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The Columbia

November 20, 2009

Valley

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Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

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You just never know who you might meet strolling down the sidewalk. These three Bighorn rams were sticking to the sidewalk through Sinclair Canyon, probably to avoid the trucks. Two sheep have been killed by vehicles this month so far. The male sheep have returned to the Village of Radium for their annual rutting season.

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CITIZEN’S PATROL: Art Director Daryl DaCosta stopped an attempted credit card fraud at Effusion Art Gallery.

Quick-thinking employee thwarts fraud attempt

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An employee of Effusion Art Gallery is being credited with preventing an incident of credit card fraud.

Daryl DaCosta, art director for the Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere, didn’t hesitate to contact authorities when a potential buyer enquired via e-mail about purchasing several large pieces and shipping them out of the country. The inquiry, she said, raised a red flag in her mind.

The incident occurred on November 7th. Ms. DaCosta was responding to e-mail enquiries about pieces in the store, a normal daily occurrence.

The buyer in question asked about a number of pieces, all quite heavy and each worth more than $1,000, with the intention of shipping them out of the country.

Because she didn’t recognize the name of the shipping company, Ms. DaCosta contacted the credit card company and learned that the name provided to her didn’t match the name of the owner of the card.

“When I went to process the card, a warning indi-

cated that we needed to take the next step,” she said, so she immediately called the RCMP. “We were speculating that the individual wanted to use the credit card to pay the shipping charge to a bogus shipping company,” Ms. DaCosta explained. By ordering such heavy pieces, the shipping charge would be maximized, she said.

Ms. DaCosta has been employed at Effusion Art Gallery for four months, but this is not the first time she has dealt with attempted fraud.

“I’m not surprised that it happened,” Ms. DaCosta said. “There are people out there who do this for a living, and we as business people and individuals have to be on our toes. ‘Tis the season to scam people so you have to be aware.”

Following the incident, Columbia Valley RCMP followed up with the real owner of the card to make them aware of the attempted fraud.

“It was good investigative work by Effusion,” said Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac.

“Daryl handled it very professionally,” said Heather Cuell, owner of Effusion. “We want to protect our clients as well as ourselves.”

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November 20, 2009

Valley NEWS

Regional district seeks approval from Timber Ridge residents

By Sally Waddington and Brian Geis Pioneer Staff The regional district is seeking approval from Timber Ridge residents to upgrade their water system.

Since 2006, Timber Ridge, which serves 367 property owners in TimScott Frank ber Heights and Timber Ridge on Lake Windermere’s east side, has operated under a water quality advisory.

Now the Regional District of East Kootenay is proposing to bring the water up to provincial standards by purchasing bulk water from Windermere Water and Sewer Company.

Residents in favour of the proposal have until December 17th to submit a petition to the regional district, stating their approval. In order for the plan to proceed, at least half of the property owners must sign the petition.

If the bulk water purchase proceeds, each property owner will be charged a property tax of $455 per year for 15 years, or they can choose to pay an up-front fee of $3,900. Monthly user fees, including consumption, are estimated to cost $70 per month.

Some residents are concerned the proposal is not the most cost effective. Timber Heights resident Scott Frank suggests the regional district explore Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company for less expensive service.

“My biggest concern is that there is not enough research,” he said. Mr. Frank asked Kinbasket Water

and Sewer whether they had been approached by the regional district about purchasing a supply of water.

“In my consultation with Kinbasket Water and Sewer, they told me they haven’t been invited to submit a proposal,” he said. “As a potential customer, I want the cheapest and best quality option.

“The regional district should be giving us the options and letting us decide. I have no problem going with Windermere Water and Sewer if it is the best option, but I am not convinced it is.”

Area F director Wendy Booth said two grants totalling $497,034 will help lower the cost for residents.

“The cost is always going to be a barrier for some people; however, now that we have the grant money, the cost is as low as it is ever going to get,” she said.

Ms. Booth added that the proposal is a result of two years’ research.

“Within this project, the regional district has funded and retained the MMM Group to do a bulk water assessment researching the various options that were available to them,” she said. “The results of this study show that the current proposal is the most cost effective and will achieve Interior Health objectives.”

The Timber Ridge Utility Advisory Commission was formed in 2008 to review all the options for water supply, including connection to the Kinbasket system.

“We have thoroughly reviewed the options and are confident that the proposal being presented is the right one,” said commission chairman Mel Gibson.

Ms. Booth explained that, through an agreement with Windermere Water and Sewer, Kinbasket Water and Sewer are not permitted to supply to Timber Ridge.

“Kinbasket Water and Sewer and Windermere

Water and Sewer have an internal business relationship that Kinbasket will provide service on reserve lands as well as communities north of Holland Creek.

Windermere Water and Sewer has the opportunity to service communities south of Holland Creek,” she explained.

Dean Martin, chief executive of Kinbasket Development Corporation, owners of Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company, countered that no such agreement with Windermere Water and Sewer exists. Kinbasket, he said, has the the infrastructure and the capacity and would submit a proposal at the community’s request.

“We would definitely take a look at it,” he said.

According to Mr. Martin, Kinbasket Water and Sewer was willing to negotiate a service area agreement with Windermere Water and Sewer Company in order to service the Lower Lakeview Road Community, but when that proposal collapsed in May, so did the negotiations.

“We haven’t gone back to the table. We haven’t done anything,” he said. “We have to operate as a business. No business can operate on a promise.”

Mr. Martin said Kinbasket Water and Sewer has to show a return on their investment for installing the water main and Timber Ridge could benefit.

Ms. Booth urges residents to get behind the Windermere Water and Sewer proposal to take advantage of the grants.

“If the community chooses to not go forward at this time, they would lose the grant funding opportunity,” she said.

“I strongly encourage the residents of Timber Ridge to return their petitions by December 17th.

If they don’t return them, they are counted as a ‘no’ vote.”

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• Between October 31st and November 6th, a number of outdoor storage sheds were broken into at homes in Indian Beach Estates. At the time of this report it is unknown what might have been stolen.

• October 20th: RCMP received a complaint of assault. As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old female from Invermere is charged with assault, and assault with a weapon in regards to the pepper spray used in the assault.

• November 7th: Effusion Art Gallery staff prevented a fraud on an innocent person’s credit card. A large order was made over the phone. The caller gave instructions on payment. Staff at Effusion Art Gallery made inquiries and determined that the caller was attempting to commit a fraud. The name provided was false and the owner of the card was contacted to confirm no such order was made. Good investigative work

by Effusion Art. • November 7th: RCMP responded to a complaint of break, enter and theft at Mei Mei’s Asian Market. No damage to the building was located. Money was stolen from the till along with a set of knives and food.

• November 13th: RCMP received a complaint of a hit-and-run in the parking lot of the Farside Pub in Fairmont. There was about $4,000 damage to the 2007 Honda. A witness provided a licence plate num-

ber of the suspect vehicle. Police are following up.

• November 14th: RCMP attended Kootenay No. 3 Road to investigate an assault. A 44-year-old male from Invermere is being charged with assault and will appear in court in January. The two males were known to each other when an argument led to an assault. The victim did not require medical attention. Injuries were to the face and head.

• November 14th: At 1:19 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of theft of a 1988 Jeep Cherokee that was left in the Whitehouse Pub parking lot on November 12th. When the owner went to recover his vehicle he discovered it was stolen. The same day the police received a report the vehicle was recovered on Westside Road in Wilmer. The vehicle had some damage.

• November 14th: At 10:45 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of theft, dine and dash at Helna’s Stube in Radium. A male in his early 20s left without paying.

• November 14th: Overnight in the 1600 block of 8th Avenue, a GPS, satellite radio and cell phone were stolen out of an unlocked vehicle.

• In the last week, the Columbia Valley Detachment has received complaints of someone entering people’s property in Canal Flats. In one incident the doorbell was rung, and in the other incident the person was scared off. These incidents are happening in the evening. People are reminded to be alert. Keep your doors locked and ask your neighbours to keep an eye out.

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November 20, 2009

Lot 48 downzoning pushed back

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The Wilder family has asked the Regional District of East Kootenay to discard a downzoning bylaw for Fairmont’s Lot 48.

“We request that you do not downzone this land and commit to work with us to reach a fair and equitable resolution to the future of Lot 48 and the community of Fairmont Hot Springs,” said Carol Seable, one of the owners of Lot 48.

After discussion, the board decided not to go to a second public hearing on the downzoning bylaw.

Instead, they voted that Area F director Wendy Booth and board chair Norm Walter should undergo negotiations with the province and the Wilder family to find a solution for Lot 48.

Then Area A director Mike Sosnowski put forward a motion to remove the downzoning bylaw from the books altogether.

That motion was defeated six to eight, with Chair Walter not registering a vote.

Invermere director Gerry Taft voted against defeating the bylaw.

“Our job is to represent those who voted us in, not just the property owner,” he said. “It is important to keep the bylaw on the books.

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“We all realize that we are not going to use the bylaw, hopefully, at least not any time soon, but it is not our job to grant every wish and desire of the developer.

“The end goal is not to rob the owners of all economic value of the land,” he added.

Since 1966, the family has owned a 380-acre property on the eastern shore of Columbia Lake which in 1985 was rezoned to permit a resort development.

Twenty years later, in 2005, the regional district board of directors gave first and second reading to a bylaw that would downzone the property back to its original agricultural zoning.

“We have never requested development permits on this land and the regional district’s move to downzone the land came as a complete surprise,” said Ms. Seable.

The Wilder family sold Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to Ken Fowler Enterprises in September 2006.

A conditional sale was placed on Lot 48, stating that if Ken Fowler Enterprises was not able to reach an agreement with the province over the use of the land within three years, ownership would revert to the Wilder family.

The regional district postponed its downzoning bylaw in March 2006 to enable those negotiations to move forward.

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However, Ken Fowler Enterprises abandoned the sale in September 2009, citing the failure to reach an agreement with the province and First Nations, for whom the property has spiritual significance.

“We now find we do not have a sale and we are getting the property back, and further that the downzoning will significantly alter the value of the property we have owned for over 43 years,” Ms. Seable said.

The property owners understand the community’s opposition to the development, Ms. Seable said, and the need for a public beach in Fairmont.

“The property, however, is simply too large a financial donation and would have significant economic impact on the family members.”

After asking the regional district board to abandon the downzoning, she questioned their motives.

“Is this simply a means for the regional district to obtain parkland without fair and equitable compensation to the landowner, and is this a precedent that is being set in the regional district to obtain protected land without incurring the costs of obtaining the land legally?” Ms. Seable asked.

Only Canal Flats director Ute Juras voted against the motion to defer the downzoning.

“With the exception of the regional district’s involvement, it sounds like exactly the same group as the last round of discussions,” she said.

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perspective

November 20, 2009

Historical Lens

Tackling crime

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

Congratulations to the volunteers who stepped forward to become part of the new Restorative Justice program in the valley.

This is the official name for a program which brings petty criminals and their victims face-to-face.

The concept is to make the criminals appreciate the impact of their crimes, and to allow the victims a chance to tell the offenders how they feel.

My sister once worked in this field, and she said it was touching to see the program in action. An elderly lady, terrified after her home was vandalized, was finally persuaded to meet with the vandals. She told them in a trembling voice that she hadn’t been able to leave the house after her ordeal. The vandals, both scruffy-looking teenagers, broke down in tears as they apologized for their action. The meeting had a positive outcome for both parties.

Those of us who attend court regularly see the same youthful faces there again and again. For them, being repeatedly charged and fined doesn’t appear to be much of a deterrent, yet judges are understandably reluctant to send these young offenders to jail, when their lives will be affected by a permanent criminal record and their problems may even worsen. The Restorative Justice program might prove to be an effective way to get their attention. The program will also act as a diversion for first-time offenders so they will never have to appear in court.

What is particularly beneficial about this program is that it involves members of our own community.

This is one of the more difficult, and potentially more rewarding, ways to volunteer in our valley. The volunteers have their work cut out for them, and we wish them all the best.

