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Family of four killed in fiery collision

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff A fatal collision on Highway 93, near Olive Lake in Kootenay National Park, claimed the lives of four Californian vacationers on Friday, July 22nd, at approximately 3:05 p.m. MDT, when their vehicle collided with a semi truck and burst into flames.

Kootenay National Park staff, firefighters, RCMP and paramedics attended the scene. After a lengthy investigation that kept the highway closed overnight, police confirmed that a southbound, B.C.-registered, unloaded, flat deck B-train tractor trailer unit crossed over the center line and jack-knifed into the path of the northbound Dodge camper van towing a Suzuki Sidekick compact 4x4.

RCMP E Division Senior Media Relations Officer, Corporal Dan Moskaluk, said that the truck and trailer units pinned the van against the no-post barriers and caused all of the vehicles to burst into flames. Evidence and information indicates that the driver of the van made all efforts possible to avoid the collision with the truck by driving onto the shoulder of the road. Motorists who stopped were able to assist the truck driver but could not help those in the van due to the fire.

Emergency responders battled furiously to put out the flames, while parks staff and firefighters worked to prevent the leaking and burning diesel fuel from flowing down a steep embankment into the forest along the highway. Once the fire was out, the van was removed and examined by an RCMP Forensic Identification member along with the B.C. Coroners Service. Investigators were able to determine that the van contained four occupants, who have been identified as a family of four vacationing from Palo Alto, California.

Robert Howard, 48, his common-law wife Ana-Maria Dias, 49, and their two daughters, Veronica, 9, and Samantha, 11, were on a family vacation touring Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, said Robert’s sister-in-law, Cindy

Howard, who spoke with The Pioneer from her home in Palo Alto. Mrs. Howard said that the news still has not fully sunk in, but the entire family has been overwhelmed with the supportive comments and offerings to help since she set up a memorial website for the family.

“Within 20 minutes of setting it up, www.robertandanamaria.com received its first comment,” said Mrs. Howard. “All of the comments have been very meaningful to me. People have been touched by this story, and having been to the area in 2003 for a vacation [myself ], the comments from the Canadians remind me again how kind everyone is in that area.”

Mrs. Howard said that Robert Howard and his family were dedicated volunteers in their community, and loved to get away on family vacations every summer.

“They would always just pick a place, start heading there and explore along the way. I have driven that stretch of highway and it is helpful to remember how very beautiful it is there because that is what they most loved to do, to explore these beautiful parts of the country.”

According to Mrs. Howard, Robert and Ana-Maria were both highly educated professionals. Robert was the vice-president of an engineering firm and Ana-Maria was literally a rocket scientist before deciding to spend her time at home raising their two children. Both were involved in many local organizations, and had a particular dedication to volunteering for educational organizations.

The extended family was notified of the tragedy by the Palo Alto police department at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 23rd, but didn’t believe the news at first, Mrs. Howard said.

“It still hasn’t sunk in. Our reflex was to call Robert, as he was always the go-to person in our family if we were concerned about something or if there was a crisis.

To lose them all at once is just such a shock.”

Mrs. Howard said that if anyone wishes to contribute, donations should be directed to any local organization in B.C. or Palo Alto that supports education, as that would be what Robert and Ana-Maria would have wanted.

DOUSING THE FLAMES ­— Local firefighters battle a horrific blaze (top) that claimed the lives of a family of four Californian vacationers (bottom) in Kootenay National Park on Friday, July 22nd. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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• On July 23rd, at 7:30 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to an unwanted guest in the 1700 block of 6th Avenue in Invermere. The owners of the home woke up to find a 21-year-old male from Banff passed out in the house. The male was separated from his friends and was unable to explain how he came to be in the house. The homeowners did not wish to pursue charges of unlawfully in a dwelling house.

• On July 23rd, at 7:30 a.m., police on patrol located an ‘89 GMC pickup in a ditch on Laurier Drive.

The 27-year-old driver from Skookumchuk displayed signs that he had been drinking. An ASD demand was given, at which time the driver blew a fail. The driver had his licence prohibited for 90 days and the vehicle was towed for 30 days.

• On July 23rd, at 9:30 a.m., two vehicles parked at a residence in the 4900 block of Timbermont Place had damage done to them when rocks were thrown at the windows.

• On July 23rd, at 2:45 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment members responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a 2010 Kenworth semi tractor trailer driven by a 44-year-old male from Abbottsford and a ‘98 Ford driven by a 64-year-old male from Sherwood Park, Alberta. The semi rounded a corner on Highway 93 north of Radium, and made contact with the Ford in the opposite lane. No injuries to the drivers. The driver of the semi was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for failing to keep to the right.

• On July 23rd, at 7 p.m., police responded to an assault complaint in the 8400 block of Dincey Road. A 20-year-old male from the Edgewater area was charged with two counts of assault, and two counts of mischief when property was damaged. The male is to appear in Invermere provincial court on October 24th.

• On July 24th, at 2 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a complaint of hit-an-run on Summit Drive, Panorama. A white Ford F350 was observed to back into another vehicle. The offending vehicle was lo-

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Deer committee submits report

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff After much debate and research, the District of Invermere’s Urban Deer Management Committee submitted its final report and recommendations to council this week, calling for a combination of trap and cull, relocation, public education and, ultimately, strategic fencing as part of a multifaceted solution to the escalating deer issues within Invermere and area.

The original report, which was on the agenda for the July 12th council meeting, was altered slightly after one final working meeting on Wednesday, July 20th, said District of Invermere Mayor, Gerry Taft, and now council will discuss the final version before the end of the month.

If accepted by council, the revised report recommends the district engage the province to gain permission and support to begin a safe and discreet trap and cull program as early as this fall, with a possible relocation program to begin in the spring. Mayor Taft said this timeline is not necessarily realistic, as currently the province has yet to agree to give the district permission to begin any programs aimed at reducing the deer population in town.

“They [the deer] are considered the property of the province, and that’s part of the frustration because we can’t do anything without the province’s approval or blessing. At the same time, the province isn’t willing to come in and actually provide any money or assistance, yet we are the ones who are blamed if anything happens.”

The report outlines the pros and cons of each of the population control methods, and points out that although relocation may seem like a more humane option at first glance, it could essentially result in the demise of the deer as the animals are habituated to an urban environment and may not survive being put back into the wild.

Mayor Taft said that from his discussions with residents, it seems many of them are reluctantly agreeable to a trap and cull program, but only if the meat is used by food banks or local residents. This is problematic too, he continued, as current provincial regulations prevent members of the public from accessing the meat from culled deer, and there are high costs associated with butchering the animals properly.

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Leaving the deer population to continue to grow unchecked is not a favourable option either, as that this could result in a variety of negative consequences, including the attraction of larger predators into town, increased human-deer conflicts and, eventually, a sick and diseased deer population if they begin to run out of food sources, Mayor Taft said. They could then go on to infect wild populations of deer, which would have many far-reaching negative consequences throughout the Columbia Valley.

Getting the population down to a manageable number is priority number one, both the report and Mayor Taft indicated. Less extreme management strategies can then be employed to maintain deer populations, like strategic fencing in key travel corridors. Ultimately though, Mayor Taft recognized that whatever decision the district goes with, it will be making a significant number of residents unhappy.

“It is a complete lose-lose situation because there are people who won’t be happy either way. We’re not happy about it either. It is not a fun topic and it is not something we are looking forward to. If we do nothing we will make a lot of people unhappy, and if we do something we’re going to make a lot of people unhappy. Right now is the worst because we are proposing to do something that pisses a bunch of people off, but we don’t have the ability to actually do anything right now until the province gives us the go ahead.”

According to the report, an urban deer count undertaken in February recorded approximately 200 deer in a two hour period, or about 20 deer per square kilometre.

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

The sudden and welcome influx of people that long weekends bring to the Columbia Valley remind me of how adaptable and resilient the people of our area are.

Now, more than ever, our valley is dependent on the tourism industry and the (mostly seasonal) flood of cash visitors and part-time residents bring. It has been more than two years since the once-thriving Canfor lumber mill shut down its machinery and closed its gate. Before, when summer wound down and tourists drove their motorhomes away from the valley for the season, the Radium mill sustained many small businesses, contractors, and families through the quieter winter months.

Now, the Columbia Valley is kind of like a bear. It tries to gorge itself and grow fat and prosperous during the summer months, and slowly whittles away during the winter months, hoping to survive hibernation.

There are exceptions, of course — our ski resorts wait eagerly for winter, and businesses like Tembec remain operational; but on the whole, the Columbia Valley no longer has a profitable year-round industry to boost the economy — which is the best reason to ensure our visitors have a wonderful time in the valley and go home with plans to return.

However, this plan cannot possibly be sustainable unless we add to it. Business owners around the valley have commented that profits remain lower than previous years, despite the arrival of the summer season.

We should follow the lead of some of Canfor’s employees who lost their jobs, rallied back, and adapted their skills. One past employee now owns a successful soap company, two forest planners now plan for municipalities, and another is a real estate agent. Perhaps we should reinvent the mill space into a production plant of another sort, like a bottled water company. I’m not sure what the solution is, but our valley needs a boost — a long-term, stable, and sustainable one.

