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Bighorns’ battlefield The Columbia Valley Bighorns football team played hard on their home field on Saturday, May 7th, but were defeated by the visiting Calgary Colts 32-0. The home team, who were playing shorthanded, gave it their best shot, but pulled up short. A dedicated crowd braved chilly, windy weather to cheer on their boys.

Pictured, clockwise from top: Chris Hemmelgarn throws himself on a Colts player while trying to stop the ball, making a successful tackle; the Bighorns pump themselves up after halftime, jumping in the air and chanting; Ryan Wagner, muscles an attacking Colts player, managing to run a few more strides before being pulled down.

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Care bed decision could impact helipad

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff A recent discussion about Invermere’s long closed helipad has some elected representatives wondering when a final decision and budget for upgrades that would allow the helipad to reopen will be ready.

Following the discussion at the May 6th Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board meeting, Interior Health Authority’s Jason Giesbrecht said the delay is due to the current Request for Proposal process Interior Health is engaged in. The proposal process will determine who will build a much-needed 34 bed residential care facility for the area, and where it will be located.

“We are reviewing the highest ranking proposal right now to make sure that the build does not interfere with

the flight path of the heliport,” Mr. Giesbrecht said. “We are not releasing who may or may not have been successful because we haven’t signed anything with anyone until we find out about the heliport.”

District of Invermere Mayor, Gerry Taft, suspects the successful proponent is the Columbia Garden Village, and was initially worried that the work could impact the future of the helipad.

“The way it has been described to me is Interior Health is trying to establish a win-win, so the long-term care beds go forward as planned, and so it is still feasible to upgrade the helipad in a cost effective way,” Mayor Taft said. “My initial concern was that they were going to trade one for the other but it sounds like they are trying to go forward with the long-term care beds and still have a workable helipad.”

In terms of timeline and budget, Mr. Giesbrecht said that they are weeks away from finalizing the planning of the residential care project, and once that is complete they will decide just what needs to be done to the helipad.

Mr. Giesbrecht added that Interior Health would welcome a partnership when the time comes to raise the funds for the upgrades.

Mr. Taft said the obligation to come up with the funding is technically with the health authority, but there is a local charity ready to go to work fundraising for the helipad as soon as they know how much money will be needed.

Both Mr. Taft and Mr. Giesbrecht agreed that the Invermere helipad is a key link in the critical care transport chain, so they will both be watching the outcome closely.

Community bus passenger numbers steadily rise

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff As the wheels on the Columbia Valley community transit bus continue to go ‘round and ‘round, the number of passengers riding the daily bus are slowly going up and up.

The 20-passenger community bus, which travels between Edgewater and Canal Flats twice daily, has been shuttling passengers up and down the valley since 2008, when residents voiced a need for the service.

The first year the bus ran, it was ridden 4,164 times. In its second year, that number increased by more than 3,000 rides to 7,596 rides, and in 2010, the numbers rose again to 8,171 rides.

Pat and Ernie Guenther, who live near Canal Flats, have both ridden the community bus and enjoyed the convenience. Even though the couple own a vehicle, Pat has ridden the bus to Invermere on occasion, and Ernie has caught the bus to ride to his part-time job in Fairmont, which allows the couple to vehicle share without trouble.

“The times I’ve used it I’ve liked it,” Pat said. “The last time I rode it there were quite a few of us on the bus.”

In addition to the Columbia Valley community bus, which costs $2 per one-way ticket, another bus operates between Golden and Cranbrook under the Interior Health program, Health Connection. It drops off medical patients at hospitals and medical facilities along the route. The purpose of the Health

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Connection program is to provide rural communities connections to health services. Anyone can ride the bus, but priority is given to medical patients.

Passenger numbers for the Health Connection bus, which costs $2.50 each way, have stayed consistent at around 2,500 rides for the past few years.

The $323,616 combined annual cost for the Columbia Valley community bus and the Health Connection service is shared by the Regional District East Kootenay, the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District, B.C. Transit, and from ticket sale revenue.

The bus is operated by Olympus Stage Lines Ltd, which is based in Golden.

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Lock your doors Columbia Valley Detachment continues to receive numerous reports of theft from unlocked vehicles.

Cpl. Simpson, who reviews many of the files and is frustrated with the numerous complaints and thefts that are easily avoidable, wishes me to pass on his personal message: “Tell your readers to lock their friggin doors.” I could tell he was quite emotional about this. I tried to explain to Cpl. Simpson that he should look at this as job security. Please lock your doors and do not keep valuables visible.

• On May 4th, Columbia Valley RCMP arrested a 42-year-old male from the Windermere area for obstruction when he provided a false name and ran from the police. The male was arrested at his residence. A number of warrants for the male were outstanding in Alberta that were serious enough to have the warrants extended to British Columbia. The man was eventually transported to Cranbrook for arrangements to be transported to Alberta.

• On May 7th, the Columbia Valley Detachment received a report of mischief to a 1997 green Dodge Caravan near Lake Auto. The van’s window was damaged along with the wipers and an antenna.

• On May 7th at 7 p.m., police responded to a twovehicle accident on 5th St and 12th Ave., Invermere. A 200 Ford pickup driven by a 17-year-old female failed to yield to a 2002 Ford SUV driven by a 34-year-old female. There were no injuries to the drivers or passengers, but the vehicles sustained a fair amount of damage. The driver of the pickup was charged with failing to yield as well as driving contrary to her driver’s licence restriction.

• On May 7th, RCMP responded to a complaint of dine-and-dash at Copper City Saloon. Three adult males from Alberta were spoken to by the police. The tab was paid and no further action was necessary.

• On May 8th, at 2:50 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP members checked a vehicle on the highway near Canal Flats. The driver, a 38-year-old male from Salmon Arm, displayed signs of having consumed liquor. An ASD

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Detachment Update: Two additional members have recently qualified to operate the police boat, which will now allow the detachment to have the boat in the water more often. The detachment will be using an overtime policy that will allow officers to work on the lake on their days off. Onshift officers will also hopefully be able to put the boat in the water for a few hours during their normal shifts.

Boat safety equipment and operator licences will be the main concentration for the officers.

Rotary/RCMP Youth Challenge I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is, the detachment did not win the annual floor hockey championship this year. The good news is that the Strand’s team didn’t win. The winner this year was Reto’s Runts. We gave it a valiant try but we just were not there this year. I think the issue was our goal tending. Also, the team was not passing to me as often as they should.

Gentleman Farmer I had a friend who was posted up in the North West Territories at a small detachment. The detachment had a couple of garages, so my friend decided that he wanted to raise his own chickens. He used one of the detachment’s garage bays to raise them. Now, this is not something that the rules and regulations allow for in the RCMP. Anytime my friend’s supervisors were coming to the detachment for a visit or inspection, his pilot friend would give a quick heads-up call.

He would clear out his chickens and clean up the bay area. It was working great for him. One particular time my friend’s father came to visit and it was time to slaughter the chickens. He and his dad were out there with their knives: bye-bye chickens. When he and his Dad were doing this, another man was standing there with a knife helping out. The father turned to the male and commented “It’s nice that in a small community like this you would come and help my son.” The male helping out responded, “ I just enjoy the opportunity your son gives me to be out of jail here to help out.” Father realizes now that this is a prisoner doing weekend time with a knife in his hand. Another thing not in the rules and regulations.

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CPR lodge reno resumes

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Restoration work is underway once more on Invermere’s historic Canadian Pacific Railway lodge after winter weather forced a construction hiatus.

Since moving to its new home near Kinsmen Beach last May, the lodge has obtained a new foundation, new plumbing and wiring for the downstairs bathrooms and the substructure for a new veranda, to replace the one removed for its journey down from Fort Point.

“The deck substructure is in and we’ve bought all of the materials to complete the work,” said Bob Kelly, of Maggie Street Developments Ltd., who has led the building work for the project.

“Now we need local tradespeople and contractors who are prepared to give us a break on pricing ... We have some money, but not a large amount.”

Although the project has been pushed forward mainly by volunteers until now, the next stage requires the specialized skills of contractors, Mr. Kelly explained.

A new deck must be installed, as well as a new roof and shingles, to replace the original porch deck and roof, which did not survive the move. There is further restoration work to complete on the interior and the original wooden floor.

With a projected finish date of September, the CPR lodge project is also seeking the final bit of funding to take it through to completion.

“We probably need another $50,000 to $60,000 to be able to finish pretty much everything,” Mr. Kelly explained. “With $40,000 we should get the roof done.

We’re in line for some more grant money, so we’re just waiting to see if that comes through.”

Public washrooms are being installed underneath the lodge, and the building itself, once restored to its original condition, will become the equivalent of a mini town hall.

The space will be available for community groups and public meetings, with the eventual aim of conducting heritage tours around the 1920s building.

“It’s an awesome building. With the new location we got everything we asked for,” Mr. Kelly added. “There’s a beautiful view of the lake and the railroad passing by, which is obviously a big part of the lodge’s history. We are really proud of what has been achieved.”

The lodge was built by Canadian Pacific Railway as a tourist camp in 1920. Over the years it was used as a girls’ ranch camp, a social hall, a summer home and a full-time home to the Ballard family.

Anyone wishing to volunteer for the final phase of the project should contact Mr. Kelly at 250-342-5229.

Canal Flats rezoning approved

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A much-debated area of land to the east of Big Horn Sheep Lane in Canal Flats has been approved for rezoning by council.

At a regular meeting of council on May 9th, the village gave the green light to landowners Blake and Wendy Hiebert to rezone 16.8 acres of their 23-acre property as parkland and 3.6 acres as residential.

