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April 24, 2009

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By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff It looks like Horton the Great Horned Owl will now have some company at the Invermere Veterinary Hospital.

The wounded bird has been joined by another animal, a Bald Eagle, that unfortunately met the same fate as Horton.

“It has a broken wing,” owner and veterinarian Dr. Mark Zehnder explained. “It was an open fracture, so the bone was sticking out of the skin – probably five days to a week old.”

The bird, already dubbed Lillian by staff, was rescued by Dr. Zehnder last weekend on the Toby Benches. He was alerted to the bird’s whereabouts after a resident spotted the wounded bird near a power line.

“I am assuming she hit the power line,” Dr. Zehnder said, adding that the birds are mating at this time of year, which could explain some reckless behaviour.

Lillian underwent surgery to repair the damage to her wing, but sadly, her condition is much more severe than Horton’s.

The open wound is being held in place by four stainless-steel pins and Dr. Zehnder is optimistic, yet unsure, that this may solve the problem.

“The worst-case scenario is that we are going to have to find a wildlife park or something to take her,” he said.

In contrast, Horton is doing quite well these days. Last week he underwent surgery and Dr. Zehnder replaced the pins in his wing with larger ones.

The veterinary hospital is still steadily receiving donations of mice, packrats and other dead rodents to feed the owl.

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April 24, 2009

Valley NEWS

Neighbours pitch in to save farm

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Thank goodness for good neighbours!

More than 10 people in the surrounding area came to the rescue of Caio Paagman last Thursday when a sudden gust of wind sent her small burn pile spiralling out of control.

The Paagmans live at the end of Houlgrave Road, on the Toby Benches. The family is well-known for their farm, House of the Friesians, where they breed and train Friesian horses.

On the day of the fire, Caio’s husband Gerard was away from the farm, working overseas in Holland.

Caio started the fire around 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, hoping to clean up a few scraps of wood that were lying around.

Knowing that it was in-season to light a Category Two open fire, Mrs. Paagman said, she picked what she thought was a safe spot and started the fire, making sure she had a hose on hand, just in case.

She monitored the fire as it burned, but things took a turn for the worse at around 4 p.m.

“Suddenly the wind picked up and it took off on me,” Caio said.

She grabbed her hose in an attempt to put out the

fire, realizing too late that the tap was broken and she had no water.

By then, the fire had really grown, feeding on the fenced pasture on the Paagman farm.

Realizing she was going to need help, Caio ran into the house to telephone a neighbour. Then she called Gerard.

“Then Gerard, I think, called everyone,” Caio said.

Her brother, Mark Kline, was the first to arrive.

In the meantime, Caio and her four young children – Jambo-Ree, 5; Tomba, 7; Star, 9; and Balance, 11 – were rushing with buckets of water, trying to tame the flames.

Thankfully, Caio said, it took only 10 minutes for the wind to die down, allowing them to get the fire under control.

Then, much to her relief, neighbours from far and wide began pulling up to the farm – some armed with rakes and shovels, and others with water trucks – and together they doused the remaining flames.

“They were so nice – we sprayed until eight o’clock that night to make sure there was no fire,” Caio said.

“I am really happy with what they did.”

Continued on Page 8 . . .

Flames race toward a barn at the House of the Friesians farm owned by the Paagmans. Photo by Cayla Gabruck

Radium, Skookumchuck mills back in action

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The Canadian Forests Products sawmill in Radium Hot Springs reopened as planned on Monday.

“All Radium personnel were back to their regular shifts on Monday,” said Stephen Mackie, general manager of Radium operations.

The mill shut down on March 30th and sent its 170 employees on temporary leave due to a decrease in demand for solid wood products, as a result of the slump in the U.S. housing market.

Contributing to the mill’s difficulties was the

temporary shutdown of Tembec’s pulp mill in Skookumchuck. Because Canfor sells wood chips to Tembec, it lost another source of revenue.

“A by-product of our solid wood production is the wood chips. They are not our only source of revenue but they are a significant component of our revenue stream,” Mr. Mackie explained.

The Skookumchuck mill reopened last week after a two-month hiatus.

“Basically, we brought our 285 staff back on Tuesday, April 14th,” said mill manager Marc Barrette.

“We have been doing maintenance this week, we are starting operations on the weekend and we

are hoping to have some pulp out on Monday,” he said.

Unfortunately, the news is not so good for Tembec’s Canal Flats mill, with a date still not given for production to recommence.

“We will certainly not open in April,” said JeanLuc Carriere, vice-president of Tembec’s British Columbia division. “We are still contemplating sometime in May as a potential start-up time, but there is nothing certain,” he said.

Stephen Mackie said Canfor is still weathering the storm, too. “There are still volatile market conditions and we will continue to respond to the changing conditions we’re faced with,” he said.

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He took over from former commander Doug Pack on April 14th and Marko is keen to get involved in the

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Election candidates debate at high school down and I will support it being left to the Regional District of East Kootenay. But it’s time to put the The two provincial candidates application to bed. Jumbo has gone debated the election issues at David through the appropriate process and Thompson Secondary School last it should pass.”

Thursday.

Mr. Macdonald disagreed.

Norm Macdonald, NDP candi“The residents of the Columbia date, and Mark McKee, Liberal canValley know the Jumbo project and didate, discussed issues including the we can make a decision whether it is economy, the environment, health right or wrong,” he said. “Jumbo does care and education before about 90 not suit Invermere and we should be students from Grades 10, 11 and 12. able to say no. If we give up those While the provincial election will rights, we will never get them back.” be held on May 12th, students across In the end, Norm Macdonald British Columbia will vote in a mock encouraged students to consider election on May 11th. carefully the opinions of politicians “The initiative is organized by TALKING TO TEENS – Mark McKee outlines his views while Norm Macdonald watches. over the coming weeks.

Student Vote, a non-profit, non- The forum was moderated by Grade 11 students Tonie Minhas, left, and Kayja Becker.

“Everything you hear during an partisan organization working with election campaign you have to think teachers to engage students in the through and challenge. Do some reDiscussion between the candidates heated up over democratic process,” explained high-school teacher Jumbo Glacier Resort, which Mr. McKee supports but search and talk it through with your parents.”

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Debate will continue at an All Candidates Forum Mr. Macdonald does not.

“The purpose is to provide the knowledge, atti“Jumbo has been going on as long as you have on Thursday, May 7th. The Rotary Club of Invermere tudes and skills necessary to make young people more been alive,” Mr. McKee told the students. “I will sup- will host the event at 7 p.m. at David Thompson Secinclined to vote in the future.” port it being approved, I will support it being turned ondary School’s auditorium.

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Historical Lens

Crossing the Kootenay

In this undated photograph, two men appear to be ferrying gear across the Kootenay River, the primary mode of crossing before the roads and bridges were built. One man in the photo is identified as Frank Gillespie, although it is unclear which one.

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By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Like many of my fellow journalists, I deplore what’s happening in the newspaper industry. Newspapers are shutting down everywhere and many fine people are being laid off.

Huge monopolies have gobbled up small, independent newspapers across the nation and around the world. Their owners have no loyalty to a local readership and exist only to suck revenue out of a community and use it to buy more and larger newspapers.

That’s fine when the economy is on the upswing.

But when things get tough, these big chains will start cutting costs at the bottom.

That means communities here and everywhere will suffer a loss of local editorial content, and a decline in service to their local businesses.

In spite of my sorrow at seeing the industry where I’ve spent the last 30 years so decimated, I feel that the situation isn’t as dire as predicted, for two reasons.

People aren’t going to stop reading newspapers.

Although young people are turning to the internet for their information, there’s still a huge number of people who prefer to access their news the traditional way.

Even those who work happily all week with a laptop and a Blackberry still want to sit down with a coffee on Friday morning and read the physical newspaper.

Secondly, community news isn’t offered by any other means. No matter how you choose to access information – through the medium of newspaper, or by reading it on a website – you can’t find out what happened at your local council meeting, or who celebrated their 95th birthday, or whose house burned down, from any other source. Local news is a commodity that is simply irreplaceable.

Every recession brings opportunities. I’m hoping that this one will result in the downfall of some greedy newspaper chains, and open the door for smaller, independent newspapers that actually have a sense of commitment to their communities to rise in their wake.

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Help Invermere measure up Dear Editor: Measuring Up helps communities assess and improve local accessibility for persons with disabilities and others including older persons, parents pushing baby carriages, tourists carrying luggage, and people with injuries. By increasing accessible employment opportunities and improving public spaces, recreation facilities, restaurants and shops, Measuring Up is helping communities become more accessible and inclusive, so everyone can benefit.

Invermere has received funding from 2010 Legacies Now to perform the Measuring Up assessment. 2010 Legacies Now has a vision of B.C. as a place where people can easily live, work, play and visit. The Measuring Up funds are already at work in Invermere supporting the installation of curb cuts and accessible sidewalk ramps throughout town.

Accessibility consultant Glenys Snow Dymond

will perform the Measuring Up assessment. The scope of work includes assessing the level of safety for persons with disabilities; assessing the community support for persons with disabilities; and assessing the level of accessibility of the built environment (public buildings, streets, sidewalks, hospitals, schools, commercial spaces).

Over the next month, Glenys and I will be engaging community leaders, businesses, and residents to compile information that can be used to improve the district’s accessibility and inclusiveness. This process will include open house meetings, questionnaires, and one-on-one interviews.

This needs your participation to be successful.

To learn more about Measuring Up, to volunteer or to provide your input please contact Glenys at snowdymond@cyberlink.bc.ca or Nick at nberzins@greenways.ca.

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Jumbo is key to balancing economic prosperity and environmental sustainability Dear Editor: I left Invermere due to a lack of work in forestry, as did most of the people working for the same firm at the time. My winter ski employment was steady but seasonal. I left to work in the U.S.A. at a ski resort – a full-time and year-round job, with almost triple the salary.

