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Pioneer kids By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Students at Eileen Madson Primary School and even some parents were dressed to the nines on Tuesday as they prepared for their field trip to Fort Steele Heritage Town. Thirty-eight Grade 2 students joined the annual trip, part of the school’s curriculum. The students stayed overnight at Fort Steele and participated in various programs including visiting the school house, cooking, and doing laundry.

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Lakes of Windermere joined as sisters “What was originally designed as a small ceremony,” Mayor Taft explained, “evolved into something that involved It’s no coincidence that our lake the entire conference. It was quite foris called Windermere. It bears a strikmal and quite touching.” ing resemblance to Engand’s Lake Signed by Lord Windermere, MayWindermere. or Taft, Windermere (England) Mayor If fact, the two lakes are so similar, Bill Smith, Area F Director Wendy they inspired a new partnership of coBooth, and a host of officials from both operation that spans the Atlantic. continents, the document was signed Last week in a special ceremony by all the other conferees in attendance in central England, on the shores of as witnesses to the historic agreement. “It was really neat,” Ms. Leschied England’s largest lake, dignitaries from Invermere and England signed an hissaid, “that everyone got to sign it.” toric partnership joining our own Lake The entire event was hatched and coordinated by Ms. Leschied and her Windermere with its namesake in the old country as sister lakes. counterpart in England, John Pinder, District of Invermere Mayor Gerry Windermere Catchment Restoration Taft and Wildsight’s Lake Windermere MAYORS MEET—Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft chats with Mayor Bill Smith of Programme Manager with the United Project Manager Heather Leschied at- Windermere, United Kingdom. The two were honoured guests at the International Kingdom’s Environment Agency. tended the International Lakes for Lakes for Living, Lakes for Life Conference where the two sister lakes were joined. The two met at an earlier Living Living, Lakes for Life Conference in Lakes conference in Italy last fall, she Photo submitted by Heather Leschied, Wildsight Windermere, United Kingdom, as amsaid. A conversation detailing the many bassadors of the Columbia Valley. similarities and differences between the linking the two lakes and joining in a partnership of At an opening night reception, attended by the cooperation aimed sharing the scientific, economic, two lakes led to the partnership agreement linking Rt. Hon. Lord David Clark, Baron of Windermere, community, educational, cultural, environmental and them as sister lakes. attendees signed a memorandum of understanding heritage values of the two lakes. Continued on Page 5 . . . By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff

Downtown development still in holding pattern By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Vista Del Lago, the development that would dramatically change the complexion of downtown Invermere, is still cautiously optimistic four years after the zoning changes were put in place in May 2005 to accommodate the massive lakeside development. Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft said he met this month with a representative of Stoneset Equities, the Calgary-based developer who owns the land, and said the district’s requirement that the development begin with a hotel and conference centre con-

tinues to be a sticking point for the developer. However, the downturn in the market, he said, is presenting an economic challenge for Stoneset Equities, which is trying to raise money to fund the project. The developer is seeking investors as far away as Dubai, according to their newsletter. “He has indicated that they are receiving some positive economic news and there seems to be some increasing levels of interest,” Mayor Taft explained, “and they are still trying to find investors and find money.” According to Mayor Taft, the project might not break ground until the economy improves.

“He basically presented a cautious but optimistic feeling towards the project,” he said. “They haven’t walked away. They haven’t stopped, but they’re not going to start any construction unless they have all of the money lined up and there’s a market for the product. “I found it a very honest and very realistic conversation,” he said. District of Invermere planner Rory Hromadnik said the building permits for the development don’t expire until December 2010, so there is time for the developer to wait for the economy to improve. “It’s market-driven,” Mr. Hromadnik commented. “They are just cooling their heels.”

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• May 17th: RCMP received a complaint of a lost wallet at a Radium golf course. The wallet was later found in the area, minus the money and what is described as jewellery. Anyone with information, please call 250-342-9292.

Assault in Invermere

• May 23rd: At 8:19 p.m., the RCMP responded to an assault complaint on 12th Avenue in Invermere. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old male from Invermere was charged with assault and will appear in court July 21st. The victim sustained non-lifethreatening injuries.

Fat Boyz Pizza robbed

• May 24th: At 8:50 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of theft of money from Fat Boyz Pizza in Invermere. The suspect male is described as in his early 20s, slim build with short dirty blond hair. The suspect vehicle associated with the male is a silver PT Cruiser. If you have information, please call 250-342-9292.

Bikes stolen from Rob’s Bicycle Works

• May 24th: At about 4:30 a.m., RCMP received a complaint of break-and-enter and theft of five expensive bikes from Rob’s Bicycle Works. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a red 2006 F359 diesel crew cab with Alberta plates.

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services that we struggle with today. A number of activities are supported by citizens throughout the province: Citizens on Patrol, Auxiliary Constables, Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Speed Watch, as well as Guards and Matrons, who are paid by the Commissionaires Service. Our present priority is to establish and train volunteers to work with our Victim Assistance Program and our Alternative Restorative Justice program. Our Victim Services Program works with RCMP members to assist victims of crime by guiding them through the justice system, whether it be court or obtaining financial compensation where it is applicable. Victim Services volunteers are often called upon to assist the police to deal with individuals involved in tragic traffic accidents. It may be as simple as helping people connect with family members, or providing comfort for a brief period of time. These volunteers provide valuable assistance to the police, in that the victim is provided with proper care while the police carry on with details that need immediate attention. We are looking for at least six citizens who are willing to attend a general meeting, so information can be shared on the types of duties involved in the Victim Services Program. Contact the Columbia Valley detachment and speak to our Victim Services Manager, Donna Power, at 250-342-3939, or Staff-Sergeant Marko Shehovac at 250-342-9292. The detachment is also seeking six to eight volunteers for the Restorative Justice Program. This program trains mediators from within the community to bring victims, violators, witnesses and police together to resolve conflict as a group rather than have a firsttime offender, whether a young person or an adult, have to go to court. The Restorative Justice Program coordinator Wendy Brenneman and Staff-Sergeant Shehovac would like to hear from citizens interested in getting involved in such a valuable process, so that we can share more information with them.

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THE OTHER LAKE WINDERMERE—Looking north from the east side of the lake, this photo shows England’s Lake Windermere, the namesake of our own beloved Windermere. It looks like it could have been taken from Westside Road, minus the dramatic rise of the Fairmont Range. Photo submitted by Heather Leschied of Wildsight

Continued from Page 3 . . . According to Mr. Taft, the two lakes are almost identical in size and shape. The only real physical difference, he said, is that our lake is much shallower and their lake has a few large islands in the middle. The maximum depth of our lake is 6.4 metres, and the maximum depth of their lake is 67 metres. Both lakes are beset by the same issues, he said. “It was almost like a conversation we have around here,” Mayor Taft explained, “when I heard some of the local officials talking about concerns over lack of public access and recreational conflicts. It was interesting to hear the discussion and know that the problems we face here are faced elsewhere, even in the lake with the same name.” The recreational pressure on their Lake Windermere is immense. The number of boats, including those

moored in the lake, he said, is unbelievable. Although there are 4,500 boats registered for use on the other Lake Windermere, there is also a controversial 15-mile-per-hour speed limit, which has been in effect for the last four years. The initiative to set a speed limit on the lake began in 1990, he said, and took 15 years of challenges and legal wrangling to enact. The lake hosted military exercises in World War Two and was the site of many watercraft speed records over the years. “This is a first step toward sharing our knowledge and experience,” Ms. Leschied said. “I think we can learn a lot from them.” For starters, she said, the managers of their Lake Windermere are sitting on a “priceless” mound of water quality data that dates back to the 1930s. Our water quality data extends back only five years.

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What is an essential service? By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

A few months ago, I had an occasion to dial 911 and order an ambulance when a family member was in distress. Imagine my shock when I was told that there was no ambulance available. Period. After a few moments of blind panic, I enlisted the help of the neighbours and we managed to get the patient into the back seat of my car and take her to hospital, where she was dealt with in a prompt, efficient manner, and made a full recovery. Later I was told that the unavailability of both local ambulances at the same time is rare. But obviously the demand for ambulances, and the paramedics who come with them, will continue to increase as the population grows and ages. The B.C. Ambulance Service has been on strike across the province since April 1st – it’s actually sort of a semi-strike. Legally they are considered an essential service, which means they can’t desert their posts because that would threaten the health of citizens. The government says the demands of the union are unreasonable, given the economic climate. It is hard to justify the demand for a 21-percent wage increase over the next three years, plus other contract enhancements that would bring the total to 48 percent, when so many people are experiencing wage cuts. A full-time paramedic makes an average $60,000 per year. On the other hand, what could be more essential than ambulance service? When someone is having a heart attack, for example, it’s mandatory to get help as quickly as possible. The big question is: if we improve or even just maintain our current level of health care, where is the money to come from? These are tough questions that will be asked over the next decade. Personally I would rather drive on a potholed road, or see a curtailment in recreational facilities, than experience a decline in what must be considered the most essential service of all, one that means the difference between life and death.

Historical Lens KINDERGARTEN KIDS – Lucy Weir is the teacher, but can anyone identify the children in this 1950 photograph? If you are one of them, or know who they are, please drop in to our office or email us at upioneer@telus.net.

