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SMOULDERING — Above, a fire in Invermere’s industrial area smoulders after more than 24 hours of burning. Left, a member of Invermere’s fire department roasts hot dogs on the embers. Photos by Samantha Stokell

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By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff An extremely stubborn fire in the industrial area of Invermere kept volunteer firefighters up around the clock last week, to prevent the smouldering fire from spreading. The blaze began in the attic of a two-storey home on Industrial 2 Road, Invermere, at 7:10 p.m., January 11th. Firefighters had to battle the flames from outside due to the building’s construction, with multiple, heat-trapping layers between the walls. It continued to smoulder for days due to sawdust insulation in the walls, which acted as kindling and continued to feed the flames. Firefighters worked in shifts to contain the fire, which finally stopped burning on January 13th. Due to the nature of the fire — it smouldered, wouldn’t spread and had already destroyed the home — a fire fighter took a lighthearted moment to roast hot dogs on the embers. “They were just letting off steam,� Fire Chief Roger Ekman said. “They were fighting for 27 hours against all kinds of issues, such as frozen pipes and hoses. They put in a lot of time and effort.� Nobody was injured in the fire.

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Shmigelsky wins federal NDP nomination By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff After handing in his B.C. Liberal party card last year, former Invermere mayor Mark Shmigelsky has secured the federal New Democratic Party nomination and now begins a bid to become MP of the Kootenay-Columbia riding. Last year, current Conservative MP Jim Abbott announced his plans to retire after the next federal election, which will end his 17-year representation of the Kootenay-Columbia riding. In a speech at the Kootenay-Columbia Nomination Convention in Cranbrook on January 15th, Mr. Shmigelsky said that he hopes to take Mr. Abbott’s place and win back the voice of the riding. “In this riding, we have lost our voice in Ottawa and I am determined to get it back. I am determined to bring back a sense of real democracy and to make it possible for citizens of this riding to actually participate in it,�

Mr. Shmigelsky added. “As your MP, I will meet regularly with MLAs, mayors and regional districts, social organizations, and chambers of commerce. I will have town hall meetings so that you can participate and have your voice heard on the issues of today and the challenges of tomorrow.� In his speech to members of the riding, Mr. Shmigelsky slammed Prime Minister Stephen Harper, calling him the “most mean-spirited and controlling prime minister in the history of this country,� and “a prime minister who has destroyed our international reputation with his arrogance and his misguided foreign policy decisions in Africa and the Middle East.� Following a blitz of Stephen Harper bashing, Mr. Shmigelsky tackled a broad spectrum of political hottopics during his speech, including healthcare, the environment, the education system, social services, the Canada Pension Plan, the recession, tax cuts, employment, the homeless, and affordable post-secondary education. “With hard work I believe that all of this and more

can be accomplished,� Mr. Shmigelsky said, referring to his wish list of political priorities. Mr. Shmigelsky, who was on Invermere council for 15 years, nine of which he served as mayor, vied for the vote against two other nominees: Rhonda Barter of Creston, and Chris Nagy of Nakusp. He won the nomination in the first round of voting with 50 per cent of the vote. Mr. Shmigelsky will now begin traveling throughout the riding in preparation for the upcoming federal election. The Conservatives, against whom Mr. Shmigelsky will run, have not yet nominated their candidate. So far, three men have put their names forward: Dale Shudra of Radium Hot Springs, David Wilks of Sparwood, and Wes Graham of Creston. Mr. Shmigelsky lives in Invermere with his wife, Robin, and two children. He moved to the valley in 1987 to play minor hockey, and has made it his home ever since. He worked as a lumber grader for Canfor in Radium for over twenty years and now works for Tembec in Canal Flats.

First-ever regional agriculture plan in early stages By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Since receiving unanimous support from the Regional District East Kootenay at a meeting on January 6th, a group of agriculturally-minded locals will begin to develop an cohesive plan that will help guide agriculture-related issues for the entire region. The idea was first discussed by the Windermere District Farmer’s Institute, who decided to make it a priority. The group — which has been in place since 1914 — is currently comprised of about 28 farmers from Canal Flats to Golden, and meets to discuss agricultural land issues in the area. Local farmer Dave Zehnder represented the group in front of the Regional District East Kootenay, who approved the development of a plan and made it a top

priority for 2011, with hopes to eventually make the plan a formal bylaw once it is complete. Although other regions have agricultural plans in place, the East Kootenay region has not yet had the wider discussion about how much agricultural land currently exists and what those areas should look like. An agricultural plan will also help cultivate the increasing interest in food sustainability in the region, Mr. Zehnder said. “Hopefully this plan will result in policies that help everyone agree what that will look like,� he added. Darrell Smith, who works for the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and looks after agricultural issues in the East and West Kootenays, said that while some communities include a small section about agriculture in their Official Community Plans, this type of a plan will delve into more detail and provide a strategic,

overall direction. “We’re trying to make the Agriculture Area Plan to be that piece that sort of puts everything together,� he said. “There are a lot of plans, but they don’t always all connect.� “Ideally, I’d like to see subsections depending on what is being grown geographically,� Mr. Smith added. Currently, the plan is in its very earliest stages. It will begin with data collection of agricultural land in the region, and the forming of a committee to lead the initiative. From there, the committee will draft recommendations and policies. “I think it’s great,� Mr. Smith said. “Agriculture is one of the economic activities in the valley. We can’t forget about it, and this is a way to keep it safe in the future and to diversify.�

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • On January 13th, at 10 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP conducted road checks on Panorama Drive and Westside Road. The driver of a black 1997 Chevrolet Blazer was checked for sobriety. The 31-year-old man from Invermere displayed signs of being impaired and was asked to provide a breath sample. After failing a roadside breathalyzer test, the man was charged with driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit and impaired driving. He will appear at Invermere Provincial Court in March. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days. • On January 14th, at 5:10 p.m., police conducting patrols at Panorama Mountain Village saw a Ford F150 pickup truck slide into a snow bank. The 21-year-old male driver from Lethbridge displayed signs that he had been drinking. As a result, a demand for a breath sample was read and the male blew a warn (between 0.5 and 0.8 mg/ml). His licence was suspended for three days. A sober friend was allowed to drive the car away from the scene. • On January 15th, at 8:10 p.m., police received a complaint of erratic driving on Lake Windermere. Over the course of the winter so far the RCMP have received a number of complaints of erratic driving on the lake, sometimes close to people enjoying the lake recreationally. As the lake is a public place, impaired driving investigations can take place under the criminal code. • On January 16th, the Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of a single vehicle accident on Toby Creek Road, near Panorama. Panorama Fire and Rescue were on scene. A 1997 Toyota 4Runner went off the road. Minimal damage was done to the car and the driver was not on scene. Due to the minor damage it was left for the driver to report the accident. • On January 16th, at 6:50 p.m. detachment members responded to a complaint of a highly intoxicated man in a home on the 2000 block of Kootenay #3 Road. The man had caused some damage in the house. The 32-year-old was arrested for mischief and lodged in cells overnight. Family members did not wish to pursue charges relating to the damage. • On January 16th, due to the icy road conditions and heavier than usual traffic on Highway 95 caused by Highway 1’s closure, there were three accidents that kept police busy: • At 6:50 p.m., a semi-truck driven by a 48-yearold man from Calgary jack-knifed on Highway 95, 20

kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs. He was able to correct himself and no damage was done to the vehicle nor was the driver injured. The man was instructed to drive to Radium and remain there until the road conditions had improved. • On January 16th, at 10:45 p.m., a 2007 Peterbilt tractor trailer, driven by a 31-year-old man from Surrey went off the left-hand side of Highway 95. Minimal damage was done to the vehicle and the driver was left uninjured. As all local tow companies were busy, a wrecker from Golden was requested to attend the scene to remove the vehicle from the ditch and snow bank. • On January 16th, at 11:30 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment members attended a single-vehicle accident on Highway 95, near Luxor Station Road. A 2006 Ford F250 pickup truck with a trailer hauling sleds went off the road. The sleds came loose and came off the trailer as a result of the crash. The damage done to the vehicle was minimal. Neither the 51-yearold driver from Bragg Creek, Alberta, nor his passengers were injured.

