2011 January 14, Online Edition by Columbia Valley Pioneer

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Vol. 8/Issue 2

The Columbia

Valley

P ioneer

FREE

January 14, 2011 More than just great golf!

See our ad on Page 12

250-342-0562

Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

new store approved

3 teachers react

5 bottle depot busy

new yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GIFT Peter and Shara Schwab, of Canal Flats, were blessed with the first baby of the new year, when they welcomed Tony Lawrence Schwab into the world on January 1st. Tony was born at 5:41 p.m. at Cranbrook Hospital, weighing in at seven pounds seven ounces. He is the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first child.

Photo by Kate Irwin

tax savings

Put your money where your heart is.

TFSAs

RRSPs

better. together. term deposits

profit sharing

Invest at Kootenay Savings and your money goes to work for you and the community you love. We make it simple to reach your goals with RRSPs, Tax-Free Savings Accounts and pay-as-you-go plans. Talk to us today! www.kscu.com

2 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

Valley NEWS Born to Ben & Kristy Nickerson, a boy…

Nash Clark Nickerson 8 lbs. 3 oz. December 26th, 2010 at Cranbrook Hospital. Proud grandparents are Ben and Linda Nickerson of Kimberley, Jan Clarke of Canal Flats and Bill Clarke of Oshawa, Ontario. Great grand parents Lois Doherty of Canal Flats, William and Lois Clarke of Fort Erie, Ontario.

Lorrie’s PC Computer Repair “I am referring Lorrie’s to all my friends” M.P.

No need to go without your computer. May be able to repair at your home. GREAT SERVICE – REASONABLE RATES

Refurbished Desk Tops For Sale

Compare our hourly rates Speed up your computer. New computer? Transfer your old pictures, e-mail, etc. $50 + HST/HR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER , MBA

Cell: 250-688-COMP (2667)

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

SHOCKING — The driver of this tractor-trailer was lucky to escape with his life after knocking down power lines on Highway 93/95 near Windermere on Tuesday, January 4th. Photo by Samantha Stokell

Truck driver escapes electrocution By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

A truck driver who careened off Highway 93/95 near Windermere on Tuesday, January 4th, is lucky to be alive after felled power cables left his cab charged with 25,000 volts. The driver was heading north along the highway shortly before 2 p.m. when he veered off the right hand side, knocking over a high-voltage power pole, snapping the cables, and cutting off electricity to 1,650 Windermere homes and businesses. While the current was still running, the man leapt from his tractor-trailer cab to safety, narrowly avoiding electrocution from the high-voltage lines. “If he had climbed out of his vehicle rather than jumped he would have been electrocuted,” said Corporal Grant Simpson, of the Columbia Valley RCMP.

“The vehicle was charged with electricity so he could have been seriously hurt if he had touched it.” Windermere homes were left without power and cable for almost 10 hours while teams from BC Hydro and Telus worked to restore the connection. Pupils at Windermere Elementary School were sent home a few minutes early and local businesses were forced to close for the evening. “We had three lanes open when the power went out,” said Tania Corona, who was working at Valley Alley Bowling Centre that afternoon. “When it didn’t come back on I gave everybody their games for free and then we had to decide to close down for the night.” The power and phone lines were restored at 11:45 p.m. that evening. The driver of the tractor-trailer, who police believe may have been falling asleep at the wheel, was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for Failure to Keep to the Right.

the most reliable and fastest Internet the most phone features - without dialing 250! the Valley’s only 100% pure fibre optic network More Choice. Faster service. NO contracts.

w w w . n a n o f i b r e . c a • 8 8 8.3 4 2 .7 3 1 7

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

January 14, 2011

Valley NEWS

Canadian Tire store given go-ahead by Regional District East Kootenay By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff After a year of rumours that a Canadian Tire store could be coming to the valley, the Canadian retail outlet, combined with a Mark’s Work Warehouse, could open in the spring of 2012 in Athalmer. On Friday, January 7th, the Regional District of East Kootenay board unanimously approved a development permit for a new, 3,100-square-metre Canadian Tire development, after the project’s planners and architects agreed to amend several design requests from the board. The developer agreed to provide a front-lit sign as opposed to the usual back-lit version, as well as to plant more mature landscaping and adjust building materials to agree more with the design stipulations in place for new developments in Invermere. The Canadian Tire, which will also include a garden centre, automotive centre, and Mark’s Work Warehouse inside the store, will be built on the south side of Athalmer Road, across from the Shuswap Band of-

fice, beside the Bavin Glassworks complex. The property, which was rezoned for commercial purposes in January, 2010, is owned by Quatro Properties of Invermere. “I think they should be a welcome addition to the community,” said Paul Christie, chair of the Invermere Business Committee. “Every business person in town knows that a bunch of people head south or to Calgary to the big box stores to do some of their shopping. Hopefully a store like this will keep people in the area and promote the local business economy.” Invermere councillor Al Miller, who is also the owner of Home Hardware located across the road from the future Canadian Tire, agreed that the new store will be positive for the local area. “I think Canadian Tire will bring another whole segment to the selection here in the valley,” Councillor Miller said. “I think it’s good news. I’ve known for some time they’ve been looking seriously at our area, and as a business owner and a councillor, I certainly welcome them to the area.”

Both Mr. Christie and Councillor Miller said that the addition of Canadian Tire will only improve the quality of the local business economy by providing variety and healthy competition. “I think we should all just provide the best service we can,” Councillor Miller said. “We should really sharpen up and really welcome the competition because it will make us all better. “My only hope is that whoever is managing it is in fact someone somewhat local so they can be part of the community too, and work to enhance the overall community base as well as all the other business in this town do,” he added. With the number of fresh job opportunities in the valley dwindling in recent years, the new store will provide a much-needed boost for employment in the valley, in a variety of positions and at a number of skill levels, Councillor Miller said. “We always like to promote more jobs. I certainly want to see more people with the opportunity to work here. That’s a very positive thing.”

Invermere seeks funds to replace Fort Point Bridge By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The old Fort Point Bridge could be replaced by 2014 if a grant application from the District of Invermere is successful. Invermere’s council voted unanimously at a meeting on Tuesday, January 11th, to apply for a Towns For Tomorrow grant of up to $400,000 towards the cost of replacing the bridge. “This is a very good example of aging infrastructure,” said Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft. “This is something we have been aware of for a very long time ... It is one of the things we have to save money for and replace in the next three to four years.”

The bridge, which engineers estimate will cost $1.3 million to replace, was built in 1963 to span the CPR mainline, connecting the homes on Fort Point to downtown Invermere. The current design is a wooden trestle, which requires regular inspections and maintenance, the latest of which was a major structural overhaul in 1998. Use of the bridge is restricted due to a weight limit, which prevents heavier vehicles, such as dump trucks and delivery vans, from crossing. This means all heavy vehicles must use the gravel road through Kinsmen Beach to access Fort Point. “The bridge is well beyond its life expectancy,” said Chris Prosser, Invermere’s Chief Administrative Officer. “It is degrading and we have to perform

regular maintenance ... We have the opportunity to remove the road to Kinsmen Beach and expand the green space down there.” The District of Invermere has been setting aside $50,000 per year towards the cost of replacing the bridge, amassing $250,000 so far. Getting a provincial Towns For Tomorrow grant would be a significant step forward for the project, which councillors and District of Invermere staff agree is long overdue. Mr. Prosser anticipates a 12-month application process, with 12 to 18 months of planning and permit granting to follow. It is likely work would start in 2013 for a March 2014 finish. “This has been one of my goals ever since I was elected,” said Ray Brydon, a Councillor since 2005.

CALGARY TRACTORLAND MID-WINTER SAVINGS ON DEMO AND USED TRACTORS USED-2005- KUBOTA L 4630GST

46 hp with cab/loader, 350 hours only. Shows like new

29,995

DEMO-2008- KUBOTA L4240HST

42 hp with loader,138 hours Full warranty

$24,995

• Financing available • Snowblower, snowblades available for all units

26 Commercial Court, Calgary Highway #1 West • WWW.TRACTORLAND.CA • (403) 240-1977

4 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

RCMP Report

SECURITY Protect your property from theft and vandalism.

www.valleyhawk.com

250-688-HAWK

Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Licensed & Insured Invermere & Surrounding Areas

GO GREEN IN 2010 WITH

C.A.R.B. COMPLIANT CABINETRY

Low to Zero Emissions

Contact Dale Elliott • 250-341-7098 www.kekulibaycabinetry.com

SPECIAL THIS WEEK!

Veal Bratwurst

$ 05

per 100 g

1210 7th Avenue, Invermere Phone: 250-342-9661 • Toll Free: 1-866-342-9661

Gourmet Foods – Affordable!

Life at…

Columbia Garden Village Village Life

“Columbia Garden Village provides me with a fulfilling life and home. We have great meals, entertainment, caring staff and a big apartment with breath taking views. I am happy to call Columbia Garden Village my home.” Bill Scott

For more information call Adrienne 250.341.3350

• On January 6th, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of a dog bite to an adult victim. The bite, which required stitches, occurred after the dog escaped from its yard in Edgewater. The owner of the dog was spoken to and is taking steps to move the dog to larger property. • On January 6th, Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint of theft of approximately 80 Oxycodone pills from a residence in Windermere. This theft is believed to have happened on Dec 27. The suspect may be selling the pills. If anyone has any information they are asked to contact the Detachment. • On January 7th, people skiing on Lake Windermere’s Whiteway reported an older, white, GMC extended-cab pickup truck with artwork on the side driving in a manner that was too close to people skiing. No licence plate was observed at the time. • On January 7th at 3 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment received a report of two young children locked in a running vehicle in Fairmont. Upon attendance, the police learned that Grandpa had exited the vehicle and had accidently locked the car, and was doing his best to unlock the vehicle with a clothes hanger, but with no luck. Cst Hoekstra — using talents learned from his youth — was able to get into the vehicle using the hanger without any problems. Both the Grandfather and Cst Hoekstra then entered into a pact to not tell the parents. • On January 7th, Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint of a debit card fraud. The victim advised that she lost her card December 11th, and on the same date it was used at a local banck to withdraw approximately $800. Police are continuing their investigation. • On January 8th at 1:40 a.m., a 27-year-old female failed an ASD test after her vehicle was observed being driven in an erratic manner. Her licence was suspended for 90 days. • On January 8th at 10:30 a.m., Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of theft of equipment from a stored boat in Radium. Two wakeboards, a surfboard, six wake board speakers, three amps, three sub woofers and two 6.5 speakers were stolen along with the boat cover.

• On January 8th at 7 p.m., a 47-year-old male was charged when he took a family members’ vehicle without consent. The male was later arrested at the residence. A chainsaw was also seized from the house. • On January 10th at 1:15 a.m., police checked a vehicle on 7th Avenue in Invermere and noted that the 49-year-old male driver from Invermere displayed signs of having had too much to drink. An ASD demand was given and the male registered a fail. The 96 Chevrolet pickup was impounded for 30 days and the male’s licence suspended for 90 days.

My friend the psychologist Over the years, being sent on numerous courses, many RCMP officers came to know Mike, one of the psychologists the RCMP contracted with. This fellow would often be called upon to instruct. At one time, Mike was an RCMP officer, but in short order decided to go back to school, get his degree and make a lot more money. Smart man. He happened to attend Notre Dame in the States and played football for the Fighting Irish. When things got a little dull in class, we would steer him away from the lesson plan and get him to tell us about his football days. Great stories. It was clear he remains, as they always do, a Fighting Irish fan forever. During one such story-telling instance, he mentioned that Notre Dame later went co-ed. I made the smart comment that obviously they did so to boost their football program and to strengthen the team. That was a NO NO, making fun of his team. He failed to see the humour. I was a marked man. Many years went by, and I bumped into him during a major project in 100 Mile House, British Columbia. He was called in as a consultant on the project. One day I was standing around with some fellow officers and noticed Mike was off in the distance contemplating strategy by himself. I mentioned to the boys that there was Mike, making a pile of money and simply standing there with not much to do. Since he was under contract with the RCMP, I told the other officers that I had a problem Mike could help solve and I should take this opportunity to receive free advice. I walked up to Mike and explained that since he’s being paid he might as well help solve some problems. So I laid it on him. “Mike, my girlfriend wants to meet the wife, what should I do?” It was a short session. I walked back to my friends and they asked what I learned. I advised them that I learned Mike has a hell of a good memory as he advised me he personally will take time off his busy schedule and would enjoy making the introduction himself. I opted for a second professional opinion.

Got an entertainment, sports or news tip? Give us a call! 250-341-6299

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

January 14, 2011

Valley educators reject merit pay for teachers plan By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Local educators, backed by a powerful teachers’ union, have resolutely rejected the idea of merit pay for highly performing teachers, proposed last week by BC Liberals leadership candidate, Kevin Falcon. On Tuesday, January 4th, Mr. Falcon revealed his proposition to grant Kevin Falcon cash incentives to teachers and schools to reward them for innovation and exceptional performance. His words were met with concern from local educators, who are worried about methods of assessing teaching performance and whether merit pay would discourage collaboration among teachers. “Every parent and student knows who the exceptional, innovative educators are,” Mr. Falcon said in a statement. “Government needs to recognize and reward those teachers, and encourage them to share their expertise and methods with their peers.”

