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Lively crowd protests energy project watts of electricity. That electricity would then be passed along a 92.3-kilometre transmission line that would be built across the Purcells to Invermere’s BC Hydro substation. About 80 people gathered outside Invermere Community Hall last Thursday During a lengthy question period, memnight to protest a run-of-river hydro project bers of the community asked questions and in the West Kootenay. made comments to Purcell Green Power, the The protesters carried placards, banners Environmental Assessment Office and the and streamers, chanted and played drums. Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. They were led by representatives of Wildsight, The discussion touched on issues such as the Golden chapter of the Council of Canadidamage to old-growth forest, the negative imans, and MLA Norm Macdonald. pact on the fish population, the privatization The demonstration was held before an of power, and how the creeks would be moniopen house conducted by the B.C. Environtored if the project goes ahead. mental Assessment Office on behalf of Purcell Gerry Wilkie, director of Area G in the Green Power, a subsidiary of AXOR Group. Regional District of East Kootenay, drew apOwned by Montreal businessman Yvan Duplause from the audience when he commented pont, AXOR is a multidisciplinary construc- Around 80 people protested a private energy project in Invermere last week. on Purcell Green Power’s $150,000 contribution firm specializing in power projects. tion to property and school taxes in the area. An identical open house in Kaslo on “We are being asked to take in a project about 40 other members of the public. Tuesday, June 23rd, drew 1,100 people, more than the Purcell Green Power explained that it proposes to that has terrific environmental impact,” he said. “I entire population of the village. Most of the protesters build and operate two hydroelectric facilities on the don’t think there will ever be enough money to make there came from Nelson. east side of Duncan Reservoir, near Meadow Creek, us think that is okay.” After the Invermere demonstration, the crowd north of Kaslo. The facilities would divert water from flowed into the community hall and were joined by Glacier and Howser Creeks and produce 99.5 megaContinued on Page 9 . . . By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff
Pothole Park revamp is well underway By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Pothole Park on Invermere’s main street is a construction zone, but the long-awaited revamp is finally underway. The first phase of the park’s construction will include an entrance plaza around the existing David Thompson and Charlotte Small statue, lawn, walkways, seating, an outdoor amphitheatre and a performance space. The construction has been contracted to Nohels Group, with the exception of a public washroom, which will be completed by District of Invermere public works staff. Earthworks are expected to be substantially complete by Friday, July 3rd, said director of devel-
opment services Rory Hromadnik. “The noisy, big stuff should be finished by the end of the week,” he said. So far, earthworks has included the destruction of a small building on the site, which was the former headquarters of the Columbia Valley RCMP. “The foundation was rotten and it would have been too hard to take apart,” he said. “It wasn’t habitable anyway.” Once earthworks are complete, work will focus on irrigation and landscaping. It is expected to be complete by September 15th, 2009. The District of Invermere received $262,250 from the provincial B.C. Spirit Squares initiative last August. To receive the funding, the project needs to be completed before October 31st, 2009. “We are running ahead of schedule,” Mr. Hro-
madnik said. In April council voted to support a disc golf course being constructed in the lower section of the park. Volunteers have began preparation for the course, Rory said. However, a downtown revitalization project to improve the streetscape along the park is not part of the initial project. The district received $400,000 from the federal government in April to revitalize 7th Avenue along the edge of the park. Work will include a new intersection, parking, trail connection to the park, lighting and trees. The project is on hold until funds can be raised to meet the $1.2-million cost. Pothole Park is expected to be the site of Invermere’s Olympic Torch Relay celebration on January 22nd, 2010.
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On June 23rd at 11 p.m., the detachment responded to a single-vehicle accident on Westside Road near Wilmer. A 2004 Hyundai went off the road and into the ditch. The driver, a 17-year-old female from Windermere, advised she was avoiding another vehicle when she went into the ditch. The driver received minor injuries, was treated at the hospital and later released.
Liquor truck robbed with driver inside
On June 24th at 2:40 a.m., a truck delivering supplies to the liquor store was parked at the back of the store with the driver sleeping inside. The driver heard some noise and went to investigate. He observed two youths running from the area. The driver realized that the lock to the back of the truck had been forced open. The driver advised RCMP that a small quantity of liquor was stolen.
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On June 26th at 5:30 p.m. on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park, south of Numa Falls, a vehicle driven by a 32-year-old female from Calgary went off the road. The driver received minor injuries and was taken to Banff hospital and later released.
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On June 26th at 6:10 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP attended to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 93. A 2002 Ford truck, driven by a 23-year-old male from Calgary, was passing on a double solid line when it collided with a 2009 Chevrolet that was turning left off the highway. There were no injuries to the
drivers. Both vehicles sustained in the area of $10,000 damage. The driver of the Ford was charged with passing on a double solid line.
Athalmer store robbed
On June 27th at 4 a.m., Syndicate Board Shop was broken into by breaking the glass entrance. Numerous shirts and boards were stolen.
Spate of thefts from cars
• On June 26th, CDs were stolen from a vehicle on the 400 block of 14th Street, Invermere. The CDs were later found not far from the car. • On June 26th, an XM Satellite Radio was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 500 block of 14th Street. • On June 26th, an iPod and Blackberry phone were stolen from an unlocked vehicle, a 2003 Suburban, on the 900 block of Timbermont Road. • On June 27th at 9:45 a.m., the detachment received a report of a faceplate to a Clarion DVD stereo, as well as a cell phone, being stolen from a car on the 400 block of 13th Avenue. • On June 27th at 1:30 a.m., a faceplate for a Pioneer stereo was stolen out of an unlocked vehicle in the 900 block of 12th Avenue. • On June 27th in the area of the Bayshore condos, a wallet containing $180 was stolen out of a parked vehicle. • On June 27th, overnight on the 400 block of 5th Street, a blue jeep was broken into and a wallet containing money was stolen. • Important notice: the criminals have made a request that, although they appreciate unlocked doors and valuable items left in cars, they feel that you, the victims, can do much better to assist in their livelihood.
Hit-and-run driver still not found
RCMP continue to look for the driver of a white Ford pick-up truck with dual wheels that made contact with a motorcycle rider on Athalmer bridge on June 19th, causing serious injuries. However, Staff Sergeant Shehovac said the contact was very slight: the handlebar of the motorcycle just clipped the side of the truck, toppling the rider. “There is a possibility the truck driver didn’t even know,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said. If you have any information, please call 250-342-9292.
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Logger applies for funds to rebuild Canal Flats park The proposal will contract the building of picnic tables to the Belcher Family Mill of Canal Flats, and fire pits to Wilf Detta Welding. A logging contractor hopes to revitalize Thunder “It will boost the economy in Canal Flats quite a Hill Provincial Park in Canal Flats. bit,” Ivar said. The park covers 44 hectares near the intersection However, Carl Larson’s Enterprises will not make of Highway 93/95 and Findlay Creek Road. a profit from the project. Instead, it will enable the Established in 1960, the park featured a fully-ser- purchase of specialized blackstone rock paving equipviced campground. However, B.C. Parks discontin- ment. ued services in the early After the project is 1990s because it was uncomplete, Ivar hopes to “I made a $3-million investment in logging der-utilized. equipment and the payments are due, and I have expand the company Now the park has re- to start thinking outside the box.” into the paving business. verted to its natural state, “It just diversifies us,” he although roads and in– Ivar Larson, logging contractor said. “We’ll always have frastructure foundations that avenue.” remain. Mr. Larson has spoIvar Larson, owner of ken with Kootenay-CoCarl Larson’s Enterprise Limited, has been at a stand- lumbia MP Jim Abbott about the application. On still since Tembec first shut down its Canal Flats mill Monday, he will meet Kootenay East MLA Bill Benin February. nett in Cranbrook to discuss it. With five employees, he is feeling the pinch. A father and grandfather, Ivar has lived in Canal “I made a $3-million investment in logging equip- Flats his entire life. His grandfather, Carl, started the ment and the payments are due, and I have to start family logging company way back in 1929, and it was thinking outside the box,” he said. “It’s a little stress- carried on by Ivar’s father before Ivar took it over. ful. We are trying to survive as a logging company but A series of closures at Tembec’s Canal Flats sawtrying to survive as a family as well.” mill this year has had a strong impact on the village. On Thursday, Mr. Larson submitted an applica- Although the mill is back up and running next week, tion for almost $500,000 from Canada’s Community there are lasting effects. Adjustment Fund to allow his company to rejuvenate “The whole logging community is suffering,” he the campground at Thunder Hill. said. “Ten years ago there were 50 logging contractors, The proposal will reconstruct the existing infra- now there are 12. The profitability isn’t there.” structure for 35 sites, as well as clearing roads and reOn Monday, June 22nd, council in Canal Flats moving dangerous trees. voted to endorse Mr. Larson’s proposal by writing a Ivar has also proposed to add an extra 10 to 15 letter of support for the application. “This is a very campsites. “It is probably one of the nicest camp- worthwhile project and the applicant worked hard on grounds around. If you think about it, it’s one of the it,” said Ruth Copeland, chief administrative officer few places for overnight camping in the area.” for the Village of Canal Flats. If approved, the project will receive funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada said it the federal government’s Economic Action Plan. will process applications “as quickly as possible.” By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff
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Weddings are popular at this time of the year, and every weekend you can spot a bride and groom tying the knot at one of our lovely valley locations. Here’s a beautiful photograph of Anne Keely’s parents, Nels and Dagmar Lindgren, who were married on June 14th, 1934 in Kimberley. Anne’s mother was a nurse and her father was a mining electrician at the Sullivan Mine in Kimberley. Anne was their only child, born in Kimberley, and she followed in her mother’s footsteps and also became a nurse. Anne moved to Invermere in 1963. Here she met her husband Frank and they have lived here ever since. If you have information about any of our Historical Lens photos, email us at upioneer@telus.net.
By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher There’s a new word that’s being used in communities across Canada: “staycations.” Basically, that means a vacation taken right here at home. With unemployment, the financial and environmental costs of travelling long distances, the need for a Canadian passport just to cross the U.S. border, and an economic recession taking a chunk out of our recreation budget, there are plenty of reasons to cancel this summer’s vacation. Besides, people come from all over the world to enjoy the Columbia Valley, so why not join them and make the most of it? With the money you save on travelling, you can afford to eat out at a nice restaurant or even check into a local resort for a night or two. Another bonus for valley residents is the number of specials that businesses are offering to locals. They may not all be advertised (for fear of offending the non-residents) but be sure to ask around when you’re booking your tee times or rafting trips. One of our staff members had a staycation last summer – she took a week off work and played the valley golf courses, and had a wonderful time. If you’re not the outdoor type, there are more arts events and musical performances than ever going on up and down the valley. Don’t forget about the public libraries and the Windermere Valley Museum. The Pioneer’s Play and Stay section, published on each of the four long weekends of summer, is a good resource for planning your staycation. It’s aimed at tourists, but there’s useful information there for locals as well. Finally, a staycation gives you the ultimate opportunity to do some bonding with the kids – bike rides, picnics on the beach and hikes are all the things that kids love to do with their parents, and sometimes don’t get the chance. The same goes for couples, too.
