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May 20, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 20

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Tragic in-custody death in Fairmont

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A fourth generation valley resident and beloved father of three is being commemorated after his tragic death in Fairmont Hot Springs last week.

Patrick Wilder, 58, a lifelong valley resident and one of the creators and former owners of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, died at his family home on the evening of Tuesday, May 10th.

The RCMP have confirmed there were officers present at the time of Mr. Wilder’s death. Police attended after receiving a complaint from a local man. According to an RCMP press release, Mr. Wilder took his life while police were on-scene. The circumstances of the death are currently being investigated.

Because police were present, the incident has been deemed an in-custody death by RCMP. An external investigation is being conducted by the B.C. Coroner’s Service and the Port Moody Police Department, who spent time at the house on Tuesday, May 11th.

Mr. Wilder, a proud father of three, was a “gentle soul” and a “true friend to many” said his sister, Carol Seable.

“As a friend Patrick had few peers and could not turn anyone away who asked for his help,” Mrs. Seable said.

“Patrick was literally a man who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked for it. Patrick was a gentle soul and disliked confrontation of any kind.”

Born in Invermere in 1952, Mr. Wilder spent his early years in Invermere and Windermere before moving into the historical ‘Fairmont Castle’, a former home of valley pioneer, Sam Brewer.

Mr. Wilder was an active part of the construction of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and was one of the owners from 1979 until the resort was sold in 2006.

He was an active member of the valley community, whom many came to for help, Mrs. Seable added.

Mr. Wilder loved the peace and quiet of his adopted home in Burns Lake, which he purchased after the resort was sold, and enjoyed exploring the many lakes and fishing opportunities there.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Scott, Camille and Thomas; brother, Michael; sisters Carol Seable, Brenda Stringer and Patsy Kachanoski, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

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• On May 13th at 9:45 a.m., RCMP attended to a single-vehicle accident on Westside Road. A local 18-year-old male was driving his mother’s car southbound and failed to keep the 2001 beige Nissan Altima on the road.

The vehicle appeared to hit the righthand soft shoulder and overcorrected, skidding violently across the northbound lane, and hitting an older telephone pole. Damage was estimated in excess of $10,000. The driver was issued a ticket for failing to keep right.

• On May 13th at 11:56 a.m., a 66-year-old Calgary male reported a break-and-enter into his vacation property home 1 kilometre northeast of Greenwood Rd., Edgewater. The owner noticed his personal shotgun was on his bed with the trigger lock in place, and feared for his safety. Police attended and secured the scene. Unknown culprits broke into an east-facing pane of glass with a rock and entered through a small rectangular window. They were obviously cut badly in this process and appeared to go through drawers and cupboards looking for a first aid kit which was used and left with the dried blood soaked paper towels. A spotting scope without the tripod was taken, and damage estimated at $800. Due to the remote location of this property, it is believed local knowledge was a factor. Contact RCMP or Crimestoppers with information about this crime.

• On May 14th, RCMP came upon a single-vehicle motorcycle accident while conducting patrols. The rider, a 58-year-old male from Calgary, was found lying unconscious on the road while the 2003 Yamaha motorbike was located on its side nearby. Witnesses reported the bike had passed by them when they heard a loud “pop” sound. The cause of the accident was attributed to the blowout of a bald tire in very poor condition, which caused the rider to enter a high speed wobble and be thrown from the bike. The rider was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with a broken clavicle.

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• On May 15th at 2:05 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a hit-and-run involving a cyclist. A group of about 10 cyclists were riding westbound on Highway 93 towards Radium when a green, mid1990s pickup truck with a canopy pulling a long trailer with a wood dragon boat passed the group, hitting the lead cyclist and kicking him off his bike onto the road.

There was a black car following the truck. The cyclist, a 35-year-old male from Cochrane, Alberta, reported that the truck beeped at him when it passed, and that some metal cross-members protruding from the trailer struck him. The cyclist was treated at the hospital for road rash.

Police alerted Kimberley/Cranbrook and Golden RCMP and conducted extensive patrols, but were unable to locate either vehicle. Contact RCMP with information.

• On May 15th, Columbia Valley RCMP received reports that shots had been fired. A 45-year-old male from Riondel called to report that he was at a tree farm camp 3.5 kilometres from Kootenay Bypass Rd. in Canal Flats, and heard a gun go off. The male told dispatch that there were two other people in the area but that they already left the scene in a vehicle. The complainant was not sure of the licence plates and gave a couple of different possibilities. He simply wanted the men spoken to but would not provide more details about his location, saying only that the camp was 25 years old. Police continue to investigate. Contact Columbia Valley RCMP or Crimestoppers with information about this crime.

• On May 15th, police attended a single-vehicle collision on Panorama Road near industrial road #1, Invermere. The complainant reported seeing a white Plymouth Voyager hung up on a cement curb and attempting to leave the area. The complainant also believed the driver was impaired as he was stumbling when he exited the vehicle. Police attended but the male driver had already left the scene in a white pickup truck. The police conducted extensive patrols, with no results.

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Cyclist struck in hit-and-run near Radium

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Local cyclists Jeff Murray and Rob Rocheleau are outraged after their friend and riding partner from Cochrane, Alberta, was thrown from his bike in a hit-and-run incident on May 15th near Radium. The men now fear for their own safety Jeff Murray on valley roads, and are and Rob Rocheleau pleading with drivers to recognize the rights of cyclists on the highway.

Jeff and Rob were riding in Kootenay National Park with a group of friends who are each training for different races, when their ride home turned violent. The group was cycling downhill towards Radium, when a green pickup truck pulling a trailer and also traveling downhill honked at the group as it drove past. Jeff said that as the truck’s trailer, which had a dragon boat on it, went past, it squeezed closer to the cyclists, even though there was no oncoming traffic.

Jeff and Rob, who were a few bikes back, watched in horror as a metal cross-member from the trailer struck the lead cyclist in their group, wrenching him from his bike by his leg and sending him sliding to the pavement in a cloud of dust.

“When our buddy was sliding down across the road on his back, there was a black car traveling behind the trailer that actually pulled around him, and just kept driving,” Rob said.

To Rob and Jeff’s disbelief, the truck and trailer also kept driving. Neither vehicle has yet been found. Luckily their friend only suffered bad road rash and a few sore ribs, but the pair said it could have been a lot worse.

“We’re all professionals on the road. We go the speed limit, and we were going the speed limit when that happened,” Jeff said. “There was no reason for the truck and trailer to try and pass him, and no reason for him to have been hit.”

The very next day, the group went riding again and encountered angry drivers giving them the middle finger from their car windows as they rode the speed limit down the Althalmer hill toward Invermere.

“I consider this community an extremely healthy community,” Rob said, “there are so many active people, so it’s a little disconcerting this is happening.”

Jeff said he will no longer ride on the road between Golden and Radium because of the small shoulders and

large trucks, and neither men will ride alone for safety reasons. Rob has been grazed by vehicle mirrors before, and worries what could possibly happen if he were alone.

“It makes it scary to be cycling alone. You could get smucked and left for dead, and no one would know the difference,” Rob said.

“If the shoulder is tight, and we’re right on the edge, people usually don’t have the decency to move over,” Jeff agreed. “I don’t think people understand that we’re entitled to the road just as much as other drivers are, and we have to abide by the same rules.”

Jeff and Rob said that there are exceptions on the road, but when they hit the pavement, they wear bright clothing, communicate amongst themselves when a car is approaching, and use hand signals if they do need to come out onto the road.

As the summer season arrives and valley roads become busier, the cycling friends are appealing to all drivers to give them some space on the road and respect the rights of cyclists.

“On any given weekend, you can expect to see about 30 riders around valley roads, including families, children, grandparents, and serious riders,” Jeff said. “Our lives are in your hands.”

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

The May long weekend is sort of like the Columbia Valley’s first day back at school. It’s the first time prior to summer that our area swells with visitors, and the sudden influx of people mimics the anticipation and excitement felt on the first day of class: we’re not quite sure who will be here or what they’ll be doing, and we want to look our best.

Personally, the May long weekend is one of my favourite times in the valley. Businesses that have been closed all winter or working with reduced hours dust off their storefronts; campgrounds and restaurants fill; and the streets in each of the towns become busier with foot traffic.

As a kid growing up in Radium, I remember eagerly awaiting the arrival of this weekend because the local ice cream shop, Screamers, would reopen after a winter season of being closed. After a winter of being ice cream-less, I would ride my bike to the store, carefully choose my ice cream flavour, and sit on the sidewalk outside to count the number of cars driving in from Kootenay National Park. I remember feeling excited at the sounds of the engines and how busy it felt following the typically sleepy winters we have here.

With high gas prices province-wide, a Canadian dollar currently stronger than the U.S. dollar, and families still pinching pennies from the economic downturn, we may see fewer international visitors to the area than in years past, but we will continue to see visitors and second homeowners from our neighbouring province, and should welcome them wholeheartedly.

Occasionally at The Pioneer, we receive Cheers and Jeers to “the Albertan” or to “the local.” These shoutouts point to an underlying tension between how both locals and visitors perceive each other, but really, there should be no tension. Visitors should have a level of respect for the area and its people, and locals, we should realize we are fortunate to live in such a beautiful place all year round, and feel proud and honoured to share it with people who are only able to experience the Columbia Valley on a seasonal basis.

At the end of the day, regardless of how or when each of us got the Columbia Valley, we are all here because it is a wonderful, wonderful place to be. Enjoy it!

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May 20, 2011

All is well In this image, dated 1953, four men drill a water well near where Invermere Sales and Rentals is now located. The well was one of two that were operated by the Invermere Water Works.

The wells were installed after Invermere was incorporated in 1951. They replaced a domestic water and irrigation system that had been installed by the Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit Lands in 1912. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

Photo A1474 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Grizzlies spotted near Invermere Pioneer Staff A number of people have let us know that there have been two grizzly bears roaming the area near Johnston Rd., Invermere, on the way to Paddy Ryan Lakes.

Two bears have been spotted: one large, and one younger, smaller bear.

A night camera at a nearby farm caught the larger bear on tape, and the owners of the camera were impressed by the size of the bear. Another

ranch near the road also reported seeing a grizzly hanging around the property.

Johnston Rd. is a popular place to walk, run, and cycle, so remember to travel with a group that makes lots of noise, or opt to enjoy one of the many other roads or trails in the valley.

Also, remember to keep your yard bear-proof, in order to avoid problems with bears in town like the ones experienced in the valley last season.

Keep your fruit trees clean all season, and don’t leave garbage or compost accessible.

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LETTERS

Trail of garbage through park is shameful Dear Editor: On Tuesday, May 10th, my wife and I travelled to Canmore, Alberta, for the first time this year. I was disgusted with what I saw. Trails of garbage — empty cans, liquor bottles, and oil jugs — littered the sides of Highway 93 in our Kootenany National Park.

Not just a single can but THOUSANDS for hundreds of kilometres throughout the entire park on both sides of the highway.

Instead of my usual trip looking at the beautiful mountain view, my eye caught shiny objects on the side of the road and it wasn’t gold. It was garbage.

We couldn’t get lost; we just followed the trail to Alberta.

We stopped at a rest stop and within a garbage-can distance I gathered four cans, three liquor bottles and a plastic container.

At that rest stop there were three people, camera in hand, enjoying the view of

our park. Not one person joined in and picked up the garbage. They just watched and walked away.

If you stop and see garbage pick it up!

It’s our National Park; it’s everybody’s, and we must respect it. Let’s keep it clean.

How would you like it if we were to throw our garbage on your front lawn?

If you don’t want your cans we have lots of organizations that would gladly accept them. We have drop-off centres and recycle bins throughout our valley.

Use your cans or take them home.

Take pride in your National Park: the world is watching (tourists).

Also, a lot of these cans were beer cans so it goes to show that people are still drinking and driving. It’s not just the animals you have to watch out for but the drivers too!

