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By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff A 24-month-old female cougar has been shot by conservation officers, after terrifying several Windermere residents and killing a small dog in front of his owner’s eyes. Three women – Ann Hopkins, Candis Dear and Helen Eldstrom – were out walking about 4:30 p.m. Monday on their daily route with Ann’s two dogs: Oliver, a Schnauzer; and Ottis, a Shih Tzu-Bijon cross. They were walking away from the beach up Selkirk Street when the incident occurred. Doug Ferris saved Lulu from the cougar, but another pet wasn’t so fortunate. Suddenly Ottis, who was not on a leash, boltThe three women believe that the little dog may ed. This behaviour was have saved their lives. very unusual for the well-mannered dog. “That little dog saved us,” Candis said. “Who Helen, who was one step behind the other two women, looked behind her. That’s when she saw the knows what that cougar would have done? It would have tried to get the dog on the leash and who knows? cougar about a metre away. “I said, ‘Oh my god – it’s a cougar!” Helen said. It could have come after one of us. I have never been “And then he moved forward – he was going after Oli- so scared in my life. ” Shortly after the incident, Conservation Officer ver, the dog on the leash!” Pat McHarg arrived on the scene with a houndsman Completely focused on his target, the cougar and his two dogs. After only 20 minutes, the officers moved swiftly between the other two women, so close tracked and destroyed the young cat. that Candis felt its fur brush her leg as it went by. “Incidents like this happen because cougar kittens “I looked down and I saw a paw with white toes,” said Candis, who was walking beside her friend Ann. are turned out of the den by the female cat at a young “It was so quick, we didn’t hear anything approach age to make room for another litter,” Officer McHarg said. us,” she continued. “These young cats are inexperienced hunters and At the same time the cougar was heading towards the dog on the leash, Ottis came running back to the find difficulty bringing down larger prey such as deer, so they tend to take smaller prey such as rabbits and group of women. Once he reached them, he turned and ran in an- small birds. Frequently they view domestic animals such as dogs and cats as a food source as well.” other direction, as if to distract the giant cat. Three days earlier, on Friday, September 26th, CoThe cougar took off after Ottis, killing the small dog instantly and carrying him in its mouth through lumbia Valley RCMP officers and Conservation Ofa nearby yard and out of sight, as the women watched ficer Lawrence Umsonst responded to another report of a cougar attack in Windermere. on in horror. “It was so silent, everything was so silent,” Helen said. “There was nothing we could do.”

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October 3, 2008

Valley NEWS

Four federal candidates face off By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Four federal candidates are running for the Kootenay-Columbia riding, and the vote will take place on Tuesday, October 14th. Here is a brief summary of their Conservative Jim Abbott platforms. • Jim Abbott (Conservative Party) is a 34year resident of Wasa and has been Kootenay-Columbia’s Member of Parliament for 15 years. He is a father and grandfather and is currently the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. Mr. Abbott identified key issues he will work on if he is re-elected. “I have made commitments to help various communities work on housing, assisted living and related challenges. This is a major problem in communities such as Kimberley, Invermere, and Golden,” he said. “While housing is a provincial responsibility, I believe there is a place for federal contribution. I am talking with municipal governments and non-profit housing societies about the role that Ottawa may be able to play. “Kootenay-Columbia is an invaluable gem that must be preserved for posterity while still enabling the people of Kootenay Columbia to prosper economically and socially. I’m committed to getting the right balance.” • Betty Aitchison (Liberals) has lived in Kimberley

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for longer than 30 years and has been a member of the Liberal party since she was at school. A mother and grandmother, she is Kimberley’s Emergency Services Director, a member of the Infant Development Society and a member of Kimberley Community Development Society. “There can be no comparison to the cold, uncompromising, elitist, uncooperative stance of the last prime minister and how Stéphane Dion would govern,” she said. Ms. Aitchison named the expansion of the airport in Cranbrook and the Jumbo controversy as the two key issues in the Columbia Valley, adding, “We live in a beautiful part of the world and those of us that live here know that. I would represent you well if I were elected.” • Leon Pendleton (New Democratic Party) lives in the Whatshan Valley, where he runs an organic farm. Born in southern California, Mr. Pendleton moved to Canada in 1970 and became a Canadian citizen in 1995. He has lived in British Columbia and Alberta and has long been involved in encouraging

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Radium Sunrise Rotary and Invermere Rotary Clubs will give Columbia Valley residents the chance to meet the federal candidates on Thursday, October 9th at 7 p.m. in David Thompson Secondary School’s theatre. Four candidates for the Kootenay-Co-

sustainable practices for the communities he has lived in. He started the Kootenay Co-op in Nelson and Canmore’s Peace Environmental Research Foundation. “Mine is a very environmental focus. Everything needs to come Green Ralph Moore from that point of view,” Mr. Pendleton said. “I’m very much a community-minded person. I try to make communities more self-reliant. Strong communities make for a stronger Canada. The NDP has weathered skepticism over the past, but through it all we have remained relevant for working people.” • Ralph Moore (Green Party) is a logger who has lived in Creston for 50 years. He is the director of Wildsight’s Creston branch and the founding director of Creston Community Forest. Mr. Moore considers sustainability the key issue for the Columbia Valley. “Sustainability means we cannot use any resource faster than nature makes it, we cannot release waste faster than nature can assimilate it, and our activities cannot result in the extinction of other species,” he said. “It is simple and obvious. So why are we so comfortable with a monetary system, an economy, and a population that requires perpetual growth in a finite system? Simply impossible!” “I actually haven’t the qualifications to be an MP,” Mr. Moore continued. “I see my role in this election as an inciter of critical thought.”

lumbia riding will be present: Jim Abbott for the Conservatives; Leon Pendleton for the New Democrats; Betty Aitchison for the Liberals; and Ralph Moore for the Greens. Gordon Bagan, an Invermere Rotarian who is organizing the forum, said it is important for residents to have information about the candidates’ campaigns before heading to the polls on October 14th.

“We want people to make well-informed voting decisions,” he said. “Rotary is politically neutral. We consider this a community service.” Mayoral candidate Barry Brown-John will be Master of Ceremonies at the federal candidates’ forum. Mr. Bagan added that Rotary will schedule an Invermere council candidates’ forum in late October or early November.

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October 3, 2008

RCMP Report It seems the past week brought out the worst in some people. Break-ins and thefts were the “crime de semaine” or “crime of the week.”

Gerry’s Gelati robbed

On September 23rd at around 7:50 p.m., RCMP were called to a report of a theft from Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere. The complainant told police that a male came in and asked for an envelope that was left for him. The suspect told the clerk his name was “Steve Earls” and said that the envelope was in the back room. As the clerk went to check, she heard the cash register beeping. As she looked at the register the suspect was touching the cash register buttons. The clerk told police she returned to the register and noticed that $10 from the tip jar was taken. She asked the suspect for her tips back, but the suspect said that he didn’t take anything. The suspect then tried to leave and was approached by another customer. When confronted, the suspect began yelling that he never took anything, and then left the area. The suspect is described as in his early 20s, wearing a white sweat shirt, dark hat and sweat pants. Police searched the downtown area but no person matching the description was located.

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Valley Alley robbed on camera

Later that evening, around 11:50 p.m., RCMP were sent to the Valley Alley in Windermere for a theft complaint. The complainant told the RCMP that when his employees were cleaning the men’s washroom, they noticed food wrappers on the floor. According to the owner, these items were stolen from his store. RCMP checked the business’s video surveillance and observed a white male wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and sweat pants enter the bowling alley. The male suspect then entered the area where the bathrooms are, and opened the unlocked door to the store part of the building. The suspect then moved both cameras so that they could not film him. The suspect can then be seen on the video taking food items from the shelves. The suspect left the store in a grey or white car. The suspect matches the same description of a male believed to be responsible for a theft that occurred at Gerry’s Gelati in Invermere.

Angus McToogle’s broken into

On September 25th, RCMP were called to an alarm at Angus McToogle’s restaurant in Invermere. Police at the scene determined a window near the back stairs on the east side of the business was the point of entry. The point of exit appeared to be a nearby door that opens to the patio on the south side.

As the RCMP were clearing the business at Angus McToogle’s, they received a second alarm from the nearby Station Pub. This business was also robbed. Despite carrying out an extensive area search on foot as well as in the car, no suspects were found. Fortunately for both businesses, nothing appeared to have been stolen from either of them. RCMP are asking for public assistance and anyone with information on any of these crimes is asked to call 250-342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS).

Wounded elk shot by RCMP

On September 28th at about 3:30 p.m., RCMP were sent to a complaint of “poaching” approximately one kilometre north of Lakeshore Campground on Highway 93/95 in Windermere. The caller told RCMP that he had heard a young bull elk had been shot near the highway. As the RCMP investigator was en route, he spotted the elk about 15 metres from the east edge of the highway. The elk was standing with its back against the fence and was foaming at the mouth. The RCMP member also observed that the elk had a bullet wound on the left side of its abdomen. The elk was shot and killed by police to end its suffering. RCMP called in the Conservation Officer’s Service, who assumed conduct of the investigation. Continued on Page 28 . . .

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Invermere crossroads slated to become ‘roundabout’ By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The Invermere crossroads will become a roundabout within 18 months, according to plans by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Copper Point Developments. A roundabout is a junction without traffic lights in which traffic streams around a central island. Traffic slows but never stops while entering and leaving. In order for Copper Point to upgrade the intersection at Cooper Road – between their two golf courses, just south of the Black Forest Restaurant – the Ministry required that the developer also upgrade the four-way intersection at Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road. “The Ministry has a policy of a minimum of 800 metres between major intersections,” explained Leslie Elder, senior district development technician at the Ministry’s Rocky Mountain District. “Cooper Road was too close to Athalmer Road to be done as a major intersection, if Athalmer stayed as a traffic signal.” The Cooper Road upgrade is necessary to allow “smooth traffic flow from the golf course and the resort,” said Paul Partlo, Copper Point Developments’ chief financial officer. “The reality is that Copper Point would only have focused on Cooper Road, but the Ministry insisted that the crossroads be considered as well.” In February 2005, Copper Point engaged Vancouver engineering firm McElhanney Consulting to contruct plans for the highway upgrade. The result was five options: a traffic signal at Cooper Road, an underpass at Cooper Road, an overpass at Cooper Road, a relocated signal on a frontage road, or two roundabouts. “The roundabouts are the preferred choice from

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Rescue truck needs boost

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This happy group pictured in front of a cook tent are Percy and Linnie Lake, seated; and Jack McCroskie and his wife, along with an unknown man, standing. The picture was taken about 1911 at an unknown location. If you know more about Photo A471, email wvmuseum@ cyberlink.bc.ca.

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Our summer student Alex Cooper, who hailed from Toronto, had an interesting observation: “Wow, I didn’t realize that things were so bad in small towns that people even had to raise money at hot dog sales for their own rescue vehicles!” Sadly, it’s true. Being involved in a car accident is horrifying enough, but imagine being trapped in your vehicle with life-threatening injuries, surrounded by volunteers who can’t get you out of there. That’s a scenario which volunteer firefighters see only too often. So Invermere firefighters decided to take matters into their own hands and launch a fundraising drive for a new state-of-the-art rescue vehicle. They approached the Lake Windermere District Lions Club, who agreed to foot the bill for all administrative costs – meaning that every dollar donated will be spent on the vehicle itself. It doesn’t come cheap. The new rescue vehicle has a pricetag of $450,000 and the volunteers are only about one-fifth of the way there. (As an aside, the volunteers who have been trained to rescue accident victims are all between 20 and 30 years old – that’s a great commentary on our young people, who deserve our heartfelt appreciation.) The team has responded to railway accidents, airplane crashes and even the recent B.C. Hydro electrical accident in Invermere. By far the greatest number of calls is for motor vehicle accidents, about 100 of them last year alone. The new vehicle will last up to 20 years, meaning it will save the lives of people who aren’t even born yet. So this is just a reminder to fire off a cheque to help the volunteers meet their goal. Make it out to: Lake Windermere District Lions Foundation, Box 213, Invermere, V0A 1K0. A tax receipt will be issued. If you would like to get involved in this worthy project, please call Rick Hoar at 250-342-9482.

