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KEEPING US SAFE — Left to right: Forest Protection Officer, Brian Koster, along with crew members Lorne Graham, Ransome Hall, Heather Duffy, Dylan MacIntosh, Robyn Canty, Jonathan Reimer and Brad Zuk prepare to start working on a piece of crown land identified by the District of Invermere as a high risk for wildfires. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Forest fire risk reduced thanks to local partnership

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff A positive partnership between the District of Invermere and local fire protection employees has resulted in a much-needed forest fire fuel modification project on another high-risk area within Invermere’s boundaries.

The Pineridge development area, located on a bench overlooking Toby Creek, southwest of downtown Invermere, was identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan as being at a high risk for potential wildfires, said Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services.

The plan rated areas based on the proximity to houses, the vegetation type, and fuels located in the area, said Mr. Hromadnik, but Invermere can only tackle land that is publicly owned, once money becomes available.

“We still have about 16 or 17 hectares of very high priority area that is either Crown or district property, but at a cost of $5,000 per hectare to do the work, you need these kinds of partnerships to get the work done,” Mr. Hromadnik explained.

The town partnered with the Shuswap Band earlier this year to carry out work on the escarpment between the industrial park and the homes above it. Then, after a slow

fire season, the District of Invermere was approached by the forest protection officer to see whether there were any more areas that could be worked on.

The seven-person crew can only work on Crown land, explained Brian Koster, Forest Protection Officer, but are happy to do the work as it helps keep their skills sharp and allows them to safeguard large areas of land against future wildfire risks.

“We also want to better educate the public as to what we’re doing,” Mr. Koster said. “Some people think we’re cutting down all the trees and destroying the forests, but that’s not what’s happening.”

The work being done includes removal of lower branches, deadfall and ladder fuel, and the removal of some trees to achieve proper spacing, which prevents crown fires from spreading quickly.

Once complete, the work will not only mitigate much of the fire risk in the area, but also provide a safer forest for all users, with clear lines of sight and less cluttered forest floors.

The crew plans to carry out more work in and around Invermere, and hope to speak with private landowners about how they can protect their properties with similar tactics as are being used on the Crown lands.

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Teachers’ job action should not affect students

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff As students throughout the Columbia Valley return to school this month, their teachers are still looking to negotiate a new contract to improve work conditions and increase salaries.

The existing contract — between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province — ended in June. That one was not working due to the government’s refusal to allow for negotiation on class size and composition, said Doug Murray, of the Windermere Teachers’ Association.

Teachers are asking for control over their classes back, said Mr. Murray, as well as wage increases and a more updated benefit system. The union breaks down their needs into four points: teaching conditions that support all students; a fair and reasonable salary; respect for the profession; and local solutions for local conditions.

The province has come to the negotiating table with a zero increase policy on salaries, applied to all public sectors, said Education Minister George Abbott.

“The net zero mandate that we have taken to the

bargaining table is not one that is going to be subject to adjustment,” said Minister Abbott. “When we look at the 13 jurisdictions in Canada, depending on what comparative factors you use, British Columbia teachers could be as high as third or, arguably, perhaps as low as seventh in terms of comparatives around wages. But whether we’re third or seventh or any other position, British Columbia, just like every other jurisdiction in the western world, is going through a period of very difficult economic adjustment.”

B.C. teachers rank eighth in the country in terms of pay, but have some of the highest costs of living, said Mr. Murray. They really just want the ability to negotiate effectively, he added, but the way the government has set up the bargaining table it makes it very difficult.

“If we go to the bargaining table and they say ‘There’s no money involved’, how do you negotiate?” he said.

“We want more respect for our profession. We want to be able to bargain with people from our board office, but they don’t want to do that. We go to the bargaining table here and they say they can’t discuss it because it is all provincial.”

Local MLA, Norm Macdonald, also feels the province should be doing more to find real solutions for its teachers.

“It is time for the government to roll up its sleeves and get to work on making our public school system the best it can be,” he said. “That means working positively with teachers, who are absolutely key in the success of our system thus far. The government must address the teachers’ concerns around class size and composition because these inadequate learning conditions are having a detrimental effect on children’s learning across the province.”

Until an agreement is reached, teachers will not be doing any administrative work, which includes filling out forms, collecting data, meeting with principals or supervising playgrounds, Mr. Murray said.

They will be teaching and engaging in regular extracurricular activities, so parents and students shouldn’t notice any changes to their routine. If the job action continues into report card season, Mr. Murray said that teachers will be filling them out the way they wish, not necessarily the way the administration requires. Mr. Murray wouldn’t say when, or if, the job action would enter a second phase.

RDEK considers permitting secondary suites

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors is looking into updating a zoning bylaw that would allow for secondary suites in residential areas in the Upper Columbia Valley.

Presently, the bylaw covering the unincorporated portions of Areas F and G is the only zoning bylaw in the Regional District that does not routinely accommodate secondary suites within single-family dwellings.

The Planning and Development department of the Regional District has been asked to investigate the issue, said Andrew McLeod, Manager of Planning and Development Services. He is optimistic that an amendment to the outdated bylaw will be presented early in the new year.

The current zoning dates back to 1990, he explained, but it is not something that is actively enforced and so it would not be surprising if there are many unpermitted and uninspected secondary suites in homes across in the valley.

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Currently, there are only three zones in which secondary suites are allowed and they are found only in certain areas of Fairmont Hot Springs and Panorama, said Mr. McLeod. The proposed bylaw amendments will be presented to the public for consideration and comment before being finalized and considered by the board for first reading early in 2012.

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• On September 8th at 1:30 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of identity theft. The victim advised the police that a number of loans were taken out in his name. Although the name on the loan papers was identical to the victim’s, the social insurance number was not. The complainant was able to provide a possible suspect. The investigation is continuing.

• Columbia Valley RCMP was also made aware of two possible attempted fraud incidents that the public should know about. The first incident involved a phone call from a man identifying himself as an employee of Microsoft. He wanted access to the person’s computer.

However, the person being called did not own a Microsoft computer and the call was after hours. Access was denied.

• A further fraud attempt was reported to police when an item on Craigslist was listed for a minimal amount. The seller was contacted via e-mail by someone interested in the item. The interested buyer indicated that they would be sending money orders for the item.

The money orders arrived, two for $1,000 each, even though the item was for far less. The e-mail stated the seller should go to the bank, cash the money order, keep a little extra cash, and when the item was to be picked up, the remaining money could be given to the person picking up the item.

The money orders were found to be a forgery. In this case, the risk is on the innocent party trying to cash the fake money order. The next step would be for the person passing the forged money order to demand his money from the money orders or make threats.

I advised our citizen that should there be any such contact, to phone the police as we have the money order and would be pleased to hear from them.

• On September 9th at 3:30 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of theft of a watch from a jacket at Panorama. The watch is described as a Tag Heuer, model Aqua Racer.

• On September 9th at 4 p.m., RCMP members attended a disturbance on Wolfe Crescent, Invermere.

The disturbance was family related and no charges were requested.

• On September 10th at 10:40 a.m., police responded to a complaint of a suspicious man acting in a bizarre manner. A 48-year-old man from Calgary became stranded in Canal Flats. His behavior became known to citizens in the area and came to the attention of the police. No charges were requested and the man was lodged in cells for a period of time.

The next day, police again became involved with the man and, due to his behavior, he was taken to the hospital to be assessed under the Mental Health Act, and then later released.

Police were able to convince the man to get on the bus and head back to Calgary.

Part II: Seniors and their driver’s licences The above picture depicts my relationship with my father after two weeks of dealing with the issue of his driver’s licence. I caption it, ‘We agree to disagree.’

One thing about living and working in B.C. is that my sisters have to deal with my father and his driver’s licence. When he was 80, they came looking for him to be retested. He failed, was given restrictions, and was advised he would have to return for retesting. At one point he told my sister, “I might as well go home and tell all my 80-yearold friends to kill themselves.” My sister advised him to not to worry, given the small number of friends he has who are still living, we were not looking at a genocide.

When I went home to Ontario for a visit, Dad told me about the conspiracy at the licensing office in Sudbury and he demanded I take him to a different office in North Bay for testing. Off I drove to North Bay with him. Because Dad was not familiar with the area, I let him drive around North Bay for practice. I grabbed the wheel three times to prevent an accident. I made it clear that he would not pass the test and to accept this fact.

I took him to the testing place and I watched him depart with the driving instructor. A minute went by until I saw him drive back. The instructor got out of the car, looked at me and asked, “Are you his son?”

“Guilty,” I said. The instructor made it clear to me: “He can’t be driving a car.” “It’s not me you have to convince,” I responded.

So, off we went into the main mall area to a coffee shop to have a son-to-dad talk. Dad was not accepting the outcome and was arguing that these guys didn’t know what they were doing and that we would go somewhere else to be tested. He was pushing my buttons and we were both raising our voices. Dad pushed the final button when he blurted out, “I don’t care, I’m not afraid to die.” I raised my voice to him, saying, “I know you are not afraid to die; you lived a long life, married, raised kids, and enjoyed grandchildren. It’s the young person you could kill who won’t have the same opportunities as you have that I’m more concerned with.”

As I sat back in my chair, I looked around to see all the people in the mall area giving me a dirty look for raising my voice at that cute old man.

“Drink your coffee, Dad, it’s getting cold.”

Dad is 88 now and still pushing buttons. Thankfully, that’s why I have sisters back in Ontario.

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September 16, 2011

Miller joins Invermere’s mayoral race

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The run for Invermere’s mayoral seat is heating up, with current councillor, Al Miller, announcing today that he plans to run for the position in this fall’s upcoming election. Thus far, the only other candidate to have announced his intention to run is Invermere’s current mayor, Gerry Taft.

Councillor Miller has been serving the district for one term in his current position, and said the experience he’s gained has been a valuable step in his political journey.

“Running for mayor is something I’ve wanted to do for some time. Last term I chose to run for council first and get my feet wet that way,” he said. “I think it was the right thing to do.”

Sitting around the council table has taught Councillor Miller how to best communicate with political peers, to listen and sometimes compromise, in order to make the best judgement calls and move issues forward, he said.

“Mostly, I’ve learned the ability to work with a group of like-minded people who are passionate about their community and its political scene … I’ve enjoyed my term on council and I think, if elected, I’ll really enjoy the responsibility of being mayor. It certainly comes with a lot of responsibility, and I think if given the op-

portunity, I can really handle it well.”

Councillor Miller said he has no agenda for running, and that he thinks it’s crucial to listen to the public and what they feel is important.

“From my feeling, I believe we really need to work hard at a few things,” he said. “Family is so important, and having families here is very, very important. At the current time we’ve lost a lot of jobs in the valley. We have to work hard to get those jobs back and to create new jobs.

“We have to be open for business. I believe strongly that we need an Economic Development Officer here, and that needs to happen sooner rather than later … I want to see a growth factor in our families here, so in other words, we need to have more jobs.”

Increasing job prospects is only one part of the overall picture for the community, Councillor Miller added.

He also voiced his support for developing the local arts and recreation scenes in the valley.