July 3, 2009
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Support our Search and Rescue Dear Editor: Congratulations on your editorial concerning the lawsuit against the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue. You have neatly summed up the position I have held since the events were first publicized. I perhaps should add that I don’t always look for complete agreement with my position – in fact,
I search out columnists who will either force me to look at something from a different perspective or provide new information for me to consider. However, in this instance real harm is being done to the Search and Rescue volunteers and to the communities who rely on their selfless service. Daphne Kelgard, Cranbrook
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Fireworks need firmer controls Dear Editor: In response to Sally Waddington’s article about the inappropriate use of fireworks, I would like to add that this has been a problem for a number of years and just gets worse with the increase of visitors staying in vacation rentals and seasonal homes. Concerned homeowners, fire and forestry officials all agree that something needs to be done. Although many visitors to the valley are responsible, a select few, I’m sorry to say, “leave their brains at home.� I have discovered it to be a problem in other areas as well, and many are calling for an all-out ban except with a permit, such as bylaw 5509 of ColumbiaShuswap. I agree that would be the best solution. We can call the police and the fire department forever, but with new people coming to the valley every weekend, and fireworks being readily available, it seems the efforts of residents and authorities would be futile. Yes, the vendors can caution people to be careful . . . do they always listen? I think not. I wonder if the idiots driving around throwing fireworks out of their vehicle in Black Forest Heights and Fairmont last summer were warned about caution! I can only hope that those people were one and the same, as I hate to think that there could have been two sets of such fools driving around this valley! In a recent outing to Whitetail Lake, my husband and I came across evidence of fireworks being discharged in the forest amongst some very dry trees. I
would say those people were very lucky not to have started a fire, as they were nowhere near a source of water! I wonder if someone told them to be responsible. One of the Fairmont fires came very near to being on someone’s cedar shake roof. The homeowners, needless to say, were very frightened and then outraged! Losing one’s home would be serious. I don’t even want to think about losing a community! Every call to the police and fire department is recorded and monitored and the more activity in those departments, the more taxes we pay. The fact that the sale of fireworks is allowed to go on during fire bans seems ludicrous. “Oh, yes, you can buy these fireworks, but you are not allowed to discharge them, so please take them back home with you, and don’t use them!� Yeah, right! “If people follow the right procedure, there should be no issue.� Are the purchasers of fireworks given a course on proper procedure? Are all employees of retailers trained in proper procedure for exploding incendiaries? The vendors say they encourage people to be cautious and responsible, but who monitors them after they’ve had a few drinks? I encourage all concerned homeowners to take action, starting with a letter of concern to your Regional District of East Kootenay representatives, and let’s report all irresponsible use of fireworks to the proper authorities! Sylvia Schulz Fairmont
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Fireworks a nuisance Dear Editor: I read with interest about the use of fireworks in the valley. Up until two years ago we lived in Fairmont and did generally enjoy our time there. What wasn’t enjoyable was getting woken up in the middle of the night to someone’s fireworks. We came to this beautiful valley to live and work here. When others visit, should they be allowed to dis-
turb those who call this place home? I realize those businesses that sell fireworks would lose profit, but the risk of fires and disturbance to others is too great. How about enjoying the peace of the valley and leaving the noise in the city? Isn’t that why you come here to begin with . . . to get away from it all? Jackie Lysak, Invermere
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Our children taught privately Dear Editor: We, the parents of the three children pictured in last week’s Pioneer article titled “Alternative Education Offered in Radium,” Luke Anderson, Barend Leverkus and Bjorn Leverkus, feel we must clarify a few issues. Although our children use the materials from the “learning at home” program based in Radium, the choice we made for our children is not to home school in the typical way, but rather to attend classes Monday to Friday in Invermere, where they are being privately taught by long-time professional educator Ms. Evelyn Craig. It was our decision to employ a private teacher because we wanted a more academic education and smaller classroom environment. We have always been advocates of private education and plan to start up a private school in the future. Hans and Connie Leverkus Graeme and Noelene Anderson
July 3, 2009
Axor proposal ‘pure insanity’ Dear Editor: I attended the Glacier-Howser private power open house on June 25th. The meeting in Invermere was small, but those who stayed until the end were strongly opposed to this project. After the Environmental Assessment Office and the Axor Group gave their presentations, it was time for questions and answers. We discovered that the Environmental Assessment people were unable or unwilling to answer a number of the questions. We learned that government uses the studies of the Independent Power Project proponents for their information. There is no independent group to monitor these projects or check to see if the rules are followed. There were people in the audience from our valley, Kimberley and Golden who had done their research and were able to share valuable information. What Axor is proposing is pure insanity and even though the young project manager kept minimizing
the effects, this project will devastate pristine wilderness, old growth forest, fish habitat and wildlife habitat. It will divert rivers that will never be returned to their original beds. It will leave piles of rock and sludge. It will tear up 92 kilometres of natural vegetation over the Purcell Mountains. The Axor project manager kept emphasizing that this power would not be sold to foreign interests because they have to sell it to BC Hydro. The B.C. government took away the right in 2002 of BC Hydro to generate our power when it began the privatization process. Trevor Hamre from Golden explained that BC Hydro is selling power to the U.S. and has been a major exporter of power in seven of the past 10 years. The Environmental Assessment people didn’t know about this, nor did they know that California has said it will not buy the power that is being generated by the IPPs due to the destruction they cause. The government has not even considered the big picture and the cumulative effects of 70 pro-
posed independent power projects in this part of the province. The reason they want to pipe it across the Purcells to the Invermere substation is that the power lines and stations in the West Kootenay would need upgrading. That would cost too much and Axor is about making money – $30 million a year from this project, of which B.C. recoups $90,000 in taxes. Someone asked, “What will it take for you to go away?” There was no response. There were no representatives from any of the three First Nations groups who, we were told, are part of this ‘consultation’ process. Bill 30 has removed the rights of our local governments to prevent IPPs. The only way we might have any influence is if thousands of people write letters to the premier, the environment minister and Mr. Alexander of the EAO expressing strong opposition. Contact information is available on the Wilderness Committee website. Lynn Askey, Invermere
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July 3, 2009
Campfires still OK, fireworks banned Submitted by Gwen Eamer Southeast Fire Centre Effective at 8 a.m. on July 3rd and until further notice, all open fires, including burning barrels and fireworks, are prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. This open fire ban does not prohibit the use of campfires. Open fire is divided into three categories. • A Category 1 open fire means an open fire that burns piled material no larger than one metre high and one metre wide. The use of fireworks and burning barrels is also prohibited. • A Category 2 open fire means an open fire that burns piled material no larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres) in size. • A Category 3 open fire means an open fire that burns material in piles larger than two metres high and three . . . Continued from Page 3 Purcell’s project manager Simon Gourdeau said the project will contribute in other ways as well. “Our power would benefit and reinforce the area and reduce potential blackouts,” Mr. Gourdeau said. “If we deliver power to the Invermere substation, everyone keeps their lights on.” Jasmine Montgomery, who is in Grade 8 at David Thompson Secondary School, spoke on behalf of her generation. “I have lived in Invermere all my life,” she said. “When I heard that our rivers were going to be sold, I told a whole bunch of my friends and we all agreed that’s not exactly right.” Golden resident Trevor Hamre was more direct. “What will it take for you to go away?” he asked Purcell Green Power. “Because we’re committed to making that happen.” Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald said the decision should be made locally.
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metres wide, windrows, or grass over an area larger than 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres) in size. This open fire restriction applies within B.C. Parks and to all public (Crown) and private land outside of organized areas. This does not apply within municipalities or regional districts that have their own burning bylaws. Please check with your local municipal or regional authorities before lighting a fire this summer. Crews in the Southeast Fire Centre have responded to 54 person-caused wildfires since April 1st, 25 percent more than this time last year. Fires caused by human activity present an unnecessary risk to forests and communities. The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north, and from the Okanagan Highlands or Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C./Alberta border in the east. “This project, to many people in this community, is highly offensive,” Mr. Macdonald said. “It is not acceptable that projects we think are inappropriate are imposed on us. “You’ve seen how many people have come out on a night when 600 people are attending a graduation ceremony,” he added. “Take away with you that passion and commitment, to make sure the decision is made in our land by these people.” Mr. Gourdeau insisted that the project is a valuable step away from carbon-based power. “The province has decided to move towards renewable energy as much as it can,” he pointed out. “We have been working very hard for years and years to minimize the effect of this project as much as we can. We believe we have a very good project on the table.” The Invermere open house was the last one planned by Environmental Assessment Office. The public comment period ends on July 27th. The office will consider input and technical studies before making its decision before November 30th.
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Real estate market picks up again By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher It was a long, cold winter in the Columbia Valley real estate market, with a long list of inventory, dramatic price reductions and a definite shortage of buyers. But, as the weather has warmed up, so, too, has the market – although more slowly than in the last few years. Since March, there’s been a spike in activity, with 76 sales so far this year, and in a few cases, there were even multiple offers on the same property, said Barry Benson, owner of Royal LePage Rockies West Realty Ltd. It’s a far cry from the record 455 area sales in 2007, before the market began its decline in the summer of 2008. Last year ended with just 258 sales. But realtors agree the last couple of years were an anomaly and they’re looking forward to working in a more settled marketplace. “I personally feel that the market is stabilizing,” said Wende Brash, owner of
Sales are slower than usual for this time of year, but they are taking place. Re/Max Invermere and a realtor here for 19 years. “I believe we will return to an annual inflation rate of five percent.” Wende said the average price drop, across the board, since last year has amounted to about 20 percent, with some exceptions.
For example, one recent sale saw a waterfront property in Windermere sell for $1.2 million after being listed at $2.39 million. That’s not typical, she said. “There are some properties that have seen a larger drop in price, but that’s ei-
ther because it was priced too high in the first place, or the seller is motivated to sell and make the necessary price adjustment,” she said. “For example, something that was listed at $799,000 and sold for $500,000 probably means it should have been listed at $539,000 in the first place.” Ray Ferguson, a realtor in the valley since 1995 and owner of Ray Ferguson Realty, said owners are partly to blame for the excessive prices. “People were pricing their homes for an expected market which didn’t materialize,” Ray said. Prices, he said, jumped about 12 percent annually for several years until the whole market became overpriced. Now prices have dropped to a more reasonable level, he said, with the exception of condos. “There are some well-built condos that are priced to sell, but I expect to see some further movement downward in condo prices,” he said. Continued on Page 11 . . .
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July 3, 2009 . . . Continued from Page 10 Gordon Bagan, owner of Coldwell Banker and a valley realtor for the last 18 years, said he doesn’t expect to see prices rise for a few years. He pointed to a 10-year period, from 1982 to 1992, when the market was virtually flat. “I don’t expect this period to last 10 years, but it will certainly take a while before prices start to go up again,” he said. All realtors interviewed said it’s a buyer’s market, with good deals available in every sector of the market and area of the valley. Buyers with cash in hand are making some aggressive purchases and will come out of the current recession with some excellent properties. “We’ve seen significant price reductions in Fairmont, Canal Flats, Pedley Heights, the Cottages at Copperpoint, and waterfront in Windermere and Invermere,” said Barry Benson, who owns Royal LePage Rockies West Realty Ltd. with partners Audrey Benson, and Wayne and Kim Collens. And there’s plenty to choose from. Although prices may have dropped, inventory remains high. As of June 27th, there were 834 properties listed for sale in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), roughly the same number as the end of June 2008. Currently there are two main groups of buyers – recreational property-owners, mainly from Alberta; and first-time entry-level buyers who can now afford to get into the market because of lower interest rates on mortgages. The “step-up” market – people selling their homes in order to move into larger, more expensive homes – has disappeared for the time being. Among some recent entry-level sales: • a mobile home in Windermere listed at $129,000 in 2008 sold this year for $65,500. • a manufactured home, also in Windermere, was listed at $121,000 but sold for $80,000. • a condo in Horsethief Lodge at Panorama Mountain Village sold for $90,000. Ray Ferguson’s advice to buyers is to purchase now, in order to build equity and lock in interest rates before they start to rise again. But, he said, people are a little more cautious than they were last year, when deals were signed within 24 hours.
“Generally, people aren’t buying on their first trip here,” he said. “They’re taking their time to look around before making up their minds.” One of the positive aspects of a buyer’s market, said Wende Brash, is that people have a wide range of choices. “I like to show people everything out there before they make a decision. Our clients are selective; they’re looking very closely before making up their minds. And places that they desired last year but couldn’t afford have now come down into their price range, so they can go back and look again.” Her advice to buyers: “Will prices continue to drop? Possibly a little, but here’s what I ask my clients: are you buying this property so you can sell it next year for a profit, or are you planning to use it for the next 10 years? Remember, you will never lose money unless you sell.” Gordon Bagan agrees. “If you can afford it and you think you will use it, then come out to the Windermere Valley and have a wonderful time. If you need help with the mortgage, then you’re probably looking in the wrong place.” Scott Wallace, who owns Maxwell Realty with partner Daniel Zurgilgen, deals almost exclusively with the recreational property buyer who’s looking for a place at Panorama Mountain Village. He said there are some attractive properties for sale on the hill – for example, a two-bedroom condo in the upper village that was listed at $350,000 last year is now selling for around $250,000. Scott agreed that condos should be purchased to use, not flip. “Our prime market right now is couples with young children who want to enjoy both the winter and summer activities at Panorama,” he said. Overall, the surge in sales has the realtors feeling more optimistic. “Activity was very slow over the winter, but the overall mood and tempo among our realtors is upbeat. There’s a lot to be excited about,” said Barry Benson, who said sales are coming from all 18 realtors at his company. “I’m feeling very confident,” said Wende Brash, who employs nine realtors at Re/Max. “The number of phone calls and website hits have doubled in the past couple of weeks.” Said Scott Wallace, who works with nine other realtors at Maxwell: “There’s definitely activity in the marketplace now, and that’s a good thing.”