NDP not particularly ‘nice’ Dear Editor: In reply to last week’s letter entitled “NDP Not Particularly Nice.” Wow! Perhaps the writer of this letter might take a few breaths before he reacts and makes assumptions about an appropiate headline from a newspaper that is not known to be biased. Perhaps, then, he might be able to recognize that this headline was a “Congratulations!” to a fine MLA who has earned enough trust in his constituency in the last four years to deserve to con-

tinue to represent us. Perhaps, also, he might be able to re-read his letter and detect a fair amount of frighteningly fanatical energy aimed against the “socialist” programs in this province like health care and education, and get himself into a space that recognizes the importance of these services, so that he might prevent himself from reacting violently in case anybody might present a different perspective from his radical view. Bruce Childs, Invermere

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Paramedics need your help, not your criticism Dear Editor: To the anonymous individual who sent “jeers to the paramedics” for not taking part in the David Thompson Secondary School Impaired Driving Scenario: First, I would like to say thanks for bringing attention to the paramedics. Perhaps this individual is unaware that the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia have been on strike since April 1, 2009. As part of the strike action we are not participating in nonessential services, but are maintaining regular ambulance service to those in need. The reality is, however, that most paramedics would have liked to participate in such a worthy program for our youth. However, this is one of the few actions that we, as an essential service are able to do as ‘job action’. Secondly, perhaps this person is unaware of how much B.C. paramedics volunteer. I and my colleagues volunteer at many events in this valley that we serve, as do paramedics throughout B.C. Perhaps this individual is unaware that we carry a pager on our side on average of 180 hours per month for a whopping $2 per hour stipend. This

does not include the other 180-plus hours we spend working standby for another small stipend, away from family, friends, and the comforts of home. We have done this because we want to help people in need; we want an ambulance available for you when you need it. We want to help our communities and those in peril and be there for them 24/7. Now because we are unable to attend one event you publicly and anonymously shame us? While we are taking a stand to improve your ambulance service, and improve the care available to you and your family? Shame on you! I would invite each and every person reading this to visit www.saveourparamedics.com and find out what paramedics in B.C. are up against every day we go to work. Discover the commitment of your ambulance crews and what it takes to keep going forward, being there for people day after day. Rather than attack us, help us, we are there for you, now we need your help. Please get informed, get involved and help the Ambulance Paramedics of BC bring change, and an end to the dispute. Cameron Clarkson, Invermere Ambulance Paramedics of BC

Thanks for assistance with our mock crash Dear Editor: On May 13th, the Youth Action Team at David Thompson Secondary School hosted a mock drinking and driving crash. The mock was a huge success, thanks to the wonderful and helpful support of the Invermere Emergency Response teams; the RCMP, the Fire Department, and the Paramedics. They helped us with the planning and organizing of the mock exercise. We held meetings, got tons of input, and they were behind us every step of the way. Thank you to Club Towing for providing us with the vehicles, bringing them up to the high school, and for putting them in place. Also, a big thank you to Mr. Mark Matsalla for teaching us how to put on the accident makeup

– it looked very real! We would also like to send a HUGE thank you to the community for supporting the Youth Action Team with the mock crash. Despite the fact that the paramedics were unable to attend the mock, we would like to thank them very much for all their input and support, it was very much appreciated! Thank you to Shelley Chaney, who helped keep our team together, and who organized the planning and the actual day of the mock accident. We would not have been able to pull this off without the dedicated support of the Community, the Emergency Response Teams, and the staff at the high school. Thank you very much! Youth Action Team David Thompson Secondary School

The 2009 Golf-a-Thon for ALS is taking place during June at PGA of BC courses throughout BC. Pros, juniors and friends golf from sunrise to sunset to raise money for the ALS Society of BC, and to raise awareness about ALS.

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Jumbo would save grizzlies from hunters Dear Editor: Last week a letter-writer stated that the grizzly population in the Purcells has declined by 40 percent over an indeterminate amount of time, that could be five years or 25 years. The question that begs to be answered is: why have they declined? I would venture to say it’s because hunters have been killing off the griz in droves throughout the province including the Jumbo area. As I understand the statistics, over 120 (15 per year) have been hunted in the polygon that includes the Purcells in over the last eight years. Fifteen grizzly bears a year have been killed, and that does not include the poaching that probably goes on in the woods for bear parts for export. So, what is the logical conclusion in relation to Jumbo? Hasten the advent of Jumbo Glacier Resort, because when a gazetted road

is in place, hunters are not allowed to hunt within 100 metres (330 feet) of that road on each side of the road (660 feet in total). That means that with a gazetted road to Jumbo, there would be no killing of grizzly, moose, elk, deer, cougars, etc. within 100 meters of that road. Right now, with the beat-up fourwheel-drive old logging road currently in place, short of the hunting regulations, there is no deterrent for hunters to blast away at anything with four legs and moving. Without the killing of the animals by the hunters, then lo and behold, the numbers increase. The black bears, the grizzly, the elk and moose and the deer all increase in numbers just by reducing those hunting stats. Ergo, put Jumbo in place and save the grizzlies. David Pacey Radium

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Grizzly Ridge owner closing property due to financial issues Dear Editor: Grizzly Ridge Properties would like to thank the citizens of Invermere and area for participating in the recent discussions regarding annexation of a portion of our property into the District of Invermere. Although not successful, it brought to the forefront a number of important issues that affect the long-term nature of our community. We believe the principles that encouraged the contemplation of annexation remain as valid today as when discussions began in September 2004. Recreational trails and park networks, integrated road networks, the opportunities that arise from dealing with a single landowner, long-term planning, infrastructure upgrades, the creation of sustainable employment opportunities and additional tax revenue remain relevant to the long-term growth and sustainability of Invermere and its surrounding area. The Lake Windermere Official Community Plan that was adopted by the regional district in 2008 contemplates that the District, the Regional District of East Kootenay and Grizzly Ridge will enter into a triparty planning process if the annexation initiatives were not successful. Grizzly Ridge is committed to working with this tri-party planning process. However, the inability to achieve a plan around land use despite good faith efforts, the significant downturn in the economy and very real concerns respecting the liability associated with ongoing public use of the land has forced Grizzly Ridge Properties to make some difficult decisions. We are a small company. Our shareholder group is comprised of nurses, teachers, police officers, workmen and small business people who have invested significant savings with a vision to create something very

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special for the mutual benefit of Grizzly Ridge and the local community. Regrettably, many of our shareholders are unable to continue funding this vision in today’s uncertain economic times. As a result, we have no alternative but to undertake the sale of some portion of our property holdings. We will attempt to undertake this process in a manner which preserves, to the extent possible, the many benefits that might be derived through an integrated planning process. Grizzly Ridge has facilitated and encouraged ongoing public use of our lands over the past 4.5 years in recognition of the public’s desire to continue using the property for recreational activities, despite numerous incidents of vandalism, theft and fires being set on the property. This was done contrary to the advice of our insurers who advised of the substantial risks involved. Our hope was that annexation with the Invermere might have afforded an opportunity for the District to assume liability associated with the parkland areas that were proposed for dedication. Unfortunately, neither Invermere nor the regional district are willing to entertain this responsibility until long-term planning, parkland dedications and governance issues are settled. As a result, the Grizzly Ridge Board has been forced to take the very difficult decision of implementing a No Trespassing policy effective June 15th, 2009. Our hope is that the tri-party planning process with the regional district and Invermere will lead to an integrated development plan for our property over time, and the dedication of an integrated trail and park network for the benefit of the public. We would appreciate your support in the tri-party planning process and will keep you informed as matters progress. Mark Himmelspach, President Grizzly Ridge Properties

Let’s beat cancer!

Dear Editor:

On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society Columbia Valley Unit, we would like to thank people from Edgewater to Columbia Ridge for their generosity and 53 organizers and canvassers for their commitment to service. Despite inclement spring weather and a faltering economy, the April residential campaign once again raised substantial funds to support cancer research, patient services, public education and advocacy. Year by year, your warm caring and dedication is reducing the risk of cancer, improving the quality of life of people living with cancer and decreasing the likelihood of fatality from cancer.

To the Cancer Society and organizers for the Relay for Life, I am honoured and surprised and thank you for choosing me as the honoured chairperson. The Cancer Society is a wonderful society to belong to. I have been a part of it since 1982. Cancer is not a scary word anymore. We have come a long way since then. I have always enjoyed being a volunteer. My aim always has been to be positive and make the best of life. I quote: “A happy heart and a peaceful home is the happiness of life.” Please come out and join us for the Relay for Life, because of all of you, I know we can beat cancer.

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There’s no question that the service at Lucky Strike Gas, located on the highway north of Windermere, is phenomenal, and seeing a smiling face like Ben Gagne’s when you pull up makes it that much better. His hard-working attitude, sunny personality and infectious laughter are only a few of the reasons that Ben is the first person to be nominated four times for the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year award, and to win it twice – for 2005 and again at the recently-announced 2008 awards. “It’s great to see people notice your work,” Ben said. “I really appreciate it.” Lucky Strike owner Jason Elford said that he feels lucky to have an employee like Ben on his team. “He’s the hardest worker I have ever known,” Jason said. “He works nonstop all the time – you can’t keep up with the guy!” Ben, 56, has been working at Lucky Strike Gas since 2001, when a serious accident in the field left him unable to continue his previous job as a logger with his brother’s company. He fell in love with his new job on the very first day. “I have really enjoyed meeting all kinds of different people,” Ben said. “It’s great being outside working

because I like to move around. I don’t want to be stuck behind a counter.” Ben first moved to the valley from Rimouski, Quebec, when he was 20 years old. “I was scared – it was pretty different scenery,” Ben said, recalling the first time he laid eyes on the Rocky Mountains. “In school we learned about the mountains, but I never thought I would work in them someday.” He initially settled in Radium and got a job working for Chase Logging. He spent three years there before moving to Cranbrook with his wife. There the couple raised their two children, James, 28 and Chantal, 26. Chantal now resides in Canal Flats and James lives in Edson, Alberta. Ben and his wife are divorced. In 1992 he moved back to the valley, settling into his current home in Canal Flats. It’s quite the commute to work every day, but that’s a small price to pay to get to a job where there is never a dull moment. Throughout his time at Lucky Strike Gas, Ben has seen it all. He’s chased customers up the hill behind the station who have driven away with the gas nozzle still in their vehicle, been backed into while washing the rear window of a vehicle, and has even had his foot run over! But no matter what they do to him, Ben Gagne loves his customers and is looking forward to another year.

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Imagery Meets Narrative • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Art Show featuring Imagery Meets Narrative – May 26 to June 7. Artist Opening Event – May 27 from 7 to 9.

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Movie Review: What Doesn’t Kill You petty crimes and misdemeanors. As adults they fall under the wing of organized crime boss Pat Kelly (played by co-writer Brian Goodman) and the two become involved in the drug trade – living a high-risk lifestyle robbing drug dealers, stealing trucks carrying televisions, anything for quick cash. But that is not the only problem in their lives. Brian has become addicted to crack and his already delinquent life begins spiralling out of control. Every choice has consequences, and the two learn this quickly after being sentenced to five years in jail for a robbery gone wrong. In addition to being incarcerated, Brian watches

Reviewed by Cayla Gabruck What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger, theoretically, although main characters Brian and Paulie cut it pretty close in this film. Co-written by the love-of-my-life Donnie Wahlberg, who has a small part in the movie, What Doesn’t Kill You is an intense thriller that puts to film the graphic and harsh realities of the lower class people living on the streets of south Boston. A life of crime is all that best friends Brian (Mark Ruffalo) and Paulie (Ethan Hawke) know. As kids, the two were street thugs, committing

his heartbroken family, fed up with his years of drugs, alcohol and theft, slowly drift away. This is a wake-up call for Brian and he begins to turn his life around in prison. But when he gets out, he finds out that living a legitimate lifestyle is not as easy as he thought it would be. Determined, he works hard to regain the trust of his family, especially his eldest son Shawn. When Paulie gets out of prison, Brian must make a choice between his best friend or his family. This is an all-round good movie with great acting by Ruffalo and Hawke.

