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November 7, 2008

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2 TAX FREEZE

3 Fabulous at 50

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Dick Baker of Invermere, a prairie boy who enlisted in the navy at the age of 17, saw action on both the Pacific and the Atlantic. See our Remembrance Day special section.

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Valley NEWS Boy who loved to skate remembered at athletic park

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Friends and family of Richard “CrisQo” Benn are proud to have a bench named in his honour at Mount Nelson Athletic Park. In 2002, the 15-yearold drowned in Lake Windermere. Last week Mount Nelson Athletic Park was officially opened and a bench given a plaque to commemorate Richard. His mother, Cheryl Williams, and sister, Vina Halford, visited the skate park to see the bench. “The grief is no stron- FAMILY VISIT – Richard’s mother Cheryl Williams and sister Vina Halford, with her ger today than any other son Noah, see the bench in his honour for the first time. Photo by Sally Waddington day. It will always stay “We told people that we were raising money for with me,” Cheryl said. a park in his name and people gave money in good “If Richard had been alive, he would have loved faith. I feel like I mispresented them,” she said. this park,” Vina said. “A lot of people worked hard to get the park Cheryl agreed. “I would have always known ex- named after him, so we were disappointed we couldn’t actly where to find him, any time of the day.” have that,” Vina said. “But the bench is something to After Richard’s death, friends and family cam- remember him by.” paigned for a skate park in his name, raising $6,266. Gordon explained why the bench was chosen. However, Rotary Club of Invermere member Gor“The organizing committee decided to have the don Bagan explained why that wasn’t possible. bench dedicated in memory of Richard. It is right by “After Richard’s death, a number of kids worked the bowl so people can sit there and watch the skathard to collect money for a skate park,” Gordon said. ers,” he said. “They raised several thousand dollars, which has gone “As well as commemorating Richard, we think the into the skate park. Lots of other people and groups bench is extra recognition for the youth who helped put money into the park and we decided we couldn’t make the park become a reality,” he continued. put everyone’s name on the plaque or name the park “We want the youth of the community to be for a group in particular as so many had given.” recognized for what they gave, both financially and Cheryl said that decision still stings. physically.”

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Assessments frozen at 2007 levels By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Although your home may have dropped in market value in the past few months, you won’t be seeing a decrease in taxes – at least not this year. Speaking in Whistler last Saturday, Premier Gordon Campbell announced that the assessed value of homes in the province will be frozen at the same level they were in 2007. This will actually result in a cost savings for many homeowners. Your property is assessed in July each year. That means that you would have been paying taxes based on the assessed value in July 2008, just before the market started to slow down, said Jim Norton of Cranbrook, Area Assessor for B.C. Assessments. “We would have been sending out assessments in January 2009 showing some increases,” he said. “In some cases we were raising the assessed value about 10 percent on homes in Invermere, for example.” Although many property assessments in the Columbia Valley were already at an all-time high in July 2007, many rose again during the 12-month period before July 2008, just before the market started to flatten. So the 2008 assessments will be identical to the 2007 assessments.

The freeze follows a year of marked growth. For example, a typical single family home in the District of Invermere that was assessed at $375,000 in summer 2006 rose to $449,000 in the summer of 2007. Here’s a breakdown by specific area: • Hospital/Wilder area: $328,000 in 2006; $384,000 in 2007. • Fort Point off lake: $582,000 in 2006; $654,000 in 2007. • Fort Point lakefront: $1.6 million in 2007; $1.749 million in 2007; • Upper Windermere: $365,000 in 2006; $434,000 in 2007; • Windermere off lake: $622,000 in 2006; $739,000 in 2007; • Windermere lakefront: $1.242 million in 2006; $1.382 million in 2007; • Timber Ridge: $544,000 in 2006; $634,000 in 2007; • Columbia Lake/Westside Road: $445,000 in 2006; $550,000 in 2007; • Fairmont: $387,000 in 2006; $455,000 in 2007; • Panorama: $679,000 in 2006; $765,000 in 2007. • Canal Flats townsite: $189,000 in 2006;

$258,000 in 2007; • Columbia Lake waterfront: $571,000 in 2006; $715,000 in 2007; • Radium: $292,000 in 2006; $391,000 in 2007. Mr. Norton said his department will now have to defer the work that has been done to date on the home assessments. However, he said his department will be busy there is still some work to do, since the freeze will not apply to new homes or those that have made improvements in the past year. He said an individual’s tax bill could still show an increase, based on additional taxes such as municipal taxes, for example. Invermere has already announced that it does not intend to raise taxes next year; but the other municipalities have not yet determined their tax rates. Mr. Norton said although he receives some complaints from homeowners about their assessed values, it is never overwhelming. “Even in years where we were essentially doubling the assessed value, the complaints were not too bad,” he said. Asked what the future holds, Mr. Norton said he is as much in the dark as everyone else. “The intention is for this to be a one-year thing until the markets start to make sense again,” he said.

Jumbo poll disputed by resort developers By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Almost two-thirds of people answering a telephone poll said they do not want to see a resort built in the Jumbo Valley. In the survey, 910 residents of both the East and West Kootenay region were asked this question: “A developer has recently proposed to build a luxury ski resort at Jumbo Creek in the Kootenays’ Purcell Mountains. In your view, should the ski resort development at Jumbo Creek be allowed to proceed, or should the Jumbo Valley be kept wild?” Sixty-three percent said they want to see the Jumbo Valley kept wild, 19 percent said they want the ski resort development to proceed, seven percent were neutral and 11 percent had no opinion. The findings are based on a random digit dial

telephone survey of 910 Kootenay residents in the B.C. provincial ridings of Columbia-Revelstoke, Nelson-Creston and Kootenay-East, conducted in September and October by independent research firm McAllister Opinion Research of Vancouver. “People have expressed themselves clearly once again by more than a three-to-one margin,” said John Bergenske, executive director of Wildsight. “Wildsight hopes that decision-makers at all levels will take into account the clear desire expressed by people across the Kootenays for a wild Jumbo valley,” Mr. Bergenske said. However, the developers have issued a press release calling the findings unbalanced. The question refers to a “luxury ski resort” that has “recently” been approved. In fact, according to Jumbo Glacier Resorts Vice-President Grant Costello, “The developer has not recently proposed

to build a luxury ski resort; it has been in the provincial review process for 17 years.” According to the developer, the poll question is also based on a false premise: that the Jumbo Valley is wild. “The Jumbo Valley is scenic, but it’s not wild and hasn’t been since it was opened with roads from end to end, and resource extraction began in the last century. In fact, commercial tourism began in 1916 when local guide/outfitter Conrad Kain opened a base camp at the resort site,” the statement said. “Today international heliskiers frequent the area in winter along with snowmobilers. In the summer, national teams train with snow cats on the high-altitude glaciers . . . logging in the valley continues and it is being overrun by 4x4s and off-road vehicles,” the statement said. The developers also claimed a large local base of support, including the local Shuswap Indian Band.

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On October 30, at 11: 00 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP members were conducting a road check on Laurier Street by 6th Avenue, Invermere, BC. At approximately 11:13 p.m., a Jeep drove up to the police checkpoint and the driver, a 66-year-old Invermere man, was noted to have a strong odor of liquor coming from him. While the investigating police officer was writing in his note book the driver blurted out, “I am impaired,” and “Don’t handcuff me.” The officer noted symptoms of impairment by alcohol and the driver was read the formal Breath Demand. He was taken back to the Detachment where two breath samples were taken and analyzed at 180 mg percent. He was issued an Appearance Notice to attend Invermere Provincial Court on November 25th, 2008.

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Lest We Forget

On October 30, 2008 RCMP received a report from a car owner that her Chevrolet Cavalier was stolen while she and friend were walking around Lake Enid. The owner told police she locked her car, but admitted to having placed a hidden key above the rear tire. RCMP made extensive patrols around Lake Enid but did not locate the car at that time. On November 1, the vehicle was located by another hiker who called police. RCMP attended and had it removed from the scene. The vehicle’s ignition was intact, however the body of the car was vandalized. When questioned further by police, the owner admitted the vehicle was not stolen but that the vehicle had broken down, and in her anger, she damaged it with a bar and reported it as stolen. The owner, a 17-year-old Windermere resident who cannot be named as charges have not been laid, and is considered a Young Person under the Young Offenders Act, was issued an Appearance Notice for Public Mischief – which is the formal name for the offence of causing the police to enter into a false investigation. The young woman is scheduled to appear in Invermere Youth Court on November 25th, 2008.

The Columbia Valley Detachment would like to make special mention to the sacrifices rendered by the men and women who serve in the Canadian Forces. This week, leading up to Remembrance Day next Tuesday, allows us to reflect and remember those who have served in our nation’s uniform in the past and who continue to do so today. Lest we Forget.

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Canal Flats candidates tackle the issues Gilbert Delorme

Tricia Doherty

Ute Juras

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Eight candidates are running for the four seats on council for the Village of Canal Flats. With Mayor Colin Cartwright stepping down, councillor and former mayor himself Emile Morin is running for the top seat against former Chief Administrator Bruce Woodbury. Tricia Doherty, Ute Juras and Walter Woodske, the three other councillors in the current municipality, are running for re-election, against five new faces. What experience do you have that equips you for a role on council? Gilbert Delorme: I was self-employed in a retail business in this community for 16 years. I learned many skills that would be useful as a council member. Number one would be to listen to your customers. Tricia Doherty: I initiated the annual community cleanup, was a member of the Canal Flats Improvement District board and a member of the Incorpora-

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tion Study Committee. I’ve been on council for four years. Ute Juras: I have been on council since the incorporation of Canal Flats in 2004 and a Regional District of East Kootenay Board Director since 2005. Michael McDonald: A good councillor must be dedicated, level-headed and, above all else, must be a good listener. I have shown that I possess these qualities on several student bodies and boards of directors. David McKersie: My experience that equips me for the role on council is being in the community most of my life and understanding what the people want. Karl Sterzer: Owning and operating various businesses for the last 23 years, dealing with development issues in Canal Flats for the last four years, as well as holding the president position for minor hockey for several years. Roy Webb: I have lived in Canal Flats since 1969. I helped build the hockey arena, I have coached minor hockey in Canal Flats and Invermere, and I maintained the water and sewer for Canal Flats for 25 years. Walter Woodske: I spent a number of years in

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the fire department, including time as fire chief. I was chairman of the Improvement District and a member of the incorporation restructure committee. I have spent four years on council. What do you feel is the most important issue facing Canal Flats at the moment? Gilbert Delorme: Attracting people and economic development to our community. Tricia Doherty: There is no ‘main’ issue. The Eagles Nest water system; our subdivision, development and servicing bylaw; and Painted Ridge legal issues are the obvious ones. But the list is much further reaching than the issue of subdivision development costs. Ute Juras: Some of my priorities are working towards a sustainable community through responsible development, and protection of our environmentally sensitive areas such as the wetlands, Columbia Lake and the Wildlife Management Areas. Continued on Page 29 . . .

