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December 2, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 48

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Business owners dismayed by break-in and looting spree

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Six local businesses located in the area behind Gone Hollywood were broken into sometime during the night of November 23rd. No items were stolen, the perplexed business owners learned after discovering the damage, but literally every drawer, cupboard and container had been opened and the contents thrown across the floor.

For Kim Sanderson, owner/operator of Kimberley Rae Sanderson Photography and Custom Framing, a call came in at around 10 a.m. that her space had been ransacked. She said she was shocked to see the mess that the intruders made, but was thankful nothing of any value was stolen.

“They turned everything upside down like they were looking for something. Anything that they could open up and look in was torn apart and there was stuff all over the floor. They didn’t seem to take anything except a $20 dollar bill on one of the desks,” said Ms. Sanderson.

She quickly learned that the upstairs businesses in the building were also broken into, as well as a hair salon next door. Damage levels were similar in all of the broken into businesses.

The worst hit business was Freshair Design and Spa, where even the ceiling tiles were damaged as the perpetrators searched for their unknown prize, said owner Tannis Elenko.

“When I arrived I saw that my aesthetics window had been smashed out and when I went and opened the door and I saw that everything was trashed. Everything was out of the drawers. I assume they were looking for money. Every little box was open and dumped out on the floor,” said Ms. Elenko.

Ms. Elenko was still cleaning up the mess in her spa two days after the incident, and had to file an insurance claim to cover the damages and loss of business she experienced by having to close the business while everything is cleaned up.

CLEANING UP THE MESS – Sarena Tschuden of Rainbow International Restoration Company cleans up the mess left in Freshair Design and Spa after an alarming late night break-in on Wednesday, November 23rd.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks “After I got over the shock of the incident I became angry because you work hard and mind your own business and someone comes along and violates it like this,” she said.

Columbia Valley RCMP Corporal Brent Ayers said that the police are investigating the break-ins, and have retrieved lots of evidence.

“We know how they entered. We know how they left and we have some leads to follow up on and lots of information to process. It looks like they were just looking for cash, and they seemed to have all night in there. There are people of interest that we’re looking at,” he said.

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Valley NEWS

Canfor buys Canal Flats Tembec mill

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Tembec has agreed to sell its Canal Flats and Elko sawmills to Canfor Corporation, in a deal worth $60 million.

Canfor currently owns the sawmill in Radium Hot Springs, which has been shut down since 2009.

The deal between Tembec and Canfor, which was announced on Monday, November 28th, will see Canfor assume control of the mills and their working capital, including 1.1 million cubic metres of combined Crown, private land and contract annual allowable cut volumes.

About 455 employees are included in the purchase agreement, approximately 360 of whom are unionized.

But workers shouldn’t notice any significant changes, said Dennis Rounsville, President of the Forest Products Group for Tembec.

“The purchase agreement spells it out very clearly. Our unionized workers will carry on under the existing master agreement that we have with the Steelworkers Union,” he said. “Unionized workers in the forests, on our chipper and at our Elko and Canal Flats sawmills shouldn’t notice any difference. They’ll go to work and do the same job and get a paycheck from a different company.”

It is expected, Rounsville continued, that nonunionized employees, who total about 90-95 at Tembec’s mill sites and at the Cranbrook office, will be offered employment in a similar role.

“That’s the intent. The forests will be managed by

the same people, the logging will be overseen by the same people, the reforestation will be done by the same people and the mills will be run by the same people,” he said.

A major component of the deal is a long-term contract with Canfor for chip and hog fuel, which will continue to be supplied to Tembec’s Skookumchuck pulp mill, said Mr. Rounsville.

This not only ensures that the pulp mill continues to operate, but it also puts some fears to rest that the company will simply purchase the mills, shut them down and process the logs elsewhere.

“It will very much be a partnership going forward with them in the forests and us in the pulp mill,” he said.

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Woodex and Akisqnuknik join forestry forces

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Akisqnuknik Development Corporation and WoodEx Industries Ltd. have signed an historic working protocol agreement that will join the two companies in what representatives said they hope will be a mutually beneficial arrangement.

The non-legally binding document commits 5,225 cubic metres of timber from the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation’s non-replaceable forest licence in the Cranbrook timber supply area to WoodEx, who has in turn committed to purchasing the timber at fair market value.

Representatives from the Akisqnuk First Nation, WoodEx Industries, local and provincial government, and the business community were all in attendance at a special luncheon event at the Radium Resort

on Thursday, November 24th as the two companies signed the agreement.

President and CEO of the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation, Lillian Rose, said the hope is that formally establishing a working relationship will facilitate a process where the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation could increase their allowable cut volume, as well as help increase employment and investment in the valley.

“If WoodEx can increase the volume of wood that comes in to their mill, they can expand to two shifts,” she said. “We are committed to helping them reach that goal. Every part of the log is used at the mill. From the tree to the bark to the shavings to the sawdust, everything is used.”

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forest tenure; so it must rely on the open market for the wood it requires to operate. The secure source of fibre the agreement establishes will allow WoodEx the long-term stability to make some much needed upgrades to its operations, said President and CEO, Douglas Riddell.

“We plan to move off of propane and use our waste wood to fuel the drying kilns, resulting in a reduction of 7,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually,” said Mr. Riddell.

The Akisqnuknik Development Corporation would like to achieve a 100,000 cubic metre allowable cut volume, which could translate into a significant amount of money for the First Nation and the valley as a whole,” Ms. Rose said.

“We see this as a start of future potential business opportunities and there will be lots of spin-off opportunities that come out of this.”

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The attack was believed to have been carried out by three men dressed in black in an area of the ball park with minimal lighting, toward the north end of the playground. The victim has said he doesn’t know the identity of his attackers.

“Police are treating this as a priority investigation and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and prosecuting the offenders of this cowardly and unprovoked attack,” Corporal Simpson added.

Police conducted extensive patrols immediately after the incident and door-to-door inquiries were made, but they were unable to find the assailants.

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The police are seeking public assistance to catch multiple assailants who jumped a man in Radium Hot Springs and beat him to unconsciousness with a crowbar on Saturday, November 26th.

The man, whose name has not been released, was walking across Radium’s ball park, near St. Joseph Street, shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday when he was attacked from behind, the RCMP said.

“According to what the victim has told us it was very violent. He had some pretty significant injuries — enough to knock him unconscious,” said Corporal Grant Simpson of the Columbia Valley RCMP. “He was walking to a friend’s with earbuds in listening to music when he was attacked from behind and beaten with what he thinks was a crowbar.”

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room. The homeowners stated that they eventually discovered something was amiss as the upstairs bedroom smelled of cigarettes and the bed had been slept in. Prior to calling police the owners had already cleaned up the mud and food wrappers, as they thought it was a tradesperson who had been in during the week, as the house is still being completed. Police checked the residence, but there were no signs of forced entry. The homeowner had already washed the bed covers and sheets and had also checked with neighbours. Nothing was seen nor heard and no damage was noted anywhere.

• On November 27th, a Fairmont resident called the RCMP to report damage to the light post at the end of her driveway, located in the 5100 block of Riverview Crescent. Police found a damaged light post with black paint transferred onto it and also noticed a large chunk of cement taken out of the curb to the side. The property owner showed police a hub cap that she found and put into her garage. This was seized to allow police to determine the make and model. The incident is believed to have taken place at around 3 a.m. Police drove around the neighbourhood and spoke with neighbours, who didn’t hear anything throughout the night. Police also looked for vehicles with damage or missing hub caps. An investigation into this incident is ongoing.

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Teachers reassure parents that job action won’t affect learning

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Learning is still the utmost priority and is unaffected by the ongoing job action between the province and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, local teachers have reassured parents as their labour dispute enters its fourth month.

As teachers across B.C. continue to perform only teaching and no administrative duties, a significant victory has been won on their behalf this week after an employment tribunal ruled they can keep drawing a full salary and don’t have to fill out government mandated report cards until a settlement has been reached.

On Tuesday, November 29th, B.C. Labour Relations Board adjudicator, Michael Fleming, rejected an application from the Public School Employers Association that would have seen the province’s 40,000 teachers forced to repay the organization approximately 15 per cent of their wages and benefits for the year.

The association argued that as teachers are not fulfilling all of their duties, such as supervising recess and filling out progress reports, they are not entitled to their full pay.

But progress reports are just one method of assessing performance, and teachers are still evaluating and communicating progress to parents, said Greg Constable, band teacher at David Thompson Secondary. Without the government mandated progress reports, communication between schools and parents is actually improved, he added.

“Parents are getting contacted more frequently without the BCeSIS [British Columbia enterprise Student Information System] foisted upon teachers by our employer,” Mr. Constable explained, “I personally have more time to teach and be in contact with students ... Without this restrictive system, progress reports are more efficient and aren’t limited to 250 keystrokes of comments.”

Although School District 6 sent out BCeSIS progress reports in recent weeks, many parents were dismayed to find them nearly empty apart from attendance figures.

Communicating to parents their child’s progress is still of utmost importance to teachers, explained Doug Murray, Windermere Teacher’s Association president, and they are doing their best to give feedback directly.

“We want to report to parents and we may not be filling out report cards but we are informing parents of progress and we can report in a way that works best for child and parent,” he said. “The school district did send out the reports cards, as administrative staff aren’t involved in the job action, but they did not come from the teachers.”

B.C.’s teachers have been working without an employment contract since the previous one expired on June 30th, with job action commencing at the start of this school term in September. Although bargaining for a new contract started last March, both sides are still far apart on issues including wages, teaching conditions and the processes in place to evaluation, discipline or dismiss students.

“There is a lot of micro-managing — of telling teachers how to do their jobs,” Mr. Murray said. “We’re afraid of that, we don’t want to just be facilitators of education ... Teachers are highly educated, they know how to do their jobs.”

For progress to be made, the Public School Employers Association needs to return to the table willing to negotiate a collective agreement that respects teachers and meets the needs of students, The Teachers’ Federation said.

“Teachers feel that people need to know what is going on [with the labour dispute]. They really feel they need to take this action,” Mr. Murray added. “This is their teaching reality day-to-day and they want to stand up for something right and, in turn, teach our kids to stand up for what they believe in.”

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perspective

Balance critical to coalition’s success

By Kelsey Verboom

As an avid backcountry user since I was a child, learning about the budding backcountry-use coalition (see story, page 8) stirred within me emotions of both relief and trepidation.

Relief because while spending time in the Columbia Valley’s wildest places during the past few years, I’ve sensed an increasing tension between varying groups of backcountry users. Executed fairly, a guiding access management plan would give each group an important voice and role in corroboratively forming a consensus-driven plan that would please the most number of people possible.

However, I also feel nervous that such a coalition will truly be a coalition in every sense of the word. I think it certainly is possible, and I sincerely hope it will be achieved, but it will take a great deal of open-mindedness, shared direction, and dedication to ensure the set committee is sincerely of balanced interests.

Keeping in mind that the current coalition is in its very earliest stages and has much organization yet to do internally, seeing the initial list of coalition members who were invited to the October 14th meeting left me disappointed. The list of the invited had a very heavy environmental/conservation focus, and lacked much of a commercial/development voice. To truly be balanced, this will have to evolve and change in order to accommodate the diverse viewpoints in our community.

Although it was noted in the October 14th meeting’s minutes that “groups such as the snowmobile club, backcountry resorts and representation of private landFive members of the Walker Tegart family pose for a portrait during the 1890s. If you have any more information owners were not present,” as of November 25th, repre- or memories about the people in this photograph, email news@cv-pioneer.com sentatives from RK Heliski, Panorama Mountain VilPhoto A872 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society lage, and Jumbo Glacier Resort — all areas pertaining to backcountry development — were not even aware such a coalition was being planned.