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Village of Radium welcomes new Market on Main By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Tonight is the kick off for the Village of Radium’s first-ever flea market and farmers’ market. Dubbed “Market on Main,” a spin-off of the popular music event Music on Main held every Thursday and Saturday, organizers aim to fill the Debbie Fischer weekend gap by hosting the event on Fridays. “Invermere has a market, and Edgewater has a market, so why can’t we have a market?” asked one of the organizers, Debbie Fischer. She was referring to the popular Invermere Farmers’ Market, held every Saturday morning; and the Edgewater Open Market, also held on Saturday mornings. The market is being supported by the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Radium. It was spearheaded by local business owners Debbie Fischer and Heidi Thompson. Market on Main is being held every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. until September 4th. Debbie, owner of N’Deco Interiors, said she chose Friday so the event would not interfere with the other
two markets in the valley, both of which run on Saturday mornings. “We are also hoping to catch the weekend traffic,” she added. The market will be held on the north side of Radium Plaza, which houses the public library, Full View Curtains and N’Deco Interiors, located at the south end of Main Street West, visible from the highway. “If we have lots of vendor interest, we would like to spread it around to the front of the building,” Debbie said. But Market on Main will not be your run-of-themill farmers’ market. “We are hoping to make it a flea market combined with a farmers’ market,” Debbie said. “In the tradition of the flea market – one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – but we are also hoping to have fresh fruits and veggies.” In shorter terms, that means if you would like to book a table to get rid of some of the junk you have lying around the house – go for it! So far, Debbie said, response from the community has been very positive. “The local people are really interested in having something like it in town, and local vendors are excited because they have somewhere else they can set up,” Debbie said. A booth at Market on Main will cost $10 for one weekend or $90 for the entire summer. For more information, call Debbie at 250-347-9009.
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Wilmer to toast beloved mountaineer By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Even in his day, Conrad Kain was misunderstood. Of all the mountain guides who operated during the golden age of mountaineering in Canada, Conrad Kain was clearly the most glamorous, most wellknown and most respected. Although his achievements and exploits were the stuff of legend among those who knew him, outside of mountaineering circles he remained largely unknown. In his foreward to the Centennial Edition of Where the Clouds Can Go, the autobiography of Conrad Kain, noted mountaineer and fellow Wilmerite, Pat Morrow, claims Kain’s name would have faded into obscurity if not for the book “Although he was a living legend among his climbing contemporaries, it appears many locals were only vaguely aware of his esoteric occupation as a mountain guide. In obituary notices published by the Cranbrook Courier, Kain was variously referred to as “the well-known Hungarian guide” and “the first of the Swiss guides brought to this country by the Alpine Club of Canada.” In fact, he was Austrian. Even his last wish, to be buried beside his life partner Hetta, was ignored. To this day, Mr. Morrow notes, Kain rests 100 metres away from her in the graveyard in Cranbook. To immortalize Kain within the community he loved, the Conrad Kain Centennial Society picks up, next week, where the book leaves off. Led by Hermann Mauthner, the Conrad Kain Centennial Society is staging a huge celebration to dedicate a memorial cairn to the legendary guide in the Wilmer park that now bears his name. “The celebration that we’re planning in Wilmer will be a way for us to say thank you to the large number of locals who have shown an interest in helping to spread the word about Kain’s legacy,” he said. The “party” begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11th, in downtown Wilmer, and goes on until early evening. A gaggle of mountain celebrities will say a few words on behalf of mountaineering and guiding
KAIN KOUNTRY—Conrad Kain Centennial Society Chair Hermann Mauthner shows off one of the plaques to be mounted on the memorial cairn at a celebration in Wilmer’s Conrad Kain Park, Saturday, July 11th. Photo submitted by Pat Morrow associations, followed by a lively one-act play based on Kain’s life. Participants can look forward to a bratwurst blowout after the play, and live music, including a song about Kain composed and sung by recording artist Mark Koenig. Copies of the book Where the Clouds Can Go will be available for sale, and the draw for Pat Bavin’s acrylic painting, “Local Ascent, Conrad Kain” will be made at the conclusion of the event, at around 6:30 p.m. “We’ve got a fun-filled afternoon and evening of community-minded events in motion for this, our consummate centennial celebration,” Mr. Mauthner commented. Dramatizing the arrival of “Conrad Kain” on horseback, society member and guide/outfitter Bill DuBois
will open the event by leading a string of pack horses through the streets of Wilmer. Actor Phillip Nugent in the role of Conrad Kain and Laurie Schwartz depicting Elizabeth Parker, one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, will ride the horses. The ceremony begins with the official opening of the new gate — designed and built by fourth-generation mountain guide Roko Koell — to Conrad Kain Park, along with Wilmer Community Club representative Tom Hoyne, Columbia-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, and Regional District of East Kootenay Area G Director Gerry Wilkie. The unveiling of the Conrad Kain memorial cairn will take place at 3:15 p.m. with emcee Bill Cropper introducing dignitaries from alpine clubs and guiding associations that contributed plaques to the monument. The rocks used to build the cairn were collected from the summits of peaks that Kain was the first to ascend in Europe, New Zealand and Canada. The historic one-act play will begin at 4 p.m. The play, “As Far As I Can Take You — The Life of Conrad Kain,” will take place either inside the community hall, or in Conrad Kain Park, depending on weather. The play traces the journey of the Alpine Club of Canada’s first professional mountain guide from his humble beginnings in the Austrian Alps through to the historic first ascent of Mount Robson. A community barbecue will begin at 5 p.m., under the auspices of the Wilmer Community Club and the Conrad Kain society. Refreshments, barbecued bratwurst sausages and salad will be available. Donations to help cover food costs will be gratefully accepted. Please bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to sit outside and listen to the music, if the weather permits. Live music, performed by Bill Cropper, Kurt Reichel, Franz Grassegger, Pat Hess and recording artist Mark Koenig, will include original mountain-oriented music in keeping with the theme of the day. Throughout the day, the remaining tickets for the raffle of noted Pat Bavin’s painting, “Local Ascent, Conrad Kain,” will be available. At 6:30 p.m., near the conclusion of the event, organizers will draw for the lucky winner. To learn more, see www.conradkain. com.
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• Lions Golf Day at Copper Point Golf Resort in aid of the Road to Rescue campaign. Cost $65. For info: 250-341-3392. • 7:30 p.m.: Summit Trail Makers Society Annual General Meeting at the Columbia Valley Chamber hall at the crossroads. • 9-11 a.m., July 7th to 10th: Introduction to EcoPsychology: Learning to Think Naturally. Workshop for anyone who loves the outdoors. Hands-on experimental work in nature. Instructor Natalie Forrest. Ages 15-plus. Cost $50. For info: 250-3424423. • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Adventure Radium Summer Youth Camp begins. Runs every Tuesday and Thursday through the summer. Ages 6-13, $5/child. For info: 250-347-6455.
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Saturday, July 11th: • 3 p.m.: Ceremonial opening of the gate to Conrad Kain Park and the unveiling of the Conrad Kain Cairn at Wilmer Community Hall. Includes historic one-act play, community barbecue and live music. For info: 250-347-7757. • 6 p.m.: Hawaiian Fiesta on the Great Hall deck at Panorama Mountain Resort. For info visit www. panoramaresort.com. • 7-9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium, featuring Marty Beingessner. For info: 250-347-9331.
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Third annual Hoodstock to rock Fairmont and they can also be viewed on a double Jumbotron, a large-scale video screen. During the afternoon, residents are free to Get ready to rock – the valley’s hottest walk around and enjoy the vendors’ market, music festival touches down next weekend at kids’ games and, new this year, a food court the Hoodoos, located just south of Fairmont and street performers, all while listening to talHot Springs. ented musicians. This year’s Hoodstock promises to be Bands showcased throughout the weekend even bigger than ever, featuring seven bands, include 40 Sons, Billy Jive and the Funktastic including headliner 54-40, and a visit from Five, Billy Manzik, Standby for the Bomb and Calgary’s Stampede Wrestlers. Thinking Man. “It’s a premiere marquee event for the valThe Canadian alternative rock group 54ley,” said event organizer Rory Sinclair. “There 40, famous for songs like “Ocean Pearl” and truly is entertainment for every age.” “I Go Blind,” will perform Saturday around Rory is also the owner of the Hoodoo 8 p.m. Lounge and Grill. He pioneered the event, Rory and the Hoodstock crew will also be held in the open area under the shadow of raising funds for the Cerebral Palsy Foundathe famous hoodoos, three years ago. tion and the Road to Rescue Campaign during “We are really trying to expose kids and Alternative rockers 54-40 are, from left, Dave Genn, Brad Merritt, Matt the two-day event. families to all different types of music,” Rory Johnson and Neil Osborne. Tickets for Hoodstock cost $40 for the Photo submitted. said. weekend, or $15 for Friday night and $35 for The event will kick off on Friday, July Saturday. They are available in Invermere at After the wrestling, Celtic rock band Mudmen, 10th with Stampede Wrestling, a Canadian profes- winners of the new theme song contest for Hockey Copper City Saloon and Copper City Cold Beer and sional wrestling promotion based in Calgary. Night in Canada, will hit the stage for a show that is Wine Store; in Fairmont at the Hoodoo Lounge and “After the show we will have some local grudge sure to please. Grill and the Hoodoo Fast Gas; and in Cranbrook at matches, which may include a couple of local realOn Saturday, music will begin shortly after noon. Just Music. For more information on Hoodstock, call tors,” Rory said. Bands this year will be performing on a larger stage, 250-345-2166 or 250-345-0205. By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff
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Pynelogs one of five Tour of the Arts sites Submitted by Eloise Berry Columbia Valley Arts The Columbia Valley from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen is very proud of Pynelogs, situated on a beautiful piece of land across from Kinsmen Beach. It has a very interesting history, dating from May 1914, when Robert Randolph Bruce and his new bride, Lady Elizabeth Northcote, began construction of their first home together. They lived on a boat just offshore while Pynelogs was being built. Unfortunately, Lady Elizabeth died suddenly in September 1914, before the home was completed. Pynelogs was finished in 1915 and Mr. Bruce remained in the valley until 1926 when he was appointed Lieutenant Governor of B.C. and moved to Victoria. Mr. Bruce had originally arrived in 1897 after purchasing the silver and lead Paradise Mine. He soon became one of the major employers of the area. He donated Pynelogs to the community of Invermere in 1937 to be used as a hospital. Many local residents recall using the hospital or being born there until its closure in 1956. Pynelogs sat
empty for the next five years before being reopened in 1961 as the Pynelogs Community Care Facility for Senior Citizens. It was later turned into a home for adults in the area in need of care. In 1990, Pynelogs became the Cultural Centre for the Arts. An extensive renovation was completed in 2005 and Pynelogs is now a thriving venue for the performing arts, visual arts, Toronto Film Festival nights, a café, workshops, community meeting spaces and private parties. This impressive historical log building is situated in a lush park on the edge of Lake Windermere, adjacent to Kinsmen Beach. The historic building is one of five stops in this year’s Tour of the Arts, a self-guided tour featuring about 50 local artists. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 2nd. Passports are now on sale for $20, including the tour map and information about the artists. Cost is $20 for adults; $10 for students aged 13 to 18; and free for children 12 and younger. For information, call 250-342-4423 or email info@columbiavalleyarts.com.
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Fourth show of solo artists at Pynelogs Submitted by Jessica Gowling Pynelogs Cultural Centre Pynelogs Gallery opens its fourth exhibition of solo artists on the evening of Wednesday, July 8th, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured in this show is Jill Bukovnik, Paula Cravens, Sebastian Bell, Kathleen Turnbull, Trezlie Brooks and George Oliver. This display houses a diverse array of paintings, pottery, sculpture and photography. Come view the artwork at Pynelogs Gallery any day of the week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. And don’t forget the café is open Wednesday to Sunday, so that you can enjoy delicious local food while viewing our local artwork. Jill Bukovnik channels her vibrant energy into colourful, playful paintings and uniquely detailed woodcarvings. Her whimsical paintings depict everyday imagery, yet her style injects a sense of humour and quirkiness that heightens her chosen subject. As a valued favourite at Pynelogs exhibitions, everyone should be curious to see what distinctive wonders Jill will illustrate this year. Speaking of vibrant paintings containing a certain quirkiness, one naturally thinks of the talented Paula Cravens. An avid investigator of both imagery and technique, Paula constantly pushes her creative abilities to evolve. Her creations often make her audience smile, as we see her play with her chosen imagery. Old trucks, ungulates, strong women and prom dresses have all influenced Paula’s work. Sebastian Bell finally returns for his own solo show this year, which will feature his newest creations in acrylic. Sebastian paints the beautiful scenery that surrounds him here. But his work is atypical, as he captures aspects of sur-
roundings that aren’t always noticeable. With a beautiful colour palette and a heightened sense of contrast, it is easy to understand why the Impressionists and Fauvists are a great influence on him. Kathleen Turnbull’s work also demonstrates her beautiful surroundings. Having grown up in the Northwest Territories, Kathleen was driven to create when she yearned to record her thoughts and observations as lines and colour. Her paintings are lively and descriptive, yet still hold a certain style and character. Her skills are obvious in her choice of colour and her selectively chosen compositions. Trezlie Brooks is a potter who creates beautiful, functional porcelain pieces. Her unique approach to potting infuses her love of glass and jewellery making, as she has learned some unique ways of adorning her pots with dichroic glass and precious metal clay. As her work is functional, Trezlie hopes that it becomes part of someone’s life, whether it’s a moment of contemplation while sipping tea in one of her mugs, or enjoying a dinner party on her dish sets. The multi-faceted George Oliver brings us sculptural work made of wood and metal, as well as digital photographs from a winter trip to Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. His photos are reworked in the digital darkroom to exaggerate and enhance the colours and beauty of the landscape. George’s metalwork is currently influenced by his concern for the fish farms and hydro projects that are ruining our fish in B.C. His creative process is quite unique, as he welds two sheets of metal together, and then inflates them with compressed air while heating them. For more information please call 250-342-4423 or visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com.