The RCMP are also to be congratulated for thinking about this program and going to the effort of getting it set up again.

Hotel Windermere The original log portion of Hotel Windermere, still standing today, was built in 1886 by George A. Starke and Ed Johnston. Over the years there were several owners and various additions, including a wing of 20 rooms in 1899. For many years the hotel was a cheerful oasis on

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Climate change covered up for political motives Dear Editor: When our teens reach their 40s, the southwestern United States will be a dust bowl. Thirty percent of the planet’s species will be approaching extinction, 200 million people will have become climate refugees, and Glacier National Park will need renaming.

Yet, Canadians and Americans rank climate change 20th on a list of “issues to worry about.”

Barely 30 percent of us consider climate change a “top priority,” down from 37 percent in 2007!

Why is public concern fading? Undoubtedly,

a result of a well-oiled propaganda campaign designed to manufacture dissent and uncertainty about the science of global warming. The Globe and Mail and Stephen Harper, contributors to the deceptions, are just a couple of the shady characters in James Hoggan’s book, Climate Cover-up.

“Climate Cover-up documents one of the most disgusting stories ever hidden about corporate disinformation. What you’ll discover . . . amounts to inter-generational crime,” said David Suzuki.

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MLA responds to youth’s concerns about feedback Dear Editor: Recently I was made aware of a situation in which a high school student made a number of attempts to contact my office by e-mail.

Unfortunately, she did not receive a response.

As a result, she felt that I didn’t care about her as a young person or about the issues she raised.

It concerns me greatly that this occurred, and I have been working closely with my staff and with computer systems to try to find out how this could have happened.

I have become aware of the dangers of relying so heavily on technology for communication because sometimes technology lets us down.

I met this high school student while visiting her classroom.

As a former teacher, I have worked closely with young people.

I fully understand just how much knowledge and passion students can bring to politics.

I do make an effort to speak directly to students about what they can do to make a difference.

In October, I visited six classrooms in Revelstoke, Golden and Invermere, and on November 13th I spent the morning at Selkirk Secondary School in Kimberley.

I discuss with students a number of options for them to become involved with the political system, including participating in B.C.’s Youth Parliament

and organizing a class trip to visit the Legislature in Victoria.

I also talk about the importance of voting.

The one thing that I hope to impress on young people is that they have to take responsibility for ensuring that their elected representatives hear what issues matter to them.

If they think the voting age should be changed, they need to make a compelling case.

And they need to understand that if they want their issue to be at the top of the political agenda, they have to highlight their concerns.

Unfortunately, in this case, a student made an attempt to raise her issue, but her voice was not immediately heard.

The majority of the contacts made with my office by constituents now come in the form of e-mail.

Our computer system is part of the province-wide government network and as such uses the strictest form of security programs available.

On occasion, e-mails are rejected because of these restrictions, and that sometimes leaves constituents without a response. I regret this.

If you have contacted my office by e-mail and you have not received a response within a week, please call 1-866870-4188 to ensure your e-mail got through.

I want to hear what matters to you.

Norm Macdonald, MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke

Correction Recently an article was published acknowledging contributions to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors Program.

The Larch Point Community Association are Bronze Level Lake Windermere Ambassadors and

the Lower Lakeview Road Community Association are not Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

The Lake Windermere Project apologizes for the mistake.

Thank you to our Lake Windermere Ambassadors!

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Pro-Jumbo group has a misleading name Dear Editor: Your paper ran an advertisement this week from the self-titled “Jumbo Community Advisory Board.”

We whole-heartedly respect the right of this group of like-minded individuals to meet, plan, advertise, and boldly make their claim that Jumbo Resort is a good idea for the region.

We do not, of course, agree with their views on this matter, but would fight for their right to voice their opinions as strongly as we would fight for our own right to do the same.

We do, however, object to their attempt to appear in name as an unbiased organization tasked by some official body to make advisory comment about Jumbo Resort on behalf of “the community.”

Is there some reason that this group needs to hide their intent behind a misleading name? Let’s call a spade a spade.

For example: the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society is an organization dedicated singularly to the conservation of the Jumbo Valley – no false pretense.

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We fail to understand why this pro-resort group would not simply, and more honestly, title themselves something like the Jumbo Creek Development Society, or Citizens in Support of Jumbo Resort, as opposed to masquerading as an unbiased community advisory board.

Finally, the name leads us to wonder: who does this group purport to advise? And upon whose authority?

Surely they are not so bold as to suggest that they either speak for or advise “the community,” whatever that may be?

For 20 years now, the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society has proudly voiced the opinions of now nearly 1,500 members.

The society has never pretended to be unbiased or impartial, and it would have been grossly dishonest if, 20 years ago, they had christened themselves the “Jumbo Community Advisory Board.”

Meredith Hamstead and Paul Denchuk Invermere

Manager joins conservation group Submitted by the East Kootenay Conservation Program The East Kootenay Conservation Program is pleased to announce that Wayne Stetski is their new manager.

In this role, Wayne will play a key role in facilitating the implementation of the Regional District of East Kootenay’s Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund.

Wayne has spent almost all of his life in conservation. He served eight years as the Regional Manager for Parks and Protected Areas, Fish and Wildlife, and Ecosystems Divisions for B.C. Ministry of Environment’s Kootenay Region. He co-chaired the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program – Columbia Basin and was the Provincial Authority Member for the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.

He has received several commendations including the B.C. government’s Premier’s Award for Partnership and Interpretation Canada’s Award of Merit.

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From left: Tony Kraayvanger, Stan Markham, Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac, Darla Spiry and Claude Oram.

Justice program brings victims and offenders face-to-face

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A group of seven volunteers is working to keep minor-crime offenders out of the criminal system.

This month marks the relaunch of the Restorative Justice Program in the Columbia Valley.

Initiated by the RCMP, the program asks trained volunteers to facilitate a forum between an offender and the victim affected by the crime.

“It’s a very effective program that deals with youth and adults for minor offences and keeps them out of the court system,” explained Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac. “The court is then free to deal with more serious issues.”

After Staff Sgt. Shehovac made a call for volunteers in The Pioneer, seven Columbia Valley residents came forward.

Coordinator Stan Markham of Invermere said that, being new to the valley, he was looking for an opportunity to get involved here.

“Being retired, I had time and I wanted to volunteer,” he said. “I saw the article and it looked interesting and also a worthwhile way of giving back to the community.”

For fellow volunteer Darla Spiry of Athalmer, helping out young people is the aim of the game.

“Young people who have been alleged to commit a crime – I would like to see them get results without going to court,” she said. “There are people who make a bad choice and I would prefer not to see them go through the court process.”

Since stepping forward, the volunteers have undergone intensive RCMP security checks, and spent three days at a training workshop in Golden. Now they are ready to take on cases.

“The next step is to educate police officers to look for these cases. Now we have the volunteers here, if we don’t use their expertise, they will lose interest,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said.

The RCMP selects cases where a person is accused of a minor offence, such as shoplifting, property damage or assault. Instead of charging the offender, RCMP refer the case to the Restorative Justice Program. The facilitators will then interview both the offender and the victim.

“The victim has to agree to participate and the offender has to admit that what they did is wrong,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said.

Then the facilitator sets up a session where both parties can talk about the alleged crime and come up with a measurable outcome they both would like to see.

“Often the tears are flowing when the offender realizes the harm they have done,” said Staff Sgt. Shehovac.

If no agreement can be reached, the case is referred back to the RCMP. “Not all sessions are successful and we tell people up front that if it is not successful, we will follow it up with the detachment,” said volunteer Claude Oram of Fairmont.

The volunteers agreed that they are already learning new methods of dealing with conflict. Volunteer Tony Kraayvanger, who was a high school teacher for 28 years, said he is changing his tactics.

“I have lots to learn in terms of sitting quietly and listening,” he said. “The facilitator is not there to make any judgments. We are just there to make sure the meeting goes well and handle the conversation.”

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

A CORNY STORY In the film Big River, two corn producers pile into a canoe and head down river to see the impact of their corn farm on neighbouring communities. The movie will be shown at the Community Greenhouse Movie Night, Tuesday, November 24th at 7 p.m. at David Thompson Secondary School.

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Movie Review: Star Trek Reviewed by Dave Sutherland The new Star Trek movie boldly goes where no entry in this long-running franchise has gone before.

This version was written by long-time writing partners Roberto Orci and Alex Kutzmann, and directed by J.J. Abrams of Alias and Lost fame.

Action-packed and exciting, it effectively re-boots and re-imagines the origins of Kirk, Spock, and the crew of the old NC-1701.

The story concerns the efforts of the crew of the newly-minted Starship Enterprise to stop a revengecrazed, planet-destroying Romulan (a nearly unrecognizable Eric Bana) before he can wreak further havoc.

Along the way, we get to see members of the “original” crew as hot-blooded youths, meeting and working together for the first time.

But, if some of the details, like Kirk’s back-story, or the destruction of a certain pointy-eared crew member’s home planet, don’t jibe with your memories of the series, don’t worry.

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And it was even more fun seeing them pull it off successfully.

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Others, like Zoe Saldana, who plays Uhuru as a kick-ass proto-feminist, and Simon Pegg, who plays a mainly comical Engineer Scott, have been effectively re-tooled for this film.

Star Trek zips along at a pace akin to warp speed.

There’s lots of fever-pitch outer space action, great special effects and satisfying character development.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

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Monday, November 23rd: • 7 p.m.: Beyond the Holiday Glitter: Ladies’ Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church with guest speaker Carol Millard. Tickets $8. Call 250345-0056 or 250-342-9561.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Fernie, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Tuesday, November 24th: Friday, November 20th: • Live music with Fraser, Mike and Bruce at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

Saturday, November 21st: • 9-11 a.m.: Free Dads for Kids program at Valley Connections for dads and their children under six years old. Breakfast is provided. Runs every Saturday until December 12th. For info: 250-342-4242.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Thomas Sabo and Bliss Beads Trunk Show at Bliss Hair and Esthetics, 814-13th Street, Invermere. Enter to win a Thomas Sabo jewellery box. For info: 250-342-6507.

• 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Two Big, Too Small exhibition at the Artym Gallery. Visit during the evening for hot apple cider. For info: 250-342-7566.

• 2 p.m.: Valley Christmas Kickoff event with Christmas parade at 5 p.m., visits with Santa, light up of Christmas tree at 6 p.m., hot chocolate, booths and activities. Kids’ Christmas movies and activities at the Invermere Inn, plus great shopping specials at downtown stores today and Sunday. Everyone welcome to join the parade. For info: 250-3422844.

• 3 p.m.: Barbecue at Nature’s Floors to aid the CPR Lodge move. Hot dog or beef on a bun, pop and a cookie for only $5. For info: 250-342-9044.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Creston, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• November 21st-22nd and 28th-29th: Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Combo course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort through Dara’s Dolphins. For info: 250-347-7734.

• Live music with Oso Simple at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

Sunday, November 22nd: • 1-5 p.m.: Christmas Open House at Natural Attraction in Kimberley’s Platzl, behind the Cuckoo Clock. For info: 250-427-4349.

• 4 p.m.: RDEK public hearing on Quatro Properties rezoning at Windermere Community Hall. For info: 1-888-478-7335.

• 7 p.m.: Annual General Meeting of the Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association and election of board members at College of the Rockies, Invermere.

• 7-9 p.m.: Community Greenhouse Movie Night presents Big River at the David Thompson Secondary School theatre. Entry by donation. For info: 250342-3337.

• Live music with Angus and friends at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

Wednesday, November 25th: • 6-8:30 p.m.: Open house on the Columbia Valley Transmission Project at Brisco Hall. For info: 1-866647-3334.

• 7:30 p.m.: Valley Fitness Society Annual General Meeting at the centre. For info: 250-342-2131.

• Live music with Angus and friends at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

Thursday, November 26th: • 5-9 p.m.: Ladies Night at Fusion Wellness Spa and Essentials Department Store. Enjoy complimentary wine while you browse. Door prizes, free skin-care consultation at Fusion.

