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June 10, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 23

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Emi Cronin, Emily Nilsen, Harold Kloos, and Ryley Purdy (pictured, left to right) hang 400 colourful wooden fish on the fence near Mt. Nelson Athletic Park in Invermere. The fish were made by students from J. Alfred Laird Elementary and Eileen Madson Primary schools as part of a school-wide program called Stream of Dreams. The program, which originated in the Lower Mainland, is geared towards schools who want to encourage water conservation and stewardship within their curriculums. Through the material, students learn where their community’s water comes from, where it ends up, where the water from household drains goes, and techniques for conservation and responsible water management practices. Each local student painted their own “Dreamfish,” each of which were cut out by high school students Cody Horning and Ryley Purdy, who spent 16 hours on the project.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley’s postal service is business as usual this week, despite rolling strikes hitting major centres across the country during an ongoing wage dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

Strike action in the Columbia Valley is unlikely as no staff at the Radium or Invermere post offices are members of the 54,000-person union, confirmed Anick Losier, Canada Post spokesperson.

“I don’t believe there are any Canadian Union of Postal Workers members in the area,” she said.

“But if postal workers decide to go on a general

strike then you would see an effect.”

The only way the local area will see strike action taking place is during a general strike, which is not planned by the union as of press time, a Canadian Union of Postal Workers spokesperson confirmed.

Currently most of the mail network continues to operate with minimal or no delays, Ms. Losier said, but mail volume at Canada Post has dropped by up to 50 per cent since the rolling 24-hour strikes began on June 3rd.

“All locations not impacted by a rotating strike are accepting and processing mail,” she explained.

Picketing has swept through major centres this week, including Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Montreal, Victoria and Moncton, N.B.

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Valley NEWS

Fund sharing could save hospital helipad

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff There is a glimmer of hope for Invermere’s shutdown helipad, and it comes in the form of a letter.

Invermere and District hospital has been without a helipad for one year, after use of the helipad was suspended Mayor Gerry Taft

by Transport Canada in June 2010. Since then, patients have been flown in and out of the Invermere airport, and transported to and from the hospital by ambulance. The helipad cannot be reopened until a laundry list of costly

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upgrades are made.

On May 30th, Interior Health sent a letter to the Ministry of Health Services, requesting that leftover funds from the recent renovation and expansion of the hospital’s Emergency Department be reallocated to the upgrades that are necessary to get the suspended hospital helipad back up and running.

“Although the heliport was not part of the original scope of the Invermere Hospital Redevelopment and Emergency Department project, it lends itself well to the spirit of the project by improving emergency services that are being provided by this hospital,” the letter from Interior Health to the province stated.

The Emergency Department project is expected to close soon, under budget with savings in excess of $300,000. According to a report from a consulting firm

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff By next year, there will be 34 new residential care beds in Invermere, bringing the total number of residential care beds in the valley to 69.

The approval for the new additions were announced several months ago, but it was unclear where the beds would be placed. Interior Health recently confirmed they have awarded the contract for the beds to Golden Life Management, which owns and operates the Invermere-based assisted living facility, Columbia Garden Village.

To accommodate the beds, Golden Life Management will build an extension to Columbia Garden Village. In addition to the 34 new beds, the expansion will include a private care room and an underground heated parkade. Currently, 35 residential care beds are located in Interior Health’s Columbia House, and there are 12 temporary beds in the Invermere and District Hospital.

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Interior Health hired to assess the cost of the helipad upgrades, this amount should cover the cost of the upgrades and allow Transport Canada to re-certify the heliport.

Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft, who has been very vocal about the importance of a working helipad, said he hopes the province will accept the request so the helipad will be one step closer to reopening.

“It really looks like everything is lining up very well.

It looks really positive,” Mayor Taft said. “Hopefully the outcome is positive and comes quickly, and we can have an operational helipad again.”

Mayor Taft added that if there were any funding shortfalls, there are several groups in the community who are keen to raise money and support the project.

For now, everyone involved in the project awaits a response from the Ministry of Health Services.

Those 12 beds, which are included in the 34-bed total, will be moved from the hospital to the new expansion once it is complete.

“I am very pleased that we’re one step closer to building new residential care beds in Invermere,” said Kootenay East MLA, Bill Bennett. “These additional residential care beds are needed by our seniors, and by keeping families together, we are building stronger communities.”

The new expansion is not expected to interfere with any future upgrades or renovations to the hospital helipad, which is next door to Columbia Garden Village, confirmed Jason Giesbrecht, Interior Health Acute Area Director for the East Kootenay.

“It’s more a factor of whether STARS will be prepared to land at the heliport,” he said. “They need to confirm if they will land at an H1 certified helipad.”

Construction on the new addition will begin in September, and is expected to be completed by summer 2012.

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• On June 4th at 3:46 a.m., two plate glass windows were found smashed at The Toby Theatre.

• On June 5th, police responded to a male found passed out near the medical clinic on 7th Avenue, Invermere. A 35-year-old man from Langdon, Alberta, was arrested and lodged in cells for being drunk in public. He was released to friends later with a violation ticket for being drunk in public.

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• On June 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., two intoxicated Cranbrook men kept the detachment members busy with their antics. The first call came in around 9 a.m. of a theft of iPhones from a home in the 1400 block of 7th Avenue, Invermere. It was later determined that two youths associated with a nearby residence were involved in entering the house and are suspected to have taken the phones.

While investigating this incident a neighbour approached the police and advised that a family member met up with two men from Cranbrook and had invited them to the house. The 19 and 24-year-old men attended the complainant’s house until their behaviour made them unwelcome. The owner told police that threats and damage to the house were made by the two men, who were described as being highly intoxicated. The duo, who were not in the area when police arrived, were causing disturbances and picking fights.

Later in the day, around 5 p.m., a further complaint of disturbance came in and the men were spotted walking over to Kinsmen Beach. They then decided to return to Cranbrook. The only problem was that their chosen mode of transport was to steal a canoe that was on the beach. A number of people representing the David Thompson Canoe Brigade happened to be on the beach and gave chase in their canoes. Given the condition of the two intoxicated men and the excellent shape of the pursuers it was not a fair contest. Both were taken into custody by the voyagers and escorted back to shore into the waiting arms of the law. Our thanks to those who went out in their canoes to retrieve them.

Both men were arrested and removed from the crowd, who were voicing their displeasure. During this time both men became uncooperative towards the lone policeman on the beach at the time. Our thanks to all but one person for assisting both Constable Steffler and myself.

The 24-year-old was charged with making threats and two counts of mischief, an additional count of which was laid against him after he chose to damage property at the detachment. Police are still investigating the canoe theft and are attempting to contact the American owner.

• On June 3rd, the detachment received a complaint of theft of a large business sign belonging to Mei Mei’s Asian Market from the 100 block of 7th Avenue. The sign was found abandoned nearby.

• On June 3rd, officers received a complaint of theft

Taking on Friendly fire As most of you are aware, the liquor we seize while on duty is kept for our detachment Christmas party but the drugs are taken to a burner in Golden. Just kidding on the booze...maybe.

We have a burner in Golden where we destroy documents that get purged along with seized drugs. A number of workers at the location tend to come down and have a look when we have bulk marijuana to burn. I suspect there is another motive for all the help we get! The burner is a great facility and we appreciate the partnership we gain from having this facility.

One particular time when I had to go and dispose of some items, the Banff detachment also requested that they attend to destroy property they seized.

The burner has a small door. When opened it allows enough room to throw the items in. Our stuff went in without any problems and then Banff’s officers went to throw their items in. Within seconds, we heard explosions and some type of missiles came rocketing out of the burner into the open area where a number of officers and staff were standing. Things were flying out all over the place, hitting walls and bouncing around in a small, confined space. We hit the ground and used every bit of protection we could find.

“What the hell did you throw in there?” I asked, no, yelled at the Banff officer. “Fireworks,” he responded. I look over at the guy and told him to look me square in the eyes. “You didn’t happen to dispose of any found dynamite that hasn’t yet exploded did you?” I inquired.

The staff in charge of the burner were not happy with me. I went up to them and ensured them that I would encourage the Banff detachment not to dispose of explosive devices via the Golden burner. They were happy with that. Has something to do with the Canada Labour Code and all that!

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Wet spring doesn’t dampen fire potential

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley may have experienced a fairly wet spring, but Invermere Fire Zone Protection Technician, Steve Levitt, is reminding residents that it will only take a couple weeks of hot, dry weather — as was experienced over the past weekend — to bring Steve Levitt, the fire danger rating up Fire Protection Technician significantly.

A veteran of the valley, Mr. Levitt spent 10 years working in the Golden fire base before coming to Invermere. He said since he started, the valley has experienced some significant fires, and in an area with the potential for extensive interface fire situations, it comes down to residents being extravigilant each summer to help prevent a potential disaster.

“The potential exists most summers for a fire that could cause a lot of damage and structural loss,” he said.

“We haven’t had a significant interface fire, but we had

the Nine Bay Lake fire last year, which ended up being about 700 hectares. If we have an event like that here that starts in the valley bottom close to homes, it could cause significant loss of infrastructure.”

During the spring, Mr. Levitt said most of the fires they respond to are caused by people engaging in open burning of their grass or debris piles once the snow melts. He urges those who are doing spring burns to read and understand the regulations before starting a fire.

“The regulations are good preventative measures.

People should never hesitate to call and ask questions, because if the regulations are followed, the chances of having a fire get out of control are very low,” Mr. Levitt said.

So far this spring, the Southeast Fire Centre has seen 12 fires (five of them within the Invermere Fire Zone), which have burned 13 hectares, said Fire Information Officer, Karlie Shaughnessy.

“All of these fires were preventable person-caused fires, mostly resulting from backyard burning.”

On average, Mr. Levitt said his patrol crews find about 60 abandoned campfires during the busy summer season, which is an unacceptable number.

“It is unacceptable that people are leaving them there. A fire left unattended can cause millions of dollars in damage, and not just forest damage, but potentially

houses as well.”

Last year, a regulation change limited the size of campfires to 50 centimeres by 50 centimetres, so anything larger than that is not allowed. Fireworks are also a risk when the fire danger rating begins to climb, and people are asked to follow the fire and fireworks bans when they come into effect.

