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The Columbia

October 31 , 2008

Valley

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Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

Dad delivers baby girl

new budget

3 wine festival

12 Rockies hockey

New daughter Danica smiles at her father, Jay Gebara, who brought her into the world at home in Edgewater. See Page 2.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

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October 31, 2008

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VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

HALLOWEEN NOTICE

Is that a person in that furry costume?

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arents and children are reminded that we have a number of bears frequenting Radium, including mothers and cubs. These bears have come to town because we attracted them with our bad habits – like not cleaning up our fruit trees. They are becoming habituated and will have to be destroyed if they do not leave town. We ask that everyone use extra caution this Halloween: bring flashlights, stay in groups, and avoid getting between a mother and her cub.

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff “It’s going to be a story for the ages.”

That’s the way Edgewater resident Jay Gebara described the events of Sunday, October 19th.

He said the memory of single-handedly delivering his daughter, Danica Marissa Gebara, on the bathroom floor of their home on Hewitt Road is something he will never forget.

“The way my wife looked, the way my daughter looked . . . it will never ever leave my mind,” he said.

Jay and his wife Tara Ward, along with their threeyear-old son Jordan, moved to the Columbia Valley from Calgary in 2006.

They first resided in Radium, but moved to Edgewater last May. Jay and his brother Zeeyad own and operate JZ Painting and Decorating. Jay is also a member of the Radium Hot Springs Fire Department.

But even his experience as a volunteer firefighter could not have prepared Jay for the swift entrance of his daughter.

“It was very shocking and very scary,” he said.

“There are no words to describe what I was going through.”

The couple had originally planned to have a doctor from Cranbrook deliver the baby.

But four days after the due date, contractions woke Tara at 12:30 a.m. At first she said the pain was so slight she thought she might have been dreaming it. Then she realized the contractions were 10 minutes apart.

“I thought it was pre-labour or false labour,” she said. “So I thought, ‘Maybe if I go for a walk, they will stop.’”

By the time she got downstairs to the living room, the contractions had become more intense and closer together.

Less than five minutes later, the contractions became continuous and Tara began to get scared. That was when her water broke.

“My grandma came down stairs and told me not to push – and to be quiet because my son was sleeping,” Tara said with a laugh. Tara’s grandmother Sylvia was visiting from Regina at the time.

In the meantime, Jay had woken and he ran to start the car. When he returned to the house, Tara told him they did not have time to drive to the hospital – the baby was on her way!

“It all happened so fast,” Tara said. “There was nothing I could do. My body was saying, ‘It’s coming.’”

With the help of a 911 operator and Tara’s grandmother, Jay managed to deliver a healthy baby, who was later weighed in at seven pounds and six ounces.

Three members of the Edgewater Fire Department were the first to attend the house. Soon after, B.C. Ambulance arrived and transported Tara and her daughter to Invermere and District Hospital.

The pair were released on Wednesday, October 22nd. Danica is a healthy, happy baby.

Almost immediately after the delivery, Jay took the baby upstairs to introduce her big brother Jordan, who remained asleep while all of this was going on.

“At first he was puzzled because we had been talking so long about the baby coming – he was like ‘That’s my sister?’” Jay laughed.

Tara’s second time giving birth was quite different from her first experience. Tara was in labour for 12 hours in a Calgary hospital with Jordan. He was born November 4, 2004 and weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces.

This time, Tara was supposed to deliver the baby in Cranbrook. She assumed she would have plenty of time to get there.

Looking back on the experience, both parents said they would not have changed a thing.

“To have my husband deliver her . . . it was amazing,” Tara said. “I am very proud of him.”

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Edgewater Fire Department and the Invermere and District Hospital.

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October 31, 2008

Valley NEWS Don Devlin

Brent Frederickson

Dale Genest

Roger Plato

Clara Reinhardt

Ron Verboom

Six council candidates in Radium

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff With municipal elections fast approaching, The Pioneer is asking the questions important to voters.

This week Radium’s councillor candidates are in the hot seat. Brent Frederickson and Ron Verboom are running again; while four new candidates are looking to replace Al Mullin and Susan Boker on council. Dee Conklin will replace Mayor Greg Deck by acclamation.

What experience do you have that will aid you if you are chosen for council?

Don Devlin: I have been managing Fitz Flooring in Invermere for six years, a member of Invermere Rotary for five years, and previous treasurer of the Columbia Valley Cycling Society.

Brent Frederickson: I have 18 years of experience on council and have been married for 28 years.

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Dale Genest: I served six years as mayor of Harris, Saskatchewan and I have also served 12 years as a director of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Roger Plato: I have always been involved in the community through service clubs, Chamber of Commerce, etc. I also served as president of the Radium Business Association.

Clara Reinhardt: I served two terms on the school council in Whitehorse, Yukon. I have a variety of volunteer experiences and a cross-section of work experience including banking, teaching, sales, and building management. I’m a “team player” with a desire to work for and with the community.

Ron Verboom: I have served on council for 15 years. I have been an alternate director on the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors and director of Columbia River Greenways Alliance, Columbia Valley Recreation Society, Radium Public

Library, and The Friends Of Kootenay National Park.

What policies should council be focusing on maintaining or changing in the next three years?

Don Devlin: Council should embrace the policies currently in place to keep our village an attractive, sustainable development. With that, council can identify Radium’s current and future needs.

Brent Frederickson: Maintain and change the unsightly premise bylaw, maintain signage bylaw, improve bear awareness with a bylaw, and crosswalk signs with auto lights.

Dale Genest: Continue planning and control of residential and commercial development to prevent overtaxing community infrastructures.

Roger Plato: My commitment will be to work with other members of council and village personnel to continue in the direction that has already been established, and to be open to new ideas and initiatives.

Continued on Page 21 . . .

Invermere releases “conservative” budget

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff About six months ahead of schedule, the District of Invermere council gave first reading to the Financial Plan Bylaw on Tuesday, October 28th.

The budget for 2009 is “conservative,” according to Chief Administrator Chris Prosser and Director of Financial Services Karen Coté.

“We have factored in conservative estimates

from development next year,” said Mr. Prosser. “We are expecting a downturn in building and development, but that will also mean a decrease in the level of service required.”

Taxpayers need not fear that the financial crisis will impact their municipal taxes.

“We have everything in Guaranteed Investment Certificates,” Mr. Prosser said. “We don’t play in the money market at all.”

This conservative approach means that there

will be no increase in tax revenue in 2009.

“The cost of living has increased, so increasing taxes seemed realistic,” said Mayor Mark Shmigelsky.

“But we are going into a worrisome financial time like none we have ever seen before. Keeping some extra coins in taxpayers’ pockets seems like a good idea.”

Continued on Page 28 . . .

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October 31, 2008

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Sneeze causes crash

On October 23rd at approximately 4 p.m., RCMP were called to a motor vehicle collision on Industrial Road No. 4, Invermere. Both drivers were still on the scene when the police arrived.

According to the evidence gathered by police, a red Jeep YJ and a Blue GMC truck collided when the Jeep’s driver sneezed as he turned a corner. This caused the Jeep to cross over into the oncoming lane, sideswiping the blue truck.

The GMC truck had substantial body damage to the driver’s side but could be driven. The Jeep YJ had damage to the front driver’s side bumper and was not safe to be driven. The driver of the Jeep, a 29-year-old Invermere man, was charged with Fail to Keep Right under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Glass smashed at liquor store

On October 25th at around 5 a.m., RCMP were called to the BC Liquor Store in Radium Hot Springs for a “glass break” alarm. One of two outer tempered glass doors was shattered. Neither of the two glass doors inside the vestibule leading into the store was damaged.

There was slight damage to the wooden area outside the door frame, a minor dent in the metal frame of the door itself, and a small piece of red see-through plastic believed to be from a vehicle taillight amongst the many fragments of tempered glass. The lower of two horizontal metal straps that would normally run along the door was lying inside the vestibule on the ground.

RCMP reviewed the surveillance video and noted that at around 4:15 a.m. on the video, a truck is seen backing up into the vestibule. The make of truck is unknown and the images on the video were insufficient to identify it conclusively.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Man creates ruckus on Greyhound bus

On October 25th at 12:48 a.m., RCMP were dispatched to a report of a Greyhound bus en route to Radium Hot Springs requiring assistance with a pas-

senger. Apparently the male was intoxicated and falling onto other patrons in the bus.

RCMP met the bus in Radium Hot Springs and spoke with the subject of complaint, identified as a 27-year-old Cranbrook man, who admitted that he had consumed alcohol and the tranquillizer Ketamine.

He was arrested for “causing a disturbance.”

When he was searched prior to being placed in the police car, RCMP located a small baggie containing what is believed to be Ketamine. He was immediately advised that he was also being arrested for possessing a controlled substance.

He was taken to the Columbia Valley Detachment cells and release on a Promise to Appear in Invermere Provincial Court on January 20th, 2009.

Halloween safety tips

• Drivers: Please slow down. There will be more than the usual number of people, ghosts, goblins and assorted other creatures walking about.

• Parents: Please make sure your children are visible, vigilant and always supervised. Always check their “treats” for “tricks” before they eat them.

• Mischief makers: Make sure you have your lawyer’s phone number handy. You may need it if you cross the line between what you might call “fun” and what the community calls “crime”.