If he wins the leadership contest next month, Mr. Falcon said he will create a master teacher incentive program, rewarding teaching staff for improving grades, student attendance and graduation rates. He suggests the system would be similar to an Australian government proposal, that would see around 10 per cent of teachers awarded up to $8,000 a year in bonuses. But the Windermere Teacher’s Association and a former valley principal have rejected the scheme for a variety of reasons; first and foremost that there is no fair system to assess teachers’ performance and creating one could change teaching for the worse. “I would definitely be against this idea of merit pay,” said David Gee, the former principal of JA Laird Elementary School in Invermere. “As soon as they come up with an assessment method it will change the impetus of teaching. It creates teaching for merit pay rather than teaching to provide a good education for our children.” The BC Teachers’ Federation, a union of more than 41,000 public school teachers, agreed. The only current method of determining the effectiveness of a teacher’s work is using standardized test scores, said Susan Lambert, the BC Teachers’ Federation president. But standardized testing only measures a narrow section of the curriculum, she explained, adding that introducing competition among teachers would destroy the

collaborative approach favoured by educators. “Merit pay fosters an isolated and competitive spirit in a school,” she said. “It suggests that some teachers are winners and others losers … plus there is no conclusive evidence that merit pay brings results.” Principals at each of the Columbia Valley’s six schools, and the Superintendent of Schools, Paul Carriere, declined to comment. Douglas Murray, local teacher and president of the Windermere Teachers’ Association, called the proposal “offensive.” “The idea is so offensive that teachers around here look at it as a joke; they are laughing about it,” Mr. Murray explained. “It is proven that the idea of an external reward such as this doesn’t work, or at least, only works temporarily. When you take away the reward you take away the results.” Studies into the concept of merit pay for teachers have produced a range of outcomes. In September 2010, a study by the National Center on Performance Incentives, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, found that using bonus pay, without any other support programs, does not raise student test scores. However, similar evaluations of merit pay from India and Israel conclude that merit-based bonuses can improve student scores by up to 68 per cent.

To our 2010 Sponsors who graciously ‘gave’ to the Columbia Valley Arts Council to further the ARTS in our community: • AG Foods • Bavin Glassworks • Belay Advisory • Big Horn Meadows

• Focus Corporation • Gerry’s Gelati • Home Hardware • Invermere Business Committee

• Kootenay Savings • Liden Financial • MaxWell Realty - Glen Pomeroy & Daniel Zurgilgen

• Mercer & Co • Palliser Printing • Peppi’s Pizza • Pixel Planet Design

• Quiniscoe Homes • Radium Chamber of Commerce • Radium Resort & Springs Golf Course

• RBC Foundaion • Robert & Barbara Shaunessy • Sobeys • Terroir Fine Dining & Catering Co

• Valley Alley Bowling Centre • Will Green Woodworking

Charter Sponsors: Thanks to the Patrons of Pynelogs

• Art Gieck • Barney’s Appliance Service • Cheri Hann

• Chuck Newhouse • DCS Plumbing & Heating • Diamond Heating

• District of Invermere Village Crew • East Kootenay Refrigeration • KP Services

• Levine Electric • RFE Alarms • Valley Hawk Security

• Wood Floor Artisans

CV Arts Advertisers

• Artym Gallery • Bavin Glassworks • Effusion Art Gallery

• Essentials Department Store • Invermere Vet Hospital • Mercer & Co

• Monkey’s Uncle • N’Deco Interiors/Fullview Curtains • Palliser Printing

• Prestige Radium Hot Springs • Rainbow Donkey • River City Woodworks

• The Natural Home

DTSS STAGE FLOOR PROJECT

• Columbia Valley Trading • David Hillary & Lynette Lightfoot • Hillary Family

• Inside Edge • Invermere Home Hardware • Invermere Physiotherapy

• Kris Newman Contracting • Lambert Insurance • Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy

• Livingston International • Maria & Allen Dibb • O’Mara Sprung Floors

• RDEK Community Initiatives • Rotary Club • School District #6

FUNDING AGENCIES

• Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) • 2010 Legacies Now: Arts Now • BC Touring Grant

• British Columbia Arts Council • Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) • Columbia Valley Community Foundation

• Community Presenters Assistance • District of Invermere (DOI) • Government of Canada

• Human Resources Skills & Development Canada (HRDC) • Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)

• Shell Canada • Tourism Radium Hot Springs • Village of Radium Hot Springs

PARTNERS

• Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival • Columbia Valley Community Foundation • Scotty Burger

• Christ Church Trinity • Essentials

• N’Deco Interiors/Fullview Curtains • One Hour Photo

• Smoking Water Coffee • Village Arts Co-op

SUPPORTERS

On behalf of the Columbia Valley Arts Council Board of Directors, Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year! Chris Evans Mona Johns

Cam Berry Alec Fleming

Louise Gagne Lynda Tutty

Kim Turgeon Nan & Frank Jones

Cathy Howard Carney Oudendag

Connie Watson www.columbiavalleyarts.com · 250-342-4423

6 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

perspective

Merit pay shouldn’t be public’s responsibility By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Health Minister and Liberal candidate Kevin Falcon’s recent proposal to grant extra pay to exceptional teachers was no doubt hatched with honourable intentions, but the idea doesn’t belong in the public sector, if anywhere. Sure, the basic premise of the idea is simple enough: reward teachers who are doing a good job. But the public education system is far from simple, and makes Minister Falcon’s proposal impractical to execute. For starters, teachers work under varying conditions with different student demographics in each classroom. Growing class sizes, curriculum constraints, students’ economic difficulties at home or lack of parental support — the list of reasons a student’s performance can be affected is endless, and most of the reasons are immeasurable. If the causes for a student’s success or lack thereof are difficult to quantify, surely the same can be said of a teacher’s performance. In high school, one of my most influential teachers helped my class understand a historical battle by allowing us to rearrange our desks in the formation of the battleground and reenact the scene. As an adult, I still remember certain things from that class I probably wouldn’t otherwise because he used songs or silly sayings as tools to help us learn. I would vouch that this teacher was exceptional, but the everyday nuances of his mannerisms and teaching

approaches can’t possibly translate to a mark on a test. A+ for humour and outof-the-box thinking? The real reasons I succeeded in his class were subtle, varied, subjective, and non-quantifiable. So, if merit pay for teachers were implemented, an entirely new system for grading educators would have to be devised. This would likely require extra testing, new job positions, and most importantly, more money. The funding would come from the taxpaying public, but is that where our dollars really belong? Jobs in the public sector come with a certain expectation that taxpayers can trust they are getting a certain bang for their buck. A police officer paid with provincial funds is expected to perform his or her job to a certain standard and keep us safe. The same can be said of a health care professional, or any other government position. Should we start paying police officers extra per traffic ticket issued excellently, or nurses extra per baby they help deliver exceptionally? No. Nurses and the police are paid with public dollars and are expected to perform their jobs to a high level, and the same should be expected of teachers, without a cash-grab as a motivator. Merit pay has its place in private businesses, but it doesn’t belong in the public sector. The money used devising the proposed teacher’s merit pay plan would be better used elsewhere in the education system. Close, Minister Falcon, but no cigar.

Young skiers In this image from the early 1940s, Sandy (middle) and Barbara (right) Laird prepare to go skiing, with homemade ski poles in hand. If you have more information about this image, e-mail us at news@ cv-pioneer.com.

Historical Lens

Image C953 courtesy of the Windermere Valley Museum

Enter at your own risk Dear Editor: There have been several rumours out there about why the gate is locked at the Windermere Beach. The Windermere Community Association handed back the beach to the Regional District East Kootenay at the end of last year, so basically the community association is no longer responsible for the beach or the gate.

The RCMP have advised the Regional District East Kootenay against accessing the ice road or the lake at the Windermere point of entry due to liability reasons; however, the gate is not locked and anyone can enter at their own risk. Windermere Community Association Board of Directors

The Columbia Valley

Pioneer

is independently owned and operated, published weekly by Abel Creek Publishing Inc., Robert W. Doull, President. Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Rose-Marie Regitnig Publisher/Sales Manager

Kelsey Verboom Editor

Kate Irwin Reporter

Samantha Stokell Reporter

Dave Sutherland Advertising Sales

Emily Rawbon Graphic Design

Shawn Wernig Graphic Design

Katie Salanski Office Assistant

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

January 14, 2011

LETTERS

Thank you for the giving spirit, Columbia Valley Dear Editor On behalf of the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley Board, I would like to salute the anonymous valley citizens who contributed to the Christmas 2010 distribution of gifts and hampers. They cheerfully assembled hampers, made financial donations, promoted the Christmas Bureau, crafted gifts, wrapped presents, computer-matched applicants with donors, trucked cartons of groceries and gifts around town, and carried heavy boxes

of groceries to and from the Invermere Community Hall. In the spirit of Christmas, innumerable generous people — businesses, the media, sports teams, service clubs, schools, churches, employee and neighbourhood groups, crafters, families, and individuals — pulled together to support 221 struggling families. Thank you, all. Sheila Bonny The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley

New Pioneer website Everyone at The Columbia Valley Pioneer is excited to announce the launch of our freshly designed website. We will be posting a quick-glance of around five articles or photographs from the paper each week, but the paper is still available online in full as it was previously. Now, you can down-

load each issue faster and flip through the pages as you would a paper copy. Our new site features the everpopular Cheers and Jeers section, and lets you comment on our stories. A step-by-step instructional article is currently posted online to help you navigate through the new site. www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Correction On Page 8 of the January 7th issue of The Pioneer, the development corporation in the article, ‘Successful changes

by development corporation,’ should have been called the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation.

CasaVino adds flavour to your winter Tasty Thursdays Learn a bit about wine while enjoying an evening sampling select wine & food pairings in our relaxed Thursday Tastings.

Starts January 20 with Red Varietals • $30 6:30 to 8 pm

Chocolate Fridays What better way to celebrate a Friday than with chocolate? Savour 3 unique, chocolate-based desserts with a matching wine.

Starts January 15 Available all evening. TGICF!

Info/Reservations 250 341 5938 • Open Tuesday to Saturday, 4 to 10 pm 4873 St. Mary’s Street • Radium Hot Springs • Visit casavino.ca

Windermere Winter Farmers Market Saturday, January 15th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Windermere Hall Food Vendors • Live Music For more information contact Wendy at sunridgefarms@telus.net • 250-342-6210

There’s something new upstairs at McToogle’s, authentic Vietnamese Cuisine.

Government Rebates • Furnace Replacements • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

(250) 342-1167

Open for lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

8 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

Property Assement Values for 2010 and 2011 The examples below demonstrate local market trends for properties in the Columbia Valley. Each example is single property taken from the overall assessment roll.

22 $3 ,000 26 ,00 0 $3 70 $4 ,000 12 ,00 0 $3 12 $3 ,000 33 ,00 0

22 $6 ,000 38 ,00 0

2011

Call 250.347.9311 to purchase your ticket. To reserve a table for the Bridal or Baby “garage” sale, or to participate as a vendor contact: Theresa Wood at 250-347-6259 or sales@radiumresort.com

2010

88 $6 ,000 53 ,00 0

Chase away those winter blues. Bring your friends to Radium Resort’s Girls Night Out on Saturday, January 29th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Girls Night Out will include: · Fashion Show · Wine and Cheese Sampling · Clothes Swap · Bridal and Baby “Garage” Sale · Local Vendors · Goodie Bags

Saturday Girls Night Out!

92 $4 ,000 70 ,00 0 $4 34 , 0 $4 00 56 ,00 0

*EVENT DETAILS AT IMAGINEINVERMERE.CA OR BY CALLING 250-342-9281. YOU CAN ALSO VISIT US ON FACEBOOK AND ON TWITTER BY SEARCHING IMAGINE INVEMERE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND OR REQUIRE MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT CAO CHRIS PROSSER AT CAO@INVERMERE.NET OR 250-342-9281 EXT.225

SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO THE PLAN FOR A RANGE OF SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AREAS.*

49 $5 ,000 04 ,00 0

LAKE WINDERMERE 2 SESSIONS BEING OFFERED COMMUNITY HALL 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. & 709 - 10TH STREET 12:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. JANUARY 15TH (NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS AT 8:30) COME JOIN US FOR A FREE LUNCH!