Dave Quinn called this a “sad story” and indeed it was. I was forced to move away from the country I love in order to continue to work in the industry I love.

Extremists like Dave Quinn and Wildsight continue to debate Jumbo and try to distort history for their political ends. This is because Jumbo is largely settled: Jumbo Glacier Resort was found to be in the public’s interest and environmentally acceptable through a nine-year review process. Now, they argue the Environmental Assessment certificate should be invalidated because “it’s too old.”

During that process, the proponent thought something was amiss with the Ministry Of Environment bureaucrats, and found these e-mails via a Freedom of Information request: “. . . we use the proponents funds and work as effectively as possible to ensure that the development does not proceed.” No balanced assessment there. They went on, “Lets look at this as an opportunity to collect the ammo. To stop the development!”

This never made any media report?

Unbelievable! So, after using the proponent’s own funds to stall the development they want to use the delays they fabricated to kill the proposal.

A recent study, by friends of Wildsight, now claims that there are fewer grizzlies then currently estimated. If true, this study only suggests that current management practices, which have

nothing to do with ski areas, might not be working.

Of all grizzlies killed between 2004 and 2007, 88 percent or 1,224 were intentionally killed by hunters. Yet Wildsight identifies ski resorts as Enemy No. 1 for the bears? In 1,000 years Jumbo couldn’t impact that many bears.

John Bergenske of Wildsight wrote a letter a few weeks ago and did not refer us to one study that supported his views on Jumbo. During the EAO review — it was the same — they had nothing but rhetoric. He denied supporting grizzly hunting — yet he did not call for an end to the hunts? Come on, John – take a stand.

If global warming is going to harm ski resorts it will harm the low elevation resorts. If it harms high elevation resorts say goodbye to heli-skiing first. To sustain tourism in the future, we should build high elevation resorts that won’t solely rely on winter sports. That would be Jumbo.

Mr. Quinn referred to contractors losing money in Revelstoke. The NDP’s Skeena Cellulose cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. And now AbitibiBowater has gone down. Local forestry workers, contractors, and whole communities are left wondering what the future holds.

Ken Cooper wrote that Wildsight does not need to address economics. He couldn’t be more wrong. Our environment will be at risk as long as there are humans needing employment. Large, diverse projects that are properly studied and implemented like Jumbo Glacier Resort are the key to creating a balance between economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.

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April 24, 2009

Use caution when lighting fires spread sparks; always make sure that you have enough people, water, and hand tools ready to prevent the fire from escaping; never leave your fire unattended; and make sure it is completely out before leaving the area.

“In deep grass, the handiest thing is a rake,” Lynn advised. “That way you can run in, rake all of the fuel out of the way and slow it down if you need to – but you have to be quick.”

It is also recommended that you check the venting index before you begin burning.

When the ventilation index is low, a value of zero implies no ability of the atmosphere to disperse pollutants (smoke); when it is high, a value of 100 implies an excellent ability to disperse pollutants.

The index should be between 55 and 100 in order to burn.

Landowners do have other options to remove standing grass from their property.

According to Windermere/Fairmont Deputy Fire

Chief Lee Lax, using mowing equipment to mulch the grass material is a much safer way to remove it.

And, he said, it is environmentally friendly as no smoke is generated and the mulched material provides organic matter for the soil.

If open burning is allowed in your area and you are planning to burn anything larger than a typical backyard burn pile, you must get a burn registration number first.

To obtain a burn registration number, call toll-free to 1-888-797-1717.

You should also get a permit from your municipality and notify your local fire department.

The venting index is available online at www. weatheroffice.pyr.ec.gc.ca/wxhealth/smoke/default_ e.html?Version=text.

For more details on fire safety and backyard burning, go to http://bcwildfire/ca/restrictions/backyardburning.pdf.

Above: Nolan Rad, who lives nearby, was one of many who came to the aid of the Paagmans. He is pictured here working to beat out the flames with a shovel.

Above: Caio Paagman takes a weary look around her charred land.

Photos by Cayla Gabruck

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff With the arrival of warmer weather, local fire departments are reminding residents to be cautious when using fire to remove standing grass this spring.

Last year, fire crews responded to numerous grass fires that had gone awry in the Columbia Valley.

“Be damn careful and keep the fire small,” said Edgewater Fire Chief Lynn McMane.

“I think that grass fires are quite controllable – but you have to be on your toes and know what it’s going to do and a lot of people don’t know that.”

When conducting grass burning you are required to ensure there is a fuel break around the burn area, such as an area free of burnable material.

Also consider the following tips: make sure that the fire site is away from buildings, trees and combustible materials; be aware of windy conditions that can Continued from Page 3 . . .

By the time the fire was put out, it had ravaged nearly a hectare of land, within 100 metres of the family home, barn and horses.

Luckily, there was no damage. However, the family was fined for failing to establish a fuel break around a burn area.

On the day of the fire, the Paagmans did phone the Invermere Fire Department, but they did not respond, as the farm is outside of their jurisdiction.

“They are outside our fire protection boundaries,” Invermere Fire Chief Roger Ekman said. “It’s one of those things – unfortunately, that’s the way the rules are.”

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April 24, 2009

Ceiling heaters caused house fire

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By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The house fire in Windermere last month was caused by radiant ceiling heating panels, the B.C. Safety Authority revealed this week.

On Saturday, March 14th, neighbours reported a fire in the home of Emil and Ruth Krein on Fairmont Street. By the time members of Windermere Fire DepartThe house fire in Windermere started in the ceiling. ment arrived minutes lat“If you suspect your heating panel er, the entire second floor falls into this group, stop using it imwas ablaze.

Firefighters battled the blaze for mediately and hire a licensed contractor four hours, but damage was so signifi- to inspect it. If it is confirmed as one of cant that Fire Chief Jim Miller said, these, it must be disconnected from its “My suspicion is that the home will power source,” Mr. Hinde said.

Windermere fire chief Jim Miller have to be taken to the foundation.” said the cause of the fire was a surprise The Kreins were at their second home in California when the fire oc- to him.

“This is the first time I had ever seen curred and heard about it when their neighbours Gerry and Georgina Bares- radiant ceiling heating panels,” he said.

He warned homeowners who have co called to tell them about it.

They rushed back to Canada to deal ceiling panels to have them checked by a licensed electrical contractor. with the loss of their home.

“The fear is that there are probably “We are planning to rebuild,” Mr. Krein said this week. “The house has still some out there that have slipped been demolished and we are waiting to through the cracks,” Mr. Miller said.

In the Kreins’ case, the ceiling pansee who is going to rebuild it.” els were defective.

Meanwhile, the B.C. Safety Author“The heating panel is supposed to ity has issued a warning to homeowners evenly heat but it ended up with a hot over the radiant ceiling heating panels spot. The panel broke down and burnt that were the cause of the Kreins’ fire.

The panels were one of three brands through the gyproc and insulation. It of ceiling heating panels that were dis- can smoulder like that for up to three continued and had a disconnect order days until it catches wood,” Mr. Miller said. placed on them in 1993 and 1994.

He went on to assure Windermere “The B.C. Safety Authority is conresidents that despite rumours othercerned that homeowners may still be using these ceiling heating panels,” said wise, there was no problem with water Stephen Hinde, electrical safety man- supply when the fire crew were battling ager of the B.C. Safety Authority. “Any the blaze.

“We had a good source of water panels covered by the 1993 and 1994 from a hydrant,” Jim Miller said. “We disconnect orders are not safe.”

The discontinued Aztec-Flexel, brought in Invermere Fire Department Thermaflex and Flexwatt ceiling panels for the extra manpower.”

After the fire, Regional District of were stapled to ceilings before gyproc or any lightweight ceiling tile was installed. East Kootenay staff shut off the water Heat generated was supposed to radiate supply to the Kreins’ house to prevent water pipes in the house from freezing. to the walls and the room below.

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April 24, 2009

New chief administrative officer in Canal Flats

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Ruth Copeland has been hired as the new chief administrative officer for the Village of Canal Flats.

“At our in-camera meeting on Tuesday, April 14th, council approved hiring Ruth as our new chief administrative officer,” said Mayor Bruce Woodbury.

“Contributing factors and skills she brings to the role include her 10 years of experience in Beiseker, Alberta, which is very similar in size to Canal Flats; her background and experience as a municipal treasurer; her excellent references; her great personality and attitude; and the positive comments about her from staff and the public,” Mayor Woodbury added.

Ms. Copeland was one of 19 applicants for the position, which became vacant on December 31st when Rob Sabine resigned.

After growing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ruth moved to Alberta in 1975 and started her career as a paralegal at a Calgary law firm. In the following 20 years, she moved to firms in Airdrie and Beiseker. Then an opportunity came up at the Village of Beiseker office and she jumped at the chance.

Ms. Copeland was hired as a municipal clerk, but then-chief administrative officer Wendy Ramberg saw her potential right away.

“I was mentored to be the chief administrative officer from the beginning,” Ruth said.

She was hired for the top position in 2000 and did the job for five and a half years before leaving to care for her elderly parents in Vancouver.

Ruth met her husband Roland Brunelle in Beiseker and they married in 1992. They volunteered together at the village’s fire department for 10 years.

After retiring from his 30-year career as a truck driver, Roland got a job managing a farm in Fairmont.

The couple moved to the valley in 2006 with their two Siberian huskies.

Now Ms. Copeland is ready to get down to work in her new community of Canal Flats, which incorporated in 2004.

“I’m doing background work,” she said. “I’m getting to know the community and the culture and what’s gone on here before.”

She is looking forward to receiving direction from council.

“One thing council is doing is setting goals and priorities that will give staff direction. Once we have gone through that process, we will become more proactive rather than reactive.”

As well as responding to council’s demands, Ms. Copeland will be overseeing seven staff members of the Village of Canal Flats.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

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WINGS WEEK!

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Out & About West-coast supergroup Swollen Members are coming to Bud’s Bar on Saturday night, April 25th.