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Avoid probate fees with estate planning Avoid probate fees Probate fees in British Columbia are currently 1.4 percent of assets that need to be probated by the province for estate values over $50,000. This small fee can cause some large headaches for estate planning when it comes to putting assets into joint names to avoid probate. Many people like to avoid taxes, and probate is a tax. A popular method to avoid probate is to put assets into joint tenancy with a family member, so that when you pass away your assets will go directly to that family member and avoid the probate process and thereby bypass probate fees. While this method of avoiding probate is commonly used, it is also commonly misunderstood. The biggest problem is that the act of putting an asset in joint tenancy alone does not often make clear the actual intentions of the account holder. Assets moved into joint tenancy can be deemed to be held in ‘true joint tenancy’ or a ‘resulting trust.’
True joint tenancy ‘True joint tenancy’ involves actually giving up beneficial ownership of a portion of the assets to the new joint owner, while a ‘resulting trust’ only really gives trusteeship over a portion of the assets to the new joint owner.
When an investor moves assets into ‘true joint tenancy,’ they are most often deemed to have disposed of a portion of their assets at fair market value. This may cause capital gains taxes if the new owner is not a spouse and exposes a portion of the assets to the liabilities of divorce, bankruptcy and lawsuits of the new joint owner. The total value of the assets, however, will transfer to the surviving account holder upon death and not be subject to probate. ‘True joint tenancy’ also exposes the new joint owner to future capital gains on the asset and this can be of particular interest to those who put their adult children into joint ownership of their personal residence to avoid probate. Normally a personal residency is not subject to capital gains, but if the new owners already own a home, they will be subject to capital gains on any growth in the value of their ownership in the home.
asset owner. A ‘resulting trust’ only gives the new joint owners a legal interest in the asset and when the original owner passes away the new owners are deemed to be holding the asset ‘in trust’ for the estate and therefore the asset will most often not skip probate.
Use correct documents To make the intentions of the owner of assets clear, the use of a Deed of Gift can be used to establish ‘true joint tenancy,’ and the use of a Bearer Trust Declaration can be used to establish a ‘resulting trust.’ There is also a new third option, ‘right of survivorship’ that was deemed valid by the Supreme Court of Canada in Pecore vs. Pecore that avoids probate, does not expose assets to unwanted liabilities, but does create a deemed disposition by the Canada Revenue Agency.
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No one likes to pay probate, and joint ownership of assets can be a valuable tool in estate planning. It should be clear, however, that simply adding a name to the ownership of an asset may not be a clear indication of intent and can cause unwanted taxation and liabilities. If you are considering the use of joint ownership to lower probate or eliminate probate fees, please be sure to consult your lawyer and your accountant.
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Kootenay Savings donates building to regional district September 1st, 1956, on the second floor of Dorothy Cameron’s home. “It was started to help the town and the people,” It was all smiles in Radium last week, as represen- Dorothy said. “We weren’t even looking at making tatives from Kootenay Savings Credit Union handed money.” over the keys of their former Edgewater branch to the Dorothy, 84, now lives in West Bank, B.C. With Regional District of East Kootenay. two employees, Dorothy and Irene LaRochelle — Kootenay Savings donated the 740-square-foot who would later become the fourth chair of the credit building after closing their Edgewater branch last union — the bank served only 20 members, but that month and erecting a new building in Radium. number grew steadily as the branch progressed. “Kootenay Savings is pleased to donate the old “And it wasn’t just adults we served – there were branch office in Edgewater to the regional district for children, too! Some of the teachers were encouraging community use,” said Brent Tremblay, Chief Execu- the children to save money and they would bring in tive Officer for Kootenay their five-cent and tenSavings. cent pieces,” said 91-year“The residents of Edge- “It was so hot upstairs in Dorothy’s house and, of old Irene LaRochelle, who water supported the credit course, there was no air conditioning – so she would now lives in Invermere. union for many years, and have a bowl of ice cubes and a little fan.” “At that time, we this is our way of saying didn’t have computers, so thank you. We are excited —Irene LaRochelle, 91, fourth chair of the we would have to enter about our new home in Edgewater and District Credit Union everything in a ledger, and Radium and look forward if we were out a penny or to continuing to serve the two we had to work on it people of Edgewater from our new location.” until we found it.” Gerry Wilkie, Director of Area G, shared the The bank was open two nights a week. Together, excitement. “We are very pleased,” he said. “It’s a won- Dorothy and Irene offered residents basic banking serderful thing for our community. vices including cheque-cashing, giving out small loans, “We haven’t quite decided what we are going to and opening new accounts. do with it, but we want to talk to people in town and “It was so hot upstairs in Dorothy’s house and, of get their ideas.” course, there was no air conditioning – she would have The property that the credit union sits on has been a bowl of ice cubes and a little fan,” Irene laughed. assessed at $65,100 by the regional district, but could There were six founding members of the Edgewabe worth much more on the open market. ter Credit Union: Tom Moore, Don Cameron, CharAccording to Mr. Wilkie, the regional district is lie Kemble, Ted Mitchell, Kathy Beamish and Willie looking at a combination of uses for the old building, Penner. none of which he was ready to disclose. In 1962, the bank moved from Mrs. Cameron’s There is a long history associated with the build- home to an old building located just behind the post ing, which housed the credit union for 47 years. office. Before becoming a bank, the building played host “By the time we moved into the new building, we to a butcher shop owned by Eileen Madson’s brother, had loaned out $400,000 – which was a lot of money Ian Robertson; and was then an office for Dr. Wil- in those days for a little credit union,” Dorothy said. liams, an Invermere physician who practised WednesIn 1999, the Edgewater and District Credit Union day mornings in Edgewater. merged with Kootenay Savings Credit Union. The building was originally located on Main It operated from that building until May 28th, Street, but was moved to its current location in 1962. 2009 when it moved into a new building on the main Edgewater and District Credit Union opened street of Radium Hot Springs.
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Windermere man pens tale of Holocaust survival By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff In his second book, Call Me Mom, Windermere resident Fred van Zuiden tells the gripping tale of his own survival of the worst chapter in human history. Mr. van Zuiden was Fred van Zuiden only nine years old when Germany invaded his native Holland in 1940. After enduring two years of German occupation, the Nazis and their Dutch sympathizers began rounding up Jews. The van Zuiden family split up and went into hiding. Before he turned 15, Fred would find refuge in 26 different places including a stay in a chicken coop, come face-to-face with the Gestapo, get a front-row seat at the battle of Arnhem and survive a daring dash across No Man’s Land – all without shedding a tear. “During all my years in the underground,” he said, “I never cried.” No small feat – having lost his mother to leuke-
mia in the early months of the occupation; having to watch the 150-year-old family furniture business taken over by Dutch Nazis; and losing half his extended family by war’s end. Impressed by this nation’s presence in Holland during the war, Fred emigrated to Canada in 1954, eventually settling in Calgary. “I chose Canada, because I met some Canadians during the war,” he said. “Canada liberated 85 percent of my country.” Call Me Mom — the greeting he received from one of his surrogate mothers while in hiding — is his second book. His first, The Sailing Game, details his 46-year career as a champion sailboat builder and owner of Glenmore Sailboats in Calgary. Fred and his wife Audrey, whom he met skiing at Banff, have been coming to the valley since 1958 and have owned a home in Windermere since 1980. Call Me Mom, which has been featured on CBC radio and in the Calgary Sun, is available at Pages, Chapters/Indigo and at Sobeys in Invermere alongside The Sailing Game. Mr. van Zuiden will be signing copies of Call Me Mom at Sobeys in Invermere, this Saturday, July 4th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stop by and say hello.
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Edgewater market celebrates 40 years By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff There is nothing more relaxing than a Saturday morning stroll, but why not take it while checking out fresh produce, crafts and mouth-watering baking in Edgewater? This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the Edgewater Open Market, and volunteers are urging residents to come out and celebrate. “It’s a great meeting place,” said Dorothy Brown, a volunteer with the open market for 26 years. “I have never seen so many people eat pie for breakfast.” That’s because the Edgewater Open Market is more than just a bustling
market plumb full of delicious produce, home baking and beautiful crafts. Vendors are also selling books, spices, jams and jellies, and tons more.
“Our coffee is only 50 cents – that’s definitely worth advertising!” — Dorothy Brown, volunteer It is also a great place to meet friends and socialize. Every week the market also features a different lunch, each time put on by a different organization. “Our coffee is 50 cents,” Dorothy added. “That’s definitely worth advertising!”
The Edgewater Open Market was launched for the first time in 1969. At that time, it was held one Saturday a month at the Edgewater Community Hall. According to Dorothy, founding members included Edith Kenning and Alice Dendy. There were about 15 booths, much like today, and vendors sold produce, crafts, canned goods and crocheted items like doilies. After 13 years at the community hall, the market had to be moved as the hall was in dire need of repair. In 1982, the Edgewater Open Market debuted at the Edgewater Legion Hall and has remained there ever since. “Our open market is hosted indoors
so there is no threat of rain, heat, bugs, etcetera,” said Vi Wittman, another volunteer with the market. The Edgewater Open Market runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be start July 4th and continue every Saturday morning until September 5th. Table rentals will cost a vendor 10 percent of that day’s total sales. For more information or to book a table call Doreen at 250-347-9550. Edgewater is located 11 kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs on Highway 93/95. The Legion Hall is located at 4858 Cordillera Avenue. To reach it, follow Columbia Road into Edgewater, and turn right at Vermillion Street or Sinclair Street.
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Radium eatery switches from Chinese to international menu By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Radium’s next modern cuisine mega-hit is not a new addition to the area’s dining venues. In fact, The Melting Pot on Highway 93 just after the park turnoff has been in business since 1988. Before then, owners Cathaleen and Chuck Chow ran an eatery in the Steamboat Inn, which burned down in 1984. But while they might not be new to the restaurant scene, the Chows are doing something very new with their menu. Once known for its tasty Chinese cuisine, The Melting Pot is now serving high-end, modern fare, impeccably displayed and even more delectable to taste. “We are looking at good quality, fresh produce and we want to use local producers as much as possible,” Cathaleen said. With help from their son Vincent, a chef in his own right, the Chows have revolutionized their menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When I ate there recently, I was blown away from the first bite.
I was lucky enough to try several dishes from The Melting Pot’s lunch and dinner menus. Every item was tasty – from the warm, soft panko-crusted crab cakes to the tender, marinated pulled pork on a panini bun – but I had my favourites. Runner up was the gnocchi. From the lunch menu, it is tossed in a creamy pesto sauce and mixed with sauteed chicken and crispy proscuitto. Usually I find gnocchi too heavy, but the pasta was soft and the sauce tasty. Also delicious was the grilled sirloin. The AAA Angus beef was aged for 28 days, then charbroiled and served on whipped potatoes. Mmm! The highlight, though, was the maple-glazed grilled salmon fillet. It was crisp and sweet and melt-in-the-mouth good! Topping off the meal was a rich and flavoursome chocolate pot au creme brownie using Lindt chocolate (thank you, Switzerland!) and a cappuccino cream and Baileys anglais. Easy to overlook, The Melting Pot deserves attention and its new menu will be enjoyed by valley residents and visitors.