That being said, I think the forming coalition now E-mail your letters to info@cv-pioneer.com or Please keep submissions to 400 words or less. Lethas the perfect opportunity to include and engage everyvisit our website at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com. ters may be edited for content, length, grammar, or one who has an interest in the process. What a wonderful Mail your letters to Box 868, Invermere, V0A 1K0, or accuracy. The opinions expressed in the Letters section chance to be completely transparent and to organize a drop them in at 1008-8th Avenue. are not those of The Pioneer. productive collaboration out in the open for all to see.

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LETTERS Need to keep valley’s forward momentum Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Invermere and the valley.

It is my pleasure to publicly extend a heartfelt thank you to every single person who voted for me or supported my ideas and values through this election process.

Running for public office is an extremely rewarding experience and I enjoyed every minute of it. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to engage with literally hundreds of people to share ideas for the future of our great valley.

I feel incredibly grateful to live in a place where anyone who has a passion to effect change can do so and everyone who wants to be involved can engage themselves in the election process and freely vote. Never take this for granted!

As part of my campaign I committed to fighting for a number of initiatives like improving our ailing economic situation, first by giving proper credence to the massive benefits of visitor traffic, and then working to attract less seasonallydriven businesses that will complement our tourism industry.

I also think it’s important to improve our connection to our lake, backcountry, regional partners and each other.

We also need to promote growth in our culture through arts, athletics and recreation, by giving support to cultural venues, training facilities, building new trails and legitimizing existing ones.

I vow to you that I will actively continue to advocate for the things I committed to during my campaign, by increasing

my involvement in a variety of community organizations.

Any candidate, elected or not, who stops fighting for the things they advocated for during the election process is not worthy of any of the votes they received.

Further to this, I am officially announcing my intention to run in the next election. I would like to publicly thank one of the new councillors for keeping my chair warm for me for the next three years!

My promise to everyone who supported me is that your vote was not wasted and I will work very hard to ensure I earn the respect and support of those who did not vote for me.

I regret nothing. I did not necessarily run for council solely to be elected but to speak with a voice loud enough to effect change. Now every one of us needs to keep the great community momentum going that was created by this very active election.

A community is a living entity continually in motion — if we are not relentless in thoughtfully moving it forward, it will move backward.

We need to support meaningful and responsible progress. If we do not, by default we support decay. I am fully committed to getting my shoulder behind this community moving it forward in a positive way. I am just happy to know I’m not alone!

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Volunteer-run backcountry coalition takes shape both have backcountry access/management plans that were coordinated and approved by the provincial government. The plans were developed and approved beA group so new it doesn’t yet have a name has tween 1996 and 2005, after a multi-year process in each formed to discuss and plan backcountry and front- area which involved community collaboration, extensive country usage in the Columbia Valley, with the eventual mapping, public open houses, and more than 30 meetgoal of gaining the provincial government’s support to ings in each community. turn the plan from a concept into an official guiding The Invermere area did not implement or receive a document for the area. similar plan at the time, and since then, members of the A guiding document would serve as a yardstick Regional District of East Kootenay have written to the for the government when making decisions about province on more than one occasion to request fundbackcountry land-use tenure agreements. ing and support for such a plan in the Columbia Valley.

Members of the group, which was initiated on a vol- Their requests have so far been denied by the province unteer basis by members of Wildsight, have so far held due to a lack of available resources. two official meetings, on October 14th and November Invermere resident Katerina Hartwig has decided 30th, to try to orgato spearhead a coalinize themselves and tion without initial create a clear direcofficial government tion for the group’s support, with the “There has to be a high level of altruism. roles and purposes. hope that the formaNo matter what your interests, you have The group has so tion and progress of to respect everyone at the table.” far been interchangean organized group ably referred to as of community the Invermere Backmembers will en- Jon Wilsgard, member of Golden’s Backcountry country Recreation courage the governRecreation Advisory Committee Advisory Commitment to back and tee, the Responsible help coordinate the Use Coalition, and project. the Responsible Backcountry Use Coalition. A single Just north of the Invermere area, the community of name was expected to be chosen on November 30th, Golden was the first in the province to create a backwhich was after The Pioneer’s press deadline. country area access management plan through a coopAs of press time, the group had not yet decided on its erative collaboration between people and organizations official terms of reference, but a draft copy reads in part: with varying interests, instead of a regulatory process.

“Whereas there is no backcountry recreation adGolden began their process in 1996 when governvisory committee in the Invermere area for the Central ment resources were plentiful, and they were aided by Purcells and Rocky Mountain eco-regions; and whereas government funding, direction, and mapping resources. current use of the front-country and backcountry is leadConcerned Golden residents organized a group of ing to environmental degradation, conflict between user people representing environmentalists, snowmobilers, groups and conflict between landowners and the public, ski resorts, ATV riders, mountain bikers, hikers, helithe Invermere Backcountry Recreation Advisory Com- ski companies, local and provincial government, and mittee (IBRAC) has been formed.” a host of other backcountry users. Each interest group The draft version of the coalition’s mission statement had a representative who sat on a central guiding comreads: “To seek maintenance of the balance of social, en- mittee and relayed his or her group’s concerns during vironmental and economic recreational opportunities in negotiations. the ---- (need to define geographic area) area.

Golden’s Jon Wilsgard, who was part of the original “The IBRAC will work towards the creation and set of organizers, sat on the Golden Backcountry Recreimplementation of Invermere Backcountry Recreational ation Advisory Committee during the formation of the Access Plan, based on responsible and reasonable recre- Golden Backcountry Recreation Access Plan as a recreational use of the backcountry. ation officer for the B.C. Forest Service.

“We will work towards plan implementation as well as strategic guidance to plan changes, in consideration of the high degree of negotiation-based consensus that will be fundamental to the origin of the plan.”

The surrounding regions of Golden and Cranbrook Story continued on next page . . .

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

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December 2, 2011

THANK YOU

. . . ‘Volunteer-run backcountry use coalition takes shape’ continued from page 8 He said the key to success for the process they engaged in was coming to a fundamental understanding between representatives of all different interests, before negotiations began.

“We have some things in our backcountry that spawn both wonderful opportunities, and conflicts,” he said. “We all recognized the need for us to come to a resolution because the backcountry was so desperately important to everyone — be it their livelihood or their spiritual passion.

“We all had to agree that not everyone can occupy the same specific area at the same time. Once everyone came to that fundamental recognition and agreement with each other, we were able to move forward.”

In Golden, for each negotiation that occurred about who should be allowed where and when, they followed what Mr. Wilsgard calls the “can you live with it?” rule.

“Every time there was a pivotal question, we asked that,” he said. “Before we moved on everyone agreed they could live with it. It means the decisions were inherently made on consensus. It doesn’t mean you like it, but you can live with it.”

That cooperative spirit was essential to the plan, he said, adding that equal representation was imperative.

“Everyone has to be represented,” he stressed. “There has to be. There has to be due process around everything in order to build confidence in the process and in the

committee members themselves.

“There has to be a high level of altruism. No matter what your interests, you have to respect everyone at the table. Without that, it’s almost like recreational bigotry.

You cannot have that. Everyone has to respect everyone else’s rights to the land; if you don’t have that, you have nothing.”

Mr. Wilsgard added that he felt lucky Golden’s plan was initiated and implemented during a time when more government resources were available, because without a high level of government support, especially when it comes to mapping resources, the process would not have been successful.

“Quite frankly, why it was successful and the only way it could have worked, was with the support of the provincial government,” he said. “Mapping support is critical. If the province is not able to come up with that level of support, then I already start wondering if it’s going to work.”

Done properly, Mr. Wilsgard said the blood, sweat and tears of the process is worth it.

“It’s important. If a plan can be built, it’s more certainty for the backcountry. It’s certainty for the backcountry built by all those who use it.”

For more information about Golden and Cranbrook’s backcountry plans, go to http://www.recplans. gov.bc.ca/. See next week’s Pioneer for an update of what was discussed at the November 30th Invermere meeting.

FROM THE RADIUM HOT SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Radium Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Dept. would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who attended our BBQ/Silent Auction on Saturday, November 26th. Very special thanks to those who bid and won their auction item. Without your generous support, the day would not have been as successful as it was. A special thanks to the following businesses and individuals who donated the individual items and products or who gave us tremendous help.

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Thank you to our corporate sponsors.

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And special thanks to Sue and Richard Miller from La Cabina Ristorante.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A skier-triggered avalanche at Lake Louise Ski Area last week is drawing attention to the dangerous snow conditions currently in place throughout the valley and Southern Interior.

Three visitors to Lake Louise Ski Area had the ride of their lives on Thursday, November 24th, after triggering and then escaping an in-bounds avalanche at the resort, prompting Parks Canada to issue an avalanche warning for the entire region.

“Unusually dangerous early season avalanche conditions are widespread at all elevations in many places in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks in Alberta and British Columbia,” said Parks Canada’s Omar McDadi,. “Parks Canada is strongly recommending visitors avoid avalanche areas.”

Heavy snowfall during the past few weeks has doubled or tripled the snowpack on top of a very weak snow base layer, the Mr. McDadi explained. This snowpack is extremely susceptible to hu-

man-triggered and natural avalanches, with any additional falling flakes adding to the precarious balance of snow.

The Columbia Valley and surrounding areas on both sides of the border are at considerable risk of avalanche, the Canadian Avalanche Centre reported, describing the Kootenays as having “dangerous avalanche conditions.”

“Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding and conservative decision making is essential,” their web alert continued.

With a considerable risk in the alpine areas, moderate to considerable risk at the treeline and a moderate to low risk below the treeline, those venturing into the backcountry are warned to take precautions.

Entering into potential avalanche zones is discouraged and arming yourself with plenty of information or a knowledgeable guide is essential, the Canadian Avalanche Centre recommended. Also, avoid crossing loaded slopes at or above the treeline, and be wary of thin areas and the risk of full-depth avalanches.

Resorts to open early

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff While those adverse to the cold weather might bemoan the recent snow flurries, skiers and snowboarders will be happy hear that several British Columbia resorts have now pushed forward their opening date as a result.

Panorama Mountain Village has announced an early opening, with skiing and boarding available at the resort starting on Monday, December 5th.

This Sneak-a-Peak Week will offer limited numbers of open runs from the Mile 1 Quad, which will be running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We just couldn’t keep all this snow to ourselves,” said Rick Jensen,

President and CEO Chief Executive Officer of Panorama.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, due to open on December 9th, will enjoy a bonus weekend of operations from December 2nd to 4th.

Two alpine bowls are confirmed to open on Friday December 2nd, with skiing and riding available from the top of the mountain to the base.

“After last winter’s epic La Niña snowfall, we are thrilled to see the trends return again this year,” said Steve Paccagnan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kicking Horse.