Pioneer reporter Cayla Gabruck has the interview. See Page 14 for the full story!

Art From the Heart: Part 5 • Pynelogs Cultural Centre April 7 - 26. Open daily from 11 am to 4 pm.

Pynelogs Café Open • Wed to Sun 11 am - 4 pm What does ART mean to you?

Wings Over the Rockies Art Show • Pynelogs Birdhouse Exhibit. Little Badger Early Learning Centre Art Exhibit April 28 to May 10.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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

Movie Review: The Wrestler on his second-rate trailer. His bouts, generally staged in small-town arenas, are tough and the pay is small.

He works part-time in a grocery store, for a snide martinet of a boss, just to make ends meet.

And all the while, Randy desperately strives to establish one single, meaningful relationship in his life.

I found it strange that people were surprised at how good Mickey Rourke was in this movie. Anyone who has seen him in earlier films, like Diner, or The Pope of Greenwich Village, knows that he is capable of consistently good work.

Although his face has changed dramatically over the years, his acting ability seems only to have improved.

He is joined here by Oscar-winning actress Marisa Tomei, who plays an almost over-the-hill stripper, who has career and lifestyle dilemmas that parallel Randy’s

Reviewed by Dave Sutherland The Wrestler is a serious contender for the best movie I’ve seen in recent months.

Mickey Rourke won a Golden Globe for this movie, playing aging ring gladiator Randy “The Ram” Robinson, whose glory days were 20 years ago.

Randy lives for the roar of the crowd, glorying in the adulation he receives when he “wins” a match. He has sacrificed everything for wrestling, including the love of his daughter and his health.

To maintain his fading physique, he regularly selfmedicates with a dangerous cocktail of steroids and stimulants. When a serious health issue jeopardizes his career, Randy is faced with a tough dilemma.

The Wrestler strips away any glamour associated with wrestling. Randy has a tough time making rent

own. Evan Rachel Wood enjoys several intense scenes as Randy’s long-neglected, frustrated daughter.

Other roles are ably filled by several real-life wrestlers, which helps add to The Wrestler’s realistic feel.

The Wrestler was written by Robert D. Siegel, and was directed by Darren Aronofsky, who helmed the squirmingly-intense drug drama, Requiem For A Dream, from 2000.

Fans of 1980s music will get a real kick out of the soundtrack of The Wrestler. It’s composed almost exclusively of hair-band anthems from that era.

RATING: 9 OUT OF 10 HEADS

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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

p.m. Drop your gear. 1-4 p.m. Come and buy gear.

4-5 p.m. Come get your unsold gear. For info: www. columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org.

• Country music star Larry Berrio at Rockies at Riverside, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Tickets $30 show only/$65 including southern BBQ buffet. For info: 250-345-6346.

• Swollen Members at Bud’s Bar. Tickets $20. For info: 250-342-2965.

Sunday, April 26th:

• Closed until May 13th.

Friday, April 24th: • 9:15 a.m.: Learning From the Land – Linda Peterat and Stacy Friedman lecture at the Community Greenhouse. For info: 250-342-0539.

• 4:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.: Ladies’ Night Out “Celebrating Women” at Pamper Yourself Spa. Free admission. For info: 250-341-6266.

• 5:30 p.m.: Crop Night at Scrappy-Do’s. Please call 250-342-7238 to reserve your spot.

• 7 p.m.: Second Annual Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night at J. Alfred Laird School. Tickets $12 adults, children under eight free.

Friday, April 24th-Sunday April 26th: • Three-Day Golf School at Eagle Ranch. For info: 250-342-0562.

Saturday, April 25th: • 10 a.m. to noon: Valley Pride Day, valley-wide cleanup day from Edgewater to Canal Flats, sponsored by Columbia Valley Service Clubs Alliance. See page 14 for a community schedule or phone Steve at 250342-3825 or Milt at 250-342-3353.

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Grand Opening of the Community Greenhouse. Guided tours, food for sale, prizes, expert gardeners’ advice. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. with Invermere and Windermere Children’s Choir. For info: 250-342-0539.

• 1 p.m.: Kain Krank Bouldering Festival at J. Alfred Laird School. For info: www.conradkain.com.

• 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Supper and Sounds at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House, Radium. Homestyle southern buffet with music by Marty Beingesser.

Tickets $20. For info: 250-347-6567.

• Columbia Valley Cycling Society Bike and Gear Swap at Invermere Community Centre. 9 a.m.-12

• 9:30 a.m.: Living Roofs and Walls with Geneviève Noel – seminar at the Community Greenhouse. For info: 250-342-0539.

• 5 p.m.: Pajama Party at Lake Windermere Alliance Church, Invermere for girls aged 12 to 17. Special guest Charmaine Champion, recording artist and speaker. Cost is $35, including food and drink, concert, speaking session and free gift.

Monday, April 27th: • 7 p.m.: Ladies’ Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Theme: Women Under Construction. Tickets $8. For info: 250-347-7750.

• Matt Anderson, blues, roots and rock hybrid, at Copper City Saloon. For info: 250-341-3344.

Tuesday, April 28th: • Wings Over the Rockies: Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre until May 10th. Artist opening Wednesday, April 29th, 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29th: • 7 p.m.: An Evening in Niger with Lisa Rohrick at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Free admission.

high-quality, creative and educational events. For info: 250-342-4423.

Thursday, May 7th: • 7 p.m.: Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District Annual General Meeting at Wilmer Community Hall.

Saturday, May 9th: • Smalltown DJs from the Hi-fi Club in Calgary perform at Bud’s Bar. Tickets $10. For info: 250342-2965.

• 1 p.m.: Terry Morberg of Applepatch Designs will be at Purcell Mtn. Quilting Co. for another afternoon of fun and fabulous information. Fee $20. For info: 250-341-3115.

Tuesday, May 12th: • Vote in the provincial election. For info: www. elections.bc.ca.

• Comedy night with headliner Tim Nutt from Toronto at Bud’s Bar. Tickets $10. For info: 250342-2965.

Thursday, May 14th: • 8 p.m.: Vancouver easy rock and soul artist Baby Harry performs at Bud’s Bar. No cover charge. For info: 250-342-2965.

• Fore the Nature Trust Golf Tournament at Riverside Golf Course, Fairmont. Participation $75; net proceeds will benefit the Nature Trust of B.C.’s work on the Hoodoos property. For info: 250-345-6346.

Saturday, May 16th-Monday, May 18th:

• 7 p.m.: Author Carole Rubin will explain How to Get Your Lawn Off Drugs at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Admission is free. For info: 250-341-6898.

• Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club’s 7th Annual 3D Shoot at Lake Lillian Archery Range. Free family archery lessons by qualified archery coaches on May 17th. For info: 250-342-9033.

• X-Alps Fundraiser Fun Competition for paragliders from Mount Swansea. For info: max@flyingmax. com.

Saturday, May 2nd:

Sunday, May 17th:

• 8 a.m.: Brisco Community Clean Up and Work Bee. For info: wee@winkwireless.ca.

• 11 a.m.: Pine Ridge Mountain Resort Spring Walk and Run. A 4km run/walk for the rescue vehicle campaign. Registration: $5 donation for Invermere Fire & Rescue. For info: www.pineridgemtnresort. com.

Thursday, April 30th:

Monday, May 4th-Sunday, May 10th: • Wings Over the Rockies bird festival. Forty-five

Eagle Ranch Resort is OPEN for Golf!

Social Sunday Men’s Night • Starts Sunday April 26th

Casual and Fine Dining – Enhanced

Cost: $59.00 per week - $10.00 blind partner best net ball, $10.00 gross skins competition and $39.00 green fee. Tee Times: Each Sunday between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Food and Beverage Specials each week.

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Swollen Members coming to Bud’s Bar

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Multiple Juno award-winning Canadian hip-hop superstars Swollen Members will be hitting the stage at Bud’s Bar and Lounge tomorrow night, Saturday, April 25th.

Known for their dark beats, gritty lyrics and unforgettable stage performances, it is sure to be a show to remember.

“Hell, yes, we are excited to come to Invermere,” band member Prevail told The Pioneer.

Hailing from Vancouver, Prevail (Kiley Hendriks), Mad Child (Shane Bunting), and producer-turnedgroup member Rob the Viking said that they were fortunate enough to have Invermere fall into their laps as one of the places their tour will stop.

The band will showcase songs from their upcoming album, Beautiful Death Machine. Their fifth fulllength release – not including Monsters in the Closet – is set to debut early next year.

“Beautiful Death Machine is a little more street oriented – very in-tune with how the hip-hop industry has changed in the last couple of years,” Prevail said.

“It’s classic Swollen with a couple of singles. We’ve got some stuff for the people in the clubs and the people on the radio, which is something we didn’t make our focal point of the last album.”

The band’s last album, Black Magic, debuted in 2006 and peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart.

“Black Magic was a chance for us to really give something back to our original and truest fans,” Prevail said. “It was something that we really needed to do to prove to our fans that we could still do – that we could get back into that frame of mind and make that powerful music.”

Tomorrow, Swollen fans can expect to hear cuts from all their albums and even performances by supergroup Battle Axe Warriors, the band’s newest project.

Battle Axe Warriors is composed of Swollen Members and Kuruption Camp. The two groups will perform separately and also collaborate on some numbers.

Although Bud’s Bar and Lounge is smaller than their usual venues, Prevail said that the group has no problem being in such close proximity with their fans.

“The closer the better,” Prevail said. “We come to do the live show with one thing in mind, and that’s to have fun and party with our people.”

Swollen Members will hit the stage at Bud’s later tomorrow night. But fans are encouraged to show up by 9 p.m. to win backstage passes.

Tickets are $20, available at Syndicate Boardshop and Bud’s.

