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RE-GIFTING – Brenden Kanan and his dad Richard with minor hockey co-president Greg Dubois (right).

Kanan family to donate winnings to minor hockey

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff When the Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association decided to hold a wood raffle to raise funds for the organization, its members had no idea the winner would turn around and contribute such a generous donation.

Richard and Sonja Kanan bought a ticket because their son Brenden, 7, plays minor hockey. After having their name selected on February 12th at a Columbia Valley Rockies game, the Kanans, owners of the Invermere Dental Clinic, had the choice between a logging truck load of firewood or $750 cash.

But to the association’s surprise, the Kanans chose

neither. Instead they decided to sell the firewood and donate the proceedings back to the Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association to help players in need of financial assistance.

“It just made sense to do it,” Sonja Kanan said.

“We saw a need for it and thought we could help.”

The raffle alone raised more than $4,400 for minor hockey and Sonja estimates the firewood sales could contribute up to $1,200. The funds will be used to help purchase equipment, waive fees and reduce travel costs for eligible players.

“If we can help some kids have some fun, hey, it’s worth it,” Sonja said.

The wood was donated by Clayton Mattson of M&H Logging Ltd.

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February 19, 2010

Valley NEWS

Shuswap engaged in woodlands restoration

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Invermere’s Shuswap First Nation is two months into a 15-month, $1.3 million ecological restoration project it hopes will improve the habitat for wildlife including fish, help proBrad Munroe tect nearby communities from wildfire and restore native grasslands.

According to project manager Brad Munroe, the three-pronged project includes an aquatic restoration of Shuswap and Stoddart Creeks, a terrestrial restoration phase aimed at removing invasive species, and a wildfire fuel management phase that is currently underway.

Each of the phases, he said, is timed to coincide with the season best suited for the work involved.

“This work will help protect the nearby communities from the risk of wildfire. And this area is a known hot spot,” Mr. Munroe commented.

The crew is working feverishly to get the job done now before the wildfire season starts, he said. With lower than average precipitation this winter, everyone is worried the area will be a tinderbox.

“A little smoke now is better than a lot of smoke later,” he said.

Robert Martin, Woodlands Manager for Kinbasket Development Corporation – the Shuswap Band’s corporate arm – said invasive weed control will help create habitat for ungulates and badgers, and the aquatic restoration will help restore the fisheries for which the area is historically famous.

“We’ll be doing some riparian rehabilitation to control bank erosion and bring the creek back to its natural channel,” Mr. Martin explained. “We are trying to open them up to natural spawning,” The project will also employ a cadre of displaced forestry workers, project manager Brad Munroe explained, as well as fund a lot of purchases from local

suppliers over the course of the project.

“There are a lot of guys laid off from the mill that are pretty happy about it,” he said. “And we’re throwing a lot of money at local businesses.”

Already, the project employs 20 people, he said, which is evenly split between First Nations and nonFirst Nations workers and includes members of the Akisqnuk Band.

Kinbasket Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Dean Martin said the multi-phased ecological restoration project involves more than 65 percent of the Shuswap Reserve that the band has set aside to protect from development.

“The project will contribute to the desired longterm goals of stream restoration and overall environmental health, as well as providing much needed local employment,” he said.

The project is funded by both Canada’s federal Community Adjustment Fund and the Western Economic Diversification Fund, and has received support from The Regional District of East Kootenay and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Commission.

Utilities commission polling objectors to power-line project

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff The British Columbia Utilities Commission is calling all objectors to the B.C. Transmission Corporation’s proposed north-valley power-line project to a procedural conference in Vancouver to decide how to proceed with the public consultation phase of the project.

Last year, B.C. Transmission Corporation proposed an upgraded power line through the largely undeveloped western bench lands from Invermere to Golden in order to address the need for more

power in Golden and the surrounding area.

Since the proposal surfaced, a number of groups have emerged to object to the route the transmission line will follow.

Most notably, Toby Benches farmer John Zehnder has objected to the power line crossing Toby Canyon because it threatens an endangered herd of mountains goats, which rely on a mineral lick directly below the proposed crossing.

Since then, other intervenors have emerged, including Purcell Green Power, Wildsight and the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club.

The B.C. Utilities Commission, which will ap-

prove or disapprove the project, has scheduled a hearing in Vancouver on March 17th to decide how to proceed with the public consultation phase.

Groups interested in objecting to the project are being asked to register with the commission, describing the nature of their objection.

Once the Commission has determined the type of process (a written or oral hearing) to review the application, an Order and Notice establishing the process will be issued.

For more information about the hearing and how to participate, see www.bcuc.com/ApplicationView.aspx?ApplicationId=265.

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• On February 9th at 4:45 p.m., a 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with Breach of an Undertaking as a result of contacting a person he was under condition not to contact.

• On February 9th at 9:48 p.m., members of the RCMP’s Columbia Valley Detachment responded to an assault complaint in the 1700 block of Sinclair Avenue, Radium. Two women got into a physical altercation. Both parties were spoken to with no charges recommended.

• On February 10th at 11:17 p.m., police responded to a complaint of Unlawfully in a Dwelling House in the 200 block Subdivision Road, Windermere. The owner of the residence requested police assistance when people refused to leave the house. Police attended and the people involved departed without incident.

• On February 11th at 8:35 a.m., the RCMP responded to a Break and Enter at König Meats in Invermere. Suspects gained entry to the business through a vent and a small amount of money was stolen. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.

• On February 11th at 9:30 p.m., as a result of a complaint received in Radium Hot Springs of an unwanted person, police located a suspect vehicle with the lone male driving in the area of Dincey Road and Highway 93/95 and spoke with the man. The 50-yearold displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and, as a result, was read the Breath Demand.

Due to the man’s intoxication it was determined that he was also breaching a release condition. During the investigation the male assaulted one of the police

officers. The Invermere man is being charged with impaired driving, refusing to provide a breath sample, breach of undertaking and assaulting a police officer.

• On February 14th at 11:30 p.m., members of the RCMP’s Columbia Valley Detachment responded to Panorama Mountain Village to assist their security staff with a disturbance complaint. A 19-year-old man from Alberta was found to be highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance. While dealing with the man, a group of friends that were looking for the young man arrived and took responsibility of taking care of their friend and took him back to their lodging.

• On February 14th at 9 p.m., police responded to a break and enter complaint at J. Alfred Laird Elementary School, Invermere. A window was found to be insecure and culprits entered the classroom and did some graffiti. Damage to the classroom was minimal.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.

How can I describe it?

Police work — seldom, mind you, — can be described as living on the edge, pushing the envelope, working in the Red Zone and pushing the limit.

This description can often sneak its way into my private life as it did on Valentine’s Day. I convinced my wife that a romantic day for us — OK, maybe just me — would be a pizza, a drink and a Kootenay Ice hockey game.

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Valley gets a drug education

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff After last month’s drug bust near Wilmer, the RCMP are educating the valley about drugs.

On Monday, February 15th, more than 60 people attended two Drug Safety and Awareness Presentations, conducted by the RCMP. “We had teachers, social workers, law enforcement, heath-care providers, volunteers, youth workers, politicians and even some agencies from Cranbrook. The sessions ran over the estimated time due to interest and questions,” said Constable Derek Balderston.

The talk covered drug use in the valley, signs of drug production, distribution and use, and safe practices for workers who might encounter drugs. Constable Derek Balderston coordinated the presentation, and he was joined by an RCMP Drug Recognition Expert and a speaker from the RCMP’s Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service.

“We left the presentation with one main message: get involved in reducing substance abuse through education and time. There is no business or agency in the valley that is not in some way affected by substance abuse. And every organization can help,” Constable Balderston said.

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February 19, 2010

Regional district to reduce emissions

By Pioneer Staff Greenhouse gas emissions action plan adopted The regional district board has adopted a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Action Plan. The plan will enable the Regional District of East Kootenay to meet its obligations and commitments as a signatory to the B.C. Climate Action Charter and become carbon neutral in its corporate operations by 2012.

The action plan commits the regional district to 14 corporate actions or policy initiatives with the aim of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the regional district’s operations.

The Kinsmen cancelled their annual Home Show this year and Bull Riding in the Rockies will be held this July in the vacant lot across 13th Street.

