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Valley NEWS

Gas prices plummet to three-year low

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Gas prices have dropped below the dollar mark – and valley residents and businesses are pleased as punch.

Filling up your gas tank once a week means you are now saving about $50 weekly, or $200 a month.

As of Wednesday, December 3rd, gas was 90.8 cents a litre, down from a high of about $1.49 a litre in mid-August. That’s a whopping 40 percent in just four months.

The last time gas cost less than $1 a litre was on August 9th, 2005 – an occasion so memorable that The Pioneer reported people’s outrage in an article.

“I have definitely noticed the difference,” said Shirley Wingert, who drives 35 minutes from Brisco to work at Home Hardware in Invermere each day.

“The extra cash will help with various things.

“In August when the prices were high, we didn’t go too far, other than back and forth to work.”

Gas station owners up and down the valley are amazed by the decrease.

“Six months ago, if you’d told me that fuel would

drop below $1 a litre, I would have laughed,” said J. C. Alacoque, who owns Invermere Petro-Can. He added that the drop hasn’t increased traffic through his business. “Business is slower than this time last year,” he said. “There is less activity in the valley, which means fewer out-of-town contractors filling up and buying snacks.”

Brent Frederickson, who owns Radium Esso, agreed that it is the wrong time of the year to be judging the state of business. “It’s so quiet, it doesn’t matter what the price is,” he said.

But Brent pointed out that the drop in gas prices will be a positive thing for the valley overall.

“People who weren’t thinking about travelling might change their minds now,” he said. “And lower gas prices may put more money in people’s pockets for Christmas presents.”

He suggested that people who save money on gas should think about where the savings are going.

“A good idea is for people to put the money they are not spending on gas into the Food Bank or the Family Resource Centre,” he said.

Jason Elford, who owns Lucky Strike Gas beside Valley Alley on the highway, also noted that customers

are much happier when they stop in. “We’re hearing fewer complaints,” he joked. “Lower gas prices are like a reduction in taxes – it has the same effect.”

Local organizations who rely on fuel to operate their fleet are also breathing a sigh of relief.

“There will be a significant decrease in cost,” said Brian Nickurak, Director of Municipal Works at the District of Invermere.

“Our 2008 budget was done before the gas prices got high so we have been playing catch-up as we hadn’t adjusted to the higher prices,” he explained. “Now we will be more on-track with the budget for gas.”

Mainroads East Kootenay Contracting are responsible for roads maintenance in the Columbia Valley.

Operations Manager Lorne Isberg said the decrease will ease up on a necessary evil.

“Fuel costs are one of our biggest issues,” he said.

“The cost of fuel goes up and down. We’re pretty much stuck, because we have to get on the road, regardless.”

Scott Powell, owner of Hoodoos Racetrack Gas in Fairmont, leaves drivers with more good news. “I don’t think the price of oil will be increasing in the near future,” he said. “I think it will keep dropping some more.”

Radium to purchase land for new fire hall

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff After a long search, the Village of Radium Hot Springs has finally found suitable land where it can proceed to build a new fire hall.

The Village council, with the exception of Brent Frederickson who excused himself due to a conflict of interest, unanimously voted in favor of proceeding with a ‘Contract of Purchase and Sale’ to acquire the land at the regular meeting November 26th.

The property is located on Radium Boulevard, directly west of the Esso Service Station.

It is being sold by Troll Holdings Ltd., which was represented at the meeting by councillor Brent Frederickson.

Mr. Frederickson was the only individual to come forward after the Village invited expressions of interest from people with land to sell, through an advertisement in The Valley Echo that was published on November 12th and 19th.

The piece of land is 150 feet in frontage and 120 feet in depth, according to Mark Read, Chief Administrative Officer, sufficient size to allow construction of a three-bay fire hall.

“With the number of new residents and homes in Radium over the last five years, it was becoming absolutely imperative that we find land for a new fire hall,” said mayor Dee Conklin. “The land that has been chosen is exactly what we need.”

The recommendation put forth by Mr. Read supported the purchase of the land, stating that it is

in a central location that will provide good response times throughout the Village. It is also in close proximity to the main commercial core and residential areas. The asking price, which is $250,000, is also within the Village’s budget.

Mrs. Conklin said that the construction of the new fire hall will definitely be on council’s priority list as they move forward into their first year.

She also suggested that the Village may seek funding assistance from the provincial government.

“On October 28th, the B.C. government announced infrastructure funding through the Towns for Tomorrow program,” she said.

“There is potentially a provincial contribution of $400,000 that can go towards our fire hall.”

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RCMP were called to an assault that occurred at a downtown Invermere bar on November 23rd. The complainant told police that he and some friends had been drinking at the bar when he was approached by a man who “sucker-punched” him in the face, resulting in his two front teeth being broken.

The complainant said that he had no prior interaction with the suspect at the bar and did not know why he was punched. Adding insult to injury, the complainant also received a telephone threat from the suspect when he arrived home. The suspect is a local 25-year-old man, known to police. RCMP are continuing their investigation, but no arrests have been made as yet.

Knife pulled outside home

On November 23rd, RCMP were called to a report of an assault in Radium Hot Springs. Upon arrival the police learned that the complainant was bleeding from a small gash and bump on his forehead, and a small cut on his hand.

The complainant told police that the male suspect had been harassing him every day for the past three days. He said he does not know the man’s name but he initially approached him. The complainant also said that when he went home that evening, the suspect confronted him outside of his residence. The suspect had a folding pocket knife with a 2.5-inch blade.

The complainant said the suspect had the knife unfolded in his pocket and at one point brandished it.

The complainant subsequently grabbed the knife with his hand, which was cut in the process. The suspect, however, grabbed his head and smashed his head into one of the pillars near the stairs. The male then left on foot, heading northbound.

The suspect is described as being about 180 cm tall (5’11”), heavy-set (260-280 lb.) with 10 days of dark beard growth. He was wearing a white shirt with dark stripes on the sleeves, and had dark mediumlength hair.

Man violent at Windermere pub

On November 29th at 1:19 a.m., RCMP were called to the pub in Windermere as a patron was be-

coming violent and had refused to leave. The man, a 40-year-old Canal Flats resident, apparently had been drinking quietly but then became violent, struck a light, then threatened another patron.

The man, known to police, was on conditional release and was not supposed to be drinking alcohol. He was arrested by RCMP and released in the morning on a Recognizance Before the Officer in Charge with a $500 surety. He is scheduled to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on February 23rd, 2009.

Drunk man harasses residents

On November 29th at 2:55 a.m., RCMP were called to a residence on 8th Avenue in Invermere because an unknown man, suspected of being drunk, was pounding on the door. RCMP located the man, who was at first cooperative but soon became very agitated and belligerent.

The man, a 30-year-old Windermere man known to police, was arrested and taken back to the Columbia Valley Detachment. He was on condition to abstain from alcohol.

He was released from custody the following morning on a Recognizance Before the Officer in Charge, with a $500 surety and a date of January 20th, 2009 to appear in Invermere Provincial Court.

Vacant trailers robbed

On November 29th at 11 p.m., RCMP were called to the Hoodoos Mountain Resort as there had been several break-ins to trailers that were closed up for the winter.

The complainant told police that he had seen doors that had been pried and electronic items lying on the ground outside the trailers. RCMP seized the visible electronics and further investigation showed that although many break-ins were attempted, only a select few were successful. However, several storage sheds were broken into as well, but nothing was obviously missing.

The following day, RCMP were advised by the complainant that some discarded automotive parts were found nearby, where a vehicle had been parked.

RCMP are continuing their investigation, but are asking anyone with information on this crime, to contact the RCMP at 250-342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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December 5, 2008

Abbott lashes out against coalition Six weeks ago, you – the people of Kootenay Columbia – gave me and my party, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a strengthened mandate to guide our country through the most severe economic crisis we have faced in two generations.

We accepted your will and have dedicated ourselves to finding the best solutions to the serious problems confronting us.

We have delivered on job-killing business taxes, doubling spending on roads, bridges and other infrastructure right here in Kootenay Columbia, and we have acted to ensure that families and businesses get access to the loans they need.

But today our country is in political chaos and our national reputation is in tatters – all because of the naked lust for power of two men: Jack Layton and Stephane Dion.

It is clear to everyone who has been watching the events of the last week that the so-called coalition was not a sudden development. They have entered into an unholy alliance with the separatist Bloc Quebecois who see the perfect opportunity to sow discord and disunity in Canada.

Jack Layton and the NDP have been plotting the downfall of the government for some time. In Layton’s own words, “This whole thing wouldn’t have happened if the moves hadn’t been made with the Bloc to lock them in early because you couldn’t put three people together in three hours. The first part was done a long time ago. I won’t go into details.”

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As for Gilles Duceppe and the Bloc, it’s not surprising that they would go along with this grab for power. They benefit immensely by helping engineer the downfall of a duly-elected government established by the largest and broadest federalist party in the country.

Without the separatists, Layton and Dion cannot even appear to offer an alternative government. The separatists have been given the perfect position to call the shots.

Without the Bloc’s support this cabal cannot work. Meanwhile, the resentment, hostility and chaos this conspiracy creates suits them perfectly as it creates the kind of revolutionary conditions in which the separatists can thrive and grow.

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Looking on the bright side

December 5, 2008

Historical Lens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Lately I find myself hard-pressed to defend the media’s approach towards the economic situation.

Our well-heeled society is so far from real hardship that our anxiety about money must seem laughable to people struggling to survive in developing nations. Yet every day the national networks and daily newspapers trot out some poor soul who has lost money in the stock market to tell us how tough life is.

Admittedly our houses, if offered for sale today, will not fetch what they would have a year ago. But a year ago prices were atypically high. A more accurate comparison is to look at what our homes were worth five years ago.

The financial “correction” or whatever you want to call it – maybe “blessing” is a more appropriate word – has made this an even better place to live. Lower gas prices mean it costs less to commute to work, or drive to Calgary; retailers and restaurants can offer better service; you can now find a contractor to build your house or fix your leaky faucet; there are plenty of choices in housing, either to rent or to purchase.

Our community might even become healthier.

Statistics show that as our disposable cash shrinks, there is a corresponding decline in obesity, alcohol consumption, illegal drug use and smoking.