“We’re very happy,” Mr. Hiebert said. “What we do from here is meet with the approving officer and the Chief Administrative Officer to begin the subdivision process.”

The Hieberts plan to subdivide 18 per cent of their 23-acre property, creating eight half-acre lots to sell. The remaining 82 per cent of land will be donated to the Nature Trust at the time of subdivision.

The rezoning has been a hot topic in the village since the Hieberts bought the land three years ago.

“Most important is the long-term protection of more of the property than the current laws cover,” said Bruce Woodbury, Canal Flats’ mayor. “17 acres will be going to the Nature Trust.”

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a coffee shop reading my first ever digital e-book, when someone at the table next to mine commented that the e-book will surely spell extinction for the paper book. I have to firmly disagree.

E-books — a digital book downloadable to portable devices — have certainly change the book industry, but their surge in popularity won’t totally eliminate it. There will always be a place in people’s hearts (and shelves) for a traditional paperback.

The first form of books began about 5,000 years ago in Egypt. After so much time, it’s unlikely we will throw our longest-running reading companions out the window on a whim. Instead, I predict readers will be more selective with their reading material, splitting their time between reading digital copies of books, magazines, and newspapers, and curling up on the couch with their favourite, dog-eared novel.

One of the main advantages of e-readers is their portability. You can carry around hundreds of books on a device that weighs less than a pound, which makes reading on vacation much more practical than lugging around bulky hardcovers in your backpack.

That being said, I would never give up my carefully cultivated collection of my most prized books in paper copy. I relish pulling each one off the shelf every so often, flipping through the pages, and smelling the age of the books. That feeling can’t be digitized.

At a world e-reading conference this year, some of the world’s leading publishing companies reported that e-books have outsold regular books by more than double in some instances. I think this increase indicates a good and healthy technological advance that brings so many benefits to readers. It’s a change in the reading and publishing industry that has transformed the way people read, but it will never eliminate the place for books in the hands and hearts of readers.

All aboard This image, dated 1923, shows the old Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Fairmont Hot Springs. The automobile on the right-hand side of the image belonged to Captain James R. Ogilvy Wills, who moved to Fairmont from Scotland with his mother and his sister Jeanette in 1922. James and Jeanette ranched together on 150 acres of land purchased from Joseph Young, who was killed in a horse and buggy incident. The siblings ranched the land, raising cattle and sheep, before developing part of it into a small resort, which was, and is still today, known as “The Meadows”. They also donated a portion of the property to be used for the Fairmont cemetery, where all three Wills are buried in a family crypt. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

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High school students get it right Dear Editor: What are they teaching kids these days!? I refer to the national Student Vote mock election program that David Thompson Secondary School students participated in recently. The students’ results were near polar-opposite to the real-world election!

How did the kids get it so wrong? Well for one, they arrived at their voting decisions by researching the various party platforms. Now, that’s radical.

How do adults do it? Studies show most voters arrive at their political opinion from television ads!

Sit these kids down and blast them with attack-ads,

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Use the media to inject fear and insecurity in their lives — then see what results you get.

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Don’t let deer fences turn Invermere into Kandahar Dear Editor: We now have a committee of conservationists to deal with the deer problem in Invermere. These people have been trained to conserve the natural situation as it exists today, not to deal with the deer problem that we have at the moment.

Twenty years ago, there was no problem with the deer at all. Please conserve that.

The answer has been to fine the people who are feeding the deer. Everything you plant is feeding the deer.

Or, build a fence around your property. I would not like to see us turn our community into Kandahar or Kabul

where every home is surrounded with walls or fences. I like the inviting appearance of our town as it is.

They tell us that there were 199 deer last fall. That will mean approximately 400 this year, 800 the next, and so on.

You do the math.

This is an open invitation to the cougars, wolves, and any predator to come on in and have some fine dining. And for dessert, perhaps a cat or two or a dog.

Small children are also on the menu.

We had best do something before it gets out of hand, if it is not already.

For Windermere residents with queries about the upcoming vote in June that will determine the future direction of Windermere’s water system, a meeting that should answer all your questions will take place Tuesday, May 17th, at 7 p.m. at the Windermere Hall.

The local Utilities Advisory Commission recommended a referendum on the matter so that all Windermere full-time residents (including renters and mobile home-owners) would be able to vote.

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Parks Canada mountain biking survey goes viral Columbia Valley cycling and mountain biking enthusiasts demonstrated their dedication to the sport by filling out surveys that helped push what was originally a relatively small survey into a viral internet sensation.

In January, Parks Canada conducted an online survey about road biking and mountain biking use in the mountain parks. The survey was one part of a multi-part research project to determine how riders perceive biking opportunities in the parks, and how the current biking situation could improve.

The online survey, which covered all seven mountain parks, was emailed to mountain biking groups that are part of the International Mountain Biking Alliance, which includes the Columbia Valley Cycling Society.

In addition to family cyclists and casual riders, Parks Canada wanted to get the opinions of really avid bikers to round out their research, said Michael den Otter, the social science specialist in Kootenay National Park who conducted the survey.

The resulting numbers were astounding, Mr. den Otter said. He originally predicted the survey would generate a few hundred responses, but within just 24 hours of the survey being online, he received around 1,400 responses, 40 of which were from the Columbia Valley.

Mr. den Otter originally thought there was a technical problem and the number was a misread, but it only

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kept climbing until it reached a final total of about 4,500 responses.

“From that number, a few hundred were from the Columbia Valley,” Mr. den Otter said, “which is really quite an impressive number. I think it just shows how passionate cyclists in the area are .... It was one of the most interesting pieces of research I’ve ever worked on.”

After receiving so much data, Mr. den Otter is still sifting through the surveys, but the preliminary results indicate that generally speaking, people are satisfied with the biking experience in the parks, although there are some improvements to be made, he said.

“It’s really a matter of getting the word out and opening people up to the possibility of riding in the parks.”

In Kootenay National Park, which is primarily known for its road biking opportunities, mountain biking is permitted on several fire roads, said visitor experience manager, Bill Leonard. There are biking opportunities at Hector Gorge, Dolly Varden, and west and east Kootenay trails.

From the survey results, Parks Canada is starting to plan improvements to the existing trails, including signage, parking, and awareness, Mr. Leonard said.

“What we’re looking at doing is linking the existing trails into a looped network of around 28 kilometres in total. We think we’re well set up in Kootenay Park to take advantage of what we have there.”

For more information about biking in Kootenay Park, call 250-347-9505.

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Canal Flats, May 9th

• Council received recommendations from the Columbia Basin Trust on Community Initiatives funding, which includes $9,000 for the Canal Flats Wilderness Club to build a new gun range.

• The 2010 Financial Statements showed that the Village of Canal Flats has just over $32 million in assets, mostly engineering structures, buildings, equipment and land. During 2010 the village showed an increase of $255,00 in financial assets.

Invermere, May 10th

• Invermere council carried a motion to adopt an amendment to the Sidewalk and Right of Way Occupancy Policy 2003-03, which updates the sidewalk and right of way policies with respect to fees, structural and finished design requirements for patios, patio ownership, patio placement/removal and storage responsibilities. Under the amendment, the seasonal patio rental fee increases to $650, and, over time, will transfer the responsibilities and costs of deck ownership from the District to the patio agreement holder.

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• A Community Works Fund grant of $500,000 has been approved for the installation of a water system in Dry Gulch.

A meeting is being planned with the community on June 1st at 7 p.m. at the Radium Seniors’ Hall to discuss possible options and potential costs for a new water system and to get community feedback.

A petition will be held to make the final decision on whether to proceed.

• The Regional District board gave first and second reading and authorized public hearings for two Columbia Valley development applications. Mountain Shadows Resort has applied to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw to recognize the existing use of portions of their properties in Dry Gulch as an RV Park. In Windermere, Brewer Ridge Holdings has applied to amend the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw to permit a single family residential development on land on Rocky Mountain Avenue.

The public hearings for the bylaws will be held May 24th in Windermere.

• The Wilmer Waterworks District Water System Assessment Report has been completed. RDEK Staff will soon be scheduling a meeting with the community to discuss the results of the study.

• The RDEK will submit an application for a $30,000 grant to the BC Hy-

dro Community Funding Program for the Boulder Creek Diversion Project. The Project will provide a long term, stable supply of irrigation water for farmers in the Toby Benches and Wilmer.

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

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Out & About Hi-hop moguls, Swollen Members, will be performing at Bud’s Bar and Lounge on Tuesday, May 17th from 9:30 p.m - 12:30 a.m. Tickets are available at Syndicate Boardshop and Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Tickets are $15 in advance and $25 at the door.

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Tuesday to Saturday · 11 to 4 pm Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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

Movie Review: No Strings Attached

Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom

Finally, a romantic comedy that didn’t leave me nauseous and rolling my eyes at the end. No Strings Attached is a smart, fresh, rom-com with a raunchy twist to it. It’s rated ‘R’ so don’t take your 13-year-old daughter to see it, but it’s perfect for ladies’ night and will even be enjoyed by the men in your life (honest).

No Strings Attached was written by 29-year-old upand-coming playwright, Elizabeth Meriwether, who manages to create a very believable modern day script chock-full of clever social nuances. Her story follows Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher), who once went to summer camp together and rekindle a very straightforward friendship as young adults.

Workaholic Emma is a doctor, and Adam is a rookie screenwriter who forever finds himself in the shadow of his retired TV-star father (Kevin Klein) who dates Adam’s ex-girlfriends and overdoses on purple cough syrup.