Did you know . . . ?

Members of the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment have been working with the Rocky Mountain School District and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy now for a few years to help the “One on One” reading program.

For a few hours a week, we work with elementary grade students who need a little extra help with their reading skills.

Why is this important? Studies have shown that a large majority of criminals have less than average literacy skills. By helping young students improve their reading skills, in addition to enhancing their education, we just might be making a contribution to crime prevention.

Interested in this program? Please contact the Rocky Mountain School District at 250-342-9243 for more information. And yes, all volunteers must undergo a criminal records check before participating. It’s about keeping the kids engaged, educated and safe.

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Mount Nelson Athletic Park opens An additional $325,500 was given in grants by the provincial Invermere dignitargovernment. ies have declared Mount “This day is possible Nelson Athletic Park because of the steady open. commitment of all three On Thursday, Octopartners,” said Rotary ber 23rd, representatives president Dave Penner. of the park’s three part“It is important that ners gathered to cut the we all recognize this miletape and declare the projstone for what it is – a legect complete. acy of community spirit. I Located behind J. am proud to live in a comAlfred Laird School, the munity like this. park was the result of a “The Rotary Club of collaboration between Invermere is pleased toRocky Mountain School School Trustee Greg Anderson, councillor Bob Campsall, Rotary president Dave Penner and Mayor Mark Shmigelsky day to entrust the priviPhoto by Sally Waddington lege and stewardship of District, the District of declare the park open, to the glee of Grade 5 students using the soccer field.

Invermere, and the Rothis park to the District The District of Invermere coordinated constructary Club of Invermere. of Invermere and its citizens, to be loved and enjoyed tion of the park, which contains a skate park, softball The 12.35 acres is owned by the school district, by all,” Mr. Penner said. fields, soccer fields, a field house and walking paths. which intended to use it for a new middle school.

Councillor Bob Campsall agreed that the park is a The Rotary Club of Invermere was responsible for However, School District No. 6 chair Greg Anderson symbol of community co-operation. raising funds for the park. Through Rotary, the comstated, “That need is a long way off, and we have re“Look around you. Think how many people munity gave $522,193 for the park, as well as donattained some land to build the school when the time planned, gave, worked and kept at it. Now look what ing their time and skills in the construction. comes.” they have accomplished.”

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October 31, 2008

Crowded field

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

The presence of a large number of candidates for office generally means that there is some dissatisfaction with the way public business is being conducted. This time around there is no shortage of people who think they can do a better job: nine candidates for four spots in Invermere; eight candidates for four spots in Canal Flats; and six candidates for three spots in Radium.

The difficulty for voters will be deciding which candidates to vote for among a crowded field of candidates, many of whom are expressing similar views.

Everyone, for example, claims to want to protect the wetlands and the lake – the politically correct response.

It’s a little more difficult to determine how they plan to do this, and to what extent.

Treading the middle ground is often treacherous, as we at The Pioneer can attest, having been accused (sometimes on the same day) of being anti-development and pro-development; anti-Jumbo and proJumbo. A centrist position makes both ends of the extreme see you as a waffler at best, an enemy at worst.

Nevertheless, the most effective councillors are going to have to find that middle ground somewhere, in order to balance the often-conflicting needs of a valley under pressure from outside forces.

When making my choices, I recall my favourite motto: “Don’t listen to what people say; look at what they do.” Examining the background of each candidate and his or her past record on various issues will be the best indication of future performance.

As far as our newspaper is concerned, we’re looking for candidates who are willing to stand behind the tough decisions and defend them, whatever they are; who will be open and accountable to valley residents; and who will be consistent in their positions, both privately and publicly. Their actions will generate plenty of criticism, and the successful candidates will need very thick skins.

Historical Lens FINE RACING HORSES – Posing in front of the old livery stable in Athalmer around 1910 are, left to right: Percy Lake with horse Daisy Dainty Morsel, Frank Nicholson with Prince Firecharm, and Red Clemo with Cambissi. If you have more information about photo A526, email the museum at wvmusuem@cyberlink.bc.ca.

Conservation fund supported Dear Editor: I’ve been following the press on the proposed local conservation fund, which East Kootenay residents will be voting on November 15th, 2008.

I have found the official “voting” question bureaucratic and uninformative. Thus I would like to expand on the proposed fund’s importance and utility in more realistic terms.

Essentially, this fund will help local community groups protect and maintain the natural areas we all depend on. This fund will help ensure that the present and future generations who share this beautiful valley (even those vacationing Calgarians) will be able to enjoy a legacy that could easily deteriorate within the next 20 to 30 years.

This fund will provide opportunities for Rod and Gun clubs to restore and enhance fishing areas, for conservation groups to further environmental education initiatives, for First Nations to map traditional ecological knowledge, and for families who

have been farming these parts for generations to access finances to help preserve their farmland.

Other similar conservation initiatives include the state of New York purchasing 80,000 acres of private land for $1.8 billion to protect the watershed that supplied New York City’s drinking water.

Sound expensive? It proved to be much cheaper than spending $8 billion on construction of a new water filtration plant, and provided an additional savings of $300 million a year in operating costs.

In the East Kootenays, valuing ecosystem services such as water filtration, flood control, air purification, magnificent outdoor playgrounds, abundant swimming holes, and free-range areas that support local sources of wild meat will cost you a measly $20 a year for the next nine years!

Vote YES to the East Kootenay Conservation Program’s conservation fund on November 15th and show that you care about where you live.

Sarah Boyle, Canal Flats

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Concerns expressed about HPV vaccine Dear Editor: This is a response to “Protect your daughter’s future,” an article in the September 26th issue of The Pioneer, submitted by Interior Health.

Human papillomavirus clinical trials have moved to the classroom with the newest pharmaceutical elixir. This real time medical experiment will be played out in the bodies of your daughters. These experiments are blessed by industrial biological chemists and sold to our medical systems who have endorsed these trial reports with high esteem, despite divisive comments from other medical bodies.

On one level this immunization program seems to be preying on the emotional triggers of mothers’ and fathers’ fears over their daughters’ perceived and totally unknown future cervical health.

However, a little research points out the fact that this is just as unknown as the effects of the drugs themselves; but you’re not told that. You’re not told of the mass reviews by other learned colleagues around the globe that hold this medical experiment in disdain. You’re not told that there is natural prevention or that human papillomavirus abates generally within two years of infection.

No indeed, you are being asked to

assign your daughters to a medical crap shoot.

A little more research is needed to get the picture – and the picture is odd indeed. The clinical studies are very subjective and said studies do not equate to conclusive fact, let alone truth. For instance, they don’t quantify long term exposures of any kind.

In fact, they just don’t know anything about the effects to immune systems, let alone your DNA, which is scary enough. They use very unorthodox scientific placebo group systems and will be injecting your daughters with adjuvants, containing aluminum, polysorbate 80 and sodium borate – roach killer.

This is about choice and before any parent agrees to puts their pen to this pharmaceutical government-sponsored covenant, you are duty-bound to do some unbiased research on behalf of your daughters.

Don’t take things at face value. Consult both sides and then make a choice based on knowledge. The way it is going, I don’t think your daughters – and maybe sons – will have any choice left whatsoever.

Arthur Koan Radium Hot Springs

Do more research before having girls vaccinated Dear Editor: I have been somewhat alarmed at the huge push by certain health care “professionals” to have our young girls vaccinated with Gardacil to supposedly prevent a relatively few strains of a virus that may or may not cause cervical cancer sometime in the future.

There have been articles in both our local newspapers and even school newsletters in this district urging parents to have their young girls vaccinated.

People, have a look at this news video at http://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=31Irc8CHK0c&feature= related. For more research, you can search the internet and find other informative videos and articles.

That vaccine has not been adequately tested. It has already been shown to have dangerous side effects. Merck company stands to make 1.5 billion dollars on the sale of it. Hence, the huge push.

If you are a parent or grandparent, you need to be aware of the dangers. Please take the time to become informed. Tell your friends about this.

Lynn Askey, Invermere

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October 31, 2008

Second lawsuit filed against Canal Flats Bracken found, “The petitioner (Painted Ridge) is in the position of being caught by the terms of the water bylaw that The Painted Ridge development has requires connection to the municipal filed a second lawsuit against the Village source, but no municipal source (is availof Canal Flats and its Approving Offiable).” cer, Rob Sabine.

Justice Bracken added that the water Development company 391043 bylaw was therefore “unenforceable” for Alberta Ltd., owned by former Stanley the Painted Ridge development.

Cup champion Mike Vernon, is suing The Village of Canal Flats filed an the municipality for unspecified costs. appeal to Justice Bracken’s decision on “Painted Ridge has filed suit against August 12th. A date for the appeal hearthe Village of Canal Flats for losses, costs ing has not yet been set. and damages arising out of the adoption Mayor Colin Cartwright issued a Painted Ridge owns 31 lots on 26 acres, three kilometres north of Canal Flats. of the Village of Canal Flats’ water local press release on Tuesday, October 28th Photo by Sally Waddington in response to this new legal action. service Bylaw 68,” said project manager Bylaw 68 was adopted by council on November Karl Sterzer, who is also a candidate for “The Village believes these claims are 14th, 2006. It placed the land on which Painted Ridge without merit,” Mr. Cartwright said.