Mr. Levitt did say that the reporting of fires by the public is high in the Invermere zone, which is encouraging.

“When people are reporting a fire, having an accurate estimate of distance in kilometres is essential, as well as official names for significant landmarks.”

Other good pieces of information to include in your report of a wildfire are whether or not there are visible flames, the colour of the smoke and a general estimate of the size of the fire. To report a fire, Mr. Levitt asks that people call 1-800-663-5555.

The Invermere Fire Zone experiences an average of 50 fires a year, and last year had the largest fire within the whole Southeast Fire Centre.

Mr. Levitt said that he welcomed five new faces to the initial fire attack crews this year in Invermere, bringing the total number of firefighters up to 12. The 12 firefighters make up four separate initial attack crews, as well as four officers on staff, and one Protection Officer.

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We still need snail mail

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

For those who haven’t licked a stamp and sent a letter in a long time, the only question the Canada Post strike generates is, “Will many people notice?”

In an age of online banking, e-bills, texts, emails, and digital money transfers, fewer and fewer people visit the post office regularly. The postal workers’ union is tiptoeing a thin line by threatening a nation-wide strike as opposed to the rolling strike, which so far has proved minimally disruptive. By striking, Canada Post — which itself admits that letter mail volume has dropped more than 17 per cent since 2006 — risks pushing businesses and individuals who still send deliveries or pay bills via the mail to find alternative methods; methods those senders just might find more convenient.

The last postal strike was 14 years ago, but it might as well have been another century ago. So many things about the way people communicate and conduct commerce have changed since then that the same striking tactics are more likely to backfire than succeed.

That being said, the postal service is still worth saving, and a strike now won’t spell its extinction.

Regardless of how online-driven our world has become, we still wouldn’t be able to fully operate without the post. Sure, you can shop online, but how does your purchase reach the valley? Canada Post is still the only mail delivery service that can reach every household in Canada. Plus, there are still a plethora of small businesses who deliver through the mail, a huge number of people who rely on posted assistance cheques, and charities that count on mail-in donations. Without the postal service, think of the tacky email wedding invitations brides would be forced to send out. Oh, the horror!

Technical details aside, receiving a piece of handwritten mail has become more of a rarity, and thus a real treasure. Holding a physical letter, with the handwriting of someone who took the time to write it, is irreplaceable in the email era, and is one more good reason to keep the postal service busy.

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Dear Editor: As a Calgary resident who travels frequently to Radium, especially during the summer, I think it is wonderful that people speeding on Highway 93 are finally being ticketed and punished.

Too many times have I seen or waited for vehicles to be pulled from ditches or for accidents to be cleared along that stretch of road.

People are always speeding excessively and passing on solid lines and putting their families

and others at risk. Those who comment this is not effective have obviously not driven Highway 93 and witnessed the speeds driven.

I think it is very effective because as parents we are responsible for our actions, and for kids to have to wait on the side of the road because a parent is speeding, both parent and child are learning a lesson.

If one life is saved because that person slows down next time it is worth it!

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Since we launched our new website in January (www.columbiavalleypioneer.com), we’ve been receiving a steady stream of comments in response to the stories we post online. We thought we’d stop being so greedy and share the dynamic dialogue with all of our readers. This week, the hottest topic on our website was last week’s story, ‘19 drivers have vehicles seized in park’. Here are some of the comments the story generated: I find this practice completely irresponsible on the behalf of the RCMP. I don’t condone speeding but leaving families on the side of a major highway on the busiest weekend of the year is even more dangerous than someone driving over the speed limit by 40 kmph.

Do as they do in Montana, and place an empty squad car along the highway route. You’d be surprised how much that police presence keeps the travel slower! These guys are all about the cash for a broke province. It does nothing to make the roads actually safer. It is not effective!!!

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I couldn’t agree more with the above letter!

This opportunistic martial law crap going on does nothing to control the speed which is too slow in today’s modern cars, and puts lives in more danger than the original infraction!!

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I’d like to sincerely extend my thanks to the RCMP for the attention they’re paying to the problem of speeding in Kootenay Park.

I have no sympathy for the “families” who have to wait an hour or two for a tow truck. Frankly, the kids are a lot safer waiting by the side of the road than being driven by a parent who is going in excess of 40 kmph over the speed limit.

Give your heads a shake, people, we are talking about the most reckless 1/10th of 1% of all drivers – the ones who endanger the lives of all of us on that road. I’d sure like to know where Mr. Gomm gets his evidence that vehicle impound-

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ments are ineffective. Just ask any of the people whose vehicles were impounded how fast they’ll be driving next time.

As for people like the Mayor of Radium who are afraid of the impacts on tourism … I would say (a) we don’t want or need that tiny fraction of crazy drivers who have no respect for the rest of us (or wildlife), and (b) I have friends in Alberta who avoid coming out, especially on long weekends, because they feel the highway is too dangerous. Not all Albertans have the perspective of “BC Weekender” above.

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Fairmont business says ‘no’ to HST Dear Editor: As the referendum is approaching fast, I have seen more and more effort by the B.C. Liberal government to try to fool British Columbians by slick expensive campaigns and TV ads (costing millions of taxpayers’ money) with stickmen or big business ads with accountants telling people the HST is good for them.

There are some facts that the ads are not saying: The average B.C. family pays $1,208 per year more in HST — not $350 as reported by the government-appointed “Independent Panel” who presented these calculations based on the assumption that 90% of the HST rebates received by businesses will be passed on to customers in the form of lower prices. The prices in B.C. did not go down under HST. Funtasia – Fairmont Fun Park is a small business in a service sector. Prior to HST we only charged 5% GST and most items we bought for resale were PST exempt, except for some supplies. Our customers got a 7% increase in price because of the implementation of the HST last year.

As a service sector most of our expenditures are labour costs. We can’t absorb this 7% increase ourselves

and we have no choice but to pass it onto the customer.

We have seen a significant decrease in visitors and their spending power since last year. HST as is hurts tourism, the service sector, small businesses, housing, restaurants and consumers.

HST is attractive to big corporations and will provide profit to them. And they are the ones that are spending millions of dollars on promoting the HST along with the government (the B.C. government is giving $250,000 to business groups to spend promoting HST).

Raising taxes and giving away the sovereignty over taxes collected in this province is a bad deal! …and I don’t care if you are a Liberal, NDP or anyone else.

710,000 people in B.C. spoke against the HST. I believe in sanity and I have great trust in people. This is our future, the future of our children and our province we are deciding.

It is very important that we have a say in what is going on and that we reclaim our power.

I will vote “Yes to extinguish the HST”. We must have a hope for a better future. I invite you to co-create it.

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Water Conservation Notice In order to conserve water, Windermere Water and Parr Utilities have adopted the Regional District of East Kootenay watering restrictions for the months of May through September.

We are asking that residents restrict the amount of water used for watering lawns and gardens. Watering times will be restricted to the cooler parts of the day from 6:00am - 10:00am and 7:00pm - 11:00pm on alternating days as follows: • Residents living in even numbered homes may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

• Residents living in odd numbered homes may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

We would like to thank-you in advance for your understanding and co-operation.

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER — Crystal Leonard is the new Bear Aware Community Coordinator for The Village of Radium and the District of Invermere.

There is a new person around town, and she’s arming people against bears; arming them with information, that is.

Crystal Leonard has been hired as the new Bear Aware Community Coordinator for The Village of Radium Hot Springs and the District of Invermere. The two towns are sharing the cost of keeping Crystal out and about all summer while she educates people about bearproofing their yards, how to handle encounters, and how to prevent the types of problems both towns experienced last year with bears living within town boundaries.

Crystal moved to the valley from the Lower Mainland five years ago. She has been a volunteer for the Bear Aware program in Golden, and previously organized bear safety talks for staff at Panorama Mountain Village.

Crystal said she is excited for the new and exciting challenge of making the valley more bear aware.

“I’m really looking forward to getting out there. I’m not here to tell people what to do, I just want to make them more aware and conscious of their actions.”

Watch for Crystal out and about town, at schools, community gatherings, knocking at your door, and the Farmers Market, where she will be chatting with people and giving out information.

Crystal is currently looking for volunteers to help with educational events and to promote safe garbage practices. Contact Crystal at 250-342-9281 extension 227, or email radium@bearaware.bc.ca or invermere@ bearaware.bc.ca for more information.

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Valley nurse retires after 30 years service

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A local nurse who helped deliver hundreds of babies during her 30 years at the Invermere hospital, worked her final shift last week before retiring.

Registered nurse, Anne Zurbriggen, joined the team at the Invermere hospital on December 21st, 1981. The 25-bed facility at the current site of Columbia House was a vast change from the 600-bed St. Antonius hospital in the Netherlands where Anne had completed her general nursing diploma.

“It was totally different,” Anne explained “At first everything was gibberish and the equipment, like the intravenous pumps, baffled me. The report given by the staff was a verbal report. All the terminology and the acronyms were terrible to understand.”

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“You had to be quite adaptable to take on different things as a nurse,” explained Ms. Thornton, who worked alongside Anne for almost a decade.

“I remember when I first saw Anne she was at a store with her four young kids, trying to control them as they ran in different directions, and I thought ‘if she can handle that then she can handle patients!’”

During her early years at the hospital, Anne juggled her part-time role with raising her children Tanja, Milena, Ann-Cay and Matthias, who ranged in age from three to eight when she started in Invermere.

For 14 years she worked on a casual basis, getting called in for the “exciting things” such as deliveries, before taking on a full time position after the hospital moved to its current site.

Her love of children and thirst for knowledge led Anne to take the hospital up on an offer to train as a neonatal resuscitation instructor, a role which took her throughout the area training staff at other hospitals.

She also flourished working in the fast paced environment of the emergency department.

“She really shone in the emergency room,” Ms. Thornton recalled. “People knew when they went to he that she was really in control. They knew they could

count on her.”

Anne recalled the excitement of switching over to a new hospital in 1991 — a point at which the role of the nurses really began to change. More outpatient care meant a downsize from 25 to eight beds, the abolition of wards in favour of private and semiprivate rooms and increased numbers passing through the emergency room.

Above all else, the thing Anne will take away from her 30 years is the teamwork and camaraderie among staff, she said — a sentiment echoed by her colleagues.