After a few mishaps and an alcohol-fueled night of self-pitying, Adam finds himself pantless, sleeping on Emma’s couch. Following a very sexually charged morning conversation, the two hook up and decide to become friends-with-benefits. They agree to be physically available for each other at all hours, but to not allow themselves to be emotionally involved.

From the beginning, it’s clear puppy-like Adam is in love with Emma and unhappy about the arrangement, but ice-cold Emma keeps him at arm’s length and allows no post-coital cuddles. The story follows their funny, and at times touching, escapades that finally unfold at an overused movie plot tool: a wedding.

This movie brings out Natalie Portman’s unexpected

funny side — think of a more toned down version of her Saturday Night Live sensation, ‘Natalie Portman Rap.’ Both Portman and Kutcher deliver solid performances with perfect comedic timing, and carry a realistic chemistry through the film. No Strings Attached was directed by movie pro Ivan Reitman, who is known for producing other comedic hits like I Love You, Man, Old School, and Animal House, and the Academy Award winner, Up in the Air. No Strings Attached is the upside-down cake of romantic comedies, and starts off where most new relationships end off. It will leave you giggling uncomfortably, chuckling honestly, and smiling at the end.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10 HEADS

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

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

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

• May 25th - 28th: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules.

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: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Seed Swap and Sale at the Community Greenhouse. By donation. Organized

by Groundswell.

• Kids’ Tennis Camps begin. For info: 250-3429082.

• 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: • 2 - 7 p.m.: Open House at the Family Resource Centre, 1315 - 7th Avenue, Invermere. Next to McToogle’s. For info: 250-342-5566.

• 7 p.m.: Public Information Meeting regarding the proposed Windermere Water Upgrade at Windermere Community Hall. Information about 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.

to register or e-mail invlibrary@cyberlink.bc.ca. For info visit: invermere.bclibrary.ca.

Wednesday, May 18th: • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Open House regarding the Water System Upgrade for the community of Fairmont. In the Cedar Room at Fairmont Hot Springs Lodge.

Presented by Fairmont Hot Springs Utilities Ltd. • 7 p.m.: Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association Annual General Meeting in the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Mezzanine.

• 2 - 4 p.m.: “A pirate’s life for me!” Special event for children, Grades 1 - 5, at the Invermere Library.

Scavenger hunt, crafts, costumes, stories and of course TREASURE! Pre-registration is required, space limited. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca or call 250-342-6416.

• 6:30 p.m.: Schnitzel Dinner at Invermere Legion, Branch 71. For info: 250-688-0640.

Friday, May 20th:

Saturday, May 28th:

• 6:30 p.m.: Roast Beef Dinner at Invermere Legion, Branch 71. For info: 250-688-0640.

• 5:30 p.m.: Japan benefit live music concert at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets are $30 and are available from Essentials Department Store, Spring Health Food Store and One-Hour Photo. $32 at the door.

Saturday, May 21st: • 7 a.m. onward: Garage and Bake Sale at 1215 10th Avenue in support of the Underwear Affair, raising money for cancer research. Bring your togo coffee mug and buy a coffee as well. For info: uncoverthecure.org.

• 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Yard Sale and Pancake breakfast at the Akisqnuk Arbour. For info call Linda: 250342-6301.

• 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.

• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Kayak and Canoe season kickoff at Columbia River Kayak and Canoe. Bratwurst barbecue and refreshments. For info: 250-342-7397.

• 12 noon - 4 p.m.: Grand Opening of the Water Treatment Plant at Windermere Water & Sewer Company, 1164 Windermere Loop Road. Tours of the plant, beef on a bun lunch and beverages provided. For info: 250-342-6999.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Kazuri Bead Sale. Handmade African Jewellery at Pynelogs Gallery. Pre-sale 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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• 6 p.m.: Free workshop about eBooks and eReaders at the Invermere Public Library. Call 250-342-6416

Friday, May 27th:

Tuesday, May 31st: • REACH Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

7th Annual art show featuring art from David Thompson Secondary School students. Scheduled until June 12th. Opening Event on Wednesday, June 1st. For info: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, June 1st: • Opening Event for REACH 7th Annual Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Featuring art from David Thompson Secondary School students. For info: 250-342-9216 ext. 146 or 250-342-4423.

• 1 - 3 p.m.: Free Job Search and Resume Preparation Workshop at the Radium Information Centre with an employment counsellor from the Columbia Valley Employment Centre. 10 spots available.

For info and registration: 250-347-9331 or info@ radiumhotsprings.com.

Invermere Library hours: • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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May 13, 2011

Local artist makes works of art from concrete

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff When one thinks of concrete, they usually envision boring grey sidewalks and functional foundations, not stunning works of art; but for valley resident, Caio Paagman, using concrete has become an artistic love affair which has recently been recognized by California-based designer Fu-Tung Chen.

Mrs. Paagman and her family have lived in the Columbia Valley for 15 years, moving to the area from Holland to find a quieter life closer to nature.

The Paagman’s first settled in Panorama, and then moved to a ranch closer to Invermere where Mrs. Pagman and her family raise Friesian horses.

Mrs. Paagman said she first saw the possibilities of concrete art in a magazine, shorty after moving to the ranch.

“I thought it was an interesting art form. Concrete is rough and tough and beautiful all at the same time. You can make anything out of it,” she said.

In 2006 Mrs. Paagman began taking courses in concrete work and experimenting with the techniques she learned.

She said she draws her inspiration from the beauty of nature, using elements of wind and water as well as earth tones to make exceptional, and functional pieces from

the depths of her imagination.

Moving on from countertops, sinks and tables, Mrs. Paagman said that she has been exploring sculpture and decorative wall panels recently, and is excited at the endless possibilities she can create.

“I love making unique pieces. I have done a lot of work for my home, and myself, but I also do work for other people as well. I don’t pump things out like a machine; I like to take my time and really do it well.”

Using fabric molds and dry cast methods as opposed to wet cast which is very heavy, Mrs. Paagman said she works with concrete as thin as half an inch, which she said would work well for wall panels or even commercial signage, areas she has begun to explore.

Recently, two of her pieces received awards at the 7th Annual Circle of Distinction Design Challenge for Outstanding Design and Craftsmanship, from one of her heroes and teachers, Mr. Fu-Tung Cheng, a concrete “guru” out of California.

Mrs. Paagman said it was an honour to be recognized in the competition, which has given her the confidence to begin showing her work publicly.

Mrs. Paagman’s work will be on display during Tour of the Arts on July 31st, as well as between August 9-21st at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

To see more of her work online, visit www.concretegallerydesign.com.

CUSTOM CONCRETE — Pictured, above: Caio Paagman at work in the sunshine at her home studio (photo by Joshua Estabrooks). Pictured, at right: A sink design that recently garnered the Presidents’ Award at the 7th Annual Circle of Distinction Design Challenge in California (photo submitted).

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Invermere’s Family Resource Centre to host open house

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Invermere’s Family Resource Centre is holding an open house on Tuesday, May 17th, to welcome visitors to their new downtown location and promote the range of services the organization provides.

The centre’s staff and Pat Cope board of directors will be on hand to guide visitors around their new building, beside Angus McToogle’s Restaurant, and talk them through the services and programs on offer for all ages.

“It’s a good time to have a cup of coffee and sit down and talk about people’s wish list for services,” said Pat Cope, Executive Director of the Family Resource Centre. “I believe these kinds of organizations really belong to the community, so it is important to have the community involved in every aspect.”

The Family Resource Centre has been serving the people of the Columbia Valley since 1988, providing support in times of crisis, group and individual counselling services, a youth outreach program, a quality food co-op, and much more.

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“Often people are surprised by our diversity of services,” Ms. Cope explained. “We have a broad range of services to help people with whatever they are facing, from the challenges of parenting to children coping with domestic violence in the home, bullying at school or grief and loss.”

The Family Resource Centre made the move downtown in November to improve their visibility in the community and provide easier access to services and programs for residents.

The location also helps to offer anonymity to visitors, who can park anywhere in the downtown area and take the short walk to the centre.

Inside, the comfortable, sound-proofed rooms provide total privacy, which is of utmost importance to the centre’s staff.

“We want people to feel comfortable coming here,” Ms. Cope added.

“It’s not shameful or weak to come and ask for help; in fact it’s a sign of strength. Any one of us can benefit at some point in time from a comfortable, safe place to go to.”

The Family Resource Centre’s open house is from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17th. Regular hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch.

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May 13, 2011

B.C. Arrows fastball team suits up

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley has a rich sporting history, with many notable teams throughout the decades. One of the most legendary teams in the area is the Shuswap First Nation’s B.C. Arrows fastball team, who won seven Canadian Native Championship titles in the 1980s and 1990s and played in countless international competitions throughout North America.

The Arrows team was originally formed by three sets of brothers, said original member, Dean Martin.

“It was the Martin, the Jack and the Nicholas brothers. We became a dominant force in the fastball world, and we were one of the community teams that broke the barrier by entering both native and non-native tournaments. That was back when Eddie Mountain was our coach. There used to be 10 or 12 teams in Invermere alone,” Mr. Martin said.

The Arrows were the first First Nation team to be invited to the International Softball Congress Championship, Mr. Martin said, and it looks like they might be accepted into the B.C. Softball Hall of Fame.

“It would be a huge honour for an all-native team to be inducted. The board will decide if we deserve the

recognition, but we’re honoured just to be considered at this point.”

Carrying on the legacy of fastball in the valley, a second team called the KDC Braves — which includes a lot of the original Arrows’ children — has been attending as many tournaments as they can every year.

The KDC Braves will be taking some of the original Arrows players with them to the Canadian Championships this year as part of a bid to bring the tournament home to Invermere.

