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March 4, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 9

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Proud parents are Jake and Andrea Jacobsen of Invermere. Grandparents are Harv and Judy Palmer of Invermere and Ian and Diane Jacobsen of Athabasca, Alberta. A special thank you to Dr. Dibb and the nurses at the Invermere Hospital!

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Valley NEWS

Valley fuel price spike blamed on Libyan unrest By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Drivers are feeling the pinch when they head to the pumps this week as gasoline prices in the valley and across the nation continue to rise. Locally, the cost of regular gas rose an average of six cents a litre, as gas station owners were hit with rising rates from suppliers. “We’re following the leader,” said John Tames, of the Skookum Inn in Windermere. “Because of refineries raising prices, retailers have no choice but to follow suit if they want to stay in business.” Starting on Friday, February 25th, gas stations up and down the valley began to increase prices as the cost of fuel rose to an average of $1.236 a litre across B.C. That’s a jump of $0.613 in the space of a week, according to gas price comparison site GasBuddy.com. And the bad news could be set to continue, with many analysts predicting further increases as oil prices soar due to political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. “I think the reason behind it is the uncertainty of supply with everything that is happening in Libya,” Mr. Tames added. “Unfortunately this is a global commodity and is subject to global demand and uncertainty.” While the poor economic climate has had a devastating impact on some people’s lives, one of the advantages has been lower fuel prices compared to 2008 and 2009. However, due to conflict taking place in Libya and

Egypt, and because of the overall improvements to the economy, the price of oil and gasoline has shot up. For those who drive regularly and for driving-based companies, like taxi services, the changes are hitting hard. “It hits us at the pumps and when fuel prices go up a lot of people don’t travel, so it hits us there too” said Tim Earl, a driver for Columbia Valley Taxi. Pricing for the taxi service is set by the Government’s Department of Transport, who consider population, fuel prices and visitor numbers when setting rates. Should fuel prices remain high, it is likely taxi services like Columbia Valley Taxi would be told to increase rates — something the company is not keen to do. “You don’t want people coming out of a bar at 2 a.m. and second-guessing the price of a taxi,” Mr. Earl added. “We have a lot of elderly customers, who would be affected if our rates were to change. It would be a concern.” But motorists who own SUVs, pickup trucks and minivans should not despair the cost of fuel just yet. Despite using more gas than smaller vehicles, a few simple changes to your driving style can easily recoup the extra dollars and cents you spend at the pump. The government’s Natural Resources Canada website gives a series of tips to help motorists with fuel consumption, including reducing your speed, driving less aggressively — fewer hard stops, less quick accelerating and no speeding — switching off air conditioning, lightening your load and avoiding unnecessary idling.

Local fuel rates The following is a comparison of fuel prices across the Columbia Valley. All prices are correct as of March 1st. Prices are per litre of regular gas.

Location Brisco General Store Radium Husky Radium Petro-Canada Radium Esso Pip’s Country Store Invermere Petro-Canada Valley Alley Lucky Strike Skookum Inn Fairmont Gas Plus Fairmont Hoodoos Gas Canal Flats Family Pantry Canal Flats Gas Station

Last week This week $1.159 $1.179 $1.179 $1.179 $1.179 $1.199 $1.178 $1.175 $1.179 $1.179 $1.179 $1.17

$1.239 $1.239 $1.239 $1.239 $1.219 $1.259 $1.238 $1.235 $1.239 $1.239 $1.239 $1.23

“Good driving habits and regularly maintaining your vehicle will help with mileage,” said Ross Bidinger, owner of Walker’s Auto Repair in Invermere. “Check your tire pressure and keep them properly inflated, check your air filter regularly and ensure your vehicle is serviced.” For more on improving your fuel efficiency visit oee. nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/personal/.

What effect will B.C.’s new premier have on the valley? By Samantha Stokell and Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The province’s new premier, Christy Clark, may have her work cut out for her if she wants to have an impact in this area, according to local political leaders. Concerns highlighted by the valley and region’s politicians include a potential lack of understanding of rural issues, Ms. Clark’s past record as Minister of Education and her reputation as a Vancouver-centric politician. But there is also a lot of hope that Ms. Clark’s focus on families and her pledge to improve communications between the Lower Mainland and rural regions could do a lot of good in this area. “What she has shown in a short period of time is a willingness to listen and learn,” said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. “That is more than half the battle.” But Norm Macdonald, MLA for the neighbouring riding of Columbia-Revelstoke said that Ms. Clark’s past record cannot be swept under the rug. From 2001 to 2005 Ms. Clark oversaw the closure

of 113 schools, including Radium, Parson, Golden and Canal Flats. “The record Ms. Clark had as Minister of Education and Children’s Development does not make a good record for the valley,” said Mr. Macdonald. “She’s living in Vancouver and it’s unlikely she fully understands the rural issues.”

“What she has shown in a short period of time is a willingness to listen and learn.” - Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA Other local politicians have hope that not only will she understand the province’s issues outside of the Vancouver area, but will also work to improve relations between the rural regions and the Lower Mainland. “I believe the provincial government needs to improve their communication to the rest of the province, which can always be a huge challenge,” said RDEK

Area F Director Wendy Booth. “Hopefully Ms. Clark will make that a priority.” Ms. Clark ran her campaign based on an ‘agenda for change’, focusing on promoting the way business is done in Victoria. She also emphasized putting families at the centre of decision-making for the government. “If she’s serious about changing how the legislature works, it could be quite good,” Mr. MacDonald added. “Over the past year and a half the government has not functioned and she needs to pull things back together.” Gerry Taft, the District of Invermere’ Mayor, hopes Ms. Clark will review some policies introduced in the past two years, specifically the Harmonized Sales Tax and the changes to the drinking and driving regulations, as well as working to improve communication beyond the Lower Mainland. “There’s a stereotype that she is very Vancouver focused,” Mr. Taft said. “It’s a challenge, but hopefully she reaches out to the rest of the province.” Ms. Clark won the Liberal leadership race on February 26th and became B.C.’s premier-designate.

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• On February 11th at 9:47 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP stopped a 1999 Plymouth van on Kootenay Rd 3. The 29-year-old male driver displayed signs of having consumed alcohol. The driver blew a warn on the breathalyzer test, and his driver’s licence was suspended for three days. • As the result of a vehicle stop on February 25th at 10:35 p.m., a 20-year-old was charged with failing to display an ‘N’ on his vehicle, and as he had consumed liquor, had his licence suspended for 12 hours. • On February 25th at 4:30 p.m., a search warrant was executed under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act in one of the units located at 205 3rd ave. As a result of the search a 29-year-old male known to Detachment members was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Six ounces of crack cocaine were seized. A large sum of money was also seized from the residence. The male was later released on a number of conditions including a curfew. • On February 26th at 1 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment members responded to a single-vehicle accident involving a 2002 Ford pickup driven by a 36-yearold male from Canal Flats. The vehicle lost control on a logging road off of Grainger Rd. The driver was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. • On February 26th at 2 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment members responded to a complaint of assault on Wolf Crescent in Invermere. A 24-year-old male from Invermere was charged with assault and will appear in Invermere provincial court May 9th. • On February 27th at 12:30 a.m., a vehicle was observed to go through a stop sign, drive in an erratic manner and failed to respond to police emergency equipment to stop. The vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old female from Invermere eventually pulled over. The driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol. A 7-month-old child and a 7-year-old child were passengers in the vehicle. A breath demand was given to the driver who refused to supply a breath sample. The driver was charged with re-

fusing to provide a breath sample and impaired driving. Children and Family Services will also be notified. The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and her vehicle impounded for 30 days. • On February 27th at 9:52 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to an assault complaint in the 4400 block of Columbia View Rd in Fairmont. A 47-year-old male from Fairmont was charged with assault. • On February 28th, due to the closure of Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park, flaggers were called in to control traffic. A 28-year-old male operating a 2008 Dodge Caravan took it upon himself to ignore the flag person, and decided not to listen to clear direction that the highway was closed. The driver pulled ahead regardless of the flag person being in front of him. When it was clear the flag person was not going to move, the driver from Calgary proceeded forward, causing the flag person to land on the hood while the driver drove ahead. Police arrived and charged the driver with dangerous driving under the Criminal Code and disobeying a flag person under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Registered Owner is responsible

My wife received a letter in the mail a couple of weeks ago with a very fine picture of her new Ford Escape, and a very clear picture of her licence plate. The letter explained that the vehicle went through a photo radar and to please kindly mail $120.00. When we bought this vehicle she made it very clear that it’s her car. I can’t even change the music without a stern look and reminder: her car, her music. I was pleased that she clearly established this prior to this letter as I was the driver at the time. She advised me that I received a letter stating that I was speeding in our car and that I went through a photo radar trap and now owe $120.00. Now it’s all me and it’s now our car. So I asked, who was the letter sent to? She advised to the Registered owner. The Wife. I advised her that it’s her letter, personally addressed to her and as the registered owner she is responsible for the actions of her car. She should take some accountability of who she allows to operate her vehicle and take ownership of this letter. Bada boom, Badda bing, I rest my case your honor. I have a very strong suspicion that my next trip to the Pro Bass Store will not be as profitable as I would like it to be. Good chance I’m not going to even get a sniff of the Pro Bass Store. One way or the other, I pay.