“I really believe that with the right support, and with the wonderful volunteers in our community, we can do some amazing things in the arts sector.”

These important steps, he said, can’t been viewed as promises or as something that can happen instantaneously.

“This is going to take a lot of time and a lot of hard work. We have to work together as a community with upper levels of government to help make it happen.”

POLITICAL ASPIRATIONS — Al Miller has declared that he will run for Invermere’s mayoral position in the November municipal elections.

Photo by Pioneer Staff Councillor Miller moved to the Columbia Valley from Ontario in 1988, after visiting the area on a trip.

He has worked at the Home Hardware since 1988, and has owned it since 1993. He is the current president of the Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club and the past president of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Councillor Miller lives in Invermere with his wife Lucy, and has three children, Joshua, Timothy, and Sarah.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff HD 85512 b. Don’t worry, that wasn’t a coded message from someone trapped in The Pioneer office — HD 85512 b is a newly-discovered planet near our solar system, with the potential for supporting life.

Found recently by European astronomers, it could be the nearest habitable planet to Earth, although potential residents would need to enjoy humidity, it’s described as like a hot steam bath.

Perhaps it was too much Star Trek as a kid; likely the pair of astronomers in my family is influential; but the discovery of new celestial phenomena always turns my attention to the skies. The 50 or so new exoplanets announced earlier this week have captured my existential intrigue.

To find another planet within the so-called “Goldilocks zone” (not too hot, not too cold for liquid water) is extremely unusual. It’s a very narrow set of criteria to meet. But with an estimated 50 billion planets in the Milky Way, we would surely be remiss to assume we’ve wound up on the only one capable of sustaining life.

Whether or not that life is on them, possibly even intelligent life — that is the question.

The conditions on HD 85512 b would be, by our standards, almost unbearable. The gravity is 1.4 times that of Earth, which would render possible indigenous life rather vertically-challenged. Its sun is nearly 1,000C cooler than ours, but surface temperatures range from 30C to 50C — a little hot under the collar even for sun worshippers.

But the ability of lifeforms to adapt in astounding ways to their environment seems limitless. On Earth we have fish who provide their own light source in the dark depths of the oceans, plants which exist for months without water and a variety of creatures that can survive for lengthy periods without food.

To imagine that just because us humans cannot survive on most planets, other life can’t, would be shortsighted.

Editor’s note: while Editor Kelsey Verboom works on a magazine publication, Kate Irwin is editing the newspaper.

High Flying This image from 1929 shows the Columbia Valley’s first plane, a Gypsy Moth, with owner John Blakley, beside the railway track in Radium. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

Photo (A217) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Memories of Hotel Windermere Dear Editor: At the time last week’s Historical Lens photo was taken, the Hotel Windermere was owned jointly

by Edgar Stoddart; his brother James’ widow, Rose Stoddart; and Maud Stoddart Chisholm — the sister of Edgar and James, who was married to A.M. Chisholm, a local magistrate and author.

As you mentioned, the original log building (at one time a stage coach stop) was pictured to the left and the two buildings were connected by a closed walkway.

As a young child in the 1930s, I visited there often. It was then being managed by Maud Chisholm, since Edgar died in 1934. I especially remember exploring the third floor where my friend and I found things like boxes of shirt collars and other memora-

bilia of bygone days.

Across the street was a huge empty space where baseball games were played in the summer. I remember the lobby area of the newer building being quite lovely with a curving staircase. There was a huge old stove in the kitchen of the old section that had been the domain of a Chinese cook for many years.

Reg and Ethel Wannop of Calgary purchased the property in the early 1940s and Mrs. Wannop ran a dress shop in the old log portion. Her daughter Gloria and I were thrilled to be models when she sponsored fashion shows in the main hotel.

I think the photo in your paper captures the hotel at its finest!

Bernice Stoddart Hathaway Parksville, B.C.

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September 16, 2011

LETTERS

HST would have stabilized the economy Dear Editor: In response to the article by Joshua Estabrooks in the September 2nd edition of The Pioneer on the results of the HST referendum.

The HST referendum result is drastically short of what would have been needed to the kill the tax if former premier Gordon Campbell had not changed the threshold for success under the Recall and Initiative Act, brought in under the former provincial New Democratic Party government.

Under the initial rules, Fight HST would have needed 50 per cent of all eligible voters — or about 1.5 million people — to vote in favour of killing the tax, in order for the HST to be scrapped.

If the rules had been applied, the August 26th tally would have failed by

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more than 640,000 votes. Bill VanderZalm thanked former premier Campbell for these changes because if they were not made, there is no way the HST would have been defeated.

Adrian Dix on the other hand, has chosen not to comment on this topic as the old rules were initiated by the former NDP government.

Dalton McGuinty, premier of Ontario who also brought in the HST on July 1st, 2010, commented after the HST vote in B.C. that as “Steady as she goes, HST has stabilized the Ontario economy, more new jobs this year than the rest of Canada. We have the advantage.”

Joe Sawchuk Duncan, B.C.

Thanks for the article about the Rocky Mountain Boys’ Camp that was in the August 19th edition of The Pioneer.

I attended Rocky Mountain Boys’ Camp for three consecutive years, from either 1969 or ’70 to 1972 or ’73. I have very fond memories of those times — too many to list, now that I think about it. The camp was a terrific place to spend a summer month — looking back, it seems like a sort of paradise.

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Dear Editor: In The Pioneer’s September 9th issue on page 38, regarding recent activity in the Farnham Glacier area, the following quote is attributed to Grant Costello of Glacier Resorts Ltd. (GRL) “My ultimate hope is that they’ll [Winsport] remove their stuff. . . and that they will return the area to as close to pristine as possible, and that the province will ensure that they do that.”

Although it is unusual, this time I am very much in agreement with Mr. Costello. I had meetings with him on June 8th and July 12th where I and other witnesses heard him say that the bulldozer track to the West Farnham Glacier, made in August 2008, is not longer required; that GRL had abandoned any plans to use or further develop that

to the kids was so broad. Everybody was encouraged to do their best and enjoy themselves. I remember ghost stories expertly told by Gaither Zinkan; thrilling games of capture the flag (all able campers would play, running around like spies in enemy territory over the course of an evening in the wooded area to the south of the camp’s property); weekly nights of hot dogs; skits and singing down on the lakeside field by the beach; hiking up Mt. Swansea; pad-

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I am certain Mr. Costello will be very much in agreement with this, because of his strong environmental ethic.

And further, when this remediation work is completed GRL will have secured one of their greatest public relation coups in the past 20 years.

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dling against the wind down Lake Windermere; singing Johnny Appleseed in the dining hall; visiting the tuck shop (hoping for mail and care packages from home); and spectacular sunsets over Lake Windermere after dinner.

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If Kathy’s last name sounds familiar, you’re not hallucinating. In a Freaky Friday-like switch, Kathy and her husband, former ad salesman Dave Sutherland, have swapped seats, and Kathy will now be selling ads for both the newspaper and The Pioneer’s special publications.

Dave was with The Pioneer since it began in 2004.

After seven years of ensuring that the newspaper made enough money to be printed each week, Dave will now be spending more time with his and Kathy’s 2-year-old son, Jake, and working to expand the couple’s burgeoning Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly business.

“Dave and I are a really great team and it’s fantastic that we are able to have the opportunity to restructure our work/family lives in an effort to achieve all our goals and aspirations,” Kathy said.

She is now raring to start selling, and has already proved to be a perfect fit for The Pioneer team.

No stranger to the valley, Kathy moved here seven years ago, but her family, the Degenhardts, have had a place at Canyon RV in Radium for more than 30 years.

“Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the valley,” she said.

Kathy is also already familiar with The Pioneer, as she sold the 2011 Map Book, Columbia Valley Homes and Lifestyles Magazine, and the Radium Hot Springs Magazine. She brings a wealth of previous experience with her: she was self-employed for more than 10 years, carrying out business development and sales for various oilfield service companies, and has five years of experience sell-

ing fractional and full ownership real estate at Bighorn Meadows Resort.

“I’m really excited about this new challenge. I think it’s going to be a great way to meet new people, and really connect with the community,” Kathy said.

“I’ve loved The Pioneer since day one, and I am so looking forward to working with valley businesses to coordinate not just the best and most high-impact ads, but the best marketing package for them.

“There are so many ways to stretch advertising dollars, and especially in today’s economy, I have many ideas to help make limited advertising dollars go further.

I can’t wait.”

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Dustin M. Polier, 27, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance at Invermere Provincial Court on Monday, September 12th.

On January 1st, 2010, police received a mischief and noise complaint from a neighbour of Mr. Polier, said Crown counsel. An officer who attended Mr. Polier’s residence noted the odour of fresh marijuana and obtained a search warrant for the property, the court heard.

Inside they discovered a quantity of psychocybin mushrooms and 1.5 tablets of ecstasy. Due to Mr. Polier’s compliance with police and his admission of guilt, he was granted an absolute discharge by Judge R. Webb with a $500 victim surcharge fine.

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• Council approved a payment of $31,276.78 to Benny Boyz Ventures for work completed in 2007 to relocate the village water main and dedicated reservoir supply line.

• Council received a report regarding off-site works to be completed on Big Horn Sheep Lane before potential subdivision. Landowners Blake and Wendy Hiebert put in a preliminary subdivision application on June 1st to create six lots on their site. Any developer can be required to make repairs to the road and put in infrastructure; however, another developer, Painted Ridge, already committed to carrying out repair work on the entire section of road concerned. Council deferred a decision on whether to make the Hieberts responsible for half the work until contact could be made with Painted Ridge.

• The Village of Canal Flats adopted a new purchasing policy which gives guidelines on the purchase of services or goods for the village.

• Following the purchase of Eagle’s Nest Waterworks System the Canal Flats council approved the introduction of the Eagle’s Nest Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw, No. 131. The bylaw covers, among other things, use of the water system, water restrictions, servicing, water meters, and rates.

• Council discussed the introduction of a Canal Flats Unsightly Premise Bylaw,

No. 132, Noise Control Bylaw, No. 133, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw, No. 134. The decision was deferred to a special council meeting, to be held Tuesday, September 20th.

Invermere — September 13th • Council received a presentation from Public Health Nurses Crissy Stavrakov and Jeff Quinn regarding the installation of sharps disposal receptacles in key locations throughout the District of Invermere. Council discussed the request and carried a motion to direct staff to work with the public health staff to install the containers in key locations, including Kinsmen Beach and Mt. Nelson Athletic Park. All costs associated with the purchase and maintenance of the receptacles will be covered by Interior Health.

• Council discussed a request from Grizzly Ridge Properties to the Regional District regarding the discharge of a restrictive covenant on land southwest of district boundaries. Council carried a motion to inform the Regional District of East Kootenay that they do not support the release of the covenant due to a lack of overall integrated land use plan for the Grizzly Ridge Properties, and because the proposed subdivision is inconsistent with Council’s desire to maintain larger parcels west of the discussed urban containment area adjacent to the District’s boundaries.

Correction In the September 2nd edition, a member of the Fairmont River Cleanup crew was identified as James Rymer.

The volunteer in question is actually Darren Trapp. Thanks to our eagleeyed reader who spotted the error!

