sculptor Rick Taylor was commissioned to place a statue of bighorn sheep in Radium entitled Bighorn in our Backyard.

Below the sculpture is a plaque that credits Albert as being influential in conservationism and reads in part: “His concern for big game animals and his long time affiliation with the eastern foundation for North American wild sheep was instrumental in initiating conservation studies and programs to benefit all wildlife.”

A LIFE WELL LIVED—Top photo, Page 32: Albert leads a team of pack horses across the Simpson River; bottom photo: Albert and his wife Bunny taken outside their home in 1986. So concerned was she about the birds that she made macramé screens for their windows to save the birds from injuring themselves on the panes.

This page, left: Albert with a set of antlers tied to his horse. Right: Bunny standing outside the original trapper’s cabin.

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ON THE ROAD

Clockwise, from top left: Erik Wijnmaalen and Linda Van Looijengoed, taken at the world famous ower exhibition De Keukenhof in the Netherlands; Alice Hale of Invermere with her son David Hale in Malawi, Africa where her son is volunteering; Wes Coulson of Invermere at Kupol Mine, Chukotka, Far Eastern Russia on May 4, 2008; the Gibb Family, Maui, Hawaii; Lynne and Gord Askey with friends at Soggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival in Quartzite, Arizona.

Their names will be entered in a draw for two tickets to a Calgary Flames game, plus a night at a Calgary hotel, courtesy of our friendly local travel agency, Travel World. The draw will be made at the end of 2008.

Please email your photos to upioneer@telus.net.

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ON THE ROAD

Clockwise, from top left: Deanna, Jamie, Tyson and Blake Krebs at Sea World Adventure Park in San Antonio, Texas; Phil Small takes a picture of Steven, Samantha and Maria Small on vacation on the Mayan Riviera, Mexico; Jill McCorry and Cathy Geneau (formerly of Invermere) in Cuba; Chris and Charleen Evans take an evening cruise on the Zambezi River in Zambia, Southern Africa; John Niddrie on the top of Mount Rosablanche, Swiss Alps on the Haute Ski Route—the peak in the background is the Matterhorn.

Their names will be entered in a draw for two tickets to a Calgary Flames game, plus a night at a Calgary hotel, courtesy of Travel World in Invermere. The draw will be made at the end of 2008. Email your photos to upioneer@telus.net.

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HERITAGE STRUCTURE—Naturalist Gerry Wilkie delighted attendees of his Wings Over the Rockies Valley Heritage Tour, which stopped at the 11-kilometre-long Vermillion Irrigation District flume. Built in 1912 by early real estate promoter Jim McKay—who once owned all the land from Radium to Luxor—the engineering marvel

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still supplies water to the majority of agricultural lands in Edgewater and waters the greens at Edgewater Hilltop Golf Course at the end of the line. The working flume is maintained by the ranch owners along its length and is anticipated to play a vital role in supporting agriculture in the future.

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VALLEY NEWS

Lower height approved for project

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff A controversial new development at the corner of 13th Avenue and Park Road was approved by city council Tuesday night.

The development will contain commercial buildings on the ground floor, with six housing units on the second floor.

The proposed new building raised the concerns of local residents because of its proposed height of nine metres, however the council’s decision limits the height of the building to 7.5 metres, as zoned.

The city planning development originally proposed increasing the height to nine metres to accom-

modate the residential housing, but at a public hearing on March 28th, developer Barry Brown-John indicated the housing could still be obtained with the height restricted to 7.5 metres.

Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky told city council he was unformotable increasing the height because of the interest shown by the community in the development. Twenty-two members of the public attended a public hearing about the development, several of whom expressed concerns about the height.

“I’m going to stick with my gut and not support the height increase, knowing six units can be obtained without it,” he said.

Mr. Brown-John said he was disappointed, but recognized the concerns of local residents.

“The increase was needed because commercial spaces require more height,” he said. “I think the zoning was incorrect before, and the planner was trying to change flaws in the zoning.”

He added that he hadn’t had a chance to discuss the change with his architect, but it would affect the ability for good design.

City Council also approved a rezoning of the lot to allow for increased commercial uses, including a child care facility, business offices, barber shop, and retail space.

Mayor Shmigelsky said the changes would help Invermere lessen its footprint.

“We need commercial opportunities in outlying neighbourhoods,” added councillor Bob Campsall.

Kinsmen Home Show enjoys 24 years of success Kayla Moncur and Winny Tsai were two of the many visitors to the annual Kinsmen Home and Recreation Show. They were browsing the booth of Latasia Jewelers from Calgary. Elaine Suddaby, who ran the booth, said she loved coming to Invermere.

“It’s a great way to mix pleasure with business.”

Attendance at the show was up 100 people over last year, which raised money for the Kinsmen Club. A silent auction for the seniors’ centre raised $1,534.50 towards the new senior’s hall. “It was a big success,” said Norma Hastewell, who ran the auction. “It was hard on the legs and back but it was worth it.”