Canal Flats council in the upcoming election.

Mr. Sterzer said that the stalled discussions be- is being built within Canal Flats water servicing area.

“The Village has worked diligently to further aptween the municipality and the developer have con- However, there are currently no water pipes extending proval of the subdivision,” he said. to the land three kilometres north of the village on the tributed to the filing of the suit.

“In fact, Bylaw 68 is an attempt to provide potable “In light of the continued efforts on our behalf east side of Columbia Lake, past the existing Eagle’s water by community pipeline service, which would aleven after the court’s ruling that the Village of Canal Nest subdivision. low development to proceed with smaller lots and be 391043 Alberta Ltd. filed an earlier suit against an economic benefit to the developer.

Flats has clearly snubbed, we can no longer in good conscience not challenge them on these issues, as well the Village of Canal Flats. It was decided in the British “The Village’s Council wishes to make clear that as seek damages for our losses due to their disregard Columbia Supreme Court on August 1st. it has acted in what it believes are the best long-term In that decision, the Honourable Mr. Justice interests of all residents,” Mr. Cartwright added. toward us,” he said.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Catch the scent Fairmont Hot Springs resident wine expert Erin Dowsett will be on hand November 8th at the East Kootenay Wine Festival. See Page 12.

Photo by Harrison McKay

MOVIE REVIEW

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PSYCHIC speaks

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

Call to Artists for 2009 Gallery Season Applications available at www.ColumbiaValleyArts.com

Pynelogs Gallery • Pynelogs Cultural Centre The Gallery is closed for the winter season but we’re still open for Concerts, Cinefest, and Facility Rentals.

What does ART Upcoming Events • Pynelogs Cultural Centre mean to you? Check our website for all upcoming events www.ColumbiaValleyArts.com Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

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October 31, 2008

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

Movie Review: Hell Ride

Psychic visits Submitted by Radium Public Library

four), as they chase the three Bs – bikes, booze and booty – across the Arizona desert.

Their ultimate goal is to seek revenge on a riHell Ride is a quintessential Quentin Tarantino val gang, the Six-Six-Six, that murdered one of their produced film – fast-paced, graphic and complex much-loved members, St. Louis; and at the same – complete with the signature surf rock we have all time repay an overdue debt to Cherokee Kisum (Jucome to love. lia Jones), a woman Pistolero once cared for, who The best way to describe Hell Ride would be a was killed in exactly the same way more than 30 cross between two of Tarantino's more well-known years before in 1976. films, Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill.

The plot revolves around the group's journey Larry Bishop wrote, directed and stars in this and challenges the viewer to figure out what exactly film, described as a tribute to the biker flicks of the happened back in 1976 – much like trying to figure late 1960s and early 1970s. out what was inside the briefcase in Pulp Fiction.

It follows the journey of a motorcycle gang Hell Ride includes coarse language and nudity. named "the Victors," consisting of president Pistolero (Bishop) and his two captains, the Gent (MiRATING: 8.5 OUT OF 10 HEADS chael Madsen) and Comanche or "Bix" (Eric BalBy Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

On November 8th, join spiritual intuitive Norm Pratt as he explains how you can develop your intuitive gifts in a talk titled, “Awakening Your Intuitive Potential.” Norm will also introduce his new book, “The Spirit Tracker.”

Norm had his earliest psychic experiences as a teenager and now uses his abilities to teach others and help the police find missing persons.

Norm, who has been featured on CBC radio and television, lives with his family near Nelson.

For more information visit www.normpratt.com.

The seminar will be held on Saturday, November 8th, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Radium Seniors Hall. It is presented by Radium Hot Springs Public Library. Admission is free but donations to the library will be appreciated.

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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: • Closed until December 26th.

Friday, October 31st: • 6-9 p.m.: The Invermere Business Committee is hosting its second annual Family Halloween Party at the Invermere Community Hall. This fun event will include many great games and activities, including a Haunted House by the David Thompson Secondary School Leadership Class. Prizes and goody bags will be given out all evening. Admission is $1 (free for children under 5 ). So come out in your best costume and have some fun! For more info call: 250-3422515.

Saturday, November 1st: • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Wrap a Smile! Work Bee at Essentials.

Bring your own sewing machine to sew a square for rag quilts. Everyone welcome! For more info call: 250-3429313.

• Head Banger Tours: Authentic Big Horn Sheep Experiences. November 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th: See the Bighorn Sheep up close and personal. Learn about their history, habits and future. Reservations required. $49 plus GST. For more information visit: www. radiumhotsprings.com. To book a tour call toll-free at: 1-800-347-9331.

Sunday, November 2nd: • 1-3 p.m. Free Curling Clinic at the Invermere Curling Rink. All levels and abilities welcome. Call Rob for more info: 250-342-3315, or show up ready to rock on Sunday.

Tuesday, November 4th: • 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Writer, storyteller and creative writing instructor Lois Peterson will present her new novel for children ‘Meeting Miss 405’ at Dave’s Book Bar. Ms. Peterson will read from her book, talk to children and

adults about the story, and answer questions. Copies will also be available for purchase, and signing by the author. For more information visit her website at www. loispeterson.net.

• 7 p.m.: Invermere Mayor and Council Candidates forum at the Invermere Community Hall.

influenza to those who qualify at the Edgewater Legion. For more information call: 250-342-2360.

Tuesday, November 11th:

• 7 p.m.: Area F director candidates forum at the Lions Hall behind the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

• 10:30 a.m.: Invermere and Radium Hot Springs Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony with the Veterans, RCMP, Scouts and Dignitaries, marching to the Invermere cenotaph for the wreath laying at 11 a.m.

• 4 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony and wreath laying at the Edgewater Legion.

Thursday, November 6th:

Wednesday, November 12th:

• Metis Nation Columbia River Society presents a ‘Willow Basket Making’ workshop, for youths at the Golden Secondary School. For more information call Dawna-Lea at 250-344-2156.

• 7 p.m.: Canal Flats mayoral candidates forum at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Free vaccinations will be given for influenza to those who qualify at the Invermere Community Hall. For more information call: 250342-2360.

• 3:15 p.m.: Junior Curling Fall session registration begins at the curling club. Runs every Wednesday until December 17th. Ages 9 and under 3:30-4:15 p.m. Ages 10 and over 4:30-5.30 p.m. $20 for entire fall session. Call Christine Keshen for more info: 250-342-8662.

Wednesday, November 5th:

Friday, November 7th: • 6-9 p.m.: Jewellery Exhibition at Effusion Art Gallery.

Silent Auction featuring handcrafted jewellery from select Canadian artists, door prizes, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds towards the Family Resource Centre.

• 7 p.m.: Jumbo Creek Conservation Society Annual General Meeting in the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre.

Saturday, November 8th: • 6:30-8:30 p.m.: 7th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at the Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Sample wines of 15 premier BC wineries. The Wine Festival itself is $35 each and includes wine and snacks.

For tickets call: 250-345-6000.

• 7-8:30 p.m.: Author and Spiritual Intuitive Norm Pratt will be giving a seminar presented on behalf of the Radium Hot Springs Public Library at the Radium Seniors Hall. Free admission. Donations to the Radium Public Library will be appreciated.

Monday, November 10th: • 10 a.m.-noon.: Free vaccinations will be given for

Thursday, November 13th: • Metis Nation Columbia River Society presents a ‘Medicine Wheel’ workshop for youths, November 13th and 14th at the Golden Secondary School. For more information call Dawna-Lea at 250-344-2156.

• 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Free vaccinations will be given for influenza to those who qualify at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. For more information call: 250342-2360.

Other: • 5:30- 6:45 p.m.: Every Tuesday, Restorative yoga at Yoga Mountain Studio. For more information visit: www.invermereyoga.com or call: 250-342-1198.

• 7- 8:45 p.m.: Every Tuesday, Ladies Yoga at Yoga Mountain Studio. For more information visit: www. invermereyoga.com or call: 250-342-1198.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Coats for Kids. If you are in need of some winter coats, please come into Mom’s Upholstery.

Try walking in any time Monday to Saturday or call first: 250-342-0355.

• 9-10:15 a.m.: Every Sunday morning, Flow Yoga at Mountain Studio. For more information visit: www. invermereyoga.com or call: 250-342-1198.

• Before travelling, check the Road Report at www.

RadiumHotSprings.com. Click on the road report at the top right hand corner and it will take you to the Parks Canada website.

Elevate Your Dining Experience Call (877) 877-3889 or (250) 342-0562 for event reservations or visit our website www.eagleranchresort.com

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October 31, 2008

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

TANKS SHOULD BE PUMPED EVERY 3 YEARS For More Info:

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Wine festival returns

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Reporter Wine lovers, rejoice! The seventh annual East Kootenay Wine Festival is only a week away.

Held at Fairmont Hot Springs, the festival brings together 14 wineries from around British Columbia with tasting booths and information stalls. There will also be a range of delicious cheeses on offer – and a chocolate fountain!

Harrison McKay, Fairmont Hot Springs marketing manager, said that the festival is an event not to be missed.

“The wine festival is an opportunity for anyone to learn more about great wines and wine pairings,” he said.