In tough times, people also become more generous. We expect to see that generosity demonstrated in this year’s fundraising drive for the Christmas Bureau and other charities.

The fundamentals of what we have here in the valley – the mountains, the lakes and the like-minded people who share the great common bond of deliberately pursuing a non-urban lifestyle – haven’t changed a bit, nor are they likely to change in our lifetime.

Come on, people, the cup isn’t half-empty – it isn’t even three-quarters empty. It’s still filled to the brim with family, friends and happy times ahead. Let’s get into the Christmas spirit.

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Thrift Store volunteers say thanks Dear Editor: The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary wants to thank the Valley Community for helping to make our presentation of “Sensational Seconds” the wonderful success that it was. Your generosity is overwhelming.

We want to thank the District of Invermere, AG Valley Foods, Palliser Printing, Details by JoAnne, Essentials, Kicking Horse Coffee, Thredz, The Skookum Inn, Doc Lang, Big Horns Football, The

Pioneer, The Valley Echo and the Invermere District Fire Department.

Last, but certainly not least, we want to thank our friends and neighbours in the Valley: those who donate to the Thrift Store, those who purchase our wares, and those who purchased tickets and came out to help us celebrate our “Sensational Seconds.”

Your support enabled us to donate over $4,000 to our Emergency Room.

Liz Hercina, Invermere

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The Pioneer joins newspaper association

By Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Pioneer has been accepted for membership into the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association, a non-profit membership organization representing 115 community newspapers throughout British Columbia and the Yukon.

“We are pleased to welcome The Columbia Valley Pioneer as a new member,” said George Affleck, general manager of the association. “It is always great to have a new paper join that achieves the kind of quality this paper does on a regular basis.

“With the addition of The Columbia Valley Pioneer as member 115, the association is now at a new record in membership,” said Mr. Affleck. “Every corner of B.C. is now covered by a member paper.”

The association has existed as an organization since 1922, and today boasts a combined readership of 2.5 million.

The smallest newspaper circulates less than 1,000 copies each week, and the largest, more than 100,000.

“While these communities may vary in size, from tiny, isolated locations to bustling suburban centres, they share one important feature – a strong community newspaper,” Mr. Affleck said.

“These newspapers deliver more than the news. The information they deliver provides readers with a sense of pride, a sense of identity and a sense of belonging.”

Pioneer Publisher Elinor Florence said she is pleased to be welcomed into the fold. “We’re looking forward to working with the association and our fellow members to make The Pioneer even stronger,” she said.

Publisher congratulated on book recognition Dear Editor: On behalf of the Women’s Enterprise Centre, I would like to send my heartfelt congratulations to Invermere’s Elinor Florence of The Columbia Valley Pioneer, who is featured in a new book that celebrates women entrepreneurship and innovation in B.C. She is among the women who share their stories in a new book entitled New Pioneers: Stories of 100 BC Women Entrepreneurs.

This book will help to raise awareness of the many successful female entrepreneurs working in communities throughout our province.

We are proud to be able to share their inspiring stories in this beautiful, full-colour, coffee table style book that recognizes their pioneering spirit, showcases their achievements, and celebrates their success.

The women entrepreneurs featured in the book were selected because they are pioneers, role models and innovators who have blazed an

entrepreneurial path. They represent a variety of business sectors, age groups, and cultural backgrounds.

Each woman in the book has 51 percent or more business ownership and is either an inventor of new product or delivery system; an innovator of some kind; the first business person in her region, industry, demographic or culture to operate this type of enterprise; owns a business in a nontraditional industry; or she may have encountered unique life circumstances which requires a courageous pioneering spirit to overcome.

We encourage all Invermere and area residents to congratulate Elinor on her achievement. For those who would like a copy of the book, a limited number of complimentary copies of New Pioneers: Stories of 100 BC Women Entrepreneurs are available through our website at www. womensenterprisecentre.ca.

Laurel Douglas, CEO Women’s Enterprise Centre

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LETTERS

Why does Jumbo get so much attention?

Dear Editor: I have been living and working in the Columbia Valley for nearly two years now and I have read with great interest and disdain the ongoing debate on Jumbo Glacier Resort. In my line of work as a pilot, I offer a unique perspective, as I fly over the debated area several times a year. I have moved back and forth from pro-Jumbo to anti-Jumbo several times but now I am firmly on the fence, and this is why.

First of all, why is there so much interest in the Jumbo Valley? The debated area is one small cul-de-sac on the medium-sized Toby drainage in the relatively tiny Purcell mountain range. The Jumbo Valley is not wild and is nowhere near to being so in the same sense as the Stockdale valley, the upper Bobbie Burns valley, or the Dunbar or Templeton drainages, which all

share the eastern side of the Purcells. There is a lodge each in Bugaboo Creek and Vowel Creek to the north of the debated area in similar sub-alpine terrain, and this resident wonders how much local protest there was when these were planned.

Second, why the huge concerns about Glacier Dome and Farnham glacier? These two glaciers are both heli-skied in the winter and they are both dwarfed by their neighbouring glaciers, namely Commander, Jumbo, Starbird, and Stockdale glaciers. Nearby Catamount glacier and the remains of Whirlpool glacier are torn up by snowmobile tracks every winter and spring with no apparent concern from the environmental groups.

Is conservation the key to saving the glaciers? The glaciers in St. Mary’s Alpine Park to the south have all but disappeared; while the glaciers on much-used

and developed Mt. Hood in Oregon have remained roughly the same size for the last 50 years. A groomed and maintained snow pack on top of the glaciers will stay longer and reflect the damaging solar heat that is quickly absorbed by the darker glacial ice.

While this resident would lament yet another development in this area, I remain unconvinced of the negative environmental impact of Jumbo Glacier Resort, especially in comparison with many other developments in the local area that are often ignored by the public.

What really has this Kootenay resident boiling is the propaganda and high-pitched oratory of both sides of the debate that stir emotion but add little constructive criticism.

Calvin Nickel, Edgewater

Kain’s reputation maligned Dear Editor: A warning flag popped up when I saw Conrad Kain’s name in a Jumbo Glacier Resort press release: “In fact, commercial tourism began in 1916 when local guide/outfitter Conrad Kain opened a base camp at the resort site.” This one sentence (quoted in the Nov. 7, 2008 issue of the Pioneer) demonstrates how badly Jumbo Glacier Resort can twist the facts.

To start with, the statement “opened a base camp” is grandly ridiculous. A ribbon-cutting ceremony can ‘open’ a major resort but a few people setting up tents are not ‘opening’ anything. Further, it would be incorrect to call this camp, where the people stayed but three nights, a base camp.

Guide/outfitters would call this short-lived, easily moved setup a spike camp. The trip report simply states: “. . . we established camp No. 6 in the most interesting and charming place . . .” They had 10 camps in all on their 25-day expedition.

What the developer meant by “at the resort site” is problematic. In 1916 there was no resort in Jumbo, nor is there one now. Did Jumbo Glacier Resort intend these words to mean the PROPOSED site, for a resort that will

never be built?

Next let’s tackle the term ‘commercial tourism’ which, for the trip under discussion, is certainly not applicable.

Though others joined them for portions of the trip the core group consisted of Mr. and Mrs. MacCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Stone, and Kain. It was they alone who made the physically demanding first ascent of Mount Karnak from the “open meadow” Jumbo Creek site consisting of “a dry place for camping and numerous clear, cold streams for bathing . . .”

Their expedition or ‘campaign’, as they called it, continued exploration and mapping work started the previous year. Travel was arduous and though horses carried the heaviest gear they all walked and “packs were shouldered. . .”

Above the final bend on Jumbo Creek they “found an indistinct trail on the east side of the valley . . .The ponies became involved in a labyrinth of fallen timber, the trail having been long unused.” With no commercial tourism base camp resort at the end of this long unused trail, they simply set up their tents.

Mr. MacCarthy had put together a team of experienced and hardened mountaineers for whom bathing in a cold creek was taken in stride. In the

modern sense of the term, these people were no tourists!

As for 1916 commercialism? This was a private expedition, not something set up as a money maker by a “local guide/outfitter” as Jumbo Glacier Resort mistakenly suggests.

The record indicates that in “. . .

1916 Kain was working exclusively for MacCarthy,” and further, that it wasn’t until 1918 that Kain “began to buy a few horses . . .”

Since the trail guide on their first trip up Jumbo Creek was “an Indian guide with his six horses,” it is clear that Kain was no outfitter in 1916.

However you look at it, a 1916 private party on a rugged trip of exploration, mapping and climbing does not square with today’s commercial tourism.

In that one Jumbo Glacier Resort sentence the only thing that was correct was the spelling of Conrad Kain’s name. To embroider around such an honest and renowned man a web of fantasy is to dishonor one of Canada’s foremost mountain climbing guides.

The image that Jumbo Glacier Resort’s press release offered up of the expedition and Conrad Kain – was such a grievous distortion of history as to rank as deception.

Arnor Larson, Wilmer

Jumbo explored Dear Editor: An in-depth story on the Jumbo Resort debate has just been published in the winter issue of Explore, Canada’s national outdoor magazine.

It is required reading for those wishing to get a more detailed look at this never-ending saga. Its title speaks for itself: “The Jumbo Mystery – Just when everyone thought it was dead, B.C.’s proposed mega-ski resort is still alive and kicking. But its opponents can’t figure out why.”

Anticipating that the magazine will sell out on local newsstands, Explore has posted a PDF file containing the story on their website at http://explore-mag.com/issue/2008/winter/ so that it is just a mouse click away for anyone who wishes to be informed on this important issue. And for those wishing to contribute their thoughts, a Jumbo blog and photo gallery have been set up on the site.

The link has also been posted on the sites of Jumbo Facebook Group, Jumbo Creek Conservation Society, and Wildsight.

Pat Morrow, Wilmer

December 5, 2008

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9

LETTERS

Businesses, where is your Christmas spirit?

Dear Editor: I wonder where the Christmas spirit has gone amongst the business community of Invermere. I recently participated in the city of Invermere’s Santa Parade and was quite disappointed with the turn-out of participants in the parade itself. There were a total of two floats, a sleigh pulling Santa, a fire truck and a marching band from out of town. I almost forgot – our mayor-elect Gerry Taft was also present. Way to go, Gerry, it’s nice to see the town’s leader has the spirit.

