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February 5, 2010

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February 5, 2010

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High school students chip in $3,000 to help Haiti survivors Thirty people in Haiti will have shelter over their heads thanks to a unique fund-raising drive at David Thompson Secondary School.

Grade 12 students (clockwise from top left) Amanda Helmer, Baya Lightfoot, Braydi Rice and Kirsten Sage, together with their classmates in Law and Leadership classes, have raised $3,000 to buy three Rotary Shelter Boxes. Each box contains a 10-person tent, 10 sleeping bags and tools and equipment.

Soon after the earthquake on January 13th, students and community donors started giving generously to the

cause. Members of the Aboriginal Education youth group gave $250 they had raised for an annual trip to the cause instead; $300 raised by the Chef Training Class at the Local Harvest Dinner were directed to Haiti, and one local family donated $1,000 – enough for one entire Shelter Box. The amount raised so far will be sent to Haiti this week, but fund-raising continues at the school, with a Caribbean-themed community dinner planned for April 8th. Call the high school at 250-342-9213 to find out more.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

February 5, 2010

Valley NEWS

Panorama sold to local investors and lodging units in the village, and the land available for real estate development — enough land to double the number of homes at Panorama After weeks of rumour and speculation, the cat is finally out of the today. bag. Panorama Mountain Village has Ken Renton, the owner of Calbeen sold. gary’s Kidco Construction, owns The resort, previously owned by the remaining shares in Greywolf Intrawest, was purchased by PanoraGolf Course. Mr. Renton also owns ma Mountain Village Inc., a group a home at Panorama, Mr. Jensen exof 18 homeowners and area business plained.

According to Kirby Brown, Inpeople, led by Cranbrook resident Rick Jensen. trawest was searching for a local buyMr. Jensen is the founder of New er to take over the resort.

Dawn Developments, a prominent “It’s time, especially for a resort land development and construction of this size, to get back to the model that makes the most sense,” Mr. company in the East Kootenay.

New Dawn Developments built Brown said. “That is local owners many of the existing homes and structhinking very long term.” tures at Panorama Mountain Village. THE MAIN MAN – Panorama’s new chief executive officer Rick Jensen talks to CTV News In the past two years, Mr. Brown Mr. Jensen also served as the mayor of after taking the reins of the multimillion-dollar resort. Photo by Panorama Mountain Village said, the number of visitors to PanCranbrook from 1984 to 1990. orama has declined by 10 percent, “It’s exciting – we really look forbut Mr. Jensen said he and his busiMr. Jensen said the new owners have a common ward to being involved in the mountain,” Mr. Jensen goal – to make Panorama the best family-oriented ness associates are not the least bit worried. said. “I think it will make a big difference to have a mountain resort in Canada.

“I’ve been in business for more than 30 years now, group here that knows and loves the mountain. Pan“We are planning on expanding the beginner ter- and I have been through a lot of ups and downs,” he orama will be our total focus.” rain, expanding lift capacity, developing more com- said. “I know it’s going to turn around and we have The selling price was not disclosed, but Mr. Jen- mercial opportunities, developing more lodging and already started to position ourselves so we are out of sen denied a CBC report that the buyers paid $27.5 food and beverage opportunities,” he explained. the gate strong when the economy becomes robust million, adding that the price was “nowhere near” the Mr. Jensen added that the investor group is not again.” $100 million Intrawest reportedly received for the planning on eliminating any of the current jobs at the Andy Stuart-Hill, author of The History of Pansale of Copper Mountain ski resort in Colorado last resort. orama and a long-time Mountain Friend at the ski November. The sale of the resort comes on the heels “A real strength from our perspective is our em- hill, said he thinks the sale of Panorama is “a wonderof pressure from creditors to repay some of the $1.5 ployee base,” he said. “Panorama has a great group ful thing.” billion loaned to Intrawest. According to reports, the of employees and a great management team, which “For quite some time, I felt we, up at Panorama, lenders are threatening to begin auctioning off the makes the transition pretty easy.” have been an orphan in the corporate structure, but company’s assets as early as February 19th.

The transaction is expected to be finalized later now it has come back to its original roots, that is beKirby Brown, general manager of Panorama this month and will give the new owners full control ing a mom and pop hill and using local money to help Mountain Resort, said funds raised from the sale of of the resort’s assets. These include on-mountain and organize it,” he said. “I’m all for it. These people are the resort will be used to alleviate some of the debt Nordic ski operations, a 50-percent stake in Greywolf going to take the bull by the horns and run with it issues Intrawest is currently facing.

Golf Course, all of Intrawest’s commercial operations – local money for local people for local enjoyment.”

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February 5, 2010

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• On January 25th, police responded to a complaint of Break and Enter in the 1200 block of 14th Street in Invermere. The home was undergoing construction and a Dewalt saw was stolen. The investigation revealed a possible suspect and, as a result, a young offender was identified and the saw recovered.

Police are following up in this instance and a decision will be made to determine if the youth will be charged and go to court or if the circumstances warrant Restorative Justice mediation.

• On January 25th, RCMP received a report of damage and theft at Dot’s Diner in Canal Flats. The owner reported damage to the walls and a number of kitchen supplies missing, including a chest freezer.

The investigation is continuing as the owner was able to provide police with additional information.

• On January 29th at 10:43 p.m., drivers of two quads were seen damaging signs at Kinsmen Beach. If you have more information, call 250-342-9292.

• On January 30th at 1:20 a.m., police were dispatched to a disturbance in the 1100 block of 13th Street in Invermere. It was determined that, during an argument, a 35-year-old Invermere man was stabbed in the chest by a woman he knows. The man left on foot and walked to the ambulance station on 10th Street where he was located and treated. Police went to the home and arrested a 29-year-old woman and seized a number of knives.

One bloody knife is believed to be the weapon used in the assault. Witnesses to the argument said they heard the man yell out loud before departing the residence. The man was treated at the Invermere Hospital, stabilized and flown to a Calgary hospital where he was reported to be doing well. The woman is charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. The investigation is continuing to determine what happened prior to the assault.

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• On January 30th at 11:15 a.m., as a result of a driving complaint received from a roads maintenance worker in the Radium area, a 37-year-old Radium man was charged with disobeying a traffic control device.

• On January 31st at 1:15 a.m., police were called to Panorama Mountain Village to assist security with an uncooperative, intoxicated man who was refusing to leave. A 22-year-old Red Deer man had grabbed one of the security persons and was held for police.

RCMP released him in the morning with a ticket for being drunk in public.

• On January 31st, police responded to a hotel in Radium to deal with a 33-year-old man who was acting in an irrational and violent manner. The man was breaking windows and had cut himself in the process.

The man admitted to using drugs prior to the incident. He was arrested under the Mental Health Act and taken to the hospital to deal with the injuries he had received.

Inspiring talk leads to hockey victory Last week, I mentioned my discussion with a group of Canal Flats hockey players about how, in hockey, winning is everything. I’m pleased to report that over the last weekend Canal Flats Minor Hockey players kicked butt and won their game. I take full credit for this win, given my inspirational talk with the players and their taking to heart my true leadership abilities and motivational skills.

Wanda, I appreciate the feedback and hope my schedule and the team’s schedule match up soon, so I can witness my magical touch in action. Have your people call my people.

Note to self: go talk to the Rockies.

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February 5, 2010

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Heroic firefighters honoured Ian Jacobson, left, and Erik McLaughlin, members of Invermere Fire and Rescue, have both been awarded Fire Commissioner Commendations for their heroic actions during a motor vehicle accident in December. The pair was hit by a car south

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perspective

February 5, 2010

New owner leaving well enough alone

By Bob Doull Pioneer Publisher Elinor Florence ­ — the former publisher of The Pioneer — may have left the building, but she will continue to be present in everything we do for some long time.

And, just in case we had other ideas, we have received not hundreds, but multiples of tens of requests not to change “our paper.”