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush Many years ago I had to escort a young man to a hospital to have a doctor examine him to determine, due to his bizarre behavior, if he should be committed to a psychiatric unit for evaluation. Clearly, in my eyes the fellow needed to go and see an expert for a few days to see if he could get some help. Given that the man was acting irrationally and was possibly a danger to the doctor, I stayed in the room. The doctor started questioning this fellow and I was pretty much following along with the progress. Then the doctor, in order to once again evaluate this person to determine if he should be committed asked him, What does this phrase mean to you: a bird in hand is worth two in the bush?� Now, when I say this happened many years ago, I had probably less than three years of service. I had passed an exam and gone though a lengthy interview to get where I was and at that time I thought I had a good degree of intelligence. This fellow looked really confused at this question and was thinking hard about what it meant. He then looked at me as if asking for some assistance. In the meantime I had no clue what the doctor was asking and was thinking that wherever this fellow was being taken might need to have double occupancy. I’d never heard the phrase. So the doctor left the room and I went outside with him saying, “ Hey doc, I don’t want to alarm you, and the fact I carry a gun in public, but what’s with the birds?� He explained and I went back in the room to watch over this guy, thinking, “I know a secret and I’m not going to tell!� I did my best after that not to listen in any more when examinations are going on. It was a close call!

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“We should have more physical facilities to encourage greater public interaction, such as outside cafes and public spaces. Whenever we plan, we should keep those in mind. “Right now the town is not conducive to outdoor spaces that foster a sense of community. In Holland, for example, the towns were planned before electricity kept people indoors, so people spent time in town squares or cafes.�

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“I would like to see a self-sustaining community. In terms of things we produce, have more processing here, and create a more local brand. “I want to grow a community and economy without sacrificing the landscape and utilize what we have here. We can increase access to things we have here and keep the dollars in the valley.� Justin Atterbury Owner of Dairy Queen, Rocky River Grill

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Avalanches inspire adventure

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Without a twist of adventure every now and then, life would be mundane. Yet too often, we forget how to be adventurous. Like many valley travellers, I found myself stuck in Calgary this past week when avalanches forced road closures in both Kootenay and Yoho National Parks. At first, the news was exciting; something out of the ordinary was happening, and it was a bit of a strange thrill to be stranded and checking road updates while commiserating with other drivers. But soon the thrill wore thin, and an impatient waiting game began. I wondered why, in a world of heavy machinery and modern snow-blasting technology, it was taking so long. Irritated, I picked up the book I’m currently reading: Where the Clouds Can Go by Conrad Kain. The timing couldn’t have been more appropriate. The bookmarked page I turned to was one where Kain, legendary mountaineer, naturalist, explorer, and selfproclaimed “lover of Nature,� describes the hardships of trapping in the early 1900s. After telling of an experience where he nearly died of starvation, Kain remarks upon the adventure and concludes that he would choose no other way of being. He writes, “I must say, the life is at once the finest and most difficult. At times one suffers hungers and thirst, and again one lives like a lord. There are happy and sad hours, and moments of danger. But one is the free man of the forest, and king of all.� Inspired, I set off on the long route home through Fernie; a road I had never before travelled. Instead of being upset about my detour, I reveled in the fresh sights of the wind farms at Pincher Creek, the monumental Frank Slide, and Sparwood’s “largest dump truck in the world.� It isn’t the tale of a hardened, gun-slinging, back country woodsman, but the trip, and especially Kain’s words, reminded me to not forget about being open to new adventures, and to find the beauty in even the most difficult moments.

Curling on Lake Windermere, 1911 A group of curlers take to the lake near Chabot Beach during the winter of 1911. Mount Taynton, to the west of Invermere, can be seen in the background. If you have any more information on this or any other historical lens photo, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com. Photo (C976) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Radium councillor passes suddenly By Pioneer Staff Much-loved Radium resident, Brent Frederickson, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 18th, from health-related issues. A Radium council member for the past twenty years, and the owner of Radium Esso and Invermere’s Lake Auto, Brent was a devoted father, husband, and grandfather, and a pillar of his community. Brent was recently recognized in the December 17th issue of The Pioneer for his long-standing service

to the Village of Radium. Brent’s wife, Jacque, worked alongside Brent for years, building Radium Esso into a bustling, friendly stop for visitors and locals. Brent has three children, Lainey, Laura, and Logan. He recently welcomed his first grandchild, Theodore, from Lainey and her husband, Steve Wilson. The Pioneer extends our deepest condolences to the family. A service for Brent will be held on January 29th. More details will follow in next week’s edition.

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LETTERS

Farewell to the Chamber Dear Editor, As you have probably noticed, there were major changes in staffing at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce in November/December and Marie Birney and Heather Overy want to take this opportunity to say farewell (but not goodbye) to the local businesses and communities that they worked and socialized with over the past 11 and six years, respectively. Life has a way of changing routines and indeed, 2010 turned out to be a year of change for Marie and Heather. Heather took an extended leave of absence from the Chamber when her husband suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in July. The loss of a family member is devastating, and both Heather and the Chamber agreed that she needed time to work through the grieving process. After much deliberation she decided she was unable to return to the Chamber and perform her duties to the maximum benefit of the board and membership, and an amicable arrangement with the Chamber was made. Marie, on the other hand, had planned her retirement for quite some time, but

could never follow it through (the membership would not let her!). After much soul-searching and 11 years of working with the members and local communities in her role as centre manager, Marie made the decision that November 30th was her last day. The board of directors held a farewell luncheon for Marie and she was presented with a lovely gift in appreciation of her many years of service and commitment to the Chamber and Visitor Centre — as one can imagine, many tears fell during Marie’s words of acceptance to this recognition. Marie and Heather are still residents of the Columbia Valley and look forward to seeing many of you as they go about their day-to-day activities. They thank everyone for their support, confidence and guidance given over the years, acknowledging that it was an extremely rewarding experience to work with the membership and communities to actively endorse and promote the economic growth and development in the Columbia Valley. And yes, they’ll still be shopping locally! Heather Overy and Marie Birney

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Invermere Rotarian helps open Mexican orphanage