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EARLY PARKWAY — The Radium Hot Springs Lodge in 1935 (pictured, far left) and in 1955 (pictured, left). The lodge served as a hub for travelers and visitors to the famous Radium Hot Springs Pools, as evidenced by the full parking lot in the photo at left.

Photos courtesy of the Whyte Museum

Landmark lodge to be demolished By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A nearly 90-year-old lodge that was built to coincide with the opening of the original Banff-Windermere Highway will soon be torn down and removed from Kootenay National Park in the name of ecological improvements. Built into the rocky hillside overlooking the Radium Hot Springs Pools, the Radium Hot Springs Lodge was constructed in 1925 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, and has since housed hundreds of thousands of visitors during its 86 years of operation, including the late Sir Winston Churchill in 1929. Because the lodge is located within Kootenay Park boundaries on Crown land, it is classified as an Outlying Commercial Accommodation Operator (OCAO), and until recently, the land on which the lodge sits was under a lease agreement. In January 2001, Parks Canada gave notice to all OCAOs in the Sinclair Canyon area that their leases would not be replaced. Later that year, Parks Canada purchased and removed three bungalow operations in the Sinclair Canyon area on a willing-buyer/willing-seller basis, said Pam Veinotte, Superintendent of Lake Louise, Yoho, and Koote-

nay National Parks. “At that the time, Parks Canada confirmed its intentions to purchase Radium Hot Springs Lodge should funds become available,” she added. That time has now come. “Parks Canada has accepted the transfer of title for Radium Hot Springs Lodge back to the Crown on mutually agreeable terms,” Ms. Veinotte said, adding that the terms of the agreement are confidential. Until recently, the lodge was owned by Hans Brouwer of Sherwood Properties, based out of Wetaskawin, Alberta. He could not be reached for comment by press time. In addition to the lodge and already-removed bungalows, Parks plans to remove the former Kootenay National Park superintendent’s residence. Since 2001, Parks Canada has spent $750,000 on restoration activities in the area. The cost of the lodge’s removal is yet unknown. “This initiative is not new,” Ms. Veinotte said. “Parks Canada began removing facilities in Sinclair Canyon 30 years ago, in recognition of the area’s importance as a rare open forest and grasslands ecosystem, and as a low elevation wildlife corridor. “As the stewards of Canada’s national parks, our first priority is to make sure the natural and cultural treasures we have been entrusted with are protected . . . we feel

that the investments made in restoring Kootenay National park to date are valuable to all Canadians and will help us realize long-term ecological goals for Kootenay National Park and its contribution to the Columbia Valley.” When questioned about the pools and pool parking lots across the highway from the lodge, Ms. Veinotte said she doesn’t expect visitor numbers to the pool to decrease, and that the pool facilities don’t need to be removed because the south side of the highway isn’t comprised of important wildlife habitat or connectivity. Kent Kebe of the Radium Chamber of Commerce said that while he understands Parks’ reasons for doing so, it’s a sad day to see the 66-room lodge shut down. “It was a wonderful place for people to come,” he said, “Now we will do what we can to host the visitors who would have gone to the lodge in Radium and other parts of the valley.” Patricia Kilback, who has managed the lodge for the past 15 years, said, “I will truly miss meeting people from all over the world. I have great memories of working here.” Patricia hopes to stay in the Radium area, but now faces an uncertain employment future as the lodge she loves closes its doors for the last time.

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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Here we go again. Just as drivers were starting to get the hang of B.C.’s revised drunk driving laws — the most severe in Canada — the government has announced it is considering allowing drivers to challenge roadside penalties with an appeal process similar to the one in place for challenging traffic tickets. The announcement comes after the completion of a government review of the strict drunk driving laws. The review was prompted by an onslaught of complaints about the rigid rules, which make it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol reading of 0.05 or more. Many of the complaints were from restaurant and bar owners who feel the tough laws are causing their businesses to suffer. On March 1st, Solicitor-General Rich Coleman told a Kamloops radio station that the possibility of an appeal process would first have to be debated and passed by the legislature, but that the intent is to give drivers a certain amount of time following their offence to argue the infraction. The number of immediate suspensions being issued without the opportunity to appeal was a concern, he added. So, the laws will remain the same, but drivers who have been drinking and putting others at risk can argue they didn’t do it? Hum. The government is acting like parents who grounded their children, but felt regretful and told them they could come out of their room for dessert and their favourite TV show. The possibility of being able to argue a driving offence certainly excercises the democratic right of Canadians, but it doesn’t seem like a reasonable move. An appeal process for drunk driving will have everyone going around in circles, locked in a he-said-she-said battle of bottle to throttle. What do you think? E-mail kelsey@cv-pioneer.com.

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In this image, circa 1923, Nellie Richardson proudly shows off a 34-pound Freshwater Ling Cod. Ms. Richardson caught the impressively-sized fish through the ice, near the mouth of Windermere Creek. The Richardsons were a pioneer family who lived for many years in Windermere. Burbot or Freshwater Ling Cod were an important food source for Aboriginal and pioneering families. Ling are now rare in Lake Windermere. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cvpioneer.com.

A.E.Fisher Photograph courtesy of the Ede Family Collection

The whole truth and nothing but

Dear Editor:

In her editorial last week, Kelsey Verboom wrote a very succinct and accurate assessment about another journalist’s article regarding Jumbo. Ms. Verboom has pointed out, quite rightly, that the other author was biased and forgetful of something that is called “The Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth”. He did completely forget to mention the Shushwap; he did forget, completely, the entire CORE process of about 17 years ago which designated the Jumbo Valley best to be used as a resort (ski). He did forget so many “facts” as to begger the

imagination. I and many others send kudos to Ms. Verboom for standing up for balanced editorials. She stood up for the truth in our valley. As such, both for myself and many, many others, we congratulate you Kelsey for your courage in telling the truth and pointing out the opposite — in both word and omission. You did well lady. Congratulations on your ethics, your morals and your conviction that truth trumps falsehoods and half truths/lies. David R. Pacey Radium Hot Springs

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Funding is legit, says grizzly biologist Dear Editor: For your interested readers, here is a more accurate assessment of the funding that supports the Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project than was provided by Kelsey Verboom in his recent article “Jumbo Omission”. I, Michael Proctor, run the Transborder Grizzly Bear Project in cooperation with research biologists from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The Canadian arm of that effort gets its funding from many sources across the spectrum of interests in land use, including the timber industry, hunters through the B.C. Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, wildlife research and management institutions such as the Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation,

and NGOs with wildlife conservation interests, such as Wilburforce. It is a point of pride that we garnish support from this broad base of interests and that breadth of contributors ensures we do not cater to (or leave the wrong impression that we might cater to) any one philosophy except to produce the best science possible. Our motto is “everyone gets the same answer”. Interestingly, the B.C. government and the Jumbo proponents paid for the original Jumbo grizzly bear survey which I carried out back in 1998. For the record, Wilburforce has contributed approximately 9% of our multiannual budget which is just on the average contribution from our 11 main contributors. Michael Proctor Trans-border Grizzly Bear Project

Area G Director praises article Dear Editor: As you are the editor of a community newspaper which overall has done a pretty good job of reporting community news and keeping a pulse on ongoing community issues, I was surprised that it took an article in a national newspaper to invoke your interest in one of the most controversial issues in recent Columbia Valley history. I would also point out that because the RDEK abdicated its responsibility for a public hearing and a decision on permitting the rezoning of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort lands in 2009, we, the people of the Columbia Valley will not be involved in making any decision on Jumbo, let alone an “informed” one that you ask for. The decision which was ours to make, will now be made in Victoria by the Minister of Natural Resource Operations. To its credit this ministry has clearly

stated that because of the Michael Proctor’s work on Grizzlies and the Ktunaxa Qat’muk Declaration, the decision on Jumbo will be delayed. The importance of Michael Proctor’s work with contributions from every senior bear biologist in North America is that it states that the grizzly is not doing very well in the Southern Interior and that if Jumbo Glacier Resort proceeds the grizzly bear will likely be extirpated from the Purcells. The importance of the Ktunaxa nation is obvious given their indigenous history and that they are the First Nation in treaty negotiation in the East Kootenays. Having read a lot of biased articles on both sides of the issue over the years, I was pleased to read Mr Kirkby’s comprehensive discussion of the history of the controversy and the overall significance of this pending land use decision.