The move will take place once the new Windermere Fire Hall, which is currently under construction, is open for business.

Emergency operations centre to be moved

Library grants to increase

The Columbia Valley Emergency Program Emergency Operations Centre will soon be relocated.

The board of the Regional District of East Kootenay approved the move of the Emergency Operations Centre from its present location at the Invermere Fire Hall to the old Windermere Fire Hall.

The Regional District of East Kootenay’s public libraries — including the public libraries in Radium Hot Springs and Invermere — will get a funding boost this year, despite the recessive economy.

The board of directors approved a two percent increase in funding for the 2010.

Baltac sewer agreement signed Regional District Chair David Wilks and Chief Administrative Officer Lee-Ann Crane have signed the agreement with Windermere Water and Sewer Company for connection of the Baltac Sewage Collection System to Windermere Water and Sewer Company’s sewer system, at a cost of $910,000.

Windermere Water and Sewer’s Chief Financial Officer Paul Partlo said construction in Baltac started in the fall of 2009 and is well underway.

“About 85 percent of the collection system is in the ground as well as the two major lift stations,” he said. “Once warmer weather returns, we’ll finish that work and install service connections for the properties. The system is expected to be complete and fully functional by the end of May as per our contract with Wildstone (the contractor).”

Two of Windermere Water and Sewer Company’s three sewage lagoons started accepting limited amounts of sewage last summer, he said. The only construction work remaining on the entire lagoon system, he said, is the completion of a blower building that will replace the temporary aeration system utilized last year.

Construction of the blower building will be completed this spring.

Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena project moves forward Western Recreation Ltd., of Red Deer, Alberta, was the successful bidder on the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena ice slab replacement project.

Western Recreation will prepare the concrete slab for removal beginning in March. The $750,000 project is expected to be completed in August.

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February 19, 2010

Historical Lens

Looking for the silver lining

By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor

Ever since John F. Kennedy, in 1959, repeated the fallacious statement that the Chinese word for crisis is composed of two characters meaning danger and opportunity, optimists have been insisting we look for the silver lining in the black clouds hanging over us.

Two weeks away from the unveiling of the provincial budget, the skies appear to be darkening.

The latest figures from BC Stats show a 24-percent drop in the value of B.C. exports in 2009, driven in large part by the drop in demand for lumber south of the border. Analysts say the trend could force government to make even more budget cuts, and that more industry layoffs could follow. A continued trend could mark a structural shift away from our resource-based economy.

Just when the optimists were nervously shuffling toward the exits, Lisa Erven of the Columbia Basin Trust arrived with the opportunity that accompanies danger in every Chinese crisis. This month, Ms. Erven has been letting the public kick the tires of the trust’s Draft Economic Initiatives Strategic Plan.

“Over the past few years,” she said, “C.B.T. has brought forward strategic plans around the social mandate, the environment mandate, and now we are moving forward on the economic mandate.”

The plan is centred on three goals: (1) to strengthen and diversify the basin economy; (2) to help us make more informed economic decisions and plans; and (3) to help develop a vibrant and sustainable entrepreneurial culture.

I encourage everyone to take a look at the plan, provide the feedback the Columbia Basin Trust is seeking and consider how the plan could help grow new business to replace business we have lost.

For more information, see www.cbt.org/Files/EconomicStrategicPlanNov2009DRAFT.pdf.

Wilmer commerce Before Invermere was established, Athalmer and Wilmer were the economic hubs of the valley. In this early 1900s photo, a man leans on a rail on the overhanging boardwalk in front of the W.S. Santo and Company general store in Wilmer. If you have any more information about this image, e-mail us at upioneer@telus.net.

Correction: In the Historical Lens photo of the 1958 Rod and Gun Club Fishing Derby, which appeared in the February 5th edition of The Pioneer, Ronald Ball was misidentified as Rod Ball.

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LETTERS

Goverment will do more if voters demand more Dear Editor: Change, change — or, at least, the call for change — seems to be everywhere these days, but do we really want it? Our actions say we don’t.

Obama campaigned for change but not much seems to have changed.

Our addiction to debt and oil needs to change but our western way of life is, apparently, non-negotiable.

Our scientists say our use of fossil fuels needs to change in order to prevent climate change, but will we make the required changes needed to meet the challenges ahead of us?

The recent presentation on how “Invermere is facing up to climate change,” put on by the District of Invermere and Wildsight, described our proposed reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.

I was encouraged to hear the District of Invermere plans to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions more than the average Invermere resident would like, but therein lies the problem.

You see, Invermere’s current plan calls for us and the municipality to reduce our combined greenhouse gas emissions by slightly more than three percent by 2020, yet the world’s scientists are calling for far more drastic reductions than that if we are to avoid the dire climate change consequences predicted.

If we think a three-percent reduc-

tion from the 2007 baseline is going to be enough to prevent the bad stuff from happening then, “Houston . . . we have a problem.”

So why the hell don’t our politicians do the right thing and who the hell is to blame?

Look in the mirror, people – we are to blame. They are only doing what we ask of them.

In a 2009 Globe and Mail poll, seven percent of Canadians said they believe the environment should be our government’s main concern and 61 percent believe the economy should be.

We chose the economy loud and clear. You can choose to sign onto Copenhagen or stimulate economic growth, but you can’t have both.

So when our politicians, local or federal, make inadequate commitments to combat climate change, they are only acting on the wishes of the people and we have chosen growth and what we call prosperity over protecting the planet – the planet that sustains life.

All this merely confirms my concern that we are not likely to willingly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions soon enough to prevent the coming consequences of climate change.

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College of the Rockies names new manager

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

Education and a member of the Calgary business community.

In 1990, he started the Calgary Education Partnership Foundation, linking students with prominent Calgary companies and their employees.

“We brought business into the lives of kids,” Doug said.

“Once you tap into the passions of the business community, they will not only open up their cheque books but they will open up their

A seasoned educator and businessman has taken the reigns of the College of the Rockies’ Invermere campus.

On January 4th, Doug Clovechok took over as campus manager, bringing 30 years’ experience as a teacher and administrator for education and business, with strong ties to First ON THE JOB – Doug Clovechok is full of ideas for classes.

Nations communities.

“Being able to provide people with an exciting and empowering learning hearts.” environment and ultimately sharing in their success is Later, Doug held the position of Director of Opperhaps one of the most rewarding feelings anyone can erations for Princess Tours, which he held until last achieve,” Doug said.

November.

The previous campus manager, Marilyn Petersen, In 1997, Doug built a home in Dutch Creek and was transferred to the college’s Cranbrook campus in two years ago, Doug’s partner Susan Smith moved November. She is now the Dean of Instruction for there full time. Susan now works at Palliser Printing.

Health, Business Information Technology and Child, Doug travelled between Calgary and Dutch Creek Youth and Family Studies. frequently over those two years, and he said the experiDoug is now six weeks into the top job, and he is ence showed him a need. bringing a fresh perspective to the college’s approach.

“Currently there is nowhere in the valley where “We are looking at how the college can become you can easily make a conference call or take care of more involved in the communities we serve,” Doug other business activities,” he said. said.

In response to this need, the Invermere campus is “There are so many opportunities and we are in the creating a summer business centre, which will provide process of determining how to best use those opportu- a fee-for-service setting for the community to make nities, with the goal of community capacity building video and conference calls, send faxes, rent a meeting and economic development.” room and so on.

In that vein, he is forging relationships with the Although he can still sympathize with Calgary chambers of commerce, local government leaders, professionals, Doug moved to the valley full time last RCMP and First Nations.

June and he is enjoying the new pace of life.

Keep an eye out for a catalogue of new courses in “It’s really nice. It’s way more laid-back. It’s a nice the spring and summer, including a “Survivorman”- environment with strong and welcoming communithemed curriculum taught by a member of the Ktu- ties; it’s refreshing to see your neighbours wave as you naxa Nation. Students will learn how to survive in the are driving by,” he said.

Columbia Valley’s back country, using First Nations Doug has three children, all in their 20s. His know-how. daughter Stephanie and her husband Mike McDonald Born and raised in Calgary, Doug has spent sum- own Smoking Water Coffee Company in Fairmont, mers in Dutch Creek with his family since the age of together with Doug’s partner, Susan. Stephanie and five.