For more information: www.panoramaresort.com www.kickinghorseresort.com

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

GETTING CRAFTY

MOVIE REVIEW

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MUSIC THERAPY

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The Columbia Valley was alive with craft fairs on November 26th and 27th, including the David Thompson Secondary School Community Craft Fair. Pictured, left to right: Emily Purcell, Jasmine Cadenhead and Phoebe McLarty, of Cute as a Button, offer their hand-knitted products to Catherine Plumb. This weekend, December 2nd-3rd, the 18th annual BIG Christmas Craft Sale will be at the Invermere Community Hall.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

FIRST FRIDAYS Open Mic at Pynelogs All Ages Event for Musicians and Music Lovers Friday December 2nd – Doors open at 6:30 pm

Cinefest at Pynelogs · Cave of Forgotten Dreams What does ART mean to you? Tue Dec 6 – Doors open at 6:30 pm · Licensed Premises Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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

Movie Review: Friends with Benefits Reviewed by Kate Irwin Mocking the rom-com genre you fall into is dangerous territory. You either pull it off with aplomb and look very witty and trendy, or fall flat on your face for making the same mechanically-performed mush you were trying to send up. Fortunately, Friends With Benefits, starring Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake, avoids most of the pitfalls and is eminently watchable, even fun.

It seems to fall in line with a growing trend among flicks I’ve reviewed lately: the almost-very good movie.

While the first two-thirds to three-quarters of such films are pretty great, the rest is either needlessly crude, tediously bland or so awful it undoes all the good work achieved up until that point.

Unfortunately, Friends With Benefits does start to tiptoe into the bland category in the closing minutes,

with a smattering of undoing the good work thrown in for good measure.

What’s frustrating is that they do so much right. As Kunis’ tough recruitment consultant, Jamie, denounces Hollywood for peddling clichés about true love, you cheer. As witty one-liners and winks to the audience as to how silly these rom-coms are sail across the screen you start to believe that maybe this is it, the Holy Grail — the movie that doesn’t let you down.

Genuine laugh-out-loud fun ensues in the early stages as Jamie helps hire young up-and-coming editor, Dylan (Timberlake) to GQ Magazine and they become friends. Some particularly astute observational comedy will have you sniggering as our leads — following some horrible breakups — disrobe and leap into bed for some no-strings-attached horizontal fun.

Friends With Benefits succeeds where many fail by re-

membering not to neglect the comedy part of its remit — eliciting a rare, genuine laugh from me on more than one occasion. Timberlake and Kunis have fantastic chemistry together, sparking well in and out of bed. Woody Harrelson is amusing as a flamboyantly gay sports editor and Richard Jenkins adds gravitas with his inspired performance as Dylan’s Alzheimer’s-afflicted dad.

While ultimately it ends as conventionally as the other rom-coms it mocks, Friends With Benefits has enough substance and sass to carry you through the schmaltzy ending without losing your lunch. It may have its faults, but the movie is still a cut above the rest in the genre.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS Commerce. By donation, minimum $5. For info: 250-341-7888.

• 12 noon - 4 p.m.: Super Sunday Christmas shopping in Invermere. Santa pictures at Best Western Invermere Inn. Hosted by Invermere Business Committee of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

• 7 p.m.: Advent lessons and Carols at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. For info: 250-342-6644.

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

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

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

Tuesday, December 6th:

Toby Theatre The Toby Theatre will only be open for one movie per month this fall and winter. For info: http:// Tobytheatre.com.

Friday, December 2nd: • 4 - 8 p.m.: 18th Annual BIG Christmas Craft Sale at the Invermere Community Hall.

Saturday, December 3rd: • 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Free photo with Santa Claus at the Santa Cabin on the grounds of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: 250-345-5990.

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Columbia Ridge Christmas Market at Columbia Ridge Community Hall. Local vendors. Interested vendors contact Jan: 250-3450321 or ronaldjan@shaw.ca.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 18th Annual BIG Christmas Craft Sale at the Invermere Community Hall.

• 11 a.m. -3 p.m.: ICAN’s 5th annual Pet Photos with Santa at Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. By donation, minimum $5. For info: 250-341-7888.

• 12:30 - 2 p.m.: Family Skate with Santa at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Hosted by Sobeys. Free hot dog and pop for children 12 and under.

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

Sunday, December 4th: • 11 a.m. -3 p.m.: ICAN’s 5th annual Pet Photos with Santa at Columbia Valley Chamber of

• 7 p.m.: Parents and caregivers of special needs children are invited to meet at the Invermere Legion in the Veteran’s Hall. Hosted by the Family Resource Centre. For info contact Pat Cope: 250-342-4242 or e-mail pcope@familyresourcecentre.ca.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs series presents Cave of Forgotten Dreams at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $10 per person. Tickets for sale at the door. For info: 250-342-4423.

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

Wednesday, December 7th: • 6 - 8 p.m.: Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Healthy Start at College of The Rockies. Free, no obligation fitness assessments and consultations performed by Fitess4Life personal trainers. Pre-register to guarantee an appointment.

Thursday, December 8th: • 5:30 - 6 p.m.: Circuit training workout by Fitness4Life at Eileen Madson Primary School.

Bring yoga mat. By donation. Fundraiser for Team Andrews to raise money for curling provincials. For info contact Hayley Wilson: 250-342-0503.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Santa photos at Home Hardware, hosted by Global Animal Lovers (GALS). Minimum $5 donation.

• 7 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Bands in Concert in the school gym. Silver collection at the door.

Friday, December 9th: • 4 - 8 p.m.: Christmas Shopping Night in Fairmont.

Local businesses, shops, restaurants and cafes are open late. For info: 250-688-1742.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Santa photos at Home Hardware, hosted by Global Animal Lovers (GALS). Minimum $5 donation.

Saturday, December 10th: • 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Free photo with Santa Claus at the Santa Cabin on the grounds of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: 250-345-5990.

• 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Healthy Start at College of The Rockies. Free. No obligation. Fitness assessments and consultations performed by Fitess4Life personal trainers. Pre-register to guarantee an appointment.

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Columbia Ridge Christmas Market at Columbia Ridge Community Hall with local vendors. Interested vendors contact Jan: 250345-0321 or ronaldjan@shaw.ca.

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Arts Alive Craft Sale at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Unique Canadian hand-crafted items. For info: 250-342-6507 or 250-342-9394.

• 1 - 3 p.m.: Christmas Tea and Bake Sale at the Windermere Hall. Admission is $5 per person.

Entertainment provided by the Dance Tree Community Program. Christmas baskets and items will be raffled off. Hosted by Windermere Health Care Auxiliary. For info: 250-345-6635.

• 6 p.m.: Terra Madre Day celebration dinner with a multi-course African-inspired menu at Birchwood Restaurant. Hosted by Slow Food Columbia Valley.

Proceeds go to 1000 Gardens in Africa Project. $55 for members and $65 for non-yet members. Tickets available at Circle Health Foods. For info visit: www. slowfood.com or contact Alison at alisonbell0@ gmail.com.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Kimberley at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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Saturday, December 11th: • 12 noon - 3 p.m.: 4th annual ‘Santa in Fairmont’ for kids and parents at Smoking Waters Cafe.

Wagon rides, cookie decorating, musicians and sing along. Photos with Santa, $10 per photo. Register for photos with Santa by calling: 250-345-4008.

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Sweet treats and holiday cheer A multitude of holiday craft and bake sales were available in various locations throughout the Columbia Valley during the November 26th/27th weekend. Pictured, above: Kay Caspell, Shirley Steeves and Phyllis Luyendyk (left to right) enjoy some tasty treats at the Invermere Legion’s Christmas Craft Fair and Tea. Right: Friends of the Invermere Library, Lynda Shepherdson, Kitty the dog, and Shelley Shoemaker display some of the delectable goodies available at the Holiday Silent Auction kick-off Bake Sale.

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Debut special needs program will benefit many Submitted by Lori Horrocks Services for children with special needs in the Columbia Valley are about to improve, thanks to a recent contract awarded to Invermere’s Family Resource Centre.

The new Life Skills program for youth with special eeds contract is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Its goal is to help special needs youth integrate more fully into the community.

Although the program is oriented to youth 13-17 years of age, Pat Cope, Executive Director of the Family Resource Centre, said this contract is a first step toward improving services for local special needs children of all ages, as well as young adults.

She said she wants to begin by finding out what families of special needs children, youth and young adults need now and want to see in the future.

A meeting for parents and caregivers of special needs children of all ages is being held on Tuesday, December 6, at 7 p.m., at the Invermere Legion in the Veteran’s Hall. The goal of the meeting is to create a vision for services and support needed for families in the area, and to provide direction for the new youth life skills program.

Organizations that provide services to special needs children and adults are also invited. Interested families who are unable to attend the meeting can call or e-mail their ideas to Ms. Cope at the Family Resource Centre, 250-342-4242, pcope@familyresourcecentre.ca.

African dinner to celebrate slow food movement Submitted by Allison Bell Slow Food Columbia Valley is thinking globally and acting locally on Saturday, December 10th by joining Slow Food International’s global food revolution in celebration of collective local food roots.

Terra Madre Day, an annual celebration led by Slow Food International, is a day to celebrate good, clean and fair food. Around the world, small-scale farmers, producers, cooks, students, and other Slow Food members are using their creativity and knowledge to build a better food future by hosting events.

Invermere’s event will celebrate African cuisine and draw attention to Slow Food’s project: 1,000 Gardens in Africa. The goal of the organization is to create 1,000 food gardens by 2012. According to Slow Food International, more than 300 gardens — concrete examples of local, sustainable and self-sufficient food production — have been created so far.

The proceeds from the event will go to the 1000 Gardens in Africa Project. Future local events and

projects may see the development of connections between Slow Food Columbia Valley, Groundswell Network Society, the Community Greenhouse and garden projects in Africa.

Since the inception of Terra Madre Day, Slow Food Columbia Valley has held annual celebration dinners and luncheons locally at Earl Grey Lodge, Eagle Ranch Golf Resort and David Thompson Secondary School. This year, our dinner will be held at Birchwood Restaurant. New co-owner/chef Marc Leblanc has planned a multi-course Africaninspired menu to be prepared with as many locallygrown ingredients available.

Tickets are $55 for members and $65 for notyet members and are available at Circle Health Foods. More information about Slow Food and Terra Madre Day and other events taking place around the world can be found at www.slowfood. com or http://www.slowfood.com/terramadreday/ welcome_eng.lasso. For more information, email alisonbell0@gmail.com.

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Interested vendors contact Jan at 250-345-0321 or ronaldjan@shaw.ca. Food Bank donations welcome.

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Music brings peace to at-risk youth

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Family Resource Centre is offering an exciting new program throughout the Columbia Valley, teaching youths to express themselves through music.

Music Saves the Soul, a program devoted to teaching local young people the ins and outs of making music, was conceived, developed and established by Matthew Chapman, a Youth Outreach and Family Support Worker who recently relocated to Invermere.

The goal of the program is simple: to encourage kids to express themselves lyrically, resulting in the creation of an actual album of original material by the time the program draws to a close. Mr. Chapman started Music Saves the Soul in 2001 in Fort Ware and immediately started seeing results with the at-risk youth he was working with.

“The whole point of this program when I set it up was to offer kids a blanket introduction to the music industry in the most remote and isolated parts of Canada,” he said. “As far as counselling goes, it is amazing, as the kids can use the recording process to express certain issues in their lives, and once the song is recorded it allows them to look at their issues from a different perspective.”

Participants in the program are encouraged to learn

music industry terminology, explore the music making process and to use their creativity to express themselves in a safe and accepting environment.

Over the years, Mr. Chapman has produced 212 demo albums for youth across the province, and left his mark on a number of communities by helping them set up not-for-profit, youth-run recording studios once they have completed the program.

Locally, the program is being offered in Invermere, Edgewater and Canal Flats. Mr. Chapman said he has been blown away with how accepting David Thompson Secondary School has been of the idea, and he looks forward to the possibilities that the program will have for young people in the area.

