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July 8, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 27

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BEAR FOOT — This X-ray shows the similar bone structure of a human foot (left) and a black bear’s hind paw. The arrows point out the main distinguishing difference in the toe joints.

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Rumours afoot after grisly find in Radium

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A murder investigation launched after a severed foot was discovered last week near Radium has determined the remains to belong to a bear, not a human being, local police have confirmed.

When a member of the public stumbled across what they thought to be a human foot while out walking by Columbia River on Tuesday, June 28th, they immediately contacted the RCMP. While the discovery started tongues wagging across the valley, with rumours spreading of a body being found floating in the river, a homicide investigation swiftly got underway.

“We treated the investigation as a homicide,” said Corporal Grant Simpson, of the Columbia Valley RCMP. “A human has a foot structure very similar to a bear’s, so it was difficult to identify on scene. When you remove the claws from a paw it looks almost identical to

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A forensic investigator was called in to photograph the scene, take prints and search for evidence and clues to the fate of the foot’s owner.

The foot itself was turned over to a forensic veterinarian, who after careful investigation determined it not to be human in origin, but a bear’s paw, stripped of claws and much of its fur.

“This is a fairly common find throughout the province,” Corporal Simpson explained. “Bear hunters will remove the paws and claws, and they sometimes show up in landfills and on the shores of rivers.”

The incident mirrored a grisly string of discoveries of human feet which washed up along B.C. shores from 2007-2009.

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More vehicles impounded as drivers continue to speed in national park

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff This Canada Day long weekend, drivers through Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park failed to learn their lesson after 19 vehicles were impounded for excessive speeding during the May long weekend. During the Canada Day weekend, 10 vehicles were impounded for traveling in excess of 40 kilometres over the posted limit and 350 regular speeding tickets were issued along the national park roadway.

“Ten impounds is a slight reduction compared to the May long weekend, but we’re still not getting the complete message across,” said Corporal Shayne Parker of East Kootenay Traffic Services, which is responsible for patrolling the highway through Kootenay National Park.

“We still see a high number of high speeds. It’s just incredible,” he said.

The four officers who were patrolling the park between Thursday and Monday of the long weekend reported to Corporal Parker that while they were dealing with pulled-over vehicles, some drivers continued to speed past without slowing down.

“Even as officers were processing people on the side of the highway, people were flying by,” he said. “If there had of been more officers, there would have been more vehicles impounded.”

Corporal Parker credited the condition of the highway to preventing possible accidents at high speeds.

“It’s just lucky that it’s such a great road,” Corporal Parker said. “If it were any other roadway in the Kootenays, there would surely be fatalities at those speeds.”

There was a single-vehicle accident in the park during the weekend, and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Unlike the May long weekend, when drivers complained of wait times before being towed from the park, Corporal Parker said he received no complaints from the officers who waited with the ticketed drivers who had their vehicles impounded, or from the drivers themselves.

Three Columbia Valley tow truck companies worked on a rotating schedule to bring the vehicles in.

Currently, there is one officer stationed full-time in the valley who is dedicated to patrol Highway 93 and other local roads, and officers from East Kootenay Traffic Services in Cranbrook join the officer during high-traffic times. Corporal Parker said that the current full-time officer will be joined shortly by another, bringing the total of local full-time highway patrol officers to two.

Referendum for Indian Beach Estates delayed

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The final tally from a referendum held to determine the fate of Indian Beach Estates — a popular area on the south side of Lake Windermere for cottages, lots, and recreation — has been delayed as a result of the recent postal strike and lockout.

Indian Beach Estates is a lease project located on Akisqnuk First Nation land, and the lease is set to expire in 2026.

The results of the vote, which was held on June

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29th, will determine if the members of the Akisqnuk First Nation wish to extend the lease of land for Indian Beach Estates until 2058.

Chief and council are recommending approving the extension, which would mean a one-time payment of $100,000, 2.5 per cent of gross selling price of any home built on the land and an extension of the North Area Water System for the Band.

The land in question comprises 93 acres, or 1 per cent of the Akisqnuk Band’s land base.

“The referendum was open to Band members eligible to vote both on reserve and off, either in

person on the 29th, or by mail,” said Communications Coordinator for the Akisqnuk, Adrian Bergles.

“As the postal strike/lockout interrupted mail service during the referendum period, the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, under whose authority the referendum was held, has allowed a two-week extension before they will count the ballots in Vancouver,” he said. “This is being done to allow all ballots which may be in the mail to come in.”

The referendum ballots will be counted on July 14th, and the results will be released shortly after.

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • On June 30th, the detachment received a complaint of damage to a basement window in the area of 5499 block of Dutch Creek Road, Fairmont.

Entry was not made into the building.

• A ring has been found on Government Street in Windermere. If you lost a ring and can describe it properly, it can be returned to its owner.

• On June 30th, police received a report of a theft of a 16GB iPod from a 1999 GMC Jimmy parked in Fairmont.

• On July 1st, a 1981 Chevrolet truck had its window damaged while parked in the 4700 block of Highway Drive, Windermere.

• On July 2nd, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a single-vehicle accident where a 95 Harley Davidson motorcycle failed to negotiate a turn into the Real Storage parking lot in Windermere. The bike slid on loose gravel. The 65-year-old male rider from Calgary was not injured.

• On July 3rd, at 2:20 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance in front of Bud’s Bar at closing time. Police observed two men fighting and causing a disturbance.

When police intervened, a 20-year-old, intoxicated man from Radium refused to calm down and cooperate. He continued this aggressive behavior, striking one police officer and kicking another. He was arrested for assaulting a police officer, causing a disturbance and obstruction. Citizens on scene assisted the police. This is the second time in two weeks that citizens have stepped in to assist in controlling a violent person. The 20-year-old was held in custody and will appear at Cranbrook Provincial Court.

• On July 3rd, suspects caused some damage to a fence at The Peaks Condos in Radium Hot Springs to gain access to the pool.

• On July 3rd, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road. The front end of a black Ford Excursion was wrapped around a lamppost. This vehicle was driven by a 69-year-old man from the United States.

A black 1997 Acura driven by a 30-year-old woman from Invermere made a left turn in front of the Ford.

The Acura driver was charged with failing to yield on a left turn. The injuries were all minor in nature and all were released from the hospital.

• On July 4th, police responded to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 93/95, five kilometres south of Windermere. A 1997 Ford Focus was southbound when it went into the right-hand ditch, then crossed the northbound lane into the opposite ditch, before coming to rest by the hard shoulder on the northbound side. The driver stated that she was checking a text message on

her cellphone. The 28-year-old driver from Canmore was charged with driving without insurance and for using an electronic device while driving. One has to appreciate her honesty. Then one has to shake one’s head and question: is this a good reason to die or be responsible for killing someone else because you really have to check those messages right now?

New Bikes Many who witnessed the July 1st parade will have noticed that we now have two new bikes at the Detachment, thanks to Invermere Rotary and Windermere Lions Clubs donating the money for them. Our thanks also to Bicycle Works for donating the accessories for the bikes.

Simple arrest in the parking lot I will continue with some police humor from my drug days. The photo of the dirtbag is me in the early ‘80s when I was part of the drug section.

I was working alone doing some surveillance on a fellow selling drugs at a local mall parking lot. Once I had seen enough, I went in for the arrest and identified myself as a police officer, arresting him for trafficking.

For some reason he did not believe I was a police officer, so the struggle was on and down to the ground we went.

Meanwhile this guy was yelling, “You’re not a cop!

Help me, somebody help me.” Probably my new perm was confusing him. While I was trying to control the guy and fish out my badge to shove in his face, I realized my badge was not on me.

“Told you, you’re not a cop,” he continued. “Help me, somebody! Call the cops!” Now that I had gained a little more control of the fellow, I opened up my jacket and showed him my gun, explaining, “See here, I have a gun, I’m a police officer.”

Of course now all I could hear from this guy was him yelling at the top of his lungs “AARGH, HE’S GOT A GUN, HE’S GOT A GUN! HELP, CALL THE COPS!” All I was thinking was, please, someone call the cops so the calvary can come to the rescue.”

I had a bad habit of not carrying a portable radio on me. People obviously witnessed this and the lights and siren show was on. Somebody probably reported that some guy looking like Charles Manson was beating up on someone and he had a gun.

Anyways, the boys came to the rescue and they realized it was me. The guy as yelling to the officers, “HE’S GOT A GUN, HE’S GOT A GUN.” I looked over at my fellow officers and friends and asked them, “Will you tell this guy who I am?”

Of course what I got back was, “And who might that be, sir?”

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Teachers vote to take job action in September instruction for students. Teach only should not affect extracurricular activities as teachers will still decide what they want to do in this regard.”

Provincially, a total of 90 per cent of teachers voted In a recent vote, teachers in the Columbia Valley have joined with teachers throughout the province, mak- yes on June 24th, 27th and 28th. In total, 28,128 teaching the decision to take job action if there is no prog- ers cast a ballot, which represents about 70 per cent of ress in collective bargaining between the B.C. Teachers’ teachers in schools and teachers on call.

The strong ‘yes’ vote Federation and the province shows that teachers are by the beginning of the next united and are prepared to school year.

“The employer is offering nothing and at the take action to achieve their The job action, if progsame time demanding we make many significant goals of improved teaching ress in bargaining is not concessions. That’s not collective bargaining. It’s and learning conditions, reached, will take the form just bullying.” fair improvements to salof a “teach-only” campaign, — B.C. Teachers’ Federation President ary and benefits, and restoand would begin on Tuesday, Susan Lambert ration of local bargaining September 6th, 2011, the rights, said B.C. Teachers’ first day of school this fall.

Federation President, Susan President of the Windermere Teachers’ Association, Doug Murray, said that he Lambert.

“Facing a concerted campaign by the government wants to assure students and parents that teachers will maintain a full commitment to students, but will cease and the employer to turn back the clock on teachers’ rights and reverse hard-won provisions on due process, their administrative tasks.

“This coming school year, teachers will be dedicating we have no choice but to take a stand for ourselves, our themselves fully to their students with ongoing commu- students, and our profession,” Ms. Lambert said.

“The employer is offering nothing and at the same nication with their parents,” said Mr. Murray.

“This initial job action is designed to put pressure time demanding we make many significant concessions. on the government, but will maintain regular classroom That’s not collective bargaining. It’s just bullying.”