Mike’s daughter Ava is Doug’s first grandchild.

His career in Calgary includes many years as a His children Jennifer and Paul still live in Calgary, teacher and administrator for the Calgary Board of but spend any time they can in the Columbia Valley.

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February 19, 2010

Mei Mei’s sushi delicious and healthy

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff There’s sushi, and there’s really amazing sushi. You’ll get the latter at Invermere’s Asian market, Mei Mei’s.

Owner Konrad Burek is passionate about the ingredients in his sushi, which are just about as healthy as food gets.

Konrad Burek “There are two important things about our sushi compared to others,” Konrad said.

“The first is our salmon. We exclusively use wild salmon. The second is that we use traditionally picked ginger.”

The rich red colour of the salmon in Mei Mei’s sushi – which is also sold at AG Valley Foods – is 100 percent natural.

“Our sushi has wild sockeye salmon, but you most commonly get fresh Atlantic salmon, which is a fancy name for farmed salmon,” Konrad said.

According to the David Suzuki Foundation, Konrad explained, farmed salmon contains polychlorinated biphenyls, a chemical used in engines and coolants.

The salmon is fed more antibiotics than any other type of livestock, increasing the number of bacteria immune to antibiotics. And farmed salmon is lower in healthy Omega 3 oil.

“All this makes farmed salmon pretty unappetizing, especially when you eat it raw,” Konrad said.

Meanwhile, Mei Mei’s serves ginger pickled the old-fashioned way – with rice vinegar and sugar.

Most sushi ginger is preserved using artificial sweeteners such as aspertame, which was banned in Canada until 1981. Outside Canada, ginger is often sweetened with saccharin, a preservative that is banned here because of its links to cancer.

“It took a while to find a provider of bulk natural ginger. It is three times more expensive than artificially sweetened ginger, but we chose it because we don’t want to give saccharin or aspertame to children,” Konrad said.

Although it costs more to produce their 17 types of sushi, Mei Mei’s has kept costs low so that “sushi is something that can be eaten every day,” Konrad said.

“This type of sushi can’t be found anywhere close

by – not in Calgary or Banff. Ours is really different.”

Customers can also pick up Asian food supplies at Mei Mei’s, such as frozen dumplings and Japanese candy.

There are around 30 varieties of white, green and black tea on offer, including pu-er and wulong tea.

Behind the storefront, Mei Mei’s is also an acupuncture clinic. Konrad is a registered acupuncturist and he also offers acupressure and fire cupping – which he describes as a “reverse massage”. Glass cups are heated with fire then placed on the skin to create suction. It’s warm, not painful, Konrad said, and helps the body break down broken blood vessels.

Hailing from Calgary, Konrad studied at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In 2006, he did a six-month practicum in Kunming, Yunnan Province in southwestern China.

When he returned, he moved to Invermere and opened the store in August 2007.

The chef is Kaoru Nagayama, from Matsuyama, Japan.

Kaoru is on sabbatical from a diploma at Ontario’s Culinary Arts School.

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Sealed quotes, marked “Sanitary and Storm Flushing Services“ will be received by the undersigned up to 12:00 noon, local time, Friday March 12, 2010.

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Dogs hurt the planet more than an SUV care professionals around the valley, The Pioneer found that many had a Forget buying that similar reaction to the hybrid: a new study says news. that your furry friend is “We may be surprised more harmful to the enviat the carbon footprint ronment than the gas-guzof many of the things zling sport utility vehicle we own or do,” said Dr. you are driving.

Mark Zehnder, owner of According to New the Invermere Veterinary Zealanders Robert and Hospital. “Maybe it just Brenda Vale, authors of depends on what you dethe book “Time to Eat the cide to take a close look Dog: The Real Guide to at. I wonder what the carSustainable Living,” the bon footprint of hockey is carbon paw print of a pet . . . ?” dog is more than double Megan Walsh, Wildthat of a gas-guzzling sight’s Project Manager four-wheel drive. for Climate Solutions for “Oh my goodness the Kootenays, owns two – I’m shocked,” said Wen- PREFERRED – Wendy Bennett feels her dog is worth dogs – a Jack Russell Terdy Bennett, dog lover and rier and a Husky mix. Althe heavy carbon footprint. owner of Rocky Mountain though she is an advocate Pet Resort. “But to be honest I get more satisfaction for the environment, Ms. Walsh said the answer is not with the footprint of the puppy dog than with the to discourage people from owning pets. footprint of the vehicle.”

“They are just such an integrated part of our soRobert and Brenda Vale, specialists in sustainable ciety and have been for thousands of years,” she said. living at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zea- “To eliminate the value of owning a pet in terms of land, analyzed popular brands of pet food and calcu- companionship and partnership would be a huge loss lated that a medium-sized dog eats around 360 pounds to a lot of people.” of meat and 210 pounds of cereal a year.

But, she added, there are ways to minimize the Combine the land required to generate its food carbon footprint of your pet. and a medium-sized dog has an annual footprint of “I buy food that is made in Alberta with natu0.84 hectares – around twice the 0.41 hectares required ral ingredients and in small batches,” she said. “The by a four-wheel-drive travelling 10,000 kilometres per transportation required is a shorter distance than mass year, including energy required to build the car. manufactured food and, when I take them for walks, And pets’ environmental impact is not limited to they are never off-leash during calving season to make their carbon footprint, as cats and dogs devastate wild- that impact as minimal as possible.” life, spread disease and pollute waterways, the Vales Cindy Hopper, owner of Chopper’s Pet Supplies say. in Invermere and co-founder of the Invermere Animal Likewise, dogs decrease biodiversity in areas where Companion Network, agreed with Megan. they are walked, while their feces cause high bacterial “The easiest way to reduce your animal’s carbon levels in rivers and streams, making the water unsafe footprint is to try to go as eco-friendly as possible – in to drink, starving waterways of oxygen and killing all areas,” she said. aquatic life.

There are numerous options available, including Cat poo can be even more toxic – owners who using biodegradable packaging, buying in bulk, and flush their litter down the toilet ultimately infect sea using recycled products for tags and collars. But the otters and other animals with toxoplasma gondii, most important thing you can do, Cindy said, is to which causes a killer brain disease. know where the ingredients in your pet foods are comAfter revealing the shocking statistics to animal ing from.

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

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

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YES MEN SAVE THE WORLD The Columbia Valley Centre for Sustainable Living and the College of the Rockies are presenting the Chicken Little Film Series, featuring Yes Men Save the World, pictured here, on Tuesday, February 23rd at the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. See Page 15 for more.

Tour of the Arts 2010 Call to Artist Application

Call 342-4423 for more info. Deadline Feb 28th Pynelogs Gallery opens for the season April 6th What does ART mean to you? Art From the Heart: Part 6 Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: Law Abiding Citizen Reviewed by Cayla Gabruck Before I begin my commentary on this film, I have a confession. I am love with Gerard Butler, and I decided well before this film came out on DVD that I was going to love it.

Which is great for you, because it means that if this movie was anything less than spectacular I would have been thoroughly disappointed. But it wasn’t. Law Abiding Citizen is a fantastic film.

The film starts out with a bang. The viewer witnesses the horror firsthand when Clyde Shelton – an extremely intelligent engineer and freelance gadget inventor, played by the love of my life Gerard Butler – watches his family being slaughtered at the hands of

two crazed robbers.

It seems to Clyde that the United States justice system has failed him when his lawyer, Nick Rice, played by Jamie Foxx, strikes a deal with the defense, unwilling to ruin his 96 percent conviction rate. Clyde watches in disgust as the man who killed his daughter shakes hands with Nick, setting the film’s recurring mantra, “You can’t fight fate,” into motion.

Fast forward 10 years and Mr. Shelton shows Nick, now a prominent prosecutor for the city of Philadelphia, exactly how far he is willing to go to see justice served.

He begins by ruthlessly slaughtering the two men who killed his family, then lands himself in jail, faceto-face with Nick, who is prosecuting his case.

Determined to make Nick a more honest attorney, Clyde begins to make a series of deals. Each time Nick fails to live up to his end of the bargain, someone involved with the original case is systematically picked off.