“You’ll taste dozens of fine British Columbia wines and learn what foods to serve with them.”

The festival will provide access to

wines that even the most dedicated connoisseurs might never find out about.

“There are some wonderful British Columbia wineries represented that produce smaller volumes,” Harrison said. “The only way to taste them is to visit the winery itself or attend the festival.”

Some of the wineries that have confirmed their attendance at the festival are Mission Hill, Sonoron Estates, Dirty Laundry, Golden Beaver and D’Angelo Estate.

The festival will be held at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on November 8th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $35 per person and are available at Essentials in Invermere until November 5th, or at the Fairmont resort up to the day of the festival. But move fast – there are only a limited number of tickets and they are selling fast!

At the Library Buckingham Palace Gardens

by Anne Perry Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Buckingham Palace Gardens is one of Anne Perry’s intriguing murder mysteries, featuring Detective Thomas Pitt in Victorian London.

Four aristocratic businessmen and their wives are resident in Buckingham Palace for a week of meetings with the Prince of Wales.

After an evening of partying, a maid servant discovers the body of a prostitute stashed in the linen closet of the guest wing. The government Special Branch assigns Thomas Pitt the mission of discovering the murderer

swiftly and discreetly, to be finished before Queen Victoria returns home in a week and to avoid a scandal.

Pitt is repeatedly stonewalled by the class divisions between him and the aristocrats, the reluctance of palace servants to violate the privacy of their employers, and the intricate familial and romantic entanglements among the suspects. He makes progress with the investigation only after he recruits Gracie, his wife’s housemaid, to work undercover on the royal household staff.

Perry spins a good mystery and, with the authority of a historian, creates a fascinating picture of class distinctions, manners and morals in upper class Victorian society.

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By John Helm Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey On Friday, October 24th, the Rockies played the Golden Rockets in the first of three home games in three nights.

The visiting team looked sharp in their new red jerseys and in the early going of the game, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first.

Ty Gullickson started the second period for the Rockies, who enjoyed numerous power plays in the last two periods. Columbia Valley made the most of their opportunities as Brett Bjorkman buried four power play goals, the last tying the score at 5-5.

Reid Mitchell scored the Rockies other goal: both he and Bjorkman had five points with Chase Steele adding three assists.

Golden got some ugly goals, including two through a crowd and a crease crasher, but also made the most of a pair of odd man rushes in transition.

The game winner in overtime was scored by Spencer Pommels to complete his hat trick. The final was 6-5 for the visitors.

Gullickson turned away 30 of 33 shots, while Brandon Anderson stopped 12 of 15 in the first.

Jesse Kallecky had 53 stops for the Rockets in a barn burner.

In game two of the weekend, first place Fernie rolled into the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Coming in, the Ghostriders were 10-3-2 on the season, while the Rockies were 9-6-1 and an undefeated 6-0 on Saturday.

The more experienced visitors enjoyed a two-goal lead after 20 minutes, with goals from Chad Olsen and Gilbert Bilodeau.

The Rockies cut the lead in half with a power play goal, the first of the season for Chase Steele. It was a rocket slap shot to the top corner from the blue line, assisted by Reid Mitchell and Jason Diehl.

From there, the Ghostriders added two more power play markers, the first from team-leading scorer Dave McIvor, making the score three to one after two periods. In the third, Tyson Bentley threw one at the net that went off a skate and fooled Brandon Anderson: Fernie 4, Columbia Valley 1.

Tory Caldwell stopped 22 of 23 shots to run his record to seven and one in the Fernie goal. Brandon Anderson stopped 40 shots in the loss.

Columbia Valley desperately need to play a full 60 minutes. It sounds clichéd, but these two games are a clear indication of that fact.

Columbia Valley wrapped up the weekend with a Sunday matinee versus the Grand Forks Border Bruins. The Bruins lost their first two games of their three game trip 4-2 against both Fernie and Golden. So with the other teams in the Eddie Mountain division getting points, the Rockies needed a big performance against the Neil Murdoch division’s current basement dwellers.

It was the two teams’ second and final meeting of the season. The Rockies won the first meeting 3-2 in Grand Forks and picked up where they left off, crushing the Bruins 6-1 on Sunday.

The Border Bruins, who had only 15 position players, were unable to stay with the Rockies: after Grand Forks opened the scoring Columbia Valley scored six unanswered. Mitchell scored two goals and two assists for player of the game.

The Rockies are as healthy as a team can be at the moment with virtually no injuries. Up next for the club is a home and home with the Kimberley Dynamiters. On Halloween night the Rockies are at home, before travelling to Kimberley to kick off November on Saturday night.

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The Old Zone

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Each Wednesday night, there is not an abundance of spectators sitting in the stands, watching us play. Rightly so, as we are not worthy of too much attention. Our physical conditioning is probably lacking, our talent is poor and our later games in the evening are past the bedtimes of what should be our target audience.

Hockey in Canada needs to be nurtured and passed on to our children. It is our national pastime and part of our Canadian heritage. We need to ensure that the game outlives us.

Rural communities all around the country struggle to maintain a credible hockey program due to enrolment numbers and the local competition is sometimes difficult to achieve. Cost of equipment and travel hampers the ability of parents to put their kids into sports, therefore straining the number of participants. Volunteers (usually parents) work hard to keep the programs going and somehow we need to create a

passion in our kids to pursue this game.

Who knows? Maybe you are already changing the diapers of the next Wayne Gretzky or Sidney Crosby!

Anyway, the games the kids should be watching are the Rockies. They have a good squad this year, with a couple of locals who are lighting up the scoreboard each and every night. Reid Mitchell and Brett Bjorkman are running away from the pack in a league scoring race that may be between just the two of them.

This is their last season as Rockies, and I think our young kids should get out to the rink to watch them as much as possible. Hey, the rest of the team is pretty good, too! I’m sure they will appreciate seeing the stands packed with kids and their parents. At least they have some talent and know what they are doing when they are on the ice!

Have fun trick-or-treating tonight!

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October 31, 2008

Radium to build its first place of repose

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Village of Radium Hot Springs is in the midst of subdividing a piece of land to make room for the village’s firstever place of repose – more specifically, a columbarium.

A columbarium is an above-ground structure used for the interment of urns containing the ashes of bodies that have been cremated. It will be located just north of the Stations of the Cross, behind St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

“Our official community plan directs us to provide as many services locally as possible at the same time as it directs us to make the most efficient use of the limited land base within the village,” said Mayor Greg Deck. “A co-

lumbarium is a good way to meet both those goals.”

The request to build the columbarium came from the community in the mid-1990s after the death of a local couple. Before their deaths, they were saddened that they would not have an opportunity to be buried or otherwise memorialized in their own community.

“The negotiations with the Catholic diocese of Nelson for a site on which to build the facility has proceeded slowly and carefully since then,” he said.

The land being subdivided for the columbarium currently belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. Although it is on church property, the structure will be available for use by people of all faiths.

If all goes well, the columbarium will be ready for use next summer.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

Mayor – One (1) to be elected

Surname

Usual Names

Jurisdiction of Residence

BROWN-JOHN TAFT

Barry Gerry

Toby Creek Rd., Invermere Invermere

Councillor – Four (4) to be elected Surname

Usual Names

Jurisdiction of Residence

BERZINS BRYDON CAMPSALL HARVEY HAWES MILLER SCHAEFER THODE-HAMILTON THOMAS

Nick Ray Bob Robert Spring Allen Taoya Fred Mike

Invermere Invermere Ruault Rd., Invermere Invermere Timbermont Rd., Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere

School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Usual Names

Jurisdiction of Residence

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Greg

Invermere

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the District of Invermere on Saturday, November 15, 2008 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Lake Windermere Memorial Hall, 709 - 10th Street, Invermere, BC ELECTOR REGISTRATION (for voting day only registration) There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Anyplace for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

RESIDENT ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature).

Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance voting will be open at the Municipal Office, 914 – 8th Avenue on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 and Thursday, November 13, 2008 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day.

Chris Prosser, Chief Election Officer

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BARRY BROWN-JOHN FOR MAYOR on 15 November 2008 in the Community Hall

Notice No. 4-1

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Invermere that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, four Councillors, and one School Trustee for a three-year term commencing December 2008 and terminating December 2011, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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vision strength leadership for our community

Annual General Meeting Friday, November 7th

7:30 p.m. at DTSS in Invermere (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

• Slide presentation of the Farnham blockade • Alas Resort (a short lm) • Review of the previous year and what we might see in the year to come • Review of the candidates in the upcoming elections and where they stand on Jumbo

This promises to be our most interesting AGM yet.

DON’T MISS IT!

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE QUALIFYING TO VOTE There are two categories of voters who qualify to vote in a local government elections in B.C. Resident Electors and Non-Resident (Property) Electors.