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Monday, June 1st: • Kootenay Savings Credit Union opens new branch in Radium Hot Springs. Open Mondays to Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drop by and say hello. Watch for grand opening June 25th. For info: 250-347-2290.

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• 7 p.m.: Meeting of the Residents for the Upper Columbia in the Parson Community Hall. For info: 250-348-2577 or 250-346-3136. • Comedy Night at Bud’s Bar & Lounge, Invermere.

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Friday, May 29th: • Noon: Deadline to submit applications to become one of the official Olympic torch-bearers, as it passes through Invermere. For info: 250-342-9281. • 7:30 p.m.: Brisco Social and Community Aid Meeting at Brisco Community Hall. • Works by artists Dave Watland, Pamela Cinnamon, Jon Howlett and Bill Croft, plus Imagery Meets Narrative exhibit at Pynelogs Gallery until June 7th. For info: 250-342-4423. Pynelogs Café open throughout the summer from Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 30th: • Noon-3 p.m.: Carnival Day at James Chabot Provincial Park in Athalmer, fundraiser for the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. Auction, barbecue, and dunk tank. Everyone welcome! • 6:45 p.m. Doors open for the 15th annual Kootenay Baton Konnection year-end show at David Thompson Secondary School. Show starts at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Silver collection and silent auction. For info: 250-342-0002. • 7 p.m.: Hart to Heart Ministries, from Chickasaw, Alabama, will speak at Radium Christian Fellowship, No. 4-7553 Main Street West, Radium. For info: 250-347-9937 or 250-342-6633. • Second annual Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run. Distances 3, 10 and 25 km. T-shirt, swag bag and lunch included. Register at www.zone4.ca or call Beva at 250-342-2074 for more info.

Sunday, May 31st: • 3 p.m.: Anyone interested in starting a Beach Volleyball League at Kinsmen Beach, please attend

Wednesday, June 3rd: • Canal Flats Daze starts today, runs until Sunday. Talent contest, bingo, parade, family dance, pancake breakfast, folk singer Matt Duffus and much more. For info: 250-349-5447. • 7:30 a.m.: Literacy Charity Golf Tournament. Registration $125 includes gourmet breakfast, awards banquet, live music and prizes. Special guest poet Barbara Adler. Entry forms at College of the Rockies, Radium Resort, Invermere and Radium Libraries. For info: Joe Evanoff, 250-347-6266. • 9:30-11:30 a.m.: StrongStart Early Learning Centre starts at Edgewater Elementary, held Mondays and Wednesdays in June; at Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats Mondays and Fridays; and Windermere Elementary on Fridays. Drop-in early learning programs for preschoolers, must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Stories, music, and art. Free; preregistration not required. For info: Nicole Pawlak at 250-342-9576 or npawlak@cbal.org. • Annual Camp Day at Tim Hortons. All coffee sale proceeds go to Tim Horton Children’s Foundation.

Friday, June 5th: • Full Moon in June: 36-hour Adventure Race starts, including mountain biking, alpine trekking, kayaking and fixed ropes, Panorama Mountain Village. Discounted fees for Invermere and Radium teams. For info, visit www.fmij.com or email race@ fmif.com. Volunteers needed now for first aid, communications and more.

Saturday, June 6th: • 12th Annual Spilli Chili Cookoff in Spillimacheen,

hosted by Dennis and Nola Alt. Many varieties of chili and other foods, live entertainment. For info: www.spillichilli.com. • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sonshine Children’s Centre, 32010th Avenue, Invermere, is having a Yard and Bake Sale. Donations of baking, books, toys, furniture, yard, household and sporting items accepted. All proceeds to purchase new infant/toddler stroller, and educational toys. For info: 250-341-6224. • 2 p.m.: Opening tea for the Windermere Valley Museum’s season. Newly-reprinted book by Conrad Kain called Where the Clouds Can Go will be launched by members of Conrad Kain Centennial Society. The museum will open daily during the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children’s Museum Program each Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon during July and August. For info: 250-342-9769.

Monday, June 8th: • Annual report for the Village of Canal Flats is available to the public at the village office. Council will receive public comments at their meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 22nd at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.

Wednesday, June 10th: • 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Community Engagement Discussion about Invermere’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. Join us for dinner and learn about Invermere’s commitment to emission reductions. Sponsored by the District of Invermere, and Wildsight. For info, email amanda@wildsight.ca. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Flea Market at the Wilmer Community Hall. To book a table for crafts, baking or anything, call Sonja, 250-342-9470 by May 31st. • So You Wanna Fight, Tuff Man Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For advance tickets, call 1-877-722-3360 or at the door. To enter the fight, call 1-877-215-1340 or visit www. soyouwannafight.com.

Saturday, June 13th: • 2:30 p.m.: Town Hall Meeting at the Radium Seniors’ Hall, to discuss the Village of Radium 2008 Annual Report. Pick up a copy at the village office or visit www.radiumhotsprings.ca. • 7 p.m.: Relay for Life begins at David Thompson Secondary School track, runs until 7 a.m. Sunday. To register a team, join a team, buy a luminary, or make a donation, call Lisa Logstrup at 250-688-4488 or email her at: columbiavalleyrelay@bc.cancer.ca.

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www.cancer.ca/relay Relay For Life Columbia Valley June 13th-14th, 2009 • 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. David Thompson Secondary, Invermere

Rob Larrabee raising money for research By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Elvis, Garth Brooks and even Buddy Holly will be in attendance Saturday night at the Invermere Community Hall, as former Invermere resident Rob Larrabee takes the stage to raise money for cancer research. An Evening with the Legends promises to be a smashing combination of comedy, improvisation and legendary music – a great event, a great cause, and Rob can’t wait to be back in the valley. “When I was a young kid I couldn’t wait to get out and go see the world,” Rob said. “Now I am always looking forward to coming back and seeing the valley. I didn’t realize it then, but I was already in one of the most beautiful places in the world.” Rob moved to the valley with his mother Marjorie Stelmacker in 1973. He attended Eileen Madson Primary School, J. A Laird Elementary and David Thompson Secondary School. His stepfather Tom Larrabee still lives in Invermere. Rob first got started in the music industry in Edmonton when he was 20 years old. After the prompting of his roommates or “Newfie family” as he refers to them, Rob began competing in local talent competitions. It wasn’t long before an agent approached him and Rob hit the road, fronting numerous bands. After eight years, he become involved with Celebrations Dinner Theatre in Winnipeg and Edmonton. There he learned the art of improv,

as well as comedy, focus and audience interaction – all incorporated into his show. Rob spent one year at the popular dinner theatre before leaving to focus on his own new endeavour, An Evening with the Legends, which he began in 1990. “I wanted to be able to sing, but I also wanted to bring what I learned in dinner theatre to my singing career,” Rob said. An Evening with the Legends features more than 20 fully-costumed musical legends, and the cause it supports is one particularly dear to Rob. His 16-year-old son Matthew Epp died this year after a 14-year battle with cancer. “I learned more from my relationship with my son than I think he ever learned from me,” Rob said. “I promised him when he was alive that I would continue with the hope theme. I am just honouring his memory and trying to do something for others.” For 14 years, Rob and his wife Brenda have dedicated a percentage of ticket sales to cancer research, over the years raising hundreds of thousands of dollars. “If everyone did just a little bit, no matter what charity it was, over their lifetime they could make a difference,” Rob said. “We all make an impact, even though it seems that in that moment that it’s a small thing.” An Evening with the Legends will begin at 7 p.m. at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets are $30 available at Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy, and at the door the night of the show.

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Why we should support the Relay for Life: Lisa Logstrup By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Lisa Logstrup believes in the power of medical research. That’s surprising to some people, because Lisa lost her little girl after a five-year battle with cancer. They think Lisa should be bitter and angry at a system that failed to save her child. But Lisa doesn’t see it that way. “Because of medical research, we had five birthdays, five Christmases and many other special times with her that we might have lost,” she says. Lisa was married to Kent Kebe of Radium when their only child, Samantha Dianne Kebe, was born on May 30th, 1995. She was a bubbly blonde with her mother’s beautiful blue eyes, a Daddy’s girl who liked going out into the bush with her father to look for bears. When she was just three years old, Kent and Lisa took her to see a specialist in Cranbrook because of her frequent ear infections. The doctor took one look at her and knew that Samantha was seriously ill. The next day her frantic parents were at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, where they heard the worst news of their lives. Samantha had neuroblastoma, the rarest and deadliest form of childhood cancer. Statistically, she had a 10-percent chance of survival. That was the beginning of a long battle that left Sam and her family exhausted. She started chemotherapy immediately, losing her fine blonde hair. Within a few weeks, one of her kidneys was removed because it had a malignant tumor, the first of many tumors that spread throughout her body, even to the bones in her legs. Although Sam spent most of her short life in the hospital, her family tried to keep things normal for her. “There was always a lot of humour,” says Lisa. “We raced up and down the halls in the hospital, we even had food fights.” Samantha chose to participate in an experimental form of gene therapy, one

Lisa continues to work towards finding a cure for the illness that took her daughter. Photo by Cayla Gabruck that involved six separate trips to the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She had two bone marrow transplants, but nothing helped. She was never in remission, and her condition continued to deteriorate. “We were always honest with her about what might happen,” Lisa said. “She knew she might die, but she made the choice to keep trying different things. She wanted to live.” Throughout her ordeal, she remained upbeat and cheerful, a curious little girl who always wanted to know what was happening to her. “She was a tough little bird,” says

her mother. “She even asked to see her kidney when it was removed. She could have been a doctor herself, or a scientist.” Sam’s favourite TV show was CSI. “Some people thought I shouldn’t allow her to watch such a gory show,” says her mother. “But I knew there was nothing on that show that she hadn’t seen before. I remember once in Houston they took a biopsy that basically amounted to cutting a chunk of flesh out of her arm. She watched them do it. I fainted.” A children’s foundation called Help Fill A Dream awarded the family a trip. Although most children choose Disney-

land, Samantha had something else in mind. She wanted to see a volcano. So the family flew to Maui and drove Sam to the top of the crater. In February 2004, she came home for a few days. “She wanted to go snowmobiling, so we took her snowmobiling. Two days later we went back to the hospital, and the end came very quickly.” Samantha died on February 26th, 2004. She was just eight years old. But Lisa says her daughter enjoyed the brief time she had on earth. “There are worse ways to die,” she says. “Sam had many happy times. She was always with us and she knew we loved her.” And she believes that Samantha would have wanted everyone to keep looking for a cure for the disease that took her life. The year following Samantha’s death, says Lisa, was agonizing. “I hid for a year. I didn’t want to see anybody. I felt sorry for Kent, because he had to go back to work.” The couple, says Lisa, handled their ordeal very differently and eventually separated. Lisa first volunteered for the Relay for Life in 2005 because, she says, “it felt good to be doing something.” This year she is the full-time coordinator for the project, and remains committed to the idea of finding a cure. “Even from the day Sam died, there has been progress towards finding a cure,” says Lisa. “We need to keep events like the Relay for Life going, so we can give enough money to researchers that we can get rid of this thing forever.” Both Kent and Lisa are grateful for the generosity of many people in this valley and beyond who helped them through their family ordeal, both financially and emotionally. “It was so appreciated and monumental in keeping our family together in so many ways while we helped Sam fight her battle,” said Kent. “We are once again asking that, if possible, please support the Relay for Life in some fashion to help reach the goal this year to go towards finding a cure.” On Saturday, May 30th, Samantha would have turned 14 years old.

