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May 6, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 18

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By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

As the summer ATV, dirt bike and 4X4 season ramps up in the Columbia Valley, residents and enforcement officials are hoping that recreationalists, both local and visiting, conduct their activities in a responsible manner when in ecologiILLEGAL — An out-of-town truck and trailer towing ATVs parks directly in front of a cally sensitive terrain.

Lise Levesque, Com- sign prohibiting access to motorized vehicle operators on the land near Rushmere, which is Photo submitted. pliance Supervisor for becoming damaged by such use. the Rocky Mountain Field Unit, said that alis always the first response, and she said she appreciates though there are no areas within the valley that have the local groups that make education a priority as well. been officially set aside for motorized recreation, there One such group is the East Kootenay ATV Club, are endless roads and trails that can be ridden by a whose president, Walter Pike, said he receives a numvariety of off-road vehicles. ber of calls from out of town recreationalists who are One area in particular that is has been historically interested in finding the areas where their use will have used for off-roading and is now experiencing visible the least impact on the environment. damage is the Rushmere area, southwest of Invermere.

“Some out-of-towners feel they can do as they Even without ATV damage, the sensitive grasslands in like and they’re gone. There are also some guys around the trench are already taxed to support the grazing de- here who need to be educated too, so we try to educate mands of livestock and ungulates, like elk. as many people as we can,” Mr. Pike said.

“Rushmere is a target area,” Ms. Levesque said.

The first thing Mr. Pike tells visitors from out of “It’s hilly, and the landscape is suitable for roaring province is that there is absolutely no mud bogging in around on a dirt bike. The challenge that we have is it’s B.C., but every year he sees ATVs coming back into really not an appropriate use of the land,” she said. “It town completely covered in mud. doesn’t take much to disturb the grassland, and once it Causing damage to crown land carries a fine of is disturbed it takes a long time to reestablish.” $575, said Ms. Levesque, but if the damage is deemed “That’s not just ATVs,” Ms. Levesque added, more significant, charges can be laid which could re“that’s also people who pull in their motor homes to sult in a penalty of up to $100,000. camp. They may not intend to damage anything, but For more information about ATVing responsibly the number of vehicles, the weight of the vehicles, and in the valley, the East Kootenay ATV Club’s website the repeated use of a camping area has a significant has many resources available at www.ekatv.com. To impact.” report any suspect activity, call the Rocky Mountain For Ms. Levesque and her team, educating people Field Unit at 250-426-1700.

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Valley NEWS

Wilks wins MP seat for Kootenay-Columbia

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Conservative candidate for the Kootenay-Columbia riding, David Wilks, will be heading to Ottawa to represent residents in the Columbia Valley. He won the position convincingly, with over 9,000 votes separating the second place finisher, Mark Shmigelsky of the NDP. Mr. Wilks said that he was humbled by the result, and he looks forward to working with everyone throughout the constituency.

“I think the Canadian electorate spoke on voting day. They want security and they have given the Conservative government the mandate to govern for the next four years.”

Speaking to the criticism he received for his lack of attendance to a number of all-candidates’ meetings leading up to the election, he said it was unfortunate and he will make sure it doesn’t happen again.

“I have a lot of interest in what happens in the Columbia Valley. I think there are some great opportunities up there.”

In terms of the overall election results, which saw the Conservative Party winning 167 seats to form a majority government, the NDP gaining an unprecedented 105 seats becoming the official opposition, and the Liberals and Bloc Quebecois achieving their lowest numbers ever, Mr. Wilks said things in Ottawa are sure to be interest-

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The new MP for Kootenay-Columbia, David Wilks ing this time around.

“Obviously the people of Canada have said they want to see how the NDP does as the official opposition and I think it will be a very interesting four years where a lot can and will get done.”

From the NDP’s perspective, candidate Mark Shmigelsky said he was happy to see the rise of his party nationally, but he agreed that concerns over vote splitting in tight races between the NDP and the Liberals unfortunately gave the Conservatives the majority.

“We’re excited about what is happening but we are disappointed with the numbers,” Invermere’s Mr. ShmiIn an election where the Tories gained a majority, the New Democrats surged ahead and the Liberals were left licking their wounds, The Pioneer examines the key local numbers from the 2011 federal election.

• Voter turnout in Kootenay-Columbia: 42,714 out of 66,576 registered electors (64.2 per cent).

• 3,312 additional people voted in this riding compared to the 2008 election, an 8.4 per cent increase.

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gelsky said. “In terms of being progressive and democratic it’s frustrating in a sense that if you don’t go to debates and your leader is found in contempt of parliament, you’re still rewarded with being elected to a majority government. It’s disheartening, there’s no doubt about it. But on the other side of the equation we are very proud of the campaign that we ran.”

Mr. Wilks said he spoke with Mr. Shmigelsky immediately after the results were announced, and said that he congratulates all of the candidates who ran against him, as he feels they did their parties proud.

As for his future term in office, Mr. Wilks said that he hopes to work closely with the municipal governments in the valley, and is specifically interested in looking into bio-energy possibilities for the area.

“I think that one thing that I heard was there needs to be diversity in the economy and something we did look at is bio-energy and the opportunity for a bio-energy plant somewhere within the Columbia Valley. That is something I will look at, and the Prime Minister has made it very clear that he is open to looking at clean energy opportunities that benefit regions.”

Mr. Wilks added that he would be stepping down as mayor of Sparwood immediately in order to take office in Ottawa.

Mr. Shmigelsky stated that he isn’t going away, and it is quite possible he will be back in four years to run again.

• Total votes for David Wilks: 23,886 out of 42,714 (55.9 per cent). NDP candidate Mark Shmigelsky received 14,161 votes (33.2 per cent). Green Party candidate Bill Green received 2,532 votes (5.9 per cent). Liberal candidate Betty Aitchison received 1,492 votes (3.5 per cent). Independent candidate Brent Bush received 643 votes (1.5 per cent). * Results are unofficial until confirmed by Elections Canada.

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This is open for children to come with their parents and grandparents to have a tour of the office and get to know some of the officers and volunteers. The Lions club will be putting on a beef-on-a-bun, and Tim Hortons will have treats on hand.

The Lions club will also be finger printing children and leaving the prints with parents for their records. All the detachment toys, ATVs snow machines, boat and cars will be available to view and jump on. We are expecting our police dog and handler to be present to answer questions and to do a demonstration. This is subject to the police dog being free to attend.

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• On April 22nd, a 2003 Arctic Cat quad was stolen from Edgewater Hilltop Golf Course. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.

• On April 26th at 3:52 p.m., RCMP responded to a single-vehicle accident on Kootenay Rd # 3 involving a cement truck driven by a 51-year-old male driver. The truck’s load shifted on a curve, causing the truck to tip over and enter the ditch, trapping the driver. Windermere Fire Department responded and were able to get the driver out of the vehicle. The driver received minor injuries and

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• On April 28th at 11 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP attended to a disturbance call on Stoddart Creek road. A 40-year-old man was threatening to harm himself. The male was arrested under the Mental Health Act. As a result of the actions of the man, he was also charged with assaulting a police officer and threatening a police officer.

The man was taken to Invermere hospital and later to Cranbrook hospital.

• On April 30th at 5:44 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment members attended to the 1000 block of 10th St., Invermere, to assist ambulance attendants who were dealing with a distraught man who was intoxicated and had taken some sleeping pills. To ensure the safety of the man, he was taken to Invermere hospital.

• On May 1st, RCMP attended to a complaint of a vehicle in the ditch on Westside road. A 56-year-old man was identified as the driver. The man displayed signs of having consumed liquor. An ASD demand was given and the man blew a fail. The driver had his licences suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

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High school students vote Shmigelsky for MP

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The students of David Thompson Secondary School cast their ballots for Kootenay-Columbia MP during a mock election on Friday, April 29th, which resulted in a strong win for Invermere’s Mark Shmigelsky.

The high school’s students have been participating in a national program called Student Vote, which gives students the chance to research political parties, learn about the campaign process, and cast their own votes on official-looking ballots.

The students’ hard work came to fruition on Friday when much of the student body put their new-found knowledge to the test and voted. The school’s 84 per cent voter turnout trumped that of the real election, with 359 of the school’s 425 students delving into the political debate.

The school’s final results were: Mark Shmigelsky (NDP), 140 votes; Bill Green (Green Party), 104 votes; David Wilks (Conservative), 60 votes; Betty Aitchison (Liberal) 24 votes; Brent Bush (Independent) 14 votes.

“I must say it was wonderful seeing 359 students lined up in front of mock polling stations engaged in vig-

orous and often passionate debate and discussion about election issues and federal politics,” said one of the vote’s organizers, teacher Werner Kopp.

Grade 11 student Jesse Tomalty said he found the mock election helpful.

“I’m definitely thankful we got to do it. I think the best thing was that we got to take a closer look at some of the issues and learn more about the parties,” Jesse said.

“A lot of kids, the only thing they knew before was the colour of each party.”

Jesse was the moderator at an all-candidates’ forum for the students, which candidates Mark Shmigelsky, Betty Aitchison, and Brent Bush attended.

“They all answered the questions very well, and I think all the students left the theatre with a greater understanding of politics and some of the issues people were trying to address,” Jesse said.

Of our newly-elected MP, David Wilks, Jesse said, “I couldn’t tell you a lot, because he didn’t come to our all-candidates’ forum.”

When comparing his school’s results to those of the federal election, Jesse said, “I think it might be a good thing now that the conservatives got the majority. Now they can put their platform into motion as best they can.”

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

In last week’s Pioneer, David Wilks, newly-elected Conservative MP for the Kootenay-Columbia riding, took a beating from letter writers and local politicians who felt slighted by Wilks’ unexplained absence at the all-candidates’ forum in Invermere.