“I think we’ll really feel it now Anne’s not here,” said Jonni Sharp, a fellow nurse who worked alongside Anne for the duration of her 30-year stretch at the hospital.

“She was always a good friend to everybody with the biggest heart ... She’s an upbeat lady, tall, big personality; she’ll leave a big hole and we’ll all miss her.”

After planning her retirement for two years, Anne is looking forward to some time to visit friends and family back home in the Netherlands and around the world.

She will remain an active member of the Invermere community and said she is looking forward to new adventures and exploration.

“My time at the hospital was so fun and so rewarding, it filled a big part of my life” she added. “Of course we’ll be throwing a big retirement party in July. The hospital staff do good parties!”

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Celebrate Aboriginal Day Akisqnuk First Nation members attend the opening of David Thompson Memorial Fort, circa 1920.

For more about the National Aboriginal Day celebrations on June 18th, see Pages 20 and 21.

Photo by A.E. Fisher, courtesy of Akisqnuknik Development Corporation/Ede Family Collection.

REACH: High School Art Show May 31 to June 12 What does ART mean to you?

Upcoming Solo Artist Gallery Show June 14 to 26 · Open daily from 11 to 4 pm

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

Movie Review: True Grit Reviewed by Kate Irwin Once in a while I find myself struck with a movie reviewing dilemma. True Grit is earning praise left, right and centre, narrowly missed out on a slew of Oscars, and is fast becoming one of the most popular movies ever made by writer/director duo, the Coen brothers.

As my fellow moviegoers and I piled out of the Toby Theatre a few months back, everybody was exclaiming in delight at the cinematic treat they had just absorbed. But I must confess, while popular opinion would call this film timeless, I found it tedious.

I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because True Grit feels like a build-your-own-Western kit. All the components are right: there’s solid acting, beautiful visuals and a tried-and-tested story — a popular novel and 1969 Oscar-winning adaptation starring John Wayne will attest

to that fact.

There’s fighting, guns, scenery, snakes and a gutsy young girl with a thirst for revenge, yet all these elements sit separately, like the glossy parts of a toy that are fresh off the factory conveyor belt but not yet assembled.

True Grit follows the tale of Mattie Ross, a sharptongued and self-assured 14-year-old, who is chasing down fugitive Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), the man who robbed and murdered her father.

Hiring the help of violent U.S. marshal, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), and picking up righteous Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) along the way, she sets off into the Arkansas countryside on horseback.

The majority of the film revolves around the interactions of the unlikely trio, offering ample opportunity for exquisite wide shots of towering mountains, horses picking their way through snow-filled landscapes and the

occasional violent tussle.

For me, a major stumbling point is the absurdity the Coen brothers expect their audiences to accept. Dickensian phrasing flows from the lips of supposed uneducated, rough-and-ready tough guys, and the old booze hound Rooster Cogburn, who has spent years pickling himself with alcohol, is expected to gun down four men while riding with the reins of his horse between his teeth.

Give me a break, Coens!

Doubtlessly this film will continue to be heralded as one of the top movies of the winter, but after two viewings it failed to warm my heart.

RATING: 6 OUT OF 10 HEADS

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

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Toby Theatre • June 1st - 27th: CLOSED Friday, June 10th: • 2:30 p.m.: Garden Tea Party at Columbia Garden Village. R.S.V.P. to: 250-341-3350.

• 6 p.m.: Roast beef dinner at Invermere Legion. $12.50 per person. For info: 250-342-9517.

• 7:30 p.m.: A Greek Mythology Olympiganza!

Presented by the David Thompson Secondary School Senior Drama Class. Admission is $10.00.

For info: 250-342-9213.

• 8 p.m.: Mainstream Square Dance at the Community Hall in Radium Hot Springs hosted by the Columbia Valley Square Dance Club. For info call Albert: 250-347-6573.

Saturday, June 11th: • 9 a.m.: Square Dance Fun Shop at the Community Hall in Radium Hot Springs, hosted by Columbia Valley Square Dance Club. For info: 250-347-6573.

• Radium Days at Legend’s Field in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 10 - 12 noon: Citizen-led meeting to discuss alternative options regarding Windermere water upgrade. At the Windermere Community Hall.

• 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Brits’ Best Classic Car Show in Legend’s Field in Radium.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Open House and BBQ at the Radium Hot Springs newly completed fire hall.

• 12 noon.: 15th annual SpilliChilli Cookoff at Spillimacheen’s Festival Grounds. $1 per person for a tasting cup. For info: 250-346-3390 or visit www.spillichilli.com.

Saturday, June 11th:

Saturday, June 18th:

• 12 noon - 12:30 p.m.: Radium Day Parade.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Kids’ Zone, Laser tag, Outdoor Market, Canteen and Music at Radium Days. Tickets will be sold at the grounds. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 6 p.m.: Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at David Thompson Secondary School.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Cancer Society’s Smart Shop tent is open at Relay for Life. Early bird goodie bags and draws for prices at 10:30 p.m.

• 7:30 p.m.: A Greek Mythology Olympiganza!

Presented by the David Thompson Secondary School Senior Drama Class. For info: 250-3429213.

7:30 p.m.: Mainstream Square Dance at the Community Hall in Radium Hot Springs hosted by the Columbia Valley Square Dance Club. Contact Albert: 250-347-6573.

• 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Terri De Animal Canada fundraiser BBQ at Invermere Home Hardware. For info contact Carol Dobson: 250-342-1707.

Tuesday, June 14th: • 7:30 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Band Year End Concert. Junior Concert. Bands 8, 9 and Junior Jazz. Silver collection at the door.

Contact Mr. Constable: 250-342-9213.

Wednesday, June 15th: • 6 p.m.: Flow Yoga sessions for the month of June, Wednesdays at Columbia Ridge Rec Centre. $10 drop in fee. Call Pamela: 250-409-9295.

• 7:30 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Band Year End Concert. Senior Concert. Concert Band and Stage Band. In the event of a NHL Playoff game, the concert will be rescheduled to Thursday, June 16th. Contact Mr. Constable: 250-342-9213.

Friday, June 17th:

Saturday, June 25th: • 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Early opening of the Mile 1 Quad at Panorama Mountain Village. Open Saturday and Sunday. For info: 250-342-6941.

• 10:30 a.m.: Fireworks fundraising BBQ hosted

by The Kinsmen Club at Home Hardware. All proceeds go towards Canada Day Fireworks.

Thursday, June 30th: • Midnight: Kinsmen Club’s Fireworks display in celebration of Canada Day!

Friday, July 1st: • Fairmont Fantastic 3 Triathlon: Fun for everyone.

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• Opening Day at Panorama Mountain Resort.

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• Watch for Canada Day festivities throughout the Columbia Valley!

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

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. .Radium Library hours: • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

• Sunday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• 6 p.m.: Chicken Parmesan dinner at Invermere Legion. $12.50 per person. 250-342-9517.

• Tuesday: 7- 8:30 p.m. For info: 250-349-5360.

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June 10, 2011

Creative Contest shows off artistic flair

Pioneer Staff

A year’s worth of artistic talent culminated in David Thompson Secondary School’s annual Creative Contest, an open competition in poetry, storytelling, drawing, photography, painting, and filming.

All students from David Thompson Secondary School were invited to submit pieces to the contest. The creations of the more than 50 students who entered were then put on display at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, where the top picks were selected by a panel of judges.

The theme of this year’s contest was Light and Shadow. English teacher Shelley Little said she was impressed by the variety of ways students interpreted the theme.

“It’s great to see them inspired and taking a general theme in so many directions,” she said.

Ms. Little would like to thank all the students who entered, the volunteer judges, Deb Ede, and especially all those who helped to support the event. Also, thank you for the sponsorship of Columbia Valley Arts, Panorama Mountain Village, D.T.S.S. Parents’ Advisory Council, The Book Bar, Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Focus Corporation, AG Valley Foods, Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, Bernie Raven at MaxWell Realty, Mercer & Company, Pixel Planet, Invermere One Hour Photo, Gone Hollywood, and Sobeys.

See the winning Senior Short Story on Page 38 . . .

Run

By Alaya Simpson, Gr. 9 When I was still a little girl, All golden curls and hidden dimples, And the light of happy childhood surrounded me, My mother used to pull me into her lap.

She used to look at me very seriously, Until my little girl giggles melted away.

She would start to speak, About how people can hurt you, And how I should avoid them.

“Some people,” she would say, “Will hurt you because they think it’s funny.

They might hit you with their fists, Or with their words.

Some people might even try to take you away.

And you don’t take any of that,” she would say.

“If someone is trying to take you, you run.

You scream, you punch and you kick.

If someone is hitting you or hurting you, you run.

Run as fast as you can.

Get away.

You run.” She would say.

I would look at her and I would nod.

I see shadows…

“You run.” She would whisper.

Now, I wish I could find you.

I wish I could see you for five minutes, So that I could ask you this question.

I wish I could look at you and say “I ran, Mom. I ran from what was hurting me.

You told me to run, so I did.

But, I know much more now than I did then.

Sometimes you can’t get away.

I still haven’t quite gotten away.

I am still encased in this shadow, This sadness that I try to run from, Because it’s hurting me.

But I can’t escape.

I can’t run from this hateful shadow, Back to the light.

My own unbearable shadow.

I can’t run, Because how, Mommy, can I run from myself?” *Alaya was the first-place winner for the Junior Poetry category in this year’s Creative Contest.

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Get ready for Canada Day fireworks display Submitted by Steve Mantyka Fireworks Chairman Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley It’s getting close to the time of year when we celebrate Canada Day, commencing with the Kinsmen Club’s fireworks display at one minute after midnight the night of Thursday, June 30th.

The fireworks will be set off just east of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere, and we would like to thank Stoneset Equities for generously allowing us to use their property again this year as our launching pad.

The best viewing locations are the area beside the Arena, Lakeview Road on the east side of Lake Windermere, Athalmer Beach at the north end of the lake, or from one of the many boats that anchor in the lake each year to see the show.

Our local businesses are very supportive of this event and we thank them for their contributions to the show.

