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Lot 48 vote granted one-year extension By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A decision may be forthcoming on Fairmont’s controversial Lot 48, after the owners revealed a glimpse of their plans for the land at a Regional District meeting on Friday, November 5th. Coming before the board of Regional Directors to apply for a one-year extension to finalize an agreement, owners Carol and Don Seable revealed that negotiations are underway to sell the lot to an unnamed conservation organization. Carol Seable asked the Board on Friday to postphone their decision to re-zone the land to allow sale negotiations to continue uninterrupted. “We believe that we have come up with a solution for the land that should please everyone,” Mrs. Seable said, appealing to the board of directors to give them the time needed to finalize the agreement. The Board responded by delaying until November

2011 any further consideration on Bylaws 1880 and 1881, which would see the land downzoned from Resort Development to Rural Resource. “This is a very important issue, a very important piece of land,” commented Director Gerry Taft. “I am very encouraged by what is happening and I really hope that it is successful. If it takes one year or two years or however long, I think it’s worth the time to have the right outcome.” The long-running debate over Lot 48 began in 2005 when Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, then owned by the Wilder family, put forward a controversial plan to build a 630-unit golf resort on the lot. In response, the precedent-setting bylaws to downzone the land were proposed at a Regional District meeting by then Area F Director Martin Cullen in November 2005. A decision on these bylaws has been delayed since then, originally for site planning and then due to the sale of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort by the Wilders.

Ken Fowler Enterprises purchased the resort in September 2006, immediately withdrawing plans for the multi-million dollar complex on Lot 48. The Regional District then granted further extensions to allow the new owners to reach an agreement with the Ktunaxa Nation, for whom the east side of Columbia Lake holds a spiritual significance, along with a number of archaeological sites. In September 2009, the ownership of Lot 48 reverted back to the Wilder family, after the three-year term placed on the purchase of the lot expired. They have been working since then to come up with a suitable solution for the land. “The Board has been a strong advocate for the protection of Lot 48’s environmental and cultural values,” said Board Chair, Scott Manjak, at Friday’s meeting. “We are very encouraged to hear that the owners are engaged in discussions with a national organization that purchases properties for long term conservation, and that a sale agreement may soon be finalized.”

Water and sewage rates disputed at RDEK meeting By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Rohit Group, the owners of Copper Point Resort, are disputing an increase in the annual cost of sewage disposal rates from provider Windermere Water and Sewer Company Ltd. Appearing before the Regional District board of directors on Friday, November 5th, Russell Dauk, the group’s vice-president of land and communities, called the proposed annual rate offered by the company “unsustainable.” When Rohit was presented the annual costs from Windermere Water and Sewer for this year, the rate increased from $81,000 to more than $265,000, Mr. Dauk said.

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“We understood that this project would be more expensive than others,” Mr. Dauk added. “$81,000 made sense to us even though it was high ... the proposed rates are unsustainable.” While water rates in the area are controlled by the province’s Comptroller of Water Rights, sewage rates are not regulated, leaving service providers to establish a suitable annual charge. “We have made a commitment to residents that their water and sewer rates will stay the same,” said Paul Partlo, Windermere Water and Sewer’s president. “However, we assess the cost for companies as to how many residences the use is equivalent to.” The difference in rates between water and sewage is due to the increased cost of treating waste water to make it potable, Mr. Partlo explained to the board.

The utility company was called before the Regional District to explain issues of water provision to properties on Windermere’s Swansea Road, particularly that of Jim and Dawn MacKinnon, who are looking to subdivide their property into five lots. The MacKinnons refused to pay more than the $3,500 per water tie-in permitted by the B.C. Comptroller of Water Rights. Parr Utilities was attempting to charge an upfront fee of $13,500, allowing for an increase in their rates which was still awaiting approval, with the condition that any additional money would be immediately returned if the charges were not approved. The MacKinnons have since made alternative arrangements and Parr Utilities has adjusted the tie-in rate to $3,500.

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Cow Catcher correction After viewing the police write-up on the roaming cow on the road last week, I was approached by Corporal Grant Simpson who demanded I make a correction. In the write-up I mistakenly stated that Cpl. Simpson had no cow catching experience, hence he had been unable to locate and capture the cow. Cpl. Simpson took some offence at being identified as having no experience in this field of police work. In fact he informed me that due to his work in Chase and other small detachments in farming country, he indeed does have a great deal of expertise and experience in cow catching. He demanded a correction. I had given him an excuse in my original story by explaining he had no experience, hence no luck catching the cow. I can only conclude then that although he has some experience he’s just no good at it, at least on the specific date in question. I hope this correction is found to be favorable to Cpl. Simpson. I also implore his friends and hockey buddies to quit making fun of his ordeal. I also expect

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this will be the last time Grant asks for a correction. • On November 4th, at 12:15 p.m., a citizen phoned the police after seeing an unsafe tractor trailer carrying a load of logs that appeared to be ready to tip over. Officers located the vehicle and with the assistance of a commercial vehicle inspector found the trailer to be defective and the load insecure and too dangerous for the road. The trailer was towed to an inspection facility. The driver was charged with an insecure load. • On November 6th, at 12:40 a.m., as a result of a vehicle check on Athalmer Road, a 47-year-old man from Radium was issued a 90-day driving prohibition. His 1989 Ford F-150 pickup was impounded for 30 days. The driver was also charged with driving without a driver’s licence or insurance. • On November 6th, at 5:25 a.m., Columbia Valley police received a complaint of a highly intoxicated man causing a disturbance at the Best Western. Police attended and arrested a 22-year-old from Chase and lodged him in cells overnight. The man was charged with drunkenness in a public place. • On November 7th, at 12:10 a.m., RCMP responded to a complaint of a man kicking and doing damage to a 2009 GMC pickup. The complaint was a result of a verbal confrontation. A 28-year-old man from Canal Flats was charged with mischief as a result.

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RCMP faces unmet demand for two more members By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Columbia Valley RCMP will not be getting the two additional members they’ve been approved for due to a lack of available funding from the province. “I would like to remind the people in the valley that although this detachment has long been identified to receive two more provincial members, given the discussions I have been privy to, the additional police officers will not be coming in the near future,” Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac explained to Radium council during a presentation on November 4th. While the Columbia Valley is still a high priority for future members, given the economic climate, not much is expected to change for now, Staff Sgt. Shehovac added. Currently, the detachment has eight constables, two corporals, and one staff sergeant. The 11 members are responsible for policing a population of 10,725, compared to Golden and Revelstoke, where 11 members are responsible for populations of about 7,300. Similarly, Columbia Valley RCMP handles case loads of 83 per member each year, while Golden’s officers have 58 cases each, and Revelstoke’s 63. “The statistics don’t consider that

our population in the summer from June to September can go as high as 50,000,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac added. When the valley’s population swells with summer revelers, the policing load also increases, sometimes stretching the members’ time and abilities thin. Although the current member strength is dealing with the work load, additional officers would create more effective policing, Staff Sgt. Shehovac said. “If the case load per member dropped, we could be more proactive. We are fortunate that we have young, energetic members who will go out and hunt work down, but we can do a much better job with additional officers.” Radium, which no longer has an officer paid for by the municipality, as was tried last year, will not receive a replacement officer from the province as hoped, again due to funding. “The impact on the detachment and the community unfortunately will be felt,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac told Radium council. “More so during the summer months when the demand on the detachment is at its greatest. Decisions in the future will have to be made on how to compensate for the loss of this additional member. Some services during our busy months may have to be dropped from the table.”