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Goodbye from Dr. Ian White To my patients: After much deliberation, I have decided to close my office practice in Invermere February 1st, 2009. It has indeed been a privilege to serve you as your family physician over the last 24 years and I shall miss the ongoing contact with you and your families. Of course I will continue to see you until January 31st, 2009. I am expecting to remain in Invermere and will be doing replacement work for the other doctors in town. Even though you may be seeing me again if I am working for your new family physician, I regret that I will not be able to continue to act as your regular family doctor while working in another doctor’s office. Although we do not at this time have a doctor to take over my practice at Invermere Medical Clinic, we are actively trying to recruit another physician

and hopefully will be successful before I leave. Dr. Johnson Rose, who also practises at the Invermere Medical Clinic, is still accepting new patients and the Chisel Peak Medical Clinic has two new physicians who started in late September. All three physicians are pleased to offer a “getting to know you” first visit from my patients, starting immediately, to ensure that you will have a family doctor to take over your care when I close my practice at the end of January. Your medical records and information will still be stored at the Invermere Medical Clinic and copies can be forwarded to your new doctor when needed. Again, I am honoured to have known you through the years and wish you and your families all the best in times to come. Yours sincerely, Ian White

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Speed limit in park won’t help wolves Dear Editor: A few weeks ago, I noticed a piece about a new 70 km/hour speed zone in Kootenay National Park. The article went on to explain that a pack of wolves frequents the area and that the restrictions will hopefully prevent any unnecessary mortality. My first thought: Good intentions, but it ain’t going to work. A chance to check my prediction came on the early afternoon of September 14th. As I drove at the reduced speed, every other vehicle zoomed around me and out of sight. There wasn’t a single exception. And not all the license plates had red numerals. Provincial boundaries do not separate arrogant idiot drivers. I say arrogant, because so many people obviously believe that their time is too valuable to spare a minute or two. You see, it only takes 1.3 minutes longer to drive seven kilometres at 70 km/hour than it does at 90 km/hour! But the major problem is that speed limits mean nothing unless they are enforced and drivers know that’s very unlikely to happen in the park. Most drivers already ignore the 90 km/hour speed limit, so why slow down to 70 km/hour? And what will Parks Canada do if people ignore the new limit? Absolutely nothing! The wardens were

hamstrung years ago – to the frustration of many – in terms of enforcing driving regulations. That leaves it all up to the RCMP, and, from my observations, the chance of seeing a police vehicle in the park is about the same as spotting a three-legged grizzly bear. If Parks Canada is really serious about getting people to slow down, I would suggest a drastic sign change. People need to know why they should reduce their speed. After a half dozen trips past the blinking sign proclaiming “Wildlife on the Highway” without seeing any, most drivers simply ignore the notice. Let people know that a wolf pack is in the area. That might make folks slow down just in hopes of seeing some of the canids. As for appealing to the real hotshot drivers (mostly in their own minds), this posted message might be beneficial: “Is it worth two minutes of your time to help prevent the death of an endangered animal?” Enforcement is the key. And if somebody can get by the politics to actually punish speeders, why not double the fines as is often done in construction areas? The heck with Little Red Riding Hood. Go, Wolves! Bob Hahn, Invermere

No apologies for youth Dear Editor: Invermere is in an exciting time of opportunities and challenges. We need effective leadership which is balanced, responsible and practical to ensure the best for our community. Over the last six years I have learned the processes and realities of local government, and I have lived and breathed the issues and concerns of the public. I have been motivated by a desire to be involved in finding the solutions to problems and a passion and love for the town which I was born and raised in. I know that the issues are not black and white, and that the answers and solutions will evolve over time

with proper leadership, facilitation, and public interaction. I subscribe to a firm belief that lasting positive results are achieved through hard work, honesty, and cooperation. I feel that I have the skills, the experience, and the commitment that is necessary to be the next mayor of the District of Invermere. I make no apologies for being young. Wisdom cannot be measured in years, and actions speak louder than words. I would like your support. If you want to discuss the issues, or would like to help with the upcoming campaign, please contact me on my cell at 250-341-1202. Gerry Taft, Invermere

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Conservation fund put to the vote Nov. 15th By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Voters in the upper Columbia Valley will have their say on a proposed Local Conservation Fund on November 15th. A referendum question will be asked at the municipal election seeking taxpayers’ approval for an additional $20 per parcel. The fund would raise up to $230,000 per year for local conservation efforts. East Kootenay Conservation Program has gained approval to go ahead with the vote from the Regional District of East Kootenay’s Area F and Area G directors, the Village of Canal Flats, the District of Invermere and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. Nancy Newhouse, program manager, said the program has undergone local polling and focus group research to identify conservation priorities. “We based our proposal on a 2006 poll of what people valued in the East and West Kootenays,” she said. “Open space, fish and wildlife habitat, and watershed conservation came out as very important to people.” An administering board would be in charge of assigning funds to suggested projects. “The proposal recommends that the administering board be comprised of a representative from each

sector: environmental, social, economic, First Nations, and Regional District of East Kootenay elected officials,” Ms. Newhouse said. “But the structure will be decided once the fund is finalized.” Several communities in the lower Columbia Valley did not support the Local Conservation Fund proposal. Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford all defeated the motion to hold a referendum. “What we do in the upper Columbia Valley is very important to demonstrate our support of conservation to the rest of the East Kootenays,” Ms. Newhouse said. “This could be a precedent-setting decision.” Area F director Lillian Rose, who is running again, supports the fund. “It is a great initiative that is long overdue,” she said. “The regional district has many different facets. We have been good at the developing facet but we have sort of neglected the conservation aspect. This is a way of balancing out that mandate.” Invermere councillor Gerry Taft agreed that the fund would provide valley-wide benefits. “I think it’s a really worthwhile project. It will enable the rehabilitation of land, the purchase of land, and other projects that will benefit the whole area.” Greg Deck, mayor of Radium Hot Springs, said he supports the program because the village’s residents “have a strong tie to the landscape of the entire valley. The local conservation fund will help to preserve those

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Hear them roar! The Growling Old Men, Ben Winship and John Lowell, will perform at Pynelogs on October 11th. For more, see Page 12.

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

CV Arts Members Party • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Celebrating our Membership. Thursday October 9 from 7 to 10 pm.

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Another venerable Marvel comics superhero is given the five-star treatment in Iron Man. Jon Favreau (Elf ) directs this slambang actioner that's heavy on CG effects, but depends just as much on character to tell an exciting and effective tale. Former bad-boy Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, an amoral arms dealer and millionaire playboy. Tony is unconcerned by who buys the weapons of mass destruction he manufactures, or whom they are used against. But when he is captured by a motley group of terrorists in the hills of Afghanistan, he undergoes a change of heart. His true nature is forged in the Afghan cave where he, by necessity, builds his prototype hero suit from "a bucket of scraps." Downey is great in the title role, and makes Stark's transition from smirking heel to decent hero seem natural. And it helps that he is surrounded by a great

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cast. Jeff Bridges, with bristling beard, furrowed brow and shaven head, chews cigars and scenery alike as Obadiah Stone, Stark's partner. Terence Howard, who it is hinted may eventually don the iron suit himself, is Col. James Rhodes, just as much a minder to Stark as he is a friend. Gwyneth Paltrow gamely plays Pepper Potts, Tony's girl-friday and potential love interest. Director Favreau gets an extended cameo as Hogan, the bodyguard, and comics god Stan Lee is briefly seen as "Hef." There's lots of humour in this film, especially in the scenes showcasing the development of Iron Man's signature armour. There's also action aplenty, and the final showdown lends new meaning to the term "block-buster." You may want to fast-forward through the end credits to find a brief last scene, with a surprise star, that hints at things to come.

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At The Library The Book of Beasts, by Bernice Friesen Reviewed by Sheila Bonny The Book of Beasts, set in rural Ireland of the 1960s, chronicles the life of a child, half English/half Irish, struggling to carve out acceptance and a sense of self among his Irish relations. In the wake of a family tragedy, Bernadette flees her husband and his refined English parents, taking her son James home to her primitive family farm. Immediately, Bernadette sinks into a profound depression, exacerbated by condemnation from the harshly judgmental Catholic com-

munity. James – Seamus to his Irish relatives – finds himself abandoned to the care of his cursing and drinking Irish grandmother and the taunts of cousins who mock his English accent. Although he eventually comes to love his irascible grandmother and his gentle Uncle Paddy, James is a bookish misfit in a family of brawlers. His academic success causes his mother to dream that he will redeem her sins by entering the priesthood. As James journeys towards adulthood, Friesen causes the reader to ponder the consequences of childhood abandonment, the conflict between filial loyalty and self-realization, and the influences of judgmental and fundamentalist religion.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS

Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Toby Theatre • 7:30 p.m. October 1-4: Disney’s WALL-E • 7:30 p.m. October 8-11: Mamma Mia! • Closed Sundays-Tuesdays.

Friday, October 3rd: • 8 p.m.: Two renowned artists will be performing together at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Ken Hamm is an award-winning blues player who is well-known in our valley and always draws a receptive crowd. Sid Marty is an author, poet and musician. Having them together will be an experience not to be missed. Tickets are available at Dave’s Book Bar for $20. Sid will be doing a book signing at Dave’s Book Bar between 3-4 p.m. For more information call: 250342-7108 or 250-342-5873. • 11 a.m.: The media and public, along with past and present employees, are invited to an anniversary tea to celebrate 40 years of health care at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, in the visitor waiting area next to Max’s. • Panorama Season Pass Sale on now! Buy online at skipanorama.com or call 1-866-601-7388.

Sunday, October 5th: • East Kootenay Turkey Shoot & Best Chilli Competition at the Rauch Homestead Range, five km west of Radium, hosted by Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club (www.lwdrodgun.org). Various competitions for juniors, youths, ladies, and celebrities as well as open competitions with air rifle, .22, archery and shotguns. Format allows anyone to win. Equipment available on loan. Best of the East Kootenay chilli for lunch. For more info: 250-3413254.

Monday, October 6th: • Golf, pool and bowling leagues start at Valley Alley. For information, call 250-342-2695.

• Sharp Install, a construction company and new temporary work agency located at 1008-8th Avenue in Invermere, will hold an open house to celebrate their grand opening. For info, call Donna 250-341-5889. • 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: The Ridge at Copper Point will donate proceeds to Norm Gagatek’s family. Norm is in recovering from a stroke. Donation $15 minimum for 18 holes. To book tee times, call 1-877-418-4653.

Tuesday, October 7th: • 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Canal Flats Civic Centre to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info: call Nancy at 250-342-3655. • October 7th-9th: Semi-Annual Clean-Up Week. The municipal truck will pick up your yard debris in Invermere. • Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering birth control methods, counselling and access to doctors at the Invermere Health Unit, will now be open on the first and third Tuesdays of the month only. For info: 250-342-2362.

Wednesday, October 8th: • 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Invermere Community Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info call Nancy at 250-342-3655. • 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Panorama Mountain Village is hiring for the fall and winter seasons. Sign up for the October Resort Fair at the Columbia Valley Employment Centre. Email: knyland@intrawest.com.

Thursday, October 9th: • 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Edgewater Community Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info call Nancy at 250-342-3655. • 7 p.m.: Invermere and Radium Rotary Clubs host a federal candidates’ forum, David Thompson Secondary School, to inform voters about the views of the four candidates in the October 14th election.

Saturday, October 11th: • 20th Anniversary and 14th Bavin Glassworks Annual Show at their studio near the Invermere crossroads. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Glass blowing demos. 3 p.m.: annual cake cutting and pizza. 5 p.m.: door prizes. Open Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday

10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 250-3426816 or visit: www.bavinglass.com.

Sunday, October 12th: • 27th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration at Fort Steele. Activities from noon - 4 p.m. Reserve your Thanksgiving dinner at the International Hotel 250-420-7158.

Tuesday, October 14th: • 7:30 p.m.: Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Annual General Meeting at Angus McToogle’s. New members welcome/election of new board members.

Wednesday, October 15th: • 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Brisco Community Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info, call Nancy at 250-342-3655.

Thursday, October 16th: • 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Windermere Community Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info, call Nancy at 250-342-3655.

Friday, October 17th: • Windermere Valley Shared Ministry is having their Annual Garage Sale on Friday at 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday 9-12 p.m. If you would like to make a donation to the sale please contact Christ Church Trinity at 250342-6644. Everyone is welcome!

Saturday, October 18th: • 7 p.m.: Matt Brouwer Band coming to the Cranbrook Alliance Church. Tickets to see this Grammy awardwinning Christian singer-songwriter are available at Selkirk TV in Invermere 250-342-6415 or Cranbrook Alliance Church 250-489-4704. Cost is $12 in advance, or $15 at the door.

Other: • 10-11 a.m. every Monday : the Tennis Club of Invermere is hosting Ladies Tennis. Intermediate and Advanced levels only. Beginners welcome at the regular sessions on Saturdays. For info: 250-342-9082. • 9 a.m.: Every Saturday, run free! Group Trail Runs. Meet at Crazy Soles. All abilities welcome!

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Growling Old Men ready to entertain Submitted The Growling Old Men are Ben Winship (mandolins and vocals) and John Lowell (guitar and vocals) – both veterans of the Northern Rockies acoustic music world. Together the duo presents a tight yet relaxed set of original and traditional bluegrass songs, ballads and tunes. Their CDs, recorded live in Winship’s studio, the Henhouse, are truly a joint effort with the lead singing, songwriting and picking duties shared throughout. Influenced equally by the music of the Appalachian hills and the western plains, their sound is at once simple and powerful; furthermore, it reflects the genuine sense of fun these two guys get from playing together.

