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July 15, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 28

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PAYING TRIBUTE — The Springs Men’s Golf Club rallied together to raise $7,050 for the Canadian Cancer Society in tribute of Dallas Stober (left), who passed away on June 1st. Pictured, right: Shane Wiens accepts the cheque from the club’s captain, Bob Powers. Shane will add the money to his fundraising efforts for his ride in the Cops for Cancer Ride for the Cure, which he will be riding in Dallas’ name.

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A longtime former business owner and valley resident, Dallas Stober, passed away June 1st after a three-year battle with cancer.

Dallas, along with his wife Patty, owned Stober’s Department Store in Invermere for 15 years. They sold the business in 2005 and moved to Sidney on Vancouver Island in 2007 so that Dallas could spend time on his new boat and fulfill his passion for fishing.

It was not long after the move

to Vancouver Island that Dallas was diagnosed with cancer in the salivary glands.

Dallas was also an avid golfer and was a member of the Men’s Club at The Springs Golf Course in Radium while he lived in the valley.

On June 21st, the Men’s Club held a tribute night in Dallas’s honour which included a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

The funds raised came from member donations, including all the prize money awarded that night, and an auction of golf passes that were graciously donated by eleven of the

golf courses in the valley.

The funds raised by the Springs Men’s Club from this tribute totalled $7,050. The money raised will now be included in the fundraising effort of an Abbottsford Police Officer, Shane Wiens, who will be participating as part of the Cops for Cancer Ride for the Cure in July.

Shane, the son of local valley resident and Springs Men’s Club member Ed Wiens, will be riding in honour of Dallas Stober and also for his mother in law, Marie Ratzlaff, who recently passed away from breast cancer.

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No future for Vista Del Lago says Mayor Taft

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff There is “no future” for the proposed Vista Del Lago complex, said Invermere’s Mayor Gerry Taft, in light of the current economy and the financial and legal troubles being faced by the developer, Stoneset Equity Development Corp.

The plans to build a downtown conference cenGerry Taft tre, hotel, several hundred condominiums and 45,000 square feet of commercial space are now dragging into their sixth year since approval was granted by the District of Invermere, with no progress yet made.

“Seeing the financial situation [of Stoneset Equity], missed deadlines on posting bonds to us and staggering amount of debt on the land, this really comes as no surprise,” said Invermere’s Mayor, Gerry Taft. “I first saw their financials last fall and it’s a huge amount of debt and no apparent income.”

Now the development company has been hit with a quartet of woes: a $25 million lawsuit against firms involved in the sale of the patch of land for the Vista complex, a creditor’s announcement to foreclose on a property purchased by Stoneset last August after Stoneset’s failure to make mortgage payments, the resignation of their chief financial officer,, and a potential lawsuit with Aqueous Capital Corp., a company Stoneset merged with in March 2010.

This series of blows forced the real estate investment and property development company to cease trading on the stock market twice during the month of June. But the

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financial challenges being faced by the company run even pacted Stoneset and its subsidiaries in meeting their fideeper than that. nancial obligations and in advancing this project.”

“The company has incurred significant losses since The size discrepancies at the heart of the lawsuit are inception, has a significant working capital deficiency at likely due to conflicting surveys conducted on the site, December 31st 2010, and subsequent to year end has which disagree on exactly where the Canadian Pacific Railbeen unable to meet cerway right of way falls and tain debt payments when the amount of land it takes they became due” stated an “Personally I see no future for the project in this up, Mayor Taft explained.

Independent Auditor’s Re- economic climate and this real estate market.”

If Stoneset’s claims are port from accountants and correct, the usable land will Gerry Taft, consultants BDO Canada. actually turn out to be 20 Mayor of Invermere The report was part of per cent smaller than was Stoneset’s 2009 and 2010 stated at the time of sale; Consolidated Financial a sizing difference which Statements, which were obtained via the System for Elec- would change the entire development. tronic Document Analysis and Retrieval, an official site “If it turns out that there’s less buildable land than aswhere documents are filed by publicly-traded companies. sured when first purchased it brings to question the feasi“In order to implement the company’s business plan bility of the whole project.” Mayor Taft said. “The zoning the company needs to secure substantial additional fund- is based on number of units per the area. The number of ing in 2011 to meet current obligations,” it continued. units allowed would be fewer with less land.”

Vista Del Lago has been plagued with problems ever The sprawling Vista Del Lago complex was intended since the project — known as Waterside under former to include 570 condominiums, a 144-room hotel and developers Octagon Properties Ltd. — received approval conference centre, and 45,000 square feet of commerin spring of 2006. cial space. Stringent zoning bylaws limit the location of Stoneset launched their $25 million lawsuit at the each element of the build: the density of construction alstart of June against Octagon Properties, along with their lowed, the order in which work must be completed, and project manager, Navigator Invermere Development the size and use of buildings.

Corp., Octagon’s joint venture partner, Navigator DevelBack in November of 2010, the District of Invermere opment Corp., and related parties. gave third, second and third readings to a bylaw proposed “The legal action is in response to misrepresenta- by the developer to change the order in which phases of tions made by the vendor, principally that the Invermere the project could be built.

Lands total 12.34 acres, as it has now been determined However, council held off on adopting the bylaw, the the Invermere Lands total 9.73 acres, and for breach of final step that would have allowed the developer to procontracts by the joint venture partner and project man- ceed without building the hotel first — a key part of the ager,” a press release from Stoneset Equity Development original agreement.

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• On July 8th, officers were dispatched to Mountaintop Drive in Fairmont for a complaint of unlicensed quads continuously traveling on the municipal roadway.

While on scene speaking with the complainant, police observed two quads riding down the street. Two out-of-province male drivers were given strong verbal and written warnings and advised that the fines for riding an unlicensed vehicle on the highway is nearly $600.

• On July 10th, at 12:33 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were travelling north on Highway 93/95 near Juniper Heights when they observed a female who appeared to be urinating next to a black 2010 Honda Civic, pulled over at the side of the highway. Police stopped to speak with the driver and immediately noted a smell of liquor and open liquor bottle in the front passenger seat. When officers asked for a breath sample, the driver was uncooperative and very agitated. Several attempts were made, with no result. The driver was issued a 90 day immediate roadside prohibition for refusing to provide adequate samples and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

• On July 10th, at 7:53 a.m., police were dispatched to a single-vehicle roll-over on Highway 93 at Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park. Upon arrival police discovered a 1998 green Dodge Dakota upside down in the trees. Police spoke to the female driver and male passenger, both from Alberta. The driver explained that she had three hours of sleep and was northbound on the road when she fell asleep. She awoke as the truck was going in the ditch, over-corrected and the vehicle rolled to the opposite side of the road. The marks showed that she drove on the shoulder for 100 metres then veered off road left, into the trees. She was issued a violation ticket for failing to keep right. All injuries sustained were minor.

• On July 10th, officers received notice of a hit-andrun on Highway 93/95 near Wilmer Pontoon Road, Invermere. The complainant reported that he was driving south when a black vehicle struck his mirror and driver’s side window. The offending vehicle did not stop, continuing north. The complainant’s 2010 Black Ford Ranger had

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• On July 11th, RCMP received a complaint that 12 recently planted juniper trees in the 900 block of Timbermont Road, Windemere, were ripped out of the complainant’s property and thrown across the road. This occurred sometime during the night of July 9th. The complainant reported other vandalism to property in the area during the past couple of weeks. Please contact the local detachment or Crimestoppers if you have any information.

• On July 12th, at 5:45 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were on foot patrol on Copperhorn Drive in Radium, when a 1974 GMC cube van drove up and parked on the side of the road. Police recognized the local man driving and knew the van did not have insurance. Police inquired and learned that it was registered to a local woman. The driver stated that he moved the van to get out a camper and had only driven it about 200 feet from the driveway of a home on the 7300 block. Police saw many safety concerns on the vehicle: bald, cracked tires; no working lights; and holes in the floor and frame from rust. The vehicle was towed for being uninsured and for noncompliance with the Motor Vehicle Act. The driver received a two month driving suspension.

• On July 12th at 12:38 a.m. Columbia Valley RCMP were traveling north on Highway 93/95 near Windermere when they observed a Green 1998 Ford F-150 speeding in the southbound lane. As police stopped the vehicle the driver threw a can from the passenger side window into the bushes. The male driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, said that he had thrown out an old beer can. The officers immediately noted that he was slurring and his eyes were bloodshot, yellow and glassy, and the smell of fresh liquor was on his breath. Because of this evidence, officers demanded a breath sample. The first sample registered a fail, but the driver refused to provide a second breath specimen. He surrendered his licence, but then became very agitated and threatened police, saying that he intended to fight them. He was arrested for uttering threats and released from cells the next morning when sober, with a 90 day driving prohibition and 30 day vehicle impound, plus a ticket for speeding.

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Glacier Resorts Ltd. ready to begin summer operations on Farnham Glacier

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Glacier Resorts Ltd. plans to begin light commercial day operations on Farnham Glacier this July, finishing in November — a move that environmental advocacy group, Wildsight, is opposing.

Operations will include public snowcat sightseeing and skiing, in addition to continuing to grant ski training access for local, regional, and national athletes on the glacier. Wildsight is opposing the commercial activities to on Farnham Glacier, but Glacier Resorts is within the rights of its current licensing to proceed with the summer operations, confirmed the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Prior to 2007, a Licence of Occupation to provide a training facility for Canadian Olympic skiers was held for Farnham Glacier by the Canadian Olympic Development Association (CODA), which is now operated by WinSport Canada.

“Following approval of the Resort Master Plan for Jumbo Glacier Resort, which included a review of the Farnham Glacier area, the expired licence was replaced by one issued to Glacier Resorts Ltd., with a sub-licence agreement between Glacier Resorts Ltd. and WinSport,” confirmed Patrick Vert, public affairs officer for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Glacier Resorts took over the licence in December, 2007. Section 2.1 of the licence states, “On the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement, we grant you a licence of occupation of the Land for Alpine Skiing, Sight-seeing, and the establishment and maintenance of related facilities including road access purposes, and you acknowledge this licence of occupation does not grant you exclusive use and occupancy of the Land.”

“The Farnham Glacier Licence of Occupation is not a resort request,” Mr. Vert said, adding that the licence is currently in good standing. “All terms and conditions and provisions for dispute resolution in the licence agreement remain applicable.”

Following the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, WinSport decided to discontinue operations on the glacier, where they had been operating the athlete training facility, Camp Green. Three years ago, a group of parents

GLACIER SKIING ­— The site on Farnham Glacier where WinSport (formerly the Canadian Olympic Development Association) held training camps for Canadian Olympic skiers, and where Glacier Resorts Ltd. plans to continue operations.

Photo submitted of local ski racers who were concerned about what would happen to the glacier training opportunities should WinSport cease operations, formed a group called the Kootenay Snowsports Society. The society has now made arrangements with Glacier Resorts that will enable them to facilitate scaled-down ski race training on the glacier for daytime use only. The society will be responsible for scheduling clubs and facilitating transportation and training-specific arrangements.