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Big shoes to fill By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

It is with a great sense of excitement I step into the role of editor. I’ve enjoyed every moment at The Pioneer as a reporter, and I look forward to whatever new challenges my role as editor will bring. A string of talented editors has gone before me, and I plan to work diligently to reach the bar they have set. I’ve recently been taking care of a room full of orchids, and I’m sure the lessons I’ve gleaned while tending to these demanding blossoms with my nongreen thumb will serve me well at the newspaper. I’ve learned to pay close attention to detail, to not go over deadline, and to not loose my cool if something doesn’t look quite right. When I started caring for the orchids a month ago, I was terrified of letting air escape from the temperature and humidity controlled room. I would carefully part the sliding door to allow only my body through, and jump inside, slamming the door shut behind me. I would delicately water each orchid with filtered water every three days — making sure not to spill on A baaaah-d kisser the leaves — even though the watering schedule inIn this image, dated 1941, Margaret Fuller receives a smooch from a hoofed companion. If you have any more structed me to wait five. information, e-mail us at news@cv-pioneer.com. Within a week, the plants were looking a bit sick Photo C762 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society ly, with a yellow tinge to the leaves. I panicked. After speaking not-so-gentle words to the orchids, I decided to take a different approach and water them less instead of fretting over them. The next week they looked impressively green, and several blossomed. I learned that you don’t necessarily need to know Dear Editor: Dave, Denise, and their families during this time. everything about something to execute it successfully, There is now a trust account (8966-113) open as long as you’re willing to learn from different direcWe are writing this letter to all of the wonderat The Bank of Montreal to help with any finantions and alter accordingly. I hope to remember this as ful people of the Columbia Valley. cial challenges that they will be facing. I move forward as editor. By now you have all probably heard that our Thank you. I’ve lived in the valley for many years, and have friend and neighbour Dave Mesenchuck was inmet many people, but I look forward to meeting volved in a terrible accident. We are asking for Toni Broadfoot more. Please feel free to stop by and introduce youryour help in sending good wishes and prayers for Invermere self, or email a story idea or news tip to kelsey@cvpioneer.com.

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Forest Initiative is looking for volunteers Dear Editor: The Columbia Headwaters Community Forest Initiative has reached a point where the Steering Committee requires participation from the local community, in the form of volunteer help and input. The committee is currently active with drawing up governance documents for how a board would run a community forest, the drafting of a business plan and future information sessions throughout the communities. There is also the on-going research of the timber and non-timber values within the study area which a community forest could manage. Ah – so what are we looking for in

a volunteer? Quite simply people from across the communities willing to enter into meaningful participation in the establishment of a community forest. We are hosting a meeting on November 17th from 7–9 p.m. at the District of Invermere Council Chambers for those who want to assist. Those who are not quite sure and wish further clarification before becoming involved, I encourage you to join us as well. For more details on the community forest initiative, check out our website atwww.chwcf.com. Richard Hoar Columbia Headwaters Community Forest Initiative

Tourism won’t solve economic problems Dear Editor: Continued reliance on tourism is not the answer to the economics that currently plague the valley. No one can deny the situation in the valley is deteriorating: construction activity is way down, Delta no longer flies into Cranbrook, the Columbia Valley Employment Centre is scheduled to be shut down, services at the school have been cut and teaching roles will likely be the next to go, and the good people at Kicking Horse Ford have closed their sales office. Clearly this is not the sign of an improving economy. I like Mike Meadus, but I have to disagree: increasing dependence on the major business for the valley is not going to turn things around.

A couple of weeks ago, David Ratzlaff explained that the wages he pays his 17 full-time employees help them to buy homes and new cars. He is bang on. A large resort will generate a large number of construction jobs followed by the service and supply roles needed to maintain the facility and its customers during operation. Investment dollars and increased tourism will improve the financial situation of the valley — it’s a no-brainer. Residents of the valley have a right to chose how they want to live. It’s important, though, to be realistic with respect to what the potential ramifications are of those decisions.

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Jumbo decision drags on By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff After almost 20 years, the final word on Jumbo Glacier Resort has yet to come, despite numerous rumours a decision would be announced during this year’s summer months. The decision currently rests with the provincial government, who have experienced some political surprises in recent weeks when Premier Gordon Campbell announced his resignation. Premier Campbell’s step-down will slow the decision making process, according to Invermere councilor and a director of the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society Bob Campsall. “I have to say, I think it will postpone things for a while before anything happens, simply because of the turmoil and confusion within the government,” he said. “There’s so much at stake for them right now. Why would they want to jump in the middle of a very

controversial question?” Mr. Campsall said he feels certain now, more than ever before, that Jumbo Glacier Resort as proposed will never happen. RDEK director and mayor of Radium Dee Conklin, who voted in support of Jumbo, said Premier Campbell’s resignation will not affect the outcome. “I believe that it’s not a personal decision right now, it’s a process decision. In my mind, any bureaucrat should be capable of making this decision,” she said. “The word process is what’s so important here, that’s what it’s all about. A just process. “Whether it’s Campbell or the NDP, it should have absolutely no bearing on this decision whatsoever,” Mayor Conklin added. “It should be signed off, simply. They [the proponent] have done everything that needs to be done and everything that has been asked of them. That’s my opinion and that’s where I’ve been standing all along.” For now, Jumbo critics and supporters will just have to wait and see.

Visiting MLA praises local projects By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff MLA Lana Popham from the Saanich Peninsula, a critic for agriculture and sustainability, visited the valley on November 9th and applauded local projects like Edible Acres and Invermere’s Community Greenhouse. “The area is doing fantastic,” she said. “As I tour

around other towns in the province, and see groups with similar visions, I think that this town is far, far ahead on the action needed to get there. It’s very progressive. “I was absolutely blown away by the greenhouse project. Fantastic ... I often talk about the education system and how kids are disconnected from the food system now, and this greenhouse project — I wish I could see this in every school.”

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Hotel may be put on hold for Vista Del Lago project By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The hotel and conference centre at the heart of Invermere’s proposed Vista Del Lago development may be years away, following a request from the developer to alter a zoning bylaw to allow more flexibility with the project. Speaking at a council meeting on Tuesday, November 9th, Rory Hromadnik, the District of Invermere’s Director of Development Services, outlined the proposed changes put forward by Stoneset Equity Development Corporation. Currently the multi-million dollar project is divided into 12 to 14 phases, to be completed in order, starting with the hotel and conference centre. Stoneset have proposed an amendment that would remove the phasing, allowing the market to dictate the order in which parts of the project are built. “A big stumbling block right now is the hotel and conference centre is millions of dollars and virtually every bit of infrastructure for the entire development has to be done upfront,” Mr. Hromadnik explained to Council. “By allowing flexibility in which phase comes first, infrastructure can be built as they go along.” Councillor Bob Campsell was quick to express concern over eliminating the in-order phasing of the project. While agreeing that the hotel does not seem feasible in the poor economic climate, he said he is worried that altering the bylaw would give developers free reign

to decide what is built when. “It seems it might be prudent for us to know what will happen next,” Councillor Campsell added. “I agree the hotel does not seem to be feasible, but I’m not really comfortable with saying the developers can do anything they want with phasing.” Councillor Ray Brydon agreed, saying that he would still like to see a phased approach to the development. Councillor Al Miller and Mayor Gerry Taft both agreed that public consultation should be an important step in any bylaw amendment decision. “We want to try and encourage and start economic growth in difficult and challenging times,” said Doug Haines, Stoneset’s Project Management Director. The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw should provide more flexibility, allowing building work on Vista Del Lago to finally begin, he added. The development company was forced to postphone the project in late 2008 due to the recession. As the economic times have changed since Vista Del Lago was first proposed, the project needs to adapt to reflect that, Mr. Haynes added. “Starting at phase two and jumping to phase eight is impossible,” he explained. “We are trying to build on some small positives to work towards the eventual goal of completing the whole project.” Council chose to bring the application to a future committee of the whole meeting for further discussion.

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The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is now ready to accept applications for FOOD HAMPERS AND ANGEL GIFTS for Christmas 2010. Application forms are available at Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, Invermere Public Health Unit, Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre, College of the Rockies or 250 342-6752. Deadline for requests is December 10, the sooner the better. To sponsor a family hamper, call Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789; or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net or Helen at hw6789@telus.net before December 6. To donate an Angel gift, visit the children’s and seniors’ Angel Tree in The Book Bar after November 17 or the children’s Angel Tree in Dairy Queen after December 1.