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Large fires banned for now Pioneer Staff As summer temperatures soar, so does the local fire risk. As a result of a few warm weeks, open fires have been banned across the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Columbia Valley.

Residents of the Columbia Valley are being warned by

the Cranbrook-based fire centre to not burn any waste, slash, or other material, and to refrain from burning grass or setting off fireworks, which all could spark a blaze.

Small campfires are still permitted, although they must be less than half a metre high by half a metre wide.

Anyone found in violation of the ban may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. Anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness can be fined up to $1 million or spend three years in prison and be held responsible for suppression costs.

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A mix of work and play In this image, dated 1914, Mollie and Ken Marples collect a pile of wood in a toy wagon, marked “Artillery Car.” If you have any further information, email news@ cv-pioneer.com

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Each Friday, The Pioneer lands on newsstands across the valley, and is eagerly picked up by our faithful readers and by visitors passing through our area. But before the finished product hits the hands of our readers, it first makes quite a journey.

Each Wednesday afternoon, myself and reporters Kate Irwin and Joshua Estabrooks meet to discuss story ideas, submissions, and upcoming events. We hammer out a list of assignments, and off we go. We spend Thursdays and Fridays collecting interviews, taking photos, and gathering information. Meanwhile, Dave Sutherland, our ad sales representative, visits advertisers and sells the week’s ad space, which will determine the size of our paper. Our talented graphic designers, Emily and Shawn, make the ads look colourful and eye-catching, while publisher Rose-Marie Regitnig oversees things.

Mondays are spent writing stories, editing our photos, and tying up loose ends. Tuesday is layout day, when we put our articles on the pages of the paper digitally, and make them ready for print. Wednesdays are a bustle of activity while we proofread and send the pages over the internet to our printer in Calgary.

By late Wednesday afternoon, 6,400 copies of The Pioneer are printed and being driven from Calgary back to the valley by our faithful delivery truck driver. Another 1,600 copies stay in Calgary, where they are delivered each Friday to 80 different locations across the city.

The 6,400 papers destined for the valley are delivered to Invermere couple, Dave and Florence Raven, who spend hours in their garage, stuffing the papers with flyers and binding them into packages (thanks for all your hard work, Ravens).

Early on Friday morning when most people are still asleep, the Ravens, Dave, and another driver, Richard, load up bundles of the paper, and deliver it to 120 locations across the valley, from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats.

You know the rest: our readers pick up our colourful paper and read inspiring and informative stories about our valley. A big thank-you to all our readers and advertisers!

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Shmigelsky says scrap the HST Dear Editor: It is time to send in your HST referendum ballots and have your say on one of the biggest and most significant tax policy changes in B.C. history.

Changes that were implemented by the Gordon Campbell/Christy Clark/ Bill Bennett B.C. Liberal government without public input and under a cloud of deception and mistruths.

Premier Clark and her “Families First” slogan would like you to believe that they have listened and “fixed” the HST but they haven’t. Only you can fix the HST by voting ‘yes’ to scrapping this harmful tax.

If we want to change tax policy in this province and shift tax responsibility away from big business and place it onto the shoulders of people and small business, then let’s have an honest discussion, not stick figure commercials and more shady promises.

Unfortunately, Premier Clark’s and Bill Bennett’s Families First slogan actually does mean we are first, but in this case, it is the first to be taxed!

Vote “Yes” to scrap the HST! Mark Shmigelsky Past Federal NDP Candidate Kootenay-Columbia

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LETTERS Words from the web 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. Here are a few examples of the discussion that’s been happening on the web: Regarding speeding in Kootenay National Park, and the seizing of vehicles in excess of 40 kilometres over the speed limit: We own property in the Columbia Valley (since 1977) and notice the tax grabs and fees steadily increasing. I too see the impounding of vehicles as a tax grab. Do they deserve tickets? Yes, but they also deserve their day in court.

Impounding a vehicle has just made the laser or radar gun the judge and jury and that is not what I believe constitutes our justice system.

Having said this, I am at least glad that some effort has been made to control drivers in the valley who seem to believe that not only do our highway laws not apply to them, but also the laws of physics.

Many times I have been travelling with my family doing close to the speed limit only to be tailgated by someone who seems to think that it will make me go faster.

I have also had vehicles come up from behind, sometimes passing 10 or more vehicles at one time (please note, this is illegal), to have them give me the finger and cut in front of me, almost taking my front end off. Why? Because I have left myself some room to stop if the guy in front of me does, but had I not left enough space, passing dude would be the grill on the oncoming car.

I just wish people would drive with a little more respect and think 20 seconds ahead.

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As to solutions to “the deer problem” of Invermere? Some broad ranging tongue-in-cheek suggestions might be : 1) Put a deer fence completely around Invermere and fence the people in.

2) Allow the archers to slaughter the deer — with non-invasive arrows, of course.

3) Take the non-invasive arrows and recycle the same process.

4) Take the non-slaughtered deer and donate them to the food bank.

5) Lobby the governments for a safety net to capture and release those deer that have the audacity to enter human territory.

6) Stop humans from invading the deer’s territory without a valid treaty of occupation.

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By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Construction of a much-needed facility to service Kinsmen Beach should begin this fall, after District of Invermere Council carried a resolution to accelerate plans for the building, which will cost approximately $350,000.

A new, all-season washroom and concession facility has been one of council’s top five priorities since developing a community enhancement plan, said Chief Administrative Officer, Chris Prosser.

During the process of developing the plan, council asked local groups and the general public what they would like to see in the area; a year-round facility at the beach was high on the list. The design plans for the building are now complete, and although it was slated to commence construction in 2012, due to a fire last year in the building and the recent award-

ing of a major pond hockey tournament, Mr. Prosser said that council has chosen to begin construction sooner rather than later.

“We are targeting for after the Labour Day weekend and to get the foundation in before frost so we can build from the ground up,” Mr. Prosser said. “The building will follow the same visual theme as the structures in Pothole Park. The same architect designed it and that is the stamp we are putting on all of the municipal buildings.”

Invermere Mayor, Gerry Taft, said he is very excited about the facility, as it will not only replace what is already down there, but also improve on the existing infrastructure in a big way.

“The big motivation is to build a yearround washroom and concession, because of the popularity of the Whiteway and winter use of the lake in general. There are special events throughout the year where they need more power, so the building will be the hub for the

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“This money is so huge because if we didn’t have it we would be years away from being able to build this facility,” said Mr. Taft. “I am excited to see this project get underway.”

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Long lost sisters reunite in Radium

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Three sisters, who until recently were unaware of each other’s existence, were reunited in the Columbia Valley last week after discovering a family secret carefully hidden for decades and learning of their sisterhood.

For more than 70 years, Peggie Kruyssen, Carole Thorburn-Ruse, and Patricia Latter have lived their lives in different countries, oblivious to the fact they each have not one, but two sisters. The three women, who were born in England and separated at birth, recently discovered their long lost connection and were even more astounded to learn that Carole and Patricia are twins, adopted separately just days apart.

Peggie was raised by her grandmother, while Carole and Patricia, whose names were changed upon their adoption, were raised by separate adoptive families.

Their joyful reunion began when Peggie, who has lived most of her life in Calgary, acted upon a suspicion.

Throughout her life, Peggie heard bits and pieces of information that left her with more questions about her family history than she had answers for.

“I’d heard the rumour that I had sisters, but I didn’t believe it at first,” Peggie said. “When I heard it a couple of more times, I thought there must be something to it.”

Peggie, 78, decided to pursue her suspicion and hired an agency to help her look. After more than two years of searching, Peggie learned she was indeed correct: she had 71-year-old twin sisters, one living in England and one in Australia, unaware of each other. Peggie contacted twins Carole and Patricia with the help of the agency, and the three dumbfounded sisters began exchanging emails and holding Internet video chats over Skype. They arranged to meet each other in Calgary, and on June 28th they met on a train platform and embraced in a teary hug.

The sisters were almost speechless when trying to de-

SOUL SISTERS — From left to right: Peggie, Carole, and Patricia relax and visit on the patio of CasaVino, after more than seven decades spent apart.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom scribe how they felt about their experience.

“I was in total disbelief,” Peggie said. “It was just ‘wow.’ We couldn’t believe it.”

The women had no trouble recognizing each other; their matching electric blue eyes were a clear giveaway.

“When I saw Patricia for the first time, it was like staring at my mother,” Peggie said.

Since meeting in Calgary, the women and their husbands, Kees (Peggie), Andrew (Carole), and Jim (Patricia), traveled to the Columbia Valley to catch up on the years they’ve missed together.

They chose Radium as their destination when Shannon and Ted of The Apple Tree Inn saw their story on Global TV, and offered them a place to stay. While in

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Sitting on CasaVino’s patio on the same sofa, you’d think the families have known each other all their lives.

“We’ve come together as strangers in a way, and in a very short time have integrated so thoroughly and comfortably like we’ve known each other as family all our lives. It’s been a very moving experience.” Carole’s husband, Andrew, said.

Now that they’ve reconnected, they plan to stay in touch and perhaps visit again soon.

“They’re getting on in years,” Andrew said, “but the Golden Girls have nothing on these three.”

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July 8, 2011

New gear donated for police bike patrols

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The RCMP’s local bike patrols have received a much-needed boost with the donation of two new mountain bikes and several thousand dollars worth of equipment courtesy of the Rotary Club of Invermere, the Lake Windermere Lions Club and Bicycle Works cycling store.

Along with the pair of $2,000 bikes, the RCMP received helmets, gloves, shoes, socks, bike lights and other gear totalling $3,000, which was handed over to them on Thursday, June 30th.

“It’s good to see our local police force out on nice bikes,” said Byron Grey, the owner of Bicycle Works. “Happy cops are nice cops! Tim [Harper] was talking to the Rotary about bikes so I decided to help them get up-to-date gear as well.”

Currently three local officers are trained to conduct mountain bike patrols: Constables Tim Harper and Scott Myers, and Corporal Grant Simpson.

The patrols have been intermittently taking place in and around Invermere for more than five years, but only when trained staff have been available. Their training includes riding the bikes up, down and around obstacles, practising traffic stops

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by bicycle and using a bike defensively to protect against attackers.

With the new gear and three trained officers the Columbia Valley detachment will once again be able to focus on patrolling by bike at special events and throughout the community.