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When the deer attack ... my innocent tomatoes By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Well, it happened. I was warned the deer would attack my garden and they did, nibbling the tops of my tomato seedlings. I planted them late and, in less than a week, I found tell-tale hoof prints across the back of the garden and plants nibbled back to the stems! Despite the ample warning, I thought I would just take my chances, hoping the deer would go after some of the more advanced gardens that surround mine. Rookie mistake! However, experts say all is not lost. According to Lin Steedman of Winderberry Nursery, plants damaged by deer can be productive again. “I think the plant is going to be fine,” she said. “It looks like the top of the plant, a potential flower, is still intact. If the deer had chomped the whole top off the plant, that would be a different story.” According to Lin, feed deer-nibbled tomato plants a little fish or seaweed fertilizer once every seven to 10 days and they will bounce back.
Gardeners up and down the valley are complaining that the unusually cold spring has been a challenge, but agree the onset of warm weather should get things going. “Let’s hope the weather is going to stay warm,” Ms. Steedman commented, “because the squash, beans and corn are suffering. Last Saturday morning, we had hundreds of squash plants hit by frost for the second time this season. Some of the plants were lost, but most will hang in there, but are set back once again.” However, she said, the cool weather crops — lettuce, kale, swiss chard, radishes — are fantastic. It just goes to show you, she said, how risky and sometimes challenging farming can be. “Each year is different and if we were growing 100 percent of our food, we would be eating different meals each spring, depending on the weather.”
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RDEK WATERING HOURS To conserve water and control costs, the following watering hours are now in place. Watering times Morning 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Afternoon 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Windermere Residents living north of Windermere Creek can water on even numbered days and residents south of Windermere Creek can water on odd numbered days. Timber Ridge Even numbered homes can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and odd numbered homes can water Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lakeview Meadows
Rotary Club appoints new executive The Rotary Club of Invermere embarks on another year of service to the community and the world. The membership was busy this year supporting many causes and projects. The members thank Dave Penner for a successful year as a dedicated and enlightening president. He passes the gavel to Les Zuffa, an 18-year member. Pictured, back row, from left: Dave Penner, outgo-
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The Green Zone: Lions Golf Day needs your support By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Last week the “Giving Back” golf tournament was a great success. There could have been a few more golfers and a few looser wallets at the auction, but overall, a great effort by the Valley Echo, the Windermere Valley Golf Course and all the volunteers. At the moment, I don’t know the exact amount of money raised for the Invermere Firefighters’ Rescue Vehicle, but I bet it’s going to be close to the $15,000 mark. Not bad for the inaugural running of this event. Coming up this Tuesday, July 7th, is our sixth annual Lake Windermere Lions Golf Day at Copper Point. The number of registered participants is off from previous years and I need you to seriously consider coming out to play. There are no special rules that you need to follow, just the normal rules of stroke-play golf. The Lions just want you to come out, play golf, enjoy the day and feel good, knowing that everything you spend will help buy a much-needed new rescue
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Firlands Ranch: a little piece of paradise
By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Firlands Ranch is one of the valley’s hidden treasures – hidden so well, in fact, that many area residents don’t even know it exists. One thousand acres nestled deep in the mountain wilderness, overlooking the tranquil Columbia River wetlands, it’s a little piece of paradise. “I still get excited about knowing that I will soon be at the ranch,” said owner Margot Micallef of Calgary. “The instant I drive into the property, I feel a sense of joy – then awe. There is something about this place – maybe the mountains that surround us, or the unspoiled landscape – that always seems to bring clarity to my thoughts or inspire me in some way. I always leave refreshed and rejuvenated.” Margot purchased the history-rich piece of property, the former Double G Ranch, in 1998. “My mom said I was crazy because I knew nothing about ranching,” she said. “I just love the western lifestyle.” Margot was born in Malta, a small island in the Mediterranean Sea, and emigrated with her family to the United States, then Canada. She grew up in Vancouver and earned a law degree from the University of British Columbia. She
spent many years working for a prominent law firm in Vancouver before moving to Edmonton in 1991, when she became general counsel for Shaw Communications. She worked with Shaw for 10 years and relocated when the head office moved to Calgary. In 2003, she quit her job with Shaw and let her entrepreneurial spirit guide her. She started her own business called Oliver Capital Partners, and is now invested in a wide variety of businesses, including Subway Restaurants and Hollywood Foods More Than Pasta. Hollywood Foods More Than Pasta is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate pasta that is used exclusively
by Firlands Ranch and was developed by their very own chef Roderick Strike. Margot’s love for Firlands Ranch is shared by the many visitors who vacation there. The winding lane which leads to the ranch, the cool breeze and wide open spaces are sure to provoke a sigh of relief from even the most overstressed traveller.
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July 3, 2009 Anyone can stay at the ranch, but they have to be prepared to rent the whole place, including a private chef and other amenities. It’s available to guests who want privacy and exclusivity, according to Margot. Although tranquil, the area is alive with history. The large wooden barn beside the lane was built by the original owner of Firlands Ranch, Captain Gordon, in 1886. He was killed in the Boer War shortly afterwards. Across from the barn is a small wooden house. It occupies the spot where the home of British Columbia MLA Harold Forster once stood – the same home in which he was murdered in 1940, before the house was burned to the ground. The murderer was later tried and hung for the crime. The main residence – a 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom log home overlooking the wetlands – is striking from the outside, but even lovelier inside. The real beauty is in the details – the builtin wine bar made of wood salvaged from an antique granary that once stood on the ranch; a staircase featuring hand-woven willow railings taken from trees on the property; a stunning
mural of Margot’s family history; and a hearth made from 100-year-old bricks salvaged from the original ranch house. Firlands Ranch is also a functioning cattle ranch, and that’s where Richard Larson comes in. The Australian-born ranch manager is responsible for turning the 120 head of cattle into some of the best beef in the Columbia Valley. “Our calves live better than many people do in the city,” Margot said. “They are happy and at peace and that makes for better quality beef.” The ranch provides a low-stress environment for cattle, feeding them custom-milled grain. The beef is free of added hormones, antibiotics, animal byproducts and chemical residues. “Product is everything and I love keeping our customers happy,” said Richard. So far, he said, they have had a great response from buyers. “They think it tastes fantastic,” Richard said. The luxurious ranch is located west of Radium Hot Springs and open year-round. For more information on the beef, or booking your stay at the ranch, visit www.firlandsranch.com or email info@firlandsranch.com.
Previous page, top: the sunset from the verandah at Firlands Ranch; bottom, Margot Micallef, owner of the ranch, helps with the branding. Top: ranch manager Richard Larson makes sure the 120 cattle raised on the ranch are in tip-top shape. Middle: cattle living at Firlands Ranch enjoy a low-stress lifestyle. Bottom: the ranch house at Firlands is even more beautiful inside. Photos by Cayla Gabruck, Gord Wylie and Colin Way
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Young golfer headed for Amateur Championship on Vancouver Island He led the team to two consecutive victories in the East-West Kootenay Championships in 2008 and 2009. A young athlete from Both years the team went on to Fairmont Hot Springs will place in the top five at the provinsoon be making his mark on cial championships as well. the world of golf. Even at such a young age, Lee’s Eighteen-year-old Lee potential has began to be noticed. Klas is one of the youngest In April he was recruited to golfers ever to represent the join the Professional Golfers’ CaEastern British Columbia reer College in California to begin region at the men’s British a two-year professional training Columbia Golf Association program that prepares graduates for Amateur Championship becertification to manage golf resorts ing held this week at Duncan as a professional in the Professional Meadows Golf and Country Golfers’ Association (PGA). Club on Vancouver Island. There he will also have the op“It felt really good,” Lee portunity to go onto the Qualifying said, speaking of his firstTour competition or “Q-school” for place finish at the Zone One the PGA tour. East Qualifying tournament. Next year he hopes to qualify “I was really surprised, for the U.S. Open, a prestigious but at the same time, I kept golf tournament held in the United my cool and I am now focusStates. ing on the next step.” But for now, Lee is completely Lee Klas of Fairmont Hot Springs, 18, will represent the Eastern British Columbia region at the men’s Lee tied local golfer Har- British Columbia Golf Association Amateur Championship on Vancouver Island. focused on the task at hand – placry Ferguson for first place Photo by Cayla Gabruck ing in the top five at the British Coat the qualifying tournalumbia Golf Association Amateur with his grandparents Leroy and Brenda Klas on Rivment, which was held at the Championship. Cranbrook Golf Club and the St. Eugene Mission erside Golf Course. The top 20 golfers in the B.C. Amateur ChampiHe got his first clubs at the age of seven, but at that onship will move on to the Canadian Amateur ChamGolf Resort. Despite a rough front nine and playing each course at the 7,000-yard range, Lee still came out time he golfed only for fun. That all changed when he pionship, something Lee is confident he can achieve. moved to the Columbia Valley. with the low single round of the tournament. “I feel good, I feel prepared and I feel ready for “All of a sudden, I came up here and golf took it,” Lee said. “I went out there and I was struggling with my mental game for the first nine but I managed to pull over,” Lee said. Heading into the championship Lee and his cad“My next-door neighbour got me a job working dy, 16-year-old Paul Brown, will be sponsored by Rivout a round and shoot a pretty good number,” Lee carts at Riverside Golf Course in Fairmont so I got free erside Golf Course in Fairmont, something Lee really explained. “The next day I went out there and I had a very golf. I’ve been playing every day from then on.” appreciates. A graduate of David Thompson Secondary School, strong mental game and played well.” “They’ve done a great deal for me by taking me Lee moved to Fairmont in 2002 from Texas to live Lee spent two years as the captain of the golf team. under their wing,” he said. By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff
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Winners of the Dorothy Franklin Memorial tournament in aid of junior golf on June 11th were Marlyn DesBrisay and Marg Nelson. There were three deuces – Nelda Harker, Bev Palfrey and Lorna Trapp. K.P.s were won by Maureen Brown, Nelda Harker, Anne Kiely and Bev Palfrey. On June 18th the game was “Waltz Time� and the winner was the team of Sandi McAllister, Debbie Fry and Debbie’s daughter. Second place went to Shirley Bergman, Heather Koochin and Susie Bond. Just one deuce by Heather Koochin and one K.P. won by Ingrid Sands. Neither sleet nor hail nor snow etc. will halt, not only the mail, but women golfers. June 25th we had our jackets on and off so many times we nearly wore them out, but needless to say we all persevered. The game was “better ball� and Marg Nelson and Lorna Robitaille were first, and Wendy Hayes and Shirley Rehaume tied with Sandy
McAllister and Isabelle Steward for second. Ingrid Sands had the only deuce and it was about two inches from a hole in one! K.P.s were won by Wendy Hayes, Nelda Harker, Sandy McAllister and Ingrid Sands. Guests are always welcome. – Submitted by Mary Thompson
Celebrating Health Care Golf Tournament
East Kootenay Foundation for Health, together with sponsor Kootenay Savings, will hold the 2nd Annual Celebrating Health Care Golf Tournament on August 15th on The Ridge Course at Copper Point Golf Club in Windermere. The tournament will bring people together to fundraise for the “Together for Everyone! Invermere District Hospital Emergency Department� campaign. East Kootenay Foundation for Health and the Auxiliaries of the Columbia Valley are being asked to raise $500,000 for equipment for this new unit. Please plan to participate.