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Time to start stuffing a helping holiday hamper Submitted by Helen Wynder Christmas Bureau As thoughts turn to Christmas, we traditionally look forward to sharing wonderful family meals around heavily laden tables. Unfortunately, many families in the valley anticipate a season filled with anxiety rather than joy. For some, mill shutdowns, construction slowdowns and shop closures, coupled with perennial winter expenses like heating fuel and cold weather clothing, mean grocery budgets are very lean. For the 15th season, the Christmas Bureau hopes, with your help, to brighten the Christmas celebration for needy families. The Christmas Bureau is a nonprofit society of community volunteers who distribute hampers to provide adequate food to struggling families, and modest gifts for children aged 0-12 and seniors +65. Teens 13-17 still in school receive gift vouchers for treats or activities. You can assist with this project by anonymously sponsoring a hamper or donating angel tree gifts. You can organize your family, friends, work colleagues or club to assemble a small, medium or large food hamper, according to your means. If your sponsoring group is very generous, consider sponsoring several hampers, rather than assembling one that is excessively large. Register your sponsorship before December 6th by calling Gail at 250 342-6752 or Helen at 250 3426789, or emailing Gail at hghoff@telus.net or Helen at hw6789@telus.net. Local shopkeepers partner with the Christmas Bureau to ensure that each child and senior in applicant families receives a Christmas gift. On November 17th, The Book Bar will set up an Angel Tree to collect gifts for children and seniors; from December 1st, as part of their corporate Angels Anonymous Program, the Dairy Queen will also decorate a tree to collect gifts for children. The Angel Trees are arrayed with cards specifying the age, gender and gift request of a child or senior. To participate, record your name and telephone number on the bottom part of a card, and leave it in a box in the store. Firmly tape the top portion of the card onto the wrapped gift, and return it to the store by December 12th. Purchases should be kept to the $25 - $30 range, so that they are of equal value to gifts received by other family members. If you need a hamper or angel gifts to give your family a happy Christmas, pick up a Christmas Bureau application form at The Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, the Invermere

Public Health Unit, the Akisqnuk Health Centre, the Shuswap Band Office, the Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or the College of the Rockies Office. Alternatively, telephone Gail at 250 342-6752. The deadline for requests is December 10th. Recipients must pick up their hampers between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on December 17th. Volunteers will not be available for next day pick up or delivery. Add a hamper or Angel gift to your Christmas To Do list, and help your valley neighbours have a Merry Christmas. SUGGESTED CONTENT

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

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GIVING CHARITABLY

Primal

Invermere’s Artym Gallery recently challenged their artists to create images using only black, white, or sepia, and only one additional colour. The results, like this painting by Min Ma, will be shown in a group exhibition on November 12th and 13th. See Page 17 for more.

Photo submitted

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Call to Artists

2011 Gallery Show Season

Application & Guidelines · Deadline: January 7, 2011 Visit: www.columbiavalleyarts.com What does ART mean to you? Follow Call to Artist link Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: Ramona and Beezus

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The much-loved characters of the classic children’s books by Beverley Cleary come to life on the screen with Ramona and Beezus, a warm-and-fuzzy feel-good movie that is appropriate for all ages of the family, although it might elicit better reviews from the younger members of the household. Beverley Cleary’s books have the unique ability to capture readers from across generations. The film doesn’t quite accomplish the same feat, but as a stand-alone story, it’s cute, relatable, and heartwarming.

played by teen star and Disney alum Selina Gomez. John Corbett and Bridget Moynahan play Ramona’s parents, and make you want to live in their house despite their grade schooler daughter’s misadventures. The film does a good job of visually translating Ramona’s colourful imagination by diverting to imagined situations, like playful shots of the Grand Canyon when Ramona is crossing a set of monkey bars at school. Loyal Beverley Cleary fans will like the film, and those who haven’t read the books will probably love it.

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The story follows Ramona Quimby, a rambunctious child with a tendency to work her way into difficult and often comical situations, like trying to help her neighbour wash his car to raise money for her family, but instead accidentally covering it in paint. Ramona’s role is played by Joey King, who delivers a stand-out performance that ends up being the gem of the movie. Lovers of the literary Ramona won’t be disappointed by the casting; King truly embodies the mischievous adolescent. Ramona’s older sister Beezus, who regards her sister as a meddling pest, is

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may run rarely.

Toby Theatre Closed until after Christmas.

Friday, November 12th: • 6 - 9 p.m.: “Primal” Group Exhibition at the Artym Gallery. Continues until November 21st. For info: 250-342-7566. • 7:30 p.m.: Roger’s Pass, a film by Colin Askey at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. $10 per person. Tickets available at Village Arts. www. rogerspassmovie.com.

Saturday, November 13th: • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Grand Opening of new Firehall in Radium Hot Springs. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:15 a.m. • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Limited Edition Art Sale at Best Western Invermere Inn. For info call Margaret: 250270-0035. • 3 - 5 p.m.: Panorama Mountain Freeride Club AGM at College of The Rockies, Room 112. Registration for programs begin at 5 p.m. For info call Andrea: 250-342-9082. • 6 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club Awards Night Dinner and Dance at Brisco Community Hall. $15 Single, $20 Couple, $25 Family. Tickets at Pip’s Country Store in Brisco. For info: 250-347-2125. • 6 - 9 p.m.: Sparkle at Effusion Art Gallery. Presenting Canadian jewelry artists. All proceeds from artist painted Christmas ornaments go to Invermere District Hospital Emergency Department. For info: 250-341-6877. • 7 p.m.: Sensational Seconds Fashion Show at Invermere Community Hall. Presented by The

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary. $20 per person. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Spokane Braves at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com. • 7:30 p.m.: Roger’s Pass, a film by Colin Askey at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. $10 per person. Tickets available at Village Arts. www. rogerspassmovie.com.

Sunday, November 14th: • 2 p.m.: Gems of the Music Hall at Edgewater Community Hall. Presented by Columbia Valley Music. $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, $5 Students, Children free. For info contact Barry Moore: 250347-9668 or 250-347-9860.

Monday, November 15th: • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: PAP and Manicure night at Invermere Health Unit. For info: 250-688-6787.

Wednesday, November 17th: • 6:30 - 9 p.m.: Roaring Women meets to discuss Women and Money at Eagle Ranch. Bring a friend and receive $5 off your ticket. Tickets must be prepurchased. For info call Jackie: 250-347-9199 or jrlysak@winealite.ca.

Thursday, November 18th: • Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Joanne Lih at Invermere Medical Clinic. For appointments call: 250-3044792.

Friday, November 19th: • 7 - 8 p.m.: AGM for Invermere’s Tennis Club at College of The Rockies, room #112. For info: 250342-9082.

Saturday, November 20th: • 12 noon - 8 p.m.: Winter Craft Fair at Invermere Community Hall. Bake sale for anyone willing to donate. To book a table contact Faith: 250-3429213 ext. 110. • 5 - 9 p.m.: Fairmont Firehall Open House. Get pictures with the new firetruck, equipment tours and truck rides. For info: 250-342-0063. • 5 p.m.: Christmas Parade through downtown

Invermere to Pothole Park. Christmas Cheer, hot food and drinks. Santa Claus will visit. . • 6 p.m.: Christmas Movie at Pothole Park, sponsored by Invermere Business Committee. • 7:30 p.m. -1 a.m.: Fall Fever Dance at Radium Seniors’ Hall. Billy Jive and The Funktastics. $10 per person. Licensed. No Minors. Purchase tickets in advance at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House or Radium Esso. For info: 347-6567.

Wednesday, November 24th: • 6 - 8 p.m.: Christmas crafts at the Invermere Library. Materials are available or bring with you. Goodies will be supplied. For info: 250-342-6416.

Thursday, November 25th: • 5 - 9 p.m.: PJ party and Columbia Valley Food Bank Fundraiser at Fusion Wellness Spa. For info: 250-341-3511 or info@fusionwellnessspa.com. • 7 p.m.: Myths for Profit, a Canadian film subtitled Canada’s Role in Industries of War and Peace. Presented by Council of Canadians in cooperation with the College of the Rockies at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Admission by donation. For info: 250-342-7252.

Friday, November 26th: • 2 - 4p.m.: Lego at the Invermere Public Library. Special event for children Grades 1-5. Free event, must be registered, space is limited. For info: 250342-6416 or invermere.bclibrary.ca. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Saturday, November 27th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Hoodoo Quilters Annual Christmas Craft Sale at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: khiana@shaw.ca. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Edgewater Recreation Society Christmas Fair at the Edgewater Community Hall. For info and interested vendors call Tammy: 250270-0340.

Sunday, November 28th: • 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Christmas Craft Bazaar at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 Edgewater. For info: 250-347-9550.