Firefighters raising funds for new rescue vehicle

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff A new fundraising drive called “Road to Rescue” has been launched by the Invermere Volunteer Fire Fighters Society, in partnership with the Lake Windermere District Lions Foundation, to raise $475,000 for a rescue vehicle specifically designed to extricate people who are trapped in vehicles.

The new vehicle will help the fire department meet their goal of rescuing accident victims within the “golden hour,” according to volunteer firefighter Joel Rye. That’s the hour between the call to 911 and delivery of the victims to the emergency department at the hospital. Statistics show the patient’s chance of survival are greatest within this hour, and drop sharply after that.

Currently the 1991 Ford F150 white truck called

a “first responder” with two volunteers is first on the scene, followed minutes later by the Ford one-ton fiveperson “quick response” vehicle carrying the jaws of life and other equipment.

This combination is proving cumbersome and inadequate, according to firefighters.

The new and improved rescue vehicle, which will replace the two smaller vehicles, will carry seven volunteers and be fully equipped with everything needed to extricate accident victims including a hoist, chainsaws, spine boards, jaws of life and other equipment.

This is especially important in an area where accidents occur not only on mountain highways but on isolated back roads, sometimes involving vehicles that have plunged over cliffs. The team has also responded to aircraft and industrial accidents.

The Lake Windermere District Lions Foundation will assist the fire fighters to raise the money needed for

the rescue vehicle, and will issue official tax receipts.

Brochures have now been printed and the volunteer fire fighters manned a booth at last weekend’s Kinsmen Home and Recreation Show.

“It’s a big project,” said Joel Rye, who works fulltime as a framer.

“We are probably looking at two years, but we hope we can raise the money sooner.”

Seven contribution levels are available: • $10,000-plus: Chief • $5,000-$9,999: Deputy Chief • $1,000-$4,999: Captain • $500-$999: Equipment Operator $100-$499: Firefighter Any amount up to $100: Friend of Firefighter If you are able to make a donation or want more information, please call Rick Hoar of the Lions at 3429482 or firefighter Tom McNeil at 342-3200.

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS OBITUARY Gordon Ralph Teneese March 29, 1946 – April 30, 2008 Survived by his long time partner Irma Denis, Adams Lake Band, Chase, BC. Ralph’s brother Leo Stanley Teneese, Seattle, Washington. Predeceased by parents Moses Teneese, Shuswap Band, Invermere, BC, Veronica Felix, St. Mary’s Band, Cranbrook, BC, brother Arthur and sisters Vivian, Virginia, and Evelyn.

Ralph lived most of his life in Vancouver and the Seattle area.

He returned to Cranbrook for a short while to rekindle old friendships. However, Cranbrook wasn’t what it used be, so he returned to the city. He remained in contact with the elders of the Ktunaxa Nation by attending the BC Elders gatherings every year. Ralph’s last years were spent with his brother, Stanley and many visits from his nephew, Robert Goheen of Abbotsford, and his cousin Pat Paul of Tuscon, Arizona.

A Celebration of Life was celebrated at the Shuswap Band Hall, Invermere, BC, May 9 & 10, 2008, Mary Richardson Officiating.

Cross Bearer Clayton Nicholas, Cortege Leader, Nelson Phillip.

Pall Bearers, Randy Prokopp, Dwayne Denis, Trevor Denis, Craig Studd, George Stevens, Wilber Nicholas. Interment, Shuswap Band Cemetery.

The family of Ralph would like to extend a sincere thank you to Shuswap Band, Akisqnuk First Nation, Radium Vacation Rentals, McPherson’s Funeral Services, Sam Paul and Jeff Paul, Daryl Warbrick, the cooks and clean-up crew; Julie Thomas, Arlene Paul, Sophie Thomas, Mary Richardson. We would also like to acknowledge Emilia Danyluck, June Walkley for their contributions and the Ktunaxa Nation members who helped us clear the path to make his journey to the next world easier. Your comfort and support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Stanley Teneese, Jenny Alpine, Wilfred Teneese, Sabina Cote, Cecilia Teneese, Margaret Teneese, Rob Goheen, Nelson Philip, Patsy Nicholas.

Clarence (Archie) Archiebald Romane It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that Archie’s family annouce his sudden passing. He was born August 11, 1941 in Invermere and passed away at his home in Puerto Vallarta Mexico on January 17, 2008. Archie is survived by his sons Dean (Donna) and Troy (Lorna), and daughter Leanne (Rob). Brother Dave and sisters Sharon (Ken) and Sandra, and friend/companion Jody, grandchildren William, Christian and Breanne, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Archie’s presence never ceased to fill a room and he approached each day and challenge with gusto. He was known for his gregarious and outgoing personality and had the unique ability to befriend total strangers. Archie faced life with a passion for everything that it had to offer, and approached his sports in the same way, most notably in recent years his golf. His first love though, was for his family and friends who were always privy to whatever he had, that he could give or share, however large or small.