Participants are given as much freedom as possible in terms of lyrical content, however, racism, gang activity, and the promotion of violence or drug use is not allowed. Once the group has enough music recorded, the participants will be taken on a mini tour of the valley to showcase what they have been working on, Mr. Chapman explained.

As far as counselling goes it is a program that has an unheard of success rate in helping youths to work through the issues they are facing and find solutions to the hardships they encounter, he added.

“Kids will walk into my studio looking at the

HIGH NOTE — Youth worker, Matthew Chapman, hopes to inspire local youth with his new music program, Music Saves the Soul.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks ground, not saying anything, and then six months later they are looking me in the eye and performing in front of an audience. It’s amazing.”

For more information, contact the Family Resource Centre at 250-342-5566 or email fsw@familyresourcecentre.ca.

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Spreading good cheer and positivity through song, a local group of seniors have been serenading their friends and families at their practice space located at Columbia Garden Village in Invermere. The group meets on Mondays, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and are inviting anyone who wishes to join to call either Lila Fodchuk at 250-342-9636 or Mary Smith at 250-3429388. More male voices are needed. Pictured, left to right, back row: Shirley Swan, Marilyn Kraayvanger, Bev Sinclair, Lenore Rohrick, Laurie McCullem, Irene Holm, Anne Keely, Mary Smith, Maria Kloos, Lila Fodchuk, Ed Kluczny. Front row: Kay Maras, Vivian Cooper, and Charlein Booty. Missing from the photo: Irene Walker. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Help share a love of literacy Submitted by Yolande Dolman The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy in the Windermere Valley is partnering with the Christmas Bureau and the Rotary Club of Invermere to roll out the Book Under Every Tree campaign this Christmas.

This project has been ongoing since 1998. Our goal is to provide a book for every child 0-18 years of age whose families have applied for a Christmas hamper.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy staff will collect new and very gently used books for readers of all ages, including adults. Through a generous donation from Rotary, the alliance is able to purchase additional books to fill any gaps in donated literature.

Last year, the Book Under Every Tree placed well over 230 books into Christmas Hampers. This year’s numbers from through applications so far indicate we will need even more this year. Please help give the gift of reading!

Until December 16th, you can drop off suitable books in collection boxes set up at Sobeys and AG Foods in Invermere. Any donated books not given out with the hampers will be donated to libraries or other literacy programs.

If you have any questions about the Book Under Every Tree project or any of the other literacy program offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, call 250-342-9229 or email kandruschuk@cbal.org.

Grand Re-opening Tuesday, December 6th

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It’s Movie Night at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

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December 2, 2011

YOUR MONEY U.S. markets looking good

For the past several years, many Canadian investors have been heavily favouring the Canadian markets.

When it came to their stock selections, Canadian investors were more likely to select Canadian companies than American or other foreign companies. While this has been a healthy strategy in the past, the U.S. economy seems to be turning a corner, and U.S. stocks are looking more attractive than they have in a long time.

In the last year or so, U.S.-based companies have been vastly outperforming their global peers. Despite growing corporate profits, many blue-chip U.S. stocks have not seen noticeable increases to their share prices.

This mis-pricing has created a lot of good deals among U.S. stocks. Coupled with a rising currency, now a couple of cents higher than ours, Canadian and foreign inEnglish vestors are beginning to take notice.

expensive U.S. dollars to cheap Canadian dollars, then around 70 cents U.S., and buying cheap Canadian assets.

Comparing economies Both the Canadian and U.S. economies are growing at about the same pace: Canada’s real GDP in 2010 was 3%, while the U.S. grew at 2.8%. There’s nothing 2010 and beyond Fast forward the clock to 2010: for the previous de- too unusual about those numbers, except that the U.S. cade, the Canadian markets, led by natural resources, housing market is completely flat. This means that the precious metals and a very active housing market, has U.S. economy received zero help from their housing secoutperformed the U.S.. The average Canadian equity tor, and in Canada, real estate was a huge factor to our mutual fund has returned 7.1% per year for the previous economic activity. Currently, the U.S. housing market is Manulife Securities Incorporated = IDAand beginning to see considered close to turning a corner 10 years, while the average U.S. equity fund backpedaled growth again, Investment and the Canadian market at an average rate of -1.79%. Additionally, the Canadian Manulife Securities Services inc.is=considered MFDA to have very little upside, if any.

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French nadian assets a decade earlier, they had done so when the Canadian dollar was weak, and had therefore earned What can investors do?

Retail investing is largely reactionary and past-performoney on the exchange rate as well.

The previous 10 years mance driven. This means it chiefly follows what worked During the 1990s, experienced its cards longest 3/16" Minimum sizetheto U.S. be used on business in the past. This is a major reason why retail mutual fund Changes to CPP Holdings period of economic expansion to date. Their stock marCurrently, the Canadian Pension Plan Investment sales are still overwhelmingly going into Canadian equity ket enjoyed extraordinary growth, and an overwhelming majority of Canadian retail investors were clamouring to Board is taking a different approach with their foreign funds as opposed to U.S. or foreign equity funds. Peninvest as much money as they could outside of Canada. equity holdings. Spying deals south of the border, the sion managers, however, are usually ahead of the game, There were even RRSP foreign content rules in place that CPP began repositioning some of their equity exposure. scooping up underpriced out-of-favour assets while retail According to the CPP Investment Board’s website, the investors are still chasing past returns. Pension managers attempted to keep Canadians investing in Canada.

By 1999 the Canadian Pension Plan, on the other CPP currently has 83% of their equity holdings in non- are frequently greedy when others are fearful.

If you are interested in adding some U.S. exposure hand, was buying Canadian assets. The CPP was sell- Canadian companies. This is in sharp contrast to their 1/4" Minimum size to be used the standard brochures to your portfolio, speak to your financial advisor. ing some of their foreign holdings andon converting those sized holdings in 1999, which had 82% invested in Canada.

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Saturday, December 10th 10 am – 5 pm

Festive window dressing This holiday season the Invermere Business Committee, a branch of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a window decorating contest for 30 participating Invermere businesses. From now until December 19th, the committee will judge and select a festive display to be featured in The Pioneer. The grand prize winner will be announced in the December 30th paper, just in time to ring in the New Year. This week’s featured window is that of River Gems in downtown Invermere. River Gems staff beautified their window with a Holiday Express train and sparkling snowflakes.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Located at Pynelogs Cultural Centre

1720 - 4th Avenue For more information, please contact: Sandra 250.342.6507 • Kelly 250.342.9394

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Shopping locally

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

906 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-3330 • Tons of December promotions!

• Purchase $500 in gift cards and receive 5% off.

• Daily gift cards given away.

• December 7th – First Wednesday of every month is Customer Appreciation Day, 10% off.

(Minimum $25 purchase, excluding 4 litre milk, tobacco, lottery, phone/3V, gift cards, and sale priced turkeys.)

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Everyone has heard that shopping locally helps the community, but rarely do we take the time to look at the numbers or explore just what is meant when we say “local business.”

The majority of businesses in the Columbia Valley are independently-owned and operated, but what about the major chains? Is there a difference between a locally owned big chain franchise and a large corporate greed machine? Simply put, yes.

A locally-owned franchise employs members of the community and, depending on the operational structure of the company, is able to procure supplies locally, give to local charities and support local events.

Most importantly though, the owners live here and are committed to making their community a great place to live.

Statistics from the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce indicate that when a dollar is spent locally, 75 per cent of that dollar stays within the community.

That same dollar will be spent five times within the local economy, said Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Susan Smith.

The money supports the local economy through wages to employees (who in turn spend their dollars at other local establishments), sponsorship of local events and charities, procuring supplies and paying property taxes that support local schools, hospitals and municipal infrastructure. As well, most local business owners live within their communities, which not only makes them more community-minded but also means their families support the social infrastructure a community requires to survive.

“Money is like blood. It needs to keep moving around to keep the economy going.

Our local economy consists of you, your

neighbour and anyone in your neighbourhood who contributes to the economic well being of our community,” Ms. Smith said.

Speaking specifically about tourism dollars, Ms. Smith said that the valley hosts more than 67,000 visitors a year, which creates an economic impact of approximately $6,730,000 for the local economy. This money comes in from outside the valley and is re-circulated up to five times, creating a significant impact on the local economy.

“The most important thing we can do to help our local economy is to be active consumers,” she said.

“Don’t assume that goods cost more locally; do the research and build a relationship with our local retailers.

Often times items can be ordered through local business at comparable prices to those found in the city.”

There are other, less economic-minded reasons for supporting local businesses as well. One-of-a-kind businesses help define what a community looks and feels like, and makes a community a place people want to live, work and play in. As well, most small businesses set up shop in the town or village center, creating a vibrant downtown core and a friendlier, more pedestrian, shopping experience.

So before you head out-of-valley to do your Christmas shopping, remember to calculate the cost of gas, wear on your vehicle and your valuable time, and more often than not, shopping locally becomes a much more economical option.

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. . . LETTERS continued from page 7 Dear Editor: This past Saturday, my mom and I (and about a hundred other very chatty friends and acquaintances) spent the best hour at the David Thompson Secondary School Craft Fair in the Community Hall.

I actually spent all of my cash at the very first table, but since there was so much great stuff, and I knew so many vendors, I just kept shopping, on credit (small town advantage). Almost everything was there, naturally and locally handmade, and it was incredibly affordable.

It’s the next-best-thing to making your gifts yourself.

Of course, we had to try a little fresh homemade baking to keep us going until lunch; and the proceeds went to a great cause. It’s all good!

We needed to relax after that, so we stopped in to one of Invermere’s friendly coffee shops for lunch. The (locally roasted) coffee was fantastic, the homemade soup delicious, and the staff attentive. Actually, the debit machine wasn’t working that day, but it was “no problem, catch ya next time” (more small town advantage). We got to visit with a few more great people while having lunch. Gotta love it!

Later that evening was Light Up,

Super Sunday Open 12-4 pm

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On any purchase over $200 when paying with your Sears Card or Sears Mastercard.

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and the famous Santa Claus Parade.

Once again, Invermere did a great job.

After the parade, we did a bit more shopping, taking advantage of the sales and freebies the local stores always offer just for Light Up. All kinds of people were out and about, happy and smiling, and having a great time. I just couldn’t help but smile!

So keep it in mind as you rush around this December to give yourself a break, and do your shopping here.

You really can get almost everything; often more unique or interesting than anything you’ll find in a mall.

People are friendly and relaxed, and staff are helpful — they WANT your business. If you can’t find what you want, ask. They can probably get it for you. Consider what it costs in time and gas to drive somewhere else, and factor that into your budget; it’s not small.

Don’t forget about the convenience factor if you need to return something.

Remember that your local businesses contribute HUNDREDS of dollars to local causes through out the year.

They are owned by regular people who love living here too. Keep in mind that shopping locally is generally friendlier to the environment and puts money back into our local economy.

And most of all, enjoy the fact that you don’t feel like the Grinch at the end of the day!

Spring Hawes and Maxine Hawes Invermere

Super Sunday Local Artisans

New inventory from new artists.

Come and see the changes!

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Buy handmade this holiday season

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Gift certificates available during the christmas season.

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Super Sunday!

Open 11-4 pm

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EARLY ADVERTISING — Fairmont’s Sean Roggeman displays the 1920s Hotel Invermere brochure he found for sale while browsing the Internet.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom

Escape the chill Échappez au froid Annual pass sale Save even more for spontaneous escapes to Radium, Miette or Banff Upper Hot Springs.