• 6-8:30 p.m.: Open house on the Columbia Valley Transmission Project at the Prestige Inn, Radium.

For info: 1-866-647-3334.

• 7-9 p.m.: Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Open House at Columbia Cycle. Club memberships available. Register for BunnyRabbits, JackRabbits and Track Attack. Adults can register for classic ski or skate ski lessons.

• 7:30 p.m.: Jumbo Creek Conservation Society Annual General Meeting at David Thompson Secondary School. Special guest speaker is author Robert Sandford.

• Live music with Mike and Bruce at Angus

McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

• November 26th-December 16th: Works by Paula Cravens featured in an art exhibition called “Back from Bobland” at Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-349-5814.

Friday, November 27th: • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Castlegar, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• November 27th-28th: NBC Basketball Camps presents basketball clinic with professional coaches at David Thompson Secondary School. Grades 4-7 on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Grades 8-12 on Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $50 at the door. For info: 250342-0062.

• Live music with Fraser and Mike at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

Saturday, November 28th: • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Craft sale, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

• 10 a.m.: Christmas Craft Fair and Tea at the Invermere Legion. Tables available. Call Faye Riches at 250-342-2681.

• Moustache Competition at Bud’s Bar & Lounge.

All proceeds go to Prostate Cancer Canada.

• Live music with Siofri and friends at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

Sunday, November 29th: • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Christmas Craft Bazaar at Edgewater Legion. Lunch will be served, with soup and a bun or beef dip for $5, including dessert and a beverage. To book a table, call 250-347-9550.

Tuesday, December 1st: • 7 p.m.: Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships quarterly general meeting at Valley Connections, next to the Family Resource Centre.

For info: 250-342-3937.

Thursday, December 3rd: • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships monthly steering team meeting at the RCMP detachment. For info: 250342-3937.

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Communities gear up for torch celebrations

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The clock is ticking and residents are waiting in anticipation for January 22nd, the day the iconic Olympic torch passes through the Columbia Valley.

As the date draws near, more and more communities are getting on board, revealing their celebration plans to the public.

• In Canal Flats, the festivities will include an artwork contest, mini-Olympics, time capsule and talent show.

Local artists are invited to submit their artwork depicting life in the Columbia Valley. The winning entry will be displayed at the municipal office.

Deadline for submissions is December 16th. For more information on these events, contact the village office at 250349-5462.

• In Fairmont Hot Springs, festivities have yet to be finalized, but so far will include entertainment, ice-carving,

a winter sports day, the building of a commemorative inukshuk and a barbecue sponsored by local businesses.

• In Radium Hot Springs, the celebration will include local street entertainment, food and refreshments and fire pits set up along the route. The festivities will continue in Radium on January 23rd, as the village hosts its first annual Winterfest. The festival will include face-painting, a snowman-building contest, family skating and sledding, snow-sculpting and dogsled rides. For more information, contact the municipal office at 250-347-6455.

• The torch will also pass through the community of Edgewater. Details regarding that event are forthcoming.

• The biggest celebration will be held in Invermere, but like the other communities, plans have yet to be finalized. Staff at the District of Invermere did reveal that celebrations would occur throughout the day, including fireworks and live entertainment in the evening.

Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 26th 7:30 p.m. at DTSS in Invermere (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

Special Guest Speaker, Robert Sandford • Mr. Sandford is chair of the U.N. Water For Life Partnership in Canada • He is also director of the Western Watershed Climate Research Collaborative • His recent books include Hyper-development in Mountain Towns and Water, Weather and the Mountain West.

• There will be a review of the previous year and what we might see in the year to come.

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November 20, 2009

Olympic Torch en route to the Columbia Valley

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By Kelsey Verboom Special to The Pioneer The Olympic torch is slowly making its way to the Columbia Valley.

Since its official send-off in Victoria two weeks ago, the Olympic Torch Relay has been travelling across Canada, visiting hundreds of communities.

The torch will continue its journey across the country before arriving in the Columbia Valley on January 22nd.

The Olympic flame is currently on the east coast before continuing its voyage westward on the route back to Vancouver. Last week, the torch visited Alert, Nunavut, which is the northernmost community in the world, and the farthest northern point that the Olympic torch has ever reached.

The torch was lit on October 30th on the lawn of the Legislature Building in Victoria, in front of a crowd of thousands of cheering people wearing red mittens and waving Canadian flags.

The first torchbearers were Catriona Le May Doan, three-time Olympic medallist in speedskating; and Simon Whitfield, double Olympic medal winner for the triathlon.

They are only two of the 12,000 torchbearers who will carry the flame as it makes its way across Canada in the longest Olympic Torch Relay in history run within a host country. The torch will travel in a variety of unexpected ways along its voyage, including by skateboard, dogsled, floatplane, and logging truck.

On its route through 1,000 different communities, the Torch Relay will spend an entire day travelling through the valley, visiting Parson, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats.

Already the anticipation in the valley is building.

Village of Radium Hot Springs Councillor Clara Reinhardt, who is helping to organize the relay festivities for when the torch passes through Radium, thinks that having part of the Olympic celebration come through the Columbia Valley is thrilling.

“To be involved in a tangible way, it’s great. It gets more and more exciting,” she said.

While organizers plan celebrations for the Torch Relay, a great deal of mystery still surrounds the identity of local torchbearers. According to Clara, the community organizing committees will not officially learn the names of local torchbearers until two days prior to the arrival of the torch. She said she enjoys the mystery of the process because “it helps to generate enthusiasm.”

When the torch passes through the Columbia Valley on Friday, January 22nd, torchbearers will carry the flame while wearing the official torchbearer uniform: white pants, toque, and jacket to symbolize peace and hope; and colourful red mittens bearing the Olympic

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Photo by Kelsey Verboom rings and Canadian maple leaf.

During its pass through the valley, the flame will be carefully tended to by 12 aboriginal youths from across the country who have been selected as Flame Attendants. These youths, who were chosen based upon involvement in sport and community, will travel the entire relay with the flame and ensure it is never extinguished.

People can track the flame’s voyage on an interactive map at www.vancouver2010.com as the Olympic Torch Relay makes its way to the Columbia Valley.

Editor’s Note: Kelsey Verboom, daughter of Ron and Donna Verboom of Radium, is attending the Western Academy of Photography in Victoria.

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Radium Resort welcomes new Food and Beverage Manager Submitted by Radium Resort

Wining and dining in style More than 50 people enjoyed a dinner at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Saturday, November 7th that paired the culinary creations of Terroir chef Steve Mahon with the wines of Tinhorn Creek Winery.

It was the first of Terroir’s Winemaker’s Dinners, a revolving series of events

which will pair Terroir’s gourmet delicacies with wines from a variety of wineries.

Here, Terroir owner Richard Unger poses with Tinhorn Creek’s marketing coordinator Lindsey White.

Photo by Dave Sutherland

Wilda Schab, General Manager of Radium Resort, is pleased to announce that Ed Jones, originally of Grande Prairie, Alberta, has been named the new Food and Beverage Manager of Radium Resort.

Ed will oversee all food and beverage outlets at Radium Resort including our Selkirk Dining Room and Patio, Bugaboo Trophy Lounge, and the Springs Restaurant, Lounge and Patio.

Ed brings 16 years of experience in the service and hospitality industry to Radium Resort.

Most recently, Ed was with The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, managing the busy Macleod Trail location in Calgary.

Ed and his fiancé, Holly Kohorst, originally of Invermere, recently relocated to Invermere in search of a lifestyle change.

With experience in the kitchen, bar, and dining room, Ed brings diverse experience to the food and beverage offerings at Radium Resort.

Ed Jones Along with management duties in the department, he will be helping to redevelop the menus for both the Resort and The Springs facilities.

Ed says he is looking forward to the opportunity to serve both the local guests and the tourists who visit our resort.

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November 20, 2009

Artym Gallery pushes the size envelope Submitted by Deanna Berrington Artym Gallery The holiday season is fast approaching and the Artym Gallery is celebrating with a new show on Saturday, November 21st.

This “Two Big, Two Small” exhibition challenged your favourite Artym Gallery artists to paint two large paintings and two small ones in their own style.

The show opens at 10 a.m. and continues until 5:30 p.m., with a reception that evening during Invermere’s Christmas Kickoff celebration.

“Two Big, Two Small” is a show that will have something for everyone.

An eclectic array of artists are participating and will be creating work SIZE MATTERS – Artist Andrew Kiss is participating not only in both a large in Artym’s “Two Big, Two Small” exhibition this weekand small format, but in end. This work is entitled “Calm.” mediums such as acrylic, Where a large piece will become a oil, mixed media, even fabric collage, and in a wide variety of focal point in a room by drawing the eye and setting the tone, small paintings themes, subjects and styles.

This wide selection of varied work can fill odd and blank spaces, creating a will be up throughout the entire gallery, mood and personalizing a home.

Where a large piece often suits one allowing you to see the new work from your favourite Artym artists and to find particular and prominent place (above a couch or on a fireplace mantle), small the size that works best for you.

Many painters tend to remain with- pieces can be moved and grouped in in a certain canvas size range. Simpli- different areas, creating different effects fying a composition to create a smaller and keeping an art collection fresh and painting can be tricky, but painting a exciting.

Not to be missed, this show features very large piece can be daunting.

Like choosing medium or subject, all of your favourite Artym artists creatthe size of the space an artist works with ing the large pieces you know and love fundamentally affects the finished piece as well as small, more affordable pieces that make great gifts (for others, or of art.

This exhibition challenged the art- yourself ).

The exhibition opens at 10 a.m. on ists to take a step back and consider the Saturday, November 21st and continues scale that they are working with.

As a result, this show features work all day.

Be sure to stop by the evening refrom artists in sizes that they wouldn’t normally work in – both large pieces ception for some hot apple cider, too!

If you can’t make it into the gallery, from artists who usually create small you can see all the pieces online at www. paintings, and vice versa.

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HONING THE CRAFT – At the Golden Timber Frames plant just north of Invermere, timbers are cut using worldclass computerized joinery equipment.

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As the rest of the forestry industry wallows in an economic downturn, Golden Timber Frames, which operates out of the large, white building off the highway just north of Invermere, is still moving full-steam ahead.

This summer, the company received $1,487,500 from the federal government, which will be used to introduce new wood wall system manufacturing technology, purchase a dry kiln and diversify its customer base by marketing to builders across North America.

“The Columbia Valley has long been dependent

on the cyclical nature of logging and mining as the mainstays of its economy and only recently have tourism and the associated boom of construction pushed it to the forefront as an economic force,” said Hans Plechinger, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Timber Frames.

“However, the present economic situation has stalled much of the progress for the moment, but Golden Timber Frames established a manufacturing industry able to take advantage of both the abundance of natural resources, the availability of laid-off forest industry staff and the construction increases expected in the near future.”

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. . . Continued from last page Golden Timber Frames is led by a highly successful team of senior managers, including Hans Plechinger and Chief Operating Officer Christoph Loesch.

Both bring a combination of 50 years’ experience in development and management of small to mediumsized businesses, both inside and outside the timberframe industry. The company employs 23 people and plans to double that number within five years.

But the real secret to the success story of Golden Timber Frames is in the product they are manufacturing.

Timber frame companies, in particular, he said, have been able to weather the economic downturn better than the rest of the forestry sector for one simple reason.

“Despite difficult economic times, there is substantial consumer demand for timber frame products,” Mr. Plechinger said. “The high-end timber frame vacation home market, as well as the commercial building sector, is booming and therefore has created an outstanding market opportunity for Golden Timber Frames.”

By comparison, large mills produce lower value, high volume commodities which are at the mercy of

local, regional and international demand along with global economic developments.

Golden Timber Frames source their product from Forest Stewardship Council and Canadian Standards Association certified, sustainably-managed forests located in the area surrounding Invermere. But, only three percent of the area’s harvested Douglas fir and larch meets the selection criteria and is therefore usable as raw material for timber frames.