By Daniel Betts Special to The Pioneer When Invermere Rotarian, Rod Turnbull, travelled to Mexico earlier this winter, he had no idea he would participate in an auspicious celebration: the opening ceremony of the Manos de Amor orphanage in Bucerias, Mexico, 17 kilometres north of Puerto Vallarta. While on vacation in Mexico, Mr. Turnbull visited the orphanage to take pictures and unexpectedly took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 2nd. Heidi Byrd, a member of Club Rotario Bahia de Banderas, organized the event. Two years ago the Rotary Club of Invermere joined forces with Club Rotario Bahia de Banderas and through the Rotary Matching Grants program funded the construction of a desperately needed full commercial kitchen facility. The money raised by the Rotary Club of Invermere was matched by Rotary International, and this sum matched by the Canadian International Development Agency, quadrupling the original funds. The Manos de Amor, or “Hands of Love�, orphanage is located in a low-income area of Bucerias, and is home to 31 children of all ages. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony the children came out and offered hugs of gratitude to all the Rotarians. “The Rotary Club has really embraced this project,� noted Mr. Turnbull. The children are all “very much aware of their [The Rotary Club’s] efforts,� he added. The Rotary Club of Invermere’s association with orphanages goes back to the days of Del and Bev Hoffman. For years the Hoffmans would load up their motorhome for winter holidays and visit orphanages in Mexico delivering clothes, toys and blankets, with Rotary Club as-

sistance, Sadly Del and Bev Hoffman were both brutally murdered in Mexico in December 1999 by two American men at an isolated rest area. To commemorate them the Rotary Club of Invermere started a fund in their name. The Hoffman Fund was used to start a project called Leer y Crecer, Spanish for “Read and Grow,� with the aim of spreading literacy to Mexican schoolchildren. During his visit this winter, Mr. Turnbull took a trip to Independencia Elementary School, in San Vicente, Nayarit. This was the 10th school to enter the reading program, aided by the Hoffman Fund. There he met with Lisa Schalla who guides the Leer y Crecer project in Mexico. National honour society students from the American School of Puerto Vallarta — a private international school independent of the United States — visit and read with the less-fortunate students of Independencia Elementary School. “This program is to foster recreational reading starting at a young age in impoverished communities and schools,� Mr. Turnbull said. “In the program, wealthy children are placed with poor children to teach them how to read recreationally. Small libraries are opened and kids are encouraged to take books home to read to their parents.� Using the Hoffman Fund, books were purchased for the school. Initially they did not have space for a library so an extra-large classroom had to be divided and renovated. The Hoffman legacy continues in Mexico and to make the program bigger, the Rotary Club will need more assistance in memory of this well-known couple. The Rotary Club of Invermere welcomes any contributions to the reading/library program set up in the name of the Hoffmans. To make a donation call 250342-2889.

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Audrey Osterloh (right), of Invermere, celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, January 11th with a tea at Christ Church Trinity. She is pictured with good friend Bernice Stone. Audrey, a popular community member and volunteer, is part of the pioneering Cleland family, early settlers in the valley.

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Movie Review: The Switch Reviewed by Kate Irwin What’s with all the artificial insemination related comedies lately? Kicking off toward the end of last year with Jennifer Lopez’s The Back-Up Plan, the trend continued with the release of The Kids Are All Right, the tale of a lesbian couple whose grown-up children seek out their sperm-donor dad. Now another director has jumped on board and another bun is in the oven — Jennifer Aniston’s oven to be precise. Romantic comedy The Switch, centres around Wally (Jason Bateman) a hapless hypochondriac who is headover-heels for best friend Kassie (Aniston). When Kassie decides she wants to get pregnant she seeks out an alpha male donor, Roland (Patrick Wilson), who Wally instantly feels threatened by. After a drunken mishap at a party, Wally is forced to

secretly replace Roland’s “donation� with his own, blacking out shortly after. Seven years later Kassie returns with son Sebastian (Bryce Robinson) and Wally starts to notice some striking similarities to himself. With a strong cast, including the scene-stealing Jeff Goldblum, The Switch manages to be a cut above the average romcom. The inevitable turkey baster jokes are kept to a minimum (thankfully) and for the most part the storyline is engaging and ticks along nicely. Where the film falls down is with too much delving into the saccharine and not enough time devoted to laughs. The biggest comedy moments come from the supporting cast, with Goldblum’s tongue-in-cheek selfparody as Wally’s friend standing out, but the viewer is left feeling a little cheated on the comedy front. The film feels like a funny, edgy movie with all the sharp corners filed down. It isn’t quite a family-friendly

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Tuesday, January 25th: • Registration for gymnastics classes, winter session starting February 8th. For info: 250-342-3023 or visit www.cvrec.ca. 7 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for Columbia Valley Food Bank at the Family Resource Centre. For info: 250-342-3196.

Wednesday, January 26th: • 6 - 8 p.m.: Family PJ party and board game night at the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-3426416.

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• 6 p.m.: Robby Burns Dinner at Angus McToogles. Roast beef dinner, bagpipes and live Celtic music. For info and tickets: 250-341-6868. • 6:30 - 8 p.m.: Tastings at Casa Vino. Call for info and reservations: 250-341-5938.

Friday, January 21st: • 4 p.m.: The 28th Annual Curling Bonspiel on the Lake starts at Kinsmen Beach. For info call Judy: 250-342-3198. • 2:30 - 8 p.m.: Snowflake Festival at Kinsmen Beach. Junior Olympics, curling, skating, hockey and interpretive skate. Taste of the Valley passports $10 per person. Featuring the band L8TE and fireworks. For info: 250-342-2844. • Chocolate Friday at Casa Vino. For info and reservations: 250-341-5938. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus North Okanagan Knights at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

Saturday, January 22nd: • Rockstar Syndicate Rail Jam at Panorama Resort. For info visit: www.panoramaresort.com. • 30-kilometre loppet with classical technique at the Nordic Loppet weekend at Nipika Mountain Resort. Online registration: www.zone4.ca. For info: president@tobycreeknordic.ca.

Sunday, January 23rd: • 20-kilometre loppet with freestyle skate technique at the Nordic Loppet weekend at Nipika Mountain Resort. Online registration: www.zone4.ca. For info: president@tobycreeknordic.ca.

Friday, January 28th: • Glen Grice Speed Experience starts at Panorama Resort. From the 28th to the 31st. For info visit: www.panoramaresort.com. • 12 noon - 3 p.m.: Free welcome BBQ and music at Mountainside Market kick-starts the 2nd Annual Fire & Ice Festival in Fairmont Hot Springs. Presented by the Fairmont Business Association. • 2 - 4 p.m.: Special board game event at the Invermere Public Library for Grade 1 - Grade 5 students. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-3426416. • 4 - 6 p.m.: Evening tracks at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski area. Free BBQ and live music at the Ski Chalet from 6 - 9 p.m. For info: 250-345-6049. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Creston Valley Cats at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com. Saturday, January 29th: • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Kinsmen Club Fishing Derby. Registration at 8 a.m. at Ray-Ray’s. $35 per person. For info: 250-342-8346. • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Play Day in Columere Park, part of Fire & Ice Festival in Fairmont Hot Springs. Snow Bocce Tournament and Lumberjack Outfit contest. For info: 250-345-6049. • 1 - 4 p.m.: 2nd Annual Windermere Winter

Games at Windermere Public Beach. Bring family, friends and neighbours for food, fun and games. No dogs please. Sponsored by Windermere Community Association and Columbia Basin Trust. For info: 250-341-3383. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Saturday Night Skiing starts at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Ski Saturday evenings until February 19th. Register for the 28th Annual Starlight Challenge by January 22nd: 250-3456037. • 6 p.m.: Cocktails and Chinese Dinner at the 16th Annual Chinese New Year ‘Deb’s Night Out’ at Eagle Ranch Resort. Hosted by the Family Resource Centre. An evening of fun and fundraising for the new Women’s Shelter. Tickets sold at Family Resource Centre or Tim Hortons. For info: 250342-5566. • 6 - 10 p.m.: Girls Night Out at Radium Resort. Fashion show, wine and cheese, clothes swap, local vendors. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the door. For tickets call: 250-347-9311. For info: 250-3476259 or sales@radiumresort.com. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Classy Country Dinner at the Hoodoo Grill. Wear your best classy country wear to dinner and old-fashioned barn dance. $70 per person. Silent auction. For info and tickets: 250-345-2166. • 6:30 p.m.: Mountain of Hope Gala at Copper Crown at Panorama Resort. Cocktails, dinner, dancing and silent auction. Fundraiser for community members without resources to manage difficult times. For info, tickets and donations contact: neil.carey@panoramaresort.com.