“We want to be easier to approach and more visible around the community,” Constable Harper explained. “Kids can come up and talk to us; we can ride through the parks, particularly the skate park. Plus, it’s environmentally friendly.”

Using bikes also allows officers to approach people quickly and quietly without being detected and gain access to areas unreachable by car.

After putting in a showing at this year’s Canada Day parade, the police bike patrols will be focusing on the recreational areas and alleyways across the downtown core, especially as the summer sun brings people out onto the streets.

“Thank you to Bicycle Works, the Rotary Club and the Lions; they’ve been amazing,” Constable Harper added.

Other recent additions to the detachment’s vehicles are pair of snowmobiles, two new ATVs and a refitted police boat, allowing the RCMP to extend their reach on land and on water.

FREEWHEELING — Constable Tim Harper, Rotarian Eric Redeker, Bicycle Works owner Byron Grey and Corporal Grant Simpson (left to right) with the new cycling equipment donated by the local Rotary Club, Lions Club and the Bicycle Works store.

Photo by Kate Irwin

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

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Invermere resident Dustin Penner entertains onlookers at Kinsmen Beach on July 1st with his swift slackline skills.

Slacklining is a feat of everincreasing popularity, where a taut but flexible line is strung between two trees. The participant walks across the length of rope, sometimes performing tricks and balancing acts along the line.

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Movie Review: The Company Men when the axe falls suddenly, forcing them to reevaluate what really matters in life.

Although the movie is decently directed and mildly entertaining, the major downfall of a story such as this is its complete inability to encourage the audience to care about any of the characters as they deal with their sudden job loss — complete with cushy severance packages and all the resources one could imagine to find a new job.

It’s incredibly hard to shed a tear when Affleck’s character makes what must have been an intensely difficult decision to sell his convertible Porsche, or liquidate his ridiculously exuberant financial obligations to country clubs and $500 luncheons.

Reviewed By Joshua Estabrooks The Company Men weaves together the stories of a number of corporate Americans who lose their high paying company jobs when the fictional multinational transportation corporation they work for chooses to downsize its operations in order to boost stock prices for its frightened shareholders during the recent economic downturn.

Premiering at the 26th Sundance Film Festival in January of 2010, the film stars Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper and Tommy Lee Jones. The actors put in mediocre performances as multi-millionaires living well beyond their means

When the family had to sell their million-dollar mansion for a loss and move in with the in-laws, it was hard to give a damn as well.

If this film was supposed to be a dry illustration of how shallow and uninteresting the pains of being super rich and living way beyond one’s means can be when the financial world comes crashing down, then it succeeded.

If, however, the film was trying to illicit any sense of sympathy or engagement on the part of the audience for the plight of some of the casualties of the economic collapse, it failed miserably.

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

• 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Open Market at Edgewater Legion. For info: 250-347-9550.

• 10 a.m.: Oso Simple concert at the Invermere Public Library. No admission. For info: 250-342-6416.

• 2 p.m.: Oso Simple concert for children of all ages at the Radium Senior Centre. Presented by Radium Public Library. No admission. For info: 250-3472434.

Sunday, July 10th: • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Sunday morning market at Edgewater Community Hall. For info: 250-3476540 or 250-270-0340.

spaces are limited. For info and registration: 250342-3373 or visit www.heartoftherockiestri.ca.

• 9: 30 p.m.: Outdoor movie at hole#1, Greywolf Golf Course. Free admission. For info visit: www. greywolfgolf.com.

Sunday, July 17th: • Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, Ages 16+. For info and registration: 250-342-3373 or visit www. heartoftherockiestri.ca.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Fairmont Farmers and Flea Market at Fairmont Village Mall. For info: 250-345-4002.

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Monday, July 9th:

• July 8th, 8:00 p.m.: Thor • July 9th, July 11 - 12th, 8:00 p.m.: Rango • July 16th, 18th - 22nd, 8 p.m.: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

• 6:30 p.m.: Zumba Fitness at Kinsmen Beach. $10 drop in. Proceeds go to Columbia Valley Food Bank. For info: 250-342-3371 or email wag7@shaw.ca.

• 6: 30 a.m. - dusk: Lake Windermere District Lions Club 8th Annual Charity Golf Day at Copper Point. $65 per person. Proceeds go to new heli-pad at Invermere and District Hospital. To register: 250341-3392 or 1-877-418-4653.

Friday, July 8th:

Tuesday, July 12th:

• 1 - 3 p.m.: Drop-in summer reading club at the Invermere Public Library for students 6 - 10 years old. For info: 250-342-6416 or visit invermere. bclibrary.ca.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium Hot Springs. Stacey and Paul and Bud perform.

• 6 p.m.: Steak sandwich dinner at Invermere Legion. For info: 250-342-9517.

Wednesday, July 20th:

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: A Fresh Look at Art, a selection of artists and the collaboration Embodiment with Marty Ryan and Jane Tevelein Doell. Runs until July 24th at Pynelogs Art Gallery at Kinsmen Beach.

• 7:30 p.m.: Doors open to Pynestock, 2 hours of Peace and Music. $12 per person. Tickets available at Pynelogs and The Book Bar. For info: 250-342-4423.

Saturday, July 9th: • 8 - 11 a.m.: Traditional Pancake Breakfast at Elk Park Ranch. $5 per person, proceeds go to Verge for Youth. Location at Elk Park main offices in Radium across from the Petro Canada. For info: tklarsen@ hotmail.com.

• The Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club wishes to advise that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shooter’s Triathlon, July 9th and 10th, has been cancelled. Apologies extended.

For info: 250-341-3254.

• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in downtown Invermere.

• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Garage Sale at Wilmer Community Hall.

• 9:30 - 11 a.m.: Flag Football for everyone at Bighorns’ football field. Every Saturday throughout summer. For info: coach.bighorn@telus.net.

Wednesday, July 13th: • 5 - 8 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Market at Edgewater Community Hall. For info: 250-3479678 or 250-270-0340.

• 6 p.m.: Flow yoga at Columbia Ridge Recreational Centre. Drop-in by donation. Every Wednesday.

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• 6:30 p.m.: Zumba Fitness at Kinsmen Beach. $10 drop in. Proceeds go to Columbia Valley Food Bank. For info: 250-342-3371 or email wag7@shaw.ca.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: A Fresh Look at Art, Artist Opening Event with live music at Pynelogs Art Gallery at Kinsmen Beach. For info: 250-342-4423.

Friday, July 15th: • Moonlight Movie at Panorama Resort. For info visit: www.panoramaresort.com.

• Ballfest weekend starts. For info and to volunteer: 250-342-0420 or 250-688-6880.

Saturday, July 16th: • Young Hearts Triathlon, ages 5 -15. Register early,

Thursday, July 21st: • 7:30 p.m.: Doors open to Pynestock, 2 hours of Peace and Music. $12 per person. Tickets available at Pynelogs and The Book Bar. For info: 250-3424423.

Friday, July 22nd: • 5 - 6:45p.m.: Bullriding in the Rockies Cowboy Dinner. $8 per person.

• 7:15 p.m.: 13th Annual Bullriding in the Rockies. Family Dance to follow. $28 Adults, $18 Students/Seniors. For info visit: www. columbiavalleysummerlude.com.

Saturday, July 23rd: • 9 a.m. - 12 noon: 24th Annual Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere. Booths for rent: 250342-2844.

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Adoption Extravaganza at ICAN. For info: 250-341-7888.

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July 8, 2011

Young filmmakers to learn the basics

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Invermere resident Gabriel Jablanczy has been on a journey into the world of filmmaking since heading off to art school in Nova Scotia four years ago, and is looking forward to sharing what he has learned during his degree program with young filmmakers in the area. The 22-year-old initially went to the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design to pursue drawing and painting but soon fell in love with the filmmaking process.

“I had never really thought about it as something I wanted to do until first year university,” Mr. Jablanczy said. “Then I started really getting into it. It was third year when it really clicked for me about what you can do with the medium, and I decided I wanted to pursue it. I just love it.”

Mr. Jablanczy’s first film, Buckshot, was accepted by the Toronto International Film Festival’s student showcase last May, which was a major encouragement for the young director.

He has since moved back to Invermere, and said he is realizing that one of the things they don’t teach you in film school is just how hard it is to make a film in the real world.

“They say the first and second films you make out

of school are the hardest, if you do indeed decide to make any. Right now I am shooting a documentary with my girlfriend, but I also wanted to come back to Invermere this summer to teach what I have learned in Nova Scotia.”

He approached the College of the Rockies and asked if they were interested in setting up a course for youth, and they said yes. The Junior Directors’ Movie Camp is for children aged 9-13, and will help budding directors take a film idea from start to finish.

The lessons will focus on the theories behind each stage of film production, Mr. Jablanczy said, and each participant should leave the four-day course with either a finished film, or a concept well on its way.

“I really like when you’re making a film and you capture something that is totally unplanned. Even in a scripted narrative, if something unexpected happens you have to be able to capitalize on it. I think this course will provide valuable knowledge for anyone who is into film making in any capacity, whether it be a music video, extreme sports, comedy, sci-fi, or drama. It is a great way to express yourself and it is something that anyone can do.”

The course runs from July 25th-29th from 9 a.m.

– 4 p.m. and costs $195 per child. Cameras are provided. Contact the College of the Rockies for more information.

PASSING ON KNOWLEDGE — Gabriel Jablanczy looks forward to teaching aspiring filmmakers tricks of the trade.

Photo By Joshua Estabrooks

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New salon moves downtown

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Reclining in the padded, adjustable hair washing chairs at the brand-new Scizzor Sisters salon in downtown Invermere, it feels as though you’re in a sleek city salon, but with the friendliness of a small town.

The new salon’s modern decor and hip feel are the result of the hard work of twin sisters Britt and Meka Jensen, along with fellow hair stylist, Christine Johansen.

The trio spent a month renovating the space, which is located directly across the street from Sears and the B.C. Liquor Store, before opening the salon’s doors on June 6th.

Since then, the women have been booked steadily with appointments for grad, summer weddings, and familiar customers from Meka’s time spent cutting hair in the valley at other salons.

“So far, everything has been going really well,” Meka said. “It’s nice to see old faces again, and to be meeting new ones.”