The way in which he handled his decision not to attend certainly wasn’t very admirable, I will agree with that. But now he’s our representative, so it’s time to put emotions aside and support his status as the new MP for our riding.

It’s no great surprise our riding elected another Conservative leader. Since the creation of the KootenayColumbia riding in 1996, voters have voted blue overwhelmingly in each of the five elections, making retiring Conservative MP, Jim Abbott, leader for the riding’s history.

In this election, our riding’s voting pattern mirrored that of the rest of the province and country, putting the Conservatives at the top, with the NDP making a strong charge and diminishing the number of Liberal seats in Parliament. Being in line with the rest of the voting populous isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as funding and government programs are typically weighted towards ridings of the ruling party, which should work in our favour.

NDP and much-supported local candidate Mark Shmigelsky put up the strongest challenge to the Conservatives in our riding’s history, which he promises to build on for the next election, but it wasn’t quite enough to crack the Conservative stronghold in the area.

A while ago, someone commented to me that they thought Mark Shmigelsky could be the NDP’s Obama.

The comparison to the American leader came to mind when I saw the results of the election. Ironically, the surge in NDP popularity across Canada and the subsequent downward spiral of the Liberal party has created a Canadian government that somewhat mirrors that of our southern neighbours, with two dominant parties ruling the roost. Although Obama’s iconic “HOPE” campaign slogan might not apply here, as I’m not sure the election outcome on the whole is what many Canadians had in mind when they cast their ballots.

Lieutenant Governor Robert Randoph Bruce poses for a portrait in London England in 1930, wearing the uniform of Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. R.R. Bruce was born in Scotland, but later immigrated to Canada to work for the Canadian Pacific Railway.

He became a prospector in British Columbia, and established the Paradise Mine (which is spelled ‘Parridice’ on the claim), across the valley from what is now Panorama Mountain Village.

R.R. Bruce became the Lieutenant Governor of B.C. in 1926, and stood for the Liberal Party of Canada in the 1935 federal election, but was defeated.

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Clarification: mistaken identity In the April 29th article ‘A Day in Court’’, it was reported that Robert Francoeur was sentenced to 120 days of jail and a two-year driving prohibition for willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possesion of property obtained by crime, failure to attend court, and two counts of failure or refusal to provide a sample.

The man mentioned in the court report was Robert Francoeur from Cranbrook, not the loveable

locksmith Robert Francoeur from Invermere.

Invermere’s Robert Francoeur stopped by The Pioneer office to let us know his family and friends had been phoning ever since last Friday’s paper to ask why he was going to jail and how it could be that they hadn’t known about it before now.

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LETTERS 50th anniversary of girl’s disappearance brings no further answers Dear Editor: It has been 50 years since the valley experienced the tragic disappearance of Brenda Byman. This shy, slim, strawberry-blonde 12-year-old child went missing on May 7th, 1961, without so much as a trace.

Brenda had gone hiking that day with friends Vivian Barrett, John and Edward Carson, Les Spiniger and Elwood Godlien. The records say they had hiked into the Lake Enid area. A recent telephone call to me from a concerned relative of Brenda’s said it was Munn Lake near Wilmer.

Brenda was supposed to be back home at 4 p.m. She never returned.

According to an article that appeared in The Valley Echo when Brenda Byman disappeared, Brenda’s friend Vivian was questioned by the police, and told the authorities Brenda had run off when a hail storm started at about 2 p.m.

There was a huge manhunt for Brenda — the biggest the valley had ever seen — complete with a search helicopter, rescue dogs, 70 horses with riders, and more than 400 men from all over the valley.

Sergeant Boulton of the Invermere RCMP Detachment supervised the search.

Every bush, thicket, and creek bed was checked. Wilmer was a deserted town while its residents searched. Horsethief and Toby Creek canyons were scoured, and the Lake Enid area gone over with a fine toothed comb.

NOTHING. The last search was on Saturday and Sunday, September 1st and 2nd, 1961. It concentrated on the Lake Enid area. Still, not a trace of Brenda was found.

What happened to this innocent child?

There has been and still is a great deal of concern from Brenda’s family, and also the families of Brenda’s friends who have suffered.

Some have carried this tragedy with them over the years, due to the pain of accusations and finger-pointing. Those who have suffered are still hungering for the truth, and wondering if they will ever find closure and be able to let this painful misfortune go.

Then there are the rest of us who remember. We remember a small, innocent little girl who was lost to all of us. After 50 years, we still want to know: What happened to Brenda Byman?

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Residents debate Canal Flats development the public regarding environmental impact, protection of Bighorn sheep habitat, restrictive covenants on the property, the risk versus reward to the village, and the At a heated public hearing on Monday, May 2nd, protection of First Nations pictographs on the site.

Canal Flats residents debated a proposal to adjust the vilTwenty letters were received by the Village of Canal lage’s Official Community Plan and rezone just over 20 Flats before the public hearing, nine in opposition of the acres of private land, allowing a portion to be developed. rezoning and 11 in support. An additional nine residents The plans, by landowners Wendy and Blake Hiebert, who had not written letters attended the meeting at the would allow for the creation of up to eight half-acre lots Civic Centre to go on record in favour of the proposal, for development on Big Horn Sheep Lane. in addition to another person who objected.

The couple hopes to develop around 18 per cent of During the meeting, attendees spoke passionately their 23-acre property, donating the remaining 82 per and at length both for and against the proposed rezoncent to the Nature Trust. ing. The main opposition “The current proposal centred around potential “Too bad the sheep can’t talk.” is a good balance between destruction of habitat for protecting the environthe village’s herd of Rocky — Don Robertshaw, Canal Flats ment and reasonable develMountain Bighorn sheep. opment of the land,“ Mrs. “This is a major winHiebert said in her opening ter range for the Bighorn statement to Canal Flats’ council, staff and the 40-plus sheep,” said Dave White of Canal Flats, who previously members of the public in attendance. helped conduct a telemetry study on the sheep and wrote “We plan to create eight half-acre lots only, that’s 17 to the village to oppose the rezoning. “Every human to 18 per cent of the land we own ... We are committing footprint on this land decreases their chance of survival.” that the rest will be parks and open space.”

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May 6, 2011 said Ross Mortlock, who owns a home on Big Horn Sheep Lane. “I feel the covenants do protect the sheep in an equal or better fashion than the current proposal ...

Sheep need open spaces to detect predators; this is creating potential killing zones between properties.”

Further concerned comments included questions about the effect on water quality, the negative impact on neighbouring property owners and property values, conservation of the First Nations pictographs, that the proposal does not fit the village’s Official Community Plan, whether council is equipped to make the decision, fire protection, rock fall, and lack of supporting infrastructure.

But a number of residents also went on record in support of the Hieberts and their plans.

“Too bad the sheep can’t talk. There has been a lot of focus on sheep tonight,” said Don Robertshaw, of Big Horn Sheep Lane. “They graze on our property freely and are comfortable enough that they will lie down ... I trust the Hieberts and what they propose.”

Supporters of the rezoning proposal commented on the need for growth of the village, the increased tax revenue that comes with further development, the apparent lack of concern from the herd since the creation of Big Horn Sheep Lane and their continued use of the land, and the benefits of donating 82 per cent of the property to the Nature Trust.

Further comments made were that the development fits with the Official Community Plan, the removal of the pictograph site from private hands would ensure public access, and that the rezoning would provide a permanent 17-acre area of parkland with no fear of future development, maintaining a corridor for the sheep.

“To stop development of eight more lots in a subdivision doesn’t make sense to me,” said Marie Delorme, a resident in favour of the proposal. “You bought into a subdivision, not a wilderness.”

At the regular Canal Flats council meeting on Monday, May 9th, Bylaw #124, the Official Community Plan amendment, and Bylaw #125, the rezoning bylaw, will receive their third and final reading. If Council votes in favour, the bylaws can be adopted the same day.

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

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HISTORIC TRAIN

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Tea party fit for royalty

Out & About

Barb Stewart-Frank’s Grade 5 social studies class at Windermere Elementary School toasted the Royal wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton by throwing a tea party of their own on April 29th.

The students, who sipped tea and snacked on crumpets while watching replays of the big day, discussed the nuptials for their class, along with other current events such as the election and hockey playoffs.

Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley

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

Movie Review: The Dilemma Reviewed by KelseyVerboom If The Dilemma had an inner monologue, it would go something like this: “Oh, dear, am I a comedy? No wait, I think I’m a drama? Or could I be both at the same time? Oh, I don’t know, I can’t decide. This is such a… dilemma.”

This movie flip-flopped awkwardly between slapstick comedy and a dramatic, dark tale of a struggling ex-gambler wrestling with a moral conundrum, and the result was a movie that felt a bit like a (very) slowly deflating balloon. The dramadey works brilliantly for some movies, like indie hipster flicks, but it fell a little flat in this one.

That being said, anyone who likes Vince Vaughn will still want to see this movie. His fast-talking comedic touch carried the film, and although The Dilemma won’t

rocket to the top of his resume, it still has the Vince Vaughn-ness his fans love, and made me laugh out loud a few times.

Vaughn’s character, Ronny, is a former gamblerturned entrepreneur who pitches a career-changing idea to Dodge for an electric engine that sounds like a classic muscle car. Ronny’s right-hand man is his college buddy, Nick, who is played by Kevin James (Hitch, King of Queens). The two characters have good chemistry; it feels like you’re watching a pair of true best friends.

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Tuesday, May 10th:

• 10 a.m. : An unrestrained expression of emotion, an exhibition with artists Sandra Chapman, Murray Phillips and Carmel Clare at Effusion Art Gallery.

Artist reception follows from 4 - 7 p.m. For info: 250-341-6877.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Kazuri Bead Sale. Handmade African Jewellery at Pynelogs Gallery. Presale and Luncheon at Pynelogs Cafe 11:30 a.m. Limited tickets at One Hour Photo $20. Sponsored by Valley GOGO Sisters in support of African grandmothers.