Glacier Resorts plans to use the same snowcats that will shuttle athletes in the morning to transport groups of 15 people to sightsee and eventually ski on the glacier during the afternoon. The sightseers will be transported to the glacier via bus and SUV, and will leave the glacier by evening. The fees Glacier Resorts will charge for their tours will allow the athletes to train at the base cost of operating the snowcats: around $50$60 per athlete, said Grant Costello, vice-president of Glacier Resorts.

Mr. Costello stressed that while they are working

under the Licence of Occupation there will be no overnight accommodation, and that all activities will be conducted on a daytime basis.

Glacier Resorts emailed a detailed breakdown of their operating plans to Wildsight, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and the Ktunaxa First Nations.

“This was done as a courtesy, not to seek approval for anything,” Mr. Costello said. “Everything that we’re going to do is in our Licence of Occupation…in no way is this an approval.”

After receiving the operating plans, Wildsight issued a press release on their website (http://www.wildsight. ca/news/promoters-sneaking-jumbo-through-backdoortourism-plans), claiming Glacier Resorts requires approval for a proposal, that Winsport ceased operating because of poor snow conditions, and that required environmental remediation work was incomplete.

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perspective

Unsubstantiated claims mar truth

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The author of a thorough, trustworthy news story should be able to back up his or her statements with proof. That is the expectation writers at The Pioneer are held to, and should be the expectation applied to anyone publishing and distributing a news release.

I’m sure this week’s news story on Page 5 regarding activities on Farnham Glacier will ruffle a few feathers.

However, the content of the article was the direct result of each side’s — Glacier Resorts Ltd. and Wildsight’s — ability or inability to back up their beliefs and claims with hard proof.

I gave both Glacier Resorts and Wildsight the opportunity to explain their sources and to send me any type of document that would support their side of the story.

Glacier Resorts was able to produce, within an hour of my request, every single piece of supporting evidence I asked for: licences, emails, names, maps, photos, and plans. Excluding the photographs, each of these documents was date stamped and had signatures or contact information from government officials.

In stark contrast, the representative from Wildsight whom I interviewed was unable to tell me a single specific source that would support the recent press release regarding Farnham Glacier that was published on Wildsight’s website. She vaguely cited “government consultation”, “discussions”, or told me, more than once, that she was not at liberty to reveal sources. I asked for specific names and stressed the importance of substantiating a news story. I asked if there were any supporting documents from Wildsight’s files that could convince me of the truth of the statements in the press release. She was unable to provide me with anything.

I’m writing about this because I believe in the integrity of the news business. As my above experience demonstrates, self-proclaimed “watchdog” groups such as Wildsight are getting away with the news equivalent of murder. Distributing information in a hard news format

Hiking in the Bugaboos, 1953 A group of Columbia Valley men spent this sunny day in 1953 hiking near Bugaboo Provincial Park. The famous peaks are visible behind the men. Back row: Ian Weir, Bud Coy, Jack Mackill, Alfie Laird, George Thorton, and two unnamed engineers from Nelson. From row: Bev Harris, two unnamed engineers from Golden, Gordon Lake, Leo Richer, and Hank Newcomen. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

Photo courtesy of Nancy Ballard, daughter of Ian Weir — marketing it specifically for the news — when that information has been distorted, selectively quoted from, or is unsupported by any tangible evidence, should be intolerable.

A lawyer would not be permitted to remain in a courtroom if he made twisted claims that could not be shown truthful through proof. A teacher who made up his own unproven curriculum would be tossed from his classroom. If I made up quotes in a news story to serve my own viewpoint, I would not be writing this.

So why, then, are environmental organizations not held to the same standard? Judging by their inability to explain the legitimacy of their own news release, Wildsight seems to hold itself to a different set of rules from

the media, Glacier Resorts, and even the government. If Wildsight were at all unsure about any of the statements in their “news” release, then it should never have been printed or circulated.

People who don’t have the ability, time, or resources to contact Glacier Resorts, the government, Winsport, and other officials to investigate the legitimacy of such statements are sucked into this type of propaganda, and may take these false claims to be truthful. What a slippery slope between truth and deception.

Wildsight has repeatedly called for a transparency of information and process from Glacier Resorts and the government. In this instance, the great irony is Wildsight’s inability to deliver the very thing it demands.

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LETTERS

Look beyond emotion

Dear Editor:

This HST referendum is not about whether or not you dislike the B.C. Liberals; it’s about which tax system will be more beneficial for B.C. We should be looking at what’s better for the future of our province rather than who our favorite politician is. It seems to be the trend that if you dislike the Liberals (or just Campbell), you have to be against the HST. That sentiment has a lot to do with Bill Vander Zalm and the NDP opposition.

There have been many incidents of misleading the public on all sides of this debate. However, a sign saying ”Fight HST” is a lot more appealing and easier to understand than ”The HST will have beneficial effects in the near and far future and will maintain a source of solid revenue for our government in the coming years.” The latter also does not fit on a pretty flashy sign.

I am against reinstating the PST for various reasons but they all come down to the HST’s beneficial impact on my future.

The savings made by businesses due to the HST have been shown (in Ontario) to be passed on to the consumer. Don’t take my word for it, look up Dr. Smart at the

University of Toronto. He’s the Canadian expert on the impact of the HST and he found that two-thirds of the savings businesses made due to the HST were passed on to the consumer in the form of lower prices. Businesses are happy, and consumers are happy. What’s the problem? Political opportunism.

The only political opposition I understand against the HST is the way it was deceitfully brought in and implemented.

But that’s not what this referendum is about; if you don’t trust the Liberals, don’t vote for them in the next election. This vote has nothing to do with your faith in the present government.

Unfortunately, emotional appeal is on the side of the ”Fight HST” group.

And because of that appeal I am very sure the HST will be removed. My reason for thinking that is because people who are in favour of the HST or are indifferent to it will not send their ballot in.

Please look beyond emotional appeal and political games – make an informed decision and take two minutes out of your day to mail in your ballot.

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One of the most glaring areas of messy property is the abandoned con-

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CBC is vital to our freedom Dear Editor: A 1969 Davey Special Committee Report on Mass Media concluded, “This country should no longer tolerate a situation where the public interest, in so vital a field as information, is dependent on the greed or goodwill of an extremely privileged group of media-owner businessmen.” Beware of media monopolies, was the unheeded warning to Canadians.

The 1981 Kent Commission Report on the concentration of newspaper ownership opens with the statement: “Freedom of the press is not a property right of owners. It is the right of the people. It is part of their right to free expression, inseparable from the right to inform themselves.”

We’ve come a long way baby! Today, a handful of profit-motivated media moguls have a stranglehold on what Canadians watch, read and hear. Tabloid sensationalism, blood-and-gore crime, celebrity gossip, sports hype — mostly imported — have eliminated the media as a public forum for political and social issues.

Eliminating competition has transformed the media from disseminators of information to little more than advertising billboards and, often, political bullhorns.

Media monopolies are making the concept “democracy” redundant — look at recent voter turnout.

It could get worse! CBC’s mandate is now under review and its licence expiry has been extended one year, likely to give time for our nation’s manufacturers of public opinion, the media consortium, to launch a propaganda and lobbying campaign to brand the CBC as unfair competition and waste of taxpayer funding.

We need the CBC; they keep us from becoming Americans, who have been described as “the most entertained but least informed people on the planet.”

It could be your last chance to say something! Online public consultation on the CBC mandate closes midnight (EST) on July 18, 2011. Go to: www.cbc-consultation-src.ca/.

Bryan Stawychny Edgewater

Business owner supports HST Dear Editor: As co-owner of a small business in the Columbia Valley, we have realized declines in revenue over the past couple of years, but unlike some in the restaurant industry, I do not blame the HST. Our revenues from visitors are down slightly, but the greatest impact has been the reduction in local spending — the 2009 recession has affected the income of our locals and therefore discretionary spending is down. Occasionally our visitors complain about tax, but regardless of where you live in the world, people will complain about tax. It is normal.

My initial reaction to the HST was negative; however, I did not have a complete understanding of the tax and how it works. It occurred to me that the many people with expertise in this area of economics might be right when they say that a harmonized tax is good for this province. So I made the effort to educate myself and as a result, I now understand that in the big picture this is a good tax (as good as any tax can be). I agree that there are issues with the HST that need to be addressed, but, overall, there are more positives than negatives. I will be

voting NO to support the retention of the HST. The people who are telling us to vote YES infer that the HST will be scrapped, the clocks will be turned back and we will be taxed as we were in June, 2010. I believe we’ll just have two taxes but everything that is taxed today will still have to be taxed; we can’t afford the exemptions on certain items like we had in June, 2010.

The province will have to recover the cost of converting back to a two-tax system and repaying the 1.6 billion to the federal government. I don’t believe that we can afford to revert to GST/PST. If we go backwards we will experience more economic woes, and while B.C. attempts to recover, other jurisdictions in Canada will reap the economic benefits.

As a small business owner and someone who cares about the economic wellbeing of our community I will work in any way that I can to fix the problem areas of the HST. We need to move forward not backward. Vote NO to keep the HST, it is good for our economy.

Susan Smith Co-owner, Smoking Water Coffee Company Fairmont Hot Springs

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Eco-fascists have taken over the planet Dear Editor: We all will be paying more taxes on any carbon-based fuel come this July to prevent a man-made global warming crisis. Oh yes, they do not call it that any more. It’s now “climate change”. Just like what has been happening for thousands of years.

I know from personal experiences working in greenhouses that carbon dioxide is the most beneficial gas on the planet. Without it, no vegetation would exist. Hence, no life.

The eco-fascists have taken over.

These unelected fear-mongering fascists have taken over the political agenda of our elected representatives. Why the politicians do not stand up to the misinformed propaganda of these fascists is beyond my understanding. However, they do seem to have convinced lots of people (“useful idiots” as Lenin called them) to support their warped take on the climate just so they can have power and control.

Climate be damned, hence the cap and trade fiasco. Give me money and you can pollute all you want. But the glaciers

are melting! Please, where would you like them to stop? Perhaps in Montana? That would be a good place — but how would we live in Invermere if that was so?

But the glaciers are melting at a faster rate than ever before! Any person with any knowledge of an ice box will know that the less ice you have, the faster it melts.

But the Arctic sea ice is melting! Where will the polar bears hunt and the seals give birth? What did they do when the area was a tropical forest? Do you think they would use the land?

They are not dumb. The past few years we have had more record lows than highs. The summer that never was last year, and this winter never seemed to end.

It is time for all people with any degree of common sense to stand up to the eco-terrorists and fear mongers. Write to your MLAs and MPs. Write to your local papers.

Let your voice be heard.

Do not let these unelected non-governmental organizations control our lives.

Len Burkitt Invermere

We want to hear from you!

You can now submit your letters from our website.

Go to www.columbiavalleypioneer.com and click the ‘Contact Us’ tab.