Gerard Butler does a fantastic job in this film, especially since this role is so different from the romantic comedies he often appears in. Jamie Foxx is equally captivating. Aside from some gruesome parts, which may be too much for some viewers, Law Abiding Citizen is a great thriller.

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Toby Theatre • February 17th-20th, 7:30 p.m.: Leap Year • February 24th-27th, 7:30 p.m.: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Friday, February 19th: • 2 p.m.: Olympic gold medallist Doug Anakin will address the regular meeting of the Windermere District Historical Society at the museum.

• 5-8 p.m.: Windermere Valley Childcare Society Family Fun Dance at Invermere Community Hall. A special night out for the whole family. Face painting, prizes, pizza and snacks. $3 per person, children under two are free.

• 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.

Saturday, February 20th: • 10:30 a.m.: Dance couple Randy Tapp and Kim Bombardier of Cranbrook will lead an all-day Social Dance Workshop at the Lions Hall, Invermere crossroads. Three classes at $30 per class per couple, with a dance from 7-10 p.m. at $10 per couple. For info: 250-426-1142.

• 5:30 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club’s Annual Wild Game Banquet and Dance at Invermere Community Hall. Door prizes, auctions, raffles, draws and dance. Adults $35, youth $15, dance only $10. For info: www.lwdrodgun.org.

• 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Supper and Sounds at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House in Radium Hot Springs. Tickets $25. For info: 250-347-6567.

Tuesday, February 23rd: • 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Little League and Mountaineers Girls Softball Information and Registration Event at Edgewater Community Hall and Canal Flats Civic Centre. For info: 250-342-7105.

Wednesday, February 24th: • 5:30-7 p.m.: Little League and Mountaineers Girls Softball Information and Registration Event at Sobeys, Invermere. For info: 250-342-7105.

• 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Little League and Mountaineers Girls Softball Information and Registration Event at Windermere Community Hall. For info: 250-3427105.

Thursday, February 25th: • 6:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting at the Lions Hall. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 24th at 4 p.m. For info: 250-342-2844.

Friday, February 26th: • Fuzzcat performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.

Sunday, February 28th: • 1 p.m.: Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club presents Canadian Holidays on Ice at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Admission at the door.

Skate Canada sanctioned.

• Kootenay Savings 4 on 4 Pond Hockey Tournament at Kinsmen Beach, fund-raising for Stars. Competitive or fun divisions, $100 per team.

Enter at Kootenay Savings by February 20th.

Wednesday, March 3rd: • 6-8 p.m.: Lego Night at Invermere Public Library.

For info: 250-342-6416.

Thursday, March 4th: • Alegro Dance Theatre Body in Motion fitness class begins. For info: 250-342-0241.

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.

Wednesday, March 10th: • Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena closes for renovation. Expected to reopen after August 28th.

Tuesday, March 16th:

Valley Gymnastics Club with your one to four year old for a coach-supervised fun, free-time experience. $5 per child per drop-in. For info: 250-342-3023.

• Mondays 1:30 p.m.: Carpet bowling at Invermere Seniors Hall. For info: 250-342-9893.

• 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 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Join Purcell Mountain Painters at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall. For info: 250-688-0220.

• Tuesdays 1:30 p.m.: Floor curling at Invermere Seniors Hall. For info: 250-342-9893.

• Wednesdays 6 p.m.: Weight Watchers meetings at the Lions Hall. Weigh-in and registration at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. For info: 1-800-682-8011.

• Wednesdays 7-9 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club archery at Invermere Community Hall. For info: 250-342-9033.

• Thursdays 1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Gym Play at the old Radium School gym. Drop in to the Columbia Valley Gymnastics Club with your one- to four-yearold for a coach-supervised fun, free-time experience. $5 per child per drop-in. For info: 250-342-3023.

• Fridays 10:30 a.m.: Story Time at Invermere Public Library.

• Fridays 7:30 p.m.: Crib Whist at Invermere Seniors Hall. For info: 250-342-9893.

Invermere Library hours: • Tuesday and Friday: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

• Thursday: 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Radium Library hours: • Tuesday: 6-8 p.m.

• Wednesday: 2-4 p.m.

• Thursday: 1-5 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon.

• Sunday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Canal Flats Community Library hours: • Tuesday: 7-8:30 p.m. For info: 250-349-5360.

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

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Learn to dance this weekend the Cranbrook area and has developed a great following at the Cranbrook Dance Club. They also teach dance workshops Put on your dancing shoes – it’s around the province. time to learn the salsa, swing, waltz, and “The dancers are very faithful,” tango.

Randy said. “It’s really nice to have peoDance instructors Randy Trapp ple come year after year after year.” and Kim Bombardier of Cranbrook are The workshop this weekend will holding a beginners go over the basics and social dance workshop also include a few fun in Invermere on Satmoves in swing, salsa, urday, February 20th two-step, waltz and and the dance team tango. The classes will is urging everyone to be held at the Lions come out – even if you Hall at Invermere do not consider yourcrossroads from 10:30 self a dancer. a.m. to noon, 1 p.m.

“It’s not about to 2:30 p.m. and 4 learning a bunch of p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FolKim Bombardier and steps,” Randy said. lowing the workshop Randy Trapp “It’s learning a new there will be a social way to communicate dance going from 7 with your partner, learning how to lead p.m. to 10 p.m. so dancers can show off and follow and enjoy the music.” their new moves. Single? Don’t worry Randy and Kim have been dance about it – Randy and Kim will try to partners for more than five years and find a partner for you. they have a wealth of knowledge to share The workshops cost $30 for each with their students. Randy became cer- class, per couple, and entry to the dance tified in International Style Ballroom costs $10 per couple.

Dance in 1985, and then travelled as a For more information or to regisprofessional entertainer and teacher with ter call Jan Klimek at 250-342-1195, Princess Cruises. The pair teaches danc- Ed English at 250-342-1194, or Randy ers from beginning to advanced levels in and Kim at 250-426-1142.

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation Is Accepting Spring 2010 Grant Applications from registered charities which support projects that enhance the quality of life of Columbia Valley residents, from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Deadline for applications: 2010 applications: March 12thth, 2010 CVCF Board decisions by March 30th, 2010.

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Edgewater dinner to fight blues

By Pioneer Staff In light of the recent economic downturn the Columbia Valley Music Association has established a night to cure your recession blues.

The Hard Times Come Again No More Supper at the Edgewater Hall on Friday, February 19th is a chance for the community to come together over locally produced food and foot-stomping good music.

Attendees will enjoy a dinner that consists of hobo stew, box car

biscuits, home-made baked beans and baked potatoes, all while listening to pianos, dual pianos, a string band and the Kootenay Legends.

Wear your finest rags and tatters, so you will fit right in with the spirit of the occasion!

Tickets are $8 per adult or a special price of $20 per family.

For more information, to play or to pay for supper, you can call Columbia Valley Music at 250-3479668, 250-347-9860 or 250-3742126.

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Film series aims to spark dialogue about peak oil

By Pioneer Staff “The sky is falling, the sky is falling!” So said Chicken Little, inspiring the tongue-in-cheek title of a new film series aimed at drawing attention to climate change and the depletion of the world’s oil supply.

The Columbia Valley Dale Wilker Botanical Garden Society and Centre for Sustainable Living, along with the College of the Rockies, is presenting a film series designed to engage the community in thought-provoking conversations about transitioning from our fossil-fuel-based global society to a sustainable, local, resilient one.

“I wanted to bring attention to the big picture events that I see impacting our community so that we might get people to start talking about and planning for the transition that lies before us,” event organizer Dale Wilker said.

“The events I refer to are climate change, peak oil, and the connection they both have to our economy and our way of life. I feel that no one is sounding the alarm yet or at least not loud enough that people can hear it.”

The series will include three movies over three nights at the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. Admission will be by donation to the Columbia Valley Botanical Garden Society and Centre for Sustainable Living.

The Yes Men Fix the World The first movie, The Yes Men Fix The World, is an 87-minute film that will be shown on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. in the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre.

“This film will start the series off on a fun note,” he said, “before we get into the scary stuff.”

The Yes Men have an unusual hobby: posing as top executives of corporations they hate.

Armed with nothing but thrift-store suits, the Yes Men lie their way into business conferences and parody their corporate targets in ever more extreme ways — basically doing everything they can to wake up their audiences to the danger of letting greed run our world.