Sunday, January 30th: • 8 a.m.-12 noon: Free pancake breakfast and live music as part of Fire & Ice Festival at Smoking Waters Cafe in Fairmont.

Tuesday, February 1st: • 7 p.m.: Invermere Camera Club meeting in town. Free to join and beginners are welcome. For info and location contact Tanya: tanyadeleeuw@hotmail. com. • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Kimberley Dynamiters at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. For info: www.rockieshockey.com.

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Bonspiel event ready to rock By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff Curlers are bundling up to prepare for the 28th annual Bonspiel on the Lake this weekend. Sixty-four teams will battle on the frozen waters of Lake Windermere for bragging rights on January 21st, 22nd and 23rd. “It’s a very fun event and it’s great to watch a lot of people playing,� said Judy Dow, president of the Invermere Curling Club. “The lake is a great equalizer. It’s natural ice and not as maintained as inside.� The eight sheets for the teams to play on won’t really be maintained at all. The snow will be cleared, but the ice won’t be COOL ROCKS — Curlers will take to Lake Windermere this weekend to take part in the annual Bonspiel on the Lake, with 64 teams involved. pebbled or as smooth as inside. Photo by Pioneer Staff “If it starts to snow it’ll be quite sticky and difficult,� Ms. Dow said. “It’s very rusSaturday night the club will host a dinner and dance tic, but it works.� Spectators can watch the event from Kinsmen Beach. at the Curling Club with the Cranbrook band Billy Jive Lights will be set up for night games and the first rock and the Funktastics. The event is the major fundraiser for the club. For will be thrown at 4 p.m. on Friday, January 21st. The Big more information call Judy Dow at 250-342-3198, or Horn Football Team will run the cook shack where playthe curling club at 250-342-3315. ers and viewers can warm up and grab a snack.

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All smiles at Special Olympics and adaptive ski program By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff

Special Olympics in Invermere for people with intellectual impairment. Panorama’s adaptive ski program for those with physical disabilities has been run for the last five years, but this is a first-time collaboration for the two groups. Instructors at Panorama took a Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing level one training during the weekend of January 8th, which taught them how to use the equipment and work with different levels of disabilities. “It’s pretty rewarding to see the excitement on their [the skiers’] faces,� said Nicole Morgan, employee experience manager for Panorama Mountain Village. “They get a real sense of freedom and just to share that with them is great.� Finding skiers for the program has proven difficult, but the schools have helped, Gee said. Anyone who wants to join the Special Olympics program can contact registrar Andrea Haworth, at 250-342-4808. Contact Catrien Dainard for the adaptive ski program at 250-341-3966. “The programs are for anyone of any age who has a physical or mental impairment,� Catrien said. “If someone has had a spinal cord injury or disability of any kind. kind they can participate. It’s not just for teens.

Like many first time skiers, Jonah Ritsch loves speeding down the hill. “His smile just got bigger and bigger the more he sped up,â€? said his mother Lori Horrocks. “He loves going fast and he doesn’t always get to.â€? Jonah doesn’t always get to go fast because he usually stays in his wheelchair. He has cerebral palsy and autism and participated in the first joint session of the Special Olympics alpine ski program and adaptive ski program at Panorama Mountain Village on January 16th. Using a sit-ski, Jonah is able to whip down the bunny hill with the help of two volunteers, one to push and one to brake. He raced his friend Kate Gibbs who is participating in the Panorama Adaptive Sports Snow program, who also uses a sit-ski. She has cerebral palsy and uses a outrigger to control her turns. “It’s awesome. It’s so amazing and exciting when you LOW RIDER — Kate Gibbs, seated, takes part in the go really fast. It’s like flying,â€? Kate said. “It’s really great Adaptive Sports Snow Program with the help of Nicole for Jonah and it’s my favourite sport, too. The volunteers Morgan. Photo by Samantha Stokell are great. They are so energetic and ready to help.â€? Kate has skied for three years, but almost didn’t get the chance. In Grade 7, her class had a skiing field trip and because she didn’t have the strength to stand on her own, they didn’t think she could ski. “I felt envious that I couldn’t go,â€? Kate said. “But then the day before, I found out they had equipment I could use and I could go too.â€? The grins on the six other skiers faces are huge. They all sit in Lusti’s, sipping their après-ski hot chocolates, donated by the coffee shop. All differ in mental and physical impairments, but participating in the local mountain culture has had a huge imWhen your child chooses science, they’re choosing more than a rewarding career. pact on their weekends. They’re choosing to contribute, achieve and have their thinking recognized. And to start “We are so close to the them off right, we’re even offering one potential scientist a $25,000 scholarship. mountains and skiing is a part of that life,â€? said Gee To learn more, visit yearofsciencebc.ca De Ruyter, the program coordinator for Special Olympics in Invermere. “People with disabilities should take part in that, too.â€? This weekend marks the first-ever winter program for

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Mind over matter By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff For complete body wellness, exercising the mind is just as important as toning muscles. Exercising can be a great time to let the mind go and just concentrate on the next rep, the next step or the next breath. Expending energy releases endorphins, which helps to make you feel good about yourself and your physique. Stress will soon start to leave your body once you get the heart pumping. No matter your fitness level, the effects of increasing your physical activity can be noticed in just a few short weeks. Research has shown that regular physical activity can be as beneficial to the mind as psychotherapy, helping to alleviate stress, anger, fatigue, worry, and misery. Here are some great solo and group pursuits to improve your mental state, as well as your physical one.

5XQQLQJ Running is a strong cardiovascular workout that helps reduce weight, strengthen the heart and decrease cholesterol, with additional mental benefits. Once you find your rhythm, running fosters a sense of peace, away from the demands of life. That half-hour on the road, track or path can lower stress and help to clear your mind. “You get this adrenalin rush of endorphins and it feels good,� said Michelle Taylor, a personal coach and fitness clinic organizer for Columbia Valley Life Sports. But running isn’t for everyone: it can be hard work. “I can’t think of anything else that requires you to lift your body three times a second,� Michelle said. “My philosophy is, if you’re running, bless you. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a trail or treadmill; at least you’re running.� While the benefits of running are endless, the determination to continue running can be difficult. Michelle recommends running with a group or signing up for a run. “In a group you will work a little harder or it will motivate you to run faster,� she said. “With races you have a goal and kind of own it so you have to run it. You’ve paid an entry fee so it helps keep you on track.�

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Perhaps the ultimate and most well-known of the mind-body exercises, yoga can provide equally positive results for both the physical and mental. Physically, yoga strengthens and stretches the body, creating freedom to move through flexibility and balance. Mentally, yoga helps develop peace or calm in the mind by concentrating on one thing instead of many. “The quietness brings clarity to the mind. When I come back from a yoga session I find I have a choice on how to react to situations because I have an open mind,� said Tamela Hart, a local yoga instructor. “Yoga also creates freedom in the body so that in daily life it’s easier to do activities with less pain.� Those doing yoga can see an increase in range of motion and a reduction of physical pain and tension. The awareness of your body which yoga brings can help you realign, relax and reduce compression fatigue. “Anyone who wants to remain active, must do yoga,� Tamela said. “The body’s tendency is to get tighter, so you need to stretch to keep active. Yoga has the ability to create space and lengthen the body.� Yoga was traditionally used to prepare the body for long hours of meditation, when people would sit in a single position for hours on end. That spiritual element can still pair with the physical exercise practised today.