The HST is like a dead car battery Dear Editor: The only difference between a dead car battery and the HST is that spare parts for a vehicle come with a warranty, whereas political promises rarely ever do.

Politicians work hard at sprinkling sand in your eyes, while sugar-coating their boundless misdeeds. Never knew a less admired bunch to bring such unhappiness into the world. There is nothing redeeming to compensate for their lack of moral fiber. Mr. Gordon Campbell’s most fatal error was to allow his fellow citizens to witness that he put the interest of big business above those of his own people.

Flouting voter’s requests, this government will impose a new visitation of divine intervention on us. A “harmless” pill, called HST, instituted by Mr. Campbells’s government, with a shroud to cover human opinion, while immersing our senses into inattentiveness. If truth be told, this supposedly new government also laid the foundation to bring about public unrest and trigger more social discontent.

The changes we hoped to see are

out of favour with this government as well.

And what about the moral issue?

If people are covertly forced to ingest this hidden poison, are they not entitled to have this poisonous pregnancy terminated?

Or, did political ethics force people to run the risk of accepting government muscle and absolute rule? The ultimate outrage perpetrated by those who have forgotten who is paying for their present generous lifestyles. Enlightened self-interest, we have found, will often overcome almost any scruples.

One school of cynical thought holds that a politicians first principle translates into misdirecting blame, and never admitting to be wrong.

They’ve got an unkindness about them that’s hurting people. In our country we have two precious things: freedom of speech, and freedom of choice, but our politicians seem to caution us to make only little use of them.

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

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The great ARTdoors

Local artist Kyla Brown will be showcasing her creative works as part of the fourth annual Tour of the Arts Festival taking place on July 31st throughout the Columbia Valley. See Page 15 for more.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Pynestock Concert 2 Hours of Peace & Music

2 nights to choose from: July 20 & July 21 What does ART mean to you? Tickets at The Book Bar & Pynelogs Or call 250.342.4423 Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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

Movie Review: The Lincoln Lawyer

Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom

FINALLY, a movie with Matthew McConaughey that isn’t shameless, abdominal muscle-flaunting fluff.

The Lincoln Lawyer is a captivating legal thriller based on the bestselling novel by Michael Connelly. McConaughey plays Mickey Haller, a scrappy, double-crossing lawyer who handles relatively small-time cases from the back of his Lincoln car.

Haller rolls like he’s a bigtime lawyer, and he finally gets the chance to handle a huge case when the adult son of a prominent family is tossed in jail and accused of raping and beating a prostitute.

Pampered playboy Louis Roulet, played by Ryan Phillippe, adamantly claims his innocence in the case, so Haller sets off to prove the entire mess was a sophisticated, money-grabbing setup.

As Haller overturns more rocks, however, he begins to learn a more chilling truth. He is forced to put his quick wit and truth-twisting tendencies to the test in a battle for his own life, and the lives of his family.

The storyline in The Lincoln Lawyer isn’t one the silver screen is entirely familiar with.

The plot has several twists, and will leave you guessing just what the heck Haller is up to until the last few minutes of the movie. The film is sluggish at a few points, but overall the story is enthralling and unpredictable.

Phillippe gives a chilling and convincing performance as slimeball Roulet, leaving the audience guessing until the very end. McConaughey dishes the dippy, romcom character we’ve grown accustomed to seeing him play, and pulls off a well-acted performance as a lawyer striving for justice after years of occasionally turning a blind eye to his innocent clients.

Combine Phillippe’s and McConaughey’s performances with tight camera shots that hone in on the action, and a touch of humour from Haller’s private detective (William H. Macy), The Lincoln Lawyer rounds out to be a total movie package and an entertaining watch.

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

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

Toby Theatre • July 15th, 8 p.m.: Soul Surfer • July 16th, 18th - 22nd, 8 p.m.: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides • July 23rd, 25th - 26th, 8 p.m.: Kung Fu Panda 2

Friday, July 15th: • Ballfest weekend starts. For info and to volunteer: 250-342-0420 or 250-688-6880.

• 6 p.m.: Roast Beef Dinner at Invermere Legion.

• 7 p.m.: Bowling Night. Meet at Summit Youth Centre or at Valley Alley. $6 per person for two games plus shoe rental. For info: 250-342-3033.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium Hot Springs.

Saturday, July 16th: • Young Hearts Triathlon, ages 5 -15. For info: 250342-3373 or visit www.heartoftherockiestri.ca.

• Parks Canada offers free admission to all National Parks and historic sites today. Photo opportunity with Park’s Canada’s 16’ tall Olympic beaver mascot. at the Radium Visitor Centre.

• 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: The BIG Booksale at Invermere Community Hall.

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

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

• 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Learn about Parks Canada’s historic 100th anniversary and prescribed fire display at the Radium Hot Pools. For info visit: www.pc.gc. ca/kootenay.

• 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Open Market at Edgewater

Legion. For info: 250-347-9550.

• 10 a.m.: Zumba Fitness at Kinsmen Beach.

Donations welcome. Proceeds go to the local Food Bank. For info: 250-342-3371 or email wag7@shaw.ca.

• 2 p.m.: Rockstar Bike Rodeo: Dream It, Drop It at Panorama Resort. Bike Park Feature Design contest with the winning design built by Panorama Resort. For info: www.panoramaresort.com.

• 6.p.m.: Pig Roast with the local band l8te as entertainment at Invermere Legion.

• 7 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt at Summit Youth Centre.

For info: 250-342-3033.

• 7:30 p.m.: Mainstream dance with the Columbia Valley Twirlers Square Dance Club at the Radium Community Hall. Caller Rob Krum from Newman Lake, Washington. For info on the dance or the annual camp-out weekend call Albert: 250-347-6573.

• 8 p.m.: Theatre performance by Parks Canada heritage interpreters at Redstreak Campground. For info visit: www.pc.gc.ca/kootenay.

• 9:30 p.m.: Outdoor movie, Rango featuring Johnny Depp at hole#1, Greywolf Golf Course. Free admission. Food and drinks available for purchase in support of Panorama Firefighters’ Association and charity of choice: Muscular Dystrophy.

Bring lawnchair and blanket. 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.

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

Monday, July 18th: • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp runs Monday - Friday at J.A. Laird School. Ages 6 - 12. Drop-ins welcome. $30 per day or $125 per week. For info and registration: 250-3421421 or 250-581-0455.

Tuesday, July 19th:

• 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.

Wednesday, July 20th: • 5 - 8 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Market at Edgewater Community Hall. For info: 250-3479678 or 250-270-0340.

• 7 p.m.: Mini Golf at Copper City Amusement Park with the Summit Youth Centre. Limited space. For info and to sign-up: 250-342-3033.

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

Thursday, July 21st: • 6 - 8 p.m.: Wood Carving at Summit Youth Centre.

For info: 250-342-3033.

• 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: • 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Contractor Day at Rona North Star Hardware. For info: 250-342-6226.

• 5 - 6:45 p.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: • Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Championships at Panorama Resort. Canada’s best riders compete.

For info and to volunteer contact Nancy: 250-3414133.

• 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.

• 2 - 6 p.m.: Lake Windermere Regatta at Kinsmen Beach. For info: 250-341-6898 or info@ lakeambasssadors.ca.

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Do you have your passport for the Tour of the Arts?

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45 artists in the Columbia Valley are putting the final touches on their work, and getting ready to showcase what they have been creating during the fourth annual Tour of the Arts Festival, taking place on July 31st.

Each stop on the tour occurs at a scenic location, hosted by local residents, and will include a number of artists and their creations, as well as live music throughout the day-long event. Stop number four on the tour is no exception. The designated site will be Brenda and Don McBain’s stunning property in the Mount Swansea area.

The McBains moved to the Columbia Valley from Fruitvale 19 years ago, and built their dream home in one of the more unique locations in the area. When the tour’s organizing committee approached her last year, Brenda said she immediately agreed, as she has always been a fan of the event.

“We have a big yard and I think it will work well.

We can accommodate a number of artists, and the event is a nice concept, as it combines sightseeing with art viewing.”

One of the artists who will be stationed at the McBain’s home is well-known photographer, Kyla Brown. Ms. Brown originally hails from Winnipeg, but moved out to the valley when her parents retired here after she finished high school. She received a photography degree from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, and since then has been making a name for herself as a professional architecture, wedding and portrait photographer.

The tour will feature her creative side, which she expresses through stunning landscape photos printed onto canvas, as well as a series of art cards, entitled “Honouring Life”, featuring a merger of photography and the written word. She will also have some of her abstract painting pieces, which she creates using antique windows and a variety of freeform decorative media.

This is Ms. Brown’s third year taking part in the tour, and she said it has always been an awesome experience.

“I really like the fact that there are so many different artists coming together and that people can come

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Photo by Joshua Estabrooks and celebrate that. My work as a photographer is usually done on my own so I like the social aspect of the tour.”

This year’s tour will display the release of a new line of her art cards, Ms. Brown said, which will include imagery from her drawing journals and takes the brand in a new direction.

Musical entertainment at the McBain home will be provided by Paul Oudendag in the morning, and the Dry Gulch Ramblers in the afternoon.

Passports for the tour are going fast. They cost $25 in advance ($30 on day of the tour), $10 for students aged 13-18, and children are free. You can pick up a passport at Invermere Village Arts, Essentials, Pynelogs, the Visitor Information Centre, in Radium Hot Springs at N’Deco and in Fairmont Hot Springs at Smoking Waters Café. For more information, or to volunteer for the event, please call 250-342-4423 or e-mail info@columbiavalleyarts.com. All funds raised through the event go to support the Columbia Valley Arts Council.

Saturday, July 23rd, Kinsmen Beach • 2:00 -6:00 p.m.

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Photographers: Enter our photo contest: This year’s theme: “My Favourite Place on the Lake.” Great prizes will be awarded!

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Submitted by Montana Cameron Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Centre I think most of us feel quite blessed to be able to spend our summers in such a beautiful place as the Columbia Valley, especially when the sun happens to be shining. However, even with all the many opportunities that summertime here has to offer, it is easy to fall into a rut and not take full advantage of all that is on offer locally.

So why not do something daring and out of the ordinary this summer, while getting in touch with your creative side?

Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre is hosting some truly awesome art workshops this summer that will appeal to a variety of interests, skill levels, age groups, and also provide a great opportunity to mix something new into your summer.

The workshops on offer are diverse; there truly is something for everyone.

Maybe you love jewelry but can never find something that is just right. Well, why not learn to make your own so that you’ll never have to settle? Check out Jessica Gowling’s workshop for shrink jewelry.

Feeling artistically inclined to get your hands a little dirty? Local potter, Alice Hale, is running a fantastic two-day workshop, Raku For Anyone, ages eight to 80 at her Caraway Studio on Westside Road.

Ready to take the plunge into the dig-

ital age? Then perhaps Norm Turner’s Beginner Digital Photography class, or Sarah Frazier’s Beginner Digital Film workshop is just the thing for you. With their help you’ll be downloading your photographs onto your computer in no time and finally arranging all those hours of home video you haven’t had a clue what to do with.