“Golden Timber Frames’ annual demand for suitable timber will grow from 3,000 cubic metres to 15,000 cubic metres within four years,” Mr. Plechinger said.

Despite being new to the business, the company already has big plans for expansion. They will be operating two large, wood-drying kilns in spring of 2010, which will provide dried wood on short notice if specified for timber frame production, and will enhance the capability to fabricate staircases, one of their specialties. The kilns will also provide material for the solid wood wall elements planned for manufacture in 2011.

Golden Timber Frames products are currently being used in home construction at Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Mountain Village. For more information, visit www.gtf.ca.

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HEADQUARTERS AND HANDIWORK – Above: the Golden Timber Frames manufacturing facility is now a recognizable building beside Highway 93/95 north of Invermere, where 23 people are currently employed. Bottom: the unique main signage next to the highway shows off the company’s top-notch timber frame craftmanship.

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YOUR MONEY

Serious illness can affect your finances Given recent advancements in medicine, it’s not surprising that people are increasingly surviving serious health issues.

The statistics are positive. For instance, the immediate death rate from heart attack has decreased by 51 percent since 1968.

Although 50,000 Canadians suffer a stroke each year, 75 percent of these individuals are expected to survive the initial event.

And half of all people diagnosed with common cancers will survive the next five years or more.

While this is definitely good news, it also opens the door to a new problem: surviving the illness financially.

Ask yourself: if you or a family member were to be diagnosed with a serious illness tomorrow, would you be able to pay your bills?

Your bills include not just medical expenses, but your mortgage payment, your utilities, your car loan, or any other bills you may have. If not, critical illness insurance may be the answer for you.

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Individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 are eligible for this type of insurance. If you are diagnosed with any one of the covered illnesses, a lump sum benefit will be paid to you 30 days after your initial diagnosis.

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may be used to pay medical bills, the cost of ongoing therapy, moving costs, as well as other expenses such as your mortgage payments, car payments or child care.

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Critical illness insurance can be an essential component of a sound financial plan.

But it’s not something that you should purchase without a thorough review of your financial situation.

If you’re interested in investigating which type of critical illness insurance is right for you, call your financial advisor. He or she will be happy to review the pros and cons of several policies with you and select the one that’s right for your needs.

You might not want to think about illness coverage, but it should be part of your financial plan.

The main benefit of critical illness insurance is peace of mind.

Should you contract a serious illness, you will need all your strength to recover.

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OUCH – Kylea Nittel, 11, daughter of Keirna Daly and Ian Nittel of Edgewater, receives her H1N1 shot.

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H1N1 vaccine finally made available to everyone

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Hundreds of people from all over the Columbia Valley flocked to the Invermere Community Hall on Tuesday, November 17th, as the H1N1 vaccination clinic was made available to the general public.

Seven hundred and forty-one residents were on hand to receive the vaccine, the most prominent group being those aged 10 to 64.

“I was very excited when I found out that the clinic was going to be opened up to the general public,” said Brenda Marsman, team leader for Public Health Nursing.

“People were thrilled that they were now finally eligible and they could be vaccinated.”

Since the vaccine was first made available in the area, Ms. Marsman estimates that between the two clinics, physicians and hospital staff, more than 1,500 people in the Columbia Valley have been vaccinated.

But, she said, initial reports from Interior Health estimated that nearly 70 percent of the population would choose to be vaccinated.

In the Columbia Valley, that means 7,000 residents, meaning that there are still more than 5,000

people who have not received the vaccine.

“We at Interior Health feel very strongly that this is a very good vaccine,” Ms. Marsman said.

“People tend to forget that vaccines made huge improvements in the quality of our lives.

“We all take for granted the fact that we don’t get polio any more because we are vaccinated against it.

These flu shots are very important.”

Ms. Marsman is urging those who are eligible but have not received the H1N1 vaccine to take advantage of the next upcoming clinic.

“If you have any questions or concerns about the vaccine, please don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our website,” she said.

The next H1N1 vaccination clinic will be held at the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, November 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ms. Marsman said she does not expect any vaccine shortages in the future and until further notice, the November 28th clinic will once again be open to the general public.

For more information on H1N1 clinics in the area, including up-to-date times, dates, locations, and qualifications, visit www.immunizebc.ca or www.interiorhealth.ca.

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November 20, 2009

Dialysis unit ‘like a little family’ His wife Cathy, married to Bill for 53 years, said she almost fell over when she heard For more than 10 years, the news. “I was totally blank,” one of the smallest dialysis she said. units in B.C. has provided Bill and Cathy have four patients with treatments three grown children: Susan Tartimes every week. diti of Calgary, Karen Neal of Two regular patients come Okotoks, Cathy deGuise of on Monday, Wednesday and Fairmont, and Carol Kinley of Friday to see Jane Glueckler, Calgary. They also have eight registered nurse for the renal grandchildren. service facility at the Invermere Bill retired 23 years ago and District Hospital. after working for the City of Jane, who lives in Golden Calgary. Since they owned a but drives three days a week to cottage in Fairmont for many the Invermere clinic, said she years, Bill and Cathy decided treats several valley residents, to build their own log house, plus patients who pass though peeling the logs themselves, the valley on holidays. and made their stay in the val“I look at it like I’m just ley a permanent one. helping people’s needs,” she Bill said he is still quite said. active but there are things he The clinic runs at full cacan’t do because he gets tired pacity 75 percent of the year, quickly. “I still get firewood BLOOD WORK – Jane Glueckler wears her Kidney Foundation T-shirt while she cares for Bill Chalus of said Jane, with visitors coming and mow the lawn,” he said.

Fairmont, who receives dialysis in Invermere three times a week.

Photo by Danielle Wilson for one treatment or as many a He has recently started month-long run of treatments, driving himself to the hospital depending on the length of their holiday. in Invermere and is proud of it. than $140 million a year.

Dialysis replaces some functions of the kidneys, “We are fortunate to have the clinic here,” Bill This region has six dialysis units: Grand Forks, which remove wastes from the body. During dialysis, Trail, Creston, Cranbrook, Sparwood and Invermere, said. “Jane is very personable, and once she explained a patient’s blood is pumped out of the body through used by both locals and visitors. “Sometimes people everything that was going to happen to my body, I felt a machine and purified, then circulated back into the hold off travelling because they can’t get to dialysis,” slightly more comfortable with what was going on.” body. The procedure takes about four hours.

Jane said she loves her job and finds it not only inLaura said.

Dialysis is not a cure for kidney failure. It is used Bill Chalus, 78, who has lived in Fairmont for 21 teresting but rewarding. Spending so much time with to provide an artificial replacement for temporarily or years, is one of those patients who travels regularly to her patients, she gets to know them very well. permanently lost kidney functions. Many dialysis pa- Invermere for three four-hour sessions each week. He “We are here together three times a week; we’re tients are on a waiting list for a kidney transplant. like a little family,” Jane said. has been receiving dialysis for the past six months.

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24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

November 20, 2009

More daily RV sites coming next year

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Soon, there could be another 100 RV sites in the Columbia Valley.

Two new RV resorts have popped up on the radar: Kootenay River RV Resort in Canal Flats, and Fairmont Mountain Bungalows in Fairmont.

The Canal Flats RV park is set to open in May, according to Shauna Kapusta, marketing coordinator for the resort.

“We will have 26 sites with 30-amp service, sewer and water. We will also have about 30 sites that will be nonservice and will accommodate RVs and tenters.”

The resort will have a full washroom with flush toilets and hot showers, a sani-station and wireless internet.

It is located between Highway 93/95 and the Kootenay River, just be-

fore the bridge, behind Gas Plus.

“As we are right on the bank of the Kooteney River, it is one of the best spots for canoers and kayakers to access the river,” Ms. Kapusta said.

What’s more, the resort is responding to the need for daily RV sites – which have been on the decline over recent years as long-running campgrounds shift to seasonal rental only.

“For the summer season of 2010 we will be responding to the demand for daily RV sites in the valley,” Ms. Kapusta said.

“After the summer, we may look at seasonal demand.”

Meanwhile, Fairmont Mountain Bungalows is planning to expand into RV sites.

The owner is applying to the Regional District of East Kootenay to build a 50-site RV park adjacent to the existing cabin acommodation.

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November 20, 2009

Local woman selling personal products

By Danielle Wilson Pioneer Staff A local woman is hoping that people will support a line of new environmental cotton products for the health-conscious.

Jackie Lysak, local distributor for Winalite International, said the panty liners, sanitary napkins and baby diapers are a hygienic antibacterial choice.

She said everyone should be cautious about what products they are putting close to their own skin.

“The facts need to be presented and then an informed choice can be made,” she said.

The merchandise, said Jackie, helps prevent the growth of bacteria, eliminates odour and promotes comfort.

The first layer of the product is made of 100-percent cotton, she said. Part of the liner is made of seaweed, with the rest made from all-natural materials.

The product is biodegradable, breaking down after it is discarded into materials that are less harmful to the earth.

“The movement towards environmental improvement is a slow one, but this is a step in the right direction,” Jackie said.

Jackie said the products are also beneficial to wom-

en’s health. Dioxin, a toxic byproduct found in bleach, has been linked to cancer, she said. Bleach is used in more commonly-known feminine hygiene products.

Her products are not bleached and will not compromise people’s health, she said.

Jackie first got interested in health care issues 20 years ago, when she was working at a health food store in Lethbridge.

One of her children had a seizure after inhaling pesticide spray at the age of two years, and that experience pushed Jackie to become more conscious about health and the environment.

Soon after, Jackie was touched again by personal grief, after losing a family friend to cervical cancer, intensifying her need to pursue a healthier lifestyle.

Jackie has lived in the valley for six years with husband Richard Lysak and her three children – Bryce, 15, Mariah, 13, and Erica, 11, at their home north of Wilmer.

She said people should be reading labels on all household products, not just food items.

“I do think that in the next couple of years this product will be in the majority of households, just because it is such an incredible product.”

For more information, please call Jackie at 250347-9199 or visit: www.winaliteprofessionals.com.

Jackie Lysak sells a new line of environmental products.

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26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

November 20, 2009

Prices down and costs up for valley ranchers Fewest stock breeders operating in valley since 1914

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Plummeting cattle prices have hit the Columbia Valley hard.

Nowhere is this more evident than in the membership of the Windermere Valley Farmers Institute and Stockbreeders Association.

In 1943, the institute had 101 members. Today, there are just 26 members, only three more than when it was founded almost a century ago.

“I would say out of those 26, maybe eight are full-time farmers. The rest are part-time farmers,” said Franz Feldmann, a director of the institute and a longtime rancher with 620 head of cattle during calving.

Today, ranchers own roughly 6,000 cattle between Golden and Canal Flats. In the institute’s heyday, estimates were double that amount.

The industry is still reeling from the implications of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or “Mad Cow Disease,” which affected 15 cattle in Canada between 2003 and 2008 and resulted in one human death.

“Six or seven years ago we were getting good prices and no one complained,” Franz said.

Since 2003, prices that ranchers get for their cattle at auction have plummeted to below 1979 levels.

“In 1979 we got paid 20 cents more per pound than what we get now,” Mr. Feldmann said.

That is despite huge differences in the cost of production. For example, a tractor in 1979 cost $9,000.

Today, a farmer could pay $90,000 for a tractor.

What’s more, the high Canadian dollar impacted the U.S. market for beef in recent years.

“The reason so many farmers have quit is because they are not breaking even,” Franz said. “There used to be a lot of guys who had 30 to 50 cows as a sideline business that brought in a good income. They’ve all quit now.”

But the perceived risk from Mad Cow Disease is not realistic, Franz said.

“As far as I’m concerned, beef is still the safest meat you can buy.”

Cattle are fed grain, while pork and chicken eat animal-based products, he said.

A survey by agricultural newspaper Country Life in B.C. in September revealed that the ranchers’ low return for cattle is not reflected in supermarket prices.

The October issue stated that on September 17th, a Williams Lake farmer received $1.87 per kilogram of live weight. The same week, rib-eye steaks at a Vancouver Save-On Foods cost $30.84 a kilogram.