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And now, a little something for the ladies. Belly dancing is an art form that goes far back in middle Eastern history, but has had an increase in popularity in the Western world in recent years. Some of the greatest benefits of belly dancing can include improved self-esteem and increased confidence of expression. Being aware of how the body, moves and feels can help women feel better about themselves and appreciate what a great instrument their body is. “Just doing the exercise and being aware of your body allows you to like how you look,� said Sandra Mercier, Invermere’s local belly dance instructor at Arabian Mountain Spice. “It’s a chance to feel like a woman, not a mountain person. I can feel feminine and express myself that way.� Although not strenuous exercise, belly dancing does consist of core conditioning. By isolating and undulating separate parts of the body, the dancers strengthen their abdominal and back muscles. “The moves generate from the belly, so once you’ve achieved the muscle memory you make the muscles work,� Sandra said. “You also develop better posture by holding yourself in a neutral position.�

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ID kits protecting local children By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff Parents of kindergarten students in the Columbia Valley are being given personal identification kits for their children to provide the RCMP with vital information in the event a child goes missing. Every new entry to kindergarten or to one of the valley’s schools has received a kit, which contains an ID booklet, a parent’s guide to common lures for child abduction and a colouring book with safety lessons. “Hopefully they never have to be used,� said Don Critchley, an Invermere resident for 20 years and a member of the Lake Windermere and District Lions Club, which sponsors the program. “The bottom line is to keep kids safe.� With two grown children and four grandchildren, Mr. Critchley values children and wants to ensure their protection. Mr. Critchley brought the program, run by the Victim’s of Violence Centre for Missing Children in Ottawa, to the valley eight years ago. In addition to providing the new kits, he suggests that everyone who has an existing kit updates them now. The kit includes places to identify names, addresses, birthdate, sex, blood type, hair and eye colour, height, weight, ethnicity, identifying characteristics, medical in-

formation and contact information of schools, friends and parents of children. Parents should also keep a regularly updated photo of their children in the booklet. The kit also includes a place for fingerprints and has ink to do the fingerprints, which never change. It also encourages parents to tape several strands of hair into the book so they have a record of DNA. Once filled out, parents should keep the kit in a safe and secure place. The information does not go into any database of information. If a child did happen to be abducted, missing or murdered parents can hand the book over directly to the RCMP who can use the information to describe and identify the child. “It’s a valuable program,� said Corporal Grant Simpson with the Columbia Valley RCMP. “They can keep that information forever. DNA and fingerprints never change.� Mr. Critchley agrees that the information could help police no matter what age a person may be, or whether they are traveling or away at school. The kit also helps parents talk about potentially dangerous situations, which helps to educate children and keep them safe. “It opens up discussions and gives a starting point for parents to talk about it,� Mr. Critchley said. Home schooled students who would like to receive a kit can call Don Critchley at 342-3505.

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Grant in Aid Applications The Village of Radium Hot Springs is welcoming applications for municipal grants in aid to community groups for endeavors, events or programs for the 2011 budget year. Applicants should pick up a guide to assist them in preparing a complete application. The deadline for applications will be February 25th, 2011. Guides may be obtained from the Village office, 4836 Radium Blvd during office hours.

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• A moment of silence was held in memory of deceased director Norm Walter. “We will greatly miss his knowledge, passion, and dedication to this board,â€? said Scott Manjak, RDEK Chair. “He had a real sense of delight in the work he did.â€? A Russian olive tree was planted in honour of Mr. Walter. • Regional District East Kootenay directors voted to determine possible changes to Windermere’s water system by way of a vote.

District of Invermere, January 11th

• The District of Invermere is investigating funding for an outdoor hockey arena, with a possible location behind Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Council discussed putting forward an application for $25,000 to the RBC Play Hockey Grant Program. If successful the money could provide one quarter of the estimated $100,000 project costs. “We are in dire need of additional ice surfaces,â€? said Chris Prosser, Invermere’s Chief Administrative Officer. Only 45 communities across Canada and the U.S. will be chosen. • Council approved a new sporting event for the

summer, the Branch Out Bike Tour, to be put on by Calgary’s Branch Out Neurological Foundation. The tour will consist of a loop from Panorama Mountain Village, clockwise around Windermere and through Invermere before returning to Panorama. Scheduled for June 25th, organizers are hoping to attract up to 150 participants.

Radium Hot Springs, January 12th

• Radium council unanimously voted to pass Dangerous Dog Bylaw No. 373, after making several revisions to the original draft of the bylaw. The implementation of the formal bylaw is a result of several complaints of aggressive dog behaviour within town limits. The new bylaw requires dogs to be leashed or under firm control, and allows the Animal Control Officer to deem a dog dangerous and seize it if the officer has reason to believe that the dog is likely to kill or seriously injure a person. • The Radium Events Committee provided council with an update on the progress of Winterfest, a day of winter events in Radium. This year’s Winterfest will be held on February 19th, and will include curling, crafts, a band, and last year’s popular potato-topper competition.

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September 2, 1929 - January 9, 2011 It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Hrisook announce his passing at the Invermere and District Hospital with his daughter by his side. Fred was born September 2, 1929 and raised on a farm outside of Cranbrook with his parents Jim and Sophie; three brothers: Joe, George and Harry; and sister Elizabeth. Fred and Ann had two children: Son Dwain and daughter Shelley. Also, son-in-law Jack and two special grandsons and one granddaughter who all loved their grandpa’s redneck humour. Fred was predeceased by his wife and partner Ann, married for over 50 years, also his parents Jim and Sophie, and his brothers Joe, George and Harry. As many knew, our father had many loves in his life: his family, many friends and times spent together telling the best stories. Dad also loved the outdoors, hunting with his brothers back in the day. The best times spent with his mom, who was always by his side, were traveling, camping, fishing and picking berries. They also had many happy times at their favorite casinos, hoping to hit the big one together and with friends. Dad’s smile will be missed by many in the Columbia Valley, which was where he and mom called home since the early 70’s. The family would like to thank Dr. M. Walsh along with the nursing staff at the Invermere and District Hospital. A heartfelt thank you to the Home Care Support workers who brightened many of Dad’s days while assisting him in his home.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 6254th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. AlAnon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Cheers to Bjorn at High Country Properties vacation rentals for jumping through hoops to help a local client. Much appreciated.

Cheers to Jeff the uber-friendly produce clerk at Sobeys. Thanks for doing such a fabulous job and constantly putting a smile on our faces.

10% off at The Windy CafĂŠ! Once again, enjoy a 10% discount off your bill! 250-342-6001.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the many kind-hearted individuals who donated their time, money, and services to help save and rehabilitate Karma the orphaned bear cub. What an inspiring story to bring in the New Year.

Cheers to the Invermere volunteer firefighters for saving our house during our fire in December. It was heartwarming to see 20 or so volunteers show up at 2:30 a.m on a cold winter’s night to help out. Thanks so much ! The Louws

Jeers to the owner of the dog that ran a baby deer down on the ice until it slipped and broke its leg,. Shame on you!