I used to walk the road beside the log yard in Radium and gaze at the endless stacks of logs carefully arranged in tidy lines, smelling strongly of fresh wood. If the mill has no opening in sight, we need something else, whatever it may be, to fill the now dusty, barren yard.

Historical Lens Rising waters in Athalmer In this image, dated 1933, a young Kathleen McGuiness stands with water up to her knees in front of a home built by Jim McKay in Athalmer. The flooded building in this photo is located where the Lakeside Inn now stands. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com. Photo A200 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Locals dominate triathlon podium

Dear Editor:

As the race director of the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, I would like to acknowledge the incredible athletic performance of 29-year-old Jakub Sumbera of Invermere at this year’s “Heart of the Rockies Triathlon” on July 17th. Jakub was the first athlete to cross the finish line in the Olympic distance event with a time of 2:07:58, which is a new course record and 3:40 minutes ahead of the second-place finisher. Not only is Jakub the first valley resident to win first place on this very challenging race course, it was Jakub’s first Olympic triathlon.

If you happen to see Jakub, make sure you pass on congratulations to him for his outstanding performance. Past winners of the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon have all been from urban areas which pro-

vide training facilities and clubs, expert coaching and a large supportive triathlon community of swimmers, cyclists and runners. For Jakub to accomplish what he has here in the valley is phenomenal and I salute him.

The ladies’ overall winner, Kari Gregory, whose family owns a home in the valley, also had a remarkable performance with a time of 2:26:07. Kari is a veteran triathlete at 46, and the mother of four delightful girls, Tate, 8; Quinn, 10; Perri, 12; and Terese, 14, all of whom have competed or volunteered in the Young Hearts Triathlon or as part of the team in the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon.

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LETTERS

Thanks from Down Under Dear Editor: I would just like to commend you on your story in the July 8th edition of The Pioneer about Peggie, Carole and Patricia, the long-lost sisters who reunited.

It is nice to see a happy ending after so many years of not knowing.

I am particularly happy because Patricia is my mother, and for as long as I can remember she felt there was more to her being than what she had. It was an odd feeling of emptiness not knowing what to do and who to speak to in regards to her adoption. After some years, I think she just gave up and excepted she would never

know the truth.

Until one day last September when she heard from the agency that Auntie Peggie had enlisted to find her sisters.

Since then its been full-on excitement and now I want to meet my new family in Canada, as I don’t think that Auntie Peggie is well enough to make the trip to Australia.

So again I would like to thank you for the story. It was very heartwarming and done with such compassion. I can’t wait to come and visit your country, when I get the money together.

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Mudslide causes gridlock Dear Editor: On the afternoon of Saturday, July 23rd, I drove east on Highway 93 through Kootneay National Park to see the previous day’s accident site wet of Olive Lake where the California family of four lost their lives.

Eastbound traffic was about average, but westbound it was bumper-tobumper. I turned around at the Kootenay Valley Viewpoint and managed to join the traffic going west. It was start and stop all the way back to the junction in Radium.

It took three hours and 10 minutes to drive the 15.2 kilometres.

Ray Crook, Invermere

Editor’s note: the four-way stop in Radium experienced an unusual barrage of traffic on July 23rd, due to the closure of the highway through Yoho National Park.

A mudslide covered the highway, and forced all traffic to detour through Radium. Driving from Edgewater to Radium — normally an eight-minute drive — took one hour, motorists reported. Drivers also reported that traffic was brought to a standstill as far back as Settler’s Road in Kootenay National Park.

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Wet weather makes for slow fire season

July 29, 2011

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff A relatively wet spring has meant a slow season for fire fighting crews in the Columbia Valley. To date, 31 fires have occurred within the Southeast Fire Centre, 10 of which were started by lightning, leaving 21 fires that have been human caused.

In the Invermere zone specifically, a total of eight fires have broken out, two by lightning and six by humans. All fires have been less than one hectare in size, with the total area burned coming in at 2.026 hectares.

Compared to last year, the Southeast Fire Centre had experienced 89 fires by this time, 24 of which occurred within the Invermere zone.

There is one fire currently burning within the Southeast Fire Center, said Information Officer, Erin Catherall. The fire is located near Windermere Creek, and is spot-sized, meaning it is less than 0.009 hectares. It has been determined that the fire was started by humans,

and is currently being patrolled.

“For the most part things have been very quiet in the Southeast Fire Centre,” Ms. Catherall said. “That has given crews a lot of opportunity to work on fuel management projects, which is another priority within the Wildfire Management Branch.”

As well, there has been a lot of activity in Eastern Canada and in Alberta, so local crews have been deployed elsewhere to assist with fires there.

This doesn’t mean that residents and visitors should be careless with fires, as the latter part of the summer usually brings more lightning, so it is crucial crews are available to attend to any fires that may occur as a result.

“We really want the public to know that it only takes a couple of days for the weather to dry out and make things more susceptible for fires. People should be really careful going into the long weekend,” said Ms. Catherall.

Currently there is an open fire ban throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, but campfires and cook stoves are still permitted.

Fender bender On Friday, July 22nd, Columbia Valley RCMP members respond to a two-vehicle accident on Athalmer Road, just west of the junction with Highway 93/95. A female driver of a red Ford Focus rear-ended an orange Dodge Neon, but the accident didn’t result in any major injuries to any of the occupants. Damage to both vehicles added up to approximately $4,000, and traffic was delayed for no more than half an hour while the vehicles were removed.

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Minister Thomson tours Jumbo Valley

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, ditched the maps on his desk in favour of a helicopter tour of Jumbo Valley and Farnham Glacier area on July 20th, and he is now one step Steve Thomson, closer to making a final B.C. Minister of Forests, decision about whether Lands and Natural or not to sign Glacier Resource Operations Resorts Ltd.’s Master Development Agreement for Jumbo Glacier Resort.

Minister Thomson, the man tasked with making the weighty decision, visited the Columbia Valley to meet with Glacier Resorts Ltd. and the Ktunaxa First Nation regarding the proposed resort — a move he said was all part of performing “due diligence” before reaching a final decision.

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“It was a very respectful meeting,” Minister Thomson said. “They have a perspective on the project that was important for me to hear. From my perspective, it was a very helpful meeting and one where they got the opportunity to clearly articulate their views on the project.”

Minister Thomson then boarded a helicopter and toured the Jumbo Valley and Farnham Glacier area. It was important to visit the site and regain a clear sense of the project’s positioning and activities, the minister said.

“It’s a spectacular part of the province. I certainly see the vision that the proponents have for the area by being able to see where it’s all situated and the perspective on the valley and how things are lined up. To be able to see that really helps to be able to put the picture to the maps that I’m looking at when I need to take this forward and present it.”

During a two-hour stop on Farnham Glacier, Minister Thomson toured the site where Glacier Resorts Ltd. plans to immediately begin summer operations of snow cat sightseeing and ski tours.

Of his impression of the site, Minister Thomson said, “What I saw is proponents who recognize their re-

sponsibilities and are actively working to make sure that the current activities they are undertaking are done in an environmentally sound way.”

Minister Thomson stressed the importance of taking the time to consider all aspects of the project.

“My role is to do my full due diligence in being able to take the decision forward,” he said. “That includes doing a full review, meeting with all the parties with respect to this project … I need to do that fully because this project, and the decision that is made on this, needs to be a durable decision.”

Minister Thomson acknowledged the extremely lengthy timeline the proposal has already spanned.

“It’s been a long process, it has. It’s been extensive.

I think it has been fair. I know there are senses of frustration with the amount of time it has taken. That’s the situation we’re currently dealing with, and my focus is to continue the due diligence and to get that part of it completed so that we can package this all together and take it forward.”

The minister said he has no specific timeline by which he will reach a decision.

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What a glass Effusion Art Gallery will host glass artists Marie Danielle Leblanc and Heather Cuell on July 30th. See Page 15 for more about the event. Pictured, a work of art by Marie Danielle Leblanc titled ‘Gruyeres’.

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

Movie Review: Source Code Reviewed by Dave Sutherland Source Code has a lot going for it.

It’s smart, fast-paced, with an intriguing story and likable characters.

It’s the second good sci-fi flick I’ve seen in as many weeks, and one of the best movies I’ve seen since Christmas.

The story concerns Afghan vet Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), who finds himself on a train, in another man’s body, talking to an attractive woman. Eight minutes later the train explodes and Connor awakes in a capsule at some sort of military research facility. It turns out that he is being sent back into the last eight minutes of memory of a man who perished in the terrorist bombing of the train.

Stevens’ military handlers, Dr. Rutledge (Jeffrey Wright) and Coleen Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) need him to determine who blew it up, in order to prevent an imminent, and even larger terrorist act. And, in a kind of science fiction Groundhog Day scenario, he has to keep reliving those eight minutes until he can find the culprit. Since he remembers his previous eightminute visits, Colter learns a little about his fellow passengers with each new jaunt and develops a rapport with Christina (Michelle Monaghan), the woman who sits beside him. As he ferrets out the terrorist among them, he develops empathy for the passengers’ eventual fate, and becomes determined to change the seemingly unchangeable.

The “science” that Rutledge uses to explain how Colter can zip in and out of a dead man’s memory is non-

sense, but it’s the kind of preposterous plot device that propels a great story. And it’s a story that will keep you involved and captivated right up to the conclusion of its 93-minute running time.