Britt, who previously styled hair in a large city centre, said working in a smaller area has definite benefits.

“It’s a little more personal here,” she said. “It feels like you can talk to people more. It’s like they’re your friends already.”

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Meka moved to the valley six years ago, and was joined by her twin sister Britt last year. The two always talked about owning a salon together, and decided to take the leap with encouragement from their mother, who visited the sisters earlier this year and told them to go for it. The women invited Christine to join their dynamic team, and the rest is hairstyling history.

Now that the word of their opening is out, people have been stopping by just to check things out, Meka said.

“It’s great. I think we have that fun, easygoing attitude, and the atmosphere is really nice.”

In addition to regular styling, cutting, and hair dying and highlighting services, Scizzor Sisters offers wave extensions, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, and facial waxing. They also carry Kenra, Moroccan Oil, and L’Oreal products.

Meka said keeping up to the latest and greatest trends is important to the three stylists, who plan to attend the Las Vegas Hair Show next year to expand their already well-rounded knowledge base.

Scizzor Sisters hopes to hold a grand opening wine and cheese gathering in the near future, and are considering installing a stand-up tanning booth.

The salon is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m Saturday. Call 250-342-2446.

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July 8, 2011

Art tour will visit spectacular valley homes

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The ever-popular Tour of the Arts will take place on July 31st, and organizers are making final preparations for what has proven to be a very successful day of artistic exploration for both visitors to the valley and locals alike.

A new venue on the circuit, located near Invermere, will be Karen and Denis Gratton’s log home.

The Grattons moved to the valley in 1994, when Denis got a job in the forestry industry.

They bought the property and began building their dream home, which they are now excited to share with the artists, musicians and participants on the tour as the successful event enters its fourth year.

“The organizers drove up our driveway last fall and asked if we’d be interested. We’ve been very happy with this place, and we are looking forward to enjoying a lively afternoon with all involved in the tour,” said Karen.

Two longtime local artists will have their art displayed at the Gratton’s home. Pat Bavin, who has been in involved in blowing glass for over 30 years, will be showcasing some of his paintings — an artform he took up ten years ago when the physical

demands of his glass blowing craft forced him to take a break.

“Because of my background in landscaping I am very interested in interpretation of landforms, but I am also really interested in history,” he said.

This will be Mr. Bavin’s third year on the tour.

Jerry Kohorst’s family has been in the area since the 1800s, and he will be displaying his fascinating stone sculptures made out of Anhydrite. Mr. Kohorst’s highly polished sculptures depict, in simplified, naturalistic forms, the abundant wildlife found in the Columbia Valley.

A four-year veteran of the tour, Mr. Kohorst said he will be looking forward to reconnecting with the returning tour participants, as well as getting to know those who have decided to take the tour for the first time.

The Gratton home will also host musician John Cronin in the morning and Pat Hess and Franz Grasegger in the afternoon. Tour passports can be purchased now at a variety of locations throughout the valley, or by calling the Columbia Valley Arts at 250-342-4423. One change on the tour schedule to note; the musical entertainment at the Nichol home will now feature Gabriella Enyedvary in the morning and Christopher Howse in the afternoon.

VALLEY VETERAN — Jerry Kohorst with some of his stone sculptures, which will be featured at this years Tour of the Arts (top). The Gratton home (bottom).

Photos by Joshua Estabrooks

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Baker celebrates 30 years at Quality Bakery

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff This week, cinnamon bun connoisseur, bread buff, and practised pretzel twister, Peter Banga, is celebrating 30 years of owning and operating the Quality Bakery in downtown Invermere. A giant pretzel has perched atop the bakery’s roof for years, leading coffee drinkers, treat seekers, and conversation lovers to the charming bakery filled with fresh-baked goods, straight from the hands and heart of Peter.

Peter grew up in Switzerland, where his grandfather owned a bakery. As a child, Peter would help wash pans in the bakery or ride around with the delivery truck drivers. At first he had no desire to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and become a baker; Peter thought his grandfather’s bakery was archaic and shunned the idea, until he visited a modern facility and started to enjoy the thought of creating pastry masterpieces himself.

“My mother once said to me, ‘People will always need bread.’ That really stuck with me,” Peter said.

Peter took the pastry plunge and earned his journeyman credentials as a baker and pastry chef in Zurich, Switzerland, from the Baeckeri Steiner. He then took additional schooling to become a chef, which he said helps him have a well-rounded understanding of the industry and of food in general.

Peter brought his newfound knowledge to Canada when he came to Banff as a chef, baker, pastry chef, and butcher at the Banff Springs Hotel. He came to the Columbia Valley shortly after, and a visit turned into a 30-year residency after Peter toured the Quality Bakery, which was then owned by Rudy Laresser and located where The Bistro and The Monkey’s Uncle is today.

“I came and looked at the bakery and talked to Rudy, and I really liked it,” Peter said. “I worked with Rudy for a year before I bought the bakery from him in 1981.”

Since then, the bakery moved location to where the Cold Beer and Wine Store is at the Best Western Invermere Inn, before settling in across the street in 1991, where it is today.

Since the days when Peter first took over the bakery, he’s watched it change as the valley grew.

“During those first years, there were no formal recipes, no computers; everything was basically done on the fly. The bookkeeping system was literally two drawers: one paid and one unpaid,” Peter remembered. “Everybody had a charge account. It was confusing as hell!” he said, laughing. “It was a very small-town feel. Someone would walk in, grab something, tell us to charge it, and leave, and we’d say, ‘oh, that’s so-and-so’s neighbour.’”

As things grew busier, Peter moved from imperial to metric measurements, wrote down recipes, and added new pastries, chocolates, and treats to the menu. It took a bit of convincing for people to buy some new items, like the croissant, which Peter had to give away before people would buy it. Although some things changed, some stayed the same; Peter still uses three of Rudy’s original recipes, like the famed Quality Bakery spice bar.

Perhaps the most iconic item at the bakery is the soft pretzel, which is paid homage to on a sculpture on the top of the building. Many bakeries in Europe hung a pretzel outside the storefront during Medieval times, Peter said. The Quality Bakery began making pretzels on Saturdays only, but now produces almost 23,000 of the doughy twists per year. At some point, it became a bit of a local dare to climb on the roof of the bakery and rotate the pretzel sideways, Peter added, chuckling, but it’s now secured to the roof so it can’t spin and is carefully monitored by video equipment.

Peter and his staff of 20 now have a separate production building where they bake overnight so there are fresh pastries in the bakery first thing in the morning.

“I have some really good people working with me, and in the end, that makes all the difference,” Peter said.

“Also, we have a lot of very loyal customers. Over 30 years, there are generations of families coming, just like we have multiple generations of families working for us.”

In celebration of 30 years in the community, on July 9th Peter will be holding a day with birthday cake and in-store specials with prices from 1981.

PASTRY KING — Peter Banga, owner of the Quality Bakery since 1981, in the bakery today (top) and cutting pastry in the shop’s old location, where The Bistro is now, during the late 1980s (bottom).

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Exhibit honours missing women Submitted by Montana Cameron Pynelogs Summer Student From July 12th to 24th, Pynelogs will be featuring a new show entitled “Innovation: A Fresh Look at Art”.

The show will feature unique pieces that consist of the works of Carney Oudendag, Robyn Oliver, Angelique Gillespie, Jessica Gowling, Neal Panton, and a collaboration between Jane Tevelein Doel and Marty Ryan.

The collaboration between Jane Tevelein Doel and Marty Ryan will be a viewing experience that is well worth your while. Their collection, entitled “Embodiment” and in the form of porcelain torso flags, is a tribute to women who have disappeared, gone missing, or been murdered.

Originally inspired by the Highway of Tears, where many missing women have yet to be accounted for, it also aims to salute girls and women in the Columbia Valley, the Downtown Eastside, and elsewhere.

In her work as both an art teacher and counselor in the school system, Marty Ryan has encountered families with connections to some of the missing women. Her friend, and clay artist, Jane Tevelein Doel, had worked as a sexual abuse counselor and youth worker in Golden.

From their experiences and career choices, it is easy to see why these artists were inspired to take on such a mean-

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Marty and Jane asked their friends to be models for body casts done in paperclay medium, and Marty’s experience in metal sculpting helped to devise a hanging system for the finished flags.

The exhibit took nearly two years to complete and now consists of twelve finished torsos, which encompass all body types which are embellished with ancient symbols, representing rebirth and with the words of a Margaret Atwood poem, ‘A Women’s Issue’.

The viewing experience for this traveling exhibit is, as expected, very moving, and described by Jane as “pretty emotional and visceral.” The artists themselves also feel the collection’s impact but feel the works speak for themselves.

The artist opening will take place on July 13th from 7-9 p.m. at Pynelogs. There will be snacks provided, drinks available, an acoustic guitarist and an early chance to see the new show as well as time to chat with the artists. It is sure to be a great way to spend a Wednesday night and we would love to see you out.

We down at Pynelogs feel very honoured to have this traveling collection on display for the upcoming show, and we hope many of you come to view the show and help pay tribute to the women this collection honours. For more information please phone Pynelogs at 250-342-4423.

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July 8, 2011

Canada Day in the Columbia Valley

O CANADA — The Columbia Valley toasted our great country with a lively lineup of events during the Canada Day long weekend. Pictured, clockwise from top left: a burst of fireworks explode during the fireworks display put on by the Kinsmen Club; Invermere’s Kim Turgeon and baby Frances Turgeon show their patriotic pride; Ed Kluczny and Irene LaRochelle of Invermere’s Columbia Garden Village ride in the Canada Day parade with style in a 1963 Ford Galaxie convertible; a lovely lioness has her face painted and hair sprayed with sparkles at the Mountain Mosaic Festival at Kinsmen Beach; the winning boaters in this year’s Cops for Kids Build a Boat Contest use their homemade paddles to dash for the finish line. The team, representing the Windermere Fire Department, is Deputy Chief Drew Sinclair, firefighter Ashley O’Neil, and firefighter Levine Ollenberger (front to back).

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Developer requests meeting with district

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Local developer, Leo Kienitz, attended the regularly scheduled District of Invermere council meeting on June 28th with the hopes of finally sitting down with council and staff to discuss a development he has had in the works since December of 2009.

Mr. Kienitz spoke to council during the public question and comment period, and brought with him a series of e-mail correspondences which he explained showed how long he has been waiting for a meeting to discuss a simple question.