On their journey, the Yes Men act as gonzo journalists, delving deep into the question of why we have

given the market more power than any other institution to determine our direction as a society.

They visit the twisted (and accidentally hilarious) underworld of the free-market think tanks, where they figure out a way to defeat the logic that’s destroying our planet.

And as they appear on the BBC before 300 million viewers, or before 1,000 New Orleans contractors alongside Mayor Ray Nagin, the layers of lies are peeled back to reveal the raw heart of truth, a truth that brings with it hope. For more information see theyesmenfixtheworld.com.

Collapse The second movie, Collapse, is an 82-minute film that will be shown on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7 p.m., in the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre.

This documentary is stationed around an interview with Michael Ruppert, in which he discusses three major topics that should be of concern to us all: climate change, the economy, and peak oil.

According to the film, Americans generally like to hear good news. They like to believe that a new president will right old wrongs, that clean energy will replace dirty oil, and that fresh thinking will set the economy straight. American pundits tend to restrain their pessimism and to hope for the best. But is anyone prepared for the worst?

Michael Rupert tells it like it is and as Roger Ebert put it in his review of the movie, “I have a pretty good built-in B.S. detector, and its needle never bounced off zero while I watched this film. For more information, see www.collapsemovie.com.

Crash Course The third and last documentary, The Crash Course, will be shown on Tuesday, March 16th at 7 p.m. in the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre.

The film is a 45-minute, shortened version of the full-length Crash Course that has been described as the world’s most concise video seminar on how our economy, energy systems and environment interact and how they will impact the future.

These same topics were presented in the movie Collapse, but Dr. Chris Martenson’s Crash Course will clearly lay them out in a way that will encourage rational discussion and solutions to the challenges before us.

Following this film, the society plans to have time to contemplate where we go from here.

For more information, see www.chrismartenson. com/page/crash-course-one-year-anniversary.

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It’s time to sign up for Relay for Life Submitted by Sheila Tutty Relay for Life Coordinator Five months may seem like a long time away, but it isn’t.

The Canadian Cancer Society Columbia Valley Relay for Life is set for Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the David Thompson Secondary School Track.

This year, we are hoping to raise at least $53,000. We are anticipating 29 teams, consisting of 270 participants.

The website is up and running and just waiting for you to register your team.

Go to www.cancer.ca/relay, choose Columbia Valley, and follow the prompts. It’s that easy.

If you have any problems, contact Marion LaBrie at 250-342-6369 or me and we will be only too happy to help you.

I encourage you to register soon, as it has been proven that the sooner you register, the more fund-raising you will do. And if you need ideas on fund-raising, check out the website.

Again this year, we have a dynamic committee organizing this incredible event, but we are always looking for more volunteers.

If you are able to commit some time or energy, please contact me.

There is nothing like volunteering for a worthy cause such as the Relay for Life.

You get a real sense of accomplishment, and the event is a lot of fun.

Our entertainment committee already has some great acts lined up.

We are planning to have the first couple of hours dedicated to family entertainment.

Hopefully this will encourage more families to participate.

I don’t need to tell you how important it is for us to help raise muchneeded funds for research to end this horrible disease.

Just look around and see how many people you know who have, or have had, cancer.

And with all this research, we are helping to change the survival rate of cancer patients to over 60 percent, compared to only 30 percent in the 1960s.

The Relay for Life committee is kicking off the Columbia Valley event with a Kick Off Party, being hosted by Copper Point Golf Course.

This festive evening will be held on Thursday, April 15th at the clubhouse, so please mark it on your calendars.

We will be having a silent auction to help raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life.

If you would like to donate, whether it be items or services to auction, or to donate money, please give me a call at 250-342-9216 days; or 250-342-9059 evenings, or you can e-mail me at sheilatutty@telus.net.

Celebrate, remember, fight back.

Friends of Deb sewing quilt to help raise funds The Friends Of Deb Neault — a valley volunteer who was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer — are sewing her a quilt to help raise funds for her recovery. Between now and March 13th, you can choose, personalize

and purchase a panel that will be sewn into the quilt. Just stop into Essentials in downtown Invermere and ask the clerk. Each panel costs $25, of which $21 will go to Deb’s recovery fund. For more information, call Heidi at 250-347-0021.

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Struggle ahead for Debbie Neault said it took nearly an hour to work up the courage to wake her husband and tell him the news.

Debbie Neault is a fighter.

The next few days were a whirlwind for From the day she was diagnosed with inDebbie. In addition to coping with the terrible flammatory breast cancer — a rare but aggresnews, her mother-in-law passed away just days sive type of cancer that blocks the lymph veslater. sels in the skin of the breast — she has been “The next week, my doctor called. He said, determined to beat it.

‘Deb, are you done with your funeral yet?’”

“I don’t let myself think about what could she remembered. “I said, ‘yes,’ and he replied, happen,” Debbie said. “I have too much to do.

‘Now you’re mine.’”

There is still too much that needs to be done Debbie went back to Cranbrook and unin this valley.” derwent another series of tests, including a Friends of Debbie Neault share this sentibreast biopsy. The test results were sent to Vanment. That’s why they have organized a fundcouver and it was more than a week before the raising initiative to help fund her medical doctor called back with the results. costs. Friends For Deb will be raising funds in “I just watched the phone,” she said. “I upcoming months by hosting several events, carried it everywhere I went.” including a silent auction.

On January 22nd, Debbie received the Debbie said it is the love and support of devastating news. Not only did she have inher loved ones that gives her the strength to flammatory breast cancer, but she also had push through the tough days.

PHILANTHROPIST – Known for helping others, Debbie Neault is cancer masses in her lungs, ovaries, abdomen “My friends are making me stand stronger. fighting an aggressive form of cancer. and possibly her liver.

I have to be strong for them and it helps me “They told me I had a better chance of winfight this,” she said. “They are not going to get ning the millions than getting stuck with this the back of her mind, Debbie and her husband Dan rid of me that easily.”

Wall set out for Cranbrook on January 4th. A fierce thing,” she said.

A long-time valley resident, Debbie has made a snowstorm and poor road conditions did nothing to Since that day, Debbie has been gearing up for the name for herself helping others in need around the mask the sombre mood that had set over the vehicle, fight of her life. On February 12th, she began her first valley. Employed by Home Hardware for the last 16 she said. day of a five-week chemotherapy treatment. years, Debbie is also a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer, a “They are hitting me with everything they can Debbie arrived at East Kootenay Regional HospiBlock Parent director, a strong advocate for a transi- tal 10 minutes late and was immediately whisked away without killing me,” she said. tion shelter for victims of domestic violence and, most to endure nine hours of tests, which included blood The treatments leave her exhausted, and Debbie recently, she has become involved with Columbia work, an MRI, an ultrasound and a CAT scan. said she is struggling with being cooped up at home.

Valley Victim Services. She is also the mother of two “It bothers me,” she said. “I’m not in any pain. I “When we finished at the hospital that day I was grown children: Jodie, 27, and T.J., 30. exhausted, mentally and physically,” she said. “I was feel like I need to be out there doing something, but But on Christmas Eve, life changed for Debbie concerned. I knew something wasn’t right.” my body is not allowing it.”

Neault. She was getting dressed for Christmas dinner Since being diagnosed, Debbie has had to put For the next two days, Debbie paced the floor when she noticed her left breast was severely swollen. of her Radium home. Her mind was racing. “I was many of her beloved projects on hold, including the The following Monday, Debbie made an appoint- thinking, ‘Is it cancer? Is it not cancer? What did they annual Chinese New Year celebration, a fund-raiser ment with her doctor in Invermere. for the Columbia Valley Family Violence Prevention find?’”

“On the drive there, I was nervous,” she said. “I It seemed too good to be true when Deb made Society, a non-profit organization working to establish wanted to know what the heck was going on.” another trip to her doctor in Invermere. As far as he the valley’s first transition shelter.

Debbie’s visit to the doctor was quick. He thought could see, the doctor told her, she was cancer free.