Duncan Jones displays a laudable economy directing Ben Ripley’s vivid and sometimes heartbreaking script.

This is the second movie for Jones, son of rockstar David Bowie, after 2009’s Moon. Gyllenhaal, Monaghan, Wright and Farmiga all give exceptional performances.

Canadian comedian Russell Peters, in an instance of great typecasting, enjoys a small role as a comedian on the doomed train.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS • 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main presents 60 Hertz on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs.

• 8 p.m.: Free movie event at Pothole Park.

Fun and games start at 8 p.m. The movie, Rio, starts at 10 p.m. Bring blankets and/or chairs.

Youth volunteers needed. Hosted by District of Invermere. For info visit: www.invermere.net.

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 29th, 8 p.m.: X-Men: First Class • July 30th, August 1st - 5th, 8 p.m.: Cars 2 • August 6th, 8th - 9th, 8 p.m.: Water for Elephants

Friday, July 29th: • 1 - 3 p.m.: Drop-in Summer Reading Club at the Invermere Public Library for students aged 6-10.

Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca or call 250-342-6416 for more information.

• Pizza chef at Summit Youth Centre. Come and make your own mini pizza. For info: 250-342-3033.

• 6 p.m.: Roast beef dinner at the Invermere Legion.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main in Radium Hot Springs.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main presents L8te on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs.

Saturday, July 30th: • Gatorade Canada Cup cross-country bike race during Beautiful B.C. Weekend at Panorama Mountain Village. Trick Out bike demo. For info visit: www.panoramaresort.com.

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

• 9:30 - 11 a.m.: Flag Football at Bighorns’ football field behind the Invermere Fire Hall.

• 10 a.m.: Zumba at Kinsmen beach. Proceeds go to Columbia Valley Food Bank. For info: 250-3423371.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Exhibition Organic Matter with local artist Heather Cuell and international artist Marie Danielle Leblanc at Effusion Art Gallery.

Artist reception 2 - 4 p.m. For info: 250-341-6877.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Wine & Cheese at La Galeria, Fairmont.

Sunday, July 31st: • Verge for Youth golf tournament at Copper Point. $99 per person. Golf, auction, fine food and good fun. To register: 250-342-3392.

• Canada Cup and B.C. Cup Downhill bike races at Panorama Resort. Spectators are encouraged to demo a bike in between the races. For info: www. panoramaresort.com.

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

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Edgewater Pancake Breakfast at the Edgewater Community Hall. For info: 250-3479324.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Sunday Morning Market at the Edgewater Community Hall. Produce, fruit and baking vendors still needed. Table fee by donation.

Contact Kara Stringer: 250-341-8765.

• 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Junior Naturalist program at Redstreak Campground. Presented by Friends of Kootenay National Park. $5 per child. To register: call 250-347-6525 or email friendsofkootenay@ gmail.com.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 2011 Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts. Five sites and 45 artists. $25 for a passport, $30 on Tour Day. Tickets are available at select places in Invermere, N’Deco in Radium, and Smoking Waters Cafe in Fairmont. For tickets and info: 250-3424423 or visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: Celebrate the Arts Reception. For info: 250-342-4423 or visit www.columbiavalleyarts. com.

Wednesday, August 3rd: • 5 - 8 p.m.: Lake Windermere Management Plan Implementation Open House at Windermere Community Hall. For info contact Karen MacLeod at 1-888-478-7335 or email lakewindermere@ rdek.bc.ca.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Scrabble Night at the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

•Thursday, August 4th: • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Drop your unwanted art at the Invermere Thrift Store, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Art will be sold in the giant Art From the Attic Sale at the Invermere Community Centre on September 3rd. Proceeds to go to the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary and the Columbia Valley Arts Council. For info: 250-342-1621 or email elinor1@ telus.net.

Friday, August 5th: • 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main presents Marty and Eli on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs.

Saturday, August 6th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in Invermere.

•• Sunday, August 7th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Fairmont Farmers and Flea Market at Fairmont Village Mall. For info: 250-345-4002.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Edgewater Pancake Breakfast at the Edgewater Community Hall. For info: 250-3479324.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Sunday Morning Market at the Edgewater Community Hall. Produce, fruit and baking vendors still needed. Table fee by donation.

Contact Kara Stringer: 250-341-8765.

• 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Junior Naturalist program at Redstreak Campground. $5 per child. To register: call 250-347-6525 or email friendsofkootenay@ gmail.com.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Lunch and Crunch at the Rauch Homestead Shooting Range west of Radium. Enjoy Kootenay Kuisine lunch plus “crunch” some clay targets. Expert and novice target presentations, equipment available on a loan basis, instruction provided for novices. Door prizes for registered shooters. For info: www.lwdrodgun.org under Shotgun Event Info or call 250-341-3254.

Monday, August 8th: • One-week photography camp for children aged 9-11, offered by the Radium Public Library. To register: 250-347-2434.

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Canadian Pickers TV show to film in the valley

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff One of History Television’s newest shows, Canadian Pickers, is coming to the area and will be making a stop along the way in the Columbia Valley.

The show’s hosts, Sheldon Smithens and Scott Cozens, are native Calgarians who trek across the country trying to unearth treasures from items squirreled away by amateur collectors.

The Columbia Valley is a familiar spot for Sheldon, he revealed, speaking from Newfoundland where the show is now filming its second season. The third-generation antiques dealer and appraiser has fond memories of summer visits to the valley during his childhood.

“Scott played Junior Hockey in B.C. and has travelled extensively across the area, and I’m a big fan of the Columbia Valley,” Sheldon explained. “I am certainly excited to come there ... A few years ago, in conjunction with Elizabeth and Joe Klein, I did a one-man Antiques Roadshow kind of deal there and saw some really interesting items, so I know they are around locally.

“I’d expect to find some fascinating mining, forestry and railway related pieces.”

The scavenging show is based on its similarly-titled American counterpart, which features some fearsome ne-

gotiating from its host ‘pickers,’ Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, when they find a desired item among a collection.

The Canadian hosts take a somewhat different approach when haggling prices, Sheldon explained.

“We’re a couple of softies,” he joked. “We like very much to be fair with people. They are entitled to share in the profits just as we do ... if people ask what we expect to sell an item for we will tell them.”

The hosts are excited to explore some of the treasures to be found in the valley and the surrounding region, Sheldon added. Although the show passed through the Lower Mainland during series one, they haven’t yet had the chance to root through the collections in this area.

But even in familiar spots the picking business is not without its surprises. Often working off intuition paired with a little bit of luck, the duo has made off with a weird and wonderful array of collectibles during the show’s short history.

“Just a few weeks ago we did a pick with a family of three generations of veterinarians,” Sheldon said. “The things we picked were almost out of a cult movie, almost torture devices. There were drills that you would drill into skulls, instruments and poison bottles, a whole crate of poison bottles ... we bought everything.”

The treasures vary from region to region, with older items — often with a European focus — generally found

on the East Coast and newer items towards the West.

“That said, we’re both very interested in First Nations items and while picking for my antique store I found some amazing First Nations items in the Columbia Valley area,” Sheldon said. “It’s a real treasure hunt; you never know what you’re going to find.”

With a possible U.K. version of the show upcoming and their second season of filming underway, the hosts seem to have struck gold, at least with their newfound television careers.

But while some items, like the aforementioned poison bottles, net the pickers a tidy profit, sometimes the most intriguing items are a bit of a gamble, Sheldon explained.

“We recently took a shot at a large brass bell, and when I say large I mean, it takes two strong men to lift it,” he elaborated. “It is purported to be a bell off a steam train engine. The same engine that hit Jumbo the Elephant in St. Thomas, Ontario ... for Jumbo collectors it is thought to be somewhat of a golden chalice.”

The pair bought the bell for $2,000, but could rake in up to $20,000 if it turns out to be authentic.

Canadian Pickers is coming to the region to film from August 13th-21st and is seeking collectors to feature on the show. If you have vintage items, memorabilia, collectibles or antiques, contact Anna Kowalski at 416-531-2500 ext. 605, or email canadianpickers@cineflix.com.

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Effusion Art Gallery is going organic Submitted by Daryl DaCosta Effusion Art Gallery Two gals who know how to have a gas with glass are on their way to Effusion Art Gallery this long weekend. The Gallery is pleased to display the works of Marie Danielle Leblanc and Heather Cuell in an exhibit titled ‘Organic Matter,’ which opens Saturday, July 30th at 10 a.m. Both artists will be present throughout the day to discuss their work.

Marie Danielle Leblanc has created an eclectic art collection using varied techniques such as painting, silkscreen printing, digital imagery and photography.

“In my practice, I like to experiment with different mediums such as acrylic, oil, tar, ink and wax,” Ms. Leblanc said.

“I am interested in the inner functioning of the living. That is why I particularly like to work with tar — an organic matter with unique colour, odour and texture.”

Marie Danielle allows herself to be carried by the act of painting, “without suppressing anything, I plan to create what will represent the most of my being, my body, my spirit and my soul.

Throughout painting, I tend to always

push my limits further by keeping loyal to myself.”

Local glass artist Heather Cuell has also created a stunning collection of kilnformed glass art.

She draws on her observations of the effects water has on sand, the unique layers of sedimentary rock and the distinctive characteristics of soil formations around her, as her inspiration.