Numbers released this week by B.C. Assessment indicate that overall, our area is beginning to recover from last year’s decline in property values. “Most homes in the Invermere area are worth more on this year’s assessment roll than they were on the 2010 assessment roll,” said Bradley Lane, Kootenay Region Area Assessor. “Homeowners in the District of Invermere will see modest increases in their property assessment. For example, a typical single-family home in Invermere that was previously assessed at $344,000 was valued at $367,000 in the summer of 2010 [data was collected in the summer of 2010 to form the 2011 property assessment figures].” The same trend occurred in Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats, Windermere, and Fairmont. “In general, the fact that assessments are up is a reflection that people are paying more for properties now than they were in 2009 or 2010,” Mr. Lane added. However, Columbia Valley properties in locations commonly occupied by recreational homes — Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake lakeshore, Timber

Ridge, and Panorama — generally declined, although their property values remain some of the highest in the area. A home on the Windermere lakefront valued at $1,583,000 last year is valued at $1,506,000 in 2011. “Generally, there’s a bit of an oversupply in those areas,” Mr. Lane said. “There’s an awful lot of for sale signs in those areas in particular. I think it’s a case of simple economics: there’s a lot of supply and not a lot of demand.” Although the value of the vast majority of recreational-type properties went down, a bit of an anomaly occurred with the very highest-end properties. “The absolute top-end properties actually saw some increases,” Mr. Lane said. Overall, the District of Invermere’s assessment roll (the total value of an area’s assessable properties) increased from $985 million last year to $1.01 billion this year. The Village of Radium’s assessment roll increased from $409 million to $420 million, and the Village of Canal Flats increased from $129 million to $147 million over the same period. In the spring, local and provincial governments will set tax rates that will then be applied to a property’s assessed value to determine a property tax notice.

THE DISTRICT OF INVERMERE, IN COOPERATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, IS WORKING ON “IMAGINE INVERMERE,” AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN THAT WILL LEAD US TO A SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

,58 $1 3,0 ,50 00 6,0 00

E WANT YOUR INPUT AND ARE GOING TO BUY YOU LUNCH. COME TO THE PLANNING EVENT AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK NEEDS SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO THE PLAN FOR A RANGE OF SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AREAS.*

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING EVENT

Property assessment values increase in towns, decrease on lakefront

00 $2 ,000 19 ,00 0

DO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN MAKINGTHE BEST COMMUNITY POSSIBLE? THEN YOU’RE INVITED TO THE...

Tickets $20 in advance or $30 at the door * Prices excludes applicable taxes

RadiumResort.com

1.800.667.6444 > 250.347.9311

Invermere

Westside

Village of Radium

Village of Canal Flats

Windermere Windermere Lakefront

Timber Ridge

Columbia Lake

Fairmont

Panorama

The Columbia Valley Pioneer Page• 99

January 14, 2011

What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Snowshoe crew

Novice and experienced snowshoers alike set out across Radium’s Springs Golf Course on Saturday, January 8th, for the first of eight snowshoe fitness classes from Columbia Valley Life Sports. Pictured, Tammie Hamilton and Erik Wijnmaalem lead the way for Emily Rawbon and first-time snowshoer Gary McAlpine.

PAGE 10

NEW NAIL SALON

PAGE 15

Out & About Photo by Kate Irwin

Call to Artists

2011 Tour of the Arts · Sunday July 31

Application & Guidelines · Deadline: February 15 Visit: www.columbiavalleyarts.com What does ART mean to you? Follow Call to Artist link

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley Page 13

10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

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

Movie Review: The Social Network Reviewed by Samantha Stokell With over 500 million users on Facebook, the makers of The Social Network knew they had an audience. As Facebook has proven, people like to know intimate details about their friends and strangers. Making a movie about the site’s creator and how he invented the social network only made sense. And so The Social Network follows the growth of Facebook, from its humble beginnings as a way to rate the attractiveness of coed students at Harvard, to a internet phenomenon with over one million users. Two lawsuits filed against Mark Zuckerberg are used as a framework to tell the story. Zuckerberg

(played exceptionally well by Jesse Eisenberg of Zombieland fame) faces charges of stealing the idea from the two Winklevoss brothers (both played by Armie Hammer) and from his original source of funding and former best friend Eduardo Savarin (Andrew Garfield). While there is a lot of talking in the film, it is interesting to see the backstory. Eisenberg puts in a good performance as a nerdy, self-centred know-it-all genius. The humour in this film comes the who-cares attitude of recent university student Zuckerberg. Justin Timberlake proves his acting chops in this film, with a role as Napster’s creator Sean Parker. For a

BUD’S BIGGEST COMEDY NIGHT OF THE YEAR!

while, you actually see him as Sean Parker and not as Timberlake. Director David Fincher comes at the film, which is based on the book The Accidental Millionaires, with a sense of darkness common to his other films such as Alien 3, Fight Club or Panic Room. The script by Aaron Sorkin is well-written and the cinematography is beautiful, but the only problem is that all the tension leads to nothing, because we all know how it ends. Still worth the watch, simply for the performances and the story of the network that has become a part of our lives whether we want it or not.

RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10 HEADS

n Floor o s u c Fo With David Wilson s Subfloors

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22ND

So, you’re going to start the new year off with a beautiful new floor in your home. Getting your head around the perfect product is one thing, but quite often the subfloor is overlooked. For every floor product there is a different spec sheet for subfloor requirements. Whether you are a handyman or you’re going to get a professional, the floor you pick is only as good as the subfloor. Some floors you need to add additional subfloor, others you

CALLED-OUT GUEST APPEARANCE DJ NIGHT WITH HEADLINER

DJ DILLIGENT

Guest bartenders from other establishments will be popping by to make their one-of-a-kind specialty drinks. Come support your favourite valley bartenders!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5th

need to improve the existing one and you never know how much time that will take until you start. The floor I am finishing today took about 20 hours. Five of those hours were sanding the subfloor to NWFA specifications. Without those 5 hours of preparation, I would have a lumpy, squeaky floor that would be that way for the life of the home. So, think it over, and when you are ready, come see us for your surface solution.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26TH 8:00 PM START TIME, $20 TICKETS, ADVANCED TICKETS AT BUDS

#4 - 9994 Arrow Rd.

(Next to Legacy Kitchens) #4 - 9994

#4 - 9994 Arrow Rd.

#4 - 9994 Arrow Rd. (Next to Legacy Kitchens)

(Next to Leg

(Next to Legacy Kitchens)

Gone

HOLLYWOOD V

I D E O

Gone Hollywood’s TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK Last Week’s Top 5 Rentals

New Releases January 11

New Releases January 18

1 2 3 4 5

Dinner for Schmucks Town American Inception The A-Team

The Social Network Mr. Nobody Piranha The Freebie Stonerville

Takers Switch Buried Death Race 2 Virginity Hit

ALL NEW & USED GAMES

for the Game Cube, PS2 and Xbox are on sale at…

50% OFF

PO Box 2800, 503 - 7th Ave., Invermere, V0A 1K0

250-342-0057

ghvinvermere@hotmail.com

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 11

January 14, 2011

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

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 • January 14th - 15th, 7:30 p.m.: Tangled. • January 19th - 22nd, 7:30 p.m.: Unstoppable. • January 26th - 29th, 7:30 p.m.: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Friday, January 14th: • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Baby Goose/Baby Talk free program for parents and babies. Various activities and presentations at Eileen Madson Elementary School. For info contact April: 250-342-7668.

Saturday, January 15th: • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: District of Invermere Community Sustainability Planning Event at Lake Windermere Community Hall. Networking and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. To register or for info call Chris Prosser: 250-342-9281 ext. 225 or e-mail cao@invermere. net. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Windermere Winter Farmers Market at the Windermere Hall. Food vendors and live music. For info contact Wendy: 250-342-6210 or e-mail sunridgefarms@telus.net. •• Tuesday, January 18th: • Registration for gymnastics classes, winter session starting February 8th. For info: 250-342-3023 or visit www.cvrec.ca.

Wednesday, January 19th: • 6:30 - 9 p.m.: Columbia Valley Roaring Women Business Meeting at Casa Vino in Radium. Preregistration required. To register call Jackie: 250347-9199 or e-mail jrlysak@winalite.ca.

• 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.: Pyjama Story Time at the Radium Public Library. For children 3 to 6 years of age. For info: 250-347-2434.

Friday, January 21st: • 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Snowflake Festival at Kinsmen Beach. Invermere Chamber of Commerce hosts The Taste of the Valley. Curling, skating, hockey and fireworks. Featuring the band L8TE. For info: 250342-2844. • Chocolate Friday at Casa Vino. For info and reservations: 250-341-5938. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus North Okanagan Knights at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Saturday, January 22nd: • Rockstar Syndicate Rail Jam at Panorama Resort. For info visit: www.panoramaresort.com. • 30-kilometre loppet with classical technique at the Nordic Loppet weekend at Nipika Mountain Resort. Online registration: www.zone4.ca. For info or to volunteer contact Darren: president@ tobycreeknordic.ca.

Sunday, January 23rd: • 20-kilometre loppet with freestyle skate technique at the Nordic Loppet weekend at Nipika Mountain Resort. Online registration: www.zone4.ca. For info or to volunteer contact Darren: president@ tobycreeknordic.ca.

Tuesday, January 25th: • Registration for gymnastics classes, winter session starting February 8th. For info: 250-342-3023 or visit www.cvrec.ca.

Wednesday, January 26th: • 6 - 8 p.m.: Family PJ party and board game night at the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-3426416.

Friday, January 28th: • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: 2nd Annual Fire & Ice Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Ski area presented by the Fairmont Business Association. Skiing extended until 6 p.m. Live music at the Ski Chalet from 6 - 9 p.m. For info: 250-345-6000. • 2 - 4 p.m.: Special board game event at the

Invermere Public Library for Grade 1 - Grade 5 students. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-3426416. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Creston Valley Cats at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com. • Glen Grice Speed Experience start at Panorama Resort. From the 28th to the 31st. For info visit: www.panoramaresort.com. Saturday, January 29th: • Mountain of Hope Gala at Copper Crown at Panorama Resort. Cocktails, dinner, dancing and silent auction. Fundraiser for community members without resources to manage difficult times. For info, tickets and donations contact: neil.carey@ panoramaresort.com. • 1 - 4 p.m.: 2nd Annual Windermere Winter Games at Windermere Public Beach. Bring family, friends and neighbours for food, fun and games. No dogs please. Sponsored by Windermere Community Association and Columbia Basin Trust. For info: 250-341-3383. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Saturday Night Skiing starts at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Ski Saturday evenings until February 19th. Register for the 28th Annual Starlight Challenge by January 22nd: 250-3456037. • 6 p.m.: Cocktails and Chinese Dinner at the 16th Annual Chinese New Year ‘Deb’s Night Out’ at Eagle Ranch Resort. Hosted by the Family Resource Centre. An evening of fun and fundraising for the new Women’s Shelter. For info: 250-342-5566. • 6 - 10 p.m.: Girls Night Out at Radium Resort. Fashion show, wine and cheese, clothes swap, local vendors. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the door. For tickets call: 250-347-9311. For info: 250-3476259 or sales@radiumresort.com.

Tuesday, February 1st: • 7 p.m.: Invermere Camera Club meeting in town. Free to join and beginners are welcome. For info and location contact Tanya: tanyadeleeuw@hotmail. com. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Kimberley Dynamiters at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

(next door to Fairmont Goldsmiths)

Maxwell Realty Invermere/Panorama

DANIEL ZURGILGEN 250-342-1612

SCOTT WALLACE 250-342-5309

GEOFF HILL 250-341-7600

GLENN POMEROY 250-270-0666

STEVE WILLIAMS 250-342-1031

Office: (250) 341-6044 • Fax: (250) 341-6046 • www.maxwellrealtyrealtyinvermere.ca

12 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

Snowflake Festival set to sparkle By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The second annual Snowflake Festival — known last year as Winterlude — is soon coming to Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach with a range of activities, from curling to sleigh rides, to entertain all ages. The winter festival, on Friday, January 21st, will coincide with the start of the 27th annual Bonspiel on the Lake curling tournament, after a successful pairing of the two events for last year’s Olympic Torch celebrations. The festivities will last throughout the afternoon and evening, beginning at 2:30 p.m. with a guided skating tour of Lake Windermere and finishing with fireworks over the lake at 8 p.m. “For this year’s Snowflake Festival we’ve added in some afternoon activities which will be steered towards school age kids,” said Kindry Luyendyk, the District of Invermere’s Corporate Officer. “There’s junior curling, we are trying to get together some minor hockey and there will be an interpretative skate and hot chocolate.” The guided skate — which will appeal to anyone wanting to learn more about the lake — will be put on by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, meeting at Kinsmen Beach at 2:30 p.m. for a 3 p.m. start. The guided tour will last up to an hour, informing attendees about the range of wildlife using the lake and

shoreline during the winter and talking about what is happening under the ice at this time of year. “We will be answering any questions people have about the lake,” said Kalista Pruden of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. “If you’re wondering why there are those little holes that don’t freeze then we’ll be able to tell you … we can point out the different types of habitat on the lakeshore and the winter and summer differences and more.” The skate is open to all and will be tailored toward the skating ability and ages of participants. Hot chocolate and doughnuts will be provided after. Children and teens will also have the chance to enter a junior curling contest, put on by the Invermere Curling Club. Currently the organizing committee are also trying to arrange for a minor hockey game or tournament to take place during the afternoon. The Snowflake Festival will continue into the evening with the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce presenting a Taste of the Valley, a showcase of food from local eateries. “We will also have a fun, local band playing called L8TE,” Ms. Luyendyk added. “There will be horse drawn sleigh rides on offer and then we’ll finish off with a fireworks display over the lake.” Lights will also be set up on the lake to allow for night ice skating. The Snowflake Festival is free to attend, with passports for Taste of the Valley costing $10. For more information, call 250-342-2844.