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Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www. mcphersonfh.com.

A resident of the valley for over 40 years, Ellen retired from her position as the Invermere Justice of The Peace in 1983 and enjoyed many more years in the Valley, including a happy marriage to her second husband, Rod Stone of Windermere.

A celebration of Fred’s life will be held in Invermere in late April, early May. It will be announced as soon as the date is chosen. In lieu of flowers, or should friends desire, donations can be made to the Wilmer Community Association, Invermere, British Columbia, V0A 1K5.

Ellen’s final wishes for a small family service in Calgary will be honoured at a later date. Friends who wish to pay their respects are encouraged to do so in their own way and time. Sympathies may be sent via email to curuser@gmail.com.

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Wanted: 2 people to share a bright 2 bdrm, ground level walkout, 2 blocks to D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $950/month + DD, F/S, W/D, D/W, and utilities included, 250-3421584 or 250-342-8679.

Radium, 2 bdrm suite, must be seen, $900/month, inclusive, 250342-5159.

Radium, newly renovated 3 bdrm upper suite, new appliances, nice yard, $900/month + utilities, N/S. Reduced rent for long term renter. 250-342-5129.

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4 bdrm, 2 bath, upgraded kitchen and great room, W/D, wood stove, garage, corner lot with large backyard, walking distance to schools, hospitals, and D/T, pets negotiable, available April 1st, $1500/month + utilities. Call Mark 403-803-7306 or Neil 250-3417084.

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Secure self storage, call Suzanne, 403-390-4513. 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 864 sq.ft. Warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/ month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250-342-3637. New, commercial office, and/or retail space for rent. Prime location, D/T Invermere, excellent monthly rates, furnished, kitchen, available now. 250-341-5788.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020. Looking for a roomie with good karma and a cheery disposition. I live in a new home in Invermere. Storage space, washer/dryer, internet, hydro, phone included. Beautiful garden in summer. Walking/Biking trails near by. Call 250-341-5192 for more info and with your good references.

SUITE FOR RENT Radium, furnished apartments available Oct 1. 1-2 bdrm, 1-1 bdrm, and 2 –bachelors. Includes all utilities, parking and cable. N/S, pet possible, DD required. 2 bdrm - $800/month, 1 bdrm - $650/ month, Bachelor - $550/month. Contact Joan at 250-342-7517 for viewing.

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Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, NP. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781. 2 bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $725/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-3426912. Apartment for rent, 1800 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ month, 403-519-0447. Radium, large, bright 1 bdrm apartment, $650/month, includes utilities, DD, call 250-342-3790 to view. Radium, top level, 3 bdrm apartment with 5 appliances, $600/month, DD required, 250342-3790 or 250-342-5159. Walk to Downtown and Kinsmen Beach. Spacious, clean 2 bdrm, basement suite, separate entrance, 4 appliances, new laminate floor, backyard amenities, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references and deposit required. Rent includes water, hydro, and heat. 250-342-7590.

Radium, brand new 2 bdrm upper suite, $1200/month, including utilities or 4 bdrm, 2 bath basement, unfurnished suite, $1200/month, including utilities, reduced rent for good long term tenants. N/S, N/P, and NO partiers, Donna or Verna, 250-342-6010. Westside Park, Invermere, 600 sq.ft., furnished, bright, 1 bdrm basement suite available for rent, one off-street parking spot, full kitchen, bath, W/D, N/S, N/P, 3 month min. lease. 1 person $650/month, couple $750/ month. Utilities and wireless internet included, available early January, 250-342-7246, westsideparkinvermere@gmail. com. 2 bdrm, very clean furnished apartment, near schools, W/D, utilities and cable included, references, rent negotiable to right party. Also, partial rent in exchange for yard work if suitable for tenant, available soon. Write to Landlord, Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, please state age and employment. Furnished apartment in town, 2 bdrm, comes with cable and utilities, W/D, references, $850/ month, 250-342-9636. Apartment, 3 bdrm, unfurnished, for rent immediately in Radium, parking, heat, hydro, cable included, $900/month, N/S, pets possible, close to D/T. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view. Invermere, large 2 bdrm walkout suite, separate entrance, 5 appliances, $1100/month, DD and references required, includes all utilities, cable, and internet, N/S, pets negotiable, no partiers, 250342-4436 or 250-342-1427. Modern, spacious, 2 bdrm suite in Marble Canyon, Fairmont, $1200/ month, includes utilities, cable, 2 car garage. Can be viewed on website, www.fairmontgetaway. com. Available immediately. Phone Kathy at 403-520-7475.

3 bdrm upper level house, newly renovated, utilities included, $1000/month, Invermere, close to schools, 250-688-2456. Invermere, 2 bdrm basement suite, utilities included, close to schools, $800/month, 250-688-2456. Nice, modern, and bright 1 bdrm walkout suite for rent in newer home. Tile floor, wood cabinets, and high ceilings. Located close to D/T, available immediately, references required, perfect for single person, N/S, $725/month, utilities included, 250-342-3790. Invermere, 2 furnished 1 bdrm apartments, laundry, cable, TV, and utilities included, N/S, N/P, DD, 250341-6096. Large, clean, furnished 1 bdrm suite for rent, new paint, carpet, and new queen bed, shared laundry, off street parking, large fenced yard, utilities and cable included, $725/ month + DD, 250-342-9404. Bright, large 1 bdrm walkout suite in Wilder subdivision, private location, newer home, N/S, N/P, $650/month, includes utilities, 250-341-3370 or 403-861-5536. Large 2 bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance, Wilder Subdivision, D/W, W/D, $815/ month, including heat and hydro. Available immediately. 250-342 6842.

HOUSE FOR RENT Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, upper floor, 6 new appliances, blinds, large deck, yard, N/S, N/P, $900/ month, includes water and Satellite T.V., 780-718-4922 or rfr111@ hotmail.com.

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1800 sq.ft., 4 bdrm bungalow, attached garage, across from Windermere Golf Course, $1450/ month, DD and references required, 250-341-1998. Windermere, 1 bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references, January to June, $625/ month, 403-851-2043. In Radium, bright 3 bdrm home in nice subdivision, $900/month + utilities. Cozy 2 bdrm trailer on large private lot with out buildings, $850/month + utilities. In Invermere, clean, partially furnished 2 bdrm home, great location for Panorama bus, W/D included, $1250/month, includes utilities. All N/S, DD and references required, 250-342-3841. Edgewater, 3 bdrm bungalow, freshly painted, new wood electric furnace, wood supplied, 5 appliances, DD, N/P, references required. $700/month. Call 250347-9500 or email hilltop1@telus. net. Edgewater, Mobile Home, 2/3 bdrm with basement, wood electric furnace, wood supplied, 5 appliances, DD, N/P, references required, $550/month. Call 250347-9500 or email hilltop@telus. net. 1 bdrm house on shared acreage near Radium, for responsible, nonsmoking persons. Quiet, pastoral surroundings with good water and great views. $525/month, 250347-6575. 1 bdrm condo for rent in Windermere, $850/month + $400 DD, includes utilities, unfurnished, W/D included Good for one or two people. Please call Rene at 250342-6813.