She is able to create one-of-a-kind art glass to meet the most challenging and imaginative needs. The scale of work ranges from architectural and sculptural to small tiles and feature walls.

Kiln-formed glass, held in high repute as far back as the Bronze Age, is a versatile and extraordinary material that holds unique abilities to create rich, diverse colours not found in other mediums. Kiln-formed glass continues to surprise with its exceptional qualities of transparency, brilliance and reflection along with a broad range of functional or aesthetic possibilities.

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Cancellation of August 9th, 2011 Regular Meeting of Council The regularly scheduled Meeting of Council for Tuesday, August 9th , 2011 has been cancelled.

Council will meet for a Special Meeting of Council on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 2 p.m. The focus of this meeting is to discuss and consider the recommendations from the Urban Deer Committee.

For further information please contact Nancy Smith, Confidential Secretary at 250-342-9281 ext 228.

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Soapstone artist ‘bears’ it all at Artym Gallery Submitted by Suzanne Artym Artym Gallery British Columbia soapstone sculptor and familiar face at the Artym Gallery, Vance Theoret, will be returning to Invermere for the upcoming long weekend.

This longtime favourite artist will be in front of the Artym Gallery for three days beginning Saturday, July 30th at 10 a.m., and continuing all weekend. By Monday there will be a brand-new bear for one lucky person to “adopt”.

For Mr. Theoret, his art is not just about the carving. His work begins by studying the stone to see what’s inside.

“I will look at each stone from all angles until I connect with it and see those shapes that the stone suggests to me,” he said.

Then he makes a rough outline of the piece, and a handsaw is used to block it out. Finally, with chisels and files on hand, a chunk of chalky, rough, soapstone takes on life; a bear is created.

Then begins the long process of polishing that will reveal the true colours and patterns and make each piece of stone unique.

“My favourite part after carving a batch of bears is to line them up on the counter, sit back with a coffee, and sense out their human qualities which formulate into their catchy titles,” Mr. Theoret said.

As always, he is passionate about his art and enjoys engaging with the public during his demonstrations.

This long weekend, there will be a display of Mr. Theoret’s new and resident bears and a few other whimsi-

ALL PAWS ON DECK — The work of Vance Theoret, like these two soapstone bears, will be on display at Artym. cal animals inside the Artym Gallery. His creations can be observed in many diverse poses — star gazing, dancing, sitting or standing — which evoke human emotions like humour, tenderness, and strength. ‘Down in the Columbia,’ ‘Log Rolling,’ ‘Cinnamon Shaker,’ ‘Polar Stroll,’ and ‘It Wasn’t Me Who Ate It,’ are a few names of soapstone bear carvings that can be viewed, and even touched, at the Artym Gallery.

The Artym Gallery looks forward to everybody stopping in this weekend to view Vance Theoret’s work in progress and all of his new sculptures. It will be a fun, informative and interactive weekend that will be enjoyed by one and all. For more, go to the gallery website: www.artymgallery.com.

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New boutique clothing store opens in Invermere

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind clothing or accessories but don’t want to break the bank, ‘her Public’, one of Invermere’s newest retail outlets, may appeal to you.

Building on the success of her clothing store in Golden, local entrepreneur Sharma Yawrenko recently opened the exclusive boutique-clothing store in the Parkside Place development near Pothole Park.

Describing what customers can expect to find in her new storefront, Ms. Yawrenko said she stocks unique, urban hipster clothing and accessories that she handpicks from boutiques throughout North America via the Internet.

“The clothing and accessories you get here can only be found in boutiques, but in my store you’re not stuck with boutique prices.”

Ms. Yawrenko got started in business with a company called Slow Motion Longboards, which has been recognized internationally as a quality manufacturer of specialized longboards. She then opened Plain Wayne and Jane Boutique in Golden, which has been a success as well, so she decided to expand to Invermere.

“I wanted to open a bit classier of a store but maintain the same price point,” she said. “My stores are always targeted for locals, which is why I keep my prices reasonable.”

Having the two stores also allows Ms. Yawrenko to increase her buying power, which means more selection and lower costs for her customers. This philosophy is a common thread that runs through all of Ms. Yawrenko’s businesses, which creates a real sense of exclusivity when someone purchases something from her, she said.

“I don’t really restock the same items. Once they’re sold I usually replace them with something that is new and fresh. I am constantly seeking out new and exciting brands and designs.”

Her goal is to run the boutique all year, keeping with her focus of serving locals.

The store, which is located beside Mei Mei’s on 7th Avenue, will be open from 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and Sundays during long weekends. To contact “her Public” call 250-341-3337.

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2011 Columbia Valley Summerlude

Bullriding in the Rockies on Friday, July 22nd, saw cowboys come from far and wide for a night filled with bullriding, Mexican poker, clowns, and food and drink, followed by a family dance. Photos by Kate Irwin

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2011 Columbia Valley Summerlude

A wild, fun-filled weekend It was a wild weekend in the Columbia Valley, with residents and visitors taking part in a variety of Summerlude events. Clockwise from top left: Lions Club member, Leo Kienitz, is a pancake-making machine during Valley Appreciation Day’s free pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 23rd; Oso Simple jams during Pynestock Festival on Thursday, July 21st; Swimming race participants hit the water running during the Lake Windermere Regatta on Saturday, July 23rd; Jade Bowen shares a laugh with the audience during her Pynestock Festival performance; Norm and and Gerald Gagne put on their entertaining logging show for a large crowd during Valley Appreciation Day; Sam, Ellie and Joey Matheos put the finishing touches on Ozzy the Octopus for the sand art competition during the Lake Windermere Regatta; Nadine and Craig Hale learn the basics of rowing during the Lake Windermere Regatta.

Photos by Joshua Estabrooks and Kate Irwin

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2011 Columbia Valley Summerlude

MOTHER NATURE”S BLESSING — Laurie Schwartz, member of Parks Canada’s very own theatre troupe, Mountain W.I.T., fascinated children and adults as a towering Mother Nature during Valley Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 23rd.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

MENACING COUSINS — Charlie Long and Will Tatomir push a handmade street cart while Joe Tatomir steers as they take part in the RONA Northstar Hardware’s family cart races during Valley Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 23rd.

The youths named their team “Menacing Cousins.”

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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Local student heads to U.K. for medical school

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Following in his mother’s footsteps, Invermere’s Kevin Dibb is preparing to embark on a scholastic journey of international proportions after being accepted into the North American Medical Program through the University of Alberta.

Kevin said that he has always been interested in medicine, and unlike some of his fellow students, had the benefit of real insight into the profession, as his mother, Maria Dibb, is a doctor in Invermere. This gave him a much more realistic view of the occupation than those who simply watched ER or House on television, he said, although he did admit to watching House on occasion.

The opportunity to take part in the new program, offered through a partnership between the University of Alberta and a number of medical schools in the United Kingdom, came when Kevin attended a private school on Vancouver Island for his final year of high school.

He said the University Advisor at Brentwood College School suggested he look into the program, and after a number of interviews and a few tests, he was ac-

cepted to attend the University of St. Andrews, the oldest university in Scotland.

After attending St. Andrews for three years, Kevin will spend three years in Edinburgh, spending some of his final summer vacation back in Canada finishing up at the University of Alberta. By then, he should have decided which areas he wants to specialize in, and will continue his training in Canada.

If it all works out, Kevin said he would definitely consider returning to practice in the Columbia Valley, but that would depend on what he specializes in and where those skills are most applicable.

“I would say I am leaning towards internal medicine but I am waiting to try out some different areas of specialization before I decide for sure. Internal medicine would be a specialist position, and they deal with more difficult diagnostic cases.”

So this fall, Kevin will be heading off to Scotland with a little bit of apprehension and a whole lot of excitement for the future.

One thing that he will miss, no doubt, is the Canadian obsession with hockey, which he suspects is not as popular in Scotland.

GRAD — Kevin Dibb graduates from Brentwood College School this past spring.

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July 29, 2011

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Carolyn Barzilay, owner of La Galeria, is celebrating her store’s one year anniversary this long weekend. In celebration, she is holding sale and a wine and cheese gathering. La Galeria, located in Fairmont Hot Springs behind the grocery store, sells a variety of artistic and handcrafted items from around the world. Ms. Barzilay will be hosting a wine and cheese evening in La Galeria on Saturday, July 30th, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and will be waiving the HST on all items. There will also be draws and giveaways during the course of the evening.

Since Ms. Barzilay took over the store one year ago, customers will notice a large increase in inventory and selection of unique gift ideas.

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Anyone who doesn’t feel up to running the full 10 or 21 kilometres can join the course along the way.

“One of the really nice components is the octogenarian relay,” Ms. Redeker added. “We’ve had between three and 12 seniors aged 80 plus joining the event for fun over the last few years.”

With a continuation of the 12 and under category, introduced at the 2010 event, Loop the Lake is truly open to all ages.

All funds raised go towards supporting the local, national and worldwide work done by Rotary International, with the majority going back into the local community.

The Rotary Club of Invermere offers student bursaries, youth programs, an annual dinner for seniors, and much more.

Their next big project will be carrying out beautification work at the crossroads in Athalmer.

For more information or to register, visit: www.loopthelake.bc.ca.