Libraries prep for Literacy Day By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Invermere and Radium’s public libraries are helping to celebrate literacy, with a series of fun events to entertain the whole family. On January 26th — the evening before Family Literacy Day — Invermere Library will host a pajama party and games night, open to all members of the family, from 6 to 8 p.m. A game afternoon just for kids from grades one to five (registration required) will follow on Friday, January 28th, after a special story time at the library at 10:30 a.m. “We want people to realize that literacy is not just taking out a book from the library; it’s so much more than that,” said Leah Shoemaker, Assistant Librarian in Invermere. Radium’s library is kicking off a new weekly Pajama Story Time starting this Wednesday, January 19th, from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m, for children three to six. Each library will also host a creative, literacy-related event at their local community hall on February 4th.

More than just Great Golf

Pre-Paid Golf Cards Now Available

Join us for 2 for 1 Appy’s

Open Wednesday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to close & Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to close

Please call for details.

Daily from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Sunday Brunch

Dining 250-342-6560 • Golf 250-342-0562 • www.eagleranchresort.com • Toll Free 1-877-877-3889

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13

January 14, 2011

Nordic Loppet Weekend is about camaraderie By Daniel Betts Special to The Pioneer Canadian cross-country ski champion Robin McKeever currently holds the record time for the Nipika Classic Loppet with a time that Darren Tamelin, president of the Toby Creek Nordic Club, describes as “insanely fast.” “Don’t be intimidated by the faster racers,” Mr. Tamelin said, because the Nordic Loppet Weekend, held at the Nipika Mountain Resort in Radium on January 22nd and 23rd is not about racing, it’s about camaraderie. For the second year in a row the Toby Creek Nordic Club and Nipika Mountain Resort is co-hosting the Nordic Loppet Weekend event, which combines the 30-kilometre Nipika Classic Loppet and the 20-kilometre Toby Creek Nordic Skate Loppet to create a weekend with a festival atmosphere that includes awards, a post-race feast and unbelievable door prizes like skis or Nipika accommodations. While both events have been held for over twenty years separately, “combining them back to back draws more people for a bigger event,” Mr. Tamelin explained. The two loppets will demonstrate two distinct crosscountry ski techniques. The 30-kilometre loppet held on Saturday, January 22nd employs the classic diagonal stride technique while the 20-kilometre loppet held on Sunday, January 23rd uses the freestyle skate technique. A loppet, simply put, is a gathering of skiers. While

How THe world really works Beginning January 19th LETS GO! — Participants of all ages compete in last years Nordic Loppet Weekend. Photo submitted some participants will be interested in competition, many participate to enjoy a relaxing day outside, taking in the pristine beauty of the countryside. Recreational skiers, young and old, are welcome to participate and take time to enjoy the day with friends, make all the pit stops, and admire the beautiful Cross River landscape. Mr. Tamelin said, “I really encourage locals to enjoy camaraderie between skiers and have a good time.” Online registration for the event can be found at www.zone4.ca. You can also contact Mr. Tamelin at president@tobycreeknordic.ca for Zone4 discount codes or to become a volunteer.

GET PUMPED TODAY! Pump your Septic Tank now and… • • • •

Save on Costly Repairs Avoid Environmental Damage Keep Your Tank Operating Effectively Extend the Life of your Septic Tank

For More Information Call: TANKS SHOULD BE PUMPED EVERY 3 YEARS

A vehicle for … understanding our predicament.

“A six-week seminar that will open your eyes and may change your world view.” Held at the College of the Rockies (Invermere) this seminar runs Wednesday evenings - 6:30 pm

January 19 to February 23 six sessions for $ 75 – Register with the

College of the Rockies 250-342-3210 before the first session.

NOW OPEN! Proudly using

Gel Nail Certification Course starts February 7th

Carcinogen-Free Nail Products

GEL NAILS • MANICURES • PEDICURES

Grand Opening Specials

KONNA LATTE PEDICURE $65

ALL OTHER SERVICES

All Konna Latte products are 100% Vegan, Paraben Free, and PETA Certified

FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

10% OFF

(250) 342-3727 www.getalldolledup.ca #7, 1008 – 8th Avenue

14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

YOUR MONEY GICs versus Savings Bonds

If you are looking for complete safety when investing then you want something guaranteed by the Government of Canada. For smaller investors, the choice comes down to two investments: Government of Canada Savings Bonds or Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs). Both Savings Bonds and GICs are 100 per cent backed by the federal government and carry slightly different terms.

differences. Many GICs are only insured for up to Canadian Savings Bonds are issued directly by the $100,000, per account at each institution. Canada SavFederal Government of Canada. These savings bonds ings Bonds are insured for an unlimited amount. Anothare raised to help the government pay for expenditures er difference between the two is the minimum purchase throughout the year. Savings bonds are also fully insured amounts. Many GIC issuers will set a minimum investby the federal government because they have a legal ob- ment level of $1,000 or $5,000 while Canadian Savings ligation to pay back the bonds at maturity plus interest. Bonds can be purchased for as little as $100. GICs are Canadian Savings Bonds are issued each year in Oc- very rarely held in certificate form, making them harder tober for a set period of time with a set interest rate. to give as gifts, while Canadian Savings Bonds can be Manulife Securities Incorporated = IDA These bonds are generally issued for a period of one year purchased in the form of a certificate. GICs Manulife Securities Investment Services inc. = MFDA GICs are issued by banks, insurance companies and or greater and can be redeemed by the holders at any Manulife Securities Insurance Inc. Rates = INSURANCE Interest trusts in Canada. The purpose of GICs is to raise capital time. Canadian Savings Bonds can be purchased through GICs currently pay generally higher rates of interthat is then turned around and lent out in the form of most financial institutions and generally pay less interest than other investments due to the federal government est than Canadian Savings Bonds. The Canadian Savings loans and mortgages to customers. guarantees that you will be paid back and earn interest. Bonds issued in the fall of 2010 were set to pay 0.65 French GICs are fully insured by the federal government English per cent for 2011, while the Canadian Premium Savings through the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation Bonds were set to pay 1.10 per cent interest for 2011. Canadian Premium Savings Bonds up to $100,000. This government guarantee makes it Canadian Savings Bonds also come in the form of In contrast, GICs could be bought for as high as 1.80 to easier for qualifying financial institutions to raise capital 3/16" Minimum size to be used on business cards Premium Savings Bonds. These Premium Bonds were in- 2.00 per cent in the fall of 2010. adding liquidity to the banking system. troduced in 1998, and carry a higher rate of interest than Some provinces also fully guarantee their provincial The decision whether to purchase a GIC or a Canacredit unions to an unlimited amount and some up to regular savings bonds due to the fact that they can only be redeemed once per year at their annual maturity and dian Savings Bond comes down to a few points: the time $100,000. for 30 days afterwards. of the year (Canada Savings Bonds can only be purchased GICs pay a set interest rate for a period of time that starting in October each year), the amount you want to generally extends from 30 days up to five years. Some buy and for whom you are buying the investment. If you Differences GICs pay a set interest for up to ten years. GICs generWhile GICs and Canadian Savings Bonds are both are solely looking for the highest rates and have enough ally pay less interest than other investments because they backed by the Government of Canada, there are a few money to spend, then GICs are the way to go. are risk-free. 1/4" Minimum size to be used on the standard sized brochures

Canadian Savings Bonds

Corporate Logos: Trade Name + Dealership Sub Logos Colour: PANTONE 349

MANULIFE SECURITIES INCORPORATED MANULIFE SECURITIES INSURANCE AGENCY

Strength, Resources, Reputation & Independence Investments, Insurance & Financial Planning

Has your portfolio outgrown your advisor? 5/16" Donahue This size to be used on all oversized brochures. Brendan BCOMM, FMA, CIM

Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent 250-342-2112

Over time, some investors find their portfolios grow beyond just using mutual funds. Let us take your investments to the next level

Sara Worley Investment Advisor Insurance Agent 250-342-6441

Call us for a free consultation on taking your investments to the next level.

GIC Rates* as of January 11th

Cashable 90 days 1 yr 2 yr 3 yr 4 yr 5 yr

1.35% 1.05% 1.80% 2.20% 2.57% 2.90% 3.20%

*Rates subject to change without notice.

products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency (a licensed life insurance agency and affiliate of Manulife Securities) by Manulife Securities Advisors licensed as life agents. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is 3/8" This size toInsurance on pieces where piece 12” thebe soleused issuer of the Manulife GIF Select insurance the contractwidth which offersof thethe IncomePlus benefiexceeds t and the guarantor of.any guarantee provision therein. Manulife Securities Incorporated is a member CIPF.

Call us for local, friendly, professional free consultations! • Ph: 250-342-2112 • Fax: 250-342-2113 • 712-10th Street, Invermere

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15

January 14, 2011

All Dolled Up in Invermere A nail salon, training centre and wholesale retailer has opened in Invermere and promises to get the Columbia Valley dolled up. Although there are many spas and homebased nail services in the area, no nail specific salon had operated in Invermere until Carmen Hayward opened All Dolled Up on January 5th. Carmen, originally from Calgary PRETTY IN PINK – Carmen Hayward will offer training as well as manicures at her new and living in the valley for nail salon in Invermere. Photos by Samantha Stokell seven years, has worked tive Mondays and complete work at home and practice. out of her home for the past five years. All Dolled Up is also a wholesale retailer for Just “I want (the salon) to be a bit laid-back, fun and upbeat,” she said. “There’s a lot of great spas in the valley Nailz and Nubar products to salons in British Columbia. and I don’t want it to be a spa environment. It’s a com- Nubar creates products free of formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP (phthalate), which are known to cause cancer, fortable place with good service.” The fun atmosphere is immediately evident from the birth defects, or reproductive harm. Nubar products also meet the standards of PETA Betty Boop-inspired logo decorating the front window. Inside, the salon has no pretensions and offers a number (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to be certified vegan and cruelty-free. of services for every budget type, from $25 to $75. “It’s important to me to use these products because In addition to providing manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements, Carmen will also offer professional we live in a health-conscious community and people will training for nail technicians. Before her shop opened, look for it,” Carmen said. “It’s an alternative that people people looking to train would have to travel to Calgary can feel good about using on themselves.” Visit All Dolled Up at 7-1008 8th Avenue, Invermere, or Lethbridge. The 50-hour course starts in February and will teach see the website at www.getalldolledup.ca or call them at product knowledge, application and health and safety 250-342-3727. Store hours are Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 guidelines. Students will attend class for four consecu- p.m., and Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

All-You-Can-Eat

& Auto Service

Invermere • 250-342-0800

See Rick today and ask about rebates!

Jason A. Elford, CFP

Certified Financial Planner

By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff

WINTER TIRES?

INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

D FREE VIP CAuRnts

and get disco els. he on tires and w

Beside Kool Country in the Industrial Park

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Sundays!

11 our famous caesar salad $ 1100 Jugs of Fernie First Trax Beer! $ 1100 1/2 Litre Red or White Wine

00 All you can eat pizza including

Open at 3:00 p.m. (Friday & Saturday @ 4:30)

1018 - 8th Avenue Avenue, Invermere · BC

250.342.5052 877.342.5052 877.719.7927 250.270.0270

• • • •

| | | |

buildingwealth@cmkwealth.com

Office Toll Free Toll Free Fax Cell

526B – 13th Street PO Box 429 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 www.cmkwealth.com

Winser Timber Ltd. Road Building Land Clearing Basement Excavation Water & Sewer

Screened Top Soil Sales & Delivery

• Bedding Sand • Drain Rock • 3/4 Crush Gravel • Landscaping Rock

• Screened Topsoil • Sand & Gravel • Subdivision Development

“For all your dirt-moving needs”

Don Mcintosh

Box 2505, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Ph: 250-342-1377

E-mail: wintim@shaw.ca

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

2011 SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL The District of Invermere Council meets regularly throughout the year on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere)

January 11th & 25th February 8th & 22nd March 8th & 22nd April 12th& 26th May 10th & 24th June 14th & 28th

July 12th August 9th September 13th October 11th & 25th November 8th & 22nd December 13th

Agendas are posted on out website www.invermere.net prior to the meetings or are available at the Municipal Office

INVERMERE COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE If you receive curb-side garbage pick up, and did not receive a door hanger recycling bag, please come to the District of Invermere office to pick one up or you can find the calendar online at our website www.invermere.net.

16 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Health and Wellness

In the first of a three week series on health and fitness we explore the range of activities available in the Columbia Valley. Stay tuned for more tips in the next two weeks. By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff

Find the exercise that fits your lifestyle and you could be on the way to a happier, healthier you. As little as 20 minutes exercise per day, three times a week, can help get you in shape. Regular exercise has been proven to stimulate serotonin and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. There’s more than one way to get that 20 minutes a day. While the gym can provide a great workout, there are many other options out there. These are just a few activities available in the Columbia Valley to help you be more active this winter.