As for the rest of our business community, it’s time

Take vandalism more seriously Dear Editor: As a part-time resident of Invermere, which is where I wish to retire, I was upset to read about the recent act of vandalism and even more upset to read “the hate crime doesn’t meet the requirements of the Criminal code and that it is more along the lines of a Juvenile act of vandalism.” It’s a little too ironic to have Swastikas, with something close to a Star of David thrown at a home with a flag close to Israel’s. It sounds to me like the suspect is too wrapped up in hatred and hasn’t taken the time to learn the difference between the Greek and Israeli flag and can’t tell the difference between the Star of David and a five star in a circle symbol. By not treating this as a hate crime we have been given a false sense of security and I hope it’s taken seriously enough before there’s another hate crime.

Colin Reef, Calgary

Apologies not good enough Dear Editor: Regarding the item in a recent RCMP report in which some kids were caught street racing and released: maybe we should all enjoy “street racing,” along with everything else illegal. If caught we can just apologize and say we won’t do it again. Just think, maybe we could even get away with murder!

Diane Mattson Brisco

to get off your butts and participate. The parade is for the kids of your town. The same kids, whose parents are urged to, and do buy locally. Maybe if the parade had more content the town’s participation would follow suit resulting in a day of fun and Yuletide activities for our youngsters.

These are troubled times we live in with doom and gloom around every corner. Let’s take full advantage to spread a little joy and the spirit by doing our best to make these occasions a must-see event. Every child in town should be hounding their parents to take them to the parade.

It doesn’t take much effort to throw together a float

or get your organization to participate. I’m not saying we have to have an event like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but with the multitude of business and community organizations we have in our area, the parade could be a resounding event.

Come on, Invermere, Panorama, Radium and Fairmont, you have 360 days to plan for the next Santa Parade.

Let’s not let Santa and your kids down, and make the 2009 event a day to remember.

Dave Lister Copper Point

A tribute to ‘Mayor Mark’ Dear Editor:

gelsky. “Mayor Mark” demonstrated integrity, leadership, a strong set of values, respect for all, and unparalleled dedication to the community he served so well. His ability to fulfill his family obligations, to hold down a full-time job and to be an almost-full-time mayor was amazing.

Mayor Mark Shmigelsky gave wonderful service to our community, and I look forward to the day when he decides to return to politics at whatever level he chooses.

A sincere thank you, Mayor Mark, for your outstanding service, and good luck to you in your future endeavours.

How quickly the years have passed by! It seems it was only yesterday that I was first elected to council, but in fact it was twelve years ago. I thought I was pretty wise back then, but I realize now that I was blessed, not with wisdom, but with good luck.

Yes, I had the good fortune to work with a variety of wonderful people. People who stood up for our values, managed our resources wisely, planned our community future, and gave generously their time and talents to make our Valley community a better place.

And the most outstanding of all these fine Bob Campsall people was our outgoing Mayor, Mark Shmi- Invermere Councillor

Lake workshop planned in May Dear Editor: Regarding the letter “Columbia Lake needs our attention, too” published on November 21st, 2008.

The Lake Windermere Project has been successful keeping the public up-to-date on the issues surrounding Lake Windermere as a result of the community support we receive, specifically from the District of Invermere, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors and our volunteers. The Lake Windermere Project is very much a communitydriven initiative.

Similar methods can be used on Columbia Lake. The Lake Windermere Project and the B.C. Lake Stewardship Society will be hosting a Lake-

Keepers training program in late May, 2009. The workshop will provide education, awareness, technical training and support for curious and concerned lake stewards.

Participants will learn the basics of monitoring water quality and promoting water stewardship in their communities.

The workshop is open to anyone interested in protecting lakes across our province.

If you are interested in participating, please contact me at 250-341-6898.

Heather Leschied Program Manager Lake Windermere Project

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Comments on 3 local issues Dear Editor: These messages are for: 1. The vandals who destroyed my son’s van on Friday night, November 27th. I cannot understand these acts of violence. Perhaps we could meet. I would like to help you change to re-direct these hurtful acts into random acts of kindness. I sincerely hope you will contact me.

2. The opposers of Kicking Horse Coffee building on the west side of the highway. Why would it be all right to build on the east side of the highway? Does it have anything to do with real estate sales slowing down?

3. The financiers behind Jumbo – on the subject of East/West, perhaps Jumbo Glacier Resort could take their project to the east. I understand that Ontario or New Brunswick could use some more minimum wage jobs. Of course, you would have to change the name. Mumbo Jumbo could work.

Alice Breeze Brisco

December 5, 2008

Where are your kids today?

Dear Editor: This letter is to all Edgewater parents. We’re sure you have noticed all the recent upgrades to the Edgewater Community Hall, the adjoining park and Frank’s Rink.

A lot of money and volunteer hours go into these community enhancing projects, including some of your own tax and donation dollars. Due to a few bad apples these projects have been damaged. The following is a list of damage that has occurred over the summer months: Community Hall • Graffiti on the newly-painted siding; • There has been urine in the corners of the patio; • The soffit has been dented by punching, rocks and other debris thrown on the roof; • The new exposed concrete patio has pop and food stains, and stains from jumping on ketchup packets; • Garbage, including cigarette butts and condoms, is strewn about, even though a garbage can is provided; • The newly laid sod has been torn up in spots.

Frank’s Rink • The legs from a donated bench have been taken off and burned in the fire; • A family new to the community donated the mate-

rial and labor to build a fire pit; it has been damaged; • Large lights around the rink have been smashed; • Shingles have been torn off the wood shed and changing sheds.

Wittmann Field • Upper level and lower levels of concession stand broken into numerous times.

When a community member is thoughtful enough to stop and ask the kids what they think they are doing, they are met with nastiness and curses. Get the picture!

There are plans for further improvements/additions for recreation opportunities but . . . how long do you think these volunteers will continue to work on these projects only to see them damaged shortly after they are finished?

Please talk to your kids and let them know that this is for their benefit and they are hurting themselves in the long run. Teach them to take pride in their community.

To those children who do not participate in these useless acts of vandalism, we thank you for taking pride in your community and hope you can help to pass along the message.

Edgewater Recreation Society Board

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Out & About Edgewater Elementary students Ryann Devlin, Joey Bohdan and Treyann Cairns sang at Meet On Higher Ground Coffee Shop on Tuesday, December 2nd. The choir will perform again at the school’s “Santa Goes Green” Christmas concert on December 17th at 7 p.m.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

Call to Artists for 2009 Gallery Season

Applications available at www.ColumbiaValleyArts.com. Deadline December 15, 2008.

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

What does ART Voices Christmas Concert · Christ Church Trinity mean to you? Valley December 5 and 6. Call 342-4423 for tickets.

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

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Movie Review: Step Brothers But soon enough they realize that they have everything in common and become best friends, much to their parents' unease.

This film is typical Will Ferrell – so funny you'll be rolling around on the floor, but with a healthy dose of cringe thrown in, too.

There was a point for me – around about the birthday dinner where the boys launch their "business" with a terrible, crude rap video – where I stopped laughing and started pitying the characters.

But I suspect that won't happen for everyone. If you can treat the scenarios as snapshots and not start thinking, "What if they were my children!?" then you will enjoy every minute, with its one-liners, slapstick humour and irrevocably messed-up characters.

Reviewed by Sally Waddington

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly deliver cringe comedy.

These man-children are both your worst nightmare, and the most hilarious human beings you're ever likely to meet.

When Nancy Huff (Mary Steenburgen) and Robert Doback (Richard Jenkins) fall in love, they learn they are both single parents of healthy boys.

The catch is that their sons Brennan (Will Ferrell) and Dale (John C. Reilly) are 40 years old, unemployed and living at home.

After a wedding complete with pre-teen temper tantrums from both sons, Nancy and Brennan move in with Robert and Dale.

At first, Brennan and Dale are arch-enemies.

Forced to share a bedroom, they lie beside each another and come up with ever-more-hilarious threats ("I'm going to wait until you fall asleep then put a rat trap between your legs").

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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 26.

Friday, December 5th: • 4–8 p.m.: The 15th Original Christmas Craft Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. For info, call Carolyn at: cbarz@telus.net, or call 250-342-6818.

• 7:30 p.m.: The Valley Voices Community Choir presents their Annual Christmas Concert, with the voices of Eileen Madson Primary School at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Adults $10; students $5; ages 6 and under $2. Tickets available at Invermere One Hour Photo, and N’Deco in Radium. Please bring Food Bank donations.

Saturday, December 6th: • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The 15th Original Christmas Craft Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. For info, call Carolyn at: cbarz@telus.net, or call 250-342-6818.

• 7:30 p.m.: The Valley Voices Community Choir presents their Annual Christmas Concert, with the voices of Eileen Madson Primary School at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Adults $10; students $5; ages 6 and under $2. Tickets available at Invermere One Hour Photo, and N’Deco in Radium. Please bring Food Bank donations.

• Snowflake Ball sponsored by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Lions Hall. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., hot buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. Dance 9 p.m.–1 a.m. with the popular band, Eragone. Tickets: $40 per person, not available at the door. Call 250342-2844. Tickets available at the Chamber office.

Sunday, December 7th: • Seating at 9-11 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa. Includes Sunday brunch, photo with Santa, and Kids Christmas Goody Bag. Adults cost $17.95, seniors $13.95, kids $8.95, ages five and under are free. For reservations call: 250-347-9311.

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• 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Christmas Craft Fair and Lunch at the Edgewater Hall. Door prizes, games for kids, photos with Santa, crafts, gifts and baked goods. Admission: $1 (children under 12 free). Tables for crafters are available for a $15 registration fee. Please call 250347-9868 or 250-347-9860.

• 6 p.m.: Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Christmas Devotional at the Fairmont Chapel.

Recorded concert by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Orchestra at Temple Square, and Christmas messages by the Church president and councillors.

• Noon: Christmas at Smoking Water Coffee Company in Fairmont. Bring your kids for a sleigh ride around town, returning to the coffee shop to see Santa! Little ones can sit on Santa’s lap and have their photo taken from 2:30 p.m. Cookies for each child to decorate, and hot chocolate. Bring a Food Bank donation! For info: 250-345-4008.