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Community group in dire straits after hall floods

Dear Editor: If you are in from out of town this long weekend and you care about Windermere, you need to know this.

The Windermere Community Association has a bright new president, Jo-El Buerlen, who replaced a long-standing, highly successful person in this role.

Jo-El has landed squarely in a serious financial challenge facing the community association. In addition to ongoing difficulties in simply ‘breaking even’ on various year-round family-oriented activities, the Windermere Hall recently suffered considerable damage due to a flooding situation.

The association has appealed to all agencies that might help but it desperately needs revenue from new memberships

(only $20/family), or even better, from serious outright financial donations for which you will get a tax receipt.

Personally, we have stepped up to the plate, as have others, with donations that can make a difference. More is needed, and if you find yourself in a ‘giving mood’ this weekend, PLEASE drop off what you can at Windermere Family Foods at the 4-corners in Windermere where you will find blank membership forms.

You may never use the Windermere Hall, nor attend any of the events. It’s not about that. It’s about what you can do for others.

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Water quality is acceptable

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff After five years of careful monitoring, the results of Lake Windermere’s overall water health are in. The lake has been given a relatively clean bill of health, although there are some improvements to be made.

From 2005-2009, a group of citizens concerned with the health of the lake collected samples and monitored temperature levels of the lake water each week. The group, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, sent their findings to the B.C. Ministry of Environment, where they were then analyzed.

The results have now been released, and they show that the lake is in a mostly positive condition, although there are some concerns with sources of water pollution and with the rising temperature of the lake water.

“We still need to reduce sources of water pollution,” said Kirsten Harma, project coordinator with the Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

Ms. Harma explained that nutrients entering the lake — a situation that sounds like a positive addition — are actually detrimental to the lake’s health if there are too many nutrients in the water, and are considered pollution. Too many nutrients from things like lawn fertilizer, agricultural waste, or septic waste entering the lake can tip the ecological balance between wildlife, algae, and water temperature.

“If you combine higher-than-healthy water temperature with too much nutrient loading, you can have rapid algal blooms. Algae can steal oxygen from the water and choke fish, so it’s something to keep an eye on during future years,” Ms. Harma said. “It’s the same in our body: if we eat too much fat, we’re going to get fat,

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which is unhealthy. If the lake has too many nutrients and things like algae that are already growing in the lake grow too much, it depletes the oxygen levels, which is also unhealthy. It’s the lake on a bad diet.”

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors will continue to monitor nutrient levels in the lake, as well as the turbidity and temperature levels, which the results show are high, though acceptable at the moment.

Ms. Harma said that the geography of the lake and its continual flow of water in and out from the Columbia River has helped protect water quality in the lake, but she cautioned, “Temperatures are still elevated, and pollution and invasive plants are still a threat ... we urge homeowners to become familiar with the lake’s water quality objectives.”

Ms. Harma said anyone can help protect the natural values of the lake by supporting the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, whether they become a volunteer, or simply keep pollution out of the lake themselves.

“You’re an ambassador if you realize how lucky we are to have such good water quality in a lake with so much surrounding development,” Ms. Harma said.

“Overall, we’re happy the lake is in this condition, but it’s no reason to stop being conscientious and thinking about how our actions can affect the lake.”

The water monitoring project has been part of the larger Lake Windermere Project, which has helped shape the new Lake Windermere Management Plan. The Lake Windermere Management Plan has now been adopted by the District of Invermere and the Regional District East Kootenay to guide long-term management decisions and planning for the lake and shoreline.

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Website to preserve Ktunaxa language

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff One of the most important aspects of any culture is its language. It is language that facilitates the transmission of a culture’s history and traditions from generation to generation, so if a language dies, so does the culture.

To combat the loss of a local First Nation’s language, former valley resident, Christoper Horsethief, has recently combined his doctoral studies at Gonzaga University and his desire to preserve the Ktunaxa Nation’s language in a social networking site he designed from the ground up.

For Mr. Horsethief, his Ph.D work in leadership studies has a specific interest in organizational study, including systems networking and network intelligence.

He has merged this normally dry area of study with his First Nation’s heritage and the ever-increasing need to help preserve the language of his people, to create a unique social networking site, not unlike Facebook, that has already linked a number of Ktunaxa Nation language speakers from around North America.

“I am not a fluent speaker of the Ktunaxa language, and for the past 15 years I have been trying to find ways to incorporate the language into our contemporary lives.

Today the language has to compete with digital media

that is faster, brighter, sexier, better sounding and has better graphics than the old approach, which was to make calendars and colouring books.

“Kids have 500 channels on satellite, they have Playstations and iPods and iPads and all of these things. I noticed by working on a few short educational documentary films a while back that kids just don’t care if it doesn’t look as good as the next thing they can see.”

To combat this, Mr. Horsethief began creating the social networking site from scratch, and has been sending out invitations to members of the Ktunaxa First Nation. The results have been astounding, he said.

“The site is about a month old and we have about 50 members. There’s a really interesting distribution of people involved. We are getting equal participation from a really wide range of age groups, from high school kids all the way through to fluent speakers in their 60s.”

The varied cross-section of users so far is really encouraging, Mr. Horsethief said, as it is reconnecting the generations in a way that has been impossible with past technologies.

It has also engaged many people from various parts of the Ktunaxa territory, as it has digitally created a meeting place where the older generation can once again share their knowledge and traditions with the younger generation — a tie that he believes was severed during

the residential school era.

“The residential schools severed that inter-generational transfer mechanism,” Mr. Horsethief said.

“If you look back at structural psychologists and structural sociologists they all say that there has to be a way for generations to pass information on, and the residential schools completely obliterated that; but we are actually seeing it reestablish itself through this complex social network, which is something that we haven’t had until now.”

The website, www.wupnik-natanik.com, combines the Ktunaxa words Wupnik (new) and Natanik (times), which Mr. Horesthief said is another way of saying ‘technology’.

The site is open to any speaker of the Ktunaxa language, and already many members of the First Nation’s community in the Columbia Valley have signed up.

To access the site, users are asked to get in touch with Mr. Horsethief, who will provide an access code so a profile can be created.

This is to ensure the integrity of the network, he said, which will in turn assist him in his doctoral research. Once a user is logged in, the site is designed to function very much like Facebook, and will hopefully go a long way to helping to preserve the Ktunaxa language for generations to come.

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Movie Review: The Mechanic Reviewed by Dave Sutherland Jason Statham’s latest offering, The Mechanic, is cut from the same cinematic cloth as The Transporter and Crank franchises that have helped to make Statham an action movie staple.

It features a fast-paced plot, shot in exotic locations, and is packed with sly humour, nasty violence and highoctane, yet thoroughly improbable action sequences.

It’s also a remake of — and is perhaps a little better than — its 1972 namesake film which starred the great stone face himself, Charles Bronson.

Statham stars as Arthur Bishop, an elite, in-demand

hit man who works for a shadowy organization. His specialty consists of cleverly dispatching his victims in a way that makes it look like anything but a murder.

After he is assigned to kill his own mentor, he reluctantly takes on the man’s unknowing son as his own protégé.

As Bishop teaches the new kid the tricks of the trade, the bodies pile up, many guns are fired, several things explode in spectacular fashion, and a few minor ethical issues, like murder, are superficially examined. But in a good way.

I mean, when you rent a Jason Statham flick, you’re probably not expecting, or seeking for that matter, Hamlet. You won’t find Statham emoting like Laurence Olivier, but then Olivier never kicked butt like Statham.

What you get here, is a solid, well-crafted thrill ride that doesn’t let up until the end credits roll.

Statham is a winning actor and it’s hard not to like him, even as a morally vacuous killer. Donald Sutherland brings a touch of warped dignity to his brief role as Bishop’s wise, old mentor and Ben Foster is intense as the son and protégé who enjoys his new career a bit too much.

The Mechanic was capably directed by Simon West, whose movies, Tomb Raider and Con Air among them, can nearly always be depended upon to sate your appetite for entertainment.

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

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

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

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

• June 1st - 4th: CLOSED

Friday, May 20th: • 11 - 4 p.m.: Pynelogs Cultural Center Gallery open daily. Art show until May 29th features artists Cat McDiarmid, Marilyn Oliver, Jon Howlet, Stan Lukasiewicz, Lona Belle Damstrom and Bill Croft.

For info: 250-342-4423.

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

• 9 p.m.: Bloom, a rock and reggae band, performs at The White House in Windermere.

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

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

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Windermere Farmers Market at Windermere Hall. For info: 250-342-6210.

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

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

• 10 a.m.: Exhibition and book launch, Armand. F.

Vallee at the Artym Gallery. Exhibition until May 29th. For info: 250-342-7566.

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

• 12 noon - 3 p.m.: Guided walking tour of Marion Creek Benchland hosted by Nature Conservancy of Canada. Meet at Columbia Ridge Community Hall, 6890 Columbia Lake Road. Depart at 1 p.m. Bring sturdy walking shoes, water bottle and camera. Barbecue to follow. R.S.V.P. 250-342-5521 or canadian.rockies@natureconservancy.ca.

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

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

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main preview on Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs. Music by Dry Gulch Ramblers. Sponsored by Elk Park Ranch.

Sunday, May 22nd: • 10 a.m.: Windermere Beach Clean-up. Hidden Bay Marina members meet at the central marina in front of Janisch/Ayrtons. Please bring trucks, trailers, rakes, shovels, clippers, weed whippers, tools, work gloves etc. Hot Dogs and Lemonade after the cleanup. For info: 250-342-3123.

Wednesday, May 25th: • 6 p.m.: Free workshop about eBooks and eReaders at the Invermere Public Library. Call 250-342-6416 to register or e-mail invlibrary@cyberlink.bc.ca. For info visit: invermere.bclibrary.ca.

Friday, May 27th: • 2 - 4 p.m.: “A pirate’s life for me!” Special event for children, Grades 1 - 5, at the Invermere Library.

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

• 6:30 p.m.: Schnitzel Dinner at Invermere Legion,

Branch 71. For info: 250-688-0640.

Saturday, May 28th: • 5:30 p.m.: Japan benefit live music concert at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets are $30, available from Essentials Department Store, Spring Health Food Store and One-Hour Photo. $32 at the door.

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

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

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

• 7 a.m.: Tim Horton’s Camp Day. This annual event will help raise money to send kids from our community on a camping adventure of a lifetime.

Fund raising and fun activities throughout the day.

Your fave local restaurant hosts will be there to serve you coffee.

• 1 - 3 p.m.: Free Job Search and Resume Preparation Workshop at the Radium Information Centre with an employment counsellor from the Columbia Valley Employment Centre. For info and registration: 250347-9331 or info@radiumhotsprings.com.

• 7 p.m.: Canal Flats Days 2011, from June 1st to June 5th, starts with Canal Days Idol. For info on Canal Days: 250-349-5447.

Friday, June 3rd: • 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Paddle to the Pacific - Launch at Kinsmen Beach. Fur Trade entertainment.

Brigade arrival at 4:30 p.m. Dinner and Dance at Invermere Legion at 6 p.m. $12.50 per person. To reserve call: 250-342-9517. www.2011brigade.org.

Saturday, June 4th: • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: 3rd annual Garage Sale at Sonshine Children Centre at 320 - 10th Avenue. Accepting donation of gently used items during centre hours Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 p.m. Proceeds go to educational equipment. For info: 250-341-6224 or email sonshine@cyberlink.bc.ca.

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Pynelogs summer art season is here

Editor’s note: Montana Cameron is a summer student at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. She was born and raised in Invermere, and is home for the summer from her studies at the University of Calgary. Her parents are Dwayne and Terri Cameron of Invermere. Montana will be contributing to The Pioneer throughout the summer.