One gentleman even appeared to be winding up to take a swing at me as he insisted that I assure him that I would not change the paper. I think it was good-natured, but I was getting ready to run.

The Columbia Valley is wellserved to have a paper of the quality of The Pioneer. There are very few of them around the province or the country.

One of the advantages of The Pioneer is that it is relatively new and it is not tied to the old ways of thinking about newspapers and community journalism.

It might not be obvious when you see it every week, and it is ironic to contemplate, but the product that no one wants to change is really quite revolutionary within the context of a newspaper industry struggling to redefine itself.

The Pioneer is now part of a group of seven loosely affiliated

community papers owned by one company.

The papers are independently operated but have the ability to call on each other’s resources to assist in special circumstances.

Elinor was diligent in her selection of a buyer and we realize that we have been given the paper in trust for the community. It is really owned by all of the readers and advertisers who benefit from its existence and we operate it on their behalf.

We understand our responsibility and we will do our best to be good stewards of The Pioneer and all of the other publications associated with Abel Creek Publishing.

We are fortunate The Pioneer is already staffed by a great group of talented people.

We have an excellent editorial crew with Brian, Cayla and Sally.

Our sales rep, Dave, not only knows everyone, but he also appears to know everything about everything. He is a fountain of arcane information.

Zephyr must be the hardest working designer in the business, and Michele keeps our financial wheels from falling off.

We are grateful to be associated with them and I’m sure that we will learn more from them than they will ever learn from us.

Historical Lens

Fishing derby a long tradition In the above picture, Rod Ball, the winner of the 1958 Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club Ling Fishing Derby, collects his prize of 100 silver dollars from pageant winner Carol Portman, and Rod and Gun Club president Doug Clowers (centre).

The tradition lives on as last weekend, 86 anglers dipped their lines into Lake Windermere in the first annual Kinsmen Club Fishing Derby. According to event organizer Steve Kuffler, the event that was sponsored by the Station Pub for the last nine years is now an official Kinsmen Club fund-raiser. This year, the top prize, $500, went to Sherree Nicholas for her 19.5-inch catch. Jeremy Price and Kyra Babin took second-place honours, $300, for landing a 19-inch fish, and Travis Brown finished third, $200, with a fish measuring 18.75 inches.

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February 5, 2010

LETTERS

Mr. Abbott, be more specific, please Dear Editor: Reading Jim Abbott’s article titled “MP Jim Abbott to pursue international markets” was somewhat frustrating.

It is great for Jim Abbott to be able to spend taxpayer dollars on junkets to southeast Asia.

However, I am curious to know what “specific” international “opportunities/markets” he is about to pursue.

Like most politicians he has a knack for “double speak”. He speaks in generalities that lack in substance.

I challenge him to be more specific and provide some examples of these “readily-available international options”

that he mentioned in his article.

For example, the reselling of foreign made goods to Canadians for the profit of corporations and wealthy businesses does not put money into local pockets, nor does it create jobs for Canadians.

I would also like to congratulate Tonie Minhas on the articulate response titled “Teen critical of MP’s response” to Jim Abbott’s letter. I couldn’t agree more.

I have written to Mr. Abbott in the past. At least Tonie received a response, even though it was somewhat inappropriate.

Eric Peter, Panorama

Kudos from Keating Dear Editor: Elinor, it’s sad to hear about your retirement. In a short time span The Pioneer has become the best paper in the Kootenays.

I read them all and steal more sto-

ries from your paper than any other.

I hope the new owners keep up the quality. Lovely photos as well.

All the best in your second retirement.

Bob Keating, CBC Radio

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February 5, 2010

Pine Ridge to be gated community

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff This spring, Pine Ridge Mountain Resort will become Invermere’s first gated community.

Several homes have been broken into recently at the community on the outskirts of Invermere.

As a result, the resort developer, The Statesman Group, will install two wrought-iron gates on private roads at Pine Ridge Mountain Link and Pine Ridge Mountain Run. “No one lives here full time and the homes are vulnerable,” president Garth Mann told Invermere council in January. “It will provide some security for folks and their possessions.”

Mr. Mann added that residents of the resort would be given a key fob to control the gates. The gates will be installed with a Knox Box, enabling emergency services to access the community

without a fob.

An extensive network of trails and sidewalks in the community will remain open for public use.

“We want pedestrians to still feel welcome but we are just keeping our properties safe,” Mr. Mann said.

The plan was met with a caution from Invermere’s Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser.

“In the past, there has not been strong support for gated communities from the public, that’s for sure,” he said.

“Your plan does not require public consultation, but we have discouraged this in the past.”

Later, Mayor Gerry Taft told councillors there is little they can do to stop Statesman from installing gates on private roads.

“Council could pass a policy against gated communities, but until then we have no power over strata issues,” he said.

LOCKED UP – A series of break-ins at Pine Ridge Mountain Resort have led the developers to install gates on private roads that access the homes.

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February 5, 2010

Dusk builders expand

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

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Business is booming at Dusk Building Systems and the company has expanded to keep up with the demand.

Owners Keith Mose, and his brothers Sheldon and Wade, all residents of the Columbia Valley, have purchased a new wall panel plant and moved from their old location, located in Athalmer near Diamond Heating, to a new one closer to their main office in the industrial park.

“We are pretty excited about it,” said Keith Mose, general manager of Dusk. “I think it’s going to put us on the map in terms of being able to handle any project, large or small, in the Kootenays and western Canada.”

According to Keith, the new plant will allow the team at Dusk to produce engineered wall panels – all designed by computer – in a controlled environment, allowing them to create quality product.

The new building is just one of two the Mose brothers now occupy in the industrial park. The second building contains their main office and a truss plant.

But the changes don’t stop at the new location.

Dusk has also installed a new truss table at their existing truss plant.

“It allows us to be more efficient,” Keith said. “We can handle more volume and it increases our accuracy.”

The Mose brothers established Dusk Building Systems in January 2006, after noticing a need for it in the Columbia Valley. Dusk specializes in the construction of trusses, engineered floors, wall panels, the installation of those products and also the supply of wholesale lumber to contractors all over the valley.

They currently employ 20 talented tradesmen and are looking forward to expanding their services across western Canada in the near future.

The public is invited to check out the new plant on February 12th when Dusk Building Systems hosts its grand opening celebration from noon to 3 p.m. at 1341 Industrical Road #3.

For more information on Dusk, visit their website at www.duskbuildingsystems.com.

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Members of the Bavarian band Glacier Harmonies — from left, Adi Unterberger, Dwayne Diakiw, Franz Grasegger and Pat Hess (on bus) — prepare for a trip to the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver where they will entertain VIPs at a summit concert. See story on Page 18. The band is performing a dress rehearsal at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 6th at the Black Forest Restaurant. Donations will be accepted to benefit Deb Neault in her battle against a very rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.

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February 5, 2010

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

Movie Review: Zombieland Reviewed by Dave Sutherland Zombieland, the latest genre-bending cinematic epic of the undead, is a hoot.

It’s a bro-mance, rom-com and road movie wrapped up in a traditional zombie scare-fest.

After a virus reduces most of the human race to slavering flesh-eaters, an awkward, socially inept young survivor named Columbus meets up with macho zombie slayer, Tallahassee, and together they encounter the con-girl sister team of Wichita and Little Rock.

All four characters go by the names of their home towns.

After initially antagonizing each other the two

pairs unite on a cross country odyssey. Columbus, played by Jesse Eisenberg, who played a socially inept young man in Adventureland - hmmm, do I detect a pattern here? - wants to get home to find his estranged family.

Tallahassee, played by Woody Harrelson at his deranged best, seeks the world’s last stash of Twinkies, while Emma Stone (Superbad) and Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine), as Wichita and Little Rock, are on a pilgrimage to their favourite amusement park.