By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff A local athlete has been chosen to attend an exclusive track and field camp offered by the Royal Canadian Legion at the University of Calgary. Fourteen-year-old Barbara Jenkinson of Invermere is one of 200 athletes, aged 13 to 17, who will attend the Alberta-Northwest Territories Command track and field camp from July 12th to 17th. “I am really excited,� Barbara said. “It’s going be a great way to practise for my track and field, because there are going to be a lot of really good coaches there that will teach me a lot of things.� Athletes are chosen based on a number of qualities, including competition results, marks and letters of recommendation. Barbara received letters of recommendation from the local Legion branch, and Heather Brown, her track
coach at David Thompson Secondary School. The head instructor at the camp is Doug Lamont. Doug has been the coach of the University of Calgary track and field team for more than 30 years. According to Barbara’s dad Jim Jenkinson, it has an excellent reputation and at one time trained Olympians Megan Metcalfe, a competitor in the 500metre race; Jim Steacy, a participant in the hammer throw; and Michael Smith, who competes in the decathlon. By attending the camp, Barbara will also have the chance to compete in a Canada-wide track meet. At the end of the five-day camp, coaches will choose 38 of the 200 athletes to attend a national meet in Sherbrooke, Quebec from August 5th to 11th. “I would be very happy if I was picked and I would definitely go,� Barbara said. “I’m not sure if I’ll be able to make it, but I’ll be trying really hard.�
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July 3, 2009
Edgewater Legion honours pioneers By Dorothy Isted Special to the Pioneer The Edgewater Legion hall was crammed with more than 100 people who gathered on Sunday, June 28th, to honour six pioneer ladies. Their combined ages add up to 530 years. Sylvia Atwood was unable to attend, but Gladys Ferguson, 96, Dorothy Brown, 91, Val Wolfenden, 86, Olga Hyne, 84, and Nella Smith, 80, were acknowledged for their contributions to the fabric of this valley. Some of them were born here and some arrived as late as 1954, but the common thread that was evident was the community’s admiration for their years of mothering, both their own and neighbourhood kids; countless hours of community service; and the known and untold privations they suffered to make the world a better place. Four years after Gladys Ferguson was born in Saskatchewan, women were given the right to vote, in 1916. These women regularly cooked on wood stoves, tended large gardens to feed their families, dealt with wild animals in their back yards and lived
THANK YOU, LADIES – Front row: Nella Smith and Gladys Ferguson. Back row, left to right: Val Wolfenden, Dorothy Brown and Olga Hynes. through the disastrous depression of the 1930s. Universal health care was unheard of. There was no guarantee a doctor
would be within easy reach when a loved one was sick or injured. The six ladies raised 26 children and over 400 of their years have been lived in the Co-
lumbia Valley. That’s a lot of stitches sewn in both fabric, and human and animal flesh; a lot of baking for bake sales; a lot of minutes taken, treasurer reporting, parentteacher conferencing, wood-splitting, snow-shovelling, wringer-washing and hanging frozen clothes on clotheslines. When houses burned down, they went through their meager cupboards and shared what they had. When babies were born, they knit tiny outfits as gifts. When there was a wedding or a funeral, they lit their stoves, cooking and baking up a storm. Event planners of a bygone era were up at dawn scrubbing floors and darning socks at midnight. It was truly an age when men worked from sun-up to sundown, but a woman’s work was never done. There’s a Canadian government website that categorizes people over the age of 75 as ‘the oldest old.’ Kudos to the Edgewater Legion Branch No. 199 for paying homage to some of our “oldest olds.” They plan to do this again. To use an old newspaper reporter’s phrase: “A good time was had by all.”
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Home of the Week Your Guide to New Housing Developments in the Columbia Valley
Bighorns frolic at Bighorn Meadows Fractional titles start at $17,900 in this elegant nine-acre resort with stunning views of The Springs Golf Course. With quality finishings like granite countertops and ledgestone fireplaces, each suite comes complete with dishes and linens. A professionally-managed rental program will help service your debt. The show suite is open seven days a week, or take a few minutes to visit www. bighornmeadows.ca for more information.
Bighorn Meadows: luxury with a view Business Feature At a world-class resort you naturally expect certain things: fine accommodations, nice views, brisk service and plenty of fun things to do. At Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium Hot Springs, these are merely the basics. With its premier rating and beautiful setting on The Springs Golf Course, this nine-acre resort ranks among the best vacation retreats anywhere. Every suite is stunning and the amenities are first-rate. As for those views, imagine evergreen forests and pristine lakes framed by ancient mountains. It’s not unusual to see deer strolling past your windows, and bald eagles soaring overhead. “Our location and views are stunning,” says sales and marketing coordinator Valerie Bracken, “and we have all the luxuries you could possibly want in a vacation retreat.”
When the resort is complete, about three years from now, it will be comprised of 10 condominiumstyle buildings. Only a few suites are available in Phase 8. Sales are in effect for Phase 9, with immediate occupancy. You can buy now and enjoy now. The amenities complex in Phase 10 will have spaces for exercise, meetings and banquets, and an indoor water park with two pools, a hot tub and a 45-foot water slide. There are five options for ownership: one-and-ahalf-week fractional title, three-week fractional title, eighth-share title, quarter-share title and whole ownership (four quarter shares). Prices start at $17,900. Because all the suites are deeded and titled, you own your share while earning equity on your investment. Bighorn Meadows Resort has a professionally managed rental program to help you service your debt. And the resort’s affiliation with Interval Interna-
tional gives you access to 2,500 other luxurious resorts worldwide. The suites at Bighorn Meadows vary in size and layout, with a mix of nine-foot ceilings and dramatic vaults. One, two or three bedroom plans are available, as well as executive loft units. Thanks to interior designer April Trapp, the décor is warm and inviting, with fir mouldings, high quality custom carpet and porcelain tile, maple cabinets, granite countertops and black appliances. The ledgestone fireplace—with room above for a 42-inch television—will keep you warm and cozy. Every suite comes fully furnished and stocked with necessities such as dishes and linens. The show suite is open seven days a week, yearround. For more information call 888-766-9637 or go to www.bighornmeadows.ca.
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July 3, 2009
David Thompson Secondary School Awards and Scholarships Another successful school year was completed on June 26th, 2009. David Thompson Secondary School held the annual academic awards ceremony in the morning, followed by the graduation ceremony in the afternoon, both attended by loving family and friends. Valedictorian Seamus White delivered an entertaining speech appreciated by parents and peers. The graduation song was “Closing Time” by Semisonic, played when the grads threw their hats into the air. Part of the ceremony is the awarding of many scholarships and bursaries donated by community groups and businesses. Thank you to all of them for their generosity in giving our local students a financial boost up the academic ladder. Following is the complete list of those monies presented as well as the awards presented at the morning’s academic awards ceremony:
Top Academic Students: Grade 8: Charlotte Dibb Grade 9: Toni Thierbach Grade 10: Paul Brown Grade 11: Nils Boie-Wegener Grade 12: Seamus White
Special Awards: Most Improved Musician: William Constable Most Outstanding Musician: Kate Lochhead and Ian Baines Science Council Award: Ian Turnbull Harris and Co Law Award: Jesse White
Major Awards: Citizen of the Year: Brittany Taylor Rotarian Leadership: Stephanie König Top All Round Student: Seamus White Debbie Seel Award: Carlene Langridge
Subject Prizes: Accounting: No Recipient, Applications of Math: Ian Baines, Art: Kayla Luyendyk Biology: Seamus White, Business Management: Cheyann Zahara, Calculus: Ian Turnbull, Chemistry: Kaylee Frank, Communications: Jacob Grieve Cook Training: John Blakley, Conflict in the 20th Century: Jolene Perdue, Construction: Alex Flury, English: Kaylee Frank, Entrepreneurship: Melyssa Hecher, Food Studies: Jared Gauthier, French: Mary Matheson, History: Olivia Delorme, Geography: Seamus White, Information Tech: Rebekah Hagan,
Law: Jesse White, Leadership: Stephanie König, Music: Morgan Hoffert, Photography: Kimberley Deminick, Physical Education: Brittany Taylor, Physics: Dane Petersen, Daniel Rae, Principles of Math: Nils Boie-Wegener, Textile Studies: Kelsey Gilham, Theatre and Performance: Marvin Schoessler and Thomas Easterbrook, Tourism 12: Jessica Godlien. Work Experience: Jessica Santini, Writing 12: Kris Ede.
Graduate Scholarships and Bursaries: • Governor General’s Academic Medal: Carolyn Reisle • UBC President’s Entrance Scholarship: Mackenzie Cameron • Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 20113: Ian Turnbull, Ian Baines, Chad Nester, Adam Stuckert, Dane Peterson, Miranda Oglestone • Columbia Valley Arts Council Bursary: Kayla Luyendyk • Brisco Riding Club Scholarship: Miranda Oglestone • Rotary Club of Radium Sunrise Scholarship: Ian Baines • Gladys McLean First Nations Bursary: Theresa Kains • George Deck Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Delorme • Alicia Raven Memorial: Dionne Rad • Shannonbrook Kennels: Carlene Langridge • Sobeys Invermere Bursary: Kaylie Urichuk • Columbia Basin Trust and Community Involvement Scholarship: Lauren Gagatek, Gavin Crowley, Brittnay Taylor • Columbia Power Corporation 2001-2002 Bursary: Christine Robertson • David Thompson Secondary Scholarship: Callaghan Kerr • David Thompson Secondary Alumni Scholarship: Ricki Cundliffe • East Kootenay District Labour Council Bursary: Kris Ede • John Wolfe Construction Bursaries: John Blakley • Windermere Zone Administrators’ Bursary: Kate Lochhead • Ronny Barck Memorial Bursary: Chad Daugherty • Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 440 Bursary: Madison Ede • Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship/ Bursary: Kaylee Frank • Verge for Youth Society Entrance Bursary: Melyssa Hecher, Sidney Ottmann, Joanna Carmichael • Verge for Youth Society Entrance Bursary (Open Doors): Blake Holden, Taylor Bailey • Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley
Bursary: Olivia Smith • Tom Sanders Memorial Scholarship: Lauren Gagatek • Masonic Bursary – Columbia Lodge #38: Kayla Luyendyk • Edgewater/Radium Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary Bursary: Ian Turnbull • J. Alfred Laird Bursary: Michael O’Connor • Ministry of Education District Scholarship: Seamus White, Natalie Walter, Olivia Delorme, Melyssa Hecher, John Blakley, Kindra Shaw • Mollie Laird Bursary: Taylor Ruault • School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Scholarship: Mary Matheson • Windermere District Teachers’ Scholarship: Lisa Underwood • Jeremy Chambers Memorial Bursary: James Rose • Debbie Seel Memorial Scholarship: Lauren Gagatek • Edgewater Homecoming: Ian Baines, Brittnay Taylor • Wings Over the Rockies: Olivia Wiebe • Valley Echo Bursary: Kris Ede • Carly Jones Memorial Scholarship: Miranda Oglestone • NanoFibre Bursary: Mackenzie Brush, Daniel Rae, Jennifer Downey • Panorama Mountain Village Bursary: Mackenzie Brush •Lake Windermere District Lions Club: Bailey Franson, Stephanie König • Frey Frederickson: John Blakley • Rotary Club of Invermere Bursary: Jenny Brown • Barbara Duthie Scholarship: Cheyann Zahara • Valley Musicians: Kayla Luyendyk • Lake Windermere Rod & Gun Club Bursary: Dionne Rad • Royal Canadian Legion & Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship (Branch 71): Seamus White • Royal Canadian Legion & Ladies Auxiliary Trades Bursary (Branch 71): Jenny Brown • Canadian Martyrs Catholic Women’s League Bursary: Laura Stiz • Ian Jack Memorial Scholarship: Gavin Crowley • Mary Hoffman Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Smith • Taren Archer Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Wiebe • Canadian Mountain Holidays Bugaboo Lodge Bursary: Gavin Crowley • RCMP Detachment Bursary: Jesse White • Certainteed Gypsum Canada Windermere Mining Operations Bursary: Jesse White • Kootenay Savings Community Foundations Bursaries: Dane Petersen, Jennifer Downey • Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 199 Edgewater: Jenny Brown
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Graduation 2009 Students from around the Columbia Valley, young and old, were celebrating their graduation last week. Pictured here are students from the David Thompson Secondary School graduation and the Windermere Valley Child Care preschool. Clockwise from top left: Seamus White of Invermere was named valedictorian for the Class of 2009 at David Thompson Secondary School; despite his look of boredom, Taras Sharko will be attending kindergarten next year; Bailey Franson, Megan McGrogan and Laura Stiz are looking forward to the future after graduating from high school; preschool teacher Shannon Brea gives Jacob Strebakowski one last hug at the Windermere Valley Child Care preschool graduation; Natasha Barsby and Zack Smith are adorable in their caps and gowns at preschool grad.
Photos by Cayla Gabruck
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July 3, 2009
Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s Beckham Gordon Hatt October 10, 2008-May 5, 2009 It is with unmeasurable sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful son Beckham. Baby Beckham’s wonderful life was cut short after becoming ill with bacterial meningitis.
GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE
Columere Park Community Garage Sale, July 4th & 5th, 8am – 2pm. Watch for signs. Furniture, pictures, garden tools, misc. items and much, much more!
Saturday, July 4th, 8am-2pm, antiques, tools, appliances, household items, 1733, 10th Ave.
Beckham was a good boy, happy and bright-eyed, a glowing spirit and gentle soul. He showed us what life was about. Cherish the time you have with your children, all they want is your love.
Annual Fairmont Lions Sale, Saturday, July 11th, 9am2pm Household items, tools, antiques, gardening and sports equipment, furniture and other miscellaneous items. REAL STORAGE WINDERMERE.
Beckham was the first born child to Ken and Lacey Hatt. He is loved and will be missed by his grandparents Ken and Linda Hatt, Grandma Linda Stewart, Uncle Jamie (Heidi) Hatt, Uncle Randy (Twila) Hatt, Aunt Andrea (Wade) Godlien, Aunt Yoland (Mike) Gillard, many cousins, great uncles and aunts, friends and best dog Buster. Beckham was predeceased by Grandpa Elwood Godlien.