• 4-9 p.m. David Thompson Secondary School Arts and Crafts Fair. Costs $25 for table, advertising and promotion. Call Faith to book: 250-342-9213.

• 5:30 p.m.: Rotary Club of Invermere hosts the annual Seniors’ Christmas Dinner at Invermere Inn. For reservations call: 250-342-4242.

Wednesday, December 10th:

• 7 p.m.: Keeping Christ in Christmas. Live Nativity Presentation at the Canadian Martyrs’ Catholic Church in Invermere. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, December 13th: • 6 p.m.: Christmas “Potluck and Play” at the Brisco and District Community Hall. Saturday matinee and Santa at 2 p.m. Original play entitled “Trouble at Christmas” written by Susan Stewart and directed by Nola Alt. For info, call: 250-346-3294.

• 2-5 p.m.: Santa’s coming to Dairy Queen. Get your picture taken with Santa at Dairy Queen.

• Bud’s Bar & Lounge 3rd Anniversary with BCDC.

Sunday, December 14th

• Noon: Valley Go Go Sisters Christmas Luncheon Fund-raiser at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Buffet lunch at 12:30 p.m. The menu is quiche, salad, dessert, tea, coffee and juice. Tickets are $20 and available from Shirley at: 250-342-6571, Kelly at: 250-342-0186 and Marilyn at: 250-342-6488.

• 2-4 p.m.: College of the Rockies Farewell Tea for Shannon Zanon. Students, staff, friends and neighbours come wish her well as she retires.

• 4:30-7:30 p.m.: Ladies Night at Bliss. Come for a beauty-licious evening. Door Prizes, 25 percent off everything. Enter to win Bliss Beads earrings.

Wednesday, December 17th: • 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.: Martin Morigeau Elementary School Christmas Performance in Canal Flats.

Friday, December 19th: • Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Hill Opening Day. For more info call: 1-800-663-4979.

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• 7 p.m.: Historic Brisco Community Church Sunday Christmas Service.

• Food Bank Benefit at Lakeside Pub. Hosted by Bill Cropper. Great music from local musicians. Support your local food Bank! For info call: 250-342-6866.

• 7 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Bands in Concert at the school gym. Band Grade 9, Band Grade 8, Senior Concert Band and Senior Stage Band.

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• Panorama Mountain Resort Opening Day. For more info call: 1-800-663-2929 or 1-250-342-6941.

• 3 p.m.: Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party, Silent Auction at Radium Resort in the Palliser Room. The theme is the Roaring Twenties.

Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dancing, entertainment, gambling, and prizes available for best costumes. Tickets are $55/couple or $30/person.

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Mo’ fun, mo’ money at high school

HAIRY GUYS AND GALS – The male teachers at David Thompson Secondary School joined the Movember movement with their own hair-raising money-maker in aid of prostate cancer research. On Thursday, November 27th, the teachers gathered to show off a month of expert shaving to students, who voted for a favourite moustache and donated spare coins. All up, the school raised $1,200 – double their $600 goal! On Friday, November 28th, Barry Tremblay (top right) was crowned the winner.

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Feeding the Town Hunger pangs gave way to smiles as Copper Point paraded a seemingly endless supply of food before hundreds of hungry diners at this year’s installment of their popular Feed the Town event. Copper Point’s Brian Schaal said 650 people turned out and helped raise $4,600 for the Columbia Valley Food Bank. “It was really great to see the RCMP out dressed in their red serge again,” he said before thanking this year’s volunteers and sponsors including Fairmont Vacation Villas, Nohels Group, AG Foods and Pepsi. Pictured here (clockwise from top left) are: Mary Anne and Gordon Larrabee with John Hemmelgarn; Buzz Harmsworth; Gunner and Marion Anderson with Santa Claus; Cliff and Marie Birney; and Brian Schaal with his arms around Mary and Allan Tristram.

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Santa shows up for Super Sunday parade

Let the shopping begin Children from up and down the valley converged on downtown Invermere Sunday to see Santa Claus in this year’s Super Sunday Christmas Parade. Invermere’s official start to the shopping season, the annual parade included, clockwise from top left, Santa’s helper Maddy Mitchell with Santa Claus, seven-year-old Allison Barsby and five-yearold Jambo-Ree Paagman, riding in Santa’s sleigh, the ever-popular Cranbrook Girls Bugle Band, and even the Grinch himself.

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NanoFibre chief executive officer Mark Halwa, standing, poses with Denise Grocutt of the Columbia Ridge Community Association, and Columbia Ridge owner Donna Rae. Photos by Brian Geis

Columbia Ridge residents thrilled with high-fibre hook-up y Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Last week, Radium-based Nanofibre Networks made good on its promise to bring fibre-optic broadband service to any community that wants it by connecting Columbia Ridge, a Columbia Lake community south of Fairmont Hot Springs.

Columbia Ridge joins its sister development, Spirits Reach, and the Village of Radium Hot Springs, as the first communities in the Columbia Valley to connect to the regional district’s fibre-optic backbone network.

Claiming they are under-served by Shaw and Telus, the developers and residents of Columbia Ridge were elated to connect to the network that leapfrogs

technologies to one of the most advanced data access services in the world.

“We’ve gone from being in the dark ages in technology to being the best in the country,” Denise Grocutt said. “It’s really kind of neat and the residents are really excited. Everyone I’ve talked to so far is pumped.

They’re just amazed.”

Ms. Grocutt, secretary-treasurer of the Columbia Ridge Community Association and controller for Columere Park Developments – the developers of Columere Park, Columbia Ridge and Spirits Reach – moved to the Columbia Valley from Calgary five years ago. The service she has now, she said, is better access than what she had in the city, even at work.

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NanoFibre is one of the fastest, most robust fibre optic networks in all of North America, according to chief executive Mark Halwa. The 100-percent pure fibre network, he said, can deliver screaming fast internet, crystal clear telephone service and unbelievable video quality to homes and businesses throughout the Columbia Valley.

Columbia Ridge resident Mary Claire Coleman said downloading images and videos over her old dial-up connection was impossible.

“It’s awesome,” she said, “because now we can get pictures. Any large files that people would send us, the computer just wouldn’t take it. Right now, we’ve got the package deal using the telephone and high-speed internet and I am paying less than what I was paying Telus for my telephone and dial-up.”

NanoFibre currently offers telephone and data service, but will soon unveil a television service which, she said, will replace the satellite TV she currently uses.

According to Ms. Coleman, something as simple as a simultaneous internet connection and technical support phone call was impossible until now.

Year-round residents for the last four years and only semi-retired, Mary Claire said she and husband Jim have waited a long time for this access.

“We had been waiting a long time for Shaw to come out and we had been waiting a long time for Telus to come out, but they have no intention of coming out here,” she said. “And, with the computer, which is what everyone is using now, it was really painful. Now, it’s fun.”

Columbia Ridge developer Donna Rae said she and her husband Dave

were early adopters of the fibre-to-thehome concept and built it into their subsequent development Spirits Reach, which was the first community to have access to the regional district’s fibre network.

“It was coming down the road and we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity,” she said. “When you take a look at technology and see that it doesn’t have any impact on the environment, it just seems like a logical fit to provide something that is top-notch.

“In fact,” she said, “it’s probably the one thing you can put into a home that doesn’t impact the environment.”

Mr. Halwa said the cost-sharing offer to wire the community was acceptable to homeowners at Columbia Ridge and that he hopes the service will entice many of the part-time residents to spend more time and money in the Columbia Valley.

“We came back and said, ‘If everyone here pays $1,500,’ which isn’t chump change, ‘we will connect you,” he said. “In a month, we had the cheques in hand.”

According to Ms. Grocutt, 61 of the 72 homes currently standing opted into the network.

“That’s where the advantage come in,” she said. “A lot of those people who are connecting are from Calgary. I know a couple of individuals who are looking at, ‘Gee, now I can stay on Monday or I can get my stuff together and stay for the whole week. Not only does that give them better access and use of their own recreational property, it’s good for our economy too.”

Mr. Halwa agreed. “If you even take 20 people out of Calgary who are making good six-figure salaries and let them work here,” he said, “that’s a lot of money that stays here.”

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December 5, 2008

Tax-free accounts can be set up anywhere By naming Tax-Free Savings Accounts the way they did, the federal government has caused a lot of confusion with investors. Many individuals now think that tax-free savings accounts need to be set up at a bank and their monies deposited into a savings account with often low interest. While the banks are always happy to borrow an investor’s money at low savings accounts interest rates, this is just not the case.

Tax-free savings accounts have also turned investment strategies upside-down, as investors wonder when they should use them and when they should stick to what they have been doing in the past.

Not just for the banks!

Tax-free savings accounts are registered accounts with the Canada Revenue Agency, similar to an RRSP. You can set up a tax-free savings account with a variety of financial institutions, including insurance companies, mutual funds, securities brokerage firms, or the banks. In fact, pretty much anywhere you can set up an RRSP account will allow you to set up a tax-free savings account.

Not just for savings accounts!

Tax-free savings accounts do not have to be invested into savings accounts. Money deposited into taxfree savings accounts can be invested in mutual funds, stocks, GICs, high interest savings accounts, preferred shares, income trusts or other investment securities.

Should I contribute to my RRSP this year?

If your income is higher this year than a normal year or your income is in a high tax bracket and will eventually be lower in retirement, you should continue to use your RRSP account. If you are retired and your income is stable or in the low brackets, you should contribute to a tax-free savings account rather than your RRSP. Can I set them up for children or grandchildren?

Many parents and grandparents are wondering if they can set up tax-free savings accounts for their children or grandchildren. If the child or grandchild is the age of majority (19 in B.C., 18 in Alberta), an account can be set up in their name. You will not be able to set up a tax-free savings account in your own name on behalf of a child or grandchild without using up your own tax-free savings account contribution room.

Can I have a joint name account?

No. Tax-free savings accounts like RRSP accounts cannot be set up in joint names. This will impact estate planning as many couples prefer to set up accounts in joint names to skip probate should one of them pass away.

By placing large sums of money into tax-free savings accounts over time, investors will have to name beneficiaries if they want to avoid probate. By naming beneficiaries, however, investors will bypass their wills

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December 5, 2008

Design started for new Invermere emergency room the subject of political wrangling between Columbia River-Revelstoke Interior Health is MLA Norm Macdonald, moving forward with and his Liberal opponent, the redevelopment of Mark McKee. Invermere & District Last week Norm Hospital’s emergency deMacdonald spoke about partment.