Along the way the quartet bonds and confront various demons while indulging in a little creative zombie slaying.

Zombieland starts out with over the top scenes

that may test squeamish viewers, but, once you get past the brains, you’ll find a kinder, gentler film with lots of heart.

Director Reuben Fleischer, with writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, have made an antic and entertaining movie. Take note though, that if zombie films aren’t your cup of tea, you should know that Bill Murray is featured in an extended cameo role that’s got to be one of the funniest things he’s done in years and is, by itself, worth the price of a movie rental.

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

Thursday, February 11th: • 7:30 p.m.: Wild Voices Speakers Series: Avalanche!

By Mountain Safety Specialist Brad White at the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door. Students free.

Friday, February 12th:

Toby Theatre • February 3rd-6th, 7:30 p.m.: Did You Hear About the Morgans? • February 10th-13th, 7:30 p.m.: The Princess and the Frog

Saturday, February 6th: • 11 a.m.-noon: Singing for Literacy, with Oso Simple at Invermere Public Library. Free performance sponsored by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

For info: 250-342-9576. • 7 p.m.: Glacier Harmonics Olympics Rehearsal Benefit for Deb Neault at Black Forest Steak & Schnitzel House. All proceeds to benefit Deb Neault in her battle against inflammatory breast cancer. • Wine Makers Dinner at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, brought to you by Terroir Fine Dining and Catering.

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Sunday, February 7th: • 3 p.m.: Bingo in the Shuswap Band Office basement. Concession, door prizes, 50/50 tickets. • Super Bowl party at Copper City Saloon. For info: 250-342-9246.

Tuesday, February 9th: • 5 p.m.: Robbie Burns Dinner at Angus McToogles.

Cock-a-Leekie soup, traditional roast beef dinner with haggis, live music, bagpipes and fun. $25 per person; reservations only. For info: 250-341-6868. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Food Bank Annual General Meeting at Christ Church Trinity. For info: 250-342-3196.

Wednesday, February 10th: • 7 p.m.: The Daae Family performs at Radium Christan Fellowship, next to Fat Boyz Pizza on main street, Radium. For info: 250-342-6633.

Family Fun Dance at Invermere Community Hall. A special night out for the whole family. Face painting, prizes, pizza and snacks. • 7 p.m.: Hard Times Come Again No More supper at Edgewater Hall. Hobo stew and biscuits, green salad, homemade baked beans, baked potatoes, bread pudding and musical entertainment. $8 per person or $20 per family. For info: 250-347-9668.

• Noon-3 p.m.: Grand opening of Dusk Building Systems. Barbecue at the new location on Industrial Road #3, Athalmer. For info: 250-341-6075. • 7:30 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Rockies play Kimberley at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The last home game of the season.

• Sweatshop Union performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.

Saturday, February 13th:

• Fuzzcat performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.

• 2 p.m.: Edgewater-Radium Health Care Auxiliary Valentine Tea and Bake Sale at Radium Seniors Hall. $5, everyone welcome. • 5 p.m.: Potluck Dinner at Radium Seniors Hall.

Dinner and discussions with village council regarding Radium’s new Official Community Plan. • Valentine’s Day Hoedown at Copper City Saloon.

For info: 250-341-3344.

Tuesday, February 16th: • 4-8 p.m.: Valentine Spaghetti Dinner, upstairs at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, hosted by Pee Wee hockey players. Cost $5 per person or $20 per family. For info: 250-342-2883. • 7 p.m.: The Band’s Visit, the next film in the Cinefest @ Pynelogs film series at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 250-342-4423.

Sunday, February 21st:

Friday, February 26th:

Wednesday, March 3rd: • Lego Night at Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

Saturday, March 6th: • Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club’s season wind-up celebration gala and silent auction at Eagle Ranch Golf Club. For info: 250-342-6504. • CANSI Level I Instructors Certification Course at Nipika Mountain Resort. For info: 250-342-6504.

Tuesday, March 16th: • 7 p.m.: Departures screens in the Cinefest @ Pynelogs film series at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, February 17th:

Other:

• 7 p.m.: The Pioneer’s own Dave Sutherland speaks at Radium Public Library about his time as a contestant on Jeopardy!

• Mondays 6:30-8 p.m.: Yoga at Radium Hall. All abilities welcome. $10. For info: 250-342-9765. • Mondays 6:30 p.m. and Fridays 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall. Cost $2. Visitors welcome. For info: 250-342-9893. • Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Join Purcell Mountain Painters at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall. For info: 250-688-0220. • Fridays 10:30 a.m.: Story Time at Invermere Public Library.

Thursday, February 18th: • 7 p.m.: Radium Public Library Annual General Meeting at the library.

Friday, February 19th: • 5-8 p.m.: Windermere Valley Childcare Society

NIGHT SKIING—STARLIGHT SATURDAYS Four weeks only: February 6, 13, 20, 27. Enjoy the special thrill of skiing or boarding under the stars! Public night skiing returns to the Fairmont Hot Springs Family Ski Area, Saturday nights in February only, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.

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Heather Fischbuch Kehr, the new owner of Bare Hands Day Spa in Radium’s Prestige Inn, creates home-made lotions from natural ingredients.

For each client she will add a personalized aromatic mixture to soothe away their specific health complaint. Often, Heather gives the client a takehome pack to use between sessions. The full story is on Page 15.

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February 5, 2010

Radium day spa full of fresh ideas

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A massage at Bare Hands Day Spa at The Prestige in Radium is about much more than relaxation.

New owner Heather Fischbuch Kehr gives her clients a complete health assessment before every session, then delivers an individualized mix of massage, aromatherapy and health advice.

“I want people to view it as more than a bandage, I want them to see it as a health change,” Heather said.

In early January, Heather took over the reigns of Bare Hands from previous owner Jeni Bartlett. After just one month, Heather already has half a dozen regular clients.

“It makes me so happy that people can see what I offer is of benefit to them in their life,” she said.

Nationally certified, Heather has been a massage and aromatherapist for 24 years.

She has taught massage and aromatherapy in colleges in Alberta and B.C., and in 2003 she presented at the World Aromatherapy Conference in San Francisco.

Mom to Leigha, 21, and Tyler, 19, Heather moved to the Columbia Valley from Edmonton this month.

“It’s a lifestyle choice. The opportunity came up and the timing is right,” she said. “I just have to pinch myself – I love living here.”

Heather hopes to revive Radium’s reputation as a health destination, earned during the early days of the hot pools’ popularity.

“People are always coming here for the scenery and the recreation. I want them to come for the health as well,” she said.

In that vein, Bare Hands Day Spa will host spa retreats this spring and fall.

Over two or three days, guests will learn about aromatherapy and health topics, as well as enjoying spa treat-

ments, yoga sessions and creative workshops.

“It will be at an introductory level to encourage people to incorporate positive health changes into their everyday life,” Heather said.

Although she has grand visions, the importance of each massage is not lost on Heather.

For each client, she mixes an aromatherapy lotion to use during the session.

About half the time, she said, she will send the lotion home with the client to be used regularly between sessions.

To relieve built-up tension found during the massage, Heather uses Dead Sea salt.

It’s particularly effective for those “weekend warriors” with aches and pains, or those with inflammatory conditions like arthritis or fibromyalgia.

“I am not afraid to tackle any problem that massage is eligible to tackle,” Heather said, adding that she refers clients to local physiotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and even doctors if they require further care.

There are two other therapists at Bare Hands Day Spa – previous owner Jeni, who is a new mom but continues to serve her regular clients part-time, and full-time therapist Leah Gowin.

Heather’s daughter Leigha Kehr offers esthetic services such as waxing, sugaring, manicures, pedicures, facials, body wraps and make-up artistry.

In March, Bare Hands will expand into a storefront in the lobby of The Prestige.

The Spa Store will offer “things that make you feel good,” Heather said.