Archie was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Marion and will be laid to rest with them in Edgewater. Service and Interment Sunday July 6th, 12:30 at All Saints Church.

OBITUARY In Loving memory of Katia Vanessa Vasquez Stettler July 24, 1967 – April 4, 2008 It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Katia Vanessa Vasquez Stettler. Katia passed away suddenly after a vacation in Dubai and returning with severe headaches which kept her for thirty days in the hospital and eventually caused her to be on life support at Mississauga Credit Valley Hospital. Mother, father, brothers and sister traveled to Toronto just before she passed away. She is now with the Lord and will always live in our hearts. We miss her tremendously. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our many friends for their presence in this time of sadness. We appreciate that you came to honour our daughter. Special thanks to Marianne Comis, the ladies from the Lutheran and Pentacostal church for their prayers, food and helping hand beyond measure. Thank you to our Pastor, Frazer Coltman for the healing words and to Christy Morton for playing the piano. Many more thanks to all who sent flowers and cards and also showed their kindness and support through hugs.

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Margaret Schofield/Constable June 28, 1963 - May 10, 2008 Margaret would often “Imagine” what it would be like to walk beside her Lord and Saviour, to kneel before His throne and sing His praises. She slipped away from Invermere Hospital into His presence on Saturday May 10, 2008. We believe she was welcomed by her father, Alan, who died earlier this year. No doubt he’d already put the kettle on for tea and Dutch Bakery cookies. They will wait patiently for Betty to join them.

Margaret leaves her loving husband, Greg Constable, and their two beloved children, William and Christine, at home in Invermere, and Greg’s parents, Bill and Nan Constable, in Creston.

Greg’s siblings are in Ottawa and Kimberley. Margaret has an aunt and uncle in Victoria and an aunt in the UK. There are many relatives and good friends on Vancouver Island as well as in the UK. Since her breast cancer diagnosis in 2001, she and her family have been surrounded by many dear friends. We thank them all for their love and care. A memorial service will take place at 4pm Wednesday, May 14, at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere.

By her request, gifts to Margaret’s memory may be made to The Stephen Lewis Foundation, “Grannies a Go-Go” (housing) or to Eagle Bay Camp, both in care of and payable to Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS

GARAGE SALE

SUITE FOR RENT

Volunteers wanted! Rockin event happening this summer needs volunteers. Many roles available, rock benefits to be had. Call Lindsay 342-0420.

Final yard sale, everything must go! Make an offer. 9:00 am – noon, 1205 9th Street, across from Lion’s Park.

Radium month to month bright 1 bdrm lower level suites. C/ with bed, fridge, stove, couch, T.V. Utilities & cable included. &700/month plus GST. Please call 250-347-9582.

CHEERS & JEERS CHEERS – The best gas station attendants in the valley at the Lucky Strike Gas Station. You guys are always super-duper fast and friendly. I drive out of my way to get your gas. It’s worth it.

Keep up the good work.

P.S. You should all get a raise!

CHEERS to the amazing race participants. Right 15, right 14, left 13, right 9, left 12. I will be right there.

JEERS to the people(s) discarding newborn kittens (dead and/or alive) on more than one occasion inhumanely.

One simple (anonymous) call to ICAN and the cats could go to a loving home. That is what ICAN is there for-to save unwanted animals.

GARAGE SALE Long Weekend, Saturday, May 17. 4875 Jeanette St. in the Meadows, Fairmont Hot Springs, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Household items, tools and numerous other items.

Saturday, May 17th , 8:00 am – 1: 00 pm. 4883 Fairmont Creek Road, Fairmont Hot Springs.

Saturday, May 17th , 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, 2041 Pine Ridge Drive, Invermere. Tools, saws, antiques, furniture, misc. household articles, sporting goods.

Multi-family garage sale, Saturday, May 17th , 9:00 am – noon. 1912 15th Ave, Invermere.

Saturday, May 17th , 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Mickey’s Auto Body.

Furniture, office stuff, kitchen, kids stuff. All good quality items.

Saturday May 17th at 1679 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Windermere, 9:00 am. Wooden baby cradle, futon bed, wood chest and misc. items.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 1000 Sq. ft. shop/retail space. $940/month. Minimum 1 year lease, 342-3637.

Commercial space for lease in Radium. 1,600 sq ft, loading dock, $1,200/month, call 3417022.

3300 Sq. Ft. Invermere. High traffic and exposure. Build to suit. Call: 341-5211.

WANTED TO RENT

Radium Rentals, furnished suites, $425.00, call 341-7022.

Bright 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite. Cable, parking, private beach, $750/month plus DD. No partiers, N/P, Columere Park, 345-6524.

CONDO FOR RENT Brand new DT Invermere townhouse. 2 bdrm, 21/2 bath, single garage, all appliances included. Available immediately, N/P, N/S, $1000/month plus DD & util, 403-615-7640.

Brand new 3 bdrm condo, 1,400 sq ft. at Pine Condominiums, underground heated parking for 1 car. $1,300/month, 403-8750214. Avail. June 1st .