CONDO FOR RENT WINDERMERE LAKEVIEW MEADOWS Spacious luxury, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1,800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail immediately, 250-688-0512. New townhome for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, in Cedarwood Glen Estates, D/T Invermere, N/S, N/P, $1250/month, available January 1st, 250-341-1182. 2 bdrm, 2 bath in The Point, underground parking, W/D, $1000/ month, 403-519-0447. Radium, Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $1100/ month, includes underground parking, utilities, N/P, N/S, 403615-9989. Low rent/responsible renters, 2 bdrm Black Forest condo, rent to own option, $800/month, 250342-3826. D/T Invermere, executive townhome, furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 TVs, F/P, views, on the lake, weekly or monthly terms OK, N/S, N/P, 1-866-313-4762. Castlerock Condo, 1 bdrm + loft, double garage, W/D, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1500/ month, includes utilities, 250-3421314.

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1 bdrm, $600/month, 2 bdrm $700/month, near Sobeys, N/S, N/P, 250-342-6255.

1 bdrm luxury condo in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium, fully furnished and stocked with amenities, just move in! Furnished with penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, insuite laundry, queen bed, flat screen TV, Blu-ray DVD, 3rd floor, F/P, BBQ, underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse, seasonal pool. Long term rental (month to month), available February 1st, $750/month, including utilities. Joe 403-830-0799.

Ski to your door, fully furnished 1 bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-342-6858 after 6 p.m.

Firewood, Fir and Pine mix, $235. Larch, $300. Pine, $180. All wood split and delivered, 250-341-5551.

1 bdrm, 1 bath, furnished condo in Radium, N/S, kenneled dog okay, Nanofibre, storage, play area, $575/ month + utilities, references and DD required, 403-870-2805. Prefer long term lease (will consider rent to own).

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2 bdrm condo behind Sobeys, stove, fridge, D/W, microwave, vacuum, W/D, $750/month, 250342-3417. First 2 weeks FREE. 2 bdrm apartment, main floor, Pinewood, Radium, $950/month. Call Richard 403-613-6815. Sable Ridge condos for rent. 1 bdrm, top floor, fully furnished, $725/month. 3 bdrms + den, top floor, fully furnished, $1,995/ month. Please call 403-6307464. Parkside Place, Enviro 2000, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 car garage, $1,400/month, 250-3429650. Pinewood in Radium, new and clean apartment, 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, F/P, 3rd floor, underground parking, security, available immediately, $900/month, including utilities, DD. Call Julie on, 403-828-1678 or 403-2351805. Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished and equipped, indoor pool and spa, $675/month, includes cable, 403-281-3991. Invermere, D/T, furnished condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, no partiers, references, available January 15th, $1,050/month, including utilities. Call 403-978-4559. 1 bdrm condo, W/D, F/S, vehicle plug-in, guest room available, walk to town, $590/month plus D/D. 250-342-2287.

Condo for rent in Radium, Copper Horn Towne. Newly renovated, all new appliances including W/D, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, a/c, fire place, 2 patios. $750/month. 403-7023002 or lindseyjcampbell@yahoo. ca.

HOUSE FOR SALE 420 4th Ave., Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, newly renovated, shop/shed, deck, fenced yard, all appliances, 3 blocks to beach, $320,000, 250342-1698, www.fmsguitars.com/ house.

CONDO FOR SALE Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at the Peaks in Radium. Swimming pool, hot tubs, underground heated parking, A/C, fireplace, appliances, and window coverings, includes two-person infrared sauna and deluxe massage chair. Great view! Like new! $199,999, furnished, No agents please. 250-341-5170.

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PETS Purebred Pomeranian Puppy, 1 left, tan, male, 12 weeks old, needs to find his forever home. Nikki, 250439-9949, leave message.

SUPPORT ROCKIES HOCKEY!

Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250-342-6908. Top Quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617. Junior skis, Rossignol Blasts, 148 cm for sale. No bindings, $75, 250342-0399. 2010 Floor Model Hot Tub BLOWOUT, everything must go! Valley Spas, 503B 7th Ave, Invermere.

Front load washer & dryer, very good shape, $200 each or $325 pair, book cases, dresser, desks, and some antiques. Please call 250688-0521.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, $9,900, 112,000 kms, ATC, stow ‘n’ go seating, tow package, new winter tires, Jay 250-342-6956. 2005 Ford Explorer XLT, 6 cylinder, 4X4, Dark Blue with grey leather, excellent condition, winter tires, 149,900 km, $10,425 OBO. 250341-3545.

SERVICES

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

Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman tile setter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and Cultured Stone. All work Guaranteed. Competitive rates. Call 250-341-5645. Care Aid is available, private care, companionship, transport to appointments, light housekeeping, and shopping. Available weekends. 250-3470053.

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089. D&M Painting, interiors, exteriors, re-paints, etc. Call 250-341-1182.

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1996 GMC Jimmy SUV, 4x4, excellent condition, $3,900, 250688-0506.

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Oilfield Service Company

Busy seasonal cafĂŠ for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370.

Seasonal / Project Workers

CAREERS

Requires Information session and Applications College of the Rockies, Invermere February 1, 2011 at 7:30 pm

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) Invermere Zone is now accepting applications for the following Custodial position, effective as soon as possible.

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Invermere Zone invites applications from persons interested in being on our Casual Custodian Employment List for Martin Morigeau Elementary School:

1. Windermere Elementary School, permanent, part-time (32.5 hrs/ wk – 6.5 hrs/day), Monday to Friday.

This is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. The work may include dealing with public use of school facilities. Once an employee becomes familiar with a clearly defined work schedule, the work is performed with minimal supervision. Usually, this job is performed after regular school hours and generally alone. Applicants must have completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent, as well as completion of the Board-provided training program.

This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440. This is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. The work may include dealing with public use of school facilities. Once an employee becomes familiar with a clearly defined work schedule, the work is performed with minimal supervision. Usually, this job is performed after regular school hours and generally alone. Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent is required as well as completion of the Board-provided training program. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, including three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 to: Cameron Dow, Secretary Treasurer School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 70, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 Phone: (250) 427-2245 • Fax: (250) 427-2044 hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to Criminal Records Review Check.

If you are interested in being considered for the above casual position, please send a complete resume, including three references, by Friday, January 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. to: Cameron Dow, Secretary Treasurer Department of Human Resources P.O.Box 70, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5 (250) 427-2245 (tel) / (250) 427-2044 (fax) / e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.

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SERVICES NEED LIGHTING? • Ceiling fixtures • Track Lighting • Chandliers & pendants Exterior & Landscape • Fans From rustic to contemporary styles. From budget pricing and up. Available at Mercer & Company 250-342-0012. Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time. 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. Get 25% off Free In-Home Consultation, Customized, high quality BLINDS with lifetime warranty, Commercial or residential. Shannon’s Blinds & Designs, Call a professional today; 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Timeâ€? LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work @ #35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696 Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235. Executive Typing Services, Over 20 years word processing experience. Resumes, manuals, data entry and more. Accurate and fast! 250-270-0254.

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Servpro Cleaning in Calgary requires temporary full time postconstruction cleaners to start in early February in Invermere. Please reply to this opportunity indicating what experience you have. Experience in maid service and/or operating a swing machine/ burnisher would be considered an asset, but not mandatory. Please fax resume to 1-403-230-1448 attention Dan Kelly or e-mail dkelly@servprocanada.com.

Host a Pampered Chef bridal party, kitchen party, book party orders (get individual orders and still receive FREE items) or you can simply place an individual order with me. Please visit www. pamperedchef.ca to view the fall/ winter catalogue. You may reach me at france5@shaw.ca or call me at 250-342-1143 and I will drop off a catalogue directly to you. Bookkeeping/Payroll Services available. Please call 250-3425750.