Musically inclined? We’ve got you covered! Joanne Stacey is putting on a vocal workshop to improve anyone’s singing, as well as a songwriting workshop to allow you to express yourself in an entirely new way.

There will also be some quick-draw classes, an acrylic painting workshop, and a few classes that will tap into a craftier dimension of your artistic side.

I hope that this summer you take the time to do the things you love, whether that is soaking up some rays at the beach, spending time in your garden, enjoying some of the beautiful hikes around the valley, barbecuing outside with your friends, or finally finishing that book you’ve been meaning to read.

But why not do something extra nice for yourself and pursue a new interest? These workshops are a perfect place to start! For a full listing of the summer workshops, see www.columbiavalleyarts. com or phone Pynelogs Cultural Centre at 250-342-4423.

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Council briefs: Invermere, July 12th • District of Invermere Council tabled the receipt of the Urban Deer Committee’s final report and recommendations regarding the issue of problem deer within the district’s boundaries. Council will hold a special meeting in the near future to formally receive the report and all applicable motions that will be required as a result of the report. The meeting will be advertised.

• District of Invermere Council carried a motion to direct staff to amend the financial plan in order to complete improvements to Panorama Drive. The improvements include the re-establishment of drainage courses to manage storm water and graveling and compacting the shoulders. The costs of the improvements are not to exceed $10,288. Further to the motion, council directed staff to contract Focus Corporation in the amount of $4,000 to establish the road right of way for Panorama

Drive from the intersection at 7th Avenue to Borden Street as some property lines along that stretch have not been formally identified.

• District of Invermere Council received a report from CAO Chris Prosser on the ongoing process of establishing lake surface zoning for Lake Windermere. Having lake surface zoning in place will help both the District of Invermere and the Regional District regulate the activities from the high water mark out into the water. These activities include the placement of structures (floating and fixed docks, swimming platforms and boat lifts), the placement of mooring buoys and permitted uses such as marinas, fuelling stations and parks in accordance with the recommendations of the Lake Windermere Management Plan. Extensive consultation with the public will occur as the process continues over the next 30 months.

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2011 Columbia Valley Summerlude

Valley gears up to slide into Summerlude

A BUCKIN’ GOOD TIME — A brave bull rider takes on an angry beast during last year’s Bull Riding in the Rockies event.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff As summer turns up the heat in the Columbia Valley, residents and visitors will surely be looking for ways to enjoy the wonderful weather, and organizers of Summerlude hope they have just the right events for people of all ages and interests.

For the second year in a row, four great events will once again be taking place under the Summerlude banner. Preparations are nearing completion for Pynestock, Bull Riding in the Rockies, Valley Appreciation Day and the Lake Windermere Regatta, which together will make for a fun-filled and action-packed weekend for everyone.

Kicking off the festivities, Pynestock will take place on Wednesday, July 20th and Thursday, July 21st. The event is billed as two evenings of peace and music, and has been very successful in the past at showcasing local 20 something’s improvisational skills as they create never before heard musical compositions. Doors for the concert open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m.

So pick your night and head on down to the Pynelogs Cultural Centre and Art Gallery for an evening of fresh creative energy. Some of the featured entertainers will include; Unplugged, Infinity Solstice, Steve Oshantesy, Jade Bowen, Elijah Beingessner, Emily Malloy, Ray Vowels, Oso Simple and his up and coming students, and more. Tickets cost $12 and are available at Pynelogs Cultural Centre and The Book Bar. Then on Friday, July 22nd, the Columbia Valley’s

most extreme sport kicks off behind the curling club in Invermere. The Bill McIntosh Memorial Bullriding in the Rockies event is entering its 13th year, and is sure to be an impressive showcase of brute strength and human daredevilism.

The evening is one of the more successful fundraisers for the Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Team, and president of the club, Al Miller, said that one of his favourite parts of the event is the Mexican Poker. Participants in Mexican Poker are dealt a card, which determines where they will sit around a table in the ring.

“So you either have your back to the chutes, or you are looking sideways, or you’re looking directly at the chutes that the bulls come out of. They let the bulls loose in the ring, and the last person to move from the table wins,” said Mr. Miller. This is the first year it is being billed as a memorial event, her added, in honour of local resident Bill McIntosh, the originator of the idea, who passed away earlier this year.

The evening kicks off with a cowboy dinner of beef, beans and biscuits at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7:15 p.m., followed by a family dance featuring the band Scarecrow. Tickets cost $28 for adults, and $18 for students and seniors, and are available in Invermere at Home Hardware, The Cash Store, Selkirk TV, Mountainside Market in Radium, Bigway Foods in Fairmont and the Brisco General Store.

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Thanks to the following businesses and individuals who helped make our June 18th, 2011 Fairmont & District Lions Golf Fun Day at Coy’s Par 3 a resounding success. A special thanks to the Coy family for their generous donation of the golf course for the 22nd year and to their clubhouse and golf course maintenance staff for going above and beyond for us. Thanks to Bob Coy for the ongoing improvements to the historical barn, to Doc Lang for the music, to Sue Shaver for the posters and tickets, to the participants and to all the volunteers who made it possible. Proceeds from this year’s event ($7,260) were donated to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health to support a new project to purchase a digital mammography machine for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook.

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Home Hardware Howard, Jamie Invermere Inn Johnson, Jeremy CPGA Golf Professional Kicking Horse Coffee Kulyk, Billy CPGA Head Professional Lambert Insurance Lambert Kip Pharmacy Mack, Barry & Carol Majestic U Brew Pacheco, Marilyn, Artisan/Potter Palfrey, Bev Parsons, Alex CPGA Golf Professional Quality Bakery Real Storage Rib Ranch Sign Artists (Lori Watt) Sport Logo, Lumsden (Leroy Starkes) Sunchaser Villas Super 8 Motel Tanguay, Mike & Sharon

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2011 Columbia Valley Summerlude ...Continued from Page 20 So when you’re done square dancing the night away, make sure you get up bright and early to take part in Valley Appreciation Day, which is set to take place in downtown Invermere on 13th Street east of 7th Avenue from 9 a.m. – noon. The day will include musical entertainment, a free pancake breakfast, the Gagne Family’s logging show, and even a bouncy castle for the kids.

Parks Canada and the local Fire Department will also be on hand to interact with the public, as the event is meant to show the local businesses’ appreciation for those who live, visit and shop in the Invermere area.

And just when you think you can’t pack in any more fun into your weekend, head on down to Kinsmen Beach between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for the resurgence of an historic event, the Lake Windermere Regatta. Revived last year, the regatta has been organized by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, and will include sailboat races, canoe/kayak races, and a variety of beach and water activities.

Program Coordinator for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, Kirsten Harma, said that the goal of the regatta is to celebrate the lake, and educate the public on some of the issues facing the ever-popular destination.

“Kinsmen Beach is really popular, and this event helps us engage visitors and locals with fun activities that help us showcase the importance of the lake,” Ms.

Harma said. “We will be showing people what kinds of animals and birds live in the lake, what the water quality is like and what homeowners can do to help preserve the shoreline and protect the water quality.”

Ms. Harma said that the organizers are still looking for volunteers, and asked that anyone looking to take part in the boat races to please register early, so they know how many participants to expect. For more information, call 250-341-6898 or e-mail info@lakeambassadors.ca.

FUN IN THE SUN — Boaters take part in a variety of Regatta activities.

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APPRECIATIVE ACCORDION — Franz Graseggar serenades the crowds who attended Valley Appreciation Day, last year.

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Fly like an eagle Pictured, opposite page: Dr. Mark Zehnder exercises Lola the injured bald eagle using a tether and a field for her to fly. This page, clockwise from top left: Lola stares down the camera while waiting to fly; Mark walks with Lola while she opens her beak in protest. Mark said Lola’s dislike for humans is preferred as it will help her chances for survival once she is released back into the wild; organizer Judy Burns shows off the nearly complete flight cage for Project Take Flight. The new cage will allow the birds to fly on their own, instead of being hand flown like Lola.

Photos by Joshua Estabrooks and Kelsey Verboom

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Flight cage nearing completion

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff After months of planning, fundraising, and hard work, the Project Take Flight raptor flight cage is almost complete. Almost. Now in the final homestretch of the project, organizers are in dire need of new volunteers and skillspecific contractors to bring the structure to completion.

The new facility will provide space for healing birds of prey to regain their muscle strength and ability to fly after an injury. The Invermere Veterinary Clinic sees a continuous rotations of injured birds each year, who are found by members of the public and brought to the clinic.

The clinic recently performed surgery on a bald eagle named Lola (left) who is being flown using a tether. When the flight cage is complete, however, birds like Lola will be able to fly and exercise on their own, reducing the amount of human contact and subsequently increasing their chances of survival.

Following a very generous donation by the Panorama Foundation for $30,000, work for the flight cage broke ground in May, organizer Judy Burns said. rbc dominion securities

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“We’ve had so much support, and we’re so very, very thankful for everyone who has donated time, equipment, supplies, and hard work.”

Community efforts — including a child’s lemonade stand and a penny drive at Windermere Elementary School raised more than $5,000 towards the project.

Judy is currently seeking a keen main contractor to relieve the tireless efforts of Doug Charlton, who has been overseeing the project.

There is also need for a skilled metalworker to help install metal roof and side panels.

Anyone else wishing to volunteer in another capacity would be welcomed, Judy said, noting that they most need people during the daytime hours of Monday-Friday.

“We’re so close, it’s really exciting.” she said. “We would love to be flying by the end of August.”

Anyone interested volunteering should phone the Invermere Vet Clinic at 250342-7007. The clinic is also immediately seeking donations of dead rodents and fish to help feed the hungry birds, which include a fledgling osprey. Any fish are acceptable. Rodents must be dead, but by means other than poison or buckshot.

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The early bird gets the bookworm

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Invermere Community Hall is set to host a BIG book sale on Saturday, July 16th. The sale will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with hundreds of boxes of books stacked and ready to go by the Friends of the Invermere Library.

Susan Webster, one of the Friends of the Invermere Library, said that the group is very pleased with the number and quality of the books that have been donated for the sale this year.

“We have at least four times as many children’s books as last year,” she said.

“There are beautiful toddler books, story books, and chapter books of all levels right up to young adult.”

Ms. Webster is a retired school librarian, and has taken the time to sort the children’s books into categories so families can easily find what interests

them. But that’s not all that will be available at the sale, as there is also a very impressive supply of books for adults.

There is an ample number of best sellers, as well as recent publications. Collectors will also discover some real treasures in the antiquarian section, and history buffs will be overwhelmed with the variety of both fiction and non-fiction selections.

More popular authors will be organized into their own sections, and more than 80 categories have been established to help organize the thousands of donated books into their specific genre.