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A Permissive Tax Exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life and delivering of services economically. A Permissive Tax Exemption is strictly at the discretion of the District of Invermere Council.

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Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health Services, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for the Invermere area.

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Windermere water returns to ‘normal’

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff After a month spent under a boil water notice, the community of Windermere’s water is back to its usual turbidity level.

Although the community is accustomed to year-round water advisories, to have a boil water notice in place is rare, said Elizabeth Ahlgren, of the Regional District of East Kootenay’s engineering services department.

“It was unusual, the area experienced very high turbidity during the past month,” Ms. Ahlgren added. “The creek which runs through Windermere turned brown with runoff and you could see a plume of brown water emerging into the lake near the water intake for Windermere.”

Such a high turbidity level so close to the intake for Windermere’s water system forced the Regional District to issue the boil water notice on June 22nd, advising all residents to boil their water for at least one minute before using. The boil water notice was replaced with a boil water advisory, which is standard for the community of Windermere, on July 20th.

The water turbidity levels during the past month bring to the forefront the ongoing debate over finding a new solution for Windermere’s water supply problems.

After a resounding ‘no’ vote on June 25th by 244 residents to the proposal of hooking up to private water provider Parr Utilities Ltd., the Regional District is investigating other water options for the community.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley’s Access Community Equality (A.C.E.) committee has just signed up to host the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay as it passes through Invermere next April and is seeking assistance from fellow community groups.

At their annual general meeting on July 23rd, the committee discussed the past year’s achievements and the two main projects which they will be working towards during the upcoming year: the Rick Hansen Relay and the creation of a guide to accessibility in the valley.

“We went out on a limb and accepted the offer to be the host community group for the Rick Hansen Relay,” said Spring Hawes, President of Access Community Equality. “We are really open to partnering with other community groups for that and hopeful that other groups will come forward to spread the load. It’s a great opportunity.”

After the Relay passes through Golden, Nicholson, Edgewater and Radium, on April 13th, 2012, A.C.E will be hosting the end-of-day celebrations in Invermere, an event which Ms. Hawes likens to the Olympic Torch celebrations which lit up the valley in January of 2010.

Their other big, upcoming project is to hire a summer student to help develop a guide to accessibility for all the towns in the Columbia Valley.

During the past year the group has become a completely voluntary organization, moving away from having a paid director. One of their achievements during that time was the installation of sound play equipment down at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere.

Over the year, the group has secured funding from the District of Invermere, the Village of Canal Flats, and the Columbia Basin Trust, and is working towards getting more funding to help move all of their projects forward.

The Access Community Equality group will be hosting a planning meeting for the Rick Hansen Relay celebrations on September 19th, which is open to those hoping to help with organization.

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It is time for a new show to adorn the walls of Pynelogs, which now feature a range of art forms such as pottery, ceramics, sculpture, and stone carving, as well as some wonderful photos, paintings, and drawn pieces.

One of the featured artists is longtime valley potter, Alice Hale, who Montana Cameron has been working in clay for more than thirty-five years.

Her pieces have been shown in many galleries and in collections worldwide. Alice produces pieces in stoneware and porcelain, and she has a special love for Raku and alternative firing methods. She enjoys making pieces that will be used for years and that will become a part of daily life and ritual.

Stone carver Posey Nelson feels blessed to have studied with some of the world’s master stone carvers since 1997. Posey generally uses a more contemporary style and almost always does direct carving. There is deep connection between artist and stone. When the medium is stone, metamorphed through the millennia, the stone itself tells the sculptor of its life, its birth, its power, and its dreams, Posey said.

Glenda Hill has been taking pictures of things and places that she admires all of her life. She has not attended any formal photography classes; she just loves to take pictures of the things she sees. Moving to the Columbia Valley three years ago inspired her to feel more and appreciate nature, and she does so by spending lots of her

time fishing and hiking with her dog.

Growing up in Kimberly, B.C., Simon Haiduk developed strong foundations in visual arts, music, and a love for nature. He is mostly self-taught and has explored various mediums, subjects, and themes in his pieces. His works in this exhibit reflect his awareness of reconnecting to our planet as a living entity. They represent natural sanctuaries where peace is found.

Nicole LeBoutillier incorporates different media and techniques as her subject matter determines. She commonly draws ordinary objects with only the prerequisite that they are found in her immediate environment at the time. Grouping of objects, their relationship between one another, and the space they create between each other are reoccurring themes in her work.

Patrick Markle finds that when he returns to his studio after experiencing some spectacular natural beauty, he is filled with excitement from the day and begins to paint the landscape that has impacted him.

He aims to bring people to the places he has been and show them the way that he has seen each view. As long as there are inspiring landscapes and experiences to be had in nature, Patrick will remain a Canadian landscape painter.

The show will run from July 26th-August 7th, and the artist opening will take place on July 27th from 7-9 p.m. at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

The fourth annual Tour of the Arts is also taking place this weekend on July 31st, and the five tour sites will highlight some stunning properties near Windermere and Fairmont.

The tour will feature familiar and first-time artists this year and promises to be a spectacular experience.

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• Serving the valley for over 30 years • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates Division of Interoute Construction Ltd. 1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Fax: 250-342-3484

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Take us with you

PioNEER oN THE ROAD

Residents have been filling our inbox with lots of travel photos for a chance to win a trip for two to a Calgary Flames game, plus overnight accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World.

Pictured, Scott and Tina Brunner, along with sons Kody and Kyle, in Ixtapa, Mexico.

Submit your high resolution travel photos now to info@cv-pioneer.com.

C O LU M B I A VA L L E Y P I O N E E R S P E C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N

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I found the magazine had tons of valuable information all in one convenient spot!

- Michelle and Jared Babich, Edgewater As a wedding photographer, The Columbia Valley Wedding Magazine is a great way to promote my business. It is a highquality, well- designed, free publication that offers lots of information about wedding services in the valley. -Kyla Brown Photography

Quality antique furniture and collectibles from Canada, Europe and Asia.

Columbia Valley Weddings is a high-quality glossy magazine aimed at anyone planning a wedding in our lovely area. The circulation of this annual magazine is 10,000 copies, available at resorts, businesses and retail outlets throughout the region.

Architectural items for home and garden.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Aug. 26, 2011

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Contacts:

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Email: ads@cv-pioneer.com

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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

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

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

THE WATER YOU DRINK – Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Filtration, UV Disinfection & Softeners THE AIR YOU BREATHE – Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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

LICENSED

250-341-5096

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

Kari & John Mason

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

Bighorn Timber Frames • • • • •

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

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

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

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

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

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

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

Call or visit online

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

Dunlop Contracting

Certified ART® & Graston® provider

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

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Invermere • Panorama

Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Our vacation rental inquiries outnumber the homes we have available.

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

Allan Gauthier

250.270.0821

Columbia Chiropractic

VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS.

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

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

Book your chimney cleaning now and save!

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

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

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

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

GUARANTEED

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250-426-9586

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

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

For all your home, auto, business and travel medical insurance needs!

100% Locally Owned Residential

Commercial

Jesse Vader

Ken Johnson

250.341.5426

250.341.5427

250.349.5564 • Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

Serving your community for over 45 years 250-342-8604 • 1-866-342-8604 • www.ekrealty.com At East Kootenay Realty Insurance…you only need to ask!

Interior World

window fashions

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 Tel: 250.341.6075 1320 Industrial Road #3 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

WoodFAIRMONT Blinds RIDGE R

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• Doors • Bathroom • Windows Renovations • Flooring • Additions window fashions • Painting/ • Decks Interior/Exterior • Finish Carpentry • Kitchen(250) •342 Basement Call Bill Cropper 4406 Renovations Renovations

250-342-5682

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

Top Quality

ree Homes In c. iF eldt

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Renovating?

Interior World Sales • Warranty • Repairs

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

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Need Blinds?

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

• 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!

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

Proudly serving the valley for 9 years.

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

FREE ESTIMATES

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE Established 1976

INFRARED INSPECTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726

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

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

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

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, 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

Trevor Hayward

250-342-6612

(Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

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

• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Come in and browse our giftware

Delicious Sushi

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

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

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

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

READY MIX CONCRETE 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

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

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

Owner/Operator

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

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

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

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

Jason Pike

Excavating:

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

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

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

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

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

250-342-5277

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 Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

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

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

• Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

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

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

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

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

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Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals Paul Glassford

Broker/Owner

Sales Consultant $FMM t

Bernie Raven

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

www.teamraven.ca

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

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

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

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Paul McIntyre

Glenn Pomeroy

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

Suite A 1006 7th Ave, Invermere, BC

Wende Brash

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

www.panoramaresortrealestate.ca

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

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

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

HERE TO SERVE YOU Your Weekly Source for News and Events

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

N E W S PA P E R

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

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

• 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

SERVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Call 250-341-6299 to discuss your advertising needs.

N E W S PA P E R

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • E-mail: ads@cv-pioneer.com

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Pioneer Classifieds

• • • •

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

s In Memoriam s

s In Memoriam s

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

thank you

Lawrence Bergen

In loving memory of

Grant Polier

Moving sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 29th-31st, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Household goods, kayak, lawnmower, boat motor, furniture.

1070 Baltac Road, Windermere.

Moving Sale!

Saturday, July 30th, 8 a.m.- Noon.