“This meeting has been set three separate times. At first I was told I had to meet with the committee of the whole, but I wasn’t invited to it. Then the next meeting I was told I would be on the agenda, and I wasn’t invited to that either. The day after the meeting I asked what was going on, and I was told I had to meet with a different committee.”

The issues Mr. Kienitz wishes to discuss pertain to tying in the village’s water system to the infrastructure he is developing on his 5.5-acre parcel of land on 15th Avenue. The development planned would include a 54-unit housing development aimed at the 55+-year-old market.

“I am asking for clarification and a meeting to discuss it. If they can indicate or prove that I am required to upgrade the water line, then that is part of the cost. I just want to meet with them so

my engineers can continue designing my project. If I have to redesign their line or redesign mine, I have to know that.”

After his presentation, councilors responded that they would look into the issue, and Mayor Gerry Taft said on Monday, July 4th, that staff, council and Mr. Kienitz would be sitting down for a meeting on Wednesday, July 6th.

“We are taking his concerns seriously and we want everyone in the same room to talk about all of the issues,” said Mr. Taft. “We need to hear what his needs and issues are and go from there.”

The proposed development, which will be called Sunrise Ridge, will feature homes with a choice of two floor plans: one with a walkout basement will be 1,300 square feet and another floor plan will be 1,200 square feet.

There will also be five or six exterior finishes to choose from, so there is some visual variety when driving through the subdivision.

In the 1980s, Mr. Kienitz subdivided a six-acre parcel into 30 lots on Fort Point. He is also the original developer of Pineridge subdivision, before he sold the remaining parcel to the Statesman Corporation.

Mr. Kienitz and his wife Dianne have lived in Invermere for more than 30 years. They have resided on their property at the south edge of Invermere for the past 29 years.

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July 8, 2011

New RCMP partnership to tackle domestic violence

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A new collaboration between the RCMP, the Victim Services program, the Family Resource Centre and other local and provincial bodies is helping to tackle domestic violence in the Columbia Valley.

The Integrated Case Assessment Team recently established in Invermere is one of the first partnerships of its kind in British Columbia, and aims to provide a greater level of support to victims in high risk domestic cases.

The detachment is working alongside the Family Resource Centre, Crown Counsel, the probation service, the Ministry of Children and Family Development and other organizations to provide ongoing care and assistance for victims who are in danger of being severely injured or killed in domestic disputes.

“A new Violence in Relationships policy has allowed information sharing for mandated agencies in high risk

cases,” explained Tracy Simpson, of the Columbia Valley RCMP Victim Services program. “This allows the assessment team to share information and come up with an effective safety plan for the victim.”

After a domestic violence case in Victoria in 2007 ended in tragedy, despite the victim begging for extra police support, the RCMP adopted a policy change which enabled them for the first time to make their records available to other organizations in certain cases.

With the new information sharing policy in place, member agencies of the Integrated Case Assessment Team can, with the victim’s permission, work proactively together to keep them safe and help to hold offenders accountable for their actions.

“Probably our highest level of work can be attributed to domestic violence cases,” said Corporal Grant Simpson of the Columbia Valley detachment. “It’s a huge advantage to be able to support each other in differing roles to provide better care and empower victims.”

The team conducts a risk assessment to determine the high risk cases and establishes a safety plan, helping to provide support from the offence right through to the court verdict and beyond.

“It can take 10 months to two years or longer before a case is heard in court,” Mrs. Simpson said. “There is more opportunity to re-offend, so in a high risk situation you need a committed plan to keep women and children safe.”

The team works with each victim on a case-by-case basis to determine the best way to aid them and keep them out of harm’s way, whether they need a place to shelter, guidance through the sometimes bewildering court process, counselling services, or more.

The collaboration is the brainchild of Donna Power, the Victim Services and ICAT Coordinator, and is modelled after a similar team in the North Okanagan.

Although none of the Invermere cases have yet worked their way through the court system, results have been very positive so far, Mrs. Simpson added.

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July 8, 2011

Power outage and surge causes damage in Brisco

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Approximately 13,000 residents were out of power on Thursday, June 30th, between Invermere and Golden, when a tree fell on the transmission line that services the north end of the Columbia Valley.

For most customers, the power came back on within the hour without incident, but many residents in Brisco found that the event damaged a large number of electrical appliances. Brisco local, Hedi Trescher, said that there was a huge power surge in the community shortly after the outage, which damaged computers, VCRs, fridges, sewing machines, television receivers and televisions. “It was kind of erratic. One thing would go and then another. I was really lucky that nothing happened at my place.�

Ms. Trescher said that approximately 100 homes were affected by the surge, which is why the community organized a meeting to discuss the damages and figure out what to do to recover some of their losses.

Approximately 60 people attend the meeting on Tuesday, July 5th, along with B.C. Hydro’s Acting Manager of Invermere-Golden District, Kevin Ramsay, who informed those in attendance that the incident is under investigation. “We found out that we cannot make a community claim, but people can make individual claims,� Ms. Trescher said. “But we have to wait to see what B.C. Hydro is going to do with the investigation.�

Once B.C. Hydro has the answers as to what exactly happened, the community will most likely get together again to see what the next steps are in terms of getting compensation for their damaged property, Ms. Trescher said.

The transmission outage transpired just before midnight, according to Diane Tammen, Community Relations Manager for B.C. Hydro, who said that the investigation should take about two weeks to conclude. “We don’t know exactly what occurred,� she said. “Hopefully we can find out as quickly as possible and let the customers know.�

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

www.teamraven.ca

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

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

Paul McIntyre

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

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

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

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

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL DAVE SUTHERLAND AT 250-341-6299

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Bighorn Timber Frames • • • • •

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

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

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

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

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

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

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

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30 Years of Tax & Business Consulting

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

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

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

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7 days a week

Darren Ross

Robert D. Harvey, Tax Specialist

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Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

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

Saunders Irrigation

Owner/Operator

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

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726 • 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 Jason Pike

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

Owner/Operator

250-342-5277

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K5

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

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

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Delicious Sushi

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

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe

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

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

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

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

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

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

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Serving the entire Valley

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

LAMBERT-KIPP

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

Come in and browse our giftware

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

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

• • • •

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

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

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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Wood Blinds

July 8, 2011

Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE Established 1976

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

Top Quality

KL Plumbing & Heating Interior World

Jobkat Excavating You’ve got a job? We’ve got a Cat!

Kevin Losey / Journeyman Plumber

Installations, Renovations & Service Calls window fashions

(250) 688-1717 / loseyk@hotmail.com Box 2372, Invermere, BC

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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.

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

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

Need Blinds?

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

Kevin Mayer

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

Sales • Warranty • Repairs

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

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

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

ree Homes In c. iF eldt

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

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

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

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

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

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

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

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Residential

Jesse Vader 250.341.5426

Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

250.349.5564

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

250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount

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HERE TO SERVE YOU 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

Columbia Chiropractic

COLUMBIA ROOFING

Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Quality Roofing and Repairs

Certified ART® & Graston® provider

Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

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

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

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

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.

• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

Call or visit online

RENOVATIONS

Complete Automotive Repairs

Kari & John Mason

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

• 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

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

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

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

Dunlop Contracting

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

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

• PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

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

Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

• 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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Regional District of East Kootenay

Watering Hours

The RDEK has watering hours on all of its water systems. Having set watering hours conserves water, creates a balance in the system demand and controls costs. Please abide by these watering hours. They are in place for the benefit of your community.

Windermere Water System

Timber Ridge Water System

Watering Times: Morning Evening

Watering Times:

6:00am - 10:00am 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Morning Evening

6:00am - 10:00am 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Residents living NORTH of Windermere Creek may water on even numbered days

EVEN numbered houses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

Residents living SOUTH of Windermere Creek may water on odd numbered days

ODD numbered houses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

Edgewater Water System

Holland Creek Water System

Watering Times: Morning Evening

Watering Times:

6:00am - 10:00am 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Morning Evening

6:00am - 10:00am 7:00pm - 11:00pm

EVEN numbered houses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

EVEN numbered houses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

ODD numbered houses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

ODD numbered houses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

For more information, contact the RDEK Engineering Services Department at 1-888-478-7335 or visit www.rdek.bc.ca

HERE TO SERVE YOU Your Weekly Source for News and Events

FREE ESTIMATES Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists Why wait for Winter?

Book your chimney cleaning now and save!

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

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Now’s the time to book your pruning and hazardous tree removal!

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

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

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Pioneer Classifieds The Royal Canadian Legion Invermere – Branch #71 presents…

FRIDAY DINNERS July 8th Steak

Sandwich July 15th Roast Beef July 22nd Chicken Breast with Alfredo Fettucine

July 29th Roast

Beef

Saturday, July 16th ~ Pig Roast with the local band L8te as entertainment.

s obituary s Geanette Elliott August 22, 1941-June 19, 2011 Geanette passed away after a short illness. She is already missed by a loving family and many friends. A Remembrance of Life will be held at the Lions Club Hall on July 9th at 2:00 p.m.

Donations may be made to the Invermere and District Hospital.

Thank You to all the Doctors, nurses, and support staff for everything you do so well. A special thank-you to all the close friends of the family.

Your love and support is appreciated.

The Elliot Family.

September 25, 1948- June 20, 2011 Jim was born to Eva May and Ben Martine in Priestville, Saskatchewan. He was the youngest of five children.

The family moved to Winderemere in 1950. Jim worked for GLJ Logging for many years then bought his first truck and began Martine Trucking LTD. Jim married Darlene Gayse in April 26 1975. They had two daughters, Crystal May and Amanda Lynn.

Jim was pre-deceased by his mother Eva, his father Ben, and his sister Linda.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife Darlene of 36 years, and two daughters, Crystal and Amanda (Brad); also, his pride and joy, grandsons Tristan and Wyatt.

His two brothers are Fred (Jackie) Martine, and Wifred (Reberta) Martine of Cranbrook, and sister Marie Vetter of Saskatchewan.

Jim will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We love you.

Service was held on June 28th at Windermere hall. Thank you to everyone for your help and support during this tough time.

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

GARAGE SALES

THANK YOU

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Fairmont Lions Club is having a garage sale on Saturday, June 16th 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Real Storage in Windermere. Great Variety of items, household, antiques, tools, sporting goods, and much more

A Special Thank You to everyone who took part in the “Sweet Fashion Show & Dessert Night.”