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Art outdoors

MOVIE REVIEW

Barry Garbett enjoys a day of painting by Lake Enid as part of the 6th annual Paint Wilmer Workshop.Budding artists took to the streets of Wilmer for a week to paint at some of the scenic spots around the village.

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How are cartoons made? WORKSHOP for ages 9+. Wed Sept 28, 3:30 to 6:30 DON’T MISS THIS…Limited Registration What does ART mean to you? Call to register – 342.4423 Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: Thor

Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom

Coming from someone who has zero interest in neither comic books nor science fiction, Thor is actually a really enjoyable film.

The movie is based on the Marvel comic book hero of the same name, who is a magical-hammerwielding thunder god. The popular comic book character, created

by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Larry Lieber, is based on the Thor of Norse mythology.

In this entertaining film, Thor and his fellow gods reside in the realm of Asgard, at the other end of our solar system. As the buff, blonde son of Odin, lord of the Asgardian gods, Thor underestimates his own

powers, which give him superhuman strength and the ability to control and conjure the weather. As next in line to the powerful Asgardian throne, Thor’s youth and physical powers cause him to make a shortsighted mistake and result in his banishment to earth, stripped of his powers.

On earth and trying to restore his powers to return to Asgard, Thor is unable to conceal his Trojan-like appearance and mannerisms, and he attracts the attention of a number of scientists trying to understand the unique weather patterns the gods entrances to earth make.

Chris Hemsworth plays Thor, and the casting is perfect. Hemsworth’s buff bod and ability to act as someone who doesn’t know his own strength are right on the mark. The film includes other big-name actors, like Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, and Rene Russo. Although some of their roles

are small, the collective of big time actors brings a power to the action-packed film.

For the most part, the special effects in Thor are well done and exciting, especially when Thor whirls his hammer above his head to create a storm. However, there are a few downfalls, like the cheesy rainbow-and-gold set of Asgard that isn’t overly convincing. The film does do an excellent job of visually incorporating the main symbols associated with Thor: thunder, lightning, storms, and oak trees.

The final lines of Thor’s script smell heavily of a sequel, so we probably haven’t seen the last of the Asgardian gods on the silver screen.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS Sunday, September 18th:

Out & About

• 10 a.m.: Registration begins for the Terry Fox Run for cancer research at J. A. Laird school. Run starts at 11 a.m. For info call Terri: 250-342-9541. www. terryfox.org.

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 • September 16th - 17th, 19th - 24th: 8 p.m.: Cowboys and Aliens. Due to a restructuring of movie film distribution in Canada, the Toby Theatre will only be open for 1 movie per month this fall and winter.

For info: http://Tobytheatre.com.

Friday, September 16th: • 10:30 a.m.: Drop-in Story time for preschoolers at Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

• 6 -9 p.m.: Music in the Park at Radium Ball Park.

Beer Garden hosted by Rotary.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Registration at Radium Seniors’ Hall for Columbia Valley Classics Car Club’s annual Show & Shine in Radium Hot Springs. $20 to register vehicles.

For info: 250-346-3222 or 250-342-3231.

Saturday, September 17th: • 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at the Radium Seniors’ Hall. Hosted by Radium Fire Department. $5 per person.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Columbia Valley Autumn Show & Shine at the Springs Golf Course driving range.

Entry “fee” is a non-perishable food item or donation to Columbia Valley Food Bank.

• 12 noon - 6 p.m.: Market on Main on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs. Last market this season.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: Music on Main presents Marty and Eli on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs.

• 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.: Classic Car Show 1950s and 60s themed Dance at the Marquis Tent in Legend’s Field Park in Radium. Music by Metro Beat. $25 per person.

Proceeds from bar sales go to Radium Volunteer Fire Department. For tickets call: 250-341-7987.

registration call 604-685-3841 or e-mail info@ cineworks.ca.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Creston Valley Thunder Cats at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com

Sunday, September 25th:

Tuesday, September 20th: • 6 - 9 p.m.: What’s next for Lake Windermere? Lake Windermere Open House at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Hosted by Regional District of East Kootenay and District of Invermere. For info: 1-888-478-7335 or email: lakewindermere@rdek.bc.ca.

Thursday, September 22nd: • 7 p.m.: Slideshow presentation by the Human Powered Mountaineers at David Thompson Secondary School Theatre. In partnership with the Community Greenhouse and Groundswell Network. $5 at the door. Prizes and a door raffle from local sponsors. For info: humanpoweredmountaineers.blogspot.com.

• 7 p.m.: Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Annual General Meeting at Eagle Ranch Golf Club. For info: 250-3476111.

Friday, September 23rd: • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus North Okanagan Knights at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

•Saturday, September 24th: • Headbanger Trail Challenge trail run in Radium Hot Springs. Fundraiser for the Radium Public Library. Starts at 10 a.m. from the Radium Seniors’ Hall. Race package pick-up is 8-9 a.m. www. headbangertrailchallenge.ca to register. Phone race director, Ron, at 250-347-2456 for more info.

• 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Gals Global Animal Lovers Canada fundraiser BBQ at Invermere Home Hardware.

For info visit www.globalanimallovers.com.

• 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Youth workshop, New Now, for young filmmakers exploring contemporary First Nations film at Akisqnuk First Nation Hall. Free workshop open to Native or non-Native youth aged 12-20. Offered by Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society (Vancouver). For info and pre-

• 9 a.m.: B.C. Hockey Officiating Clinic at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association is in need of officials.

Register on-line at www.bchockey.net or call 250342-0042.

• 10 a.m.: Second annual Kootenay Krusher endurance mountain bike race at Nipika Mountain Resort. Partnership between the Columbia Valley Cycling Society and Nipika and a fundraiser for the local volunteer cycling club. $75 entry fee. Register at https://zone4.ca/onlinereg.asp?id=3956&Ian=1.

For info call Adrian: 250-342-6301. Volunteers needed, e-mail: kevin@valleyca.ca.

Wednesday, September 28th: • 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.: DIY Animation Redux, cartoon workshop for ages 9+. For info and registration: 250-342-4423.

Friday, September 30th: • 12 noon: Columbia Salmon Festival Charity Golf Tournament at Riverside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Registration opens at 11 a.m.

Texas scramble. Teams of four. $100 per person includes green fee, power cart, dinner, gratuity and tax. To register: 250-345-6346.

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

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Drop-in preschool story time Every Friday 10:30 a.m. at the Invermere Public Library invermere.bclibrary.ca

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There will be an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 24th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Invermere Senior’s Hall.

Please come and help us celebrate! No gifts please.

Artwork profits go towards park enhancement This limited edition giclée of a painting of Mt. Assiniboine, by Cranbrook artist Joseph Cross, is currently on sale at The Village Arts in Invermere. The majority of the profits will be donated to a park enhancement fund. The Park Enhancement Fund is set up by B.C. Parks to help support activities and initiatives in Mount Assiniboine Park.

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Author to speak at museum as summer season draws to a close Submitted by Dorothy Blunden Windermere Valley Museum Summer at the Windermere Valley Museum is fast drawing to a close and the Historical Society invites you to their closing activity at the museum site on Saturday, September 24th, at 2 p.m.

West Kootenay author Art Joyce will be at the museum to speak about Home Children in Canada. Mr. Joyce, a journalist and author of two books on West Kootenay history, is preparing a book about the 100,000 or so children who were sent from the U.K. to work in Canada between 1869 and 1939.

Many of these youngsters were orphans, homeless or from very poor homes, and ended up as indentured labourers for newly developing farms or, in the case of girls, domestic servants for households.

Tens of thousands more children were sent to Australia and New Zealand and many were permanently separated from parents or siblings. Often they worked with little or no remuneration or love. Most knew nothing of the family left behind. They were lost souls.

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We would also like to thank our summer students Dionne and Olivia Rad, who helped make summer at the museum a success through their special efforts. 150 children attended our weekly children’s programs, learning everything from using a mangle to milking cows, and from panning for gold to building a tipi.

Visitors from around the world and the local day care centres dropped in to learn about our valley, and our special exhibit, Toys Alive, brought smiles and memories to everyone.

One of our other sets of special visitors was a film crew from Japan. These gentlemen became enamored with the story of Conrad Kain and his exploits while here preparing a film about the Rockies. The museum’s display — courtesy of the Conrad Kain Committee — provided information and footage for them.

Thanks to all of our residents who found time to visit the museum and to bring their families, friends and visitors to enjoy our sights and sounds of valley history.

Winter hours will begin the last week of September: Tuesday, 12-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Remember, we always welcome volunteers. We’ll find a winter project for you!

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Management fees on regular mutual funds generally range from 1.25% to 2.0% for fixed income funds and from 1.75% to over 3% for equity funds. ETFs on the other hand, can be as low as 0.07% in the case of the Horizons BetaPro S&P/TSX 60 Index fund or 0.15% in case of the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index fund.

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Valley business beats This summer season, several valley businesses have changed faces or places: • Essentials Department Store: In July, the department store made a move from their location near Invermere’s Cenotaph Park to a new storefront at 516-13th Street (beside Sears).

The store, which carries sewing equipment and fabrics, as well as clothing, is owned by Carrie Rickards.

Barbara Konig, general manager of the store, said although the new retail space is slightly smaller than the old one, things inside the store have mostly stayed the same.

“We still have the same great brands we used to have before, and we still carry all our fabrics, sewing machines, and sewing equipment,” she said. “We still have a lot of our regular customers coming in, and there are also some new faces.”

Phone: 250-342-9313. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Fusion Wellness Spa: At the beginning of September, longtime owner and Invermere resident, Jeanette Riches, sold her successful spa to new owner, Barbara Mullen. Barbara, who is originally from England but who has spent years visiting the valley, will be relocating here from Fort McMurray shortly. For now, the spa remains mostly the same and continues to be managed by Josey Streicek, who said Barbara has many fresh ideas for the new year. Immediate changes include the addition of gel nail polish treatments, a few new staff members,

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• Mercer & Co.: Invermere’s Mercer and Company made the move from near Cenotaph Park to their new location at 905-7th Ave (across from AG Foods), just in time for the September long weekend. The store’s mix of residential and commercial lighting, framing, and local clothing line, Arrowhead, has remained mostly the same, although the volume of clothing supply has increased along with the foot traffic to the store, said owner Leanne Tegart. They also carry Rocky Mountain Soap, and have an eclectic mix of vintage items, like a retro gas pump, in the store.

Phone: 250-342-0012. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours during holidays.

• Oriental Palace: In July, Joyce Xu and Ming Huang became the new owners of Invermere’s Oriental Palace (925-7th Ave.).

“We really like it here. There are very nice people here,” Ming said of the valley.

Joyce and Ming haven’t yet changed anything on the menu or with the restaurant’s decor, although Ming said to watch for exciting new changes to come.