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• B.C. Health Care Auxiliary Appreciation Day.

Wednesday, May 11th:

Toby Theatre • May 4th - 7th: CLOSED. • May 11th - 14th, 7:30 p.m.: Hop. • May 18th - 21st, 7:30 p.m.: Rango.

Friday, May 6th: • 12 noon - 2 p.m.: Mother’s Day Luncheon at Edgewater Legion. Chili, quiche or stampede beans. Salad, buns and dessert. Coffee, tea or juice.

Sponsored by All Saints Church Guild. Door prizes. $5 per person. For info call Jean: 250-347-9344.

Saturday, May 7th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Johnson Trail maintenance day.

Meet at Lake Lillian parking lot. Bring rakes, shovels and pruning equipment, if you have it. If not, come anyway and tools will be provided. BBQ to follow, sponsored by A&W. For info e-mail: cvcyclingsociety@hotmail.com.

• 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Summer Recreation and Lifestyle Exhibition at Real Storage, Windermere. A new tradeshow in the Columbia Valley.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Metis Nation Columbia River Society Community Meeting at Brisco Hall. Guest speakers, board updates, dance group and potluck lunch. For info: 250-344-2049 or 250-347-6465.

• 1:30 p.m.: Bighorns play the Calgary Colts at Bighorns’ football field behind Invermere Fire Hall.

• 1 - 3:30 p.m.: Mother’s Day Spring Luncheon and Bake Sale at Windermere Community Hall. Hosted

by Windermere Hospital Auxiliary. $5 admission.

Raffle tickets available at door for some great spring items. Live entertainment. For info: 250-345-6635.

• 6 p.m.: Old Time Barn Dance at the Invermere

the upcoming vote, including the cost and tax implications to purchase bulk treated water will be provided.

For info call Elizabeth Ahlgren, RDEK Project Supervisor: 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Open House at the Columbia Valley R.C.M.P. Detachment. All toys, ATVs, snow machines, boats and cars will be available to view.

The police dog will be also be on hand, and food will be provided by the Lions Club and Tim Hortons.

• 7 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for the Edgewater Recreation Society at the Edgewater Community Hall. New directors need to be voted in. For info call Elke: 250-347-9554 or Tammy 250-347-9324.

Thursday, May 12th: • 6 p.m.: Japanese dinner by David Thompson Secondary School’s chef training class and a screening at 6:45 p.m. of Spirited Away. A fundraiser for victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. $12 per adults and $8 for children under the age of 12. Tickets available at DTSS and The Book Bar.

Friday, May 13th: • 7:30 p.m.: The Valley Voices presents Feel the Spirit featuring Second Chants and local soloists at Christ Church trinity. $10 Adults, $5 Students. Tickets available at Essentials, 1 hr Photo, Smoking Water Cafe in Fairmont and N’Deco in Radium.

Saturday, May 14th: • 7:30 p.m.: The Valley Voices presents Feel the Spirit featuring second chants and local soloists at Christ Church trinity. $10 Adults, $5 Students. Tickets available at Essentials, 1 hr Photo, Smoking Water Cafe in Fairmont and N’Deco in Radium.

Tuesday, May 17th: • 7 p.m.: Public Information Meeting regarding the proposed Windermere Water Upgrade at Windermere Community Hall. Information about

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Other: • Wednesdays 6:15 p.m.: Zumba Fitness at the Invermere Legion. For men, women and teens. For info: 250-342-0241 or 250-342-3371.

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Kathleen Alice Caspell Born 90 years ago!

We are having an open house birthday party Sunday, May 22nd, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall.

You are welcome to join her for cake, beverages, music and lots of stories.

Your presence is her present. Bring an appetizer to share if you would like.

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ALL ABOARD! — The coach from the historic Scottish locomotive used by the Duke of Sutherland of Dunrobin Castle, Scotland, is removed from storage in Fort Steele and prepared to be shipped to Halifax, before traveling to the U.K. along with the locomotive (see photo, next page) to become part of The Beamish Museum in Northeast England.

Photo courtesy of Bob Whetham

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Historic train leaves Fort Steele

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff It’s been in Canada for over four decades, but Fort Steele’s vintage locomotive from Scotland, the Dunrobin, will be returning home to the Beamish Museum located near the Scottish border in northeast England.

Built in 1895 to pull a private train belonging to the Duke of Sutherland at Dunrobin Castle, the locomotive was used regularly up until around 1920.

The Dunrobin has carried at least four kings, including Edward VII, George V, George VI, King Alfonso of Spain and the Kaiser Wilhelm II, as well as Winston Churchill.

The Dunrobin’s last operation in the U.K. was in 1950 when it was moved 745 miles to Kent — under its own steam — and put on display until it was sold privately and moved to Canada in 1965.

The locomotive and its small, fourwheeled coach arrived at Fort Steele in 1967 after the B.C. government purchased it from a businessman in Victoria.

It was used extensively to take passengers around the park until it was relegated to standby service when the heritage town welcomed two larger locomotives that were more representative of those used in the area back in the hey day of railroad construction and travel.

The Dunrobin was in service until 2005; when major repair bills caused the Friends of Fort Steele Board to look for a new owner for the historical vehicle rather than store it out of public view.

The Beamish Museum had been searching for a small passenger locomotive and wished to acquire the Dunrobin, so an investigation ensued to determine if the vehicle had any historical significance to B.C.

Finding none, the sale was approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Investment on November 23, 2010.

The Dunrobin and its coach began its journey back to the U.K. on Friday, April 15th. First it was trucked to Calgary, where it will soon be taken by railway on a flatbed car to Halifax, and then on to the U.K. by sea in early May. “While we are sorry to see Dunrobin go, we are very pleased that it will be in good hands at the Beamish Museum where it will be restored to operating condition and appreciated as a valued addition to their heritage railway”, said Bob Whetham, Friends of Fort Steele Secretary.

Proceeds from the $160,000 sale will be used for the continued restoration of the existing locomotives as well as other improvements needed to keep Fort Steele’s steam railway in operation.

AN HISTORIC DEPARTURE — The vintage Dunrobin locomotive is secured to a flat deck on April 15th as it begins its journey back to the U.K. from the Columbia Valley’s Fort Steele. Photo Courtesy of Bob Whetham

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Book review: The Art of Racing in the Rain Editor’s note: The Columbia Valley is bursting with enthusiastic readers who devour books as fast as they can find them. The valley has at least 12 book clubs, whose members meet regularly to discuss their chosen reads. Each month, we will now feature a book review from one of the 12 chapters. Enjoy the first installment.

Reviewed by Nancy Ballard Red and White Book Club I chose to read ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ by Garth Stein because Sara Gruen, author of ‘Water for Elephants’ recommended it. She said that she loved it. I, on the other hand, LOVED it.

This story is told through the eyes of Enzo, a precious and precocious dog. Enzo reflects upon his life with his master, Denny, an aspiring racing car driver.

These two have spent many years together learning from one other and loving their shared experiences. Enzo communicates in the usual doggie way with nuzzles, barks, his eyes, or a tug on the leash, but after a few pages he seems to be not only human, but better.

Enzo is fun loving and wise, and there are times when he senses a situation well before it occurs. He understands when someone needs to be cajoled or entertained. His ultimate dream is to have thumbs and to be human, but I found him to be perfect as he was.

One of Enzo’s favourite pastimes is watching documentaries, which explains why he is so knowledgeable. His other love is car racing and the stories of various famous car racers, their personalities, philosophies and successes.

In his lifetime, Enzo deals with such things as illness, dishonesty, generosity and loyalty. He handles all with understanding and intelligence. This book made me laugh, cry and think.

The Art of Racing in the Rain is available at the Invermere Public Library. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Contest winners return prizes Pioneer Staff The annual Poster and Literary awards for the Royal Canadian Legion’s National Remembrance Day contest were handed out to their recipients at the Invermere Branch on Saturday, April 30th.

More than 130 people attended to view 40 awards presentations to students from the valley’s schools who wrote, drew, and painted their thoughts about Remembrance Day. In addition to the regular winners, there were five winning entries that also won Zone Awards. Zone winners placing first have the opportunity to then go for judging for provincial awards and subsequently to national awards.

Zone winners were Amanda Elwakeel whose entry will proceed for provincial evaluation; other zone winners were Clarissa Hollowink, Kallandra Louise Van Mulligan (2), and Layne Boutot.

Legion member Howie Williams said he was overjoyed when two of the day’s winners approached him afterwards, and donated their prize money back to the poppy fund.

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday May 8th at Mountain Flowers Restaurant Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring breakfast items, fresh-made omelettes, salads, seafood, hot entrées, desserts and a decadent chocolate fountain!

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A spring view of Mt. Nelson Local photographer Larry Halverson snapped this glorious view of Mount Nelson’s snowpack as it begins to drain into Toby Creek, one of the main tributaries of the upper Columbia River. According to a Ducks Unlimited April Habitat Report, snowpacks in the southeast Interior were about normal this winter, and spring habitat conditions should be better than they have been in the past two to three years. Migration is underway, but was slightly late this year due to early spring conditions being relatively cool.

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YOUR MONEY To rent or to buy?

A question that nearly everyone faces in their lifetime is whether to buy a home or to rent one.

Since many people generally did so well in real estate in the past 10 years or so, they will be quick to encourage home ownership.