Saturday, July 4th, 10am2pm. 2564 Ledgerock Ridge in Castlerock, turn right at 4way stop. Household items, collector’s plates, china and countless treasures. Come one, come all!
s Memoriam s
Huge garage sale! 3 Families! 1601- 1603 15th Ave., Saturday, July 4th, 8am- 2pm. Neighbourhood Garage Sale, July 4th, 9am. Collectibles, furniture, gifts, tools, something for everyone. Weather permitting, 917- 5th Ave Tunacliffe Heights behind Lake Auto. Saturday, July 4th, 10am. #58561 Eacrett Rd., Dry Gulch.
In Loving Memory Michael James Brown Dec. 19, 1977- July 2, 2001 There is always a Bridge of memories From here to Heaven above. That keeps you very close to us It is the bridge of love. As time goes by without you And the days are now years They hold a million memories And a thousand silent tears To us you were so special What more is there to say Except to wish with All our hearts That you were here today Loved and remembered Forever Mom, Patty, Sonya, Samantha, Daylene and Chaos
Huge downsizing garage sale. Saturday, July 4th, 9am. 10th Ave, behind Sobey’s.
Estate Sale or Yard Sale, Saturday, July 4th, 4807 North Street, Windermere.
ANNOUNCEMENT Scrapbooking Supplies, local, creative memories consultant for traditional and digital scrapbooking. Call Kathy, 250270-0254.
Zehnder’s Local Beef Including smokies, pepperoni, garlic coil & jerky (Raised without antibiotics & artificial growth hormones) Now available at Grant’s Foods 503 – 7th Avenue 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.
ANNOUncement
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 International Student Program
HOMESTAYS NEEDED School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate International students for David Thompson Secondary School starting September 2009. Host families provide a family environment with a private bedroom, three meals a day, a study area, transportation assistance and high speed internet access. Remuneration of $600.00 per month per child is paid for hosting a student.We need your support now! Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check. If interested please contact Lori Sluth (Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377
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Little Badgers Summer Day Camps
The family of Beckham Hatt would like to thank the Invermere and District Hospital, STARS and the PICU of Alberta Children’s Hospital for the care given to our son and our family. To the community, family and friends, we cannot express how your love and support is helping us through this devastating time. Also, a very special thank you to Cielle Cowles for being there by our side each and every day. All our love and appreciation, Ken and Lacey Hatt.
July 6th –10th & July 13th -17th August 3rd -7th & August 10th -14th 9:00 am – 3:00pm At the Eva Joseph Family Centre Akisqnuk Administration Complex
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250-342-6331 or 250-342-4409 Players, volunteers, vendors wanted for BALLFEST. Fun slow pitch tournament, festival weekend. August 7-9. Call Lindsay 250-342-0420 or visit www.fundamentalevents.com
Thank you for donating to the Food Bank. The need for food has increased substantially this year. There is always a need for canned tomatoes.
CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to the animal abuser in Canal Flats. God will be your judge.
Nice Hair Emporium is now open and taking appointments. Call 250-688-0249.
Cheers to everyone who joined, contributed, or donated to the ring girl competition. You Rock!
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Cheers! This senior woman customer feels the men at Mr. Tire constantly give exceptional, honest, and above-the-call-ofduty service!
To Faith Saunders, Sherry Dewey, Erron Denby and Doug Ryter, for sharing your memories about my Dad, Mr. Lake, for his 90th Birthday/ Father’s Day celebration. He was really touched. Also, thank you to Sally, the photographer from The Pioneer who travelled to the Timbers Resort and subsequent photo. As well, thanks to the Timbers Resort, what a fabulous place for our family gathering. I would highly recommend this place. And last, but far from least, a huge thank you to the “Lake Family” whom without a lot of hard work and planning, this would not have been as memorable. What a great way to spend Fathers Day and the year my Dad, Mr. Gordon Lake, turned 90!!!!!! Carol (Lake) Hoffert
Cheers to the DTSS Cap and Gown Ceremony. Well done! Jeers to the DTSS Grad Dinner. Disgraceful! Cheers to whoever mowed my grandmother’s lawn on Monday. Thank you very much! Random acts of kindness do not go unnoticed!
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STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.
GOING AWAY TO SCHOOL? Shared accommodation close to SAIT and U of C. Fully furnished house in great neighbourhood, $600/month includes utilities, wireless hi-speed internet, cable. Call 250-345-0004 for more info.
Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, bright and spacious 1400 sq. ft. upper suite. Landscaped yard, large deck, Jacuzzi tub, walking distance to schools. $1100/ month + ½ utilities. 250-6881244.
Fairmont/Columbia Lake, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, furnished, Nanofibre internet, very clean, very private, N/S, N/P, references required, $1300/month + util. + DD, 250-342-8626.
Radium, 2 bdrm trailer, fenced yard with out-building, partially furnished. $900/month + utilities, N/S. Call 250-342-3841
Windermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, large deck with great view, clean, bright and quiet, across from school. N/S, N/S, long-term. $1325/month including utilities. Available immediately. 250-341-5316
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. Attention Contractors! Secure 20-foot storage container in fenced yard. Larger lots also available. Invermere Industrial Park. Call 250-342-2100 or 250346-3011. 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. Commercial space for rent, 1800 sq. ft. plus compound, prime location in the Industrial Park. Call Deck Properties, 250-3423166. Office/Retail space for lease on 8th Ave. Two 600 sq. ft. units, large store front windows, on street parking, 1 year lease. Call 250-342-6912, Mountain Creek Properties.
SUITE FOR RENT One or two bdrm bungalows, by the week or month, 250-3456365 Fairmont Bungalows. 2 bdrm, furnished basement suite with private entrance. N/S, N/P, all appliances, utilities not included. $975/month, available immediately. 403-874-0483, references required. 5 mins from downtown Invermere. Radium, 4 bdrm, 2 bath basement suite. $1000/month including utilities. Available immediately. Donna 250-3426010. Super nice, bright 3 bdrm basement suite. Heated tile, carpeted, new W/D, 4 stainless appliances, sound insulated, N/S, N/P, available early July to mature responsible tenant. Ideal for single person. $700/ month including utilities and wireless internet. Westside Park. 250-341-7246 Detached, 1 bdrm apartment. Furnished or not. Windermere. 250-341-6018.
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Edgewater, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house on 2 acres, $1000/month + util, references. Garage available, 250-342-1161, Ken Becker. DUPLEX in Invermere, 2 bdrm + office, huge skylights and windows, sliding doors, private yard and parking, highspeed internet, maintenance year round, lake and mountain views, close to beach and all amenities, new W/D and appliances. Long term, quiet single or working couple preferred. N/S N/P, no partiers. $975 available July 1st. 250-342-6899 or 250-6887798. Great deal on 4 bdrm Jade Landing, Canal Flats. 2 bath, partially furnished, all appliances, $1200/month OBO. (250)801-0209. Avail Aug 1st. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, large garage/ work shop, fenced yard w/ garden, walking distance to D/T, schools, hospital. N/S, no partiers, no large pets or cats. $1200/month + util + DD. Call 306-778-6992 after 6:00 pm. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, house, large yard, downtown Invermere, W/D, N/S, N/P, available July 1st, references required, $1600/ month, 250-341-1650. 4 bdrm house in Wilder subdivision, attached garage, pets welcome, N/S, $1200/ month + util, available Aug 1st, 250-342-8340. Invermere newer duplex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, single garage, excellent location, N/P, N/S, $1200/month + util, 250-3422941.
Manufactured home in Windermere, large corner lot, 2-3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, propane forced air, laminate flooring, wall to wall carpeting, closed in porch, unfinished basement and double garage. Close to school. N/S. Available July 1, $1400/month + utilities and DD. Long term family preferred. 780-883-0550. 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, 5 appliances, large yard, close to schools, N/S. $1350/month includes hydro. 250-342-0797. Westside Park Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath. 4 new stainless appliances + W/D. Open plan, sunny, warm, quiet family neighbourhood, unfurnished, strictly no smokers or pets. Suit responsible, quiet, working tenants. Separate occupied basement unit. References and security deposit. Available immediately, $1400/month includes utilities, free wireless internet, 250-341-7246. Available Sept. 1st , upgraded townhouse in Black Forest Village. 2 bdrm, bonus room, 1 ½ bath, 6 appliances, deck, single car garage. N/S, N/P, no parties. Lindsay 250-342-2520. 5 bdrm home available August 1st. Nice views, great location, large yard, hot tub. 403-6209428. Invermere, 4 bdrm, 3 ½ bath w/finished walk-out, open living space & family room, off street parking, family oriented neighbourhood. Walking distance to schools, W/D, fridge, stove, D/W, microwave. N/S, N/P, available August 1st , $1400 + util + DD, 250-341-3144.
condo FOR RENT Sable Ridge, Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/den, fireplace, A/C, granite, pool, 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, $995/ month includes utilities, 403256-0694 or 403-650-5503. 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhome plus garage in downtown Invermere, $1350 + utilities, N/P, 250-3411182. Radium, new 2 bdrm condos. Furnished, $1250, unfurnished, $1050, long-term lease required, 403-816-6007. Radium “The Pinewood” professionally furnished 1200 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in-suite laundry, deck, BBQ, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/month includes utilities, available July 1st, references, 780-467-9220 or 780-914-3497. Brand new, never lived in! Lakeview Meadows 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath top floor executive condo. SS appliances, granite, slate and hardwood finishes, gas fireplace. Backs Copper Point Golf Course. Full use of amenities include: indoor pool, tennis, beach access, paved walking/biking trails, underground parking and storage. Great views! N/S, $1500 + hydro, phone & cable. Long term only, references required, 250-341-6090. Radium beautiful 1 and 2 bdrm condos, fully furnished, large deck, close to all amenities. Vacation or long-term rental, N/S, N/P, 403-238-2543.
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Pioneer Classifieds condo FOR RENT
condo FOR RENT
condo for sale
2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village, $1300/month. Call 250-342-0838.
Radium, Borrego Ridge Townhome, mostly furnished, 2 bdrm. $1600 + util, available July 1st or later, N/S, N/P, 403990-5690 (Sonja).
Affordable downtown Invermere condo, 2 bdrm, $159, 000 + GST, 250-341-1182.
Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath w/den, Sable Resorts. Fully furnished, in-suite laundry, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/P, $925/month includes utils. 403-836-9877 (Brent). Radium, large 1 bdrm condo, 2 full bath w/den, Sable Resorts. Fully furnished, in-suite laundry, fireplace, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/P, $775/month includes utils, 403-836-9877 (Brent).
2 bdrm, 2 bath, Radium end unit, 2nd floor, 7 appliances, A/C, pool, underground parking and storage. All included $1000/ month. 403-663-0446. Condo in Black Forest Village. $1100/month + utilities. 250342-3826. 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Pinewood, Radium, fireplace, $900/month, includes utilities. Available immediately, 403560-5603.
VACATION RENTAL Top floor Radium condo, unfurnished, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in suite laundry, underground parking. Available immediately, $1000/month, util. included, 780-903-0900. Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den condo @ Sable Ridge, Radium, access to underground parking, clubhouse pool & hot tub, 250342-0200. Newer 2 bdrm condo in Radium. Sunny, spacious, newly painted. 5 appliances, A/C, wood stove. Large bath w/shower and oversized tub. Front and rear decks. N/P, N/S. $1000/month + utilities + DD. Avail July 1st, short or long-term, 250-3470017 or 250-688-0218. Lake views, block to the beach, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. August or September – 6 month lease. Beautiful one-year old condo with lake view, pool, hot tubs, exercise room, granite counters, hardwood laminate, neutral décor, stainless appliances, W/D. $1150/month. Phone Christine 403-257-2984 or 403-804-8867, email cogrady6@shaw.ca
R.V. lots to rent. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly, 250-3498212 or 250-349-7568. 3 R.V. timeshare weeks (shoulder season) at Radium Valley Vacation Resort. For price and information call 250-804-1048.
house for sale 3 bdrm, 3 bath home in immaculate condition. Open concept, hardwood, ceramic, carpet. Gorgeous mountain & lake views, 2 mins. walk to Kinsmen Beach. A must see $419,000, 250-342-7396. $28,000 less than previous real estate listing. Radium, 2 bdrm, 1 bath older home, neat and tidy, large corner lot, great potential to build. Reduced for quick sale $250,000 OBO, 780-633-0595, 780-993-1579. House for Trade or Sale Wanted home in Columbia Valley to trade for new, modern, furnished house in Calgary, reduced. Adjacent to Elks Golf Course and close to D/T. Call Ray 403-920-3359, google MLS C3366099.