In concert the Growling Old Men are engaging and spontaneous and they make a big sound for two guys. Their shows include a blend of well-rehearsed material and a few new songs hot off the press – they like to keep it fresh with an edge of improvisational risk taking. The duo strives to contrast simplicity with complexity – all with good tone and a warm sense of humour. “I’ve been hearing about these young men for a long time but they do not come around American centres of population to advance their careers. They have isolated themselves out here in Montana and Victor, Idaho, on account of their lifelong obsession with fishing. Not so old, not so growly, a real fine bluegrass duo. They’re great.” These are the words of Garrison

Keillor of A Prairie Home Companion. Ben Winship is a multi-instrumentalist who is considered one of the acoustic music scene’s best writers. John Lowell has been a stalwart of the Montana bluegrass scene for the past 20 years. He is an engaging vocalist and a facile guitarist as well as a great storyteller. Gordon Askey will be opening the show with a few tunes from his own CD, A Senior’s Moment, released in January 2007 to an appreciative crowd at the Invermere Community Hall. The Growling Old Men will be performing at Pynelogs Cultural Centre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 11th. Tickets can be purchased at Dave’s Book Bar by calling 250-342-6511.

Get tickets for Lorne Elliott! Iconic Canadian comic and musician Lorne Elliott will perform here for Columbia Valley Arts’ Concert Series at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 21st at Christ Church Trinity. He is a veteran of CBC’s Madly

Off in All Directions. The arts council has been trying to get him here for several years! For more, visit www.lorne-elliott. com. Call 250-342-4423 for ticket info.

Tuesday, October 7th – Comedy Night

Andrew Gross with opener Tyler Hawkins Friday, October 10th – Bud’s & Red Bull Present

Mama Miche, Mr. Smith & Dexter Saturday, October 25th Tuesday, October 28th – Comedy Night

Cliff Hanger Dining Room

Friday, October 31st – Halloween Bash

Grizz Country Lounge

UFC 90 – Silva vs. Cote Vic Alejandro with opener Lori Ferguson-Ford Prizes for Scariest, Funniest & Overall Best Dressed – $100 Prize

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Lillian Rose to run for re-election in Area F “Development has been happening in absence of vision,” Ms. Rose said. “The official Lillian Rose has confirmed community plan is not perfect she will run for re-election as dibut it’s definitely something to rector of the Regional District of build on. The lake is overburEast Kootenay’s Area F. dened so we need to get a good Ms. Rose said she has decidhold on protecting it and the ed to run again so she can have public’s access to it.” her say about ongoing issues. Ms. Rose, 50, is foster “If some of the bigger issues mother to three high-schoolhad been dealt with then I’d be aged children. She says she has happy to leave the table,” she “a minor role with Akisqnuknik said, “but there are some conDevelopment Corporation.” cerns I still have, so I will be runHer background is in natuning for re-election.” ral resource management. HowShe identifies those concerns ever, she has also worked as an as: the development of Jumbo employment, education and Glacier Resort; the protection of training counsellor and a phoLillian Rose, Director for Area F the east side of Columbia Lake; tojournalist. discussion of incorporation of She was born and raised in Windermere and Fairmont; and Windermere but moved away to the Local Conservation Fund that will be the subject study. She returned to Windermere 15 years ago. of a November referendum. The 2006 byelection was called when previous di“You can’t just develop everything. Certain natural rector Martin Cullen resigned and moved to Alberta. areas have to be protected,” she said. “We need plans Ms. Rose beat Fairmont Hot Springs resident Ken to guide the future. We have to be balanced in the way Innes by just seven votes to secure the role. we develop our natural landscape.” In August, Wendy Booth, owner of Columbia In the last two years, Ms. Rose has played an in- Rafting Adventures in Fairmont Hot Springs, antegral role in the construction of the Windermere Of- nounced she will also run for Area F Director in the ficial Community Plan, and the Lake Windermere November municipal elections, making it a two-womManagement Plan. an race as of this date. Last month the province announced a two-year People still have until October 10th to declare moratorium on foreshore development until these their intention to run in the municipal election, to plans are completed. take place on November 15th. By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

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Girls aged 9 to 11 needed for third minor hockey team By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Four young girls are needed who want to play hockey. There are almost enough girls aged nine to 11 to form a third minor hockey girls’ team this year, but the team is four members short. The Invermere hockey program is one of the more successful female programs running in the southern areas of British Columbia and Alberta, including cities such as Red Deer and Lethbridge. It has produced quality players such as Andrea Dow, who played with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Trojans in the Alberta College Athletic Conference where she won two league championships; Shannon Knight, who played for the B.C. Outback Senior Women’s AAA team and the Trojans; as well as Sara O’Connor, who also played for the B.C. Outback Senior Women’s AAA team. Many of the Invermere alumni also go on to don jerseys for the Under-16 and Under-18 Kootenay female hockey teams. Most recently, Braydi Rice and Hannah Macklin contributed to the Under-18 team’s bronze medal finish at the B.C. Winter Games; and

Haley McDonald, Sawyer Ellingboe, Kiana Strand and Holly Nikirk played for the Under-16 team. The girls-only program began in Invermere in 1994 when a group of ambitious parents and players decided it was time that their girls stopped taking to the ice with the boys and formed a league of their own. At that time, female hockey was at a grass roots level in Canada with very few girls’ teams. The Invermere team consisted of players of different ages ranging from eight to 14 years old. Due to a lack of other girls’ teams, they played against mostly boys’ teams, but they were able to find a couple of games a year against other female teams. The program today consists of two teams, midget girls (15 to 18 years) and bantam girls (12 to 14 years). The Minor Hockey Association would like to add a younger team to the mix. Currently the team has 11 players; if they can get four more girls to join this year a girls’ team will be formed. For more information on the Invermere female hockey program or to register your daughter, contact Greg DuBois at 250-342-3029.

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Hockey Talk By John Helm Columbia Valley Rockies The Rockies headed out on their first multi-game road trip of the season with the bus departing from Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, September 26th. The boys spent nearly nine hours on the road before arriving at Princeton and District Arena to play the Posse. The team would like to thank one of the Rockiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unsung heroes, driver J. C. Alacoque, for gracefully guiding the bus through the scenic B.C. highways. Coach Darren Naylor stressed that the young men get out to a fast start, to liven up those well-bussed legs during the pre-game warm-up, and in the first it appeared the Rockies had succeeded in that regard. Brett Bjorkman opened the scoring, with Reid Mitchell picking up the lone assist. After tying the score, the Posse converted two straight power play chances and took a 3-to-1 lead into the second intermission and ended up winning the contest 5-to-2. Mattias Schmitt scored the other Rockies goal, a short-handed marker. From there the Rockies rolled into Summerland on Saturday and proceeded to squash the Sting. Summerland scored first, but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold the advantage for long â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Rockies scored back-to-back goals 21 seconds apart to take the lead and never looked back. Brett Bjorkman scored one of the best goals I have ever seen, ripping a slap shot into the top corner on a one-timer from Reid Mitchell. He added another goal in the second period. Jason Diehl scored his first two goals of the season and narrowly missed a hat trick in the third, while Reid Mitchell had a whopping five assists. The final score was 6-to-2 with the Rockies racking up a season high 50 shots. It was a fast-paced, entertaining game at Grand

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Forks. The hometown Border Bruins opened the scoring in the second and then appeared to go up two to nothing as the puck was a foot over the line, according to Bruins coach Rob Fitzpatrick, but none of the three officials saw it go in. Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you know it? The next time the whistle blew, Grand Forks goaltender Shane Mainprize was fishing Jason Diehlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third goal of the season out of the back of his net. From there the Rockies controlled the third while racking up another impressive shot total at 43. Mattias Schmitt was rewarded for his strong game with the game winner while Brett Bjorkman had a goal and an assist. Brandon Anderson was named the player of the game with 35 stops. The team was a peppy bunch returning to Eddie Mountain Memorial even at 12:30 a.m. Look for this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games: they should be posted soon on KIJHL.com. And finally a quick scheduling note â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the game on Friday, October 3rd is in Kimberley, not at home as I previously documented. The Rockies do in fact return to Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena the following night versus the Spokane Braves, and then welcome Kimberley for real on Tuesday 7th. Old Timersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey League Standings Team

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The Windermere Community Association (WCA) graciously thanks all the businesses, artists, musicians, judges, volunteers, event participants and everyone who attended the fair making this year the most successful in the nine year history of the event! The fall fair is currently the only fundraiser for the WCA and the revenues will be used towards providing buildings and facilities for community meetings, entertainment, educational activities and sports. Funds also go towards maintaining the beach and green spaces. (www.windermerecommunity.ca)

The WCA Extends a Special Thank You to the Following: Our Generous Large Sponsors - Windermere Water & Sewer Company; Avison Young; and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Valuable Contributors and Sponsors - Gord Askey; Babin Air; Pamper Yourself Spa; A & G Valley Foods; Radium Resort; Strands Restaurant; Kicking Horse CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee; Royal LePage; Home Hardware; Dairy Queen; Firlands Ranch; Rotary Club; The Valley Echo; Upper Columbia Pioneer; The District of Invermere; Wings Over Rockies; W.E.S.; Rockies Hockey; Ray Schnerch; Palliser Printing; Columbia Valley Sign Artist; Bighorn Football Team; Windermere Pantry; Windermere Candy Store; Country Kitchen; Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gelati; The Candyman and the Bounce Castle. The Musicians - Combo-a-Kimbo; Gord Askey & Bluegrass Friends; Stacey & Bud DeCrosse; Paul Carriere; Franz Grasegger Polka; Pat Hess and the band â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lateâ&#x20AC;?; (WCA donates $250 to the Valley Musicians Scholarship Fund on behalf of the musicians). The Demonstrators - House of Friesian Horses; Rolf Heer; Quilting Ladies; The Belly Dancers; Windermere Fire Dept.; Peter Evans; Bruce Stroud; Shelley & Charlotte Streisek. The Organizing Committee - Bill Ayrton & Alli Ramchuk (Chairs); Kathe Ayrton; Gerry Baresco; Patricia Boyd; Margot Cain; John Cain; Farron Chandler; Andrea Dunlop; John Frain; Jim Fraser; Caron Green; Marlo Heresco; Sandra Howard; Barnim Kluge; Bob Kochorek; Jill Miller; Tess MoďŹ&#x20AC;att; Victoria Page; Anne Picton; Anne Riches; Deanna Schulman; Karen Taylor-Brown; and Marilyn Thompson.

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Kootenay Business AWARD WINNERS

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VALLEY BUSINESS

Temp agency enlists workers

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

Donna Brock wants to ease the labour squeeze for local businesses. Photo by Cayla Gabruck

Donna Brock is a busy woman. Along with being the co-owner and operator of Sharp Install Inc., specializing in construction and construction cleaning, on October 6th she will be expanding and adding a Temporary Work Agency to the company. “There is a lot of construction going on here, and it is exciting for us to be a part of upcoming industry,” Donna said. “It matters how we do business – we do it with integrity.” Donna and her partner Marty Bouwman moved here from Calgary in November 2006. The couple has two young children: Aspen, 8, and Gavin, 4. In April 2007, Donna and Marty started Sharp Install Inc. and in their short time in business have been a part of many substantial construction projects in the valley, including Spirits Reach and Lake Windermere Pointe, as well as numerous residential developments. The couple made the decision to expand Sharp Install Inc. in the spring of 2008. “It’s been a request by some of the developments. There is nothing like it around here,” Donna said. “We have a huge transient community coming in and we have a roller coaster of construction. It will give companies, subcontractors and developments no stress, easy access to employees when needed – whether it be because someone is off sick, because someone is off on maternity leave or because they just need to finish

a project. For the employee, it might be that you need a few extra dollars to pay the bills, or you just want to try out a new skill.” The Temporary Work Agency is not an unemployment office, but instead acts as a liaison. The order of operations in the office would go as follows: first, an employer would contact the agency and describe the employee they are looking for, plus how many workers, the nature of the work and the time period. In the meantime, potential employees contact the office and fill out an application form, which is kept on file. Donna herself goes through the files and finds the best employer-employee match. The Temporary Work Agency is responsible for human resources and payroll in each interaction. The agency is not just geared towards construction-based jobs; it is open to the entire market. “Our ultimate goal is to bring stability to a volatile industry and to bring stability to a tourism town which has various seasonal jobs and contract based jobs,” Donna said. “It will allow contractors, developments and workplaces to run smoother, knowing they can fill those positions quickly.” Although they have not opened their doors yet, the agency has received numerous inquiries from employers and employees. The Temporary Work Agency is located at 7, 1008-8th Avenue in Invermere and will hold an allday open house on October 6th. For more information, call Donna at 250-341-5889.