David Thompson Secondary School is full of drama, drama, drama. Not the typical she-stole-myboyfriend high school drama, but a spunky, yearend performance put on by the senior drama class called A Greek Mythology Olympiganza!

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With everyone’s help we will be able to put on another amazing show for our residents and our many visitors who travel here for Canada Day. On behalf of the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley, we look forward to seeing you at midnight on Thursday June 30th for another great show to kick off Canada Day 2011!

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Come and support Relay for Life Submitted by Sheila Tutty Relay for Life Coordinator Tomorrow, June 11th, is the day to Relay. This valley has, once again, come out in full force to support this event in so many ways, and I thank you all for that.

We have an evening of entertainment to accompany you as you walk the track this Saturday, starting at 6 p.m.

The evening begins with Greg Constable and the high school band, followed by Jade Bowen, Kathleen and Scott Ivers, the Arabian Spice Belly Dancers and the Halfsacks, along with a fire dancer performance. The Kootenay Baton Konnection will again lead the Survivors’ Victory Lap.

Think local, buy local

Food will be available from vendors such as AG Valley Foods, Ray Ray’s Beach Pub, Fire Pit Grill and Dairy Queen. Proceeds will be donated to the Relay. Gail and Walt Horton will be on site with their Bouncy Castle, and Brenda Mitchell will be providing face painting.

There will be lots of activities for the children in the Imagination Station. The ladies of the Smart Shop would love to have you visit their tent.

If you want to participate but have not registered yet, it is not too late. Log on to www.relayforlife.ca or just show up at the Relay and visit the registration tent.

This event will once again prove to be an incredible night that you won’t want to miss. Hope to see you there.

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The award was in recognition of Ms. Riches’ selfless giving of her time and energy by volunteering hundreds of hours of work during the past year.

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When: Sunday, June 12th, 2011 We will be making electrical system improvements in Radium Hot Springs on Sunday, June 12, 2011. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately two hours, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The affected area is east and west of Hwy. 95 and includes Thouret Rd, Prospector Ave., Ridge Rd., Forster’s Logging Rd., Revelstoke Ave., Rivercrest Rd. and Blakely Place. Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.

Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize.

Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

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High school students send banner to Parliament A group of high school students from the Aboriginal Education Centre at David Thompson Secondary School have been busy designing and creating a four-foot banner to be sent to Parliament, where it will be hung on June 20th.

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2ND ANNUAL • NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY FESTIVAL • JUNE 18TH, 2011

National Aboriginal Day celebration promises fun for the whole family

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Residents of the Columbia Valley are being cordially invited to celebrate National Aboriginal Day with the Akisqnuk First Nation on Saturday, June 18th at the Lakeshore Resort and Campground.

This is the second annual National Aboriginal Day Festival to be held at the campground, which is located approximately five kilometres south of Windermere on the shores of Lake Windermere.

National Aboriginal Day was first proclaimed by the Governor General in 1996, and is meant to provide an opportunity to acknowledge the unique achievements of First Nations, Metis and Inuit in fields as diverse as agriculture, the environment, business and the arts. The

date was chosen because it coincides with the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year and a time when many Aboriginal people celebrate their culture and heritage.

“This year’s Festival will showcase two talented native groups; the Sookenai Singers from Cranbrook and the Yakunuki Drum Group from Creston. Traditional dancer, Leon Cranebear will also return this year to perform,” said Bob Ede, of the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation, which is organizing the festival.

The theme of this year’s festival is “Building Partnerships, Building Futures.” It will feature several speakers, including Strater Crowfoot, CEO and Executive Director of Indian Oil and Gas Canada; local RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac; Nic Milligan and Doug Clovechok.

Musical acts will be performing throughout the day

as well, including The Halfsacks, Jade Bowen, Combo Akimbo, Crales Desvents, Ken Tusler, Pete Penkala and Rachel Mari Kimber.

The event is family-friendly and should include something for everyone.

“We’re planning arts and crafts demonstrations along with several exhibits as well,” Mr. Ede said. “There will also be face painting, food vendors and door prizes.”

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with the Grand Entry, and will run until 7 p.m. Breakfast will also be available between 8 and 10 a.m.

There is no cost to attend the festival, so be sure to take some time on June 18th to pop by Lakeshore Resort and Campground and learn more about the Akisqnuk First Nation and their place in the history of the Columbia Valley.

SHOWCASING TRADITIONS — Traditional dancer, Leon Cranebear, will be one of the many performers at this year’s National Aboriginal Day Festival celebrations taking place at the Lakeshore Resort and Campground on June 18th. The events begin at 10 a.m. and wraps up at 7 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Akisqnuknik Development Corporation and The Ede Family Collection

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2ND ANNUAL • NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY FESTIVAL • JUNE 18TH, 2011

The Ktunaxa Nation: A strong oral history

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

Photos submitted by Akisqnuknik Development Corporation; The Ede Family Collection

The Akisqnuk First Nation is one of six sister bands that make up the Ktunaxa Nation. The Ktunaxa (pronounced ‘k-too-nah-ha’) people have occupied the lands adjacent to the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and the Arrow Lakes of British Columbia for more than 10,000 years.

The Traditional Territory of the Ktunaxa Nation covers approximately 70,000 square kilometres (27,000 square miles) within the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia and historically included parts of Alberta, Montana, Washington and Idaho.

For thousands of years the Ktunaxa people enjoyed the natural bounty of the land, seasonally migrating throughout their traditional territory to follow vegetation and hunting cycles. All of their food, medicine and material for shelter and clothing were obtained from nature — hunting, fishing and gathering throughout the Territory, across the Rocky Mountains and on the Great Plains of both Canada and the United States.

The Akisqnuk First Nation community sits on the 3,272-hectare Columbia Lake Indian Reserve No. 3, which was allotted to the Akisqnuk Band of the Ktunaxa Nation in 1884. The Akisqnuk is a vibrant community, with a population of approximately 300 people. It is governed by an elected Chief and Council, with the administrative headquarters situated just south of Windermere.

The Ktunaxa language is unique, and has not been linked to any other native language in North America.

Their history and language have been passed down from generation to generation as an oral tradition. Part of their creation legend states that the creation of the Rocky Mountains occurred when the giant, Natmuqcin, after creating the people of the world, hit his head on the sky and fell over. His feet went north and make up the Yellowhead Pass area, his head came to rest near Yellowstone Park in Montana, and his body forms the Rocky Mountains. To read the full creation story, go to www.ktunaxa. org/who/creation.html.

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Summer tennis begins

Notice of power iNterruptioN iNvermere, wiNdermere, radium Hot SpriNgS aNd SurrouNdiNg areaS

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff When Mike and Andrea Meadus moved to the Columbia Valley seven years ago, they fell in love with the area.

This love, coupled with their passion for tennis, led them to start the Invermere Tennis Club five years ago.

The club offers programs for children, youths and adults, with corresponding camps for each of the age groups in the spring, summer and fall.

The idea behind the club was to create more awareness of the sport, and to help it grow in the community, Coach Andrea Meadus said.

“We have held two local tournaments for the kids aged eight to 11. This group of kids is getting competitive and this season will be taking part in a number of tournaments in the East Kootenays.

“The team is getting really strong and it is great to see their development from year to year.”

The club uses the courts near Pynelogs and they are always looking for new mem-

As part of the Athalmer Substation Expansion Project, BC Hydro will be transferring the system to the newly upgraded substation.

In order to complete the work and to ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service. Customers will experience a power outage for approximately 60 to 90 minutes as each circuit is transferred to the new system.

The areas affected will be Invermere, Windermere, Radium Hot Springs and surrounding areas. The following provides a breakdown of areas affected and the anticipated time each area will be affected.

The outage will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2011.

Time

Highway 93/95 south from Athalmer substation on Between east side of Windermere Lake down to Windermere, 6:00 a.m. & including Windermere Loop Road and Kootenay 8:00 a.m.

No.3 Road, south to Hyllestad Road.

Estimated Duration 1.5 hours

Highway 93/95 north from Athalmer Road to Sinclair Creek Road including downtown Radium and Highway 93 to Radium Hot Spring Pools.

Forster’s Landing Road, Descrespigny Road, Shuswap Creek, Juniper Heights. South from Athalmer Road including Timber Ridge Road and Baltac Road.

Between 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.

1 hour

West side of Invermere, Athalmer, Lillian Lake,

Between 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

1 hour

Between 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

1.5 hours

Westside Road south to Rushmere Road, Wilmer and Castle Rock South.

West of Athalmer substation on both sides of Columbia River and Windermere Lake; east side of Invermere including downtown, Lakeview Road and

Notice of Power iNterruPtioN –radium Hot SPriNgS Time: 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

When: Saturday, June 11th, 2011 We will be making electrical system improvements in Radium Hot Springs on June 11, 2011. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 1 1/2 hours, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. The area affected is North of Highway 95 between Saddle Wood Lane and Szabo Road. Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.

Eagle Ranch Trail.

Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.

Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize.

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Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro. com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

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Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize.

Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

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bers who are interested in either learning the basics or practicing their technique.

“The biggest benefit of tennis is that it is an affordable family sport. It is also a very demanding physical and mental work out. Your focus has to be strong to play the game. It is a great sport for your body and mind,” Mrs. Meadus said.

The team’s younger players are currently performing well and it is exciting to see them grow and develop into the next generation of tennis players, she added.

“Our youngsters are doing really well.

Kids from the ages of nine to 12 are playing great games already and are working really hard to become strong future players. If our current kids are staying connected with the sport we will be able to see lots of success in tournaments.”

Spring Camps will run every Saturday until June 25th. Summer camps will run every Thursday from July 7th to August 25th, and fall camps will run Saturdays from September 3rd to 24th.

For more information, call 250-3429082 or check out the tennis link on www.cvrec.ca.

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NOW OPEN! Come get your hair done with style!

Meka Jensen, Britt Jensen and Christine JohansEn

BUDDING TENNIS PROS — Local tennis enthusiasts, Alanna Meadus, Amanda Geamanu, Director Romi Geamanu, Kaitie Kirkpatrick, Kaleigh Meadus, Liam MacDonald, Barend Leverkus,Bjorn Leverkus and coach Andrea Meadus enjoy a sunny day of tennis instruction as part of the local tennis program established by Meadus and other parents.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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HST will be reduced from 12% to 10%.