Offre de laissezpasser annuel Faites une escapade spontanée aux sources thermales Radium, Miette et Upper Hot Springs de Banff et économisez encore plus.

Adults $140 $ 110 Seniors/Children $105 $ 85 Families $385 $ 310

Adultes 140 $ 110 $ Aînés et enfants 105 $ 85 $ Familles 385 $ 310 $

Price includes taxes.

Les taxes sont comprises.

Sale ends January 1, 2012.

L’offre prend fin le 1er janvier 2012.

Call 250-347-9485 or visit the hot springs to purchase your passes.

Composez le 250-347-9485 ou rendez-vous aux sources thermales pour acheter votre laissez-passer.

Realtor stumbles upon piece of local history

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff When local realtor Sean Roggeman logged onto eBay and typed in “Invermere,” he was surprised by what he found.

While browsing the popular online auction website a few weeks ago, Sean typed “Invermere” into the eBay search engine, curious to see if anyone from the valley had posted their home for rent or sale online. Instead, up popped a listing for a slightly yellowed brochure from the 1920s advertising Hotel Invermere, “An Ideal Tourist Hotel.”

Curious, he clicked on the item for sale, and was surprised to find that its seller, Tim Mills, lived all the way in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Through email, Sean learned that Tim’s dad had recently passed away, and Tim was auctioning off some of his dad’s belongings, including the brochure, which Tim said his dad brought back to the U.S. after visiting Invermere.

“Being a realtor, to see a brochure for Hotel Invermere was pretty exciting. I bought it right away,” Sean said.

Story continued on next page . . .

Columbia Valley

Please join us for a delicious evening of African-inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Marc Leblanc at Birchwood Restaurant,

to celebrate locally-grown food and have lots of fun.

Proceeds to the 1000 Gardens in Africa Project.

$55 for Slow Food members $65 for Not-yet members

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to upioneer@telus.net

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December 2, 2011 . . . story continued from page 22 Sean was the lone bidder on the item, and secured the find for just $20.

The double-sided hotel brochure features pictures of tourist attractions like the Radium Hot Springs pools, Sinclair Canyon, Lake of the Hanging Glaciers, and the old CPR Lodge, described as the “CPR Lake Windermere Bungalow Camp,” which now sits near Pynelogs.

The front of the brochure advertises rooms from $4.50 with “hot and cold water” and boasts, “The privileges of the Invermere Golf and Country Club [now Fort Point] are available to the guests at the hotel on payment of a small fee.”

According to the Windermere Valley Museum, Hotel Invermere was located roughly where Invermere’s Best Western is today.

The time period the brochure was produced reflects the popularity of travel by automobile. The brochure mentions that Invermere can be reached “by the Canadian Pacific Railway from the main line to the north by way of Golden,” but the heaviest focus is on visiting via vehicle.

It advertises a “fully-equipped garage in connection” as well as “cars to hire and sight-seeing trips arranged,” and features a map of the suggested “Auto Circle Tour of the Canadian Rockies via famous Banff-Windermere Highway: a high-class gravelled highway.” The circle tour pictured travels from Banff to Invermere and Cranbrook, to Fernie, Fort MacLeod, High River, Calgary, and back to Banff.

“Linked with the California-Banff Bee Line Highway” is written below the map. The Bee Line Highway, sometimes also known as the “B-Line” wound through Banff and Cranbrook into Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Sean brought his piece of found history to the Windermere Valley Museum, and discovered that while the museum has similar pieces in their archives, this is the only version they know of in the valley. He has now framed the piece in a double-sided glass frame and plans to hang it in his office at Royal LePage as a conversation piece.

Sean moved from Calgary to Columere Park near MODERN CONVENIENCES — The front page of Fairmont when he was in elementary school with his parents, the brochure promises rooms with “hot and cold water” Paul and Judy Roggeman, and his brother Kevin. for as little as $4.50 per night.

Remember, if you are unable to come to the Community Hall, write a note to authorize someone else to pick up your hamper. Volunteers will not be available for next day pick up.

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A reminder from the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley Submit your request for a hamper by calling (250) 342-6752 or (250) 342-6789 by Monday, December 12th. Phone or email to register your hamper sponsorship by Friday, December 9th: (250) 342-6752 or (250) 342-6789; hghoff@telus. net or hw6789@telus.net.

Donate an Angel gift for a child (0-12) at Dairy Queen or a gift for a child (0-12) or senior (65+) at The Bargain! Shop (8th Ave. & 13th St. location) by Friday, December 16th.

Sponsors, please remember to deliver your hampers to the Invermere Community Hall on Tuesday, December 20th, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Applicants, pick up hampers and gifts on Tuesday, December 20th, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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Winser Timber Ltd.

would like to thank everyone who helped to make this another great year! The awards night was fun and successful.

Thank you to the following contributors.

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Rona Luxor Corrals Invermere Feed Store Spur Valley Golf Course Peter and Kirsten Feldman Joppers Exteriors Lynne Grillmair Clayton and Diane Mattson Pip’s Country Store

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Owen and Heather Mitchell Northern Lights Wildlife Centre Don Wolfenden East Kootenay Electrical Brisco General Store NAPA Auto Parts WoodEx Tembec Kellie Tegart

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Bernice Pedley Radium Esso Stevo’s Pizza Radium Hot Springs Pools Bob and Claudia Mitchell Don Summerville Brent Dubois Lambert Insurance Fay Almas Falkmann’s

Your generosity is much appreciated.

Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing.

Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes of headlines or details.

Call Kathy at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

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Go-Go Sisters do good Dear Editor: In a recent telephone conference call with Stephen Lewis, members of Grandmother groups across Canada learned that a B.C. man, Dr. Julio Montaner, has published research findings confirming that the treatment of HIV/AIDS with anti-retroviral drugs actually serves also to prevent the spread of the disease. The use of these drugs suppresses the virus and dramatically reduces transmission of the disease.

Dr. Montaner, director of the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, met with the United Nations’ AIDS secretariat in Geneva to present his groundbreaking case for HIV prevention through expanded access to anti-retroviral therapy. This discovery has led to the implementation of a “Seek and Treat” initiative in British Columbia.

Tragically, however, financial resources to treat the AIDS pandemic on the international level are extremely underfunded and access to antiretroviral drugs is limited.

The Global Fund is considered to be the most effective mechanism to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria but many countries are cutting back on commitments to the Fund. Canada’s fair share would mean doubling our pledge.

The Stephen Lewis Foundation continues to provide reliable funding to 200 projects in 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Under the umbrella of the Foundation, 250 groups of Grandmothers across Canada, fundraise to support African Grandmothers who need to feed, clothe, and shelter large families orphaned by the AIDS pandemic.

Ninety per cent of money raised through the Grandmothers’ campaign reaches projects on the ground!

The local Grandmothers, the Valley Go-Go Sisters of Invermere, welcome new members. You may stop by our table at the upcoming Christmas Craft Sale or phone 342-9600 for further information.

Luana Gilles Go-Go Sisters of Invermere

‘Riding it out’ is absurd Dear Editor: Regarding your November 25th editorial ‘Ride it out’: not too hard to tell who you voted for Mayor of Invermere.

Here are some harsh realities for you from someone who has spent a good portion of the last two years travelling throughout North America.

The economic malaise that we are seeing is not reflected in every part of the continent. If anything, our proximity to provinces that are doing relatively well should have buffered our economic downturn.

Your statement about “riding it out” and “waiting for the rest of Canada to have more money to spend” is a cop out. It is an excuse to do nothing, or worse yet continue down the same path of non-sustainable projects.

“Ride it out” is an excuse for certain politicians who don’t have experience, vision, passion and commitment.

There are plenty of places in

North America that are scenic, have great recreational opportunities, and have great wildlife values. What sets those areas apart from Invermere is that these other places actually welcome visitors.

As someone who has been handson for the last six years trying to garner the district’s support for trails for all seasons, I can tell you that the actual support level is pitiful in its own right and embarrassing compared to other communities. The combined support for biking, skiing, skating, hiking and the arts was dwarfed last year by a single non-budgeted project that had no documented sustainable value.

Ride It Out? No, I expect more from a $200,000 per year commitment to an administrator, mayor and council. Or, there are plenty of other places to travel, recreate, be entertained, relax, sight-see, shop and stay where you don’t have to “ride it out.”

Nick Berzins, Invermere

Santa Claus Brunch!

Santa Claus Brunch • Sunday, December 4 • 11 • 18 10:00am to 12:00 noon Mountain Flowers • The Lodge A very special guest from the North Pole is joining us for Sunday Brunch during the first three weeks in December!

Bring your family to this special festive Brunch to meet Santa Claus, and make sure you don’t forget your camera.

Santa will be present daily 10:00am to 12:00 noon only.

Sunday Brunch is served from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Adults: $24.95 • Seniors: 15% discount • Children (5-12): $10.95 • Kids 4 and Under FREE *Not including tax or gratuities. Show your Brunch receipt at the Hot Springs for FREE same-day entry.

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Strengthening Families Program for Aboriginal Families (First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Aboriginal)

Are you a parent of a 3-6 year old child?

Strengthening Families is a research based program that teaches parents and kids ways to use emotional support and consistent discipline to bring up happy, healthy children. It is a family skills program that brings learning and fun into your family.

When: Program to start in January 2012 What is provided? All handouts, prizes each week, transportation, dinner meal, babysitting and activities for whole family.

All of this for 14 weeks for free!

Want to know more? Meet us for coffee and treats on Tuesday December 6th from 10-11am at the Quality Bakery in Invermere.

Contact Angelle 342-6379 or Amber 1-888-489-4563 or alouie@ktunaxa.org for rides or more info.

RCMP raises $1,700 with mo grow Columbia Valley RCMP members are thanking the community for their help in raising more than $1,700 for prostate cancer research by supporting their Movember moustache growing efforts. This month, Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac shaved his 30-plus year moustache and the rest of the detachment members grew some face fuzz. Pictured, standing, left to right: Constable Chris Ralph; Constable Chris Sheppard; Constable Scott Myers; Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac; Corporal Grant Simpson; Constable Tim Harper; Constable Dustin Burch, Constable Christine Steffler. Kneeling, left to right: Corporal Brent Ayers; Constable David Hoekstra and Constable Andrew Michaud.

Photo by Kate Irwin

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Child aged 4-12, Youth aged 13-17, Adult aged 18-64, Senior aged 65+. All programs subject to cancellation and change without notice.

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MLA Meeting Day Monday, December 5th Please call 1 866 870 4188 to book an appointment

Norm Macdonald MLA www.NormMacdonald.ca | norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca

Shopping Night in Fairmont Friday, December 9th, 4-9 p.m.

An evening of fantastic specials and features.

Smoking Water Company

Introducing - NEW Wine & Beer menu as well as special coffees. Featuring Spectacular Coffee & Tea Gift Baskets. For the evening, stop for a glass of wine and try the new appetizers

La Galleria II

Fairmont Gift Shop

Featuring - NO HST from 4 - 8 pm (on all regular priced items) Other in-store specials

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Books Featuring - ALL ADULT HAND KNIT SWEATERSCVP 3 colBishop’s x2 Featuring Coff ee & Used books. In-store specials 40% Off! Lots of other in-store specials and draws colour Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream

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Open from 4 - 8 pm – In store specials

Swan song Columbia Valley photographer Kim Hutton captured this pair of adolescent swans splashing in the open water near the Athalmer bridge on November 25th, as the last rich colours of fall fade into winter. The Columbia Valley Wetlands are a common stopping and ‘fueling up’ point for migrating swans traveling from their summer to wintering grounds.