January 14, 2011

Cross-country skiing

The ultimate winter total-body workout, crosscountry skiing, uses many muscles, burns incredible calories and gets you outside to enjoy the season’s beautiful landscape. It tones the upper and lower body muscles by ‘pushing’ and ‘pulling’ the arms and legs simultaneously, mimicking the body’s natural movement. Proper cross-country skiing also works out the abdominal and back muscles, strengthening and reducing pain. It’s a low-impact sport, allowing people with joint or ligament problems to exercise without worrying about damaging themselves further. “Cross-country skiing is a sport that anybody can do, imperfectly, and still benefit from,” said Daniel Tamelin, president of the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club. “I enjoy the sheer pleasure of it, gliding down the track.” People usually exercise longer when skiing, simply because it’s more fun to be outdoors than on a treadmill and they will likely be dedicated to finish the trail. The extended period of activity gets the heart pumping at a higher rate and challenges your lungs to keep up, both of which help to increase endurance.

Your Independent Hot Tub Sourcebook

Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is another way to get outside and enjoy winter and get an extremely good workout. If done properly, it can work the entire body and give your heart a good exercise, too. Before heading out, ensure you stretch as snowshoeing uses more muscles than just walking. It’s low-impact, which means it’s easy on the joints and burns more calories than walking or running at the same speed. While the leg muscles are obviously used, if you have poles they will help keep your upper body in shape, too. Keeping your body upright engages your core and pushing the poles out works your triceps. “With snowshoes you can go anywhere,” said Michelle Taylor of Columbia Valley Life Sports. “You can gain strength and it’s a cardiovascular work out.”

• ALBERTA BUILT! For harsh Canadian conditions! • SHELL – The worlds only self-supporting hull, does not require foam insulation for support. • HEATLOCK – Perimeter insulation, traps all the radiant heat from the motors and reuses it, energy efficient. • ACCESS – Easy access to all equipment and plumbing, not blown full of foam AND NO MORE FREEZE UPS! • FOREVER FLOOR – Fiberglass floor, this floor doesn’t even need a cement or wood pad, any level surface will do! • CASTCORE MYLOVAC COVER – Can handle any load, it is also foiled wrapped to practically eliminate any water absorption

Arctic Spas is the only spa manufacturer recognized as earth-friendly by Green Festivals: www.greenfestivals.org available at…

SAVE $$$$

UNTIL JAN. 31

PRE-SALE

For as little as $500 down, Arctic Spas will build your spa this winter and store it until you are ready for it. Get a 2011 model at a 2010 price!

503B - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-3922 www.valleyspas.ca • www.spasearch.org

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

January 14, 2011

Health and Wellness Downhill skiing

Judo

While not providing the aerobic exercise of crosscountry, downhill skiing can still give you a good anaerobic workout. Aerobic exercises build muscles and downhill skiing works on your core, which will give you a stronger back and stomach. The falling and stopping motions made while flying down the hill builds up the core in a way that jogging, walking or hopping down the stairs don’t. Bracing to reduce speed also helps to build muscles. Skiing is an excellent lower body workout for the legs, and will especially help to tone the calves. Downhill skiing is a highly coordinated workout that relies on balance and flexibility. “Skiing is something you never master. You’re always in a position where you can get better and challeng yourself,” said Chris Veen, director of the ski school at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. “Although we go together, skiing is ultimately our own and we challenge ourselves to accomplish our own goals.” With two local ski hills at Panorama and Fairmont, valley dwellers can access a range of skiing for all abilities.

Looking for an adrenaline rush in addition to strengthening and conditioning those muscles? Judo can provide all that, plus increasing cardiovascular efficiency and slimming your waistline. Judo, which means gentle way, was created in Japan in 1882. The sport derives from martial arts and provides a complete physical and mental workout. Mixed martial arts will help tone all muscles, even the ones you didn’t know you had. The group atmosphere also helps to push people to improve through mutual support. “Judo also improves your speed and balance,” said Hermann Mauthner, the trainer at the Invermere Judo club. He started the club 44 years ago and has a third degree black belt, is a national referee and has coached on a national level as well. “Judo removes all the dangerous aspects of martial arts.” Judo doesn’t include any kicking or striking techniques and anyone can play. While some participants focus on competitive fighting, others attend just for the fun or health benefits.

Happy birthday Valley Spas, of Invermere, is celebrating its third anniversary. “Each year has been better than the last,” said owner Neil Woelfle (pictured with wife Coralie), adding that he attributes much of their success to the fact that their Arctic Spas are built in northern Alberta and designed to withstand the rigors of harsh Canadian winters. Photo by Kelsey Verboom

For your body, mind and soul!

DEANNA EMPEY RMT (AB) Ph:250-342-7320 • E-mail: azurewellness@gmail.com www.azurewellness.ca P.O. Box 863, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

At Spring Health Foods, Saturdays Parkside Place, Invermere, BC Phone: (250) 342-2552

Touch for Health Techniques

Energy Balancing • Wellness Patterning • Sensitivity Indication

relaxing • energizing massage Your Guide: Shizu E. M. Futa, TFH Level 2 touchingtranquility@yahoo.ca

Confidential Counselling • Individual • Couple • Family

Fiona Bradford BSc BSW MSW RSW

250-688-6012 • fiona@bradfordcounselling.com #202A 926 7th Avenue, PO Box 414, Invermere BC V0A 1K0

Local’s Massage Rates L oMonday c a l ’ s D–i sFriday count Available September – June ~

Choose between Deep Tissue, Signature Customized, Aromatherapy Relaxation 30 min. $45 (reg $55) 60 min. $80 (reg. $95) 90 min. $120 (reg. $140)

Save 10 - 15% OFF select spa services

Our therapists are registered with the natural health practitioners of Canada recognized by most insurance policies.

518 Thirtee Downtown Phone 25 fusionwellne

518 Thirteenth Street • Downtown Invermere Phone 250.341.3511 • fusionwellnessspa.com

Health and Wellness ~ Your Goal For Life! Vacation Time Haleakala Volcano, Maui Hawaii

Personal AchievementTransRockies Run Colorado 2009

Downtown between Effusion and Village Arts • 250-342-2047 • crazysoles.ca

Days on

Family Time Lakit Lookout, Wasa BC

“It’s where your friends are.”

18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES

Learning for all walks of life

we offer over 100 full-time, part-time and evening classes

Upcoming courses: Jan/Feb 2011 Invermere Campus: Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 28 Jan 31 Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 7

Conversational Spanish – Beginner Certificate in Emerging Leadership Kundalini Yoga Workshop Culinary Tourism Talk with Alison Bell Songwriting Workshop Cameras, Cables & Computers Mick’s Basement Fish Farm Spin & A Movie Intro to File Management Interpersonal Communications Intro to Computers Photoshop Elements Basics Fly Tying Sushi Making

Contact the Invermere campus today:

250.342.3210

www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere

CHEERS — Larry Rehaume of the Invermere Bottle Depot and Recycle Centre with the 23,000 beer bottles and cans brought in over the three days following Christmas and New Year. Each white container has 1,800 beer cans and the pallets contain around 2,000 beer bottles. Photo by Kate Irwin

The Columbia Valley Pioneer â&#x20AC;˘ 19

January 14, 2011

Flood of festive recycling fills local bottle depot By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Staff at Invermereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottle depot have been kept busy so far this month, with an influx of festive recycling arriving following the holidays. With more than 6,500 bottles, cans and other recyclables received each day, the depotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner, Larry Rehaume, and his four-person team have been working hard to keep up with demand. In the three days that the Invermere Bottle Depot and Recycle Centre was open after Christmas and New Year, more than 23,000 beer cans and bottles were deposited by members of the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is like the middle of summer,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Rehaume, who has run the depot for more than a decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be busy from now until February. Before Christmas is always very slow, but after Christmas to the end of January is crazy.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Rehaume runs the recycling centre with his wife, Shirley, youngest son, Darcy and employees Phyllis Young and Angeline Armstrong. There is close to a 90 per cent return rate on recyclable goods across British Columbia, meaning that for every 100 bottles sold, around 90 will be brought back to recycling centres such as this. The team at the Invermere centre helps to sort the recycling according to type, placing it into large containers

which are then loaded onto pallets. Pop and beer cans and glass bottles mostly make their way to Cranbrook for crushing before continuing on to recycling plants in Vancouver, Nelson, the United States, and other destinations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our customers do try very hard to sort everything before bringing it in,â&#x20AC;? said Phyllis Young, who has worked at the recycling centre for a year and a half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some things are easier for us to help sort, such as domestic beer and imports â&#x20AC;Ś one thing that really helps us is if people rinse out their milk containers; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the biggest trouble we usually encounter.â&#x20AC;? Recyclables returned to the Invermere centre go on to be used in a range of goods. While aluminum cans are mostly melted down and turned into more cans, bi-metal cans are used for fencing and glass bottles for fibreglass insulation. Returning beverage containers of less than one litre will net recyclers five cents per bottle or can, while alcohol containers of the same size have a returnable deposit of 10 cents. All containers bigger than one litre have a 20 cent deposit, which is given back to customers when they bring them to be recycled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a millionaire-making business,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Dehaume added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a year round job and we have to work steadily at this time of year â&#x20AC;Ś We are slightly down on drop-offs from last year but despite the economy people still like a festive drink.â&#x20AC;?

BCAssessment Property ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s checklist Your 2011 assessment

Have you received your 2011 property assessment notice? If it has not arrived in the mail by January 19, call toll free 1-800-668-0086. If so, review it carefully. Any questions, call your local assessment ofďŹ ce. Go online to compare other property TM assessments using the free e-valueBC service on our website. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget ... if you disagree with your assessment, you must ďŹ le a formal appeal by January 31, 2011. For more information visit www.bcassessment.ca

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to editor@cv-pioneer.com

Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Professionals

Strata, Apartment & Commercial Property Management

For professional management of your strata corporation, overseen by a Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed Property ManagerÂŽ, with the accounting done by a Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed Management Accountant, please contact Bill Weissig CPM , RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES. ÂŽ

Our six Strata Managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiď&#x192;&#x17E;cations and experience, please visit our website at www.mountaincreek.ca.

Phone: 250-341-6003

Email: bweissig@mountaincreek.ca

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

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

Bernie Raven

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

www.teamraven.ca

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

Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

Office: 250-342-6505 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-342-1300

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

HERE TO SERVE YOU ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS

From Framing to Finishing

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross

Al Tallman

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

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

Call Al at

We Do It All!

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

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

• Drinking Water Systems • Duct Cleaning Service • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration including iron ﬁlters that really work! Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

Complete Automotive Repairs

LICENSED

250-341-5096

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

Kari & John Mason

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

Invermere • Panorama

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

250.270.0821

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs

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

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:

DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

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

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com

24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501

250-426-9586

• 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

Senior Discount

Residential

Jesse Vader 250.341.5426

Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

250.349.5564

Renovating?

January 14, 2011

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Please call Steve ~ 250-342-1791

Fine Homeservices

VACUUM CENTRE

Sales • Repairs • Warranty Phone: 250-342-9207

Kyle Moll

HTH Contracting Ltd.

WoodFAIRMONT Blinds RIDGE R

Interior World ENOVATION

• Doors • Bathroom • Windows Renovations w i n d o• wFlooring f a s h i o n s • Additions • Painting/ • Decks Interior/Exterior • Finish Carpentry • Kitchen(250) •342 Basement Call Bill Cropper 4406 Renovations Renovations

250-342-5682

Renovating

Finishing

Framing

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

Top Quality Interior World window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Need Blinds? Interior World

250-341-5603

Building

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

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

ree Homes In c. iF eldt

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

FREE ESTIMATES

INVERMERE GLASS LTD. Your Full-Service Glazier

• Auto • Home • Commercial • Shower Doors • Mirrors • Windshields

250-342-3659

invermereglass@cyberlink.bc.ca Serving the Valley since 1995 • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

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

Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

www.korupaintinginc.ca

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310

Interior / Exterior / working locally

Lambert

P H A R M A C Y LT D . INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

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

250-342-6612

22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

HERE TO SERVE YOU • Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

Mike Cope Journeyman Carpenters

250.342.1024

Delicious Sushi

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

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

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

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

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Invermere

Freight & Passenger Depot

(250) 341-6888

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

www.cordnerarchitect.com

(250) 347-9726

Ki m b e r l e y R a e S a n d e r s o n Portrait & Commercial Photography Digital Retouching & Restoration Instructional Courses Private or Group, on:

Digital Photography and Image Editing Gift Certificates Available! 250.342.5102 • morph-photo@telus.net

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805 ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential • 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

Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC

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

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

Certified ART® & Graston® provider

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

#4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

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

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

January 14, 2011

Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s Harriet Stillemunkes July 15, 1927 – January 8, 2011 It is with great sadness the family of Harriet Stillemunkes announces her passing in the evening of January 8th. She is survived by her four children Werner (Karen) Stills, Fred Stills, Helga (Mickey) Riches and Eric (Marilyn) Stills as well as her nine grandchildren Chuck (Nanci) Stills, Elke and Monika Budenholzer, Lisa (Brodie) Godlien, Devon (Kyle) Stills, Paulina, Tim, Amanda, and Danny, as well as her three great grandchildren Jackson, Quinton and Bentley. Harriet was predeceased by her husband Erwin in 1998. She was born in Herdorf Germany in 1927 and moved with the family to Canada in 1955. After several moves within the Toronto area, she moved to Invermere in 1973 and worked at the Invermere Hospital until 1982 and then on to work at Victoria General before settling back to Invermere in 1991 to enjoy retirement. Harriet lived in the Columbia Garden Village for the last 5 years. She had a loving passion for her family, especially her grand children and spent most of her time sewing, doing needle point and reading. The family would like to thank Dr. Gooch, nurses and staff of the Invermere & District Hospital and the staff of Columbia House North for their care and compassion to Harriet and family during the last three months. “We love you and will miss you greatly, but hope that you will continue to spend your days making your beautiful needle point and enjoying a piece of dark chocolate here and there as we know that your sweet tooth is sure to follow you.” In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Columbia House (north) in Invermere. There is no service at this time, as per Harriet’s wishes. Cremation entrusted to Mark’s Memorial Services of Cranbrook.

s obituary s Joyce Harper June 1912 – December 2010 Joyce Harper, as she was known all her life, passed away peacefully in Foothills Hospital, Calgary, after a short illness. She was 98 years old. She is survived by her son Robert (Barbara) and daughter Geraldine (Dr. Sam Shachnowich). She was predeceased by her husband Orville in 1984. Joyce was born in Essex, England, the youngest of seven siblings. Following the First World War the family immigrated to Canada and settled in Winnipeg. It was there she grew up and later met her husband Orville. They were married in Winnipeg in 1932. In 1937 they moved to Calgary with their two children and settled in Hillhurst where Joyce lived in the family home until her death. Their first contact with the Columbia Valley was by way of family camping trips to Radium Hot Springs during and after the Second World War. These holidays are remembered for the day-long travel over very bumpy roads and berry picking at Edgewater. Shopping trips to Invermere were frequent during the holidays and memories of “down town Invermere” during those post war years, were often shared with other newcomers to the valley.