Transition cheques for families & seniors.

After listening to British Columbians, the government has proposed

Under the proposed change to a 10% HST rate, the average B.C. family

an HST reduction from 12% to 11% by 2012, then to 10% by 2014.

will be $120 better off annually than under the old 12% GST + PST

This proposed change will take effect if the province votes to keep

system. And to help transition to the lower rate, the government will

the HST in the referendum. If B.C. votes to return to the GST + PST

provide $175 for every child under 18 and every senior with income

system, the combined rate will remain at 12%.

under $40,000.

Decide for yourself. Learn more at HSTinBC.ca

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David Thompson Columbia Brigade, June 3rd

Canoe brigade paddles on On Friday, June 3rd, Kinsmen Beach was the stage for the kick-off of the David Thompson Columbia Bridgade’s epic retracing of the route David Thompson used to get to the Pacific Ocean 200 years ago.

Pictured, clockwise from top left: A voyager paddles out into the bay by Kinsmen Beach to greet the brigade of paddles as they approach from the south; George Strynadka, a traditional Metis jigger dancer from Golden, smiles to the crowd while he dances; Jean Chandler from the paddling team Boona aims a musket skyward and shoots gunpowder to announce the paddlers’ arrival; David Bates, who is from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is travelling with the brigade, shows a beaver pelt to Invermere’s Chase Kinsey, 2, Brooklyn Goldsmith, 7, and Isaiah Kinsey, 4; a group of Akisqnuk First Nation drummers welcome the paddlers ashore with a drum circle.

Photos by Joshua Estabrooks and Kelsey Verboom

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Canal Days 2011, June 1st to 5th

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Glorious sunshine for Canal Days Clockwise from top left: Kurt Peters (left) and Warren Turner race out of Columbia Lake during the Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Race; the Wizard of Oz float, the first place winners in the Canal Days parade, pictured left to right: Daneen Irvine, Leslie Fournier, Leslie Aunne, Nathalie Neal, Shaunna Cranch, Sylvie Hoobanoff, Brianne Frank, Yvonne Marchand, Kattie Marchand; Araleigh Cranch (left) and Hannah Haight get that sinking feeling during the boat race; two young trainee firefighters, Emerson and Jadyn Farrell, lead the parade down Grainger Road; Norman, Kurtis and Gerald Gagne of the Gagne Logging Show demonstrate their lumberjack prowess.

Photos by Gayle Engstrom and Joshua Estabrooks

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Bighorns play the Stamps The Columbia Valley Bighorns took on the Calgary Stamps on home turf last weekend. The game ended with a score of 22-21 in favour of the Stamps. Above left: Bighorns players Max Tuft and Cody Horning punish a Stamps player as he tries to gain a first down. Above right: Bighorns quarterback, Ryley Purdy, doesn’t let a Stamp tackle get in his way of moving the ball downfield.

Photos by Joshua Estabrooks

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A new approach to planning is underway in Invermere - an approach that supports a forward-looking and adaptable community, recognizing “upstream” solutions to address both local and global sustainability challenges.

Visit us at the June 18th Invermere Farmers Market The vision of Invermere’s future at 2030, or a generation from now, has been developed through Community Workshops, mail in and online public input, and with the direction of an inspired community planning team, a draft ICSP has been prepared that will become Invermere’s guiding policy for a sustainable focus moving forward.

In the spirit of sustainability, the ICSP planning team would like to share and discuss the plan at the Farmers Market, in downtown Invermere, June 18th, 2011 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Come enjoy a locally produced snack and whether you are a business, a resident, a visitor or a member of another community, we would be pleased to discuss the draft ICSP with you.

ICSP Information

The draft ICSP document and summary information are available for your information and input at http://imagineinvermere.ca/index.htm. Or as a link through the District of Invermere’s website at www.invermere.net and then following the Imagine Invermere links.

For additional information please contact Rory Hromadnik, Development Services, 250-342-9281 ext 235 or planning@invermere.net Thank you for your participation.

Titans take home silver medal The Columbia Valley was well represented at the Three Blind Ref ’s tournament in Kalispell, Montana, last weekend. The U-17 Boys team, pictured above, took silver in the competition. Also at the tournament were the U-17 Girls team, U-14 Boys, U-13 Girls and U-12 Boys.

Pictured, left to right, back row: Kai Striegel, Daniel Smith, Kellen Moore, Luke Zehnder, exchange students Stefan Metzdorf and Per Kipke, Martin Grasic, Xavier Knuckey and coach Ian Knuckey. Front row: Hayden Becker, Stefen Seel, Jordan Downey, Henry Smith, Dominik Hul and goalie Mitchell Elliott.

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First-ever medal for high school at track provincials

Toad’s Hole Cafe has been sold!

Toby Pryndik and Erin Elliot would like to THANK all of our loyal customers, and our many suppliers. We would like to give a special thanks to Tiffany Gulbe for being a terrific landlord. Our best wishes go out to Josh Page and Stuart Cope, the new owners.

Grade 11 David Thompson Secondary School student, Max Regitnig, brought home the first-ever provincial track-and-field medal in the high school’s history when he won a bronze medal in high jump at this year’s provincial championships in Burnaby on June 4th.

Max won bronze in the high jump when he jumped against 30 other competitors to a height of 190 centimetres, narrowly missing gold by only five centimetres.

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Glenn Pomeroy

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

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

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

Suite A 1006 7th Ave, Invermere, BC

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

www.panoramaresortrealestate.ca

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Authorized dealer and project consultant for Sunward Consolidated Group www.sunwardsteel.com Toll Free 1.888.898.3091

Brett Rehaume Owner & Operator

Brett Rehaume

P. 250.342.7680 F. 250.347.0013 E. timber4@shaw.ca

Owner & Operator P. 250.342.7680 • F. 250.347.0013 E. timber4@shaw.ca

Landclearing Excavation Foundations Water & Sewer Landscaping Steel Building Design Steel Building Erection Residential & Commercial

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

Invermere (250) 342-4498 Calgary (403) 477-2411 thedeckguy@telus.net WEAR STYLISH .925 STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY! HOST A SILPADA PARTY AND EARN YOUR FAVOURITES FOR FREE! BECOME A REPRESENTATIVE AND LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!

Rose-Marie Regitnig

Independent Representative

250-341-5956 • www.mysilpada.ca/rose-marie.regitnig

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

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

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

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

250-342-1355

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

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805 VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

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

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

• 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 RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

R.A.D

Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Invermere

Martin Gottinger

• Landscaping • Rock Walls •Driveways • Hauling • Escavating • Mini Track Hoe

Freight & Passenger Depot

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

Services

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

250-342-9092 • 250-341-5388 • radbobcat@shaw.ca

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

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

Jason Pike

Excavating:

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

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

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

Owner/Operator

250-342-5277

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K5

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

250.342.9082 Invermere, BC

Patco Developments Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE FOR JOBS BIG OR SMALL

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

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

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

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe Daren Noble 250-341-5886 250-349-5882

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

www.myparadiselandscape.ca

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

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

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

Delicious Sushi

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

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

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

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

READY MIX CONCRETE 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 • Millwork • Cabinets • Stairs • Custom Framing • Renovations

Mike Cope Journeyman Carpenters

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

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

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

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

250-342-6612

250.342.1024

Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310 Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

FREE ESTIMATES

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE Established 1976

INFRARED INSPECTIONS

JOHN WOOD

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

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

KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • info@kootenayinfrared.ca www.kootenayinfrared.ca

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

You’ve got a job? We’ve got a Cat!

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

Lambert

Interior World

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

window fashions BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC Call V0A 1K0 Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 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

Wood Blinds Interior World

• RE-ROOFING, REPAIRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION window fashions • ALL TYPES OF ROOFING • LICENSED, INSURED AND FULL WCB • 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGHING Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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

Kitchens & Bathrooms Top Quality Design Consultants Interior World

Sandra wKelly & Lisa Renney indow fashions

250-342-6908, Ext. 255 Cabinets, tops, Call Bill Cropper (250)counter 342 4406 tile, flooring and more

Need Blinds?

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

Proudly serving the valley for 9 years.

Renovating?

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

Kevin Mayer

• Quality Work • Interior Finishing • Railings • Fireplace Mantles • Cabinet Installation • Home Renovations • Basement Development

Box 2475, Invermere BC V0A 1K0 • Ph: 250-342-0035 Cell: 250-341-1154 • Fax: 250-341-3461 • E-mail: hcreno@shaw.ca

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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HERE TO SERVE YOU F

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

ree Homes In c ieldt

.

Sales • Warranty • Repairs

250-342-9207 1265A Sunridge rd., Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC • fhs@telus.net

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

Residential

Jesse Vader 250.341.5426

Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

250.349.5564 • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

DESIGN

robinshmigelsky@yahoo.com

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

250-341-8501

D

VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS. Our vacation rental inquiries outnumber the homes we have available.

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

Call or visit online

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

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

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

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

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

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

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

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

GUARANTEED

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com

250-426-9586

Senior Discount

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs Allan Gauthier

interior design product sourcing colour consulting

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Tel: (250) 349-7586

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

Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

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

• Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

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

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Windermere Ladies’ Golf Club notes Submitted by Ann Way Windermere Ladies’ Golf Club June 1st started off as a warm and sunny day and 24 ladies played “Hidden Holes/Hidden Partners”. Playing holes one, two, six, eight and nine, the winners were:

first place, Deb Plato and Diane Kochorek, second place, Coreen Ruault and Sherry Larratt and third place, Ev Wolff and Raylene Oram.

The weather quickly regressed to a cold, wet, thunder and lightning afternoon, but most of the ladies did manage to complete the nine holes. The Putting Pot was

shared between Coreen Ruault and Raylene Oram.

The Deuce Pot was carried over for a second week — no surprise as everyone’s hands were so cold and wet!

The clinics continue to be well attended, and next week’s topic will be sand. Ring the pro shop if you wish to register, non-members are welcome. (250) 342-3238.

HERE TO SERVE YOU Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

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

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

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

Kari & John Mason

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

attheshop@live.ca

Al Tallman

Call Al at

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

N E W S PA P E R

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC 250-341-6299 • ads@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

LICENSED

250-341-5096 From Framing to Finishing

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

THE WATER YOU DRINK – Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Filtration, UV Disinfection & Softeners THE AIR YOU BREATHE – Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call (250) 342-5089 Your Weekly Source for News and Events

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

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

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

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

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

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

We Do It All!