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Dry Gulch Ramblers featured in BC Musician Magazine Special to The Pioneer by Carla Stephenson BC Musician Magazine Lately I have noticed that at the heart of many fundraising events have been musicians, not only as performers but as organizers. I don’t know if it’s because we are typically broke and this leads to heightened creativity out of desperation, or because we are super generous. The easiest way to contribute is with the donation of a performance for a cause. There have been many recent examples. In Invermere, the Dry Gulch Ramblers donated their time for a benefit for a local with MS, Lynda Kirkpatrick. They helped to raise more than $25,000 for Lynda to undergo a life-altering medical procedure. But the donation of music gave so much more than money alone; it gave the opportunity to build community, for people to gather and celebrate. There are hidden advantages for musicians when donating a gig. Performing at fundraisers exposes their music to a new audience; the local press usually cover a charity gig, giving the performers publicity; and at fundraisers, people are expecting to spend money so merchandise sales are usually high. But musicians donate more than a performance. I was first exposed to this in our venue in Ucluelet, Words End. We had a fairly well-established weekly open stage and we decided to make a compilation CD of local talent with the proceeds benefitting our salmon hatchery. Our motive was two-fold: To give local artists ex-

posure and to give back to something that we cared about in our community. Luckily we had all the ingredients to make a professional product; sound gear, great talent, and a store to sell CDs in. In the end we raised over $4,000. Perhaps even more notable was that many musicians got their start from that CD. It gave them a product to show and any press that one artist could drum up benefited all of them. In Nelson, the Grandmothers to Grandmothers group expressed their gratitude to local musicians for contributing their talent to a CD that can now be sold at all events for the organization for long-term fundraising for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa. Grandmothers to Grandmothers wanted to help, and they learned quickly of the generosity within the local Kootenay musician community. By giving their time and creativity, musicians are not only are contributing to the financial and social health of their communities, but are also often receiving much more than they bargained for in return. Live or recorded, music is a gift that keeps on giving. Carla Stephenson operates a venue in the West Kootenays, the Ymir Schoolhouse, and is a contributor to BC Musician Magazine: www.bcmusicianmag. com. Editor’s note: BC Musician Magazine is a sister publication to The Pioneer. It is published bimonthly and is available at The Pioneer office.

“Primal” Group Exhibition In this show, the Artym Gallery artists were challenged to create one painting using only black, white (or sepia) and one other colour. Opening Reception: Friday November 12, 6-9 pm & Saturday November 13, 10-5:30 pm Exhibiton continues until November 21st. View online at artymgallery.com downtown Invermere • 250-342-7566 • info@artymgallery.com

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PAP Test and Manicure Night at OPT Options for Sexual Health (OPT) will be holding two PAP nights (October 18th and November 15th), to give women an opportunity to have their Cervix screened for abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer. Women should be tested every year for three years after they start having sexual relations. Once a woman has tested negative for three years in a row, screening every two years is all that is needed. Most women diagnosed with cervical cancer in BC in the year 1999 had not had a Pap test in the past three years. Evidence shows that women who have been screened regularly will have a very low risk of developing cervical cancer. There will be an opportunity to have a manicure,

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talk to a volunteer or OPT nurse about sexual health decisions, birth control information and prescriptions, Sexually Transmissible Infection (STI) counselling, in addition to having a PAP or STI test. All information is kept strictly confidential! Call the new OPT number for further information or to book a PAP test – 250-688-6787 (OPTS). No appointments necessary for non-PAP visits. November 15th a physician will be available for PAP and STI testing. Clinic nurses and volunteers will be available for regular appointments. Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Invermere Health Unit 850, 10th Ave.

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BELLE OF THE BALL — Gallery art director Daryl DaCosta holds up one of the beautiful creations for sale this holiday season. Photo by Kelsey Verboom

Effusion sells decorations for a charitable cause By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Effusion Art Gallery has figured out how to combine charitable holiday giving with eye-catching artwork. For the third year in a row, the Invermere gallery will be selling blown glass holiday ornaments painted by Effusion’s regular artists. One hundred percent of the proceeds generated from the beautiful handcrafted baubles will be donated to a local charity. This year, the ladies of Effusion have decided to donate the money to the Invermere District Hospital Emergency department. “It was difficult to choose just one charity, but we decided on the hospital because it’s something that is vital to everybody’s livelihood here,” Effusion’s art director Daryl DaCosta said.

In addition to the money raised from the sale of the ornaments, the gallery is also committing to donating a portion of sales from their annual Sparkle jewelry event to the same charity. The Sparkle evening will kick start the holiday season and showcase the work of Canadian jewelry artists like Karyn Chopik, Melanie Rowe, and Invermere’s own Leslie Rowe-Israelson. The event is also a chance to mingle and sip a refreshment while admiring the surrounding artwork, gallery owner Heather Cuell said. “Last year we had a full house. It had great energy and everyone really seemed to be enjoying themselves.” Sparkle will be held on the evening of Saturday, November 13th from 6-9 p.m. For more information on the event, contact Effusion Art Gallery at 250-341-6877.

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Artym artists go back to basics By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery

Enjoy the gems of the music hall By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Mezzo-soprano opera singer Barbara King will be hitting the high notes at the Edgewater Community Hall this Sunday, November 14th, along with a collection of talented local artists in a performance entitled Germs of the Music Hall. Barbara King will be accompanied by Grace King on the hall’s seven-foot Seiler grand piano, and will perform arias from “Samson and Delilah,” as well as hit tunes from the 1940s. Wanda Seel and Barry Moore will take the stage after Ms. King with violin music in memory of cellist and valley doctor, Lorne Buerckert. The

duo will then perform a series of piano duets on the Seiler grand and the hall’s other grand piano, a new Selier 208 grand. Invermere musician David Flowitt, who will perform from the Bitter Sweet days of Noel Coward’s tunes, praised the quality of acoustics in the hall. “There are two places in Canada where you can hear every note being played: Massey Hall in Toronto and the Edgewater Hall.” The show begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 14th. Tickets at the door for $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students, children free. For information, contact Barry Moore: 250-347-9668 or 250-347-9860.

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The Artym Gallery is pleased to present their latest group exhibition, Primal. This exhibition opens with an evening reception on Friday November 12th from 6 to 9 p.m. The show continues on Saturday November 13th from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This exhibition is one of the Artym Gallery challenge shows. Previous challenges include creating two large and two small pieces for the same show and making a piece that was out of the ordinary in terms of style or technique. For Primal the Artym Gallery painters, sculptors and jewelers were challenged to create a piece using black and white or sepia, with only one colour. The idea for this show came from the oft-repeated comment in the Artym: “Wow, it is so colourful in here. Everything is just so bright!” While it is true that bold colour is very popular in contemporary Canadian art, this show tries to bring the art back to basics. The term Primal is defined as of first importance, fundamental, or basic. Creating an exhibition around this theme, the Artym asked their artists to

dig down to their roots — to examine the simplest forms of black and white, dark and light, shadow and brightness and create a new work based on these fundamental concepts: in essence, creating works that are complex in their simplicity. Seeing the different artists’ approaches to this challenge is fascinating. Some painters were very bold in their approach, using stark black and white with vivid pigments to create dramatic and striking works. Others used a more subtle approach, blending the colours in with the black and white or sepia to create surprising tones and effects. This allowed the painters a broader range of artistic options within their limited colour scheme. The participating jewelers used contrasting stones, particularly black and white diamonds, in unique settings to showcase the primal aspect. Take this opportunity to see the newest challenge show at the Artym Gallery. Primal opens with an evening reception on Friday, November 12th, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continues on November 13th from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can also see the show online at www.artymgallery.com.

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Seek advice Perhaps the simplest way to plan your estate is write down your wishes and seek the advice of professionals. Estate planning involves legal and accounting advice and you will often need to consult with both your accountant and your lawyer.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

November 12, 2010

Rockies win one, lose one

Special to The Pioneer By Steve Mantyka The Rockies had an exciting weekend, coming up short against Creston on Friday night, losing 4-2 and returning home to beat Fernie 5-4 in a thrilling game Saturday night. The Rockies were led by Bruce Corrigal in net, stopping an astounding 63 shots, and Kory Movold collecting four points in a total team effort that had the crowd buzzing all night.

Stephen Hynes added three points and newcomer Tyler Reay scored in his first game for the Rockies. Reto Stiz also lit the lamp for the hometown team. Despite the one-sided shot total, the play was back-and-forth and kept the fans on the edge of their seats all night long. Grow your mustache and drop in to the arena for The Rockies’ Movember Tail Gate Party from 5-7 p.m., November 13th to support our team.