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Valley Voices concert uplifting, inspiring Dear Editor:

OUTGOING CONDUCTOR – Ken Mallett, who conducted the popular and successful Valley Voices for nine years, has handed over his baton to Paul Carriere. At Saturday night’s Spring concert, choir member Anne Jardine presented the outgoing

conductor with the gift of a mirror in appreciation for his work. The choir also sang the song “Thank you for the music” by Abba, to Ken and his wife Terry. Photo by Steve Coombs

I’ve attended many fine concerts in my three score and ten years, but have never been so impressed that I felt a letter of commendation was necessary. That changed on Saturday night – the evening of the Valley Voices Spring Concert. Neither my wife nor I have ever been so uplifted and inspired by any choral offering before. At times the presentation was electrifying. And it was obvious that the choir members and the conductor were enjoying themselves as much or more than the audience. At intermission I told one of the singers how much we were enjoying their enthusiastic performance. Her response, “Wait until you hear

the second half!” After the concert, refreshments were served as usual, but it wasn’t just the cookies and coffee that made the crowd slow to disperse. It was as if people were so enthused about what they had experienced that they hated to see the evening end. I know that’s the way we felt. If you love good music and haven’t heard the Valley Voices, get out and hear your neighbors sing. Unfortunately, the next concert may not be until Christmas. If so, just make sure that concert tickets are one of your presents. Otherwise, you’ll never know how much you are missing. And to all of the Valley Voices, thank you so much! Bob and Irene Hahn Juniper Heights

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Museum opens with Conrad Kain exhibit Submitted by Dorothy Blunden Windermere Valley Museum

Conrad Kain Society launches reprinted book The internationally-anticipated ble beginnings in the Austrian Alps, reissue of Kain’s biography, Where and traces his journey to Banff, and the Clouds Can Go, first published then to Wilmer. Of particular interin 1935, with subsequent editions in est to locals are the verbal and pho1954 and 1979, will be launched at tographic images of what life was the museum’s opening on June 6th. like here in the valley 100 years ago. The new foreword by Wilmer Kain befriended many colourful local mountaineer and filmmaker Pat characters, from Capt. Armstrong on Morrow puts Kain’s explorations and the sternwheeler Klahowya to horse Subhead or Sidebar appreciation of nature into a con- trainer Rosalie Kinbasket, and Albert In tandem with the museum’s temporary context, ensuring thatopening, the MacCarthy, owner of the Karmax Kain-themed the internationexploits of this remarkable individranch above Wilmer. ally anticipated reissue of Kain’s biogual will remain part of international Society members Brian Patton, raphy, Where the Clouds Can Go, first in 1935, Hermann with subsequent mountain culture for published years to come. Mauthner, Barb Nerassen editions to in be 1954 1979, will be gathered new photos “I was deeply honoured in- andand Pat Morrow launched at the museum. vited by the publisher, Rocky Moun- for the book. Copies will arrive from The new foreword by Wilmer tain Books, to write the foreword to the printers for the launch, and will mountaineer and filmmaker Pat Morthis book, which is considered to beadventures, then be exploraavailable at Dave’s Book Bar. row puts Kain’s a Canadian mountaineering first into edition of the book, dotions andclassic,” appreciation of Anature Pat said. “And I’m particularly pleased nated by Kerry Guenter, will also be that the publisher would choose to on display at the museum. The online launch the special Centennial Edition book price for this rare edition is US of the book here in the Columbia Val- $450, but the cost of the newly-deley, which Kain chose to call home for signed 416-page expanded edition is the last 17 years of his life.” a very affordable $29.95. For more, The book outlines Kain’s hum- visit www.conradkain.com.

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Spring has arrived and so has the opening of the Windermere Valley Museum at 222-6th Avenue in Invermere. This is an exciting time for the museum, as we open with an exhibit honoring Conrad Kain and his life in the valley. Arnor Larson will be our guest speaker, sharing his extensive knowledge of this man of the mountains: his history and his stories. The opening tea at 2 p.m. June 6th also marks the first in a series of celebrations of Kain’s life as planned by the Conrad Kain Centennial Society: the launching of the reprint of Kain’s autobiography Where The Clouds Can Go. First published in 1935, this eagerly-awaited publication details Kain’s early years in Austria, his move to Canada to begin employment with the Alpine Club of Canada, his amazing knowledge of the mountains and of course his life in Wilmer.

The Historical Society has been busy during the off-season and as a result we also invite everyone to view “Jaryl’s Parlour,” an extension of the upstairs displays, and the “Potato Time” display in the Wagon Shed which was completed through the support of Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. Our spring thanks go to the wonderful members who have cleaned and polished the buildings for the coming season; to Joe Taylor, who led a spirited group in April discussing the potato industry in our valley; and to Colin Cartwright, who led the membership on a walking tour of Canal Flats in early May where we enjoyed viewing the remains of the canal to the Kootenay River, the bubbly source of the Columbia River and the First Nations petroglyphs. The museum will once again be open daily during the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lots to see and a Children’s Museum Program each Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon during July and August.

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Seven ways to simplify your finances Although many of us dream of the simple life, the reality is life is anything but simple. With our careers, household chores, responsibilities to friends and family, and other interests and commitments, life can get pretty complicated pretty quickly. That’s why it’s important to simplify, so we can reduce our stress and free up more time for the things that matter most in life. You can start by simplifying your finances and here are some tips. While these tips won’t put your financial plan on autopilot, they can certainly make the task of dealing with your money a little easier.

Write an Investment Policy Statement Making investment decisions may be difficult, but an Investment Policy Statement can help. By outlining clearly-defined investment principles and a roadmap for building your wealth, an Investment Policy Statement can guide you in all kinds of market conditions and keep you focused on your long-term goals.

Tune out the noise Magazines, newspapers, television shows, the internet—there are many sources of financial information vying for your attention, most of them offering persuasive but contradictory advice.

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May 29, 2009

Credit Union branch opens in Radium By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff One new building means many new opportunities for the Village of Radium. On Monday, Kootenay Savings Credit Union will open the doors of its first-ever Radium branch to serve the community of 800 permanent residents. “I am looking forward to it,” said Kristin Olsen, Branch Manager for the new location. “We are very excited to be out there and the staff is very excited to go – it’s a beautiful new branch.” Kristin has been employed with Kootenay Savings in Invermere for 18 years. She started with the original Edgewater District Credit Union and in 1999 it merged with Kootenay Savings. She said she has seen the progression the branch has made over the years and that the relocation of the Edgewater branch to Radium simply “made sense.” “Edgewater hasn’t been a full-service branch for many years,” she said. “But we aren’t saying goodbye to our Edgewater customers, we’re just relocating them.” The new Radium branch is considered a “full-service” branch, offering banking, lending and account management services. Financial planning and insurance options will also be available. The relocation was made, according to Kristin, to serve members better. Also moving to the Radium branch will be Doris

Hansen, former service representative in Edgewater for more than 25 years; and Terry Traverse, the branch’s new Financial Service Advisor. The three full-time employees have a combined 50 years of experience. They will also be joined by two part-time tellers. The relocation of the new branch from Edgewater to Radium was put into motion in 2006 by the Kootenay Savings Credit Union board of directors, headed by Brent Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer, from the Trail head office. “Kootenay Savings is excited to be opening our new branch in Radium,” Mr. Tremblay said. “We believe that the Columbia Valley corridor will continue to grow and the new branch is a convenient location for residents who travel within the valley.” Dee Conklin, Mayor of Radium, said that residents of Radium are “thrilled” to have a bank back in the community. “Communities always need ‘anchors’ to be strong and healthy,” Ms. Conklin said. “We have a coffee shop, gas stations, food stores and restaurants, and of course plenty of motels, but we were missing a crucial entity and that is a bank.” The Radium branch is located on Main Street west in Radium, next to the Esso. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hours of the Invermere branch are Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Branch Manager Kristin Olsen is looking forward to the credit union’s move from Edgewater to Radium.

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Green Zone: always good for a laugh By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Even though I cannot take any credit for the following, I found it funny and actually applicable to many of my golf rounds. I do not know who authored this, but it is worth the read: Dear Friends: Many of you may not know it, but I have been very busy over the last two years putting my thoughts, ideas and experiences on golf together in a book. With much support and encouragement from my golf buddies, the book is finally complete. I am very proud of the results and to assist with the marketing, I am asking friends and family to help me out. The cost is only $9.95 per signed copy including postage. If I can get enough support from family and friends I am confident a publisher will pick up the rights. I believe my new book on golf gives the reader valuable playing tips and insider information that I

have gained through my years of struggle and experience on the course. I’m hopeful you will find this a useful tool to help you enjoy your game that much more as you enjoy the great outdoors. Chapter 1 – How to Properly Line Up Your Fourth Putt. Chapter 2 – How to Hit a Nike from the Rough, when You Hit a Titleist from the Tee. Chapter 3 – How to Avoid the Water when You Lie 8 in a Bunker. Chapter 4 – How to Get More Distance off the Shank. Chapter 5 – When to give the Ranger the Finger. Chapter 6 – Using Your Shadow on the Greens to Maximize Earnings. Chapter 7 – When to Implement Handicap Management. Chapter 8 – Proper Excuses for Drinking Beer Before 9 a.m. Chapter 9 – How to Rationalize a 6-hour Round. Chapter 10 – When Does A Divot Become Classified as Sod. Chapter 11 – How to Find The Ball That Everyone Else Saw Go in the Water. Chapter 12 – Why Your Spouse Doesn’t Care That You Birdied the 5th.