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

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

OVER

30

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

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

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Pioneer Classifieds GARAGE SALES June 11th, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Garage Sale, Knights of Columbus 712-12th Ave., Catholic Church, Invermere.

Something for everyone.

June 11th, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Garage Sale, 443- 4th Ave, Athalmer. Lots of stuff! (Furniture, kids’ stuff . . .)

Great prices!

June 11th, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Multifamily yard sale. Corner of Wells and Main in Wilmer.

June 11th, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.: 4873 Selkirk, Edgewater Ceramics Lovers’ Dream 2 kilns, tons of whiteware and greenware, supplies. Also electronics, lots of other stuff.

4842 Cordillera Ave, Edgewater Garage Sale Dream!

Books, housewares, collectibles, tons of funky stuff. Gotta’ move, so it’s gotta’ go! Drop in on your way to the Spilli Chili!

ANNOUNCEMENT Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:302:30 and dinner as always from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT Attention Dog Owners: Did you know it is illegal to have your dog free in the back of your pick-up trucks? They need to be tied in or in a crate. Otherwise you could be charged with a fine from the RCMP. So for the safety of your dogs, tie or crate them in. Thanks and have safe summer. Carol Dobson, 250342-1707 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.

s obituary s Malcom (Mel) Mcleod passed away peacefully Saturday, May 28th at the Invermere District Hospital. Mel was born in Woodrow, Saskatchewan April 25, 1933. He joined the Air Force in 1954 and served until he was honourably discharged in 1970.

He met Marie Nicholas in 1981 and shortly after they moved to Akisqnuk. Mel provided home care services for elders for many years.

He will be fondly remembered as “Mr. Dressup” by many children he drove to kindergarten and preschool for over 7 years.

Mel was a kind, gentle and patient man, always willing to help in whatever way he could.

He will be sadly missed by his partner Marie Nicholas, children AnnLynn and Windsor, numerous grand-children and great grandchildren.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

SUITE FOR RENT

Are you interested in working with youth? Currently the Summit Youth Center is recruiting new board members. Please contact Summit Youth Centre at 250-342-3033.

Space available: other youth oriented groups can access the Youth Centre by calling 250-3423033.

Jeers to the group of ladies who hold their business meetings in a downtown bakery & coffee shop without purchasing anything.

You are taking seats from paying customers! It is just plain rude, especially when you bring your own beverages. From a Paying Customer.

Cheers to the Sobeys Produce Man who “works for me.” You are pleasant and helpful. You make shopping local worth it. Thank You for going the extra mile every time.

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.

THANK YOU

Cheers to Dr. Francois Louw for always being so positive whether you are in Emergency at 3 a.m. or 3 p.m. Your bedside manner is super & we are very lucky to have you here in the valley. What a great asset you are to the Medical Profession. Dr. Louw Fan Club.

A Special Thank-You to the Rotary Club — especially Milt & Anita Deck and all others involved in naming Bill and I “Citizen of the Year.” What a surprise but very much appreciated! Thanks again, Julie McIntosh Our family would like to thank the staff at Columbia House.

Throughout Ruth’s stay she was treated with such love and care.

Words cannot describe the comfort this brought to our family. We would also like to express our gratitude to Dr. Walsh for his compassion, understanding and friendship. Our hospital, Columbia House, and Columbia Garden Village are cornerstones in our Valley. Thank you all again for your care of Ruth and Ken. It has been so appreciated. Sincerely, The Gordon Family.

Cheers to the MacDonald Law Office for helping parents with travel letters of consent at reduced rates and donating 100% of it to the Calgary Childrens’ Hospital.

Hats off to you ! Thanks Again.

East Kootenay Brain Injury Association would like to thank AG Foods for supporting us June 6th with our information stand and congrats to Kathy McNeil, the winner of our basket.

Cheers to the Best Dad in the World! Although it may have taken an extra 13 years, it is finally time to let the Mustang run wild again! I’m sure there will be many old memories resurrected in the months to come. Thanks again, love always, Pumpkin!

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Leah at the library for making an enjoyable job even more so. Your bright spark has been a treat for staff and patrons.

Cheers to Mercer & Company and Arrowhead Apparel for being awesome and having sweet clothes at a great price. I hope your line goes far!

Cheers to Joy at the Brisco General Store and Greenhouse for our hanging baskets at the Family Resource Centre. Your generosity brightens the day for not only our staff and clients, but for everyone who walks by our new office downtown!

Cheers to M.R for one last smoking’ paint job; R.W. for all the hard work put into the Mustang; B.D. for helping out a good friend, and thanks to everyone else that had a hand in the two-year surprise in the making that I knew nothing about! Thanks N.D. Cheers to my sister! I love you Vace.

Cheers to Janine and her staff (Noemie, Chris, Jonah, Chona) at Dairy Queen for their friendly and courteous service. It’s great to be welcomed with a smile and a friendly hello each time you go into Dairy Queen. Keep up the good work! Pat

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE Bright and modern commercial space for rent in Chisel Peak Centre on the lower floor (next to physiotherapy clinic). Last one left! Size: 1492 sq.ft. Beautiful South facing views. Please contact Francois 250-342-5899 or Mike 250-341-5187 for further info.

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

Fully furnished, 1 bdrm bsmt suite in Invermere. Close to all amenities. $700/mo, DD required. N/S, N/P. Utilities included. Avail. June 1st.

250-342-3832.

RADIUM – Bachelor – 1 bdrm – 2 bdrm fully furnished units.

1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, parking.

DD required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 for more information and availability.

2 bdrm W/D, N/P, preferred single person or couple in Canal Flats. $550/month + DD and utilities.

Available immediately. 250-3423345.

Bright 2 bdrm walk out basement suite for rent. We are looking for a responsible, quiet tenant. This suite includes D/W, W/D, Satellite TV and utilities. $1000/month plus DD. N/S, N/P. Please Call 250-342-5707.

2 upper level, 2 bdrm suites recently renovated with 4 appliances $700.00/month and 1 lower level 2 bdrm walkout suite recently renovated and newly painted with 5 appliances $875.00/ month. All including W/D. Available immediately in Windermere 4 plex.

The complex has a large yard, views, separate entrances, ample parking and is just a few blocks from the beach. Call or text 403803-4540, call only 403-241-8598 or email sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

Available immediately, 2 bdrm, furnished, utilities included. 2 singles or couple, $400/each.

Central Location walk to town and beach. Great staff accommodation.

Please Call 403-678-3087 or email mjjbug88@yahoo.ca.

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SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

ACREAGES AND LOTS

HOMES FOR SALE

WANTED

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.

3 bdrm + Den, 3 bath, 2100 sq.ft. duplex in CastleRock. $1300/ month + utilities, N/S, small pets negotiable. Available July 1st. 250342-5060.

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

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

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.

3 bdrm plus den, Sable Ridge condo for rent. Top floor, great views, $1300/mo. 403-630-7464.

Lot on Pine Tree Road ($110,000) for sale or trade for a lot that allows manufactured home or trade for manufactured home. Interested?

250-341-3521.

Home in CastleRock, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, Walnut Hardwood, Travertine Kitchen & Entry, slate en-suite, wood stove, open living space w/ large loft. Fully landscaped yard. $624,000.00. 250-341-3360.

Bright 1 bdrm suite, $650/ month, all inclusive except cable, N/S, N/P, shared W/D, private entrance. 250-3423595.

Invermere, 2 bdrm plus den, basement suite. Private yard, references required. $800 plus utilities. July 1st. 250-342-5332.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

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

Invermere: 2 year old house near Sobeys with garage, 3 bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, all major appliances, A/C, granite countertops, nice back yard with patio. Quiet long-term tenants only. Available June 1st, N/P, N/S. $1250 + utilities. 250342-5229.

2 bdrm townhouse with garage.

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

Home for rent. 5 appliances, N/S, pets negotiable. Available July 1st. $1350/month plus utilities. 403460-1764.

2 bdrm townhouse for rent in Edgewater. Recently renovated.

Large Deck. $700/month plus utilities. 250-341-8775.

Windermere 1 bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered.

References required. $595/month.

Available August 10th-May 15th.

403-619-1540.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo

Rustic cabin for rent on working ranch north of Wilmer. For more info call 250-347-9234.

For rent in Radium Pinewood Building $875/month including utilites. 403-690-3166.

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

Invermere Parkside Place Condo for rent. 2 bdrm, bath, 6 appliances, 1316 sq. ft, $1200/month, R2000 energy efficient, N/S, DD. Small pets negotiable. 1 year lease.

References required. Available June 1st. Call 250-342-0853 or info@ quiniscoe.ca.

2 bdrm log heritage home on Wilmer. Large fenced yard, detached work shop, perfect for couple or 2 singles. Small pets welcome. $1000/month. Call to submit application w/ references.

Available July 1st 250-342-1195 or 250-342-1194.

Invermere, spacious 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath unfurnished townhome. W/D, steps to main street. $1150/month plus utilities. 250-688-0244.

4 bdrm, 2 bath in Invermere. W/D, D/W, Central located between town and schools. Large yard and private deck. Available July 15th. $1450/ month. 250-342-3790.

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

Invermere Parkside Place Condo for rent. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appliances, 1235 sq. ft, $1200/month, R2000 energy efficient, N/S, DD. Small pets negotiable. 1 year lease.

References required. Available July 1st. Call 250-342-0853 or info@ quiniscoe.ca.

Short or Long Term Rental available. 3 bdrms, fully furnished, including dishes/linens, A/C, F/P, Gas BBQ, $150/night or $1100/ month. Riverstone Villas in Radium Hot Springs. 403-617-1122 or ronayem@gmail.com.

7 acres of hay field/wild land & beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity, near Toby Hill Road, Wilmer. Close to Panorama and Lake. Reduced $375,000. Call 250-342-2802.

Fully serviced RV lot for rent/sale.