Last year, book lovers were lined up when the doors opened, so Ms. Webster advises that interested attendees arrive early for the best picks. The books are not priced, but customers are asked to make a donation to the Friends of the Library. All funds raised go to fund materials and programs at the Invermere Public Library.

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Hey Columbia Valley, Can you pick up the tab please? Not the bill but the aluminum tabs on soft drinks, beer and animal food containers. These small tabs, the openers to refreshment, go a long way to support the Ronald McDonald House in Calgary.

Many valley families have benefited from Ronald McDonald House when they had a sick or injured child in the Calgary Children’s Hospital.

The tabs, recycled by the aluminum company, will provide funds to keep the facility, right next to the hospi-

tal, solvent. This past school year two schools in the valley collected tabs: Edgewater Elementary and Martin Morigeau Elementary brought in four collector buckets. The arena also collected and made a large contribution.

What could be litter or landfill could become funds, and you can still take the cans to the recycling depot for a rebate.

Drop off for your collections at Sobeys (by the bottled water), or AG Valley Foods (by the Food Bank bin), or at the Radium and Invermere Chambers of Commerce.

For more information, please contact Gail Hoffmann at 250-342-6752.

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Fairmont Farmers & Flea Market ONLY 3 VENDOR SPACES LEFT!

Sundays at Fairmont Village Mall 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Come out and play!

Bighorns football players are inviting their families and friends out to play some friendly games of flag football every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. at their home field in Invermere. Coach Bruce Marlow asks that interested players show up at 9:30 sharp, and reminds Bighorns players that fall registration will take place on July 22nd. The team will be playing in the Vernon league this season.

Pictured, left to right, back row: Garrett Copp, Bruce Marlow, Derrick Verbrugge, Chris Hemmelgarn, Andrew Witt, Val Mumford. Front row: Spencer Mumford, Alex Challis and Blake Glassford.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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NEW TICKETING BYLAW BEING CONSIDERED The District of Invermere is considering increasing the number of bylaws that municipal tickets could be issued under. The proposed amendment will allow the designated staff or outside agencies to issue tickets on specific items that impact the community.

SURREAL SNAP — A rope trails from climber Mark Stewart during his descent of Pigeon Spire in Bugaboo Provincial Park.

Photo courtesy of Pat Morrow

Bugaboo buffs and snaphappy hikers are being offered the chance to submit their photographs of the Bugaboo mountain range for consideration to be featured in a special exhibit that will commemorate the 100th anniversary of B.C. Parks.

World-renowned adventure photographer and Wilmer resident Pat Morrow will be leading the selection process of photographs.

“This is a chance for photographers to profile their experiences from the Bugaboos,” Pat said. “Are they more than just picturesque monoliths? We want to see creativity, depth, and wherever possible, the human element.”

The exhibit will be displayed at the Art Gallery of Golden.

There is no fee to enter, and photographers can submit a maximum of five photographs, with a few words about each.

The deadline for entries is September 13th.

For submission details, go to www.kickinghorseculture.ca or email Sue Gould at info@ kickinghorseculture.ca.

The Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 will allow tickets and fines to be issued for the following bylaws: • • • • • • • •

Building Bylaw No. 1319 Zoning Bylaw No. 1145 Business Licence Bylaw No. 1326 Nuisances, Rubbish and Unsightly Property and Premises Bylaw N0. 948 Pesticide Use Bylaw No. 1364 Anti-Idling Bylaw No. 1365 Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420 Deer Feeding and Control of Wildlife Attractants Bylaw No. 1426

The District will continue to use education to assist in enforcing the Municipal Bylaws.

Sharing of information, discussing the issue and seeking compliance are the District’s preferred method versus the issuance of fines and tickets. Tickets will be used when compliance cannot be achieved through the education and the information sharing process.

For bylaw complaints, please contact the Municipal Office at 250-342-9281.

Upon receipt of the complaint, a file will be created and forwarded to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer for investigation.

Council will be re-considering this bylaw for adoption at the September 13, 2011 Regular Meeting of Council.

The bylaw synopsis above does not represent the full content of the Bylaw 1436.

Please ensure if you have questions or would like to know exactly what could be issued a ticket that you contact the District for a full copy of the proposed Bylaw.

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Walking for a cause St. Albert, Alberta, teacher, Steve Johnson, has been on the road since June 19th. He was in Invermere on Friday, July 8th down at Kinsmen to share his remarkable story. Mr. Johnson is walking to help raise funds and awareness for relief efforts in Japan. He recently returned from an eightyear teaching stint in the country, and felt he had to do something to help when he learned of the disaster that struck this spring.

Mr. Johnson started out at the Edmonton Japanese Community Association Center and will be traveling to their counterpart in Vancouver.

He walks for seven hours per day, which takes him approximately 40 kilometres each day. The journey should take him approximately 38 days in total, 31 of straight walking and seven for rest stops.

Upon hearing of the disaster in Japan, Mr. Johnson said that he knew he needed to do something, and turned to exercise to help him get through the initial shock.

“I think it’s a very Canadian thing to do,” he said, referencing his current journey through the mountains. Invermere marked the approximate halfway point on Mr. Johnson’s awareness raising trip, which he describes as “a pilgrimage, a walk for a cause, or more simply a message in motion.”

Mr. Johnsons aid he believes that along with donations and disaster relief efforts, what Japan needs most is for the world to say “Gambaro, Japan,” which translates to “stay strong, Japan.” For those interested in keeping in touch with Mr. Johnson, donating to the cause or simply writing a letter of support to Japan, go to his website at walkforjapan.blogspot. com or send him an e-mail at walkforjapan@hotmail.com. Letters written in English will be translated into Japanese and relayed to those helping the country rebuild.

Photo By Kelsey Verboom

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Through the Community Enhancement Planning process and this increased usage at the beach, the District is moving forward with plans to build this new facility in the fall 2011.

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Kootenay River Runners logs 35 years of rafting

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Daryl Bespflug and Linda Irvine have been running their commercial rafting operation, Kootenay River Runners, for more than one third of a century. During their time in business, the couple have adapted, adjusted, and carved out their business in the same way the churning, centuries-old rivers they boat on each day wind through the landscape.

“We only keep going because our staff is so great,” insists Linda.

Linda and Daryl met in Banff in 1973, where Daryl, and avid whitewater rafter, was working for Rocky Mountain Rafters.

Lured by the Kootenay River, the couple soon moved to the Columbia Valley, where they believed people would be excited by the chance to raft the Kootenay — one of only five rivers being rafted in Canada at the time.

Their prediction was correct. Starting with just one van and one raft, the adventurous activity soon caught on, and soon Linda and Daryl were guiding locals and both Canadian and international visitors down the flowing waterway.

Bearing the same name today, Kootenay River Run-

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ners now has 18 employees and a fleet of 10-15 boats running on busy days. Behind the scenes, staff log 300 kilometres of driving on logging roads each day to shuttle the boats.

Sifting through their records, Daryl and Linda predict they’ve ushered about 250,000 people down the Kootenay and Kicking Horse rivers and Toby Creek during the past 35 years.

Things weren’t always smooth sailing during the couple’s earliest years of owning the business, although their biggest problems centred around their first bus.

“During those first few years, the bus broke down on the first trip of the year, every time,” Linda said.

Once, when Daryl was driving to pick up some of their first customers, the hood of the van flew up and smashed the windshield.

“I picked up the visitors with no windshield,” Daryl remembered, chuckling. “I couldn’t really explain that, but they didn’t mention anything. They were international visitors though, and I think they just thought it was part of the great Canadian experience.”

Once they smoothed out their mechanical curse and mastered guiding the Kootenay River, Daryl and Linda decided to expand to the Kicking Horse River when their customers started asking for more whitewater.

Daryl was no stranger to the churning currents of

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the Kicking Horse: he made the first descent of the river on May 1st, 1980. There is an article in The Golden Star documenting the descent, with a photo of Daryl midrapids wearing jeans and no helmet.

Daryl and Linda’s venture on the Kicking Horse was successful, and later they expanded further to Toby Creek. Despite all the years and all the mileage they’ve logged, Linda and Daryl both say their favourite part of running their business is seeing what joy their trips bring to adults and children who may be experiencing such wilderness for the first time.

The couple’s passion has carried over to many of their customers who originally rafted with them in the early years, and who are now bringing their grandchildren and children for a trip down the river.

Daryl, who still guides, and Linda, who oversees the office, say their bubbly staff have kept them passionate about rafting during their 35 years in business.

“There’s a lot of enthusiasm, energy, and skill, in our office. They keep us young,” Linda said, laughing.

As for plans to continue, Daryl said simply, “Yeah, why not.”

Daryl and Linda have two daughters, Amy and Cara, who both grew up helping with the business.

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SPLISH SPLASH — Pictured, left to right: Daryl Bespflug and Linda Irvine on the deck of their office in Radium; Daryl navigates the Kootenay River with a boat of passengers during the 1980s; a trio of boats checks out Pedley Falls, a main attraction on the river.

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Happy faces at Hoodstock The Hoodstock Pop & Blues Festival on Saturday, July 9th, saw crowds fill the field near Coy’s Par 3 for nearly 10 hours of music, arts and crafts vendors, and games and activities for kids. Left to right: Lindsay Johnston does some airbrush tattooing at the Fundamental Events stall; Fairmont band, Thinking Man, entertains the crowds; Ali Degeer receives some hair decorations from Ali C. of Featherlite, Fernie.

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Plan being drafted for Highway 93 improvements

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff A draft plan released by Kootenay National Park regarding proposed development and restructuring of some of the infrastructure along Highway 93 South is now available for public comment.

The Highway 93 South Plan comes from an overall park management plan that was finalized in 2010, which included consultation with the public and an overall vision for the types of experiences park management would like to provide visitors to the area, said land use specialist with Parks Canada, Todd Keith.

“It is a plan, and there are no dedicated resources right now to implement any significant development or changes that are identified in this plan, but it will be used to guide future planning and investments in the park.”

The plan includes many changes to existing infrastructure, as well as the creation of some new areas for visitors to experience, Mr. Keith said, all of which are meant to enhance and reorganize where park visitors can stop and enjoy the many interpretive and recreational opportunities available.

The creation of a day use area on the west side of the highway at the entrance from Alberta is proposed in the

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plan, as well as the relocation of the Sir George Simpson Monument and the Wardle Creek Picnic site to the Simpson River trailhead, where the creation of a short walking trail is also suggested.

Decommissioning the Dolly Varden day use area, and creating a new day use area at Crooks Meadows, including a trailhead for the Dolly Varden trail with new interpretive offerings is proposed.

As well, McLeod Meadows campground would be the new location of the McLeod Meadows picnic site and the Dog Lake trailhead, complete with a formal river access area for paddlers.

The Kootenay River day use area would see a formal river access developed, the relocation of the James B. Harkin Plaque and the creation of strolling trail to the Nixon Creek aquatic restoration site.

In terms of mitigating the ecological effects of highway travel, the plan proposes more highway fencing and the construction of wildlife underpasses in the Kootenay Valley. The highway has impeded fish passage on many watercourses, so aquatic restoration is also suggested at several sites, as resources permit.