“The reason we don’t get what we should is that the middleman makes all the money,” Franz said. “And

who knows who that guy is?”

According to Natural Resources Canada, most ranches sell their calves to feed lots, which continue to feed the animals until they reach about 600 kilograms.

The cattle are then sent to a beef processing plant to be slaughtered and processed into different cuts. From there, the beef goes into supermarkets.

To cut out the middleman, many local beef producers are considering selling meat directly to the consumer. Although many consumers are now interested in buying cattle straight from the ranch, farmers struggle to fit their cattle into the schedule at the closest government-inspected abattoir in Cranbrook.

As a result, the Farmers’ Institute is investigating the feasibility of an abattoir in the Columbia Valley.

Formed in 1914, the Windermere District Association of Stockbreeders had 23 members. Its goal was “the encouragement and improvement of stockbreeding and protection of stock and their owners in the East Kootenay from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.”

Back then, the institute organized the Windermere Fall Fair, until it was separated in 1946.

Over the years, prominent ranchers in the valley’s history were involved in the group, including Firlands Ranch owner and MLA Harold Forster; Walter Stoddart, the manager of Ellenvale Ranch, which later became K2 Ranch; and J. Alfred Laird, who has an Invermere school named in his honour.

These days, members include ranchers Brian McKersie, Peter Trescher and John Braisher. The longest-serving members are 87-year-old Bud Coy, who has a ranch south of Fairmont and has been a member since 1952; and Fritz Maurer, 77, who owns a ranch in Windermere and has been a member since 1956.

Mr. Feldmann, 72, whose ranch is southwest of Radium, has been a member since 1963.

The institute suffered a further blow in September when 47-year member Alfred Trescher of Brisco passed away.

The group meets regularly to discuss the challenges of farming.

“There is no competition – it’s a pretty good group,” Franz said. “It’s not about bragging, saying, ‘I have better cattle, I make more money.’”

Despite the difficulties they face, Franz is passionate about farming in the Columbia Valley.

“This valley is one of the best places for cow-calf operations in Canada,” he said.

He and other long-term ranchers will persevere until better times come around.

“Farmers are always hoping next year will be better. That’s why some of us are still going – we are hoping it’s better next year.”

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November 20, 2009

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENT – ATHALMER The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Quatro Properties (Invermere) Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to accommodate an automobile dealership business. The property is located at 4846 Athalmer Road.

Bylaw No. 2188 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 238, 2009 (Athalmer / Quatro Properties (Invermere) Ltd.)” will change the designation of Lots 12, 13 and 14, District Lot 4347, Kootenay District, Plan 4001 from I-1, Light Industrial Zone to C-2, Service Commercial Zone.

WINDERMERE COMMUNITY HALL 4726 North Street Windermere BC Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 4:00 pm

A public hearing will be held at:

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250.489.0314 or toll free at 1.888.478.7335.

VALLEY WRANGLER — Richard Larson of Firlands Ranch watches over his herd during the annual round-up and cattle drive in October. Fifteen riders on

horseback herded 230 head of cattle from open range land back to the west-side ranch for the winter.

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Notice of Water Main Flushing Parr Utilities Ltd. will be flushing its community water system in November of this year. This program, carried out annually, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some temporary discolorations of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Utility during the flushing operation, users are advised if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water, to notify us and describe the nature of the problem.

For further information, please telephone the Utility at 250-342-6999.

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for : THE CUTTING AND SPLITTING OF LOGS INTO FIREWOOD FOR PARKS CANADA at the following locations, Lake Louise “Niblock Pit” and Field “Field Sand Pit”. The estimated quantity of wood to be processed is 5 logging truck loads in Lake Louise and 2 logging truckloads in Field.

The wood is to be split and cut into lengths as specified in the information package at the above sites with contract completion by January 15, 2010. All material, equipment and labor required to complete the said works will be supplied by the successful bidder.

visant LE COUPAGE ET LE FENDAGE DE BOIS À BRÛLER POUR LE COMPTE DE PARCS CANADA à les endroits suivants, la carrière ‘Niblock’ près du Lac Louise et la carrière ‘Field Sand Pit’ près du Field.

La quantité approximative de bois à couper est de 5 camions du bois à Lac Louise et de 2 camions du bois à Field. Le bois doit être fendu et coupé tel que spécifié dans la trousse d’information. Le travail doit être fait à les endroits susmentionné et terminé le 15 janvier 2010 au plus tard. Le soumissionnaire retenu sera responsable de fournir l’ensemble du matériel, de l’équipement et de la main-d’œuvre nécessaires à l’exécution des travaux.

INFORMATION PACKAGES, BID REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS OF REFERENCE OUTLINING THE WORK TO BE DONE AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK SUPPLY CENTRE AT (250) 347-6622.

The Agency retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Proposals will be received up to 2:00 P.M. (14:00 hours) M.S.T. November 30, 2009 at the Supply Center in Kootenay National Park. P.O. Box 220, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. VOA 1M0 Please phone (250) 347-6622 for more information. Reference # KKP – 2927

ON PEUT OBTENIR LES TROUSSES D’INFORMATION, LES CONDITIONS D’OFFRE ET LE CADRE DE RÉFÉRENCE DÉFINISSANT LE TRAVAIL À EXÉCUTER AU CENTRE D’APPROVISIONNEMENT DU PARC NATIONAL KOOTENAY AU (250) 347-6622.

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Les offres seront acceptées jusqu’à 14 h (HRN) le 30 novembre 2009, au Centre d’approvisionnement du parc national Kootenay, P.O. Box 220, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. VOA 1M0 Pour plus de détails, téléphoner au (250) 347-6622. No de référence # KKP – 2927

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

November 20, 2009

Concerns expressed over power line route

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Environmental concerns are deepening over the route of the proposed Columbia Valley Transmission Line from Invermere to Golden.

Next week the B.C. Transmission Corporation will hold a third round of open houses in Brisco and Radium to reveal the final route John Zehnder for the 230-kilovolt line across the western benches of the Columbia Valley. But the Ministry of Environment and a local animal conservationist have contacted the transmission corporation with concerns about the line’s impact on wildlife. “The Ministry of Environment is very concerned about the double crossing of Toby Creek as well as other issues such as the creation of motorized access, impacts to riparian habitats and avian collisions with the line,� said Peter Holmes, an ecosystem biologist at

the ministry’s Invermere branch.

So far, the project hasn’t been referred to the ministry, according to Peter, but he will meet with the project manager later this month. “B.C.T.C. will be meeting with government representatives in the coming weeks to discuss the project,� confirmed Judy Dobrowski, community relations coordinator with the corporation.

Meanwhile, rancher John Zehnder wrote to the transmission corporation in October to explain his concerns over the line’s route over the Toby Canyon.

In July, the Columbia Basin Trust granted $7,500 for a mountain goat conservation project proposed

by Mr. Zehnder. The project will protect a dwindling herd of mountain goats that travel from Mount Taynton to the Toby Canyon to use a mineral lick.

In the past 20 years, the herd has dwindled from more than 60 goats to less than 10.

The proposed route sees the line travel south from the Invermere power station across the Toby Canyon, before immediately crossing back again and heading north. “It’s not great for the goats,� Mr. Zehnder said. “It just means more disturbance, and not just during construction but through ongoing maintenance, tree removal, helicopter flight checks . . .�

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“I’m also concerned about the negative health effects of these major power lines to the goats.�

To date, Mr. Zehnder has not received a response to his letter. “I’m very disappointed with their process. I wrote them with a number of questions about the line but they didn’t even respond. What’s the point of having these open houses if they just ignore you?� he said.

But Judy Dobrowski said the B.C. Transmission Corporation has taken the concerns on board. “B.C.T.C. takes all environmental issues seriously,� she said. “We are aware of the issue of a small goat herd in the vicinity of the proposed corridor near Toby Creek. We will work with Mr. Zehnder and the Columbia Basin Trust in developing an access strategy as part of the Construction Management Plan.�

That is not enough to help the goats, Mr. Zehnder said. ““If they stick to the north side of the power station they would avoid further impacts to the goats and avoid bisecting private property. I think it’s a matter of education, awareness, and communication.�

Open houses on the Columbia Valley Transmission Project will be held in Brisco on Wednesday, November 25th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and in Radium on Thursday, November 26th from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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November 20, 2009

A Day COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE in Court Columbia Valley Transmission Project

BCTC held community open houses on the CVT Project in June and September 2009, providing an opportunity for the people to learn about the project, share their knowledge of the area and communicate their thoughts and ideas. BCTC appreciates the valuable input provided by participants.

BCTC would again like to invite you to attend our third round of open houses to learn about the proposed route alignment for the new 230kV and 69kV transmission lines and proposed location for the new Kicking Horse Substation.

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• Gordon Cleland was found guilty of being in care or control of a vehicle while impaired.

The incident happened in September 2003.

Mr. Cleland was fined $600 and given a one-year driving prohibition.

• Peter Eugene was found guilty of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The court heard that on July 29th, 2008, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a complaint that led them to Mr. Eugene, who was located at Eagle Ranch Trail Road.

Upon seeing police, Mr. Eugene fled and the officers gave chase, later arresting him.

While the arrest was taking place, Mr. Eugene threatened to kill one of the officers and his family, saying, “When I see you without your gun on, you will be dead.”

He was then taken to the Columbia Valley Detachment.

Judge Carlgren fined Mr. Eugene $300 for the offence.

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BC Transmission Corporation is planning for electric transmission system improvements in the upper Columbia Valley.

The existing transmission line that brings electricity to the communities between Invermere and Golden is reaching its capacity limit due to increased electricity demand in the Golden area. New transmission infrastructure is required to bring additional power to this region. To address this near-term and long-term electricity requirements in the upper Columbia Valley area, BCTC is proposing a new 230 kilovolt transmission line between the existing Invermere Substation and a new substation on the west side of the Columbia River, near the Town of Golden (to be called Kicking Horse Substation). The project also includes a new 69 kilovolt transmission line between the new Kicking Horse Substation and the existing Golden Substation, along with expanding the substations at Invermere, Cranbrook and Golden. The project is subject to approval of the BC Utilities Commission.

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November 20, 2009

VALLEY SPORTS

Rockies split games on weekend Submitted by Steve Mantyka Columbia Valley Rockies Beaver Valley Nitehawks soared into Invermere on Friday the 13th and although the game started slowly, the pace kept building as the teams traded scoring chances like golfers trading shots on the driving range.

It was the Nitehawks who made the last shot, though – leaving town with a 6-3 win after filling an empty net.

Kalen Bird scored his first of the year to put the Rockies ahead, from Boldon and Anderson. A great individual effort from Sookro tied the game just over a minute later. The Rockies power play beat the clock with under one second left in the period to give them a 2-1 lead heading into the first intermission, Boldon from Fraser and Anderson.

The Rockies kept the momentum going, but couldn’t solve Vlanich. Hadley took advantage of a partial break to tie the game at two, unassisted at 19:17.

The Nitehawks would add two more goals in the period before the Rockies pulled within one. The chase continued as Beaver Valley scored again, taking a 5-3 lead into the second intermission.

The game seesawed back and forth in the third, both teams trading chances on odd man rushes, but both goalies stood their ground, keeping the game to a two-goal deficit for Columbia Valley.

With two minutes to go, the Rockies pulled Cameron Dagg for the extra attacker, but Beaver Valley found the unattended net and pulled ahead 6-3. That’s the way it ended.

Saturday night saw the Rockies travel to Creston to play the Thunder Cats, but before leaving Invermere, the boys watched the Columbia Valley Bighorns football team defend their Kootenay Bowl Championship over the Mount Baker Wild.

Watching the game was a foreshadowing of things to come.

The Rockies bus broke down in Cranbrook and they were forced to find alternative transport and arrived late in Creston, after watching the time click by.