By Montana Cameron Summer Student, Pynelogs Cultural Centre From May 17th to May 29th Pynelogs Cultural Centre will be featuring a new, two-week show composed of six exciting artists: An art lover from an early age, Catherine McDiarmid has lived in Fairmont Hot Springs since 1996 and has been a valued longtime volunteer of Pynelogs. She is now pursuing her passion for painting after years of working in other fields. Catherine enjoys working mainly with acrylics using brush and painting knifes and perceives her art as a way to express her love of all things beautiful.

Jon Dean Howlett is another artist inspired as a child to paint, winning his first National Art prize at only eight years old, followed by the Art Cup in his final year of school. After studying graphic design at Teesside University and travelling to New Zealand for ski and snowboard instruction, Jon moved to Invermere in 2004. He and his family now reside at Panorama Mountain Village where Jon continues to instruct on the ski hill when he is not painting. Jon’s passion for the beauty of nature is evident in his work and he hopes that the audience can feel that same pleasure when viewing his pieces.

Lona Belle Damstrom’s artistic talents may have been inherited from her mother’s love of oil painting.

Lona said she “dabbled” in art all her life but after taking classes from wildlife artist, Terry Issac, she is now allowing herself a more passionate interest in her own art. This interest has been rewarded by her pieces being displayed in gallery shows and winning the Guide Outfitters of B.C. Artist of the Year — twice! This Jaffray artist’s medium of choice is acrylic, but she also enjoys working with pencil, crayon, and ink.

Stan Lukasiewicz received his Ph.D. and worked as a university professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in his native Poland before coming to Canada in 1981. He continued teaching at the University of Calgary until retiring in 2005, which allowed him more time to focus on his hobby of oil painting. He likes to

spend most of his time at his home near Columbia Lake and has completed many beautiful landscape pieces in the past few years. Stan said that since coming to Canada he has been “enchanted with the exceptional beauty of its unspoiled nature.”

Bill Croft, a graduate in chemical engineering from the University of Toronto, first took up oil painting for enjoyment when he moved to Edmonton in 1977. He described himself as a sporadic painter who became enthused every ten years or so. Upon retiring in 2000 to Windermere with his wife, Bill began to paint more often and in 2006 began instruction from a recognized Calgary artist. One of his earlier pieces, Paros Farmer, was selected by The Arts Around for tour in 2004.

Marilyn Oliver is a visual artist who has resided in Cranbrook since 1964. She has won People’s Choice Awards, first and second place, as well as honorable mention at juried shows. She is inspired to explore a variety of techniques, subject matter, and media, and said this diverse expression suits her spontaneous nature.

Her portfolio includes portraits in oil, Africa fabric and acrylics, Asian characters, watercolor collage, encaustics (which are heated colour waxes) and art cards.

The artist opening for this show is Wednesday, May 18th from 7 - 9 p.m., so mark your calendars. We hope to see you out! For any questions call Pynelogs Cultural Centre at (250-342-4423).

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Radium Days and British classic car show team up

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff For the first time, Radium Days and the Brits Best Classics car show will team up to create an entertainment-packed weekend in Radium Hot Springs.

With a parade, a range of games and activities, a petting zoo, an outdoor market, music from the Kimberley Pipe Band, food, laser tag, the car show, and more, June 11th is a date to mark off in your calendar.

“It’s going to be a real kick-off to summer,” said Heather Perkull, of the Radium Events Committee. “I think having the car show and Radium Days together will

bring more people in to both, and everything is close together so they won’t have far to go to enjoy everything.”

New to Radium Days is a laser tag course inside a large, obstacle-filled dome, costing two tickets per person. Tickets will be sold on the grounds, at a cost of $1 for one and 20 tickets for $15. Also new for 2011 is a petting zoo, with animals from Fairmont’s Funtasia Fun Park. Alongside the petting zoo, the Kids’ Zone will contain face painting, crafts, a magician and a bouncy castle.

“In conjunction with Radium Days, we will be encouraging public participation in a scavenger hunt kind of event,” said Azim Bhatia, one of the organizers of the Brits Best Car Show. “Various questions will be asked of

the spectators that will require them to either examine the cars there or speak with the owners of the cars ...

There will be prizes handed out.”

Hundreds of classic British cars, many of them MGs, will fill the Radium Ball Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Along with a kids’ and adults’ scavenger hunt, visitors can view a range of beautifully restored, vintage vehicles and hear stories from their owners.

Anyone who would like to enter a float into this year’s Radium Days parade should e-mail michelle@ rockynow.com. Market vendors can contact Leann at 250-347-6567. For more information and for a full calendar of events for the weekend, call 250-347-9331.

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Get your taste buds ready

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The delicious aroma of chili will soon be making mouths water in Spillimacheen at the 15th annual Spilli Chilli Cook-off on Saturday, June 11th.

Featuring a range of taste bud-tingling dishes, music from local bands, arts and crafts stalls, and a familyfriendly atmosphere, the cook-off is Spillimacheen’s biggest annual event, attracting around 700 visitors.

Started in 1995, the fun contest offers a selection of chili for visitors and the judging panel to sample, ranging from fiery dishes to mildly spiced, flavourful fare.

“The recipes we get each year are pretty different,” said Nola Alt, who organizes the event with her husband, Dennis. “Most are made with beans, meat, seasoning and spices. We’ve had beef, pork, buffalo, somebody made elk chili once and we’ve even had pineapple-based chili for vegetarians.”

For the cooks, the day begins at around 8 or 9 a.m. with some vigorous chopping of onions and garlic and preparation of each entrant’s secret blend of herbs and spices. Everything must be cooked on-site on the day, with many chefs choosing to camp overnight on Friday at the grounds to get a head-start on the competition.

By the time eager tasters begin to arrive at around 11 a.m., the area is flooded with a delicious spicy smell.

“We have so much fun,” said Sheila Kraig of Spillimacheen, who has entered 13 of the 15 Spilli Chiili Cookoffs. “All my children and grandchildren have entered the contest. It’s a really nice family day.”

Chili sampling begins when the first batches have had time to simmer, around 12 p.m. For $1 visitors receive a reusable cup to take to each chili station and a score sheet. Participants enjoy decorating their stalls, with points on offer for showmanship as part of the public vote.

The official judging takes place at 4 p.m. with a panel of five judges, who mark each entry on taste, smell and appearance. Also up for grabs is the coveted People’s Choice award, for the chef who gets the highest public vote.

“We’d really love to see even more cooks come out this year,” Mrs. Alt added. “Mail in an application or call us as soon as possible to reserve a space. It’s a nice outing in the valley and you can spend the day outdoors in the sun listening to music and eating some great chili.”

As well as the cook-off, attendees can enjoy a variety of music from local bands and performers, who will be playing throughout the day. Alongside are stalls from valley artists and craftspeople.

Public entry to Spilli Chili is free, with a $1 fee for anyone wishing to take part in the public tasting. Budding chefs are welcome to sign up, with a $25 entry fee payable at registration. For more information call 250346-3390 or visit www.spillichilli.com.

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Artym Gallery hosts weekend exhibit Submitted by Deanna Berrington Artym Gallery

the stories of it, through his paintings.

He passed away in February of 2009 in the midst of collaborating with the Artym Gallery and Elinor Ewert to create a book documenting his inspiration, techniques, philosophies and highlighting the wide range of styles and subjects that he painted.

Ewert interviewed him extensively for the book, and Armand provided handwritten quotes and sketches. The Artym Gallery selected a wide crosssection of Vallée’s paintings representing his many styles, mediums and subjects to create a vivid accompaniment to the text.

This is a exciting opportunity to learn about and experience the art of this exceptional man. The works on display have never before been available and were a part of Armand’s private collection. The new book explores Vallée’s experiences and inspiration, and allows new insight into his fascinating life, a life he dedicated unfailingly to his art.

Join everyone at the Artym on Saturday May 21st at 10 a.m. for the show opening, and from 12 - 3 p.m. for the

The Artym Gallery is pleased to host a very special event this May long weekend. An exhibition featuring 35 paintings from the estate of the late painter Armand F. Vallée (no pre-sales) will open on Saturday, May 21st at 10 a.m..

The long-awaited new book Armand F. Vallée by author Elinor Ewert documenting the life and the art of Vallée will also be available, with Ewert at the Artym signing books from noon until 3 p.m.

Armand Vallée (1921-2009) was a highly recognized artist who told the story of his fascinating life through his paintings. He took his experiences — the tragedies, the triumphs, the people he met and the stories he heard — and created a body of work with a breadth and scope that is astounding.

SPLASH OF COLOUR — Works by the late artist, Armand F. Vallée, like this one entitled The work featured in this exhibi‘Monumental Power - Along the Frozen River,’ will be on display at Artym Gallery during tion includes original paintings taken the May long weekend.

Photo submitted from Armand Vallée’s private collection that have never before been available. and Haida Gwaii), Desert (from Anza Borrego), Lascaux This collection of 35 works includes a selection of original paintings in watercolour and oil (the paleolithic cave paintings in France) and, for the first book signing. from some of Armand’s best loved series of works.They time includes work from his Surrealism series (including The show will remain on the walls until May 29th. include his Calgary and area series, Northern Alberta, pieces from his extensive studies of Native Mythology). Although there are no pre-sales, the pieces can be viewed Born in 1921, Armand dedicated his life, and told online now at www.artymgallery.com.

Monumental Power (totem poles from the West Coast

Exhibition and Book Launch

Armand F. Vallée (1921 – 2009)

Saturday May 21st - Sunday May 29th Paintings will be available 10am ~ Saturday May 21st (no pre-sales) Elinor Ewert, author of the Armand F. Vallee book will be at the Artym Gallery May 21st, noon until 3pm to sign editions.

View online at artymgallery.com

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Celebrate survivors and honour loved ones at the Relay for Life

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff There are just three weeks to go until the 2011 Relay for Life, which honours those who are currently fighting cancer, caregivers, loved ones who lost their battle with the disease and proud survivors.

Just under $11,000 has Caroline Greening been raised so far at the Relay kick-off party, which took place on April 14th. The Relay itself will be held on Saturday, June 11th, at David Thompson Secondary School, starting at 6 p.m.

Now’s the time to sign up a team, sponsor a participant, buy raffle tickets, sign up to donate hair at the Head Shave-A-Thon, and show your support to this fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. All money raised goes towards life-saving research, increasing public awareness and support programs for those affected by cancer.

“Last year there was some phenomenal research done, which was almost on the cutting room floor due to lack of funding,” said Sheila Tutty, the Relay for Life coordinator. “The biggest part of a cure is prevention.

Healthy eating, being physically and mentally fit — we’re poisoning our own bodies, which is being discovered more and more through research.”

The Relay for Life begins at 6 p.m. on June 11th with an opening ceremony, with accompaniment by the high school band and a speech from this year’s Survivor Chair, Caroline Greening.

Ms. Greening was four months pregnant with daughter Olivia, now one, when she discovered she had breast cancer last January.

With support from her husband Lance, daughters Alyssa and Aalyah, friends, family and the Canadian Cancer society, she battled through treatment.

The Cancer Society’s free, confidential helpline put her in touch with a breast cancer survivor who had also been diagnosed and started treatment while pregnant.

“It’s crucial to your healing,” she explained. “For me it was crucial. I needed to know that other people had been through this and were OK.

“A doctor hasn’t gone through it. There’s something that survivors can give that you can’t get from anyone else.”

Ms. Greening is proud to join the survivor’s lap of honour at the start of the Relay, led by the Kootenay Baton Konnection. After three laps of honour, which include caregivers and the public, Sheila Tutty the 12-hour relay begins.

One of the most beautiful parts of the event is the luminary ceremony, Ms. Tutty said. At dusk, lit candles are placed inside luminary bags, costing $5, on which the name of the person you wish to honour is written.