The problem of invasive plants is also included in the plan, which recommends more monitoring and control of the spread of high priority species.

There is no specific timeframe for any of the initia-

tives proposed by the plan, said Mr. Keith, as it will act as more of a guiding document for all future work as money comes available in the budget.

“One of the things we tried to do with this plan was look for opportunities where we can cluster facilities,” Mr. Keith said.

“Rather then have a picnic spot in one place, and then a few kilometres later an interpretive area ,and then a few more kilometres a short walk, if we can cluster them all together in one location it will be better for the visitor and for us in terms of managing and maintaining those areas.”

To take a look, and to add any input to the draft plan, go to www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/kootenay/ plan/93s-plan.aspx. Comments regarding the draft can be sent to todd.keith@pc.gc.ca Highway 93 South is a 104-kilometre section of road stretching from Castle Junction to Radium Hot Springs that provides a vital transportation link between Alberta and the Columbia Valley. It was built as part of an agreement between the federal and provincial governments that established Kootenay National Park in 1920 and is the main focus for visitor activity in the park. The four-kilometre stretch of highway from the community of Radium Hot Springs gateway to Sinclair Pass will be developed separately.

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Community Forest asks for support

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Members of the Columbia Headwaters Community Forest Society recently attended the Regional District of East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Radium and District of Invermere council meetings to ask for support in establishing a community forest for the Columbia Valley.

Simply put, a community forest can be described as any forestry operation managed by a local government, community group, or First Nation for the benefit of the entire community.

The Columbia Headwaters Community Forest Society has been working hard since 2009, engaging the public, collecting data and establishing a governance model, but they now need an invitation from the Provincial Ministry of Forests to finalize the groundwork they have completed and officially establish the community forest.

The proposed community forest area is within the Invermere Timber Supply Area, and includes the municipalities of Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Canal Flats, as well as the Regional District Areas F and G governed communities of Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Wilmer, Edgewater and Panorama.

Both the Shuswap and Akisqnuk First Nations are

within the region as well, which was selected through community input as a high priority area for management.

According to the report, the long-term objective of the community forest association is to support an annual rate of harvest of approximately 45,000 cubic metres, but they must be invited to apply by the province to enter into a long-term agreement in order to move forward.

The estimated startup costs for the community forest are approximately $290,000, $37,500 of which has already been raised through Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives funding and the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition. The balance of what is needed will be acquired through partnerships with local governments and funding agencies.

Once startup costs are raised, the proposed plan is to start harvesting small amounts of timber in the first three years, with a focus on pine affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle. In years four and five they would scale up its harvesting operations, taking in a greater proportion of fir/larch.

The operation would break even in years one and two, according to the association’s financial analysis, with a modest profit expected in year three. By year five, however, the community forest anticipates a net profit of $422,672.

According to the presentation made to councils,

some of the benefits of a successful community forest include local employment both in the harvesting of local timber and local manufacturing operations, the ability to manage interface forest areas for fire risks, viewscapes and potential recreational opportunities, watershed stewardship, reduced carbon footprint and stewardship over environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife habitats.

This is achieved because the community forest’s operations are governed by people within the area in which it operates, giving the communities control and stewardship over local forest resources.

The current board of the Columbia Headwaters Community Forest Association is made up of five local government appointees, representing the communities in the area, and four public members from within the region.

After the presentations, delegates from the community forest asked that each municipal government write a letter of support for the community forest and also to extend an invitation to the Minister of Forests, the Honourable Steve Thomson, to meet with all those involved so a formal invitation and application can be established.

The Regional District, Canal Flats and the District of Invermere all carried motions to send letters of support and invitation to the Ministry of Forests. At press time, the presentation had not yet been given to Radium.

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PioNEER oN THE ROAD

Take us with you!

Valley residents have been filling our inbox with a fantastic array of travel photos for our annual contest to win a trip for two to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World.

Clockwise from top left: Joanne Kersey (Team Crazy Soles) after completing Mr.T TurtleHead Triathlon in Vernon, B.C.; part-time Radium residents Alan & Tara Pentney, parttime Lakeview Meadows residents Brian & Vinne Stein and Calgary residents Ken and

Mina Williamson enjoy a sun-filled vacation in Turks & Caicos; Tom and Andrea Watson on holiday in Hershey, PA, in front of the Hershey chocolate factory (facing page); Helga Boker and Frances Jamieson in Hamelin, Germany (facing page); Carolyn and Ray Kolochuk with their grandson, Reuben Kolochuk, in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico; Doug Clovechok, his son Paul, and nephews Cody & Nicholas Clovechok enjoy a fly-fishing trip in Northern Manitoba.

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Congratulations

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Sales • Warranty • Repairs

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Top Quality Interior World window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Need Blinds?

Interior World

window fashions

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

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

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Jobkat Excavating You’ve got a job? We’ve got a Cat!

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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.

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

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

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

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

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

Lake Auto Services

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

• • • •

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

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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

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

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

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

250-342-6612

Delicious Sushi

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

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

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

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

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

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

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

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

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

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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

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

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

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

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

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

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

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Darren Ross (250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

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

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

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

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K5

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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

The Deck Guy

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

250-342-5277

Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Invermere

Owner/Operator

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

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

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

Jason Pike

Excavating:

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

• Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

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

• 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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ARTISTIC RENDERING — This concept art shows the plans for Octagon’s Waterside project as it was originally conceived in 2006. The project is now dragging into its sixth year since approval was granted, with no work yet done on the site or groundwork for the complex.

Photo from Pioneer archives ...’No future for Vista Del Lago says Mayor Taft”’ continued from Page 3.

“Council stayed firm that the hotel comes first on that site,” Mayor Taft explained. “Just knowing the apparent financial state of the company and the lack of market for multi-family recreational real estate, we were very cautious about the group and what they were suggesting.”

Further examination of the company’s Financial Statements reveals that they claim around $40 million in hard assets, including the Invermere property, purchased for $23 million and a Calgary property Symonds Valley Ranch, purchased for a little over $11 million. Currently they owe a little more than $30 million in liabilities ­— accounts payable, long-term debt, etc.

By the end of 2010, Stoneset Equity Development Corp. had a working capital deficiency of a little under $18.5 million, the current assets minus current liabilities, the Financial Statements show.

“The company believes it will successfully raise sufficient funds through third party financings in the near future,” the Consolidated Financial Statements stated, qualifying that, “there can be no certainty financing will be successful.”

These financial setbacks have not stopped a subsidiary of the company from launching a $48 million equity offering during June. The company also plans to raise funds through the sale of the property threatened with foreclosure, Symonds Valley Ranch, which should settle at least the debts relating to that particular property, Stoneset said in a press release.

As for Invermere, in order for work to get underway with Vista Del Lago, the company will have to provide the District of Invermere with the unpaid bonds the municipality said it owes.

“We require the developer to prove that they have the ability to complete the infrastructure and post bonds covering 125 per cent of the costs for infrastructure upgrades before they can begin work,” Mayor Taft explained. “They

never posted any bonds with us ... As far as I know, there has been no contact from Stoneset since March.”

Should the developer end up selling the Invermere lands in order to liquify their assets and repay debts, any future buyer would be bound by the zoning bylaws already in place. Any substantial change to the plans would involve community consultation through public hearings.

“Personally I see no future for the project in this economic climate and this real estate market,” Mayor Taft added. ““My fear is that this gets dragged out in courts and through lawsuits and tied up in legal wrangling for years and years and the land just sits there with no maintenance ... Ideally I would like to see the land sold to someone with deep pockets and no debt who’s serious about moving forward with the project.”

Stoneset’s Chief Executive Officer, Tony Argento, President, Peter Jarman, and Senior Project Manager, Doug Haines, did not return repeated calls for information regarding Vista Del Lago, the $25 million lawsuit and their 2009/2010 Consolidated Financial Statements.

HERE TO SERVE YOU ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

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

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Pioneer Classifieds s In Memoriam s

Our Kenny

Sept. 27, 1963-July 15, 2010 We wake up in the morning And we look up to the sky We wonder why he took you Before we said goodbye.

We look up to the stars at night And know you are looking down We know that you are proud of us As we move forward with our lives.

We miss your smile, we miss your contagious laugh, And all your funny stories.

All we have are memories which will always last.

As we glance up at the heavens And we know you are flying by Our Kenny is watching over us We’re happy as we cry.

You are so dearly missed, forever in our hearts, all our love, Mommy, Bente, Jette, Gus, Tom, Gwen, Jessica, Jo-El & Justin.

• • • •

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

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

lost and found

cheers & Jeers

cheers & Jeers

Saturday, July 16th. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

4862 Cordilliera Ave, Edgewater.

Hunting, fishing, toys, books, DVDs, collectables.

The summit Youth Centre is looking for new learning opportunities. If you have a skill or hobby you feel youth would enjoy, we would love to host you. If interested, please call 250-342-3033.

Camera found on Red Rock Road.

250-347-9882.

Cheers to Matt at the mine for lending a hand Friday morning, helping change a flat tire we had on Settler’s Road. KDC Fire Restoration Crew. Thanks again.

Cheers to the gentleman and three boys who took time out from their tubing to tow our boat in to Pete’s Marina after we ran out of gas on Wednesday, July 6th. We were not going anywhere with our two paddles! Cheers also to the staff at Pete’s for lending a helping hand at the dock! And a Jeers to us for running out of gas – don’t let it happen to you!

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

Lots of household items. 5670 Glenmore Drive, Edgewater.

Saturday, July 16th 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

1229 14th street. Lots of kids clothing (boys and girls) and much more.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

s obituary s Janet McKay Janet McKay peacefully passed away on July 3, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband Alex; her mother Violet Wirch; her siblings Don (Monica), Craig (Barb), Carol (Henry) and Darlene. Her mother in-law Georgina Stephen; sisters in-law Beatrice (Harry), Roberta (Ted) and numerous nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her father Henry Wirch; father in-law Gerald McKay; and stepfather in-law Jim Stephen.

Many thanks and much appreciation go out the nurses and doctors at the Invermere and District Hospital for their excellent care and love as they looked after Jan. A memorial service will be held in Jan’s honor on July 16, 2011 at 1:00p.m. at the Radium Christian Fellowship (#4-7553 Main Street, Radium Hot Springs BC). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all.

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

Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the 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.

THANK YOU Erik and Meghan, along with their families would like to thank everyone during this past difficult time in the loss of Tobias their son, brother, grandson, and nephew.

Special thank-you to the Invermere Fire Department and surrounding Fire Departments, along with the RCMP for the honor guard at the service and the support given unquestioningly by everyone. To all the emergency staff, from the police, ambulance, doctors, nurses and STARS: thank you. The cards, gifts, food, hugs and kind words from all have shown we live in a caring community. Your love and continuing support will forever be remembered. Thank you.