Invermere hospital in a Global firm Kasian meeting of the Legislature Architecture Interior Dein Victoria. sign and Planning Lim“During our short sesited has been awarded a sion, I spoke to the Mincontract for the E.R.’s deister of Health on record sign work. about the need to develop The firm has 400 staff Invermere E.R. and to and seven offices in Canago forward quickly,” Mr. da, Dubai, China and InMacdonald said. “The E.R. dia. One of its recent projis inadequate not only for Changes to Invermere hospital could be on the way. ects was Alberta Children’s the permanent population Hospital. but completely inadequate Kasian will begin the task this month, with the for the temporary population during summer.” designs to be finished before March 2009.

Mark McKee toured the hospital in October and Forty percent of the design project is being funded followed it up by contacting the Health Services Minby Kootenay East Regional Hospital District, with the ister, he said. remainder provided by the Ministry of Health, and “The first step has been taken,” Mr. McKee said.

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“Once the design has been finalized, it will decide on Minister of Health Services George Abbott an- the scope and scale of the tendering process. We are nounced the decision in a press release. one step closer to making this a reality.”

“This is an exciting step for the Invermere and He added that a meeting with Mr. Abbott on FriDistrict Hospital and the residents of the Columbia day, November 28th, gave him a positive feeling about Valley,” Mr. Abbott said. the upgrade.

“The Emergency Redevelopment Project takes an “The impression I got from Minister Abbott last existing facility that delivers high quality care, and fo- week is that the project is a high priority,” Mr. McKee cuses on making it more functional and efficient for said. “It all bodes well for the project to receive full physicians, staff, and patients.” funding.”

The design project will have several facets to it, Norm Macdonald urged his constituents to speak said Interior Health’s East Kootenay Health Service up if they feel strongly about the need for an emerChief Operating Officer Allan Sinclair. gency room upgrade in Invermere.

“The design phase gives us the opportunity to see “A big part is the funding,” he said. “Pressure the potential of the site’s emergency department; get needs to be kept up. on the ground input from our doctors, nurses, and “Like so many issues, we can get political leaders staff; and at the end of the day see the vision translated fighting, but if individuals feel strongly they should into detailed drawings,” Mr. Sinclair said. write a letter to the premier and the Minister for The upgrade of the emergency room has been Health,” he added.

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December 5, 2008

New Invermere council takes office

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The new mayor and council of Invermere were sworn in at an official ceremony on Monday, December 1st.

Before a dozen community members and three members of staff, Mayor Gerry Taft and councillors Spring Hawes, Ray Brydon, Bob Campsall and Al Miller took the oath of office.

Then, led by Mayor Taft, the council appointed a representative for several committees and boards.

Gerry Taft will be a director on the Regional District of East Kootenay board. He will also be Invermere’s municipal director on the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District board.

Ray Brydon will be the chair of the Corporate Services Standing Committee and the Audit/Budget Standing Committee. He will be a municipal representative on the Spirit of B.C. Committee, responsible for Vancouver 2010 issues. Mr. Brydon is also the municipal liaison to the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Bob Campsall is the chair of the Development Services Standing Committee. He is also a municipal representative on the Lot 4616 Steering Committee.

Joining Mr. Campsall on the 4616 Committee will be Spring Hawes, who is also the chair of the Personnel Standing Committee.

Al Miller is now the chair of the Operational Services Standing Committee. He is the representative to the Invermere Public Library, and he joins Mr. Brydon as a representative on the Spirit of B.C. Committee.

Their first council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers.

Standing: councillors Ray Brydon, Bob Campsall and Al Miller; seated: councillor Spring Hawes, mayor Gerry Taft.

Radium council enjoys cake-cutting ceremony for first meeting The new mayor and council of Radium Hot Springs were sworn in at a less formal ceremony on Tuesday, December 2nd.

They took their oaths at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee Shop in Radium, and celebrated by cutting a giant cake!

Children from Edgewater Elementary Choir sang before and after the ceremony to get everyone into the spirit.

From left: councillor Brent Frederickson, councillor Ron Verboom, mayor Dee Conklin, councillor Clara Reinhardt, and councillor Don Devlin.

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December 5, 2008

Message from the chair of new Invermere mayor

By Gerry Taft Mayor of Invermere This is the first instalment in a new monthly column from your mayor of the District of Invermere.

I would first like to take this opportunity to thank the residents and property owners of Invermere for their support in electing me, and for electing the four other very capable and committed individuals who make up the 2008 to 2011 District of Invermere town council.

On Friday, November 28th, we had the annual district staff Christmas party. It was a great opportunity to say goodbye to our outgoing mayor, Mark Shmigelsky.

Mr. Shmigelsky has contributed a great deal to the organization and the community during the 15 years he served as mayor and on town council.

On Friday night, Mr. Shmigelsky received some special gifts, including a “gold” hammer symbolic of a gavel, and a small but impressive “ladder truck” from the Invermere Volunteer Fire Department.

On Monday, December 1st, the new council was officially sworn in during a special inaugural meeting of council.

Quickly following the inaugural meeting, on Tuesday, December 2nd, we hosted a budget open house to explain and receive feedback on the first draft of the 2009 budget for Invermere.

The council will continue to have budget meetings over the next month, and we look forward to finalizing all of the details and moving forward with requesting tenders for important capital projects, like the completion of Pothole Park.

The first regular meeting of the new council is

Tuesday, December 9th at 7 p.m. at the District of Invermere office.

Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, and they are always open to the public. The second meeting in December has been cancelled due to the proximity to the Christmas holidays.

During the inaugural meeting of council, I was appointed as the District of Invermere representative and Director for the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Councillor Bob Campsall was appointed as the alternate.

Initial training for the regional district begins on December 10th, with the first board meeting being December 12th.

I am looking forward to this new opportunity and the associated challenges of representing Invermere in a regional context. I am also looking forward to beginning this adventure with four other new Directors from the Columbia Valley.

Although all five of us will have a lot to learn, we will be learning together and we have an amazing opportunity to build working relationships and work on future issues with cooperation.

Over the next few months, there will be a great deal of learning for all of the new and returning members of council, but we are all committed to doing what we can to represent the entire community to the best of our ability.

Through efforts like this column, we hope to improve communication and engage and encourage input from you, the public.

If you would like to contact me directly, please email me at mayor@invermere.net or call my cell phone 250-341-1202. Thank you.

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VALLEY SPORTS

Hockey Talk: rough weekend for the Rockies

By John Helm Columbia Valley Rockies The Columbia Valley Rockies entertained division rival Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Tuesday, November 25th at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

After the visitors opened the scoring, the Rockies tied it up on a goal from Reid Mitchell.

The local product had a goal disallowed moments earlier, but this time made no mistake putting back a rebound into the gaping goal.

Brett Bjorkman and Kaydon Trumbley picked up the helpers. Columbia Valley’s second goal was scored

by Bjorkman assisted by David Sabey and Zach Maclellan. The game was tied 2-2 after two. The third and an overtime periods went by without either side scoring so the game went to a shoot-out.

Columbia Valley were held scoreless in three penalty shots, allowing the visiting Thunder Cats to escape with the extra point. Result: Creston 3, Columbia Valley 2.

On Friday night another two big points were on the line as the Columbia Valley Rockies welcomed the Kimberley Dynamiters to town for the first of a home

and home series.

Columbia Valley took control in the early going, scoring three of the game’s first four goals, including two from the new-look third line.

Tyler Spaan got the Rockies on the board, assisted

by Mattias Schmitt and Brent McQueen, and then Schmitt gave the club a two-goal lead from Spaan and McQueen. In between, the Rockies got a power play goal, as David Sabey banged in his 10th of the season.

With Columbia Valley up 3-1 in the second period, Kimberley took full advantage of a solo fighting major, scoring two goals while player number seven served his five-minute penalty.

Once again both the third and the overtime periods were scoreless and the Rockies entered their third straight shoot-out.

Kimberley goalie Tory Caldwell stopped all three Rockies he faced, while the Dynamiter shooters were a perfect three for three. Final score: Dynamiters 4, Rockies 3.

The following evening the Rockies headed to Kimberley. The Dynamiters scored the first two goals in the game before McQueen cut the lead in half.

The home side regained a two-goal advantage and took a 3-1 lead into the second intermission on the strength of a couple of power play goals. Columbia Valley answered with two power play goals of their own, both from Diehl.

But the California native wasn’t done. Kimberley

retook the lead with just over five minutes left in the game, but with the net empty Diehl tied the game with just 43 seconds remaining.

The Rockies failed to convert an overtime power play and, wouldn’t you know it, a fourth straight shoot-out. On this evening it would take fourteen shooters, but the result was the same: Kimberley 5, Rockies 4. Gullickson stopped 32 of 36.

Right back at it Sunday afternoon, the Rockies took on the Nelson Leafs at Eddie Mountain.

The Rockies led 1-0 after the first, as Steele pumped home a power play goal from the point. From there the teams traded goals: Diehl scored a power play for the Rockies again.

Then the first place Leafs scored two in a row to end the second, leaving Nelson ahead for the first time all game at 3-2.

Columbia Valley were resilient and fought back to tie the score when Bjorkman tapped in a beautiful pass from Mitchell. The third power play goal proved to be the only marker in period three. A scoreless overtime gave way to yet another shoot-out. Fourteen shooters were needed and Nelson came out on top with a final score of 4-3.

Check out a post-game interview with Coach Darren Naylor on KIJHL.com. Follow the webcasts live and archived link and choose the Nelson game.

Columbia Valley’s next game is at home against Creston Valley on Saturday, December 5th in a pivotal divisional match-up.

The Old Zone: Mountie earns his keep

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Did you know that there is a new gun in town?

Well, it’s true. Grant Simpson showed up in August as one of the new members of the local RCMP detachment. (Ever wonder why they call it a detachment?) Anyway, he’s also one of those goofy goaltenders. You gotta be nuts to let people shoot at you, even if it’s just pucks.

The unusual situation here in Invermere is that we have more goalies than we need. In most communities, goalies are scarce and may even get paid to show up for a hockey game.