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS Windermere Water System Upgrades

The public is welcome to attend an important information sharing meeting to discuss options for providing treated water to the community of Windermere and lifting the water quality advisory that has been in place since 2006.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Windermere Community Hall Session 1: 1:00 - 2:15pm Session 2: 3:00 - 4.15pm Session 3: 6:00 - 7:15pm

Fairmont Fire Open House

Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:00pm - 9:00pm The hockey game will be on the big TV, the pool table will be racked and ready, and we’ll even have poker. Bring the kids too! There will be pictures with the new Fire Truck, equipment tours, balloons and truck rides. Meet your Fairmont Fire Department and consider joining our team

Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

November 28th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

To book a table call Doreen at 250-347-9550.

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Email: info@rdek.bc.ca

Christmas Craft Bazaar Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for $500.

Each session will begin with a brief overview by the Regional District. Those in attendance will then break out into working groups to share ideas and discuss options. We encourage the community of Windermere to attend one of the three sessions and participate in this important information exchange. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Ahlgren, Project Supervisor, at 250-489-2791 or toll free 1-888-478-7335.

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Columbia Valley Office Box 2319, 4956 Athalmer Road Invermere BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-0063 Fax: 250-342-0064

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914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS INVERMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Are you an avid reader? Would you like to see a new library? Would you like to be a part of your library’s future? In accordance with the Library Act, the District of Invermere is inviting applications for membership on the Invermere Public Library Board. Membership on the Board will be for a two year term, commencing January, 1 2011. To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere. Members of the Invermere District Council, employees of the District of Invermere and employees of the existing Library Board are not eligible. Members of the Invermere Public Library Board are guardians of a “public trust”. They have a legal and moral obligation to ensure that the public library provides relevant and efficient service to the community that it supports. Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills. Normal Board activities include: • Assuring that adequate funding is available; • Assessing the needs of the community and advocating for the library; • The development and revision of library policy; • The development and implementation of a vision and strategic plan; • Assisting the Library Director in implementation of the strategic plan in accordance with Policy. New board members must be willing to attend training and information sessions designed to assist them in the work they undertake on behalf of the Invermere Library Board. Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before November 19th, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m. to: Kindry Dalke, Corporate Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or to kdalke@invermere.net

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DTSS teams make provincials The DTSS cross-country running and senior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer teams both qualified to attend provincial championships this year. The running team traveled to Victoria on November 6th, and the soccer team will travel to Burnaby on November 22nd. They welcome any donations. Call Scott at (250) 342-5889. Pictured, top, left to right, back: Daniel Jeong, Jared Livingston, Simon Schottmann, Sam McIlwain, Thorston Kollen, Adam Elwakeel, Scott Sauermann (coach); Front: Henry Smith, Xavier Knuckey, Simon Wiebe, Hayden Becker, Jordan Downey, Dominic Hul, Mitchell Elliott (lying down). Pictured, bottom, left to right, back: Josephine Mouly, Jeff Matheson, Jared Livingston, Madison Haynes, Stephen Hawes, Michael Brush; Front: Nat McGrath, Tiara Livingston, Hailey McDonald, Jane Mouly, Zack Ophiem. Photos submitted

Notice of Exclusion Application Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve I, Elkhorn Ranch Ltd. of 5085 Kootenay No. 3 Road, Windermere, B.C., V0B 2L2 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, DL 7155 Kootenay District Except Plans 16981, NEP 61971, NEP 77357, NEP 84385 Sublot 111 DL 4596 K.D. Plan X 32, Except Parcel A (Reference Plan 73775 I) and Plans NEP 20959, NEP 61971 and NEP 69058 and located at Windermere Loop Road. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 3H8 by Friday, December 3rd, 2010.

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This is a notice that the above exclusion application by Elkhorn Ranch is a SWAP only with an already approved development area. There will be no additional development taking place.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

November 12, 2010

The Old Zone By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Last week, the Finish Line Phantoms attempted for the second time this season to win a game over the Hi Heat Hustlers. Once again they failed. After spotting what should have been an insurmountable three goal lead for The Phantoms, the Hustlers did what they do best; they hustled until they had the victory. There is no need for me to say more, the Hustlers are better than the Phantoms. Period. The scoreboard: Hi Heat stomped on the Phantoms, the Tomaotes smashed the Hawks, the Wolves beat Aquair and Inside Edge and Kicking Horse battled to a draw.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

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Pioneer Classifieds

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GARAGE SALE

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Garage Sale, vehicles, golf clothing, English saddle, tack, blankets, furniture, and much more. 1821 Beninger Road, Windermere. Early birds pay double.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. AlAnon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Cheers to the Wood Fairy who delivered me some wood on October 2. As I wasn’t home, I do not know who you are and this seems to be Windermere’s best kept secret. I want you to know your kindness is truly appreciated, thank you. Jo-El.

Secure self storage, call Suzanne, 403-390-4513.

Large 3 bdrm house on the lake in Invermere, sharing with 1 other, furnished 1 bdrm available with own bath, all appliances, $500/ month, cable, internet, and utilities included, 250-342-1791.

1 and 2 bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, 1 bdrms start at $550/month and 2 bdrms start at $725/month. Pets okay, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-342-6912.

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, 6254th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

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Christmas Cakes, Order now 250-342-3097.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Tim Macintosh of Edgewater for donating half the profits ($186) of his Scorpions Tribute Tour 2010 to the Terry Fox Fund, combining music and mayhem to inspire us all! Cheers to Emily, the best manager and nicest person ever. Best of luck in your new endeavors, love your fan club.

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Cheers to the individuals who made Copper City look amazing on Halloween. The transformation was incredible!! Cheers to April Trapp for coordinating a great Wine and Tapas event at Fairmont Village Gift Shop! Thanks! Jeers to the fellow in the pickup that ran over my beloved cat on November 4, about 5 p.m. Could you not have just come over and told me? You broke my heart that day, you know who you are and so do I!!

LOST AND FOUND

Born December 19, 1921 in Stalwart, Saskatchewan to James and Gertrude Fitzpatrick. She passed away at the age of 88, November 2, 2010 at Columbia House, Invermere. Margaret is survived by her husband, Norman, sons, Gary (Rosalie), Bryan, Marvin (Donna), and daughters, Jean (Ken), and Jane (Randy). Grandchildren, Matthew (Sophie), Julia (Steve), Amanda, Janet (Ron), Jon (Kim), Jim (Sue), Ashley (Rick), Jerry (Wanda), Rena, Samantha (Curt), and Shannon. Great-grandchildren, Cory, Steven, Trisha, Jayden, Jagar, Amber, Carson, and Jazlyn. She is also survived by her sisters, Doris & Irene (Ian), and many nieces and nephews. Service was held on Saturday, November 6th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at The Valley Christian Assembly in Windermere. The family wishes to thank the staff at Columbia House for their wonderful, loving care of Margaret, the Home Care staff, and Dr. Teresa Ross, Dr. Maria Dibb, and Dr. Mike Walsh. We also wish to thank all those who brought food, flowers, and wishes and Club Towing. A special thank you to Jim Walgren.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 864 sq.ft. Warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/ month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250-342-3637. New, commercial office, and/or retail space for rent. Prime location, D/T Invermere, excellent monthly rates, furnished, kitchen, available now. 250-341-5788. 2nd floor commercial space in Radium, 800 to 3200 sq.ft., 403559-9625.

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Margaret Desa Jefferson December 19, 1921 – November 2, 2010

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Lost, female Lynx Point Himalayan cat, answers to Daisy, went missing on October 31 from Kootenay #3 Road, Windermere. Reward $200. Please call 403-287-6740 or 403852-8105.

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

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

1 bdrm, studio, or room for rent in Fairmont, Columere Park, or Windermere. Must have W/D, parking, and internet, $600/month max. Call Kate at 250-341-6299.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020. Room in Invermere with own bathroom, shared kitchen and laundry, $500/month, includes all utilities, 250-342-0358, leave message. Female roommate wanted in Invermere, N/S, N/P, large bdrm with cable, wireless internet, furnished if needed, in beautiful log home, $450/month, includes all utilities, 250-342-1010.

SUITE FOR RENT Radium, furnished apartments available Oct 1. 1-2 bdrm, 1-1 bdrm, and 2 –bachelors. Includes all utilities, parking and cable. N/S, pet possible, DD required. 2 bdrm - $800/month, 1 bdrm - $650/ month, Bachelor - $550/month. Contact Joan at 250-342-7517 for viewing.

Apartment for rent, 1800 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ month, 403-519-0447.