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May 6, 2011

Cycling club needs muscle

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Cycling Society is looking for cycling enthusiasts who are able to volunteer some time on May 7th for the first trail maintenance day of the season. The riding season has officially started, said society president, Adrian Bergles, and some of the trails loved by local riders are in need of a little TLC. For this first maintenance day of the season, the group will be focusing on the Johnson Trail, located

near Lake Lillian, on Panorama Road. The work will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a tasty barbecue afterwards with burgers supplied by Invermere A&W. So bring your rakes, shovels and pruning equipment if you have them. If not, you’re still welcome to participate, as some tools will be available.

Participants are asked to meet at the Lake Lillian Parking Lot at 9 a.m. Families are welcome. For more information, and maps of the trails in the area, visit www. columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org.

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May 6, 2011

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The exhibition will take place on Saturday, May 21st at 10 a.m., followed by an artists’ reception from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Sandra Champman: come and meet Sandra, a resident of Kelowna B.C. Sandra’s style is best described as contemporary impressionist.

Sandra Chapman began to explore her love of painting in 2001 through workshops and as a student in the Faculty of Fine Arts at Okanagan University College (now UBC Okanagan), although she is primarily self-taught. Sandra loves to paint on a large scale using bold colour and dramatic composition.

“To me, nature mirrors and reflects universally experienced emotions — joy, passion, solitude, connection and disconnection,” Sandra said.

Murray Phillips: Murray, an accomplished painter and feature artist at the famous Calgary Stampede, will be sharing his knowledge and insight to his fea-

tured art. Murray has a strong interest in expressing the spiritual in his paintings.

Much of his work centres on the western wilderness of North America, particularly Alberta and British Columbia.

“My desire is to express my spirituality in my paintings and create nostalgic scenes that both inspire and soothe,” Murray said.

Carmel Clares: Expressing Canada’s beautiful landscape on canvas is one of Carmel Clares’ inspirations. Some of her subjects include washed white riverbeds, dark forests, mist off the river, storm clouds blowing over the water, and warm sunlight reflected on bleached driftwood.

“My fascination with the elements always seem to humble me. I like to collect samples of the environment for reference of colour and texture. Then I exaggerate by layering paint using negative shapes to create unique forms,” Carmel said.

Jo Ludwig: the vibrant colours of Jo’s kiln-form bowls will also be on display during in this year’s event. .

Jo is a self-taught artist who discovered dichroic glass in 1999. Ever since he discovered dichroic glass, he has focused on producing the unique little bowls, which are proudly displayed in our gallery.

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May 6, 2011

X-Alps fundraiser to be held in Invermere

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A local paragliding enthusiast competing for Canada in a gruelling 850-kilometre race across the European Alps is holding fundraising events in Invermere on May 11th and 14th.

Max Fanderl — who will compete in his third Red Bull X-Alps race in July — is hoping to raise several thousand dollars towards his estimated $20,000 cost of competing.

The X-Alps is an 864-kilometre race by foot and glider from Salzburg, Austria to Monte Carlo, Monaco, undertaken by 32 teams from across the world.

“We represent Canada, but there’s really no support from the Canadian amateur sports or flying associations,”

Max explained. “We have to come up with the costs ourselves for flights, car rentals and everything else.”

Max will compete in the X-Alps with his partner Penny Powers, who is working alongside him to train for the race. The first fundraiser is a presentation by the duo at Bud’s Bar and Lounge on Wednesday, May 11th.

There they will speak about the intense training regime, which currently sees Max exercising for around five hours per day, plus a behind the scenes look at what it is like to participate in X-Alps, the mental preparation and planning involved and how and why they take part.

On Saturday, May 14th, Max and Penny will join together with members of the gliding community and the public for the Team Canada X-Alps Fundraiser Party.

Tickets for the X-Alps presentation on May 11th are $10, the evening starts at 7 p.m.

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“We’re planning a silent auction, jam night and barbecue for non-pilots,” Max said. “Cheri Hann from Windermere is doing face painting and we’ll have a flight simulator set up with suspended harnesses so people can feel what it is like to fly.”

The family-friendly party will begin at 5 p.m. with tickets costing $10 for just food, $20 for food and keg beer and children’s tickets for $5. Max and Penny are encouraging local businesses to donate auction items and urge any local musicians to take part in the jam night.

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May 6, 2011

East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council Request for Proposals Closes 4:30 pm May 20, 2011 The East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (EKIPC) is requesting proposals for Area Controllers. The successful contractor(s) will be responsible for inventory and treatment of invasive plants in Invasive Plant Management Areas (IPMAs) across the East Kootenay. The RFP should include innovative methods and proposals that will assist the EKIPC in reducing and minimizing the negative environmental, social and economic impacts caused by the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive alien plant species in the East Kootenay region.

Minimum requirements include a current BC herbicide applicators license and experience in treating invasive plants. Candidates must have a BCeID account and access to the Invasive Alien Plant Program. Invasive Plant training certificate from the IPC BC would be an asset. Successful candidate must have above average communication skills and have the ability to plan, organize and implement treatments efficiently over a wide geographic area.

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Birding by golf cart On Wednesday, May 4th, visitors to the valley enjoyed some bird watching by golf cart, courtesy of the Wings Over the Rockies Festival. A group of almost 20 birders sets out across Fairmont’s Riverside Golf Course with naturalists Jocelyn MacGregor and Andi Dzilums, of B.C. Rockies Adventures, seeking Lewis’s Woodpeckers, waterfowl, birds and other wildlife. Pictured, Betty Miller (left), of Bassano, Alta., and Jane McClain, of Norway, spot an American Dipper in the river alongside the golf course.

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May 6, 2011

Three generations celebrate motherly love

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Kaye Allan, her daughter Helen Kohorst, and Helen’s daughter, Holly Jones, share more than just DNA. The three family members also share a love for traveling and a good glass of wine, and the trio frequently swap books and magazines to satiate their reading habits.

This Mother’s Day, the three ladies will be celebrating the occasion with a shared brunch at Columbia Garden Village, where Kaye lives.

Kaye, a former nurse, moved to the valley from Saskatchewan in 1971 with her husband Donald and three children, Helen, Barry, and Gordon. Helen is the only one of Kaye’s children still living in the valley.

Helen works at the District of Invermere and is married to Jerry Kohorst. The couple raised Holly and Holly’s younger sister Emily on their acreage in Invermere.

Holly was wed in Invermere this past October to her husband, Ed Jones.

“I’m now Mrs. Jones,” Holly joked.

Helen said she feels fortunate to have Holly and Kaye in the valley and to be able to visit with them often.

Kaye agrees. “I’m pretty fond of my children,” she said simply. “I like watching their challenges and successes.”

Helen said her favourite part of being a mother is watching her children blossom, and that she’s learned many important lessons about being a mother from Kaye. Holly said she’s learned patience from Helen, as well as a boundless energy.

The three relatives make sure to spend quality time together regularly, and have traveled to Toronto, Quebec, Arizona, and Hawaii together.

Helen and Holly are always a fixture at Kaye’s side at Cenotaph Park on Remembrance Day, where Kaye remembers her service during the Second World War as a nurse in Belgium.

The ladies said that people often comment on their physical likeness when they’re out together.

“I’ve been called Helen more than once,” Holly said. “And I’ve been called Holly more than once,” Helen chimed in.

“She always rubs it in when people mistake her for me,” Holly said, laughing.

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May 6, 2011

Builders of permanent campsites warned by crown

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Residents and visitors who establish permanent campsites in the backcountry are being put on notice that their activities are unwelcome, and could result in fines and removal from crown land.

Recently, a number of semi-permanent backcountry structures have come to the attention of the Rocky Mountain Field Unit, including a large bush party in the Whiteswan Lake area on the weekend of April 30th that involved hand-built stages and sound booths.

Also, aerial photographs of a number of trailers near the Village of Radium Hot Spring’s water treatment plant have come to the unit’s attention. They will be investigated by the Compliance Branch of the Rocky Mountain Field Unit.

Lise Levesque, Compliance Supervisor for the Rocky Mountain Field Unit — which operates under the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations — said that permanent campsites are not at all uncommon, and as the summer season begins she and her crew will be out in force educating people as to the proper use of crown land.

“A lot of the land in this area is crown land so there is a lot of access for people,” Ms. Levesque said. “We encourage people to come and enjoy it, but as the usage increases, more and more people are coming and leaving their recreational vehicles set up when they go back home, mostly because they want to save their site.”

This has started a “land rush” of sorts, she said, as people are rushing out earlier and earlier to secure the perfect campsite.

“The demands on the land are always increasing,” she said. “Ten or fifteen years ago you could do that and it probably wouldn’t bother anyone, but that’s not the case anymore.

People are frustrated by the fact that they want to go to these beautiful places, but when they get there they find people’s campsites set up but no one there. It has become an increasing problem. While those activities haven’t been challenged in the past, they are not an appropriate use of crown land,” Ms. Levesque said.

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According to the Land Act, a person commits an offence if they occupy, possess, or use crown land without lawful authority, construct a building, structure, or enclosure on crown land without the authorization of the minister (this includes outdoor kitchens, outhouses or even gardens), or abandons any vehicle or vessel on crown land without the authorization of the minister.

Ms. Levesque added that a camper could be considered a vessel, and therefore it is unlawful to leave it unattended.

If someone is found in violation of any of these rules, they can be asked to leave and remove their property and any infrastructure they have constructed, she said, and if they refuse they can be charged and their property can be seized. The offender can also be slapped with a bill for whatever the costs are for returning the area back to its natural state, as well as a fine of up to $1,000.

Ms. Levesque said that their first, and preferred course of action is always education, but as the problem increases there may be a time when fines and charges will have to be levied on some offenders.

“It is not necessarily meant to be punitive, but we are trying to shift the culture a little bit. People want to hold their sites and have them all summer, and that is really inappropriate. The usage here is always increasing and it has to be done fairly for everyone.”

Over the past two years, Ms. Levesque said that there has been a significant increase in reports of vandalism to these types of campsites, as it seems people are looting the abandoned sites and/or acting out their frustration on arriving to find a site unlawfully reserved.