Well done

Dear Editor:

Regarding last week’s editorial by Kelsey Verboom: someone please give Kelsey a raise! If only she worked for the Globe an Mail — the whole country would be better off — not just the Columbia Valley. Excellent work! Ian McKenzie Regina, Saskatchewan (Formerly of Panorama)

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Gerry Wilkie Edgewater Letters continued on page 8 . . .

Editor’s note: Due to the volume of letters we received this week, the submissions that couldn’t fit in the paper are available for viewing on our website: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com under the “Feedback” tab. Thank you to everyone who submitted a letter.

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Valley definitely needs a brand Dear Editor: Dee Conklin is on to something. Searching for and discovering a strong pitch that helps promote our valley is a worthy idea and it should be discussed. Those who favour leaving success to chance are also willing to let other places attract tourists and that siphons them away from us. Tourism is our very clean, natural and dominant industry. It is well worth having, it is well worth promoting, and it is well worth working hard to improve. Many people know about this valley, but there are a lot more who don’t know a thing about us. Those who have never been here have vacation money that we could use in our community, as we are in need of a significant cash infusion. Some people don’t like tourists. They think they crowd our community and overuse our parking spaces. However, they are going to have a difficult time getting the visitors to stay home and send their money by mail. With much respect for our mayor, I do not believe that we need to seek a slogan that includes industry, development and a host of other dimensions. Branding requires that a product promotion be shot from a rifle and not a shotgun. If they come as tourists we then, at that time, have the opportunity to promote investment. A slogan such as, The Valley Of Smoking Waters has

an arousing interest for those from afar, has a historical reference and tweaks the curiosity of outsiders. It is not the only slogan that would do that. There will be many others. However, it is a slogan that few other places can use. That is what branding should do, set us apart from other vacation opportunities. What Ms. Conklin is seeking is a search for the best catch phrase. What could possibly be wrong with that? Either we create employment or we continue to ship our children away in search of work. Some persons argue that,“We have always been known as the Columbia Valley”. They are quite correct, but why should any far-away person come here as opposed to some other valley, or any other vacation for that matter? Importantly, it is not how the locals have long referred to this area that matters but rather, what catches the imagination of those who have never been here. What needs to be discovered is our uniqueness and then we should do what any business would do: promote our product. We ought not diminish ourselves by being caught in a situation where we have everything to sell while demonstrating little desire to promote our advantage. Together, we have work to do. Arnold Malone Invermere

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Saturday, March 12th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. EQUIPMENT: 6 electric massage/facial beds, 1 folding massage bed, 5 mag. lamps with stands, 3 facial steamers, 6 massaging leather pedicure chairs, pedicure baths, UV sterilizer, UV polish curing station, pregnancy cushions, robes, sheets, bath towels, lockers, heating blankets, manicure tables and much more! NAIL, FACIAL AND BODY PRODUCTS: many assorted nail products, oils, eyeshadows, lip gloss, hand creams, professional size facial nail and body products, retail products and many assorted new and used sundries, simply too numerous to mention. FURNITURE: 2 love seats, 1 couch, 1 couch/hide-a-bed, storage cabinets, fridge, 8 microwaves w/stands, assorted coffee and side tables, screens, statues, crock pots, folding chairs, many artificial trees and shrubs, TV, computers, showcases, bookshelves, vases and flower pots, office chairs, coffee makers, roaster ovens, water cooler and much more! SPECIAL ITEMS: 2 claw foot bath tubs, 1 Las Vegas slot machine with tokens, 1 “Kettler” cross trainer, “Affinity” front load washer/dryer AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This sale features not just spa equipment but a large number of household and miscellaneous items for everyone! Please do not park in the Tim Hortons parking lot, there is parking on site and overflow parking across the street. TERMS: Cash, cheque, VISA, MC PREVIEW: Friday noon till 5 p.m. Sale conducted by HIGH COUNTRY AUCTIONS, Invermere BC Auctioneer: Erhard “Tex” Lortscher Inquiries: 250-341-5316 E-mail: tex@cyberlink.ca

There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

The people have already found us Dear Editor: I have lived in Canal Flats since 1938 and it gives me great pleasure to stand at the headwaters of Columbia Lake and enjoy the view of the Columbia Valley. This is our heritage and the name should never be changed. In Dee Conklin’s drive for a name change of our valley she has given no thought to what this means to the many people who were born here and those who have lived most of their lives here. We have many districts in the valley that get along fine and we have welcomed the tourists and the people that have built summer and permanent

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homes in the valley. We are not isolated here but are known worldwide. There are information booths that can direct our visitors with information they may require, as accurate information of all recreation areas are in free booklets published each year. The population of the valley has increased dramatically over the years, maybe too fast at times. A name change for the convenience of business is a nobrainer for the general public; there would still be all the different names in the phone book. The name Columbia Valley must not be changed for any reason. The people have found us.

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Out & About Bud’s Bar and Lounge will be rockin’ on March 22nd when harmonica world champion Carlos Del Junco takes the stage with a four-piece band to launch his new album, ‘Mongrel Mash’. The jazz/blues player has twice been nominated for a Juno award and has played with Bruce Cockburn, Kim Mitchell and Holly Cole. Tickets are $20 on the door. Doors open 6 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Photo submitted

Cheesecake Burlesque Revue Full Stage Show, Sunday, March 27 Tickets available at The Book Bar & Pynelogs

Cinefest @ Pynelogs

What does ART mean to you? I Am Love · Tuesday, March 8. Doors open at 6:30 - Film at 7 pm Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: 127 Hours In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, the real Aron Ralston commented that the film is “so factually accurate it is as close to a documentary as you can get and still be a drama.” 127 Hours was co-written and directed by Danny Boyle, the director of the eight-time Academy Awardwinning Slumdog Millionaire, and it retains a lot of Slumdog’s best characteristics: interesting cinematography, slight touches of humour, a captivating storyline, and a great soundtrack. Not surprisingly, 127 Hours was nominated for six Academy Awards at last week’s Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor. James Franco certainly earned his Best Actor nomination, especially in the scene where he decides to break his arm and hack through the break with a dull, imitation Swiss-Army knife — a gory, can’t-take-your-eyes-off-thescreen moment that will leave you in open-mouthed ad-

Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom 127 Hours is the ultimate paradox: an intense action movie about a man who can’t move. The film is based on the incredible true story of adventurer Aron Ralston (played by James Franco), who was forced to cut off his own arm with a cheap multitool after spending more than five days trapped in a Utah canyon, his forearm pinned beneath a rock. If you were forced to classify 127 Hours, it would be as a biographical adventure film, but that description falls short of capturing the film’s true style. Although technically a Hollywood movie, this creation is more like part documentary, part (awesome) music video, and part photography exhibition, with the overall flavour of something you would see at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

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miration of Aron Ralston’s will to live. A word of warning: this scene is not for the faint of stomach. At the Telluride Film Festival, where the movie debuted, two people required medical attention after the scene; one woman was even carted out of the theatre on an ambulance gurney. Overall, this movie is totally worth it. The plot line of Ralston’s heroic struggle will keep you watching in awe, especially knowing how the story ends. Bonus trivia: the camcorder Franco uses in the film to keep a video diary of his experience is the exact camcorder the real Aron Ralston used during his harrowing adventure.

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

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

Toby Theatre • March 2nd - 5th, 7:30 p.m.: Disney’s Tangled. • March 9th - 12th: Theatre is CLOSED. • March 16th - 19th, 7:30 p.m.: The King’s Speech.