1420 12th Ave Invermere.

Neighborhood garage sale 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 30th and 31st, Riverside Drive in Fairmont Hot Springs.

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 to Home Hardware for supporting the BBQ on July 23rd.

Hats off to you . . . Congrats to RJ Tomazic the winner of our basket.

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us. Remember, brain injury hurts. For more info about brain injury support, call Debbie at 250-344-5674.

1934 – 2007

Love patiently accepts all things, it always trusts, always hopes and always remains strong.

Love never ends. You are remembered, missed and forever in our hearts and thoughts.

Your Family and Friends

s obituary s Thomas Robert Forbes Born December 10, 1930. Peacefully passed away at home in Radium Hot Springs, BC on Saturday, July 16, 2011.

He is survived by his wife, loved ones, and friends. Sadly missed but will always be remembered. There will be no service as per Tom’s wishes. He will be laid to rest in the family plot near Vermillion, AB, at a later date.

Birger(Bill) Bjarne Olsen August 14, 1935- July 20, 2011 Bill passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, A.B. He was born in Vancouver, B.C. In 1954 he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was stationed in MacDonald, M.B. for the next three years. Upon completion he returned to Vancouver briefly before moving to Pemberton, B.C. It was in Pemberton that he met and married his wife Teresa who predeceased him in 1998. In 1972 Bill got a job with the Department of Highways and moved his family to the small town of Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. In 1979 he was transferred to Invermere where he remained until his death.

He was also pre-deceased by his brother, Harold Olsen.

He is also survived by his children Jason (Shelly), Kristin (Rich); granddaughters Rebecca & Sierra; step-granddaughter Ashleigh, Makinna, Skylar and Mckenzie; great step-grandson Riley; sister Clementine Severson of Langley, B.C.; brothers in-law Anthony DeAngelis, Kerry DeAngelis, Spencer DeAngelis, and numerous nieces and nephews.

As per Bill’s request there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to STARS, Shock and Trauma Air Rescue Society.

1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 www.stars.ca.

December 18th 1953 to July 23rd 1978 To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die and you live in our hearts forever.

33 years of missing and loving you Mom and family In Honor of

Joe Aubrey March 7, 1942 – July 27, 2010 You are lovingly remembered.

Sun Showers, Never mind the rain, The sun will shine again; In a little while, The sky above will smile, Like laughter that follows your tears.

Dark clouds of sorrow Will soon be a sunny tomorrow.

Louis Armstrong.

GARAGE SALES Saturday, July 30th 8 a.m. – 12 noon. 2A Juniper Heights Trailer Court. Follow signs. Everything must go!

Renovation Inventory Blowout Sale Saturday, July 30th at 492 Arrow Rd, Invermere, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Clearing out overstock and excess inventory. Items for sale including glass tile, travertine, laminate and hardwood flooring, sinks, doors, carpet, lighting, granite countertops, household items, construction items. Cheap prices.

One-time event. Bring your wallet!

Antiques and flea market. Saturday, July 30th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Log barn on 1370 Highway 93/95 north of Skookum Inn.

Multi-family garage sale.

Riverside Drive, Fairmont.

Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Estate Sale Silver/plate, collectibles, furniture, power tools, chess sets, household items. 1715 – 3rd Ave., Fort Point.

July 29th, 30th and 31st 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Are you planning a garage sale? Please consider donating, either before or after your sale, any paintings, prints, posters, photographs or frames to Art From the Attic, a giant sale on behalf of the Thrift Store and the Arts Council to be held Saturday, September 3rd, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Invermere Community Centre. Drop off items at the Invermere Thrift Store or Pynelogs during their opening hours, or contact Elinor for free pickup. 250-342-0444 elinor1@ telus.net.

Huge Blowout Sale!

50% off all items in the old Touch O Country Lodge Accessories Store.

Furniture, jewelry, antiques and knick-knacks. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th only or call for private viewing. 250-421-3202.

Address: 8898 Grainger Road, July Canal Flats, B.C.

Multi-Family Garage Sale!

Saturday, July 30th, 8 a.m.- Noon.

7475/7477 Rivercrest Road, Radium.

Something for everyone!

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 -9 p.m.

thank you Thank you to all the businesses and volunteers who donated prizes and their time to help make this event a success! Ride for Crisqo 2011 organizers would like to thank: Syndicate, Bicycle Works, Rude Boys, The Choice, Fire Pit Grill, Color Design, The Kootenay Skateboard Series, Palliser Printing, Home Hardware, Invermere Rotary Club and the DOI for making this event possible. A special thanks to Richard’s family and friends for supporting us with this event.

Thank You. To our friends and supporters we would like to say “thank you” for all of your love, support and well wishes during the passing of Dano. We sincerely appreciate everything you have done for us.

From The Saunders Family (Zac, Jayme and Julie).

lost and found Lost in Thursday’s storm: one orange Buoy with missing attachments. If found please call 250-342-3841.

One camera found during the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon. Please call 250-341-6299.

cheers & Jeers Jeers to the driver of the red Dodge truck with Alberta licence plates, dual rear wheels, 1 p.m. on Sunday, passing on a double solid line on the corner before Mcleod Meadows.

Would you believe we both made it to Radium at the same time!

Cheers to everyone who made Valley Appreciation Day happen!

You are appreciated too!

Cheers to Copper Point for supporting the Lions Club by donating all of Wednesday’s green fees towards their program. Way to go!

Cheers to The Pioneer. In this age of media hype, public interest organizations need to be subjected to the same level of scrutiny as the organizations that they oppose.

Kelsey Verboom is commended for the position taken in the editorial “Unsubstantiated Claims Mar Truth” in the July 15th edition.

Cheers to the Addicted to Life team of doctors who have huge hearts and knowledge and help others 24/7 everyday. Bless you all, you are amazing! Thank you so much with all our hearts!

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cheers & Jeers

storage

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Jeers to all slow drivers on the highway. 30 kilometres below the posted speed limit is a bit much!

Slow drivers cause accidents too.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

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.

Invermere, huge, bright, 2 bdrm main floor suite with extra large fenced yard. Nice wood burning stove. All appliances (shared W/D).

Central location, 2 blocks to D/T, schools, hospital, 3 blocks to grocery store and beach. Pets OK. N/S, Available Oct. 1st. $850/mo plus utilities. Call Grant 403-493-1245.

Cheers to Shirley and the staff at Radium Husky for donating sandwiches and snacks to the emergency crew tending to the tragic accident on Highway 93 this past Friday.

Cheers to the older gentleman who came into the dry Gulch Store, found $40 on the floor, and did NOT put it in his pocket. We need more people like you.

Cheers to the organizers and volunteers of the Kids’ Carnival in memory of Tobias McLaughlin.

What a wonderful day!

Cheers to the “grumpy old lady” who questioned the man for parking in front of the BMO in a handicap spot without displaying a sticker. Those spots are for people who meet certain criteria and who have a sticker to display. Those of us who do not meet that criteria should all feel fortunate. Good for “grumpy old lady” for upholding social standards and encouraging living with integrity.

Cheers to Karen and Craig for setting up the first ever first aid/ massage/chiropractic care tent for the triathlon. Thank you for your initiative and your support of the Robin’s Nest Foundation.

Jeers to all the people who do not stop and pull over for emergency vehicles. Remember, they are saving lives; it could be yours.

A special thanks to the RCMP, and every other emergency based worker in the valley who often risk their lives ensuring the rest of us return safely to our loved ones.

You earn every penny you are paid doing this very difficult job.

Support the police! Alvin Shier, Canmore, A.B. Cheers to the Snazy Snack Shack. It is great to have an organic and local food option right at the beach.

Hope you do great Mal and Matt!

Various sizes available.

Now with climate Controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

You own it we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long-term tenant.

Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Studio Space for Hourly Rent in Fairmont. New, 500 sq. ft., cork floor. Multi-Purpose use: dance, yoga, circuit training, meetings, and classes. $15/per hour. Contact: Ryan Haynes rhaynesmagellan@ gmail.com. 250-341-7345.

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

For rent approx. 870 sq. ft. Behind the Dry Cleaners. $390/month + HST, power, and utilities. Available immediately. Helga Boker 250342-6790.

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

Commercial Space adjacent to new Canadian Tire. 1000 sq. ft. $1,000/ month triple net. Call 250-3423790.

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

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

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

3-bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. DD required. N/S, pet’s possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability.

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.

Furnished Bachelor suite available. $400/month + DD, N/S, N/P. Includes utilities, excludes TV. Phone Mom’s Upholstery 250-3420355.

August 1st, 2-bdrm furnished suite, walk to town and beach, couple preferred, references, long term. $799. 403-678-3087, email mjjbug88@yahoo.ca.

BLACK FOREST HEIGHTS, 2-bdrm duplex, ground level walk-out suite, over-sized windows, sunny, great views and yard, just painted, 6 appliances, central vacuum, N/S, no partiers, quiet. $895/mo includes utilities. Call Rick 250-3423057 (h) or 250-341-5572 (c).

Invermere, large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite with own entry. All appliances (shared W/D). Central location, 2 blocks to D/T. Schools, hospital, 3 blocks to grocery store and beach. Pets OK. N/S Available Oct. 1st. $675/mo plus utilities. Call Grant 403-493-1245.