It seemed like they missed the first period too, as the Cats took an early lead and fired 16 shots on Rockies goalie Jeff Magee while blasting only four at Creston’s Chad Katunar – watching too much of the play.

In the second period, the Rockies big line got going on the power play, Kevin Dunlop with his first of three in the period, from Sean Menton and Darrell Boldon. Creston’s Ludwar tied the game at two, also on the power play – the teams traded goals to end the second in a three-three stalemate.

The Cats added another power play goal in the third, but the Rockies tied it up with under six minutes to play in regulation. We were going to overtime.

Boldon scored from Menton twelve seconds in to give the Rockies a 5-4 win. Menton, Boldon and Dunlop combined for 10 points in the game.

Rockies goalie Jeff Magee was again sharp, stopping 44 of 48 shots. Katunar blocked 24 of 29 for Creston.

The two teams hook up again on Saturday, November 21st in Invermere at 7:30 p.m. in the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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November 20, 2009

New deal offered at nine golf courses Submitted by Columbia Valley Golf Association

Mountainside at Fairmont is one of nine courses affiliated with the golf passport.

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For just $299, golfers will receive a passport allowing them to play one round of golf at all the courses along the Columbia Valley Golf Trail, which is made up of nine 18-hole courses between Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for local golfers. If you haven’t experienced all of the outstanding golf we have to offer here in the valley, now is your chance to do so at a very reasonable price,” said Peter Smith, Director of Golf at Mountainside and Riverside in Fairmont. “At an average price of just $33 per round, we are very excited about being able to provide our locals with some of Canada’s best golf at Canada’s best value.

“The $299 price goes up to $349

after December 31st and there are only a limited number of passports available, so golfers are best advised to act quickly,” he said.

The nine 18-hole golf courses along the Columbia Valley Golf Trail include: The Springs Course and Resort Course at Radium Resort, Eagle Ranch, Greywolf, Copper Point, Windermere Valley, The Ridge at Copper Point, and Mountainside and Riverside at Fairmont.

Golfers can purchase the passport by calling any one of these nine golf courses.

Passport rounds may be played any time (excluding holiday weekends) during the 2010 golf season from Sunday afternoon to Thursday and may be booked seven days in advance.

The nine golf courses on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail have come together to form the Columbia Valley Golf Association, which acts to promote and market golf in the Columbia Valley.

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Biking gets down and dirty

November 20, 2009

VALLEY SPORTS

Local badminton players win big

Several local sports enthusiasts, including offroad dirt bike racer Todd Pardington who is pictured here, came away with top rankings at various competitions this summer. This season, Todd took away two golds, two bronze and placed second in the overall points championship.

Other riders who received high rankings included Ken Hatt, Shawn Tegart and Drew Macdonald.

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Old Zone uncovers the truth

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist I’m sure that most of you have heard of or even know athletes who are incredibly superstitious about many different things when it comes to how they perform. I don’t know of any scientific evidence to prove that superstitions play an integral part in success or failure, but who among us wants to take the chance that it doesn’t work?

A brief glance at the standings in the league will tell you that wins are hard to come by this season, so if you think something has contributed to a victory, why not make darn sure you repeat it next week? Can’t hurt, can it?

That said, it could be the way you taped your stick, the order that you put on your equipment, the number of cold pops you had before the game, the number you drank after the game, the number of pucks you shot at the net in warm-up, the number of pucks you shot on your goalie in warm-up, the guys who played on the same line as you last time, whether you were the last guy out

of the dressing room, the colour of your water bottle, and on it goes. It probably isn’t any of those things, but . . .

The one stand-out superstition on our hockey team belongs to Wallace Ross. His typical pre-game hockey routine includes showing up 35-40 minutes before the game and then starts out by Wallace donning a pair of thermal underwear that have more holes in it than the theory about how if you cheer long enough, the Toronto Maple Leafs will win the Stanley Cup! I’d be willing to bet that there is only about 60 feet of thread left on the whole thing. Not even sure how it stands up in the washing machine. Maybe it doesn’t get washed . . .

Anyway, we haven’t lost in a couple of weeks now, so I’m guessing nothing will change until Teresa reads about her poor husband’s underwear. Any bets on what you’re getting for Christmas, Wallace?

November 11th results: Kicking Horse jolted the Hustlers, Inside Edge edged the Hawks, Lake Auto beat the Phantoms, Petro-Can spanked the Waterboys.

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The Invermere Badminton Club took home several awards in the recent Cranbrook Open badminton tournament.

Forty-six competitors from the Kootenays, the Okanagan and Washington competed in three age categories. Some notable results were: • Audrey Mantyka: First place in 35+ Ladies Doubles, 35+ Mixed Doubles, and 50+ Ladies Doubles.

• Karen Nickurak: First in 35+ Ladies Doubles, third in Open Ladies Doubles, and 4th in 35+ Mixed Doubles.

• Jason Steinke: First in 35+ Mixed Doubles, and Consolation First in Open Mixed Doubles.

• Alice Hale: First in 50+ Ladies Doubles.

• Terry Taft: Second in 50+ Ladies Doubles, and 50+ Mixed Doubles.

• Eric Brown: Second in 50+ Men’s Singles, 50+ Mixed Doubles, and third in 50+ Men’s Doubles.

• Tania Corona: Third in Open Ladies’ Doubles.

Also competing were Scott Dubelwicz and Colin Sherk. Congratulations to all competitors.

Regular play is Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Laird Elementary and 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the high school, and includes all ages and skill levels.

Drop-ins are welcome.

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November 20, 2009

Bruce Marlow nominated for national Coach of the Year

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

Bighorns crush Cranbrook Rams 43-0 The Columbia Valley Bighorns football team finished off the season on a huge high, after defeating the Cranbrook Wild Rams 43-0 in the third annual Kootenay Bowl Championship held Saturday, November 14th in Invermere.

“I’ve been telling the boys all year long that hard work, perseverance and learning your play book is going

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to pay off,” said Bighorn Coach Bruce Marlow. “In the end, they did what I told them to do and they clearly dominated in the game.”

Pictured here, Bighorn’s Chad Daugherty, left, snatches a pass and races to the end zone, with two Cranbrook players in hot pursuit.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

A local coach has received national recognition for his dedication to the sport of football.

Bruce Marlow, coach of the Columbia Valley Bighorns, has been named one of the top 10 finalists in the National Football League’s Canada’s Youth Coach of the Year contest.

“It’s obviously humbling,” Coach Marlow said, “but you can’t be coach of the year if you don’t have players to coach and I am very fortunate to have a phenomenal group of kids to make that a reality.”

The award, now in its 11th year, is designed to recognize community or high school level coaches across Canada who share a passion for football and dedication to the development of young players both on and off the field.

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“The coach is firm, he tells them what he wants and he expects them to do it,” she said.

“At the same time he is the first one to stand there and tell them what a good job they did, or stand there with a tear in his eye because they made a great play or because they won the game.”

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November 20, 2009

Like the wind Every member of the David Thompson Secondary School cross-country team qualified to participate in the provincial championships held November 7th in Surrey. Back row, left to right: Haley McDonald, Barbara Jenkinson, Jack Ophiem, Jesse Tomalty, Jared Livingston, Dominique Jensen and Tiara Livingston. Front row, left to right: Stephen Hawes, Josephine Mouly, Michael Brush, Madison Haynes and Maceala Halverson.

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November 20, 2009

PIONEER ON THE ROAD

The Pioneer wishes you were here!

These lucky travellers submitted their entries just in time to be eligible to win two tickets to a Calgary Flames game and a one-night stay at a Calgary hotel, courtesy of Russ Daggett and Invermere Travel World.

Pictured here, clockwise from the top left, are Kristyn, Ryan and Calissa Tamelin inWaikiki, Hawaii; Joanne and Bill Dickie, Mark Lagasse, Jodi Roworth and Sharon and Ken Roworth at St. Andrews Golf Course in Scotland; Erin and Leann Wittke at Nikko National Park in Japan; Travis and Jen Tagg on their honeymoon with a couple of Hawaiian girls in Oahu, Hawaii.

Deadline for submissions is midnight Thursday, December 31st, 2009.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

Only six weeks left in Travel Contest Send us your Pioneer travel photos by midnight, December 31st, 2009. All photos will be published, but only valley residents and second homeowners are eligible to win two Calgary Flames tickets and a night in a Calgary hotel.

Clockwise, from top left: Rod and Christine Turnbull of Windermere in Venice, Italy; Shawn McGrogan at the Provincial Legislature building in Victoria; Marg and Eric Rasmussen houseboating on Shuswap Lake; Diane Haagsma and Judy Smith in Venice, Italy with a 2008 copy of The Pioneer bearing a photo of Judy’s grandson Murray Campbell on the front page.

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November 20, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s John Dennis Bonham

October 7, 1929 – November 10, 2009 Dennis was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Calgary. His first love was flying and he worked at several jobs at a time to earn the money for flying lessons, while still at school.

Gaining his license he flew as a bush pilot in the North until joining Kenting Aviation to do aerial survey work based out of Oshawa, Ontario.

It was there he met and married Pat in 1955. In 1967 in a career change he started Bonham Advertising in Calgary which he operated until retirement in 1993 in Invermere.

In his various hobbies he exhibited his passion for the preservation of antiques, volunteering at Heritage Park, being a founding member of the Aero Space Museum in Calgary, and most recently in 1976, his personal “museum” of railway collectibles. An avid photographer, his framed photos of flora and fauna grace the walls of many friends.

Besides his loving wife, he leaves four children, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one step-great grandchild, his brother and a sister. There will be no service at his request. If desired a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made.

s Memoriam s In Loving Memory of Leonard Hemmelgarn

July 12, 1930 – November 20, 2005 Dad/Poppa We thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too.

We think of you in silence And make no outward show.

For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday.

It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

Forever in Our Hearts Jo-Ann, Arno, Garett, Tyler, Farris, Austin, Christopher.

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The family of Jenny Alpine would like to express our heart-felt gratitude to the many people who sent flowers, cards, and food as well as the kind words in our time of loss. Aunty Jenny meant so much to us and will be forever in our hearts. We will always remember your caring expressions of comfort in our time of need!

Annual Arts and Craft Fair at David Thompson Secondary School, Friday, December 11th, 4-8pm and Saturday, December 12th, 10am-3pm. To book a table, call 250-342-9213 ext.

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Cheers to the Dakota delivery truck driver who came all the way to my house out in the boonies to replace a shovel you accidentally broke LAST YEAR. Quite honestly I was stunned that you remembered. Whoever you are, you should show this thank you to your boss!!! Lori

1350 sq.ft. store front property, 7549 Main Street West, Radium, 250-342-6633.

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

A Fly in the Microwave 2 Fun on the Farm When No One’s Around Volume 2 is ready Funny stories about the Windermere Valley. $20, available at Dave’s Book Bar or Kool Country Auto Parts. www.flamingsteel.com Interested in learning to dance?

Latin, ballroom, country swing, etc. Doing a survey to find out if we have enough interest to bring in teachers. Call Margaret, at 250-347-6885 if you are definitely interested.

Lost & Found

Hate swallowing vitamins?

Try Youth Juice. Our World Network. www.checkthescience.com.

Carol Slotta @ 250-342-3853.

Found set of keys with green tag from the Viking Lodge close to the Fitness Centre on Nov. 15th.

Call 250-342-6488.

Valley Fitness Society

cheers and jeers

AGM @ 7:30 pm Wednesday, Nov. 25th at the Valley Fitness Centre

Cheers to the staff at AG for being so kind and helpful. J.S and Tristan

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 January 2010.

Host families provide a family environment with a private bedroom, all meals and food, 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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Jeers to those downtown businesses that stayed open during the Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11th.

Female roommate wanted to share housing cost in pet friendly rental. Call Jodi, 250-345-0036.

Large 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath home in Canal Flats. Furnished room w/ cable, wireless internet. Home owner often away a couple of times/week, 250-688-0733.

storage

SUITE FOR RENT

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

The Sunset Motel is offering discounted daily, weekly or monthly rates. Contact Darren or Heidi, 250-347-0021.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

You own it, we can store it!

Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-5297, 250346-3011 or 250-342-2100.

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.

Panache Building, Invermere, B.C. 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.

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

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind Sobey’s within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, N/P, $750 - $850/month + DD. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

Hillcrest furnished apartments, utilities included. 1 bdrm units, $700/month, 2 bdrm units, $900/month. 250-341-1182.

INVERMERE, 2 bdrm basement suite. Separate entry, shared W/ D, close to downtown/beaches/ grocery, N/S, $660/month + utilities, available now. Call Grant, 403-493-1245.

Invermere 2 bdrm apartment, close to hospital and downtown.

Clean, quiet building, W/D hookups. Offered at $775/month for good tenant, 250-342-6912, Mountain Creek Properties.

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

Affordable accommodation in Invermere, $550 and up.

Furnished, utilities, phone, cable, and some housekeeping/ laundry service included, 250342-6618.

Bright clean 2 bdrm lower level walk-out suite, W/D, dishwasher, very close to downtown, N/S, $865/month, available Dec. 1st, 250-342-2076.

Invermere spacious 2 bdrm, 1400 sq.ft. suite. Newly renovated kitchen & floors, laundry included, 2 mins. from school, large fenced yard, pets negotiable, $800 + ½ util, 250688-1244.

Beautiful newer A-frame home in Fairmont, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, large deck, walk-out basement, perfect for a large family, available immediately, $1500/month + utilities, 403239-7037 or 403-836-9701, email cleawhite@shaw.ca.

2 bdrm main floor suite in central Windermere, all appliances, $900/month + utilities, 403239-2017.

2 bdrm furnished, very clean apartment, W/D, reasonable rent to include all utilities, N/ P. Available soon, references required. Prefer tenant to help with seasonal yard work in exchange for partial rent. For more info please mail your reply to: Rental, C/O Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, stating your employment status and age.

1 bdrm main floor suite, large deck, good view, $600/month includes utilities, 250-3426464.

Close to beach and town, 3 bdrm walk-out basement suite, utilities, cable, $800/month, $400 DD, N/S, N/P, references, available now, 250-342-6752.

Furnished 1 bdrm suite, downtown Invermere, available immediately, 250-342-1056.

Upper level 2 bdrm fully furnished. Deck and yard, great view of Rockies and downtown.

Available Nov. 30th to April 30th, $900 + utilities, 250-3426605.

Cozy lower level 1 bdrm walkout suite, fully furnished, W/D, all appliances, N/S, N/P. $600/ month + utilities. Available November 30th, 250-3426605.

Rent negotiable, 2 bdrm suite, F/S, D/W, W/D, 2 car parking, available now, 250-341-1099.

Available immediately for winter, great for Panorama staff, 2 bdrm large, fully furnished suite.

Walk to town, beautiful view, utilities included, no partiers, references, 250-342-8651, email mjjbug88@yahoo.com.

Radium, 2 bdrm up, $700 includes utilities. 4 bdrm down, $800 includes utilities, 250-3426010, Donna.

Invermere, 2 bdrm lower suite, clean, quiet, $850/month, all inclusive, N/S, 250-270-0745.

Spacious 1 bdrm furnished suite close to shopping & Panorama pickup, off street parking, separate laundry & entrance, N/S, N/P, available Dec 1, $650/ month, utilities, cable and internet included, 250-3429690.

Downtown Radium large 3 bdrm apartment. All appliances, $850 + hydro + DD. References required, available immediately, 250-688-3825.

Bachelor studio for employed mature person, N/S, N/P, furnished, W/D, cable, utilities included, $600/month + DD, 250-342-0355, Mom’s Upholstery.

Bright 1 bdrm basement suite in Invermere, great location, laundry available, separate entrance, N/S, N/P, $650 including utilities, available Dec. 1st, 250-342-5785.

Windermere, spacious 1 bdrm stand alone apartment, very private, $700/month includes utilities, 80% furnished, 250341-6018.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

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

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now”

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

Radium, available immediately, 3 bdrm house, lots of living space, wood stove, N/S, pets negotiable, $900/month + utilities, 250-342-3841.

Available immediately, year round, recently renovated, 2 bdrm mobile home in Windermere, large fenced yard, no pets, $750/month, 250-3425201.

Timber Ridge Phase III, 1400 sq.ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1300 includes water and propane, private beach, tennis courts, ½ acre lot, N/S, N/P, 403685-3134 or 403-615-3134.

Available immediately

3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath in Invermere.

Double garage, fireplace, furnished (if needed), 5 mins. from Pano bus stop and downtown, $1275 + util. 250341-5941 or 250-342-0840, ask for Leslie or Katie.

Older home in Edgewater, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances, wood/propane heat, pets negotiable, references, $850/ month + utilities + DD, 250347-6453.

3 bdrm house, 2 bath, 5 appliances, large yard, close to schools, N/S, $1300/month includes utilities, 250-3420797.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath duplex. Central location, F/S, D/W, W/D, N/S, $1200/month + utilities. Available December 1st. Call DK, 250-342-5935.

Invermere, 3 bdrm house close to DT, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references, 250-342-6803.

New 2 storey house, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, master bdrm ensuite.

Located close to schools in quiet cul-de-sac location. Beautiful kitchen, shared laundry, $1300/ month + 2/3 utilities + ½ month DD, references required. Rent negotiable with lease, available Jan 1st, possibly sooner, 250342-3399.

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

Available immediately. Monthly or long-term. Call 403-5610111.

3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, N/P, N/ S, available October 1st, $1350/ month, 250-341-1182.

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PET FRIENDLY CONDO! 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village $1000/month.

Call 250-342-0838.

2 bdrm condo, D/T Invermere, furnished. N/S, N/P, available October 1st, $1000/month, utilities included, 250-341-1182 Radium, Stanley Street, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, insuite laundry, laminate flooring, fireplace, A/C, 2 underground parking stalls, N/ P, N/S, available November 1st, $1100/month + DD, utilities included, 403-472-8992.

Radium fully furnished townhouse, large windows & deck, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage, N/S, N/P, references required, 6 month minimum lease, $950 + condo fees + utilities + DD, 403-519-2216, 403-981-1551.

Radium, 2 bdrm ground floor with patio, all appliances, $950/month includes utilities, available immediately. Call Richard, 250-341-6888 or 403613-6815 (cell).

Invermere, beautiful condo close to downtown, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage. Will go fast @ $1150/month + utilities!

Call Kevin for evening showings, 780-982-1140.

Invermere, new, furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo.

Underground parking, available immediately, long or short term. $1150/month + DD, 403-6501238.

condo FOR RENT Akiskinook Resort 1 bdrm furnished condo, $750/month.

3 bdrm furnished condo, $1150/ month. Radium Resort 1 bdrm furnished villa, $750/month plus hydro, cable included, N/S, N/P for all condos, 403-2935659.

Radium 2 bdrm condo, main floor, 2 bath, fireplace, a/c, heated parking, N/S, $950 including utilities, 403-3282944 or 403-892-2731 (cell).

Pet friendly 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village, 6 appliances, garage, $900/month + utilities, 250-342-2678.

2 bdrm, ground floor, F/S, DW, W/D, located within walking distance of shopping, beaches and downtown. $875/month, 250-341-1575.

CONDO FOR SALE OR RENT, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1045 sq.ft.

Located in Aspen by the Peaks, Radium, fully furnished, ready to move in, N/S, priced to sell.

Contact Edward or Linda Holt, 780-385-1501, 403-346-9676.

3 bdrm condo in Pinewood, Radium. In suite laundry, underground heated parking, $1300/month, utilities included.

Available immediately, 403875-0214.

Lake Windermere Pointe, lake front complex, newer unfurnished 2 bdrm condo, $950 + utilities, N/S, N/P, 2 full baths, W/D, underground heated parking, fitness centre, hot tub, pool. Must provide three references. Email sandi@ goodmenroofing.com or call 403-888-5318.

Invermere, furnished townhouse, attached garage, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 5 appliances,$1100/month + util.

N/S, N/P, 403-703-0930.

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VACATION RENTALS

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Misc. For Sale

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished and equipped, indoor pool, hot tub,$675/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991.

Invermere on the lake, new, luxury, fully furnished condo, 2 bdrm + den, 2 baths, facing lake, underground parking, $650/week, 1 week minimum.

Call 403-561-0111.

Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage. Reduced to $299,900 + GST, www.cedarwoodglen.com, 250-341-1182.

Fir firewood, $200/cord. Call 250-342-9480.

1977 Chevy Malibu Classic, 105,000 miles, very little rust.

1992 Dodge ¾ ton diesel, standard, great work truck, $7000 for both or $3500 each, 250-341-8033.

2004 Chevy Trailblazer LT, black, roof rack, heated leather seats, 4WD, 214,000 km. Runs great, well maintained. Was asking $10,000, now asking $8000, 250-342-5440.

2001 Dodge Ram, 76,000 km, lift kit, air bags, 34” tires, bush guard, roof and fog lights, magnaflow intake and exhaust, excellent condition. Call Stu 250-341-7229.

SNOWMOBILES FOR SALE

Luxury fully furnished condo at Heron Point, downtown Invermere. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, D/W, cable, wireless, hydro included. Hot tub & gym access. $1000/month. N/S, N/P, available Dec. 1st-May 31st, 250-688-0244.

Radium, Sable Resort. Fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 full bath w/ den, in-suite laundry, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/ P, $925/month not including utilities. 403-836-9877 (Brent).

Luxurious 2 bdrm + den, fully furnished and equipped condo close to D/T Invermere & Panorama Drive. Flat screen TVs in each room, awesome lake/ mountain views, W/D, wireless, $1400/month, available immediately, 250-688-0244.

1 bedroom luxury condo Long-term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium. Fully furnished and stocked with amenities.

Just move in! Furnished with penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, queen bed, flat screen TV, 3rd floor, fireplace, BBQ, underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse, seasonal pool.

Long-term rental, $895/month including utilities. JOE, 403830-0799.

Panorama, 1 bdrm Condo in Horsethief. This unit has been completely renovated and comes with all furnishings. Please email keithc@ blueskys.ca.

RESORT PROPERTY

Akiskinook, 1 bdrm furnished condo, D/W, gas BBQ, deck, indoor pool, hot tub, squash court, $69/night, 3 night minimum, 403-293-5659.

Calgary family seek to partner with like minded family for purchase of Radium Vacation Condo, 403-620-1794.

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pets for sale

RANCH HOUSE SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL DEC. 6, 2009 $399,000.

Completely renovated house on 2.5 acres located outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 estates included in phase one. 2000 sq.ft. plus walk-out basement. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, furniture included.

Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250-3420617 or 250-342-1268.

condo for sale 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 the beach, $137,000, 250688-2667.

Bright, sunny 2 bdrm condo, ground level, recently upgraded, located in Invermere, walking distance to shopping, beaches and downtown amenities.

Excellent recreational or rental property.

Guest suite and laundry facilities in complex, $250,000. Call 250-341-1575.

Pure bred Jack Russell puppies, tri-colour, lively and loyal, ready for Christmas, $450, 250-3463247.

Misc. For Sale Firewood – Cut, split and delivered. Fir & pine mix, $180/ half cord, $275/full cord. Birch $275/half cord, $400/full cord.

Larch now available, 250-6880143.

Queen size oak 4 poster bed, bureaus, armoires, tables, chairs, dressers, all solid maple and in excellent condition, 250341-8033.

Delta 36” variable speed wood lathe & turning tools, $400 OBO. Craftsman 10” radial arm saw & accessories, $250 OBO, 250-3425524 anytime.

Shingles, 4000 sq.ft. dark green, used 16”x36” panels, $10,000 OBO. Call Bob, 250-345-6668 Fairmont.

15 HP Yamaha boat motor, slightly used. 308 Winchester Savage, new condition. Boat, trailer, and motor, 250-3429435.

Dry firewood for sale, split and delivered. Larch, $350/cord, Fir, $250/cord, Pine, $225/cord. Call 250-341-5551.