Owner/Operator

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

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

s In Memoriam s

ANNOUNCEMENT

Ronald Traverse

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.

January 9, 1941 – January 22, 2008 Remembering the good times Val, family, & friends. In Loving Memory of our dear dad

Reno Earl Goodwin

Passed away January 11, 1986 Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

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

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

A bond was formed and eventually in 1967 a property was purchased in Invermere to which the Harpers returned every Christmas for 43 years. 1967 proved to be a year of major coincidence when the Harpers discovered to their surprise, that their dear friends, the Hamills, had also purchased a small piece of real estate in the very same town at the very same time!

Do you want to participate in making the best community possible?

This friendship led to Joyce meeting, through her friend Emelia Hamill, other ladies resident in Invermere. Many teas, luncheons, excursions and meetings of the Historical Society followed which Joyce enjoyed whenever she was resident in Invermere. In this way she shared in the life of the valley for many years and acquired new friends.

We want your input and are going to buy you lunch.

Her family and friends will miss this lovely lady who greeted everyone with her welcoming smile.

HERE TO SERVE YOU VJ (Butch) Bishop

• • • •

• 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

You’re invited to the...

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING EVENT Come to the planning event and tell us what you think needs to be done to create a successful and sustainable future for our dynamic community. The District of Invermere, in cooperation with community partners, is working on “Imagine Invermere,” an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan that will lead us to a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable future.

Lake Windermere Community Hall 709 - 10th Street January 15th 2 sessions being offered 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 12:30 p.m.until 3:30 p.m. (networking and refreshments at 8:30 a.m.) Come join us for a FREE lunch! Sustainability Workshops providing guidance to the plan for a range of sustainability strategy areas.* *Event Details at imagineinvermere.ca or by calling 250-342-9281. You can also visit us on Facebook and on Twitter by searching “IMAGINE INVERMERE” If you would like to attend or require more info, please contact CAO, Chris Prosser at cao@invermere.net or 250-342-9281 ext.225

24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENT

storage

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

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

You own it we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds, any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

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

Invermere, 2 bdrm basement suite, utilities included, close to schools, $800/month, 250-688-2456.

Windermere, 1 bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references, January to June, $625/ month, 403-851-2043.

CHEERS & JEERS

Storage or Workshop, 760 sq.ft. building near D/T Invermere, with or without heat, 403-669-7273.

2 bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $725/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-3426912.

Westside Park, Invermere, 600 sq.ft., furnished, bright, 1 bdrm basement suite available for rent, one off-street parking spot, full kitchen, bath, W/D, N/S, N/P, 3 month min. lease. 1 person $650/month, couple $750/ month. Utilities and wireless internet included, available early January, 250-342-7246, westsideparkinvermere@gmail. com.

Cheers to the person who found my black leather gloves on Thursday evening, January 6th, and turned them in to the Prestige Inn in Radium. Thank you! Cheers to Rod & Denise, Stan, and our Edmonton engineers for a quick rescue! The Park can be a cold dark place without angels like you! Jeers to those who drive with their high beams and fog lights anytime day or night, it is blinding! Cheers to Brandi, Anne, Bryan, all volunteers, and attendee’s that participated in the Crisdon vs. Cancer fundraiser at Copper Point. Jeers to the man in the Black Suzuki with the loud muffler who is using the Whiteway as a road between Windermere Beach and the Baltac subdivision. Your tire tracks wreck the ice, ruining it for all the skaters. Their skating is limited to this path whereas you can drive everywhere else on the lake!

storage

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

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate controlled units. Call 250-342-3637. STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020. Wanted: 2 people to share a bright 2 bdrm, ground level walkout, 2 blocks to D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $950/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W, and utilities included, 250-3421584 or 250-342-8679. Looking for a roomie with good karma and a cheery disposition. I live in a new home in Invermere. Storage space, washer/dryer, internet, hydro, phone included. Beautiful garden in summer. Walking/Biking trails near by. Call 250-341-5192 for more info and with your good references.

SUITE FOR RENT 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.

Apartment for rent, 1800 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ month, 403-519-0447. Radium, large, bright 1 bdrm apartment, $650/month, includes utilities, DD, call 250-342-3790 to view. Radium, top level, 3 bdrm apartment with 5 appliances, $600/month, DD required, 250342-3790 or 250-342-5159. Walk to Downtown and Kinsmen Beach. Spacious, clean 2 bdrm, basement suite, separate entrance, 4 appliances, new laminate floor, backyard amenities, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references and deposit required. Rent includes water, hydro, and heat. 250-342-7590. Large, clean, furnished, 1 bdrm suite for rent, new paint, carpet, and new queen bed, shared laundry, off street parking, large fenced yard, utilities and cable included, $725/month + DD, 250342-9404. Radium, 2 bdrm suite, must be seen, $900/month, inclusive, 250342-5159. Radium, brand new 2 bdrm upper suite, $1200/month, including utilities or 4 bdrm, 2 bath basement, unfurnished suite, $1200/month, including utilities, reduced rent for good long term tenants. N/S, N/P, and NO partiers, Donna or Verna, 250-342-6010.

2 bdrm, very clean furnished apartment, near schools, W/D, utilities and cable included, references, rent negotiable to right party. Also, partial rent in exchange for yard work if suitable for tenant, available soon. Write to Landlord, Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, please state age and employment.

Newer home studio suite for rent, all utilities included, Internet, cable, and laundry, $500/month, 250-688-0965. Nice, modern, and bright 1 bdrm walkout suite for rent in newer home. Tile floor, wood cabinets, and high ceilings. Located close to D/T, available immediately, references required, perfect for single person, N/S, $725/month, utilities included, 250-342-3790. Newly renovated, partially furnished, upper suite for year round rental, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, walk to D/T Invermere and Kinsmen Beach, 250-688-0244.

Furnished apartment in town, 2 bdrm, comes with cable and utilities, W/D, references, $850/ month, 250-342-9636.

Newly renovated bachelor suite, steps from the bakery and D/T, fully furnished and equipped, D/W, W/D, internet, N/S, N/P, $700/month, including utilities, 250-688-0244.

Invermere, 3 bdrm basement suite, W/D, wood stove, $750/month + utilities, 250-342-5332.

Invermere, 2 furnished 1 bdrm apartments, laundry, cable, TV, and utilities included, N/S, N/P, DD, 250341-6096.

Apartment, 3 bdrm, unfurnished, for rent immediately in Radium, parking, heat, hydro, cable included, $900/month, N/S, pets possible, close to D/T. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view. Invermere, large 2 bdrm walkout suite, separate entrance, 5 appliances, $1100/month, DD and references required, includes all utilities, cable, and internet, N/S, pets negotiable, no partiers, 250342-4436 or 250-342-1427. HILLCREST furnished apartments, utilities included, 1 bdrm units $600/month, 2 bdrm units $800/ month, 250-341-1182. 3 bdrm upper level house, newly renovated, utilities included, $1000/month, Invermere, close to schools, 250-688-2456. Radium, newly renovated 3 bdrm upper suite, new appliances, nice yard, $900/month + utilities, N/S. Reduced rent for long term renter. 250-342-5129.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

1800 sq.ft., 4 bdrm bungalow, attached garage, across from Windermere Golf Course, $1450/ month, DD and references required, 250-341-1998. In Radium, bright 3 bdrm home in nice subdivision, $900/month + utilities. Cozy 2 bdrm trailer on large private lot with out buildings, $850/month + utilities. In Invermere, clean, partially furnished 2 bdrm home, great location for Panorama bus, W/D included, $1250/month, includes utilities. All N/S, DD and references required, 250-342-3841.

Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, upper floor, 6 new appliances, blinds, large deck, yard, N/S, N/P, $900/ month, includes water and Satellite T.V., 780-718-4922 or rfr111@ hotmail.com. Edgewater, 3 bdrm bungalow, freshly painted, new wood electric furnace, wood supplied, 5 appliances, DD, N/P, references required. $700/month. Call 250347-9500 or email hilltop1@telus. net. Edgewater, Mobile Home, 2/3 bdrm with basement, wood electric furnace, wood supplied, 5 appliances, DD, N/P, references required, $550/month. Call 250347-9500 or email hilltop@telus. net. 1 bdrm house on shared acreage near Radium, for responsible, nonsmoking persons. Quiet, pastoral surroundings with good water and great views. $525/month, 250347-6575.

condo FOR RENT Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious luxury, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1,800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail immediately, 250-688-0512. 2 bdrm, 2 bath in The Point, underground parking, W/D, $1000/ month, 403-519-0447. 1 bdrm near Sobeys, N/S, N/P, $600/month, 250-342-6255.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

January 14, 2011

condo FOR RENT

house FOR sale

MISC. FOR SALE

New townhome for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, in Cedarwood Glen Estates, D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1250/month, available January 1st, 250-341-1182.

420 4th Ave., Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, newly renovated, shop/shed, deck, fenced yard, all appliances, 3 blocks to beach, $320,000, 250342-1698, www.fmsguitars.com/ house.

Canon Printer and scanner, $50, 250-347-9787.

condo FOR sale

Reconditioned tanning bed, lay down type with separate face tanner, great to add income to a Salon or other business, $2500. Call Teresa, 250-342-7264.

Radium

Pinewood Condo 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $1100/ month, includes underground parking, utilities, N/P, N/S, 403615-9989. Invermere, 2 bdrm condo, quiet building, N/S, W/D, $700/month + utilities, 250-342-5332. Low rent/responsible renters, 2 bdrm Black Forest condo, rent to own option, $800/month, 250342-3826. D/T Invermere, executive townhome, furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 TV’s, F/P, views, on the lake, weekly or monthly terms OK, N/S, N/P, 1-866-313-4762. 1 bdrm + loft, double garage, W/D, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1500/month, includes utilities, 250-342-1314. Radium Hot Springs, 1 bdrm, fully furnished condo, $800/month, including utilities, 250-345-4086. Radium Hot Springs, 3 bdrm, fully furnished condo, $1200/month, including utilities, 250-345-4086. 2 bdrm condo behind Sobeys, stove, fridge, D/W, microwave, vacuum, W/D, $750/month, 250342-3417. First 2 weeks FREE. 2 bdrm apartment, main floor, Pinewood, Radium, $950/month. Call Richard 403-613-6815. Sable Ridge condos for rent. 3 bdrm’s + Den, top floor, fully furnished, $1995/month. Please call 403-630-7464. Parkside Place, Enviro 2000, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 car garage, $1400/month, 250-3429650.

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at the Peaks in Radium. Swimming pool, hot tubs, underground heated parking, A/C, fireplace, appliances, and window coverings, includes 2 person infrared sauna and deluxe massage chair. Great view! Like new! $199,999, furnished, No agents please. 250-341-5170. Ski to your door, fully furnished 1 bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-342-6858 after 6 p.m.

wanted Wanted to buy – Free weights. Call 250-342-0838 Edgewater Elementary School needs children/youth cross-country skis, boots, and snowshoes. Contact Edgewater School, 250-347-9543.

pets Looking for good home for Dora, 7 year old Angora Cat, brick brown, comes with everything, friendly, indoor/outdoor. Moving away. 250-342-7077.

MISC. FOR SALE Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908. Top Quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617. Junior skis, Rossignol Blasts, 148 cm for sale. No bindings, $75, 250342-0399. 2010 Floor Model Hot Tub BLOWOUT, everything must go! Valley Spas, 503B 7th Ave, Invermere.