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September 16, 2011

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The sixth annual Fiesta Mexicana, held every year at Radium Valley Vacation Resort, surpassed its fundraising goal for this year when 72 diners gathered on September 10th to chow down for a good cause. The Mexican-themed dinner night raises funds for Casa Connor, a charitable project in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, that is working to build a 10,000 sq. ft. facility for the therapy of 120 physically disabled children. Casa Connor is the passion of Geraldine and Jerry Vanderveen and Tina and Peter Oudman, who are the parents and grandparents of Connor, the project’s namesake. Connor suffers from Hunter’s Disease. All money from the dinner will go towards building Casa Connor, which broke ground this July.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer presents...

The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Classic Car

Classic car owners have been busy buffing their beautiful cars in preparation for the annual Columbia Valley Classic Car Show & Shine weekend in Radium, which will be held on September 17th. See pages 20-22 for more information.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom

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Classic cars a passion for local restorer

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Longtime local resident, Shawn Tegart, has been in and around classic vehicles for as long as he can remember. He first started tinkering under the hoods of vehicles as a youngster, alongside both of his grandfathers, who were more than happy to pass on their passion and skills, he said.

Today, motorsports and classic vehicle restoration, are the focus of not only his hobby, but also his business, Arrowhead Racing.

Mr. Tegart sponsors a number of local dirt bike racers, and operates a shop overlooking Toby Creek, where he breathes new life into old rust buckets and helps anyone with a classic chassis to build their dream cruiser, no matter what make, model or design.

“We restore bikes and cars, anything vintage on wheels,” said Mr. Tegart. “Cars are so individual, and everybody wants their own thing. There are things that are practical and things that aren’t and I can help you figure

out what to do with whatever vehicle you want restored.

It has to fit you and what you want.”

Mr. Tegart’s restoration work includes welding, fabrication, bodywork, paint and most other customizations needed, he said. Anything else he usually farms out to local experts, who he feels are as professional and highly skilled as anyone you’ll find in the big cities.

“There’s a small group of us into the hot rod culture out here,” he explained. “We learn from the older guys who are keen to help anyone who is still into it to help keep it going.”

To keep in line with his “Valley Built” motto, Mr. Tegart works in collaboration with a number of other local businesses, including exhaust fitters, steel fabricators and upholstry services.

“I try to keep everything I do as local as possible,” he said. “That’s what our slogan is all about. We live and work in the valley, so all of us, and our vehicles, are valley built.”

You won’t catch Mr. Tegart spending hours and hours polishing his rides either. He would much rather

drive his creations than put them on display.

In fact almost all of Mr. Tegart’s restorations are functional in nature, he said. His philosophy is that if you aren’t going to drive the vehicle, then it isn’t worth working on.

“I usually work on rat rods, which means they are for driving around,” he said. “They don’t cost a whole bunch of money to restore but they are fun to cruise around in and they look good driving by.”

Last year, Mr. Tegart and his wife, Leanne, took their 1959 Chevrolet El Camino and a number of his other classic vehicles to Radium Hot Spring’s annual Show and Shine, and he said he is looking forward to going back this year and kicking some tires with other classic car enthusiasts from far and wide.

“It’s an event that brings a lot of people to the valley and I think there are some great opportunities to expand it to include a lot more,” Mr. Tegart said.

“It does really well, it’s really laid back and anyone can enter it. We need more events like this to bring people from that world out here.”

When it’s time to leave the cars and meet with friends...

Check out the car show then come to our fantastic market!

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Be sure to visit Beeland while at the market. Local honey and other delicacies.

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RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO 31 years of

CUSTOM CHARACTER — Clockwise from top left: Shawn Tegart with two of his most recent restoration projects — a 1952 Grumman Step Van and a 1959 El Camino; A recently sold, 1949 One Ton GMC Panel Van restored

by Shawn; The 383 Stroker engine under the hood of Mr. Tegart’s 1959 El Camino.

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Policing the Show & Shine

By Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley RCMP will be cracking down at this year’s Show & Shine, with fines and other action against car owners exhibiting flashy driving or performing stunts.

With legislation now in place in B.C. to prevent stunt driving, anyone caught breaking the rules could face tickets, fines or even vehicle impoundment.

“Last year we had a car lose control and cause damage to property,” said Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac.

“It’s only a matter of time before someone loses it into a crowd — that’s a given ... The last couple of years have been better, but there’s still showboating going on and people encouraging cars to perform stunts.”

At last year’s car show, eight charges were laid against attendees for reckless driving. This weekend the RCMP have called in reinforcements from Golden and East Kootenay Traffic Services.

Car show attendees are reminded not to speed, perform doughnuts, burn rubber or perform tricks.

Attendees are asked not to encourage drivers to commit illegal acts.

Schedule of Events Friday, September 16th 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Registration for Show & Shine at Radium Seniors Hall. Registration is $20 per vehicle. Dance tickets are $25 per person for participants only. Public dance tickets sold Saturday.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Music in the Park at the Radium Ball Park. Free post-registration gathering with beer garden.

Saturday, September 17th 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast at the Radium Seniors Hall. $5 per person.

8 a.m.

Springs Golf Course opens to allow Show & Shine participants to begin parking vehicles. Registration available on the day, please pay at the gate.

10 a.m.

Show & Shine begins Spectators are asked to bring a non-perishable item as a donation to the Columbia Valley Food Bank as an entry ‘fee’. Public dance tickets for sale for $25.

4 p.m.

Show & Shine closes After show cruise to Invermere. Not a Car Club sanctioned event.

7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

1950s and 60s themed dance with live band Metro Beat, at the Radium Ball Park. Tent, bars and dance floor will be set up.

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September 16, 2011 MUSTANGS RANCH

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RECREATION SOCIETY BOARD The Council of the District of Invermere is now receiving applications for a Representative to the Columbia Valley Recreation Society Board.

This volunteer position will work closely with other members of the board regarding the operation of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Interested persons are requested to submit letters of application and brief resumes including reasons for interest and related experience to Mayor and Council, District Of Invermere P.O. Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue) Invermere, BC, V0A1K0 Interested persons are asked to please have their letters submitted to the District of Invermere no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30th, 2011.

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Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club st

REGISTRATION • SEPTEMBER 21 , 3:20 – 5:00 P.M. Eddie Mountain Arena lobby. Skating will commence the week of September 26th.

Offering: • Pre-school skate • Canskate • Starskate • Pre-Starskate • Kids synchronized skating • Adult synchronized skating • Powerskate.

Please Note: Skate Canada has changed their helmet use policy. All children entering a skating program from pre-school to Canskate level 5 must wear a CSA approved hockey style helmet. We will no longer be able to allow bike helmets or ski helmets.

We are also gathering interest for a daytime adult powerskate please let us know if this would interest you by contacting Leanne Beddie @ beddie1@telus.net or 250 - 342-6607.

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Fall Fair Fun!

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Screened Top Soil

Windermere’s 12th annual Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival took place on Saturday, September 10th.

Opposite page: Radium Hot Springs resident and wellknown wood carver, Rolf Heer, gives a live carving performance for the crowd. Once finished, his carving was auctioned off for charity. Inset: Jade and Billy Bowen with their dog, Princess Echo, before the best dressed pet contest. Top: Vernon residents, Lesley Thibault and Liz Bussey get a little messy during the watermelon eating contest. Right: Mackenzie Sengers, from Holland, tries her hand at hula hooping in the kids area.

Photos by Joshua Estabrooks

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Box 2505, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Ph: 250-342-1377

E-mail: wintim@shaw.ca

Windermere Valley minor Hockey association

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

Practice Schedule 2011/12

Jet Rodding of Sewer Lines

The District apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this operation.

If you have any questions, please contact the District office at 250342-9281.

Cancellation of Regular Meeting of Council The regularly scheduled Meeting of Council for Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 has been cancelled.

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

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

We will be Jet Rodding the sewer lines from September 19th – 23rd in Fort Point. This program is carried out a number of times during the year around town and is necessary to maintain the quality of sewer system.

• Screened Topsoil • Sand & Gravel • Subdivision Development

*All practices begin the week of September 19th Monday:

JOIN CBT’S NEW SOCIAL GR ANTS SELECTION COMMITTEE Make a difference in communities CBT is recruiting volunteers from across the Basin for its new Social Grants Selection Committee.

This Committee will help guide the development of Twitter and make grant decisions for CBT’s new Social Grants Program.

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Also check out our online Shop n’ Swap for used gear to buy/sell/trade.

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Are you a descendant of a British child immigrant? Is there a ‘home child’ in your family background?

How would you know?

Join historian and author

Art Joyce

at the Windermere Valley Museum on Saturday, September 24th, at 2:00 p.m. for his presentation.

Laying the children’s ghosts to rest, honouring Canada’s child immigrants.

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Farewell, Farmers Market

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Spirits were high as the Invermere Farmers Market drew to a close on Saturday, September 10th, after a summer of delicious baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, unique jewelry, arts and crafts, and many other tasty and crafty choices.

Under new market manager Julia Oaks, the Invermere Farmers Market ran for longer than ever before, with an extra week added at the start and end of the season to keep up with demand from visitors and stallholders alike.

“The summer went really well I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from stall-holders,” said Julia, who took over from previous organizers Eva Coles and Rosemary Oaks last winter. “The small changes which we made seem to have gone down well.”

The market, which began in the summer of 2000, attracts around 2,000-3,000 visitors per week from across the Columbia Valley and neighbouring communities with its make, bake or grow philosophy.

With 55 vendors filing the streets in downtown Invermere each Saturday, the market has become a popular part of the downtown scene during the summer months.

We would like to THANK the following businesses and individuals for their support of the annual Geezer Golf Tournament.

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• Canadian Energy Services • Jim Ashworth • Earl Pederson • Jim Gibb • Pepsi • BKDI Architects

Village of Radium Hot Springs

2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Radium Hot Springs that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (one) and Councillors (four) For a 3-year term (December 2011, to December 2013), will be received at the Village Office 4836 Radium Blvd from 9:00 am October 4th, 2011 until 4:00 pm October 14th, 2011 during normal office hours.

Nomination documents are available at the Village Office.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed, and; • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Mark Read, Chief Election Officer [347-6455]

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Until now. BC Hydro is updating its systems, including installing new meters on homes in BC. This will make our power systems more efficient to help keep rates low. In 2012, you will be

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Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association

BC Hockey Officiating Clinic

Sunday, Sept. 25th • 9 a.m. Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association is in need of officials for all levels of hockey. Must be 12 years or older. No experience necessary. Clinic consists of on-line portion, classroom and on-ice instruction. Bring skates and helmet.

Register on-line at bchockey.net or contact Wanda at 250-342-0042 or w11@telus.net

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FALL SPECIAL 12% CASH BACK on cleaning services when you refer a friend or neighbour!

(Some restrictions apply)

For all your blind cleaning and repairs call Doug or Cathy Cowan

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Now at the Invermere Crossroads

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER — Invermere’s final Farmers Market on Saturday, September 10th, was a relaxed affair.