As well as an aromatherapy blending bar and organic skin-care products used in the spa, the store will sell jewellery and artwork, gifts, and travellers’ necessities.

“It will sell something unique and be a place people want to come to,” Heather said.

You can reach Bare Hands Day Spa at 250-347-2121.

THANK YOU!!

From the Olympic Torch Committee On behalf of the Olympic Committee, we would like to thank everyone for a very successful torch celebration and 1st Annual Winterlude.

A big thank you to the volunteers who gave up their time to make sure the events were a great success!

Any event would not be successful without the interest and participation from the community, thank you!

The committee would also like to thank the following organizations; • District of Invermere Public Works staff, • Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, • Levine Electric, • Max Helmer Construction,

Home Hardware, Downtown businesses, Valley Voices, Invermere District Curling Club, • Invermere Rotary Club, • Stoneset Equities.

• • • •

And a huge thank you to everyone else who helped make the events a great success!

Watch for future information regarding the 2nd Annual Winterlude!

The Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs invites you to a Potluck Dinner

Saturday, February 13th • 5:00 P.M. RADIUM SENIOR’S HALL Come join the Village Council for dinner and discussions regarding Radium’s new Official Community Plan !

We are interested in your ideas and input as to the direction

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February 5, 2010

Regatta returning to Lake Windermere

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff This summer, Lake Windermere will come alive – not just with motor boats, but also with sailboats.

The historic Lake Windermere Regatta is being revived this year and it will be held on Saturday, July 24th, coinciding with Valley Appreciation Day. It is an initiative of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, a group tasked with protecting the lake after

the Lake Windermere Project wraps up this spring.

“To commemorate the completion of the Lake Windermere Project, and finalize the official transition to community based lake stewardship under the direction of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, we are proposing to host a Lake Windermere Regatta,” said Heather Leschied, program manager of the Lake Windermere Project.

While the finer details are yet to be ironed out, Heather said that on July 24th, there will be sailing

and swimming races, sandcastle and boat building competitions, an artshow and a photo contest.

Valley Appreciation Day has become the busiest celebration in Invermere, with stalls, entertainment and an expanded Farmers’ Market on main street.

It’s set to be even bigger this year, thanks to the regatta – and a rodeo. The annual Bull Riding in the Rockies fund-raiser will now be held on Friday, July 23rd – so there will be a massive weekend-long party in Invermere.

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Way to go, Peg! The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary presented Peg MacPherson with a certificate for 55 years of service as an auxiliary member.

Besides holding various executive positions in our auxiliary, Peg has also held provincial board positions, including area representative for the East Kootenay, first vice-president and president of the B.C. Association of Health Care Auxiliaries. In 1978, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Commemorative Medal in recognition of her outstanding services given over many years to hospital auxiliaries.

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BE HERE

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February 5, 2010

Bavarian band to play at Olympics Submitted by Julie Neville

No matter where you live in the province, you can share in the experience of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. There’s a wealth of ways to join in, whether the Olympic Torch Relay is coming to your neighbourhood or you are part of our online community.

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Watch for our annual Women in Business section in The Pioneer on February 12th!

Soon, the nations of the globe will focus on Whistler, B.C., where one of the world’s most celebrated events will unfold — the 2010 Winter Olympic Games — and some area musicians will be a part of it.

Franz Grasegger of valley polka band L8 was approached last July by the German Tourism Bureau, asking if he would be interested in entertaining at an event on Whistler Mountain for an Olympic celebration on February 27th.

Franz, along with Adi Unterberger, Pat Hess, and Dwayne Diakiw — performing as Glacier Harmonies — will be flown to the top of Whistler Mountain where they will play their alpine repertoire to 50 very important Olympic delegates involved in choosing the site of the 2018 Olympic Games.

Mr. Grasegger is a familiar valley musician who is characteristically seen playing his accordion at various events throughout the region. However, few realize Franz is internationally recognized for his musical talent. Franz has practiced the ‘squeezebox’ since his childhood in the mountains of Garmisch, Germany.

His love for music brought him to Canada in 1988 to play at various venues across North America.

“My love for the Canadian mountains, the people, the space, the freedom and the Canadian spirit kept me in Invermere,” he said. “I can’t imagine leaving this beautiful place. I love to visit Garmisch and I miss my family, but coming home to Invermere is always a beautiful thing.”

Adi Unterberger, originally of Austria, has been yodelling his way through western Canada, ultimately landing in Kimberley where he and his wife, Erika, own the Yodelling Woodcarver. Adi’s amazing ability, at age 71, to carry the scales keeps him in popular demand throughout the region and beyond.

Although their Olympic debut is set for February 27th, the band will head to Whistler on February 11th to entertain in the Austria House in Whistler Village for 11 days. The entertainment world is small and when the Austria House event organizer Max Frohnwieser learned that Kimberley’s legendary yodeller was coming to Whistler to play with Grasegger, he asked if they would entertain at the ‘House.’

Both musicians, along with bass player Dwayne Diakiw and guitarist/vocalist Pat Hess are tremendously excited to be a part of the Olympic celebrations.

“It is a privilege and honour to be the ones chosen to showcase our passion for music at this very special event,” Grasegger said, adding that the “generous pay” is just a bonus.

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February 5, 2010

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted applications made by Akisqnuknik Development Corporation of Windermere, BC, on behalf of the Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB), Kootenay Region for the purpose of a License of Occupation for cabin sites and trail riding situated on Provincial Crown land near Fairmont and containing 4.87 hectares more or less for cabins sites and 13.16 kilometres of trails.

The ILMB File Number that has been established for this application is 4404994. Written comments concerning the Land Act application should be directed to the Natural Resource OďŹƒcer at FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca g g y @g

Gold medal hopeful ready for Olympic run A week before the Olympic Games in Vancouver are set to begin, things are looking great for Invermere ski racer Manny Osborne-Paradis. The 25-year-old is currently ranked third overall in the downhill event and finished 20th in his latest race, a career best in Kitbßhel, Austria, on January 23rd. Just a week earlier, Manny blasted to a silver-medal finish on January 18th at the World Cup Downhill race in Wengen, Switzerland. It was Manny’s third podium finish of the season, making him a contender for the overall World Cup downhill title and Canada’s best hope for a gold medal in his event at the Vancouver Olympics, beginning 5� on xFebruary 12th. Photo by ACA/PentaPhoto 4.6�

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As we approach the 2010 RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) season many people have been wondering if they should contribute to a Tax-Free Savings Account or to an RRSP account.

Obviously contributing to both an RRSP and a TFSA would be best, but many people simply cannot afford to save into both accounts.

Which account is better?

If you can’t afford to contribute to a TFSA and an RRSP and are wondering which account will be a more effective way of saving, then you just have to ask yourself a few simple questions.

What is your income?

If your income is very high, more than $75,000, then you should really consider saving into your RRSP account before a TFSA. Your income is being taxed at a very high rate and any dollars that you contribute to your RRSP account will save you a lot of tax dollars.

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Do you have a pension?

If you work for an organization with a defined benefit pension plan and you have many years of service, then a TFSA is almost surely the way to go.

Those who have great pensions like teachers, nurses, RCMP and Parks Canada employees will generally have a decent minimum level of income in retirement.

This makes it harder to take money out of an RRSP without paying too much income tax.

For those who are self-employed or do not have a pension plan at work, contributing to an RRSP will usually make sense before contributing to a TFSA. The reason for this is that those who do not have a pension coming to them in retirement will be able to withdraw large sums from their RRSP accounts early in retirement with much less income tax payable.

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TFSAs do not yet allow for First Time Homebuyer withdrawals or Lifelong Learning Plan withdrawals the same way an RRSP does.

If you plan on using the account as an emergency reserve account than a TFSA is the best option.

RRSP contribution room is badly wasted by putting money into an RRSP and then taking it out again very soon afterwards.