Sports store puts lifestyle above competition By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff “Get in gear, Invermere.” That is the unofficial mantra of Sportuccino’s Lifestyle Company, the Columbia Valley’s newest sports consignment store, offering affordable new and quality used sports gear. “So many people have gear just sitting around in their basements,” said Stacey Szabo, who owns the store with wife Tami. “Our vision is to see people come in and find gear, then get out and have fun.” Stacey and Tami moved here 10 years ago from Vancouver, after falling in love with Invermere during a rain-filled camping excursion to Lake Enid. “The first time I drove down main street, it felt like I was coming home,” Tami said. “We both knew this was the place for us.” Stacey has spent several years teaching at Edgewater Elementary School and the last two years at David Thompson Secondary School. He coached cross-country running and track at the high school,

Stacey and Tami Szabo and enjoys mountain biking and hockey. Tami is self-employed as a Licensed Executive Coach who helps promote personal and professional growth. She enjoys more lifestyle-based sports, such as hiking. Although their tastes are different when it comes to sports, they agree on one thing.

“We want to inspire people to enjoy the valley and look at sports as a lifestyle, not necessarily something competitive,” Tami said. “Sport has always been so fulfilling for me and we couldn’t be in a better community,” Stacey said. Although the store has been open only for a few days, they have already had an extremely positive response from the community, even being called a parent’s dream by one woman who now doesn’t have to purchase expensive new gear for her child. “We really just want to see kids playing, getting out and being active,” Stacey said. “That’s what it’s all about.” People may bring in their quality used gear from any sport, and either shop around for something else or the store will sell the item and give a percentage of the profit back to the seller. Sportuccino’s, as the name suggests, will add a cappuccino bar in November or December. For more information, stop in at 519-13th Street or call 250-342-3669.

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October 3, 2008

Local cop rides bicycle to raise money for kids By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Local RCMP Constable Derek Balderston was one of 24 RCMP members from across the province who participated in the Cops for Kids bicycle ride. The ride, held to raise funds and awareness for kids in crisis, saw Cst. Balderston riding 800 kilometres for 10 days in September through the southern interior of British Columbia. “The ride brings the RCMP together with kids, especially kids in need and that’s beneficial to everyone around,” Cst. Balderston said. The goal of the ride was to raise funds in order to help support children and their families in mental, physical and emotional crisis. This year, Cops for Kids riders raised over $165,000 and with the substantial donations for accommodations and meals, the organization was able to focus their full financial support directly to children and their families. “The medical costs aren’t always covered for families who have kids with serious or terminal illnesses, especially when it comes to travel costs,” Cst. Balderston said. “This is a significant burden on local families and

if we can help out with that it is important.” During the ride, Cst. Balderston had the opportunity to meet some of the children he was raising money for, an experience which he described as emotional and uplifting. One child stands out for him. “We met a young boy in Vernon who was suffering from cerebral palsy and had a difficult time riding a bike,” he said. “We put money together to make him a special bike, made for two people, which suited his specific needs.” Armed with his new bike, the boy then led the officers on the ride back into Vernon. “Just to see him – it was amazing,” Cst. Balderston said. “He was such a happy kid.” This year Cops for Kids were able to present cheques to five children and their families to assist them as they work through a medical crisis. These presentations took place in Penticton, Grand Forks, Castlegar and Kamloops. Cst. Balderston is planning to participate in the ride next year and bring it through the Columbia Valley. The money raised from the ride is also available to local families. If you know anyone who may need the support of Cops for Kids, visit the website to fill out the online grant application at www.copsforkids.org.

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Five rules for financial success From time to time, and most definitely during times of economic uncertainty, it’s important to re-examine your investment approach and consider whether you could do anything better. What better time than during the volatility of the past month to review your investments? Here are five simple steps that can help you make wise financial decisions now, and well into the future. These five steps will also help you assess your investments and whether you might need changes.

Determine your investment objectives

What is your overall investment objective? Is it to secure the highest rate of return for your investments? Is it to generate long-term growth while reducing much of the market volatility? Or is it, above all, to secure your capital no matter what the markets are doing? Determine your investment objective, and you’ll better understand what types of assets are best suited to you. Remember you can’t have all the security in the world and high rates of return. Without risk comes no reward.

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Study your investment horizon

Are you investing for the long term—for your retirement, for example—and have 10 or more years before you meet your goal? Or do you have a specific investment goal that needs to be met soon—say, buying a house? Your investment horizon can help you determine your portfolio composition, and when you should transfer assets from one class to another.

Consider your risk tolerance

Are you worried about your investments dropping in value from time to time? Or are you willing to accept major fluctuations in your investments if you know you’ll come out ahead in the long run? Understanding your tolerance level will help you maximize return while making sure you sleep well at night! You cannot time the markets. You cannot want higher risk when times are good and lower risk when times are bad. This is a recipe for disaster as you will make changes on the emotions of fear and greed rather than rational reasoning. Not even Warren Buffett and other successful billionaire investors try to time the markets.

Assess your bottom line

Excluding your home, what is your net worth? How much can you afford to invest on a monthly or yearly basis? How much do you have readily available for investment purposes? Do you need investment income to supplement your other income? The answers to these questions can help you determine your immediate investment needs, and help you to build a wellbalanced portfolio. To make the most of these steps, be sure to contact your investment professional for additional direction and guidance.

Market Action As of September 29, 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.

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Road to Rescue drive picking up speed Clockwise from top left: Len Luders, Jami Scheffer, Bendina Miller, Tom McNeil, Rick Hoar, Kirby Brown and Roger Ekman. Representatives for the Panorama Foundation, The Lake Windermere District Lions Foundation and the Invermere Volunteer Fire Fighters Society gathered at Pynelogs on Tuesday, September 23rd. The Panorama Foundation raised $5,993 through the Grey-

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wolf Hole-In-One Challenge on August 31st. The money will go to the Lions Foundation and will be added to funds raised for a new rescue vehicle. To date, about $60,000 has been raised for the truck, but $450,000 is needed. To contribute, contact Rick Hoar at 250-342-9482.

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Tuesday October 7 Canal Flats Civic Centre

Wednesday October 15 Brisco Community Hall

Wednesday October 8 Invermere Community Hall

Thursday October 16 Windermere Community Hall

Thursday October 9 Edgewater Community Hall

Tuesday October 21 Fairmont Fire Hall Wednesday October 22 Radium Seniors Centre

on saturday november 15th 2008 vote yes to the local conservation fund

Local conservation funds are dedicated funds for conservation projects. The East Kootenay Conservation Program (EKCP) has proposed three themes for a Local Conservation Fund in the Columbia Valley: watershed conservation, wildlife conservation and open space conservation. Voting yes means you support an additional tax of $20 per parcel being directed to support the health of this land. It’s a small investment with a big payoff: many places in the world have already lost the ecological treasures and quality of life that we still enjoy.

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Cancer Corner: prostate test important Submitted by Rosemary Clarke Canadian Cancer Society Gentlemen of the Columbia Valley! Do you know where your prostate gland is? If you don’t, you are not alone. A surprising number of men have no idea of its location or basic function. The prostate gland is part of the male reproduction system. It is about the size of a large walnut and is located close to the rectum just below the bladder at the base of the penis. The prostate is like a donut surrounding the urethra, the tube which carries urine and semen through the penis. Its main function is to make part of the liquid that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make semen. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men. It usually grows slowly and can often be cured or managed quite successfully. In 2008 an estimated 24,700 men will be diagnosed with prostate

cancer and 4,300 will die of it. One in seven men will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime, mostly after age 60. One in 27 will die of it. Factors that increase the risk of prostate cancer include being over the age of 65, having a family history of prostate cancer, being of African ancestry, and having a diet high in fat. It is possible to develop prostate cancer without having any of these risk factors. You can’t change your age or your ancestry, but eating a healthy diet is good for you in general and may help reduce your risk. Eat less fat, eat a diet high in vegetables and fruit, and talk to your family doctor if you are over the age of 50 about whether you should be tested for prostate cancer. The digital rectal examination is the most common way to screen for prostate cancer and is usually performed during your annual checkup. A prostate specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test to help detect prostate cancer. It measures a substance called prostate specific antigen made by the prostate that rises if you are having problems. Elevated levels of PSA can be caused by several prostate problems and not necessarily cancer. Some-

times men with cancer still have normal PSA levels. Although there is some controversy over whether the Prostate Specific Antigen blood test reduces the number of deaths from the disease, the Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon Division believes men over the age of 50 should be advised about the availability of the blood test, including a full disclosure of the risks and benefits of testing, to enable men to make an informed decision. The society believes the test should be accessible at no cost, and that the cost be borne by the Medical Services Plan of B.C. Men over the age of 70 should know that they might not find this test beneficial. We encourage men to discuss the testing with your family doctor. Prostate cancer may not cause any signs and symptoms in the early stages. But as the tumor continues to grow it can press on the urethra and make passing urine more difficult or painful or increase frequency. These symptoms also mimic other common conditions and further testing is needed to confirm a diagnosis. For more information, visit www.cancer.ca or call toll-free to the Cancer Information Services, 1-888939-3333 to speak to an information specialist.

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NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION

The District of Invermere gives notice of its intention to close to trafc a portion of the highway known as Cartwright Street (approximately 674 m2), dedicated as highway, which is shown outlined in black on the sketch below, and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway.

The District of Invermere Road Closure Bylaw No. 1379, 2008, closing the portion of highway to trafc and removing its dedication as highway will be before Council at its regular meeting in Council Chambers at 914, 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at that meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Chief Administrative Ofcer by 4:30 pm on that date.

WHAT S HAPPENING IN INVERMERE? 2008 Semi-Annual Clean-Up Week October 7th, 8th, and 9th!

The municipal truck will pick up free of charge your “yard debris” (NOT tree stumps, appliances or construction material). Trees or brush should be cut into lengths of 1.2m (4’) and bundled no larger than 150 mm (6”). Scattered refuse, old tires, tree stumps residential garbage and construction/renovation waste will not be picked up. Council encourages home composting where applicable for all wastes. Burning permits may be obtained from the municipal ofce and must be approved by Roger Ekman, the Fire Chief.

INVERMERE HAS A CORPORATE ANTIIDLING POLICY

The District of Invermere is committed to reduce unnecessary vehicle or equipment idling as a means of reducing air pollution and fuel expense and has adopted a Corporate Anti-Idling Policy that establishes guidelines for unnecessary idling of municipal vehicles and equipment. Limiting idling times reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and contributes to healthier work environments and the efcient use of District resources.

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Pioneer Briefs Take a guided tour to see Radiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bighorn sheep in action Every fall the Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep gather in the upper Columbia Valley for their annual rut (â&#x20AC;&#x153;head bangersâ&#x20AC;?). Separated for much of the year, the ram (male) and ewe (female) herds join together for this â&#x20AC;&#x153;sex on the rocksâ&#x20AC;? gathering. In a rarely-witnessed spectacle, the rams will determine their status in the herd by battering themselves against the coiled horns of their rivals. After some resounding collisions the loser walks away while the victor gains a harem. Take a â&#x20AC;&#x153;ewe turnâ&#x20AC;? to Radium and discover the Bighorn sheep rut in the annual Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Educational Tour. The tour dates with availability are as follows: November 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th. The tour is just $49 plus tax and has a limited number of participants. Transportation to/from the sheep site is provided. Professional resource people will be on hand to answer questions. This is a photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream. This non-profit Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Educational Tour is sponsored by The Columbia Basin Trust, The Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Parks Canada Agency, Kootenay Rockies Tourism, Village of Radium Hot Springs and Friends of Kootenay National Park. To reserve, call the Radium Chamber at 250-3479331 or email info@radiumhotsprings.com.

The Ridge at Copper Point donates proceeds to Norm Gagatek The Ridge at Copper Point will give up the golf course for the day on October 6th in support of Norm Gagatek and his family. A minimum donation of only $15 is required to golf either nine or 18 holes at The Ridge, with tee times ranging from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the proceeds going entirely to Norm, his fiancĂŠe Kimberley Munn and their young child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gagatek family needed some help,â&#x20AC;? said Brian Schaal, General Manager at Copper Point Golf Resort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are fortunate enough to be able to help out. That is what Copper Point is all about.â&#x20AC;? Norm Gagatek, owner of Ateknor Enterprises Ltd. and a volunteer with the Invermere Fire Department, is currently recovering at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary following complications arising after a stroke that occurred in his brain stem on July 4th. He is currently on a wait list to be transferred to the neurology floor where he will begin being prepped for rehabilitation. Brian, who came to know Norm after he helped Copper Point to build the underground tunnel connecting the two golf courses, describes Norm as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;big teddy bear.â&#x20AC;? He said he is proud to help the family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hard when your main bread and butter

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person suddenly becomes ill like that,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and you always hope that people will stand up and help.â&#x20AC;? Brian encourages all community members to come out and play to support Norm and his family. Book your tee time by calling Copper Point Golf Resort ahead of time at 1-877-418-4653.