Photo submitted by Kim Hutton

You ~ Thank You ~ Thank You ~ Thank You ~ Thank You ~

For all your snow removal needs...

…to all my fellow nurses; retired nurses, doctors, hospital staff, friends and family!

Thank you for all the years of work support, friendship and love. Also for the great retirement party!

You helped by being there to celebrate.

Thank you retirees for the money. I am donating it to the Go Go Grannies for Africa, a great gift to pass along for those who need it more.

It has been a pleasure and great reward to help you in your time of need. Please forgive me if I have fallen short in your expectations.

Anne Zurbriggen Retired RN

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Winter is here!

Thank You…

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December 2, 2011 ...’Tembec sells’ continued from page 3 Christine Kennedy, Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications for Canfor, said the deal is an indicator that the company desires a strong future in the area, as their only local mill previous to this agreement, located in Radium Hot Springs, has been shut down since 2009.

“It should be pretty clear to people that we want to operate efficient, competitive mills in that part of the province and produce high-quality products to serve our customers.”

Ms. Kennedy said that for the next few months, Canfor and Tembec will be working through the transition period, and will finalize the deal sometime in the

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first quarter of 2012.

What this means for Radium’s Canfor mill is still uncertain, said Ms. Kennedy.

More will be known as the transition progresses, and when Canfor decides where to spend $50 million in capital improvements they have committed to the area over the next few years.

“We look forward to being there. We think it is a great part of the province. We think it is a good story for Canfor and a great economic indication for the valley that a company of this size and prominence wants to come there and considers it a key part of their fiber strategy going forward,” she said.

Last chance to donate your toys!

This is officially your last chance to bring your gently used toys to the Columbia Valley Pioneer office to help raise money for local children in need this holiday season.

We will be collecting toys be-

tween December 5th and 9th, and will host a toy sale on December 10th from 9 a.m.-noon.

All proceeds from the sale will go to sponsor children from the local Angel Tree Program.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INDUSTRIAL / BUSINESS PARK PLAN MULTI PURPOSE ACCESS, SIGNAGE, STORM WATER, LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DESIGN FOR INVERMERE’S INDUSTRIAL / BUSINESS PARK. The District of Invermere is seeking a proposal for engineering services to provide a plan addressing storm water management, signage, vehicle, pedestrian and cycling access, landscaping and lighting for approximately 1.37 kms of arterial access roads as well as well as approximately 1.35 kms of internal industrial park access roads for the District of Invermere’s Industrial Park area.

The deadline for submissions is 3:30 P.M. MST, Wednesday January 11, 2012.

For a copy of the Request for Proposal visit the District of Invermere website: www.invermere.net • Documents • Bids/Tenders • Request for Proposal – Industrial Park Plan.

For more information please contact: Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services District of Invermere Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0. planning@invermere.net ph: 250-342-9281 ext 235 • fax: 250-342-2934

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INAUGURAL MEETING OF COUNCIL (SPECIAL MEETING) The Inaugural meeting of the new District of Invermere Council will be held in the Council chambers of the Municipal Office on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

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

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

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR AN URBAN DEER CONTROL CO-ORDINATOR Consideration will be given to persons with previous animal control experience and must have a valid Provincial hunting license.

This is a renewable contract position and compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. The working timeframe will commence in February 2012 and will run through the 2012 calendar year.

Please submit a written proposal outlining your experience in this regard by 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2011 to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 or to cao@invermere.net

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL PARKING STRATEGY The District of Invermere is seeking a consultant with proven experience in the development of parking, pedestrian and traffic management plans for the preparation of a downtown business area Parking Strategy for the District of Invermere B.C. The deadline for submissions is 3:30 P.M. MST, Thursday, January 12, 2012.

For a copy of the Request for Proposal, Please visit the District of Invermere website: www.invermere.net • Documents • Bids/Tenders • Request for Proposal - Parking Strategy For more information please contact: Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services District of Invermere Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0. planning@invermere.net p: 250-342-9281 ext 235• fax: 250-342-2934 DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

SNOW REMOVAL District of Invermere’s Traffic Bylaw requires all property owners to remove snow, ice or rubbish from the sidewalk and footpaths on a road right of way adjacent to the property within 24 hours of the accumulation.

To be a good neighbour here’s how you can help... ❐ Clear snow and ice from sidewalks as soon as possible after a snowfall to ensure that they are safe for all residents. Lend a hand to those who may not be physically able to shovel. ❐ Do not park on the street during a snowstorm or while snow clearing operations are underway. Parked cars make plowing difficult, and sometimes impossible. With your help, winter maintenance crews can plow snow faster and more efficiently and you will reduce the chances of having to dig your car out of a snow drift. ❐ Please make sure that your car is parked within your driveway. Please do not let it extend onto the street or sidewalk. ❐ Keep children safe - don’t let them play in snow piles, or build snow forts in the snow banks at the side of the road. ❐ Snow plows have no place to push the snow except to the curb or shoulder of the road. Sometimes this happens just after you have finished shoveling. We appreciate this can be frustrating; however, we ask your cooperation in clearing this snow without placing it on the roadway. If you hire a private contractor to clear your driveway, make sure the contractor does not push snow into the traveled portion of the roadway, or fill in sidewalks. ❐ Pile snow on the right side of your driveway (when facing the road) if possible when shoveling. This helps reduce the amount of snow created by the snowplow at the end of your driveway. ❐ Remove snow from around fire hydrants on or near your property to enable quick access by emergency personnel if the need arises. ❐ Do not place your garbage cans on top of snow banks. If possible place them on your driveway near the edge of the road.

The District thanks you for your co-operation!

For further information please contact the Municipal office at 250-342-9281.

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

THE ULTIMATE Holiday Contest

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The Pioneer is hosting a holiday contest for all our faithful readers. From now until December 21st, use The Pioneer in the most creative holiday-themed way you can think of.

Decorate your business’ Pioneer rack, create a paper mache snow scene, bring the paper tobogganing with you — take it to the ultimate creative limit! Snap a photo of your creation and send it to news@cv-pioneer.com, and we’ll publish the best submissions.

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

The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking?

If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets every Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner, as always, from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

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ANNOUNCEMENT Wings over the Rockies A.G.M. Thursday, December 8th, 2011 4 p.m. at Pynelogs Children (and the young at heart) LOVE to decorate and experience the fragrance of a natural Christmas tree. Have a Merry “Real Tree” Christmas!

CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to the person who reversed into my little silver VW Golf while I was working at the T-Bar on Thursday, November 10th. I want you to know how horrible it feels to finish work late at night and find your car in that state.

Cheers to Marko for shaving off that ugly moustache. You look 15 years younger!

Jeers to the hunter who supplied his family with a healthy meal but did not share with his neighbour.

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Robert “Bob” Kennedy Daugherty Robert Kennedy Daugherty passed away peacefully on November 22, 2011, at the age of 75.

Bob is predeceased by his wife Doris and daughter Brenda. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his children; Audrey (Barry), Donna (Gerry), Garry (Sally), Deanna (Ken), Terry (Debbie), Lorry (Bill), Brent (Bryanna) and Debbie (Regan), his brother Frank and sister Gloria (Bud) as well as his twenty grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren…and the employees at Husky.

Bob was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend who loved children, animals and the great outdoors. He was an honest, hardworking man whose willingness to help seemed to be second nature to him. He will be forever remembered for his kindness, easygoing personality and unshakable sense of humour.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Edgewater, B.C. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: ww.mcphersonfh.com.

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

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Jeers to the parent who took enough time to submit their jeers about DTSS teachers not providing marks when they could have spent their time calling teachers of their child and finding out the marks for themselves as I did.

Cheers to the ladies in Fairmont Hot Springs’ laundry department for helping us out all summer with towels. Your helpful attitude and smiling faces are still remembered!

Jeers to the two women who gave me a teaching moment to once again say, “Do not grow up to be them”. Your behaviour, poor sportsmanship and foul language were disgusting. Apologies are in order. That is no way to represent Invermere through sport or profession.

Jeers to the “local” girl who truly thinks her last name gives her the right to be rude, abusive and pushy and entitles her to special treatment. It does not!

Cheers to the young man who stopped and offered assistance to me in Radium on the evening of November 19th. I was very touched by your gesture.

Cheers to Kelsey for her editorial pointing out the major need for economic development in the valley.

Jeers to the person in Fairmont who leaves their dog outside all day and all night to bark non-stop. Exercise your dog and provide it with a proper home! It is cruel to let a dog bore itself to death.

Cheers to the Invermere Grey Cup Bonspiel curlers and the organizing committee. Thank you for your wonderful support this weekend while we fund raised. You are very generous. Juvenile Boys team.

Cheers to Dina for being so kind to me and my boys after our car went into the ditch. Staying with us until we had a ride was very much appreciated.

Cheers to everyone who participated in the Christmas parade. Great showing of community spirit!

Cheers to Colleen Wagner and the Valley Fitness Centre for making the Special Olympics Zumba session so awesome!

Cheers to InvermereYoga.com for running a community yoga website for the past six years. And double cheers for trying to include all the local teachers. Way to build a community.

Cheers to the teachers at DTSS for all the time they continue to volunteer in extracurricular activities! You make that school great.

s Memoriam s In Loving Memory

Omer J. St-Amour. “Papa” April 26, 1940 – December 4, 2007 God looked around in his Garden and found an empty place.

He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.

His Garden must be beautiful; he always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering; he knew you were in pain.

And knew that you would never get well on earth again.

He saw your path was difficult; he closed your tired eyes, He whispered to you, “Peace be thine” and gave you wings to fly.

When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.

You’ve left us precious memories; your love will be our guide, You live on through your children; you’re always by our side.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

Cheers for a Light Up night that was well organized and fun! Cheers also the parade participants. This kind of event symbolizes the best of small town living. Thanks for putting me in the Christmas spirit!

Jeers to DTSS for sending out a report card for our students with attendance information only. That is an environmental waste, what does that teach kids? Shame on you! And jeers to the teachers who would not supply grades, the single most important thing a society can do is educate their children – to not supply grades which verifies whether they are learning or not, does not help. Shame on you too! You have lost my support in your labour struggle. Signed, Concerned About Our Kids And Our Environment.

Jeers to the parents who need teachers’ reports to know how their kids are doing in school.

Cheers to the responsible DTSS students who took home their carefully prepared progress report for their parents to sign. Cheers to the parents who signed and returned them.

Cheers to Rick Lake, Kevin Black, Isaiah Fast, Wayne and Brandon Shaw of OK Tire and Auto Service for the excellent job they do. The best customer service with a smile!

Well done!

Jeers to those people who feel the need to tell others that they “look tired”. All you really accomplish is making a non-tired person feel suddenly tired, and a tired person feel worse! Best to keep your mouth shut, or say something nice!

A compliment makes everyone feel great.

Jeers to the customer who came in to the Bistro Restaurant and stole the James Dean poster right out of its frame, it was given to us by a former employee who has since passed away. She would have forgiven you; we don’t. Please return it, no questions asked!

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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.

Invermere: Huge, bright 2-bdrm main floor suite, with extra large fenced yard. Nice wood burning stove. All appliances (shared W/D). Central location 2-blocks to D/T, schools, hospital. 3-blocks to grocery store and beach. Pets OK, N/S, available December 1st. $850/ month + utilities. Call Grant 403493-1245.

Kinsmen Beach, fully furnished, 1-bdrm suite for rent. Cozy, clean, bright, quiet with laundry, $500/ month + 1/3 hydro. No partiers, N/P, N/S. Call 403-688.1972 or 250342-0008.