Firewood, Fir and Pine mix, $235. Larch, $300. Pine, $180. All wood split and delivered, 250-341-5551.

Front load washer & dryer, very good shape, $200 each or $325 pair, book cases, dresser, desks, and some antiques. Please call 250688-0521.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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. Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time. Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

1993 Yamaha Ovation 2 stroke, runs great, perfect little snowmobile for the lake, $1000, includes 2 insulation helmets. Call Teresa 250-342-7264.

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

VEHICLES for sale

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in 1 hour! Serving the Valley since 2006. Call 250-688-0213.

2001 Cavalier, $1500. 2003 CR250, $3000. 2004 CRF450, $3000. 2002 CBR600F41, $4500. Good shape, must sell. Call 250-688-0053 or 250-270-0955.

business for sale Busy seasonal café for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370. Wanted to purchase Vacation Rental Business in the Columbia Valley Reply in confidence to vacationrentalbusinesswanted@ yahoo.ca.

services

Vacuums

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

Get 25% off Free In-Home Consultation, Customized, high quality BLINDS with lifetime warranty, Commercial or residential. Shannon’s Blinds & Designs, Call a professional today; 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time”

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 Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235. Bookkeeping/Payroll Services available. Please call 250-3425750.

services

help wanted

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

Sundre, Alberta trucking company requires Class 1 drivers with clean abstracts. We are looking for drivers in our gravel truck, heavy equipment hauling divisions, sawdust hauling with walking floor trailers, and a loader operator for our crushing division. We offer competitive wages and are a family orientated company. Please fax resume to 403-638-4950 or email: duaneco@telusplanet.net.

D&M Painting, interiors, exteriors, re-paints, etc. Call 250-341-1182. Pampered Chef is in the Valley! Host a Pampered Chef Bridal party, Kitchen party, Book party orders (get individual orders and still receive FREE items) or you can simply place an individual order with me. Please visit www. pamperedchef.ca to view the Fall/ Winter catalogue. You may reach me at france5@shaw.ca or call me at 250-342-1143 and I will drop off a catalogue directly to you.

help wanted Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a part-time, day-time cleaner, call or drop off resume, 250-3429417. Housekeeping/Maintenance required at Motel Bavaria, Radium Hot Springs, please fax resume to 250-347-9218.

Want to set your own schedule? Then selling .925 sterling silver jewellery is for you! Work parttime or full-time selling beautiful jewellery and having fun! Work as little or as much as you like. Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and free jewellery. Fastest-growing sterling silver jewellery company. Interested? Call 250-342-0399. H&R Block is looking for tax associates for the upcoming tax season. Please email resume to JamesSeney@hrbtax.ca. Ranch Hand, accommodation included, experience an asset but willing to train. Phone evenings, 250-347-9234.

recreational vehicles

SNOWMOBILE SERVICE SPECIAL All makes and Models - Snow Plows, Klim Clothing, Avalanche Gear • SERVICE • PARTS • SALES • RENTALS

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models. Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

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

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

3.25” x 4.6”

help wanted Spa Attendant/receptionist position available Saturdays and Sundays. Please email resume to jeanette@fusionwellnessspa. com.

Deli Clerk/Assistant Store Manager CBT OPPORTUNITIES

Vacation Rental Specialist Wanted High Country Properties is looking for a friendly and outgoing person to work in our busy call centre. You will be responsible for providing “legendary” customer service to owners and guests via telephone, email and in person. You will also be responsible for booking individual and group reservations, answering guest inquiries and selling the benefits of staying in a vacation rental. Please Note: This is a temporary Maternity Leave position. Starting wage: $13/hr + commission, plus health and dental benefits! Visit highcountryproperties.com for full job description. Please send cover letter and resume to Bjorn Billehaug via email bjorn@ highcountryproperties.com by Monday, January 17.

Stretch your advertising dollar FURTHER Advertise with…

N E W S PA P E R

Phone: (250) 341-6299 Fax: (250) 341-6229 Email: ads@cv-pioneer.com

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

We are looking for a full-time Deli Clerk/Assistant Store Manager for our busy retail and wholesale Meat & Delicatessen store in Invermere, B.C.

CBT invites interested individuals or firms to submit responses describing their expertise and experience in the following areas:

If serving customers in a fast paced environment, letting your inner chef come out, helping in production and keeping the workplace clean, sounds like the thing for you to do, we would like to meet you!

• Request for Proposals – Regional Collaboration Research. Deadline January 20, 2011 4:30 PST/MST.

The successful applicant is energetic, friendly, must be able to work in a team or independently; can multi task and prioritize; and work in an organized, timely and efficient manner.

• Request for Proposals – Availability of Financial Capital in the Columbia Basin. Deadline January 28, 2011 4:30 PST/MST.

Position available immediately. Wage to be negotiated. Apply with resume by fax to: 250-342-9651, By Email to: info@koenigmeat.com or by Mail to: Box 68, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

• Request for Qualified Applicants in a variety of disciplines on an as needed basis. Deadline extended to January 31, 2011 4:30 PST/MST. Additional details can be viewed at www.cbt.org/opportunities or requested by calling 1.800.505.8998.

w w w.cbt.org

•

1.800.505.8998

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator

Reporting the Accounting Manager, this dual position requires a selfstarter with previous accounts experience.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Staff Accountant Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a four-season resort located within the magnificent British Columbia Rockies. We have multiple outlets and lines of business including Food and Beverage, Golf, Ski, Pools, RV Parks, Retail and Lodging. We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant on a year-round, full-time basis. Responsibilities for this position include:

Accounts Payable Responsibilities: • • •

Payroll Responsibilities: • • •

•

Reconciliation of monthly balance sheet accounts.

•

Fixed Asset organization and recording, and input into Great Plains accounting software.

• •

•

Acting as Project Leader on financial projects.

•

Preparation of month-end and year-end schedules.

• •

•

Assisting in month-end process.

•

Creating financial statements using reporting package.

•

Daily banking and cash flow templates.

•

Other duties as assigned from time to time.

The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, a knowledge of accounting controls and current accounting principles as it relates to the company, and must have a CMA/CGA/CA designation or be in the process of obtaining it. The ability to learn new software programs is required, along with a knowledge of hospitality accounting, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Knowledge of Great Plains software an asset.

Processing the invoices for all Resort organizations Year-end processing where required. Matching of all documents required to verify the accuracy and reasonableness of the charges. Processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Trouble-shooting pay discrepancies on employee pay statements. Ensuring non-standard transactions such as holiday and vacation pay, deductions, and remittances are administered on a timely basis. Creating and producing period reports such as vacation accruals and costs. Overseeing production of the annual year end reports. Investigating enhancements in the payroll program and implementing with the assistance of senior management. Training managers to use the payroll system. Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications: • • • •

Accounting or bookkeeping certifications preferred. 2-3 years experience with accounting software and systems. High level of detail orientation and ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines. Excel spreadsheet expertise.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities. Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

fairmonthotsprings.com

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities. Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to:

For all your advertising needs, call

David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

fairmonthotsprings.com

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

N E W S PA P E R

at 250-341-6299

“Usual suspects” show up for bird count By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff With average winter temperatures, a lower than average crew of birders spent their Boxing Day tallying the number of birds in the Columbia Valley. Sixty counters sighted 2,440 birds in 47 species categories during the 33rd year of the count. By all records it is a fairly average year, although it varied from 2009. Last year, 96 people participated and counted 1,987 birds, including 52 different species. The diversity of species comes from having a small number of summer birds that stick around, combined with birds that come south for the winter. “All the usual suspects appeared. There’s nothing too crazy to report,” said Cam Gillies, a co-coordinater of the count. “It’s fine to have a regular year. The numbers can’t go wildly up and down every year.” The most prevalent birds in the valley are the bohemian waxwing, at 869 residents, and the common ravens were a far away second at 293. The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen survey in the world. The count helps ornithologists (bird scientists) track the movement of birds around the world. The length of the survey allows them to see longterm trends among certain populations.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

January 14, 2011

Columbia Valley leaders have their say

Gerry Taft

INVERMERE

In the past 12 months, Radium residents dealt with the after effects of the closure of the Canfor Mill. Mill workers, whose employment insurance has now run out, are still unsure of their and the mill’s future. Radium is losing families as they move away and Mayor Conklin hopes to work to stimulate the local economy. 2010 saw the end of a contract with the RCMP to have an officer stationed in Radium. It proved difficult to have police presence in Radium all the time. The village wanted community policing, but didn’t get what they had hoped for, so ended the contract after

CANAL FLATS

Bruce Woodbury

eight months. The Village must now decide what to do next in this regard. Possible solutions include citizens on patrol or private security. Radium completed a new, $1.6 million fire hall. On the opening day, the fire department signed up three new recruits. Council now wants to expand the municipal offices so council can have a proper meeting room. In 2011, the municipality will introduce bear-proof garbage receptacles. In 2010, bears moved into Radium because berries in the valley didn’t ripen. Five bears had to be put down by a conservation officer after they became habituated to living in urban areas.

2010 completed projects included: the opening of Pothole Park and sidewalks and pathways added, both in and out of town. The District of Invermere worked with Wildsight to create a local climate change act and green house gas emissions plan. Invermere became a solar community in 2010. The municipality has encouraged homes to change to solar hot water heaters, and now must add solar panels to municipal buildings. The district will change the official community plan to upgrade 10 per cent of homes to solar hot water heaters by 2020.

In 2010, the regional district completed water and sewer projects for Baltac community and Timber Ridge, which now has water meters and treated water, as does Rushmere on Westside Road. In November, the district held a meeting to get feedback from the public about whether to move Windermere to treated water that meets Interior Health standards. The choices have been narrowed down to purchasing bulk treated water from a private company or building a standalone water plant. In February 2011, the RDEK will host a town hall meeting in Windermere to report back information and inform the residents on the next step. The community will vote on the change. Once

basket is currently working with P3 Canada to improve the water system. The Regional District supports this initiative, which may open up development between Radium and the Invermere cross roads. Edgewater: The community wants a town square with small businesses, a realty centre and a meeting place such as a coffee shop. Mr. Wilkie hopes it will have a “If you build it, they will come” effect. Area G: Mr. Wilkie would like to see a back country recreation plan for the Columbia Valley. It’s the only area in the East Kootenays without one.

RADIUM

Gerry Wilkie

Wilmer: Currently the water system is run by Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District. Engineers are assessing the state of the water system for potential upgrades to ensure it meets the Regional District of East Kootenay regulations. Once suggestions and costs estimates are received, the improvement district will choose how to move forward. Dry Gulch: Dry Gulch has smaller or single water services. Kinbasket Water and Sewer and Windermere Water and Sewer signed a cooperative servicing agreement to provide water for the area. Kin-

Each year the district collects tax revenue from its resorts. A portion of the room tax goes towards tourism infrastructure around town. A portion of this year’s money was put into the free shuttle bus to Panorama Mountain Village, and the rest will go towards year-round washrooms for Kinsmen Park. For 2011, the district is working on an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, which will guide the focus of the community for the next 20 years. The municipality will hold a community session on January 15th. A draft plan should be completed by April.

voted on, the decision will need the approval of the RDEK. In 2010 the local conservation fund approved eight projects for a total under $84,000. The projects included northern leopard frog reintroduction, the invasive plants neighborhood program and the Restoration of Fairmont Reach. A big project for 2011 is the Lake Windermere Management Plan, which it is hoped will be adopted in February. The RDEK hosted an open house on January 13th, to gather final comments from the public. If passed, the next step will involve water zoning, similar to that done with Columbia Lake.

The municipality has gained ownership of the Canal Flats Provincial Park, after the transfer was finalized in December 2010. In 2010, Canal Flats council entered into a five-year renewable lease-to-purchase agreement for a new fire tanker/pumper. Currently the town has a small fire truck and an old milk truck, which doesn’t work for larger fires. The new truck will cost just over $250,000 and should arrive in late 2011. In October 2009, Canal Flats held a staff retreat where they created a three to five year strategic plan. The current version for 2011 includes a climate change policy and reduction of green house gas emissions. Since that is now mandated by the

Dee Conklin

AREA F

AREA G

The political leaders in the Columbia Valley attended a political forum for the business community on January 5th. The event, hosted by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at Invermere’s Lions Club, had each leader recap the past year and speak about upcoming projects in 2011, which is also an election year. Here are the highlights.

Wendy Booth

province, the community is right on schedule. A significant project for Canal Flats in 2011 is the new municipal building, which was donated by Mike Vernon at Painted Ridge. It is a large log home and will be located across from the fire hall. The building will house displays of arts and crafts, the visitor information centre and a multi-use facility. Watch the highways in February when the building will move to its new location. Canal Flats expects reports from its two citizen advisory boards in 2011, the town beautification board and economic development board. The boards formed in 2009.