Christmas Bureau gets computer in 12th year of operation The Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau received a $1,500 grant from the Columbia Valley Community Foundation to purchase a computer in order to centralize their information in one location. The Bureau bought the computer from Dave and Jayne Matheson, owners of The Source in Invermere, who provided the computer as well as good advice about the components needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shop locally because locals all over the valley support the Christmas Bureau,â&#x20AC;? said volunteer Gail Hoffmann. This is the 12th year for the Christmas Bureau, which each season connects families, businesses and groups who wish to prepare a food hamper for families in need with registered recipients. Hundreds of hampers containing food and small gifts are donated to needy families who are registered through this program.â&#x20AC;&#x153;The generosity of our valley makes a huge difference for struggling families every year. Bravo!â&#x20AC;? said Gail. For more information, or if you would like to assist, or if you would like to register for a hamper, please call Gail Hoffmann at 250-342-6752.

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Panorama Mountain Village gives away free passes to kids In late October, Panorama Mountain Village will visit schools in our school district to offer free Panorama Snow Cards to all local Grades 4 to 7 students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We developed the Snow Card Program to encourage local kids to get out on the slopes and pick up a snow sport that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy for a lifetimeâ&#x20AC;?, explains Kirby Brown, President and Chief Operating Officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of us here at Panorama are fortunate enough to enjoy the beauty of the mountains everyday. Skiing and riding is our passion and we want to make sure that no kid in our community misses out on this experience. Invermere is a ski town, after all.â&#x20AC;? Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in it for the students? Four free days of skiing or riding at Panorama Mountain Village, plus $15 off regular full day lift tickets thereafter. Panorama Mountain Village will visit J. Alfred Laird Elementary, Windermere Elementary, and Edgewater Elementary, although students from Martin Morigeau Elementary and Open Doors are also eligible. The Panorama Snow Card can also be purchased for a limited time only by calling 1-866-601-7388.

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Drinking while pregnant causes birth defects A group of local residents is working to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, the name describing a cluster of birth defects caused when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant. Donna Power coordinates The defects include the local prevention group. physical, mental, behavioural problems and learning disabilities. “It is important to become educated because one in 100 people are born with the disorder and we don’t even have clear statistics on that because they are not always being diagnosed,” said Donna Power, coordinator of the East Kootenay Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Network. “It is the highest birth disability that occurs and has a profound impact on the lives of the individuals with the disorder, their families and society in general.”

The network’s goal is to develop prevention strategies, early diagnosis and effective interventions. “Those with FASD don’t have the ability to understand the consequences of their actions,” Donna said. “They have less impulse control, so they often exhibit impulsive behaviour which ends up causing them some difficulties.” Individuals with the disorder also often do not have high intelligence. However, Donna said that some are challenged because their intelligent quotients are slightly above 70 – that’s the maximum for people who need to live in community living and receive government funding. “Many people with the disorder have great communication skills. They are very articulate and seem to have it together when they speak,” Donna said. “But they don’t often comprehend what they read or comprehend instructions they are given. So therefore people have higher expectations of them than they are able to deliver.” This consequently results in learning difficulties and as they get older and the possibility of trouble with the law.

“It’s a huge impact on society,” Donna said. The importance of becoming educated about the disorder is not only to prevent it, but to know the signs so it can be diagnosed at an early age. “If you are not diagnosed by the time you are 19, where it is covered under the Ministry of Children and Families Department, then you have to pay for it yourself,” she said. “It is between $3,000 and $5,000 for a diagnosis. So it’s very challenging for families who don’t have that kind of money.” Along with the expenses, there is also an 18-month waiting list for a diagnosis. “It is harder to recognize,” Donna said. “You are waiting for children to come up with behaviours and you’re not going to see that in the little wee ones because children with the disorder are able to be babies. It’s as they are expected to get into the world of abstract, as they start learning concepts, and as it gets closer to school age that you would really start to recognize things are different.” The network will host a training day in Cranbrook on October 6th to raise awareness for this disorder. For information, call Donna Power at 250-688-0405 or email ekfasd@telus.net.

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GET PUMPED TODAY Why should we pump out septic tanks?

- Avoid costly repairs, regular maintenance is cost effective compared to replacing your septic system - It could stop working at the most inconvenient time (middle of winter, or a party, etc) - Save the environment, a full (or malfunctioning) tank could saturate and pollute the surrounding area, including creeks, ponds, and lakes. This could give off a foul smell, affecting the neighbourhood - Tanks close to the surface could freeze during the winter months if not used regularly - Septic tanks not used regularly also tend to fill quicker as the bacterial action stops working when not used (part time user should have their tanks pumped just as often as full-time users) - Your septic system is designed to last a very long time if maintained properly

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Columbia trail opens MP for the KootenayColumbia Riding Jim Abbott joined Invermere resident Kate Gibbs and Canal Flats mayor Colin Cartwright for the opening of the Source of the Columbia Trail on B.C. Rivers Day last weekend – Sunday, September 28th. The one-kilometre loop trail has a compact gravel surface and is completely wheelchair accessible. Picnic tables have been installed along the trail, which takes walkers to the springs that form the source of the mighty Columbia River. “The trail is there without any question because of the foresight and extreme stubbornness of Colin Cartwright,” said Mr. Abbott. “It was built in conjunction with the Columbia River Greenways Alliance to have the smallest possible negative impact environmentally.”

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When you vote, you MUST prove your identity and address. Au moment de voter, vous DEVEZ prouver votre identité et votre adresse.

Veuillez apporter cette carte lorsque vous irez voter.

If this card is not addressed to you or contains errors, please call the toll-free number on the back.

Si cette carte ne vous est pas destinée ou si elle contient des erreurs, téléphonez au numéro sans frais indiqué au verso.

To vote you must: • be a Canadian citizen • be at least 18 years old on election day

Pour voter, vous devez être : • citoyen canadien • âgé d’au moins 18 ans le jour de l’élection

This card CANNOT be used as proof of identity or address.

www.elections.ca

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VOTER INFORMATION CARD

If your name and address appear on this card, you are registered to vote.

YOUR NAME YOUR ADDRESS VOTRE NOM VOTRE ADRESSE

Cette carte NE PEUT PAS servir de preuve d’identité ou d’adresse.

Keep the voter information card you received by mail from Elections Canada. It tells you where and when to vote. You’ll get through the voting process more quickly if you have it with you. If you haven’t received it, or if you found an error in your name or address, please phone your local Elections Canada office. You’ll find the number at www.elections.ca by clicking on “Voter Information Service”.

Where and when to vote? Advance voting You can vote before election day. Advance voting will be held Friday, October 3, Saturday, October 4 and Monday, October 6, from noon to 8:00 p.m. Locations of advance polling stations appear on the back of the voter information card. You can vote by mail or at your local Elections Canada office using the special ballot if you make the request by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7. To download the registration form, go to www.elections.ca and click on “I’m Mailing My Vote!”, or call Elections Canada to obtain the form and information.

Do you know the new identification rules to vote? When you vote, you must prove your identity and address. For the list of acceptable pieces of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, please see the pamphlet you received by mail from Elections Canada or visit www.elections.ca and click on “Voter Identification at the Polls”. To vote, you must: • be a Canadian citizen • be at least 18 years old on election day • prove your identity and address

Vote. Shape your world. www.elections.ca

1-800-INFO-VOTE 1-800-463-6868 toll-free in Canada and the United States, or 001-800-514-6868 toll-free in Mexico

TTY 1-800-361-8935 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, toll-free in Canada and the United States, or 613-991-2082 from anywhere in the world

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Autumn falls...

October 3, 2008

“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape — the loneliness of it — the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it — the whole story doesn’t show.”

—Andrew Wyeth

Photos by Cayla Gabruck

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October 3, 2008

Happy Headbanging! The first annual Headbanger Trail Challenge sponsored by the Radium Chamber of Commerce took place through Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay National Park last Saturday. Eighty participants ran the 10.8-km race through the Sinclair Canyon. Heath McCroy at 50

minutes and 16 seconds and Magi Scallion at 55.50 were the top male and female. Both are from Canmore. The first local male to finish was Darren Tamelin with a time of 54.19 and the first local female was Penny Powers at 60.49. Photo by Sally Waddington

Your Local

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Paul: (250) 341-5300 paul@rockymtnrealty.com

Strata, Rental & Commercial Property Management

Sean: (250) 341-5445 sean@rockymtnrealty.com

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Ed English

Jan Klimek

(250) 342-1195 janklimek@telus.net

Main Street, Invermere

PAUL ROGGEMAN

Phone (250) 345-4000 â&#x20AC;˘ www.rockymtnrealty.com

SEAN ROGGEMAN

(250) 342-1194 edenglish@telus.net

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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Continued from Page 4 . . .

Reckless driver sought

On September 28th at 5:22 p.m., RCMP were called to a report of a vehicle roll-over on Highway 93/95 near Canal Flats. RCMP attended and spoke with a witness, who told them that a dark-coloured sedan heading south had pulled out in front of a white Dodge Caravan. The driver of the van swerved to avoid colliding with the sedan, and subsequently drove into the ditch along the highway and rolled over once. The three occupants of the van (a mother and

her two daughters) were transported to Invermere hospital and later released. RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying the other car and driver involved. Unfortunately, the only description given to police was that of a dark-coloured four-door car. Anyone with information, call RCMP at 250-342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Driver smoked marijuana

On September 24th, RCMP stopped a minivan for failing to signal for a left turn. As the RCMP investigator approached the open driver’s side window,

he immediately smelled burnt marijuana. The RCMP observed inside the van a male driver, a female passenger, three children ranging in ages from two to six years old, and a dog. RCMP asked the driver if he had been smoking marijuana. The man admitted that he had smoked a “joint” with his friend about one hour before. The officer observed that the driver was concentrating very hard as he spoke and that he was showing physical symptoms that led the officer to believe his ability to drive was impaired by a drug. The RCMP issued the driver a 24-hour driving suspension under the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, and asked the female passenger, who was sober, to carry on driving.

A federal general election is taking place on October 14, 2008.

New identiﬁcation rules to vote! WHEN YOU VOTE, YOU MUST PROVE YOUR IDENTITY AND ADDRESS. YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS: Provide one original piece of identiﬁcation issued by a government or government agency containing your photo, name and address. e.g.: driver’s licence

Provide two original pieces of identiﬁcation authorized by the Chief Electoral Ofﬁcer of Canada. Both pieces must contain your name and one must also contain your address. e.g.: health card and hydro bill

Swear an oath and be vouched for by an elector who is on the list of electors in the same polling division and who has an acceptable piece or pieces of identiﬁcation. e.g.: a neighbour, your roommate

PIECES OF IDENTIFICATION AUTHORIZED BY THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER OF CANADA IDENTITY CARDS

ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (containing name and address)

— Health Card — Hospital Card — Social Insurance Number Card — Birth Certificate — Driver’s Licence — Provincial/Territorial Identification Card — Canadian Passport — Certificate of Indian Status — Certificate of Canadian Citizenship or Citizenship Card — Credit/Debit Card with elector name — Canadian Forces Identity Card — Veterans Affairs Canada Health Card — Employee Card issued by employer — Old Age Security Identification Card — Public Transportation Card — Student ID Card — Library Card — Liquor Identification Card — Canadian Blood Services/Héma-Québec Card — Fishing Licence — Wildlife Identification Card — Hunting Licence — Firearm Acquisition Card/Firearm Possession Card — Outdoors Card and Licences — Local Community Service Centre Card (CLSC)

— Credit Card Statement — Bank Statement — Utility Bill (residential telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas or water) — Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of an Indian band or reserve — Local Property Tax Assessment — School, College or University Report Card or Transcript — Residential Lease, Residential Mortgage Statement or Agreement — Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement — Income Tax Assessment Notice — Insurance Policy — Government Cheque or Government Cheque Stub with elector name — Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid (T4E) — Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions/Quebec Pension Plan Statement of Participation — Statement of Old Age Security (T4A) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits (T4AP) — Statement of Benefits from provincial workplace safety or insurance board — Statement of Direct Deposit for provincial works or provincial disability support program — Vehicle Ownership — Vehicle Insurance — Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authorities (shelters, soup kitchens, student/senior residences, long-term care facilities) — Letter from public curator

Note: The pieces of identiﬁcation required under the Canada Elections Act are not the same as those for provincial or municipal elections. The above information is also available in a number of heritage and Aboriginal languages on the Elections Canada Web site at www.elections.ca.

www.elections.ca

1-800-INFO-VOTE 1-800-463-6868

TTY 1-800-361-8935

for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

October 3, 2008

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

ON THE ROAD

POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE—Four more entries for the scrapbook, this week’s mailbox full of entries in the Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Clockwise from top left: Emma, Colin, Clare, Theresa and Wallace Ross visited the Bull on Wall Street, New York; Anne and Ray Picton while on a cruise to foggy Bar Harbor, Maine; April and Kailey Williams in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, in front of Canada’s largest known Great Grey Owl statue; Glenn, Lindsay and Britlyn Pomeroy in Athens standing in front of the Acropolis.