These twinkling lights are lined up around the relay track, while a presentation of photos of loved ones, survivors and those fighting cancer will be displayed on the side of the luminary tent. The luminary ceremony will be accompanied by Pieter Jansen on the bagpipes.

To have your a photo of friends or family who have had cancer included, contact Ms. Tutty or drop pictures off at Invermere One Hour Photo.

“It is a very emotional time,” Ms. Tutty explained.

“There are some tears, there are names of people who have been gone for a long time, but it’s very uplifting to come together and celebrate them.”

Team members will walk the track throughout the night, until the event draws to close at 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Alongside the Relay are several fundraising raffles and offers at local businesses and Flower Power on June 4th, where participants can donate money to design and plant their own flower bed in honour of a loved one at Copper Point Golf Course.

AG Valley Foods is raffling off a huge array of donated prizes, including a canoe and barbecue. Two ice fishing shacks and a flannel quilt made by Ms. Tutty are also up for grabs, with tickets on sale for $10, or $25 for three, at locations in Radium, Invermere and Fairmont.

To take part in the Relay, sign up a team, sponsor a participant, buy a luminary bag and submit a photo, volunteer to help, buy raffle tickets, or join Flower Power.

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LOOK FAMILIAR? ­— A scenic view of Windermere Lake in the UK, sister lake to the Columbia Valley’s own Lake Windermere, where Grade 11 student Erin Hillary will travel.

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By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff It may be across the Atlantic, but the bond between the community of Windermere, B.C. and its sister community, Windermere U.K., will gain in strength as they prepare to trade Grade 11 students this month.

The program, which was started by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors in 2009, links the two communities, as they share their respective shorelines with very similar lakes; not only in name, but in size, shape, terrain and surface area. Both lakes also face similar challenges in terms of recreational and developmental pressures, so the program allows both communities to share information about how they deal with lake-related issues. Both lakes face pressures from visitor populations, loss of native fish populations, lack of public access, sewage inputs, water quality, invasive species and climate change.

The link was formalized in 2009, when both the Mayor of the District of Invermere and the Mayor of Windermere, U.K., signed a document officially making the communities sister municipalities. Now the bond will grow stronger as two students, one from David Thompson Secondary School and one from its counterpart in the U.K., will have a chance to visit the other community to further integrate the two Windermeres.

Grade 11 student, Erin Hillary, said she is excited to get a chance to visit Britain, and is also looking forward to welcoming Fiona Delvin and showing her around the valley.

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“I have been keeping in touch with Fiona,” Ms. Hillary said. “She is a really nice girl. She’s into different sports and stuff so it will be interesting to interact with her. She said she wants to see a moose, but I said I couldn’t guarantee that.”

For Ms. Hillary, the lake exchange program appealed to her love of travel. She also said Lake Windermere has been a huge part of her life growing up, so she is interested to see the sister lake when she travels to the U.K. in June.

“The lake is our unifying factor,” she said. “I love Lake Windermere. I’m down there every day in the summer swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. I do everything on the lake so I would love to see it preserved for many years to come.”

There are a number of activities planned for Ms. Delvin when she arrives, said Lake Windermere Ambassadors Secretary, Heather Leschied, including some hikes around the lake, water sampling work as well as a special part in the bicentennial celebration of David Thompson’s epic canoe trip that will take place at Kinsmen Beach on June 3rd.

“These are all part of the student exchange agreement with our partners in the U.K., so Erin will get to do similar activities when she goes over there,” Ms. Leschied said.

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An interesting spectacle occured in downtown Invermere on May 17th, when “Rusty”, a 3,000-pound Moose made of old car parts was delivered to Artym Gallery by Kalispell, Montana-based sculptor, Jeff Fleming (seen scratching the chin of his massive, 8 foot tall sculpture, above). Artym owner, Connie ArtymBradatsch, bought the piece for her husband, Grey, while he is away on a motorcycle trip. “We saw Rusty a few years ago and fell in love with him,” Mrs. ArtymBradatsch said. “I think he will make a wonderful welcome home gift.” The moose was placed in the Artym Gallery courtyard by crane (pictured, right).

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Spend a night under the stars at a local campground

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Sure, your feather duvet is comfortable, but sometimes you just can’t beat zipping into a sleeping bag after an evening around a campfire.

For a night of s’mores and fireside tales, the Columbia Valley is full of options.

Even if you live here year-round, taking the kids to a local campsite can make for a fun little mini-vacation.

Plus, if you’re not going far from home, you don’t need to worry about packing everything but the kitchen sink; just take what you need.

Reservations for all local campgrounds are strongly recommended, as they are regularly full throughout the vacation season.

Canyon RV Resort Located in Radium Hot Springs, in a private valley just north of the Highway 93/95 junction. Caters to families and seniors looking for a quiet stay. No partiers.

Full-serviced, partially-serviced, and non-serviced sites, with fire pits at each site. Cable TV and fibre internet available. Washrooms, showers, laundry, sani-station.

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Dry Gulch Provincial Campground This campground is located 4.5 kilometres south of Radium Hot Springs, just off Highway 93/95 in Dry Gulch. Toilets, fire pits, communal water taps, sani-station. Tents and RV camping. No reservations: first come, first served. Visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks.

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Lakeshore Campground Lakeshore Resort and Campground is located five kilometres south of Windermere on the shores of Lake Windermere. The campground accepts tents and RVs. Tipi and two fully-furnished, serviced cabins available for overnight rental. Serviced and unserviced sites available. Washrooms, showers and portable toilets. Sites have firepits and picnic tables. No sani-station available.

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Serviced and unserviced sites available. For bookings, call 250-349-8212.

Radium Valley Vacation Resort Gated campground located in Radium Hot Springs, just north of the Highway 93/95 junction. Full and partially-serviced sites. Full-serviced sites have a cabana and BBQ. No tents. No fire pits at each site, but communal fire pit, cable television and free wireless internet available. Visit www.radiumvalleyvacationresort.com, or call 250-347-9715.

Redstreak Campground This National Park campground is located in Radium Hot Springs, but it is currently closed for renovations. Its projected opening date is June 1st, 2011.

Spruce Grove Resort Located on the banks of the Columbia River, just south of Fairmont Hot Springs. Welcomes RVs and tents. Full-serviced, partially-serviced, and non-serviced sites, with fire pits at each site. Showers, laundry, wireless internet, swimming pool, sani-station. Visit www. fairmonthotsprings.com, or call 250-345-6561.

Spur Valley Located 15 minutes north of Radium Hot Springs, next to Spur Valley Golf Course. Partially-serviced and non-serviced sites available for RV camping only, with fire pits at each site. Washrooms, showers, laundry, internet. Visit www.spurvalley.com, or call 250-347-9822 Timbers Resort Located just south of Coy’s Par 3 golf course on Columbia Lake Road, between Fairmont and Canal Flats.

RV sites, cabins, full-serviced, communal firepit, washrooms, showers, wireless available. Visit www.timbersresort.com, or call 250-345-6636.

Whiteswan Provincial Park The turnoff for this provincial park is located 4.5 kilometres along Highway 93/95, south of Canal Flats.

Once off the highway, the park is 25 kilometres up a forest service road. The park has five separate campgrounds: Home Basin, Alces Lake, Packrat Point, White River, Inlet Creek. Toilets, fire pits, communal water taps, sanistation. No reservations: first come, first served.

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GREAT OUTDOORS — The Old Coach Trail, near Radium Hot Springs, is an easily walkable path overlooking the spectacular Columbia River Wetlands. Pictured, Taoya Schaeffer takes a breather to look at the stunning views. Inset, the trailhead sign at Dry Gulch.

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Ramble down the Old Coach Trail

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Ninety years ago, Model T Fords rattled along a winding track with sweeping views of the wetlands near Radium. Last year, the same track re-opened as the Old Coach Trail, a walking and cycling route that gives anyone interested in a few hours of fresh air the chance to walk back through time and learn about the land.

The Old Coach Trail is a 9-kilometre route between Dry Gulch and Radium Hot Springs. The mostly flat, easily walkable trail hugs the hillsides overlooking the Columbia River Wetlands — the longest continuous wetlands in North America. The trail has 180-degree views of the Purcell mountains, the winding Columbia River, and the colourful wetlands below.

The trail was restored by the Columbia Basin Greenways and a number of local residents, contractors, and agencies who removed old cars, metal debris, and dump sites along the trail to bring the route back to pristine condition. It is part of what Greenways hopes will eventually become a continuous trail system spanning the length of the valley.

There are two trailheads for the Old Coach Trail: one in Radium, and one in Dry Gulch. The recommended route is to start in Radium, but either direction offers great views.

If you are planning to go from trailhead to trailhead, you will need a vehicle at both ends, or a pick-up.

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mere towards Radium. When you reach Dry Gulch, turn left off the highway onto a dirt track that is directly across the highway from Eacrett Rd. Take the left-hand track and drive to an interpretive kiosk that serves as the trailhead.

To access the trailhead near Radium, drive north from Invermere and take the first left-hand turn off the highway. Turn left immediately, and drive past the Cedar Motel. The trailhead begins on the left directly after the motel.

There are no motorized vehicles, ATVs, or dirtbikes, allowed on the Old Coach Trail but cyclists, hikers, and pets on a leash (and cleaned up after) are welcomed.

If you are walking, allow between 1.5-2.5 hours, depending on how quickly you walk, and how long you linger over the incredible viewpoints along the trail.

Before you go, stop by the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre and pick up the Old Coach Trail Guide. This pamphlet includes a map, historical information, and interesting facts numbered one thru nine, which correspond to numbered posts along the trail.

Walk with the pamphlet and learn about the early settler family the De Crispignys, the glacial movements that formed the valley bottom, and the habitat of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep, which you may even spot along the trail.

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A guide to buying your own kayak

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff You came, you saw, now you want to conquer the spectacular lakes and rivers winding through the Columbia Valley. If you’ve been bitten by the boating bug, you may want to consider investing in your own kayak.

Whether you love to float and fish, tackle whitewater rapids or get a front row seat to view the hundreds of rare species in the Columbia River Wetlands, kayaking could be your sport.

With several local companies offering rentals, you can size up just the right boat before diving in head first.

“Where you’re going to paddle is the biggest consideration,” said Penny Powers, owner of Invermere’s Columbia River Outfitters, which offers canoe and kayak rentals and guided tours.

“If you’re going to be paddling on a lake that could be susceptible to wind you might want a rudder or a longer boat ... For rapids, a shorter, more maneuverable boat like a whitewater kayak is going to work better.”

First, figure out a price point. While cheaper kayaks may be available for as little as $250, a top-of-

the-line double kayak can cost around $5,000. For the more casual kayaker there are four possible options: recreational, touring, sit-on-top and whitewater.

If you enjoy the calmer lakes and rivers at the valley bottom, recreational is probably best. Those planning longer trips and overnight camping will appreciate the storage and smoother distance paddling of a touring kayak.

Sit-on-top kayaks are open-topped boats wellsuited to hot summer weather; fishermen love the stable platform and easy access to kit, while kids can jump in the water and easily get back inside. Whitewater kayaks are a more specialized option for those who are confident tackling rapids.

“Lengthwise, most of our single kayaks are 12 or 14 feet long,” Penny explained. “They come as small at eight feet. A 12-foot is a great kayak; decent weight, around 50 pounds, and easy to lift and push on a car.”

Longer kayaks are considered faster and hold a straight line better in the water, but are less swift to maneuver. An increase in length of just two feet can add five to ten pounds to the weight of a boat, making it more unwieldy when you’re hoisting it onto a vehicle.

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Selecting the best material for a kayak will depend on three factors: cost, weight and durability.

“More and more kayaks are plastic. Plastic is fine around here,” Penny added. “They are so durable for our rental company. I wouldn’t think of using anything else.”