Sunday, March 6th: • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Akisqnuk First Annual Family Fishing Derby at Windermere beach. $10 Adults, $5 for children 16 and under. Includes lunch and a chance for raffle of Tent and Fish Finder. Preregistration: 250-342-6301. For info: 250-6885308.

Tuesday, March 8th: • 6 p.m.: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. $5 per person, $15 per family. Everyone welcome. No reservations required. For info: 250-342-6851. • 6:30 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, presenting I am Love, $10 per person at the door. For info 250-342-4423. Thursday, March 10th: • 7 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Living at the Community Greenhouse. Agenda includes voting on a name change and passing a special resolution on constitution and by-laws. For info: 250-688-1205. Friday, March 11th: • 2 - 4 p.m.: Puppet Play special event at the Invermere Public Library. Crafts, games, stories for children grades 1 - 5. Please pre-register, limited space. 250-342-6416, invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 7 p.m.: Crystal Taylor, nine-time Nashville recording artist, in concert at Radium Christian Fellowship, Radium.

Broomball Tournament. To register call Gord: 250341-7148.

Saturday, March 12th:

• 10 a.m.: ICAN (Invermere Companion Animal Network) Annual General Meeting. 455 Panorama Road. For info: 250-341-7888. • 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Fundraising BBQ at Sobeys for the Kootenay Baton Konnection Club. Raising funds towards provincial competition in Richmond, B.C. For info: 250-342-9634.

• March 12th and 13th: Freestyle weekend at Panorama hosted by Panorama Mountain Freeride Club. Mogul and Slopestyle competition for kids 6 -15 years of age. For info: 250-342-9082. • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Meet, Greet and Tweet, an artist/ artisan networking day at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Learn marketing strategies from your peers, explore the broader cultural scene of the Columbia Valley and learn about the Tour of the Arts. $10 per person, bring your own lunch, coffee and tea provided. For info e-mail: tlitchfield@shaw.ca. RSVP to: jami@columbiavalleyarts.com by March 3rd. • 11 a.m.: Liquidation Auction of Pamper Yourself Spa at the crossroads in Invermere. For info: 250341-5316. • 12noon: Season Wind Up and Ski Party for Toby Creek Nordic members. Ski and BBQ at the Hale Hut at Greywolf Nordic Centre. For info: www. tobycreeknordic.ca. • 2 - 4 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Bake Sale at Christ Church Trinity, hosted by the Go-Go Grannies. Admission is by donation. All proceeds go to Stephen Lewis Foundation, supporting families in sub-Saharan Africa who have been impacted by HIV AIDS. • 7 p.m.: Crystal Taylor, nine-time Nashville recording artists, in concert at Radium Christian Fellowship, Radium.

Sunday, March 13th: • 1 - 3 p.m.: Movie Mania Carnival by the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Saturday, March 19th:

Saturday, March 26th: • 10 - 12 noon: Windermere Community Association Annual General Meeting at the Windermere Community Hall. Pancake breakfast 9 - 10 a.m. • Cheesecake Burlesque Revue presented by Columbia Valley Arts. For info: 250-342-4423.

Sunday, March 27th: • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Cycling Society Annual General Meeting at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (at the crossroads). Free pizza and beverage will be served. For info: www. columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org. • Cheesecake Burlesque Revue presented by Columbia Valley Arts. For info: 250-342-4423.

Invermere Library hours: • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. .Radium Library hours: • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon. • Sunday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Canal Flats Community Library hours:

Thursday, March 17th:

• Tuesday: 7- 8:30 p.m. For info: 250-349-5360.

• 6 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Meet on Higher Ground in Radium. Buffet dinner and live music by Scott and Kathleen with Celtic Singalong. $25 per person. For reservations and info: 250-3476567.

Invermere Thrift Store hours:

Friday, March 18th: • March 18th, 19th and 20th: 2nd Annual Wilmer

• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

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Family Fishing Derby

Sunday, March 6th • Windermere Beach • 8 am – 3 pm Entrance fee includes hamburger or hot dog, Tickets: $10 for Adults hot chocolate, tea and coffee and a chance $5 for children 16 and under for raffle of Tent and Fish Finder. East side of lake from the cemetery to Lakeshore Resort. Fishing regulations apply, catch and release promoted.

Prizes include: Fishing Tent, Fish Finder, Fishing Rods, Tackle Boxes, Cash Prizes for Longest Trout and Longest Coarse Fish.

For pre-registration call the Akisqnuk First Nation at 250-342-6301 For more information, please call 250-688-5308

Dental Awareness Month The Invermere Veterinary Hospital is celebrating “Dental Difference” during the month of March.

The prevention and early detection of dental disease gives us an opportunity to significantly improve your pet’s quality of life and longevity. Periodontal (dental) disease is the most commonly found health problem in our pets. During March, “Dental Difference” month. In addition to our regular dental health examinations, our team will have a number of educational materials and tips to help you with your pet’s home dental care program. We are also pleased to provide a complimentary bag of Dental diet to every pet that receives a professional dental cleaning. We look forward to preparing a personalized home care dental program for your pet. Please call us to schedule your appointment 250-342-7007.

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March 4, 2011

Win $1,000 in the Lions’ Ice Out By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The countdown to spring has begun and tickets are selling fast for the 25th annual Ice Out Draw, put on by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club. The contest allows entrants the chance to win Henry Hoffmann $1,000 by correctly guessing the day and time the ice will melt from Lake Windermere. The Lions Club members monitor the ice between a marker on the lake’s eastern shore in Athalmer and a spot on Fort Point and announce a winner once the area is entirely free of ice. “There’s not much chance of it melting in February so we’re only checking every few days right now” said Lions Club member Henry Hoffmann. “Once it’s getting close then I’ll be down there every 15 minutes until we have a contest winner.” Tables are set up at Sobeys, AG Valley Foods or Home Hardware every weekend to sell tickets at $2 each, with Lions Club members on hand to share information on the melting dates from years gone by. With an enormous spread of dates and times, win-

ning the contest is a blend of guesswork, math and a sprinkling of luck. “Last year was one of the earliest melts, March 22nd,” Mr. Hoffmann said. “Otherwise the contest mostly ends at some point in April.” The Lions Club has already sold around 2,000 of the 3,000 tickets for the contest since it opened at the start of January. Tickets will be on sale until mid-April, or until sold out. All proceeds go to the Lions Club and are used to fund two high school bursaries of $2,000 apiece, the David Thompson Secondary School Dry Grad celebrations and the annual Citizen of the Year Award. The entrant who guesses closest to the correct iceout time and date will win $1,000 in cash. “The draw has become a bit of a long-standing tradition,” Mr. Hoffmann explained. “It’s a lot of fun selling tickets at Home Hardware every Saturday and most importantly we are helping out the high school grads.” The Lake Windermere District Lions Club held the first Ice Out Draw in the mid-1980s, and the contest was then run by the Invermere Judo Club for 10 years. After a hiatus during the 1990s the Lions reinstated the contest in 2008. To buy tickets visit Sobeys, AG Valley Foods or Home Hardware on Saturdays or Sundays. For more information call Henry Hoffmann at 250-341-1410.