Located in between Radium and Invermere. Call 1-403-286-1064.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept 1000 sq. foot home. Master bdrm has en-suite & walk-in closet, extra cupboards, appliances. Unit 10, 8561 Eacrett Road. Must move, open to offers. 250-688-7750 or 250-347-7750.

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

Radium 2 bdrm Apartment N/S, N/P. Available Now. $700/month.

Call 250-342-5919.

Radium, 2 bdrm plus den, 2 bath, nearly new furnished condo, laundry, pool & hot tub, $950 month plus utilities. 250-6880244.

Invermere, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, luxury fully furnished and equipped condo, lake view, vaulted ceilings, steps to lake, walk to downtown.

Rent depends on length of stay.

250-688-0244.

Radium, 2 bdrm, spacious townhome, laundry, $1150/ month. 250-688-0244.

Private Location Mountain Estates For Sale www.newbuildinglinks.com

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

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

3 bdrm house in Windermere/ Invermere. Bsmt, yard, shed, D/W, W/D. For mother of two and small dog. 250-342-3666.

Wanted wooden shed in good condition. Minimum 10 ft/16 ft.

Call 403-619-1540.

Wanted long term dependable renters, large house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, yard, garden, utilities included. Available now! Call 250341-1099.

PETS

MISC. FOR SALE

MISSING

Quality Top Soil and Manure.

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

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

BRONSON Lost Dog! Missing in Windermere Loop Road area. Large, white, shaved Pomeranian wearing a blue collar with a red bone name tag saying BRONSON with phone numbers on back. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU RECOGNISE THIS DOG! He is my world.

REWARD – 250-341-5868

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.

Pomchi Puppies for Loving Homes.

2 left, 6 weeks old, first shots, dewormed. Call Josey 250-270-0877.

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 entrances. Great for guest or rental income. $725,000. To view call 250688-0521.

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.

Missing Cat from Canyon View Road. Her Name is Jazz she is wearing a purple collar with a bell.

Please call 250-342-6143 or 250341-5047.

1999 Artic Cat Tigar Shark, low hours, trailer, excellent condition, $3500 obo. 2004 Honda ATV fourtrax excellent condition, 2000 kms, $3600 obo. 9.5 Johnson Motor w/ tank, $375 obo. 250-347-6404.

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MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

SERVICES

SERVICES

help wanted

FREE for the Taking!

4 cabins in Edgewater, standing on cement, complete w/ all contents. Can be moved or dismantled. For more info & viewing call 250-347-9500.

Free for the Taking: Pea gravel in the parking lot of the Prestige Inn, Radium.

1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Ext. Van. Great tires, white, extra parts.

Located in Invermere $2700. 250341-3546.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Red Rock Contracting Masonry Work, Riverrock Walls, Glassblocks Etc. . . Tile and Slate, Installations, Interlocking Paving Stones, Repairs Etc. . . For Estimates Call 250-341-6869.

Portable ballet barre with tote bag, 4.5ft., grey, lightweight, easy to assemble, $250. Kenmore Vacuum cleaner, $40. Call 250-341-2793.

4 Goodyear P265/70R-17” On-Off Road Tires. Very good condition.

5000kms. $600. Phone for information 250-341-1862.

2007 Polaris Quad 500 Sportsman 4X4. Like new, 800 hrs, 1000 km.

Asking $5000 OBO. For more info call 250-341-1902.

46” 1080P Sony Television, rear projection, new condition. $350.

250-342-7179.

Well-built Headache Rack for pickup truck. Asking $100. Please Call 250-342-6722.

Renovation Sale-(2) Round Oak Tables w/ chairs $350 each, Wood Coffee & End Tables $125 set. Floor lamp and (2) table lamps $125.

Wood TV Stand $50. (2) Tall Wood Bar Stools $50 set. Call 250-3420554.

2009 Kawasaki Jet-Ski. 800 SXR, 800 CC w/ trailer. Like New. Asking $5500 Paid $9900. Please Call Benita at 250-342-7077.

For Sale: 1 bdrm mobile home needs work $1000. 11ft Fibre Glass Boat w/ Motor & Trailer $600. 13 Watt Generator Like New $150. 3424x30’ Cement Sidewalk Slabs $5/ each. Call 250-341-2154.

New Panache bar/patio set for sale.

Never been set up or used, still in packaging. 4 swivel chairs/crescent shaped bar table. New $750 OBO. Older Kenmore W/D set for sale, in excellent condition, asking $250 OBO. Please call 250-342-6890 or 250-342-5364.

RECREATION VEHICLES 1978 Ford Security Motorhome Classic C. Sleeps 6, large kitchen in the back. $3600 OBO. 250-3424457.

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.

1998 Mustang Cobra Convertible, 5 speed, standard transmission, 29,000 kms. Must see to appreciate $18,000. 250-345-6350.

2009 Dodge Caravan. Asking $19,995. 25,000 kms. Please call Kool Country Auto Parts. 250-3424400.

1993 Chevrolet Cheyenne 2WHDR, ½ ton pick up truck. New front end, fuel pump. Runs well. Good clean truck! Asking $1,200. Phone 250342-7100.

1995 Chevy Tahoe. Good Condition.

Leather Interior. Asking $4,700 OBO. 218,000 kms. 250-342-7015.

RECREATION VEHICLES

DIRT BIKE & ATV SERVICE SPECIALS

1995 Chevy Lumina. $1500 OBO. 250-341-1542.

2003 Yamaha WR 450F Dirtbike, electric start. Great shape, very fast. $3,200. OBO 250-342-5159.

2008 gas-powered Club Car. Red, ball washer, club rain cover, windshield, 10” sport rally wheels. $4,500. 403-999-0705.

BMW K100LT, 1000 cc, excellent condition, full touring saddle bags, maintenance records. 250-3411405.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Successful, local wedding planning business for sale. Take over now with new client inquiries for 2012. Great part-time income for a talented and self motivated individual, with tons of expansion potential. Training and mentoring included. $10,000. 250-341-5683 info@luckyinloveweddings.com.

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 Vacuums

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

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

Parts, repairs & accessories, all makes & models. Central Vacuums – sales and installations.

Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net.

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

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

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

“Shannon’s Blinds is committed to good service, good pricing and quality products. I have always been happy with all of these aspects.” April Trapp, President and Founder of Design Cents.

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” 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.

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.

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. Please note corrected phone number.

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

Certified Appliance Technician w/ Refrigeration & Gas Tickets.

250-341-7393 ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569 Renovations with Finesse. Over 25 years experience certified carpenter. Contact Rocky Mountain Resurfacing 250-341-2154.

help wanted 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.

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.

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

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is now accepting applications for FrontEnd Positions and Kitchen Positions.

If interested please contact Franz or Scott 250-347-6553.

FUNTASIA in Fairmont Hot Springs is offering F/T summer (MayOctober) or long term (MarchOctober with winters off) positions for clubhouse customer service.

Mature individuals with a love for people, animals and nature. Till and cash handling experience. Maintain clean and tidy environment.

Some food prep. Light gardening, animal care etc. Resume to fairmontfuntasia@live.com or fax 250-345-4542 or Fairmont Fun Park 4896 Hwy 93/95 Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, V0B 1L1. Ph 250-3454511.

F/T Stylist to start immediately.

Contact Maria at Anglz 250-3423227.

Attention Students: Cleaning staff is needed, no experience necessary.

Great work environment. Must have great attitude. 250-347-9305.

Radium Subway is hiring for 2 F/T (36-40hrs/week) morning staff.

Must be willing to work a.m, weekends, and holidays. Starting wage $11.50/hr. Also hiring for 4 P/T positions for July-September.

Apply in person or drop of resume at Radium Petrocan.

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COLUMBIA VALLE Y PIONEER ANNUAL

GRADUATION PULL-OUT David Thompson Secondary School

Book your congratulation ads for our June 17th issue now!

Call Gayle at 250-341-6299 or e-mail info@cv-pioneer.com

N E W S PA P E R

No. 8, 1008 - 8th Ave. Box 868 • Invermere BC • V0A 1K0 Ph: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 info@cv-pioneer.com

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Fairmont Creek Property Rentals

FLEXIBLE PART TIME JOB

HOUSEKEEPING

Based on $13.00 - Pay by performance. Clean faster - Make more money! Enthusiastic, attention to detail and the ability to work in a high paced environment. Transportation is a must.

1-250-345-6116 • 1-877-646-5890 anna@fairmontcreek.ca www.fairmontcreek.ca Sunchaser Vacation Villas o/a Resort Villa Management located in Fairmont BC have 3 openings within our

Maintenance Department One is permanent full-time position that offers year-round employment with full benefits after 6 months. The other is seasonal full-time until the end of September 2011. Also, a seasonal position for a painter; experience is not necessary, although wage will depend on experience.

Successful candidate(s) will possess the ability to perform general maintenance and repairs to our villas and recreation centre. Some of the duties will include however, not limited to: Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing, appliances, paint, repair drywall, perform routine maintenance checks daily. Work with minimal supervision.

Able to lift weight up to 45kg (100 lbs). Candidate must have valid BC license, with own transportation.

This position is ideal for a “handy” type of person; experience would be an asset, however we are open to train a suitable candidate.

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

help wanted

help wanted

help wanted

help wanted

Energetic Young Person to drive Ice cream Float or work the docks at Pete’s Marina. Must have boaters’ licence. Inquire at 250-342-9625 or drop of submit resume to ahoy@ petesmarina.ca.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a cook/kitchen helper & P/T day time cleaner. Drop off resume or call 250-342-9417.

Kootenay Coffee Works

Need Tire Technician for OK Tire.

Drop of resumes to Richard or call 250-342-0800 for more info.

Is now hiring for full and part time positions. Duties include ordering of stock, preparing specialty coffee’s, baking, and some light cooking. If interested drop off resume at Kootenay Coffee works next to Bavin Glass on Athalmer Highway.

Experienced Caregivers Needed in Invermere

Work Outside! MARCO POLO Imports, right next to BMO, requires full-time and part-time summer help. Call Gordon, 250-342-6605 or drop off resume.

Kitchen Staff needed. Apply in person to Ray Ray’s Pub or phone 250-342-8346 for more info.

Established Cleaning Company of 16 years...

is now accepting applications for

Full-time and Part-time Employment.

MUST be reliable, bondable and hardworking. Drivers license preferred.