“We rely on the public for their eyes and their ears to support our work. We can’t be everywhere all of the time, so we encourage the public to report things that they know or suspect is against the law. In doing that we ask them that they give us enough information to pursue an investigation, including license plates, identities of those involved, the time and the place.”

To report any infractions, contact the field unit’s office in Cranbrook, at 250-426-1700. The Conservation Office can also be notified, as well as the local Wildfire Management Branch.

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CALL MEGAN MCCONNELL AT 250-342-9267 BACKCOUNTRY BUILDERS — Illegally built permanent and semipermanent structures are popping up in the Columbia Valley backcountry, causing a headache for the province and other campers.

Pictured, clockwise from top left: an upside-down abandoned truck camper at Lake Enid; an aerial photograph of a number of structures near Radium’s water treatment plant; an abandoned truck camper in ruins next to Bruce Creek Forest Service Road, west of Wilmer; a homemade stage that was built for a large bush party near Whiteswan lake.

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May 6, 2011

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Pictured, clockwise from top left: John and Debbie Esler in Phuket, Indonesia celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary; Walter and Kim Gagatek in Varadero, Cuba; Larissa Dutcher celebrates her 40th birthday with a ski/roller derby trip to Kicking Horse Ski Resort. (Top row, left to right: Michelle Ukass, Tina Brunner, Joanne McDermid, Erin McNeil, Nicole Pawlak, Shauna Sillem, Nicole Barsby. Bottom row, left to right: Teena Godlien, Kim Frocklage, Larissa Dutcher, Nancy Smith.); Ron and Carol-Anne Zawalykut at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Borneo.

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May 6, 2011

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1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

250-341-5096

Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week

A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357 VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS. Our vacation rental inquiries out number the homes we have available.

Let us introduce you to our “Boutique” style management services and show you how your vacation home can pay for itself.

Call or visit online

(Owner/Operator)

Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

250-342-5800

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

THE WATER YOU DRINK – Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Filtration, UV Disinfection & Softeners THE AIR YOU BREATHE – Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Complete Automotive Repairs • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

LICENSED

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From Framing to Finishing

14 YEARS EXPERIENCE!

• • • •

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Cell: 250-341-1066 Andreas@bighorn-timber-frames.ca www.bighorn-timber-frames.ca

A ccurate Towing and Recovery Serving Invermere BC and surrounding areas.

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Kari & John Mason

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

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

Dunlop Contracting • Bobcat • Mini Hoe • Dump Truck • Rock Walls • Top Soil • Sand • Gravel

Bruce Dunlop Cell: (250) 342-1793 Home: (250) 342-9081 E-mail: dunmal@telus.net

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

FREE ESTIMATES Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists Time to clean the winter sludge from your eavestroughs. Fully Insured & WCB Covered.

• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE Now is the time to book your spring pruning!

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Certified ART® & Graston® provider #4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

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

250-341-8501 Senior Discount

Residential

Commercial

Jesse Vader

Ken Johnson

250.341.5426

250.341.5427

250.349.5564 • Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

ree Homes In t d l e c.

Fi

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LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

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Tel: (250) 349-7586

Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586 • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103

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ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

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

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

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Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

Fine Homeservices

VACUUM CENTRE

Sales • Repairs • Warranty Phone: 250-342-9207 • Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping Retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

Top Quality

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Need Blinds?

Jobkat Excavating

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

You’ve got a job? We’ve got a Cat!

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

Landscaping, excavating, sweeping, property clearing, mulching. We offer skid-steers, mini-hoes and many attachments to assist you.

Proudly serving the valley for 9 years.

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

Joe Cote • 250-341-1252 or 250-342-9712 • jobkat@shaw.ca

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

FREE ESTIMATES

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE Established 1976

JOHN WOOD

INFRARED INSPECTIONS

PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 FAX: 250-345-2189 • E-mail: tobywood@shaw.ca

DETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION, FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS, NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

5026 Riverview Road, Fairmont, B.C. V0A 1L1

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RE-ROOFING, REPAIRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION ALL TYPES OF ROOFING LICENSED, INSURED AND FULL WCB 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGHING

FREE ESTIMATES • 250-688-0959 • 250-342-2087 koss.exteriors@gmail.com

Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310

Lambert

Same great team, same great service.

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250-347-9726 7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

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• Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

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

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

250-342-6612

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BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

Mike Cope Journeyman Carpenters

250.342.1024

Delicious Sushi

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

• Brown Rice Sushi • Wild Caught Salmon • Naturally Pickled Sushi Ginger

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Our freshly made Sushi also available at AG Valley Foods 7 am - 10 pm

READY MIX CONCRETE Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Robert D. Harvey, Tax Specialist 30 Years of Tax & Business Consulting

patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558

• Personal Tax Preparation • Corporate Tax Preparation • Financial Statement Preparation

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd.

#302, 1313 • 7th Avenue, Invermere BC

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

PHONE: 250-342-9285 • FAX: 250-342-0192

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

Saunders Irrigation

Automotive Repairs

Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

• Dangerous Tree Removal • Tree Topping & Disposal • Pruning • Hedge Trimming • Lot Clearing

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors For appointment call

(403) 861-8782

brenda@cordellsdesign.com

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

4825 Dell Rd, Windermere, V0B 2L2

25+ Years Experience

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer

1-250-270-2703 - Tanner Free 1-250-342-5673 - Brodie Estimate s saundersirrigation@gmail.com

Smitty’s Tree Service

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug Installed Basements Dug

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

250-342-1355

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

Al Smith

(250) 342-2611

Cell: (250) 342-5850 email: al_angie@shaw.ca

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

Invermere (250) 342-4498 Calgary (403) 477-2411 thedeckguy@telus.net

• 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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Celebrate Astronomy Week and Astronomy Day

By Jocelyn MacGregor B.C. Rockies Adventures There are few better places to celebrate Spring Astronomy Week (May 1st-7th) and International Astronomy Day (May 7th) than our own Columbia Valley.

Astronomy is often regarded as an ‘expert’ or ‘scientific’ activity, which unfortunately dissuades people from taking the first step towards enjoying a lifetime of dark sky admiring, but everyone can do it.

Enjoying the night sky is as simple as finding a dark location, tilting your head towards the sky and observing the brilliance of thousands of dazzling objects.

There are many choice areas to stargaze here in the valley, as there is very little light pollution in the local area. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket and enjoy the celestial show.

Most of what you see will be stars. If you stare at them long enough you may begin to see patterns among the brightest of them. Many of these patterns are the same ones observed by humans for thousands of years — the constellations.

Some of the most recognized spring constellations are the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Cassiopeia. To help you identify these constellations, use a dark-sky map for the month you are observing (www.skymaps.com). It is as easy to use as a city map and eventually it becomes so familiar you no longer need it.

The next step for enjoying backyard astronomy is using a pair of binoculars to observe objects more closely.

Have you ever looked at the moon through a pair of binoculars? It’s amazing.

You can see all types of craters and gnarled relief in the moon’s surface. By using the dark-sky map, you can

also locate objects such as star clusters, planets — Jupiter and its moons are quite a sight — the Andromeda Galaxy, and much more.

Once you have mastered binoculars, it’s time to get into the deep space objects using a telescope. I recommend that you wait to buy one and make sure you are truly interested in astronomy and are willing to dedicate lots of time and money into observing. Cheap telescopes aren’t much better than a pair of binoculars, whereas an expensive and high performance telescope will offer years of deep space exploration and fun.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort will be running Backyard Astronomy Tours during the spring. On Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. you can join a dark sky tour with a local naturalist. Check out www.fairmonthotsprings.com for more details or contact the Resort’s Activity Centre, 250-345-6049.

HERE TO SERVE YOU custom country homes invermere, bc

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250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Your home is one of the deepest expressions of who you are. We take pride in the relationships we develop with our clients through a deep conviction to quality and service, and the great sense of accomplishment that goes with seeing a dream project come to life.

250.688.5540 • urbanescapes.ca jim@urbanescapes.ca • tyler@urbanescapes.ca

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

Quality Work

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Hauling of Sand, Gravel, Top Soil and Drain Rock Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe Daren Noble 250-341-5886 250-349-5882

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

N E W S PA P E R

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

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Pioneer Classifieds garage sales

garage sales

garage sales

ANNOUNCEMENT

Garage Sale Fundraiser Fri 5-8 p.m., Sat 8-12 noon. 1001-5th St. Invermere across from Pharmasave.

Multi-family, household items, toys, books, clothes etc. Kids bake sale, too. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO TAM’S TWISTED SISTERS RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM..

Garage Sale May 7th 8:30 to 12 p.m. Located behind Grants Foods lower level storage bay. Furniture, pine tables +8 chairs, dressers, side tables, desk, misc hardware, sporting gear, kids cross country mountain bike, cross country boots + skis, kids toys and much more. . .

Garage Sale Saturday May 7, 2011.

1004-11th Ave Invermere. Great gifts for Mothers Day.

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all.

Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 6254th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m.

Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

s obituary s Margarete (Margrit) Thierbach

Huge Moving Sale! For 2 weeks from May 7-21 daily starting at 9am. 217-10th Ave Invermere.

Items include dressers(2), large round leather coffee table, hoosier, 2 indoor lounge chairs, small TV, 2 wash stands, 2 tables and lots more.

ANNOUNCEMENT 10% off at The Windy Café!

Once again, enjoy a 10% discount off your bill! 250-342-6001.

25% off at Citadella Hungarian Resturant 25% off your bill for all mothers & accompanying guest. 250-3479548.

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com To all of the wonderful people in the Columbia Valley, First and foremost we would like to thank each and everyone of you for the unbelievable experience of the “Big Mez” Benefit which was held in our honor.