HOUSE FOR SALE 1975, 2/3 bdrm mobile on beautiful large lot, deck, sheds, close to beach and golf course. $149,500.00, Canal Flats, 3495865.

Mountain and lake view home on acreage with own buoy in Columbia Lake, near Fairmont Hot Springs. See welist.com #34571. Call 345-6226.

HOUSE FOR SALE

This nicely furnished home offers 3 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood and tile flooring, awesome mountain and lake views. 2 minutes from Kinsmen Beach. A must see! $449,900.00, 1710 6th Avenue. Open House Sat.1:00 – 3:00 pm.

OPEN HOUSE, May 17th and 18th , 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. 1733 Windermere Loop Rd. on W.V. Golf Course. 4 bdrm, walk-out bungalow. Info sheet available.

New reduced price! 342-9249.

Spectacular home and shop, 4.3 acres, Windermere Creek/beach, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, $759,000.00.

Open House on Sat. May 24 & Sun. May 25, from 12:00 pm 5:00 pm, 342-6354.

OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, May 17th , 2 – 4 pm, 2198 13th Ave. Older home in Radium, 1000 sq ft, 2 bdrm plus, 1 bath. Huge corner lot, great potential to build, $299,900.00. Call 780633-0595 or Kerry @ 347-9027.

3 bdrm plus 1 bdrm suite.

Large lot on quiet street. Close to schools, single garage, $345,000.00, 342-7329.

Local family needs home to rent, minimum 3 bdrm, N/P, N/S. Starting June, 342-6607.

SUITE FOR RENT CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

1993 mobile home, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances, microwave, A/C, shed in backyard, $135,000.00.

Please call 250-270-0047.

Beautiful 1248 sq. ft. new home in Radium. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, jetted corner tub, double sinks. Open lay-out.

Full unfurnished basement, attached garage, $379,000.00 + GST, 250-688-3374.

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

WANTED

Double sized lot Springs Estates.

End of cul-de-sac on west side. Unobstructed views of second fairway of Springs Golf Course and Purcell Mountains. $334,000.00, 250-347-6523.

Wanted: To rent a 24 ft flat bed trailer to haul an ATCO building from Cochrane AB to Spillimacheen. Can’t be a fifth wheel, must be good for 12,000 lbs, OR you haul it, for a fee…

ASAP. Call Lori, 250.346.3377.

Very affordable building lot in Canal Flats. Serviced, no building commitments, $85,000.00, 403217-1022.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Beautiful treed R1 lot in the new gated Estates at Copper Point.

1/3 acre with panoramic views of mountains and ”the Ridge” golf course. $269,900.00, 342-9841.

2 serviced lots, 82’ x 100’, near north end of 12th Avenue, Invermere, $195,000.00 each.

Call 342-6157.

Lot 10 Windermere Loop Road Large 0.41 acre, Level, well in place, No building commitment, Beautiful mountain & golf course views. $289,000.00 + GST (250)342-3147 Worth Checking Out! “Life is good on the 18th hole.”

8 acres of hay meadow.

Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity.

Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $450,000.00. Call 342-2802.

Top soil, $100.00 per gravel truck load, $50.00 per pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 342-0617.

Manure, well-aged. Will load, $100.00 per pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 342-0617.

Commercial bakery oven, commercial freezers, coolers, and other restaurant equipment, call 341-7022.

Portable basketball net with backboard and stand, adjustable height, stand has wheel base, $75.00, 342-7313 after 6:00 pm.

Keencut Ultimate Gold 1200, 48” artist mat cutter. Pristine condition, $1,000.00. Dobro brand new condition, $1,000.00.

MG sports car, best reasonable offer, 342-7329.

Koehler 16HP garden tractor, mower, rototiller, snowblower, snowblade, and chains, $3,000.00 OBO. 16’ enclosed equipment trailer, 2006 Pace, $6,500.00 OBO, 342-5249.

Priced for Quick Sale Lot 3 Rundle Place Canal Flats $83,900 342-8662

2000 utility flat deck trailer, 12’ single axle tilt bed, $1,000.00, 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

2700 sq. ft. building for rent in Canal Flats. 2 commercial spaces, laundry mat, 2 apartments, $1,500.00/month, 341-1030.

45 gal. fish tank, stand and filter included, $250.00. Dresser $30.00, golf clubs $100.00, 3416191.

WANTED

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE

Wanted to buy 10’ – 20’ sailboat, any style. In desperate need.

Please call Virginia, 250-2700612.

2006 YZ 250F dirt bike. Ridden 1 summer. New intake valves (recalled), rear tire, sprocket, $5,000.00. Call Andrew, 342-6114.

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS BOAT FOR SALE

BOAT FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

MOTORHOME FOR SALE

SERVICES

13 ½ ‘ sail boat, 2 person, $2,250, w/trailer. 16’ Larson ski boat, 185 inboard OMC, w/ trailer $3,995, 342-5249.