A Resident Elector qualifies to vote by meeting all of the following criteria: • •

You are a Canadian citizen; You are at least 18 years of age, as of November 15, 2008; • You have lived in BC for at least 6 months prior to registering to vote; • You have lived in the Electoral Area for at least 30 days prior to registering to vote; and • You are not disqualified from voting because you: Have been convicted of an indictable offence for which you are currently in custody; or • Have been found guilty of an election offence

A Non-Resident Property Elector qualifies to vote by meeting all of the following criteria: • You are not a Resident Elector of the Electoral Area; • You are a Canadian citizen; • You are at least 18 years of age, as of November 15, 2008; • You have lived in BC for at least 6 months prior to registering to vote; • You have owned property in the Electoral Area for at least 30 days prior to registering to vote; • You have been designated by the other owner(s) of the property as the Non-Resident (Property) Elector for that property; • Property has to be in an individual’s name • You are not disqualified from voting because you: • Have been convicted of an indictable offence for which you are currently in custody; or • Have been found guilty of an election offence

NEW PLAYGROUND – Three-year-old Kamryn Joubert, daughter of Marc Joubert and Melanie Genest of Radium Hot Springs, plays on the brand new playground in Edgewater. The playground was funded and built entirely by volunteers.

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VOTING DAY ONLY REGISTRATION Resident Elector There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. The District of Invermere conducts its elections using “Voting Day Only Registration” and therefore does not maintain a voters list.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the qualifications to vote, and, Resident Electors MUST produce two pieces of identification to the election staff at the voting place.

The identification (at least one must provide a signature) should prove both residency and identity.

AUCTION

Non-Resident (Property) Elector A Non-Resident Property Elector will be required to produce acceptable identification, as well as proof of ownership of the property in question. If there are other owners of the property you must also have written consent from the majority of all of the owners stating that you are the one owner who is designated as the Non-Resident (Property) Elector for that property.

Acceptable identification includes (two) of:

Property registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in this municipal election.

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IMPORTANT: Please be prepared to produce either a 2008 copy of your Land Title or your Assessment Notice or other evidence satisfactory to the Chief Election Officer, Deputy Chief Election Officer or Presiding Election Official when applying for a ballot on voting day, along with two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature).

BC Driver’s License Invermere Tax Notice ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents Social Insurance Card BC Identification Card Credit Card BC CareCard or Gold CareCard

YEAR-END CLEARANCE

• Utility Bill • Citizenship Card

Sunday, November 2nd • Starts at 11:00 a.m.

VEHICLES • • • • •

ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITES

GENERAL VOTING DAY

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Wednesday, November 5th & Thursday, November 13th, 2008 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Saturday, November 15th, 2008 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Advance Polls are held in the District of Invermere Office, Located at 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC

Location: Lake Windermere Memorial Community Hall 709 – 10th Street Invermere, BC

The Pioneer Double the circulation, double the advertising power of any other local newspaper!

1997 300 Suzuki King Quad - 300 2001 Clubcar Electric Golf Cart 1979 Trans Am 400 Big block 2000 DS 650 2WD Racing Quad 1947 Dodge Power Wagon Wrecker (Formerly owned by Haddad and Garside Motors) 1953 Merc 3 ton V-8 c/w hoist 2002 Polaris Exp. 242 4x4 Quad 1993 Freightliner FLD,129 Cummins N Series 320 HP, 255,000 km., 125 spd 202 WB 2 electric golf carts

MARINE • 1986 26ft. Holiday Cruiser c/w 9.9 Nissan auto nav-fish finder on EZ loader trailer • 1973 Fiberform Trihull-merc inboard - trailer • 1992 Chapparal 2050 sd cuddy cabin Volvo penta DP - Calkins trailer • 16’ Searay on trailer

MARINE • 12’ Aluminum Boat

MISCELLANEOUS • 35 Dell computers c/w Monitor, mouse and keyboard, all running. From the City of Cranbrook.

• Over 100 items from Stolen and Lost Property Recovery • Grand Father Clock • 8’ 1” Slate AMF Playmaster Pool Table • Aluminum Semi Truck Grille • Wine Press • New Kippor 3500 Gas Generator

HOUSEHOLD • • • •

Quality Furniture from 4 Estates Appliances from 4 Estates Household Effects from 4 Estates Too much to list!

Large Lots - No Reserve

• Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Debit & Cheque • Concession on site • Bonded member of A.A.B.C

KEY CITY AUCTION Phone 250-489-0898 • Fax 250-489-0899 • www.keycityauction.com

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October 31, 2008

Pioneer Briefs A Day in Court Send candidate questions early What burning question would you like to ask the municipal candidates? The Rotary Club of Invermere and Radium Sunrise Rotary want questions from the residents of the Columbia Valley for next week’s All Candidates Forums.

If you have a question for Invermere or Canal Flats mayor or council candidates, or Area F director candidates, please send it to Gordon Bagan at gordon@ wvrealestate.ca.

Those dates again, in case you missed them, are: • Tuesday, November 4th for Invermere candidates at the Community Hall at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 5th for Area F candidates at the Lions Hall behind the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m.

• Thursday, November 6th for Canal Flats candidates at the Civic Centre at 7 p.m.

Food Bank needs volunteers The Food Bank would like some new volunteers to spread the work around. Basic positions needed are client service representatives, shoppers and baggers.

As a client service representative, you will be at the food bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays from a little before 1 p.m. to sometime after 2 p.m. of any assigned two-week shift. You will only do one two-week shift every two or three months. You and a partner will record and/or assemble hampers for clients.

As a shopper, you will buy and stock food supplies for the bank. Assigned shifts are usually for one month. Just check in at the food bank every Tuesday and Thursday opening to make sure there is enough food for the next opening of the food bank.

As a bagger, you will bag food that we purchase in larger quantities into smaller, two-cup bags. Assigned shifts are usually for a one-month period. Just check in at the food bank every Tuesday and Thursday opening to make sure that there are 0enough small bags packaged for the next opening of the food bank.

Call Tony Kraayvanger at 250-342-6488.

Change your clocks!

You’ll get an extra hour’s sleep this weekend when daylight saving time ends. Before going to bed on Saturday, November 1st, put all of your clocks back an hour. Enjoy the sleep-in!

Correction In the October 24th article “Invermere candidates questioned,” Robert Harvey’s response was edited to say he was a board member of “Chartered General Accountants B.C., East Kootenay Chapter.” In fact, it should have read “Certified General Accountants B.C.” Our apologies to Mr. Harvey.

The following cases were heard before Justice D.C. Carlgren in Invermere Criminal Court on October 28th.

• Allen Daugherty was found guilty of being in possession of a controlled substance. He was given a conditional discharge and three months of probation by Judge Carlgren. He was also ordered to pay a $50 victim surcharge.

• Craig Olsen was found guilty of one count of being in care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired and one count of failing to appear pursu-

ant to court order.

Judge Carlgren sentenced Mr. Olsen to a twoyear driving prohibition. He was also ordered to pay a $1,500 fine and a $225 victim surcharge. For the second charge of failing to appear pursuant to court order, Judge Carlgren ordered Mr. Olsen to pay a $100 fine and a $15 victim surcharge.

• Bradley Varga plead guilty to using prohibited method/gear/bait used during close time. The court heard that Mr. Varga was caught by Conservation Officers using a single barbed hook and a spin reel in an area of a river which was fly fishing only. The offence occurred in the Fairmont Hot Springs area.

Judge Carlgren ordered Mr. Varga to pay a $150 fine and a $22.50 victim surcharge.

FLU CLINICS

WALK-IN CLINICS ARE BEING ORGANIZED IN THREE VALLEY LOCATIONS: INVERMERE COMMUNITY HALL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6th

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

EDGEWATER LEGION

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10th

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

CANAL FLATS CIVIC CENTRE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WE RECOMMEND THAT CHILDREN GET THEIR FLU SHOTS AT THE HEALTH UNIT. PLEASE BRING YOUR BC HEALTH CARE CARD AND WEAR A SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT. PNEUMONIA SHOTS CAN ALSO BE BOOKED THROUGH THE HEALTH UNIT YEAR ROUND FOR THOSE OVER 65 AND FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.

If you are unable to attend these clinics or for more information contact your local Health Unit: 250-342-2360

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Brendan Donahue Investment Advisor Phone: 342-2112

GIC Rates cashable 90 days 1 yr 2 yrs 3 yrs 4 yrs 5 yrs

as of October 28th 3.40% 3.66% 4.05% 4.25% 4.40% 4.55% 4.65%

New USD High Interest Savings Accounts No minimum balances 2.05% No fees Interest calculated daily, paid monthly Redeemable at any time

YOUR MONEY Simple tips to get your portfolio back on track

The past several months have been difficult for investors. First, there has been the stock market downturn, which has put most equity portfolios in the red.

Then there has been a continued period of low interest rates which has suppressed returns from bonds and cash. Most portfolios need some fixing.

How can you do that? Here are a few commonsense tips that can help you fix a broken portfolio without sacrificing your peace of mind.

portfolio. But it’s particularly important with a portfolio that hasn’t performed up to expectations. As you make appropriate changes to your portfolio, chances are volatility will affect the market for some time to come. So make sure to spread your assets into different baskets—not only stocks, but bonds, cash, and if you invest in mutual funds, different management styles.

Take it slowly

Over the past several years, your portfolio has probably shifted from your ideal asset allocation model. Now is the time to rebalance it. Better yet, consult with your financial professional and create a schedule for ongoing rebalancing and portfolio reviews. You may not have to take action every time you review your portfolio, but at the very least, taking a look at your holdings regularly will help you determine whether your portfolio is still in line with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

RRSP and RRIF eligible

Investments

GICs, Stocks, Bonds, Preferred Shares, Income Trusts, Mutual Funds, High Interest Savings, RRSPs Rates subject to change without notice.