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

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

For rent in Windermere, lower suite, $750/month + ½ utilities, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, ideal for couple. Roommate wanted for upper suite. 250-342-8662.

Fully furnished studio suite in newer home, laundry, cable, internet, and all utilities included, N/S, N/P, $600/month, contact 250-688-0965 or 250-688-1048.

HILLCREST Furnished Apartments, utilities included, 1 bdrm units $600/month, 2 bdrm units $800/ month, 250-341-1182.

2 bdrm, clean, furnished apartment, utilities and cable included, $850/ month, DD, references, N/P, close to schools, available soon, please write to: Landlord, Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, state age and employment.

For Rent Commercial Space

900 square feet of PRIME COMMERCIAL HIGH-TRAFFIC FRONTAGE in the Fairmont Village Mall Suitable for retail or office space.

CALL 250-345-2134

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house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

1 bdrm apartment in D/T Radium, $700/month, DD required, available December 1, call 250341-1577 or 250-347-6420 to view.

Invermere, spacious, 3 bdrm apartment, laundry, close to D/T, 1 ½ baths, utilities included, $900/ month, N/S, N/P, DD and references required, available December 1st, 250-342-7100.

Comfortable home available in Indian Beach, 2 minute walk to lake, uninterrupted views, 2 bdrm + Den, newly carpeted, $1000/ month, great neighbors, 250-3423236.

FOR RENT

Newly renovated home in Invermere, spectacular 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with all major appliances, overlooking the lake, $1100/month + utilities, 250-3423688.

Aksikinook Resort, 2 bdrm furnished condo, pool, hot tub, $950/month (2 tenants) + utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-293-3870.

For rent in Dry Gulch, bright, spacious, 2 bdrm suite, large fenced yard, W/D, $800/month + utilities, available December 1, 250-3479914.

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Invermere, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lots of updates, new 4 piece bath, fenced yard and garden, lots of storage inside and out, shed, W/D, N/S, pets okay, $1100/month + Hydro, available November 15, 250-3417190.

Beautiful Windermere acreage, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, w/garage on 24 acres less than 5 minutes from Windermere. Newer home, $1050/ month. Linda 403-244-8402.

Windermere 1 bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references, September to June, $595/month unfurnished, $650/ month furnished, 403-851-2043.

Fairmont 2 bdrm suite, 1 full bath, W/D, fully furnished, excellent location, wireless internet, water, power, cable included, $950/ month, N/S, N/P, 250-270-0043. 2 bdrm, N/S, N/P, walking distance to D/T Invermere, $985/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W, and utilities included, 250-342-1584 or 250342-8679. 2 bdrm main floor suite, clean and bright, large windows, ext., D/T location, D/W, W/D, N/S, carport, $1050/month, 250-342-3790. Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm, furnished, upstairs, large suite, clean and quiet, $650/month, 250345-6524. Beautiful house for rent, basement or top floor available. Basement newly renovated, new flooring, new exotic kitchen, 2 bdrm, F/P, nice and bright, 5 minutes from Invermere, $850/month + utilities. Top floor, beautiful house, nicely renovated, 3 bdrm, new flooring, nice yard, large deck, W/D, 3 parking stalls, $1100/month + utilities. Combine for better price. Please call Derek, 250-341-7781.

In Invermere, bright, partially furnished, 2 bdrm house, great location for Panorama bus or walk to Invermere, W/D included, $1250/month, includes all utilities, N/S, DD, 250-342-3841. Large 2 bdrm Mobile Home, 14’ wide , new deck, siding, yard, island in kitchen, 5 appliances, No Dogs allowed, $800/month + utilities, 250-342-1700. Large 2 bdrm main floor 4-plex unit in Windermere, 5 appliances included, W/D, near beach, $700/ month, 403-239-2017. 2 bdrm older home, available mid November, $750/month + DD, part utilities, 250-342-9779.

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Large 3 bdrm, 2 bath, partially furnished, F/S, W/D, $1100/month + utilities, DD, references, pets negotiable, available now, long term, 250-341-1099 or 250-6880256. 1800 sq.ft, 4 bdrm bungalow, attached garage, across from Windermere Golf Course, $1450/ month, DD and References required, 250-341-1998. 2 bdrm house in Invermere, cozy with a view, N/S, N/P, close to schools, large storage shed, F/S, W/D, D/W, available November 1st, $850/month + utilities, 250-3426842. 1 bdrm cabin for rent in Windermere, available November 15, $850/month, including utilities and satellite, pets welcome. Please call Rene at 250-342-6813. Cozy 3 bdrm Windermere house, 3 blocks from beach, available November 15, rent includes utilities, $950/month, N/S, Cats okay, 250-688-0033. Fairmont, clean, newly renovated, 3 bdrm house, unfurnished, close to all amenities, 7 appliances, N/P, N/S, references + DD, only clean, responsible, mature adults need apply, $800/month + utilities, 250345-6100 or 250-341-8177.

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Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, upper floor, 6 new appliances, large deck, yard, N/S, N/P, $1050/month, includes water and Satellite T.V., available December 1, 780-7184922 or rfr111@hotmail.com. Fairmont 3 bdrm bungalow for rent, $1100/month + utilities, 250342-9552. Invermere, charming home next to Kinsmen beach, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 F/P, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1600/month + utilities, references + DD required, 403-246-6680. Invermere Wilder Subdivsion, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished home, N/S, N/P, available October 1, $1600/ month + utilities, references + DD required, 403-246-6680. 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, mobile home in Juniper Heights, $1000/month, includes utilities, DD, no dogs, 250341-7861. Walk to Downtown and Kinsmen Beach, 3 bdrm, main floor of house, separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view, shed, yard, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references and DD required, rent negotiable, water, hydro, and heat included. Available December 1, 250-342-7590. Small 2 bdrm house with walkout basement near Radium, 4 appliances, pets considered, N/S, no drugs, no party animals, great for working couple, single or 2 roommates, rent $750/ month, includes utilities, willing to negotiate rent with proven responsible people. Phone John, 250-347-9877.

3 bdrm house, 2 bath, wood stove, garage, large fenced yard and productive garden, green house, close walk to D/T, $1250/month, 250-342-3790. 2 bdrm older home, available mid November, $750/month + DD and part utilities, 250-342-9779.

condo FOR RENT Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious luxury, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail immediately, 250-688-0512. New townhome for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, in Cedarwood Glen Estates, D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1100/month, available October 1, 250-341-1182. 2 bdrm luxury condo for long term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in! Furnished with Penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, queen bed, flat screen TV, 1st floor, F/P, BBQ, underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse, seasonal pool. Long term rental, available December 1, $950/ month, includes heat, Kelly, 403975-8204.

2 bdrm, 2 bath in The Point, underground parking, W/D, $1000/ month, 403-519-0447. Sable Ridge condos for rent, 1 bdrm, top floor, fully furnished, $825/month; 3 bdrms + Den, top floor, fully furnished, $1995/ month. One month free. Please call 403-630-7464. Akiskinook resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished and equipped, pool & spa, $675/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991. The Peaks in Radium, 1 bdrm + Den, 800 sq.ft., $825/month, includes all utilities, F/P, underground parking, storage, long term lease, 403-8166007. Peaks condo in Radium, 2 bdrm, 973 sq.ft., fully furnished, 2 singles, 1 queen, 1 bath, parkade, pool, hot tubs, $1000/month, includes utilities and cable, 250-342-5855. Radium Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $1100/ month, utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-6159989. Invermere townhouse for rent, available immediately, December 1, 2 bdrm + office/bdrm space, N/S, Pets on approval, single car garage, F/S, W/D, D/W, backing onto green space with nice mountain views, $1000/month + DD + some utilities, pleace contact Cynthia at 250-341-5602. Lake view, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo for rent, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, W/D, pool, fitness facility, underground parking $1150/month including all utilities, available December 15 or January 1, 403-257-2984, cogrady6@shaw. ca.

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condo FOR RENT

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MISC. FOR SALE

SERVICES

Invermere, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, behind Hospital, next to playground, clean, N/S, N/P, laundry, secure building, $750/month + DD, includes utilities but not electricity, available December 1. 250-342-7547.

Affordable condo downtown Invermere, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $139,900, 250-341-1182.

WinValley winter potatoes, $25/ sac, 250-342-0272.