The championship tournament takes place in Winnipeg at the end of July, and for the first time will feature two teams from the area: the original Arrows team, who are coming out of retirement for the event, and the next generation Braves.

The reason the Arrows have revived their team is twofold, Mr. Martin said. First, there is a new “Masters” category in the tournament, which includes players aged 35 and up, and second, both teams are hoping their presence will solidify their bid to host the prestigious competition next year in the Columbia Valley.

“We want to honour the town for its support and honour our players and people that helped us through the good times and the hard times. We want to bring ball back here, and it will be a big boom for the town. I don’t

think there would be a bigger sporting event in the area.”

Over 60 teams traditionally attend The Canadian Native Fastball Championship, Mr. Martin said, and with 10-20 players on each team, plus families, officials and fans, it would mean a significant commitment, but also a large economic benefit for the community and local businesses in the area.

“We’re talking about potentially a million dollar influx into the community in terms of dollars. It will be a big project, but one thing this community has always had is people who are willing to help.”

Of the original members, Mr. Martin said that most of the old timers will be in uniform, and are getting excited about representing the Columbia Valley.

“We have two tournaments left in us; this one, and next year when we host the competition. We have had a couple original team members who have passed away, but most of us are still around.

“Some of the original brothers will be in uniform, so people can look forward to seeing some good ball and some of us old timers back in uniform.”

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THREE IN A ROW — A vintage photo of the B.C. Arrows from 1985 after the team won their third Canadian Championship in a row.

Back Row L-R: Tiger Martin, Bob Clevland, Chief Paul Sam, Wes Nicholas, Darren Zack, Rick Nicholas, Willy “Fly” Jack, Peter “Pistol” Nicholas, Frank Sam Sr. Front Row L-R: Frank Sam Jr., Gordie “GoGo” Martin, Randy Martin, Roscoe Jack, Bob Jack, Sean Sam, Dean “Mouse” Martin, Joe “Pumpy” Jack, and Ernest “OJ” Jack.

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May 13, 2011

New events for Canal Days

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Village of Canal Flats is gearing up for its most popular summer celebration, Canal Days, which begin on June 1st.

Starting with Canal Days Idol, on Wednesday, June 1st, and rounding off with the crowd-pleasing Duct Tape Boat Race followed by a steak dinner, on Sunday, June 5th, the five-day party is the community’s biggest annual celebration.

“We get a lot of people coming out for Canal Days,” said event organizer, Karen Flowers. “It’s lots of fun and there are lot of different things to do. I’d say there’s something for everyone.”

Along with returning favourites, like community bingo and a downtown parade, this year’s event also has a selection of new entertainment. The Gagne Logging Show, a much-loved part of Invermere’s Valley Apprecia-

tion Day, will be joining the Saturday line-up.

Also new this year is a demonstration from First Nations groups, who will have a teepee set up.

“We’ve got a new band from Kimberley called Riff Raff playing this year at the dance,” Ms. Flowers added.

“We had the funding available so we’ve added to the lineup a bit.”

The busiest day of the celebrations begins on the Saturday morning, with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by the costume-filled Canal Days parade at 11 a.m.

The afternoon brings games and entertainment for all ages with water fights, karaoke, face painting, raffles, a dunk tank, the CU express train, and more.

The day draws to a close with an adult dance from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Civic Centre. A family-friendly dance will be held on the Friday evening at 7 p.m. to accommodate younger event-goers.

For more information, call 250-349-5447, or see the Canal Flats community newsletter.

Riverside Ladies’ Golf League Report Submitted by Deb Esler Riverside Rosebuds Our spring meeting was held on May 5th at the Riverside Club Room. After a wonderful assortment of appetizers were enjoyed, we completed our meeting, welcomed three new members, and six groups of ladies enjoyed a fun day of golf.

A few highlights to mention. KPs (closest to pin): Shirley Elder, Nelda Harker and two for Sue Atkinson.

Hole in twos: Sylvia Robertson and Loretto Kennan.

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May 13, 2011

Digital books reach the virtual shelves of Invermere Library

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The future of reading is here, and residents of the Columbia Valley are keeping up.

The Invermere Library is now stocking a selection of digital books, known as e-books, which are available for download to portable e-reading devices such as a Kindles, Kobos, or iPads.

Invermere librarian Leah Shoemaker has been learning as much as she can about the new trend in reading, and said that there are definite benefits to the technology.

“People are definitely getting into them here,” she said. “It is so beneficial for anyone who is traveling, because you have this one device that you can load hundreds of books on instead of taking them all with you when you travel. They’re also great for seniors too, because you can increase the size of the text if you have a hard time reading smaller print.”

The feedback Ms. Shoemaker has received from those who own a stand alone e-reader device, as opposed to using a computer or another form of mobile device, is that the experience is quite similar to reading a physical book. An e-reader uses special display technologies designed to mimic the appearance of ordinary ink on paper, and can be read in both bright and low light.

Local resident, Denise Tegart, recently received an e-reader for Christmas, and said there are many benefits to embracing the new technology.

“They are fantastic once you get the hang of it. You can use them outside, inside, and if you’re not happy

with the size of the print you can adjust it.”

Some e-readers come with a built in dictionary for looking up unfamiliar words, as well as the ability to highlight or underline key passages in a written work, just like one would in a physical book.

“I’m in my sixties,” said Ms. Tegart, “so people shouldn’t be intimidated. It’s the exact same thing as my grandmother not wanting to use a microwave at first, until she had one. I wouldn’t go back to just having a book.”

For Ms. Shoemaker, the choice isn’t one or the other, as she said the physical book would not be going away anytime soon.

“People shouldn’t look at this as whether print is better or worse. Each one has its place. I think anyone who is reading e-books also picks up print books and that will continue,” she said.

There are a few misconceptions out there in terms of e-book availability, Ms. Shoemaker added, but they function just like physical books, meaning a finite amount of copies of each title are available.

“E-books can be downloaded without coming in to the library. All they need is a password from us and a library card and they can download them from home.”

The Invermere Library will be hosting a workshop on Wednesday, May 25th at 6 p.m. for anyone who is interested in e-reading, or who already owns and e-reader but would like to learn how to use it in conjunction with the library.

Anyone interested in the workshop should register beforehand. For more information, call 250-342-6416 or send an e-mail to invlibrary@cyberlink.bc.ca.

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May 13, 2011

Gardener harnesses the power of the flower

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff You will be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about flowers and gardening than Al Lagadin.

This year, Al is channeling his love for horticulture into a creative fundraiser for cancer research, just in time for the Columbia Valley’s Relay for Life.

Al, a former science teacher, has been gardening ever since he was a child digging rocks out of the garden for his mother.

“I’ve always loved nature. It’s just a love,” Al said.

Look around the flowerbeds at Copper Point Golf Course, and you will see Al’s passion in full bloom. Al moved to the valley nine years ago, and has since been pruning and primping the beautiful blossoms at the golf course, alongside his partner, Cheryl Asher.

While beautifying his flower beds last year, Al chatted with a family of golfers from Calgary who bemoaned the fact that they were unable to keep a flower garden in the valley because of their frequent absences.

Their comment sparked an idea for Al, who decided he could help provide the joy of a flower patch to similar families, or anyone who finds enjoyment in beautiful flower displays.

Al, who has family affected by cancer, teamed up with Sheila Tutty, organizer of this year’s Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, to bring a colourful, fresh

fundraiser to the valley in the form of flowers.

On Saturday, June 4th, Al is inviting families, groups of employees from valley businesses, and individuals, to come to Copper Point Golf Course, pick up a complimentary pair of garden gloves, and dig in to one of the 48 flower beds Al tends. Al will be providing 30,000 annuals and a mix of perennials for people to plant. Participants can plan their own flower bed design, and even bring a flower of their own to plant in memory of someone affected by cancer.

In return, Al will tend the flower beds all summer, weeding and hand-watering the blooms. The bed’s sponsors are invited to visit their flower bed all year to enjoy the blossoms, and can come to pick them at the end of the season. Any leftovers will be picked and donated to the local hospitals and long-term care facilities.

“It’s going to be a beautiful display,” Al said. “It’s a great way to meet other people and enhance the sense of community we already have here.”

The fundraiser is $125 per person, but the cost is more than returned. Each participant receives a beefon-a-bun lunch with refreshments from culinary queen, Anne Riches, a commemorative plaque in each flower bed, and a choice of either a $125 tax receipt or a golf voucher redeemable at any time, worth $130.

Early registration is appreciated. To register, call Copper Point Golf Course at 250-341-3392, or Sheila Tutty at 250-342-9059.

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May 13, 2011

Custom tattoo shop opens

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Good news tattoo fans: the days of driving to Cranbrook to get inked are over. Invermere’s very own custom tattoo parlour, Fire Vixen Tattoos, opened its doors this week.

Tattoo artist of ten Sarah Eastick years, Sarah Eastick, and her partner Craig Smith, are excited to join the downtown scene, offering custom, hand-drawn body art at their new premises on 8th Avenue. Specializing in greyscale and realism, but happy to work with all styles and design ideas, Sarah began her tattoo career almost a decade ago in Ontario.

“I got my first tattoo when I was 23 and as I got more tattoos I became more intrigued by the process,” she explained. “The first time I tattooed that was it for me, I was hooked.”

After taking a break from her art teaching career to complete a second honours degree in fine arts, Sarah began a one-and-a-half year apprenticeship at Fat Cat Tattoo in Aurora, Ontario. The first couple of years were challenging, she said, due to the competitive, male-dominated

nature of the industry, but after five years she had found her feet and began dreaming of opening her own studio.