Subject to availability.

Brendan Donahue, BCOMM, CIM, FMA Investment Advisor 342-2112

Jason Elford, CFP Mutual Fund Advisor 342-5052

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Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Retirement Projections, Income Splitting, Registered Educational Savings Plans

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RSP Loans, Mortgage Referrals, Pension Transfers, Group RRSPs.

Ask us about our free consultations and no fee accounts.

Most portfolios (even of those who are already retired) need to include equity (stock) positions. Equities give us the best chance to stay ahead of inflation and taxes—two forces that can erode even the largest portfolios. If you’ve exited the stock market over the past few years because of volatility concerns, consider moving back into the market gradually. If peace of mind is an issue, consider adding to your stock positions over several months. You’ll save yourself some sleepless nights, and hopefully put dollar-cost-averaging to work for you.

Diversify, diversify, diversify Every time something like income trusts, tech stocks or oil and gas stocks get hot, too many investors concentrate their portfolios in these sectors, driving up valuations and ultimately leading to volatility.

This market psychology will never change and is why diversification should always be a priority for your

S&P/TSX Composite Index

Dow Jones Industrial Average Nikkei

Oil (New York)

Gold (New York)

Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)

Schedule regular reviews

Stick to long-term strategy Investing should be about your long-term goals; it should not be influenced by short-term events. Despite the difficulty caused by current political and economic events, they will not last forever. Instead of shuffling from one investment to the other when the market takes a turn for the worse, establish a long-term plan for your portfolio, along with an asset allocation strategy that fits with your personal financial goals. That, in the end, is the best fix for any portfolio.

Market Action As of October 27th, 2008

8,573 8,175 7,621 $63.22 $742.90 $0.7765

Weekly Gain/Loss

-1,677.66 -1,089.23 -1,684.08 -11.03 -47.10 -0.0612

Year To Date

-38.02% -38.36% -50.20% -34.14% -10.92% -22.00%

Most people review their Investment portfolio regularly!

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

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

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

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

Jason Elford has been a wealth management specialist in Calgary for more than 9 years. Now a full time resident of Invermere, Jason recently joined the Berkshire office with Brendan Donahue.

Jason Elford Certified Financial Planner Insurance Advisor 712 - 10th Street, Invermere

Phone: 342-5052

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October 31, 2008 Continued from Page 3 . . .

Clara Reinhardt: Review and build on the existing community plan.

Ron Verboom: Council should be focused on maintaining Smart Growth Strategies, i.e. small footprint/high density development. Council should also look at reviewing/renewing the Official Community Plan within the next three years.

Do you believe that short-term renters should be distinguished from long-term renters? Do you feel short term renters should be paying hotel tax?

Don Devlin: Yes, the hotel tax coming from short-term renters benefits the community adding to our attractiveness. However, council will need to ensure the tax is a “win-win� situation for the renters and the village.

Brent Frederickson: Yes. Dale Genest: Short term condo and town home rentals are just the new style of motel/hotel accommodations and should be treated the same.

Roger Plato: Yes, they for the most part serve two different purposes. Yes, short-term renters should be paying hotel tax, as I understand they already do to the provincial government.

Clara Reinhardt: I think this is a potential policy which needs to be examined and discussed.

Ron Verboom: Yes, short-term renters are competing with hotel/motels and should therefore be sub-

ject to the same taxes. Council needs to set policies to clearly address short-term rentals as they are a cause for concern to residents and businesses.

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What would your position be if the Radium Resort area were to request amalgamation into the village?

Don Devlin: I would want the council to consider the current planning goals of maintaining a smaller footprint as well as the costs and efficiency of extending the village’s infrastructure.

Brent Frederickson: There would have to be a financial study to make sure that the amalgamation did not place a tax burden on existing Radium taxpayers.

Otherwise- yes.

Dale Genest: Yes, as long as there were no excessive cost associated with the amalgamation.

Roger Plato: Yes. All issues including taxes, infrastructure, debt and assets would have to be considered by both areas. This was considered before and it would probably be necessary to go to referendum.

Clara Reinhardt: I believe it would be mutually beneficial and should be considered if the request were to be forwarded to Village of Radium council.

Ron Verboom: I believe it would be advantageous for both parties. The Resort would gain access to services provided by the Village (sewer, water, etc).

The Village would have more users sharing the cost of these services.

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October 31, 2008

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October 31, 2008

Controversial Canal Flats bylaw passes

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Reporter The Village of Canal Flats has completed amendments to controversial subdivision and development Bylaw 82.

On Monday, October 27th, all four councillors and mayor voted in favour of adopting Amendment Bylaw 100, which makes significant changes to the first bylaw, passed on May 14th, 2007.

“We have been around and around on this and I think we have made it somewhat better than Bylaw 82,” said councillor Walter Woodske.

“The developers may not be totally pleased with it but it is still a good bylaw for taxpayers.”

Councillor Tricia Doherty agreed.

“This bylaw will ensure taxpayers aren’t 100 percent on the book for development happening in the community,” she said. “Developers’ contributions are certainly helpful.”

The Village of Canal Flats held a

public hearing for the bylaw changes on August 27th, which was attended by about 40 residents.

At the meeting, councillor Emile Morin, who is running for election as mayor, explained the most significant changes. Bylaw 100 reduces the requirements for sidewalks in the village, with paths only needing to be constructed on one side of the road in a rectangle along Burns Avenue, Grainger Road, Beatty Avenue and Shaughnessy Street.

There is also a reduction in the thickness of pavement required, and an expansion of the stormwater options.

“My first impression with Bylaw 100 was that it would benefit the small developer primarily,” said Mr. Morin at the August meeting. “However, now I see that most developers will benefit.”

Also at the meeting, Mayor Colin Cartwright explained why council have chosen to revise the initial bylaw.

“We’re trying to accommodate the best we can the needs of this community,” he said.

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Nov. 4

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Nov. 4

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Art Composition

Nov. 17 Occupational First Aid Level 3 Nov. 19 Homeopathy Workshop Minor Acute Illness Nov. 19 CORE Hunter Nov. 21 Canadian Firearms Safety

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Nov. 24 Intermediate Spanish Nov. 28 FoodSafe Level 2

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P ioneer C lassifieds CHEERS & jeers JEERS: to people who use the end of the beautiful gully at 6th Avenue and 17th Street s their own private dump site.

Branches, leaves, rocks, garden plants, old Christmas Trees are piling up. That looks great – now I see vehicle tracks and someone has followed your lead and actually backed in to dump!

It’s a shame (on you too) to have to put up a sign.

thank you We would like to say a very special thank you to all the people of Invermere and surrounding areas who helped make our bake sale for Cystic Fibrosis at AG Foods on Saturday a big success. We raise $604.78.

Thank you so much, Sherr Guay and Colbey McFayden.

announcement DTSS Arts and Crafts Fair: Friday December 12th, 4:00-9:00 pm. $25.00 rental includes a 6’x2‘ table, advertising and promotion. To book your table call Faith at 250-342-9213 ext 100. Proceeds go to the community greenhouse project.

Jumbo Creek Conservation Society

AGM

Time and date has been changed to Friday, November 7th at 7:30 pm In the DTSS Theatre.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Daniela and Marcel Mattmann are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Katrina Margot on October 14, 2008, weighing 6lbs. 9oz. Happy grandparents in Switzerland are Marie and Franz Hurni and great-grandma Berta Hurni and in Invermere Grandpa Hans and Grandma Eva.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Tiny hands, Tiny feet...There is someone new to meet!

CARA ISABEL JASKELA, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 6 lb., 1 oz. Proud parents, Brent and Shelly Jaskela, Radium.

LOST & FOUND Lost: Baton and pair of shoes in a blue bag. Left at Lions Park behind the hospital. Call 250342-8737.

storage

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Commercial for Lease

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Warehouse/ Showroom/Storage Unit 1 -1750 sq. ft.

- $580/month Unit 2 - 2900 sq. ft.

– $960/month Available November 1st .

250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Furnished 2 bdrms, large main level, own livingroom, diningroom, entrance, shared laundry and kitchen. Cable, internet, utilities included.

Couple preferred, cat lovers.

Couple $980.00, single $575.00, 250-342-8651.

Radium Hot Springs 3 bdrm fully furnished condo for rent IMMEDIATELY. $1400/month, including utilities. 1500 sq. ft., W/D included, 250-347-9093, info@fauthfinancial.com

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Roommate wanted to share 3 bdrm townhouse in Radium. $375/month, includes laundry, hydro, high speed internet.

Available Nov. 1st , 250-3477787.

Sharedaccommodationavailable immediately in Westside Park.

250-688-7787.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Invermere, 1 room, clean, quiet, working roommate wanted, N/ S, N/P, $350/month, everything includes. Available Nov. 1st , 250-341-1667.

Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

Invermere, 1 bdrm for rent in 3 bdrm house. $550/month includes all utilities, W/D, dog friendly, 250-341-7248.