Grant assumed that would be the case here and was dismayed to find himself on a spare goalie list, only to be called upon occasionally. He has played a few games so far this year and looks like a guy you want on your side. Welcome to Invermere!

In recent weeks, Kevin Nelson scored five goals

in a single game and Glen Sage scored four. Both teams can claim they won their game single-handedly on those two efforts.

The question is whether or not Nicole or Rhonda rewarded their husbands for such outstanding work? No word from either Kevin or Glen on that matter.

The Warwick Wolves have a couple of cheerleaders. Lori shows up just about every week and Clarisse comes whenever she is in town (she works out of town) to support their partners.

Luckily, the rest of the Wolves are going out of their way to make Gord and Derek look good on the ice. When it comes to cheerleaders, the Dallas Cowboys have nothing on the Wolves!

And finally, the November 26th results are as follows: the Hawks devoured the Vultures, The Wolves out hustled the Hustlers, Black Smoke obscured the Mudders, and The Mustangs kicked Kicking Horse.

Oldtimer League Standings TEAM

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2

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Inside Edge Black Smoke

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2

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Warwick Wolves

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Radium Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes

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3

1

13

Lake Auto Mustangs

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6

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6

Dale Christian Mudders

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Valley Vision Vultures

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9

1

1

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Perhaps the Rockies should have rubbed the head of their volunteer bus driver, local businessman J.C Alacoque, before starting off their three-game weekend last Friday.

J.C. lost his hair after telling the Rockies he would shave his head if they managed to beat their old enemy, Fernie. They did, on November 20th.

Unfortunately, their luck didn’t last. For our weekly update on the Rockies, see Page 24.

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Snow Scene: Learning at the right time Submitted by Sigrid Sharp, Head Coach, Entry Level Team Panorama Ski Club Studies in growth and maturation tell us that there are specific windows of time in a child’s development years when exposure to certain skills must be carried out in order to improve those skills in later years.

In layman’s terms: “Use it or lose it.”

For example, a child must be exposed to the skills of quickness and agility by the age of 11 in order to be able to improve these areas at an older age.

A great comparison is if a baby is born with a cataract on its eye and it is not removed within the first three months, sight in that eye will not develop properly.

This happens because sight is developing during those months and the system thinks that the eye isn’t going to be used so its development is bypassed.

The same goes for skill development. Things like speed, coordination, strength, agility and balance all have certain times when they are best introduced and patterned into the systems foundation. The nervous system pathways are then in place for that skill to be further developed when the child is older.

If there isn’t early exposure then it will be close to impossible to make big gains in that area in the future.

These “Windows of Trainability,” as it is termed, start to close around the age of 12 to 13 years.

Hockey is one of the best sports for young ski racers to play in the early years. It provides many of the necessary skill exposures needed in a child’s development.

It has speed in short bursts, sense of gliding and balance, hand-eye coordination, special awareness, anticipation and rapid changes of direction. It also brings the kids off of the ice sweating which gives them a great start into building an aerobic base.

As you all know, the things you were good at when you were young, you can still probably do quite naturally and if you spent time at it you could even improve at it again.

This is why it is so important to allow kids to play many sports where one can learn to throw, kick, float in water, hit with bats, slide, ride, run, jump, spin, tumble and roll, up until the age of around 13.

As they get older, they will naturally gravitate towards specializing in one sport and if they have the necessary foundation they can continue improving in order to reach the highest levels of the sport if the desire is there.

The word fun is always the main ingredient in any activity – but remember, doing things well and achieving personal success is always fun.

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The Mercantile opens in downtown Invermere

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Invermere’s newest business, The Mercantile – an offshoot of Rocky Mountain Mercantile in Radium Hot Springs – is full of unique gift ideas for that special someone.

“We have been searching for a spot in Invermere for two years,” said owner and operator Ron Looye.

The store is located on 12th Avenue, next to the post office, and it specializes in giftware, jewelry and clothing – an eclectic mix, explains Ron. Ron moved to Invermere in 1998 from Whistler, where he was employed as a retail manager with Intrawest, to work with Panorama Mountain Resort. Two years later, he left his job and opened the Rocky Mountain T-shirt Company in Radium in 2001.

In 2004 the store was given a new name, Rocky Mountain Mercantile,

after Ron purchased the building next to him, formerly occupied by Canadian Souvenir Sales.

“It was also to reflect the varied selection the store now carries,” Ron said.

The Mercantile offers similar merchandise to that found in Radium, but it also adds some higher-end ladies wear and Vitruvian giftwear to the mix.

Come summertime, Ron will also carry a full range of swimwear and beachwear. He is also aspiring to carry discount outerwear next winter.

Since his grand opening on Light Up Night, November 22nd, Ron said he has had an excellent response from the community, reflected in sales and traffic coming into the store.

The Mercantile is carrying on its Super Sunday sales on select items until the merchandise is gone.

As a result of the second store opening, hours of Rocky Mountain Mercantile in Radium will be reduced to weekends and holidays.

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December 5, 2008

Lakeside concert Revised Recycling Calendar benefits food bank You can also find an electronic copy on our website

By Pioneer Staff Come one, come all!

The Lakeside Pub in Invermere is hosting its eighth annual food bank benefit concert on Sunday, December 21st.

The event is being held to raise funds for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

It is your chance to take in the cream of the crop of local music talent and support a good cause.

The food bank benefit concert has been going on since owner Guido Hochheiden purchased the restaurant years ago. It was originally started as a way of doing something for the community and bringing people together at Christmas.

The event will kick off at 5 p.m. and people are encouraged to make a cash donation, or bring a non-perishable food item.

Last year, the event raised more than $2,000 in cash donations alone for the food bank and this year organizers are hoping for even more.

If you are interested in showcasing your talent and supporting a good cause, you can call the Lakeside Pub at 250-342-6866.

You can also call the Lakeside to make a dinner reservation for the evening.

“Come as early as possible,” said Lakeside pub manager Jenny Hochheiden.

“Once it is full, it stays full.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Bud’s Bar & Lounge)

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 8th Avenue) in the District of Invermere to consider an application by Bud’s Bar & Lounge to amend their liquor license.

The applicant is proposing to extend the permitted hours of food and beverage service on the existing outdoor patio from 12:00 am (midnight) to 2:00 am. The application does not include or permit an increase to the seating capacity of the business.

The property is located at 722 – 13th Street, Invermere, legally described as Lot A, Plan #4994, DL 216.

The District of Invermere is required to submit to the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch comment regarding the potential for noise, the impact on the community, whether the proposed amendment will change the primary purpose of the license and the views of nearby residents. Further, Council is required to forward a resolution to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch expressing Council’s considered comment on the application based on input received during the public consultation process.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed changes may: • send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing • fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

A copy of this proposed application and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from Monday, December 1st to Tuesday December 16th, 2008. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Rory Hromadnik Director of Development Services

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Petro-Can broken into

On November 28th at about 4:45 a.m., unknown culprit(s) broke and entered the Petro-Canada located at 185 Laurier St, Athalmer. The culprit(s) gained access by means of smashing the glass of a front entrance door with an axe. Once inside, the culprit(s) attempted to gain entry to the locked cigarette cabinet. The culprit(s) were unsuccessful and exited the store through the same doors through which access was gained. The estimated value of damage is $500 and RCMP are continuing their investigation, but are asking anyone with information on this crime, to contact the RCMP at 250-342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Home raided over rented boat

On November 29th at around 2:45 a.m., RCMP and the B.C. Ambulance responded to a report of a break-in and assault that had occurred in Windermere.

RCMP arrived at the residence and spoke with the occupants of the house. One man had sustained moderate, non life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to Invermere Hospital for assessment.

The occupants told police initially that six or seven men had entered the residence and were asking for $1200 related to a rented boat. The occupants of the house said they did not know who these individuals were and when police asked further questions about

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the details, they became reticent. One person had a swollen black eye and possible broken nose but refused medical treatment and would not tell police how he received the injuries.

The descriptions of the suspects provided to the RCMP were vague. Nonetheless, the Columbia Valley Detachment passed on what information they had to Banff, Golden and Cranbrook/Kimberley RCMP.

Fight outside bar

On November 29th, while monitoring the Invermere bar closing time, RCMP noticed a fight break out between two men. The RCMP member identified one man “knocked out� on the ground. The officer tried to protect this man while attempting to clear the crowd. He called for an ambulance and had bystanders help support the victim, who appeared to have a cut on the right side of his head. The B.C. Ambulance arrived and took the man to hospital.

Meanwhile, the RCMP rounded up a few witnesses, one of whom told police that he too “got punched in the face in the bar and when he came out he saw his friend lying on the ground.� Unfortunately, this person told police he didn’t see what happened. Another witness told the RCMP that the victim was ordered to leave the bar and he was refused reentry. But the witness said that they did not see the fight. Another witness told police that the victim had been “pushing people around all night�, but again this witness said they did not see what happened.

RCMP learned at the hospital that the victim sus-

tained a 10-inch laceration to his head and that he may have to be taken to either Cranbrook or Calgary for a head scan. It is unknown at this time what other injuries the 28-year-old local man may have sustained.

Panorama suites robbed

On November 30th, 2008, RCMP were called to a break-in at a residence on Panorama Drive, Panorama. Entry was gained through an upstairs entrance.

RCMP noted that the upstairs suite was disturbed and it appeared that a party had taken place. Cigarette butts and ashes were all over the dining room table, and liquor had been spilled in several locations.

The complainant’s suite is on the lower level. Entry to the suite was gained by prying a dividing door that was partitioning the lower and upper suites. No entry tools were located. The lower suite was last checked by the complainant on November 29th around 4:30 p.m.

Upon returning at 5: 30 p.m., the following day, the complainant noticed his Grey Norco bike was missing as well as his snowboarding goggles and boots.

Car stolen in Athalmer

On December 1st, RCMP received a report that a red 1998 Dodge Ram truck had been stolen from outside the old Mickey’s Autobody shop on Athalmer Road. The truck was last seen on November 30th. The value of the truck was about $7,000.

Anyone with information on any of the above crimes is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-342-9292.

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December 5, 2008

Heiz sentence reduced on appeal

By Pioneer Staff An Invermere resident has had his twoyear sentence reduced by two days in the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

On February 7th, Kaspar Heiz was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of uttering threats on his wife’s life.