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 3, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU House Mouse Carefree Cottages Inc.

Bellows Forge & Iron Works

House Checking to Protect Your Property • • •

Take the worry out of second-home ownership Peace of mind while you are away from the cottage is priceless Lower the risk for your insurance provider and you could lower your cost. Ask your agent.

Call today and get us checking your property Ph: 250-341-6091 • Cell: 250-688-5260 info@housemousebc.ca • www.housemousebc.ca

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385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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• EXCAVATING ROAD BUILDING BASEMENTS LANDSCAPING • STEEP SLOPE • DUMP TRUCK • SEPTIC INSTALLATION

Ornamental steel Hand forged home accents Welding and mobile services

• Drinking Water Systems • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration Call (250) 342-5089

D&D POOLS and SPAS

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Commercial and Residential Installation - Maintenance - Repairs

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honest price

Duane Huether

Darren Ross

250-341-POOL (7665)

Specializing in ALL types of stone!

250-341-SPAS (7727)

Jesse Vader – Ken Johnson

8931 Hwy 93/95 RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

PHONE: 250-421-0123 or 403-975-7245 FAX-250-349-5568

• Residential • Commercial • Call:

poolman-911@hotmail.com

250.349.5564

• Certified Septic Planning and Permits • Subdivision Planning and Consulting • Ecoflo Biofilter • Peatlands Community Systems

4865 Floyd Road Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

4999 Eagle Brook Court • Riverside Golf Resort 250-345-9113 • Cell: 250-270-0058

(250)347-6361 • fairco@shaw.ca • www.ptenv.com

K.B. Creations

Need Blinds?

“Quality Craftmanship”

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

• • • •

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• • • •

Masonry Tiling Acoustics Concrete

REASONABLE RATES – ALL WORK GUARANTEED FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL 1-250-688-2897

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INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

• Locally Owned and Operated • Guaranteed Workmanship • Free Estimates Our Specialties…

• Paving • Patching • Seal Coating • Saw Cutting • Grading • Site Prep • Road Building • Power Sweeping • Consulting • Project Management

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

Certiﬁed Technician

342-3052

RR3, 4874 Ridge Cres. Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

“Serving the Columbia Valley” RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

• Driveways • Parking Lots

CALL 250-341-5895 or 1-888-342-7284

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Excavating:

Jason Pike Owner/Operator

X Mini Excavator X

Bobcat Services

Rockwalls

Landscaping

Hauling/Clean-Up

(250)

342-5277

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0a1K5

Radium Plumbing & Maintenance OPEN 24-7

250.341.5889

Specializing in hot water tanks and large variety of plumbing repairs.

We install all Home Hardware plumbing products!

(250)

347-9237

Cell: (250) 688-0572

250-342-5047 1-888-357-4449

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Sewer/Drain Cleaning

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals â&#x20AC;˘ Complete sewer/drain repair â&#x20AC;˘ Reasonable rates - Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; discount â&#x20AC;˘ Speedy service - 7 days a week â&#x20AC;˘ A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357

341-8501

Senior Discount

#7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1008, 8th Avenue, Invermere (right next to the Pioneer)

â&#x20AC;˘ Topsoil â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Gravel

pierre.trudel@sunlife.ca 4798 Selkirk Ave. Box 108 Edgewater BC V0A 1E0

NEW

24 hour emergency service

The Columbia Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manpower Solution Centre 250-342-3478

Pierre E. Trudel Bus 250-270-0363 Fax 250-347-6948

REPAIRS, PARTS, SALES, WARRANTY, FINANCING

â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing, Repair and Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Drain Lines â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Water Tanks

â&#x20AC;&#x153;TEMPORARY WORK AGENCYâ&#x20AC;?

LIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BRIGHTER under the sun.

NEW AND USED ARCTIC CAT SNOWMOBILES AND ATVS

DCS Plumbing & Heating

250.688.3334

CLUB TOWING

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Renovations, Decks, Wood Siding, Pergolas

Farnham Construction Enhancing your mountain setting is our specialty.

(250) 347-7746 Box 33 Edgewater BC V0E 1A0

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump â&#x20AC;˘ Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals â&#x20AC;˘ Crane Service

Define Your Ground

Jordan Ukass, LAT

Landscape Architecture

250-688-0757

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (office)

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HERE TO SERVE YOU We aren’t the cheapest, JUST THE BEST! • Carpets dry in about 1 hour! • 100% guaranteed! • Low Moisture • No Steam • No Sticky Residue • Upholstery • Area Rugs • Wood & Tile Floors • Vehicle Interiors • Free Estimates See more online at www.heavensbest.ca

Call NOW:

688-0213

INVERMERE GLASS LTD. •Auto • Home • Commercial • Mirrors • Shower Doors • 27 years glass experience

LAMBERT-KIPP PHARMACY LTD. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

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

Telephone: 342-3659

Jeff Watson

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

342-6612

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

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

WINDERMERE 342-6805

From Conception to Completion • Renovation design and build • Custom home on construction ti c • Interior Designer on u tr rp. staff s n o • Site excavation co c • Traditional timber Maxime Perrin 250-688-3232 joinery

www.valleysolutions.ca • valleysolutions@shaw.ca

WE ARE YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION FOR: • Weekend Supplies • House Checking • Beverage Re-Stocking • Kitchen Re-Stocking • Clean-up • Handyman Chores • Complications • Details

Call Judy: (250) 341-1903

• POOLS • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • FIREPLACES • BBQ’S • HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmere, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Deep Connective Tissue/Fascia Bodywork Structural Balance

H E L L E R W O RK Jean-Luc Cortat

O b j e c t i v e , C r e at i v e ,

I n f o r m at i v e ! Read us online at:

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Certiﬁed Hellerwork Practitioner @ Renaissance Wellness Centre Box 185 / 505 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • 342-2535

N E W S PA P E R

E-mail: upioneer@telus.net Phone: (250) 341-6299

Complete Automotive Repairs

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

The Driveway & Patching Specialists • Protective Coatings

DO YOU WANT YOUR DRIVEWAY PAVED? Call Now!

We also do concrete! NO JOB TOO BIG, NO JOB TOO SMALL

SAVE UP TO $ 20000

While we’re working in your neighbourhood

WE DO IT RIGHT! Over 24 Yrs. Experience Owner Operated Financing Available

TOLL FREE 1-888-670-0066 Free Estimates

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October 3, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU FOR ALL YOUR RENTAL NEEDS! Tampers ~ Skid Steer ~ Mini Hoe ~ Aerators ~ Material Handler ~ Scaffolding ~ Power Washers ~ and lots more! HIGHWAY 93/95 WINDERMERE (Next to the Skookum Inn)

Telephone (250) 342-4426

Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer For appointment call

(403) 861-8782

brenda@soledecornmore.com

DIRTY BLINDS? Serving Invermere and the Columbia Valley

Now taking bookings for cleaning and repairs!

HEAT PUMPS

VERTICAL, VENETIANS, AND MORE COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL

Sales and Service

Call Doug or Cathy Cowan

Call today 250.342.1167

Hi - Heat

INSULATING LTD.

345-2164

REDUCE… REUSE… RECYLE…

(Since 1988)

Donna Hazelaar

PHONE: 342-7260 FAX: 342-8358 4328

TOLL FREE 1-888-650-HEAT

WWW.HIHEATINSULATING.COM

• Machine Blown Walls & Attics • WallBar Insulation System • Friction Fit Batts • Commercial & Residential • Free Local Estimates PO BOX 323 WINDERMERE, BC V0B 2L0 EMAIL: SALES@HIHEATINSULATING.COM

P.O. Box 863, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

At Spring Health Foods, Saturdays Parkside Place, Invermere, BC Phone: (250) 342-2552

Touch for Health Techniques

Energy Balancing • Wellness Patterning • Sensitivity Indication

relaxing • energizing massage Your Guide: Shizu E. M. Futa, TFH Level 2 touchingtranquility@yahoo.ca

Unit B, 1046 7th Ave. Invermere Box 99 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Tel: (250) 342-7060

See our collection of Japanese Textile Art

Dunlop Contracting All Your Excavating, Hauling, Landscaping Needs

Bruce Dunlop Cell: (250) 342-1793 Home: (250) 342-9081 E-mail: dunmal@telus.net

Quality Hand-crafted Steel

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

Residential • Ranching Agriculture • Forestry Construction • Industrial • Marine

When Fire Threatens, Seconds Count Information Session & Demonstration of Fire Suppression Equipment presented by 403-243-9728

Saturday, September 27 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Invermere Fire Hall 4th Street… across from the Courthouse TAKE CONTROL - Make a difference! Call for more information

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

• Structural Steel • Welding • Fabricating & Machining • Custom railings and ornamental iron #117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BC Ph: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956 e-mail: txn@telus.net

N E W S PA P E R

Phone 250-688-0946

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC www.columbiavalleypioneer.com email: upioneer@telus.net

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P ioneer C lassifieds CHEERS & Jeers

lost & found

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

HOUSE FOR RENT

JEERS: to the thief(s) who stole my purse from behind the counter at the Blessings Thrift Shop in Radium, where I volunteer. You took my $500.00, you don’t need my I.D. too. Please return it. Jenn Speta

FOUND: Basketball back board with hoop and net found in Windermere, 250-342-1635 or 250-342-2801.

Share accommodation in Windermere for female. Room, private bath/shower, shared kitchen/livingroom. $475.00, hydro, cable, internet, included, 250-342-5845.

New custom 3 bdrm, 2 bath house in Radium. Loft, fireplace, double garage, beautiful kitchen. Perfect for family, $1800/month + util. Avail. Nov. 1st , 250-688-0061.

FOR RENT

FOUND: video IPOD in Invermere. Call 250-341-6299.

SUITE FOR RENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

storage

Due to the labour shortage in the Columbia Valley, please be advised that Trims and Treasures Esthetics Studio will be closing its doors forever on October 11th , 2008. A very special “Thank You” to all of our customers for the last 3 wonderful years of business. We will miss you all very much. If you are interested in leasing this space or have any questions, please email France at info@trimsandtreasures.ca. Gift certificates must be redeemed by the above date. France & Staff.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month. (250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Various sizes available. Now with climate controlled units. Call 250-342-3637

Radium Rentals, furnished suites, $425.00, call 250-3417022.

Secure indoor storage for vehicles and boats. Available November 1st , $100/month, 12 month minimum, 24/7 access, 250-342-0603, 250-341-5845.

Walk-in lower level, furnished suite, full amenities. Available Nov. 1st – May 1st . $650.00 includes utilities, 250-3426605.

notice Vehicle to be sold under the Warehousemen’s Lien Act by D. Clowers dba Club Towing. 1998 Ford F-150, 2 WD. Vin # 2FTZX1765WCA11564. Date of Sale: October 17th , 2008. Time of Sale: 5:00 pm local time. Place of Sale: 341-4th Avenue, Athalmer, BC. Name of Debtor: D. Clowers dba Club Towing. Amount of Debt: $1,143.39

garage sale Multi-family, 1714 – 11th Avenue, Invermere (turn right at the bottom of big hill). Friday, Oct. 3rd , 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Saturday, Oct. 4th , 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Household, BBQ, dresser, 2 Honda trikes, Mongoose bike, Johnson 6HP boat motor. Rain or shine (inside), 250-341-1478.

Commercial for Lease Bright 1 bdrm furnished, 864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/month, includes GST. Available Sept. 1st , 2008. Call 250-342-3637. OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. 1550 sq ft, elegant improvements, high-visibility location in Athalmer. Available June 15. $1,400/month includes property taxes, heat/cooling and utilities. Call 250-342-3637 for details and to view. 1400 sq. ft industrial shop available immediately, 250342-9526.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room, personal phone line w/voicemail, full cable, all utilities, in room high-speed internet port and laundry access. Includes access to shared computers, pool table, $550/ month + $250 DD, N/S, N, P, Invermere, 250-342-4811.

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

Windermere 4 bdrm, 3 bath, beautiful condition, lake view, fully furnished, $1500/month + utilities. Available Oct 1st – June 15th , 250-342-2135. Furnished 2+2 bdrm, 3 bath, tastefully renovated home near Kinsmen Beach. N/S, N/P, $1500/month + util. John, 403714-5584. Edgewater, brand new 4 bdrm, 2 full baths, $1500/month, available immediately. Call Kerry at 250-270-0545.

upstairs suite. Parking, private beach, $750/month + DD, no partiers, N/P. Columere Park, 250-345-6524.