Beautiful main floor suite, newly renovated, 2-bdrm, office, fireplace, large deck, 10 minutes from Invermere. Must see! $950 plus utilities. Call Derek, 250-341-7781.

Beautiful basement suite, newly renovated. Exotic kitchen, 2-bdrm.

New floors, bright. $850 plus $100 utilities. Must see! Call Derek. 250341-7781.

Lower level 2-bdrm walkout suite recently renovated & painted, 6 appliances, large deck. $875/ month available immediately in Windermere. 4-plex, large yard, views of lake, separate entrance, ample parking and just 3 blocks from the beach. Call or text 403803-4540 or call 403-241-8598 or sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

2 upper level, 2-bdrm suites recently renovated with 4 appliances, large deck, $700/ month each available immediately in Windermere, 4-plex, large yard, views of lake, separate entrances, ample parking and just 3 blocks from the beach. Call or text 403803-4540 or call 403-241-8598 or sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

Large 2-bdrm suite available immediately. Bright, clean, and spacious in quiet neighbourhood.

You’ll love the walkout terrace & huge backyard, D/W, W/D and parking. Close to schools & downtown. Wilder subdivsion (9th Ave). $825/month (includes heat/ hydro). Call Jeff now at 250-3426842.

HOUSE FOR RENT 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.

HOUSE FOR RENT

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

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

Windermere 4-bdrm, 3-bath home.

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

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 For rent in Edgewater: Mobile Home with large addition, 3-bdrm, wood/oil heat, RF, stove, W/D on ½ acre and large shed. $800/month plus utilities. Call 250-347-9940 or 250-341-1042.

Executive 4-bdrm house in Fort Point with lake views. Available from September 1, 2011 to June 15, 2012. $1,300 plus utilities, N/S. 250-342-0477.

Fairmont 3-bdrm, 2-bath unfurnished cabin, great yard, references required. Kijiji.ca AD ID# 298857683. 250-688-0244.

Invermere: nice 2-yr-old house near Sobeys. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, all major appliances, A/C, granite counters, fireplace, backyard patio, garage, lawn care included. No partiers. No dogs. Minimum oneyr lease. $1,250 plus utilities. Must have $625 DD to secure lease. 250342-5229.

HOUSE FOR RENT 4-bdrm, 2-bath in Invermere W/D, D/W, centrally located between town and schools, large yard and private deck. Available immediately. $1,350/month. 250342-3790.

Weekly vacation rental Sayulita Riviera Nayarit. Traditional 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Mexican house, very private, secure, large garden with pool. Contact Giselle, 250688-1004.

Beautiful house for rent. Newly renovated, 4-bdrm, 2 kitchens, 2-bath, fireplace, large deck, beautiful yard, 10 minutes from Invermere. Must see! $1,700 plus utilities. Call Derek. 250-341-7781.

Windermere, 3-bdrm, 2-bath home available September, approx.

1150 sq.ft. plus fully developed basement, large fenced yard and driveway, ample storage, all appliances, incl., $1,350/month plus utilities. Call 250-342-3736, call or txt 403-803-4540.

Fairmont, 10 min south, unique 3-bdrm, 1817 sq.ft. 3-yr-old semi detached, hardwood, granite countertops, 5 appliances, garage, carport, geothermal heating and A/C, beach house, BBQ, fireplace, 5 star accommodations, low util.

Kijiji ad #294873160, $1,700/mo plus utilities. 780-446-3575.

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

condo FOR RENT 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.

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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.

condo FOR RENT

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

wanted

Misc. FOR SALE

Beautiful 2 bdrm apartment for rent in Radium. $875/month includes utilities. Available Sept 1st. Call 250-347-6420

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

Classic log cabin for sale. Must move off current lot and foundation.

1,300 sq. ft. on main floor and 300 sq. ft. loft. $15,000 or reasonable offer. 250-342-9640 or 403-9901958.

Wanted: 4 to 6 old windsurfers/ sailboards. The bigger and 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.

2006 Malibu Elite Boat 19-ft. Volvo Penta 5.0 ltr engine. 145 hours, wake tower, many extras. Excellent condition! $24,000. Located in Invermere. Call Ron at 403-9996848.

ACREAGES AND LOTS

e c o l od g e, farm, ranch

“Spectacular!” ~ 120 Acres ~ 1/4 mile on river Gravel road to Hwy 95 Water available In Edgewater District

Ph: 250 347 9660

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

Executive 2-bdrm, 2-bath, open concept, R2000 Condo fully furnished, downtown Invermere.

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.

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.

Invermere 2-bdrm, 2-bath, luxury furnished & equipped condo. Steps to Panorama bus and downtown. $1,100/month. Available Sept. 1st.

Kijiji.ca AD ID# 298853872. 250688-0244.

Radium 2-bdrm, 2-bath furnished luxury condo, pool/ht access. $895/ month includes Hydro. Kijiji.ca AD ID# 298863618. 250-688-0244.

2-bdrm, 2-bath Condo for rent in Radium, Pinewood Building.

Underground parking. $850/ month including utilities. 403690-3166.

2-bdrm, 2-full bath, in Radium.

Access to pool and hot tub.

Underground parking. $950/ mo including utilities. Available immediately. 250-270-0377.

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

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

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

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

3-bdrm house on a large treed fully fenced yard. 2 baths, 2 appliances, close to amenities. $369,000 No HST. Call 250-341-5486.

HOMES FOR SALE

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.

Mountain Home For Sale

www.newbuildinglinks.com 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.

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

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.

Stunning lake view lot in Bella Vista Estates. Fantastic amenities included gated entrance, several creeks, beautiful community center. Discounted to $199,000 for 0.69 acres of paradise. Bob, 403-861-2309.

Ranch, Farm, or Eco Lodge on spectacular bluff above ¼ mile river frontage. 120 acres with canoe landing, nearby site for level airstrip. Municipal water, 3 phase power available. Gravel road to Hwy 95. In Edgewater fire protection district. Edgewater Developments.

250-347-9660. www.edgeh20.com.

Edgewater 1,300 sq.ft. home with undeveloped basement. 2-bath, 2bdrm with attached deck & carport. $254,900. To view call 250-3479813.

3-bdrm nearly new Radium townhome. #25- 4878 Ridge Road.

Fully developed with walkout basement, garage, heat pump, wood trim threw out, custom window coverings. No HST. $319,000 Phone: 250-342-0183.

condo FOR SALE

Misc. FOR SALE Quality Top Soil and Manure.

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

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

302V8 + 3SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR to many extra’s to list. Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

700R Chevy Transmission custom built originally paid $3,000.

Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

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

Small sails boat for sale. To view call 250-342-3888.

2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 700 cc, accessories included, 8900 kms. $4,995 obo. Call 250-342-9025.

8-ft. Stillwater Classic Boat. For more information please contact www.springcreekprams.com or call Walter 250-347-7718 in Radium to view.

3 all-weather tires for sale from an SUV. Very good condition. #325-7515. $30/each. Call Jim at 250-3420453.

Majestic elk head, 6 x 6. Well below cost, wife says sell. $625. Bob 403861-2309.

Jennifer’s Raspberries are ready in Edgewater. You pick or I pick. Phone 250-347-6334 to book.

Maytag Washer/Dryer. $150. Call evenings. 250-342-3098.

Delta 10” table saw with 30” Align a Rip fence, accessories and outfeed table. $250. Craftsman 10” radial arm saw. $300. 250-688-0798 Invermere.

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Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

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Whether you’re renovating your home or a vacation getaway, trust a local professional kitchen designer who knows your area.

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

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services

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help wanted

help wanted

Beautiful Pine Kitchen set. Mint condition, $175. Double Bed set, hardly used. $150. TV 26”. 403-2215002.

STAY VACATION

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

DEVCO APPLIANCE SERVICE Devon Maslaniec-Owner/Operator Servicing & Installing All Brands of Major Appliances. Certified Appliance Technician w/ Refrigeration & Gas Tickets. 250341-7393

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is now accepting applications for frontend positions and kitchen positions.

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

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

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

Pole Climber to install osprey nest near Fairmont. Bob, 403-861-2309.

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

Hair Flairs and Feathers on sunny days at The Backyard Grill. Also available for birthday parties. Call Teresa 250-342-7264.

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

help wanted

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.

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

Built-in Amana dishwasher, 4 years old. Works perfectly. $150. Call 403-616-9491.

Craftsman 4000 27” Twin ride-on mower with utility trailer, excellent condition, extras $1,200. Located in Panorama. Call 250-341-3641.

Bring the entire family and enjoy lake front 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

RECREATION VEHICLES

250 342 6352

17-foot Bigfoot trailer (Boler’s big brother). Toilet, shower, heater, 3-way fridge, solar panel for battery, modified for backcountry clearance, well maintained. Asking $5,000, offers considered. 250342-6851.

services

1981, 7.5-ft Okanagan camper.

Fits Ranger/Dakota, or regular box.

Stove, 3-way fridge, furnace. All in working order. Hydraulic jacks. $900 OBO. 250-341-1183.

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

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

2001 Astro minivan with ladder, racks and shelving. $5,100. 2003 Astro minivan with ladder, racks and shelving $4,900. 250-3420183.