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And theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off... About 350 elementary and primary school children participated in the largest school sports activity of the year, the school zone run held at J. Alfred Laird Elementary School on Friday. From top, clockwise: A group of parents and students make the final dash for the finish line. Connor Woodworth, a Grade 2 student at Eileen Madson Primary School, gives his all on the last leg of the race, placing second in the three-kilometre run. Daniel Smith, a Grade 7 student at Laird, catches his breath after placing third in the five-kilometre run. Marcia Paget, a Grade 3 student at Eileen Madson, still has enough energy to smile for the camera while finishing up the race. Marcia placed second in the three-kilometre race. Henrik Regitnig, a Grade 6 student at Laird, shows off his newly-acquired trophy. Henrik was the first to cross the finish line in the 10-kilometre race. He finished with a time of 46:09, only two minutes off the current record of 44:01 set by Shawn Utri and Josh Bellows in 1999.

Photos by Cayla Gabruck

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Golf Briefs Windermere Valley Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club Despite the lack of cooperation from the weather, 18 ladies came out to play the May 13th and May 20th Low Net Pin Rounds. Ruth Gordon and Deb Plato won the first round, with Donna Edgar winning the deuce pot. Diane Kochorek and Sherry Avery won the second round. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting Queen,â&#x20AC;? Lorna Scott, took the putting pot both days! Welcome to our new member Peggy Wacko. We would love to see more ladies out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; summer is here!

Mountainside Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Snips Results The team of Loretto Keenan (playing from the red tees) and Rich Blewaska took first-place team, on Wednesday night at Mountainside Golf Course, While Ed English and Tom Hardie were a close second. The deuce pot was won by Don Devlin, with the only deuce on Number 3. Snips were won by Ed Engish, Perry Fodchuk, and Don Devlin. Springs Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club helps Relay for Life Both corporate and individual donations are down for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay for Life. The Springs Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Golf Club has decided to devote one Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day in June to raising money for this charity. Many of the ladies can no longer walk far enough to raise more than a few cents, but they sure can ride their carts

May 29, 2009 and hit the ball. They are inviting their ladies on June 10th (with an alternate date of June 17th) to donate a minimum of $25 to Relay for Life and participate in a fun mini-tournament. Two members whose lives have been touched by cancer, one of them a breast cancer survivor, will donate small trophies to participants. The amount of money they can raise is limited since they are a club of fewer than 50 members, many of whom are non-residents. However, they believe every community organization, small and large, should support charities whose work is inextricably entwined with the health of our community. For more information, contact Marlyn Gill by email (mngill@shaw.ca) or call 250-347-9113. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who knows, maybe other Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clubs in the valley may be motivated to join our efforts,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Golfers raise funds for Nature Trust Riverside Golf Course hosted 21 teams at the season opening fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fore The Nature Trust of B.C.â&#x20AC;? Pat McCormick, on behalf of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, co-chaired the event with Carmen Purdy, Director of The Nature Trust. Many local businesses provided community support with auction items and prizes. Spirits were raised, along with over $10,000 for this leading land conservation organization, which has extensive land holdings in the Kootenays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At least there was no snow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just a little hail,â&#x20AC;? said Robin Wilson, past chair of The Nature Trust. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weather cooperated perfectly, but unfortunately my drive did not.â&#x20AC;? Golfers enjoyed a scramble format best ball game. The winners were: â&#x20AC;˘ Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team: Wilda Schab, Robin Wilson, Fairmont Mountainside Ladies Golf Club On May 19th at Fairmont, the Mountainside Dee Conklin, Wendy Booth â&#x20AC;˘ Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Long Drive: Michael Ann Boyer Ladies hosted the Riverside Ladies to the first of the â&#x20AC;˘ Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closest to the Pin: Wilda Schab annual spring/fall challenges between the two clubs. â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team: Duane Storcer, Andy Chisholm, Battling hail, rain and â&#x20AC;&#x153;winterâ&#x20AC;? temperatures, the gruesome round was called after nine holes during John Shaw, Robert Swan â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Long Drive: Trevor Parry which the greens had turned white and the balls â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closest to the Pin: Jarred Minke layered-up with hailstones when they were putted. This event was made possible compliments of the Mountainside Ladies managed to capture five of the six team/two member matches and the trophy Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Peter Smith, Director of now sits above the fireplace in the newly-renovated Golf Operations, welcomed all the players at the windup buffet. He noted that this is a fabulous opportunity clubhouse at Fairmont Mountainside Golf Resort. The deuce pot was unclaimed and will be added to for golfers to have fun while at the same time helping The Nature Trust continue its good work. the pot at the fall challenge on September 17th.

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Legion awards poster, literary winners Submitted by Anne Picton and Howie Williams Every year, school children are asked to think about Remembrance Day, about remembering servicemen and women who fought in two World Wars and the Korean conflict, about remembering those who died, and the veterans who survived. They then express those thoughts on the theme of “Remembrance” as posters, essays or poems and enter them into the Royal Canadian Legion’s National Remembrance “Poppy” Poster and Literary Competition. The local entries are then judged, and winners sent on to the East Kootenay Zone Finals. Winners there are forwarded to the B.C. Provincial Finals; and winners there go to the National Dominion Final in Ottawa. This year’s local winners

(1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honourable Mentions) received their awards at a ceremony at the Legion on May 24th. Cheques, certificates and pins from Branch 71, from the East Kootenay Zone and from the BC/Yukon Command were presented by President Rick Jarrett and Legion members Rose Jeffels and Faye Riches. This year, eight entries placed at the Zone level, and one student – Barbara Anne Jenkinson of J. Alfred Laird _ went on to win at the Provincial Level and her entry has been forwarded to Ottawa for national judging. All local entries will be displayed in the Upper Gallery at Pynelogs Cultural Centre from June 9th to 21st. The Legion thanks the Columbia Valley Arts Council for hosting the display, and encourages everyone to come out and see it.

Posters Senior Colour: 1. Cassidy Hanke, DTSS (also placed second at Zone level) 2. Jenny Clare, DTSS 3. Capyung (Chloe) Chu, DTSS

Junior Colour: 1. Jessica Markus, JAL 2. Jade Tardif, JAL 3. Jazlyn Oaks, JAL HM: Emily Danyluk, JAL

Senior black and white: 1. Mackenzie Brush, DTSS (also second at Zone level) 2. Myla Halverson, DTSS 3. Elisha Jimmy, DTSS

Junior black and white: 1. Samuel McGilvery, JAL 2. Blake Glassford, JAL 3. Anna Stringer, JAL HM: Mackenzie Rad, JAL HM: Dustin Murray, JAL

Intermediate Colour: 1. Shannon Stehla, DTSS 2. Carson Tomalty, DTSS 3. Matthew Thomson, DTSS HM: Amber Cole, DTSS HM: Natasha Hul, JAL Intermediate black and white: 1. Madison Ukass, DTSS (also first at Zone level) 2. Anya Milligan, DTSS

Thank You A Very Special thank-you to:

Canadian Mountain Holidays for the Heli-hiking package To the businesses willing to work together to donate a Garage Package: CXL Contracting, Dusk Building Systems, Dominion Creek Gold, Invermere Home Hardware, Kermo Concrete Finishing, Max Helmer Construction, Mountain Metals, Universal Doors, Rona/Northstar Hardware & All the volunteer labourers who will help construct it! The generous girls who donated their time to fund raise with juice at AG Foods: Atlyn Trask, Chantelle Deminick To It’s A Wrap! and Jayne Magri for her amazing decorating job and vision for the hall it was the best the Community Hall has ever looked! The helpers on Friday night to set up, running around Saturday night and clean-up on Sunday morning: Graham, Dieter (Butch), Dave Simms, Cam Oliver, T.J. Belanger, Mika Jensen, Brett Moen, Leann Wittke, Sue Steele, Elaine Van Dale, Megan Shaw, Brandon Shaw and Danny McKenzie To Bill Cropper our MC, Tex Lortscher our Auctioneer, Shawn Murray our DJ and to the Kinsmen Club our bartenders. To The Valley Echo, The Valley Peak and The Pioneer for advertising and promoting our event. To AG Foods in their continuing generosity and support of Norm and his family.

3. Denovah Boser, JAL HM: Robyn Tardif, JAL

Adele Trask Airspan All Things Beautiful Anne Riches Autowyze Services Avon (Anita Zehnder) Azure Massage & Wellness Babin Air Back Door Wine Cellar Bank of Montreal Bare Hands Day Spa Bavin Glass Bellows Forge Best Western Invermere Inn Beverley Rasporich (Village arts) BJS Accounting Black Forest Blue Dog Cafe Bob & Barb Shaunessy Bobby Stewart Canadian Mountain Holidays Candyland Canterbury Flowers Carnie Oudendag (Village Arts) Catherinemarie Chizuko Purschwitz College of the Rockies Columbia Valley Arts Council Columbia Valley Rockies Copper City Amusement Park Copper Point Golf Club Cori Nicol & Brad Shaw Coyote Concrete Crazy Soles Creative Cakes...by Brenda

Primary Colour: 1. Cameron Brush, Eileen Madson Primary School (also second at Zone level) 2. Jordan Geiger, EMP 3. Grace Fitsimmons, EMP

Literary Intermediate Essay: 1. Madeleine Danyluk, JAL

(also first at Zone level) 2. Emily Zehnder, JAL 3. Madeleine Wrazej, JAL Intermediate Poem: 1. Barbara Anne Jenkinson, JAL (also first at Zone level, and first at Provincials) 2. Natasha Hul, JAL 3. Madeleine Danyluk, JAL 3. Daniel Smith, JAL (tied) Junior Essay: 1. Jacob Zehnder, JAL (also second at Zone level) 2. Jazlyn Oaks, JAL 3. Tristan Ensign, JAL HM: Jacob Larson, JAL Junior Poem: 1. Aiden Knuckey, JAL (also placed first at Zone level) 2. Annie Zehnder, JAL 3. Ashley Dubois, JAL Congratulations to all the students who took the time to enter this excellent contest!

The Friends of Norm; Rick Magri, Shawn Verge, Jill Pawlyshyn, Keith Pawlyshyn, Craig McGowan and Erik McLaughlin wish to extend a very special thank-you to all the people who made Open Your Heart and Party for Norm such an enormous success. Almost $50,000 was raised!