Firewood, cut, split, and delivered. Birch half cord, $275, full cord, $400. Larch half cord, $240, full cord, $350. Fir and Pine half cord, $180, full cord, $275. 250-6880143.

Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

1 bdrm condo, N/P, N/S, close to D/T Invermere, $650/month, available immediately, 250-342-6226, ask for Leo, call during day time. For rent or rent to own, 2 bdrm condo in Invermere, $850/month + utilities, excellent condition, garage, references. Phone Ken Becker, 250-342-1161. Black Forest Village, 2 bdrm, south facing unit, new flooring, upgraded appliances, deck, laundry, storage, single car garage, N/S, N/P, $1000/ month + Hydro. Call Lindsay, 403251-6947.

house FOR sale

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at the Peaks in Radium. Swimming pool, hot tubs, underground heated parking, A/C, fireplace, appliances, and window coverings, includes 2-person infrared sauna and deluxe massage chair. Great view! Like new! $209,900, No agents please. 250341-5170.

wanted 8ft. Canopy for Chevy truck, 250688-0415.

MISC. FOR SALE Phones! Uniden 420ic, 4 station phones and 4 cordless phones, 4 lines, station to station intercom, Rocket Dial, 10 memory dial locations, $50. 250-341-6299. Panasonic KX-FHD332, plain paper fax and photocopier, $40 OBO, 250341-6299. Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908.

420 4th Ave., Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, newly renovated, shop/shed, deck, fenced yard, all appliances, 3 blocks to beach, $320,000, 250342-1698, www.fmsguitars.com/ house. Builder Direct Pricing and mortgage paid for one year, located in Columbia Ridge, new 3 bdrms, 2 baths, walkout basement, $379,000, 250-345-2104.

condo FOR sale Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, $299,900 +HST, reduced to $259,900, www.cedarwoodglen. com, 250-341-1182.

Floor Model Blowout!! 2 person hot tub, regular $5500, sale $4500. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922. Firewood, Pine, Birch, and Fir timbers, 250-346-3247 or 250342-1509. Grain finished longhorn beef, lean and drug free, 250-346-3247. Firewood, Fir & Pine mix, $235 Larch $300, Pine $180. All wood split and delivered. 250-341-5551.

Winter tires for sale, Artic Claw, 225/60/R17, $400, 1 season, 250688-0061. Terreco laminate tiles, 16 inch square, slate look, $1.25 sq.ft.; 32” Sony FD Trinitron WEGA T.V., $200; Starchoice HD Receiver, $100. 250347-9938. 18 cu.ft. white Kenmore Fridge, barely used, $300; Stackable Frigidaire Gallery Washer and Dryer, $500; Free Washer, Dryer $150. rfr111@hotmail.com or 780718-4922. Mattress, like new, double pillowtop, single box spring, $650 new, asking $295, 250-342-5855. Best Factory Direct Hot Tub Sale Ever, November 1st to 15th, Valley Spas 250-342-3922. Williams Gravity direct vent wall furnace, natural gas, 22,000 or 30,000 BTU, $1000 OBO. Honda Generator, ES4500, excellent condition, $1000 OBO. 250-3413249. Inglis top load Washer and Dryer, new 2007, lightly used, good condition, $400, 250-341-6100. Four 15” (Auto), Black Steel Rims, $100, Excellent condition, only used for 2 winters, P205-65-R15, 250-342-0186.

MACHINERY FOR RENT

Ladies’ Rossignol, 146 cm, Attraxion 6 ski’s with binding, used 1 ½ seasons, $420, 250-342-6846. Homemade Perogies, $7/dozen, call 250-688-0052 to order.

For Rent, 250-342-1517, www. glaciermountainhomes.com.

vehicles FOR SALE 2006 Hyundai Accent, excellent condition, low mileage, includes 4 new winter tires, $7500 OBO, 250342-0020. Ford F150, 1999, 4x4, short box, mags ($2500 new), standard 6 cyl, regular cab, 224,000 km, $4100 OBO, 250-342-5855. 2000 Chrysler Intrepid, excellent condition, well maintained, 225,000 km, $2200 OBO, 250-3429600. 2000 Grand AM SE, 213,700 km, silver, 4 door, 6 cylinder, A/C, tilt, cruise, new windshield, comes with winter and summer tires, $3750, 250-342-2121. 2004 Sierra HD, 2500 Diesel, great shape, well maintained, 220,000 km, $12,000 OBO, 250-270-0379. 1995 Mercedes SL500, ragtop, hardtop, two sets of wheels, new tires on both, $9500 OBO. 250270-0379.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SERVICES Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman tile setter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and Cultured Stone All work Guaranteed Competitive rates. Call 250-341-5645.

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089. Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089. Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in 1 hour! Serving the Valley since 2006. Call 250-688-0213.

LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Auto detailing, power polishing, rock chip repair, and more… Prepare your boat for storage with an interior detail and exterior polish. Call Shawn or Jodi at 250342-9696.

Want Free Upgrades? Customized, high quality BLINDS w/lifetime warranty, Commercial or Residential, Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today; Free In-Home Consultation 250-349-7507 or 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time”.

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

K&C Pick-up will pick-up all your recyclable cans and bottles, free at your location between Radium and Fairmont, including Panorama, call 250-342-9503.

Executive Typing Services, Over 20 years word processing experience. Resumes, manuals, data entry, and more. Accurate and fast! 250-2700254.

Kootenay Home Maintenance. For all your home and property needs, inspection, construction, maintenance, hot tub maintenance, and snow removal, 250-688-1335 (cell) dlkane1@telus.net.

tenders

Busy seasonal café for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370.

Invermere & District Hospital

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

Is seeking interested parties for interior painting of Columbia House Residential Care facility Information packages can be picked up at the Hospital Administration Office after November 11, 2010. Contractor walk-through is scheduled for November 17, 2010 at 11:30 A.M. · Quotes to be submitted by noon November 22nd, 2010 · Work to be completed by March 15th, 2011

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SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Headed South or New to Town? Private Spanish & English Lessons, Translations, & Text Revisions. 100% Personalized Language Solutions. ColumbiaValleySpanish. yolasite.com, 250-342-1116.

Want to set your own schedule? Then selling .925 sterling silver jewellery is for you! Work parttime or full-time selling beautiful jewellery and having fun! Work as little or as much as you like. Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and free jewellery. Fastest-growing sterling silver jewellery company. Interested? Call 250-342-0399.

Part-time wait staff starting midDecember at the Old Salzburg, 250-347-6553.

Dog Walking, starting at 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday. For more info call 250-342-9874.

HELP WANTED Choppers Landing at R.K. Heliplex, Panorama, is looking for motivated, enthusiastic and dependable restaurant staff. Must be a team player. Front and back end positions available, including day-time server, host/hostess, bartender, chef morning, prep and line cooks and dishwasher. To apply drop off resume to Attn. Chris at Kootenay Coffee Works. (located beside Bavin’s Glass) or e-mail Lauren@rkheliski.com.

Busy Local Framing Company looking for framers and laborers. Please send resume to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com or fax 250-341-3427. Cook 40 Hours/week, $12.50 $14.00/hour. Server, previous experience required in German/ European cuisine and service, full-time, $9.23/hour. Apply to careers@blackforestrestaurant. com or drop of resume between 12pm-5pm. 250-342-9417.

Dusk Building Systems has an opening for a Delivery Truck Operator, a class 1 license is necessary, picker operating experience, and a clean abstract is an asset. Please forward resumes to info@duskbuildingsystems.com or fax 250-341-3427.

Water System Operator

Contract water system operator required to operate/maintain potable water supply and distribution system for 17 homeslocated at Larch Point, Invermere. Must have Small Water Systems Operator designation. Contact Larch Point Industries, Bob Shaunessy, 403-815-3225 or forward resume to bshaunessy@ gmail.com.

Home Hardware dishes up famed beef on a bun After winning a national award last week for their store, Home Hardware staff serve free beef on a bun to smiling customers on Saturday, November 6th. Photo by Dave Sutherland

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We need enthusiastic, experienced cleaners. Based on $15.00 per hour - Flexible hours Attention to detail, the ability to work in a high paced environment. 40 hrs/week on flexible hours. Send your Resume to info@fairmontcreek.ca or call us at 1-877-646-5890

1-250-345-6116 • 1-877-646-5890 info@fairmontcreek.ca www.fairmontcreek.ca

AG L I O

Fairmont Creek Property Rentals Our focus is on giving people room to grow, room to impact, room to make a significant contribution and room to make a difference in the lives of others. Invermere Home Support is accepting applications for:

Casual Community Health Workers Competition #261368

By combining your education and experience you can begin advancing your skills on our team.