Box 159, 8853 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 • village@canalflats.ca

APRIL 25th, 2009

VALLEY PRIDE

2009 PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW The Village of Canal Flats collects parcel and/or frontage taxes on affected properties under the following bylaws: • Regional District of East Kootenay – Canal Flats Sewage Collection, Disposal and Treatment System Frontage Tax Bylaw, 1982 and any amendments thereto • Village of Canal Flats Water Parcel Tax Rate Bylaw No. 90, 2007 and any amendments thereto In relation to the parcel and/or frontage taxes noted above the Village of Canal Flats hereby gives notice of the following: 1. The parcel tax rolls are available for inspection at the Village Office located at 8853 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on regular business days.

2. A person who owns a parcel included on the parcel tax roll may request that the roll be amended respecting a matter referred to below, but only in relation to the person’s own property: a. there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b. there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c. there is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; d. an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

To be considered for the 2009 taxation year a request to amend the parcel tax roll must be made in writing and must be received at the office of the Collector at 8853 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0 prior to 4:30 pm on the 1st day of May, 2009.

Cheryl Otting, Collector Village of Canal Flats

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HIP-HOP ACTION – Prevail, Mad Child and Rob the Viking of Swollen Members will play Bud’s Bar on Saturday, April 25th.

Photo submitted by Valerie Wilson

Join with other communities from Canal Flats to Edgewater to clean up our valley!

Schedule of Events:

Invermere

Windermere

9:00 a.m. - Home area pick up 10:00 a.m. - Check in at the north end of Community Hall for direction to work sites 12:00 p.m. - Litter drop off and Hot dog and pop at Kinsmen Beach.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Radium

Edgewater

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1:00 pm

Home area pick up Highway pick up between North and South entrances to community Celebration at Community Hall

12:00 a.m.

Home area pick up Meet at Community Hall for directions to work sites

For your safety

Home area pick up Meet at Hockey Rink for directions to work sites Celebration at Hockey Rink

Canal Flats 10:00 a.m.

Wilmer 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:00 a.m.

Home area pick up Meet at Community Hall for directions to work sites Community Celebration at Community Hall

11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Meet at the Home Hardware Parking lot and start of home area pick up Move to streets and public areas Return to Home Hardware Parking lot for Community Celebration

• When working along roadways wear bright coloured clothing and exercise extreme caution if you have to cross a roadway.

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Patty’s Greenhouse

Terry Morberg of Applepatch Designs

will be at Purcell Mtn. Q

Saturday, May 9th 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The carnival is coming!

West Coast Amusements will bring its carnival to Invermere in aid of Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society for the third year running.

From Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, the carnival will operate in the parking lot behind Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Expect to see the carnival crew setting up from Monday, April 27th.

“Last year the carnival raised about $2,800 for the

centre,” said the society’s treasurer, Nick Berzins.

Head down to the carnival for fun rides like the Tilta-Whirl and Ferris Wheel, arcade games like the Hoopshot and Balloon Pop, and fair food such as hot dogs, burgers, cotton candy and candy apples.

Photo by Joe Lucas

for another afternoon of fun and fabulous information.

Fee $2000

Authorized Sales/Service For Janome

Call 250-341-3115 to book your spot as space is limited.

DAPPER’S LANDING IS NOW OPEN! We sell New products include

Dapper’s Landing (formerly The Atrium) is the Valley’s newest family dining destination. Chefs Lara and Adrian McCormack’s menu includes flavourful selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner and special menus just for kids!

Come for a grilled burger, a Black Angus steak, or one of our signature dishes—cioppino, baby back ribs, antipasti, and much more. We look forward to serving you soon.

Located at the Riverside Golf Course Clubhouse (250.345.6346). Everyone is welcome! Images courtesy Windermere Valley Historical Society.

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Thanks for your time To celebrate National Volunteers Week, the Invermere Public Library hosted a lunch for its dedicated volunteers. Between the weekly volunteers, the board of directors and the Friends of the Library, about 30 people dedicate their time. Back row: Joan Selzler; librarian Liz Robinson; Louise Julien; Val James; Dorothy Gilbride; and Stevie Irons. Front row: board member Gail Hoffmann; librarian Ginny Walker; board member Shelley Shoemaker.

Start collecting your books now for the annual BIG Book Sale in aid of the library, to be held on Saturday, July 18th.

CHEERS TO BC WINES!

WINE TASTINGS EVERY THURSDAY Join us in the Lodge Lobby Thursday evenings starting April 30th to sample and learn about a fine selection of British Columbia wines.

The tasting begins at 5:00pm. $10/person. One couple will receive a 25% off voucher for dinner in the Mountain Flowers Dining Room.

Save the date! The 8th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival is November 6-7, 2009 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

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ELECTIONS BC ELECTIONS BC NEEDS GOOD PEOPLE.

Elections BC is looking for reliable and enthusiastic people to work as election officials on General Voting Day, May 12, 2009. These positions are required to assist voters at voting locations throughout B.C. during the Provincial General Election and Referendum on Electoral Reform.

Most positions are paid $200 for the day. Previous experience is not required.

If you can provide excellent service to a variety of people during a long day, and you have the ability to be a non-partisan representative of Elections BC, APPLY NOW! To contact your local hiring office, visit the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca under “Employment”, or call 1-800-661-8683.

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COMING SOON!

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Thirteenth annual Wings over the Rockies event coming in May

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff In less than two weeks, bird-lovers from around the world will flock to the Columbia Valley for one of the biggest and most anticipated bird festivals in the world.

Wings over the Rockies will begin on Richard Cannings May 4th this year and continue until May 10th, featuring popular zoologist-biologist Richard Cannings as the keynote speaker.

Mr. Cannings is a renowned naturalist, conservationist and international lecturer on birds and bird habitat. He was the curator of the University of British Columbia’s Spencer Entomological Museum for 11 years and is the co-author of British Columbia: A Natural History and numerous other books.

He is also a regular guest on CBC Radio.

This theme for this year’s event, the 13th installment of the annual festival, is “Citizens for Science.”

“We are focusing on getting people to contribute their observations for scientific purposes,” said local naturalist Larry Halverson. “The main reason is to gather information for the British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas project.”

The B.C. Breeding Bird Atlas was officially launched in Vancouver last year, with the goal of providing an up-to-date assessment of the distribution, abundance and status of birds that breed in B.C. The basic framework for the atlas consists of dividing the province into 10-by-10-kilometre squares in which contributors will survey selected squares to find and record evidence of breeding for as many species as possible.

At this year’s festival, there will be more than 50 educational activities in which enthusiasts from far and wide can take part, including a step-by-step tutorial on how to contribute to the British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas.

In the B.C. Breeding Bird Atlas Field Trip with Richard Cannings and Larry Halverson, participants

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will cover a 10-kilometre square, trying to amass a long list of bird species and gathering breeding evidence from the open forest and wetlands of the Columbia National Wildlife Management Area at Wilmer.

Other popular activities include a wetlands paddle with Randy Hopkins, the Harlequin Adventure ­— in which participants will travel up the Toby Creek to track the elusive Harlequin Duck and, of course, the annual judging of birdhouses at Pynelogs Cultural Centre and the popular barbecue at Nipika Mountain Resort.

“Over the years, I am always amazed at the local participation,” Larry said.

Wings Week, he said, not only educates people on birds, their habit and conservation, but it also serves to kick-start the economy in the community.

“It connects people and their surroundings through first-hand experiences,” he said.

“I think it’s a tremendous experience — over 50 different events to chose from in such a short period of time, with such a concentration of expert knowledge.”

For more information on the Wings over the Rockies event visit www.wingsovertherockies.org.

Notice Parks Canada Help shape your heritage For the first time Canada’s seven mountain national parks — Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke and Waterton Lakes — are working together to review and shape their future as they update their park management plans. These plans guide the vision and direction of Canada’s national parks and this review provides you with an opportunity to get involved.

Manulife Securities congratulates Brendan Donahue on being named its 2008 Outstanding Business Achievement Award winner. This distinction is awarded annually to an advisor who has excelled at building their business and has demonstrated a strong commitment to clients. Brendan was selected from our 1500 advisors across Canada.

What’s in a management plan?

Park management plans are forward-looking, fifteen-year documents that are publicly reviewed every five years. The values and views of Canadians are at the core of every Park Management Plan. They provide a vision of the park at its future best and the strategies for how that will be achieved.

Management plans also highlight the opportunities and challenges each park faces. The strategies and actions they define create a ‘road map’ for delivery of the three elements of Parks Canada’s mandate – protection, visitor experience, and education.

What’s the goal?

Given the challenging markets of 2008, this is a noteworthy achievement and we are very pleased with the accomplishments of Brendan and his team.

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We wish them continued success in 2009!

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The review will build upon the strengths of the current plans and revise them to reflect new government policy and decisions, and to better address key trends, visitor needs and expectations. The updated plans will be re-written to reflect a more integrated, collaborative, future-oriented approach.

What the future holds.

Initial information gathering and analysis has begun. Community presentations and workshops will take place in the coming months. We will develop draft management plans over the summer and release them for public review in the fall. The updated plans will be submitted for approval and tabling in Parliament in spring 2010.

How can you get involved?

Electronically Join our online discussion forum or comment on vision, strategies and proposed changes. To access the review Website, e-mail Parks.chats@pc.gc.ca.

In Person Share your ideas with others at a local presentation or workshop, find information in the local library, or ask us to meet with your organization. We can come to you! Call Todd Keith at 250-343-6101 or e-mail Todd.Keith@pc.gc.ca.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

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Candidates respond to the issues Question 6, two weeks to go: Government bailouts and industry roundtables are aimed at helping big business. However, most jobs around here are created by small businesses that do not enjoy the same protections. If elected, what will you do to help the mom and pop operations create new jobs in this riding?

Mark McKee, Revelstoke, Liberal Party I come from a smallbusiness background and know first-hand the trials and tribulations of running a business.

As a businessman, I know the BC Liberals have the strongest economic platform when it comes to building our economy and creating jobs.