Secluded cabin near Columbia Lake, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, $900/ month plus utilities, 250-3454030.

1 bdrm basement suite, W/D, cable TV, N/S, N/P, references required, $850/month, includes utilities, 250-342-6234.

New home on Columbia Lake, 1800 sq.ft, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 5 appliances, $1700/month plus utilities. Must be N/S and N/P. References required, 250-3472422.

Radium, 2 bdrm, $900.00 includes utilities, DD $450.00, or 4 bdrm, 2 bath basement suite, $1300.00 includes utilities, DD $650.00, or commercial space 1080 sq. ft., $1000.00. Call Donna or Verna, 250-342-6010.

HOUSE FOR RENT D/T Radium, small 1 bdrm cabin, utilities included, $625.00 + DD. Call 250-347-6420 3 bdrm house for rent in Fairmont. 5 appliances, N/P, N/S, $1400/month plus DD, includes utilities, 250-345-0339. 4 bdrm house in Edgewater. $700/month plus utilities. Call 250-347-7761, leave message.

Great 3 bdrm house in Columere Park, Fairmont. Avail. Immediately, W/D, N/P, N/S, $1100/month + hydro. Call 250345-6155 for details. Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1400 sq. ft. 2 storey, located behind Sobey’s, off 10th Ave. 3 yrs old, like new, full, unfinished basement, fenced patio in back, covered porch in front, fireplace, 7 appliances, single car garage, N/P, N/S, mature couple preferred. Avail. Oct. 1st, $1500/ month + util. 1 month rent DD req’d, 1 year lease. Please call 403-547-3732 or 250-342-9362 to view.

Contact

250-342-5914 for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now”

Radium cabin for rent, 1 bdrm, $750/month includes cable and hydro, no partiers. Available immediately, 250-341-7322. Invermere 3 bdrm house located in The Highlands, across from Copper Point golf course. N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1250/month + utilities, 250342-9770.

condoFOR RENT Akiskinook Resort fully furnished condo, pool, hot tub, $750/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991. 2 bdrm apartment , Invermere, N/S, N/P, close to everything, partially furnished, $900/ month, includes utilities and cable. Available Oct. 1st , 250341-6287. Invermere town house for rent. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 2 fireplaces, 5 appliances, $1400.00 + util, N/S, N/P. Available Nov. 1st , 403-703-0930. Fall Special! $350/week, Akiskinook Resort. 1 bdrm, fully furnished, w/deck and gas BBQ, indoor pool, hot tub, squash court. allwest@shaw.ca, 403293-5659. 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Pinewood, Radium. Top floor, corner unit, fireplace. $1100/ month, includes util, avail. Oct. 1st , 403-560-5603

condoFOR RENT

. Furnished 1 bdrm condo at Sable Resort, Radium, $875/month + util. Call Brent at 888-292-3332. Invermere, 2 blocks from D/T, bright 2 bdrm, fully furnished, w/balcony, mountain views, available immediately, $995.00 + DD, includes all utilities and cable, shared W/D, 403-7307691.

house for sale Wilmer, older 3 bdrm Mobile on Wilmer lot, $140,000.00 firm. Call 250-342-3109, leave message. OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 1733 Windermere Loop Rd. 4 bdrm walkout bungalow Call 250-342-9249. Windermere home for sale, 780 sq. ft. with unattached guest bedroom, large deck, great views. Starting at $295,500.00. Please call Cory at 250-3415267 to view. Completely renovated 2600 sq. ft. Heritage ranch house on 2.5 acres located outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 estates included in phase I. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, fully furnished, $645,000.00. Phone Elkhorn Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250342-1268.

condo for sale The Peaks, Radium Hot Springs, 2 bdrm condo, 1045 sq. ft. Nicely furnished, 7 appliances. Lovely view of mountains, facing NorthEast side, 2nd floor – Willow building. Asking $289,900.00, 1-403-239-8705.

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P ioneer C lassifieds condo for sale Affordable 2 bdrm condo in downtown Invermere. $159,900.00. Call 250-3411182. Well maintained, 1 Bdrm, centrally located behind Sobeys. 630 sq. ft. New fridge, stove, new laminate and vinyl flooring, new hot water tank, new exterior windows and doors. In-suite laundry. 2nd Floor, west facing with balcony. Condo fees only $127/month. Currently rented out. Asking $148,500. Call 250345-2102.

ACREAGES/ LOTS FOR SALE

8 acres of hay meadow. Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity. Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $450,000.00. Call 250-3422802.

Spectacular Private Gated Acreage

One of only 10 prestigious 3 plus acre estate lots in this private community. On a hill with 360 degree mountain views, minutes from Windermere beach. See welist.com Invermere. 250-3425367. Adjoining C1 lots in Tretheway Beach subdivision, Windermere. 2 @ 60’ x100’, 1 @ 105’ x 100’. Private beach, park, playground, marina and boat stall. Will sell all or part, 250-342-7111. Interested in 5 acres on the Toby Benches? Beautiful mountain views 5 minutes from D/T Invermere, 10 minutes from Panorama. Call 250-342-1186.

RESORT PROPERIES FOR SALE Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca TIME SHARES FREE Fairmont time share. Call 250-342-0838.

wanted Wanted, RV car dolly, 3600 lb. capacity, wired and working brakes, BC certified. Call 250342-3838, leave message.

pets 4 kittens to give away, 9 weeks old and litter box trained. Call 250-341-7322. Shih-Tzu puppies for sale, ready to go October 20th , 1st shots, $400.00 each. Call 250-3426249.

Misc. for sale

vehicle for sale

Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales $140/bale. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Massage therapy table, good condition, $100.00. Call 250342-6605.

1998 Volvo V70 wagon, 265,000 km, $8500.00. Well-maintained, 250-347-9845.

GE washer and dryer, like new, only used 2 years, $500.00 firm. Call 250-342-2274.

motorcycle for sale

Services

Honda 125CC, new 2008, $3500.00. Call 250-342-9552.

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

Hay for sale, north of Radium. Small squares weighing 50-60 lbs. Asking $1.50/bale, 403380-6458. 1994 Kit Companion 27’ 5th wheel, fully loaded, must go before winter, $9000.00 OBO. 1990 Nissan Maxima, $1500.00 OBO. Hoover upright vacuum, $80.00 OBO. Evenings, 250-3497532. Inglis electric clothes dryer, good condition, spare element, $100.00, 250-345-6115, Fairmont.

Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine, fir & poplar – dry & split. To order call 250-342-6908.

Office equipment & supplies: oak lateral filing cabinets, oak shelf, bookcases, printers, and a variety of office supplies. Selling all as a package for $500.00. For a detailed list call 250-342-6811 or email mchabot@telus.net

Top soil, screened, $160/dump truck load, unscreened, $100/ dump truck load, $50/pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250342-0617.

Single and double glider chairs with oak finish. Dark green upholstery. Excellent Condition. Asking $450.00 for set, 250345-2177.

Manure, well-aged. Will load, $100.00 per pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Casio Privia electric piano, fullsized keys, $150.00, 250-3420776.

Misc. for sale

USED APPLIANCE(30+) ( ) DUTCH AUCTION, Panorama Timeshare FRIDGES, STOVES START @100, DROP $10/20 EVERY 20 MIN; DISHWASHERS $30 DROP $5 EVERY 20 MIN; MICROWAVES $7 ALL WORKING B4 REMOVAL, ALL ITEMS AS IS

SATURDAY,, OCTOBER 11 • 10 AM-12:30PM PANORAMA RESORT TOBY CREEK LODGE – UNDERGROUND PARKING ALL SALES FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. SELLER’SDECISION FINAL. PURCHASE MUST BE PAID AT ONCE BY CASH ONLY

vehicle for sale 1978 Ford F150, runs well, good tires, new brakes, great hunting truck, $1500.00, 250-342-1653. 1979 Volvo black 4 door, automatic, 264 GLE, 2.7, 80,292 km. Price to sell, 250-342-9636. 1998 Acura 1.6 EL Premium, fully loaded, 220,000 km, great condition, $5900.00 OBO, 250347-9191. 2000 Ford Taurus station wagon, excellent condition, must be seen to be appreciated, 154,000 km, loaded, $4900.00 OBO. Call Leo, 250-342-3134. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 dr, power steering, power brakes, air, cruise, tilt, CD, auto, 96,000 km, excellent condition, 35-40 MPG, $5500.00. Phone 250342-6873. 2002 Silverado 1500HD crew cab 4x4. Must sell! 160,000 km, canopy, spray-in box liner, loaded except leather, $16,300.00, 250341-5187. 2003, 1500HD Chevy Silverado quad cab, luxury, fully loaded pick-up, black on black, canopy included. Was $22,000.00, now $18,000.00 firm. Well maintained, 250-342-2686. 2004 Nissan Murano SE, $19,900.00. Incredible value, must sell ASAP. Price slashed from $24,900.00. One owner, fully loaded, sun roof, A/C, AWD, 18” wheels. Call Ross, 250-3425247.

Kirk & Karen Davis @ Krystal Klear Window Cleaning are ready to sparkle up their regular Customer’s windows for the fall season. We are also taking new clients For residential snowplowing. 250-342-0450. COMPLETE BACKHOE SERVICES Large hoe pack Highly experienced operator Competitive rates TFW CONTRACTING 250-342-2686 CUSTOM SAWMILLIMG bandsaw mill in stock old growth fir Delivery available. TFW Contracting 250-342-2686 Are you going away for the winter? Home and property security checks for insurance purposes are available, (weekly or monthly). Call Maid 2 Shine Services @ 250-341-1478 or email maid2shine@shaw.ca Piet’s Carpentry, 35 years experience. Specializing in decks and small renovations. Call 250341-8271, email _pwjansen@ telus.net Contract cleans available. Bondable, responsible house cleaner, available for all your cleaning needs. Call Jennifer at 250-347-9818

Services ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569

CAREERS Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities. Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada. Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca Valley Hawk Security is seeking a full-time security guard. Basic Security Training 1&2 required. Please email resume to valleyhawksecurity@shaw.ca or call 250-688-4295. Helna’s Stube is looking for year around part-time evening server. Receive benefits & bonus. Please call 250-3470047 or send resume to mail@ helnas.com Pool/Spa Service and MaintenanceTechnician required by a large established local business. A full time position is available for a friendly, responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. Preference will be made for a candidate with knowledge of pool/spa maintenance/repair; however training will be provided to the right applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s License. Please send resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas, fax: 250-342-7103, mail to Box 86, Athalmer, BC, V0A 1A0, email: info@diamondheatingandspas. com

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P ioneer C lassifieds CAREERS

CAREERS

Full-time Administrative leader is desired for our busy office team in Radium Hot Springs. Must have good people skills, work well in a team setting, have good skill set for both Simply Accounting and an understanding of strata management needs. Must be able to multi-task, and assume responsibilities and leadership of staff. Contact David at 250-347-6900 or fax resume to 250-3476394.

Cribbing Carpenters and Construction Labourer required immediately for F/T or P/T. 250342-1341 or 250-688-2927

Housekeeper, must be reliable, references required, 1 or 2 days/ week. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-0617, Windermere.

Construction worker required, reliable. Must have vehicle. Call Patty at 250-341-3225.

WANTED on-site handyman to coordinate project/exchange for rent. First phase to upgrade 3 – 2 bdrm cottages in remote setting near Radium. Call 780485-5166, fax 780-485-5140.

Zoom Boom driver required for afternoon shift. In and around construction site warehouse. Wage negotiable, Invermere, BC. Call Kim, 250-688-8355.

Helna’s Stube is looking for permanent part/time evening kitchen help. We offer benefits & bonus. Please call 250-3470047 or send resume to mail@ helnas.com

General Labourers required for afternoon shift. In and around construction site warehouse. $19/hour, Invermere BC. Call Kim, 250-688-8355.

Opportunity for hairstylist/ barber at Columbia House. Parttime, 1 – 2 days/week. Contact Laurie, 250-342-2329.