VEHICLE FOR SALE Great car for winter! 1991 Subaru Legacy GT, 2L turbo, AWD, leather, A/T, A/C, P/S, P/W, P/L, climate control, 17” chrome rims, separate winter tires on rims, 115,000 km, $4900 OBO, 250-342-0450.

Tenders DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICE The District of Invermere invites applications from qualified persons for the janitorial cleaning service of municipal buildings during a period from January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2014. Copies of the tender package can be obtained at the municipal office (914 - 8th Avenue) after Tuesday November 17, 2009.

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

2003 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4. One owner, 141,000 kms. 4.0L, V6, A/C, tow package, canopy, no accidents, very reliable, great condition, $10,950. Call 250342-0791 (eve) or 250-3415119 (anytime).

1997 Mazda B3000, 5 speed, regular cab, white, 109000 km, 2 sets of tires & rims, plywood box liner, new brakes, starter, windshield. Nice shape $3750, 250-342-6912.

2007 Summit Rev800R 153” 1900M Mint shape. Stinger, fuel caddy, and much more. Must see $7,000 firm, 403-850-6526.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Complete roll-off waste business located in the Columbia Valley.

For more info please email gregwhh@telus.net or fax 250342-2675.

Tenders DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

Prequalification for Aquifer Protection Plan - Request for Proposals This is a prequalification process for a request for proposals (RFP) currently being developed for an aquifer protection plan (APP) for the District of Invermere’s groundwater supply. The prequalification process involves using developed criteria to assess the relative qualifications of prospective consultants and selecting two or three of the most qualified consultants to continue into the RFP stage. The process prequalification and request for proposal process is expected to be complete before the end of 2009 with award in early 2010. APP work is expected to proceed in 2010 and be staged over three years.

Refer to the District of Invermere website for the full advertisement for this prequalification process at http://www.invermere.net/ and contact Brian Nickurak for background on this initiative.

Sealed proposals, marked “JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICE CONTRACT” will be received by the undersigned up to 12:00 noon, local time, December 7,, 2009 at the District of Invermere office 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

Quotations will be opened at 12:05 on this same day.

Please submit FOUR paper copies of your Stage 1 Pre-Qualification proposal and TWO copies of each submitted sample report (paper copy or electronic pdf file are both acceptable – maximum of three sample reports may be submitted) to the attention of:

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any quote, or reject any or all quotes, or accept the quote deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality.

Brian Nickurak, Manager of Utilities District of Invermere PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 250-342-9281 ext. 227 • works@invermere.net

Questions regarding this Request for Quotations may be directed to: Brian Nickurak, Manager of Utilities District of Invermere 342-9281 ext 227

Submission deadline is 4:30 MST (local time), December 7, 2009.

Inquiries may be directed to Brian Nickurak works@invermere.net 250-342-9281 ext 227.

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Pioneer Classifieds Tile & Slate Installs Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floors All work guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-342-0448 Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. 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

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

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

T. Holden Holdings, home repairs, renovation designs, drawings, stone work, minor welding, 250-341-8479 or 250347-9629.

Simply Accounting advisor.

Simplify your life! Set up and training. Small business for over 30 years, first ½ hour free. Call Margaret, 250-341-1454.

Spanish lessons, personalized, individual, or group lessons, in your home or office. For basic or intermediate students between Dec. 7th and Jan. 29th, flexible schedule and convenient prices.

Fluent and certified speaker of South American Spanish. For details email jessicategart@ yahoo.ca.

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood.

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

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

DK Woodworks Kitchen refurbishing, furniture repair/refinishing, custom cabinets, mantles, bookcases, benches…etc. for all your woodworking needs 250-688-1335.

CAREERS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

Bus Driver School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone, invites applications from persons interested in working with the Windermere Transportation Department as a permanent, part-time (20 hrs/wk) Bus Driver, effective as soon as possible. This is a CUPE Local 440 position.

The successful applicant will have: 1. Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent.

2. Minimum 5 years driving experience and an acceptable driving abstract.

3. Experience working with youth would be an asset.

4. Valid Class 2 Driver’s license for the Province of BC with an air brake endorsement (maybe required).

5. First aid would be an asset.

For further information please contact Norm Julien, Operations Supervisor, (250) 342-5527. Applicants must include a copy of their Driver’s Abstract and at least three references. Please forward your application, by Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. to: Mr. Paul Carriere School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Department of Human Resources PO Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 (tel) 250-427-2245 / (fax) 25-427-2044 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.

Woman trained in Germany at a senior home for the last 9 years is looking for seniors that need assistance in homecare, shopping and walks. Fluent in German and Russian and would like to improve my English.

Hourly rates, 250-341-5885 (days), 250-342-9775 (eves).

Custom installations of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, slates, glass blocks, repairs etc. For estimates call 250-341-6869.

CASH! CASH! CASH! We buy houses, any price, any condition.

Quick close. Call 250-344-4890, www.homebuyerbc.com.

CAREERS 2 full-time positions available immediately at Radium PetroCan/Subway. Drop off resume or call 250-347-9988.

CAREERS DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

CAREERS Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

Operator II

Looking for a job or career?

The Trades Industry Wants You! SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

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Check out one of our upcoming sessions to get information on specific trades.

Next information session: Thursday, December 10th, 1:30 p.m.

Columbia Valley Employment Centre 1313 – 7th Avenue South, Invermere

The District of Invermere, a resort community of 3000 people tucked between the Purcells and the Rockies in the East Kootenays, seeks to employ an Operator II for our Public Works Department.

The Position: This is a union position within CUPE Local 2982 reporting to the Public Works Foreman.

Call Today!

The responsibilities of this position include equipment operation, general maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructures including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings.

Roy Cimolai, Trades Assistance Program Ph: 250-421-9212 • E-mail: rcimolai@sica.bc.ca

Considerable independent judgment and action is exercised by this position.

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

The Operator II must be able to operate a variety of equipment and coordinate all aspects of construction jobs including the supervision of a crew.

Under the supervision of the Public Works Foreman, the equipment operator II performs a variety of equipment operation and skilled manual labour duties.

To be eligible you must possess the following:

Office Assistant/Bookkeeper We are looking for a part-time (1-2 days) Office Assistant with bookkeeping experience for our busy retail and wholesale meat and delicatessen store in Invermere, BC. Duties include routine office tasks and ongoing weekly, monthly and annual bookkeeping duties. Must be very comfortable in a computerized office environment and must be familiar with Microsoft office package, MS Publisher and Simply Accounting.

The successful applicant must be able to work independently and as a member of our team to multi-task and prioritize; and work in an organized, timely and efficient manner.

Position available immediately. Wage to be negotiated.

Apply by fax to: 250-342-9651 By email to: info@koenigmeat.com By mail to: Box 68, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

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valid class 3 license with air brake endorsement

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minimum five years equipment operation related to municipal infrastructure

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minimum five years municipal infrastructure maintenance & repair

Applicants must possess sound communication, organization, leadership and interpersonal skills. This position will organize, direct, perform, and record work including liase with outside agencies such as BC Hydro and Telus.

Written and verbal communication with municipal service clients is required and must be performed with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.

Working knowledge of WCB regulations with respect to excavations, confined space entry and other applicable areas is required.

Applications will be received by the Engineering & Infrastructure Supervisor up to and including 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2009.

Please submit applications by Friday, December 11, 2009.

Grant Gyurkovits, Engineering & Infrastructure Supervisor District of Invermere PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone (250)342-9281 • Fax: (250)342-2934 Email: tech@invermere.net

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$5M grant for wildfire protection

Submitted by the Regional District of East Kootenay The Kootenay Wildfire Protection Program has received $5 million in funding to reduce the risk of wildfires across the Kootenays. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will manage the project on behalf of the three regional districts.

“The Kootenays have been heavily impacted by the downturn in the forest sector. One of the key components of this program will be thinning, pruning and brush removal in specified areas and we will

be employing displaced forest workers to complete the work,” said Marguerite Rotvold, chair of the Kootenay Boundary regional district.

“This project is a major undertaking and an excellent example of how local governments can work in partnership to achieve positive outcomes,” said Regional District of East Kootenay Chair Norm Walter.

This is the second tri-regional district partnership undertaken by the three regional districts. The first, Carbon Neutral Kootenays, recently received an award at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention for excellence in leadership and innovation.

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A million little pieces Wind gusts reaching up to 90 kilometres per hour caused the thin layer of ice beginning to form on Lake Windermere to shatter into millions of tiny shards and blow up onto the shore.

The unusual phenomenon, which occurred on Monday, November 16th, attracted attention from locals and visitors alike.

The howling wind began at around noon that day from the southeast and lasted all day.

This photo was taken as the early ice began to drift into Taynton Bay, just off Kinsmen Beach.

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FAITH

Rejoice in God’s grace

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship For the past few weeks we have been doing a study of God’s grace in our Sunday services.

We have been doing a study on the book of Romans and how it relates to grace. In our Wednesday night bible study we have been looking at the book of Galatians, also to do with grace.

Today I would like to take a moment and look at the book of Romans. Chapter 5 verses 1-6 says: “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.

“When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.”

Christmas Craft Fair & Tea

Saturday, November 28th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion in Invermere.

Cookie Walk – 10:30 a.m.

Homemade pies available.

Brisco Riding Club Awards Night/Family Dinner/Dance/ Live Auction Saturday, November 28th 6:00 p.m. Brisco Community Hall Tickets on sale at the Brisco Store, Pip’s and Radium Esso.

For more info call 250-347-2125

Verse 11 says: “So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” Romans 8:28 tells us: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.”

Romans 8:31: “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?”

As we look at God’s grace, God’s love, in the context of these verses, we realize how great He is. No matter what we are going through, He is right there alongside to take us through. We don’t serve a “halfway” God, we serve an “all the way” God. He promises to take us through whatever it is that we are going through, any trials or temptations. His promise to us is that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

God is always at work behind the scenes in our lives. No matter what we are going through, no matter what trials we may face each day, God has a plan to turn things around in our favour.

We have to learn to trust in Him, trust in His grace, trust in His love. We have to learn to keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping, keep following His word, knowing that He rewards those who diligently seek after Him. We can walk in God’s favour, we can walk in God’s love, we can walk in victory – victory in our Lord Jesus Christ.

“Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, But now am found, Was blind, But now I see.”

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Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, November 22nd, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.

“How to Shine! – Deliver Us.” Pastor Trevor ministering.

Special guests will be the gospel quartet Potter’s Clay.

K.I.D.S. Church, for children ages 3 to 12, during the service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 -10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Worship at All Saints, Edgewater.

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Wednesday 7 p.m.: Adult Group Life First and third Thursday: Youth Home Group 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 Sunday 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, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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Buffet Theme Nights are back!

Louisiana Buffet Thursday, December 3rd Only.

Brewer’s Christmas Market opens December 2nd!

This holiday season experience the magic of Christmas at Brewer’s Christmas Market. Open for the Holiday from December 2nd, Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm— and starting December 21st through Christmastime from 11:00am to 6:00pm. We will be dressed up for the Season and promise an old-fashioned treasure trove of delights and surprises.

Something perfect for every stocking including seasonal baked products and specialty coffees/teas, featuring our local Kicking Horse Coffee Blends. Come by and check us out! Located adjacent to the hot pools.

Join us Thursday evenings from 5:30pm-9:00pm for ethnic/theme dining in the Mountain Flowers Dining Room, located in the Lodge. Call 250.345.6015 for reservations. $24.95/person.

Natural Springs Spa Christmas Tea Don’t miss the Natural Springs Spa Christmas Tea– Sunday, December 13th, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Join us for the launch of a new organic line, Sacred Nature for Face & Body, plus free minitreatments, tea and snacks, spa tours, mini-makeovers and 15% off retails items—ideal for Christmas shopping.

Call ahead to book your Christmas Tea mini-treatment at 250.345.6007 or drop by December 13th to have some seasonal fun!