Secure indoor storage for vehicles, boats, etc. Available November 1st , $100/month, 6 month minimum, 24/7 access, 250-342-0603, 250-341-5845

SUITE FOR RENT Affordable accommodation in Radium. $425.00 and up. Call 250-341-7022.

Obituary William Ernest McKay (Bill) March 11, 1952 – October 5, 2008 A memorial was held at Windermerre Hall, October 11, 2008 Thank you to Tom and Sheila Cope and the Windermere Ladies Auxillary; to Ken Fisher, Erron Denby and Cody Tegart for the memories, and special thanks to Terry Pal of Windermere for pulling it all together.

The McKay Families

Bright 1 bdrm furnished, upstairs suite. Parking, private beach, $750/month + DD, no partiers, N/P. Columere Park, 250-345-6524.

Bright 1 bdrm basement suite in Invermere. Great location, recently renovated, laundry available, separate entrance, N/S, N/P, $650.00 including utilities, 250-342-5785.

Available Nov. 1st .

1 bdrm basement walk-out, W/D, N/S, N/P, close to D/T and beaches. $600/month, furnished or unfurnished, includes utilities & electricity, $300.00 DD, 250342-7547, avail. Dec. 1st .

GREAT VIEW – GREAT PRICE! Brand new sunny, 1 bdrm, 1000 sq. ft. suite in quiet home.

Centrally located, separate entrance, own laundry, off-street parking. Includes utilities, cable, internet. N/S, N/P, $1050.00 + DD, references required, 403922-8518 or invermerehome@ gmail.com Available immediately, brand new, 1 bdrm suite, fantastic lake views on acreage, hardwood floors, 1 bath, great for single or couple. $900/month + util.

250-342-0062.

Spacious 1 bdrm fully furnished suite close to shopping.

Separate entrance & laundry, + 4 appliances, N/S. Available November 1st . $725/month, everything included. Call Julie 250-270-9433.

Radium month to month or long-term. Bright 1 bdrm lower level suite, bed, fridge, stove, couch, TV, utilities, cable included, 250-347-9582.

house FOR RENT Edgewater, brand new 4 bdrm, 2 full baths, $1500/month, available immediately. Call Kerry at 250-270-0545.

4 bdrm family home in Invermere near D/T, hospital, and schools.

2 bath, 22’ x 32’ shop, fenced yard, N/S, non-partiers with references, $1500/month + util.

Call Annette and Dale 306-7786992.

Wonderfully maintained, fully furnished, 1500 sq. ft. home on the 12th fairway, Riverside Golf Course. Great views, deluxe master bedroom and ensuite, 2 guest bedrooms, oversized double garage, $1800/month, available Dec 1st, N/S. N/P, 250688-4104 (cell).

Radium 2 storey home, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, N/P, N/S, large patio, fireplace, patio furniture, BBQ. Available Dec. 1st , $1400/ month + util, 1-403-560-3677.

For pictures ecosierragolf@ gmail.com Edgewater, 3 bdrm house, 5 appliances, forced air, wood/ propane heat, pets allowed, $850/month + util. + DD. 250347-6453.

2 bdrm + den, 2 bath home in Windermere. ½ acre, fully fenced, double garage, pets negotiable, N/S, $1600/month, available immediately, 250450-9756.

Invermere 2 bdrm condo, newly renovated, fully furnished, close to D/T. Available immediately, $950.00 + DD. 1-250-833-0196, 250-341-1391 (cell), or 250341-5855.

Radium, Riverside townhouse. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, single garage, very clean, like new, N/S, N/P, $1200/month + DD + util.

References required, 780-4755474.

Great view, close to amenities, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath condo in Canal Flats, available Nov. $950/ month + util, 250-489-8389.

Leave message.

Canal Flats, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath condo, $800/month + DD, N/P, 250-270-0165.

Invermere town house for rent.

3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 2 fireplaces, 5 appliances, $1300.00 + util, N/S, N/P. Available Nov. 1st , 403-703-0930.

2 bdrm condo near Sobeys. N/ S, N/P, $900/month, 250-3426255.

Furnished 2 bdrm condos for rent. One available Nov.1st , the other Dec.1st . Blackforest Village. $1500 all inclusive or $1200 + utilities. N/P, N/S, 250342-6818.

FOR RENT Contact

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

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now”

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P ioneer C lassifieds condo FOR RENT

VACATION RENTALS

Brand new 3 bdrm luxury townhouse in Invermere. Lake, town and mountain views.

Hardwood, carpet, tile floors, granite counters, fireplace, unfurnished, 2 balconies, private garage, stainless appliances, W/D, lots of storage. Immediate possession available, $1,400 + utilities, N/P, N/S. Furnished rate negotiable, 403-827-1604.

New luxurious lake front condo, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, sleeps 6 adults. Faces lake, beautifully furnished, stainless appliances, wood floors, granite counters, fireplace, underground parking, in-suite laundry. Perfect getaway for family or friends.

Walking distance to beach and town. Currently available for Christmas and New Years!

Pricing from $200/night or $1200/week. N/P, N/S, call (403) 827-1604 or arhahn@telus.net

1 bdrm luxury condo 5 min drive from Invermere. Newly renovated, furnished, W/D, cable, N/S, N/P. Shared pool & hot tub. Available Nov-May, $900 all inclusive, 250-6880244.

2 bdrm condo.Walk to downtown Invermere. Furnished, W/D, N/S, N/P. Cable & wireless. Long term preferred from Nov. 1st , $1200/ month, 250-688-0244.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Pinewood, Radium. Top floor, corner unit, fireplace. $1075/ month, includes util, avail. immediately, 403-560-5603.

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development, 2+1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 6 appliances, Partially Finished Basement, 8 minutes to Fairmont, $900/month + utilities. Available November 1.

Contact Mike, 403-804-6937.

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.

Radium Copperhorn Town fully furnished Condo. Top floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in-suite laundry, wood-burning fireplace, BBQ, $1000/month, utilities, cable included. Avail. Nov. 1st , 1-403522-2640.

HOUSE FOR SALE

HERITAGE RANCH HOUSE completely renovated 2600 sq. ft. 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.

Phone Elkhorn Ranch at 250342-0617 or 250-342-1268.

Condo fOR SALE Affordable 2 bdrm condo in downtown Invermere. $159,900.00. Call 250-3411182.

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.

RESORT PROPERtIES FOR SALE Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca

Misc. for Sale

Affordable bright, newly renovated, corner, ground floor 2 bdrm condo. Close to shopping, restaurants, beaches, golf courses and ski hill, $250,000.00.

A must see!! 250-341-1575.

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

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

Quality Top soil & Manure.

Top soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/ pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

3 bdrm mobile home, oil and wood heat, new woodstove and chimney, new vinyl siding, storage shed, near school bus route, $49,000.00. Reasonable offers considered, 250-6880949.

Fire Wood for sale. Fir and Birch.

Call 250-342-9480.

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

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

VEHICLE s FOR SALE

Salon/ Spa Equipment Sale: tanning bed $2500 (incl: pillow/ cleaner/protective eyewear/ timer). Shampoo chair $50, 3 cutting capes (2 blk/1brn) $10 ea. Shampoo sink $75, paraffin bath $100, 3 pedicure chairs $250 ea. Manicure tables $50, washer dryer set $300, adjustable aesthetics chair $200, small storage cabinet $10, custom made receptionist desk $300, 35 x 2’x1’ glass shelving $2 ea. 3 slat wall boards 5’ x 4’ $20 ea. 60 x slat wall chrome brackets $180, 10- 8” slat wall chrome wire hooks $6, 11-10” slat wall chrome wire hooks $8, 3 large poster frames $20 ea. Cash register – MA 186-100 series, $100, 4 hourglass shaped mirrors, 2 ½’ $40 ea. 2 pine side tables, 2 ½ x 1 ½’ , $10 ea. 5 black wire wall clocks,$5 ea. 3 bins of perm rods, blue/yellow-orange/ peach-purple $10 ea. Clean & Easy paraffin warmer $100, 2 Qtica sugar scrub 42oz, $42 ea.

2-2lb peach paraffin cubes, $7 ea. 10kg Gehwol foot soak tub, $100, Danby microwave $40, round adjustable stool $20.00, 9 Rubbermaid stepping stools $1 ea. 4 wall mount hot tool brackets $5 ea. 6 packages Credo blades, $3.99 ea. 29 Dannyco mani/pedi brushes $ 7.25.

GIBSON Stacked washer/dryer unit, water cooler, Kenmore vacuum, oak dining room suite w/buffet and hutch, 4 side, 2 captain chairs, ANTIQUE oak round pedestal table, 2 leafs, 6 chairs, entertainment unit, glass coffee table, misc. household items, 250-341-1575.

2005 GMC 2500 HD, 4x4, short box, extended cab, air, tilt, cruise, P/W, mint condition, $17,500.00, 250-342-0005.

Two 60 gallon power vented propane water heaters. Excellent working order and quite new.

Nearest offer to $400.00 ea. (new worth $1100.00 - $1200.00 ea.), 250-342-8313.

Used powder skis are here!

Consign your gear and upgrade at Sportuccinos, beside Bargain Store. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 250-342-3669.

8500 watt Generator, 5500 continuous. 10hp Briggs & Stratton, only used a couple months. $1200.00 new, $850.00 firm, 250-342-1354.