“One of my good friends lives here. I’ve been coming to visit for years,” Sarah said. “It’s a beautiful place, a very artistic community and there’s a lack of competition and lots of local encouragement ... It seemed like home.”

Almost five years after the initial idea, using Craig’s entrepreneurial experience and Sarah’s passion for high quality tattooing, Fire Vixen Tattoos was born.

Sarah is dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind pieces, working with clients to sketch the design and helping them decide on all the finer details like placement and use of colour. Quality comes first at her studio, she emphasized, with no copying of work from other tattooists or walls of pre-drawn designs for people to choose from.

“I won’t do something if it will look bad on skin,” Sarah said. “It is about getting to know someone and what they like and want. I like to put time and thought into creating a tattoo with a person, working with them for the best result.”

Sarah and Craig are also keen to integrate into the valley’s artistic community and will be displaying local artwork, including Sarah’s, at their shop. The couple have organized an opening party for Fire Vixen at Ray Ray’s Beach Pub on May 21st at 8 p.m., with prize giveaways including tattoo gift certificates. For more on Fire Vixen Tattoos or to book an appointment call 250-688-1115.

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan (OCP). The proposed bylaws (Numbers 376 and 377) will affect the following properties as shown in bold below, with the following zoning changes: Property descriptions: • A portion of Lot 1, District Lot 3947, Kootenay District Plan 16491, Except parts included in Plans 18300, NEP21223 and NEP62610. PID 005-710-324 The property is currently within the Resort Land Use Zone in the OCP and zoned in the Zoning Bylaw as C5 – Golf Course. The proposed rezoning will change the current land use zone to Single Family Residential in the OCP and change zoning to R-1 Single Family Residential in the Zoning Bylaw.

A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 376 and the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 377 will be held: MAY 25TH, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M. VILLAGE OFFICE, 4836A RADIUM BLVD. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068 prior to the date and time of the hearing. There will be an opportunity for oral submissions at the Public Hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned.

LIVING ART — Some examples of the work of Invermere’s new tattoo artist, Sarah Eastick, of Fire Vixen Tattoos.

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May 13, 2011

Stayin’ up L8te!

Singer and guitarist, Pat Hess, and the rest of the members of local group L8te entertained the crowds who attended the Wings Over the Rockies wind-up event, a good old-fashioned barn dance that took place in the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, May 7th.

The evening included a delicious dinner, good cheer, and a retrospective presentation looking back over the 15 year history of the Wings Over the Rockies Festival.

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The Athalmer Substation Expansion Project, currently underway, will replace aging equipment at the Athalmer Substation in Invermere in order to improve reliability and provide greater capacity to support growth in the Columbia Valley.

This project began in June 2010 and includes a new control room building and switchyard. The two existing transformers will be replaced with two larger capacity transformers. In addition, the substation site will be expanded. The project is underway and the civil work inside of the switchyard, as well as construction of the control room is now complete. The next stage will be installing and testing the electrical equipment in the switchyard and control building.

During May and June 2011, BC Hydro will require planned outages to complete conversion work at the substation.

BC Hydro crews and contractors will work safely and keep the outage times as brief as possible. All customers impacted by the outages will be notified in advance with ads in local newspapers.

We understand community concerns related to the construction site activities. We want to assure the community that the Athalmer Substation site will become orderly and visually pleasing as the site work nears completion.

The final stages of the project will see the completion of the control room building including windows and door overhangs. In addition, permanent fencing that includes visual shielding will be installed. The project is scheduled to be substantially complete and in-service in the fall of 2011.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Crack open the champagne and get out the party hats: the District of Invermere is turning 60 this month.

Incorporated on May 22nd, 1951, the District of Invermere was the first incorporated community in the Columbia Valley, until Golden followed suit in 1958.

At the time, the village had a population of under 400 and a dramatically different appearance to the downtown area.

“It was in 1952 when I bought property here,” said long-time valley resident Ray Crook. “There really wasn’t much here. I remember the first hardware store was across 7th Avenue, Invermere Hardware, and Pitts General Store and the post office. In the 1950s things started picking up and the town really took off.”

Mr. Crook bought a $200 lot on 10th Avenue, which was yet to be hooked up to the village water supply. For the first year, he hand-hauled water from Invermere Contracting Company on 7th Avenue.

The small village was served by the modestly-sized Lady Elizabeth Bruce Memorial Hospital, based out of what is now Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

“All of my children were born there,” recalled Joy Bond, who owned and operated Invermere Hardware from 1945 to 1953. “I remember they looked after us very well there. It was in Taynton’s Bay, as we called it, now it is Kinsmen Beach.”

It was 1951 when construction began on the Invermere and District Hospital, which would open in November 1956.

Invermere’s first council was elected in May of 1951 and consisted of four commissioners and the village chairperson, Dr. Filmer Coy. It wasn’t until 1969 that

the Village of Invermere, as it was then known, adopted the title of mayor, a role filled by Marvin Tunnacliffe.

One of council’s first acts after incorporation was to begin upgrades to Invermere’s water system, supplied at the time through ageing pipes from Paddy Ryan Lake.

In a low spot between 4th and 5th Street and 10th and 7th Avenue, a well was dug, which was operated by the Invermere Water Works.

The village would rely on the wells until demand became too great. New pipes were installed at the lake and the commmunity returned to its original water source.

In the early years lumbering, ranching and mining provided the economic base for the area. The main employment came from Ronacher’s Saw Mills in Athalmer.

“My husband and I bought Invermere Hardware in 1945 from my uncle Frank Stockdale,” Ms. Bond explained. “I had worked for him for a while. We lived upstairs, right above the store ... There were logging outfits around who we sold cables and nails and things to.”

The store would get its supplies by freight train, ordering two weeks in advance to ensure they arrived in time.

Telegrams were the main method of communication and feet the preferred method of transport. Few families around town owned a car, so most locals would walk.

Electricity came from the Invermere Contracting Company power plant in town until the early 1950s.

Operations would shut down at 11 p.m. and all the lights across town would switch off. When the power shut down, gas lamps and candles provided light.

The village gained its own movie theatre, the Toby Theatre in 1952, which became the main source of entertainment for locals.

“It was quite the added attraction to town,” Mr. Crook recalled. “We had to drive to Kimberley or Cranbrook before then if we wanted to take in a show.”

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There were two movie showings every night, at 7 and 9 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. Every second night new movies were shown.

A trip to the pictures would set you back 60 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Popcorn could bebought for 10 cents a bag.

It wasn’t until 1982 that the village grew enough to receive the status of a district, following several boundary expansions to include Athalmer and the Westside Improvement Districts.

“I was born in the Invermere hospital in 1982,” said Gerry Taft, Invermere’s current mayor. “It’s a great community to grow up in ... One memory stands out for me.

“Where Village Arts is now there was a grocery store, R.C. Thompson, and as a curious kid I peered down into the back store room, which now happens to be the present location of my shop. Of course I never thought 20 something years later I’d be opening a cafe there.”

Present day Invermere is almost unrecognisable to those who recall the village’s humble beginnings. From

THEN AND NOW — Top, Invermere during 1981, from left to right is Embers Restaurant, Christ Church Trinity Shared Ministry and the Shell gas station. Bottom, the same view in 2011.

Top photo by the District of Invermere the first settlement in 1890, called Copper City, to the thriving municipality of around 4,000 that stands today, the town is a testament to all who helped shape its course; residents, councils, businesses and visitors alike.

Here’s to another 60 years. Happy birthday, Invermere!

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Wings Over the Rockies

Wings Over the Rockies

Wings

Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Paul Glassford Strata, Apartment & Commercial Property Management

For professional management of your strata corporation, overseen by a Certiďƒžed Property ManagerÂŽ, with the accounting done by a Certiďƒžed Management Accountant, please contact Bill Weissig

Bernie Raven

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

www.teamraven.ca

CPMÂŽ, RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES.

Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

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Our six Strata Managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiďƒžcations and experience, please visit our website at www.mountaincreek.ca.

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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

Paul McIntyre

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046

Suite A 1006 7th Ave, Invermere, BC

cell: 250-688-5515 Fax: 866-232-6094 pmcin@telus.net

www.panoramaresortrealestate.ca

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Over the Rockies

Wings

ENING MAY 2011 P O GO

V E R N M EN T P R I C I N G

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(250) 342-1167

Wings draws to a close The annual Wings Over the Rockies Festival drew to a close on Sunday, May 8th, with over 1,200 tickets sold for events throughout the week. Opposite page, left to right: a pair of Common Mergansers take flight from Dutch Creek, at the foot of the Hoodoos; Wilmer’s wetlands shortly after dawn. Above, top to bottom: Ian Adams snaps a photo during Pat’s Excellent Adventure, a photographic wetlands tour; a female Mallard duck and ducklings splash about in Dutch Creek. Photos by Joshua Estabrooks, Kate Irwin and Charleen Evans

Fairmont Hot SpringS UtilitieS ltd.

Water System Upgrade open House You are invited to attend an open house about upgrading the Fairmont Hot Springs community water system in compliance with Provincial requirements, and to review the options being considered by the utility.

may 18, 2011 6:30pm – 8:30pm Fairmont Hot Springs Lodge, Cedar Room Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

IMPORTANT MEETING In preparation for the vote on June 25th, the RDEK will be hosting an important public information meeting regarding the proposed Windermere Water Upgrade:

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 7:00 pm Windermere Community Hall Representatives from the RDEK, Interior Health, Comptroller of Water Rights and MMM Group will be on hand to present the project and answer questions.

The meeting will provide detailed information about the upcoming vote, including the costs and tax implications to purchase bulk treated water.