The Edgewater Rec. Society would like to send a huge “thank-You” to all of the following businesses/ owners and people for their continuous support to our events.

4th Annual Galarama: Sobeys, Ray Ray’s, Beach Bound, Rockies Bus, Vendors and Volunteers. Canada Day Pancake Breakfast: Pip’s, Kicking Horse, Quality Bakery, Lions Club and volunteers. Truly, with out you all it would be hard to make these events possible!

Found: white bunny with brown spots. Found by Best Western on Friday July 8th. Call 250-342-1401.

cheers & Jeers Jeers to the people in the valley who say “shop local” and then use out-of-town paving companies to do their driveways and town work for big jobs. So much for keeping it local.

Cheers to Ryan, Lee and Debbie at Bavin Glass for treating the English class so nicely.

Cheers to Dr. Mannheimer for excellent care & attention he is giving to my elderly friend, Libby Patterson.

Cheers to the ladies at Palliser for providing such excellent service at all times and to Dee for providing amazing pricing and the most excellent service and workmanship. K.S. Cheers to Charles Anthony for rescuing me from that super tall tree when my ladder broke.

Without your bewildering height I’d still be up there.

Cheers to the businesses and people of the valley who have supported Kootenay River Runners over all the years we’ve been around. Working together makes a huge difference to us! Thanks!

Jeers to the person who stole $95 and a pair of prescription glasses out of the float cash box from our daughter’s car in Invermere. She earns minimum wage. Hope you can see better please spend the money wisely. Would hate to see it wasted!

Cheers to Chuckles for keeping your cool when working with those far less logical than yourself.

Cheers to the 2011 graduating class, teachers, and parents for another excellent dry grad. It’s always a pleasure to host such a great event.

Cheers to the wonderful woman at the coffee shop in Radium who helped a carsick little girl by giving her a bucket, some soda crackers and Ginger Ale. That degree of kindness is a wonderful lesson to my 7-year-old daughter and a lifesaver to me after a long afternoon of driving. Thank You! Jeers to those who unsafely stop to take pictures of bears. Neglecting to obey road laws when parking will cause a horrific accident and getting out of your vehicle is both problematic and dangerous for you and the bear (who will eventually be destroyed due to excessive human exposure/tolerance).

Cheers to everyone who attended Hoodstock 2011. Spread the word and see you next year!

Jeers to the person who tore up the grass in our neighborhood on Thursday night. You know who you are and so do I! Tremendous cheers to Kate in the van and to Al on his bike for helping me catch my lightening fast pooch. Cheers to all the folks who pulled over and pointed the way in Radium. Burton is still tuckered.

Cheers to Big John at the Skookum Inn for getting my package on the bus at the last minute.

thank you

Thank You! The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley’s Annual Canada Day Fireworks went off with a bang and several booms - What a Show! - and we could not have done it without the great support from our community and business partners. We would like to say thank you to: The District of Invermere and Government of Canada for their support; Stoneset Equities for allowing us to launch the fireworks from their property, a perfect launch pad! To Invermere Home Hardware for hosting our Fireworks fundraising BBQ; All the businesses for their contributions and for allowing us to place the coin boxes in their stores; All the members of the public who contributed; Our great media coverage - The Valley Peak, The Valley Echo, The Columbia Valley Pioneer and CKIR radio Keep passing on the good word! We are accepting contributions to next year’s event, It’s never too early to donate! Thanks again for your tremendous support - What a great community to be a part of!

Canadian Heritage

Patrimoine canadien

The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley Box 2039, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

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cheers & Jeers

storage

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Cheers to the Home Hardware crew for your very generous support of the fundraising groups. Thanks to you we raised over $1,200 for the library. Friends of the Library

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

RADIUM – 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.

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

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

Call 250-688-0244.

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

3 bdrm house for rent $1,500/ month and large 1 bdrm suite for rent $700/month. Call 403-6789895.

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.

Cheers to the Springs & Resort Ladies Club for your generous donation of nearly $500 for the cancer society. J.R. Cheers to Shelly at CIBC for excellent customer service. You went above and beyond for me and I want you to know how much it is appreciated.

Cheers to the book fairy! I came home from vacation to find a stack of books on my porch. I haven’t been able to track you down, but I knew exactly what my little readers like! Thank You. Cheers to all the golfers and local sponsors at the WVGD3 for generously donating money to send our Nicaraguan friend Pablo to school. There should be more people like you in the world.

Cheers to Joan and her daughter for rescuing Cedric, the naughty Welsh Terrier after he had made the great escape. Anyone who owns a terrier knows they have a mind of their own. Your kindness is much appreciated.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

Pioneer Classifieds

SPOT THE DEALS! N E W S PA P E R

250-341-6299 • info@cv-pioneer.com

commercial Space 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.

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.

3 bdrm, 1 bath large upper suite Black Forest Heights W/D, D/W. $1200/month including utilities.

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

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

250-342-6162.

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.

house FOR RENT

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

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

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, NP. Utilities not included. $850/month.

Available immediately, 250-3428781.

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 1 bdrm Apartment for rent. $600/month including utilities.

Available August 1st. 250-3476420.

FOR RENT

INVERMERE: several condos at Lake Windermere Point starting at $900 p/month; furnished or not; pool, underground parking, elevator & much more.

DUPLEX near Kinsmen Beach, 2 bdrm. plus den, single car garage, very modern: $1350 plus.

CEDARWOOD GLEN: 2 bdrm. furnished, storage room, central location at $800 plus.

RADIUM: 2 bdrm. Unfurnished, underground parkade, elevator at Pinewood at $800 inc. util.

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

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

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.

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, lrg yard, W/D, stove, D/W, microwave. Short or long term rental. $1,350/month + utilities.

Phone 403-993-0567.

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

403-460-1764.

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.

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 neighborhood, 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.

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: 403-6255346 (Res.), 403-850-3354 (Cell), E-mail kenarndt@shaw.ca.

Windermere 4 bdrm, 3 bath home.

Fully furnished, available SeptMay. $920/month plus utilities. Call 250-342-2135.

Purcell Point 3 bdrm new Townhouse. Sleeps 6, includes BBQ full kitchen, close to D/T and 5 mins to lake. Available July 23rd for a 2-night rental. Call for details 403630-6903.

4 bdrm, 3 bath Westridge family home H/T, fireplace, large fenced yard. $1,600/month + utilities.

Available Sept 1st. Call 604-3652571 or otishiltz@gmail.com

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

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

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.

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

Top floor with amazing lake view, steps to lake, walk to downtown. $1350/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, 1,235 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.

2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo for rent in Radium, Pinewood Building. $875/month including utilities.

403-690-3166.

1 bdrm, 1 bath furnished in Radium. N/S, kenneled dog OK. Nanofibre, storage, play area. $575/mo + BC Hydro. Ref & DD req.

Avail immediately, 403-870-2805.

Prefer L/T lease (would consider rent to own).

3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 6 appliances + A/C in Canal Flats. N/S, N/P. $1,000/ mo + utilities. 250-349-5419, 250489-9719.

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.

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HOMEs FOR SALE

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RECREATION VEHICLES

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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.

Edgewater Townhouse for Sale.

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

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

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.

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

condo FOR SALE

Portable ballet barre with tote bag, 4.5ft., grey, lightweight, easy to assemble, $200. Kenmore Vacuum cleaner, $30. Call 250-341-2793.

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.

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 6 p.m.

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

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

2002 Winfield Mobile Home, occupied for 4 years. Good condition. Must be moved! Porch and propane tank included. $50,000. 250-342-6188.

HOMEs FOR SALE Juniper Heights Home on Acreage

Ski to your door, fully furnished 1 bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-3426858 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.

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

7-year-old, 13-3 HH reg. POA Bay Gelding $3,000. 250-342-4665.

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

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.

Edgewater 1300 sq.ft. home with undeveloped basement 2 bath, 2 bdrm with attached deck & carport. $254,900. To view call 250-3479813.

Mountain Home For Sale www.newbuildinglinks.com

Reclaimed or excess lumber wanted to build shed in 2x4s, 2x6s, plywood OSB. Call 403-619-1540.

Wanted, 4 to 6 old windsurfers/ sailboards. The bigger and more old school the better. 200+ litres if they are broken or delamed even better. We want to recycle them into signs. Rigs not needed but we’ll pick them up and dispose of them for you. Beach Bound. 250342-8712.

misc. for sale

700R Chevy Transmission.

Custom built, originally paid $3,000. Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

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

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

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

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

Cultured stone for sale. 4 types of stone $2.00 sq/ft or 80% discount from retail call 250-341-1076.

Quantities vary from 40 sq/ft to 80 sq/ft.

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

Wooden dining table and 4 chairs.

Good condition. Asking $175. Call 250-342-6200.

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

FIREWOOD: Logging truckloads of dry pine for sale $1,400 delivered.

Call Greg at 250-342-5610.

1993 Dodge Grand Caravan. Clean and safe. 135,000kms. $1,500.

250-342-9401.

Used 20” TVs for sale $25.00 each and used DVD players $10.00 each (various makes) First come first served. There are 57 TVs and DVD players in total. TVs and DVD players are all in working order and will be sold on an “as is” basis.

Please call Dave at 250-347-2996 during regular business hours or make arrangements to view.

1976 MGB Roadster 54,000 miles & original paint. New top & windshield. $8,000. Call 250-3420624.

13 ft flatbed single axle trailer, newly restored, and propane tank holder. $500. 250-342-9650.

A moonbounce castle with slide.

Approx 20’x20’. A popcorn machine with supplies and candy floss machine with supplies $4,200 for all of it. 250-347-9792.

RECREATION VEHICLES

CAMPING STAY VACATION

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

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

For Reservations: LAKESHORE RESORT & CAMPGROUND

services

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

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

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work @ #35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696.

recreation vehicles

DIRT BIKE & ATV SERVICE SPECIALS All makes and Models - Snow Plows, Klim Clothing, Avalanche Gear • SERVICE • PARTS • SALES • RENTALS

250 342 6352

Quality Top Soil and Manure.

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

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

VEHICLES for sale

“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”

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

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

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

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help wanted

help wanted

help wanted

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

Part-time job, Full-time income potential. It’s true.

Work 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.

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

Subway in Athalmer and Fairmont, BC looking to hire a food counter attendants for full time position.

Rate $11.05/hr. Apply by e-mail parth_ca@yahoo.com, phone 250342-342-5055, or fax 250-3425056

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

Red Rock Contracting Masonry Work, River rock Walls, Glass blocks 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

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.

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.

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

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

Experience preferred but would train. Please forward resumes to: Box 639 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Fax: 250-342-4414 or E-mail: handb@ telus.net.

25-year-old female nanny available to work Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Lots of experience with children. Please call Erica at 250409-4111.

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.

Maid 2 Shine Service Condo cleaning, home and property checks for insurance purposes.

Call Judy Moore 250-341-1478 or maid2shine@shaw.ca.

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

5016 Hwy 93 Radium Hot Springs.

Wages dependent on experience.