While polyethylene (plastic) boats are the cheapest and toughest option, the heavier weight can deter some paddlers. Composite kayaks (fibreglass, carbon fibre and kevlar) come with a hefty price tag and are a little easier to damage than plastic boats, but they are lightweight. Other variations include inflatable kayaks, folding, wood and skin-on-frame.

Kayaks can be rented at the following locations: Fairmont Outpost and Outdoors, Fairmont Hot Springs; Invermere Sales and Rentals; Columbia River Outfitters, Invermere.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Housed in a collection of pioneer buildings from across the valley, the Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere is a true delight.

Visitors of all ages can soak up the pioneering history of the Columbia Valley, while exploring eight historical cabins. Housed inside is a selection of permanent and temporary exhibits which detail the arrival of explorers and missionaries to the region, the development of the nearby communities, and display artifacts from days gone by.

“Everything in the museum has been donated by local people and used by them and is housed in historical buildings,” explained Dorothy Blunden, the museum’s curator. “A museum should be a place filled with memories and laughter and that’s just what this is.”

The collection of buildings centres around Athalmer’s former Canadian Pacific Railway station, which was transported to the site in 1979. Inside are permanent exhibits dedicated to the Shuswap and Ktunaxa First Nations, David Thompson, a mapmaker who founded a trading post near Wilmer 200 years ago, and local mountaineer-

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“You’ll also find toys throughout the museum this summer as part of our Toys Alive exhibit,” Ms. Blunden added. “We’ve pulled out toys from the archives, and community members have loaned us their old-fashioned toys.”

A temporary exhibit until the end of the summer, Toys Alive offers a selection of pre-1960s toys, from dolls to train sets, which should jog the memory of many a visitor.

Other offerings at the museum include a selection of early-1900s buggies and wagons, a 1906 schoolhouse from Brisco, a former tourist camp cabin from Kootenay National Park and the notary building, which is set up as an old-fashioned general store.

Recreation enthusiasts will enjoy the large collection of old-time skis, snowshoes and fishing rods in the Lords’ recreation cabin and the mischievous may find themselves locked up in the cell inside the Blakley building, which holds a collection of RCMP artifacts.

The museum’s kick-off to summer open house will be held on Saturday, June 4th, with tours and access to the archives. Entry to the Windermere Valley Museum is by donation. For more information visit www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca, or call 250-342-9769.

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Columbia Valley Events: May to July The Columbia Valley is filled to bursting with fun summer events for visitors, weekenders, locals and second home owners. Each long weekend edition of The Pioneer features event listings with all the information needed for an action-packed stay. For a handy to guide to everything to see and do during your visit, you can also pick up the Columbia Valley Map Book, available at locations across the valley.

MAY May 21st An Unrestrained Expression of Emotion at Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere. Artists will transform canvases into works of art. Artist reception from 4-7 p.m. Phone 250-341-6877, or visit www.effusionartgallery. com.

May 21st-29th Armand F. Vallée Exhibition at the Artym Gallery, Invermere.

Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

May 28th Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run. The 4th annual Nipika Run has three routes, in a variety of distances from three to 25 kilometres at Nipika Mountain Resort. Phone 250-342-2074, or visit www.crazysoles.ca.

May 31st-June 12th REACH: David Thompson Secondary School Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

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JUNE June-September long weekend Invermere Farmers’ Market.

Homegrown, homemade produce plus music and art. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., downtown Invermere.

June 3rd David Thompson Columbia Canoe Brigade departs from Invermere. A team of more than 100 paddlers will travel 1,600 kilometres by river, following the route to Astoria, Oregon set by explorer David Thompson more than 200 years ago. Visit www.2011brigade.org.

June 4th-August 31st The Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere will be open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Noon to 4 p.m. in September. Phone 250-342-9769, or visit www. windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

June 11th Spilli Chilli Cookoff at Spillimacheen Festival Grounds featuring live music, vendors and chili sampling. Visit www. spillichilli.com.

June 11th Radium Days. Fun festival for adults and kids including parade, games, presentations and display. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com/events.

Brits Best Classic Car Show in Radium Hot Springs. Classic MG and other British sports cars gather at the Radium Hot Springs Ball Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com/events.

The Columbia Valley Relay for Life from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at David Thompson Secondary School. The Canadian Cancer Society’s annual 12-hour, noncompetitive, overnight signature fundraising event. Visit www.cancer.ca/relay.

June 18th National Aboriginal Day Festival at Lakeshore Resort and Campground. Exhibits, artifacts, artisans, food, entertainment, drummers, and speakers. Phone 250-342-4409.

June 18th-26th Maya Eventov, Nemo and Marie-Claude Boucher Group Exhibition at the Artym Gallery. Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

JULY July 1st-September 4th Mountain Biking Season open at Panorama Mountain Village.

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July-August Music on Main, Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs.

Live local bands every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.

July-August Market on Main, Main Street West at the Radium Plaza.

Farmer and Craft market takes place every Friday night 5 to 9 p.m.

July 1st Invermere Canada Day celebrations. Parade through downtown at 11 a.m., followed by Mountain Mosaic

Festival of the Arts at Pynelogs Cultural Centre and Kinsmen Beach until 3 p.m. Live music, arts and entertainment, kids’ activities and food vendors.

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July 1st Annual Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

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July 2nd Columbia Valley Reflections at Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere. Artists will present their impressions of the valley’s diverse ecosystem.

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Spectacular views on Hoodoo hike

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

GENTLE GIANTS — A profile view of the hoodoo formations, from the edge of Dutch Creek.

One of the most recognizable landmarks in the Columbia Valley is the Dutch Creek Hoodoos in Fairmont Hot Springs. The tops of the spindly, finger-like spires of this well-known sand formation are accessible by a short walk from the parking lot, just off Westside Road.

The walk is sure to impress, with breathtaking views of Columbia Lake, the wetlands and the surrounding mountain vistas.

The Nature Trust of B.C. owns the spectacular 10,000 acre property, and along with its funding partners has committed to protecting the fragile ecosystem so that many generations can enjoy its unique terrain and fascinating flora and fauna.

The property provides vital seasonal habitat for elk, deer, Grizzly bear, American Badger, Lewis’ Woodpecker and a wide range of migratory waterfowl. Along the trail, look for Rocky Mountain juniper, sagebrush, and ponderosa pines, which flourish in the dry terrain.

There are two trailheads for the property along Westside Road, but for the most direct route, head south from Fairmont on Highway 93/95 and turn right onto Westside Road just before Dutch Creek. Take your first left, 1.2 kilometres down Westside Road, where a

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Reaching the top takes less than an hour, but be prepared to spend some time exploring the fascinating terrain and taking in the epic panoramic views of the valley toward the top.

Hoodoos generally form at the bottom of an arid drainage basin. The cause is the erosion of soft sedimentary rock, which is shaped by wind, rain, and snow, with a top layer of harder stone that is less easily eroded protecting the entire formation. They are sometimes also called ‘tent rock’, ‘fairy chimneys,’ or ‘earth pyramids.’

The Dutch Creek Hoodoos are made mostly of sand and silt, and were created through different rates of erosion, which leaves large spires protruding out of the edge of the sandy cliffs. The 120-metre cliffs have been carved by the wind into an impressive array of shapes and sizes.

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THE VIEW FROM UP TOP — Above, a breathtaking view of Columbia Lake awaits you at the top of the SENSATIONAL SUNSETS — A close-up view of the Hoodoos Hoodoos. Inset, the desert-like landscape is interesting to explore.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Panorama Mountain Village has been recognized as the best mountain resort in British Columbia by the B.C. Alpine Ski Association.

At an awards ceremony in Kelowna on May 6th, Bruce Hamstead, the resort’s Race Training and Mountain Events Manager, accepted the award.

“Certainly when you receive an award from a provincial ski organization it is quite prestigious,” Mr. Hamstead said.

“When you think about all of the other resort in B.C. like Whistler, Big White, and others, we are very honoured to receive this recognition.”

Panorama was one of six ski areas nominated for this year’s Resort of the Year award. Competition was fierce, as some of the largest resorts in the province were also nominated in their category.

The winning criteria was for a mountain resort that goes above and beyond its duties of hosting ski racing events and training programs.

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jor efforts to support ski racing and and programs for young people in the community,” said Kathy Stahr, of the B.C. Alpine Ski Association.

“B.C. has a lot of mountains and we have a lot of races, so you have to stand out to win.”

The secret to Panorama’s success, Mr. Hamstead said, is consistent delivery of quality events, caring well for visiting athletes and coaches, and a wide range of competitions and training, from NorAm races to Nancy Greene ski racing programs, aided by a fantastic season of snow.

The collaboration with the Windermere Valley Ski Club and Team Panorama in hosting events is invaluable to their success, he added.

“It’s great to have the efforts of the owners, management and staff recognized by an outside body,” Mr. Hamstead added. “I was very proud to receive the award on behalf of everyone at Panorama.”

Other categories at the B.C. Alpine awards include bursaries and awards for ski racers, coaches, officials and best event of the year, a category for which Panorama Mountain Village was also nominated.

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Canoe brigade retraces Thompson’s historic jourBy Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff To commemorate the bicentennial of David Thompson’s epic journey through the lower reaches of the Columbia River, the 2011 David Thompson Columbia Brigade will launch eleven 25-foot canoes from Canal Flats and travel 43 days and more than 1,600 kilometres to Astoria, Oregon.

The brigade will arrive on July 15th — exactly 200 years to the day from the date David Thompson arrived after travelling and surveying the remaining sections of the lower Columbia River.

The event will include more than 150 paddlers, who will pay homage to the life and spirit of the voyageurs who lived and died on the rivers during that time, said Chair of the David Thompson Columbia Brigade, Ross MacDonald.

“This is the third major brigade related to David Thompson, who is known as the greatest land geographer who ever lived. He recorded 35 different aboriginal groups that he traded with and he covered 108,000 kms by shoe or canoe or dogsled. He also single-handedly mapped 1/6 of the continent of North America, just under 4,000,000 square kms on his best known map.”

A contingent representing the Ktunaxa Nation will also be taking part in the event, paddling with the brigade from Kikomum Park (near Elko) to Inchelium, Washington, the edge of their traditional territory. Ktunaxa Nation Education and Workforce Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, Rosemary Phillips, said that the reason they are taking part is to remind people that if it had not been for the assistance of the First Nations Thompson came in contact with, his expeditions would not have been possible.

“We don’t want people to forget the role First Nations played in his journeys,” Ms. Phillips said. “David Thompson didn’t come here and do things on his own.

He had a lot of help, and without the first nations who

were here when he got here he would have perished.”

The Ktunaxa are still looking for people interested in taking part in the journey. Those interested can get in touch with Ms. Phillips at (250) 489-2464 ext. 3077 or by e-mailing rphillips@ktunaxa.com.

All paddlers in the event will be supported by ground crews, and will take turns either paddling or driving a support vehicle along the way.

The kick-off will take place at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere on June 3rd, said Mr. MacDonald, who encourages anyone interested in history or the outdoors to attend.

“We’ll have aboriginal performers, metis performers, some people from the brigade will be doing some piping and then at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion there will be a dinner and dance. Then, bright and early the next morning, the brigade will leave from Canal Flats and head down the Kootenay River.”

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May 20, 2011

Freestyle ski star breaks femur, returns to valley

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff If you’ve been paying any attention to the big mountain freestyle ski scene during the past 10 years, you’ve heard of Ian McIntosh.

Ian was born and raised in Invermere, and has since carved out an impressive name for himself in the freestyle Ian McIntosh world, gaining sponsorship, appearing in ski magazines and on DVDs, and ripping first descents in places like Alaska, New Zealand, and South America.

Ian recently broke his femur while skiing in Alaska, so he has been home in the valley visiting his parents, Bruce and Ann McIntosh, and taking a break from his regular schedule.

Like many young valley skiers, Ian learned how to ski as a racer. However, while traveling to races at other hills, he often found himself drawn to the trees and deep powder. He eventually had to choose between racing and freestyle, and so he made the decision to trade his racing spandex for big mountain skis.