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Cayden, nicknamed “Lil Bucky�, was born with bilateral club feet. Since birth, he has had two corrective surgeries and spent around four months in casts from his toe to his groin. He will have his next surgery at Alberta Children’s Hospital when he is five years old, and will need continued treatment until he is 16.

Last September, Constables Christine Steffler and Derek Balderston (right) participated in a 1,000-kilometre bicycle ride around B.C. to help kids in medical, physical or traumatic crisis. Locally, the constables raised more than $10,000, largely from the Greywolf Golf Course Cliffhanger Shootout in August. Director of Golf Chad Thomlinson represented the course at the cheque presentation.

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READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

For competitive prices and prompt service call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

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HERE TO SERVE YOU LIFE’S BRIGHTER under the sun.

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Pierre E. Trudel Bus 250-270-0363 Fax 250-347-6948

• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Gutters • Siding • Soffit • Fascia • Window Capping • Renovations

pierre.trudel@sunlife.ca 4798 Selkirk Ave. Box 108 Edgewater BC V0A 1E0

Phone: 250-342-6700 Q Q

Quality Hand-crafted Steel

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• Structural Steel • Welding • Fabricating & Machining • Custom railings and ornamental iron

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

SHOLINDER & MACKAY ACK A CK CKA EXCAVATING A ATING TIN TING ING G IInc. n nc. nc

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WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

MARY KAY enriching the lives of men & women

For a virtual makeover or to shop online, visit www.marykay.ca/mszekely

Margit Szekely Independent Beauty Consultant

TEL: 403-272-5237 email: margits@telus.net

skin care • makeup • spa & body • fragrance • charity • business

#117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BC Ph: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956 e-mail: txn@telus.net

ROSS’S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Darren Ross

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

4890 Stoddart Creek RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Dean Hubman

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

We’re back at our old location in the Industrial park!

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor// Trade Builder of the Year 2008 0

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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HERE TO SERVE YOU ph/fax 250-347-2144 glenfireplaceandwoodstove@gmail.com

Fireplace and Woodstove 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

WETT Certified Inspection and Technician Licenced and Bonded Gas Contractor

Fine Homeservices

VACUUM CENTRE

Sales • Repairs • Warranty Phone: 250-342-9207 You’re invited to see our

NEW

Sewer/Drain Cleaning

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

250-346-6886

pwallace@confederationloghomes.com

From Framing to Finishing

• Complete sewer/drain repair • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years • Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

• Drinking Water Systems • Duct Cleaning Service • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration including iron lters that really work!

Call (250) 342-5089

Al Tallman

all Al at

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks 24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501

Need Blinds?

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Senior Discount

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

• KD Bevel & Channel Sidings • Radius Edge Cedar Decking 5/4 and 2” • Wide Plank F/L Flooring

Box 80 SKOOKUMCHUCK, BC V0B 2E0 PHONE (250) 422-9229 FAX (250 422-9227) Email: mardis@cyberlink.ca

Commercial and Hospitality IT

Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

• Structural Timbers and Posts • KD Tongue & Groove (Pine, Cedar and Fir)

Computer Consulting, Service and Support 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

250-342-6008

info@mountaincreektech.ca @ With four service Technicians and two support staff we have the resources to solve your computer problems.

Computer Networks Remote Backup Services Custom Programming

Data Protection Computer Repair IT Consulting

3D Modeling and Virtual Rendering Home Automation and Green Technology Computer Sales and Support

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February 5, 2010

“I love working at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.”

“It’s a great place to work and the benefits are amazing! Work here and you’ll get a sports pass for free golf, hot pools, skiing, and discounts in our restaurants, shops and spa. You’ll even get a free lunch!” — Tanya, Spa

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has lots of great employment opportunities. Are you reliable, friendly and service-oriented? You should apply for a job here! Here are just some of the positions that are currently available, starting in March and April:

t Server t Lifeguard t Front Desk t Café Counter Help t Retail Clerk

t Cook t Kitchen Help t RV Park Attendant t Esthetician t Room Attendant t Greenskeeper t Guest Services t Golf Shop Attendant • Director of Marketing and Sales

To apply, please send your resume with references to: David Sheedy: e-mail hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

fairmonthotsprings.com

HERE TO SERVE YOU 250.342.4426

Granite & Quartz Countertops Custom Kitchen Cabinetry High quality products, quick turnaround & contractor’s discount

NEW AND USED ARCTIC CAT SNOWMOBILES AND ATVS

403-277-1132

allinonerenos.ca Email: 1on1@telus.net #603 - 36 Ave. N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 2L8

REPAIRS, PARTS, SALES, WARRANTY, FINANCING Serving Calgary and the Kootenay area since 2003

Corporate Logos: Trade Name 250-342-5047 • 1-888-357-4449 Colour: PANTONE 349

Complete Automotive Repairs

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • FullEnglish Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE conultation and estimate 3/16" Minimum size to be used on business cards

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

French

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

attheshop@live.ca

Independently owned and operated franchise

250-341-5096

Your Weekly Source for News and Events Worried about providing income in 1/4" Minimum size to be used on the standard sized brochures your retirement?

David Hessel

PO Box 2903, Invermere BC V0A 1K0 250-342-0090 • 250-342-0098 reception@rainbowkootenays.ca www.rainbowkootenays.ca

LICENSED

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

Your premier choice for restoration and carpet cleaning service

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Cell: 250.341.7227 Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426 Fax: 250.342.4427 redeye48@shawbiz.ca 1484 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BCManulife Se Dealership Sub Logos V0B 2L1Manulife Se next to Skookum Inn Manulife Se

N E W S PA P E R MANULIFE SECURITIES INSURANCE AGENCY

See our ad on Page 20 for more details.

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC 250-341-6299 • upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Pioneer Classifieds thank you Our family would like to thank all the people locally and otherwise who did such a wonderful job with the Olympic Torch Relay in Edgewater, Radium and Invermere.

The Jackson Family, Radium

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

storage

commercial space

Lose your Blues! Try our “Hard Times Come Again No More” supper at Edgewater Hall, February 19th at 7PM. Hobo Stew & Biscuits, Green Salad, Homemade Baked Beans, Baked Potatoes and Bread Pudding (local providence) AND Musical Entertainment for a verrry low cost of $8 per person or $20 per family! Call Columbia Valley Music @ 250-347-9668, 250347-9869, or 250-347-2126 to play or for tickets.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

2nd floor office or retail space in Radium, 403-559-9625.

Over the hill – amazing you still haven’t run out of gas!

Happy 50th, Bro.

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. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Understanding Abuse and Violence With the recent economic downturn and financial uncertainty, many people have been or may be left without resources to help them get through personal issues in their lives. This has the potential to lead to tensions building and an eventual explosion of emotion which can be somewhat destructive. The Women’s Information & Safe Homes (WISH) Program of the Family Resource Centre is a program designed to help women and their children escape abuse and violence in their homes.

WISH offers education, information, referrals and advocacy.

When needed, WISH also offers safe, confidential, temporary accommodation. When a woman contacts the WISH Program she is given an opportunity to explore the resources that are available to her in a safe and confidential environment. She is not required to call the RCMP or to make any immediate final decisions. We believe that women are the experts in their own lives and therefore are in the best position to make the decisions for themselves and their children. We provide the information and support she may need to do so. If you have a friend you think may be dealing with abuse, you may find that we have some useful tips for you that you could share with your friend to help keep her safe. You may also wish to express some of the issues that come up for you when dealing with this issue with your friend. We can help, we can listen, we can be there for you, too. The WISH Program is available to assist women who, while in the process of leaving violence or abuse, have to go to court to testify, need financial assistance, are dealing with custody & access issues, and/or require transportation to and from doctor’s appointments and/or government offices to follow up on the above issues. Living in an abusive relationship is not a lifestyle. Domestic abuse is against the law. Despite the recent financial crisis, there are still programs available to you in your community. By contacting the WISH Program you will be taking the first step towards peace and freedom. Our WISH is for every woman, child, and man to live in domestic peace. World peace begins at home.