AG Valley Foods, Tiffany Thredz, Essentials, Rainbow Donkey, Inside Edge, Summit Footwear, Chisel Peak Medical Staff, Pat Allen, Wendy Jansen, Erin Porter, Donna McKay and Linda Madson. All the volunteers who helped make our event a great success. Thank You! We raised more than $1,300 for our dance floor at the Desiderata Health & Wellness Studios.

Sincerely, Colleen Wagner.

Cheers to all those to all those who treated the stoplights as a four-way stop. Way to go!

Jeers to the people who don’t know how to speak to their waitress.

We’re people with feelings and there is a certain way to talk to people. Cheers to the nice people who make the job worth it!

Garage Sale at The Wilmer Hall Saturday, July 9th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, July 9th 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5010 Fairmont Close, Fairmont.

Saturday, July 9th at Mickey’s Auto Body. Rain or Shine. Starts at 9 a.m.

Lots of stuff.

Great variety of big & small household items. 5364 Dutch Creek Road. July 9th 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, July 9th 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

4662 Lake Street Windermere.

Everything must go as house is being demolished. Appliances, furniture, light fixtures, bedding, books, dishes, etc.

ANNOUNCEMENT

James Earl Martine

• • • •

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th 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.

Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30-2:30 and Dinner as always from 5:00-9:00pm.

Thank You, to all who sent best wishes, cards, and flowers while I was in the hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Louw and the nursing and emergency room staff for their great care. Anne Picton.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the Canada Day streaker girls who ran in the buff northbound on 13th Ave. on Thursday night. The neighbors on 10th appreciated the Canadian spirit. The cartwheels were great!

Jeers to the person (you know who you are) who uses the right- hand lane at the bottom of the Athalmer Hill to turn right but then cuts me off and turns left.

Cheers to the Chiesel Peak Medical Clinic Center! Doctors return phone calls. 11 a.m. appointments are actually at 11 a.m. Caring, professional and always helpful staff. How blessed are we to have you.

Cheers to Claudia of Radium. You found and returned my $40 cash at the post office. My deepest thankyou. Your honesty has really raised my hopes that good people do exist. Thank you again!

Jeers to all those who blew through the stoplights on Sunday while the power was out. Go read the Drivers’ Manual again!

Jeers to the village idiots who pushed down numerous signs, including stop signs on Saturday, June 25th.

Cheers to the staff at Bare Hands Day Spa. Thank You for using me as your demo. I really enjoyed trying out your treatments.

Cheers to The Pioneer for writing the article about our “garbage” dilemma. The Invermere Health Care Auxillary Thift Store.

Cheers to the donors who make an effort to send clean and usable articles to our store. The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store.

Cheers to all the parents, community volunteers and especially Joanne Gray for making the EMP/Buckets for Fun Day such a huge success.

Cheers to everyone in the Roller Derby car wash on Saturday. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated by your local derby team.

Cheers to the principal who has gone above and beyond his call of duty. You will be missed!

A very big cheers to Rick Waters, Foreman of the District of Invermere Public Works, who went above and beyond when we had a sewer backup late Saturday night! Your help was so very much appreciated.

Thank You— The Leeroys & Guests.

Cheers to Staff Sgt. Shehovac and the other RCMP members who spend many school days patrolling the school zones in Invermere.

Thank you very much for keeping our students safe!

Cheers to the manager at Sobeys for your great customer service regarding our birthday cake. You went over and above!

Jeers to my neighbor who ripped down four flower baskets off my fence. I sent your misbehaving child home three years ago. Get over it!

Although, I am enjoying the video.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Cheers to the female RCMP officer doing radar at the bottom of Athalmer Hill on June 29th. Most people are going either up or down that hill way too fast.

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

Jeers to the person who broke into my truck in broad daylight while I was at work and then went through my wallet and glove box & stole my iPod.

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.

Cheers to Shelli Messerli for organizing the lunch for the graduating Grade 7’s at J.A. LairdThanks Shelly!

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Studio Space for rent hourly in Fairmont. New 500 sq. ft. cork floor.

Multi Purpose use dance, yoga, circuit training, meetings, classes. $15/per hour. Contact: Ryan Haynes rhaynesmagellan@gmail. com 250-341-7345.

Sunny walkout 2 bdrm basement suite. Available August 1st. All utilities included W/D, N/S, N/P. References required. $800/month.

250-341-1100.

1 Bdrm Cabin in Edgewater. $500/ month + Hydro. References required. N/S. N/P. 250-342-5912.

Enjoy the winter months on Canada’s Riviera, without paying extra health insurance.

Beautifully-furnished twobedroom, 2-bathroom rancher in Qualicum Beach, 45 minutes from Nanaimo ferry, quiet retirement neighbourhood, charming village with excellent shops and restaurants, short stroll to beach and golf course. Gas fireplace, office and private back yard with barbecue and palm tree. $1,300/ month includes utilities and lawn care. Available October 1st to April 1st. N/P, N/S, adults only.

References required. Call 250-3420444 or email elinor1@telus.net for pictures.

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.

Rent/Sell approx 2400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Center & Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne @ 250-270-0102.

Large yard and Quonset in Althalmer Industrial Park across from OK Tire. $1,200/month. 250342-3790.

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

Private room with internet, W/D, garden & all utilities. Quiet and tidy home in Westside Park. $500/ month. Call 250-341-5192 for more info.

SUITE FOR RENT 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.

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.

3 bdrm, 1 bath large upper suite Black Forest Heights W/D, D/W. $1,200/month including utilities.

DD & references required. N/S preferred. Available July 16th. 250342-9025.

Black Forest Heights 2 bdrm ground level walk-out suite, very bright, great views, yard, 6 appliances, central vacuum, N/S, no partiers, quiet. Available August 1st. $925/ month includes utilities. Call 250342-3057(h) or 250-341-5572(c).

Radium 1 bdrm apartment for rent. $600/month including utilities.

Available August 1st. 250-3476420.

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. $850/month.

Available immediately, 250-3428781.

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. $1,100 plus utilities. Contact Joan at 250342-7517 for viewing.

3 bdrm, 2 bath, A/C, heated garage, shed, and garden area. $980/month +DD+ Utilities. 7012 Columbia Ridge Drive, Fairmont Hot Springs. Available Aug/Sept 2011. Call Ken Arndt: 403-6255346 (Res.), 403-850-3354 (Cell), E-mail kenarndt@shaw.ca.

Invermere 3 bdrm townhouse 3 full bath, 5 appliances, large deck, developed basement. Available August 1st. $1,175/month + utilities. 403-703-0930.

Executive home in Windermere on large lot with lake and mountain views. Available Oct 1st for a period of 2 years. $1,400/month includes internet and satellite TV. N/S Pls. For details call 250-688-0798.

4 bdrm, 2 bath in Invermere W/D, D/W, centrally located between town and schools, large yard and private deck. Available July 15th. $1,450/month. 250-342-3790.

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

References required $595/month.

Available Aug 10th-May 15th. Call 403-619-1540.

Invermere 2 bdrm clean pet friendly house. Great location, large fenced yard, W/D. $1,075/month. 250341-5427.

Modern 4 bdrm, 3 bath house 2 blocks from school. Attached garage, large yard, W/D, stove, D/W, microwave. Short or long term rental. $1,350/month + utilities. Phone 403-993-0567.

Available July 1, 2011 Luxury Chalets of Canyon View. Enjoy the Ultimate Resort Destination in our luxurious 3 Bdrm Two-Story Vista Town Homes. These thoughtfully designed 1,700 sq.ft. Town Homes are beautifully decorated in warm tones with quality furnishings.

Dramatic 9 ft. ceilings on both levels. Relax in front of the rustic fireplace in the living room for those cool evenings. Master suite includes 3 piece bath and walkin closet plus 2 more spacious bedrooms. Gourmet kitchen includes 5 appliances, Patio with BBQ, raised breakfast bar and large pantry. Cozy front veranda to gaze at the spectacular views.

Private Garage and fully equipped for all your needs. lchurchill@ aspenaircorp.com.

2 bdrm older home for rent.

Large yard, pets ok. Available soon. References, DD $850/ month including cable & utilities.

Please write to: Landlord, Box 362, Invermere BC, V0A 1K0 with employment and age.

Home for Rent. 5 appliances, N/S, pets negotiable. Available August 1st. $1,300/month plus utilities.

403-460-1764.

3 bdrm, 2 bath, A/C, heated garage, shed, and garden area. $980/month +DD+ Utilities. 7012 Columbia Ridge Drive, Fairmont Hot Springs. Available starting Aug 1st or /Sept 1st for long term rental.

Call Ken Arndt: 403-625-5346 (Res.), 403-850-3354 (Cell), E-mail kenarndt@shaw.ca.

Fairmont 3 bdrm, 2 bath cabin, great yard. References required.

Call 250-688-0244.

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

Enviro 2000 Parkside Place Condo 2 bdrm, 3.5 bath, dbl car garage, luxury furnishings. $1,400/month.

250-342-9650.

Executive 2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept, R2000 Condo fully furnished, downtown Invermere, BC. Includes all appliances, heated floors in bathrooms. Electric fireplace and top of the line BBQ $1,300/month plus utilities.

Available Aug 1st. Please email dcordery@cogeco.ca or call 416709-4590.

Please call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

1 bdrm condo for rent near Sobeys N/S, N/P. $600/month. Call 250342-6255.

Spacious Condo for rent- Castle Rock Estates, Invermere. Hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer. Utilities included.

N/S, N/P, $1,500/month. Available August 1st. Call 250-342-1314.

Invermere 2 bdrm, 2 bath, luxury fully furnished & equipped condo.

Top floor with amazing lake view, steps to lake, walk to downtown. $1,350/month.

250-688-0244.

Kijiji ID 292580127.

Radium 2 bdrm, 2 bath furnished luxury condo, pool/ht access. $950.

Call 250-688-0244.

Invermere Parkside Place Condo for rent. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appliances, 1235 sq.ft, $1,150/month. R2000 energy efficient. N/S, D/D. Small pets negotiable. 1 year lease.

References required. Available Immediately. Call 250-342-0853 or info@quiniscoe.ca.