We are already seeing this being put into action by lowering taxes both personal and corporate to one of the lowest levels in Canada, a far cry from the 1990’s NDP when taxes were the highest in North America.

The BC Liberals have reduced red tape by 37 percent to help small business. We also established the BizPal program to help small businesses get the information they need quickly and efficiently.

But that is not enough.

The BC Liberals have a renewed and re-invigorated relationship with the federal government that has seen a series of announcements on infrastructure projects that will put people to work in our riding, and infuse much-needed jobs and cash.

We know that these jobs will create a multiplier effect and circulate throughout our local economy, further helping all small businesses.

We can still do more.

We need and have a government that understands business and is receptive to ideas that will create jobs,

protect our environment and help diversify our local economies.

I am looking forward to hearing the innovative ideas for our riding’s small business entrepreneurs and helping their dreams become reality.

Norm Macdonald, Golden, New Democratic Party Small business is a big part of a healthy economy. Small business provides a variety of employment options, and brings a range of services to our communities.

We rely on small business, yet very often small businesses get forgotten by this government that has allowed vested interests to influence policy.

Big businesses donate to political parties and hire lobbyists; they make sure they are heard. But the small businesses that provide so much value to our communities don’t have that option. And too often the perks given to big business actually harm the little guy.

A recent example can be found in the liquor store sector. Influential lobbyists bargained with this government for deeply discounted wholesale rates on liquor to be sold in big box liquor stores. At the same time, small rural agency stores that provide liquor services to rural communities were being squeezed out. And when they asked government for the same reduced wholesale rates they were denied.

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The small business that was barely making a profit but was providing a valuable service to the community wasn’t able to get a fair hearing from this government, while the big box liquor store chain was getting all the breaks.

We need to understand the true value of small business and we need to begin to look at ways to make our small business sector more resilient.

Many small businesses in the Columbia Valley are related to the forest industry. With the industry in crisis, many small businesses have now ceased operations.

Addressing the issues that exacerbated the crisis could have saved hundreds of jobs and saved numerous small businesses. The money that was earned in the forest industry also fueled many small businesses, businesses that are now suffering because forest workers no longer have the disposable income they once had.

Small businesses are also struggling to pay high property taxes made necessary by provincial cost downloads to municipalities. As more and more is required from municipal governments who have no other means of revenue but property tax, taxes must increase and much of that burden falls to small business owners.

There is much we can do to improve the prospects for small business owners. We must be sure to limit the ability of big business to have sole influence on government. We must take action to protect our province’s largest industries like forestry that include so many small business operators and we must address the need of municipalities to raise so much revenue through property tax.

Small business is vital to our economy. We need to develop economic policy that values the role of small business and sees it’s true contribution to our communities.

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YOUR MONEY

Make effective charitable donations For many Canadians, charitable giving is a spontaneous thing. A canvasser knocks on our door one day, we see an ad on TV, or we receive a letter in the mail, and we donate whatever we can to the cause.

There’s nothing wrong with this kind of giving.

But if you’re looking to make a more significant donation, it makes sense to do a little planning first.

With that in mind, here’s a simple four-step process that will help you make a more effective and meaningful charitable donation.

Step 1: What are you trying to do?

To make an effective charitable donation, understand your purpose, the scope, and the method for doing so.

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Step 2: Articulate your giving values After you’ve determined the reason you’re making

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Method: does the organization have a viable plan for achieving those goals? Will the plan produce results in a reasonable time?

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“For artistic merit, this year’s dance was absolutely the best all around for solo quality,” said David Thompson’s music director Greg Constable, who has organized the band for the past 26 years.

This year, the Big Band Dance, held at the Invermere Community Hall, raised $600 towards the students’ annual band trip. They will be travelling to Edmonton and Raymond, Alberta.

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Organics expert explains how to be pesticide-free Submitted by Wildsight Wondering what to do around the lawn and garden since Invermere banned the cosmetic use of pesticides? Well, come out for a free presentation by Canada’s “pesticide free” expert, Carole Rubin.

Carole Rubin is the author of How to Get Your Lawn & Garden Off Drugs, the book that helped start the pesticide-free revolution that’s now sweeping across Canada.

She is also the author of How to Get Your Lawn Off Grass and has written for Harrowsmith, Canadian Living Magazine, and Lawn Care for Dummies.

Carole’s inspiring presentation will show how lawns and gardens can flourish by replacing synthetic chemicals with balanced organic alternatives. This includes choosing the right grasses and plants, fertilizing, aerating, composting and pruning.

“This presentation is for all gardeners and homeowners who want to tread lightly on the earth,” said Heather Leschied, with Wildsight. “Two communi-

ties in the Columbia Basin — Invermere and Nelson — have enacted bylaws, and other communities are considering bylaws, have drafted bylaws, or have included statements in their Official Community Plans about cosmetic pesticides — so it’s really good timing.”

Patti Moore, of the Canadian Cancer Society said: “We’re excited to be organizing this tour because we know that while many people are aware of potential risks from exposure to cosmetic pesticides, there is a need for more information about healthier lawn and garden practices.”

Ms. Leschied said that the talk will help people learn how to reduce their use of cosmetic pesticides — and that the Pesticide Free Columbia Basin Coalition is here to help them as well.

“There are easy, alternative methods available,” she said. “We know that lots of people are interested in learning these healthy gardening techniques.

This event will not only help people to learn, but it will connect citizens to others in their communities who are making the same positive changes.”

The presentation will be held in Invermere on Thursday, April 30th at 7 p.m., in the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre.

The presentation is sponsored by Wildsight, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Pesticide Free Columbia Basin Coalition. The talk is free (free of charge, and also scent- and perfume-free).

The Pesticide Free Columbia Valley coalition was formed in August 2007.

Due to the growing initiatives across the East and West Kootenays, it has expanded and is now called the Pesticide Free Columbia Basin.

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Charity run to benefit road rescue vehicle

By Sandra Kelly Special to The Pioneer It’s a triple opportunity: the chance to view three new show homes, to get some fresh air and exercise, and to support a good cause.

Statesman, the developer of Pine Ridge Mountain Resort, will hold the first annual Spring Walk and Run on Sunday, May 17th, on four kilometres of groomed hiking trails at the resort just south and east of Westridge in Invermere.

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and anyone can participate. Prizes, including a vacation at Toscana Resort in Phoenix, will be awarded.

The minimum entry fee is $5, but entrants can make a larger donation. All proceeds will help to purchase a new road rescue vehicle for use by the emergency departments in the Windermere Valley.

The charitable event coincides with the grand opening of three show homes at the resort: a Statesman-built townhome and detached homes by Stratum Custom Homes and MidSun Developments.

“It’s a terrific opportunity for us to show these beautiful new homes and to support this very worthy cause,” said Denise Meloche, sales coordinator. “It’s also a way for us to remind valley residents that the hiking trails at the resort are open to the public.”

Entrants can pre-register at the resort’s sales centre in downtown Invermere, or at the site itself. Parking is available. For those who can’t participate but would still like to contribute, pledge forms are available at the sales centre, at The Pioneer office on 8th Avenue, and at various local businesses.

Ms. Meloche said that Statesman considered several charities before choosing the Road to Rescue campaign. “There are lots of good causes, but this is something that benefits everyone.”

The Road to Rescue campaign is being coordinated by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club on behalf of the Invermere Fire Department. The department needs a new rescue vehicle costing $475,000.

Unlike the smaller, older vehicle currently in use, the new state-of-the–art vehicle will carry all the equipment and trained personnel needed for road rescue operations. The older vehicle will still be available when needed.

Tom McNeil, one of 26 volunteer firefighters in Invermere, said the new truck will greatly reduce the department’s response time. It will also make it easier to respond to accidents in Kootenay National Park and the rugged back country. “We are grateful to Statesman and to all the individuals, businesses and community organizations who have given their generous support,” said Mr. McNeil.

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Project aims to reduce Spirits Reach nominated water use by 20 percent for Power Smart award Submitted by Columbia Basin Trust Working with local governments, Columbia Basin Trust is launching the Columbia Basin Water Smart Initiative to help communities reduce water consumption by 20 percent by 2015.

“It’s an ambitious goal, but residents have told us that water conservation is a priority,” said Kindy Gosal, Director of Water and Environment.

“Water is the foundation of the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the Columbia River Basin and moving forward with water conservation efforts is key to ensuring that a healthy and sustainable water supply is in place for future generations.”

Despite the apparent wealth of fresh water in the basin, increasing human activities, population growth, and climate change are placing pressure on water systems. In a 2004 survey, residents acknowledge water consumption

in the basin is high and that there is a need for water conservation. Specifically, residents requested information and education on the quantity of water in the basin, and information on the economic benefits of conserving water.

The goal is to develop a coordinated regional approach and community-specific action plans to achieve a 20-percent basin-wide reduction in domestic water consumption by 2015.

The first step is to hire a project team to coordinate the initiative, starting in May. This will provide local governments with access to technical experts in water conservation and the opportunity to create a community-specific Water Conservation Action Plan.

The team will also create a webbased tool kit for communities interested in implementing water conservation measures. For more information, contact Heather Mitchell at 1-800-5058998 or email hmitchell@cbt.org.

Submitted by BC Hydro Spirits Reach, located on the western shore of Columbia Lake and owned by Columere Park Developments Limited, has been named as a finalist in the Power Smart Excellence Awards, sponsored by BC Hydro.

The first phase of this 500-acre master-planned community features the latest in renewable energy technologies and water conservation and environmental building practices.

The Power Smart Excellence Awards recognize energy conservation leadership from organizations in the commercial, government, industrial and retail sectors in B.C. “Each year we see a higher level of enthusiasm among organizations that are nominated, making the decisions for our judging panel even more challenging,” said Lisa Coltart, executive director of Power Smart

and Customer Care for BC Hydro. “I congratulate every award finalist and nominee for their commitment to energy conservation and for playing a role in helping our province become electrically self-sufficient.”