Call 250-347-9402.

Local private guest ranch is looking to hire a motivated, detailorientated person. Job includes primarily housekeeping, lawn, garden, horse care and assisting with maintenance of building, grounds, and systems. This is a full time position. E-mail resume to royalantler@gmail.com.

Needed immediately experienced cleaning staff. Excellent wages, must have vehicle and lodging able to work weekends and start immediately. 250-347-9715.

Homecare worker needed for month of September. Full time and willing to do some overtime. New grads welcome! 250-342-0743.

Invermere Sales and Rentals require F/T counter and yard staff starting immediately. Drivers license required. E-mail resume to kevin@westlandinv.com.

Nobody does it better!

Makes me feel sad for the rest.

N E W S PA P E R

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Eagle Ranch Resort Is looking for an experienced evening server and seasonal bus person.

Call 250-342-0562, Andrew or Spencer for an interview.

FOOD SERVICE COUNTER ATTENDANT (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 • PH: 250-341-1202 e-mail: gerry@gerrysgelati.com

(facing 12th St.) Invermere

JOB POSTING POSITION: REPORTS TO: POSTING DATE:

Outside Sales Representative (Marketing Associate) District Sales Manager 2011-2012 opportunities

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.

Outside Sales Representative At the heart of our customer relationships is our ability to listen to our customers’ needs and respond with tools that help them succeed. Sysco continues to invest in building strong customer relationships and we see the return in a high level of customer loyalty and market share that continues to grow. The key to this growth is our team of Sales Representatives; each committed to providing the exceptional level of service and innovative solutions that differentiate Sysco in the marketplace.

Opportunities exist in: East Kootenays (Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie and Radium) Requirements: • Post-secondary education in a business related field • Outside sales and/or foodservice/hospitality experience beneficial.

• Must thrive in a high energy customer service environment • PC skills and e-commerce knowledge • Own vehicle and valid operator’s license required.

If you love the food industry, can walk the talk and have what it takes to share your enthusiasm with others, start your career at Sysco today! We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations... and we have the best training in the business.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter & resume quoting: HR – MAT- 12K, to: Attn: Human Resources at: hr.calgary@cgy.sysco.ca Sysco Calgary – Winner of the 2009 & 2010 Sysco weCare Community Award.

Proud winner of the 2011 Volunteer Calgary Award – Leaders In Employee Volunteering Committed to Employment Equity.

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July 15, 2011 . . . ‘Glacier Resorts Ltd. ready to begin summer operations on Farnham Glacier’ continued from Page 5 “WinSport announced this year it would cease operations due to frequently poor snow conditions and the lack of economic viability of the site for athlete training,” Wildsight’s press release reads. Robyn Duncan, Wildsight’s Purcell Mountains program manager was unable to say where this information came from.

Brendon Arnold, media relations manager for WinSport Canada, confirmed that WinSport has decided to discontinue operations, but that the reasoning behind the decision was not to do with the snow.

“Snow conditions were not the issue,” he said. “It was a cooperative decision made between us and the national sport organizations because Camp Green wasn’t being used in its full capacity.”

One of Wildsight’s main concerns, Ms. Duncan said, is the environmental conditions on Farnham Glacier, citing past complaints of improperly stored fuel, waste management, and soil contamination.

“To have Glacier start talking about commercial operations when there have already been such damages is a concern to us,” she said.

Following a government visit after the Olympics, a list of required remediation was made, some of which was to be completed by WinSport. Mr. Costello acknowledged Glacier Resorts’ responsibility for the necessary remediation, and said that as of press time, everything that was required of them has been completed, including the items required of WinSport that weren’t previously remedied. The final steps were reviewed by senior professional engineer of Interior Reforestation Co., Ltd., Shawn Vokey.

“We took responsibility because we are the master licence, and because we told the government we would do it. It’s our responsibility and we aren’t trying to shun it. We committed that we would have it done before

we started operations, so that’s what we’re doing,” Mr. Costello said.

Ms. Duncan also spoke of Wildsight’s concern for development on the glacier by Glacier Resorts. She could not elaborate with specific examples. She said she was concerned Glacier Resorts would erect another camp in the place of Camp Green.

The removal of the camp’s buildings and structures is currently in negotiation between WinSport and Galcier Resorts, and there are no plans to replace them, Mr. Costello said.

“There will be no development, no buildings, no construction, no fuel stored on site, nothing. There will be portable toilets, and that’s it,” he said. “We don’t even need a shelter because people will be transferred straight to awaiting cats. We are not in the camp business.”

Dave McGrath, father of three local children involved in ski racing and a member of the Kootenay Snowsport Society, recently wrote to the provincial government to emphasize the need for an affordable, yearround training facility. Mr. McGrath said he thinks it’s critical to separate the training on Farnham Glacier from the ongoing issue of Jumbo Glacier Resort, for which Glacier Resorts Ltd. is the proponent.

“Our main goal is to make sure there is a training facility for our kids up there. I think if we’re looking at this as the larger controversial issue, it’s easy to rope it into the big mess. What we’re focusing on, and what is going to be lost if we let ourselves get into that mess, is the op-

portunity to get our kids up there and do great things.”

In contrast, Ms. Duncan from Wildsight said, “We don’t officially have a stance on athlete training. In this case we have had extensive conversations with people who are involved in Camp Green, and everyone is telling us that this [training facility] isn’t necessary.”

Ms. Duncan said she was not at liberty to reveal her sources.

Wildsight is taking action towards this issue because as citizens, they have the public responsibility to oversee public lands, Ms. Duncan said.

“We are engaging in the democratic process,” she added.

“I think Glacier should not be permitted to run commercial activities on one of the glaciers they are proposing to build the larger Jumbo Glacier Resort on until a decision about the Jumbo Glacier Resort has been made.”

She also added that a more thorough consultation process should have happened with First Nations and the public when the current Licence of Occupation was transferred.

However, that responsibility does not belong to Glacier Resorts; it belongs to the government, Mr. Costello said.

“With a Licence of Occupation, the proponents are not required to consult. That is the province’s responsibility. The question could be ‘did the province consult when they granted the licence [to CODA]?’ but it has nothing to do with us. We just took over an existing Licence of Occupation.”

Regarding the claims in Wildsight’s press release that Glacier Resorts built an unlicensed road into the area in 2008, Mr. Costello said they were “absolute, bald-faced lies.” An email conversation between the province and Glacier Resorts confirms Glacier Resorts was given the go-ahead to build the road.

Glacier Resorts plans to begin summer operations on Farnham Glacier sometime during the next few weeks.

help wanted

help wanted

“We are engaging in the democratic process.”

Robyn Duncan, Purcell Mountains Program Manager and Southern Rockies Program Coordinator, Wildsight

help wanted

We are hiring for the following positions.

· Servers · Bar Tenders · Housekeeping 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!

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

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

Servers Housekeepers Hosts/Hostesses Prep Cooks Cooks Estheticians

Busy property management company in Invermere requires the following:

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 fairmonthotsprings.com

Strata Management Assistant 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.

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Golf report Lions Charity Golf Tourny Submitted by Diane Kochorek Windermere Valley Ladies Golf Club The sunshine on June 22nd brought out many “wahines” for the game of Hawaiian Ball. Captain Gail Cole won the Putting Pot, no doubt due to her grass skirt and orchid lei!

First place was the team of Ruth Gordon, Joyce Robinson, Oris Hanson, and Doreen Stewart. Second were Lorraine Ross, Lorna Scott, Elaine Wallace and Diane Kochorek. Cathy Howard, Betty Hope and guest Kim took third place.

Raylene Oram won the carry-over Deuce Pot. Casey conducted the final clinic of the year by reviewing full swing.

A reminder to all that starting July 6th, tee time is 9 a.m.. Hope for sun!

Submitted by Harold Hazelaar The Lake Windermere Lions Charity Golf Day is approaching very quickly. You can still book your tee time at Copper Point Golf Course for $65. The entire fee will be put towards the Lions’ latest fundraising effort, which is to help finance the return of the helipad at the Invermere Hospital. This will allow for a quicker response time in shuttling patients from Invermere to Calgary for emergency treatment.

Over the years, the Lions have utilized their Charity Golf Day for projects such as upgrading Lions Park on 12th Avenue and the recently purchased Rescue Vehicle for the Invermere Fire Department.

If you like to golf, believe in what the helipad means to our community, and you want to experience

Copper Point at an extremely good price, pick up the phone and book your tee time now by calling the pro shop directly at 250-341-3392.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, July 17th, 10:30 a.m.: V.B.S. Windup...

“Nazareth - Where Jesus Was a Kid”...Pastor Trevor ministering.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Who is Jesus?

By Pastor Fraser Coltman St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission Church It’s a question worth answering; a question usually asked time and time again by the media at Christmas and Easter.

An article is written filled with quotes from scholars claiming to be able to distinguish between the “myth” and the truth in the Bible to find the real Jesus of history. For them Jesus was a great religious teacher, a good man, a feminist, maybe even a homosexual, but not the son of God. Ask that question of the man or woman on the street, and they might recall the stories they heard in Sunday school classes, but admit that as adults living lives filled with family and work responsibilities, they rarely find time to think about such things.

For others, Jesus is just a word they use to express

their anger at something gone wrong in the day.

More than twenty years ago that question confronted to me, and I read the books of the New Testament known as the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John).

They tell the story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.

At first I didn’t know what to think. Raised in this land of materialism, science and human progress, Jesus and his world seemed strange. At the same time though I was drawn to His words.

I lived with a deep sense of guilt, and I noticed that Jesus seemed to understand people like me and offer us something we long for but can’t obtain for ourselves – forgiveness and peace with God. I also lived with an unspoken dread of death, and Jesus’ resurrection offered me the hope of eternal life.

My Bible reading led me to begin to pray and to join a church, and in time I found myself able to answer the question of Jesus with the same words as one of His first followers – “You are the Christ, the son of the living God.” When that question comes to your heart, I hope that you will turn to the Bible as your guide in discovering the answer. Jesus promised: “Seek and you will find.” You are also welcome to visit a church in our area to seek an answer to that question.

A shocking disssssscovery This large Western Terrestrial Garter Snake tastes the air beside Windermere’s Kootenay Number 3 Road. The snake was spotted by an eagle-eyed reader who saw it in the tall grass by the side of the road.

Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

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

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

• Relief Society, Noon.

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

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WHAT GOES INTO the MIND TM COMES OUT in a LIFE

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July 15, 2011

BEAR’S PAW BAR & GRILL

Open Daily

Sunday to Thursday

Noon until 11:30pm

Friday & Saturday

Noon until 12:30am

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Visit the newly renovated Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill where a friendly welcome awaits.

Extensive new menu • Pizza • Burgers • Pasta • Seven screens to watch your favourite game • Huge outdoor patio deck • Children’s menu

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Now open! The Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill is your summer dining and patio destination!

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Food served until 11:00pm

Children are welcome until 8:00pm daily! The Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill is located in the Mountain Lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.