18’ ocean going Kayak, Formula.

Yellow & white, includes all gear, $2,000.00. Call 403-668-9813.

1996 ¾ ton Ford Cargo Van E250.

Interior outfitted with metal shelves and bins, roof racks.

Ideal service vehicle, $7,000.00 OBO, 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

1988 Chev pick-up, 2 WD, 3 truck boxes, $2,500.00 OBO, 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

1989 29 ½’ Jayco 5th wheel trailer. Super slide, many extras, excellent condition. $17,999.00 OBO, no GST, 250-345-2164.

A.J. Siding/Eavestroughing your continuous eavestrough specialists. We do repairs, renovations, new constructions throughout the Invermere Valley. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00pm, 342-7177.

Two 1999 Chev Astro Cargo Vans. A/C, interior outfitted with metal shelves & bins, roof racks.

Service vehicle, $9,000.00, 3425220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

2006 Bayridge Park Trailer.

Electric fireplace, surround sound DVD player, 3 push-outs, Queen bedroom, microwave, full-size fridge, 2 sofa beds.

Located in Radium. Asking $29,000.00 OBO, no GST. 403823-9439 or 403-820-1641.

15’ runabout, 60HP motor, complete with trailer, life jackets, all covers, paddles, $2,500.00. Call Pete’s Marina, 342-9625.

21’ 1978 Thompson fishing boat w/trailer. New rebuilt leg., new tires on trailer, includes fish finder, cover and more, $5,000.00 firm, 347-0052.

1994 Mastercraft Prostar 190. 5.7L Indmar, F.I. 275 HP, 473 hours. Runs excellent, well-maintained, heater, hot shower, CD stereo, spare prop.

Mastercraft trailer, $19,200.00.

Call Mike 341-5187.

2002 Malibu Wakesetter VLX. Perfect boat for all water activities. Fully loaded including perfect pass. 3 ballasts, wedge, V drive, stereo system, tower, bimney top, 325 HP Monsoon engine, seats twelve. 22’ long and much more, as well as lots of gear. 590 hours, full boat inspection done, perfect running order. $37,900.00. Call 342-0599

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1997 Toyota Camry LE, 4 cyl, auto, cruise, P/W, P/seats, ABS brakes, 201,500 kms, well maintained, $6,000.00, 3476584.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1994 Ford Explorer XL 4x4, one owner, 226,000 km, mostly on pavement, 6 cyl, 4-speed automatic transmission, 4wheel drive w/manual locking hubs, P/windows, PDRL, P/mirrors, PS, PB front discs, 4-wheel ABS brakes, cruise, 60/40 folding rear seat, new tires w/13,000 km (June 2007).

Serviced and maintained every 5,000 km by Lake Auto Ford, Invermere. All service records avail. 15 MPG city / 26 MPG highway. Very good running condition, $3,500.00. To view and test drive call 342-7313.

1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4.

234,000 km, sunroof, heated seats, hitch, P/W, P/L, CD player, good condition, mechanic receipts, $6,000.00 OBO, 3425564.

CAREERS

Northstar Hardware • Part-time greenhouse help • Full-time self motivated in-store help

Competitive wages, benefit plan, submit resumes in person 410 - Borden St.

342-6226

2001 GMC Sierra ½ ton 4x4 extended cab, black, tilt, cruise air, new tires, tune-up, detailed, $12,500.00 OBO, 341-1600.

2004 Nissan Murano SE, AWD, one owner, fully loaded, wellmaintained, $27,900.00. Call 342-5247.

For parts, 1994 Chev ½ ton, 2 wd, regular cab, long box, HD transmission, new tires, 3425249.

MOTORHOME FOR SALE

1980 Dodge Motorhome, new tires, excellent condition, 47,000 miles, $6,500.00, 347-0052.

1989 Bounder Motorhome, Ford 460, 32’ class A. Generator, 3way fridge, awning, 146,000 km, $12,000.00 OBO, 342-9023.

1985 26’ Royal Classic, hard side class C motorhome, Ford 460.

New brakes, recent tune-up, 120,000.00 km, 70% tires, new awning, new fridge, new toilet, upgraded furnace. Overall good condition, $12,000.00 OBO, 342-3773.

SERVICES Handyman Connection, for all your home and yard needs!

Clean your house with a power wash. Call 342-1437.

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley time.

Warbrick Towing and Salvage. Free unwanted vehicle pick-up, year-round. 24 hour towing. Doug, 342-9514 or 342-5851. Wallace, 342-6294 or 688-5083.

A revolution is brewing at the Kicking Horse Café. A revolution ¿red by the desire to create the ultimate cup; in two words, Espresso Perfection. Kicking Horse Coffee is searching for inspired and creative revolutionists to join the movement by pouring their heart and soul into creating tantalizing concoctions to stimulate the taste buds and reinvigorate the soul.