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The Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club

BLAST OFF — Left: Elmar Goldsmith, Dennis Alt and David Goldsmith (left to right) at the Kennedy Space Centre on launch day. Right: The final flight of the Discovery Space Shuttle takes off from Titusville, Florida. Photos submitted

Spilli men attend shuttle launch By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Two Spillimacheen residents witnessed history in the making when they visited Florida last week to see the final launch of the space shuttle Discovery. David Goldsmith and Dennis Alt, along with David’s brother Elmar, from Chilliwack, B.C., travelled down to Florida on Tuesday, February 22nd, for what they named the ‘Geezers’ Space Odyssey’. The trio spent a week in the Sunshine State, watching the shuttle launch on Thursday February 24th from the Kennedy Space Centre. “Elmar and I were talking a year ago or so about the things we wanted to accomplish after retiring,” David explained. “On both our lists was to see the launch of a space shuttle. Well, he looked up how to do it, and found that it was via a computerized online draw. All you had to do was email the Kennedy Space Centre.” The brothers sent in their entry and after missing out on tickets for the only two scheduled launches in September and November last year, decided that the trip was not meant to be. But at the start of February an unexpected e-mail arrived from the Space Centre. The scheduled flights had been postponed and the brothers had a last minute chance to make their dream a reality. “In was an incredible moment when we found out we’d got a second chance to see the launch,” Elmar said. “It was exciting to have this chance to do the trip together with Dave. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would happen.” After two nights at the Best Western Space Shuttle Inn, in Titusville, Florida, launch day finally arrived. The trio made the short trip to the Space Centre, arriving early to secure prime seats in the outdoor viewing area. Large screens were set up and the crowd could hear ground control and the work crews as they went through

hours of preparation and checks. They were into the final nine minutes of the countdown when a sudden computer problem ground the launch proceedings to a halt. “They only have a certain window they can launch in, so they had 15 minutes to fix it or the whole launch would be called off,” Dennis said. The three men endured a tense wait. Minutes ticked by and the news over the outdoor loudspeakers was bleak. By the final 60 seconds Elmar, Dennis and David were resigning themselves to a trip back to the hotel. “It was so nerve-wracking,” Dennis added. “They were down to the last 14 seconds when they finally got it fixed and the crowd just cheered.” White smoke started billowing from the base of the shuttle and an incredibly bright, white light dazzled spectators as they watched on the screen. Within seconds the shuttle was in the air and was visible from where Dennis, David and Elmar were standing. “I held my breath,” David said. “We first watched on the screen and heard over the speakers as it started to rise. The light was amazing, I’ve never seen anything so bright. Then the real noise came across and we could feel it rushing over us and could see the shuttle shooting up into the sky. It was amazingly fast.” The men watched as the rocket soared over Cape Canaveral, vanishing from sight in 90 seconds. The screen switched to the camera on the fuel tanks as they detached. By the time the three men arrived back at the hotel the shuttle had already completed two-and-a-half orbits of the earth. “When the shuttle actually blasted off and it was obvious it was going up I had a huge lump in my throat and tears in my eyes,” Elmar said. “It was truly an emotional high, the whole experience.” Along with viewing the launch, the trio also enjoyed some sightseeing, had lunch with an astronaut and took a ride in the shuttle simulator at the Space Centre.

Movie Mania Carnival • Raffles • Concession • 50/50 Draws s • Program Draw

Sunday, March 13th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena

Come see our children shine like the stars they are!

Mezzanine available to those in need (Seniors/Disabled)

Monthly Independent Film Series

Exquisitely shot, beautifully paced and conceived. A stunning work.

Tuesday, Mar 8th 7pm @ Pynelogs.

It’s Movie Night at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets are $10 at the door. Come early. Limited seating. columbiavalleyarts.com/cinefest

The Cinefest @ Pynelogs Series gratefully acknowledges our partnership with Film Circuit.

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Family survives deadly Christchurch earthquake Submitted by Matt Standing My wife, Lenette, our son Josh, and I live in Christchurch, New Zealand which has recently been affected by a series of devastating earthquakes. We are fortunate to visit your beautiful valley most years to visit with Lenette’s parents, John and Betty Moore, who share their time between Radium and Parson. We have always felt a bond with the folk we have met and the spirit of your community. We were therefore flattered when The Pioneer (a weekly read for us online!) was interested in our experience of the recent quakes and asked if we would share our experiences. As you may be aware, on September 4th of last year, our city experienced a massive earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale in the early hours of the morning. Whilst many parts of New Zealand were known to be exposed to fault lines, Christchurch was not generally acknowledged as having one and so when we were jolted awake, we had only a vague idea of what we were experiencing. Our son sleeps on a different floor from us and we ran to his room. Navigating the stairs was in itself a mission and we were knocked from side to side. Josh was screaming in his bed and we quickly gathered him up and went to a spare bedroom where we thought we could all shelter under a bed. However, the house was swaying so much that we were unable to open the door which had been closed — it was firmly jammed by the swaying of the house. Then, on Tuesday of last week, the unbelievable happened: we had a second major earthquake that was far more devastating than the first. Although it was smaller by way of Richter scale measure at 6.3, it was only five kilometres deep and was close to the city centre. That minute of earthquake will never leave any of us. Matt’s experience For me, I was at the office and it was just a normal moment. I was heading into town for a lunch and as I picked up my car keys a regular aftershock hit. Since the September quake we have had over 4,500 aftershocks, some significant, some not, but all felt. I thought it would just be a shake but of course it wasn’t. As the rattling continued, it seemed to intensify. The

pictures on my office wall came down and ornaments fell and smashed. At this point I dove under my desk but even on hands and knees, I thought it seemed to get worse. I panicked at this point as I really thought our office building was about to collapse. Under my desk, I decided that I would rather run to try and get outside than get buried. As I ran out I screamed for everyone to get out of the office. Having reached the doors, two of us realized that not everyone was coming out and so we went back inside and moved everyone else out.

“I watched our belongings being tossed around and things breaking all around me.” — Lenette Standing, earthquake survivor Once we were clear of the building, we started to try to make contact with family and we were all in the same boat: with no cell phone coverage, frustration turned to fear. We were in the car park listening from our cars to whatever radio stations were still on air. Some stations had evacuated and so there was no noise; others had little information but then the news started to come in and we realized how bad it was. We all drifted off, wishing each other well with no knowledge of what we might face. The roads, of course, were jam-packed and a journey that should take 20 minutes from my office to home took two-and-a-quarter hours. I made contact with Lenette and knew that she and Josh were OK. We are in an area that is not meant to get earthquakes; yet we have been hit with two majors within 6 months and the total repair bill is expected to be $12 – 14 billion. The earth continues to move — in the short time we have written these words we have had another 9 aftershocks: one was enough to get us up out of our seats ready to exit. We sleep lightly; we sleep in our clothes; passports and cash are by the door for a quick exit.

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First-ever Akisqnuk Family Fishing Derby to be held this weekend By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Akisqnuk First Nation is holding its first Annual Family Fishing Derby this Sunday, March 6th, at Windermere Beach. Open to all ages, the derby will be a fun, social event with the chance to win prizes, practise your ice fishing skills and share tales with fellow angling enthusiasts of the one that got away. “It will be a really family-friendly day,” said Dolores Varga, Akisqnuk’s Social Development Worker and one of the event’s organizers. “People can come down and have a lovely Sunday, enjoy some sunshine, share some stories, have lunch and socialize.” The day will begin at 8 a.m., with on-site registration from 7:30 to 8 a.m. After registering, anglers can choose their spot on Lake Windermere and members of the organizing team will help them drill a hole through the ice. Participants have until 3 p.m. to fish, with a lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs and chili, and a warming mug of hot chocolate or coffee included in the entry fee. Costs have been kept low to encourage those taking part to bring their entire family to join in. The fee for an

adult is $10 and $5 for children aged 16 and under. “This really is open to anyone,” Dolores explained. “We’ve sent out notices to First Nations bands across the area, such as Cranbrook and Creston, and we’re hoping a lot of people from Invermere and Windermere will come out and show their support and enjoy the day.” As well as cash prizes for catching the longest trout and the longest coarse fish, a raffle will be held with the chance to win a tent and fish finder. Other prizes up for grabs include fishing rods and tackle boxes. The fishing contest will be held on the east side of Lake Windermere, between Windermere cemetery and the Lakeshore Resort and Campground. “People can drill their holes in the ice close together and sit and chat. We won’t be spacing them out at intervals,” Ms. Varga added. “We will bring a fire pit so people can warm up by the fire and there will be a large tent set up. It doesn’t matter how cold the weather is; there will be a place to get warm.” To pre-register for the Akisqnuk First Annual Family Fishing Derby call 250-342-6301, or visit the Akisqnuk office in Windermere to buy tickets. All participants must attend the on-site registration from 7:30 to 8 a.m. on Sunday. For information call 250-688-5308.