Area F director candidates answer questions By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff On November 15th, residents of Area F will choose between two candidates for a seat on the Regional District of East Kootenay’s Board of Directors. Here is what the candidates have to say on the important issues for the area. What experience do you have that equips you for the directorial position? Wendy Booth: Having been the president of the Fairmont Business Assciation and operated Columbia Rafting for 15 years, I have built strong working relationships with the community and business operators. In my ongoing research, I have discussed current issues with experts and stakeholders. I believe I can bring enthusiasm and insight to the Regional District of East Kootenay table. Lillian Rose: In addition to being the incumbent and having the last two years to reflect on, my experience in working with federal, provincial, First

ration or not) could affect all of Area F, although other issues are no less important from the individual communities’ perspective. A few of my priorities are: • Windermere’s water and sewer concerns; • support for Fairmont’s emergency services, such as fire/first responder; • effective management plans for our lakes; and • study and learn on incorporation. Lillian Rose: I believe that the biggest issue facing Area F is effective local governance. I believe that being a Wendy Booth Lillian Rose rural area has both advantages and disNations and now regional government provides me advatages. Being a rural area is a diswith a well-rounded knowledge of how they work advantage when it comes to accessing mainstream or don’t work together. It also gives me an insight funding programs and services. Having access to into government that will help in dealing with issues these funding mechanisms would allow us to deal that face the residents of Area F and the region. locally with pressing issues, such as water and sewer servicing, and land use planning. What is the single biggest issue facing Area F? Wendy Booth: The governance issue (incorpoContinued on Page 33 . . .

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Talk to your grandparents By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher It’s been said before, but it bears repeating – talk to your parents and grandparents about their Second World War experiences before their voices are forever stilled. How I wish that I had talked to my grandfather about his years in the trenches in France during the Great War when he served as a member of Lord Strathcona’s Horse, on horseback no less. Although he wasn’t very forthcoming, he did pass along some stories to my brother (not suitable for a young girl’s ears) which have entered our family’s oral history. And I was able to glean a lot of information from my dear Dad before he died. He told me about being stationed with the RCAF in England in June 1944, seeing and hearing the aircraft pass overhead on DDay, the sky black with planes, and the excitement he felt as he realized the Big Show was on at last. And he told me about taking a troop ship through the Red Sea, seeing the Taj Mahal while on leave, and

shopping in Harrod’s Department Store when a bomb struck the pub opposite where he had been drinking 10 minutes earlier, flattening it to the ground. I wrote down a lot of his memories, but foolishly, I never videotaped him. Technology makes it so easy to record people’s faces and voices and laughter while there is still time. And don’t forget your mothers and grandmothers. If they stayed at home in Canada, their stories might not be as dramatic but they will recall a people, a society and a way of life that will never exist again. If they lived overseas, their stories may be just as compelling as those of their husbands and fathers. Teenagers are inevitably bored by their grandparents – it’s a fact of life. But if you can, please urge them to make a family project out of visiting and recording their stories. Our own generation mercifully never had to experience a world war, at least not yet, but once the old folks are gone it will be so easy for our younger generation to forget, and possibly repeat, the painful mistakes of the past.

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What will proposed conservation fund cover? Dear Editor: By now all of us have read or been approached to support the taxation bylaw to create the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund. I certainly took notice at the mention of taxes, but as well I wanted to look into information on what it would cover. Having seen many similar funds over past years I have become aware of what they fund and do not, or fall short in funding. If you read the literature provided, residents would support such a fund if it conserved/restored fish and wildlife habitat, conserved watersheds and conserved open spaces including family farms, ranches and forested land. Similar programs at provincial and federal levels do the same but do not incorporate funding for protection/enforcement. I

was also concerned if the fund would offer compensation for enhanced wildlife should they become a nuisance to adjacent properties. I wrote to the Regional District of East Kootenay requesting the answer to two questions: 1. Does the proposed bylaw allow funds to be used for enforcement and protection of wildlife or lands enhanced with funds collected? Examples would be Conservation Officers or police able to apply for funding to compensate for additional protection services they would have to supply. 2. Can the funds be used to compensate landowners for wildlife impact as a result of problem wildlife arising from funds being spent to enhance them? The answer I received was “While specific criteria for use of funds has not been established and

will be subject to some discretion of the committee that would be established, I would not expect that the uses you suggest in questions 1 and 2 would be eligible.” I was quite surprised at this response as in the literature being passed out specifically speaks to how funds would be spent. Secondly it appears the same status quo prevails in thinking “we pass a bylaw, it is protected” and lastly no funding for enforcement or compensation, meaning that existing budgets and manpower outside the program will be called upon and stretched further again! So who does make the final decision and is accountable? Richard Hoar Invermere

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School trustees thanked by teachers, welcomed back Dear Editor: Public education is the cornerstone of our society. Teachers are trained professionals who care deeply about what they do. Teachers are considered to be partners in planning and implementation; they are not the ones in charge of curriculum and programming. These teachers are in the care of others. What they are able to do in the classroom each and every day is in large part due to the direction from the trustees: our elected safekeepers of the education system. This year, as we approach election day, it is interesting to note that no new people have come forth to challenge our incumbents. Is it extreme apathy or is it extreme satisfaction? I am hoping it is the latter, that the community is feeling positive about our schools here in the Windermere Valley and the direction our trustees are leading them. Theirs is an important responsibility. They are not elected to develop infrastructure, nor are they elected to monitor the growth in our small town. They are elected to ensure that the young minds of today have the most meaningful educational experience possible. It is election time! We are nearing a pivotal moment in our small town. We see street signs, newspaper advertisements, and the internet which are all reminding us to get out and vote. There is a flood of information, slogans, hopes, and aspirations. We are being given a momentary window in time to have a glimpse into the lives and the values of individuals who care deeply for the place we call home. This is our community. This is Invermere. Running for any type of public office is no small contribution, it is a life changing commitment to serve. To all of you candidates and incumbents alike, I can honestly say that I am grateful to you for putting your names forward.

I am grateful that you care and that you want to be part of building a better community. It takes a whole community to raise a child. Our children are our future. From the moment they enter our lives, we watch in wonder as they grow and develop, as they take their first steps and babble their first words. They are learning from the moment they make their first cry. When they enter our school system, we, as parents and community members, are entrusting them to the temporary care of others in a place we call school. This place is where they grow, where they learn to question, where they are filled with the wonders the future holds, where their minds are opened up to endless possibilities, where they are safe. This is school. It is an important place. Teachers are grateful for the roles the trustees play. Teachers want trustees to come in to the schools, to see what is happening, to talk to children and to engage in dialogues about everyday successes and the frustrations that can make their job a challenge. Teachers support trustees, believe in partnerships, and in open and honest communication. We are all working toward achieving the same goal. So, to Greg Anderson, to Roberta Hall, and to Jim Jenkinson, thank you for your valuable time. Thank you for once again stepping forward. Yours is a formidable task. We appreciate what you do. We would like to see more of you. Maggie Milligen, Vice-President Windermere Teachers Association

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Residents flock to Invermere forum as candidates fire off their ideas By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Invermere Community Hall was packed on Tuesday night when residents flocked to hear the 11 municipal candidates state their platforms. More than 200 people filled the hall as the two mayoral candidates and nine councillor candidates introduced themselves and their positions, before answering questions from the audience. The first question was posed by Arnor Larson, who asked whether the candidates would vote with the majority, or consider their own expertise first. The candidates all agreed to follow the consensus: they all said it is their responsibility to gather public opinion and represent the community’s wishes. “If elected, I am expected to do what the majority wants – that’s called democracy,” said incumbent Bob Campsall. Al Miller stated the importance of background information. “It’s real simple: when there is an issue, you have to research well,” he said. Gerry Taft said he would vote using a variety of considerations. “Every decision is based on a combination of public input, councillors’ backgrounds and technical data,” he said. The next question came from Rick Hoar, who commented that Invermere council is spending at three times the yearly inflation and population growth. “Do you support Invermere spending at this three-times level?” he asked. It was Rob Harvey’s time to shine. “Being the accountant in the group, I have done a four-year analysis of District of Invermere expenditures,” he said. “Expenditure needs to be looked at closely and to be reduced. I would do everything I can to cut taxes down to the inflation rate, if possible.” However, Gerry Taft said keeping increases at the lowest level isn’t realistic. “I have never understood threepercent inflation. In my own business I see things increase drastically more,” he said. Nick Berzins said that expenditures are, in most cases, necessary. “Our infrastructure is in need of upgrades,” he said simply.

READY FOR LIFT-OFF – The 11 candidates lined up to have their say. Al Miller used a business example. “Debt is not necessarily a bad thing – I say this because I have never been out of debt,” he said, to laughs from the audience. Heather Leschied then asked the candidates: “What measures would you put in place to protect the lake in the long term?” Several candidates endorsed a collaborative approach. “We need to start at square one with all jurisdictions to look at how to conserve the lake,” said Barry Brown-John. “We need a united force to look after our greatest resource.” Mike Thomas took a different tack. “Education is the key to the issue. People need to be aware of the impact they are having on the lake,” he said. Taoya Schaefer’s idea was to limit certain areas of the lake to non-motorized traffic. “I propose that we create surface zoning for non-motorized activity on the lake,” she said. “I also think we should seriously consider banning twostroke engines.” Al Miller went one step further. “If it was up to me I would ban power boats,” he said. “We would be a unique community to support non-motorized traffic.” Candidates were split on the next question from the audience: what are your views on the privatization of infrastructure works, and what is your view on public/private partnerships in district assets?