WISH can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling the emergency help line at 1-800-200-3003 and/or during the day at 250-342-4242.

HALL RENTAL

Invermere Seniors Hall Rentals.

Space for weddings, parties or any special event.

To book call Tomi @ 250-342-9532.

Do computers confuse you? Learn the easy way at the Seniors Hall. $10 drop in for 1 hour sessions, between 10 am – 2 pm. Call Grace, 250-342-6764.

Edgewater/Radium Health Care Auxiliary Valentine Tea and Bake Sale. Radium Seniors Hall, Saturday, February 13th, 2 pm. $5, everyone is welcome.

CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to the person who took the picnic table from Lakeview Manor (Seniors Home). This table was privately built with folding seats and was donated to the seniors. Shame, shame!

Cheers to Mother Nature. Thank you for a beautiful January!

Jeers to the guys burning north of the airport. Haul your brush away or compost it.

LOST & FOUND Lost, gold chain with cross at the high school gymnasium.

Sentimental value, please call, 250-342-1676.

s obituary s Kenneth James Holm

June 27, 1971 – January 26, 2010

Kenneth leaves behind his wife, Jennifer, his two children, William and Robert, his brother Dale, his sister Heather, and his Grandma Jean. There will be a memorial service at the Radium Community Hall, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm.

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.

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.

Heated 20’ x 30’ and non-heated 20’ x 30’, also garage for 2 cars or boats. Reasonable rates, near Invermere. Call Stan, 250-4099049.

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.

864 sq.ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250342-3637.

Office/retail for lease, street front location in Invermere, with 1 to 5 office layouts. Incentives available with year lease.

Competitive rates starting at $550/month. Mountain Creek Properties, 250-341-6003.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 bdrm in a 2 bdrm basement suite available for rent. Fully furnished, 5 min. walk from Sobeys, N/S, N/P, laundry, internet, $400/month, all included, email mfelderhof@ gmail.com, or call 250-6888222.

Female roommate to share 2 bdrm suite, $400, includes utilities, cable, internet, close to bus, 250-342-1617.

Room for rent in downtown Invermere. Great location! Call 250-270-0080.

Fully furnished home of a mature Christian woman. Windermere, 1 bdrm in a 2 bdrm apartment, February to end May (perhaps longer). Innovative option for someone who works in the area regularly. Must be non-smoker and cat lover (senior cat in residence). Astounding views, quiet, near beach. Single M/F, ($385 + 1/2 utilities) or possibly couple ($500 + 2/3 utilities), 250-342-5561.

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Pioneer Classifieds

• • • •

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

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

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.

Newly renovated bachelor suite, just steps from the bakery and downtown. Fully furnished including pots and pans. D/W, W/D, cable & hydro included, NS, NP, $700/month, 250-6880244.

1 bdrm, large walk-out bright, large windows, high 10’ ceilings, new quiet home, private backyard, walk D/T, D/W, N/S, N/P, $850, inclusive, 403-9228518.

Exclusive Timber Ridge Phase III, 1400 sq.ft. bungalow on ½ acre, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, N/P, N/S, DD required, $1350 includes propane and water, private beach and tennis courts, 403685-3134 or 403-615-3134.

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

Brand new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 978 sq.ft. condo in Radium, available immediately, $700 includes util., 403-589-2989.

Hillcrest furnished apartments, utilities included. 1 bdrm units, $600/month, 2 bdrm units, $800/month. 250-341-1182.

Affordable accommodation in Invermere, $550 and up.

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

Radium, 1 bdrm furnished apartment, $650 including cable & utilities. 2 bdrm apartment, $800, including cable and utilities. Bachelor efficiency, $550, available immediately.

DD, N/S, N/P, references required.

Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250-347-7775.

Invermere, 3 bdrm spacious 1400 sq.ft suite, 2 min. walk to school, all appliances, large fenced yard, pets negotiable, $1000/month + ½ util ($70/ month), 250-270-0906 or 250342-9650.

2 bdrm furnished, very clean apartment, W/D, reasonable rent, including all utilities, N/P, available soon, references required. For info please mail your reply to: Rental, C/O Box 362, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, stating your employment status and age.

2 bdrm lower walk-out suite in Invermere. Very bright, clean, large lot, N/S, N/P, $875/month, includes utilities, available Jan. 1st. 2 bdrm, 2 bath upper suite, large decks and lot, very clean, N/S, N/P, $1000/month, includes utilities, available immediately, 250-342-9770.

Windermere, 6 minutes from Invermere, beautiful newly renovated basement suite, new kitchen with counter island, new appliances, new floors, separate entrance, 2 bdrm, large yard, shared garage, $1050/month all included, 403-473-7828, Jessica.

Columere Park, bright, 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite, private beach, quiet, $650/month, 250345-6524.

Wilmer, bright 1 bdrm walk-out basement suite, $700 includes utilities, cable, private entrance, W/D, available immediately, 250-342-0035.

2 bdrm, bright, close to downtown, cable, internet, heat all inclusive, available Feb. 1st, 250-342-1617 or 250-3421555.

1 and 2 bdrm apartments, downtown Invermere. Clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything. 1 bdrms start at $525. Mountain Creek Properties, 250-341-6003.

1150 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, main floor bungalow, Fairmont Creekside. Includes double garage, storage, deck, fire pit, play set, pets okay, private, $1050 includes util., 250-3456226, Christine.

2 bdrm furnished apartment, close to D/T, W/D, cable, all utilities included, $850, references & DD. For more info reply to Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

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

www.EricRedeker.com

STOP RENTING - No Qualifying owner, financing or rent-toown. Three nice homes to choose from, 250-984-7787 or www. canadianhousingcorp.com.

4 bdrm, 1 bath house in Canal Flats. Prefer to arrange shared accommodation with other female(s), but will rent entire house, $650/month + utilities for whole house. Call Mary at 250-349-5638 to discuss shared arrangements.

Radium, 2 bdrm trailer with addition, partially furnished, fenced yard/outbuildings, $900/ month + util, 250-342-3841.

Downtown Radium large 3 bdrm, all appliances, $800 + hydro + DD. References required, available immediately, 250-3476420 or 250-341-1577.

Renovated Dry Gulch bungalow, 2 plus bdrms, 2 bath, $800 + util. + $400 DD, references, available Feb. 1st, 250-342-9813.

Mobile home in Radium. 2 large bdrms + 1 small, new fridge, stove, W/D, newer furnace. great location, beautiful view. $750/month + util. Available Feb 13th. Email mervinn@telus. net.

Invermere, 2 bdrm older furnished home with garage.

All utilities & cable included, no W/D. References & DD required, $900/month. Call 250-3429636.

4 bdrm, 2 bath, large rec room, upgraded kitchen and great room, W/D, wood stove, garage, corner lot, large backyard, walking distance to schools, hospital and town. Pets negotiable. Avail. immediately, $1600 + utilities. Call Mark 403-803-7306 or Neil, 250-3417084.

condo FOR RENT 2 bdrm condo, D/T Invermere, furnished. N/S, N/P, available immediately, $900/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.

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.

2 bdrm + den condo in Radium.

Fully furnished, 6 appliances, granite, cast iron fireplace, hot tub, pool, underground parking, long or short term rental, 403861-7754.

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

Invermere, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, unfurnished condo, W/D, deck/ patio, N/P, N/S, underground parking, exercise room, pool, hot tub, $1050/month + utilities.

Call Sandi 403-888-5318 today, or sandi@goodmenroofing. com.

Radium, Stanley Street, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, insuite laundry, laminate flooring, F/P, A/C, 1 underground parking stall, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1100/month + DD, utilities included, cable, phone negotiable, completely furnished and decorated throughout, 780-898-4646 or 780-339-2250.

house FOR sale Family home in quiet area of Wilder subdivision, some renos.