1995 Grand Am V6 4-door automatic, runs great, one owner. $1,500. Call 250-342-9589.

1998 Ford Taurus 219,960 km, one owner, non-smoker, good working condition. $2,000. 250-342-7163.

services

Vacuums

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

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.

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 “Shannon has my highest level of recommendation.”

Ryan Dougherty-JDL Construction.

No HST! 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”

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

Call 250-688-0213.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Cleaning Service Commercial & Residential Free! From chemicals.

Free! From viruses & germs.

Call 250-342-2509

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.

Attention: Experienced Hotel Cleaners or stay at home moms.

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

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

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. Email resume to royalantler@gmail.com.

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

P/T and F/T waitress staff needed at La Cabina Restaurant. Drop off resume or phone 250-347-2340.

Casual labor to split wood, light work. Bob 403-861-2309.

Escuadra Contracting Ltd. is seeking one carpenter and one carpenter helper to start immediately. Must have own transportation. Wages dependant on experience. Call 250-421-7424 or e-mail resume to escuadra@shaw.ca.

Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs is looking for a night auditor. Please apply in person at the Prestige Inn, Radium Hot Springs.

Columbia Valley Cycling Society Trail Crew Position. The CVCS is seeking bike trail crew workers.

You will work as part of a team doing seasonal trail work on XC and DH bike trails from September to November in the Invermere area.

Email application with references to cvcyclingsociety@hotmail.com.

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

Group Sales Consultant Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is seeking a full-time, driven and creative individual who is looking to develop a sales career in tourism and hospitality. Strong sales skills and a desire to provide Genuine Customer Service are a must. Responsibilities include: • Prospect vigourously and maintain daily contact with our off-site selling team to ensure they have the necessary information and materials.

• Quickly respond to incoming requests for proposal, prepare contracts, collect payment for services, and complete post-event follow up to ensure event execution is first rate.

• Develop and implement a plan for the growth of wedding related business.

• Work closely with wholesale partners • Build and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders • Attend inter-departmental meetings to ensure strong communication • Develop an intimate understanding of the competitive landscape • Submit detailed weekly activity and status reports.

The successful candidate will show a demonstrated understanding of the sales process. He or she will represent the Resort with passion, be focussed on the needs of the guest, and be goal-driven.

Qualifications include a minimum of one year of experience in a competitive sales environment.

Previous experience within the resort, hotel, tour, travel or recreation industry is an asset. Postsecondary education in Sales, Marketing, Recreation, Business, Commerce or related field is an asset.

Renumeration includes a base salary with incentives, plus a benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

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July 29, 2011 McDonald Law Office requires

Receptionist/legal assistant for immediate start- permanent, full-time position (5days/wk).

For detailed information check out “Careers” on our website: www. macdonaldthomas.com. Experience preferred but will train, salary dependant on experience. Submit resumes by fax: 250-342-3237/ by mail: Box 2400 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0/ or by email: receptionist@macdonaldthomas.com.

Seeking a new challenge? Searching for fulfilling seasonal employment after retirement? Looking for your first job?

Join the team at Radium Resort!

Radium Resort offers year round accommodation with over 100 guest rooms including condominiums and villas, and is the proud home of The Springs at Radium and The Resort Golf Courses. Amenities include superb banquet and dining facilities, swimming pool, squash, racquetball and tennis courts, fitness center and spa.

Employees of Radium Resort are team oriented and have a genuine desire to provide outstanding guest service in a progressive work environment. We offer employees an opportunity to work and play at one of Canada’s premier resorts, while enjoying a Rocky Mountain lifestyle.

We are hiring for the following positions.

· Sales Associate · Site Superintendant 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!

Wage: $13-14.75 per hour

JOB POSTING RadiumResort.com

Member Service Representative

Radium, BC

Kootenay Savings continues to grow as we strive to fulfill our vision: To be the best provider of financial services and the best place to work in the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking a qualified and flexible candidate to provide part-time coverage as a Member Service Representative in our Radium branch.

You’ll be rewarded with a positive and challenging work environment in an organization that incorporates many leading edge strategic initiatives with opportunities for supported learning and career advancement.

For full details about this position including qualifications and information about how to apply prior to August 5, 2011, please see the Careers Section of our website at www.kscu.com

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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.

Essential Functions: • Perform regular staff appraisals within specific time frames, and initiate recognition and corrective and disciplinary action as necessary • Establish and maintain a merchandising & display plan for the store • Schedule staff, operate a computer POS system and all related procedures and reports • Accountable for all security issues involving cash handling, theft, liability and premises • Ensure proper storage of product, equipment and fixtures • Contribute to positive growth of Panorama through staff suggestions and staff functions • Assist Director in preparing operating and capital budgets as required • Responsible for all ordering and stock rotation of the store • Responsible for inventory procedures and controls • Submit weekly reporting to the Director with sections on financial performance, guest service, cleanliness and appearance, and constant improvement suggestions • Conduct our business with suppliers and representatives with uncompromising integrity and maintain the highest personal standards of ethical behavior Experience/Requirements: • University or College education considered a strong asset • 6-12 months grocery/convenience store supervisory experience • 2-3 years grocery/convenience store clerk experience • Guest oriented and able to work under pressure, positive, energetic and enthusiastic • Working on your feet in store for long periods, lifting and moving of boxes and product up to 60 lbs To view the full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment or contact Adam Hopper at adam.hopper@panoramaresort.com Full Time, Year round positions receive a comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan.

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If you are a team-oriented individual interested in growing with an organization where you can demonstrate your talent for building strong member relationships, we’d like to hear from you!

General Store Supervisor

Description: The General Store Supervisor will set an example for employees by continually striving to exceed guests’ expectations, providing immediate response for product and service shortfalls, and will be responsible for daily operational routines and all related procedures (store supplies, cleanliness, payroll etc.) The Supervisor will also be responsible for Retail inventory levels, inventory counts, ordering merchandise and product for the store, cash reconciliations, store transfers, theft procedures and all related paperwork.

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

We are currently accepting applications for the following full and part-time positions:

• Housekeepers • Servers • Guest Service Agent • Cooks Please submit resumes to info@radiumresort.com or apply in person to the Front Desk.

250.347.9311

Panorama Mountain Village is hiring.

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Ladies’ Golf Report Submitted Sixteen ladies stayed dry on July 20th to play “Half & Half ” which takes the total putts on the first nine holes plus the net score on the back nine.

The winners were first: Raylene Oram; second: Gail Cole and Diane Kochorek; shird: Barb Journault and Sharyn Schmidt.

The Deuce Pot was shared by Diane Kochorek and Gail Cole. The Putting Pot was split four ways by Carol Stanford, Barb Journault, Sharyn Schmidt and Diane. Remember to sign up for 9 a.m. tee times ­— all ladies are welcome.

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Pick-up your copy at local news stands throughout the valley and in Calgary.

Or read us online at:

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Objective, Creative, Informative!

July 29, 2011

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July 29, 2011

FAITH

Don’t run from challenges

By Katherine Hough Interim Pastor in Charge Christ Church Trinity The corporate meltdown of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire is dominating the news and will continue do so. The reprehensible acts of Murdoch’s journalists have drawn the public’s ire and triggered investigations into the activities of the media and its ever increasing need for ‘sellable’ news.

There are calls for closer scrutiny of all forms of media, and for journalists and editors to be tutored in ethics. If these are adopted, that’s all well and good, but they don’t address the deeper issue of the morality of this type of journalism, nor does it address the moral morass our society has descended into.

Humans have been titillated watching the suffering of others, whether it’s a public flogging or someone’s humiliation through the exposure of a secret. Privacy laws have tightened during the past decade to protect indi-

viduals, yet an unholy glee emerges when those barriers are breached.

There is a lack of kindness evident in these exposés and a lack of morality, a disregard of others and an inability to understand that simply because someone has the ability to do something (hack a cellphone) does not mean that they ought to do it. Some argue that the public wants this stuff, and that it ‘sells’ newspapers. They are correct. Yet the media and all those who subscribe to this type of news exhibit the same immorality.

Yet this is not where humanity should be. Jesus challenged his followers to ‘be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.’ (Mt 5:48). He called the world into a new and better existence: one of acceptance and embrace, a place of tolerance and justice. When he fed the five thousand with a few fish (Mt 14:13-21) he modeled a way of being that sees the other as brother or sister not stranger or other.

We do not mine our sister’s heartache or expose our brother’s shame. If we are complicit in this media scandal through reading papers like the British tabloids, then we need to examine why we do so and the disconnect with our Christian ethics. Discipleship is a higher calling than smut journalism.

Valley Churches Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, July 31st, 10:30 a.m.: Celebration Sunday...

Welcoming a Guest Speaker.

The Lord’s Supper will be served.

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

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

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

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

• Relief Society, Noon.

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

• Books • Music • Stationary • Children • Educational

INVERMERE CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES

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

WHAT GOES INTO the MIND TM COMES OUT in a LIFE

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

Riding for a good cause Local skateboarder, Daylen Bidinger, skates for a cause during the Ride for CrisQo Memorial Skateboarding and Bike Competition held at Mt. Nelson Skatepark in Invermere on Saturday, July 23rd. The competition is an annual event that celebrates the life of local youth, Richard Benn, known by the nickname CrisQo, who drowned in Lake Windermere in 2002.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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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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Spend August Long Weekend with us.

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.