Mr. Heiz appealed the sentence, but on October 17th the Court of Appeal decided the appeal warranted only a two-day reduction in his time to be served.

Both courts had heard that after being released from jail on a previous offence on July 12th, 2007, Mr. Heiz spoke to two men in Radium Hot Springs about how he wasn’t allowed to be in the valley.

He also told them he was about to start actions with his wife in regards to his house.

While he was talking, Mr. Heiz put his hand in the shape of a gun and appeared to pull the trigger with his finger.

Mr. Heiz was arrested that evening and remanded in custody. While he was in jail, he wrote a letter to his wife’s mother, dated

August 15th, 2007, threatening to torture her.

In Invermere Criminal Court on February 7th, Judge Ron Webb sentenced Mr. Heiz to 14 months’ imprisonment for the first charge, resulting from threatening his wife in Radium.

Judge Webb then sentenced Mr. Heiz to an additional two years in prison for the second charge, relating to the letter. The two sentences were to be served consecutively, adding up to a total of 38 months.

However, Mr. Heiz claimed that, because he is a citizen of Switzerland, the two-year sentence was deliberately fashioned to result in the possibility of deportation.

If a permanent resident of Canada is convicted and sentenced to two years or more in jail, they lose the right to appeal any deportation orders.

In sentencing, Judge Webb had said: “As I indicated previously, I thought two years ago you were at a point where deportation should be considered, so it certainly would not offend me if the government now found that you had reached that point. As a

matter of fact, I am going to request that a transcript be obtained by the Crown of my reasons for sentence and that forwarded to the appropriate authorities with respect to deportation.�

The three Court of Appeal judges decided that, “It was not appropriate for the sentencing judge to advance the offender’s deportation by imposing a sentence that appears to have been deliberately made in order to deprive him of a right to appeal a deportation order.�

However, the judges thought Mr. Heiz’s “very troubling history of assaulting and threatening his wife� warranted the length of sentence Mr. Webb ordered.

As a result, Justice Rowles, Justice Kirkpatrick and Justice Bauman deducted only two days from Mr. Heiz’s sentence. “These offences were serious and, given Mr. Heiz’s criminal record, the sentences cannot be said to be unfit. That said, I would deduct two days from the sentence of two years to cure the collateral consequence of the second sentence,� Justice Kirkpatrick said.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33

December 5, 2008

Norm Macdonald acclaimed as NDP candidate

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Norm Macdonald will remain the New Democratic Party’s candidate in May’s provincial election.

At a nomination meeting in Kimberley on Saturday, December 6th, Norm Macdonald NDP leader Carole James will acclaim the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke to the candidacy seat.

Mr. Macdonald will now campaign for a second term as the area’s representative. “I very much appreciate the support of Carole James and her approach to how we govern – from the grassroots up,� Mr. Macdonald said.

Norm Macdonald was first elected as MLA in this riding with a 52-percent majority in the last provincial election in May 2005. He ran successfully against the riding’s previous Liberal MLA, Wendy McMahon of Fairmont Hot Springs.

Since taking his seat, Mr. Macdonald has served as critic of municipal affairs, tourism, sport and the arts, and most recently as education critic.

But he is outspoken about many other issues as well. “There are a whole series of issues I feel passionately about,� he said.

The crisis facing the forestry industry is on his agenda, as are run-of-river projects. “Seniors’ health care is being dealt with poorly

by Liberals,� he added, “and our education system has been treated badly. These are all things we need to stand up and fight for, and that’s something I feel honoured to do,� he said.

Mr. Macdonald worked as a teacher and school principal for 25 years before taking on politics fulltime.

He was a councillor in the Town of Golden from 1993 to 1996, and mayor of Golden from 1996 to 1999. He then moved to Tanzania for four years, returning in 2003.

Now Mr. Macdonald is ready for another campaign. “I enjoyed the process the last time, and I am looking forward to it again,� he said. “We need a representative who will stand up and fight when the government tries to remove the services we have as much right to in a rural community as city residents do,� he added.

On May 12th, 2009, Norm Macdonald will be running against Liberal candidate Mark McKee, the former mayor of the City of Revelstoke.

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MEMORIAM

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Doreen’s Avon & ceramic Christmas sale, November 28 & 29, December 5 & 6.

12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 4836 Stanley Street, Radium.

DTSS Arts and Crafts Fair

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Have a Real Tree Christmas!

After 18 years, she’s served her time! College of the Rockies is hosting a Farewell Tea for Shannon Zanon on December 10th from 2pm – 4 pm. Please come and wish her well as she retires and moves to the coast.

Students, staff, friends and neighbours are all welcome.

Support a chance for the majority of voters to have a fair voice in Parliament - write in your support for an Alliance of the Majority in Government - address to “The Progressive Alliance, Box 639, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Friday December 12th , 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Lots of interesting arts, crafts, and homemade food for sale.

Toonie donation at the door.

Proceeds go to the community greenhouse project.

cheers & Jeers CHEERS: to Michelle for calling 911 on Thursday, November 20th and helping her neighbour.

JEERS: to the people walking a Golden Retriever on Wolf Cr. And didn’t call 911 and left me outside on the pavement.

CHEERS: to the lady who bought me a box of oranges at AG Foods last week, just to be kind. JF

Obituary Stringer, Arthur John June 11, 1918 - November 26, 2008 Art was born in Carbon, Alberta on June 11, 1918 and passed away at Columbia House, Invermere, November 26, 2008 in his 91st year.

He is survived by Marjorie, his loving wife of 66 years, five children, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; Robin-Victoria, Lisa, Lynda; Susanne (Bob) Pearce-Cranbrook, Sarah; Dale (Betty Ann)-Kimberley, Chris (Jessie) Rylan and Ava, Lori, Jay; Marilyn (John) Woolley-Edmonton, Heather Michael; Brian (Brenda)-Fairmont, Andrea, Samantha, Ted. Art was pre-deceased by his parents and brother Bob, and is survived by brothers Tom, Weldon, Cliff, John, sister Jean and many nieces and nephews.

Art was a life member of the Masonic Lodge and a 42 year member of the Lake Windermere District Lions Club. He enjoyed volunteering and being involved with many community activities. Art loved fishing and he skied until his 83rd year with his good friend Al Ostrander. Above all, Art loved his family. Marjorie and family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks for the compassionate and loving care Art received at Columbia House. He was blessed to be surrounded by such fine people.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Trinity on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 1:00 pm.

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Sable Ridge, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, granite, A/C, pool, hot tub, $1295/month. Call Roger 403256-0694 or 403-650-5503.

Lakeview Meadows 3 bdrm, fully furnished unit with gorgeous mountain view, $1500/month + util. Available February 1st , heidilp2005@gmail.com 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den condo in Radium. Granite, counter tops, fireplace, hardwood floors, top floor, wrap around balcony, newly furnished, short or longterm. Call 403-861-7754.

2 bdrm, 2 bath in Radium, the Peaks, end unit, 2nd floor, 7 appliances, A/C, hot tub.

Swimming pool, underground parking, N/P, N/S. Available Jan 1st , $1250.00 including utilities, 403-801-4356.

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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.

Like new 2500 sq. ft. bi-level house on .37 acre. Overlooking Summerland, extra lot for subdivision, $579,000.00. Call Tom 250-809-7891.

Professionally renovated 2 bedroom home in Canal Flats, garage, storage shed, full basement. Perfect starter or recreational home, $202,000.00.

Call 250-345-6591.

2002 mobile home, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. White Tail Manufactured Home Park, $125,000.00. Call 250-342-5419.

condo for sale Affordable 2 bdrm condo in downtown Invermere. $159,900.00. Call 250-3411182.

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P ioneer C lassifieds ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

BUSINESS 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.

Have a Real Tree Christmas!

Fire Wood for sale, fir. Call 250342-9480.

Light & Heavy Auto Towing Business for sale. We have 2 large 30 ton tow & recovery units, 1- 3 ton tow recovery unit, all related towing & recovery equipment. Have served in the Columbia Valley for 13 years.

Interested parties only, please call 250-342-9551.

RESORT PROP. FOR SALE Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca Christmas in Panorama 2 bdrm condo for sale, 2 years old, ¼ ownership. Asking $98,000.00, 780-962-1906, 780-719-6808

pets Golden Retriever/German Shepherd cross for sale. Ready to go. Call 250-688-1157.

MISC. WANTED Beta VCR that plays well, record not needed. Call 250-341-5038.

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

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

Salon/ Spa Equipment Sale: 3 pedestal pedicure chairs $250 ea. Manicure table $50, cash register, MA 186-100 series $100, washer/dryer set $300, adjustable aesthetics chair $200, 3 cutting capes (2 black, 1 brown) $10 ea. Small storage cabinet $10, 3 large poster frames $20 ea. 4 hourglass shaped mirrors 4x2 ½’ $40 ea.

4 black wire wall clocks $5 ea. 3 bins of perm rods (blue/yellow, orange/peach, purple) $10 ea, 2 Qtica sugar scrub 42oz, $42 ea, round adjustable stool $20 , 8 Rubbermaid stepping stools $1 ea. 4 wall mount hot tool brackets $5 ea. 6 packages of 10 Credo blades, $3 ea. 27 Dannyco mani/pedi brushes $.25. Call 250-342-1143

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Swarovski Crystals, one angelfish, one parrot, still in boxes, value $2000.00, asking $1500.00, 250-342-2105 or 250-344-1440.

32” Sony XBR picture tube TV. Top of the line condition, $200.00.

Call 250-341-3241.

Firewood, fir/pine, cut, split, delivered, $250/cord, $150/ half cord, 250-342-5118.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1985 GMC 7000 single axle dump truck, 5 speed w/hi-low axle, 8’ x 16’ steel box, $5,500.00, 250342-5118.

1992 Ford Topaz, standard, $1500.00 OBO. Call 250-6880450.

1994 Chevy Astro, well maintained, clean inside and out. Asking $2900.00, 250-3427513.

1994 Ford ¾ ton 4x4, extended cab, diesel, standard, 285,000 km, recent receipts exceeding $5000.00, $8000.00, 250-3425118.