“I just wanted to ski pow,” Ian said.

Skiing is a passion bred into Ian’s DNA — his parents are both avid skiers and ski tourers, and his 84-yearold grandfather is still a ski instructor at Fernie Alpine Resort. Ian’s dad, Bruce, began teaching Ian how to backcountry ski tour when Ian was only 10, showing

him how to dig snow profiles and read routes, and his love of skiing in the backcountry has only grown since.

“It’s a passion that’s so indescribable for me,” Ian said. “It’s like gravity to most people. There’s something, some force, that drags me to the mountains.”

That pull led Ian to a year each of skiing in Fernie and Golden, before he sold all his belongings in order to go to New Zealand to ski.

“I really wanted to do nothing but just ski. I was a full-time ski bum,” Ian remembered.

While in New Zealand competing in a world heliski challenge, Ian met a few pro skiers who convinced him that if he moved to Whistler and worked hard, he could make a career out of big mountain skiing. Ian followed their advice, and quickly rose to skiing stardom.

He ranked in the top three on the Freeski world tour in 2004 and 2005, first in the Freeski North-American tour, found sponsorship, started appearing in ski DVDs like Warren Miller’s Playground, and generally made a name for himself as someone willing to leave it all on the snow and ski big terrain.

Ian’s bold but professional attitude earned him a coveted spot on the roll call of Teton Gravity Research’s sponsored ski and surf athletes. TGR is an entity that produces sports films, TV shows, and apparel. Ian now spends half the year traveling with the TGR crew, filming in Alaska, Europe, and South America. Ian’s spot on the team alongside skiers like Seth Morrison and Tanner Hall allows him to take part in chartered helicopter flights to areas untouched by other skiers, and gives him the chance to make first descents down nerve-grinding terrain.

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May 20, 2011 . . . Story continued from previous page “First descents are kind of the holy grail of what I do,” Ian said. “As a big mountain skier, it doesn’t get any better than having a first descent. The thrill of coming around the corner in the heli and seeing something people haven’t seen, or haven’t seen skied — it’s an indescribable feeling. It’s a complete addiction. Especially as the places with first descents become fewer and further between, the challenge only becomes greater and greater.”

As the opportunities for helicopter-accessed first descents become less frequent, Ian sees himself doing more exploratory-style skiing, going into areas where helis are prohibited and using route-finding skills, ropes, crampons, and ice axes to access hard-to-reach places and then skiing down. Ian said such an approach appeals to him because it requires specific knowledge and skills.

“I like the exploration vibe. It’s really fun in this day and age when it feels like the whole planet has been explored,” he said. “And as always, the bigger the challenge, the bigger the reward.”

While Ian’s professional skiing career is ripe with fun and opportunity, it also has its fair share of risk. As seen in the locally distributed avalanche awareness film The Fine Line, Ian has had a few scary moments on the slopes, including being caught in an avalanche.

“It was a horrible experience,” Ian said. “It was like being tossed around in a washing machine with the lights off.”

Ian managed to swim enough during the avalanche that he stayed afloat. Though horrifying, he said the experience taught him a lot.

“The mountains often teach you lessons about how fragile and small you are. But if you’re lucky enough at the end, you’ll come out as a smarter individual.”

Ian recently experienced another humbling moment when he broke his femur while skiing in Alaska.

After what he described as “one of the best days I’ve ever had in Alaska,” Ian was poised at the top of a face he said was “super steep, really fluted, and shiny. It kind of looked like a shower curtain.”

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DON’T LOOK DOWN — Ian McIntosh’s perspective just before he drops down a first descent on Devil’s Thumb mountain in Alaska. Ian named the run ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ as a nod to its 2,500 vertical foot drop at between 45 at 55 degrees.

Photo by Ian McIntosh chance and took a line that required him to get big air off a cliff to reach another flanking cliff. Ian said he normally studies his lines and plans meticulously, but on this day he felt “on fire” and didn’t take his normal precautions.

On his way down the line he picked, he realized it was impossible, so he switched routes with the plan to land on and ski out of a snow chute. When he landed on the chute, he realized he’d made a mistake.

“I landed and it was bulletproof ice,” Ian said. “It was like landing on an ice rink.”

Later, he discovered he’d landed on a frozen waterfall with a slight dusting of snow covering it.

“I landed and started to tumble. About the third or fourth tumble I felt my leg snap,” he said.

Ian had to be lowered by on-site guides 400 feet off the cliff in a skid, and airlifted to a hospital in Alaska.

He is now hobbling around on crutches with a broken femur for a few weeks. He’s upbeat about his break, and said being able to come back to the valley for a rest has been great.

“Getting hurt is part of what I do. It’s not my first injury, and it won’t be my last, I’m sure. I have such a passion for what I do, I’m always going to come back to do more. I already can’t wait for next season.”

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NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002.

Bylaw No. 1435, 2011 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 as follows: • By amending section 5.22 (1) (e) of Zoning Bylaw 1145, 202 to include Carwashes, Auto Sales and Parts Supply Stores as permitted use(s) within the M-1 Light Industrial Zone.

Lands Zoned M-1 Light Industrial are indicated on the inserted map

The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1435, 2011”. A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from May 18, 2011 to May 31, 2011. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1435, 2011. may: • Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing • Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

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VALLEY pIONEER

Former valley resident instrumental in establishing District of Invermere, library and community hall

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff As the District of Invermere celebrates its 60th anniversary this May, it is only fitting to look back on the life of a man who played a major role in the incorporation of the municipality.

Major Thomas Carmichael Bell, who is a recipient of the Order of the British Empire, was born in 1889, and was educated at the University of London and the University of Edinburgh. He moved to the Columbia Valley in the 1920s with his wife Katherine. The couple resided at the old Adami place, now known as Timber Ridge, before moving into Invermere in the 1940s where he worked for the Invermere Contracting Company.

Living on Adami Point, the Major may have been one of the first regular users of the Whiteway, as he would frequently cross the lake in the winter to make his way into town.

Longtime Invermere resident, Jenny Weir, was tutored by Major Bell when she was a youngster, and described him as a typical Englishman.

“He was stern and I don’t think he had much of a sense of humour,” Ms. Weir said. “Mrs. Bell was more humorous. He was a very elegant man.”

Ms. Weir said that his tutoring was instrumental in her passing some of her courses, although the principal at the time claimed her academic achievements were a result of his own expert tutelage.

Always the helpful neighbour, Major Bell visited the Weir home regularly, bringing Weir’s parents Tomato Aspic every day. He was an avid gardener, Ms. Weir said, and she remembers he took great pride in his gladiolas.

As Major Bell and his wife became more involved in the community, his dedication and leadership within the community began to show. He undertook all of the mapping needed to incorporate the Village of Invermere and served as the first village clerk. He also designed the Invermere community centre, and the plaque within the centre honouring service men and women.

Invermere resident Joy Bond remembers Major Bell charging her with the task of determining how much lumber and what dimensions would be needed for the construction of the community hall. “He was a really

A RARE MOMENT — a group of local gentlemen after a cleaning bee held at the David Thompson Memorial Fort in 1930. Those who knew the Major said they don’t remember many photographs featuring the important community member. From left to Right: Robert McDonald, Dr. F.E. Coy, Ernest Fisher and Major Thomas Carmichael Bell. nice guy, but definitely a man of habit,” Ms. Bond said.

“I used to work for my uncle in the hardware store [doing the books] and I would go down to the hotel at lunchtime. That was the excitement every day, going for lunch, and Major Bell would always have lunch with us.

He used to read the Thursday paper on Thursday, regardless if it was a week late. He wouldn’t read it on any other day.”

During the war, Major Bell was not only the commanding officer of the local militia, but he also oversaw the Canadian Women’s Training Corps, which Ms. Bond

said taught some valuable skills and lessons to those women that took part, like mechanical repair and first aid. He also organized the creation of monthly newsletters that would be sent to the local men and women serving in the Armed Forces. His artistic talent became evident during this time, as he designed many of the newsletter cover pages.

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ADAMI POINT — Major Bell and his wife Katherine lived for many years at the old Adami Place, now known as Timber Ridge. Pictured here is “Edenhowe” home of Dr. George and Mrs. Mary Adami, built in 1908. . . . Continued from previous page Due to his military background, Major Bell was also very involved in the local Legion. He drew up the plans for the Armistice Day (now called Remembrance Day) ceremony format, which is still followed each November 11th at Invermere’s Cenotaph Park.

He was a very community-minded individual, and served on the Hospital Board, belonged to the Red Cross, was on the board of the Windermere District So-

cial Services Society and donated much time and money to the Pynelogs Rest Home.

In his spare time, Major Bell loved to ski, and he and his wife were two of the first avid skiers in the valley. The couple would ski while on holiday in Switzerland and then return to the valley with their passion, often skiing at times when no one else was.

Major Bell’s wife Katherine suffered a major skiing accident while on holiday in Switzerland, which severely damaged her eyesight.

One of the Major’s greatest legacies is the Invermere Library, to which he donated both time and money.

The Bell’s set aside $25,000 for the District of Invermere in a savings account, and the interest from the money was used to establish and support the library. The funds from the original account are still used today to help fund the library.

Major Bell and his wife moved to Victoria later in life, and he passed away in Victoria on June 19th, 1981.

He was pre-deceased by Katherine in 1975.

ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE — In the 1940s Major Bell worked at Invermere Contracting Ltd., shown here in a photograph from June, 1963.

Photos Courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

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Ask about our Free Local Estimates

• Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

Mike Cope Journeyman Carpenters

250.342.1024

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

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

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

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lake Auto Services

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

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

Sunken Concrete Repair

(BUS) 250-417-7431 Cranbrook, BC

Radium Hot Springs Esso

JOHN WOOD

Kootenay Mud Jacking

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

250-347-9726

Established 1976

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

INFRARED INSPECTIONS

Same great team, same great service.

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE

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

Proudly serving the valley for 9 years.

FREE ESTIMATES

250-342-9310

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

Lambert

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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

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Hourly or Contract Rates Available • Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

250-342-5800

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

Delicious Sushi

Quality Work Hauling of Sand, Gravel, Top Soil and Drain Rock

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

Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes

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

Serving the entire Valley

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Sprinkler System, Service & Installation Paving Stone Patios & Retaining Walls Colin 250-688-1229 • colin.goldsmith@hotmail.com

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

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Robert D. Harvey, Tax Specialist Landscaping Rock Walls Hauling Dangerous Tree Removal ◆ Bobcat Services

30 Years of Tax & Business Consulting

Jason Pike

Excavating:

Owner/Operator

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

250-342-5277

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K5

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

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS

Automotive Repairs

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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

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

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

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

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com • Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Smitty’s Tree Service

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

25+ Years Experience • Dangerous Tree Removal • Tree Topping & Disposal • Pruning • Hedge Trimming • Lot Clearing

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

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Al Smith

(250) 342-2611

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer For appointment call

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

250-342-1355

(403) 861-8782

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com

brenda@cordellsdesign.com

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

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

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

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

William Collins Stone Masonry

Stone + Glass = Class

Passive solar heating plus a comfortable solarium – greenhouse on the southeast exposure of your existing home – a simple renovation!

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

Serving this are since 1984. Collins projects the Radium entrance signs, 1995 and various retaining walls have stood the torture tests and the test of time without a crack.

Workmanship

Cell No. 250-342-5845

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

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

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

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

Annual Rotary Garage Sale!

Awesome “Stuff”! Probably the best sale ever! Friday May 20 (4:006:00pm) Saturday May 21 (8:002:00pm). Next to the Court House, opposite Sobeys.

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

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

Announcement

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Garage Sale Saturday May 21st from 8am – 12 pm at 1006 10th Avenue. Items include kid toys, books, movies, kiddie pools, sports memorabilia-collector items.