Pictured, clockwise from top left: Franz Schwabl, of Old Salzburg with his famous apple strudel; contemporary artist Patrick Markle travelled from Fernie to take part in the market on-and-off throughout the summer; Mackie Bentley-Lobban pours some icy refreshments at the Lemon Shakers stall.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Invermere that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (1) • Councillors (4) And for the School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Trustee Electoral Area 3 School Trustee (1) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Photos by Kate Irwin DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

District of Invermere Municipal Office 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC

12th AVENUE LIONS PARK NOTICE OF CLOSURE AND RESTRICTED ACCESS As a result of a generous offer by the Lake Windermere Lions Club to complete park improvements including, accessibility upgrades to the pathways, gazebo and washroom, landscaping a new entrance and streetscape and installation of additional on site amenities, the 12th Avenue Lions Park will be closed for public use from Thursday September 15th to Friday September 21st. The closure is for safety reasons.

Improvement works will continue after September 21st but restricted access is expected to be permitted. The park improvement project is predicted to last 3 weeks from commencement.

The District of Invermere would like to thank the Lake Windermere Lions Club for their continued support of this great community park and ask that the park users honour the closure and restrictions while the work is being done.

If there are any questions regarding the upgrades or work closures please contact Rory Hromadnik at 250-342-9281, ext 235 or email at planning@invermere.net.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 14th, 2011 Mountain Standard Time *Excluding Statutory holidays and weekends

Nomination documents are available at the District of Invermere office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

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COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST ANNUAL GENER AL MEETING The Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting, which will focus on the presentation of the 2010/11 Annual Report. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the Annual Report and CBT activities. The meeting is being held at: Kaslo Hotel, 430 Front St., Kaslo, BC 4:00 p.m., TwitterFriday, September 23, 2011 For more information contact Maureen Forster atTwitter 1.800.505.8998 or mforster@cbt.org.

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A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding RSS office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Chris Prosser, Chief Election Officer 250-342-9281 ext 225 Nancy Smith, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-342-9281 ext 228

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GO GREEN IN 2011 WITH to Zero C.A.R.B. COMPLIANT CABINETRY Low Emissions

Contact Dale Elliott • 250-341-7098 www.kekulibaycabinetry.com DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

NOTICE

of Watermain Flushing The municipality will be flushing its community water system during the months of September and October. This program, carried out twice yearly, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some short interruptions in the water service and temporary discoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Public Works Department during the flushing operation, users are advised that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration problems with the water, to immediately notify the Municipal Office and explain the nature of the problem.

The District apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this operation. For further information, please telephone the municipal office at 250-342-9281.

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By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Regional District of East Kootenay has announced its 2011 Electoral Area Volunteer Appreciation Awards, with a Columere resident and Edgewater volunteer among those recognized.

At their board of diJudy Roggeman rectors meeting on Friday, September 2nd, the Regional District paid tribute to Judy Roggeman, from Columere, Joyce Lang, from Edgewater, and five other volunteers from across the electoral areas. “Each year, we recognize the volunteer efforts of several outstanding citizens in the region,� said Scott Manjak, Board Chair. “More than ever, volunteers are the heart of our communities. We are grateful to all of the volunteers who make this region what it is, and it is an honour to pay tribute to seven deserving individuals this year.�

Mrs. Roggeman is being recognized for her 14 years service on the Board of Directors for the Columere Park Community Association. During her time, she served as director, secretary and president, raising the level of the community to new heights, said a news release from the Regional District.

As well as serving as a community leader, Mrs. Roggeman was always available for the day-to-day tasks around town. Her commitment went beyond Columere and she readily volunteered in other communities as

well. If there was a meeting in the Fairmont or Columbia Lake area, she was there, and not just as an observer.

Mrs. Roggeman, who got into volunteering when her children were attending school in the area, said that she was honoured when she heard the news.

Joyce Lang “I am not sure who is responsible for the votes or nominations but I really was surprised,� she added.

For Mrs. Lang it is the second year in a row that she has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year for Area G. She was nominated for the time she has spent giving back to the community of Edgewater through the Legion, the church, the Hospital Auxiliary and her work with seniors.

Without her help, there would be a lot of organizations struggling, the Regional District said.

Mrs. Lang is honoured to be recognized, she said, urging the younger generation to get out and help in their community as well. “It’s nice to be appreciated, but we could sure use a lot more volunteers these days,� she explained. “People know where I am and they usually holler, and 99% of the time I am available�

Both women, along with five other local area volunteers of the year, will be honoured at a special dinner on September 21st, where they will formally receive their awards.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357 VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS. Our vacation rental inquiries outnumber the homes we have available.

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Renovating?

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

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• 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 Lake Auto Services

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

• • • •

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

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

Judy: (250) 341-1903

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER • House Checking • Cleaning • Complications • Details

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Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s Laura Merle Levagood

It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Laura Merle Levagood, age 86, on September 3rd, 2011 at Delta Hospital, after a seven month struggle with cancer.

Born July 8th, 1925 in Manitou, Manitoba. She was the youngest daughter of William and Laura Manning of Darlingford, Manitoba. Merle had 2 sisters, Alva and Ella, and 3 brothers Clayton, Wray and Delbert. All her family had predeceased her.

Merle had a happy, small town childhood in Darlingford. She always had lots of friends, sang in the church choir, and enjoyed skating at the local community centre. After graduation from high school, Merle moved to Calgary where she worked for McDonalds Consolidated. There she met and worked with Marion Levagood, soon to be her sister-in-law.

Merle met Glenn Levagood in Calgary in 1946. They were married in Calgary on February 8th, 1947. Soon after, they moved to Camrose Alberta, where Glenn began his 50 year career with Sun Life. Moving with this new family was Mrs. Laura Manning Sr., who lived with the family for eleven years, until she passed away in 1958.

Pamela Jean Levagood was born in Camrose, Alberta on February 16th, 1951. Cynthia Louise Levagood was born in Edmonton, Alberta on July 23rd, 1959. Merle had a zest for life! She loved to cook and entertain. Everyone was always welcome at the Levagood home. She played an active role in the community, volunteering at Ronald McDonald House and the Misericordia Hospital for decades. Merle loved curling at the Hillcrest Country Club, quilting with her quilting group, playing cards, knitting afghans and boy did she know her sports trivia. She and Glenn were avid Edmonton Eskimos and Edmonton Oilers fans, having season’s tickets for decades.

After Glenn’s passing on September 2nd, 2001 in Edmonton, Merle moved to Tsawwassen, B.C., in 2007 to be closer to her girls. There she lived at the Waterford Seniors Residence where she made many, dear friends, enjoyed playing bridge, attending happy hour, (especially when Elvis was entertaining!) and had many daily laughs.

Merle is survived by Pam and Moray Keith of Tsawwassen, B.C., and Cindy Levagood and David Dupont of Fairmont Hot Springs BC. Much joy in Merle’s life was attributed to her grandchildren, Greg Keith and Courtney Keith of Vancouver, B.C. Years of dance recitals, hockey games, Nan’s baking and Nana’s love was special to them, and shall be greatly missed.

Fairmont Hot Springs, Mountainside Villas played a big part in Merle and Glenn’s life. The family has enjoyed 30 summers there, with lots of friends, and many good times.

A Celebration of her life will be held at Beach Grove Golf Course, 5946 - 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen, BC, on Wednesday September 21st, 2011, from 1 – 3 pm. To make this joyous celebration even more fun, the family requests you bring photos of Merle for them to keep. Please explain on the back who is in the photo and the occasion. Write down a funny or memorable story and bring it with you. The girls are preparing a book in memory of her life and these photos and stories will all be included. Merle’s favorite color was pink.

You are asked to wear something pink on the 21st to celebrate her zest for a life well lived!

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ICAN, Invermere Companion Animal Network, the Delta Hospital Foundation, or the charity of your choice.

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

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ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

In loving memory of

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

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

Cheers to Anne Riches and her staff at Copper Point Golf for preparing all the food for the Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival. Special thanks to Eileen Bilodeau for her hard work and dedication to the fair also!

Cheers to the security cameras at Summit Footwear & Apparel.

Shoplifters and vandals smile.

“Cub” Polier May 11, 1934 – September 15, 1991

The years have come, the years have gone, but through it all you linger on.

For those we love, we never lose.

For always they will be forever near, forever dear in cherished memory.

Loving & missing you always, Wife Vi & family.

In memory of Tom Foyston who passed away on September 17th, 1996. Remembered with love by his family.

GARAGE SALES Saturday, Sept 17th 9 a.m. – 12 noon. 909 10th Ave., across from the hospital. Books, clothes & free stuff.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Windy Café . . .

is now open for lunch from 11:302:30 and dinner as always from 5 - 9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

Summit Youth Center is looking for new learning opportunities. If you have a skill or hobby you feel youth would enjoy, we would love to host you. If interested please call 250342-3033.

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.

LOST AND FOUND Lost at Brisco: Tri-colored Jack Russell Terrier. If found call 250346-3247.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the beautiful ladies at Skookum Inn. You always make my day! From, The Flower Guy. Cheers to the guys who gave me $5 when I was short on cash. “Five bucks isn’t gonna make me or break me.” This valley needs more people like you!

s obituary s Margaret “Magee” Foreman April 26th, 1922 – Sept 7th, 2011 Survived by sister, Frances Jeffery, and brother, James (Gae) Ashworth, and several nieces and nephews.

“A caregiver par excellence.”

Friends are invited to a Happy Hour Celebration on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011. 3- 5 p.m. at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall.

Donations may be made to Invermere Health Care Auxiliary.

Cheers to Mike at Mr. Tire for your excellent customer service! You are never too busy to deal with my tire problems, and you always make sure that my tires are safe & road worthy. CB. Cheers to Jim & Terry for coaching our girls’ soccer team. You make all the difference. Thank You! Cheers to the Invermere Oldtimers’ Hockey Association for their generous contribution to the sport of downhill mountain bike racing.

Cheers to A&W to the friendly staff and for the excellent customer service you give to your local customers.

Cheers to Lila Fodchuk for brightening up The Pioneer office with flowers from your garden.

Cheers to Janine of AG Valley Foods for always making our afternoon dinner shopping experience a pleasure with your quick service, great smile, and witty humor. It always takes the worries of the day away. Love, your Three New Zealanders and One Aussie.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate Controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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

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

For rent: approximately 870 sq. ft. behind the Dry Cleaners. $390/ month + HST, power, and utilities.

Available immediately. Helga Boker 250-342-6790.

Jeers to the parents who let their teenaged son throw rocks at a deer in Radium. This only reflects on your poor parenting skills.

For lease: approximately 2800 sq. ft. Across from the Invermere Post Office. Contact Gordon at 250-3429271.

Jeers to the people in Radium who won’t pick the fruit from their trees.

Did you not learn your lesson last year? Bears will be shot!

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

Jeers to the folks who smashed the large beautiful clay flower pot outside of Summit Footwear & Apparel on Friday, September 2nd.

864 sq. ft. Warehouse space with loading dock. Unheated, $625/ month. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

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SUITE FOR RENT

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

Room for rent in Invermere – Available September ­­— for female roommate. N/S, N/P, large bdrm with cable, wireless internet, furnished if needed. Also with shared laundry and kitchen, in beautiful log home. $400/month includes all utilities. Call 250-3421010.

Private room & bathroom for rent.

Female preferred, N/S, N/P, W/D. Available immediately. References required. $450/month utilities included. 250-345-2104.