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

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

ACREAGES AND LOTS 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.

Radium Lot-4829 Mary’s Street.

Zoned C2-allowing for single or multi-residential; no building commitment. Hydro & power in place. $165,000 OBO. Call: 250838-6635.

15.5 acres located between Radium Hot Springs, BC and Invermere, BC. Surrounded by Dry Gulch Provincial Park and Fish & Wildlife. Very private, with spectacular views of the Mountains and Wetlands. Frontage on the paved road. Untouched with mature trees. 5 min. drive to Radium Golf Course. Asking $398,000.00.

250-342-1520.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 1996 Legacy Mobile Home in Canal Flats F/S, W/D, D/W, wood stove.

Also has propane heat. Asking $55,000. Please call after 6p.m.

250-417-0389 or 250-421-7085.

Wood lane Windermere well-kept 2 bdrm mobile home, covered deck, fenced yard, garden, newer appliances & flooring. Great starter home. Asking $45,500. Phone 250342-0456.

HOMEs FOR SALE Juniper Heights Home on Acreage

2177 sq. ft. 3 bdrm + den, 3 bath, oak hardwood floors, slate entry, plus 1850 sq. ft. basement, garage, workshop etc. 5128 Juniper Hights Rd. $549,000 for more info call 250-341-6869.

2000 sq. ft. Radium Home for Sale. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, large yard, located D/T close to park & shops. $270,000. 250-3477755. We Will Pay Your Down Payment.

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HOMEs FOR SALE

HOMEs FOR SALE

wanted

Edgewater Townhouse for Sale.

Totally Remodeled. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, fireplace, entertainment center and much more. $169,900 5 per cent down and assumable if you qualify. See it on WeList or Call 250-347-2144.

Private Sale Westside Park Has 3 Bdrm, 2 ½ bath on upper floors, as well has beautiful sellcontained basement suite. Still has home warranty. Price below assessed value. Please compare price to MLS prices. $319,000. 250341-5560.

I’m in my practicum for Level 1 Reiki 60 hours. I would like to purchase a Reiki Table. June Hallett 250-3415776. Thank You.

Mountain Home For Sale www.newbuildinglinks.com

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 250-6880521.

3 bdrm, nearly new Radium Town Home. Fully developed with walkout basement, garage, heat pump, wood trim throughout, custom window coverings. No HST. $319,000 Phone: 250-342-0183.

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.

pets Golden Doodle Puppies available: 2 males, 2 females, ready to go to approved homes. 30-45 lbs full grown, 1st vacs & 2 year health guarantee. $1,200. Tammie 250342-5114.

Needed: female and male slow pitch softball players for upcoming Ballfest tournament, July 15th-17th at the Crossroads Ball Diamonds in Invermere. Please call Scott 250-342-7547.

Reclaimed or excess lumber wanted to build shed in 2/4 , 1/6 , Ply. OSB. Call 403-619-1540.

MISC. FOR SALE Quality Topsoil and Manure.

Topsoil $160/dump truckload, $70/ pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load, delivery extra. Call 250-3421268.

302V8 + 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR too many extras to list. Best Offer. (250)341-7393.

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

US 25ft Sail Boat w/ Trailer in good shape. Swing Keel, 9.9 HP, Evinrude Outboard. Must be seen to appreciate. Asking $13,500 Call 780-883-0550.

Zehnder Local Beef Steaks, Smokies, and more. Available at Grant’s Foods, 503 7th Ave, Invermere.

King Water Bed for Sale w/ heater and nice headboard with mirror, liner, and baffled bladder. $300.

250-688-5029 or 250-347-2275.

250 US Gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal cage 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George 250347-9500.

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

1994 Larson open bow 185 HP Ezload Trailer comes with many extras. $8,500 OBO. 250-345-6576.

Bar Pool Table without coin slot.

Cues, rack & balls included. $500 OBO. Call 250-342-3240.

700R Chevy Transmission custom built originally paid $3000.

Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

Dining Room Table, 4 chairs and china cabinet, $500. Coffee and 2 end tables, $150. Computer desk, $75. 250-347-2245.

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

Entertainment unit black/grey 5.3” height $40. Single bed $30. Call 250-342-2526.

Free to Good Home- one 18 Cubic Foot Freezer and one 15 Cubic Foot Refrigerator. Call 250-3472488.

Black Hardi Board Trim 30+ 1 ¼ “ x 4” 16 ft. lengths, $450 OBO. Call 403-466-0284.

BBQ used very little. Almost new. $100 OBO. 250-342-9636.

200 sq.ft. of cinnamon maple hardwood flooring 32 ½ “ width random lengths. 250-342-9701.

FIREWOOD: Logging truckloads of dry pine for sale $1400 delivered.

Call Greg at 250-342-5610.

auctions

auctions

horse for sale

Bailiff Auction

ANTIQUE & FURNITURE

15 year old 15-2 HH reg. Paint Gelding-Western/English $3,500.

7 year old 13-3 HH reg. POA Bay Gelding $3000. 250-342-4665.

ART

wanted Private Sale in Black Forest ½ duplex with revenue suite. Upper 1065 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 7 appliances. Walk-in suite 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances.

Private entry and patio. $274,900.

To view 250-342-4804.

MISC. FOR SALE

Recreational Kayak for lake and river use. Single seater, preferably plastic, must have some cargo capacity. 12-14ft ideal. Call Kate: 250-341-6299.

Old Doors and windows for sheds.

Call 250-347-9383.

recreation vehicles

DIRT BIKE & ATV SERVICE SPECIALS 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

Saturday, July 9th, 1 p.m.

60+ Prints by famous artists

Bateman, G. Harvey, Rankin, Hillard, Engle, Parker, DeGrandberg, Lyman, Wood, Manning, Booth, Martin and many more!

ANTIQUES Canadiana and Collectables

JEWELLERY Men’s 6 oz., 18k Bracelet, Elvis Ring and Bracelet, Ladies solitaires, Diamond Stud Earrings, Chains 20 pieces appraised at over $75,000 Viewing on July 7 th & 8 th at

Aabco Auction Services

740 Industrial Rd. No. 1 Cranbrook B.C. • 250-919-4494

AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 16/11 at 11 AM SHARP! at the WINDERMERE COMMUNITY HALL FURNITURE: Wardrobes, cabinets, bedroom suites, tv stands, tv, coffee tables, kitchen table and chairs, dining room table & chairs, couch and love seat, rug, chest freezer, mirrors, pictures, BRAND NEW OAK SINGLE WARDROBES and more!

ANTIQUES: 1910 “Hoosier” kitchen center, late 1800 Knapp Joint buffet, Tiger Stripe claw foot table, 4 claw foot chairs, drum table, oak dresser, blanket dresser, steamer trunk, travel trunks, iron boards, sad irons, depression glass, carnival glass, milk glass, art glass, fire king, oil lamps, CPR lamps, snow shoes, “Medalta” crocks and jugs, scales, oak office chair, large primitive cabbage shredder, pressed glass, pre 1917 purple glass, “Shawnee” pottery, “McCoy” pottery, wash tubs and boards, sock stretchers, wash cone plungers, fuel cans, butter churn, water cooler, mantel clock, cast iron pans, sleigh, kettle, waffle iron, parlor stove with mica window, vintage Tonka toys, “Fiesta” ware, canning jars, sausage stuffer, occupied japan and many more items to numerous to mention!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: A good selection of furniture from a local individual and a large selection of Antiques from a Cranbrook collector. Don’t miss it!

PREVIEW: from 9:00 a.m.

TERMS: Cash, Cheque, Visa, MC

All purchases are subject to a 10% buyers fee and 12% HST Subject to additions and deletions!

Sale conducted by HIGH COUNTRY AUCTIONS, Invermere BC Auctioneer: Erhard “Tex” Lortscher Phone: 250-341-5316 email: info@highcountryauctions.net web: www.highcountryauctions.net

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MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES for sale

services

services

help wanted

help wanted

Cultured stone for sale. 4 types of stone $2 sq/ft or 80 per cent discount from retail call 250-3411076. Quantities vary from 40 sq/ ft to 80 sq/ft.

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

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

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.

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

Black Forest Resturant is looking for P/T daytime cleaner. Drop off resume or call 250-342-9417.

Cook 40 Hours/week, $12.50 $14.00/hour. Server, previous experience required in German/ European cuisine and service, full-time, $9.23/hour. Apply to careers@blackforestrestaurant. com or drop of resume between 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 250-342-9417.

Safety 1st Portable Pressure Mount Baby Gate $20. Safety 1st Solid Wood Pine Colored Crib $60. Crib Mattress $20. Soft Fabric & Mesh Portable Baby Play Pen $60. Small red & pine Colored rocking Moose $20. All items like new-barely used by visiting grandkids. 250-3456288.

RECREATION VEHICLES

1995 Mazda Cronos 626 V6, 5 speed manual, A/C, sunroof. All service records. $1900.00. Call 250-3472456.

1992 Dodge Ram 250. Road worthy but selling for parts. Selling price $250. 250-342-6655.

Partially restored 1964 Ford Thunderbird plus parts car. Phone 250-347-9664.

1993 Dodge Grand Caravan. Clean and safe. 135,000kms. $1500. 250342-9401.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

1988 Prowler Regal. Top of the line, loaded. $5900. 250-342-5308.

1986 Travel Air 5th Wheel. Queen bed, pull out couch, full bathroom, stove, RF and oven comes with hitch. $3000 OBO. 250-342-9284.

Fully Serviced RV lot for rent at Mountain Shadows Resort located in between Radium and Invermere. $700/month. Call 403-286-1064.

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 ones of expansion potential. Training and mentoring included. $10,000. 250-341-5683 info@luckyinloveweddings.com.

camping STAY VACATION

8 ft. Camper in good condition.

RF, stove, furnace. $1000 OBO. Call 250-342-3263 (evenings).

2000 Maxum 19.5 ft. bull rider Inboard 5 Litre Merc comes with Bimini Top, 3 person tube, 1 person tube, wake board, winter cover.

Ready to hit the water. Immaculate condition. Asking $15,900. 250342-7264.

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

Motorino Electric Bikes No need for license, registration, insurance or gas. Just charge it up and go. Call 250-347-9009 for more info.

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

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

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

All work Guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645 Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

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

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.