HELP WANTED Want to set your own schedule? Then selling .925 sterling silver jewellery is for you! Work parttime or full-time selling beautiful jewellery and having fun! Work as little or as much as you like. Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and free jewellery. Fastest-growing sterling silver jewellery company. Interested? Call 250-342-0399. Housekeeping/Maintenance required at Motel Bavaria, Radium Hot Springs, please fax resume to 250-347-9218. H&R Block is looking for tax associates for the upcoming tax season. Please email resume to JamesSeney@hrbtax.ca. Beach Bound is growing. We are opening a new location in Fairmont. We are looking for retail staff for both locations. 1 F/T, 1 P/T, 3 F/T seasonal (positions end Labour Day). Experience preferred but attitude is the most important thing we are looking for. Must be computer friendly if not savvy. Bondable, energetic. Our summer positions are ideal for post-secondary students. We are a smoke-free and smart phone/text-free environment. Prospective employees may be subject to background check and drug screening. Apply with resume to Beach Bound, PO Box 2075, Invermere, BC, V0A1K0 or beachbound@cyberlink.bc.ca.

New Year = New Career Are you looking to spice up your life? How would you like to party for a living? I am looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join my Canada-wide team. Epicure Selections is the fastest growing, 100% Canadian, familyowned, women-led, direct sales company in Canada. Our offerings include healthy gourmet herb & spice blends, professional quality cookware and more. You decide when and how much you want to work, I provide free training and ongoing support. Earn an incredible income and free trips, be rewarded for doing your job! Ask about our “Easy Start� new consultant promotion available until January 31, 2011. Contact Sandy at 250342-2121 or ttravers@telus.net.

n o F l s o u o c rs o i d v W a ilson F With D It’s Vegas Time! Yes, we are running away to Las Vegas! However, Alex and I are not going for a holiday. We’re off to Surfaces. Surfaces is the world flooring convention. The convention not only showcases all floor coverings, and what is new and upcoming, but also has education sessions as well. I attend courses that help keep me up-to-date on the technical

side of the installation. as well as any changes and recommendations that have happened since last year. Alex goes to learn what is hot in style and design. We are excited to share all that we see and learn with our customers. We are gone from January 24th to the 28th, but are still open to help with all your flooring needs.

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“He isn’t playing hide and seek� By Fraser Coltman St. Peter’s Luteran Mission Church Sometimes people speak of experiencing an epiphany. What do they mean? Usually they refer to a discovery they’ve made, often an unexpected one. Like a cartoon picture in which a light bulb flashes above a person’s head, epiphanies are those “aha!� moments when we suddenly understand something that was once hidden from us. Christians use the word “epiphany� to name a period of time following the season of Christmas. Epiphany is the season when we celebrate God’s great desire to be known by us. God wants us to know who He is. In a sermon preached in the city of Athens two thousand years ago, a Christian missionary named Paul said, “The God who made the world and everything in it, this Master of sky and land, doesn’t live in custom-made shrines or need the human race to run errands for him, as if he couldn’t take care of himself. “He makes the creatures; the creatures don’t make him. Starting from scratch, he made the entire human race and made the earth hospitable, with plenty of time and space for living so we could seek after God,

and not just grope around in the dark but actually find him. He doesn’t play hide and seek with us. He’s not remote; he’s near.� (Acts 17). While Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Epiphany is a time focused on who Jesus is and why He was born into our world. Jesus is the son of Mary and the Son of God; He is true man and true God. Jesus chose to become a human being, to give God “a human face�, so that we might know God for who He truly is. Though most of us sense that God exists, and that we depend on Him in some way, we do not have a clear picture of Him. The history of religion is the story of man’s futile attempts to know God through his reason and imagination. The story of Jesus is the good news that God can cut through our confusion and enable us to truly know Him. In the New Testament stories of Jesus known as the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) we see Jesus at work and we see very quickly that He is unique. He spoke of God in ways that made Him real and approachable to people who thought they could never be near to Him. He did things that made God’s love tangible – healing sick people and befriending outcasts. Through Jesus, God reached out to people to let them know that He cared for them, so that they might rely on Him. He is not remote; he’s near, and He wants us to know and rely on Him forever. If you would like to know God more clearly, you are welcome to visit a Christian church in our valley. Come and join us in seeking God through Jesus. May a true epiphany experience be yours!

Hitting the powder As the snow flew at Panorama Mountain Village last week, Kirk Pitaoulis took the opportunity to blast through the powder in Tayton Bowl on Wednesday, January 12th. Over three days last week the hill received 50 centimetres of fresh snowfall. Photo by Kerilyn Pitaoulis of Kap Photography

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, January 23rd, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “His Willâ€?..., Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.â€? Church, for Children ages three to 12 during the Morning service. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s in Edgewater. 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 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. Interim Pastor Joe Martinsen 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday: 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyr’s Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m. • Relief Society, Noon. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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Endangered Fairmont fern on Parks Canada coin By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff An endangered fern found only near Fairmont Hot Springs made headlines around the country last week. The southern maidenhair fern, along with three other endangered species, now decorates a new Parks Canada commemorative coin. Critics have said the choice of the fern makes no sense, considering the plant is 30 kilometres from Kootenay National Park. Pam Veinotte, superintendant for Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks defended the decision, citing Parks Canada’s ecosystem-based management system. “Parks Canada regularly works collaboratively with our neighbours on projects relating to protection, education or visitor experience,� Ms. Veinotte said. “It is with a spirit of collaboration and a shared sense of history that, from time to time, we proudly lend our expertise to and participate in conservation projects occurring outside our park borders.� That was the case when in 2000, Parks naturalist Larry Halverson and Gail Berg of the B.C. Ministry of Forests and Range,

SPECIES AT RISK — Left, the southern maidenhair fern, found only near Fairmont Hot Springs. Right, the commemorative coin (with fern circled), to celebrate 100 years of the Parks Canada system. Left photo by Larry Halverson. Right photo by Royal Canadian Mint found an undiscovered second population of the southern maidenhair fern in Fairmont. “We were exploring and found the motherlode,� said Mr. Halverson, now retired. “The other population was dwindling, but this was a viable population.� The fern, thought to be extinct in Canada during the 1960s, was declared endangered in 1984. After the discovery of the second fern

population, Parks Canada joined forces with provincial biologists, botanists and ecologists to complete a recovery project for the fern that continues to this day. “Parks was terrific in that they were completely part of the team,� said Ted Antifeau, a rare and endangered species biologist with the B.C. Ministry of Environment and chair of the team. “When you have a nationally threatened species in Canada and engage in

the recovery process, the feds should get involved and they did through Parks Canada.� The team tried to improve the situation of the endangered species by educating the land owners on whose property the fern grows. Fairmont Hot Spring Resort, one of the owners, has taken the education very seriously and will not reveal the exact location of the fern on its property. “We don’t want breeders or plant people coming around,� said Richard Haworth, the vice president of development for the resort. “It looks like a fern that is in your house and unless you’re looking for it, it’s hard to see.� The fern thrives there due to the humid micro-climate created by the hot springs. The next closest location of the fern is in North Dakota, while its main habitat is more than 1,000 kilometres south of Fairmont. No one knows how the fern got to the Fairmont area, or why it is not found near the hot springs in Radium. It is thought to be a relic from an earlier geological era as experts do not believe that European settlers brought it with them. Monitoring of the fern continues today to ensure it keeps thriving in the local area.

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