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

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, NP. Utilities not included. $850/ month. Available immediately, 250-342-0838.

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

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

1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. DD required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability.

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.

Bright, new walkout 1-bdrm basement suite in Radium.

Furnished, W/D, en suite, full kitchen, wireless internet, N/S, N/P. Available Oct. 1st. $700/month includes utilities and furniture rental. Call 250-341-1454 or timberstoneservices@gmail.com.

Radium: nice, bright, 1-bdrm suite close to D/T. $650/month including utilities. 250-347-6420.

Large 1-bdrm, 1-bath, W/D, N/S, N/P, extra storage. Available Sept 1st. $700/month includes hydro.

Call 250-342-6607.

Large 3-bdrm in central location.

1250 sq. ft. + large storage room.

Available October 1st. $1,000/ month includes hydro, cable and internet. Call Ken Becker 250342-1161.

Lower level 1-bdrm apartment.

Fully furnished, private entrance, no animals, N/S. $600/month. Call 250-342-6738.

Radium, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, unfurnished condo, includes utilities. N/S, N/P. Available October 1st. Contact 403-285-3417.

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/month + utilities.

Call Grant 403-493-1245.

Attractive newer walkout suite, optional 1 or 2-bdrm modern compact design w/ wood and tile.

3 appliances, walk to D/T. Available immediately. $695/mo and $795/ mo plus hydro. Call Chris 250-3423790.

2-bdrm, 1.5-bath upper suite in Radium. Shared laundry and large back yard. $600/month + hydro + DD. Call 250-347-9970.

September 16, 2011

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Invermere: 2-bdrm bright walkout suite. $875/month all inclusive: Hydro, utilities, W/D, internet, facing south, huge yard, new appliances, large windows, tile floor, yard maintenance included.

Cat or dog possible? Close to amenities, quiet person or couple, working or retired. Available October 1st. 250-342-6899.

New 1800 sq. ft., bright and sunny beautifully furnished walkout apartment in Windermere. Large windows, 2 bdrm, F/P, W/D, N/S, N/P, references required, cats considered. $775/month includes utilities. lindarod@telus.net.

Large 1-bdrm 1-bath, W/D, N/S, N/P, extra storage. Available immediately. $700/month includes hydro. Call 250-342-6607.

Furnished 2-bdrm, 2-bath upper unit in Fairmont. Short walk to the river, fireplace, decks, Jacuzzi tub and new appliances makes this place feel like home. $1,075/ month + utilities. For pictures go to jennyb.ca – Jenny Bueckert, Maxwell Realty, Invermere. Call 250-342-5711 or info@jennyb.ca.

New 1-bdrm basement suite at Fort Point. Separate entrance, new appliances, N/S, N/P. $750/month utilities included except phone, internet, cable. Call Sam 403-5108143.

Radium: brand-new, furnished lower level suite for rent. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, lots of windows, bright and clean. Available immediately, N/S, N/P. $750/month + utilities.

250-342-3790.

1-bdrm lower level walkout suite.

Lots of windows, close to D/T and beach. Includes W/D, N/S. $825/ month utilities included. 250342-3790.

Invermere: 2-bdrm suite near schools in log home with laminate & tile floors. Includes W/D, fridge, stove, free cable & wireless internet. Private entrance with lots of parking, N/S, N/P. $750/month + utilities + DD. Available October 1st. Call 250-342-1010.

New, bright 1-bdrm suite in D/T Invermere. Available immediately. $600/month includes utilities and cable. Call 250-341-6215.

Fully furnished, 1-bdrm basement suite in Invermere. Close to all amenities. $600/month, DD required, N/S, N/P, utilities included. Would like long-term tenant. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3832.

D/T Invermere 2-bdrm, 1-bath, W/D, N/S, N/P. Available October 1st. $650/month includes utilities.

250-341-6080.

Large 1-bdrm walkout suite, near D/T, dogs welcome. $650/month includes water & hydro. Call Hayley 250-688-1483.

1-bdrm walkout suite. Large kitchen, bay window, dining room, large living room, large bdrm with walk-in closet. 4 appliances in kitchen, W/D in suite, blinds, private patio with walk around deck. $650/month including water, high speed internet and cable.

Contact sneall@xplornet.ca or call or text 780-945-0508.

Black Forest Heights: 2-bdrm lower suites, $800/month. Includes utilities & wireless internet.

Beautiful mountain views, N/S, DD required. Available Oct 1st. Call 250-270-0745.

Central location in Invermere.

2-bdrm, furnished suites. Available Oct 1st for long-term rental. $699 + utilities. 403-678-3087. E-mail mjjbug@yahoo.ca.

3-bdrm, 2-bath suite on 13th Ave in Invermere. F/P, N/S, DD required, available October 1st. $1,150/ month includes utilities. Call 250270-0745.

Renovated 2-bdrm, 1-bath apartment in Invermere. Furnished & equipped. Hydro & cable included. Shared laundry. $875/ month. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-6880362 Kijiji.ca AD ID 308263495.

Invermere: modern, 1-bdrm, basement suite. Full kitchen, bath, W/D. Mature person. $675/month includes utilities, N/S, N/P. Available October 1st. Phone 250-342-7662 or westsideparkinvermere@gmail. com.

HOMES FOR RENT

FOR RENT

INVERMERE: Lake Windermere Pointe starting at $900/month; furnished or not; pool, underground parking, elevator and much more.

WINDERMERE: Furnished 2 bdrm. cottage for October 1. Nice yard! $900 plus utilities.

INVERMERE: 2 bdrm., furnished condo, storage room, central location at $800 plus utilities BLACK FOREST VILLAGE: 2-3 bdrm.. furnished or unfurnished long-term from $900 / month.

RADIUM: 4 bedroom home, unfurnished long-term, no pets or smoking at $1350 plus utilities.

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040

www.FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Windermere: 4-bdrm, 3-bath home. Fully furnished, available Sept.-May. $920/month + utilities.

Call 250-342-2135.

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

New Invermere 3-bdrm townhouse.

3 full bath, 5 appliances, hardwood floors, large deck, developed basement. Beautiful views, near Sobeys. Available August 1st, N/P. $1,140/month + utilities. Call 403-703-0930 for more info. Open house every Saturday!

3-bdrm house for rent in Radium Valley Vacation Resort. Available October 1st. Fully furnished and equipped. Rent includes electric, water, sewer, satellite TV and clubhouse privileges. $1,400/ month + $1,400 DD. 403-516-0744 or raymac020662@hotmail.ca.

Bright 2-bdrm home in Athalmer.

Large kitchen, F/S, W/D, yard, pets negotiable. $900/month includes utilities. 250-342-3841.

HOMES FOR RENT 1757 Fort Point Close.

3-bdrm, 3-bath, executive home. Fabulous location, steps to everything. Mature responsible only! Available immediately. $1,350/month.

Call 250-342-6577.

Fairmont/Columbia Ridge. 4-bdrm, 2-bath home with hardwood floors, large decks, 3-bay garage, N/S, pets considered. $1,500/ month + utilities. September 15th or October 1st. 250-688-0777.

Fully furnished executive 4-bdrm house in Fort Point with outstanding lake views. Available from September 1st , 2011 to June 15, 2012. $1,100 plus utilities, N/S. 250-342-6122.

Fully furnished Windermere areaIndian Beach Estates vacation home for lease. Residence features magnificent and private panoramic views of Lake Windermere and the mountains. This 2200 sq. ft., 2-level home has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, living room, dining area, and cozy TV room. Outdoors requires little maintenance and features 2 decks, 1 of which is a very large wraparound deck. Only minutes to the lake. Comes not only furnished but includes all dishes, cutlery, linens, cookware and TV. Also includes stove, 2 fridges, extra freezer, DW, MW, W/D. Annual lease for 1-2 persons is $1,575/ month + utilities. $1,675/month + utilities for 3-4 persons. No more than 4 persons allowed. Available November 1st (or sooner if existing tenant agrees) N/S, pets negotiable (no cats), DD and references required. Best to email as traveling. peandse@gmail.com or 403-2664555.

Great winter property! 3-bdrm, 2-bath, fireplaces, indoor pond, and all amenities. Suite is also available. $1,400/month. 250-5810455.

4-bdrm, 2.5-bath home for rent in Wilder subdivision. Fridge, stove, D/W included. $1,200/ month + utilities. Pets allowed, N/S, references required. Available October 1st. 250-342-8340.

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HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

Year-round large 3-bdrm house in Windermere. Huge fenced yard with large garden, great soil & fruit trees. Comes with tractor, lawn mower & 5 appliances. No dogs. $800/ month + utilities for the right tenants. Call 250-342-5201 or 250-342-7111.

Log home on acreage and lake on Toby Bench. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances, 2 F/P, woodstove. Some pets OK, smokers welcome. Available October 1st. $1,000/month + DD + utilities. 250-342-0848.

3-bdrm, 2-bath house near Sobeys.

Rent negotiable and available October 1st. Please call 778-4392022.

10 mins south of Fairmont: unique 3-bdrm home, 3 years old, 1817 sq. ft. Semi-detached, hardwood, granite counter tops, 5 appliances, garage, carport, geothermal heating and A/C beach house. BBQ, fireplace, 5 star accommodation, low utilities. $1,500/month + utilities. Kijiji Ad #294873160. 780446-3575.

Invermere: 4000 sq. ft., 5-bdrm, 4-bath home. W/D, A/C, dbl garage, 2 decks. Walking distance to town and schools. N/S, no dogs. $1,800/month + utilities. Available November 1st. 403-609-0870.

3-bdrm, 2-bath, 2000 sq.ft. unique home in Athalmer. Huge front yard and lots of storage for toys. End of road, so total privacy. DD required. $1,400/month. Call 403-680-6999.

6-bdrm, 4-bath, suite overlooking lake in Wilder subdivision. 3000 sq. ft., plus all bathrooms and kitchen are new. Very private with best view in Invermere. DD required. Call 403-680-6999.

Large, clean unfurnished cabin in Fairmont. 3 bdrms, 2 renovated baths, great deck, lots of storage $1,250/month Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 Kijiji.ca AD ID 298857683.

Newer luxury home in Invermere.

Quiet location, close to Sobeys.

Unfurnished with 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, garage, fenced yard & storage space. $1,200/month Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 Kijiji.ca AD ID 304127213.

Wilmer: 2-bdrm log home, large fenced, detached workshop, perfect for couple or for 2 singles.

Small pets welcome. Wood heat on main + basement, oil furnace and W/D. $1,000/month. Available Oct. 1st. Call to submit application with references. Ed English 250-3421194 or Jan Klimek 250-342-1195.

Black Forest Heights: 3 bdrms, 3 baths, single car garage, and large lawn. Available immediately & references required. $1,200/month + utilities. Call 250-342-1322.

Large, newly renovated 4-bdrm, 3-bath home in Edgewater with beautiful mountain views.

Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, wood F/P, large deck, large fenced yard. 800 sq. ft. shop, N/S, N/P. $1,200/month + utilities.

Available immediately. 250-3479532.

2-bdrm farmhouse in Fairmont

Available Sept. – April. $550/month + utilities. Rental is conditional to caring for animals and light snow removal. Remuneration available.