And to all our donators and volunteers:

CV Trading CXL Contractors Dairy Queen Dakota Freight Daniel & Donna Ringheim Dave & Donna Wright Dave Simms Deanna Gautier Designs Debbie Neault Details by JoAnne Diamond Heating & Spas Dominion Creek Gold Dusk Building Systems Eagle Ranch East Kootenay Electrical Services Ed & Sue Steele Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Edith McCarthy Eecol Electric Elaine VanDale Erin Wittke Fairmont Airport Fairmont Hot Springs Golf Management Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Falkins Insurance Fusion Spa General Farm Supply Inc. Gen-Tech Engineering Inc. (Salmon Arm) Giovanni Pasin Golden Timber Frame Grant McNeil Greg Constable Greywolf Golf Course

Guenther & Ann Plassman (Village Arts) Hair Tricks by Teresa Happy Hands Day Spa Helen & Murray Kubian High Country Properties Home Hardware Horsethief Pub Huckleberries Inside Edge Interior World Invermere Family Chiropractic Invermere Glass Invermere Physiotherapy Invermere Vet Hospital Jim Galloway John & Joan Rice Kicking Horse Coffee Kootenay Coffee Works Kootenay Ranches (Edythe & Cameron Moore) Lakeland Contracting Lakeside Pub Lakeview Dental Clinic Lambert Insurance Lambert Pharmacy Leo Kienitz Lila & Nestor Fodchuk Linda Gordon Lordco Lori Fontaine Majestic U-Brew Mark Brough Max Helmer

McGillvary’s Landing/ Windermere Valley Signs Melanie Hollowink Mercer & Company Mountain Metals Napa Auto Parts Nature’s Floor Nipika Norma Hastewell Norwex (Rhiannon Oliver) Oasis Gifts Odyssey Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Ok Tire/Kool Country One Hour Photo Pamper Yourself Spa Panache Interiors Purcell Mountain Quilting Radermacher Chiropractic Radium Resort Radium Valley Vacation Resort Ray Ray’s Beach Pub Raymond Cabelguen Red Eye Sales & Rentals Renaissances Wellness Centre RFE Alarms Ringheim Company Rob’s Bicycle Works Robyn Oliver Rona Hardware Rory Connell Rural Roots Images (Barry Gillies) Schoni Artisan Wood Bread Ovens Sears Canada (M.F. Shaw)

Selkirk TV Shane McKay Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Sharon Routley (Village Arts) Shawn Jestley Sholinder & MacKay Sand & Gravel Ltd. Silver Anvil Skandia/Kootenay Paving Smith Green & Andruschuk Sobeys Spring Health Foods Steve Mantyka Sue Wells Summit Footwear Suzanna Woodley The Bistro The Prestige Hotel (Radium) The Rainbow Donkey The Ridge at Copper Point The Stem Tim Hortons Toby Theatre Tom & Cathy MacNeil Travel World Tri Del Valley Fitness Centre Village Arts VJ Bishop Wal-Mart Warwick Interiors Windermere Valley Golf Course Windermere Water & Sewer Wolfgang Pollmann

Thank you all so much. The support, the overwhelming amount of donations and the help, and love shown to Norm simply blew us all away.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

HAPPY SNAPS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Pioneer has been to some interesting places this year for our 2009 Travel Contest. Clockwise, from top left: Gord, Faith, Ryan and Tanner Saunders in Belize; Pam Petersen and Tom Graves in Detroit for a college basketball tournament; Felicitas and Jose Hidalgo of Fairmont Hot Springs in the Philippines; Milton and Margaret Crawford, daughter Tristin Campbell, her husband Donovan and grandaughter Violet in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico; Katherine Stevens, Jeremy Wayne, Riva Stevens and Basil Stevens at Waikiki Beach,

Honolulu; Tyler, Justin, Marion and Marcel LaBrie, Stefan and Maria Kloos, and Samantha, Sarah and Harald Monfee-Kloos in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Their names have been entered into a draw to win two tickets to a Calgary Flames game and a night in a Calgary hotel, courtesy of your friendly local travel agent, Travel World Invermere. Please send your largest photos to upioneer@telus. net.or drop into our office at No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere. All photos will be published.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

FARAWAY PLACES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clockwise, from top left: Rian and Kamryn (The Little Mermaid) Joubert, daughters of Melanie and Marc, pictured with their friend Lily, from England, in Holguin, Cuba; Eric and Marg Rasmussen at a Texas RangersKansas City Royals baseball game in Dallas, Texas; Dwight and Jennifer Lockhead with daughters Melissa, Kate and Sarah in Hawaii; and Panorama local Jeff Sch-

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Royal LePage garage sale A garage sale was held simultaneously at Royal LePage offices across the country on Saturday, including Royal LePage Rockies West Realty in Invermere. The sale was held to raise funds for women’s shelters and programs across Canada. Our local office raised $1,400 for the Family Resource Centre. Here the owners show off some of the donated items for the sale. From left: Audrey and Barry Benson, and Wayne and Kim Collens.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

HERE TO SERVE YOU HAPPY FEET

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Pioneer Briefs Horton the Owl recovering Horton, a Great Horned Owl recovering at the Invermere Veterinary Hospital, may soon fly again. The owl was rescued by hospital owner Dr. Mark Zehnder in late February and after two surgeries, the owl’s wounds are finally starting to heal. “I think in a few more weeks he is going to be ready to start flying again,” Dr. Zehnder said. The future is not so bright for Horton’s roommate, Lillian, a Bald Eagle rescued by Dr. Zehnder in April. “I don’t know that she is going to be able to fly in the future,” Dr. Zehnder said, “but we will have to give it more time.” He said he is searching for sanctuaries for the bird, assuming she is unfit to release into the wild. Last week, another eagle was brought into the vet hospital, also suffering from a broken wing. Dr. Zehnder was initially optimistic, but unfortunately the bird died after surgery.

New opportunity for pre-schoolers Three elementary schools in the Windermere Valley will host StrongStart Early Learning Centres this June. The StrongStart Centres will provide drop-in early learning programs for preschool children and their parents or caregivers. Activities will include stories, music, and art. The programs are free of charge and pre-registration is not required. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Edgewater Elementary will offer the program on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Programs at Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats will be held on Monday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Windermere Elementary will be hosting StrongStart programs on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Programs begin the week of June 1st and run until June 25th. StrongStart Centres are funded by School District No. 6 and managed by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. For more information, please contact Nicole Pawlak at 250-342-9576 or npawlak@cbal.org.

Wolfpack women’s basketball coming The Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack Women’s Basketball program is bringing their exciting summer program to the valley. From July 7th to 10th Assistant Coach Chuck Ferguson, along with current and former Wolfpack Players including Kailey Colonna of Invermere, will be in Invermere to work with young athletes to develop their skills using the developmental systems of Wolfpack Head Coach Scott Reeves. Information, pricing and registration forms can be found at www.kamloopsbasketballacademy.ca or by calling Chuck Ferguson at 250-376-8768. There is a discount for those who register early by mail, but registrations will also be accepted on the opening day of the camp at J. Alfred Laird School in Invermere.

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May 29, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s MURPHY, DENNIS RODERICK November 11, 1935 – May 23. 2009 It is with great sadness and sorrow, that we mourn the passing of Dennis Murphy – beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, after a courageous fiveyear battle with cancer. Dennis passed away peacefully at the Invermere District Hospital, B.C., in the presence of family. Dennis was born on the family farm in Kelsey, AB, and spent his childhood in Bawlf, AB. Dennis met the love of his life, Myrtle, at a family wedding in 1951, and they were married in 1956. Dennis attended the University of Alberta, graduating with a Bachelor of Education Degree, and was a teacher, administrator and consummate professional educator of children for 35 years. Dennis taught school in Hay Lakes, Ponoka and in Calgary. His dream for retirement brought Dennis and Myrtle to the Windermere Valley, where they built their dream home in 1983, and retired full-time in 1990. Dennis was actively involved within the Catholic Church community in Invermere, and with the Knights of Columbus. Dennis enjoyed a passion for gardening, golf, walking, hockey and crossword puzzles. Dennis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Myrtle (Ruthven) Murphy, and seven children: Gregory Murphy (Lorelea), of Calgary, Colleen Schnell (David), of Texas, Mike Murphy of Red Deer, Shannon Grossi (Victor) of Calgary, Lorraine Shipton (Gerry) of Edmonton, Daniel Murphy (Gail) of Calgary, and Grant Murphy (Janice) of Calgary; by 11 grandchildren, Robyn and Andrew Schnell, Matthew, Marissa and Milanna Grossi, Hailey Shipton, Nathan and Ryan Murphy, Paige, Lauren and Quinn Murphy; and two sisters, Marie Swanson (Orin Sand) and Faye Sorensen (Bob); two sisters-in-law, Irene Murphy and Amy Ruthven. Dennis was predeceased by his parents, George and Agnes Murphy, his brothers William and Paul (Pat) Murphy, his sister Marlys Wilcox, and his granddaughter, Sarah Schnell. Dennis was a caring and compassionate man, loved and respected by all who knew him. As he battled cancer, Dennis continued to welcome family and friends into his home and life, and did so with the faithful support of his wife, Myrtle. We invite you to a celebration of Dennis’ life with Visitation at 6:00 p.m. followed by Prayers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009, at Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, 1210 – 9th Street, Invermere, B.C., and a Funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, May 30th at 1:00 p.m., also at Canadian Martyrs Church. If friends so desire, the family requests donations be made to the Canadian Martyrs Parish Centre Project (expansion), or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family may be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 • Email: upioneer@telus.net • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

GARAGE SALE

announcement

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

Saturday, May 30th, 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Multi-family, household items and stuff, 844 Timbermont Rd. Timber Ridge 3.

Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere Hall rental and catering. Reasonable rates. Contact Sylvia at 250-342-6559.

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

2 bdrm basement suite w/ private entrance, all appliances, 5 mins from D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $950/month + util. References required, available April 1st , 403-874-0483.

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.

Beautiful basement suite, separate entrance, newly renovated, new kitchen, new floors, 2 bdrm, large yard, shared garage, $1050/month, all inclusive. Call Jessica, 403473-7828.

Win-Valley Gardens Yard Sale, Saturday, May 30th , 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Tomato, herb plants, Blue Spruce trees, seed packs, strawberry plants, potted flowers, misc. items, 4820 Bench Road (on way to Family Pantry) Windermere. Saturday, May 30th , 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Huge moving sale, everything must go, 4715 Selkirk, Windermere.

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. Scrapbooking Supplies, local, Creative Memories consultant for traditional and digital scrapbooking. Call Kathy, 250270-0254. Compassionate Communication Workshop: Tools for Life. Saturday, June 20th , 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. Contact the Family Resource Centre, 250-342-4242, or visit www.sunwater.ca. Options for Sexual Health Clinic in Invermere, new hours are first & third Monday of every month, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, starting June 1st .

BETTER THAN BOTOX Call 250-341-5022.

thank you Thank you for donating to the Food Bank. The need for food has increased substantially this year. There is always a need for pasta sauce. Thank you to those that attended our Mother’s Day luncheon, and thank you to all who turned out for our clean up of the Cemetery & Church yard. Door prizes were won by Vernon of Mount Nelson, Shelley Seel and Doris Hanson. Prizes were donated by Brisco Nursery and Patty’s Greenhouse. Thank you from All Saints Guild.