For more information, contact: Elizabeth Ahlgren RDEK Project Supervisor 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 eahlgren@rdek.bc.ca Main Office 19 - 24th Ave S. Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Fax: 250-489-3498 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca

Columbia Valley Office Box 2319, 4956 Athalmer Road Invermere BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-0063 Fax: 250-342-0064 Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Workmanship Cell No. 250-342-5845 William Collins

Stone Masonry

STONE

Kootenay Mud Jacking Sunken Concrete Repair

• Repairs • Driveway and Walkway • Wet Basements • Bobcat and Mini-excavator services available

Allan Pinchak

View Workmanship References: • Radium Esso • Village of Radium Hot Springs Entrance Sign • Kootenay Park Entrance Signs & Fireplaces Throughout the Valley

(BUS) 250-417-7431 Cranbrook, BC

Sprinkler System, Service & Installation Paving Stone Patios & Retaining Walls

SINCE 1983 Distributing Landscaping & Patio Stone

Ask about our Free Local Estimates

Colin 250-688-1229 • colin.goldsmith@hotmail.com

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

custom country homes invermere, bc

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

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

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

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

Smitty’s Tree Service

25+ Years Experience

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

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

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

Al Smith

(250) 342-2611

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

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

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Saunders Irrigation Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

1-250-270-2703 - Tanner Free 1-250-342-5673 - Brodie Estimate s saundersirrigation@gmail.com 4825 Dell Rd, Windermere, V0B 2L2

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS

Automotive Repairs

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

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

Invermere

Freight & Passenger Depot

(250) 341-6888

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

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

www.cordnerarchitect.com

(250) 347-9726

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

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

Excavating:

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

Landscaping Rock Walls Hauling Dangerous Tree Removal ◆ Bobcat Services ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

#302, 1313 • 7th Avenue, Invermere BC PHONE: 250-342-9285 • FAX: 250-342-0192

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

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

250-342-5277

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K5

Hauling of Sand, Gravel, Top Soil and Drain Rock

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Owner/Operator

Quality Work

patco_dev@shaw.ca

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

Jason Pike

Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe

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

Daren Noble 250-341-5886 250-349-5882

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

READY MIX CONCRETE 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 Hourly or Contract Rates Available

• Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

Lambert

250-342-5800

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

250.342.1024

Journeyman Carpenters

Serving Invermere BC and surrounding areas.

24/7

14 YEARS EXPERIENCE!

• • • •

Lock-outs Boosts Tire Changes Gas/Diesel Delivery

• Off-road and Highway Recovery • Local and Long Distance Tows

GUARANTEED BEST RATES IN TOWN!

Phone: 250-347-9814 • Cell: 250-342-5838 • Fax: 250-347-9701 P.O Box 2878 Invermere B.C V0A 1K0

FREE ESTIMATES • • • •

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

INFRARED INSPECTIONS DETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION, FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS, NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • info@kootenayinfrared.ca www.kootenayinfrared.ca

You’ve got a job? We’ve got a Cat!

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

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

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

Open Monday - Saturday Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

Wood LakeBlinds Auto Services Interior World 250-342-9310 Same great team, same great service.

window fashions

Radium Hot Springs Esso Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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

Top Quality Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

Interior World FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE Established 1976

w JOHN i n d o w fWOOD ashions

PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 FAX: • E-mail:(250) tobywood@shaw.ca Call Bill 250-345-2189 Cropper 342 4406 5026 Riverview Road, Fairmont, B.C. V0A 1L1

Need Blinds?

Jobkat Excavating 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.

P H A RInterior M AWorld C Y LT D .

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Mike Cope

A ccurate Towing and Recovery INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

Renovating?

LAMBERT-KIPP

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

• 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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Fine Homeservices

VACUUM CENTRE

Sales • Repairs • Warranty Phone: 250-342-9207 • Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

ree Homes In c. iF eldt

FieldTreeHomes@aol.com Ph 250.341.5900 Bernie Veldboom • Invermere, BC

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

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

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:

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

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

• 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

GUARANTEED

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com

250-426-9586

250.341.5426

Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

250.349.5564

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

250-341-8501

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Senior Discount

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

ALL WORK

Residential

Jesse Vader

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.

Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586

Call or visit online

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

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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Hoodoo do you do?

A sunny spring afternoon last week made for a perfect view of the impressive Hoodoos, just south of Fairmont Hot Springs.

Legend states that the famous landmark was not an act of geologic erosion, but rather, back in the mists of time an enormous fish tried to make its way along the Rocky Mountain Trench. The journey was too difficult to complete and when the great fish finally died, it did so near Canal Flats. Over time, its ribs fell apart.

One half became the hoodoos of Fairmont, the other half became the hoodoos further south near Fort Steele.

Photo By Joshua Estabrooks

HERE TO SERVE YOU Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

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

• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

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

Bighorn Timber Frames • • • • •

Design/Project Management for Traditional Joinery Custom Timber Frames, Stairs, Decks, Green Building, Passive House, Renovation ~ make your home green Raising/Installation Cell: 250-341-1066 Andreas@bighorn-timber-frames.ca www.bighorn-timber-frames.ca

RENOVATIONS

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

Kari & John Mason

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

INTERIOR FINISHING - REPAIRS - PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR - KITCHENS, BATHS & BASEMENTS - FURNITURE REPAIRS

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

250-341-5096 From Framing to Finishing

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

LICENSED

Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

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Pioneer Classifieds s In Memoriam s

GARAGE SALES Multi Family Garage Sale Saturday May 14th. 10-1pm BC Hydro and RDEK parking lot (beside Station Pub). Lots of household items.

Coffee & cold drinks available.

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Brisco Moving Sale May 21st & 22nd (Saturday & Sunday) @ 9:30 am. 2971 Hwy 95. Appliances, furniture and much more.

Garage Sale Saturday May 14th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4962 Mountainside Place, Fairmont BC.

Cheers to Panorama Mountain Village for providing free buses for our young snow sports enthusiasts.

Thank you so much. Grateful Grandmother.

Cheers to Lana, Sylvia & Rene for the amazing cat rescue !

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.

Garage Sale Saturday May 14th, 9am-1pm. 1517 15th Ave Invermere. No early birds please. . .

In loving memory of Dillan Scott Nicholas Salazar. Only held for a moment but loved forever. Loving Mother Carmen Salazar, Father John Nicholas, & loving brothers Brian Panebianco & Quentan.

• • • •

Garage Sale Saturday May 14th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 104 2nd Ave (Fort Point). Household items, bicycles, exercise bike and many more misc. items. 250-342-0320.

Legion Branch #71 and Ladies Auxilliary Garage Sale and Breakfast. Downtown Invermere.

Saturday May 21st, 7:30 am. Start early with breakfast to go. Indoors rain or shine. Everyone Welcome.

Table Rentals available $10. Call Faye 250-342-2681.

Moving Community Garage Sale at White Tail Estates on Eacrett Rd in Dry Gulch. Saturday May 14th, 8:30am - 2pm.

s obituary s Edward H. Paprocke 1936 – 2011 Edward H. Paprocke passed away suddenly on April 17, 2011, at his home.

Ed was born in Winnipeg to parents John & Bernice Paprocke. Ed, along with his parents and two sisters, moved to Radium Hot Springs when he was 12 years of age.

Ed’s passion in life was spending time with his family and cheering on his children and grandchildren, although Ed was happiest in a pair of shorts walking along a sandy beach in some hot destination with his loving wife Lorna by his side.

Ed is survived by his wife Lorna, children Leslie (Ron), Linda, David (Julie); grandchildren Tyler, Kodie (Korey), Eddie, Chase, Ben, Brandon; great grandchild Kamden; and his sister Wanda (Eugen). He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Sophie.

The family of Ed Paprocke would like to extend our thanks to all our family and friends for their support during our time of sorrow.

There will be a service held tomorrow, May 14th, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at the Invermere Cemetery.

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all.

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

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

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

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.

10% off at The Windy Café!

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

Don & Joy Hassett are thrilled to announce the arrival of their grandson, Rhett Howard Hassett.

Born April 15, 2011 weighing 9lbs 11oz. Proud Parents Blair and Beth, and proud big brother Jesse.

Separation? Divorce? Co-Parenting?

Confidential Fathers Support Groups for recently separated men with children. Potluck Dinner at private residence May 19th, 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m. Phone 250-341-7246 for details.

LOST AND FOUND Found: male Siamese Cat. 250-3422110.

Found: a pet Rabbit around Fairmont Creek Rd. Phone 250-345-2138.

Cheers to the young family on 6th Ave for their loving, thoughtful gifts to the elderly lady on the same avenue. Thank You. Grateful Senior Cheers to Justin and Bridget for donating all their time to neatly packing up all the gymnastics equipment at the club. You two are amazing and very appreciated.

Cheers to Shara Bakos for being the best neighbor anyone could ask for and for being a great friend!

Jeers to all the people who speed and tailgate! Back off! Slow down before you cause an accident, hurt, or kill someone! Shame on you!

Think about it!

Cheers to Ali Degeer for being the kind of neighbor people dream about. Thanks for everything!

Jeers to the people who “burn rubber” on 10th street near the ambulance station. You may need their help someday. Cheers to the drivers on 10th street who do not speed or use it as a shortcut!

Cheers to Cory Olsen at the Windermere Landfill for always being friendly, helpful and always having a smile on your face. DS. Cheers to Larry Sholinder for fixing the water problem on Sinclair Avenue this Sunday May 8th let alone on Mother’s Day. You are truly appreciated. Thank You. Cheers to Copper Point for having the only great locals rate around.

Keep it up!

Cheers to the lady at the laundromat last Friday for providing some soap, thank you!