Ray Brydon said he couldn’t give a straight-out no to privatization. “We would have to weigh each decision individually for what is in the best interest of the community,” he said. Nick Berzins agreed that public/private partnerships could be considered in certain cases. “Select partnerships could be looked at where the cost value is there, and the district retains quality control,” he said. On behalf of Invermere Public Library, Gail Hoffmann asked, “What importance do you place on the library for our community?” All of the candidates supported funding for the library. The question led to discussion of a new library building and civic centre. “I support the library and Columbia Valley Arts working together to provide a nice venue for all,” said Al Miller. “I still believe we should be looking that way.” Bob Campsall said that’s nice in theory but tricky to act upon. “It is very difficult to justify that cost to the community,” he said. Next, Gordon Fraser asked, “How would you implement the vision of a vibrant downtown core to reality?” Gerry Taft said the key is to encourage residential housing in and around downtown. “A truly vibrant community has to appeal at all different times of the day,” he said. Barry Brown-John pointed to Invermere’s neighbours. “You don’t have to

look much further than Radium. They have called for underground parking in all new development,” he said. Taoya Schaefer’s idea was a two- or three-block walking-only zone on 7th Avenue. “You will get so many more people in the stores,” she commented. Spring Hawes made a more modest suggestion. “We should monitor how long people park on main street,” she said. Nancy Newhouse asked the candidates whether they support the Local Conservation Fund, which residents will vote on at the municipal election. Every single candidate is in favour of the fund. Spring Hawes said, “I think it is the most important question we will be asked on November 15th.” The candidates were split over Buzz Harmsworth’s final question: whether they would support a blanket 40 km/h speed zone throughout the municipality. Rob Harvey said the idea has merit. “If we had a big sign at the entrance to town saying that it is a 40 km/h zone, we are going to have people following that. At the moment what we have is a mess,” he said. But Gerry Taft said lowering the speed isn’t realistic because the RCMP are too stretched to police it. “The days of having police officers handing out tickets are not realistic. We need to look at traffic calming measures that slow drivers down naturally 24/7,” he said. After the questions, each candidate had a chance to wrap up their stance. Bob Campsall’s final thought regarded his experience with council decisions. “Everything tonight has turned into black and white, whereas when council brings issues up, nothing is black and white, and it is hard to get a sense of community consensus,” he said. Mayoral candidate Gerry Taft took the opportunity to respond to his competitor’s stance. “Barry Brown-John says he is a developer with a difference. That is not for me to decide, but I haven’t seen that in my six years on council,” he said.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Potato Palooza

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High school chef Fritz Reisle tries out his potato soup entry for the Potato Palooza event to be held November 15th. See Page 12. Photo by Cayla Gabruck

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Public Arts Survey • Speak up about arts and culture in our community!

We want to hear your views on the past, present and future of arts in our region as part of the Columbia Valley Cultural Scan Project. Complete the survey at www.columbiavalleyarts.com

Cinefest@Pynelogs • Pynelogs Cultural Centre What does ART mean to you? Columbia Valley Film Festival, November 21-23 at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Call (250) 342-4423 or (250) 342-7071 for tickets and more information.

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

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November 7, 2008

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

Movie Review: Get Smart

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Get Smart is a fun-filled comedy appropriate for the entire family. The 2008 Warner Brothers film is a remake of the 1960s' "Get Smart" spy television series. Those who are fond of the original will notice a few key differences, including the fact that main character Maxwell Smart (originally played by comedian Don Adams) is no longer a bumbling idiot, but instead an intelligent man who is simply clumsy. Those familiar with the original will also be happy to note the continuation of catch phrases such as: "Sorry about that, Chief," "Missed it by that much," and "Would you believe . . ." The film, directed by Peter Segal ( also responsible for The Longest Yard), follows data analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) in his quest to pass his field test

and become a full-fledged field agent for U.S espionage agency Control. His mentor is superstar Agent 23 (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.) The two bond at the beginning of the film as Agent 23 attempts to teach him the ropes. It looks like all hope is lost for Smart when he finds out that although he passed his field test, his boss is unwilling to lose his best data analyst. But Max's dream comes true when a breach in security at Control headquarters leaves the identities of the other agents uncovered and Max is sent out into the field as a last resort. There he teams up with Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway) a spunky, provocative agent who is clearly unhappy to be paired with someone with such a lack of experience. She has also recently undergone plastic surgery to ensure her identity is kept a secret. Their mission – to thwart a nuclear strike, the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndi-

cate known as KAOS. Then the real fun begins. The viewer follows the team through a series of back-to-back mistakes by Max, including a hilarious encounter with a mini-crossbow, all ending with his being rescued by Agent 99. Steve Carell does a fantastic job in this film and his quirky humour lends well to the 2008 remake. Anne Hathaway, best known for her work in the children's comedy The Princess Diaries, also does a great job in this film. But perhaps the funniest part of the film comes not from Carell. The cameo appearance of comedian Bill Murray, also known as Agent 13, will have children and adults laughing.

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November 7, 2008

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, 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. • 8:30 p.m.: Bud’s Bar and Syndicate Boardshop present The Ultimate Snowboard Movie: Travis Rice’s That’s It, That’s All. No cover.

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. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘Em Men’s Night at the Edgewater Hall. Cash bar, food concessions and door prizes. $50 entry poker fee. Advanced ticket sales at Home Hardware Gate House, Pip’s Country Store and at the door. • noon - 3 p.m. Annual Windermere Valley Ski Club Ski Swap at the Invermere Community Hall. Equipment Check-in from 9 a.m.-noon ($2 check-in fee). Cash or cheque only. Equipment pick-up from 34:30 p.m. Lasagne Dinner after the sale at 6 p.m. ($10 per ticket).

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

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

Tuesday, November 11th: • Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Cenotaph in Invermere: Invermere service commences with the parade forming outside the Legion at 10:30 a.m. and marching to the Cenotaph Park at 10:35 a.m. The parade then leaves the Cenotaph at 11:30 a.m. Those wishing to pick up wreaths to be placed at the Cenotaph, please do so at 10 a.m. at the Legion. After the service, join us for lunch. A $5 donation would be appreciated. • Edgewater ceremony commences with parade forming outside the Legion at 3:45 p.m. The parade will then march to the cenotaph at 4 p.m. The parade will leave the cenotaph at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12th: • 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. Cost $20 for entire fall session. Call Christine Keshen for more info: 250-342-8662.

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 information: 250-342-2360. • 5-7:30 p.m.: HOOPS Basketball registration for grades K-3 Mini Hoops and 4-7 Steve Nash is to be held at J. A. Laird School. The program runs from mid-January to spring break. Registration fees are $50. Care card number is required at registration.

Saturday, November 15th: • Metis Nation Columbia River Society presents: ‘Mitten Making’ workshop for adults, November 15th or 16th at the Golden Museum. For more information call Dawna-Lea at 250-344-2156. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens sponsors Potato Palooza at the Winderberry Greenhouse. Beer and wine bar, and soup kiosks. Free sampling of potato soup. Tickets at Spring Health Foods for $20. Shuttle pick-ups at Sobeys: 6:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

• 7 p.m.: Fairmont Fire Department Open House and Hockey Night. Join us at the fire hall for a hamburger and find out what we are all about!

Sunday, November 16th: • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar at the Edgewater Legion. Lunch: Soup and bun or beef dip, dessert and beverage $5. Served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. To book a table, call Doreen: 250-347-9550.

Saturday, November 22nd: • 6:30 p.m.: The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary presents Sensational Seconds – an evening of fun in fashion and silent auction at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Details by Joanne, Tiffany’s Thredz. Essentials and the Thrift Store. • 5- 8 p.m.: Light-up Invermere celebrations: stores will be staying open late and there will be live entertainment, Santa Claus, fire pits and vendors. Prizes for best costume – Charles Dickens is the theme – and prize for best decorated business.

Other: • 6-7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Otters Swim Club. Adult lap times winter fitness Mondays and Thursdays Radium pool $60 for a 10-punch pass. Call Shelly Kochorek at 250-347-9562 or visit www.columbiavalleyswimming. net. • 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. • Every Wednesday, Weight Watchers at the Windermere Community Hall. Weigh-in and registration at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. For info call: 1-800-682-8011. • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Coats for Kids. If you are in need of some winter coats, come into Mom’s Upholstery. For info, call: 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.

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November 7, 2008

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Warm your cockles with potato soup, music and friendship Submitted by Heather Bilodeau

Attainable housing • Regional governance • Sustainable community • Public involvement • Let’s start the conversation: (250) 342-5245 b.brownjohn@gmail.com

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On Saturday, November 15th, for the cost of admission, everyone attending the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens’ Potato Palooza at the Winderberry Greenhouse will enjoy a free sampling of the potato soup of their choice. That is the simple part. The difficult part will be how to progress to the other soup kiosks, and the beer and wine bar, with the distraction of so many familiar faces. On this memorable Saturday night you will be roasted by Bill Cropper and entertained by Kurt Reichel, Deb Ede, Pat Hess, Mike and Fraser Smith, Bruce Childs, Marty Beingessner, Brian Hoffos, James Milligen, Brian Rogers, and Franz Grasegger. Once you secure your beverage, raise your glass and toast the following chefs and culinary artists who have donated their time and expertise to produce an original potato soup: Gerry

Taft (Gerry’s Gelati); Randy McSteven (Creative Catering); Fritz Reisle (David Thompson Secondary School); Adrian McCormack, Jean-Luc Cortat and Andrew Moncrieff (Panorama Mountain Village); and two selections from the team at Eagle Ranch. All the soup samplers will be accompanied by delicious potato bread, baked and donated by Andi Schoni. You may even raise your bid on the limited edition artists’ bowls, while flailing a few moves on the dance floor. So far, four fabulous potters or artists are creating four one-of-a-kind soup bowls to be sold in honour of the people who have worked to make the community greenhouse a success: Alice Hale; Robin Oliver; Lorna Hogg; and Debbie Mustard. A shuttle donated by the Oldtimers’ Hockey League, with pick-up times at 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. at Sobeys, and staggered return times to suit the early dropouts and late-night philosophers.

Baby’s first Hallowe’en El e v e n - m o n t h - o l d Carter Mose, son of Angela and Keith Mose of Fairmont Hot Springs, came along with his sister Danica and the Windermere Elementary School Kindergarten class to entertain the residents at Columbia House on October 30th.

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November 7, 2008

Time to start packing your Christmas hamper The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley

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Extras, at your discretion: home baking, cookies, popcorn, hot chocolate, marshmallows, bacon or sausage, packaged stuffing mix, turkey gravy (canned or mix), pickles, dessert mixes, paper products (tissues, toilet paper, etc.), candies. If possible funds to provide meat = $15, $20 and $25. See Voucher explanation below. Please: 1. Bring your hamper to the Invermere Community hall by noon (open at 8 a.m.) on December 19th, 2008. 2. Pack your hamper in several small, easily handled boxes, clearly identified by large numbers, as assigned on registry. 3. A volunteer at the receiving table will accept the funds you provide for your family’s turkey or meat. A Christmas Bureau voucher, redeemable at all major valley grocery stores, will be handed directly to the hamper recipient. Please do not enclose extra money or gift certificates so all hampers will be more equal.