As a BARISTA you will join the ranks of Kicking Horse Coffee craftspeople creating coffee and espresso based drinks and providing a level of service that is second to none. Pulling the perfect shot, transforming milk into rich, velvety decadence and sharing your art with the masses, will not be so much a job as it will be a vocation. We will supply the tools and training – you will work the magic.

In addition to teaching you more than you ever could have imagined about coffee, we will provide our revolutionists with a steady paycheck, extended health and wellness bene¿ts, competitive wages, staff fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work with one of the ¿nest teams in the country!

To enlist, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

Now serving Invermere and area.

Williams Holdings Residential & Commercial Building Construction. Specializing in foundations and framing. Over 50 years experience, 250-2638398.

PETE’S WIFE, PAINTING Exterior – Interior Small jobs. Experience & tools.

Quality that lasts 688-0705 or 250-420-1157 Cheryl A. Hudema Clean, with drop sheets.

CAREERS

CAREERS VIVA BARISTAS! VIVA LA REVOLUTION!

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal.

Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 342-3569

Fairmont Hot Springs is now accepting applications:

ESTHETICIAN The Natural Springs Spa at Fairmont Hot Springs is looking for a qualified Esthetician to carry out professional spa duties in our busy establishment located at the heart of the Columbia Valley. Our spa services include facials, body wraps, waxing, manicures and pedicures.

If you’re eager to join a great team of fun, friendly people, we want you at our spa! In addition to the young and dynamic working environment, you’ll enjoy the benefits of golf, mountain activities and our world-famous mineral hot pools.

The successful applicant will begin in April or May. Staff accommodation may be available for those who apply soon. For more information about the resort, please visit our website at www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to: Holly: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6011

IMMERSE yourself fairmonthotsprings.com

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SERVICES

NOTICE BLACKTOP NOW! No job too small

Driveways, Parking Lots & Driveway Sealing

1-888-670-0066 CALL

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Free Estimates!

Call Now!

Serving all the Kootenays

Dirty Eavestroughs? Call 3415728 and we’ll come and clean them.

CAREERS Reliable Cleaner w/car wanted for 3 properties in Panorama.

Call Carolyn at 250-766-4092.

Housekeeper required. Full-time, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows.

Call 345-6365, fax 345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca

CAREERS

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

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

Picturesque Painting has employment opportunities for experienced painters and helpers.

Great pay, fun environment. Call Andrew, 341-7229.

M & S Construction is now hiring labourers and carpenters.

Competitive wages. Call Mike at 270-0361.

P/T receptionist/guest service.

Previous reception experience preferred. Proven customer service skills, mature, reliable.

Wage DOE. Email resume, info@ fusionwellnessspa.com or drop off in person 518 13 St. No faxes or phone calls please.

Join our team of River Professionals this summer!

Helna’s Stube is looking for part-time evening servers and kitchen help. Call 347-0047 or email mail@helnas.com Timko Homes is now hiring full-time positions. Looking for people with good work ethics and common sense.

Competitive wages based on experience, paid overtime. Call 341-1160 for an appointment or fax resume to 341-6162 Excavation Contractor now hiring for the following positions: excavator operator, class 3 driver, labourers. Successful applicants must be reliable, posses strong aptitude, positive attitude, clean drivers abstract, own transportation. Wages negotiable DOE. Call 342-1125.

FREE MOVIE RENTALS – F/T OR P/T. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals, benefits and retention bonus. Please call Thora at 342-0057, or fax 3426583, email ghvinvermere@ hotmail.com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

Trims and Treasures Esthetics Studio - is looking to expand its team of Professionals! We are looking for experienced, self-motivated, energetic, Stylist, Manicure & Pedicure Specialists. email resume to info@trimsandtreasures.ca Everett Frater Enterprises Lawn Maintenance needs good, qualified staff for the upcoming season. Work Monday – Friday, no weekends. Inquire 342-5645 or 342-6116.

Full time/ part time hair stylist, to start immediately. Contact Maria, 342-3227.

Local Summer Help: Looking for someone to do minor lawn maintenance on my home in Windermere during July and August. Duties include weekly lawn mowing and watering on an as needed basis. Also looking for someone to do occasional cleaning of my home… weekends required. Wages for both jobs are negotiable. Please contact Susan, (403) 540-6858 or email saldcorn@shaw.ca Wanted: Experienced Cook and Servers at Spur Valley Greens Golf Course. Accomodation available, free golf, subsidized meals and bonus plan. Call 3479051, ask for Wilma.

We are currently seeking energetic, service driven people, dedicated to maintaining our guest and owner experience while at our luxury resort, located on The Springs Golf Course. We are committed to extraordinary service and a great work environment. Full time and part time positions available.

Guest Services Supervisor Customer service, detail orientated person to oversee daily operations of our Welcome Center. Weekend and evening shifts are required. Scheduling, training, maintaining accurate records, daily audits, revenue management and employee relations are all important aspects of this position.