Journeyman plumber, 3rd or 4th year apprentice plumber needed. Must have residential experience. Please contact 250342-3461

Spot the deals Pioneer Classifieds

Staff Accountant Robert D. Harvey & Co. Inc., CGA is a professional accounting rm located in Invermere. We are a quality driven and customer focused organization in need of a Staff Accountant. Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

If you’ve ever heard those words, we’d definitely like to hear from you! You have an accounting designation (or close to it), but no one thinks of you as an “accountant”. You know your numbers, but can also help design and implement systems to handle constantly changing business conditions. Multitasking in a busy, multi-organization entity doesn’t intimidate you. Those are critical success factors for the Controller that will join us – along with a great sense of humor and the ability to absorb accountant jokes without flinching. We are a group of companies that includes Windermere Water & Sewer, NanoFibre Networks and Point Developments. Our vision includes the building of a private utility that will be one of B.C.’s largest when complete, implementation of Canada’s fastest residential fibre optic network, and residential and commercial land development. We have exciting long term plans for our businesses and we’re striving to make positive environmental impacts in the Valley, but we need your help to build and manage our financial systems. We are also looking for an Accounting Analyst who can bring solid skills to our core accounting functions. If you know your way around payables, receivables and day to day cash management in a computerized environment, we want to hear from you too. This position does not require a designation, but will definitely need someone who can handle a busy desk with efficiency and professionalism. For both roles, attention to detail and a passion for doing things right the first time differentiates you from others. If you’re interested in being part of our future, we look forward to seeing your resume.

ppartlo@windermerewater.com or mark.halwa@nanofibre.ca

Job Duties/Responsibilities: - Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations - Computerized payroll - Prepare GST & PST tax returns accurately and timely - Reconciliation and analysis of accounts and booking of journal entries - Preparation of year-end working papers for a variety of businesses - Preparation of personal income tax returns - Special projects as required Education/Experience Requirements: - Working towards completion of accounting designation, degree or diploma is desirable - Strong computer, bookkeeping software and excel skills a denite asset - Strong analytical and accounting skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Email resumé to rharveycga@cyberlink.bc.ca or drop at Invermere ofce. Robert D. Harvey & Co. Inc. offers a competitive compensation package and excellent opportunities for growth. Only resumes of candidates being considered will be acknowledged. 8 out of 10 owners who expressed preference said their cats prefer reading…

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

HOMESTAYS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY AND FOR JANUARY School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate international students from Korea and Germany starting immediately and for January 2009 for weeks, months to a full school year. Host families provide a private bedroom, three meals a day, a study area, transportation assistance, high speed internet access and a friendly supportive, caring home environment. Remuneration of $600 per student per month is paid. We need your support now! Homes needed for students arrriving now and in January. Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check. If interested please contact Lori Sluth (Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kootenay Rockies Regional Economic Alliance (KRREA) KRREA A is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to lead and manage a growing organization that spearheads region-wide economic development initiatives designed to strengthen the region’s economic capacity, diversity and business advantage. The Executive Director position requires leadership, management, business experience and a vision to articulate and direct regional economic development. For details visit www.krrea.org. An initial one year employment contract package will be negotiated, commensurate with experience and capabilities. Please email your resume, three references and a cover letter by Thursday October 16th, 2008 to info@krrea.org or send by mail to: KRREA Executive Director, 110A Slater Rd NW, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5C8.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

SECURITY (NIGHT SHIFT) This position requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and Level 1 & 2 Basic Security Guard Training (or willingness to complete the training). Experience is desirable. A criminal record check will be performed. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities. Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: Christian Frye: e-mail cfrye@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6022

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P ioneer C lassifieds Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity

The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution. We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program delivery and customer service excellence to apply for…

Continuing Education Computer Instructors Invermere Campus

Auxiliary Please quote competition number: 08FA46

First Aid Instructors Invermere Campus

Auxiliary Please quote competition number: 08FA47

For a full description of this job posting and instructions on how to apply visit:

Phone: 1 877 489-2687 • 250 489-8208 • www.cotr.bc.ca

www.cotr.bc.ca/hrd/postings.asp

Route Sales Representative If you’re looking for a challenging position with one of the world’s leading snack food companies, here’s your chance to join the largest sales team in Canada as a Route Sales Representative in Golden, BC and surrounding areas. As a Route Sales Representative you’ll be responsible for managing your route inventory and guaranteeing that the customers’ shelves are fully stocked with fresh Frito Lay products. You’ll also be involved with a number of hands-on activities, including loading and unloading products from the Route Sales truck, handling carton returns for recycling, and assuring that your customers are fully satisfied. Ultimately, your objective will be to develop and maintain your customer base through regular contact, drive sales by merchandising our world-leading snacks, build promotional displays, and make presentations to your customers. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply online at www.fritolay.ca or fax your resume to (780) 577-2174 ATTN: Human Resources

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Working closely with the Housekeeping Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring high quality standards in housekeeping and laundry operations. The successful candidate will have strong organizational, supervisory, guest relations and computer skills. Additional responsibilities include back-up housekeeping functions, acting as Housekeeping Manager in the Manager’s absence, and liaising with the Lodge front desk. Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities. Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

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VIVA BARISTA! VIVA LA REVOLUTION! A revolution is brewing at the Kicking Horse Café. A revolution fired by the desire to create the ultimate cup; in two words, Espresso Perfection. We are searching for inspired and creative revolutionaries 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 works of art and providing a level of service that is second to none. Pulling the perfect shot, transforming milk into rich, velvety decadence and sharing your passion with the masses will not so much be a job, as it will be a vocation. We’ll supply the tools and training – you will work the magic. PT and FT Positions available. To enlist, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful recruits.

There’s a bun in the oven… and it could be yours! In the matter of all things coffee, we think we do a pretty good job; however, the road to a perfect cup cannot be paved by great intentions alone. As Kicking Horse Coffee’s

Baker, Kitchen Magician and Onsite Food Guru your job will be to help us navigate that path by creating a brilliant food offering to compliment already great coffee. Your focus will be to first envision and then, consistently deliver exceptional daily baked goods and pastries, lunch items and seasonal specialties to be showcased in the Kicking Horse Café. Your passion for great food and your devotion to quality will be what separates you from the crowd. The ideal candidate will have some formal food preparation/baking training. This is a part-time position that could lead to full time employment. To apply, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-3424450. We will contact successful applicants.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

LIFEGUARDS This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests at our natural hot pools complex. Junior and Senior Lifeguard positions are available. NLS Certification is required. Full-time or part-time. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities. Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: David Sheedy: e-mail hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004

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Do you enjoy a exible work schedule managing your own agenda during the day or evening, Monday to Friday or weekends? If so, High Country Properties has the perfect job for you. Earn $15.00/hr cleaning privately owned vacation homes and condos in the Windermere Valley and at Panorama. If you have your own vehicle and enjoy a exible schedule, please forward your resume to julie@highcountryproperties.com or fax to 250 342-0294.

COLUMBIA VALLE Y PIONEER

NEW PAYMENT OPTIONS WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING…

• Call our Office Manager, Michele at 341-6299 with your Visa or Mastercard number. • Pay in person at our office with credit or debit card at 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere. • If you have a Paypal Account, you may pay online. Check our website for details at… w w w. c o l u m b i a v a l l e y p i o n e e r. c o m

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Pioneer

Classifieds for tender SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

INVITATION TO TENDER SNOW REMOVAL Snow removal contracts are required for: Area #1 Kimberley Administration Zone Oﬃce, Maintenance Compound, McKim Middle School, and Selkirk Secondary School in Kimberley, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Wayne Keiver at 250427-2268 or Steve Jackson at 250-342-5527. Area #2 Lindsay Park Elementary School, Community Skills Building and Continuing Education Building in Kimberley, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Wayne Keiver at 250427-2268 or Steve Jackson at 250-342-5527.

Doctors in the house

Area #3 (Snow removal and sanding) Martin Morigeau Elementary School parking lot in Canal Flats, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Kelly Traverse at 250342-9412 or Steve Jackson at 250-342-5527.

Two new doctors have now started work at Invermere’s Chisel Peak Medical Clinic. Top: Dr. Stephen Arif with wife Karen and daughters Anna and Elizabeth. Left: Dr. Tania de Klerk with husband John and sons Daniel and Benjamin.

Area #4 Golden Secondary School parking lots and bus turnaround in Golden, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Bryan Moyer at 250344-8643 or Steve Jackson at 250-342-5527. Snow removal will take place if over 3” of snow on the ground and must be completed prior to 7:00 a.m. Contracts will be based on the type of equipment and hourly rates. Please list your equipment and the hourly rates. Contractors are welcome to bid on all areas; however, separate bids for each area must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2008. More than one contract may be issued. Sealed tenders must be marked “Snow Removal Contract with the Area #” and submitted to: Steve Jackson, AScT Director of Operations Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 PO Box 430, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Advertisers, please note! If you would like to publish an ad in the busy October 10th Thanksgiving issue, please call us at 250-341-6299. Your booking deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, October 3rd. Thank you from The Pioneer!

Continued from Page 2 . . . Around 7 p.m. Doug Ferris had just returned to his home on Quartz St from a game of golf and was in the process of putting his two Shi Tzus, Lulu and Lily, inside before joining his wife, Sharon, at a neighbour’s house. Unable to find Lulu, the eldest of the two dogs, he went to the front window. “I just happened to look out the window and spotted Lulu sitting in the driveway,” Doug said. “Just as I was watching, the cougar skulked out of the spruce trees across the road in front of the driveway. It was like a ghost.” In three swift bounds, the sand-coloured cougar pounced on the small dog. Doug immediately ran out the front door, waving his arms and yelling at the cat.

“I was as aggressive as I could be,” Doug said. “I wasn’t about to let a cat eat my dog.” Doug said he was standing about five feet away from the cougar when it dropped the dog and ran back into the trees. Lulu ran with her “tail between her legs” up the driveway, back towards the house. “I don’t think the dog had a clue what was going on,” he said. “It was so fast.” Luckily, Lulu managed to survive the incident with four puncture wounds in her skull and is expected to make a full recovery. But the memory of the cougar pouncing on his pet is still fresh in Doug’s mind. “I never really worried about the dogs,” Doug said. “Thankfully I was looking out the window at that very moment, or she would have been gone and we never would have known what happened.”

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Consider your beliefs on polling day By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs’ Catholic Church Lately, in the news, everything is politics, politics and more politics. In both Canada and the United States of America there seems to be an “election fever.” Many people may wonder whom to vote for, or even whether they will vote or not in the election on October 14th. Many people think that religion has no place in politics; I disagree. I believe that religion is, or should be, an important part of life as a whole. As a direct consequence of belonging to the Church, we are members of a faith community participating in the larger society. True people of faith do not leave their religion and values at the church door; they carry these values in their hearts and heads. Therefore, being Christian is not what we are; it is who we are! Christ informs our decisions at all times concerning social values. This means we take an active role in the political process when the opportunity arises. This role includes voting especially but goes far beyond that to other social aspects in our community and nation.

Catholic Church teaching never tells us who to vote for, but it does set guidelines in making our choices. Other ecclesial communities may find they follow many of the same guidelines. First, I have both a right as a citizen of Canada and a responsibility as a Christian to vote. Second, I am obligated to follow basic Catholic social and moral teaching in choosing whom I vote for. These teachings include: • Voting for those who have respect for life and the dignity of the human person at all stages. • Is there a preferential option for the poor, and does my candidate or party have a genuine concern for the poor? Do they offer real solutions for decreasing poverty and costs of food? • The war in Afghanistan is another area to consider. Who offers the best and most feasible solution leading to dialogue and permanent peace in the region? • In Canada and around the world the environment is a concern as well, as is protecting jobs. Who has the best all-round approach to protecting the environment and people’s jobs? Does religion have a place in politics? I believe so. It insists that I live up to my responsibilities by taking an active part in the governance of my country. On a personal note, my mother always taught me that, “If you don’t vote, you can’t complain,” about the government that is elected!

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Rare waterspout Wendy Cunningham of Fairmont Hot Springs took this photo of a waterspout on Columbia Lake, caused when a whirlwind crossed the surface of the water. Waterspouts are so rare in mountain lakes that only a few have ever been recorded.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church October 5th: 10:30 a.m. Worship and life instruction. “Love God, Love People – Nothing Else Really Matters.” Pastor Trevor ministering. Sunday School, pre-school to Grade 7, during service. For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Rev. Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-9535 Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED October 5th: 8:30 a.m. at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Word. Children’s Church provided during the message. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult and Children’s Programs Pastor T. Scott Peterson • 4814 Highway 93/95, • 250-342-9511 • www.vcassembly.com 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 Father Jim McHugh • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 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 Worship service Sunday 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Evening service the first and third Sunday of the month, Brisco Community Church. Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 • 4-7553-Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m. • Relief Society, Noon. President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-345-0079

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2007 Mazda RX-8 GT

2008 .5 Mazda 3 27

STK # 08 Rotary Engine, 232HP, 9000 Rpm Redline, 6-speed, Leather, Bose 6- Disc indash CD player, Mazdaspeed Performance Package, Xenon Headlights, Intelligent Key System so you never have to take the keys out of your pocket again. Full Manufacturers Warranty, 96 Month 160000km Engine Core Warranty, Very rare car. A little bit of Zoom- Zoom.

Was $43,118.00

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HEY EAST KOOTENAY!

$32,118.00

Fast, Fast, Fast, 4cyl Turbo and Intercooled MZR Engine, 263 HP, 6 Speed manual, Bose 6 Disc indash CD player, Sirius Satalite Radio with 6 months free subscription, Xenon Headlights, 18 inch wheels. Best Bang for Buck on the market.

Was $32,883.00

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$28,983.00

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