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In these times of economic uncertainty, many valley people will face the heartbreak of being unable to provide their families with festive Christmas meals and surprise gifts. Continuing the valley tradition of pulling together in face of hardship, The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley provides you the opportunity to anonymously sponsor a family hamper and/or angel gifts to brighten the Christmas season for a needy neighbour. If your family, a group of neighbours or a team of colleagues want to sponsor a hamper, register by calling Gail at 342-6752 or Helen at 342-6789, or emailing Gail at hghoff@telus.net before December 15th. The Christmas Bureau will match you with a numbered needy family, give you a prescribed list of groceries for the hamper, staples such as canned goods, vegetables, cereal and coffee, and encourage you to add treats like cookies, popcorn and dessert mixes. Cash donations enable the Christmas Bureau to issue a grocery store voucher for fresh food, perhaps a turkey, along with each hamper. Assemble your groceries in small boxes, and deliver them to the Invermere Community Hall on December 19th between 8 a.m. and noon. Local businesses partner with the Christmas Bureau to ensure that each applicant receives a gift at Christmas. In late November, Angel Gift Trees in Essentials and Dairy Queen will be decorated with gift cards specifying the age, gender and gift request for each person needing a present. You are invited to choose a gift card, record your name and telephone number on the bottom part of the card, and leave it in a box in the store. Firmly tape the other portion of the card to a wrapped gift, and return the gift to the store by December 14th. Gifts should be in the $25-30 range and comply, as closely as possible, with the request on the card. Essentials will decorate the Angel Tree with gift tags for seniors, adults and youth in time for Light Up Night, November 22nd. Dairy Queen, as part of their Angels Anonymous Program, will decorate an Angel Tree with gift tags for children up to age 14, starting on Super Sunday, November 30th. To thank donors, Dairy Queen will give a free Blizzard coupon to each person supplying a requested gift. If you need a hamper or angel gifts to provide a happy Christmas for your family, pick up an application form at the Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, Invermere Public Health Unit, the Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Office, or the Canal Flats Headwaters Centre, or call 250-342-6762. The deadline for requests is December 9th. Note that distribution day for hampers and an-

gel gifts is December 19th, a Friday, not a Wednesday as in recent years. On December 19th, donors must deliver their hampers to the Invermere Community Hall between 8 a.m. and noon; recipients must pick up hampers and gifts between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Your generosity in sponsoring a hamper and/or angel gift will bring the warmth of Christmas to those dealing with hardship and to your own enjoyment of the festive season.

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Thank You Invermere! Celebrate our 8thh Anniversary

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November 7, 2008

Christmas craft fair looking for submissions By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

Pepper Jelly and Andi Schoni’s Artisan Wood Oven Breads. Craft fare includes beeswax candles, Christmas wreaths, jewellery, stained glass and quilts. Windermere Valley Child Care Society and the Invermere Food Bank will be collecting donations at the door. Food will be served during the day, and Carolyn is seeking a group to operate the kitchen and use it to

Get working on your handmade items because the Christmas Craft Sale is fast approaching. Now in its 15th year, the craft sale will be held on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th at Invermere Community Hall. “It’s a good community show,” said Festive wreaths will be on offer. coordinator Carolyn Barzilay. “The focus is on local crafters but it is open to people raise money. from all areas.” After the fair closes on Friday eveOnly items that are hand-crafted ning, the vendors are invited to a pot can be sold, and Carolyn is always on luck dinner. the lookout for unique items to fill the “It’s a good opportunity for crafters 42 booths. to network,” Carolyn said. It costs $50 per booth and bookings “It’s like a business meeting with are accepted up to the day of the fair. good food.” Meanwhile, visitors to the fair can For more information, call Carolyn expect the usual array of quality goods. at 250-342-6818 or email cbarz@telus. Food items include Dave’s Hot net.

At The Library Rat King by Michael Dibdin Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Rat King is the first of eleven in Michael Dibdin’s series of murder mysteries featuring maverick sleuth Police Commissioner Aurelio Zen. The novels, each set in a different Italian city, explore Italian politics and culture, as well as bureaucratic corruption and violent crime. Zen has been seconded from Rome to Perugia to take over the stalled investigation of industrialist Ruggiero Miletti’s kidnapping. After four months, despite the payment of a huge ransom, Miletti still has not been released. Zen’s mission is handicapped by resentment from the local police and non-cooperation by Miletti’s four

adult children, as well as by the passage of time. Soon, Zen suspects that his movements are being reported to the kidnappers, that someone in the Miletti family is in collusion with the kidnappers, and that officials of the police and judiciary are more interested in advancing their careers than in combating crime. Solution of the mystery reveals family scandal, financial fiddling and cold blooded murder. NOTE: Unlike other books reviewed here, Rat King is not in the Invermere Public Library. I obtained it from the Trail Public Library through Interlibrary Loan, a great benefit for members of a library with a small collection. Ask a librarian for more information about this free service.

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November 7, 2008

Radium candidates on the same page By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff No news is good news for the Village of Radium Hot Springs. At least it was last Thursday evening at the All Candidates Forum, when the village’s six councillor candidates agreed that there are no major issues facing the village at this time. Said veteran councillor Brent Frederickson: “We have a strong village to build on, we need to keep on the path we are on and continue to draw more people, more businesses and more families to the village.” The forum, presented by the Radium Chamber of Commerce, was attended by about 60 people who heard from their six municipal councillor candidates: Don Devlin, Brent Frederickson, Dale Genest, Roger Plato, Clara Reinhardt and Ron Verboom. The evening was made up of a short introduction of each councillor and then they were given the chance to answer six questions, which were composed from concerns voiced by community members, village staff and chamber staff. Some of the more important questions were regarding development, taxation, policing and wildlife issues. The candidates were all agreed that the village should continue on its path of following smart growth principles (high density development with a small ecological footprint) and look at ways of attracting more permanent residents, specifically young families. They were also asked what part they believed the village should play in the overall development of the Columbia Valley. Once again there was a common consensus that Radium should continue to lead by example and work on developing facilities for the common good. Mr. Devlin suggested a pathway system between Radium and Invermere, while Mrs. Reinhardt suggested integrated marketing between communities. Questions posed revolving around municipal taxation and potential projects, had councillors looking to citizens for their input. “We need to speak to the community and then look at building on the

current community plan,” said Mrs. Reinhardt. Mr. Verboom agreed, adding that Radium is fortunate to have all the amenities it has and still some of the lowest taxes in the province. Mr. Frederickson also agreed but stated that he felt there was one project the village needed to undertake – the building of a new fire hall. “It has become antiquated,” he said. “We need to get our firemen a new hall and keep them in the equipment they need.” He went on to explain that the village’s recent growth spurt as the reason for the suggestion, adding that the growth also meant the tax increase will be spread over a larger group of taxpayers. Keeping the village’s recent growth in mind, the councillors were asked to comment on the effectiveness of Radium’s independent policing contract. Mr. Genest said any deterrent to crime is good value for money. Mr. Plato, Mr. Devlin and Mrs. Reinhardt agreed, but said the village should fully assess its cost effectiveness before renewing the contract in 2012. Councilors Verboom and Frederickson said the officer is good value for money. “I understand some citizens concerns when they look out the window and don’t see a police car,” Mr. Verboom said. “But be is busy at all hours of the day.” Mr. Devlin agreed. “A police officer who isn’t seen is probably doing the best job.” Mr. Frederickson was asked his view on the bears and cougars that have been frequenting the village. “We don’t have a problem with bears, we have a problem with people,” he replied. “We have provided them with a food source and they are only coming here to eat.” The remaining candidates agreed with Mr. Frederickson, who said that he would like to see the bear aware program in the village toughened up with a new bylaw which would see citizens fined for leaving out bear attractants, such as bird feeders, garbage and fruit. Voters will head to the polls on November the 15th to vote for their new council, who will join new mayor by acclamation, Dee Conklin.

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• District of Invermere Councillor – 1 term • School Trustee – 1 term • School Board Chairman – 1 term

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• Lions member – 35+ years • CV Rockies Hockey Club • Retired – Invermere Business Committee

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Aﬀordable housing Climate change action Infrastructure upgrades Invermere Community Enhancement plan implementation

• A new library and civic centre • Pothole Park project commencement • Good planning of our community’s growth

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Cultural scan will take pulse of local arts scene By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

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Columbia Valley residents can now have their say about the future of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts and cultural scene. A cultural scan and community consultation project is now underway on behalf of Columbia Valley Arts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The aim of the project is to collect community input on arts and culture,â&#x20AC;? said Gerri Brightwell, project consultant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a chance to collect the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion on the current scene and their ideas for the future, whether thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs, facilities or venues.â&#x20AC;? The cultural scan was conceived after Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offered to donate land for a performing arts centre in their new village core. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is excited to see the cultural scan proceeding,â&#x20AC;? said vice president of development Richard Haworth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see this as a big first step toward the construction of a performing arts facility in the Columbia Valley.â&#x20AC;? Cam Berry, the past president of Columbia Valley Arts, agreed that the scan is a key initiative in the arts centre project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need this study done before we can go forward with any serious funding for the arts centre, because funders are going to ask you what the needs of the community are,â&#x20AC;? he said. Fifty percent of the $15,500 project is being funded by the provincial government under the 2010 Legacies Now program. Another 25 percent has been provided by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, and the remainder covered by Columbia Valley Arts with grants from the Regional District of East Kootenay and the District of Invermere. Mr. Haworth said the resort is looking forward to seeing the studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are confident that the cultural scan will demonstrate the strong desire for a performing arts facility in the Columbia Valley and look forward to working with Columbia Valley Arts to make such a facility become a reality,â&#x20AC;? he said.

However, Ms. Brightwell added that the project has a broader purpose than establishing the need for a new arts centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Columbia Valley Arts has a specific interest in the proposed cultural centre but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the only part of it,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mr. Berry said the project will have a wide impact. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole idea is to give an inventory of the cultural assests of the community,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall the project is a tool for arts planning for the future, not just for Columbia Valley Arts but for any arts group.â&#x20AC;? The cultural scan has three components: focus groups; one-on-one interviews; and a general public survey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cool thing about focus groups is that having a round table discussion lets people feed off each other and it generates interesting conversations and ideas,â&#x20AC;? said Gerri. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The interviews will be more in-depth conversations that hopefully bring up the challenges and strengths of the arts and culture scene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the survey is a way of canvassing anybody and everybody in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each method has a different angle to it,â&#x20AC;? she concluded. The consultation project will continue until February 2009, when the results will be discussed in a community forum. Residents are invited to get involved by filling out the survey. It can be found online at www.columbiavalleyarts.com, or you can pick up a copy at Pipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Store in Edgewater; Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House in Radium; Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gelati, the District of Invermere office, Invermere Public Library and the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce in Invermere; and Smoking Water Coffee Company in Fairmont. Suggestions are welcome for key people in the interviews and focus groups. Email gbrightwell@telus. net with ideas.