Please call Funtasia Fairmont Fun Park at 250-345-4511 or 250-3454558 (evenings).

Invermere: 2-bdrm 1-bath duplex with large yard. Storage space, unfurnished or furnished. Laundry, wood F/P. $850/month + utilities.

Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-6880362. Kijiji.ca AD ID 308870828.

CONDO FOR RENT Hillcrest Apartments has 2-bdrm apartments, $800/month, utilities included, fully furnished, all inclusive. 250-341-1182.

Invermere: 2-bdrm apartment, fully furnished. $800/month includes utilities. Call 250-6880111.

CONDO FOR RENT Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious, luxury, 3-bdrm, 2½-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. Available immediately.

250-688-0512.

Spacious Condo for rent in 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.

Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm, 2-bath condo, fully furnished, 6 appliances, equipped indoor pool and hot tub. $700/month includes cable. 403-281-3991.

Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm newly furnished condo. 42” plasma TV, DW, pool, spa and beach. Available Sept – June, N/P, N/S. $750/month + hydro. 403-293-3870.

Radium: 2-bdrm, 2-bath unfurnished condo. Includes utilities, N/S, N/P. Available October 1st. Contact 403-285-3417.

Suites for Rent near Sobeys!

2-bdrm suite $700/month. 1-bdrm suite $600/month. N/S, N/P. 250342-6255.

Fully furnished, ground floor 2-bdrm, 2-bath unit at Lake Windermere Point. Close to the beach and walking distance to D/T. Access to heated pool, fitness room and hot tub included. $1,250/ month + utilities. For pictures go to jennyb.ca – Jenny Bueckert, Maxwell Realty Invermere. Call 250-342-5711 or info@jennyb.ca.

3-bdrm, 2-bath Condo in Pinewood Complex in Radium. $900/month includes utilities. N/S, N/P, and available immediately. 403-4728992.

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

Invermere Parkside Condo: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances. R2000 energy efficient. Central location. Available Sept. 1st. $1,000/month, N/S, small pets negotiable. 1-year lease.

DD & references required. 250-3420853 or info@quiniscoe.ca.

Invermere condo 2 blocks from D/T. Fully furnished, 2 levels, 2 bdrms, 2 baths & carport. $1,050/month includes utilities. N/S, N/P, no partiers, references required. Call 403-978-4559 or 250-342-6440.

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

3 bdrm mobile home on lot in Green Acres MHP. Recently renovated & beautiful view of the valley. $60,000. Call 250-342-1700.

Invermere Parkside condo for rent.

2-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, separate entrance, nice private deck. R2000 energy efficient.

Central location. 1235 sq. ft. N/S, small pets negotiable. $1,200/ month. 1-year lease. DD & references required. 250-342-0853 or info@quiniscoe.ca.

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. $1,200/month + utilities.

Available immediately. Please email dcordery@cogeco.ca or call 416-709-4590.

Executive 2-bdrm, 2-bath, fully furnished and equipped condo in Invermere with lake view. Winter rental. Hot tub & fitness room. $1,100/month Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 Kijiji.ca AD ID 298853872.

2-bdrm, 1-bath condo in Akiskinook, 10 minute drive to Invermere. Renovated, fully furnished & equipped. Indoor pool etc. $750 hydro, cable & internet inc. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-6880362.

3-bdrm, 3-bath modern, open concept, architecturally designed, hardwood & tile floors, vaulted ceilings, garage and family room.

Built in 2002 no updating required.

1800-15th Ave., Invermere. $359,000. Phone 250-342-7329.

Newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath ground floor condo in Radium. Part furnished or unfurnished with W/D, A/C, underground parking & hydro inc. $845/month. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 Kijiji.ca AD ID 308857664.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

CONDO FOR SALE

Lake & Mountain Views

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.

2 years old, 3-bdrm, T/H for rent in Radium. Single car garage, en suite, W/D, 1400 sq. ft. $1,200/ month excluding gas & electricity.

403-875-0214.

3-bdrm, spotless, fully furnished villa in Radium. 2 blocks from main street, includes A/C, F/P, gas BBQ. Available for short or long-term rental. $895/month. 403-6171122.

Condo for rent in Radium, Copper Horne Towne. Newly renovated, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, A/C, F/P, 2 patios. $750/month.

403-702-3002. lindseyjcampbell@yahoo.ca.

We are looking for a single parent family to rent to own my condo in Edgewater. Want to help a struggling young person of good character get back on his/her feet.

Rent will be determined by what you can afford. bgriko@hotmail. com.

HOMES FOR SALE Edgewater: 1300 sq. ft. home with undeveloped basement. 2 baths, 2 bdrms with attached deck & carport. $254,900. To view call 250347-9813.

Location: Wilder Subdivision, end of Cul-de-sac Road. Very Private.

NO BUILDING COMMITMENT. OPTIONS: BUILD A HOME/COTTAGE 2/3 OR 4 PLEX. Zoned R2. Photos: www.kijiji.ca. Ad# 303457072. $249,900 OBO No HST. 910-15A Crescent. Call Bonnie-Lou 250-342-6899 Email: escape@sunsationsdayspa.com

3-bdrm nearly new Radium Town Home. Fully developed with walkout basement, garage, heat pump, wood trim throughout, custom window coverings. Indoor outdoor pool and fitness center nearby. $299,900 Phone: 250-3420183.

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

Winter Horse Boarding!

Available November-May. Call 250342-5700 or 250-342-5297.

Treed view, single-family, 55 ft. x 110 ft. lots. No building commitment, within the gated Radium Valley Vacation Resort Community architectural controls.

Full Rec Center membership (pools/hot tubs/fitness facility).

First come, first served. $59,900.

Only 2 remaining! Contact Scott Sauermann at 1-877-347-6838 or scotts@schickedanzwest.com.

HORSE FOR SALE

WANTED Patio paving stones. Please call 250-342-6968.

Aikido partner. Call 250-409-9166.

MISC. FOR SALE 302V8 + 3SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR too many extras to list. Best Offer. 250-3417393.

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MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

services

Upright Piano for sale. $450. Call 250-342-3187.

2002 Olds Silhouette Van. Air, cruise, auto leveling, suspension, 2 seats, rims & tires. $2,800 OBO. Phone (h) 250-347-9508 (w) 250341-1509.

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

1969 Ford F100 Show Truck for sale. $9,500. Hurry and you can still be in the Radium Car Show.

403-680-6999.

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

Wood dining table with 2 inserts and 6 chairs $200. Freestanding basketball hoop $75. Like-new white Fridgidaire stove with selfclean, $175. Call 250-342-9673 after 5 p.m.

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

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

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

700R Chevy Transmission

Custom built originally paid $3,000.

Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

4 Bridgestone Winter Force Tires.

Used 2 seasons. 235/55R17. $400 OBO. Call 250-270-0412.

Leftover supplies from Reno: 2 CWD windows 3 years old, low E. 2 Pine French Doors. Teton rock still available at Home Hardware.

New bath taps Price Pfister. Island countertop, Black tile, Grout and other misc. items. Call 250-2700412.

Firewood! Seasoned, cut, split, and delivered. Pine $150 ½ cord, $225 cord. Fir $200 ½ cord, $325 cord. Larch $240 ½ cord, $350 cord.

Call 250-688-0143.

Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908.

For sale: 4 winter Hankook tires.

205-75-R15. $300 like new. 250342-6022.

Top quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617.

September 16, 2011

35 mm Nikon Camera with accessories. Harley Brown Ltd. Edition signed print of Mt. Nelson.

“Chief Crowchild” #499/950.

1986/1988/1992 Stampede Posters. Print of Mt. Nelson.

Lancer Model 102 Guitar. Maple single beds/bunk beds. Call Jeff 250-342-6345.

2003 Poniac Sunfire in mint condition. Includes winter & summer tires. $3,500. Call 250347-9629.

1994 Ford F-150 extended cab.

Runs great, lots of recent work. $3,400 OBO. Call 250-342-6934.

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

Craftsman 10” Professional table saw with built-in router table and Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, complete with base. Both in excellent working condition. $120 each or $250 for both. Call 250270-0060.

DIRT BIKE & ATV SERVICE SPECIALS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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

1985 27 ft. Vangaurd Trailer. Older but in excellent shape. Must see $5,000. 250-342-9589.

recreational vehicles

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

NOTICE

2003 VW Jetta TDI. 186,000 kms, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, air, sunroof, CD, 1,200 km/per tank.

Excellent condition, one owner! Call Andrea 250-342-1577.

1999 Mercury Cougar. Great student car for around town.

213,000 kms, 2-door, PW, PL, cd player, automatic, new front brakes. Tune-up just completed.

Some minor body damage. $2,000 OBO. 250-342-6680.

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

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

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

1986 CHEVY ½ TON No motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best Offer. MUST GO! 250-3417393.

Lady driven 2005 XLT Ford Explorer.

4x4, 6-cylinder. Dark blue with grey leather. Approx. 160,000 kms. $9,500 OBO. Call 250-341-3545.

• Lifeguards • Front Desk Agents

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1991 F150 4x4, standard transmission, regular cab. Lots of upgrades $2,500 OBO. Call 250342-9782.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the following positions to start immediately (seasonal or permanent):

With a thorough understanding of Provincial and Municipal regulations and how they relate to municipal infrastructure projects, the successful candidate will apply Occupation Health and Safety regulations, environmental and public health regulations, and municipal bylaws to their daily work.

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The following properties located within the Village of Canal Flats shall be sold for taxes as per the Local Government Act on Monday, September 26th, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Village of Canal Flats Municipal Office located at 8853 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC. All properties are within District Lot 110 and Land District 26.

Legal Description

Location

0001894.000

Lot 11, Block 2, Plan 1708

4890 Luck Avenue

$ 3,337.09

0001954.035

Lot 7, Plan NEP80378

8960 Rundle Place

$2,623.18

0001962.136

Lot 36, Plan NES3031

8899 Doherty Street

$6,516.46

0001974.103

Lot 1, Plan NEP81583

4760 Willow Avenue

$5,281.22

0001997.524

Lot 11, Plan 9038, MHR #56351

8796 Discovery Street

5,357.24

0001997.558

Lot 28, Plan 9038

8820 Dunn Street

8,235.21

Brian Woodward, CAO Collector September 12, 2011

The Position: The Engineering Technician has the principal responsibilities to manage and coordinate projects and contracts, design and layout basic water, sanitary sewer, road and storm sewer networks, inspect and report on various projects and developments, and develop and implement municipal infrastructure related programs. A sound knowledge of the operations and procedures in a typical municipal public works environment and related provincial regulations is required. Considerable independent judgment and action is exercised by this position.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a graduate of a recognized technical institute or equivalent as a Civil Engineering Technologist or Technician and will have membership eligibility in the Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. They must have an understanding of best engineering practices, and experience in, municipal infrastructure works including water, sanitary sewer, roads, and storm water management. They will be responsible for inspecting and reporting on installations of this nature. They must be able to prepare and review engineered drawing and plans, contract documents, cost estimates and instructions and must demonstrate competence in contract and project management.