Guest Services Agent Customer Service and front desk experience is an asset but not necessary. A great work ethic, positive attitude and strong computer/communication skills, is what we hope you have to share with us. Responsible for check in/check out, reservations, room assignments and customer service.

Housekeeping Attendants Detail oriented, energetic room attendants needed to clean our condominium suites. Full time or part time hours available.

Bighorn Meadows Resort offers a competitive salary/health bene¿t package and is committed to providing a superior guest/employee experience.

Ability to work weekends and shift work is mandatory.

Interested applicants please forward your con¿dential resume to: generalmanager@bighornmeadows.ca

On the Springs Golf Course Bighorn Meadows Resort, 10 Bighorn Blvd, Radium Hot Springs, V0A 1M0

Massage Therapists and Estheticians full and part time positions available. Guaranteed wages plus medical and dental coverage. Email resumes to monica@pamperyourselfspa.com.

Require a mature and responsible individual to care for 2 children 3 days/week, Monday, Thursday & Friday, from 6:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Please call 342-1157 (days), 3479042 (eves.) for more details.

Move ‘em on, head ‘em up, Head ‘em up, move ‘em out, Move ‘em on, head ‘em out Rawhide!

As MATERIAL HANDLER extraordinaire, you will work closely with Kicking Horse Coffee’s Roasting and Packaging Teams, organizing, orchestrating and staging the roasting and packaging areas, as well as being responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization of the warehouse. Priorities will include but are not limited to: • •

Do you want to grow? Both personally and professionally? Come to Invermere, BC and join our amazing team. Just because we are small, it doesn’t mean we think small. Invermere, BC – the place with room to grow!

UNIT CLERKS - INVERMERE DISTRICT HOSPITAL PERMANENT FULL-TIME QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience: • Grade 12, graduation from an approved unit clerk program, two year’s recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Ability to type at 50 wpm We invite you to phone or apply online at www.roomtogrowbc.ca to EK-EK HEU-FAC-08-0057016E or submit a detailed resume, in confidence to: Human Resources Recruitment Services 1212 Second St. N. Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6 Phone: 250-420-2442 Fax: 250-420-2425 E-mail: debbie.mandryk@interiorhealth.ca

www.roomtogrowbc.ca

Kootenay River Runners is hiring a Photographer and Bus Driver for our Toby Creek operation based out of Panorama Resort. Duties include photographing guests, assisting with trip preparations and transporting guests to the Put In site. This is full time summer employment with competitive wages and a positive outdoor working environment. Please call Daryl Bespflug at 347 9210 for more details.

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Daily loading and unloading of trucks using mechanized forklifts and pallet jacks.

Daily green bean and production inventory transport and staging Organization and cleanliness of receiving area and warehouse

Ideal candidates must be: • Organized, energetic, physically fit and capable of short periods of heavy lifting • Positive, self motivated with a glass “½ full” disposition.

• Flexible and adaptable given the continually changing nature of work.

Preference will be given to individuals with previous forklift and warehousing experience.

In return you can expect: A positive and supportive year-round work environment, great health and wellness benefits, competitive wages, professional development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays, and a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction, To saddle up, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450.

We will contact successful cowpokes!

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Box 159 8853 Grainger Road Canal Flats BC V0B 1B0 Phone: (250) 349-5462 Fax (250) 349-5460 Email: village@canalflats.ca

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Regional District of East Kootenay Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 The Council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering amending the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 1992. The proposed Bylaw changes would apply to Columbia Lake, Lot A, Plan NEP65529, DL 110 and Columbia Lake, Lot 16433 Public Launching Ramp, Lot 16, Plan 12479, District Lot 110, and Lot 15, Plan 12479 District Lot 110.

This Bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as “Regional District of East Kootenay- Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992-“ Village of Canal Flats Amendment Bylaw No. 45, 2008” (Water Zones/Village of Canal Flats).

The Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 will be amended to designate Columbia Lake, Lot A, Plan NEP65529, DL 110 from unzoned to WR-1, Water Resource Zone as outlined on Schedule A; And the designation of Columbia Lake, District Lot 16433, Kootenay Land District, Public Launching Ramp, Lease/Permit/ Licence #403884, Lot 16, Plan 12479, DL 110, Kootenay Land District and Lot 15, Plan 12479, DL 110, Kootenay Land District, is amended from unzoned to WR-2, Water Resource Community Zone as outlined on the Schedule A, which is incorporated in and forms part of this Bylaw.

The public hearing will be held at:

Canal Flats Civic Centre, 8909 Dunn Street, Canal Flats, BC Monday May 26, 2008 at 6 PM (Prior to Regular Council Meeting)

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may, prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaws and supporting information at the Village Office in Canal Flats 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 Bylaws. For more information contact the Village of Canal Flats office.