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November 7, 2008

Safe Homes Program offers ray of hope to battered women Submitted by Women’s Information and Safe Homes Program Even in this beautiful setting of the Columbia Valley, which many call paradise, lurks the ugly truth of family violence and abuse. For the women and their children who find themselves enmeshed in the cycle of this ugliness there is a ray of light and hope. The Columbia Valley Women’s Information and Safe Homes Program offers 24-hour emergency service to help give women and their children a safe place to be in a crisis situation, or if she (and her children) wish to leave the situation we offer options to do so. If a woman opts to stay and try to create domestic peace for herself and her family we will work with her to set up safety plans and help her in her goal by offering support, referrals, information, transportation and education about available services. Women who contact the program are under no obligation to report to police, nor to leave the home. Empowerment of women begins by allowing women the opportunity to have a say in the direction of their life. Program workers may assist women to create the vision women have for themselves and their children by offering options and

support. We do not view women seeking safety as weak. To us these women are the most courageous. It takes bravery and courage to make changes. We honour and celebrate this determination. We are not here to judge or condemn but to share the load with professionalism and in confidence. Safety is the paramount concern for all involved. Support workers, who are on call 24 hours/day, seven days/week, could receive a call to aid a woman (and her children) at any time. Protocols are set in place to assure the safety of the workers as well as the woman they are called out to help. With the protocols in place then the worker will proceed with the needed actions, (i.e.: set up a safe meeting place, create an atmosphere of calm and safety, allow the woman to tell what she feels she needs to share, explore available options, then follow through with the plan). Follow up is offered to further enhance assisting the family. We understand that the women know their lives and needs, as well as have their own vision of what they would like their life to be. We will assist with these plans and visions. Our goal is to aid women and children to live in safety. Our wish is that women and their children live violence free. For more information, contact our program at 250-342-4242.

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Fairmont seeking firefighters at open house November 15th By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Fairmont Fire Department is seeking volunteers. On Saturday, November 15th, the Fairmont Fire Department will be holding an open house to encourage recruitment. From 6 p.m. residents of Fairmont Hot Springs, Dutch Creek and Columere Park are invited to visit the fire hall on Fairmont Creek Road to meet the members of the department, check out the new building and inspect the new trucks. Currently, there are seven volunteers in Fairmont, but Fire Chief Jim Miller said they need around 20. “We need to at least double our volunteer base,” Mr. Miller said. “We are seeking regular local people who live within the fire protection area.” He added that finding volunteers has always been a problem since many residents of Fairmont are retirees, rather than young families. People also think committing to the fire department involves more of their time than it really has to. “I think it scares off people that they think there is more involvement than they can afford to do, which is

not always the case,” Mr. Miller said. “It is up to their discretion how much time they put in.” Volunteer April Trapp, who has been donating time to the fire department for two years, agreed. “People tend to be afraid of the commitment,” she said. “They think they have to be on call all the time.” Ms. Trapp said that increasing the number of volunteers makes the load lighter for everybody. “Having more people as volunteers allows us to have more flexibility with time commitments,” she said. Mr. Miller added that volunteers can expand their skills base once they have the basics. “The main objective is fire fighting,” he said. “From there people can branch off into other things if they so desire. Not everyone is a first responder because not everybody is comfortable with that.” The fire department hope the open house will encourage community spirit. “It’s really all about cameraderie as a community,” Ms. Trapp said. Visit the fire hall on November 15th to find out more about your local emergency services.

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Open letter from candidate Taoya Schaefer To the residents Invermere:

Over the years we have seen many changes to our town, and more recently the pace and size of new developments within our communities have caused great concern for me and many people with whom I have spoken. Many of us are feeling disempowered; development decisions seem to be made in favour of developers against the wishes of residents. Incrementally we are losing the quality of life we chose when we moved to this town. Principles I support, if elected to council, are based on sustainability, protection of our lake, and environmental stewardship. The rate of growth we have witnessed in the last few years is clearly not sustainable or desirable for many of us. I believe we need to be proactive in our planning, rather than simply reacting to development pressures. We need to create a community vision for where we are going and what we want our town to look like and feel like in 20 or 30 years. Are we going

to be a town people can afford to live in, or will we just be a resort town for vacationers? To remain a viable community we must create diverse and affordable housing opportunities for residents, with choices for different family types, life stages, and income levels. We should be adopting smart growth principles in our infrastructure and planning. When we have buildings clustered together with homes, shops and businesses in close proximity, we can preserve more open green spaces around the developments, and have lower infrastructure costs. Compact communities with mixed land uses not only reduce driving needs, but tend to be more vibrant and livable. More pathways interconnecting developments are needed to reduce our dependance on personal vehicles and improve general health of our community as people walk and cycle more. We need to be encouraging all of us living within town to walk to school and work as it will reduce traffic congestion and pollution, save everyone fuel costs, while contributing to our fitness, and helping to build community spirit. We need to have clear urban containment boundaries, and restrict development to those boundaries to limit urban sprawl. I support working collaboratively with all levels of government and First Nations to have regional governance for the entire area around the lake, to have more control over what happens in our backyard. As it

is now, people in Cranbrook and Victoria are making land use decisions that we should be making as we are the ones most affected. Another issue I think is of utmost importance to our community is the health of our lake and wetlands. As a functioning ecosystem, the Columbia Wetlands, Columbia Lake, and Lake Windermere provide, for free, services such as flood, erosion, and storm control, wildlife habitat, and clean drinking water. They also act as a carbon sink by absorbing carbon dioxide from the environment and releasing oxygen back into the system. With the huge increase in motorized recreational use on the lake and increased foreshore development in recent years, there is measurable and observable degradation occurring. I believe it is imperative that we act now to protect the lake and foreshore, as ultimately it will save us untold dollars in the future. Our health individually and as a community depends on the health of our environment and its ability to provide us with clean air and water. My goals on council will be based on sustainablilty, maintaining a vibrant community, and protecting the environment. If you share these values, vote for me on November 15th. Taoya Schaefer Invermere

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Publisher featured in book about entrepreneurs By Pioneer Staff

Elinor Florence, Publisher of The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Pioneer Publisher Elinor Florence is one of 12 Kootenay women featured in a new book called, appropriately, 100 New Pioneers. The book contains photographs and articles about 100 women entrepreneurs in the province, published and distributed by the Women’s Enterprise Centre. The agency was established in 1995 by Western Economic Diversification Canada, to assist women in starting and growing businesses in British Columbia. After a career writing for weekly and daily newspapers and magazines, Elinor began working for The Columbia Valley Pioneer in September 2004 and purchased the fledgling newspaper two months later. Since then the paper has grown from 5,000 to 8,000 copies and increased in size from 16 pages to an average of 48 pages. Elinor then went on to purchase the Columbia Valley Map Book and the Radium Hot Springs Magazine, and launched the Columbia Valley Homes Magazine and the Columbia Valley Dining Guide. The Pioneer was named the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005, and was nominated for awards in both 2006 and 2007.

Elinor is a staunch supporter of women in business, creating a popular special advertising section in The Pioneer entitled Women in Business that showcases more than 100 women annually. The foreward of the book, written by Premier Gordon Campbell, said: “Small businesses are the most important component of B.C.’s economy, with companies fewer than 50 employees representing 98 percent of all businesses in B.C. and creating over one million jobs. Moreover, almost 36 percent of B.C.’s small business owners are women.” Elinor was the only woman entrepreneur in the Columbia Valley to be included. In the East Kootenays, four women from Cranbrook were also featured: Maya Huppie, owner of Riverbend Equestrian Centre; Denise Palleson, owner of Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods; Brenda Palmer, owner of Mrs. Palmer’s Pantry; and Cathy Rella, owner of Kootenay Knitting Company Ltd. Lila Tomlinson of Sparwood was also included, the owner of Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc. “I’m so pleased and proud to be in such good company,” Elinor said. “Women never fail to amaze me with their energy, their creativity and their ability to work hard to pursue a dream.” The book is available online at www.womensenterprise.ca.

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Fern and Graham Kerslake couldn’t resist the chance to move here from Calgary.

New owners take over Radium’s Village Country Inn By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Village Country Inn in Radium Hot Springs is a charming getaway hidden inside an elegant Victorian exterior – and it is under new management. New owners Graham and Fern Kerslake said it has always been their dream to make a living in the Columbia Valley. When the inn came up for sale this year, they knew they had to take a chance on it. “Our dream moved a little bit faster than we were expecting,” Fern said with a laugh. That dream started in the early 1980s when the newlyweds took their first visit to the valley, staying at the Radium Valley Vacation Resort. After their first vacation, the couple began taking trips to the valley two or three times a year. In 2005 they purchased a second home at The Peaks development in Radium Hot Springs. Fern said they were drawn back to the valley because of the weather, the mountains and beautiful Lake Windermere. Back in Calgary, Fern was employed in a regional accounting position with Sears Canada, while Graham was working in commercial real estate as senior director with the Calgary-based Altus Group – a job he will continue while living in Radium. Graham was also president of the Calgary Crime Stoppers Association. The couple have three children: Matthew, 22, who married this summer; Andrew, 19, who is attending the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook; and Travis, 15, a member of the Bighorns football team who at-

tends David Thompson Secondary School. It was on one of their regular visits to their second home that the Kerslakes got the idea to take over the Village Country Inn. They were taking their dog for a walk when they noticed the inn was for sale. “We had always known about the place because we had driven by it in town,” Graham said. “That day we thought, ‘Hey, we should follow up and see what it’s all about.’ And now here we are.” The Kerslakes took possession of the Village Country Inn on September 1st and so far have had a steady season. Since moving to the valley permanently, the couple have been making an effort to get involved in the community. Graham has helped coach the Bighorns football team and he predicts that he or his wife will be involved in the Chamber of Commerce in the future. He also would like to promote the Crimestoppers program in the Columbia Valley. The Village Country Inn is a 14-room hotel with a separate tearoom that serves breakfast to registered guests. Each room is equipped with a king or queensize bed and a bathroom. Some rooms feature a walkout balcony. “The place is really designed as a getaway retreat location,” Graham said. Graham added that in the winter months they see an opportunity to develop more weekly traffic through different promotions, such as wine-tasting events, poetry readings and murder-mystery dinners. “We really want to try and get folks out here to experience a quiet and peaceful weekend ,and maybe give them something else to do,” he said.

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cation forms are available at Family Resource e, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, Invermere c Health Unit, the Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or 342-6752. rn completed application forms in person to Family urce Centre or Columbia Valley Employment Centre mail to The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley, 2595, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K4. line for requests is December 9, 2008. The sooner ave your request, the sooner we can match your y with a sponsor. onsor a family call Gail 342-6752 or Helen 342-6789, ail Gail at hghoff@telus.net before December 15. To donate an Angel Gift visit the youth, adult and senior’s Angel Tree in Essentials after November 21st or the children’s Angel Tree (up to age 14) in Dairy Queen after November 30.