“This thing is slowing me down and it’s pissing me she had an infection and prescribed antibiotics with Hearing those words felt like a weight was lifted off off,” Debbie said. “I have worked so hard for so many orders to return if the swelling didn’t go down. But the her shoulders, but the feeling didn’t last. years and I don’t want to see it fall apart. Even if I was swelling didn’t go down. The strangest thing, Debbie At 9:30 p.m. on January 6th, her sense of relief to die this is one thing I really want to see; the valley said, was that she experienced no pain. really needs this transition shelter.” was shattered.

The following Thursday, when Debbie returned to Fund-raising efforts are already underway to help It was a quiet evening. Dan had gone to bed and the doctor, he had already scheduled an appointment Debbie was relaxing on the sofa, knitting and watch- Debbie in her time of need. Friends For Deb have set with a specialist in Cranbrook. ing television. She was startled when the phone rang. up an account at the Invermere and Radium branches “I felt relieved that I would finally find out what She said a chill ran up her spine when she saw it was of Kootenay Savings Credit Union and are in the prowas going on,” Debbie said. cess of organizing a fund-raiser. her doctor’s name on the call display.

But she was also very worried. Her doctor said it For more information, contact Dave Broadfoot “He said, ‘Deb, we found cancer,’ and my first was possible she had inflammatory breast cancer, but thought was, ‘I’m dying,’” Debbie said. at 250-342-3532, Jan Maslaniec at 250-347-2250 or that it was an incredibly rare condition. With that in In shock, Deb sat back down on the couch. She Jane Tames at 250-342-6293.

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BE HERE

Manny Osborne-Paradis finished 17th in his first race.

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Despite being singled-out as a gold medal hopeful in the downhill event, Invermere’s Manny OsborneParadis placed a disheartening 17th place in his first race of the 2010 Olympic Games. Switzerland’s Didier Defago won the gold medal.

“I was skiing for gold today,” Manny said in an interview after the race on Monday. “There are three spots on the podium and there are a lot of guys skiing for those spots – good guys. I made a huge mistake and that cost me the race. I was skiing really well on top and matched Didier Defago’s time up there.

“I am definitely disappointed. There are only three spots that would have made me happy.”

But Manny and the rest of the Canadian Cowboys will have a chance to redeem themselves later this week in the men’s Super Combined, Super G and Giant Slalom races, which will be held later this week.

For an up-to-date schedule of events, visit www. vancouver2010.com/olympic-schedule-results.

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February 19, 2010

Fairmont’s biggest fan found Submitted by Lana Rogers The Residences at Fairmont Ridge On February 14th, the grand prize winner of the three-month-long “ILoveFairmontHotSprings.com” photo contest was announced.

Neoli Cassenotte of Kamloops won a grand prize of 60 golf rounds, 60 ski passes and 60 hot springs passes, all by sharing her love at www.ilovefairmonthotsprings.com.

The grand prize winner was determined based on the number of votes their photo collected over the course of the contest. Neoli’s photo garnered more than 8,500 votes.

Runners-up included Cory Larson of Calgary with 6,053 votes and Amberley Pitman from Calgary with 4,573 votes.

The campaign attracted more than 31,000 votes and close to 50 contestants from all over the world.

Albertans, local Columbia Valley residents and people from as far away as Brazil “showed their love” of Fairmont Hot Springs and the Columbia Valley.

The contest, created by The Residences at Fairmont Ridge, offered people the chance to win over $15,000

in prizes between November 2009 and February 2010.

Vacationers were encouraged to upload their favourite photo of time spent in Fairmont Hot Springs, tell their friends and family to vote for their photo and enter the chance to win.

“It was a lot of fun to see the passion and loyalty people have for Fairmont, even within our community,” said Marble Canyon Developments President Tim Tourond.

“There is such a tremendous sense of pride within our area and we wanted to tap into that and provide an arena where people could gather and celebrate this.”

Lloyd Wilder, president of the Fairmont Business Association said: “The campaign has been very well appreciated not only by local valley residents and business owners, but by thousands of seasonal owners and vacationers as well.

“The campaign has sparked the minds of many to drive over to the warm side of the Rockies, and check out what Fairmont Hot Springs really has to offer.”

For more information, visit wwwILove FairmontHotSprings.com or www.fairmontridge.ca.

WINNER – Neoli Cassenotte of Kamloops won big for this fan photo of Fairmont Hot Springs.

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YOUR MONEY

Making the most of your RRSP Many Canadians hear mixed messages about RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) accounts from their friends and family. Investors who hear that RRSP accounts are not very useful are usually being misinformed by those who did not have a sound RRSP exit strategy. The following guidelines will help those who have RRSP accounts make the most of this beneficial savings tool.

Retirement Income Most people who think RRSP accounts are not very useful are those who have too much income in retirement and have a difficult time getting money out of their RRSPs. These investors usually have good pensions, rental income or business income in retirement and their income is too high to withdraw RRSP funds at a low income tax rate. This can cause frustration as they lose 30 to 40 percent of their RRSPs to income tax.

Investors who work for organizations with defined benefit pension plans, have several rental properties or some form of business or farm income in retirement should be cautious about how much money they put into their RRSP accounts.

On the other hand, those who will retire with just their CPP and Old Age Security can put much more of their savings in their RRSP accounts and still be

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able to take the funds out at a low income tax rate during their retirement years.

Withdraw your RRSPs early If you are approaching retirement or have just retired, you should develop a strategy to withdraw your RRSP funds as early as you reasonably can. Too many Canadians horde their RRSP accounts and find themselves with a tax problem when they turn 71. This tax problem arises from being forced to take large sums out of your RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) account and potentially jumping tax brackets or getting clawed back on your Old Age Security.

Early retirement If you find you have built up a sizeable RRSP account, you may want to consider early retirement so that you have a year or two of no pension income and no employment income. By doing this, you will be able to take a lot of money out of your RRSP account while paying very low income tax rates on the funds.

Another strategy would be to hold off on your CPP (Canada Pension Plan) payments for a few years and take the same amount of money you normally would have received from your RRSP account. This will keep your income taxes down and allow your future CPP income to grow by deferring the pension.

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Consult a professional RRSP accounts are still an extremely valuable savings tool and even if you find yourself with too much money in your RRSP account in retirement, there are far worse problems to have.

By consulting your financial advisor or your accountant, you can develop an RRSP strategy that makes sense for your personal situation and continue to benefit during your working years and into retirement.

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Many good savers habitually save money into their RRSP accounts every year. While this is definitely a good habit to have, if your income is the same as it will be in full retirement, there isn’t a lot of sense in contributing to your RRSP. If this is the case, you will probably end up paying the exact same amount of income tax on the money when you withdraw it as you saved when you contributed it to your RRSP. While it can be satisfying to hold onto the government’s tax money for a year or two before you give it back, you aren’t really accomplishing anything financially.

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GIC Rates* as of February 16th

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Yield* 8.30% 11.00% 8.10%

** Estimated NET yield as of February 16th, 2010, based on minimum commissions. Subject to change without notice and subject to availability. Actual yield obtained may differ.

Insurance products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency (a licensed life insurance agency and affiliate of Manulife Securities) by Manulife Securities Advisors licensed as life agents. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is the sole issuer of the Manulife GIF Select insurance contract which offers the IncomePlus benefit and the guarantor of any guarantee provision therein. Manulife Securities Incorporated is a member CIPF.

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February 19, 2010

Kootenay Savings shares $4.6 million profit with members

By Pioneer Staff Kootenay Savings announced it is paying out $4.6 million in profit sharing dividends to its members, bringing the total amount distributed since 1992 to over $57 million. Based on 2009 earnings, this marks the ninth consecutive year that a 10 percent dividend has been paid out. “It is particularly satisfying to share our success in 2009. Last year was a challenging financial year for many and our tremendous success is due in no small part to the commitment of our staff and the loyalty of our member-owners,� commented Brent Tremblay, President and CEO. Members earn profit sharing dividends based on the amount of interest they paid on loans and the amount of interest earned on deposits. Additionally, the credit union announced a 4.25 percent dividend on existing membership and patronage shares.

The profit sharing program recognizes and rewards members for doing business with Kootenay Savings.

An added feature of the program allows members to transfer their share of profits into RRSPs and gain the

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benefit of a tax credit while building a retirement portfolio.