Jeers to the arrogant Albertan (from an Albertan) who ranted to an employee at the Fields Store about how important he was to this valley and thus to her job. You were way out of line! Cheers to the employee of Fields who responded in such a brilliant humorous way to the arrogance of the ignorant customer. Kudos!

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 250-342-5297, 250-3463011 or 250-342-2100.

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.

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

suite for rent Suite/Cottage for rent in Windermere. Available S.S.F. $500/ month all included, N/S, N/P. 250342-6162.

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

commercial space

FOR LEASE

Fairmont Business Center Fairmont Village Mall

Unit rental $450 / Month High traffic Frontage New Built Space 3 Months Free

CALL 250-341-7345

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house for rent

house for rent

condo for rent

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

Radium, furnished apartments available Oct 1st. 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.

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.

FOR RENT

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo for rent in Radium Pinewood Building $950/ month including utilities. 403-6903166.

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.

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.

HOMES 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.

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.

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.

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.

Newly Renovated 2 bdrm upper 4 plex suite in Windermere includes W/D. New renos. $700/month. Call 403-239-2017.

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.

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

Invermere: 3 bdrm house close to downtown and schools. $1100 plus utilities. Contact Joan at 250-3427517 for viewing.

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

250-341-8775.

Beautiful acreage, 2 bdrm, 2 bath with garage on 24 acres. Less than 5 minutes from Windermere, $1050/month. Contact Linda 403244-8402.

D/T furnished immaculate 4 bdrm house for rent. A/C, W/D, fully developed basement, N/S. Available immediately $1375/ month + utilities. Contact Linda or Gordon 289-795-4000 or 289-7954107.

For Rent-2 bdrm log home in Wilmer, 11/2 baths, W/D, fireplace, wrap-around deck, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, mature responsible person/s, long term, nonpartiers. $1000/month + utilities, references required. Call 250-3429470.

D/T Invermere 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D, $800/month + utilities, N/S, N/P, 1 year lease. Available immediately 250-341-6080.

Invermere: 2 year old house near Sobeys with garage, 3 bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, all major appliances, A/C, granite countertops, nice backyard with patio. Quiet, long -term tenants only. Available June 1st, N/P, N/S. $1,250 + utilities.

250-342-5229.

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1 bdrm house with large yard in Radium $450/month + electricity.

Phone 250-347-9325 or 250-3479958.

Radium 4 bdrm house for rent with 2 car garage and open floor plan, large rumpus room in the basement. $1400/month. Call Jessie 250-688-0061.

TOWN HOME FOR RENT: DT Invermere 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, unfurnished town home. Steps to main street. $1250/month + utilities. 250-688-0244.

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.

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

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.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo for rent in Radium Pinewood Building $950/ month including utilities. 403-6903166.

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.

Upper duplex for rent on 12th Ave Invermere. Available June 1st . 2 bdrms, open concept. Great views, lots of light, large deck, 1100 sq. ft. 1250/month, F/P, W/D, D/W. Looking for long-term tenants.

Small dog/cat acceptable. 250341-4805 Horsethief Condo at Panorama, furnished, 1 bdrm with extra bed.

Good for couple or 2 single ppl. $950/month includes Wi-Fi, cable & utilities Call 403-988-5548 or rossgreen@yahoo.com Canal Flats Condo Jade Landing Development. 2+1 bdrms, 1 bath, 6 appliances. Partially furnished basement, 12 mins to Fairmont, $750/month + utilities. Available June 1st. Contact Mike at 403-8046937.

CONDO FOR RENT: Radium 2 bdrm, 1 bath nearly new condo, available partially furnished or unfurnished, laundry. $875/month inc. Hydro 250-688-0244.

ACREAGES AND LOTS 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

RV Stalls for Rent: 7 miles south of Golden. All services $375/month. Robert 250-3442954/Edward 780-718-8243.

condo FOR SALE

wanted Recreational Kayak for lake and river use. Single seater, preferably plastic, must have some cargo capacity. Call Kate: 250-341-6299.

Awesome 3 bdrm, 2 bath Invermere family home for sale.

Close to all schools, skate park etc.

Recently renovated. Large treed yard, great for kids and pets. Visit theredcabininvermere.com for details. Open house and garage sale Sat May 14th 10am-12pm $358,000.

Invermere-Rural

$775,000.00 House and 5 Acres.

3 bdrm, 3 bathrooms + 1 loft.

Located at 9455 Toby Ridge Road, Invermere. For more info phone 250-342-1548 or email robinshmigelsky@ yahoo.com Invermere bungalow, 3 bdrm upstairs, 1 bdrm downstairs, 2 bathrooms. Central location close to schools. $315,000 call 250-3411076.

3 bdrm, 1 bath, wood stove on each floor 2000 sq ft including walk out basement. New flooring on main level, freshly painted screened veranda, central vac. New pretreated fence, children and pets can play safe. Quiet area, breathtaking view, 5 minute walk to downtown. #3- 1st Street Inveremere. Asking $369,000. 250-342-0247.

Long-term dependable renters.

Large house 3 bdrms, 2 bath, yard, garden, utilities included. Available now! 250-341-1099.

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.

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

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

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 extra’s to list. Best Offer. (250)341-7393.

700R Chevy Transmission custom built originally paid $3000.

Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

Fender Stratocaster, Electric Guitar Black and White. Comes with hard case, electric tuner, Peavy Amp etc. $600 for set. Call 250-341-8344 for details.

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

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

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

10” DELTA tablesaw with 30” RipAlign fence and attach 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.

Old upright Piano. Phone 250-3479900 for details.

4 Tires, Rims & Hub Caps, 215/70R15 Yokohama Ice Guard, studless, tubeless, steel belted radials less than 6000kms. 250345-6675.

2001 Honda XR 250R. Original bill of sale (1 owner), great shape, located in Invermere. $2,250 OBO. 403-880-7202.

Complete Bedroom w/ Double Bed, living room wall unit, sofa & miscellaneous items $250 OBO. Used Exterior Door , white in-swing. Right ½ Lite $50 OBO. Please Call 250-345-6804.

Large men’s road bike. Devinci 5000 series, full ultegra drive and brakes, carbon fork aluminum frame $3000 replacement $750 firm. 250-3421354.

Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch 14000 lb towing capacity 3000 lb vertical $150. Steel Racks for small p/u truck $30. Set of car roof racks $15.

250-342-0320.

RECREATION VEHICLES New! Never Hooked Up! 2008, 19ft Trailer Cruiser. $14,000 Phone: 250688-0718.

VEHICLES for sale 92 FORD RANGER, no motor, good body. Best Offer. MUST GO! 250341-7393.

VEHICLES for sale

Buick Roadmaster 167,000 kms recent brakes and air conditioning. $3500.00. 250-342-5308.

1986 CHEVY ½ TON, no motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best Offer.

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

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

250-342-9653 1995 Chevy Tahoe. Good Condition.

Leather Interior. 218,000 kms. $4900.00 OBO 250-342-7015.

CAMPING STAY VACATION

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

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645 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.

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.

Bring the entire family and enjoy lakefront 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

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

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Dry in 1 hour! Serving the Valley since 2006. Call 250-688-0213.

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

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

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

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.

services

help wanted

help wanted

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

Beyond Melting Pot is now hiring mature individuals for serving.

Days and some nights. Please submit resume in person. 4935, Hwy 93 Radium.

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and Steel Sharpening Services. Carbide Saw Re-Tipping.

Saw-Blades Router-Bits, PlannerKnives, Hole-Saws, Ice Auger Blades, Knives, Scissors, and Much More 250-341-6029, 345 Blair St. Athalmer.

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 Onsite Superintendent during “days off” and periods of higher work loads. Experience with Sewer and Water Treatment, landscape maintenance, operations of grounds equipment, plus mechanical and carpentry skills would also be an asset. If this sounds like you, and you would enjoy some flexibility in your schedule and working 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 250-342-3005.

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

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

Concrete Forming & Finishing Gradework, Stairs, Decorative Eric Friesen 250-342-1775.

DEVCO APPLIANCE SERVICE Devon Maslaniec-Owner/Operator Servicing & Installing All Brands of Major Appliances. Certified Appliance Technician w/ Refrigeration & Gas Tickets. 250341-7393.

Newly Certified Nail Technician!

Looking to expand Clientele. Great Rates. Contact Danielle 250-6886615.

help wanted 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.

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.

Ambitious student for a couple of days of gardening and yard work.

250-342-1354.

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

Part-time Bookkeeper needed 4-5 hours per month for small business.

250-342-0530.

Wanted : Experienced servers, kitchen staff, and retail staff at Rockies Pizzeria in Radium.

Please drop off resume or email to rockiespizza@nanomail.ca.

Post Secondary Student needed for full/part time LANDSCAPING WORK in Fairmont area-$15/hr. Call 250345-2104 ASAP. Motel Bavaria is seeking Housekeeping Staff. Wanted immediately. Permanent Position, Excellent working conditions.

Please call 250-347-9915 or drop in.

Wanted: Vendors for Canal Flats Days Sat. June 4th. Call 250-3495447 for info. Duct Tape Boat Races, Sunday June 5th at Noon also part of Canal Flats Days Fun Entertainment for all. If you would like to join the fun, Call 250-3495305.

Radium Esso and Lake Auto currently have employment opportunities for a mechanic’s helper, or a first or second year apprentice. Please drop off your resume or fax to 250-347-9894 (Radium Esso) or 250-342-6020 (Lake Auto).

Mercer & Company/ Arrowhead Apparel has a unique casual PT position available. Must be able to work Sundays. Apply within or email resumes to: leanne@ mercerco.ca.