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Lethbridge couple win Purcell Point condo By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff John and Marlene McNaughton were all smiles as they took possession of their brand new, fully furnished townhome at Purcell Point on October 31st. The couple from Lethbridge, Alberta won the home, supplied by Cardel Resorts, in the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 2008 lottery. “You know, I won a coffee pot in a charity lottery 20 years ago and haven’t won anything since,” Marlene said as she showed off her new home. “I kept saying I was saving my luck for the big one and when they phoned me I thought, ‘This is my big one!’” Both John and Marlene own businesses in Lethbridge. Marlene owns L.A. (which stands for Lethbridge, Alberta) Paper and Packaging, a paper distribution company that supplies items such as napkins and cleaners to restaurants and other businesses. John owns Lethbridge Meats and Seafoods. Both of them have lived in British Columbia before but said they are plan-

ning to use their new home as a retreat for themselves, their daughter Kimberley, her husband Jeoff and their twoyear-old granddaughter Mackenzie. “It was great; when we came to look at the condo after we found out we won, I said to Mackenzie, ‘Let’s go look at Gran’s new condo,’” Marlene said. “As soon as we pulled up, she got very excited and started saying, ‘Kenzie’s condo, Kenzie’s condo!’” When the Heart and Stroke Foundation first phoned her at work and informed her she was the winner of the townhome, as well as a brand new Toyota Highlander Sport vehicle, Marlene asked, “Is this for real?” “Then I started to realize it was for real and my knees started shaking,” she said. The couple has already fallen in love with their win. The townhome is finished with Tarragon-stained maple, black granite, ash floors and stainless steel appliances. There is also a single car garage with plenty of room to store their new vehicle. “This couldn’t have come at a better time in our lives,” John said.

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Holocaust survivor speaks at school By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff David Thompson Secondary School students gained a powerful insight to human rights at the first ever Social Justice Symposium sponsored by the British Columbia Teachers Federation, held at the high school on November 4th. The students were given a chance to hear survivors of human rights tragedies from various parts of the world, including Julian Maslovat of Creston, a man with a miraculous story. Mr. Maslovat, formerly named Yidele Henechowicz, was born in Poland in born in 1942 to parents Sarah and David. Not long before his birth, the Nazis invaded the country and began persecuting Jewish people. Many were forced to give up their homes and move into the ghettos, among them Mr. Maslovat’s parents. Shortly after the invasion, his mother discovered she was pregnant and was forced into hiding. Sarah was able to hide long enough to give birth, but soon after, the Schutzstaffel troops (also known as the S.S., the group responsible for most of the war crimes committed by the Nazis) did a sweep of the village and uncovered Sarah and her baby Yidele. The two were marched, along with thousands of other Jews, to the train station, where they would be shipped to Treblinka, a Nazi extermination camp. During that time, David was working along with most of the other men at a factory in the city. Normally, the Nazis did not let the men out of the factory while they were loading the trains. But on this day, David had finished his shift at the factory. From the other side of a barbed-wire fence he saw his wife and child were among those being marched to the station. Sarah saw her husband, too. Suddenly, she tossed Yidele over the fence. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she saw him land safely in the arms of his father. Sarah was one of 18,000 people in

the city who were sent to Treblinka. Her son later learned that she was executed in the gas chambers within an hour of arrival. Meanwhile, David was being chased by an S.S officer. He ducked into a neighbouring house, hid Yidele under a pile of straw in the attic, and then went into hiding himself in a nearby building. He watched the S.S search the building – but they never found the baby. When they left, David rushed to find his baby son, who was miraculously still alive. He took the child back to the ghetto where he was cared for by David’s remaining family members. But in 1944 they were transported to Buchenwald, a slave labour camp. Upon their arrival, David and Yidele were separated. That was the last time he saw his father. At the age of two, Yidele became Buchenwald’s youngest prisoner. In January 1945 he was moved to Bergen-Belsen, the same place Anne Frank died. Along with around 100 other children, he was cared for by three young women who did their best to keep the children fed and away from the horrors of the camp. Yidele was still at Bergen-Belsen when the camp was liberated on April 15, 1945. At the age of three, he was one of only 5,000 children to survive the Holocaust. He was adopted by a family in Finland and was given a new name, Julius Maslovat. As an adult, he moved to Canada and worked in Edmonton before eventually settling in Creston, where he makes clay sculptures. Julius began to investigate his history in 1998. Since then he has met the three women who cared for him in Bergen-Belsen and some of his remaining family. In 2002, he travelled to Treblinka and visited the mass memorial for those who were killed in the camp. He left a clay sculpture on the memorial for his mother, “to let her know her efforts were not in vain,” he said.

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ON THE ROAD

November 7, 2008

BEEN AROUND THE WORLD— There are less than two months left in our 2008 Travel Photo Contest, which ends on December 31st. The lucky winner will receive two Calgary Flames tickets and a night in a Calgary hotel. Get your photos in for your chance to win! Clockwise from top left: Natalie Gagatek, her mother Barb Gagatek and Sue Crowley completed the Victoria Marathon in five hours and four minutes; Ryan Clarke and Astrid Arnsby at Banrock Station Winery in Southern Australia; Glen Thomsen and Meghan O’Neill relaxed in Antigua, British West Indies; Pat Pearce and Mary Webster at Red Square in Moscow, Russia.

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Women celebrate 50th with marathon By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

Best friends and marathoners Barb Gagatek and Sue Crowley.

Sue Crowley and Barb Gagatek have been best friends forever, literally. They were best friends when they attended Laird School, they were best friends when they attended David Thompson Secondary and they were best friends and roommates at the University of Victoria. They were also best friends when they returned to Victoria to complete the Royal Victoria Marathon to celebrate their 50th birthdays. “We thought: ‘Let’s mark our 50th with something tremendous,” Barb said. And so they did. Barb, her daughter Natalie of Edmonton, 24, and Sue crossed the finish line together in front of the Parliament building in downtown Victoria with a time of five hours and four minutes. “It was highly emotional and very rewarding,” Sue said. “I was just so proud that we could do it – that we could finish it.” They began their journey in January, when they decided to walk the Victoria marathon.

The two entered the Loop the Lake half marathon in August to get ready for their big race. At the last minute they decided to run it instead of walk. Addicted, they began to train to run the marathon in Victoria. This included up to seven-hour runs per week, along with various other activities such as yoga, pilates and weight training. Finally the day had come. On Sunday October 12th at 6:30 a.m. the women began their run. The trail took them through the city and along the ocean to the uplands. “Running along the ocean at sunrise was inspirational,” Sue said. As they made their way along the 42.2kilometre route, the threesome was cheered on by Barb’s husband Arnie; her daughter Lauren, 17; her sister; her brother-inlaw; and Sue’s three children – Alison, 23, Gavin, 17 and Sean, 15. Barb and Sue haven’t ruled out the possibility of running more marathons. Sue will compete in the half-marathon in Las Vegas this December. “So many people think that turning 50 is the end–it’s just the beginning,” Barb said.

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VALLEY SPORTS

Rockies in second place after 20 games By John Helm Columbia Valley Rockies The Columbia Valley Rockies were in action Halloween night, welcoming the Kimberley Dynamiters in an Eddie Mountain Division showdown. Jason Diehl opened the scoring just over five minutes in, snapping a shot into the top corner past the catching glove of Dynamiters goalie Levi Washington. Diehl pivoted off the boards just above the top of the circle and walked into the slot, taking advantage of a defender caught down low out of position. However, Kimberley weren’t behind long as Richard Hubscher banged in the tying goal just 31 seconds later. The Dynamiters made something out of nothing, with Hubscher driving to the net and banging in the rebound. Four minutes and 17 seconds into the second period Diehl was Johnnyon-the-spot for a Chase Steele slap shot rebound, firing the puck into a gaping net. The San Diego product’s second of the game proved to be the game winner. Steele and Cody Lund assisted on both Rockies’ goals: final score Rockies 2, Dynamiters 1. Brandon Anderson was between the pipes for Columbia Valley. He made 38 big saves for the

win. The three stars of the game were Diehl, Anderson, and Mattias Schmitt. The next evening the Rockies kicked off their November schedule, heading to Kimberley for the back end of the home-and-home on Saturday night. Diehl again opened the scoring, at 3:07 this time. The second game would prove to be a higher scoring affair: the teams alternated goals all the way to 3-3. Brett Bjorkman and Reid Mitchell scored the second and third Columbia Valley goals. Diehl broke the tie, scoring his fourth goal of the weekend giving the Rockies their fourth lead of the game at 4-3. Then Darryl Boldon scored his first goal as a Rocky with 36 remaining in the second period. From there Mitchell scored his second of the game, a highlight reel number stick handling through the Kimberley D. Not to mention Hubscher’s goal would be cruel as he caught a couple of Rockies trying to stick check instead of taking the body and put in a spectacular goal of his own. The Dynamiters refused to give up, closing the lead to 6-5 with 15 seconds remaining, but that was as close as they would get in the game that had a little bit of everything. Good goals, bad goals, plenty of

Reid Mitchell faces off in a recent game against Sicamous. Photo by Cayla Gabruck hits, a couple of scraps, you name it. In fact both games were very entertaining. Mitchell, Bjorkman, Diehl and Boldon all had three points on Saturday and Anderson had 28 saves to run his record to nine wins against just three losses. The Rockies sit in second in the division with a 12-7-1 record after 20 games. Columbia Valley welcomed ominous defenseman Kaydon Trumbley to the line-up on the weekend: he had two assists, 37 penalty minutes, and

showed a little masochism, inviting big Josh Prasad to throw some undefended punches in their third period scrap on Saturday. The Rockies also acquired 18-yearold defenseman Neil Rooney from Sicamous. On the injury front, Warren Leslie left Saturday’s game with an upper body ailment, but shouldn’t miss time. The club is back on the ice Saturday, November 8th to take on the Chase Chiefs at 7:30 p.m. in Invermere.

Hockey rivalry heating up in The Old Zone Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist So last week we played against the Inside Edge Black Smoke and were soundly beaten. We obviously didn’t play to our potential, but the loss was made even more significant afterwards . . . Our team decided to go for a pizza and pop after the game. As our guys arrived at the pub, some of the players from the Black Smoke also showed up. They joined us for some chit-chat and sur-

prised us by getting up and moving to another table as soon as their pizza showed up. Seems they did not feel generous enough to share with us even after pummeling us on the ice. Shame on them! Plus on closer examination, their waistlines really needed a serious helping from NutriSystem Advanced, not more pizza . . . if you ask me! Anyway, having some form of incentive for the next time we meet on the ice is the important factor the Wolves will take from the experience. Nothing like a rivalry to keep the competitive spirit going! And finally, just in case you care. . . Oct. 29 results: Inside Edge over Warwick, Petro Can stunned Huckleberrys, Hi Heat snuffed Lake Auto and Kicking Horse beat the Vultures.