Get in before the busy season! Prime location restaurant & pizzeria for lease, Main St, Radium. Outdoor patio, liquor license in place, on site accommodation also available. Fantastic view of the Purcells. Call David, 250-342-1524 or email pacey.david@gmail.com

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, N/P, $750 - $850/month + DD. Utilities not included. Available June 1st, 250-342-8781.

Found: Rubbermaid tool box found in ditch near Fairmont. Call 250-341-5101, 250-3420292 (cell).

Commercial retail space available, great location in downtown Invermere, 900 sq.ft. Will renovate to suit need, 250342-6369.

Edgewater, two 2 bdrm apartments, $700- $750. One 3-bdrm apartment, $875, appliances included. 250-3422898.

cheers & jeers

house wanted

Cheers: to Jeff Mason for finding my dog, Barbie. You made me the happiest girl in the world. Thanks, Tielle.

FURNISHED HOME NEEDED. Working family needs furnished 3 – 4 bdrm home in Invermere, for July 1st, will sign 1-year lease, references available, N/S, N/P. Please call 250-342-2653.

Invermere, large I bdrm, 2 level lower suite, partially furnished, private entrance, shared laundry, off-street parking, fireplace. N/P, N/S, available immediately, $825/month + DD, includes utilities, 250-341-6096.

lost & found Found: Portable house phone fell out of black SUV by hospital. Call 250-341-6299

storage

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE Financial professional looking for other professionals to share space with. I have a great location with excess room. Please call 250-270-0270.

SUITE FOR RENT Large, new 1 bdrm walkout suite in quiet central neighbourhood in Invermere. Private patio, N/S, references required. $875/month including utilities. Available June 1st 250-3420399 or 250-341-5956. Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite, private beach, quiet, $750/month, 250345-6524.

Windermere furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, wrap around deck with lake view, fridge stove, D/W, W/D, N/S, $1000 + util. Available June 1st , 403651-2002. Furnished studio unit at Panorama. Quiet side of the building, Horsethief, $800 including utilities and all resort amenities, 780-970-7040 or email balancebobcat@hotmail. com.

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Pioneer Classifieds

• • • •

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

house for sale

condo for sale

Misc. for Sale

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

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

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

Invermere, Westside Park, new bright and clean 3 story house, 3 bdrm, 3 ½ bath, walkout basement, 2 car garage, fireplace, large living room and kitchen, dining area. N/P, N/S. Available June 25th , $1400 + util + DD, 250-342-7377, 250342-6753, 250-688-1067.

HERITAGE RANCH HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Newly renovated furnished bachelor basement suite in Invermere. Walk to town and beach. W/D, D/S, N/S, N/P. $800 includes hydro & cable. Available immediately, 250-688-0244.

RADIUM – FULLY FURNISHED large windows & large deck overlooking 13th hole of The Springs Golf Course, available July 1st . 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage. 6 month min. lease. $1190 (includes condo fees) + utilities + D.D., N/ P, N/S, references required, 403519-2216, 403-981-1551.

Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load. Call, 250342-1268.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT 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.

2 bdrm house (fantastic view of the Purcells) for rent in Radium, $950/month. Completely redone inside, W/D included. Call David, 250-342-1524 or email pacey. david@gmail.com. Brand new duplex, 1200 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, attached garage, downtown, close to beach and schools, D/W, W/D, N/S, pets negotiable, $1650/month, utilities included. Available July 1st , 250-342-3790.

condo FOR RENT

2 bdrm, 1 bath in Radium, N/S, N/P, $1100/month + util. + DD, references, available immediately, 780-633-0595, 780-993-1579.

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.

Newly renovated, beautiful, large, bright house, large yard, 5 min from lake, 2 bdrm, W/D, fire place, must see. $1100 + util. Call Jessica 403-473-7828.

3 bdrm, 2 bath townhome plus garage in downtown Invermere, $1350 + utilities, N/P, 250-3411182.

Westridge, Invermere, newer home, great open floor plan, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, large family room, 2 car garage, close to schools, $1500/month + util, N/S, N/P, references required. Available June 1st , 250-342-2493. To mature and responsible tenants, 2 bdrm, D/T Invermere, absolutely N/S, N/P. Available July 1st , $950 + util + DD, 250347-9086.

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! $700 + utilities. Available Immediately. N/S, small pets negotiable. Call 403-873-8158, email canalcondo@live.ca for photos.

3 bdrm, 2 bath, Pinewood, Radium, 1400 sq ft. underground parking in-suite laundry, $1200/ month. Available June 1st. Call Ali, 403-875-0214. Pinewood, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, wood fireplace, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $950 + util, 403-6159989. Top floor Radium condo, unfurnished, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in suite laundry, underground parking. Available June 1st , $1000/month, util. included, 780-903-0900. 1 bdrm fully furnished condo at Ski Tip, Panorama, 4th floor, deck facing ski hill. All amenities included, cable, hydro, underground parking, pool access, available June 1st – December 1st , $850/month, 250-342-6369.

vacation rental Walking distance to town & lake, renovated, furnished, 2 bdrm, sleeps 4-6, beautiful view, deck, internet, cable, BBQ. Daily or weekly, June 1st – Labour Day, 250-342-8651.

house for sale 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

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. 1120 sq. ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm, 1½ bath, single detached garage, storage shed, main floor completely renovated, quiet neighbourhood, 7501 Revelstoke Ave, Radium. Asking $385,000, 250-347-2429. Great starter home. Manufactured home with newly renovated interior, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, living, kitchen, laundry & bonus rooms, 1300 sq. ft., 0.2 acres. Large open yard, deck, hot tub, outdoor storage, open carport. Close to all schools and short walk to D/T, all appliances included. Asking $260,000, 250342-0618. Home on 1.16 acres with panoramic Rocky Mountain and Columbia Lake view. Lake access and private moorage with par 3 golf course nearby. See welist. com. #39673. Call 250-3456226, Fairmont.

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

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

8 acres of hay meadow. Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity. Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $425,000.00. Call 342-2802. Exclusive Private Gated Acreage Absolutely spectacular surroundings with unobstructed view straight down the snow capped Fairmont Rocky Mountain Range. Very private yet only 2 mins. to the beach & Windermere. Services to lot. Architectural controls ensure your investment, as well as no building commitment. See welist.com. Invermere. Must be seen to be appreciated, 250342-1167.

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

2 large, used dog igloos, $50 ea. Large lynx fence kennel 16” x 20”, $200. Long galvanized water trough, horse/dog, $75. Dog food feeder, free. Call 250421-3202. Spent mushroom compost $65/cubic yard, 250-342-5224. Aluma-Pole scaffold system, 3 pumps with work benches, 3 – 24’ poles, 2 – 12’ extensions, 2 – 6’ extensions, 4 joiners, 9 pole braces, 2 – 20’ planks, 2 – 16’ planks, $4000. Metaltech scaffold, 4 frames, 4 cross braces, 4 – 8” castors, 2 – 7’ aluminum platforms with wood decks, like new, $500. GR1 aluminum ladder, 24’, $100, 250-3415907. Computer desk. Lowry electric organ. Call 250-342-6772. Set of 4 – 13” tires, 50% wear, $80 OBO. Also 1 good 15” tire, $15, 250-342-6127.

Large corner lot with older home in Radium, great potential to build $255,000.00 780-6330595, 780-993-1579

Black Tonneau cover, Dodge 1500, $700. 1987 Chev S-10, runs good, $700. Grey canopy to fit Chev S-10, $50. Older quickie motorized wheel chair, joy stick control, $500, 250-342-9702.

417 6th St. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, WANTED attached double garage, 100’ x 200’ lot, walking distance to Boat slip to rent for 2009 boating all amenities. Asking $450,000, season on Lake Windermere. 250-342-2802. Contact Linda, 403-519-9240.

Black Alberta topsoil for sale at Radium Resort. Pick up only, bulk $50/yard, tote bag $75/ yard. Call 250-347-6221.

2 bdrm, 1 bath older home, neat and tidy, large corner lot, great potential to build. Reduced for quick sale $255,000.00, 780633-0595, 780-993-1579

Dark solid pine King bedroom suite, 9 drawer dresser, 2 night tables, $550. Wood/metal twin over double bunk beds, $225, 250-342-3373.

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

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Pioneer Classifieds

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 • Email: upioneer@telus.net • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

VEHICLE FOR SALE

services

careers

2004 Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250, on/off road motorcycle, street legal. Ride to work and in the mountains, excellent bike, $2400, 250-342-1167.

2001 VW Jetta, black, fully equipped, 140,000 kms, excellent condition, dealer maintained. Must see, $9500 OBO, 250-347-6098. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 100,000 kms, second owner, mint condition, $4500, 250-3476553, Franz

Tile & Slate Installs Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floors All work Guaranteed Competitive rates. Call 250-342-0448

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

Do you have mobility issues and require in-home foot care? Call Corrie at 250-342-7389, senior’s rates available.

FREE MOVIE RENTALS – F/T OR P/T. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals, benefits. Please call Thora at 250-3420057, or fax 250-342-6583, email ghvinvermere@hotmail. com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

Looking for an upbeat, can-do personality to provide customer service!

boats for sale

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

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

Green Leaf Tree Service “For all your tree service needs” Professional tree pruning • hazard tree removal • stump grinding • brush chipping • ISA Certified Arborists • WCB Certified Faller • free estimates • fully licensed and insured Call 1-888-431-TREE (8733) www.greenleaftree.ca

14’ aluminum boat with 1999, 4 stroke Johnson 9.9 HP motor, 2 swivel cushioned seats with brackets. Motor is silent, complete with Shorelander trailer, $2200, 250-342-1167.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1929 Essex Super 6 Challenger. Very good condition, renickeled, needs assembly, 250-342-6772. 1980 GMC 4wd, pick up and camper, $2800 for both or will sell separately, 250-342-9420. 1992 Plymouth Voyager, 220,000 kms, runs well, $900.00, 3420603 or 341-5845. 1998 Dodge Neon, 84,000 km, 5 speed, blue, 2 door, car starter, mint condition, records available, $4000 firm, 250-3427077.