Installations Ltd.

Maglio Installations Ltd. have the following positions available in Invermere and Radium • Excavator Operator (min. 5 years)

• Tr u c k D r i v e r s (Class #1)

• Labourers

• Pipe Layer (min. 5 years)

• Skidsteer Operator

• Experienced Chainsaw Operator

Please forward resume to Maglio Installations Ltd. Fax: 250-352-5441 • Email: info@maglioinstallations.com

For detailed qualifications, more information and to apply online visit: www.roomtogrowbc.ca

The Artym Gallery is Hiring This Retail Sales position will begin part-time in mid November, turning to full time in January. Job will focus on customer service and sales, administrative tasks including inventory with some physical work. Computer skills are required. No experience necessary - training will be provided.

I.T. Support Administrator – Full time/Year Round

Successful applicants will be friendly, have fantastic communication skills, and be self motivated.

Wage: $22.00-$24.00 p/h Job Description: Here’s your chance to join our team and work in the gorgeous East Kootenay region of British Columbia. You have experience as an IT professional looking after the day to day operations of a small IT department, preferably at a resort. You will maintain and service the resorts computer, telecom, software and network systems including preventive maintenance, inventory and resort user support (Help Desk). Essential Functions: • Troubleshoot and repair network connectivity and infrastructure issues in a Cisco based environment. • Perform maintenance, health check on database systems for all resort applications (SQL, Visual FoxPro, profitek, club profit, RTP…) • Manage, troubleshoot, and support resort point of sale & back office systems. Experience/Requirements: • High School Diploma. Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Other College or University with IT courses desirable. A+, Network+, CCNA, and MCSE\ MCSA certifications a plus. Project management an asset. Job Experience: • Two years of IT experience (including Help Desk support experience). • Experience designing, building and supporting Windows 2003 Server, Exchange Server 2003, Linux or Unix operating systems. • Experience with supporting point of sale systems • Minimum 2 years experience with RTP • Minimum 2 years experience with Profitek • Minimum 2 years experience with Club profit, SMS, SQL

To view the full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment or contact Adam Hopper at adam.hopper@panoramaresort.com Full Time, Year round positions receive a comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan.

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Please drop off resume, with references in person at the Artym Gallery. Acceptable applicants will be contacted for an interview. Panorama Mountain Village is hiring.

Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic – Full time/Year Round Wage: $26.00-$28.00 p/h Here’s your chance to join our team and work in the gorgeous East Kootenay region of British Columbia. In this role you will conduct Preventative Maintenance Inspections and conduct repairs in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications. You will troubleshoot and follow guidelines and standards on all of our equipment. Repairs and maintenance of our Snowcat fleet, is the highest priority of the position. Other equipment includes trucks, snowmobiles, ATV’s and heavy equipment. You will provide our equipment operators, with a safe and efficiently operating vehicle at a responsible cost. Essential Functions: • Must be able to read and interpret hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic system schematics. • Must be knowledgeable and show a proficient ability to troubleshoot and work with and repair electrical systems, hydrostatic drive systems, hydraulic systems, and light truck equipment. Experience/Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification. • Minimum 2 years experience maintaining and repairing Snowcats/ groomers within the ski industry

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Automotive experience. Small engine experience Must have knowledge and expertise in the following areas: hydraulics, electrical, electrical over hydraulics, gas and diesel engine systems, computerized engine control systems, drive train, welding, fuel systems, air systems, and schematic drawings.

Special Skills/Equipment: • Must possess the ability to operate all types of equipment. • Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Must have a rollaway box and tools to perform major PMI’s and repairs on fleet.

934 - 7th Avenue ~ Invermere

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) Invermere Zone is now accepting applications for the following Custodial position, effective as soon as possible until December 31, 2010 (may be extended): 1. Edgewater Elementary School, temporary, part-time (30 hrs/wk – 6 hrs/day), Monday to Friday. This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440. This is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. The work may include dealing with public use of school facilities. Once an employee becomes familiar with a clearly defined work schedule, the work is performed with minimal supervision. Usually, this job is performed after regular school hours and generally alone. Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent is required as well as completion of the Board provided training program. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, including three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2010 to:

To view the full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment or contact Adam Hopper at adam.hopper@panoramaresort.com

Cameron Dow, Secretary Treasurer School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 Phone: (250) 427-2245 • Fax: (250) 427-2044 •hr@sd6.bc.ca

Full Time, Year round positions receive a comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan

Successful applicant will be subject to Criminal Records Review Check.

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JEWELLERY SALES OPPORTUNITY! NEW to Canada, trendy, affordable! Work from home, Earn GREAT money & vacations. Contact Curt for catalogue and business information. lsjewellery@shaw.ca - 403.909. 4302.

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NIGHTMARE STORIES Bought a home and discovered previous owners didn’t disclose rodent, mould, sewer or roof problems? Journalist collecting stories. Contact isabelle@ prliving.ca or 1-604-485-0003.

Employment Opportunities CALLING ALL TRADES. Looking for long term stable work indoors? Greensmart Manufacturing in Dawson Creek, BC is now hiring for all departments. Framing, Plumbing, Mechanical, Sheet Metal, Dry Wall, Electrical, Finishing and other Production Labours. Apprentices and Labourers welcome. Call 250782-2065 or fax 250-782-2061. ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1888-367-4460). Fax 780-9556160. Email: hr@ensignenergy. com.

MIDSTREAM SERVICES CANADA A division of CCS Corporation, is actively hiring Operators at our Facilities in the following locations: Alberta: Drayton Valley, Fox Creek, Grande Prairie, Brooks, Janvier. British Columbia: Fort Nelson, Fort St. John. Saskatchewan: Kindersley, Gull Lake, Marshall. Please go to our website at www. ccscorporation.ca to apply or fax 403-266-0659!

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November 12, 2010

Valley Churches

FAITH

Walking with the saints By Pastor Fraser Coltman EK Lutheran Church The day after Halloween is known by many as All Saints’ Day. Christians have celebrated the festival of All Saints’ for more than a thousand years. It is a day on which we remember that none of us is alone in our life of following Jesus. All people who call upon Jesus as their Savior from sin and death make up the church or the company of saints, a community of people from every nation, race, age, gender and culture. Often the name is “saint” is reserved for a few people who are thought to have been particularly skilled in spirituality and morality, but that is not the way the name is used in the Bible. God declares men and women to be His saints or holy ones when they admit that they are actually unholy or sinful by nature, and rely on the life, death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus, as their hope of forgiveness and power for living. The saints are simply those who rely on God and His grace to live their lives well and to die with hope of eternal life. Sainthood isn’t reserved for only a few of us; Jesus loves us all.

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These days we tend to think of ourselves as individuals with our own hopes, dreams, interests, abilities, memories and feelings. When we think about God, we tend to want to approach Him individually. Many of us are interested in spirituality and living our lives well, but we aren’t sure we want to get involved with others in a group like a church. We may prefer to search for God privately in our own way. Learning to know God personally is important, but there is also a fairly high risk that when we make our spirituality something we define for ourselves, we will end up with something that is little more than the expression of our own wants and wishes. God is much more than that. He is the Creator of the heavens and the earth. He became a human being named Jesus to invite us back into a close relationship with Himself. He calls to us gently but persistently, inviting us to find spiritual fulfillment by following Jesus and His teachings with others who have heard the call. God invites us to find our place among His saints. We all need mentors, people who know us and encourage us to trust God and care for the people in our lives. If you’ve begun to feel that need for companionship and encouragement in knowing God and following Jesus, but you haven’t yet found your way to a church, why not pay a visit this Sunday to one of the congregations in the area? There you will find a gathering of God’s saints. We aren’t perfect people, but we know the only God who is patient enough to work with us.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, November 14th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “VISION...For The Individual and The Family”. 7 p.m.: “SING and CELEBRATE”. Join us as we sing the old Hymns and fellowship over coffee and goodies. “K.I.D.S.” Church for Children aged 3 to 12 during the Morning 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 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sharing Truth, Showing Love Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Interim Pastor Joe Martinsen 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Mission in Canal Flats and 7 p.m. in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James 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. • Relief Society, Noon. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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