Garage Sale, May 21st, 9am-12pm 1120-10th Street. Items include toys, clothes, household items, DW & much more.

10% off at The Windy Café!

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

Cheers to Wayne and his crew at OK Tire for always making time to ensure my vehicle is safe and in good running condition.

Cheers to all the great valley people who support the Royal LePage National Garage Sale and helped us raise a record $1,700 for the Family Resource Center and a special cheer to The Rohit Group at the Copper Point Resort for their wonderful donations.

Garage Sale including some furniture on Saturday, May 21st from 9am-1pm at 1715 3rd Avenue Invermere.

In loving memory of Dillan Scott Nicholas Salazar.

Only held for a moment but loved forever. Loving Mother Carmen Salazar, Father John Nicholas & loving brothers Brian Panebianco & Quentin Robert Salazar Nicholas.

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Garage Sale-1821 Benninger Road in Windermere. Friday May 20th 4pm-8pm, Saturday May 21st 9am-4pm, Sunday 9am-12pm.

250-270-0379.

Garage Sale May 21st 8:30am2pm 5071 Fairmont Resort Road, Fairmont. Backgammon Table, Raft(s), Electric Fireplace, Stove, Air Bed, Coleman Folding Travel Grill, BBQ, Brinkman Smoker, FREE SPRUCE WOOD, and lots more.

Multi-House Garage Sale.

Saturday, May 21, 2011. 9am-1pm.

1010/1018/1028-6th Street.

Massive Garage Sale! Just south of Canal Flats 2km on highway #93/95 at the end of Green Road. Items include leather couches, tools, toys, machinery, sports equipment, commercial air hockey table, foosball table, clothing, bikes, TVs, electronics, and automotive items.

As well 39’ Gearbox Holiday Trailer and gravel truck. Lots to choose from! May Long Weekend Saturday May 21st & Sunday May 22nd from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Huge muti-family garage sale.

Saturday May 21st-23rd, 9am3pm. 1911 Park Drive (left of Nelles Cres.) Windermere. Construction tools + supplies, scuba gear, household items, and clothing.

Garage Sale: May 21st, 9am-2pm.

Household items, dresser, books & toys, baby items, kid clothes, NB to 24 month, ladies’ clothing and maternity items. Weather Permitting. 2137 Westside Park View Invermere.

Gigantic Yard Sale! Saturday May 21, 2011 8am – 4pm.

Miscellaneous Home and Garden Items. 861 Timbermont Road (access through Timber Ridge 3).

Garage Sale: Patio Set, aluminum boat, flatbed utility trailer, miscellaneous household items.

1709 10th Ave Invermere. Saturday, May 21st. 9am -1pm.

Garage Sale: Creekside Gardens in Windermere on Dell Rd. May 21st -22nd 9am-1pm. 250-342-6162.

Garage Sale Saturday May 21st. 902 5th Ave Invermere, 8am- 12 noon.

Garage Sale- 703-200 Black Forest Trail. Next to Tim Hortons. May 21st. 9am-1pm. Items include a fishing boat, solid wood tables and much more. 250-342-1475.

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all.

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

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

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

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

THANK YOU Thank You to Pastor Trevor Hagen for officiating our family service for our Dear Bing. Also, to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 for our special service & Ladies’ Auxiliary for a lovely lunch & coffee.

We appreciate all the concern and support from our community of friends expressed in cards and flowers. Sincerely from all the family of Bing Hugo Byman.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Stan Markham of the Deer Committee who contacted me in response to a letter I wrote about the deer problem. He even brought me a cup of coffee. I was very pleased and much impressed that he would take the time to see me. I came away from that meeting with a feeling that the committee is aware of the problem and that most people in Invermere want something done about it. If you have any suggestions as to what to do about the deer please write the committee and let them know.

Thanks Again Stan. Len Burkitt Jeers to all the dog owners who walk their dogs without a leash and then get angry when asked to do so . . . there are reasons for the bylaws in this town.

Jeers to the people or person who raided my deep freeze! Shame on you! I work hard to put food on the my table. Why don’t you try to do the same!

Jeers to the individual who stole my girlfriends’ bag at the bar with her phone, wallet, camera and money. It was her birthday.

Cheers to Ann Jardine, Barry Moore, Larry Newman, Elke Bennett & Tara Ward. Thank you from Edgewater Recreation Society and the community of Edgewater for all your time and effort over the years.

It did not go unnoticed!

Cheers to Beach Bound for loaning the beautiful clothing to the Edgewater Ladies Galarama. The fashion show was a huge success because of you! Thank You! Cheers to Mrs. Vader. Your company is always a ray of sunshine!

Cheers to Marvelous Michael who found my new Blackberry at the municipal dump, opened it enough to discover my name, phoned my house and now I have my Blackberry back. Cheers are scarcely enough. So, accept a thousand “Thanks.”

Jeers to all those who still choose to speed long Athalmer Rd Hill.

Especially those speeding in the morning hours from 5 am -8 am.

You know who you are. With today’s gas prices, save yourself some pennies, slow down! The speed limit is 50 km/hr.

Cheers to Chris Corey for being a dedicated volunteer coach for the Roller Derby Team! You are very appreciated by your girls!

Cheers to Jason at Napa for going above and beyond on his customer service & help.

Cheers to the ostrich which was proudly strutting down the highway near Ft. Steele this past week at 7 am. I applaud its desire for freedom!

Cheers to all who raked and cleaned the Edgewater Cemetery. Great Job. Cheers to Herman, Ursel, Karen and Bob for another great year of Judo. Thanks so much for your time and dedication and for providing our club with such a positive Judo experience.

Cheers to the people who stopped to lend support to the Cabbie early Saturday morning. Your actions were and are still deeply appreciated. Many Thanks.

Cheers to the Happy Medium Gang at VFC. Thanks for your great efforts, hard work and your patience when I don’t make sense. You make my job a lot of fun!

Jeers to the people who trashed the park at Kinsmen Beach. It’s not smart or cool. You have a nice park and beach to enjoy and others would like to enjoy it too. Respect it!

Jeers to J.S. for driving around high with two kids and no licence. Some parent you are going to be!

Cheers to the Invermere Bottle Depot for the fresh and clean renovations. Looking forward to coming more often.

Jeers to the establishment that at 11 am will serve everybody at a table from either the breakfast menu OR the lunch menu but NOT both. If I wanted lunch while the others ate breakfast I would have to sit at an adjacent table. Reason curtly given? “That’s the way it’s been for 25 years.” Talk about service. Go Figure !

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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.

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storage

SUITE FOR RENT

HOme FOR RENT

HOme FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

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.

FOR RENT Contact

D/T 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D, $800/ month + utilities, N/S, N/P, 1 year lease. Available Immediately 250341-6080.

CONDO FOR RENT:

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

condo FOR RENT

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

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

Contact 250-688-1179.

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

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

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

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

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

Downtown Radium nice, bright 1 bdrm apartment, $650/month utilities included 250-347-6420.

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

2 bdrm bright spacious basement suite, W/D, private entrance, fabulous lake view. N/P, N/S. $750/ month + utilities. Available June 1st. 250-342-0020.

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

HOme FOR RENT Home for rent in Radium. Bright 3 bdrm home in subdivsion. Corner lot with nice yard. N/S $800 month +utilities. 250-342-3841.

commercial property

FOR LEASE

Fairmont Business Center Fairmont Village Mall

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

CALL 250-341-7345

250-342-4040

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

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

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

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

For Rent - 2 bdrm log home in Wilmer, 1 1/2 baths, W/D, fireplace, wrap-around deck, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, mature responsible person/s, long term, non-partiers - $1000/month + utilities, references required. Call 250-3429470.

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

250-342-5229.

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

Phone 250-347-9325 or 250-3479958.

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

2 bdrm townhouse with garage.

Walking distance to D/T. $1100/ month + utilities, N/P, N/S. Call 250-341-1395 for viewings.

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

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

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

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

Small dog/cat acceptable. 250341-4805 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo for rent in Radium Pinewood Building $950/ month including utilites. 403-6903166.

HOMEs FOR SALE

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

Radium large 1 bdrm condo, completely furnished. Heat, cable, utilities included. N/S, no parties.

Available immediately. $800/ month 250-427-4997 or chriskios@ hotmail.com.

Canal Flats Condo Jade Landing Development. 2+1 bdrms, 1 bath, 6 appliances. Partially furnished basement, 12 mins to Fairmont, $750/month + utilities. Available June 1st. Contact Mike at 403-8046937.

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

Close to all schools, skate park etc.

Recently renovated. Large treed yard, great for kids and pets. Visit theredcabininvermere.com for details. $358,000. 1517-15th Ave Invermere. 250-341-3649.

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

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

15.5 acres located between Radium Hot Springs, BC and Invermere, BC. Surrounded by Dry Gulch Provincial Park and Fish & Wildlife. Very Private, with spectacular views of the Mountains and Wetlands.

Frontage on the paved road.

Untouched with mature trees. 5 min. drive to Radium Golf Course.

Asking $398,000.00. 250-3421520.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

Horsethief Condo at Panorama, furnished, 1 bdrm with extra bed.

Good for couple or 2 single ppl. $950/month includes Wi-Fi, cable & utilities Call 403-988-5548 or rossgreen@yahoo.com

2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept 1000 sq. foot home. Master bdrm has ensuite & walk-in closet, extra cupboards, appliances. Unit 10, 8561 Eacrett Road. Must move open to offers. 250-347-7750.

Invermere - 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom behind Hospital. Next to playground. Clean, N/S, N/P, laundry, secure building. $750/ month + DD, utilities included (excluding electricity). Available July 1st , 2011. Call 250-342-7547.

HOMEs FOR SALE Beautiful well appointed 3 story home. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, landscaped on acreage in Windermere. $125,000 and take over mortgage.

250-342-6162.

Open House: Saturday May 21st, 12 pm- 5pm. 1125 5th Street, Invermere. Newly renovated kitchen, bathroom, upstairs, and down, recreation room, restored hardwood and cherry doors, large fenced yard lots of room for boats and toys, new sidewalks, $375,000, No HST, motivated seller. Save before interest rates go up! Check out propertyguys.com, #H3055274 (Same number on MLS) to view pictures. 250-342-1108.

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

Nobody does it better!

Makes me feel sad for the rest.

N E W S PA P E R

250-341-6299 • info@cv-pioneer.com

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HOMEs FOR SALE

HOMEs FOR SALE

Open House 1-4pm. Saturday May 21st and Sunday May 22nd. Unit 149, Riverstone Villas. 4835 Radium Blvd, Radium. $244,900 for 3 bdrm, 3 bath Townhouse with single garage & furnished basement.

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

Invermere-Rural

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

condo FOR SALE Open House: Saturday, May 21st. 11 am -2 pm. $775,000.00 House and 5 Acres. 3 bdrm, 3 bathrooms + 1 loft. Located at 9455 Toby Ridge Road, Invermere. For more info phone 250-342-1548 or email robinshmigelsky@yahoo. com

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

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

wanted Recreational Kayak for lake and river use. Single seater, preferably plastic, must have some cargo capacity. 12-14 ft. ideal. Call Kate: 250-341-2200.

Large Home in Quiet Invermere Location Situated on a very private oversized lot with amazing 360 degree mountain views. Newly renovated 2,800 sq. ft. plus fully developed walk out basement. 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 3 car heated garage, RV parking.

Beautiful river rock fireplace, hot tub, A/C, custom blinds. 9 Appliances/VAC FLO, Underground sprinkler, Garden Shed. 2 bdrm suite with private enterances.

Great for guest or rental income. $725,000. To view call 250-6880521.

Long-term dependable renters.

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

Wanted To Buy House and Yard between Windermere and Radium $180,000.00 Call 250-347-0006.