Cheers to Ray B, for helping Rick J, remember who he was and where he was going!

Invermere: large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite with separate entrance. Appliances shared, W/D, central location, 2 blocks to D/T, school, and hospital. 3 blocks to groceries & beach. Pets ok, N/S, available now. $625/month + utilities. Call Grant 403-493-1245.

Cheers to Michelle at Tim Hortons for always having a friendly, smiling face and for providing excellent customer service. From chocolate chip muffin lady.

Big thank you for the generous soul who left a Sobeys card at my door.

From the bottom of my heart!

THANK YOU A Huge Thank You From the Pirz/Weller Families A huge thank you goes out from Val, Marlene, Peter, Gwen, Lloyd and Yvonne. Especially to Jessie McKersie for her dedication, kindness, generosity, support and wealth of information during our mother, Kathy’s care. Also to all the home care workers, especially those who grew to know Kathy and provided her with the comfort and care she needed. To the ladies and community for donating their time and the Canal Flats Civic Centre, to all those who contributed to the donations of the food towards the luncheon following the celebration of life. To all those friends and family who visited Kathy both at home and during her stays in medical care facilities and their generosity of food, cards and flowers. Thanks to friends and family who attended the celebration of life for Kathy and lending their stories and their support. Together we all thank you.

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

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

For lease: approx 3,000 sq. ft. 5037th Ave below gone Hollywood and Valley Spas – Beside Back Door Wine Cellar. Overhead door/heated. $5.00/per sq. ft. triple net. Call 250342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

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

Share with one other, in large 3-bdrm house on the lake in Invermere. Furnished, own bath, all appliances. $500/month, cable, internet and utilities included. 250342-1791.

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

Radium: Bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units.

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

2-bdrm, walkout, basement suite in Invermere. Year round rental, close to beach and shared laundry. $650/ month + partial utilities.

N/S, references required, available immediately. Call 250-342-9605 (evening) & 250-341-8754 (day).

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, 250-3420838.

Beautiful 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances must be seen. N/S, N/P. $1,200/month + hydro. References required. Available immediately.

E-mail panacheinteriors@telus.net or 250-342-5805.

2-bdrm fully furnished D/T apartment. $800/month including utilities and internet. Available now. Call 250-341-5534.

1-bdrm suite for rent in central Invermere. Fully furnished with in-suite laundry. Spacious, bright walkout with patio. Available immediately, N/S. $500/month + utilities. 250-342-8755.

2-bdrm suite for rent available immediately, includes 5 appliances. $800/month includes utilities.

250-341-1099.

2-bdrm basement suite furnished and close to schools. $800/month utilities included + DD, N/S, N/P, Call 250-688-2456.

Athalmer: upper level 2-bdrm, 1-bath suite with large deck and shared yard, W/D, N/S, pets negotiable. $650/month + utilities + DD. 250-342-8933.

Large, clean, furnished 1-bdrm suite with shared laundry room.

Available now. $725/month utilities and cable included + DD. Call 250-342-9404.

Large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere.

Close to D/T and schools. W/D, fridge, and stove. $775/month + hydro. Available immediately. Call 250-688-1105.

2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $550/month + utilities + DD. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m.

Available immediately, 2 bdrm furnished suite, walking distance to town, no partiers, references, $699 for 2. 403-678-3087.

Radium Hot Springs: available Dec 1st. Large, bright 1 bdrm walkout suite in newer home. Includes 6 appliances, in-floor radiant heat, large bdrm, lots of windows with private entrance and large patio.

Rent is $600/month, including water, you pay all other utilities.

N/P, N/S, DD $300. Phone 403651-9346. See Kijiji.ca, search ad ID 329275698.

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

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

Invermere: 2-bdrm suite. Free cable and wireless internet. Bright, clean and new, with separate entrance, laminate & tile floors. W/D, fridge and stove, lots of parking, near Panorama bus pick up. N/S, N/P. $750/month plus utilities and DD. Call 250-342-1010.

Clean, quiet, bright, large, 1-bdrm upstairs suite for rent in Columere Park. $600/month + hydro. Call 250-345-6524.

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 bdrm. unfurnished town home, long-term at $900 plus utilities.

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

CANAL FLATS: Newer 2 bdrm. town home $850 plus utilities.

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040

www.FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Brand new large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in D/T Invermere.

Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/month + utilities, 1 year lease preferred, references required, available immediately, 403-874-0483.

Low, low rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Motel Bavaria in Radium Hot Springs. Please call 250-3479915.

1-bdrm apartment in 12 unit building. In D/T Invermere, parking, easy walk to D/T, amenities, no stairs, on-site Laundromat. $579/ month + Hydro, N/S, references required. Available December 1st.

Please call Sharon 250-688-1365.

homes FOR RENT Wilmer: 2-bdrm log home, large fenced yard and, detached workshops, perfect for couple for 2 singles. Small pets welcome.

Some furnishings. Wood heat on main + basement oil furnace and W/D. $900/month. Available immediately. Call to submit application with references. Ed English 250-342-1194 or Jan Klimek 250-342-1195. janklimek@ shaw.ca. edenglish@shaw.ca.

3-bdrm, 1-bath home for rent in D/T Invermere with nice yard, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250341-1182.

3-bdrm home in quiet Wilder Subdivision with garage, close to D/T, lake and schools, N/S, N/P. $1,100/month + utilities. Available January 1st, 2012. Call 250-3422052.

Large 3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent with island kitchen, yard, garden, and appliances. Available immediately and pet negotiable. $900/month + utilities + DD. 250341-1099.

For the latest rentals available please visit jennyb.ca.

Jenny Bueckert-Maxwell Realty Invermere. info@jennyb.ca or call 250-342-5711.

Fairmont, Dutch Creek: 4-bdrm + den cabin in beautiful treed, quiet location. Furnished. Large rec. room, wood F/P. $1,000/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-6880362 Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324747855.

4-bdrm, 1-bath mobile home in Windermere. Wood stove, N/P, N/S, available December 1st. 10-day application process. $775/month + utilities. Call 250-688-0106.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! 2-3 bdrm Mobile home in Wilmer with fenced yard, firepit, wood stove and propane furnace. Child/cat welcome. No dogs. $650/month.

Please call 250-342-8377 after 6 p.m.

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homes FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR sale

misc. for sale

vehicles for sale

Split level duplex, 3 bdrm plus office. 1 ½ bath. 2 car parking and storage shed. N/S, N/P. $900 plus utilities. 250-342-3948.

Nice condo for rent in Canal Flats at Jade Landing. Would be great for young couple/people starting out! 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, close to school and lake, includes 6 appliances and A/C. Bus service to and from Fairmont Hot Springs. $1,000/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call Mark or Wendy 250-349-5419 or 250-489-9717.

Jen 250-341-5095

2-Bdrm, 2 bath, 2nd floor. 1045 sq.ft. furnished condo in quiet and well maintained building in Radium. Appliances include fridge, stove, microwave, D/W and in-suite W/D, all like new. A/C, large balcony (8’ x 13’) with propane hook up to the building for BBQ. Secure underground parking with storage cage. N/S. Pets negotiable. $1,100/ mo include utilities. DD, references required. See Kijiji (Cranbrook) ID333406882. Avail. Jan 15th. To view call Heather 604-354-6163.

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.

Cast iron/EPS woodstove. Asking $750 OBO. Call 250-342-9390.

1995 Ford Explorer. New starter, rebuilt transfer case and a full tank of gas. Well maintained. 250-3426773.

D/T furnished, immaculate 4-bdrm house for rent. A/C, W/D, fully developed basement. N/S. Available January 1st. $1,375 plus utilities. Contact Linda or Gordon at 289-795-4000, 289-795-4107.

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 Sept.1, 250-688-0512.

1-bdrm, 1-bath condo with den in Pinewood, Radium. Amazing mountain views. Includes utilities, propane, and internet. A/C, underground parking with storage locker, N/S, N/P. $600/month.

Available immediately. 250-2029654.

2-bdrm, 2-bath unfurnished condo for rent in the Pinewood in Radium.

A/C, W/D, and underground parking, N/S, N/P and availability immediately. $700/month includes utilities. Call 403-285-3417.

Invermere: Beautiful condo close to D/T. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 5-appliances, large storage room and attached garage! Will go fast at $1,100/ month + utilities. Call Kevin for evening showing at 780-982-1140.

2-bdrm, 2-bath condo for rent in Radium. Spacious floor plan, private balcony facing Sinclair Creek, convenient parking. No indoor smoking and no pets please!

Must see to appreciate. $725/ month + hydro. Call 250-347-9210.

Edgewater: 2-bdrm T/H for rent.

Large deck and yard, updated with new appliances and lots of storage. $700/month + utilities. 250-3418775.

Radium: 1-bdrm, 1-bath furnished condo. N/S, Nanofibre, parking, and play area. $550/month + utilities.

References and DD required. 403870-2805.

1-bdrm condo near Sobeys $600/ month. 2-bdrm condo $625/ month. N/S, N/P. Call 250-3426255.

1-bdrm + den, 1-bath unfurnished condo at The Peaks in Radium. $750/month includes utilities.

Hot tub access. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 324747105.

Radium: 2-bdrm 1-bath villa.

Furnished or unfurnished. Garage & storage space. Awesome deck & view. $950/month + Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362.

Kijiji.ca Ad ID 321267416.

Invermere condo, 2 blocks from D/T, fully furnished, 2 levels, 2 bdrm, 2 baths and carport. $1,000/month includes utilities. N/S, N/P, no partiers, references required. Call 403-978-4559.

Condo for rent. 1 bdrm + loft.

Castle Rock Estates, Invermere.

Hardwood, granite, s/s appliances, washer/dryer. N/S, N/P, $1,500/ month. Utilities included. Available immediately. Call 250-342-1314.

Hillcrest Apartments have 2-bdrms, $800/month, 1-Bdrms, $600/ month, fully furnished, including utilities, TV and Internet. 250-3411182.

Homes FOR sale Central Radium: Close to golf course! Fully renovated, 6-bdrm home – like new! Stunning kitchen, suite potential.

For full details visit www. propertyguys.com ID#266165.

250-347-9399.

Quaint 1,100 sq. ft. home for sale in Edgewater. Close to elementary school & river. Large 80 ft. x 200 ft. lot with mature trees.

Excellent access with both side and back alleys. Fully renovated & new electrical. Asking $283,000. For full details and pictures visit www. propertyguys.com ID#266210.

250-409-9130.

Edgewater 1,300 sq. ft. home with undeveloped basement 2-bath, 2-bdrm with attached deck and carport. $239,900. To view call 250347-9813.

House for sale by owner in Windermere. 3 bdrms, 2 baths.

Close to schools and shopping. To view call 250-689-1040 or 250498-6298.

Homes FOR sale 3-bdrm T/H with fully developed walkout basement, family room, laundry room, bathroom, garage, heat pump, wood trim throughout, custom window coverings. Access to indoor/outdoor pool and fitness center. 360 degree mountain views, 2 minutes from Kootenay National Park and Hot Pools.

Minutes to swimming, boating, downhill and cross country skiing, hiking and a variety of golf courses for every skill level. $298,000. Call 250-342-0183.

wanted Do you have a cheesy old velvet painting gathering dust in your basement? Well how would you like to contribute that old gawdy piece to one of the fastest growing velvet painting collections in the valley? Nothing is too old or too small, if you have one you’d like to get rid of, please give Josh a call @ 250-341-6299.