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation also gained as the credit union contributed another $1 million to the foundation, which helps fund educational, health, social, cultural, environmental, or economic non-profit projects of benefit to the communities served by Kootenay Savings. This is in addition to the $1 million donated by the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation to local community foundations late in 2009.

Kootenay Savings, with corporate offices in Trail, is a member-owned financial institution with 13 branches throughout the Kootenays, more than $835 million in assets, 41,000 members and more than 270 employees. In addition to the Community Foundation, Kootenay Savings delivers wealth management strategies including life insurance through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks, and auto and general insurance through Kootenay Insurance Services, a partnership of Kootenay Savings, Nelson and District, and East Kootenay Community Savings Credit Unions.

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Te Papa Nui is clearing out our storage areas. Take advantage of clearance sale pricing on one of a kind antiques at Te Papa Nui this Saturday, from 9 am – 12 pm in the Invermere Industrial Park, 250-342-0707.

HALL RENTAL Invermere Seniors Hall Rentals.

Space for weddings, parties or any special event.

To book call Tomi @ 250-342-9532.

OPEN HOUSE In honour of Joan Shelstrom’s 90th birthday.

Saturday, February 20th at the Edgewater Legion, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

LADIES CONSIGNMENT SALE Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to clean out your closet! Closet Frenzy will be having its semi-annual ladies consignment sale April 2 & 3.

Currently accepting spring and summer clothing in excellent condition. Call Layna at 250342-2270 or Carmen at 250341-5022 for more information.

REWARD for information leading to the recovery of a Laser sailboat hull (green with ivory deck) recently stolen from Ft. Point, Invermere. Call Jack, 403-2678282 or Milt, 250-342-3353.

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.

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.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

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.

Half of Canadian women have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16. 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 250342-4242.

s Memoriam s David Lloyd Raven February 17, 2009 It’s been one year since the passing of our father and grandfather.

May the memory of his smile warm us like the sun.

May the memory of his laughter echo in our hearts.

May the light of his memories enrich our days.

We miss you, David, Florence, Lisa, Bob, and family, Brent, Shawn, and girls, Tom and Kelsie.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the Shuswap Band for being proactive in reducing the wildfire threat to surrounding communities.

Jeers to the local business in town that refused to sell to a customer. Telling the customer that they would not sell it to them because they would probably end up breaking it.

POOR BUSINESS. Jeers to those young people that partied at Frank’s Rink in Edgewater last Friday night.

Many small children still use this rink on a daily basis. Those who took part in this act of disrespect and vandalism should be ashamed!

storage 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.

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.

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

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.

RENTAL WANTED Small apartment or house on farm/horse ranch to rent.

Can take over some chores, knowledgeable, reliable, independent. Please call 250688-0907.

SUITE 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.

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.

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.

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.

1 bdrm, furnished suite on Greywolf Drive, Panorama, available March 1st, kitchen, TV, satellite, wireless, laundry, $950, min. 6 month lease, 403870-8827.

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

Downtown Canal Flats apartment, new renos, F/S, W/ D, 2 bdrm, unfurnished, N/P, N/ S, reference required, available immediately, $650 + $325 DD + util, 250-342-3345 after 6pm.

Radium, large, bright, new, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, walkout suite.

Private entrance, 6 appliances, $750/month + $750 DD + utilities, except water, N/S, N/P. Call 403-288-1287 or email larch3@telus.net.

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February 19, 2010

Pioneer Classifieds

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

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

WANTED

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

Invermere, 3 bdrm, ½ duplex, $1050/month, available immediately, 250-342-3195.

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

Black Forest Village, 2 bdrm townhouse with garage, W/D, storage room, N/S, pet friendly, available immediately, $1050 + hydro, 778-478-1972, Karen.

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

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

house for sale

48 acres of view property overlooking the Columbia Valley, south of Golden, BC, with 2 rental homes and considerable timber value.

This property offers longterm income as well as many building sites for the retirement home of your dreams. Asking $750,000.

Reply to highclere@telus. net.

2 bdrm lower level walk-out, clean, bright, large windows.

Excellent downtown location, D/W, W/D, N/S, $850/month, 250-342-3790.

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.

3 bdrm home in Windermere.

Upper suite with lake views, just renovated including new appliances. $975 + ½ utilities.

Call 250-342-8662 for more info.

Exclusive Timber Ridge Phase III, 1400 sq.ft. bungalow on ½ acre, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, N/P, N/S, DD required, $1350 includes all appliances, propane and water, private beach and tennis courts, 403-685-3134 or 403-6153134.

Invermere, 2 bdrm older furnished home with garage.

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

Invermere 2 bdrm duplex-all inclusive:-hydro-utilities-yard maintenence-internet-new washer & dryer & appliancesprivate deck & yard! Lake & mountain views, close to amenities-huge skylights & windows, slate tile floors-cat or dog possible? N/S, perfect for quiet couple, long term, avail March 1st. $975 everything included! 250-342-6899 or 250688-7798.

Radium, 1 bdrm cabin, $600 + DD, utilities included, 250-3476420 or 250-341-1577.

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.

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.

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

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

condo for sale

Invermere, 2 bdrm townhouse, 1 ½ bath, garage, 5 appliances, available March 1st, 403-2759653.

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

3 bdrm deluxe, completed, furnished condo in Riverside, Fairmont. Available immediately, $1250/month or $750/week.

780-435-8433.

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

Canal Flats, Jade Landing condo, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, F, S, D/W, M/W, W/D, $950 /month + DD, potter.jodi@comcast.net or 724869-3171.

Invermere Townhouse with lots of upgrades, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, developed basement, single garage and large communal yard, 5 min. walk to downtown.

Furnished or unfurnished, $1300/month + util, N/S, N/P, references required, 403-6974319.

1 bdrm condo on Radium Golf Course. Fully furnished, including all utilities & cable, $800/month, 250-427-4997.

Panorama, 1 bdrm, fully furnished, includes utilities and cable, $900/month, available May 1st, 250-341-6031.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Fully renovated 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet park in Juniper Heights. Slate/hardwood floors, large ensuite with custom slate/travertine shower, jet tub, separate laundry room, central vac, hot water on demand, large lot, private deck to enjoy beautiful views. Motivated to sell, $117,500, 250-342-0454.

TIME SHARES Priced to sell! Enjoy a 2 week share (Name on Title), Marble Canyon Condo in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. Unit is 2500 sq. ft., 3 levels, 4 bdrms, sleeps 11, 3.5 baths, 2 family rooms and billiard room. South facing large deck, BBQ, A/C. Enjoy your summer week this year! Offers, call 780463-3654 or email hmlwarner@ shaw.ca for more details.

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 Wills Road and Fairway Drive. Call 250-345-6635.

4967 Spruce Avenue, Canal Flats.

Mobile home zoned lot, in quiet location, close to school, golf course, convenience stores and beach, $72,000. Call 250-3427179.

PETS FOR SALE

WANTED, historical pictures of K2 Ranch. Assembling photo history of historic K2 Ranch (originally Ellenvale Ranch), Westside Road, Invermere. Also need any photos of “big house” to facilitate period restoration.

Reply via email, srl.K2ranch@ gmail.com, or 403-815-3225.

WANTED, small utility trailer.

Call 250-341-5841.

Misc. For Sale 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.

Architectural Shingles, 3000 sq.ft. dark green, used 16”x36” panels, $4800 OBO. 2’ x 8’ x 10” white Styrofoam insulation panels, best offer. Call Bob, 250345-6668 Fairmont.

Bookcase mates bed, bookcase, headboard, 3 large drawers under bed, solid birch finish, complete with Sealy mattress and cover, very good condition.

New $499, asking $250 OBO, 250-342-2805.

2 budgies; one white, one yellow, includes cage, 30’”x 16” x 36”. Must go to good home, Firewood for sale. Pine/fir mix $100 OBO, 250-347-9556. $225/cord. Larch $300/cord, pine also available. Delivered 10 gallon fish tank complete anywhere in the valley, 250with pump and filter, plus 8 fish.

341-5551.

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

Quality Top Soil & Manure.

Top Soil $160/dump truck load, Moving, must sell, fresh water $70/pick-up load. Manure tropical fish. Many to choose $100/pick-up load. Call, 250from. Call 250-341-5841 for 342-1268. more info.