Rob Sabine, Administrator May 26, 2008

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: info@rdek.bc.ca

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENT - WINDERMERE The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Timothy and Margaret Kazakoff to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the designation of the subject property to accommodate subdivision to create one new residential lot. The property is located at 2334 Kootenay #3 Road in the Windermere area as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2060 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 212, 2008 (Windermere / Kazakoff)” will change the zoning designation for part of Parcel A (Reference Plan 73775I) of Sublot 111, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan X32 except part included in Plan 7541 from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to SH-1, Small Holding Residential Zone.

A public hearing will be held at:

WINDERMERE COMMUNITY HALL 4726 North Street Windermere BC TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 at 4:00 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, excluding statutory holidays; 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, Planner, at 250 489-0314 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335.

Andrew McLeod, Manager Planning & Development Services May 2, 2008

Traces of Thompson

May 16, 2008

Celebrating the Bicentennial of David Thompson’s North American Explorations

MacDonald going the way of the voyageur

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Ross MacDonald is taking the trip of a lifetime. And he’s going the way of the voyageur.

Mr. MacDonald, a Parks Canada employee, left last week for Thunder Bay, Ontario, to attend the fur traders’ rendezvous, organized as a salute to David Thompson’s 1808 trip to announce his successful establishment of the Columbia River fur trade.

However, like Thompson, it will take two months to get to Thunder Bay. Ross, his wife Eloise and 160 other voyageurs are following the route Thompson travelled, by canoe, as part of the 2008 David Thompson Brigade.

“This is the story,” he said. “History and geography are inseparable.”

The route the memorial brigade will follow—across four provinces, three drainage systems, two centuries of history and 3,588 kilometres—was Canada’s original highway.

“We are a country because of our river systems,” Mr. MacDonald explained. “That’s a fundamental difference between the United States and Canada.”

In Canada, the laterally-running rivers provided a natural transportation

corridor that unified the country.

“You can’t talk about this country without talking about the rivers,” he said. “The rivers are Canada’s oldest roads and serve the oldest communities in the north.

Watching two coyotes skittering across the frozen surface of Kootenay River this winter, he said, reminded him that even in winter, a river’s frozen surface provide the easiest route.

“It was as smooth as the surface I was driving on,” he said.

It seems fitting that MacDonald, the Associate Chair of the Canadian Initiative of the worldwide Bicentennial of David Thompson’s North American Explorations, would attend the crowning event of the two-year celebration, but it wasn’t a foregone conclusion.

Mr. MacDonald finagled the time off and partial funding of the 63-day adventure from his employer, Parks Canada, as long as there is a pay-off for the rest of us. So, Ross is on the hook for daily reports on the brigade’s progress.

Along the route, host communities will be entertained with sprint races, presentations and stage shows. Many of the communities are the sites of former trading posts. By the time this edition hits the newsstands, the brigade, which left Rocky Mountain House on Saturday, will have reached Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

“I’m more out of shape than I hoped,” he said, “but that’s the way it’s going to be.”

For live GPS tracking of the Brigade’s progress, see their activities atwww.davidthompsonbrigade.com. The MacDonalds are riding in the canoe named “Paddle Canada One.”

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 47

May 16, 2008

Valley Churches

FAITH

‘The just shall live by faith’

By Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship 1 John 5:4 says, “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

Romans 10:17 tells us faith comes by hearing, but it is released by speaking.

We have to learn to speak the heavens’ language, the language of faith. How do we do that? We get to know the Word, we speak the Word in each and every situation, we pray, we sing to God, we use our heavenly language to make our requests known to God. The language of faith is in the present tense. Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

And verse 6: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who

diligently seek Him.” The foundation for our confession of faith is Jesus, and what He accomplished on the cross.

It is because of Jesus that we have an inheritance.

Faith is real, and faith confessions will create realities because we are in Christ. It is because of Jesus that faith and prayer work! Jesus is the way. Jesus is the Truth. Jesus is the door unto eternal life.

We have to speak victory. Victory is ours: in each and every situation we have to speak God’s word over it, and in faith believe that it will come to pass. Speaking in faith, is a language, a heavenly language.

Let us begin to live a life of faith. Let’s believe God’s Word for what it says, and let’s be part of God’s work, in this world at this time.

Let’s speak words of faith, because Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, and Hebrews 10:38, all tell us that “The just shall live by faith.”

If you want to know more about faith, or prayer or having a relationship with the living God, give us a call at Radium Christian Fellowship.

In fact, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the Grand Opening of our Prayer Center on Saturday, May 17th at No. 4, 7553 Main Street in Radium, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH May 18th:10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction: “Simon Says” Sunday School, age 3 to Grade 7, during morning service.

7 p.m. “Sing and Celebrate.”

For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Jared Enns • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY May 18th: 8:30 a.m. Communion Service at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. Communion Service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 7:30 p.m. Communion Sevice at St. Peter’s, Windermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s Church during the message part of the service.

Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium 4 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats Father Jim McHugh • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE 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.

7 p.m. Evening service the first and third Sunday of the month, Brisco Community Hall.

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater, Associate Pastor Linda and Mike Paradis • Prayer Centre, 4-7553-Main St. Radium • 347-9937 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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