Older upright Hobart Grand Piano. Best offer, call 250-3426438.

Set of women’s left hand golf clubs, with bag, $125.00. Call 250-342-0838.

snowmobiles 2001 Mountain Cat, 800cc, rebuilt motor last year, new track, 162” x 2 ½”, $3500.00, 250-342-3269.

VEHICLE s FOR SALE 1985 GMC 7000 dump truck, $5800.00. 1995 Ford 1 ton, 4x4, crew cab, $3500.00. Call 250342-5118.

1992 Honda Accord, fully loaded, 217,000 km. Needs nothing, $3500.00 OBO, 250-270-0698.

4 new summer tires, 4 winter tires. Comes with 1992 Dodge Caravan, seats 7. Best offer, 250341-5096.

1996 Ford Windstar SUV, sound but cracked windshield. Wheel chair ramp, $2000.00 OBO, 250270-0698.

1998 Dodge Neon, 84,000 km, standard 5-speed, blue, 2 door, mint condition, car starter.

Asking $6000.00 OBO, 250-3427077.

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.

Services 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.

Piet’s Carpentry, 35 years experience. Specializing in decks and small renovations. Call 250341-8271, email pwjansen@ telus.net Painting, Stain, Lacquer Residential/Commercial You want quality work A clean job site Done on schedule?

Call Roxanne Holden @ 250-688-0955.

COLUMBIA VALLEY ROCKIES are looking for odd jobs or part-time work.

Call the coach @ 250-688-1515.

Hauling, yard work, no job too big or too small!

Chimney Sweeping for clean burning woodstoves and fireplaces. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call Clark 250-3426443. @ The Shop finishing carpenter.

Renovations, repairs, painting, interior/exterior. References available, 250-341-5096.

RENOVATIONS Bathroom Specialist Custom Tile Work Free Estimates Dependable Quality Workmanship Fair Prices Call Kevin 250-342-3070

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Pioneer Classifieds Services

Bookkeeping Assistant

For all your renovations, repairs, framing, decks, etc. Call Kev at 250-349-5267.

This permanent part-time position is in Fairmont with a good possibility of leading to full-time.

Wage is commensurate with experience.

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.

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

Local Electrical Contractor looking for 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Please call Ian, 250341-1342.

Looking for a sports-minded individual to organize sports/ games for three 8 year old boys in the afternoons at Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Call 250-341-6299

by Tuesday at noon to place your classified advertisement.

Please send resumes to Lorelei Wendland by e-mail lorelei@marblecanyon.ca

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

We are looking to employ

cheerful, responsible, energetic team members who will enjoy serving our Customers! for full or part-time employment as a

. . . Continued from Page 3 However, Mr. Shmigelsky was quick to add that residents could still see an increase in their assessments.

“No new tax revenue could still mean a considerable shift in taxes once other bodies weigh in,” he said.

The 2009 budget includes revenue from the tax on hotel rooms, due to begin in December. Council have previously stated that the increased funding will go towards projects including the upgrade of Kinsmen Beach; and the expansion of a shuttle service between Invermere and Panorama.

The budget allots funding for the Columbia Valley Arts Council, the Windermere Valley Historical Society, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Invermere Business Committee and Invermere Public Library.

Significantly, the budget allows $5.5 million for 2009 capital projects, with $2.73 million from direct developer contributions.

The municipality also hopes to next year pay out the remainder of its 1998 Roadworks Loan, which will save taxpayers $325,644 in interest.

Members of the current council reassured candidates in the upcoming election that the new council will still have the opportunity to have their say on next year’s budget.

“I don’t think any new councillor should be frightened that the current council is doing this,” said Ray Brydon.

“There will also be meetings in January and February for the new council to make changes,” he said. “This is not written in stone; it can be amended.”

“It is also so that new council could have this tedious work done. It is pretty mind-boggling if someone is new on council,” he added.

Mr. Brydon also said he hopes public consultation on the budget can proceed immediately.

“We want to be able to go to the public in the next 30 days and get input on the proposed budget,” he said.

Sales Clerk/Barista.

If you like to work in a friendly, quick-paced, enjoyable environment we wish to talk to you!

Apply with resume to Sabina at the Bakery (1305 7th Ave., Invermere BC); Email resume with cover letter to qbakery@telus.net; fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439 Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd.

Great People! Great Service!

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

POLL CLERKS AND COUNTERS Needed for the Municipal Election The District of Invermere is looking for people who are interested in helping with the local Municipal Election on Saturday November 15th, 2008 as poll clerks and counters.

Election Officials must be a minimum of 18 years of age and may not be a candidate or the spouse, sibling, parent or child, or grandparent or grandchild of a candidate running in the 2008 municipal election.

If you are interested, please contact the Chief Election Officer at 250-342-9281.

Chris Prosser – Chief Election Officer Kindry Dalke – Deputy Chief Election Officer

TRICK OR TREAT- This spooky Invermere threesome may be at your door tonight.

From left to right: cousins Kaydon Chasse, dressed as a skunk; Madison Hromadnik, dressed as a witch; and Jessica Hromadnik, dressed as a Rastafarian.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

Happy Halloween from The Pioneer!

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Thank You Friends 16th Annual

Beef -on-a-

Bun

Saturday, November 1st 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (or until we run out of meat)

Come out to our enjoy beef-on-a-bun, coffee, pop and socialize with your neighbours!

BC Hydro boosts rescue vehicle fund BC Hydro representative Robert Toole, (left) presents a $5,000 cheque to “Big Tom” Tom McNeil, Invermere Fire Chief Roger Ekman and Rick Hoar of the Lake Windermere District Lions Club. The funds are part of BC Hydro’s $10,000 contribution to the Invermere Volunteer Firefighters Society in support of their Road to Rescue campaign to purchase a new, custom-designed rescue vehicle.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

local fund

©2008 NIGEL FINNEY

Invermere Home Hardware & Building Supplies Co. Ltd. 250-342-6908 • 1-800-731-1103 info@invermerehardware.com

On November 15th, voters in the Columbia Valley will be asked: “Are you in favor of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2083 to: • Establish the “Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Service” within Electoral Areas F and G, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and Village of Canal Flats; and, • Annually requisition up to a maximum of $230,000 or the product of $0.055 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value of land and improvements, whichever is greater, to be collected by an annual parcel tax”?

on saturday 15 november 2008 vote yes to the local conservation fund What am I actually voting for?

What the RDEK really wants to ask is whether you’re willing to have about $20 of additional property tax put towards a dedicated conservation fund for the Upper Columbia. But the RDEK can’t ask whether you’ll commit $20 because legally, they can only define the total amount of funds that can be collected in a year ($230,000). All parcels will be taxed at the same rate, regardless of assessed value.

The amount is about $20 annually – a small price to pay to help conserve clean water, wildlife and open space from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

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Land of the golden larches The larch is the only deciduous tree that has needles which turn yellow and drop Rock mountain east of Invermere. The larch grows in valleys and on the lower slopes in the fall like leaves. The larch needles are just about to fall this week. This magnifi- of mountains, and has been known in some parts of the world to remain alive for cent sight was taken by Joe Lucas of Invermere last Sunday as he was going up Castle 850 years. It is most commonly found in northern Russia.

Š2008 NIGEL FINNEY

On November 15th 2008

VOTE YES to the

LOCAL CONSERVATION FUND

local fund

yes

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Take the time to look inside and discover your potential

By Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship A few weeks ago, I preached on discovering your potential.

We know from Romans 12:3 that to each of us is dealt a measure of faith, and we know that as it is fed and watered

by God’s Word, and as we take steps of faith, it grows and in time bears fruit.

I believe potential, or gifting, is also God-given.

Romans 12:6 tells us, “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them . . .”

Ephesians 4:7 says, “But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”

Potential, like faith, has to be fed and watered by God’s Word, but what is your gifting? What is your potential, your God-given potential that is in you?

How do we discover that potential?

On Wednesday, November 5th, we are starting a study called “Understanding Your Potential” by Dr. Myles Munroe.

At the start of the book, Munroe says, “Only a minute percentage of the five billion people on this

planet will experience a significant portion of their true potential.”

He goes on to ask eight questions: who am I? Why am I here? How much potential do I have? What am I capable of doing? By what criteria should I measure my ability? What are my limitations?

He goes on to say, and this is what I used to conclude my sermon, “There’s a wealth of potential in you. I know, because God has shown me the vast store He has placed in me. My purpose is to help you understand that potential and get it out. You must decide if you are going to rob the world or bless it with the rich, valuable, potent, untapped resources locked away within you.”

In the same book Canon Farrar is quoted as saying, “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do, and what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.”

How about you?

I would like to challenge you to look into areas where maybe you haven’t gone for a while.

Stir up that potential, that God-given potential that is in you.

Or maybe you would like to join us in Radium Hot Springs on Wednesday evenings.

Give us a call. We would love to have you join us; there is always room for a few more.

Our phone number there is 250-347-9937.

Thank you and God bless.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church November 2nd: 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction.

“Stewardship.” Guest speaker Mr. Ben Kononoff.

Sunday School, pre-school to Grade 7, during service.

For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-9535 Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED November 2nd: 8:30 a.m. Communion at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. Communion 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 at Brisco Historic 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 Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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