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Pioneer Classifieds Misc. For Sale 6 person hot tub with pumps, filters and heat exchanger.

Asking $1500, 250-342-9617.

Office equipment, desks, filing cabinets, room dividers. Copper City go cart building, in back, February 27, 12pm – 3pm, 250342-1677.

Solid teak kitchen table, 40” x 40” (40” x 60” w/built-in leaf), $100. Call David 250-342-3527, Windermere.

Rinnai gas rice cooker, 55 cup capacity, natural gas, never used, $500 OBO. Phone Faye, 250-345-6241, Mon.-Fri. Moving, must sell, 2 pocket bikes, 49cc, $150 for both, 250341-5841.

Firewood for sale, $175/cord, pine/fir mix, 250-341-5841.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Moving must sell, 1977 Okanagan Camper, totally redone inside, $800. 1977 Rienelle 17’ boat, rebuilt out drive, mint condition, low hours, $4200 OBO, 250-341-5841.

1994 Kawasaki KX80, brand new top end, new tires, great starter bike, $1200 OBO, 250341-5841.

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

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

Interested parties please contact Mary Frances, 250-342-6901 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.

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net 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, 250-3425089 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

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

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood.

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

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

SERVICES

SERVICES

CAREERS

CAREERS

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

General Carpentry Foundations to roofs and everything in between.

Peter @ 250-341-8271.

Spur Valley Golf Resort is now taking applications for a full time grounds maintenance/cleaning person at the resort. Flexible hours, staff accommodation available and golf included.

Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and able to work well with the public. For more information and to submit applications please email info@ spurvalley.com or phone 250347-9822, attn: Audrey.

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

For a detailed job description and to apply contact info@ fairmontcreek.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, 250342-5968. *Cash*Cash*Cash We buy houses Any price, any condition.

Quick close.

Call 250-344-4890.

New nail technician wanting to enhance skills and clientele using CND gel and liquid and powder, hypo-allergenic 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 250-688-0152 (cell).

Are you happy with your $ financial situation $? Income tax, retirement and estate plans, etc. If not, call an experienced professional for fee based advise. Call Stan Loeppky, 250409-9049.

OVERHAUL YOUR RIDE For complete restoration & auto body repair.

Vintage & classic models, domestic & import, custom body & paint, licensed with over 30 years experience.

For a FREE estimate call SHAWN 250-347-9872.

Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Do you need help generating professional looking presentations, letters, reports, spreadsheets, and other correspondence? I will provide you with administrative services from my home office. Over 13 years experience, advanced courses taken in many MS Office applications, extremely detail oriented, and professional. Call Carmen at 250-341-5022 for more information.

CAREERS Experienced Hungarian Cook required for seasonal work in Radium, BC. $15/hour, May to October, room and board available. Call 403-285-9743 or e-mail info@milliondollarview. ca.

Qualified chef required in Mediterranean Greek cuisine.

Also experienced grill cooks, prep cooks, kitchen help, and ice cream servers. Apply to Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont. Good wages, seasonal from April to October. Please call 250-6522569 or fax 250-544-3475.

Just a reminder…

The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

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February 19, 2010

Old Zone: making their sponsor proud

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist The Hi Heat Hustlers are the pride and joy of Donna Hazelaar, owner of Hi Heat Insulating and sponsor of the Hustlers. The only thing that would make Donna happier was if these guys could manage to be something better than average. Donna prefers only the best (like me)!

February 10th results: The Waterboys drowned the Junkies, the Hawks devoured the Phantoms, the Black Smoke choked the Mustangs and the Wolves were squashed by the Tomatoes.

CVOHA Playoff Standings Team

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Finish Line Phantoms

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Radium Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes

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Inside Edge Black Smoke

2

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Kicking Horse Coffee Junkies

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Hi Heat Hustlers

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Aquair Waterboys

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HI HEAT HUSTLERS – Pictured, back row, from left to right: Mike Barlow, Glen Sage, Chris Wrazej, Garry Haynes, Chuck Ciona and Stan Nokleby. Front row: Joe Evanoff, Gord Green, Jason Lawrick and Adrian Messerli.

Missing from the photo: Ian White, Leonard Hynes, Jim Lebourdais, Ralph Stewart and Marcel Labrie.

Pioneer Classifieds The ideal candidate will have post secondary training in accounting or bookkeeping, practical experience managing the bookkeeping function of a medium sized business and has worked with Quickbooks – preferably version 2010. Strong MS Excel skills are also essential. Glowing references, above all else, will highlight your integrity, strong communication skills and attention to detail.

This is a Part Time position that can lead to Full Time. If the job “numbers” add up for you, email us as jobs@kickinghorsecoffee. com. We will contact successful applicants.

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

Looking for a job or career?

BEAN COUNTER (aka Bookkeeper)

The Trades Industry Wants You!

SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

As a unique and highly disciplined individual, you derive great satisfaction from columns and rows of numbers adding up correctly. With a black and white outlook on life and an accounting skill set as sharp as your pencil, you will be tasked with ensuring that Kicking Horse Coffee maintains a disciplined and timely approach to meeting financial obligations.

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

Next information session: Wednedsay, March 24th, 7:00 p.m.

College of the Rockies 2-1535 14th Street, 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

Kari’s Kitchen at Windermere at Windermere Valley Golf Course is currently looking for qualified individuals to join their food and beverage team. We are looking for both serving staff and kitchen staff. Positions are seasonal, (approx.

March 15th – October 15th). We have both full-time and part-time openings.

Contact Kari, 250-342-3004 or email resumes to kdawsonwv@shaw.ca

•The Pioneer• The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

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February 19, 2010 To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

February 19, 2010

FAITH

Running the race of a lifetime

By Pastor Scott Peterson Valley Christian Assembly The international community has come to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

If you are like me, you become caught up in the sport and competition, cheering on our national athletes. The Olympic tradition began in ancient Greece, and has been dated back to 776 BC, two decades before the founding of the city of Rome. The events took place every four years, and were originally held in the city of Olympia.

In 393 AD, a Roman emperor abolished the games, but 1,500 years later a young Frenchman named Pierre de Coubertin formed the first International Olympic Committee.

Alternating between the summer and winter Olympics, we now enjoy quality competition between athletes from all over the world. From this popular event, we can understand a powerful truth about our individual lives: life is a long-distance race, and we need to run it well. The Bible tells us in Hebrews 12, “Let us lay aside every weight and every sin, and let us run with endurance the race (Christian life) that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.”

I am not a long distance runner in the athletic sense, but my older brother is. He has run marathons and certainly would never think of strapping on a backpack during a competition. The Bible relates sin, or destructive behaviour, as something that will weigh us down in life. It is good to note that not everything which keeps us from our potential is sinful — some things are simply distracting and unnecessary. We will not be able to run as effectively or go as far in the race of life when we are weighed down with negative baggage. The key is to let go of our sin and move forward in life by receiving God’s grace and forgiveness, choosing a new and better direction to follow.

1st John 1:9 tells us, “When we confess our sins, He (Jesus) is just and willing to forgive us, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Christ removes the weight of our sin, and sets the pace for us to follow Him in the race. We need to keep a steady pace, not going too fast by running ahead of God’s will, and not falling behind through spiritual neglect. We need to stay fuelled up through prayer, praise and reading God’s Word. The Bible is His Word, which provides us with a road map to follow in life, showing us how and where to run. The prize we receive is friendship with God, a fulfilling life here on earth, and eternal life in Heaven when this race is over. If you don’t know Jesus, then I invite you to join the race by receiving Him as your Lord. If you are running the race and living the Christian life, then I encourage you to keep moving forward — the race is worth your while, and the prize is waiting for you at the finish line!

Your money at work Your charitable donations to the Rotary Club will go a long way in providing comfort in the new emergency room waiting area of the Invermere and District Hospital, including a fridge, kids’ play area, and microwave.

Pictured here are Rotary President Les Zuffa, Donna Grainger of the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, Health Services Administrator Erica Phillips and Rotarian Milt Deck.

Submitted by Yvonne Redeker

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, February 21st, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.

“Jesus On Life Building.” 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 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 Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats Father Jim McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service 7 p.m. Special Praise, Special Prayer and Especially the Love of God Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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