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Think Pink Students at Windermere Elementary School don pink shirts, hats, capes and scarves as part of a national anti-bullying day on February 23rd. Pictured is Mrs. Stokes’ Grade 2/3 class. Eileen Madson Primary School, Edgewater Elementary School and J.A. Laird Elementary also celebrated Pink Day. Photo by Samantha Stokell

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Dave Mesenchuk fundraiser nets incredible amount By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley has once again proven its outstanding generosity after raising a staggering $92,000 during a weekend fundraiser for Canal Flatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residents Dave and Denise Mesenchuk. Dave was in a vehicle accident last November that left him quadriplegic, and Denise and Dave are expecting a new baby this month, so friends and family rallied together to raise funds to help ease the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burdens. On Saturday, February 26th, a series of events was held in Canal Flats to raise money, including a silent auction and a hockey tournament. The first puck of the tournament was dropped by a

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Winter Games’ athletes finish in top 20 By Samantha Stokell Pioneer Staff Invermere participants in the Canada Winter Games returned home with bragging rights after finishing in the top 20 of their respective events at the well-known sporting event. Martin Grasic of Invermere, Faro Burgoyne of Fairmont and Alix Wells of Prince George (but living in Invermere), all raced at the national winter games in Halifax. Martin and Alix competed in the alpine skiing events super-combined, giant slalom and slalom, while Faro Burgoyne raced for B.C. in the snowboarding parallel giant slalom. Faro finished sixth out of 24 racers. In the qualifying run he had a time of 1:45.15 and continued to the elimination round. He beat Quebec racer Gregory Picard and advanced to the quarter finals where he lost

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to the eventual gold medal winner, Quebec snowboarder Sebastien Bealieu. Martin came in 13th of 49 for the alpine supercombined at a time of 1:41.920 after two runs. In the super-combined he finished 14th of 48 with two runs of 1:02.620 and 1.01.400. In the slalom he did not place because he did not finish the race. Alix attends David Thompson Secondary School and races with the Windermere Valley Ski Club. She finished 17th of 45 in the giant slalom with times of 1:05.540 and 1:03.970. In the super-combined she finished 15th of 41 with times of 0:57.4 and 0:52.720. In the slalom she completed one race, but was disqualified in the second. Team B.C. sent 242 athletes to compete and came home with 88 medals, in third place — its best Winter Games ever. Quebec and Ontario led the medal count with 137 and 110. The David Thompson Secondary School Senior Boys’ basketball team has qualified for the Provincial Championships for the first time in the past five years. The team recently won the Kootenay Championships, which qualifies them to play in the 16-team Provincial tournament in Kamloops on March 8th-12th. “This is one of the best all-around teams I’ve seen come out of this school in the past 20 years,” said DTSS athletic director, Barry Tremblay. The team’s coach is Dan Godlien. Best of luck, boys!

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ANNOUNCEMENT Quality Usana Products Demo at Spring Health Foods March 5th, 250-342-2552. Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 6254th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info. Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. 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. 10% off at The Windy Café! Once again, enjoy a 10% discount off your bill! 250-342-6001. Golden Rock and Fossil Club, Silversmithing for beginners, Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6. Creative Workshop, Saturday and Sunday, March 12 & 13. For info or to register, phone 250-344-2010.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers and many thanks to our wonderful staff, Barb, Luann, and Shane. We don’t know what we would have done without you all. We are so thankful you are part of our family. Jeers to those who want to change the name of the Columbia Valley.

Jeers to a Fairmont subdivision that doesn’t plow their roads! Cheers to the Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society & Westside Contracting for maintaining the Horsethief and Forster roads, ensuring safe travel for outdoor enthusiasts who utilize these roads throughout winter. Good job!! Cheers to Local resident Taylor who, as an ex-employee of Valley Foods, still took the time out of his day to help me with my shopping there when noticing my broken ankle. Jeers to the police officers talking on their cell phones while driving around town in their cruisers. Way to set an example. Cheers to the new Panorama Ski School for a job well done with the Shuswap Band Ski Program and an extra Cheers for Tyler, one of the instructors! Thanks, Shuswap Band Members, Family and Friends! Cheers to Cindy Roberts for being a great person and a wonderful friend. It is people like you who make a difference in the world. CB Cheers to someone who has expressed my thoughts that I was afraid to do. You are awesome. Yep. Take down the Santa boot and all the Christmas decorations! Churches, store fronts etc., it applies to you also. Let’s set up some spring time patio lanterns. Jeers to winter. Jeers to the parents who idle in the College/DTSS staff parking area. This is not a pick-up zone and you are causing accidents. Double jeers to the person who backed into my car and left.

Found, a ladies’ ring at Home Hardware around February 17th, 250-342-6908.

storage Secure self storage, call Suzanne, 403-390-4513. NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate controlled units. Call 250-342-3637. STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166. You own it we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

COMMERCIAL SPACE New, commercial office, and/or retail space for rent. Prime location, D/T Invermere, excellent monthly rates, furnished, kitchen, available now. 250-341-5788. Industrial Shop for rent, 1500 sq.ft., heated, available April 1, 250-3429526. Storage or Workshop, 760 sq ft building in central Invermere, available with or without heat. 403-669-7273.

Guy to share 2 bdrm suite, furnished, own room. Month to month, available now. 403-6783087 or e-mail mjjbug88@yahoo. com.

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

2 bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $725/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-3426912. Spacious, bright, walkout, 1 bdrm, basement suite in Westridge Estates, available March 15, $650/ month, including utilities, in-suite laundry, fridge, stove, microwave, N/P, N/S, 250-342-8755.

Invermere, large, 2 bdrm walkout suite, separate entrance, 5 appliances, $1100/month, DD and references required, includes all CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. utilities, cable, and internet, N/S, Conveniently located behind pets negotiable, no partiers, 250Sobeys within walking distance 342-4436 or 250-342-1427. to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding 2 bdrm, very clean, furnished glass doors open onto balcony, apartment near schools, W/D, overlooking private courtyard. utilities and cable included, Fireplace and W/D included in references, rent negotiable to right each unit. Long term preferred, NP. party, partial rent in exchange Utilities not included. Available for yard work if suitable tenant, available soon. Write to Landlord, immediately, 250-342-8781. Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, Apartment for rent, 1800 sq.ft., 3 please state age and employment. bdrm, 2 bath, huge balcony with view, utilities included, $1250/ Furnished apartment in town, month, 403-519-0447. 2 bdrm, comes with cable and utilities, W/D, references, $850/ 1 bdrm furnished suite, month, 250-342-9636. Invermere, central, quiet neighborhood, spacious and 2 bdrm walkout basement suite in bright, private entrance and patio. Invermere, stove, fridge, W/D, D/W, N/S, DD, references required, $800/ includes utilities and cable, $850/ month including utilities, cable and month + ½ rent DD, responsible internet. Available March 1, 250tenants, max. 2 people, long term, 341-5956. N/S, N/P, references, beautiful lake and Mountain views, available 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, covered April 1, 250-342-2894. parking, fenced yard, $1000/month + ½ utilities, 250-342-9650.

house FOR RENT Comfortable home available in Indian Beach, 2 minute walk to lake, uninterrupted views, 2 bdrm + Den, newly carpeted, $1000/ month, great neighbours, 250342-3236. 2 bdrm, older home, furnished, large yard, pets okay, available April 1, references, DD, $850/ month, includes cable and utilities. Please write to Landlord, Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. Please state employment and age. New townhouse in Radium. 3 bdrm, 3 baths, luxury townhouse with hardwood floors, F/P, 6 appliances, 2 large bdrms with full en-suites, $995 + utilities, N/S, N/P. 403-2201423 or s.couture@shaw.ca. Canal Flats, Very Clean, 2 bdrm, new W/D, laminate floors, huge yard, close to beach and school, 10 minutes to Fairmont, $800 plus utilities. Available May 1st. 250342-6899. Windermere, Indian Beach Estates home for rent. Vacation home features magnificent and private panoramic views of lake Windermere and the mountains. This 2200 sq.ft home has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 F/P, living room, dining area and cozy TV room and lots of parking space. Only minutes walk to lake. Comes not only fully furnished but includes all dishes, cutlery, linens, cookware…stove, 2 fridges, extra freezer, W/D. Six month lease high season $2000/ mo plus utilities, annual lease $1800/mo plus utilities. N/S, Pets negotiable (no cats). One month DD plus references. Call 403-2664555.

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house FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Private acreage, 1 bdrm + detached office, $850/hydro included, W/D, N/S, 250-342-3381.

Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Windermere, across golf course, 4 bdrm, 1800 sq.ft., main floor, walkout, bungalow for rent, 5 appliances, $1250/month + utilities + DD. Ken, 250-341-1998.