Columere Park Developments is a finalist for the Builder/Developer of the Year Award. Every home in the first phase of Spirits Reach achieved a Power Smart Gold rating, and uses Energy Star appliances and windows, geothermal space heating systems and preheating domestic hot water systems. Owners are expected to see direct energy cost savings of thousands of dollars annually, compared with traditional construction.

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Walker’s Repair walks away with title The Invermere Sunday Night Fun League had its final tournament earlier this month. Walker’s Repair took home the title and bragging rights for the summer, with a win over Huckleberry Hawks in the final game. Back row, left to right: Greg Scheffer, Jason Botterill, Dean

Kendrick, Moe Pike and Jake Warkentin. Front row, left to right: Grant Kelly, Ray Vowells, Mike Bidinger, Gord Fullerton, Tim Yu and Lance Prymak. Missing: Mike Barlow, Ross Bidinger, Bjorn Billehaug, Scott Dunlop and Cory Stanbury.

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Alley cats The bowling team called The Rolling Pins took first place in the Seniors’ Bowling League at Valley Alley last week. From left: Toni Scheffer, Gordon Ede, Marie Wilson, Fred Von Niessen and Dot Von Niessen show off their trophies.

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Well, it’s about time we got back on the golf course. Winter was too long and too cold. Throughout these cold winter months my mind has been churning over all of the frustrating things I find on a golf course, and I figure if I get them off my chest early, I will feel better. So here are my Top 10 peeves: 1. Needing to carry a hammer with you to pound your tee into the concrete-like tee boxes.

2. Hunting like a fool for a sprinkler head to get a yardage, only to find it isn’t marked.

3. Arriving at each and every green having to fix dozens of ball marks. Don’t people repair their own any more?

4. Did I miss the etiquette memo stating that you don’t have to rake the sand trap after hitting out of it? Come on, people . . .

5. Walking into a pro shop and seeing a real nice article of clothing and then finding out that they don’t have it in my size. Doesn’t everyone have a size 30 waist or wear a small golf shirt?

6. Golf carts without a windshield.

7. Golf passes or vouchers that, after reading all the fine print, basically say: can only be used between 6 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday or Wednesday. A pass should be a pass, period.

8. The 90-degree rule.

9. Only seeing the beverage cart once over the entire 18 holes. Why even bother?

10. Patiently waiting for the beverage cart to show up, and then discovering that it doesn’t carry O’Doul’s, “the official drink of the PGA.” What the &$^# is that all about?

The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Byron Nelson: “The only thing you should force in a golf swing is the club back into the bag.”

Editor’s Note: Harold Hazelaar of Invermere writes his golf column, The Green Zone, weekly throughout the summer; and The Old Zone, about Old Timers’ hockey, in the winter.

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By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Since taking over AG Valley Foods 11 years ago, Sydney-Anne Porter always dreamed of having a milk cooler that could be conveniently stocked from the back. Now she finally has her wish.

Last week, Sydney-Anne and her two sons, Greg and Eric Lapointe, unveiled the results of the massive renovation that has been going on at the grocery store for the past two months – an expanded dairy, bakery/ delicatessen and produce section.

“It wasn’t about building our business; it was about thanking our customers,” Sydney-Anne explained.

“Their excitement feeds us and inspires us to be better.”

That excitement was apparent as The Pioneer walked through the expanded store. Customers smiled to one another as they inspected crisp fruit and vegetables; others whispered their amazement as they saw the shiny new display cases in the deli.

“When we were putting together the produce section, one lady came in, stood behind us and just started clapping – she was so happy,” Sydney-Anne said.

And for Sydney-Anne and her sons, that is what makes it all worthwhile. “It’s all about seeing the smiles on our customers’ faces,” Greg said.

Sydney-Anne said from the minute she took over AG Foods, she had a vision that the area formerly occupied by Missy’s Restaurant would be a great place

for a bakery/deli. When Majestic U-Brew and Wine’s lease ran out late last year, and that business moved to Athalmer, it seemed only natural to make use of the enlarged area.

“We originally took over the space because we needed parking,” Sydney-Anne said. “But we hadn’t officially decided what to do with it until one day I woke up in the middle of the night and thought, ‘Why don’t we trade the deli and the produce?’ The rest is history.”

The expansion, which cost more than $500,000, began mid-January and was completed by Bob Kelly of Invermere. He also helped Sydney-Anne rebuild her own home after she lost it to fire two years ago.

“Bob and the guys who work for him were so awesome to deal with in our personal process,” SydneyAnne said, “and now they have just stepped up to the plate and made our lives much easier again. This project has been another gift from the fire.”

The produce and bakery tables were all constructed by Will Green of Will Green Carpentry.

The project will not only benefit the staff and customers of AG Valley Foods, it has also been a very positive experience for Sydney-Anne and her sons.

“This experience has definitely brought our family together,” Eric said.

This isn’t the last of the changes set to come for AG Valley Foods. The building will soon be fitted with shiny new sliding doors, a freshly-painted exterior and new decor.

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Birds need houses, too People of all ages gathered at the Community Greenhouse last weekend to try their hand at decorating birdhouses at the Birdhouse Building Workshop.

Two-year-old Maya den Otter, daughter of Gerri and Michael den Otter of Invermere, used a variety of materials, including pipe cleaners, paint and bottle caps to decorate her birdhouse.

The birdhouses will be displayed at Pynelogs Cultural Centre during the Wings Over the Rockies event from May 4th to 10th. After the festival, all birdhouses will be donated for distribution around the community.

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April 24, 2009

Shed burns to the ground in Canal Flats

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A fire in Canal Flats on Monday night has destroyed a shed on the property of Dennis and Sharon Reed.

The Reeds operate their business Wrenchbender Towing from their property on Shaughnessy Street. As well as their home, the property also holds a trailer used as an office, parking for the vehicles, and a large shed that Dennis said held “parts and tools for the trucks.”

The cause of the fire is not known yet, but the verdict is not good.

“The shed is down to the framework and it will have to be demolished,” Sharon said.

The Reeds were both out on Monday night. Sharon came home around 9:30 p.m.

“I just came home and saw the smoke around town, but some people had been doing grass burning and it was a chilly night, so I thought people might have their wood heaters burning and I didn’t pay any attention,” she said.

Half an hour later, Dennis came home and saw flames spilling from the shed, 10 metres from the house.

“I came home and saw the shed was on fire,” Dennis said. “I didn’t have time to worry about the house.”

He called 911, but thankfully a member of the fire crew was already on top of it.

“Our neighbour was riding his bike in town and he saw the smoke. He went to the hall and called the crew and they had been fighting the fire 10 minutes before 911 dispatch called them,” Dennis said.

The fire crew battled the blaze for three hours be-

fore it was finally out. Their quick action diverted a catastrophe, as there was a propane tank just five metres from the shed. But the tank stayed cold throughout the fire.

“Our fire department is awesome,” Sharon said.

“They contained the fire to the building so we didn’t lose anything but the shop.”

There was also a van and a trailer that served as the office for Wrenchbender Towing, but they were both fine.

“Not even the paint blistered,” Sharon said.

Now the Reeds face the recovery. The insurance company was visiting this week, and they will then decide what to do.

In the meantime, Sharon expressed her appreciation for the Canal Flats volunteer fire department.

“We want to thank our firemen,” she said. “They did an awesome job. They’re so good.”

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AROUND THE VALLEY Pioneer Briefs

two-year terms. The Edgewater Utility Advisory Commission provides advice to the regional district board and Electoral Area G Director Gerry Willkie.

New fire trucks for Windermere, Fairmont

Radium hot pool closed for maintenance

The Regional District of East Kootenay approved the purchase of a new fire truck for the Windermere and Fairmont Volunteer Fire Departments.

The result of a request from Fire Chief Jim Miller, the departments will receive a 2008 Spartan Furion Fire Rescue Pump Truck, at a cost of $379,850, to replace the 25-year-old second-line fire truck at Fairmont and maintain the department’s insurance rating.

“This fire rescue pump truck has the ability to house our vehicle extraction equipment, all first responder supplies, as well as fire-fighting capabilities,” Chief Miller said. “On the purchase of this unit, (the dealer) will take our existing one-tonne rescue truck on trade, allowing the new truck to do all three jobs.

This also gives us more room in the fire hall.”

New members appointed in Edgewater

Two new members have been appointed to the Edgewater Utility Advisory Commission. Scott Ivers and Carolyn Theirbach will serve two-year terms.

Nancy Phair, Michael Hutchinson and Randy Brown have been re-appointed to the Commission, also for

The Radium Hot Springs will close the main pool for annual maintenance until Thursday, April 30th. It will re-open Friday, May 1st. During this time the lane pool will be used as the main pool. For information, call 403-760-1346 or email hot.springs@pc.gc.ca or call the Radium Visitor Centre at 250-347-9331.

Order book written by David Thompson

The Writings of David Thompson, Volume One: The 1850 Travels, edited By William E. Moreau, is now available for purchase to members of the Champlain Society.

This is a publication of McGill-Queen’s University Press, the University of Washington Press and The Champlain Society in association with the Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies at the University of Winnipeg.

Known to some as “the Stargazer,” David Thompson mapped 3.9 million square kilometres of North America, including parts of the Columbia Valley.

The Champlain Society is celebrating the 200th anniversary of his travels with the publication of this

first volume. The price for members: $39.95. Membership is required to take advantage of this special offer. You may join the society and place your advance order at www.champlainsociety.ca.

New 811 health line available

The province is offering a new health-related telephone service. If you have concerns about your health, dial 811 and speak to a live operator.

The new service, called HealthLink BC, has representatives who are trained to answer questions about a variety of health topics, help to identify symptoms and give advice on when to seek medical treatment.

For more information, visit the HealthLink BC website at www.healthlinkbc.ca.

Minor baseball short of enrolments

The Windermere Valley Minor Baseball Association needs more kids to enrol.