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November 7, 2008 . . . Continued from Page 5 Michael McDonald: The severe underfunding of our fire department shows a lack of leadership in this great village. This lack of leadership is also dividing the community and hurting the town economy. We cannot let it continue. David McKersie: I feel that the most important issue in Canal Flats is Bylaw 82/100. Karl Sterzer: I believe that the single most important issue is a vision for the future of Canal Flats, endorsed by the people, implemented and properly carried out by the new mayor and council. Roy Webb: I want the town to grow slowly. We need to keep up with demand as we can afford it so Canal Flats doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wind up congested like Invermere. Walter Woodske: Bylaw 82/100. This bylaw ensures all developments are treated the same, reasonable services are provided, that developers pay their way with regard to all services and that costs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t downloaded onto future taxpayers. What is your position on Bylaw 82/100? Gilbert Delorme: This bylaw must be revisited. It may need to be repealed and rewritten to better suit the needs of this community. Yes, developers need to pay their â&#x20AC;&#x153;fair shareâ&#x20AC;?, but housing must be attainable for people to live and work here. Tricia Doherty: Council recognized that some

guidelines in Bylaw 82 needed modification and has made changes. It needs to be recognized that without servicing bylaws in place, the cost of repairing/replacing or upgrading our infrastructure would rest solely on the taxpayers. Ute Juras: I hope voters will consider each candidate on their own merits, not on his or her position on Bylaw 82/100. It would be a shame to make this a one-issue election as there are a lot of important matters. Michael McDonald: Bylaw 82 was far too broad in its scope. Bylaw 100 is a step in the right direction. Development has costs associated with it (both financial and otherwise). A solution that is fair to all 700 of us is needed. David McKersie: I feel that Bylaw 82/100 is too complicated and has to be revised in a matter that suits Canal Flatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; growth. Karl Sterzer: Bylaw 82/100 needs to be repealed! A proper new bylaw that makes smart growth and development feasible while still serving the best interests of the people needs to be carefully created. Roy Webb: Bylaw 82 is a good bylaw but it is made for different places. We have a different land base than anywhere else in the Kootenays so the bylaw has to be changed to be appropriate for Canal Flats. Walter Woodske: I support Bylaw 82/100. Why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there be curbs and gutter to collect rainwater and snow melt? Why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there be a safe place for people to walk rather than on the streets?

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November 7, 2008 . . . Continued from Page 5 What is your position on Lot 48 (the land belonging to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on the east side of Columbia Lake)? Wendy Booth: Right now, there is a working group charged with this very issue. The land owner, First Nations peoples and the provincial government have joined to find a long term solution for the preservation of cultural and ecological values of Lot 48. I support this coalition’s significant efforts. Lillian Rose: I applaud the Fowler Group, the Government of British Columbia and the Ktunaxa for the acknowledgement of the rare and unique cultural landscape, and the willingness and agreement of all parties, including local resident support, to achieve protection for the entirety of the east side of Columbia Lake, including Lot 48. What measures would you take over the next three years to protect the area’s environmental aspects? Wendy Booth: Developing working relationships with community and government groups is key to ongoing success. Moreover (but not limited to), let’s: • protect our lakes and watersheds, including action and management plans; • encourage new public trail systems; • improve signage and use of recycling facilities; and • expand recycling services to include electronics and household hazardous waste.

Lillian Rose: In an effort to achieve balance in regional development, recognizing the fact that in Area F alone we have over 2,000 units approved and not yet built, we can with confidence shift our focus and support initiatives such as the Local Conservation Fund, and protection of the east side of Columbia Lake and backcountry areas such as Jumbo, without fear that business and development will suffer. I believe that development and environmental concerns should not be played against each other but form part of the basis in which we make good land use planning decisions.

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

• 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

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What is your view on discussions of creating a “supermunicipality” out of communities within Area F? Wendy Booth: While I support an in-depth study, I have serious questions on benefits, taxes and efficiencies. At this point, a facilitator is needed to provide facts regarding different options. I am concerned that the costs (not all monetary) do not outweigh the benefits. Bigger isn’t necessarily better. Lillian Rose: I support the study to research, determine and lay out the pros and cons of incorporation, including the financial implications for the public to see and then vote on. Residents of Area F have made their voices heard that the status quo is not working for them, as they recognize that their tax contributions and assessed values are the highest in the region with little or no local decision-making power. If incorporation implies a huge tax increase, as it has been implied, perhaps a sub-regional governance structure may be an option.

A Non-Resident Property Elector qualifies to vote by meeting all of the following criteria:

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.

• Utility Bill • Citizenship Card 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.

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CHEERS & jeers

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Thanks to Michael Hutchinson, James Morsette, Kevin Olson, Dan Tutte, Tyrell Brown, Mariska Felderhof, and Jeremy Traverse for getting the playground put together on October 18th and 19th . To Lynn McMane who took apart and will recycle the Merry-go-round. To Brisco Wood Preservers for the donation of untreated cedar poles, Skandia for donating washed pea gravel and concrete, Barry and Jeremy Thys of Windermere Valley Freight for delivery of the playground unit from Calgary to Edgewater. Thanks to Karel Wood from Pip’s Country Store for providing food and drink for the volunteers while they put together the playground. Nicole Pawlak for helping us get started and helping with paper work and for just being there for support.Thanks to the Edgewater Recreation Society for donating the park space. Thank you to all the generous people of the Columbia Valley who donated refundable bottles and cans to our playground project! Without your support we would not have been able to accomplish what we have so quickly! Thank you to the Invermere Bottle Depot for all their help and assistance with our big loads of bottles and cans!*

CHEERS: to the RCMP Officer who pulled me over to alert me to the fact that I had a deflated tire! Many thanks.

In Memory of Scott Hascarl March 19, 1962 – November 4, 1984 We thought of you with love Today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence, Often speak your name. All we have are memories and Your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. Heaven has you in its keeping, But we have you in our hearts. Always loved and remembered, Mom, Dad, Brothers, Sisters, and Families.

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

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

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

CHEERS & jeers CHEERS: To Grampa for picking up the garbage on the street! Way to go Robbie!* CHEERS: to the Windermere “Trick or Treaters” who visited our home. Because we were not going to be home for Halowe’en a notice was set by a bowl of chocolate bars encouraging kids to select 1 bar each. When we returned home several hours later there were still 10 chocolate bars left. Thanks Kids. Sue

announcement

SPRING HAWES FOR COUNCIL! Leadership for an Invermere that’s SUSTAINABLE LIVABLE COLLABORATIVE Spring-HawesInvermere.blogspot.com 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. NEW ONLINE LOCAL CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE OPENING SOON Looking for high-end ladies current and vintage fashions, accessories and brand name children’s clothing. Great opportunity to make yourself some extra cash, and let someone else do the work for you!! If you’re interested in consigning, please call Carmen at 250-341-5022.

personals To the tall man I met at Lussier Hot Springs on Wednesday, October 29th . I am German and your kindness meant a lot. I would like to talk more. Please email martina.schaumann@ gmx.d

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

commercial for lease

Warehouse/ Showroom/ Storage 2900 sq. ft. – 960/month Available November 1st . 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

shared accommodation Shared accommodation available immediately in Westside Park. 250-688-7787. Roommate wanted to share 3 bdrm townhouse in Radium. $375/month, includes laundry, hydro, high speed internet. Available Nov. 1st , 250-3477787.

Obituary Adair Morgan Passed away October 21, 2008 in the Invermere Hospital with family by her side. The biggest loss will be felt by her loving husband, Marvin who has been by her side, loving her for 39 years. Adair will be sadly missed by her children Jason (Jenn) and their children, Chaz, Blake, and Hannah, of Lloydminster; Wayne and his girls, Shay and Mikayla, in Cold Lake; Alyoe (Paul) and their children Mariah and Liam of Lloydminster; and Amy and her girls, Chantaya and Sierra in Canmore. Adair’s parents Earl and Betty Pederson are heart-broken at the loss of their daughter. Her brother Robert of White Rock, BC is also mourning this tragic loss. Before her passing she was living the good life, playing bridge, golf and bowling. She was surrounded by the beauty of Columbia Lake with a majestic mountain view out her front door. She was blessed with knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, blessed with numerous friends, blessed with a husband that would do anything and everything for her. She was deeply loved and she knew it. Adair was only 53 years old when she lost her short battle with cancer. The memorial for Adair will be held at Christ Church Trinity on Saturday, November 15th , at 1:00 pm.

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

GREAT VIEW – GREAT PRICE! Brand new sunny, 1 bdrm, 1000 sq. ft. suite in quiet home. Centrally located, separate entrance, own laundry, offstreet parking. Includes utilities, cable, internet. N/S, N/P, $950.00 + DD, references required, 403922-8518 or invermerehome@ gmail.com

Bright spacious 2 bdrm, FAIRMONT. N/S, N/P, includes utilities and wireless, $1050.00. Call/text 250-270-0710. Available November.

Available immediately, 2 bdrm basement suite, Radium, N/S, N/P, $750/month+ $375 DD, 250-342-5919.

2 bdrm, 2 bath upper suite in Black Forest Heights, Invermere. All kitchen appliances including dishwasher, large lot, large decks, N/S, N/P, $1050/month, heat and utilities included. Avail. Dec 1st , 250-342-9770.

Fully furnished 2 bdrms, large main level, own livingroom, diningroom, entrance, parking. Cable, internet, utilities included, centrally located. Couple $890/ month, single $550/month, cat lovers, 250-342-8651 or 403678-3087.

Obituary Rosa Marie Hambrook Born: December 12, 1960 in Calgary, Alberta Passed Away: October 30, 2008 in Cranbrook, British Columbia It is with great sorrow that the family of Rosa Hambrook announce her passing in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 47 years of age. Rosa is survived by her husband Dave; children: Kyle, Dillon, Bennett and Miranda; mother Maria Romano; brother Luigi; sister Joanna and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers for Rosa will be held at McPherson Funeral Home in Kimberley, British Columbia on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Rosa’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Kimberley, British Columbia. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honour of Rosa may do so to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region, 300 - 1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2N7. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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November 7, 2008

P ioneer C lassifieds SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

mobile home FOR sale

Misc. for Sale

Completely renovated, bright basement suite with large windows on ¾ acre lot in Windermere. Two large bedrooms, beautiful kitchen and bathroom with bamboo cabinets, treed yard and firepit. $1200/month, utilities included, available immediately, 403617-7625 (day), 250-270-0508 (eve).

Radium 3 bdrm, 3 bath half duplex, in show home condition. $1395/month plus utilities. View photos and apply on line at www.lindenproperties.comor call toll free 1-866-999-4351.

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.

New Invermere town house for rent. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 2 fireplaces, 5 appliances, $1375.00 + util, N/S, N/P. Available immediately, 403703-0930.

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.

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. Call 250-342-1143.

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.

house FOR RENT 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. 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 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath home in Windermere. ½ acre, fully fenced, double garage, pets negotiable, N/S, $1600/month, available immediately, 250450-9756. Lakeview Meadows brand new executive home. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, double attached garage, timber accents, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen. Available immediately to qualified renters. Please contact dianne@cedarpeaksmortgage. ca or phone 403-686-2067 for further details.

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). Executive home in quiet gated community in Radium. Longterm, 3 bdrm main floor + bath, 2 bdrm lower floor + bath, all appliances, electric heat, fireplace, $1200/month + utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st , 250347-9900. Invermere spacious 4 bdrm, 3 bath, complete with basement, double garage, large yard, all appliances, N/S, N/P, $1700/ month. Available immediately, walking distance to all amenities, 250-347-2406.