1995 Pathfinder 4x4, 5 speed SE, V6, A/C, heated seats, sunroof, cruise, tow package, running boards. Runs very well, $3500.00 OBO, 250-347-7773.

Luxury Alpine Villa at Castle Rock Estates 24 2600 Riverrock Way, Invermere

1997 Dodge Dakota extra cab, 4x4 with tool box, loaded, only 106,000 km, no rust, $6500.00 OBO, 250-344-2105 or 250-3441440.

2004 Ford Ranger, 70,000 km.

Asking $12,000.00. Phone 250342-1121.

Priced to sell at $499,000 Call 403- 818-5330

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

Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

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

Call the coach @ 250-688-1515.

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

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

SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS We are looking for dynamic instructors for both skiing and snowboarding, who have a passion for their sport and commitment to guest service excellence. Instructors must be CSIA, CASI or CSCF certified. We have both part-time and full-time, seasonal positions available in a positive, flexible work environment.

Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities. The Resort is centrally located between several popular ski destinations.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

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REPAINT MAKES SENSE Experienced, professional.

Quality work guaranteed.

References, 250-342-7352.

Clean your flue ‘cause Santa’s due!

Call Terry at Top Hat Chimney Sweep 250-342-6890 Flooring Installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood.

30 years experience. Call 250347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

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

Copper Point Golf Club, in Invermere, B.C. is seeking a

3rd Party Operator for “The View” restaurant and all applicable food & beverage outlets at the golf club.

Located in the beautiful Columbia Valley just 2 ¾ hours from Calgary, The View restaurant services over 50,000 golfers from two 18 hole World Class golf courses. It also services additional non golfer patrons and caters to special events as required. In addition to the restaurant itself, “The View” services a half way house between the 9th & 10th holes at Copper Point as well as 2 beverage carts on both Copper Point and The Ridge golf courses. The View restaurant seats in excess of 140 guests inside and 80 guests on the patio, which offers majestic mountain views while overlooking the 9th green at Copper Point.

Please visit our web site at www.copperpoint.ca to gain further insight into the Copper Point brand.

Interested parties are asked to contact Brian Schaal, General Manager at Copper Point Golf Club, prior to January 15th, 2009 at (250) 341 – 3392 extension # 4 or by e-mail at brian.schaal@copperpoint.ca.

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Time running out in Pioneer contest If you have Pioneer travel photos to submit, do it now. There are just three weeks left in our 2008 contest, with a free hotel room and two Flames tickets offered by our excellent local travel agency, Travel World.

Far left: John and Ann van Spankeren, centre, with newlyweds daughter Cathy and husband Dwayne Dallman, at Planet Vulcan, Alberta. Left: Brooklyn Burritt and her brother Drew Burritt in front of a miniature airport in Amsterdam, Holland.

P ioneer C lassifieds careers

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

Marketing Associate.

Farside Pub in Fairmont accepting applications for experienced cooks and servers.

Fax resume to 250-342-0341.

Administrative Assistant, progressive Marketing Firm, Windermere - part time; contract; long term local employment; fast paced; with minimum 4 years proven ability for efficient time & diverse project management; sales; solid computer skills; correct language; phone/ in-person skills; reliable transportation; & be looking for a dynamic marketing career. Wages DOE. Email resume plus 2 work references to info@ tygconnections.com

2.5 month contract. Beginning December. Commission. Must have proven sales experience and know Valley businesses.

Have reliable vehicle, integrity, independent and be very organized. Training provided.

Possibility of other opportunities with growing Valley marketing firm. Resume plus references, info@tygconnections.com

Ad designer contract work from your home/office.

Full page to business card size.

Max 10 day turnaround, Dec. 2 to Jan.15, 2009. Future design potential with dynamic valley marketing firm. Reply with pdf file of design portfolio, resume and 3 references, info@ tygconnections.com

Local housekeeping service requires staff, 5 supervisors, 10 cleaners. Must be able to work weekends, $15-$18/hour, experience required. Allowance provided, supervisors must have reliable vehicle. For details call 250-688-0790.

Construction Site Clean-up/ General Labourers Required $17/per hour. Invermere B.C. Please call 250-342-7134

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School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate International students for David Thompson Secondary School immediately and also for January 2009. Placement until June 2009. Host families provide a family environment with a private bedroom, three meals a day, a study area, transportation assistance and high speed internet access.

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Mark and Marlene Chabot of Invermere, at rear, in Saint Lucia with Mitch and Brienne Chabot, and Jessie and Rob Davies.

Helmut and Gerda Kruger of Radium Hot Springs in Waikiki, Hawaii.

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Mother of autistic child outraged at using IQ as basis for funding Not only is it terribly difficult to accept and deal with a diagnosis of auWhat is intelligence? Can it be tism, it is a daunting task to live with measured accurately, and by what the stresses of caring for a mentally means? These are difficult questions disabled child, day in and day out. with very conflicting answers. Still, The stress that accompanies a dimost people equate intelligence with agnosis of autism is twofold when one the Intelligence Quotient, or IQ. begins to plan for the future. A future The IQ test has been a source of that no doubt looks bleak in light of controversial debate for some time our government’s decision to turn its now. The standard IQ test, developed back on citizens with special needs. in the early 20th century, was designed While most parents are making to measure intelligence as though it monthly deposits into R.E.S.P.s, I am were a predetermined unit. wary of saving any substantial amount To believe that intellect can be in my son’s bank account. calculated solely by an IQ score is disShould this regulation still be in regarding many significant characteriseffect when my son comes of age, he tics of mental ability and disability. will most likely be denied any monWe as a society should discontinue etary support from our provincial the use of IQ scores as a decisive factor government, especially if he has any to describe intelligence. amount of savings in his name.

Intellect, logic and reason are not There have been proposals for one and the same. There are many difa Disability Savings Plan. However, ferent aspects that should be consid- The Cartwright/Fournier family – Mathieu; Dawson, 10; Jonah, 4; Leslie; and Darcy, 9. considering the ease in which the ered when assessing an individual. cabinet wrote off the mental disability There are instances where an indibenefits, I would not be surprised if Homes have been re-mortgaged, bank accounts vidual has vast knowledge of many subjects but may drained and savings depleted in order to provide chil- this too were to vanish one day. still require assistance and intervention to perform the dren with therapies and intervention.

While most people plan for their retirement, hopsimplest of tasks on a daily basis. ing to enjoy travel and warm climates in their golden Parents and caregivers have fought diligently for To achieve a high score on an IQ test does not funding and respite that is vital to the general wellbe- years, I am faced with the reality that I may need to necessarily mean that one will be capable of achieving ing of these youths and their families. support my son in every way possible until death do us success in life.

It is the hope of all parents of children with autism part. What then? I fear that my son may experience a Motor functions, social skills and communication, for inclusion and ongoing assistance for their loved less than desirable existence, and that his overall qualwhich can not be included on an IQ test, are very rel- ones. Hope that, as adults, our sons and daughters ity of life will be pitiful. evant when considering an individual’s strengths and will attain maximum independence, inclusion and joy While my primary concern is for my son’s wellbelimitations. ing, I can’t help but feel cheated and despondent when within their communities.

This is particularly true for anyone who has auIn July 2008, the Campbell government passed an I imagine a lifetime of political battles on his behalf. I tism or a related disorder. order regulating an arbitrary amount of IQ points that grow weary from the constant worry and anxiety that Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that would determine whether or not a developmentally coincide with raising a disabled child. affects a person’s social, communication, speech, and disabled person would receive funding.

As protective and loving as I am of my sons, I had motor skills.

Any individual with an IQ score of 70 or more, hoped that I might see the day when I would be reIt is an umbrella term for a diagnosis so broad that upon reaching the age of 19, will not be entitled to lieved of such overwhelming responsibilities. The tunit includes people with IQs that are extremely high, receive benefits through Community Living B.C. nel seems all the more dark and foreboding when one to people who have mental retardation. The central The decision is a reflection of the cabinet’s lack cannot see any light at the end. nervous system is ultimately impaired by this disorder, of understanding and compassion for those who are I had come to the acceptance that, while my son which manifests in the person searching for sensory most in need. may never live independently, marry or have children stimuli and input. The person also displays a poor unThis already disadvantaged population has now and a career, he would still be able to lead a comfortderstanding of social cues and gestures. been stripped of all entitlements, simply because they able though assisted life.

Anyone who has any knowledge of the disorder may have superior memorization or math skills, even The decision made by the Campbell government knows the cost of raising a child with autism, both though they may lack the comprehension. has dashed any of these hopes. Despair and incredulity financially and emotionally, is astronomical.

As a parent of a child with autism, I was outraged is the unanimous reaction to such a blatant disregard Marriages and sibling relations are strained at best by the audacity of the Liberal Government to make to the needs of thousands of British Columbians. when dealing with mentally challenged people.

Is the issue at hand truly the Intelligence Quosuch a hasty and uninformed decision. Their poor Behavioural interventions and therapies can cost judgment will have a profound impact on families tient, or rather a Question of Indifference? some families thousands of dollars a year. © Leslie Cartwright, 2008 across the province of B.C.

By Leslie Cartwright, Canal Flats

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December 5, 2008

Valley Churches

FAITH

Remember God through gifts of love this Christmas

By Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship As we approach another Christmas I would like to take a moment to talk about God’s love for us.

Christmas is that special time of the year when we remember the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

It is that special time of the year when we go about giving gifts of love to remember the greatest gift of all, when God the Father sent God the Son into a cold and dark world, to live, to die, and to live again.

1 John 4:7-16 shows us the meaning of Christmas very well.

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the

world, that we might live through Him. “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.

“By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.

“And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son of God, God abides in Him, and he in God. “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us.

“God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.”

Christmas can also be a very lonely time if you don’t have somebody to share it with.

Maybe somebody reading this is going through a dark, cold and lonely time.

You may be a Christian, for we are not without problems.

Or you may not yet know the King.

Whatever the case and whatever the problem or situation you find yourself in, and no matter how dark it may seem, I want you to know that I just came to tell you, Jesus loves you.

May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year, from all of us at Radium Christian Fellowship.

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Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED December 7th: 8:30 a.m. Communion at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. Communion at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Word.

Children’s Church provided during the message.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult and Children’s Programs Pastor T. Scott Peterson • 4814 Highway 93/95, 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.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 No. 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.

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