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

In Radium, bright 3 bdrm home in nice subdivision, $900/month + utilities. Cozy 2 bdrm trailer on large private lot with out buildings, $850/month + utilities. In Invermere, clean, partially furnished, 2 bdrm home, great location for Panorama bus, W/D included, $1250/month, includes 2 bdrm, 2 bath in The Point, utilities. All N/S, DD and references. underground parking, W/D, $1000/ 250-342-3841. month, 403-519-0447. ½ Duplex in Radium Hot Springs, 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, beautiful patio, BBQ, patio furniture, contact 403288-3743 or email msalas@shaw. ca for information and pictures. 3 bdrm mobile home, lots of new renovations, awesome view of the valley, large decks, yard, sorry no dogs allowed, $800/month plus utilities, 250-342-1700. FOR RENT, 2 bdrm log home Wilmer, 1 ½ baths, W/D, fireplace, wraparound deck, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, mature responsible person/s, long term, non-partiers, $1,000/mo + utilities, references required. Call 250-342-9470. Invermere, charming, 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Near Kinsmen beach, N/S, N/P. Available April 1st. $1,400/ mo plus utilities. References and DD required. 403-246-6680. Exclusive Timber Ridge phase three house available for rent April 1st. 3 bdrm bungalow with walkout basement, 2 baths, 0.5 acre lot, private beach and tennis courts. Lawn maintenance and partial utilities paid by owner, N/P, N/S. $1,350/mo, plus DD, credit history and references required. 403-6853134 or 403-615-3134.

Parkside Place, Enviro 2000, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 car garage, $1400/month, 250-3429650. Radium Pinewood condo, 2 bdrm with loft, 2 bath, F/P, $800/month, includes underground parking and utilities, N/P, N/S, 403-615-9989. 1 bdrm condo, close to D/T Invermere, available immediately, $600/month. 604-997-4887 or 250-688-1179. 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Radium, W/D, furniture optional, N/S, N/P, $800/month + utilities, 250-3415228. 2 bdrm + Den, 2 bath, lake view, The Point, fully furnished, high end, monthy seasonal or long rent, 1 underground parking stall, references required, 403-561-0111. Radium Hot Springs, 1 bdrm, fully furnished condo, $800/mo including utilities. Phone 250-3454086. Radium Hot Springs, 3 bdrm, fully furnished condo, $1,200/mo including utilities. Phone 250-3454086.

house FOR sale

Invermere, modern, 4 bdrm home in Pineridge Development, 2 years old, 2000 sq.ft., attached garage, $439,000, No HST! 250-342-7329.

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

wanted Foldaway cot wanted, call 250342-9647. Large outdoor/indoor plant pots in good condition. Will pickup, call Shawn 250-688-8008. Pioneer graphic designer seeks a long-term, pet friendly, unfurnished, 1 bdrm apartment in Invermere, max $600/mo. Must have laundry facilities and wood stove would be a bonus. Please call 250-341-6299 days or 250-3429438 evenings.

misc. for sale Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908. Fiberglass Truck Canopy, 6.5’x5.5’, good condition, Black, $500. 250-342-3595.

misc. for sale

SERVICES

Organic Produce

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

No chemicals, No GMO’s, Spring Health Foods, 250-342-2552. DeWalt compressor, 5000 watt diesel genset, fuel tanks, welder, numerous misc. tools. Antique furniture and wood cook stove. Call for more details. 250-347-9177. Appaloosa horses need good homes. Mares in foal and colts. Call for more details. 250-347-9177. FREE 5 man Hot-Tub, in good working condition. You pick it up and move it and it’s yours! Jay 403645-8389. Top quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617. Craftman Chop Saw with two metal saw horses $75, couch $40, car battery charger $30, double door fridge $75, coffee table $15, wood table with fold out leaf $35, draft light table $40, 250-341-5970.

Recreational VEHICLES 2007 Arctic Cat M6. Comes with tarp, extra parts and oil. $6000 OBO. 250-341-5468.

VEHICLES for sale

Kenworth Tandem Dump Truck, Sirius Satellite Radio, Starmate top soil conveyor screener, Massey 3 with vehicle kit, almost new, $60. Ferguson tractor c/w front end loader and rototiller. Call for more 250-342-3595. details. 347-9177. Firewood, Fir and Pine mix, $235. Larch, $300. Pine, $180. All wood 2001 Chrysler LHS Premium, comes split and delivered, 250-341-5551. with same year parts car, $4700, 250-341-6018. Retro teak tables: 1 oval table, seats 4 to 10, includes two leaves, and 4 chairs, $200. 1 tea table, seats 4 to 12, includes 3 leaves, needs refinishing, $100. Please call 250342-0133. Floor Model Blow Out! Only a couple left! 7 person, 75 jets, ozonator, LED lighting, stereo with subwoofer, waterfall. Valley Spas, 503B 7th Ave, Invermere.

1997 GMC Yukon, 4x4, V8, 5.7L vortec, fully loaded, leather black automatic remote start. 250-3420160.

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

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

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

Pampered Chef is in the Valley! The New Spring/Summer Furnace & duct cleaning services Catalogues are here! Host a using the patented rotobrush Pampered Chef Bridal party, Kitchen system. Call AQUAIR for free party, Book party (get individual estimates, 250-342-5089. orders and receive FREE items) or you can simply place an individual Water treatment & purification, order. If you are interested in includes drinking water systems, viewing the new Spring/Summer softeners & conditioners, iron catalogue online, you can view it at filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089. www.pamperedchef.ca. Send me your mailing address at france5@ Heaven’s Best Carpet and shaw.ca and I will send you the new Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in 1 catalogue. You can also reach me at hour! Serving the Valley since 2006. 250-342-1143. Call 250-688-0213. Get 25% off Free In-Home Consultation, Customized, high quality BLINDS with lifetime warranty, Commercial or residential. Shannon’s Blinds & Designs, Call a professional today; 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

Immaculate House Care, mature, reliable individual is available to clean and organize your home. Also, detail homes for sale. Call Margaret, 250-347-9779 or 250347-6885. Vacationing? Reliable, clean individual will care for your home and pets. Call Margaret, 250-3476885 or 250-347-9779. Wag The Dog dog walking for your pet. Call Margaret, 250-347-6885 or 250-347-9779.

recreational vehicles

SNOWMOBILE SERVICE SPECIAL

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

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

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models. Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

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Help protect elk and the wetlands SERVICES

Submitted by the Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners The recent cold weather has most of us inside, close to the fire. Unfortunately, not all valley residents have that option. Right now up to 4,000 elk, moose and deer are facing one of the toughest times of their lives, with cold weather hitting after a thaw that melted the snow, creating a hard crust in many areas. This makes it tougher for ungulates to get through the snow to feed, and it makes it easier for predators to travel and hunt. This is especially true if there are hard-packed snowmobile tracks into wildlife areas.

help wanted

Renew & Restore Want to set your Professional Cleaning, own schedule? Re-grouting, Repair & Sealing Then selling .925 sterling silver of Tile, Grout, Slate, and Stone. jewellery is for you! Work partCommercial & Residential 35 Years time or full-time selling beautiful Experience New Installations jewellery and having fun! Work also available 250-341-5645 as little or as much as you like. refreshtile@yahoo.ca. Earn 30% on your sales along with opportunities for trips and Phil’s Carpentry, Everything free jewellery. Fastest-growing from roofs to decks, completion of sterling silver jewellery company. basement and bathrooms. Phone Interested? Call 250-342-0399. 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time. Hair Stylist required at Valley Hair Styling, full-time or part-time. Call help wanted Susan, 250-342-9863. Reinhart Construction is now hiring Carpenters and Laborers, also require experienced mini excavator and skid steer operators. Please forward your resume by email to reicon.ltd@gmail.com.

March 4, 2011

Rib Ranch Restaurant at Skookum Inn, Windermere, is now hiring. Breakfast and line cooks. Servers for am and pm shifts. Please e-mail resumes to Ribranchbc@gmail. com.

Even in less difficult winters, this is the most challenging time of year for ungulates, due to cold temperatures and limited access to food. Most of the mature females are pregnant and much of their energy is used on survival and successfully carrying their calves to term. The noises and intrusions of humans cause the animals to move around and exhaust unnecessary energy. In winters like this, elk retain body fat. If this fat is used up before spring, the elk will start losing weight and could eventually die. Most will fail to bring their fetus to term if they are stressed during the winter. The Columbia Wetland Stewardship Partners were formed to help steward the wetlands

help wanted Black Forest Restaurant looking for kitchen help. Call 250-342-9417 or drop off resume.