Priced to sell at $325,000. Call 250-342-9446.

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

Affordable condo, downtown Invermere, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $139,900, 250341-1182.

Canal Flats townhouse for sale, rent to own, $1450/month. Call today, 250-344-5594.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Must see, 3 bdrm mobile on pad in Juniper Heights. Asking only $30,000 OBO, 250-342-6813.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE For sale by owner, fully serviced, mature treed lot in Fairmont.

Situated in a well developed neighbourhood, zoned for residential, assessed value, $169,000. Can be viewed at corner of Willis Road and Fairway Drive. Call 250-345-6635.

PETS FOR SALE 2 budgies: one white, one yellow, includes cage, 30’”x 16” x 36”. Must go to good home, $100 OBO, 250-347-9556.

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

PETS FOR SALE

Vehicles FOR SALE

Services

Services

careers

careers

10 gallon fish tank complete with pump and filter, plus 8 fish.

Must go to good home, $100 OBO, 250-347-9556.

2000 F150, great shape, $5000 OBO, 250-341-7022.

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

General Carpentry Foundations to roofs and everything in between. Peter @ 250-341-8271.

Positive lifestyle person wanted part-time for Sportuccino’s Coffee/Sports Store. Call 250342-3669.

Carpenters and labourers required. Please call Eric @ 250342-8870.

WANTED, jars of all sizes, will pick up. Call 250-348-2431.

Wanted, good quality used sports gear. Consign at Sportuccino’s Lifestyle Co. Free coffee after consigning, 250-342-3669.

Misc. For Sale Larch firewood, ½ or $300/full cord, 250-341-1060.

Firewood for sale. Pine/fir mix $225/cord. Larch $300/cord, pine also available. Delivered anywhere in the valley, 250341-5551.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Invermere Sears, established retail/catalogue business.

Interested parties, please contact Mary Frances, 250-3426901 or email invermeresears@ telus.net.

Services Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman Tilesetter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floors All work Guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

16’ rainbow car trailer, 47 pcs, 10’ Hilltop ICF bracing, 24 pcs Arxx 10’ ICF bracing, 200 Sidewalk pins, 250-341-3314.

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything 4 antique used clawfoot tubs. from roofs to decks, completion Like new acrylic tub/shower. of basement and bathrooms.

1992 white GMC 4WD, 250-342- Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

0567.

Firewood – Cut, split and delivered. Fir & pine mix, $180/ half cord, $275/full cord. Larch, $240/half cord, $350/full cord.

Birch available, 250-688-0143.

Complete flooring system, new with electric boiler, pump, valves, hose, adapters, $1000, 250-346-3328.

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

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush Architectural Shingles, 3000 system. Call AQUAIR for free sq.ft. dark green, used 16”x36” estimates, 250-342-5089. panels, $5500 OBO. 2’ x 8’ x 10” white Styrofoam insulation Heaven’s Best Carpet and panels, best offer. Call Bob, 250- Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

345-6668 Fairmont.

DK Woodworks Kitchen refurbishing, furniture repair/refinishing, custom cabinets, mantles, bookcases, benches…etc. for all your woodworking needs, 250-6881335.

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood.

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

COMPLIMENTARY $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE just for acknowledging our ad.

Email or call to redeem.

ACT NOW! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 2009 PRICING. Offer expires January 31, 2010.

Blinds, Drapery, Bedding Customized...plus a savings!

High quality & lifetime warranty Commercial or residential Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today; for a free consultation 250-349-7507 or 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca REALIZE CONTRACTING Your construction wish is our command.

Do you need work done yesterday?

Call the guys who aren’t on valley time.

Alex, 250-342-3472 or Sean, 250-342-5968. *Cash*Cash*Cash We buy houses Any price, any condition.

Quick close.

Call 250-344-4890.

New nail technician wanting to expand skills and clientele using CND gel and acrylic, hypoallergenic products at my home salon. Get pampered in a clean and casual atmosphere. Limited offer, $30/set. Call Tracy at First Hand Nails, 250-688-0286.

Veronika’s Home Services Experienced provider of: senior home care services and housekeeping services Call 250-342-9775 (home) or 250-688-0452 (cell).

help wanted Looking for after school care for 2 boys, in grade 1, from 3 – 5 pm school days, walking distance to E.M.P. Could be at your residence or ours. Also need full time care for 2 weeks of March Break, March 8 – 18. Please call 250341-3375.

Seeking Demonstrators Sara Consulting & Promotions, one of Canada’s leading instore food demonstration companies, is looking for “In-store Demonstrators” to work in the Invermere Sobeys. They should be imaginative, creative and present a positive and professional image. Contracts would usually consist of 2 days/week; Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, Sunday; 6 hours/day. Excellent rate of pay. No experience required. Training is provided. For more details, enthusiastic individuals should contact Debbie @ 1-800-567-5699, ext. 5-1.

Looking for a job or career?

The Trades Industry Wants You!

SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

wanted

1997 Chev, 9 passenger Astro Van, less than 25km on $3000 new engine, $5500, 250-3421354.

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

Next information session: Thursday, February 18th, 1:30 p.m.

Columbia Valley Employment Centre 1313 – 7th Avenue, Invermere

Call Today!

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

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

careers Experienced carpenter – siding, concrete prep, back framing and general carpentry, full-time, year round employment. Mail resume to Box 668, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

Fairmont Creek Property Rentals is accepting applications for Reception and Reservations.

For a detailed job description and to apply contact info@ fairmontcreek.ca.

Part-time spa therapist needed for Rising Sun at Radium Resort.

NHPC required, call Lynn, 250341-5668.

Housekeepers/Room Attendants Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking detail oriented, energetic, room attendants and laundry personnel. Related experience will be considered an asset. Full or part-time hours are available. Eligible candidates must have the ability to work weekends.

Bighorn Meadows Resort is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary/health benefit package and is committed to providing a superior employee experience.

Interested applicants please forward your confidential resume to: pbusch@bighornmeadows.ca or by fax to (250)-347-2311 attention Pearl.

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February 5, 2010

Pioneer Classifieds GET INSPIRED! JOIN PARKS CANADA!

DÉCOUVREZ CE QUI VOUS INSPIRE!

JOIGNEZ-VOUS À PARCS CANADA!

Work with us in the national parks this summer in Lake Louise, Yoho or Kootenay!

Cet été, joignez-vous à notre équipe dans le secteur de Lake Louise ou les parcs nationaux Yoho et Kootenay!

We’re coming to you for an information & recruitment evening. Attend one of these dates to apply for the 2010 summer season:

Nous avons prévu des séances d’information et de recrutement en soirée. Assistez à l’une des séances suivantes afin de postuler un emploi pour la saison estivale 2010 :

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 FROM 6PM TO 8PM IN GOLDEN AT THE GOLDEN SENIOR’S CENTRE

LE MERCREDI 10 FÉVRIER, DE 18 H À 20 H AU CENTRE POUR PERSONNES ÂGÉES DE GOLDEN

+

+ LE MARDI 16 FÉVRIER,, DE 18 H À 20 H AU CENTRE POUR PERSONNES ÂGÉES DE RADIUM +

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 FROM 6PM TO 8PM IN RADIUM HOT SPRINGS AT THE RADIUM SENIOR’S CENTRE

+ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 FROM 6PM TO 8PM LAKE LOUISE AT THE RECREATION CENTRE Come prepared with your resume and be ready to write a short aptitude test.