“We have a lot of plans for the future, but we need more kids to come out and play this wonderful game called baseball,” said president Jeff Armstrong.

Kids can play T-Ball, baseball or softball. Register online at www.cvrec.ca or at Columbia Valley Trading Company or Inside Edge in Invermere.

For more information, call Jeff at 250-342-7105.

2009 Relay for Life kicks off at Copper Point Waycen Rice, left, with Luke and Alex Schaal, were among those who attended the Relay for Life kickoff party at Copper Point on April 16th.

This year’s Relay for Life Survivor Chair, Denise Reid, was the guest speaker at the event. The annual event kick-started the fund-raising for the relay event, which takes place this year on June 13th and 14th.Through donations and auction items, the kick-off party raised more than $6,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

To register your team for this year’s relay, log on to www.cancer.ca/relay and click on Columbia Valley.

Photo by Lindsay McPherson

A Day in Court

By Pioneer Staff On Monday, April 20th, the following persons appeared in Invermere Criminal Court, with Judge Ron Webb presiding.

• Gordon Felker pled guilty to three counts of Failure to Comply with the Income Tax Act. The court heard that in 2000, 2001 and 2002, Mr. Felker failed to file tax returns. He was sentenced to pay a

$1,000 fine for each count, resulting in a total fine of $3,000.

• Nicholas Ashford pled guilty to being unlawfully at large. The court heard that Mr. Ashford received an intermittent sentence on March 23rd, 2009 and was ordered to report to the Columbia Valley detachment by 7 p.m. every Friday and remain there until Sunday at 4 p.m. until his sentence had been served.

On Friday, April 17th, Mr. Ashford failed to show up at the detachment or notify police. The next day, April 18th, at 9:50 a.m., police visited Mr. Ashford’s residence in Invermere, where they found him. He told RCMP officers that he took sleeping pills the previous afternoon, causing him to miss the check-in time. Judge Webb sentenced Mr. Ashford to an additional four consecutive days to be added to his sentence.

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P ioneer C lassifieds GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMERCIAL SPACE

suite for rent

house for rent

Edgewater Recreation Society will be hosting a community garage & bake sale at the Edgewater Community Hall on Saturday May 2nd , 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Refreshments available. For more info or to reserve a table, contact Mimi, 250-347-9868.

PAMPER YOURSELF SPA, INVERMERE Ladies Night out.

“Celebrating Women”. Ladies you are invited to dress up and join your women friends for complimentary hors d’oeuvres, martinis, music, prizes and gifts.

Demonstrations of latest spa technologies. Friday April 24th, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm OR 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. By reserved ticket only. Phone or come in to reserve and pick up your tickets. Percentage of sales of gift certificates and products a fundraiser for Windermere Valley Child Care Society, 250341-6266, 1-877-341-6266.

FREE admission.

Scrapbooking Supplies, local, creative memories consultant for traditional and digital scrapbooking. Call Kathy, 250270-0254.

Financial professional looking for other professionals to share space with. I have a great location with excess room.

Please call 250-270-0270.

1 bdrm suite in Invermere, N/ S, N/P, quiet, mature person, references, $650/month + DD, includes satellite, all utilities except hydro, 250-342-6357.

Wilder subdivision, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath house, N/P, N/S, long-term rental only. References required, $1100.00 + utilities, 250-3422052.

Attention Contractors! Secure 20-foot storage container in fenced yard. Larger lots also available. Invermere Industrial Park. Call 250-342-2100 or 250346-3011.

Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite, private beach, quiet, $750/month, 250345-6524.

Panache Building, Invermere, BC. Beautiful building near public beach and walking distance to hundreds of condos in Canada’s most perfect fourseason town! 2400 feet on main, with two 1200-foot world-class apartments up. Perfect location for restaurant or retail. For info, call 250-342-5525.

FOR RENT

Saturday, April 25th , 9:00 am.

Everything has to go. Something for everyone! 1004 – 11th Ave. (by hospital).

Saturday, April 25th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Household items, kid’s stuff, 761 Westridge Dr.

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of main street, Radium.

Zehnder’s Local Beef (Free of antibiotics & growth hormones) Now available at Grant’s Foods 503 – 7th Avenue

Options for Sexual Health Clinic in Invermere is looking for volunteers. Interest in sexual health and youth is a must. Commitment is as little or as much as you would like.

Contact Crissy Stavrakov, clinic supervisor at 250-341-3241 for more info.

Columbia Valley Rockies Annual General Meeting Thursday, April 30, 2009 @ 7:00 pm.

Mezzanine of Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

This meeting is open to anyone wishing to attend.

ANNOUNCEMENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 International Student Program

HOMESTAYS NEEDED School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate International students for David Thompson Secondary School immediately and also starting September 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.

Remuneration of $600.00 per month per child is paid for hosting a student.We need your support now! Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check.

If interested please contact Lori Sluth (Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377

thank you A big thank you to everyone for coming, which made my 80th birthday such a memorable event. Pat Lynch

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers: To Cheri and Margot and The Windermere Community association for a great Easter Egg Hunt.

Cheers: To Parks Canada staff at the West Gate and administration building for assisting two senior hikers who lost their park passes, obtain duplicates. Outstanding!

Cheers: To Summit Footwear for amazing customer service.

Jeers: To the man on the red quad for teaching his children the crime of tearing down election signs on Westside Road.

LOST Small yellowish/green kid’s bike, taken from yard in Timber Ridge III, April 16th . If found call 250688-0257.

Storage

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

suite for rent One or two bdrm bungalows, by the week or month, 250-3456365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Large 1 bdrm walk-out basement suite, fridge, stove, W/D, N/P, N/S, ($650/1 person, $800/2 persons) + DD, utilities included. Available May 15th , 250-342-3474.

Wilder subdivision, front walkout suite, separate entrance, own laundry, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, renovated kitchen, all appliances, 5 mins. to Kinsmen beach & D/T, N/S, N/P, $800 + ½ util. 403-287-1755.

Furnished bachelor studio in Athalmer, cable, W/D, utilities included, N/S, N/P, must be employed with references.

Available May 1st , $600/month + ½ DD. Mom’s Upholstery, 250342-0355.

Bright Radium 1 bdrm suite, D/T location, N/S, N/P, $650/month.

Call 250-341-1577.

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Contact

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

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now” Rockies West Realty Independently Owned & Operated

Windermere, Timber Ridge 1, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fully furnished & stocked, N/S, N/P, available Sept. 1st , $1400/month +util on 12 month lease. Call 403287-9968.

Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all appliances included, N/S, N/P, new building. Call 403-2576253 or email bradyh@telus. net .

2 bdrm, 1 bath in Radium, $1100/month + util. + DD, references. Available May 1st , 780-633-0595, 780-993-1579 (cell). Available to view on April 25th & 26th .

Invermere, quiet, clean, great open floor plan, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, large family room, nice deck and yard, walk to school, 2 car garage. $1500/month + util. references required, available May 1st , 250-342-2493.

2 plus bdrms, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, references required, $1100 + util. Available immediately, minimum I year lease, 250-3429446.

House on acreage. Property is set up for horses, pets welcome, N/S, references required, $1200 + util. Available immediately, 250-226-7660.

Edgewater 3 bdrm home, wood & oil heat, $800/month, 250342-3417.

Radium, 2 bdrm trailer, fenced yard with out buildings, partially furnished, N/S, $1200/month, includes utilities, 250-3423841.

Canal Flats, 2 bdrm trailer, $525/ month, available May 1st. Phone Vic, 250-349-5264.

Athalmer, 2 bdrm house, completely furnished, N/S, $1250/month includes utilities, 250-342-3841.

Spacious 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Willow View condo in Canal Flats.

Beautiful 1000 sq. ft, newly built in 2007, in suite W/D, kitchen has 4 appliances, laminate flooring, 9’ ceiling on main floor.

Furnished with dining set & futon. 10 min from Fairmont, 25 min from Invermere. Must see! $725 + utilities. Available May 1st , but can move in as early as Apr 16th . N/S, small pets negotiable. Call 403-873-8158, email canalcondo@live.ca for photos.

Invermere cozy 4 bdrm, 2 bath, lake view, near schools, 5 appliances, hot tub, N/P, N/S, $1600/month + util. + DD. References required, available April 1st , 403-246-6680.

1 bdrm cabin, D/T Radium, $650 utilities included. Call 250-3411577.

condo for rent

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condo for rent

house for sale

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

pets

Misc. for Sale

Radium Condo for sale or rent, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den. Open to offers, 250-347-2252.

Canal Flats, Jade Landing Development, 2+1 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appl, partially finished basement, 8 mins. to Fairmont, $850/month + utilities, available May 1st . Contact Mike, 403-804-6937.

House for trade or sale Wanted home in Columbia Valley to trade for new, modern, furnished house in Calgary, adjacent to Elks Golf Course and close to D/T. Call Ray 403-9203359

Registered AQHA. 4 year old Sorrel, brood mare potential, great temperament, $1500, 250-346-3167.

Universal Fitness Elliptical, 12 programs, digital monitor. Great condition and fully assembled.

Paid $1100, asking $650.

(Comes with equipment mats), 250-342-2613.

vacation rental

1120 sq. ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, single detached garage, storage shed, main floor completely renovated, quiet neighbourhood, 7501 Revelstoke Ave, Radium. Asking $385,000, 250-347-2429.

Spectacular Private Gated Acreage One of only 10 prestigious 3 acre estate lots in this private community. On a hill with 360degree mountain views, minutes from Windermere beach. See welist.com Invermere. 250-3425367.

Radium­-FULLY FURNISHED. Large windows & large deck, backs onto 13th hole of The Springs Golf Course. Available now, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage, 6-month minimum lease. $1,250 (includes condo fees) + utilities + DD, N/P, N/S. References required. 403-5192216 or 403-981-1551.

2 bedroom unfurnished condos, 5 appliances, garage, NS, NP. Were $1200 now $1000 + util, 403-764-6263 (Sara).