Mile One Hut at Panorama Resort is looking for a multi-talented cook/ server to run unique hut located mid-mountain July- August.

Starting 12/per hr. Please call 250341-1399 or email jaqandray@ telus.net.

Kootenay River Runners is looking for energetic bus driver/ photographer for our busy Toby Creek Rafting Operations. Class II license (no air) required. Submit resumes to info@raftingtherockies. com

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.

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 info@raftingtherockies. com.

Summer Job: P/T babysitter to have fun with 3 great kids. 8:30-12 Monday-Friday. Must be able to get to & from Terra Vista. drinalazar@ mac.com.

Tegart’s Fine Woodworking is looking for PT labourer & FT cabinet/ woodworker. Please email resume to shawn@ tegartsfinewoodworking.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Columbia Garden Village, Invermere, BC is looking for a

Chef/Supervisor

to start immediately.

Please send resumes by e-mail to aturner@glm.ca or by fax to (250) 341-3340

Fairmont Creek Property Rentals

Laundry Assistant

May 13, 2011 Village of Radium Hot Springs Youth Camp Employment Opportunities The Village is seeking a creative and outgoing individual as a Camp Leader for the 2011 ‘Adventure Radium’ program. To receive details about this position and the program, please pick up an information package at the Village Office 347-6455 or via email request to Jill.Logan@radiumhotsprings.ca Applications will be received up to May 25th at 4:30 p.m.

Flexible Part-time Job Looking for an enthusiastic responsible person who is willing to learn. The ability to work unsupervised, on weekends and some evenings. Call us today!

Employees of Radium Resort are team oriented and have a genuine desire to provide outstanding guest service in a progressive work environment. We offer employees an opportunity to work and play at one of Canada’s premier resorts, while enjoying a Rocky Mountain lifestyle.

We are currently accepting applications for the following full and part-time positions:

• Night Auditor • Cooks • Front Desk Agents • Dishwashers • Laundry Attendant • Servers • Housekeepers Please submit resumés to info@radiumresort.com or apply in person to the Front Desk.

250.347.9311

radiumresort.com

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking energetic, service orientated

GUEST SERVICE AGENTS We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premiere luxury resort in the Columbia Valley.

Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs of Radium Golf Course.

Sunchaser Vacation Villas o/a Resort Villa Management located in Fairmont BC have 2 openings for

Maintenance Labourers One is permanent full-time and one is seasonal full-time until the end of September 2011.

Successful candidate(s) will possess the ability to perform the following duties, however, not limited: Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems, Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems, electrical systems, and perform minor repairs on appliances. Paint, repair drywall, perform routine maintenance jobs and repairs. Work with minimal supervision. Able to lift weight up to 45kg (100 lbs).

Candidate must have valid BC license, with own transportation.

Interested applicants can fax or email their resume with references to: cherrie@sunchaservillas.ca or fax 250-345-6250.

Drop off resume at the hotel or call 250-342-8888

Thriving local company seeking

Bookkeeping/Accounting Manager This individual must be proficient in Quickbooks Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Payroll and Microsoft Excel.

This candidate should possess the following • At least 2-3 years in Accounting and Bookkeeping Tax experience • Good Communicator, exceptional attention to detail • Strong work ethic, Strong Administrative and analytical skills • A self-starter, creative with a take-charge personality Position responsibilities • Must be highly skilled in maintaining accounting processes such as journal entries, general ledger, payroll, billing, collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, supervising cash flow, bank reconciliations, closing processes and statutory reporting.

• Must ensure that all remittances are submitted in a timely manner • Client invoicing and client management • Take initiative in developing different programs in the department that will be beneficial to the company Salary to be discussed during the interview.

to join our dynamic team of professionals.

Interested applicants for the following positions please forward your confidential resume to: guestservicesmanager@bighornmeadows.ca or call 250-347-2991

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

Seeking a new challenge? Searching for fulfilling seasonal employment after retirement? Looking for your first job?

Join the team at Radium Resort!

Radium Resort offers year round accommodation with over 100 guest rooms including condominiums and villas, and is the proud home of The Springs and The Resort Golf Courses. Amenities include superb banquet and dining facilities, swimming pool, squash, racquetball and tennis courts, fitness center and spa.

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

HOUSEKEEPERS

Box 159, 8853 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume to: kootenayresume@gmail.com All resumes are kept in complete confidence.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR TILLEY MEMORIAL PARK CONTRACTOR The Village of Canal Flats is accepting contactor proposals to provide the following services at the Tilley Memorial Beach Park: -

meet and greet the public collection and accounting of beach park passes cleaning, maintenance and supervision of the Beach Park

Days of work may include Monday to Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and all Statutory Holidays commencing June 1, 2011 to September 15, 2011 and up to five years.

Tilley Memorial Park is a prior Provincial Park located within the Village of Canal Flats at the east side of the Columbia Lake. The Park is an excellent beach and location site for the local community and visiting tourists.

The contractor will be required to cordially meet and greet the public, collect and account for beach park passes, collect cash, submit receipts, clean, maintain the restrooms and supervise traffic at the beach, boat launch and parking areas.

The RFP will include the primary operator(s), background and experience in the industry, period of operation, attendance dates and times, method of operation and the amount proposed to be charged per month or in the stated time period.

The contractor will be required to enter into a contract with the Village of Canal Flats for the period negotiated, based on the terms implied in the RFP together with any additions the contractor or Village may impose or negotiate.

If you require further information, please contact the Village Office @ (250) 3495462. Proposals may be forwarded no later than 12.00 p.m.(noon) on Tuesday, May 24, 2010 to: B.M. Woodward, CAO Box 159, 8853 Grainger Road Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0 Tel: 250 349 5462; Fax: 250 349 5460 Email: bwoodward@canalflats.ca File: Tilley Memorial Park Contractor-RFP for contractor advertisement

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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PioNEER oN THE ROAD

FAR AND AWAY — Submit your travel photos to info@cv-pioneer.com for your chance to win a trip for two to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World.

Pictured, clockwise from top left: Lauren and Braeden Logan at the top of Diamond Head, Hawaii; Marianne and Ack Naccarto, Val and Livio De Prato, Ursula and Tony Kernaghan snorkeling in Jamaica; Carole and Nicole Dalke at M&M World in Las Vegas; Conall and Annmarie Deagnon at the Hoover Dam; Virginia Walker, Hollis Babich and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland, California.

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Decide for yourself. Learn more at HSTinBC.ca You‛ve probably heard and seen a lot about HST — some negative, some positive.

Well, now you can have your say. From June 13th to July 22nd you‛ll vote whether to keep HST or go back to PST plus GST. It‛s an important decision for our province, so be sure to take the time to understand all the implications of the two tax systems. And before you decide, put each tax option to the test at HSTinBC.ca

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FAITH

Experiencing the favour of God

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship A few weeks ago at our regional convention, the theme was “Experiencing the favour of God” and the scripture we were looking at was in Isaiah 43:18, 19 NLT: “But forget all that — it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”

God favors us, if we are a follower of Jesus. If we have made Jesus the Lord of our lives, God favors us.

Even when we feel confused, even when we feel unworthy, even when we face difficulties, God promises to make a way, when there seems to be no way.

When we grieve, when we are treated unfairly, when we are lonely, God promises never to leave us or forsake us.

God favors us. His love is greater than anything we

can imagine. Romans 8:38,39 NLT says: “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today not our worries about tomorrow — not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below — indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

God’s favor shows up in the person of Jesus Christ.

He did it all when He hung on the cross. He said in John 19:30, “‘It is finished’, the enemy is defeated, the curse is rectified. My shed blood has washed away the sin of the world. ‘It is finished.’”

The favor of God? That He would die for me? That He would shed His blood for me? That He would rise again, defeating death? That He would make intercession for me? That He would give me an abundance, that He would keep on blessing me?

There is nothing we can add to what Jesus did for us. What we can do is live our lives gratefully and fully.

We can enjoy His favor, we can enjoy all the blessings that God has in store for us. We can tell others of Gods favor, of Gods love.

He tells us in Jeremiah 31:3 NLT: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself.”

Selling beads for Africa

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

DAZZLING — Kazuri bead sale organizer, Connie Watson, displays some of the jewelry that will be for sale May 21st.

The GoGo Sisters have been busy preparing for the return of their most popular fundraiser, a Kazuri bead sale of clay jewelry handcrafted in Africa.

The GoGo Sisters are a local grandmother group who have held the bead sale as a way to raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation (which supports AIDS research) and to help support the African women who make the beautiful baubles.

The clay jewelry is made and hand-painted in Nairobi, Kenya, where the workers, mostly single mothers, are provided with healthcare, meals, and family support. Proceeds from the jew-

elry sale here in the valley will be split between the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the rest will be sent back to the Kazuri workers.

“In a way, the money goes to Africa twice,” Connie Watson, one of the event’s organizers said.

The GoGo sisters, which is made up of about 40 local grandmothers and “grand-others”, forge a connection with the African women through the bead sale, Ms. Watson said.

“When you hold the jewelry in your hand, you can feel the fingers of the African women.”

The sale is on May 21st at Pynelogs Cultural Centre from 1-4 p.m.

A lunch and pre-sale is available for $20. Tickets at One Hour Photo.

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, May 15th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction “Worldview - Life and Mind of Christ”... Guest Speaker Mr. Matt Wilks.

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

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

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

Selkirk TV & Appliance • Kitchenaid • Inglis • Whirlpool • Roper

Panasonic Pioneer Cell Phones Electronics & Service Christian Books, Music & Misc.

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

250-342-6415

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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May 13, 2011

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