+ Successful applicants will be invited for an interview at a later date.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? • Campground, Gate, and Visitor Centre Attendants • Cleaning Attendants WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? • People with great customer service skills • Resourceful, punctual, and dependable team players • Folks with cash handling experience • Enthusiastic, hands-on problem-solvers YOU MUST HAVE • Graduated from secondary school • A valid full Class 5 Driver’s License prior to June 1, 2010 (graduated licenses will not be considered)

LE JEUDI 18 FÉVRIER, DE 18 H À 20 H AU CENTRE RÉCRÉATIF DE LAKE LOUISE Apportez votre curriculum vitae et soyez prêt à faire un court test d’aptitudes.

+ Les personnes qui réussissent seront convoquées à une entrevue à une date ultérieure.

QUELS GENRES D’EMPLOIS OFFRONS-NOUS? • Préposés aux campings, aux postes d’entrée et aux centres d’accueil • Préposés à l’entretien QUELLES QUALIFICATIONS RECHERCHONS-NOUS? • D’excellentes compétences en matière de service à la clientèle • La débrouillardise, la ponctualité, la fiabilité et l’esprit d’équipe • De l’expérience dans la manipulation d’espèces • De l’enthousiasme et une bonne capacité de résoudre des problèmes VOUS DEVEZ DÉTENIR : • Un diplôme d’études secondaires • Un permis de conduire de classe 5 en règle obtenu avant le 1er juin 2010 (Les permis de conduire par étapes ne seront pas acceptés.)

Check out www.pc.gc.ca/banff for tips on applying to Parks Canada jobs. Click on ‘Careers at Parks Canada’ Need more info? Email:janet.klock@pc.gc.ca

Rendez-vous à www.pc.gc.ca/banff pour obtenir des conseils sur la marche à suivre afin de postuler un emploi à Parcs Canada. Cliquez sur « Carrières à Parcs Canada » Renseignements : janet.klock@pc.gc.ca

REAL. INSPIRING.

UNIQUE. VRAIMENT.

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

Senior Reporter

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Job Description:

his is a great opportunity to practise your professional skills while living in our gorgeous resort community. This is a full-time permanent position.

We are an award-winning independent newspaper with high standards, both for content and appearance. We work hard, we have a great team, and we love our community.

Our print run is 8,000 copies each Friday.

We also produce several annual tourism and real estate publications.

We offer a competitive salary, mileage allowance and the use of a new Mac computer and digital camera.

Qualifications:

As Senior Reporter, you are expected to have a journalism diploma or degree, plus several years of experience. We require a self-starter who needs little training and can immediately become a productive member of our six-person staff.

The ability to cover stories and write well is of primary importance, followed by photography skills. The ability to lay out pages with Adobe InDesign would be a bonus.

You must have a driver’s licence and access to a car and can work nights and weekends when necessary.

The position is available immediately. Before applying, familiarize yourself with The Columbia Valley Pioneer at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com. Send your resume, with references, two or three samples of your news writing and a cover letter to:

Editor, Brian Geis at upioneer@telus.net If you have questions, please call him at (250) 341-6299 before applying.

Please be prepared to travel to Invermere for an interview if requested.

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Rockies final home game next week

By Steve Mantyka Rockies Hockey The Creston Valley Thunder Cats rolled into Invermere for a Saturday night tilt with the Rockies and filled the net four times in the first period en route to an 8-2 romp over the Rockies.

Columbia Valley goalie Jeff Magee faced a barrage of shots all game long, but 19 alone in the first period as the Cats scored at 6:51, 5:14, 3:22 (on the power play) and with just 29 seconds to play in the period to build a comfortable 4-0 lead.

Midway through the second, the Rockies power play got the home team on the board, Stephen Hynes scoring from Sean Leslie and Tye Moses. Creston answered back with two goals in the final 1:24 of the period. After 40 minutes, it was 6-1.

The Rockies Pizzeria power play gave away more dough when Julian Fraser scored from Mike Vaughan at 6:24 to make it 6-2, but the Thunder Cats replied again with two more before the final buzzer sounded to end the game.

The Rockies were two-for-six on the power play, the Thunder Cats went one-forfour.

Chris Matheson backed up Magee as Cam Dagg sat out his one-game suspension for crossing the opposition blue line in a rare punch-up between goalies in Kimberley last week.

Chad Katunar stopped 21 of 23 in the Creston net, coming off a big win in Golden the night before when he was equally brilliant, stopping 39 of 40.

The Rockies’ next home game will be their final one for the season, against the Kimberley Dynamiters on February 12th.

The 50/50 pot will be huge (I bet over $500) and it will be your last chance to see the Rockies play until September.

Huge thanks go out to all our sponsors, volunteers and dedicated fans that have stuck with us for this rebuilding season.

Old Zone: Playoffs begin

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist The Radium Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes are proudly sponsored by Kerry Ellingboe. They apologize for their lacklustre performance in the regular season but hope to redeem themselves during the playoffs.

A new sponsor to the league is Kerry Colonna’s Aquair Water Company. Next year the Waterboys promise to wear the correct jersey on picture night!

Top photo, back row, left to right: Paul King; Dan

Godlien; Cy McConnell; Doug Hagen; Al Dodd; and Jacque Chasse. Front row, left to right: Kevin Nelson; Jim Villeneuve; Kelly Bracken; David Cassidy; and Don Clutterham. Missing: Dave Oaks; Bruce Sundbo; and Vik Sigalis.

Bottom photo, back row, left to right: Wade Graumann; Darrell Smith; Blaine Nester; and Gerry Israelson. Front row, left to right: Cam Dow; Glenn Thomsen; Bud Dearin; Daryl Crowley and Stan Markham. Missing from photo: Lyle Barsby; Craig Edwards; Rory Hromadnik; Don Reynolds; and Brian Schaal.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

True meaning of Valentine’s Day

By Fr. Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church February is the month for lovers. It is in this month that we celebrate the beauty of the relationships between men and women. On the 14th, many couples celebrate Valentine’s Day, with a gift of chocolate, or going out for a romantic dinner, some might “pop the question.” All of these are wonderful ways to celebrate our love for that special someone.

Valentine’s Day celebrates the strength of love and true friendship to overcome even the most difficult circumstances. Although it is celebrated by almost everyone, when we look at the reality of our present culture, do we truly understand what Valentine’s Day actually means?

In our culture we have access to instant gratification. As long as something can be replaced, if it is not perfect, we often do not have the patience to work for a truly lasting quality in our lives and relationships.

Last Sunday’s New Testament reading in the Catholic Church was 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13: “Brothers and sisters, strive for the greater gifts. And I will

show you a still more excellent way.”

This “more excellent way” is love, a deep and abiding love that goes far beyond mere feelings and sentiment. Love is an act of the will; love is a decision not based on feelings. While giving gifts to those we love has become the tradition most follow, I hope that people do not forget to spend time in each other’s company. How can one claim to love if they never speak to the beloved, or only talk to them occasionally or when they want something? Valentine’s Day is about celebrating deep and committed love and helping those who want that type of love.

I realize that it may be a bit early to be writing about Valentine’s Day, but if it is about celebrating committed love, then perhaps it is not early at all.

Most people believe in God, but only about 20 percent of “believers” go to church. In church we enter into God’s house, we sit down at table with Him and spend time with Him. Some may say that they don’t need to go to church; well, perhaps they are better than Jesus, because he went to synagogue every Sabbath. Jesus was also an active member of his community, which formed the church.

In a very real way God shows us His Love by spending His time with us, by teaching us that “more excellent way” Himself. He became one of us, and invites us to become one with Him. God’s love led Christ to the cross for our salvation. So, how much time do we really spend in God’s presence?

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 Sharing Truth, Showing Love Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

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.

• Relief Society, Noon.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

• Books • Music • Stationary • Children • Educational

INVERMERE CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES

Scholarship winner Kalli Brennerman is the 2009 recipient of the $1,500 Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship, awarded to a student who enrolled in the health care field.

Kalli is in her second year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Victoria.

She is the daughter of Wendy Brennerman of Windermere.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, February 7th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.

“Jesus On The WAY.” Pastor Trevor ministering.

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

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