“Your blinds are beautiful. Thank you so much for your expertise, thinking outside the box, unending enthusiasm, infectious personality and sunny smile! Princess B Fairmont” 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.

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

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

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

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.

DEVCO APPLIANCE SERVICE Devon Maslaniec-Owner Operator.

Servicing & Installing All Brands of Major Appliances. Certified Appliance Technician w/ Refrigeration & Gas Tickets. 250-341-7393 Mike’s Handymans Service Renovations and new construction.

Reasonable Rates. Call 250-3415770.

ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569 25 year old female nanny available to work Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Lots of experience with children. Please call Erica at 250409-4111.

help wanted Pool Side Café at Radium Hot Springs Pools seeking P/T summer help. Apply at the café between 11a.m. and 11p.m.

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.

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

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

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

Tow Truck Operator. Experience is an asset but will train for the right individual. Full Time. Start immediately. Wages dependant on experience. Must have air ticket.

Apply in person with resume at Kool Country Auto in the Industrial Park. Call Ivan 250-342-1700.

Attention: Experienced Hotel Cleaners or Stay at home Moms.

Work 9 a.m.-3p.m. Great Hours.

F/T. Great pay with bonus. Call Chalet Europe for more info 250347-9305.

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent P/T evening Kitchen Help/Servers.

Please call 250-347-0047 or e-mail mail@helenas.com.

Invermere Law Office requires staff for 2 days per week with the potential for a full time position.

Experience perfered but would train. Please forward resumes to: Box 639 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

Fax: 250-342-4414 or E-mail: handb@telus.net.

A busy Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Company in Invermere is looking for an energetic individual that can perform many different duties. Wage negiotiable depending on experience. Fax resumes to 250-342-9644 or contact Jason at 250-342-5241.

The Rib Ranch is looking for F/T & P/T servers. Good Wages. Great Benefits. Call 250-341-3333 or ribranch@gmail.com. Fax: 250342-4414 or E-mail: handb@telus. net.

The Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association is currently seeking P/T or F/T recreational Level 1 or Level 2 coaches. Flexible hours 3-30 hrs per week starting in September.

If interested please contact: echanler@shaw.ca or Erin at 250341-7003.

Chamber Maids required apply in person with resume to Motel Tyrol.

5016 Hwy 93 Radium Hot Springs.

Wages dependant on experience.

Call 250-347-9402.

Class 1 Driver needed w/ experience pulling quad trailers. F/T or P/T. Starting Immediately. 250-3413636 or 250-342-5654.

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FOOD SERVICE COUNTER ATTENDANT

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the following positions to start immediately: • • • • • •

(NOC 6641) Full-time, permanent, year-round

Duties include customer service, food preparation, and related cleaning.

Wage: up to $11.06 with suitable experience.

Apply to Gerry at 1201 7th Avenue (facing 12th St.) Invermere • PH: 250-341-1202 e-mail: gerry@gerrysgelati.com

We are hiring for the following positions.

· Night Cleaners · Maintenance Personnel Copper Point Resort is the newest luxury four season destination located in Invermere, BC. We are looking for those strong candidates who are energetic and passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience.

We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.

All those applying must be able to have fun!

Greenskeepers Housekeepers Hosts/Hostesses Prep Cooks Cooks Estheticians

Strata Manager A licensed, experienced Strata Manager with a thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation and well developed problem solving skills. Must be a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills and be proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

A Strata Management Assistant who must be a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills, and be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. The successful candidate will have the capability and desire to become a licensed Strata Manager.

Please fax resumé, along with salary expectations, to 250-342-2029 or mail to PO Box 249, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

HST REFERENDUM ded n e t Ex

JUNE 13 - AUGUST 5, 2011 To vote in the referendum, you should know the following: Two key dates of the 2011 HST Referendum have been extended,

■ and, the close of voting is extended to 4:30 p.m.

August 5, 2011.

For the Bargain Hunter In All of Us

Strata Management Assistant

fairmonthotsprings.com

■ the deadline to request a voting package is extended to midnight (local time) July 22, 2011.

Call 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

Resumes can be emailed to careers@copperpointresort.com, faxed to 250-341-4001 or dropped off to 760 Cooper Road.

Busy property management company in Invermere requires the following:

■ an HST Referendum Voting Package will be mailed to each registered voter through July 7, 2011.

■ ballot packages must be received by Elections BC, a Service BC Centre or an Elections BC Collection Centre before 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2011. Locations are listed on the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca or call 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

■ HST Referendum Voting Packages are provided in English. Translations of the materials are available on the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca.

Ballot

For more information, contact:

Advertise your Garage Sale with…

MORE CUSTOMERS MORE SALES, MORE REVENUE

N E W S PA P E R

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

■ voting packages will include a ballot and instructions on how to vote and return your ballot package.

■ you can vote if you are: ■ a Canadian citizen ■ 18 years of age or older on July 22, 2011 ■ registered as a voter in British Columbia ■ a resident of B.C. for at least six months before July 22, 2011 ■ not disqualified by law from voting

www.elections.bc.ca 1-800-661-8683 TTY 1-888-456-5448

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July 8, 2011

Government Rebates Parks launches Xplorer program • Furnace Replacements • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

(250) 342-1167

Let us hammer out the details

N E W S PA P E R

For all your advertising needs, call 250-341-6299

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

Parks Canada has launched a new Xplorers program filled with fun activities for children aged six to 11 and their families.

Taking place locally in Kootenay, Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National Parks, the free program is designed to give younger visitors an educational and entertaining chance to explore the parks.

Upon entry to any national park across the country, families will receive an Xplorers notebook — unique to each park — which is filled with activities.

“The Xplorers program creates opportunities for kids to explore and discover national parks across Canada,” said Adele

Laramee, Interpretation Coordinator for Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. “It gets folks out there discovering what’s special about these places.”

In Kootenay National Park visitors can become a park reporter, conduct an investigation into the coloured rocks of the Redwall Fault or take part in a nature hunt. Booklet based activities which are good for the drive include word scrambles and a maze game.

Once the workbook is completed kids receive a certificate and a souvenir as tokens of their success.

Also taking place in Kootenay National Park until August 31st are nightly outdoor theatre presentations at the Redstreak Campground, starting at 8 p.m.

These feature themes from flora and fauna to the history of the hot pools.

OUR ELECTRICITY GRID IS ABOUT TO GET

A WHOLE LOT SMARTER

STARTING THIS SUMMER, BC HYDRO WILL BE UPGRADING HOMES AND BUSINESSES WITH NEW SMART METERS. MOVING TO A MORE EFFICIENT, MODERNIZED GRID WILL CREATE IMMEDIATE SAVINGS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. YOU MAY BE WONDERING...

What is a smart meter?

The smart metering program will modernize our electricity system by replacing old electro-mechanical meters with new digital meters. A smart meter is a digital meter that records the amount of power you use. It helps improve the efficiency of the power grid, means less wasted electricity and gets BC ready for future power needs.

What are the benefits for me as a customer?

You will be able to see your power use in near real time and it will be faster and easier to open and close your account if you move.

What happens if the power goes out?

With smart meters in place, BC Hydro can pinpoint power outages and restore power faster.

How does it make my community safer?

The new meters reduce public and worker exposure to theft-related safety hazards, such as house fires, live wires and premature transformer failures.

How will my meter be read?

There will be remote, two way communication between your meter and BC Hydro.

Smart meter signals are short, infrequent and will last less than one minute per day.

Is the signal safe?

Yes. The signals are low level frequency, meeting and exceeding Health Canada safety standards.

Is my information secure?

Similar to online banking systems, the data from the meters is secure and your privacy is protected.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MODERNIZING BC’S GRID AND SMART METERS AT BCHYDRO.COM/SMARTMETERS A11-312

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July 8, 2011

FAITH

It started as a single seed

By Pastor Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church Flowers are growing, trees are throwing down cones, and dandelions are turning into fluff. All around us, we see the everyday miracles of life.

What started out as small simple little seeds have become flowers, trees and dandelions.

The apostle John tells us of a very interesting statement Jesus shared with his friends and followers. He says, “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” (John 12:24) I wonder if people think about this amazing miracle when they plant their seeds in the spring?

We plant small dried-out seed pods in anticipation of collecting flowers, carrots, apples and all kinds of

other things. The image is poignant. In surrendering its identity, the seed multiplies itself. This is a very interesting paradox. We plant something that dies and then life opens and multiplies itself many times over.

I once heard a quote that said, “You can count the number of seeds in an apple, but only God knows how many apples are in a seed.”

Some folks would consider the way that Jesus’ life “ended” was tragic. He was only 33, in the prime of his teaching, with thousands of followers. And yet I can’t help but think that Jesus knew exactly what he was doing.

Jesus’ death was not loss but gain. He died so that I can live. He went willingly to the cross to pay for my sin and your sin. The forgiveness He offered me opens the door to life beyond my mess. When Jesus rose from the dead three days later, the deal was sealed by proving He can deliver the eternal life promised to all who choose to follow Him. Jesus’ life is the seed that died, and my life is one of millions that knows the truth and joy of the life He alone can give. Some would say they are living the good life. I tried that life and came up feeling empty. I was not really living. I was just breathing. How about you?

For a good cause The Consul General of Japan in Vancouver, Mr. Hideki Ito, accepts a cheque for $3,875 from Radium resident, Chizuko Purschwitz, to go towards Japan’s recovery effort in light of the major earthquake the region experienced earlier this spring.

The money was raised during a benefit concert at Pynelogs on May 28th, organized by Ms. Purschwitz. The money will be donated to the Japan Red Cross via the Japanese Consulate.

The Consul General expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the benefit concert donors, musicians, volunteers and the people of the Columbia Valley for their generous donations to Japan’s recovery effort.

Photo by Koichi Saitoh Marineside Photo, Vancouver

Valley Churches Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, July 10th, 10:30 a.m.: JOINT SERVICE, with other churches...at Kinsmen Beach.

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 9:30 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Prayer Service and Procession and 11 a.m. Mass 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

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There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

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

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MCKAY RANCH

160 ACRES

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CLEARWATER RANCH

$1,120,000

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CIRCLE S RANCH

36 ACRES

EVERGREEN RANCH

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SPIRIT RANCH

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DIAMOND BAR RANCH

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TRAILHEAD RANCH

480 ACRES

CLIFFSIDE RANCH

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