PO Box 159, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 village@canalflats.ca

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The District of Invermere, a vibrant community of 3000 people tucked between the Purcells and the Rockies in the East Kootenay, invites applications for the position of Engineering Technologist.

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The chosen applicant will have a working ability in Computer aided design and drafting (CADD) and basic survey skills as well as a working ability in Word, Excel, Access and an understanding of Geographical Information Systems.

This position requires the ability to work with little or no supervision in the development and delivery of municipal infrastructure programs with competence in engineering research and report writing. Good oral and written communication skills and effective public relations skills are essential.

As well as its beautiful surroundings and sense of community the District offers an attractive benefits and remuneration package. This is a union position and earns $29.80 as a probationary rate with a rate of $30.72 (2011) upon completion of the 90-day trial period as described in the CUPE Local 2982 Collective Agreement.

Please submit applications by September 21, 2011 at 4:30 pm to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer 914-8th Avenue PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone : (250) 342-9281 Fax: (250) 342-2934 e-mail: cao@invermere.net

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services 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.

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

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

Call 250-688-0213.

services “Shannon and her crew installed a Phantom Screen Door while we were away. Perfect! Installed seamlessly and they left no mess. Very professional. Highly recommended.” James Le Mare, Castle Rock.

FREE Installation!

Phantom Retractable Screens for Doors, Windows & Large openings www.phantomscreens.com Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today Free In-Home Consultation 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work @#35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696.

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.

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

services

Cleaning Service Commercial & Residential Free! From chemicals.

Free! From viruses & germs.

Call 250-342-2509

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.

ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569 Chinook Handyman Services specializing in decks, garages and small renos. Please call Doug at 250-345-2164 or 250-341-1619.

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services House Sitters – Available October 15, 2011-April 15, 2012. Experienced, pet-friendly, responsible, trustworthy. Will pay heat & hydro. Rent/Remuneration negotiable. References available.

Call Ian or Stephanie at 250-3421648.

Position available immediately for experienced cook at Columbia Garden Village. All day shifts. Drop by with your resume and chat with us about the benefits of working as part of our team.

Please send resume and qualifications to aturner@glm.ca or fax 250.341.3340 or drop off to Adrienne Turner

Local Website Design: Designer seeking new clients, specializing in small to medium websites, blogs or portfolios. Initial meeting and quotes are free. www. eggplantstudios.ca.

help wanted 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.

Fusion Wellness Spa is currently looking for F/T RMT’s and a weekend year round front-end guest service agent. Please apply in person or email resume to info@ fusionwellnessspa.com.

CAREERS AT CBT SYSTEMS ANALYST / PROGRAMMER CBT has an opening in the Castlegar office for a Systems Analyst/Programmer (full-time, 1 year contract). This position manages IT projects in CBT from inception through their life-cycle to meet stakeholder objectives, and will design, build and manage business systems and applications that support CBT. View this career Twitter opportunity at www.cbt.org/careers or call Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.

Forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org by 4:30 p.m. PST September 23, 2011. www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998

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

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

Maintenance Manager

Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the resort Maintenance Department, and maintaining solid working relationships with all other departments, you will foster an environment of open and effective communication and team accomplishment. The ideal candidate will be results driven and able to work effectively under pressure. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for: • Ensuring a comprehensive resort-wide preventative maintenance program is maintained • General repairs to the building, interior, exterior, furniture, fixtures, HVAC, boilers, fridge/freezers, pumps, motors, systems and others including plumbing, carpentry, welding, audio/visual equipment, painting, and electrical • Upkeep of all lodge grounds, including lawn and garden maintenance • Maintaining budgets, including inputting expenditures into the budgetary system and managing payroll • Gathering quotations, preparing purchase orders and overseeing contractors • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety, fire, and other government regulations • Participating as a member of several resort committee teams • Evaluating, training, and developing maintenance staff Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role, a Certificate in Building Environmental Systems, and/or other related education, experience and working knowledge of all maintenance trades including building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting and carpentry, the ability to grasp, lift or carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight, strong organizational and planning skills, excellent English written and verbal communication skills and the flexibility to work during the night, weekends and holidays.

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

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

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Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the resort’s F&B operation, and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will oversee multiple food and beverage outlets, along with a thriving conventions and banquet business. Responsibilities include: • Supervising daily F&B shift operation and ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety and company F&B policies, standards and procedures • Supervising staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met • Preparing annual F&B related budgets and manage within approved guidelines • Reviewing, evaluating and executing plans of action to ensure customer satisfaction • Ensuring all banquet event orders are fulfilled to specifications of the client • Working with Sales and Marketing to ensure consistent, ongoing marketing of F&B offerings • Working closely with Executive Chef on menu selection, food costs, and inventory control • Improving service by communicating and assisting staff to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback and individual coaching Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years progressive F&B experience, with 2 of those in a managerial role in a multi-outlet setting and prior experience with convention and banquet execution. Candidates must have a proven track record of improving customer service and driving revenue, excellent customer service skills, working knowledge of budget and business planning, strong attention to detail, excellent people management abilities and an outgoing and passionate personality.

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

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

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Prestige Inn in Radium Hot Springs is looking for a guest services and night auditor. Apply in person with resume. 7493 Main Street, Radium.

Legal Assistant/ Receptionist

The Radium Liquor Store

required for 2 days per week with the potential for a full-time position.

Experience is an asset, but willing to train. Please forward resume to: Hubbard & Blakley; email: handb@ telus.net.; fax: 250-342-4414; mail: Box 639, Invermere BC V0A 1K0.

is now accepting applications for P/T clerk position. Applications must have Serving it Right Certificate, be physically fit, reliable, and able to work flexible shifts (including evenings & weekends). Apply with resume in person to the Radium Liquor Store beside Horse Thief Pub & Eatery or by email to horsethiefpub@telus. net or fax 250-347-9987.

Love the mountains? Ski to work!

F/T barista/food service worker for the Summit Hut and the Mile One Hut at Panorama Resort. Must be a strong skier/boarder. Duties include specialty coffee and food preparation and customer service and light cleaning in a busy alpine hut. Hours of work: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily. We offer a great working environment, fantastic views, and a daily ski home. Starting wages is $11/hour. Send resumes to jaqandray@telus.net or call 250341-1399 for more information.

Early Bird Wanted!

Valley Fitness Centre We are looking for a dependable staff member to join our team to work on-call, casual shifts including the morning opening shift (6 a.m. - 8 a.m.), evenings and weekends. $10 per hour and a free gym membership. Varying number of shifts per week. Please drop in with your resume.

Laborers & skilled carpenters required for renovation company.

Phone Al 250-342-5477.

Super 8 Invermere has openings for two

Front Desk Positions 1 Maternity 1 Full-time

We offer a benefit package and competitive salary.

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Drop off resume at the hotel or call 250-342-8888

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

WHAT IS NEXT FOR LAKE WINDERMERE?

Come to the open house on September 20th to find out!

In accordance with recommendations from the Lake Windermere Management Plan, the Regional District of East Kootenay and the District of Invermere are considering the creation of new regulatory measures to zone the surface of the lake and protect the lake foreshore. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the management and development of Lake Windermere with elected officials and staff.

Come learn about what we hope to achieve and why zoning may be necessary. You can help to identify issues and opportunities by telling us what you want and don’t want to see on the lake and along the foreshore.

Information at the meeting will be provided on: • • •

Current foreshore development regulations Recommendations from the Lake Windermere Management Plan Surface Water Zoning Information

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Foreshore & Aquatic Development Permit Areas Information How to get involved in the process

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Pynelogs Cultural Centre 1720 4th Avenue, Invermere For further information, please contact Karen MacLeod, Planner, at 250-489-0313, toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email lakewindermere@rdek.bc.ca.

The Open House will be hosted by the RDEK and the District of Invermere.

WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING

Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system flushing between now and the end of October.

Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time.

If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Brian Funke, RDEK Engineering Services Manager 250-489-2791 or toll free 1-888-478-7335 or bfunke@rdek.bc.ca.

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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September 16, 2011

FAITH Safe at home

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly I was twenty-six and Richard was my first experience with death as a pastor.

When I met him he was bright-eyed, thin, and could sit in a chair. He had a great bush of hair and moved his head jerkily from side to side. He cracked jokes and loved to laugh.

Before it was finished with him, Lou Gehrig’s Disease stripped Richard of his ability to speak, swallow, or lift a finger. In the end all he could move were his eyes.

Richard was sharp and we spent many afternoons in conversation. Over time I learned to decipher his slurred speech. He formed words slowly, wrestling with an unruly tongue and limp lips. When he could no longer speak he typed sentences onto a computer screen, patiently selecting one letter at a time.

He enjoyed baseball and in October we watched the

Orioles and Phillies in the World Series. The average age of the Phillies that year was thirty two, the same as Richard. They both fought their opponent and lost.

Richard spent the winter in bed. He suffered bed sores, cramps, and stiffness in his wasted limbs. He never complained. During his last days Richard lost interest in the world outside his room.

We sat quietly and watched the movie Jesus of Nazareth. We wept during the crucifixion. Jesus was there with us. A.L.S. had destroyed Richards’s body but his faith in Christ was strong. His last message to me was,“It’s nice to have good people with me, thank you for coming. You don’t have to talk, just be here.”

We never spoke again.

His wife called after supper and asked that I come.

Richard was gasping for his last breaths on earth. His young heart was strong and all evening he fought for air like a drowning man. After midnight he calmed down, exhausted from his final run toward home. Minutes passed between gasps and sighs. Within the hour he left.

Outside his window it was spring, lilacs were blooming and the ball fields green. We buried his ashes in a handmade box beside the Thompson River. It’s what Richard wanted.

Good golfing The annual Coy’s Par Three Seniors’ Golf Tournament took place on August 29th. A new feature was the introduction of an annual prize for the Best Experienced Golfer in the Valley. This year’s winner was Al Ostrander (left).

Presenting the award on behalf of the Organizing Committee was Bill Thompson. The winner is determined based on score, age and experience. First runner-up was Jim Ashworth and second runnerup was Carl Larsen.

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We welcome your letters E-mail your letters to info@cv-pioneer.com or visit our website at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Mail your letters to Box 868, Invermere, V0A

1K0, or drop them in at 1008-8th Avenue.

Please keep submissions to 400 words or fewer and submit before Monday at 12 p.m.

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, September 18th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction “Fearless prayer: Putting On Christ” (Part II) Pastor Trevor ministering.

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 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 • Stationery • 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

Relationship Counselling Stress Management Chronic Illness Support Life Transitions Family Resource Centre 1317-7th Avenue, Invermere (beside McToogle’s)

250-342-5566

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KIDS 12 & UNDER SKI FREE

EARLY BIRD SALE

Family Plan. Kids 12 & under Ski FREE! Adult Season Pass only $299. Save $100

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Another Huge Saving. Unlimited entry to the hot springs all ski season!

Flash your pass for $50 Lift Tickets at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort!

The Valley’s best ski value on sale until October 30.

Call 250.345.6070 and buy your pass today. *More details online, tax not included. Prices and programs subject to change.

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