Full training program provided, wages based on experience.

Year-round employment opportunity, and weekends off! Resumes to shiner@cyberlink.bc.ca or contact Shelley @ 250-342-5837.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Start now and enhance your career as we expand our building.

Columbia Garden Village in Invermere, BC is looking for a Chef/Kitchen Manager to be responsible for all food preparation, presentation, and meal service. This position will be enhanced throughout the year while we expand to meet the needs of the additional residents.

Please apply by faxing 250-341-3340 or emailing aturner@glm.ca

Positions start July 1st. There is a F/T & P/T position available.

Must be willing to work in a busy household with small children.

Up-to-date First Aid and Criminal Records Check Required. Call Kim at 250-688-0950 for more info.

VIVA BARISTA! VIVA LA REVOLUTION! A revolution is brewing at the Kicking Horse Café. A revolution fired by the desire to create the ultimate cup: in two words, Espresso Perfection.

As a BARISTA you will join the ranks of Kicking Horse Coffee craftspeople, creating coffee and espresso based works of art and providing a level of service that is second to none.

If you are looking for fun, fulfilling full-time work approximately 5 shifts/week (including weekends and holidays) and can commit beyond August, then we can provide a steady paycheck, extended health and wellness benefits, competitive wages, staff fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work with one of the finest teams in the country.

To enlist, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450.

We will contact successful applicants.

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PioNEER oN THE ROAD

Born to roam The Pioneer’s intrepid readers have been packing up a copy of their favourite paper to take on their travels around the globe. If you would like to take part in our annual Travel Contest, snap a high resolution photo of yourself with a copy of The Pioneer and email it to info@cv-pioneer.com or drop by our office at #8, 1008 - 8th Ave., Invermere.

You can win a trip for two to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World.

Pictured, opposite page: Greg and Katrina DuBois, Marhyn MacSteven and Ellen Kelly after watching game five in Vancouver, where the Canucks beat the Sharks to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. This page, clockwise from top left: Susanna, Frank, Nico, and Sophia Walker of Indian Beach Estates in Schlitz, Germany; Steve O’Shaughnessy in Granada, Spain; Summit Footwear owners Jocelyn Brunner, Richard Brunner, and staff member Jacinda Foulkes at the El Naturalista shoe factory in Arnedo, Spain, on the trip they won through a window display contest.

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June 10, 2011 . . . ‘Creative Contest’ continued from Page 14

If It Were Math

By Ali Perdue, Gr. 12 The first time I fell in love with you, it wasn’t the love you find in fairy tales or the love you read about in books – only the casual kind. The kind where if it were math, two plus two would still equal four. That was the kind of love we fell into, and that was the kind of love I wanted.

I remember the first time we kissed, it wasn’t that awkward not sure which way who’s going to tilt, we just knew. You went one way and I the other. The first time we slept together, in the most innocent sense of the phrase, it wasn’t that tossing and turning, getting used to the presence of a new body. It was just simple. You laid down and I beside you, intertwined but peaceful.

I remember, I remember, I remember.

I remember the first time I realized something wasn’t quite right. I watched you dress, kiss me goodbye and look over your shoulder at me as you closed the door behind you. Your shirt hung a little too loose, your pants a little too low, but your eyes still shone like a mirror of reflecting lights. I turned onto my stomach and traced my hand over your pillow -- my fingers caught a tuft of your hair.

It wasn’t long after that you told me. You said everything would be all right. You lied. It was the kind of hurt that was easily covered by small oversights. The kind where if it were math you kept making the same mistake no matter how many different ways you were shown it.

We tried not to speak of it after that. It was the kind of understanding where silence screams answers. The kind where understanding was knowing, and knowing was accepting, and I couldn’t accept it so we just left all the unwanted words unspoken. The kind where if it were math you know how to correct the equation you just don’t want to

because it takes too much effort.

I wanted to steal your pain. I’d lie awake at night sinking in tears just so maybe you could rise above the waves, even if it was only for a breath.

When you weren’t there to hold, I’d squeeze my pillow tightly so yours could cradle your dreams, even if it was only for a night. I still clutch my pillow.

Everything’s going to be okay. That’s what you kept saying, what you kept repeating. But they were just words, and words are meaningless, unless there are actions to follow them, and there are no actions for phrases that do not have truth. There never was.

The second time I fell in love with you. I was running in from the rain. You were standing there, you smiled at me and looked up to the heavens.

You lifted your hands as the water kissed your skin and you laughed. Laughed like all the happiness in the world was trapped in your throat. It was the kind of laugh that made me forget I could lose you.

The kind where if it were math, there would be no problem left to solve.

They say when a heart breaks you can feel it smash, but mine didn’t fall into pieces or even in half. It was like every time I saw you smiling a small piece was serrated from its place. Not because your smile was heartbreaking but rather because it was painstakingly beautiful. I would try to hold the moment of your happiness in my mind so I would never lose it, but eventually pictures fade, no matter how much you dust them off.

The third time I fell in love with you, you were lying in that bed. I remember hearing the beeps counting down your heart beat. You were clutching my hands, but I barely felt it. I remember how your lips felt when I leaned in for that kiss. It was like all the love in the world was in those breaths.

The kind of kiss where you know the five senses of that memory will never fade. The kind where if it were math all the numbers in the world finally made sense.

The truth doesn’t care what you think of it. It doesn’t care how many tears are wasted over it or how many pillows are squeezed because of it. It doesn’t change. It just is.

The first time I went grocery shopping by myself, I picked out everything you liked out of habit.

When I got to the checkout I placed your favourite cereal on the counter, it was one I didn’t even like.

I bought it anyway. When I got back to our house I sat it on the counter. It stayed there for weeks.

They say a heart is as big and heavy as a handful of earth, but your heart was bigger than all the land we ever walked on, and heavier than the universe itself. Sometimes at night I would sit and stare at the sky wondering if you were there with me. You always said light your candle before night overtakes you, but your flame is still burning, the darkness never consumed your fire, it’s the brightest star in the sky.

I now know why we bury our dead in the ground and place a stone over. It’s because our dead are everywhere but the ground. They fly in shadows across the earth watching over us long after they have left. They say you can’t love someone as much as you miss them, but I loved you long before I missed you, and as much as I miss you I’ll always love you more.

The last time I fell in love with you, I was staring into a life of memories. They were the kind of memories that make your heart ache with longing.

The kind where if it were math, two plus two no longer equalled four.

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June 10, 2011

FAITH

Will there ever be a Judgment Day?

By Pastor Fraser Coltman St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission Church Many scoffed at the prediction of the end of the world by Harold Camping.

I cringed.

I believe that the Bible is God’s message to us. I have found wisdom, comfort and fellowship with God in reading and living by it. When I heard his doomsday prediction, I was saddened by Mr. Camping’s claim of the Bible as his authority. The Bible speaks about God’s judgment of humanity, but it never names a date.

Judgment Day is promised in the Bible. There will be a day when God will call all people to account for their lives. This is what we long for whenever we hear of an unsolved crime — justice. Human justice is always imperfect, but nothing is hidden from God, and he will set things right in the end.

However, there is something in us that rejects the idea of such an event. Some of us just don’t believe in God, so we don’t worry about judgment. Others object to the idea that God would condemn people because they conceive of God as being above judgment.

Then there are those who just really hope it never happens because they know that they will have a lot to answer for!

But the Bible does speak of God as the judge of his creation. This world and the people in it are not all that he made them to be. These days people like the pop singer Lady GaGa delight in claiming that the way they were born is just fine; that may be just how they feel, but it’s not what God says.

Hatred, greed, lust, and rebellion, though typical of human nature, are not human virtues. The Bible teaches that all of us are guilty of sin before God. The Bible also assures us that though we can never redeem ourselves, God has done so for us. Jesus is God’s son who gave up his life, dying on the cross to atone for our sins. The Bible promises that those who admit their sins and trust in Jesus are forgiven by God and ready to face his judgment whenever that comes. That is what I believe.

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, June 12th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction“Telling The Story”... International Worker to Niger, West Africa, Lisa Rohrick, will be speaking.

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

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

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

• Relief Society, Noon.

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

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

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

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

250-342-6415

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Birds of a feather This flock of Canada Geese were snapped flying over the Columbia River Wetlands by local photographer Larry Halverson. From mid-June this sight will become scarce as the geese go through a flightless moulting period of eight to 10 weeks, when they shed their outer wing feathers and grow new ones. Canada Geese will sometimes travel hundreds of miles to the security of favored moulting areas in the north, leaving the skies over the Columbia Valley a little quieter until their return in August.

Photo by Larry Halverson

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June 10, 2011 MUSTANGS RANCH

OPEN

62 ACRES $470,000

HOUSE

SUNSET RANCH

160 ACRES

OLD H$785,000

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

Baptiste Lake

$2,950,000

CLEARWATER RANCH

$1,120,000

40 ACRES $1,400,000

CIRCLE S RANCH

36 ACRES

EVERGREEN RANCH

$390,000

79 ACRES

PAINTED PONY RANCH

$600,000

RED ROCK RANCH

SOLD

120 ACRES

80 ACRES

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SPIRIT RANCH

316 ACRES DIAMOND BAR RANCH

405 ACRES

$2,200,000

$952,000

155 ACRES

HOLD

TRAILHEAD RANCH

480 ACRES

CLIFFSIDE RANCH

$1,092,000

230 ACRES $1,155,000

Entrance to the Ranches at Elk Park Upper Ranch SNOWY OWL RANCH

MORGAN RANCH

476 ACRES

74 ACRES

$2,250,000

$700,000

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FINAL SIZE: 10.25”(w) x 11.5”(h

5 Minutes to Town Centre

PRINTS: 4/0 (CMYK)

Kootenay National Park

The Rocky Mountain range, that is. Right now, you can own your own Columbia Valley ranch right at the foot of the Canadian Rockies. Rolling meadowlands… fragrant alpine forests…high bluffs overlooking the Columbia River wetlands. It’s a setting right out of Legends of the Fall – and it’s available now to a very lucky few.

Only 17 Ranches will be made available in Elk Park Ranch – ever.

To schedule a private guided tour, please call 1-604-694-7628 or email elkparkteam@landquest.com.

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$600,000