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

Columbia Valley Transmission (CVT) ProjeCT ConTraCTor informaTion session BC Hydro is hosting a Contractor Information Session for the CVT Project. This event will provide additional information on the project, contemplated procurement initiatives, and provide a forum for contractors interested in bidding on CVT business opportunities to exchange business information with each other. 2611

Date: Thursday, January 20, 2011 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM Location: Golden Seniors Centre, 1401 9th Street South, Golden BC Contractors interested in attending the CVT Information Session can obtain registration information from the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca Please bring your business cards and information on your company or services as time will be provided for you to network with other attending contractors. No interviews or shortlisting of potential subcontractors will take place. For more information, please contact BC Hydro Stakeholder Relations at 604 623 4472, toll free at 1 866 647 3334 or email us at stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com To find out more about the CVT Project, visit transmission.bchydro.com/projects/

bchydro.com

DISTRICT DISTRICT OF OF INVERMERE INVERMERE 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339

Publication: Invermere Pioneer – PMCP Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Size: 5” x 77 lines Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934 Insertion date: Jan. 5, 12, and 19, 2011

NOTICE TO ALL DOG OWNERS All dogs over the age of four months residing in the District of Invermere require a dog licence, from January 1st to December 31st. Licensing allows Animal Control Services to contact you as soon as possible if your animal has been impounded or if the animal has been injured as a result of traffic or as a result of other causes. If you live within the District of Invermere and own a dog, please drop by the municipal office at your earliest convenience to pick up a dog tag. Fees are as follows:

UNSPAYED FEMALE DOG UNNEUTERED MALE DOG SPAYED FEMALE DOG NEUTERED MALE DOG

$35 $35 $15 $15

Spaying/Neutering We encourage all pet owners to have their dogs spayed or neutered to assist in promoting the health of your animal and to minimize the potential for unwanted pups in the community. As an incentive to spay or neuter your dog, the various license and impound fees for spayed or neutered animals are less than if you animal is not spayed or neutered. For dog control issues within the municipality, please contact our dog control officer at 250-342-1707.

Invermere residents asked for input By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Invermere residents who want to help shape the future of their town are invited to attend a meeting this weekend to start creating an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan for the District of Invermere. The meeting, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 15th, will give residents the chance to weigh in on nine key areas on which the municipality will focus over the next 20 years. By the end of the meeting District of Invermere staff hope to have gained valuable feedback from people living in Invermere about the important issues that will affect the town in years to come.This feedback will go towards helping to shape policies that will guide council on infrastructure and investment decisions up to 2030 and beyond. “The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan is a long-term look at how we want our community to be in 20 years time,” said Invermere mayor, Gerry Taft. “We will look at what we want to achieve in the next 20 years and then how to achieve it, breaking the work into bitesized chunks to carry out year by year.” The sustainability plan will work in collaboration with other community plans already in place, such as the Official Community Plan, but will have more of a focus on elements affecting community quality of life. At Saturday’s meeting attendees will be split into nine groups, one for each key

The Old Zone

area of the sustainability plan. These will cover: buildings and sites, health, economy and work, education and leisure, energy, food, land use and natural areas, transport and waste, and water systems. Those attending have a choice of coming to the morning session, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the afternoon session, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or the entire day. There will be a free soup and sandwich lunch provided to all participants at midday. “The idea is that people can join in with the group that is discussing the issue they are most interested in,” said Christopher Prosser, the District of Invermere Chief Administrative Officer. “People coming for the whole day will have the chance to debate with a few different groups and get involved in discussions on more than one area of the plan.” Integrated Community Sustainability Planning is a province-wide initiative that originated from the 2005 Federal Gas Tax Agreement. It relies heavily on the already-established Community Sustainability Action Team, which will remain after the official plan is made to help guide future councils on how to best follow the plan. The timeline for completing a draft plan is April 2011. A second public consultation is planned for the week of April 18th to allow community members to examine the draft plan. For more on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, visit: http:// imagineinvermere.ca/

Team

W L

Points

Hi Heat Hustlers

10 4

Warwick Wolves

Inside Edge Black Smoke

Finish Line Phantoms

Aquair Waterboys

Kicking Horse Coffee Junkies

Huckleberry Hawks

Radium Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes 2 12

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

January 14, 2011

Rockies battle, but come up short By Steve Mantyka Columbia Valley Rockies Junior Hockey Club The Columbia Valley Rockies Junior Hockey Team battled hard this week, with four games in less than six days, but couldn’t find the win column. A 6-3 home defeat to Creston, followed by a 5-4 overtime squeaker in Creston, and a 5-2 loss at home against a tough Castlegar team. A 4-3 nose-out by Nelson on Sunday capped the week. The Rockies offensive woes continue — just 12 goals for and 20 against puts the Rockies in a tough position. They now trail Kimberley by 12 points with just 10 regular season games remaining, but four of those games are against the Dynamiters. The Rockies play in Kimberley on January 11th. That game could decide the fate of both teams in the playoff stretch. The KIJHL takes a break for the All Star and Prospect games this weekend. Our representatives are Stephen Hynes of Calgary, who has played well all season, despite missing his linemate Kory Movold, and Tryg Strand of Invermere, who is just 17 years old and has shown a very strong work ethic. The action returns to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Friday, January 21st against the North Okanagan Knights and on the 28th against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.

Regional District of East Kootenay

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS - IN AREAS F AND G It is a requirement under the RDEK Dog Control Bylaw that you must have your dog licenced. 2011 Dog Licence Costs Spayed or Neutered

$10.00

Unspayed or Unneutered

$30.00

Pit Bull Terriers or Cross Breeds

(includes Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier)

$1,000.00

Proof of spaying/neutering is required - either by bringing in your old licence for renewals or by providing a letter from a veterinarian for new licences. Dog Control is actively enforced in Electoral Areas F and G. For more information or to obtain a 2011 licence for your dog, please contact the Columbia Valley RDEK office or Dog Control Officer Sam Fiddler at 250-347-9793.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

Main Office Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Columbia Valley Office Phone: 250-342-0063 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

When your child chooses science, they’re choosing more than a rewarding career. They’re choosing to contribute, achieve and have their thinking recognized. And to start them off right, we’re even offering one potential scientist a $25,000 scholarship. To learn more, visit yearofsciencebc.ca

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to info@cv-pioneer.com

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

Computers nothing to fear, say senior citizens By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff Senior citizens will become a bit more tech savvy with a computer literacy course this winter. The upcoming seniors’ computer literacy course will help older people gain skills to allow them to communicate better. It offers both a very beginner course, and an intermediate course for elders who have some experience. “Seniors realize computers are a good form of communication with their families, whether it’s through Skype or email,” said April Chruszcz, the community literacy coordinator for the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. “Literacy goes beyond reading. It goes into comprehension of ideas and communicating and researching.” This will be the second year for the course. Last year Joan Birkett, an Invermere resident for 15 years, volunteered to help students learn the computer skills. A senior citizen herself, the computer is a part of her daily life for

emailing, researching and using Skype to speak with her far-flung family, including a daughter in San Francisco and another in Koh Pang’nan, Thailand. “I’m constantly googling to learn more. This morning it was Frank Lloyd Wright,” Joan said. “I also use it a lot for travel. It’s a constant source of education.” The two courses will run for ten weeks and start on January 17th. The beginner focuses on basic skills such as how to use a mouse, open and save documents and search the internet. The other course content will be determined by the students, whether it’s learning Excel, downloading music or using Facebook and eHarmony, a dating website. “It’s overwhelming and quite difficult for a lot of seniors to learn,” Joan said. “But they should be open to learn the basics. The course moves at your rhythm and it’s about having fun. Don’t be afraid.” Seniors are still welcome to sign up and can contact April Chruszcz at 250-342-7668 or email her at achruszcz@cbal.org.

TECH SAVVY — “You can’t wreck anything and can’t lose anything,” says Grace Sander, who lives in Windermere. She’s been teaching computer skills through the Invermere Seniors’ Centre for five years. Photo by Samantha Stokell

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

Announcements

Business Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

For Sale

Buncher Operator. Please fax resume to 403-638-9095 or call Russ at 403-638-1479.

various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

For Sale

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL BE YOUR OWN BOSS LOGGING CONTRACTOR in CLEAR - Incredible end-of- Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid SCHOOL SURVIVORS! with Great Canadian Dollar Sundre, Alberta requires a Feller season factory discounts on Long Distance Specials! Feature

If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further cash compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877988-1145 now. Free service!

Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores. com today.

Auto Financing

BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER with the IEWP™ online course. Start your own successful business. You’ll receive fullcolour texts, DVDs, assignments, and personal tutoring. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829. www.qceventplanning.com.

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-7920599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Business Opportunities LAMONTAGNE CHOCOLATES is looking for p/t sales reps in BC. Work from home. Perfect position for a stay-athome mom/dad. Resumes to gaucoin@lamontagne.ca, www. lamontagne.ca

Career Training

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www. canscribe.com. info@canscribe. com.

Financial Services If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877776-1660 www.moneyprovider. com. For Sale A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today TollFree 1-866-884-7464.

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

BUILDING SALE...

Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-9816591. Homes For Sale

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366). www. PardonServicesCanada.com. Personals

DATING SERVICE

NEW HOMES/COTTAGES L o n g - Te r m / S h o r t - Te r m “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE! Relationships, FREE CALLS. $5449. 30x40 $7850. 32x60 $12,300. 32x80 $17,800. 35x60 $14,200. 40x70 $14,770. 40x100 $24,600. 46x140 $36,990. OTHERS. Front endwall optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

Manufacturer Must Sell: Modular/Manufactured Homes + Panelized Lock-Up Building Packages + Prefab Basement Foundation Systems. We build/ You build. www.greenrpanel. com/1-800-871-7089.

1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381. (18+).

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

January 14, 2011

Valley Churches

FAITH

Reasons people don’t go to church: I’m busy, Sundays are my time to rest By Pastor Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church Having a day to rest is good; it’s what God commanded in the fourth commandment. God Himself invented the rhythms of life, probably because He knew that ultimately we would exist in this fastpaced, high-tech, highstress place we call the world. By the end of the work week, you’re likely brain-dead, sleep-deprived, and longing for a day of complete chill, with nothing more on the agenda than fun and a total break from the week, right? Just as you need to recharge your mental and physical batteries on a day of rest, your spiritual battery needs charging, too. Life is just way too busy sometimes to even stop and thank God for anything. If you do pray, maybe it’s those few minutes over your morning coffee when you subconsciously check off the item on your to-do list: “Shower, check. E-mail, check. Coffee, check. Pray, check. Breakfast, check…” Maybe, like church, prayer time, or even a few minutes reading your Bible has dropped off the checklist al-

together. Maybe the few times you pray are when you are most stressed, and it’s a cry of desperation when you realize that you are not superhuman and can’t control every aspect of your life. You might also have a part of you that knows God on a basic level. You have been in His presence before, and that part of you remembers that you simply can’t do life without Him. Jesus encouraged us to abide in Him. This includes taking time to reflect on what God has done in your life. It means making time to pray about issues weighing on your heart. Abiding is all the time, not just at certain times. But a Sabbath day is supposed to be a special time to rest and abide in Him. It’s a time to worship Him, study His Word, and reflect on His truth. It’s a time to enjoy the company of others who love Him, too. Church can become just the relaxation and time-out that your soul longs for. When you find the right church home and connect with people you learn to love, going to church will become something you look forward to and anticipate with joy, not “one more thing to do” on your schedule. Jesus promises “rest for your soul” and that His “yoke is easy, and His burden is light.” What if church could become something that you look forward to as much as movies, meals out with friends, your sports TV show, or your time with family? Would that make a difference? So rest on Sunday, and take time to rest (abide) in the One who loves you and knows you better than anyone in your life.

Waxwing and waning This shot of a Bohemian Waxwing was snapped in the valley this week by local shutterbug, Ray Crook. The Waxwing is one of the most common birds found locally and is easily distinguished by its yellow-tipped tail and red wing markings. Photo by Ray Crook

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, January 16th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “His Pleasure”..., Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for Children ages 3 to 12 during the Morning service. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s in Edgewater. 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Interim Pastor Joe Martinsen 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium and 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyr’s Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m. • Relief Society, Noon. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

• Books • Music • Stationary • Children • Educational

INVERMERE CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES

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

WHAT GOES INTO the MIND TM COMES OUT in a LIFE

You 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 and 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

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 14, 2011

Enjoy the Hot Pools All Year Long!

Hot Pools 2011-2012 season Passes on sale now Hot Pools Season Pass valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Adult (18-64) $179 senior (65+) $159 Youth (13-17) $159 Child (4-12) $119 Children 3 and under swim FrEE

nEW! Hot Pools Family Plan Save even more with our new Family Plan. Kids swim all year from just $79.

to DivE in gEst A’s LAr C AnAD minErAL L nAturA ooLs H ot P

transferable Parent’s Pass just $249 Take turns swimming with your children with this new Transferable Parent’s Pass. *Prices do not include HST. The Family Plan requires a minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Child pass holder at purchase.

night skiing & night racing returns! Four sAturDAY nigHts onLY • January 29 and February 5, 12 & 19 Public night skiing hours: 4:00pm to 9:00pm

race under the stars: the 28th Annual starlight Challenge Enjoy the night skiing Recreational Racing League for teams of 4! Includes night lift pass, weekly races and awards dinner – just $89 per person. See website for details.

250.345.6070