Sable Ridge, Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/den, fireplace, A/C, granite, pool, 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, $1,195/ month includes utilities, 403256-0694 or 403-650-5503.

Radium, new 2 bdrm condo, fireplace, W/D on main floor, underground parking, N/S, references, $1000/month, 403328-2944, 403-892-2731 (cell).

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo on Pinewood, Radium, 3rd floor, corner unit, fireplace, $1000/ month, includes util. Avail May 1st , 403-560-5603.

Invermere on the lake, new luxury fully furnished condo. 2 bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing lake, underground parking.

Avail. May 1. Weekly, monthly or long-term. Call 403-561-0111.

Beautiful new 1 bdrm fully furnished condo, Sable Ridge, Radium, 250-347-9915 or 403861-5656.

Pinewood, Radium on Stanley St, brand new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry room, 2 parking stalls, professionally fully furnished, $900/month cable and utilities included, 403-999-2783.

Invermere on the lake, new luxury fully furnished condo. 2 bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing lake, underground parking.

Avail. May 1. Weekly, monthly or long-term. Call 403-561-0111.

Sled Heads/ Skiers Special, furnished house, rent by the night or week. 20 mins. from your paradise, N/S, 250-3423841.

house for sale Canal Flats 2006 Moduline home next to golf course.

Mint condition, plenty of room for R.V. etc. Pad rental $225/ month. $119,000 OBO, 250349-5439 or 250-4214790.

Email snoopdog2@shaw.ca for pictures.

HERITAGE RANCH HOUSE Completely renovated 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 one. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, furniture included, $485,000. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250342-1268.

417 6th St. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, attached double garage, 100’ x 200’ lot, walking distance to all amenities. Asking $450,000, 250-342-2802.

2 bdrm home on quiet street, clean and some renos, $385,000.

No agents, 250-342-9446.

condo for sale Affordable downtown Invermere condo, 2 bdrm, $159, 000 + GST, 250-341-1182.

Pinewood, Radium on Stanley St, brand new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry room, 2 parking stalls, professionally fully furnished, $279,900, 403-999-2783.

Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo, completely renovated, stainless steel appliances, very well furnished, indoor pool, beach, marina and tennis courts, $265,000, realtors protected, 403-703-8614.

Sunny South facing 59’ x 120 ‘ level lot, zoned R1MH in Canal Flats. Located on Spruce Avenue, between cedar fence and huge tree, $75,000, 250-342-7179.

8 acres of hay meadow.

Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity.

Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $425,000.00. Call 342-2802.

RESORT PROP. FOR SALE

Golden Doodle puppies, 2 males, midi size, full grown, 25–35 lbs, 1 cream, 1 apricot coloured, cuddly and playful, ready to go, $1500. For details and picks call Tammy, 250-342-4665.

Misc. for Sale Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales $160/bale. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/ pick-up load. Manure $100/pickup load. Call, 250-342-1268.

WANTED

Brand new white bunk bed, twin over double, $800. Brand new Harley Davidson leather jacket, medium size, $350. Frigidaire front load washer and matching dryer, will stack, $800, 250-3495424.

Boat slip to rent for 2009 boating season on Lake Windermere.

Contact Linda, 403-519-9240.

Like new, sofa and matching loveseat, $750. Call 250-3415742.

Looking for a boat slip to rent for the 2009 season. Call 780-8185562.

Car top carrier, new, 13.5 cubic feet, never used, $250, 250347-0070.

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

mobile home for sale

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE Developing land (Canmore, AB).

Must go quickly.

Ranging from $3K - $12K!

Call for more details call Cassandra

403.678.5111 There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

N E W S PA P E R

Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: (250) 341-6229 • Email: upioneer@telus.net

Kitchen cabinets, fridge, stove, dishwasher, range, like new.

Open for offers, 250-341-7022.

Antique oak secretary’s desk, $150. Mirrored antique dark oak armoire, $500. Light oak kitchen hutch, $450. Small Toyota truck, runs, $500. Call 250-341-5363, before10:00 am or after 6:00 pm.

Sears heavy duty treadmill, paid $1400, now $500. Teak bedroom suite, triple dresser with mirror, bed, mattress, box spring, chest of drawers, great condition, $295. Call Gerry or Velma, 250342-9763.

1998 Bobcat 751 skidsteer, W/ GP bucket, wheelchains, manual, $8000 + its hauling trailer, has 2 stored-on-board ramps, $3000, 250-342-7230.

3 piece Natuzzi leather furniture.

Sofa and 2 chairs, dark navy, excellent condition. To view call Rod, 250-342-2999 or 250-3472442.

vehciles for sale

We supply parts and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

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VEHICLE FOR SALE

SERVICES

Composted horse manure, will load, 5 km from Invermere, 250342-1526.

2001 Ford F150 Ltd. 7700 series, super cab, complete tow pkge, custom Tonneau cover, $12,500.

Call 250-342-6464, 250-3425370 (cell).

Driving lessons for class 5 – GDL. Individual for learner or brush up lessons for preparation of road test. Professional driving instructor June, 250-342-8651.

SERVICES

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089

MOTORHOMES 1992, 19 1/2’ Wilderness 5TH wheel RV, very good condition, one owner, hitch included, $4500, 250-345-2128.

1981 Ford Frontier, fully equipped, bunk style, $5500 OBO, 250-347-9658.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 37

April 24, 2009

Coalition forming to save CPR lodge still needs umbrella to coordinate efforts

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff A coalition to save the old CPR lodge on Fort Point in Invermere is forming behind Mayor Gerry Taft and community organizer Nick Berzins, but roadblocks remain.

The historic lodge is in danger of being dismantled for scrap so decendants of the Weir family — who once occupied the lodge as their summer home — can sell the land, among the most valuable real estate in Invermere.

A wide array of individuals concerned about saving the old lodge — including representatives of the Historical Society, the Arts Council, the Botanical Gardens, the Land Conservancy, the Rotary Club and the Lions — met Saturday morning to brainstorm.

Mr. Berzins, who emerged as a spokesperson for the group, said everyone in attendance agreed the lodge is an important part of the community’s heritage and should be saved, but none of the organizations in attendance currently has the staff, volunteers or financial capacity to lead the effort.

In addition to a total of $50,000 already earmarked for the project by the District of Invermere and the Weir family, Mr. Berzins said a list of tradespeople have volunteered their time and effort to move

The great room of the old CPR lodge as it appears today. the lodge.

Mayor Taft said he is preparing a motion to table at Tuesday night’s council meeting that would make room for the structure in the parklands surrounding Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Invermere’s Taynton Bay and officially commit the district to the project.

A yes vote would reverse an earlier decision by council to not acquire the lodge for the lack of a nongovernmental umbrella group to coordinate the effort.

Due in large part to Mayor Taft’s continued efforts to save the lodge, a coalition appears to be forming but still lacks an executive and society status.

Both Mayor Taft and Mr. Berzins said they are looking to the Windermere District Historical Society to act as that umbrella group.

If the coalition can operate as a committee of the Historical Society, Mr. Berzins commented, it would save the coalition from having to form a new society to apply for grant funding.

However, Marg Christensen, president of the Historical Society, said the organization is reluctant to do so, although, she said, the society hasn’t made up its mind and it is too soon to comment one way or the other.

While the Historical Society recognizes the historic significance of the lodge, she said, acting as the umbrella group would jeopardize the society’s ability to qualify for grants for its own projects and it also lacks the resources to take on the project.

Dorothy Blunden, a member of the Historical Society, said the group is comprised mostly of octagenarians and operates on a budget of only $14,000 per year.

Earlier this year, the Historical Society refused to make a home for the lodge at the museum grounds, citing a lack of space for the building.

The Historical Society, Mrs. Christensen said, will deliver its answer at a meeting this afternoon, Friday, April 24th.

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Well done, good and faithful servant

By Pastor Wayne Frater, Radium Christian Fellowship

In Romans 1:16-17 we read, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’”

True righteousness before God is linked to genuine faith in God. Either we trust God and what He did for us, or we don’t.

When we come to trusting God, a whole new life unfolds. I believe that, as it says in Romans 10:9-10, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

When we do — when we come to trust God, when we profess with our mouth, when we believe in our heart, when we have faith in His righteousness — a new life begins, a life centred on God and what He wants to accomplish in us and through us.

A life that is Christ-centred, not a life that is selfcentred. The life of a servant.

In Matthew, Chapter 25, we can read the “Parable of the Talents” in verses 23 and 25.

Jesus speaking, He says, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.

“Enter into the joy of your Lord.”

I don’t believe that Jesus is speaking about only heaven here.

I believe that He is also talking about the here and now.

As we trust God, as we become those good and faithful or full-of-faith servants He is calling us to be, God has a life full of blessings for us.

A life full of His joy, and we all know that the joy of the Lord is our strength.

With His joy, with His strength, we can be the overcomers He has called us to be, we can have victory in every part of our lives.

All He asks of us is to confess and believe that Jesus Christ is Lord.

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$59,280.00 9 28 $99,831.00 $99,831.00 $59,280.00 $89,914.00 $89,914.00 $22,459.00 $99,831.00 $119,500.00 $88,963.00 ,963 963

$53,352.00 35 $89,847.90 $89,847.90 $53,352.00 $80,922.60 $80,922.60 $20,213.28 $89,847.90 $107,550.00 $80,066.70 66

Eighths g Fractional Fractional Eighths g

2 BD/LOFT 1 BD/LOFT 3 BD L/O

$119,500.00 9 50 $39,900.00 $49,900.00 $119,500.00 ,500

$107,550.00 7 55 $35,910.90 $44,914.50 $107,550.00 50

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2 BD/LOFT 2 BD/LOFT 1 BD/LOFT

$147,930.00 $149,900.00 $180,416.00 ,416 416

$133,137.00 31 $134,910.00 $162,374.40 374

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