The list of people who assisted, donated, and gave their personal time is endless. The emotions were overwhelming, and we cannot begin to let you know how much your generosity has made our lives better.

Not one day goes by that Dave and I do not count our blessings for being part of such a wonderful community. The greatest joy is that we will be able to raise our son so he can become part of this wonderful place that we are so blessed to call home.

No matter how much time passes, the imprint of this benefit will forever be marked as a truly outstanding representation of the people in this wonderful valley.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

David, Denise and Dreighton.

February 8, 1937-April 27, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margrit, who leaves behind her husband of 50 years, George Thierbach; sons George Thierbach II and his wife Carolyn and their children Antoinette and George III of Edgewater, B.C.; Richard Thierbach and his wife Christy and their children Thomas and Genevieve of Victoria, B.C.; and her daughter Doris Thierbach of Harrogate, B.C. She was predeceased by her mother and father. Augusta and Leonard Pletz. Brothers, Kasimir and Leonard. Sisters, Eugenia, Bertha and Agatha and two nephews, George Helmer (godson) and Wolfgang Pletz. She is also survived by her sisters, Lidia, Alvina, Aurelia, Elizabeth (twin), Leocardia, and many adored nieces and nephews.

Margrit was born in Claebeotki, Poland. She was sent to Gleitz, East Germany in July 1944 during the II World War. She escaped East Germany with her twin sister on June 15, 1953 and arrived in Canada with her twin and another sister Alvina on November 28, 1953 where she lived in Edmonton, Alberta. Margrit met George and they were married June 24, 1960 and had resided in Edgewater until her passing.

Margrit was a beautiful, kind-hearted and loving woman with a heart of gold. We will forever cherish the memories of her and she will remain in our hearts and souls until we meet again.

“Thanks Mom for your wisdom, gentle guidance, and the wonderful life you share with all of us.”

Sincere THANK YOU to Dr. Arif and Dr. White as well as nurse Ann Richardson. Your care and attention to our mother will not be forgotten.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements entrusted to the Hindman Bowers Funeral Home in Golden, ..

Service will be held at the Radium Catholic Church, Saturday May 14th at 2 p.m., followed by a private burial at the Edgewater Cemetary.

Gathering for family and friends at the Edgewater Community Hall following the service.

s obituary s James “Streak” McGilvery February 8, 1928 - April 27, 2011 James Lynn McGilvery, better known to everyone as Streak, passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday, April 27th in Invermere, B.C. Streak was born on February 8th, 1928 in Maidstone, Saskatchewan.

After visiting and working in the valley off and on in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Streak moved to the beautiful Columbia Valley after marrying Evelyn Bourassa in 1953. They raised their family in Windermere and then in Invermere. Streak was a logger, mechanic, transport truck driver for Invermere Motors Company, heavy duty equipment operator, and ran the successful Streak’s Excavating Company until retiring. Streak was a proud antique car collector, restorer, and later enjoyed restoring antique furniture for family and friends.

Streak is survived by his ever-loving and devoted wife of 57 years.

Evelyn and only son James, daughters Debra (Ken) Fisher and Roxane (Galt) Baalim. Also, two special foster daughters: Ruth and (Jerome) Thorne and Verna Barnes and (Donna Armstrong) who called him Mr. Streak. Papa has four adoring grandchildren, Shawna Fisher (Andrew Weaver), Monica (Chad) Heslip, Scott Fisher and little Princess Emma Baalim. He has one surviving sibling, Kay Nelson of Invermere.

Streak was predeceased by: parents William and Eva McGilvery, brothers Mark and Alex, sisters Lou, Norma and Shirley & two infant brothers and his best buddy “Puggy”.

Honourary Pallbearers Gerry Hope, Gunner Jorgenson, Fritz Maurer, Roy McGee, Robert “Buzz” Moll, John Shaw

The Alzheimer’s Prayer Please grant my visitors tolerance for my confusion forgiveness for my irrationality, and the strength to walk with me into the mist of memory my world has become.

Please help them take my hand and stay awhile, even though I seem unaware of their presence.

Help them to know how their strength and loving care will drift slowly into the days to come just when I need it most.

Let them know when I don’t recognize them, that I will, I will . . . keep their hearts free of sorrow for me for my sorrow, when it comes Only lasts a moment, then it’s gone.

And finally, Creator please let them know how very much their visits mean how even through this relentless mystery, I can still feel their love.

Author Unknown

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ANNOUNCEMENT

LOST AND FOUND

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Lost gold wedding band with engraved rope on top. Reward $100. 250-347-9003.

Cheers to Father McHugh for his article on joyous Easter, the real meaning for the holiday weekend.

Cheers and THANKS to Ken and his friend (sorry I did not get your name) in the white truck, who came back to help me as I ended up in the ditch heading the wrong way while hydro planing on Highway #93, Thursday April 28th at about 4:15 p.m.. Also Thanks for driving my car down the hill. Big thankyou. Bonnie.

2 bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $775/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-3426912.

Ideal for 1 person, cheap, includes all utilities & cable internet. Call for more info 250-342-1617.

CHEERS & JEERS

Office located upstairs at Frater Landing (above Columbia Trading) in downtown Invermere 140 sq ft. $275/month. Available May 1st . Call 250-342-5521 for more information.

Bright and modern commercial space for rent in Chisel Peak Centre on the lower floor (next to the physiotherapy clinic). Space #1: 1492 sq. ft. Space #2: 1015 sq.ft.

Please contact Francois (250-3425899) or Mike (250-341-5187) for further info.

For rent in Invermere, 1 bdrm, furnished, lower apartment. N/P, N/S, DD. 250-341-6096.

thank you The family of Streak McGilvery would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the friends and family who supported Streak in recent months. In particular, we want to thank Dr. Page, the staff of the Invermere & District Hospital, Columbia House & Home Care for their compassion & care. Also, we are forever grateful to his “coffee buddies” and the staff at A&W, Betty & Gerry Hope, Marg & John Shaw, Bud Dearin, the Invermere Legion Ladies, the Invermere Hospital Auxiliary Ladies and the many people who stopped by and provided meals, laughter and companionship to us all during this difficult time. We are so fortunate to live in such a wonderful community. Ev McGilvery, Debra Fisher (and family), Jim McGilvery, Roxane Baalim (& family), Ruth Thorne (& family), Verna Barnes (and family).

Jeers to the people who dropped off an old trailer full of junk on the Pinnacle Road. Pretty disgusting!

Jeers to whoever smashed up the two Airondack chairs at Lakeview.

They had been there for months, and it was a pleasure to sit there and enjoy the view in peace.

Cheers to the Columbia Park homeowner who just recently purchased the land north of our community and is now not allowing cattle or motorized vehicles to use this area. Hats off to you!

Cheers to A&W for giving Weller’s Grade 6 class free chocolate when they were & cold from doing pitch-in Thursday.

Mr. hot wet last

Jeers to the people who stop on the middle of the highway on the hill coming into Radium just to look at the sheep. First of all, there are people behind you. Secondly, if you want to stop and look at the sheep.

PULL OVER!

s in MemoriAm s Brenda A life of not knowing, a life of despair.

The love that we feel, can never compare.

It’s been 50 years, without a sound.

I wish we could say that you’ve been found.

Never a way to say good-bye.

You were just gone. No one said why.

A secret kept for all these years No one cares about our tears.

To the ones who know where she lies.

Give us the right to say good byes.

We need the chance to grieve at last.

On how we pray, to put this in the past.

It’s been 50 years since we started our quest.

All we want is to lay her to rest.

(Written by Doreen Beninger) Love & miss you so much, The Family of Brenda Byman

Cheers to Gary & Len in the Flats! Thanks so much for your help! Your’re great guys! Really appreciate it ! Bonnie-Lou & Miko.

Cheers to Ross Bidinger and his Oldtimer hockey team as well the Summit Hut at Panorama for their generous donations to the Columbia Valley Gymnastics Club.

Very much appreciated and put to excellent use.

Cheers to all of the out-of-towners who come to enjoy mountain biking and running on our trails.

Councils of the valley, look at Golden and Rossland. It is good for business, don’t ignore it. Promote, fund, and facilitate it.

Cheers to the grade 2/3 class at the Windermere School for being such amazing photographers.

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.

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 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

Shared Office Space Available June 1st. Bright, large, great location. $275 everything included. 250688-1399.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020.

Roommate wanted for a 2 bdrm log home in Wilmer. $500/month.

Contact 250-688-1179.

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

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

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, NP. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

Windermere, bright, 2 bdrm, upper unit in quiet four-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity + DD available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.

2 bdrm upstairs suite in Windermere with 4 appliances including washer/dryer. Near the beach. $750/month. Call 403-2392017.

2 bdrm basement suite in Invermere close to schools, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/month utilities included.

Available immediately. 250-6882456.

Bright, 2 bdrm, ground level walkout, 2 blocks to D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $800/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W and utilities included, 250-342-1584 or 250-342-8679.

Suite/Cottage for rent in Windermere. Available spring, summer, fall. $500/month all included, N/S, N/P. 250-342-6162.

Room in home for rent, 2 floors, 1 bdrm, 2 baths, private deck. $550/ month, W/D, utilities included. 1 adult or 1 couple, N/S, N/P. 250342-6162.

2 bdrm basement suite, ½ block from Sobeys, $725/month utilities included, N/S, pets negotiable.

Available June 1st. 403-613-3953.

Available Immediately-spacious 2 bdrm suite by school. Private laundry, large fenced back yard.

Great location. $750/month + ½ hydro. Jenny Bueckert, Maxwell Realty Invermere, 250-342-5711.

Available immediately , 2 bdrm furnished, central Invermere, walk to downtown and beach. 2 single ppl or couple. $799/month utilities included. Mjjbug88@yahoo.ca or 403-678-3087.

Bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath, shared laundry and large back yard. Private entrance. $600/month + utilities, DD required. 250-347-9970.

For rent in Invermere, 1 bdrm, furnished, lower apartment. N/P, N/S, DD. 250-341-6096.

D/T Radium 1 bdrm apartment, $650/month utilities included 250347-6420. Available May 16.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

2 bdrm log home in Wilmer, 1 ½ baths, W/D. fireplace, wrap-around deck, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, mature responsible persons, long term, non-partiers, $1000/month + utilities, references required. Call 250-342-9470.

Invermere, large, 2 bdrm suite, 1 bath, walk to downtown and beach, fully furnished, large yard, laundry. One upper and lower suiterent as house or suite, available immediately from $900+/month.

250-688-0244.

4 Bedroom, two Bath house for rent in Fairmont. Unfurnished or furnished. Large yard and decks, 6 appliances, N/S, pets considered, $1400 + ¾ utilities. 250-688-0777.

3 bedroom house in Windermere.

Available May 1st, N/P, N/S, $850/ month plus 2/3 hydro, satellite and Wi-Fi included. Call Tracey or Doug 250-342-3047.

Downtown Invermere, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D, N/S, N/P, 1 yr lease.

Available immediately. $800/ month. 250-341-6080.

Invermere: Charming, 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Near Kinsmen Beach.

N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1400/month plus utilities.

References and DD required.

403-246-6680.

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house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

Home for rent in Radium. Bright 3 bdrm home in subdivsion. Corner lot with nice yard. N/S $800.00 month +utilities. 250-342-3841.

2 bdrm apartment for rent in Edgewater $600/month heat included. Available immediately.

Please Call 250-342-2898

Invermere bungalow, 3 bdrm upstairs, 1 bdrm downstairs, 2 bathrooms. Central location close to schools. $315,000 call 250-3411076.

7 person Hot Tub, 75 jets, stereo, LED lighting, ozone water purification systems, 2010 floor model BLOWOUT. Valley Spas 250342-3922.

700R Chevy Transmission custom built originally paid $3000.

Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

3 bedroom house on large treed, fully fenced yard. 2 baths, 5 appliances, close to all amenities. $369,000.00. NO HST. Call 250341-5486.

Kenmore 12.2 cubic feet frost-free upright freezer. Only 2 years old.

Excellent condition. $375. 250347-2456.

Invermere: 3 bdrm house close to downtown and schools. $1100 plus utilites. Contact Joan at 2503427517 for viewing.

2 bdrm Town House for rent in Edgewater. Recently renovated, large deck, $700/month + utilities.

250341-8775.

condo FOR RENT Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious luxury, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1,800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail immediately, 250-688-0512.

2 bdrm + Den, 2 bath, lake view, The Point, fully furnished, high end, monthly seasonal or long rent, 1 underground parking stall, references required, 403-561-0111.

Hillcrest Apartments has 2 bdrm apartments, $800/month, utilities included, fully furnished, all in 250341-1182.

Condo for rent in Panorama.

Furnished, available immediately, $850/month utilities plus cable included. Call 250-342-7670.

Radium Condo-Excellent location at The Pinewood. Bright corner unit! 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in suite laundry, underground parking, storage, F/P, N/S. Available June 1st. $880 including utilites. Call 403-616-9058.

Condo For Rent: Radium 2 bdrm, 1 bath, nearly new, furnished, laundry. $875/month hydro included. 250-688-0244.

Radium Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $800/month, includes underground parking and utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-615-9989.

Invermere Parkside Condo for rent.

1086 sq. feet, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appliances, $1100/month + utilities, R2000 energy efficient construction, 12 month rental lease required, N/S, 1 dog or 1 cat w/ 1 full month DD, references required. info@quiniscoe.ca.

ACREAGES AND LOTS Radium Golf Course, .24 acre lot backing unto Springs Golf Course, #93 Pinecone Lane, $220,000 negotiable, 250-341-5996.

Lake view lot (1.6 acres) for sale in quiet community of Rushmere, 14 kms south of Invermere. 4584 Rushmere Road. 403-238-7723.

For sale in Edgewater, 11.254 acres with older home, 3 connections for town water. Asking $500,000. 250845-2566.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

2 Bedroom downtown apartment for rent in Invermere. $800/month utilities included 250-688-0111

RV Stalls for Rent: 7 miles south of Golden. All services $375/month.

Robert 250-344-2954/Edward 780718-8243.

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development, 2+1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 6 Appliances, Partially Finished Basement, 12 minutes to Fairmont, $850/month + Utilities.

Available June 1. Contact Mike @ (403) 804-6937.

2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept 1000 sq. foot home. Master bdrm has en-suite & walk-in closet, extra cupboards, 5 appliances, shed w/ work bench, garden tools, etc.

Asking $76,000.00 open to offers.

250-347-7750.

condo FOR SALE Ski to your door, fully furnished 1 bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, hot tubs.

Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-342-6858 after 6 p.m.

WANTED Recreational Kayak for lake and river use. Single seater, preferably plastic. Max $300. Call Kate: 250341-2200.

MISC. FOR SALE Quality Top Soil and Manure.

Top Soil $160/dump truckload, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/ pick-up load, delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Hot Tub Rentals Week or Weekend Rates. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922.

Fertilizer: Sterile mushroom compost for gardens & flowerbeds.

250-342-5224.

Teak furniture from the 1960s. Arm chairs and bar. Call 250-342-3186.

Delta 10” tilting Arbor Saw with all accessories & large removable table. $800.00 OBO. Rockwell/ Beaver 6” Jointer with 2 H.P. Motor and spare knives. $200.00 OBO. Black & Decker-DeWalt Radial Arm Saw. $300.00 OBO. All are wired for 220v. Phone 250-342-2104.

BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail M+S tires for sale 265/65/R17. Great Condition. $300 for 4. Contact Francois @ 250-342-5899.

302V8 + 3SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR To many extras to list. Best Offer.

(250)341-7393.

Homes for Sale

RADIUM OPEN HOUSES Saturday, May 7th 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon 7481 Rivercrest Rd. MLS® #K194633

VEHICLES for sale

92 FORD RANGER No motor, good body. Best Offer.

MUST GO! 250-341-7393

Customized Boat Trailer w/ fishing and camping compartments $1200. 12’ Welded Aluminum Boat w/ 10 HP Motor $1300. 250-3420320.

No motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best Offer. MUST GO! 250-3417393.

Aluminum Canoe, Springbok, 17ft, $300 firm, good condition.250-342-9358.

1997 Ford Aerostar XLT Van, AWD, towing package, runs great. $3000.

250-342-9653

Medi-chair for sale. Awesome deal, $400 very nice shape, brand new batteries.250-688-9255.

2002 Dodge Grand Caravan SPORT Van

Used Propane BBQs for sale $20 each. First come first served: there are 16 in total. BBQs are in working order (no propane tank) and will be sold on an “as is” basis. Please call Dave at 250-347-2996 during regular business hours.

10” DELTA tablesaw with 30” RipAlign fence and attached outfeed table. Delta tenoning jig and other accessories. 110 volt. Offers to $350. 250 688-0798 12 cubic foot deep freeze-excellent shape-asking $100.00-call 250342-2048

RECREATION VEHICLES 1984 21ft Wilderness Trailer. Sleeps 6, awning, bathroom, new filled propane tanks, 4D Cat battery, antisway hitch. Great Condition. 250347-9595. $4000.00 OBO.

1986 CHEVY ½ TON

Excellent condition. Unique exterior color of blue/steel gray, blue interior. 175,162 km, 5 doors/2- Sliding, 4 captains chairs and rear bench seat (never used), 3.3L – V6. Power everything.

Keyless entry. Good Tires, 2 newer.

No accidents or dents. Serviced regular by Dodge Bought another, so this van must go! Must see to appreciate the value... $5,500. OBO 250-342-5749.

SERVICES

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

recreational vehicles

$399,000

Saturday, May 7th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

4856 Stanley St. MLS® #K201758

$289,900

Hosted by Brenda Braund-Read Cell: 250-342-1146 Representative, Royal LePage www.brendabraundread.com

We supply parts and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

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SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman tile setter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and Cultured Stone.

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645

“Thank you so much Shannon for all your time and effort helping me decide what blinds to choose.” Mary Shannon’s Blinds & Design, Call a professional today for a Free In-Home Consultation 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time”

K&C Pickup

Caregiver needed: (250) 342-5341.

Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers, line cooks, and kitchen help, F/T, P/T. Email resume to lakesidepub@shaw.ca or drop off in person.

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED: Full time position. Comprehensive benefits package. Fast paced environment, in diverse electrical company. Attention to detail is a must! Send resumes to cvkadmin@ techsmart.ca.

Renew & Restore Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning, Re-grouting, Repair and Sealing of Tile, Grout, Slate, and Stone. Commercial and Residential 35 Years Experience New installations also available.

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

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

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

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in 1 hour! Serving the Valley since 2006.

Call 250-688-0213.

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

Camping STAY VACATION

Bring the entire family and enjoy lake front RV Camping on the shores of Lake Windermere.

Or book your stay in a brand new deluxe cabin with all the amenities.

For Reservations: LAKESHORE RESORT & CAMPGROUND

250 342 6352

Invermere Sharpening

Will pick up all your recyclable cans and bottles, free at your location between Radium and Fairmont, including Panorama, call 250-3429503.

Handy Man Services. Carpentry, eaves, cleaning and all odd jobs.

Call 250-342-6382 or 250-3415329

Concrete/

Carbide and Steel Sharpening Services Carbide Saw Re-Tipping Saw-Blades Router-Bits, Planner-Knives, Hole-Saws, Ice Auger Blades, Knives, Scissors, and Much More 250-341-6029, 345 Blair St. Athalmer LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work @ #35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696.