Single, professional person seeking 2-4-bdrm home in Invermere for L/T rental. Preferably D/T. Must allow medium sized, well behaved, outside dog. Dbl garage or better with large yard. Need for Jan 1st or Feb 1st. Call 250-342-1167.

Standard sidewalk blocks. Will pickup any quantity. 250-3476871.

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

302V8 + 3SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR too many extras to list. Best Offer. 250-4099130.

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

Best Offer. 250-409-9130.

Firewood! Birch, Larch, Fir and Pine cut, split, delivered. ½ cords & full cords. Prices starting at $150.

Call 250-688-0143. Or visit www. horizonridgeranch.com.

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

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

4 like new 16” steel rims with 100 mm spacing fits Subaru. $100. Call 250-345-6695

Woodmizer LT 40 HD Sawmill CAT diesel with 12 ft. BEDX, 1043 hours, great machine. $21,000 OBO. Call 250-341-8424.

1988 Ford Lariat pickup. 2WD. $1,150 OBO. 250-342-3569.

4 Hankook W404 winter tires with 85% tread left. 195/65 R15. $300 includes mount and balance. 250342-9892.

2004 GMC Savana 3500, passenger van. New winter rated tires.

Excellent condition, 180,000kms, $9,000. Call 250-342-5394.

Armstrong 12 x 12 embossed ceiling tiles, 120 sq.ft. $200.

Pioneer RT909 10” Reel to reel with tapes. Reasonable offers considered. 250-342-1384.

services

Beaver coat, size 14, tree stand, filing cabinet, guitar, violin, pictures. Negotiable. 250-3429314.

Antiques For Sale. Typewriter $225, sewing machine $325, miscellaneous, mirrors, sleigh bed with 2 queen mattresses, $1,100.

Please call 250-342-6070.

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

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

2004 F-150 5.5 Triton Crew Cab. 165,000 kms, very clean, winter tires only used for 1 season. $12,800. 250-342-4665.

1990 Toyota 4x4 for sale. Needs transmission. Offers? 250-3429892.

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

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

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

recreation vehicles

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

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services

services

help wanted

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.

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and Steel Sharpening Services. Carbide Saw Re-Tipping.

Saw-Blades Router-Bits, PlanerKnives, Hole-Saws, Ice Auger Blades, Knives, Scissors, and much more. 250-341-5447, 345 Blair St. Athalmer.

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 earning 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.

Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman tile setter. 30+ years experience. Custom steam rooms, showers, floors, and cultured stone.

All work guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

“Shannon goes above & beyond, with her impeccable, superb, excellent and speedy service!!!

Thanks so much.” ~Lorna Dyson & Darrel Anderson Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” Expires: November 27, 2011 LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic to 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.

Red Rock Contracting Masonry Work, Riverrock Walls, Glassblocks Etc. Tile and Slate, Installations, Interlocking Paving Stones, Retaining Wall Systems, Repairs Etc. For Estimates call 250341-6869.

Ripped worked clothes? Call Denise for repairs. All clothes must be freshly washed. Call 250-688-0198.

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.

Columbia Valley Handy Help!

“30 years experience in rental property management and maintenance “ SERVICES AVAILABLE: Small Handyman Projects, Repairs and Maintenance Snow Shoveling Bookkeeping Internet and Computer Skills Assistance Cleaning Painting Lawn Mowing Gardening House Watch Elder Assistance Errands Dog Walking and Pet Care Yard Cleanup Local Delivery Temporary Help No job too small Very reasonable fees, or by donation.

(20% of proceeds donated to a local charity of your choice.)

Phone: John (250) 347-9877 Cell: (250) 342-1585 for info.

Building strong foundations in children as the bases of learning throughout their entire lives.

Open Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Fulltime, part-time and drop-in spaces available. Please contact Tanya.

Phone 250-341-3224. Email: foundationsfamilychildcare@ yahoo.ca.

Web: http:// foundationsfamilychildcare.webs. com.

Seeking dog walker for 2 large, wellbehaved dogs in Edgewater. For approx. 30 minutes a day (MondayFriday, mid-day to early afternoon).

Must be responsible, mature and reliable! If interested please contact Gayle 250-409-9130.

Balance Bobcat is seeking a hardworking, self-motivated, reliable person who enjoys working outdoors for snow removal.

Starting wage is $15/per hour.

Please call 250-270-0318. DID WE MENTION HARD WORKING? ?

Seeking young, fit labourers for snow removal. Flexible schedule, start immediately. Call Everett Frater Ent. 250-342-5645.

Logging Truck Drivers!

Want to be your own boss? WoodEx is a primary sawmill located near Radium Hot Springs, BC. We will finance your truck and give you work.

Contact Steve Williams: p: 250-688-1257 e: swilliams@woodexind.com

Electrician Wanted!

Mid-sized sawmill operation located near Radium, positioned for steady growth. Looking for an experienced, motivated employee to immediately fill a site electrician position.

Please submit resume to: WoodEx Industries Ltd. Attn: Trevor Young Box 266 Edgewater, BC V0A1E0 p: 250-347-6504 f: 250-347-6508 e: tyoung@woodexind.com

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www.columbiavalleypioneer.com R130.37 Invermere Job Fair Ad - 5” x 5.75”

Motel Bavaria in Radium Hot Springs requires housekeeping personnel. Wage $15/hour.

Maintenance Supervisor, wage $20/hour. Please apply in person.

Hairstylist, experienced, reliable, honest, P/T or F/T. Prefer with some clientele. Send resume to info@ blissbeads.ca or drop off at Bliss Hair and Esthetics.

Contractor requires journeyman carpenter immediately. Please call 250-341-7283.

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Invermere Job Fair Date: Dec. 12, 2011 Location: Best Western Hotel 1310 Seventh Ave., Invermere Hours: 9am to 8pm Please bring your resume!

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December 2, 2011

Valley Sports Soccer team kicks but misses at provincial tournament

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

David Thompson Secondary School’s senior boys soccer team recently returned from the provincial championships in Burnaby. They didn’t achieve the result they may have wanted, said coach Scott Sauermann, but overall the team came away with some important experience.

“We would have loved to have won more games, or even one, but we were competitive throughout every single game we were in and the facility was a really good place to play,” said Mr. Sauermann.

The boys were riding high after taking top spot in their zone, but as is often the case when smaller schools head out to play against the bigger schools, the numbers just didn’t line up.

“We were matched against teams from Burnaby, the

Fraser Valley and the Island. We had 13 players and some of the other teams had 20-22 kids after they made their cuts so it was tough. We stuck with them all but we just didn’t get the results we wanted.”

At the tournament, each team was asked to pick an MVP, referring to them as the Commissionaires 11. Jordan Downey received the B.C. Soccer recognized trophy for Invermere, said Mr. Sauermann.

“I have coached him [Downey] for five years and he has developed into a really good player. He was good on both sides of the ball and was our leading scorer during the tournament,” said Mr. Sauermann.

Looking forward, Mr. Sauermann said that only five players will be remaining with the team next year, so he will be working with a new crop of students as they continue to develop a strong soccer tradition in the Columbia Valley.

NEW TO THE VALLEY Shockwave Therapy is non-invasive and stimulates and accelerates recovery of injured soft tissue, bone, heel and joint pain.

Great For: Plantar Fasciitis – Achilles Tendinopathy – Rotator Cuff Tendinitis – Scar Tissue Treatment – Bursitis of the Hip – Tennis Elbow –Morton’s Neuroma –Trigger Points – Patellar Tendinopathy – Osteoarthritis

Call Radermacher Chiropractic 250-342-8830 #107, 901 – 7th Ave, Invermere www.radermacherchiropractic.ca

Sporting spielers Members of the Invermere junior boys curling team, Dustin Murray, Ian Redeker and Logan Powell (left to right) sweep their rock into the rings during the Invermere Curling Club’s Grey Cup Spiel that ran from Friday, November 25th to Sunday November 27th.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

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December 2, 2011 To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

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Business Opportunities BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available.

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GRANDE PRAIRIE older well kept 44 unit, one storey motel.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

December 2, 2011

FAITH

Prepare, expect and reflect

By Katherine Hough Interim Pastor in Charge Christ Church Trinity December has arrived and we are now approaching the second Sunday in Advent (there are four before Christmas).

Most of the houses on my street have strung up their Christmas lights, Santa has arrived at various malls and stores throughout the area and a few folks have already got their Christmas trees up and decorated.

Almost every store has been draped with holiday glitter for weeks, with Christmas music playing over the hubbub of voices. Now, I like Christmas carols but to hear them reduced to ‘muzak’ is both disheartening and dispiriting; it both breaks the heart and lowers the spirit.

The early church called this season Advent (meaning the arrival of a notable person or thing) because it gives us time to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.

Not the first coming but the second!

The Church calls its members to be ready for Christ through two types of activities: preparation through contemplation and reflection, and living out our discipleship by being peace and justice makers. We do not know when he will return so we are to be prepared.

As we focus on that first birth we also contemplate Christ’s return. We tend to think of Christmas as a sentimental time, when in fact it is a reminder that just as the world changed with Jesus’ birth, so it will change again with Christ’s return.

Advent is also a time of discipleship, when we can use our treasures, time and talents to uplift and assist others. Maybe this year instead of exchanging gifts, contributions to charities can be made instead, honouring the person in whose name the gift is given.

Advent is a time of preparation, a time of expectation, a time of quiet and a time for reflection. We reflect on the miracle of God’s presence in our lives and prepare to celebrate the Incarnation, God manifested in Christ.

May this Advent be a time for you, like Mary, to wait with joyful hope that God’s promises are trustworthy and that they will be revealed in the fullness of time in the birth of Jesus and in Christ’s return.

The box is back!

After several years spent lost in unknown territory, the mystery of the missing Pioneer rack deepens.

More than two years ago, the yellow newspaper box went missing from its post in Wilmer. Last week, our longtime distributors, Dave and Florence Raven, were delivering the valley’s favourite newspaper to Wilmer and were pleasantly shocked to discover the previously vanished display container had been returned to it’s original location. To add to the mystery, the box was returned with two puzzle pieces taped to its side.

“Apparently someone wants to keep us guessing as to what happened to it,” said Pioneer publisher, Rose-Marie Regitnig.

“Whether it has remained in Wilmer this whole time or was returned there after all these years, we don’t know. It’s fun that it’s reappeared.”

After contemplating a call to the CSI team and dusting for fingerprints, the Pioneer team decided that some mysteries are best left unsolved.

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, December 4th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “Amid Everything Else: HOPE!”...Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S” Church, for ages 3 - to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade 5, during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:00 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s in Edgewater.

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 7 p.m.: Advent Lessons and Carols 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

Selkirk TV & Appliance • Kitchenaid • Inglis • Whirlpool • Roper

Panasonic Pioneer Cell Phones Electronics & Service Christian Books, Music & Misc.

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

250-342-6415

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

40 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

December 2, 2011

Early Bird Golf Savings

BOOK OF TEN * JUST $499!

This Christmas, treat the golfer in your life to a book of ten rounds, redeemable at both Riverside and Mountainside Golf Courses.

Buy now and save! A book of ten is just $499* and worth up to $800 in value.

• Golf both Riverside and Mountainside Course. • Fully transferable — share them with your friends and family.

• Use any day, any time. Even holiday weekends. • The book of ten never expires.

Call Riverside Golf Shop: 250.345.6346 ext. 22 Open Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm through Friday December 23rd. *Plus tax. Not valid for tournaments. Power cart not included.

SCAN WITH YOUR SMART PHONE