MISC. FOR SALE Quality Top Soil and Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truckload, $70/ pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load, delivery extra. Call 250-3421268.

recreational vehicles

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

MISC. FOR SALE

250 US Gallon Tanks for Sale. Very Versatile, plastic with metal cage, 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George 250-347-9500.

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

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

302V8 + 3SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR

too many extras to list. Best Offer.

(250)341-7393.

700R Chevy Transmission custom built, originally paid $3000.

Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

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

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

Old upright Piano. Phone 250-3479900 for details.

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

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

Heavy Duty Washer and Dryer $400 OBO and Hide-a-bed $300 OBO. Call 250-342-0279.

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES for sale

services

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

1995 Chevy Tahoe. Good Condition.

Leather Interior. 218,000 kms. $4700.00 OBO 250-342-7015.

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

17’ Northwoods Pioneer Fibreglass canoe, new condition, $800. Mirror sliding closet doors, new condition, 48” wide x 8-“ high $100. Call 250342-1308.

Sports Equipment, wind surfers, bicycle, skies, Telemark Boots, Laszer Sail Boat and more. Call Steve 250-347-9086.

RECREATION VEHICLES New! Never Hooked Up! 2008 19ft Trailer Cruiser. $14,000.00 Phone: 250-688-0718.

1987 25ft. Travelaire 5th Wheel.

Well-maintained, sleeps 4, fully self-contained, and hitch included. $5000. 250-342-9482.

1990 Travel-Lite 5th Wheel, 21ft, 3 piece bath, fridge, stove, microwave, sleeps 5 includes hitch. $4500. 250-342-9079.

VEHICLES for sale 92 FORD RANGER, no motor, good body. Best Offer. MUST GO! 250341-7393 1986 CHEVY ½ TON, no motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best Offer.

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

2000 Dodge Caravan. Excellent Condition, includes 4 new winter tires, and remote starter. $2500.

250-347-9886.

2002 Dodge Grand Caravan SPORT Van Excellent condition. Unique exterior color of blue/steel gray, blue interior. 175,162 km, 5 doors/2Sliding, 4 captains chairs and rear bench seat (never used), 3.3L – V6.

Power everything. Keyless entry.

Good Tires, 2 newer. No accidents or dents. Serviced regular by Dodge Bought another, so this van must go! Must be seen to appreciate the value... $5,300. OBO 250-3425749.

CAMPING STAY VACATION

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

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

For Reservations: LAKESHORE RESORT & CAMPGROUND

250 342 6352

services “Thank you so much Shannon for all your time and effort helping me decide what blinds to choose.” Mary Shannon’s Blinds & Design, Call a professional today for a Free In-Home Consultation 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

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

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

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

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

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

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

Call 250-688-0213.

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.

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

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

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

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

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May 20, 2011

services

help wanted

help wanted

help wanted

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

Saw-Blades Router-Bits, PlannerKnives, Hole-Saws, Ice Auger Blades, Knives, Scissors, and Much More. 250-341-5447, 345 Blair St. Athalmer.

Part-time job, Full-time income potential. It’s truework as much or as little as you like. Earn 30% commission as an independent representative selling sterling silver jewellery. Along with the trips and free jewellery, being an independent representative is also a fun way to earn some extra money. Call me to find out how 250-341-5956.

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

Starting $12/per hr. Please call 250-341-1399 or email jaqandray@ telus.net.

Black Star Studios wants YOU! Summer Student Position.

July-September. Weekends a must!

Get Creative! Get Inspired!

GET IN HERE (with your resume)!

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

DEVCO APPLIANCE SERVICE Devon Maslaniec-Owner/Operator Servicing & Installing All Brands of Major Appliances.

Certified Appliance Technician w/ Refrigeration & Gas Tickets.

250-341-7393 Newly Certified Nail Technician!

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

Professional Painters Interior/Exterior/Small Renovations Fred-250-342-8621

help wanted

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

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

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

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

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

Beyond Melting Pot is now hiring mature individuals for serving.

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

Motel Bavaria is seeking Housekeeping Staff. Wanted immediately. Permanent Position, Excellent working conditions.

Please call 250-347-9915 or drop in.

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

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

250-342-1354.

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

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

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

YPC is hiring a full-time Window Washer. Wage based on experience. Call Daryl 250-3427622 or email your resume to yourprivateconnection@yahoo. com.

Essentials has opening for individuals seeking permanent, part-time or summer, part-time employment.

The Rib Ranch is now hiring for Servers and Cooks, F/T and P/T. 250-341-3333. ribranchbc@gmail. com.

Both positions require people who are outgoing, customer-oriented, team-players.

The permanent position offers benefits while the summer position is perfect for a student.

Village Country Inn is now accepting applications for parttime staff for housekeeping & baking for Fireside Tea Shoppe.

Please bring resume into VCI @ 7557 Canyon Ave, Radium. Must be available for weekends.

Drop off resumes in person at Essentials 729 12th Street, Invermere

Help Wanted for local Vegetarian Company. Very Part Time. Call Anahata Foods: 403-921-1300.

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is now accepting applications for Front End Positions and Kitchen Positions. If interested please contact Franz or Scott 250-347-6553.

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

Radium Chamber of Commerce Destination Marketing Organization

Marketing/ Accounting Administrator This position is with the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, located in the Radium Visitor Centre Building, 7556 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia.

Qualifications and duties include: • Formal business administration/marketing degree or certificate from a recognized university or college program or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Accounting knowledge and training • Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Simply Accounting • Be an enthusiastic individual with an outgoing personality • Must have strong organizational and management skills • Willing to work alone if required • Willing to complete Tourism BC’s Tourism/Visitors Information Counsellor program • Reporting directly to the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Manager and working with the board of directors, and marketing partners.

Please drop off your resume in person to the Radium Chamber of Commerce office, 7556 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs, BC or e-mail to info@radiumhotsprings.com Attention: Kent Kebe by 5 p.m. MST, Tuesday, May 31st, 2011.

High Country Properties requires an Operations Assistant and Contract Cleaners.

Operations Assistant – Candidate must be flexible and able to multi-task. The position consists of some office work, laundry, clean office, conduct property checks and make up property linen baskets for scheduled cleans. Must be able to lift and move 40 lb propane tanks on occasion.

This position can be full or part-time, but you must be able to work weekend days. This is a seasonal position that commences mid June through until mid September.

Contract Cleaners – If you have your own vehicle and enjoy a flexible schedule, this is the position for you. Earn $15/hr cleaning privately owned vacation homes and condos throughout the Valley and at Panorama.

Please forward resume to julie@highcountryproperties.com or fax to 250 342-0294

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May 20, 2011

Regional District of East Kootenay OLD VEHICLE ROUND UP

Sign up your old vehicles today!

If you have an old vehicle in your yard that you would like to get rid of, we want to hear from you!

The RDEK is funding another old vehicle round up. Vehicles are picked up free of charge and recycled.

Give us a call if you have a car or a pickup truck and would be interested in taking part. Sorry, no buses, no dump trucks and no assorted auto parts.

Deadline to get your name on the list is September 2, 2011.

Call Lynne Newhouse at the RDEK at 250-489-6900 or 1-888-478-7335 to register your vehicles or for more information.

ELECTORAL AREA F REPRESENTATIVE Invermere Public Library Board

The Regional District of East Kootenay is receiving applications for one person to represent Electoral Area F on the Invermere Public Library Board.

To be considered for the position, the applicant must be a resident or elector of Electoral Area F and cannot be an employee of the RDEK or Library Board. The term of this volunteer position will run until December 31, 2013.

Interested persons must submit letters of application and brief resumes including reasons for interest and related experience to Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager, at the RDEK office in Cranbrook.

Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLINg ROUND UP NExT MONTH YELLOW BIN BASICS Paper, cardboard, tin cans, grocery bags and plastics #1-#6 go in the yellow bins and Invermere’s curbside recycling.

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All plastics MUST be clean and have a number between 1 and 6.

That number must be in the triangular recycling symbol. If there is no number, it should go in the garbage if it can’t be reused.

All plastic grocery/shopping bags can be recycled -- even if they don’t have a number on them. This is the only item that can be recycled if it doesn’t have a number. All other plastics must be numbered Styrofoam CANNOT be recycled -- even if it is marked with a number 6.

Tin cans should be well rinsed with labels removed, if possible.

Cardboard should be flattened to save bin space.

All paper products can go in the yellow bins -- including hard and soft cover books. NO foil covered or waxy papers (like milk cartons). Although milk cartons cannot be recycled in the yellow bins or blue bags, they can go to the Bottle Depot for recycling.

Main Office 19 - 24th Ave S. Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Fax: 250-489-3498

Encorp Pacific is planning to hold a one-day electronics round up in late June.

The round up will take place in Invermere on June 25th and more details (including times and location) will be published closer to the event.

While this list is subject to change, some of the electronics that are expected to be accepted during the drop off include: • Televisions • Computers & peripherals Monitors • Fax machines • DVD/VHS players • Scanners • Stereos, MP3 players & docking stations • Speakers

• Earphones • Microphones • Telephones • Discman, walkman • Radios • Cable, satellite and PVR boxes • Vehicle audio and video systems

This is not an RDEK program. The electronics recycling program is part of a Provincial Stewardship Program. For more information, visit www.encorp.ca.

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

Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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May 20, 2011 MUSTANGS RANCH

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Saturday, May 28, 11-4 pm Sunday, May 29, 10-2 pm Entrance to the Ranches at Elk Park 3.5 km north of Radium

BENT CREEK RANCH

460 ACRES

MCKAY RANCH

160 ACRES

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CLEARWATER RANCH

$1,120,000

40 ACRES $1,400,000

CIRCLE S RANCH

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 47

May 20, 2011

Valley Churches

FAITH

I came so that they may have life

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church During the past week several signs of great hope to me, and to all Catholics, have taken place. I would like to share briefly their potential impact on us.

On May 12th in Nelson, I went to the Ordination to the deaconate of Rev. Mr. Gerald Sekanga.

The call to the Order of Deacons is life changing; the man to be ordained lays his entire life, all his hopes and ambitions, at the foot of the cross and leaves them there.

Through the laying on of hands by the bishop, he gives himself over to a life of service; he surrenders himself completely to the needs of the church and the people of God. Gerald will now conform his life more closely to Christ the Good Shepherd.

On May 15th, Canadian Martyrs’ parish celebrated First Communion with six of our children. In this sacrament a Christian receives, in accordance with Holy

scripture, Christ’s body and blood for the first time.

In this sacrament we receive the “true food and true drink” (John 6.55) for strength on our pilgrimage in this life. In receiving the body and blood of Christ we receive life, without it we can have no life in us. (John 6.53) On May 16th, the parish celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with 10 candidates. It is through confirmation that the candidates are able to take on the full responsibilities of their faith life; they will do this through service in the faith community, and in the community at large.

They may take on parish ministries like greeting, proclaiming the Word at Mass, and for those who are asked, Ministers of Communion at Mass.

These newly confirmed are to become examples of faith for others, to live their lives in the light of Christ by sharing the love of God with others in action and in word, and by living the dignity of their position as children of God in everything that they do.

For the Christian, the Sacraments are the outward sign of the inward reality. They bring us into the life of Christ who came “that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10.10).

These events are, to me, a sign of great hope. Christ lives among us in our brothers and sisters, let us celebrate during this Easter Season the New Life of Faith!

Painted Waters A pair of mallards paddle through the waters of a small pond, just north of Fort Steele, off Highway 93/95. As the sun begins to set the shoreline is reflected in the flat pond while the duck wake reflects the blue sky.

Photo by Larry Halverson

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, May 22nd, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction “New Clothes”... Pastor Trevor ministering.

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

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

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Interim Priest in Charge Katherine Hough 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Father John Kellogg Saturday: 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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

• Relief Society, Noon.

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

• Books • Music • Stationary • Children • Educational

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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 an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

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