2001 Toyota Corolla, summer and winter tires, A/C, 163,000 kms, good condition. Asking $6500, 250-347-6916. 2002 Chevy Tracker 4WD, 5 speed, 4 door, A/C, new tires, windshield, brakes and battery. Great condition, 180,000 km, $9900 OBO, 250-342-4436, Amy or Chris. 2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4, navy, automatic, warranty, A/C, 74,000 kms, $18,500 OBO, 250347-0077, 250-341-5164 (cell).

services Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net

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

Flooring Installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250347-9192 or 250-341-1235. ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Dale Hunt @ 342-3569 NO JOB TOO SMALL for College student with truck! Yard clean up, gutters, painting, haul trash or be the extra set of hands you need, 250-342-9446. Installations of ceramic mosaic quarry tiles, slate glassblocks, etc. For estimates call 250-3416869. Computer Technician A+ certified, Microsoft certified, systems engineer, software support, network specialist. Very reasonable rate/tune-ups/virus/ prevention/removal/hardware/ trouble shooting/replacement. All computer problems. Phone Russ, 250-341-1779. Hello parents, I am 16 years old and looking for jobs this summer as a babysitter/nanny. I am great with kids, very responsible, confident, trustworthy and fun. Please contact Stevie, 250-6880042 or 250-342-5553.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNTY Barber Shop in Invermere, BC. Business only, nice sized clientele. For inquiries please phone 250-341-3240 or 250342-0655. Small Hair Boutique in Radium, BC for sale. One owner for 17 years! Turn key operation, special opportunity for the right person, 250-347-9531.

careers Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca. Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for year around f/t or p/t evening servers. Phone 250-347-0047 or e-mail mail@ helnas.com. Peppi’s Pizza is now hiring all restaurant positions, F/T, P/T and casual. Call 250-342-3421 or email p.fuel@yahoo.ca, Tim or Laura.

Housekeeper, references required, must be thorough and reliable, $20/hour. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617. Copper City Saloon requires full time cook. Email invinn@telus. net or fax 250-342-6079 or apply in person to Brenda Gingrich. Strands Old House Restaurant is looking for a full time saucier/sous chef. Applicants should be certified and have a creative and energetic disposition with a minimum of 4 – 6 years experience in fine dining. This is hands-on in a well established casual fine dining restaurant. Please send resume to Tony Wood, Box 640, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 or tony@strandsrestaurant.com or call 1-888-342-6344. Ledcor Construction Company requires labourer with level 2 first aid ticket and carpenter for project in Invermere. Fax resume to 250-342-0695 or email alkota@hotmail.com.

We have a P/T position available. If you like working with people and are available all day Friday and Saturday mornings, we would like to talk to you. Please call or stop by Invermere Family Chiropractic, 250-342-9666. Would you like the opportunity to earn up to $20/hour and work a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle? Join the team at Radium Resort. We are currently accepting applications for Housekeeping Room Attendants. Whether you would like to work part time, partial days or only one day a week, we can design a schedule that works for you. Please drop off your resume in person to our front desk or forward to: Fax: 250-3476299, email: housekeeping@ radiumresort.com. Attention: Dawn Pederson.

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Position is full-time, seasonal (to mid-October) and is an afternoon/evening shift (12:00 pm-8:00 pm), including weekends. Please send resume to Radium Valley Vacation Resort via fax 250-347-9808 or email radval@shaw.ca.

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May 29, 2009

A Day in Court By Pioneer Staff On Tuesday, May 26th, in Invermere Criminal Court with Judge D.C. Carlgren presiding, the following individuals were convicted. • Neil Roberts pled guilty to being in care or control of a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over 0.08. The court heard that on March 28th, Mr. Roberts was stopped at a police road check near Radium Hot Springs. The officer noted an odour of liquor coming from the vehicle and Mr. Roberts admitted to having recently consumed alcohol. He was taken to the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment where he provided two breath samples, each finding that Mr. Roberts had 110 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood in his system. He was sentenced to a $1,000 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. • Kyle Collin pled guilty to breaching a probation order, being in care or control of a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over 0.08 and driving while prohibited. The court heard that on December 18th, Mr. Collin was stopped by RCMP for going “excessively slow” in a 90-kilometre per hour zone. Upon speaking with Mr. Collin, the officer noted

an odour of alcohol coming from the vehicle and that Mr. Collin was exhibiting other signs of impairment such as slurred speech. He was taken to the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment where he provided two breath samples. They found that Mr. Collin had 150 and 130 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, respectively, in his system. For this offence he was fined $1,000 and given a one-year driving prohibition. By consuming alcohol, Mr. Collin breached his probation order, and for this he was fined an additional $350. The court also heard that on January 8th, an RCMP officer recognized Mr. Collin driving a vehicle, remembered that Mr. Collin had appeared on an impaired driving charge on December 18th, and stopped him. For this offence Mr. Collin was fined another $500. • Matthew Stewart pled guilty to theft of $5,000 or under. The court heard that on April 11th, 2008, Mr. Stewart took a co-worker’s Dodge Caravan. When the plaintiff reported the vehicle stolen, an investigation by RCMP found that the vehicle had been involved in a rollover near Fernie, and that Mr. Stewart

Pioneer Classifieds EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kootenay Rockies Regional Economic Alliance (KRREA)

Reservations Specialist At Eagle Ranch, our approach to golf operations is simple – we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience – which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are looking for a team player with a “can do” attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal candidate will possess characteristics that reflect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit, and financial responsibility. Eagle Ranch Golf Resort is currently seeking a “Reservations Specialist” to join our reservations team effective immediately. A friendly and courteous telephone manner and a solid understanding of golf is a must. Responsibilities include: • providing maximum guest satisfaction at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort by ensuring efficient tee sheet management, • matching golfer requests while maximizing tee time booking, • and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of tee time bookings and group event bookings.

KRREA A is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to lead and manage a growing organization that spearheads region-wide economic development initiatives designed to strengthen the region’s economic capacity, diversity and business advantage. The Executive Director position requires leadership, management, business experience and a vision to articulate and direct regional economic development. For details visit www.krrea.org. An initial one year employment contract package will be negotiated, commensurate with experience and capabilities. Please email your resume, three references and a cover letter by Friday, June 12th, 2009 to info@krrea.org or send by mail to: KRREA Executive Director, 110A Slater Rd NW, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5C8.

had been the driver. Judge Carlgren handed Mr. Stewart a suspended sentence including eight months of probation, and ordered him to pay $500 restitution to the plaintiff. • Jesper Pederson pled guilty to breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence. The court heard that RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at Panorama Mountain Resort. Court heard that after a day of drinking and snowboarding, Mr. Pederson wandered into a hotel room occupied by a number of teenagers. He introduced himself and the group proceeded to “drink and hang out.” Mr. Pederson then left the room with two other females to have a smoke. After an argument, one of the females returned to the room and locked Mr. Pederson out. Thinking his shoes were inside the room, he began shouting and banging on the door. He eventually kicked down the door and proceeded to utter threats against the female individual. He was in custody of Panorama security when RCMP arrived. Mr. Pederson was given a conditional discharge by Judge Carlgren, including a one-year probation, 40 hours of community work service and a firearms restriction.

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Brilliance in Packaging… We Got it in the Bag! Summer Packaging Team – Full Time

Without question, our Packaging Team Members are the best baggers in the biz! Focusing on the safe and efficient operation of machinery to package, box, prepare and ship the best coffee in the country, their duties also include daily clean-up, room staging and relentless quality control. It is tough work in a team setting demanding a high set of standards. If you: • Work best in a fast paced, ever-changing environment • Are a team player with a “glass half full” outlook on life • Hate complacency and mediocrity and possess a critical eye and attention to detail • Are physically fit, can maintain a high level of energy (while on your feet for an 8 hour period) and still keep a good sense of humour wearing a hairnet…. Then we have a spot for YOU this summer on our Team! Email us at mail@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

Please submit your resume to: Attention: Lorene MacGregor Eagle Ranch Golf Course 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 Email: career@eagleranchresort.com

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Chili eaters get ready for Spilli

May 29, 2009 Texas transplants Dennis and Nola Alt are inviting everyone to Spillimacheen for the 12th Annual Spilli Chilli Cook-Off on June 6. More than a dozen varieties of chili will vie for a host of honours including the People’s Choice Award, Showmanship Award and first and second place Judges’ Awards. Festival Music Director Will Wardwell of Harrogate is scheduling a full slate of talent to entertain. Past entertainers have included the Gordon Askey Band and the O’Sullivans.

More than 500 chili eaters are expected to attend the event, rain or shine. There is limited camping available. For the less adventurous, there will be a non-chili food booth including hot dogs and Angus burgers. “It’s a really inexpensive (only $1 for chili-eaters) fun family day in a really nice setting,” Mrs. Alt said. There will also be door prizes up for grabs. Visit the official website, www.spillichilli.com, for more information, including contest rules, entry forms and festival history.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Growing in God’s garden Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Last Sunday after church we went up to our land to plant some spuds and corn. When we got there, I got on the tractor to finish tilling the garden. Our grandson Jesse, soon to be three, saw me and wanted to ride with me. Being the loving “Papa” that I am, I let him. I sat on the back of the seat, and he sat in front of me. As we were going along, he decided he wanted to steer. I let him steer for a while until the tractor was going every which way except straight ahead, and I reached around and moved the steering wheel back into line, then I let him steer again. After two or three times with me taking control, Jesse got a little bit upset with “Papa” and decided he wanted off the tractor. As I was praying about what to put in this article, the above instance came to mind, and God reminded me that so often we are just like Jesse. We want control of what we are doing in life and we go every which way except where God wants us to go, and when He lovingly comes alongside to steer us straight, we get offended. God gives us choices to make. Before creation He had a plan and a purpose for each of us. He gives us

a free will to follow and serve Him or not. It is our choice. Our life in some ways you might say is like a garden, and God’s word tells us we are to bear fruit. As we choose to follow God, and His word, we will bear fruit for Him, fruit in our lives, and fruit in the lives of those around us, our families, our friends, and those we come in contact with each day. Galatians 5:22-25 tells us about the kind of fruit the Lord would have us produce. We can’t do this on our own. We have to choose to follow God, get close to Him, spend time with Him and spend time in His word. When we do, when we choose to let God help us steer the tractor, when we get out of line, these verses kick in. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” As we do, as we “walk in the Spirit,” the fruit of the Spirit will grow, it will flourish, but it all comes back to us choosing to follow God, choosing to seek God, choosing to make Jesus Christ the Lord and Saviour of our lives. Father knows best, why not give Him a chance in your life? Let Him prove that by choosing to follow Him, He has great and wonderful things planned for you. The last part of John 10:10 tells us: “I have come that they may have life, and they may have it more abundantly.”

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, May 31st: 10:30 a.m. Celebration Sunday. Focus on Life Groups. The Lord’s Supper will be served. Sunday School, pre-school to Grade 5, during service. For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 -10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Communion Service, All Saints, Edgewater Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Communion Service, Christ Church Trinity Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word. Children’s Church provided during the message. Wednesday 7 p.m.: Seven-week video series featuring Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith, “Creationism vs. Evolutionism”. Pastor T. Scott Peterson • 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father Jim McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship service 7 p.m. Special Praise, Special Prayer and Especially the Love of God Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m. • Relief Society, Noon. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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