Lake-front Invermere, new condo, main floor, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, 6 appliances, rec centre, underground parking stall, $1785/month + DD, utilities included, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus.net 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. Fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo at Heron Point. N/S, N/P, references required, $1100.00 all inclusive. Will consider shortterm or long-term. Call Ken, 250-342-1165.

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

Bungalow, ½ duplex, centrally located in Invermere. Brand new quality construction, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, double attached garage. Available immediately. Please call 403-686-2067 or email dianne@cedarpeaksmortgage. ca for further info.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Pinewood, Radium. Top floor, corner unit, fireplace. $1050/ month, includes util, avail. Immediately, 403-560-5603.

Radium, 2 bdrm condo, 2 full baths, including ensuite, W/D. $1100/month + utilities, 250245-0188.

condo FOR RENT

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

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

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Sable Ridge, 3 bdrm, very spacious top floor corner unit for rent. 2 decks, luxury furnishings, $1800/month, 403-630-7564. Akiskinook , 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, rec centre, indoor pool/hot tub, 6 appliances, $1250/month + DD, utilities included, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus.net. Lakeview Meadows townhouse. Over 1700 sq. ft. 2 bdrms up, fully finished basement, 2.5 bath, 6 appliances, gas fireplace, A/C, garage, access to private beach, tennis courts, rec center (indoor pool, gym). Avail Dec 1st , $1400/month + util. + DD. N/S, N/P, 250-341-3214 or 250688-0516.

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. 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.

acreages/lots for sale 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

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VEHICLE FOR SALE

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Support â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockiesâ&#x20AC;? Hockey. Pine, fir & poplar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dry & split. To order call 250-342-6908.

4 after-market rims for Jetta, new $59 ea. + taxes, used 3 winters. Sale price $30 ea., no tax. Do the math, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a steal of a deal! Barb, 250-347-7757.

Painting, Stain, Lacquer Residential/Commercial You want quality work A clean job site Done on schedule? Call Roxanne Holden @ 250-688-0955.

Hair Stylist required at Valley Hairstyling. Full or part-time. Call Susan at 250-342-9863.

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

on-site handyman to coordinate project/exchange for rent. First phase to upgrade 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 bdrm cottages in remote setting near Radium. Call 780-485-5166, fax 780-485-5140.

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. 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. Set of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left hand golf clubs, with bag, $125.00. Call 250-342-0838. Older upright Hobart Grand Piano. Best offer, call 250-3426438. GIBSON Stacked washer/dryer unit, water cooler, Kenmore vacuum, oak diningroom 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. Ladies winter jacket (16-18), brand new, lined. Paid $150.00, best offer, call 250-342-5023. Majestic elk head, huge rack, much below cost, $1600.00. Slip tank with pump, $150.00. 1000 gal. plastic water tank, approx. 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, $600.00. Call Bob, 403861-2309. Used Fisher wood stove. Takes 18â&#x20AC;? logs, $100.00. Call 250-3420500. Craftsman 10â&#x20AC;? radial arm saw w/coasters, like new, $300.00 OBO. Call 250-345-0364 or 403254-0365

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. 2001 Mountain Cat, 800cc, rebuilt motor last year, new track, 162â&#x20AC;? x 2 Â˝â&#x20AC;?, $3500.00, 250-342-3269.

1984 Chev Capri, 4 door station wagon, no rust, $500.00, 250347-6453. 4 new summer tires, 4 winter tires. Comes with 1992 Dodge Caravan, seats 7. Best offer, 250341-5096. 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. 2004 Nissan Maxima, fully loaded, leather seats, split shift, 2 sets of tires & rims, 42,000 km. Too much to list, fully maintained, $23,000.00 OBO. Must sell, 250-342-8393.

services RENOVATIONS Bathroom Specialist Custom Tile Work Free Estimates Dependable Quality Workmanship Fair Prices Call Kevin 250-342-3070 Philâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carpentry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

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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!

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@ The Shop finishing carpenter. Renovations, repairs, painting, interior/exterior. References available, 250-341-5096.

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

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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

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.

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SPA MANAGER

Back Door Wine Cellar is looking for full-time and parttime employees to join our team. No experience necessary, will train. Must be physically fit, have people and computer skills. Includes benefits. Apply in person.

An exceptional opportunity for a mature progressive person looking for a career in the Spa/Health field.

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OUR CalgaRy lOCatiOns 8th & 8th Café 855 - 8th Ave SW

Cappuccino Company 924- 7th Ave SW

Gallery Café 608 - 7th Street SW

Medical Centre 912 - 8th Ave SW

Sandro’s Pizzeria 431-41st Ave NE

Alberta Corner Store 922 - 19th Ave SE

Carriage Hotel Inn 9030 Macleod Trail SE

Glenmore Convenience 2760 Glenmore Trail SE

Mediterranean Grill 108, 6008 Macleod Trail SW

Alberta Theatre Projects 2nd Fl, 220 - 9th Ave SE

Cedar Mediterranean & Deli 3103 Edmonton Trail NE

Great Canadian Pizza 937 - 7th Ave SW

Monarch Foods 104, 1330-8th St. SW

Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre 1213 – 4th Street SW

Alex Walker Tower 124-15th Ave SE

Co-op Gas #175, 4307 - 130th Ave SE

Green Bean Catering 601 - 1st Street SW

Mongolie Grill 1108 - 4th Street SW

Greyhound Passenger Lounge 840-16 Street SW

Mount Royal House 140 - 10th Ave SW

Artspace Gallery 2nd Fl, 1235 - 26th Ave SE Ascention Aromatics 904-Edmonton Trail NE Belmont Diner 2008 - 33rd Ave SW Big John’s Pizza & Donair 1403 - 8th Street SW Black and White Meat Grocery 1702 - 8th Street SE Blue River Bistro 227 - 11th Ave SW Bow Foods Convenience 60, 7930 Bowness Road NW Brown’s Grocery 1201 - 20th Ave NW Burt’s Store 739 - 50th Ave SW By the Cup 2nd Fl, 736 - 8th Ave SW Café 411 1015 - 4th Street SW Calgary City Hall 800 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Comfort Inn 4611 Macleod Trail SW Calgary Dream Centre 4510 Macleod Trail SW Calgary Multicultural Centre 835 - 8th Ave SW Campers Village Store 7208 Macleod Trail SW Can-Am 900, 340-12th Ave SW

Co-op Gas Bar #100, 250 Shawville Blvd. SW Coco Brooks Pizza Cafe 640 - 42nd Ave SE Daily King 840 - 5th Ave SW Danish Canadian Club 727-11th Ave SW Decidedly Jazz Danceworks 1514 - 4th Street SW Deerhead Cafe 3704 Edmonton Trail NE

Hard Disk Café 1441 - 17th Ave SW Highland Convenience Store 116 - 40th Ave NW Holiday Inn Express 1020 - 8th Ave SW Holy Cross Campus 2204 - 2nd Street SW

Divine Decadence Bsmt, 720 - 17th Ave SW

Howard-Johnson Express Inn 5307 Macleod Trail SW

Dome Sports Pub 5707 - 3rd Street SE

Inn on Macleod Trail 4206 Macleod Trail S

Double J Groceries 208 Haddon Road SW

Kalamata Grocery Store 1421 - 11th Street SW

Downtown Registry Ltd 524-11th Ave SW

King Tower 807-6th Street SE

Econo Lodge 7505 Macleod Trail SW

Lambda Market 1423 Centre Street NW

Edwards Place 344-9th Ave SE

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November 7, 2008

Sensational Seconds could be yours for a song By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Give your wardrobe a boost without breaking the bank at Sensational Seconds, an upcoming fashion show and silent auction. On Saturday, November 22nd, Invermere Health Care Auxiliary is presenting a fashion show using items from the Thrift Store. Volunteers from the store and other members of the auxiliary will model the outfits on the catwalk themselves. As they strut their stuff, guests can buy the ensembles, at prices ranging from $10 to $30 for the entire outfit. Money raised will go towards purchasing new equipment for the emergency department at Invermere and District Hospital. A range of clothing for ages from teenagers to

seniors will be on the parade. You could nab a designer item for spare change! And almost all of the fashion will be seen for the first time; only a handful of pieces have been on display at the Thrift Store previously. Meanwhile, attendees can bid on a range of unique, high-class collectibles and homewares in a silent auction. Items such as a cappucino maker, pottery and decorative ornaments will be displayed around the hall for bidders to put their name beside. What’s more, the ticket includes a glass of wine and some cheese to snack on during the parade. Tickets are $15; they can be purchased at the Thrift Store, Details By Joanne, Essentials Department Store, and Tiffany’s Thredz. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the fashion show begins at 7 p.m.

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November 7, 2008

Valley Churches

FAITH

Freedom of worship was fought for and won By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church In the month of November, we might take time to reflect on life and its finiteness. This is the last month of the Liturgical Year. November is the time when, as Christians, we take time to remember that our earthly life is passing, while our eternal life is forever. Last weekend I went to visit someone in the hospital. On the way to the city, I was distracted by many things and focused on what I “had” to do, where I was going first, did I need to make any other stops while I was there, etc. I was more worried about the “indispensability” of my ministry than I was about reflection on God’s love. We can all become distracted by our own lives, now that I think about it. The question is whether or not we recognize the distraction and refocus. As I visited with this person, I was struck by how close they were to the reality of life’s frailty. What could be considered a minor thing can have a significant effect in this life, and the reverse is also true. Are we truly ready to “meet our Maker?” I was

not surprised to find in this person a joy for life, and a concern for the Church community that they belong to. In this joy was something that I took with me from that hospital room and carry even now – an insight on the impact that we can have on each other by our actions and our lives. While we didn’t speak of reflections in our conversation, I am struck by the effect what we shared had on my thoughts as I left the hospital. As I journeyed home on Tuesday I found that I was noticing much more of the beauty in which we live without fear. This November, many of us will take time to remember family and friends who have died. Next Tuesday our nation will remember the thousands of men and women who gave their lives so that you and I could live in freedom from oppression and worship God in the way that we believe right. Yet many people will treat Remembrance Day as just another holiday, and not even stop to reflect. Without the sacrifice of our brothers and sisters would we have the freedoms we enjoy now? God promises that we will live in freedom from sin – this freedom cost Him His Son. Temporal freedom costs many of those who protect it with their lives, too. For this I am grateful to the veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and to all of you who serve the people of Canada, often in the face of criticism and ridicule – because the freedom to criticize is something you believe to be worth protecting for everyone.

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Lake Windermere Alliance Church November 9th: 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction. “Loving God, Loving People: Imitating God.” Pastor Trevor ministering. Sunday School, pre-school to Grade 7, during service. 7 p.m. “Sing and Celebrate.” For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-9535 Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED November 9th: 10:30 a.m. Morning worship 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. 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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