1 bdrm, great for independent seniors, newly renovated, behind hospital, beside park, south facing, small pet allowed, laundry, dishwasher, parking. Call 250-341-3103 (eve), 250688-0083 (cell). No agents please. Heron Point, Invermere, ¼ share available, best unit in the complex, fully furnished, ground floor, walk-out to yard, 2 min. walk from both beach and downtown, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pool, hot tub, fitness room, storage, great view of the lake and beach, $135,000, 250-6882667. 3 Bdrm condo with single car garage in a 50+ complex. Ground floor entry, completely updated interior with finished basement. Each floor 1040 sq. ft. Close to hospital and downtown. Underground sprinklers, air conditioning, in-floor heating, tile and hardwood floors. Carpet in MB and basement, main floor laundry – too many updates to list. $379,000. Please call for more information. 250-3425105 or 250-342-3838.
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2003 Double Wide, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Estate Sale. Excellent condition, ready to be moved. $90,000 OBO. 250-347-7770.
ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE
8 acres of hay meadow. Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity. Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $425,000.00. Call 250-3422802. 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. Sunny South facing 59’ x 120‘ level lot, zoned R1MH in Canal Flats. Located on Spruce Avenue, between cedar fence and huge tree, $75,000, 250-342-7179. FOR SALE BY OWNER Wilmer Property 9140 Smith St. (off Main Ave.) Nice mountain views Large walk-out lot Older 3 bdrm manufactured home currently on lot $120,000 Contact 250-341-1656.
house for sale
2004, 39 ft. Terry Park Model
MUST SELL!
$110,000 OBO
Located on a titled lot in Valley’s Edge Resort. Five minutes north of Radium. Beautiful mountain setting, swimming pool, and clubhouse. Deck and landscaping are complete including outdoor fire pit BBQ and some contents.
Call 403-828-8402 or 403-238-3391
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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE
Misc. For Sale
1 ½ acres close to Windermere Gold Course. Views of Chisel Peak and Sawtooth range. $259,900. 250-342-0285.
Floating water slide & raft combo $250 OBO, 250-342-1384.
RESORT PROP. FOR SALE
$30/each, used; great condition, long, galvanized water trough for horse/dog, $150; dog food feeder, free; gently used, fully enclosed & heavy duty child’s yellow slide, will mount to 7fthigh platform/tower, $150. Call 250-421-3202.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca
wanted Boat Slip to rent for the summer on Lake Windermere. Call Brad, 403-512-1754 or 403-2412669. Large Chest Freezer in good working order. 250-342-1526
Misc. For Sale Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617. Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load. Call, 250342-1268.
2 Large dog igloos
Beds for Sale Single with wooden headboard, box spring, Simmons mattress, bedding and quilt, $250. Roll away bed includes mattress, cover sheets and pillows, $90. 250-345-6610. All built-in appliances, white: Jenn-Air wall oven, Panasonic 1000W Microwave, Stainless Bosch dishwasher, Kitchen-Aid compactor, misc. items. Good working condition. 250-3425221
BOATS FOR SALE
KAYAKS
Excellent screened sandy top soil. $150/truck load, $50/pick up. Aspen Meadows, 250-2700590.
2 Necky Santa Cruz recreational kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, Thule carriers with saddles, $2500, 250-345-0041.
Bowflex Power Pro $500 OBO, 250-345-6666 or 250-2709091.
Pull your boat out of the water, 50’ of track in 10’ sections, winch & boat trolley, $700, 250-3456207.
Over 500 ceramic tiles, offwhite, 12” x12”, $250. Call 250342-9551 or 250-341-5093. McClary wood cook stove, excellent condition. $400. Older Massey Ferguson Tractor 165, C/W bucket, blade, fork lift and disc $5000, 250-342-7692. 6 ft. grey marble hot tub with cover, $300 OBO. Phone 250342-6237.
1998 Chris Craft 20’ Bowrider. Inboard Volvo Penta 5.0 Litre V8 power trim/tilt. Snap in carpet, full canvas package plus travel tarp, twin axle trailer, low hours. $20,000 OBO, 403-613-4551 or 250-342-2591. 2-man fiberglass sailboat and trailer. Nearly new sail and rudder. Boat and trailer need some TLC. $300. 250-345-6270.
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July 3, 2009
Pioneer Classifieds RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
VEHICLE FOR SALE
services
2 quads for sale, 1 Yamaha, 1 Kawasaki. Please call 250-3420350 (home) or 403-701-3344 (cell).
1997 Jeep Cherokee Ltd. Fully equipped, 145,000 km, ready for off road with Warn winch for front & back, raised suspension & protective plates, great condition, $7900 OBO, 250-3417155.
Tile & Slate Installs Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floors All work Guaranteed Competitive rates. Call 250-342-0448
1997 Grand Am, 4 door, V6, auto, A/C, cruise, tilt, p/w, p/l, CD/MP3 player, 215,000 kms. $2000. Call 250-347-7787.
Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.
Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca
1998 GMC 1500 SLS, 2x4, 2 sets of tires, summer/winter, mounted on extra wheels, club cab, excellent condition. $8000 OBO, let’s make a deal, 250-3426372.
Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089
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
Flooring Installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250347-9192 or 250-341-1235.
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.
1981 Vanguard Camper, 8’9”, bathroom, fridge, stove, furnace, sleeps 4, $1200. 1985 250 TRX Honda Quad with cover and winch, $1500. Call 250-3423832 after 6:00pm. 2007 Yamaha YZF450. Runs great, well maintained, low kilometres, never raced. $6500 OBO. 250-341-8050.
MOTOR HOMES/TRAILERS 1999 19’ Terry Trailer, sleeps 4, bathroom, fridge, stove and microwave. $9,500 OBO, 3429374 72 Vanguard 10 ft. Truck Camper. No bathroom. F/S/F, fair to good condition. Sleeps 4, clean. One piece roof. $500. 250-345-6270.
VEHICLE FOR SALE 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. 1977 Chev Malibu Classic, $3000 firm, 250-342-8474 or 250-3418033 (cell). Premium, 1981 Park Ave. Low kms. All original. Bob 250-3416018 1987 Toyota hatchback, 4 door sedan, good condition, $600, 250-347-6420. 1988 Chev Cargo Van. Reliable, but need seals, good tires. $500. 250-345-6270.
1998 Ford 4WD ½ ton, $5000. 1999 Chev Van, diesel, $6500. 2000 Ford F350 4x4 XLT, $11,500. All reasonable offers considered. View at 1101 6th St, Invermere or call 250-688-0950. 2000 Chev 1500 LT extended cab 4x4, 195,000 km, 2 sets of wheels & tires, 6” lift, good shape, $10,900 OBO, 250-3415628 or 250-342-5224. 2002 Chevy Tracker 4WD, 5 speed, 4 door, A/C, new tires, windshield, brakes and battery. Great condition, 180,000 km, $6900 OBO, 250-342-4436, Amy or Chris.
services Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time. Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net
Lawn Services Required? Professional, qualified, yard services, with a great reputation and 15 years experience. Call Everett Frater Enterprises today, 250-342-6116 or 250-342-5645, efraterent@hotmail.com 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. NO JOB TOO SMALL for college student with truck. Yard clean, gutter clean, debris hauling or extra helping hands. 250-3429446.
ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction. Disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call
Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569
Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
BUSINESS FOR SALE
CAREERS
CAREERS
Well established lawn irrigation and landscape business, equipment included, 250-3456666 or 250-270-9091.
The Radium Liquor Store is now accepting applications for a fulltime clerk position. Applicants must have Serving-It-Right certificate, be physically fit, reliable, and must be able to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends. Knowledge of wines and spirits a definite asset. Apply, with resume, in person to the Radium Liquor Store, beside the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@ telus.net , or fax (250)347-9987
The Home Renovation Centre is looking for skilled labourers or tradesmen. Full time position currently available. Applicants must take pride in their work, be able to work independently, personable, and pay attention to detail. If you possess these qualities, please drop of resume at the Home Renovation Centre, Unit 1B, 492 Arrow Road, or email david@homerenovationcentre. ca
CAREERS
Copper City Saloon requires full time cook. Email invinn@ telus.net or fax 250-342-6079 or apply in person to Brenda Gingrich. La Cabina restaurant requires experienced cooks and servers. Call 250-347-2340 or email lacabina@nanonow.ca
Crystal Springs Motel seeking full-time housekeeping staff. $13/hour. Please apply in person with resume to Grace, 250-3479759. Painters/helpers required, wage negotiable. Call 250-342-5804. Sportuccino’s is looking for healthy lifestyle individuals to work in coffee bar & sports retail. Call 250-342-3669 or drop off resume, 519 13th Street, Invermere.
Carpenter/Apprentices/Skilled Labourers required. Fax resume in confidence to 866-503-4218.
Invermere Dry Cleaners requires full or part-time help. Please bring resume to dry cleaners. 250-342-6610. Career Opportunity. Are your children grown up? Do you want to get back into the work force? Exceptional career opportunity for the right individual. Must be bondable. Call Marilyn 250-4223210 or fax resume to 250-4223208.
Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.
CAREERS
Columbia Cycle is looking for a full-time confident, selfmotivated person. Knowledge in retail sales of bikes, skis, etc. an asset. Apply in person with resume. Radium Resort is currently accepting applications for the following positions: cooks, servers, halfway house, and beverage cart attendants. Please fax resume to 250-347-6297.
Looking for F/T hairstylists for new salon in Radium. Call 250347-2480 or email resume to tklarsen@nanonow.ca
Village Country Inn, Radium, is seeking P/T helper. Duties include housekeeping, front desk and kitchen. Apply in person with resume.
Looking for a job or career?
The Trades Industry Wants You! SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
1974 Norton 850 Commando, 2002 1100 V Star Yamaha, both in excellent condition, 250-3423159.
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Check out one of our upcoming sessions to get information on specific trades. Next information session: Thursday, August 6th, 1:30 p.m. Columbia Valley Employment Centre 1313 – 7th Avenue South, Invermere
Call Today! Roy Cimolai, Trades Assistance Program Ph: 250-421-9212 • E-mail: rcimolai@sica.bc.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
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Valley men raised $20,000 in their ride against cancer Tony Helmer, Steve Williams and Sean Roggeman participated in the Ride to Conquer Cancer – and raised $20,000 in the process. They rode 200 kilometres from Calgary to Long View, Alberta over two gruelling days. Altogether, the ride had 1,700 participants and raised $6.9 million for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. This photo was snapped at the finish line on Sunday, June 28th. Photo submitted. To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca
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July 3, 2009
Valley Churches
FAITH
Second coming will occur at the food bank Pastor Sandy Ferguson Windermere Valley Shared Ministry Why do we need food banks in Canada? We are one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet throughout urban and rural Canada, people will gather at food banks, community centres and churches to collect their allotted amount of food, hoping to stretch their budget a little more. And they gather in Invermere. At a recent church council meeting we were informed that the food bank here is seeing a lot more people, but thanks to the continuing dedication of its volunteers and donations, is keeping its head above water. Yet they need help, particularly in donations of both food and money. In my last year at the Atlantic School of Theology, I was assigned to the Metro Food Bank in Halifax, so
I could explore its work and understand its role within the community. While I was there, I reflected, if Christ Jesus was to return to our world, where would He be? Would He suddenly appear in one of our churches? I thought it would be more likely at the food bank. He will appear as a volunteer, serving the needs of the community and hoping to make the world a better place. Or, maybe he will appear as someone who needs the food, struggling to live in a difficult world. Jesus once told his followers, “For I was hungry, and you fed me.” When challenged by his followers to explain, Jesus responded that when you offered food to anyone in need, “I assure you, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!” We shouldn’t need food banks, everyone should get the food they need. Yet until they go out of business, let us ensure that they get all the help they need. To make a donation, contact the Food Bank, 250-342-0850 or use the donation baskets scattered throughout the town.
Ready, set, snap!
The exciting new sequel to Take One.
Submitted by Columbia Basin Trust Columbia Basin Trust is now accepting images for its Show Us Your Basin photo contest. Winners will receive great prizes, including a Basin Basket featuring products and services from around the area. The photos will also be showcased in upcoming publications and on the website. Submit your photos or view more contest details online at www.cbt.org/photocontest. The Show Us Your Basin photo contest ends October 1st, 2009. We are looking for photos of people, nature, the four seasons, arts, culture and heritage, activities and industry. Entries will be narrowed down to 10 finalists and displayed online where basin residents will vote for their favourites.
Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Communion service, All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m.: Communion service, Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word. Children’s Church provided during the message. 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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Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, July 5th: 10:30 a.m. Worship amd Life Instruction. “How to Shine: City on a Hill.” Pastor Trevor ministering. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 -10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
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