Executive Typing Services, Over 20 years word processing experience. Resumes, manuals, data entry, and more. Accurate and fast! 250-270-0254.

Pampered Chef is in the Valley!

The New Spring/Summer Catalogues are here! Host a Pampered Chef Bridal party, Kitchen party, Book party (get individual orders and receive FREE items) or you can simply place an individual order. If you are interested in viewing the new Spring/Summer catalogue online, you can view it at www.pamperedchef.ca. Send me your mailing address at france5@ shaw.ca and I will send you the new catalogue. You can also reach me at 250-342-1143.

Red Rock Contracting. Custom installations of Interlocking paving stones, for your patio, driveway, etc. Retaining wall systems etc. For estimate call 250-341-6869.

ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569

Forming & Finishing/ Gradework, stairs, decorative/ Eric Friesen 250-342-1775.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Lakeview Manor Society requires a Building Manager for a 24-suite seniors’ low cost housing facility located in Invermere. The Board of this society is seeking a mature self-motivated individual capable of working under their direction and with seniors living in the facility. The total numbers of work-hours is estimated to be 0-10 hours per week, and is a contract position paid on a hourly rate.

Under the direction of the Board, the Building Manager will be required to: · · · ·

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Effectively communicate with the Board and all residents regarding building problems.

Do small maintenance and repair work not requiring a contractor.

Assist a Board Member with annual suite inspections, and when a resident vacates a suite.

Supervise work of contractors hired for suite renovations, snow removal, lawn maintenance and cleaning.

Arrange for a yearly fire alarm inspection.

Control of all buildings keys: collection of damage deposits and initial first months rent for treasurer.

Attend Board meetings at the request of the Board President.

Resumes must be received by June 1, 2011. Lakeview Manor Society P.O. Box 2138 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Want to set your own schedule?

Then selling .925 sterling silver jewellery is for you! Work parttime or full-time selling beautiful jewellery and having fun! Work as little or as much as you like.

Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and free jewellery. Fastest-growing sterling silver jewellery company.

Interested? Call 250-342-0399.

Peppi’s Pizza Resturant hiring all positions for summer cooks, servers, dishes/prep. Email resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

AG Valley Foods is seeking a Deli/ Bakery employee. Experience preferred but not required. Please bring in resume to Eric or Greg.

Employment Opportunity Terravista is a Windermere Lakeshore Condominium complex containing 108 units situated on approximately 40 acres of ground.

We operate our own water and sewage treatment facilities and marina. We currently have a position available for a mature, self-directing individual to support our On-site Superintendent during “days off” and periods of higher work loads. Experience with Sewer and Water Treatment would be an asset. Also some experience with landscape maintenance and the operations of grounds equipment and may possess some mechanical aptitude or carpentry skills. If this sounds like you, and you would enjoy some flexibility in your schedule and work in a community environment, we’d be happy to hear from you Please send your resume to Dani Tschudin at terrav@ telus.net or fax to 250-3423005.

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent p/t evening kitchen help and servers.

Please call 250-347-0047 or email mail@helnas.com.

Fusion Wellness Spa is seeking Nail Technician. Are you a team player, enthusiastic and good with people?

Please send resume to jeanette@ fusionwellnessspa.com

Village Country Inn is now accepting applications for part time staff for housekeeping & baking for Fireside Tea Shoppe. .Please bring resume into VCI @ 7557 Canyon Ave, Radium. Must be available for weekends.

Rib Ranch Restaurant at the Skookum Inn in Windermere is now hiring experienced line cooks, F/T, P/T, 12.69/hr, min 2 yrs experienced. Main Duties Include: Prepare & Cook complete meals, oversee kitchen operators, maintain inventory records of food, and train kitchen staff. Email resume to ribranch@gmail.com or apply in person. 250-341-3333.

OFFICE POSITION: Kootenay River Runners is recruiting an enthusiastic individuals for our fast-paced rafting operation. Sales, marketing and guest experience is an asset. Wage starting @ 16/ hr, negotiable depending on experience. Send submissions to raftingtherockies.com/now-hiring or email to raftingtherockies.com

Beyond Melting Pot is now hiring mature indivuals for serving. Days and some nights. Please submit resume in person. 4935 Hwy 93 Radium.

Bavaria Hotel is seeking Housekeeping Staff. Wanted immediately. Permanent Position, Excellent working conditions. Please call 250-347-9915 or drop in.

Wanted : Experienced servers, kitchen staff, and retail staff at Rockies Pizzeria in Radium. Please drop off resume or email to rockies pizza@nanomail.ca Post Secondary Student needed for full/part time LANDSCAPING WORK in Fairmont area-$15/hr. Needs to have vehicle w/ trailer towing capacity. Call 250-345-2104 ASAP. All Dolled Up is looking for experienced Nail Technician for Manicures, Pedicures and Gel Nails. Call 250-342-3727 for more info or email resume to info@ getalldolledup.ca.

Invermere, B.C.

Employment Opportunity – Baker Are you a certified baker looking for a change of lifestyle including guaranteed employment? Do you possess basic computer skills and the ability to work independently? Then we have an immediate opening for you in our bakery located in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia.

We offer a positive work environment, full time regular scheduled shifts and health benefits. Duties include preparing a variety of bread and buns for our retail and wholesale customers. Wage is negotiable based upon experience.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.healthybread.com Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Peter Banga, Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Box 519, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342.4422 • Fax: (250) 342.4439 Email – qbakery@telus.net

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HOUSEKEEPERS Mature, reliable housekeepers required for year-round employment, benefit package available. References required.

Street Speak “It’s wonderful — fantastic! I’m not surprised with the result and I’m very happy that Stephen Harper was voted back in.”

Drop off resume at the hotel or call 250-342-8888 The Residences at Fairmont Ridge is looking for an energetic team player to join their

Marketing Department

in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC The successful candidate will be assisting in executing and tracking an already implemented marketing budget.

This person would be required to produce eblasts, in-room marketing, build a referral program, and work various hours in the show suite as a relief for the current sales team.

This position requires someone who is energetic, personable, and enjoys interaction in a variety of settings.

This person will be required to contact owners, schedule appointments, host wine and cheese evenings as well as create and maintain relationships with local businesses and vendors.

Sales and marketing experience is an asset but we are willing to train an enthusiastic candidate. Salary would be based on experience.

Please contact tim@fairmontcreek.ca or 1-877-646-5890

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Doreen Cooper Edgewater

Craig Smith Invermere

“I was pleased with the progress the NDP made, but the election result makes me nervous. I don’t necessarily agree with the Conservative policy platform.”

“I’m very pleased to have some stability and a majority government finally.

At last we can get some things done.”

Dennis Wilks Calgary & Radium

“I’m a bit indifferent. Harper hasn’t done a great job overall but he hasn’t done a terible one either.

It was frustrating not being able to vote because I just moved and my address is still registered in Ontario”

Sarah Eastick Invermere

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Seeing the fullness of life’s cup

By Pastor Fraser Coltman St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission Church Recently, a friend told me a story. She and her husband were talking about their lives and he told her that he had decided to make a habit of identifying one thing each day for which he could give thanks. She decided to do the same.

Within a few days, they each noticed that they were feeling happier. They found themselves more aware of the richness of their lives, and that seemed to help them to live with the challenges they experienced each day.

In a culture like ours, it is easy to lose sight of our blessings. As we watch a news broadcast’s stories of natural disasters, violent wars, and accidental misfortunes, a simple comparison of our lives with those suffering peo-

ple gives us much reason for gratitude. However, there are also strong voices that persistently encourage us to think more about what we lack than what we have.

Advertisers work to convince us that bigger, faster, more and newer are better for us, sowing daily seeds of discontent in our hearts.

We become selfish, demanding, and impatient. We think we deserve what we want, and we become frustrated if we don’t get it, or we put ourselves under the pressure of debt by reaching out to get more than we can afford.

But life at its heart is a gift. What do we have that wasn’t given to us? “Well, I worked all my life to buy my house, my car, and to set aside savings for retirement!” you might say. Yes, but weren’t you fortunate that your body remained healthy, you received an education fitting you for your career, you were hired to work and earn a good salary, and you lived in a land of peace and plenty where the things you have could be acquired?

Giving thanks keeps us in tune with the giftedness of our lives. It can also bring us a step closer to realizing that God is the One who gives us the good things that give us delight in life. We owe our thanks to Him.

Students sew pyjamas for Japan The senior textiles class at David Thompson Secondary School have been sewing up a storm to help child survivors of Japan’s earthquake. The class has been making pyjama pants and using a new sewing machine purchased by the Parent Advisory Committee to embroider “Made with Love from Canada” on the pants.

Pictured, Skylar MacDonald and Marie-Eve Trudel work on the care packages.

Other sewers missing from the photo are Dylan Watson, Jade Belcher, Stephan Bagan, Madison Haynes, Courtney Pronk, and Jessica Salvidge. Photo submitted

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, May 8th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction “Purpose of Unity”...Guest Speaker Mr. Matt Wilks.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for Children during the Morning service.

7 p.m.: “SING and CELEBRATE”...at L.W.A.C. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Interim Priest in Charge Katherine Hough 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Father John Kellogg Saturday: 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 James McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night 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

Selkirk TV & Appliances Ltd. “Serving you since 1971” MAIN STREET • INVERMERE (250) 342-6415

WHAT GOES INTO the MIND TM COMES OUT in a LIFE

You’re Invited

to David Thompson Secondary School for a

Japanese Dinner Thursday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Adults $1200 • Child $800 Followed by a film

“Spirited Away”

in the theatre at 6:45 p.m. by donation in support of Japan’s Recovery Fund.

Tickets at The Book Bar or David Thompson Secondary School

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May 6, 2011

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