Job Options BC

10 week skill training program 25hrs/wk Life & Employment Skills – Paid Work Experience Invermere session begins: Mid March 2011 Allowance available Limited seating Call for eligibility criteria 250.426.8019 ext 30 or 250.919.3484

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N E W S PA P E R

in Fairmont Hot Springs is offering long term full-time seasonal Caretaker position from mid March to October (winters off or part time). Duties include: – Animal and Bird care – Garden, park and building maintenance – Light mechanical maintenance and operating Bumper Cars Skills required: – Ecologically sensitive and physically fit – Reliable, bondable and handy with tools – Attention to detail – Upbeat personality and great customer skills – Love of people, animals and nature (Cash register experience an asset) Please send resume to: fairmontfuntasia@live.com or fax 250-345-4542 or Fairmont Fun Park, 4896 Hwy 93/95, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L1.

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Manager - Quality Bakery Retail Store If you possess Management experience, proficient computer skills and a proven ability to model, motivate and encourage a team in a retail environment, then we have a position for you in our busy bakery in Invermere. This full-time, year round position of Store Manager requires excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively handle the wide range of challenges that arise with confidence and imagination. A competitive wage and benefits package offered. Starting date is negotiable. Please email your resume to qbakery@telus.net or fax with cover letter to 250-342–4439.

Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. 1305 7 Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342 – 4422

and the wildlife that lives within them. We would ask that everyone refrain from running snowmobiles in the wetland area. Provincial regulations make it is illegal to do so, both in the wetlands and on the river. We would also ask that everyone, including cross-country skiers and snowshoe users, to also stay out of areas where ungulates are wintering, especially if they have their dog along. You may not think you are having an impact when you see an elk, but you do, especially under difficult winter conditions. If you observe motorized vehicles in the Columbia Wetlands, call the provincial wildlife emergency number: 1-877-952-7277.

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking energetic, service orientated

GUEST SERVICE AGENTS to join our dynamic team of professionals. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premiere luxury resort in the Columbia Valley. Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs of Radium Golf Course. Interested applicants for the following positions please forward your confidential resume to: guestservicesmanager@bighornmeadows.ca or call 250-347-2991

Is now taking applications for the 2011 season in the following departments:

Cart Attendant

Golf Shop: Contact: Dale Moore dmoorewv@shaw.ca • 250-342-3004

Kitchen Staff

Kari’s Kitchen: Full and part-time positions. Contract: Mid March – Mid October. Candidates must be energetic, self-motivated, work flexible hours and weekends, have great customer service skills, be able to handle multiple tasks at once, work in a busy environment, and work well both individually and as part of a team. Contact: Kari Dawson, Food & Beverage Manager kdawsonwv@shaw.ca • 250-342-3004

Fairmont Creek Property Rentals

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Front Desk Coordinator

Not just a front desk job... there is so much more! Full-time, 40 hours per week. Competitive wages (wages vary on experience) Principle Duties and Responsibilities • Answering a multi-line phone system, greeting and directing guests. • Issues door codes, pamphlets, discount cards, etc. • Answers various questions from guests and complaints. • Computes bills, collects payment and makes changes for guests. • May be required to provide some concierge services for guests when requested. • Runs various reports on the computer for management. • General filing, mail distribution Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Must have excellent communication skills. • Ability to understand and carry out instructions • Must be able to type 30+ wpm. • Must be able to maintain a professional manner under stress. • Must be able to answer questions concerning the Resort and the area. • Initiative, multi-tasking and motivated is a MUST.

Email Resume to: anna@fairmontcreek.ca Fax # 250-345-0078

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March 4, 2011

REPORTER Job Description:

This is a great opportunity to practise your professional skills while living in our gorgeous resort community. This is a full-time permanent position. We are an award-winning, community-focused newspaper with high standards, both for content and appearance. We work hard, we have a great team, and we love our community.

Seeking a new challenge? Searching for fulfilling seasonal employment after retirement? Looking for your first job? Join the team at Radium Resort!

Our print run is 8,000 copies each Friday. We also produce several annual tourism and real estate publications, which our reporters have the opportunity to contribute to. We offer a competitive salary, mileage allowance and the use of a Mac computer and a new digital camera.

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

Qualifications:

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

As our reporter, you are expected to have a journalism diploma or degree, with a minimum one year of experience preferred. We require a self-starter who needs little training and can immediately become a productive member of our eight-person staff.

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

The ability to cover stories and write well is of primary importance, followed closely by photography skills. A basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is required. You must have a driver’s licence and access to a car, and will be required to attended community meetings and events, and work nights and weekends when necessary.

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The position is available immediately. Before applying, familiarize yourself with The Columbia Valley Pioneer at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com. Send your resume, with references, two or three samples of your news writing, and a cover letter to

Kelsey Verboom, Editor, The Columbia Valley Pioneer, kelsey@cv-pioneer.com

Room Attendant Cook Server Bartender Beverage Cart Server Halfway House Attendant

• Front Desk Reservations Agent • Golf Shop Attendant • Outside Guest Services Attendant • Starter/Marshall • Golf Course Grounds Crew

Please visit our website at www.radiumresort.com/employment.aspx and submit your resume to the appropriate manager.

250.347.9311

N E W S PA P E R

RadiumResort.com

“I love working at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.” “I absolutely love working in the golf department at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. I keep coming back, year after year because I enjoy the work, I love the people and I really like how the emphasis is placed on the customer.” — Norm, Golf

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a four-season resort located in the heart of the British Columbia Rockies. Are you reliable, friendly and service-oriented? If so, you should apply for a job with us! Here are some of the positions currently available, starting in March, April and May: • • • • •

Server Beverage Cart Attendant Greenskeeper Guest Services Retail Clerk

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Lifeguard Front Desk Attendant Registered Massage Therapist Cook RV Park Attendant

• • • • •

Groundskeeper Room Attendant Sous Chef Outlet Supervisor Shuttle Bus Driver

Staff accommodation and seasonal bonuses are available. To apply please send your resume with references to David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

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March 4, 2011

. . . ‘Family survives deadly Christchurch earthquake’ continued from page 15 We park our vehicles in different parts of the street to ensure the best escape point. We had showers on Tuesday morning and that was the last time. We go to the toilet in the garden and although we have to spend time apart we always let each other know where we are. Two Sundays past, Josh went to a scout camp for the day. While he was there, Lenette and I took the opportunity to go to town. As part of that trip we went to Christchurch Cathedral in the morning: it was the church we were married in, and we stood in the area where 22 people now lay dead under a pile of rubble. We then went to a sale in town and for coffee in buildings that two days later were destroyed. Lenette’s Experience I work from home and was sitting down to have lunch. The house started to shake violently. Contents from our kitchen cupboards and pantry were thrown and smashed, paintings fell off walls and the noise was incredibly intense. I raced to shelter in a doorway and tried to control our dog, who is not fond of earthquakes I must say. The earthquake lasted 30-40 seconds. I had to hang on to the door frame to keep myself from falling over while trying to hang on to a very scared dog as our house was full of broken glass. I watched our belongings being tossed around and things breaking all around me. Josh’s school is just around the corner, so dog in tow I ran to get there and found him standing safely outside. As I came out of the house neighbours were coming out of theirs. A quick check was done to ensure we were all OK and that the people who were in shock were cared for. Rubble lined the streets and aftershocks of 4.5-4.7 were coming one after another. A text from Matt came in – he was OK! But then we lost contact. Approaching the schools I met up with other concerned parents rushing to regroup their family. Joshua

was very brave as we walked with our dog home, staying away from weakened structures. Our priority was to ensure neighbours were safe. No one wanted to stay in their homes as the shaking was very violent. So cups of tea were made and groups of neighbours joined together to wait out what might come next. There was no water and no power. I braved the house to collect warm clothes, food and water that we had stored. We sat in a field with our neighbours and waited out the aftershocks for close to five hours behind our house. Matt arrived about two hours after our initial contact. Having our family together is a feeling that cannot be described. It started to get cold and dark and the aftershocks were slowing somewhat, so we braved the inside to assess the damage. More cracks in walls, floors and ceilings; contents broken and strewn everywhere; but structurally it seemed fine. Power was restored to our home. We turned on the TV and watched in horror at the scenes that flicked across our screen. Our beloved city had become a war zone. The cleanup of our house began and we created a safe room to bunk down in. The night was difficult. Aftershock after aftershock assailed us through the night as violent reminders of what we just experienced. Still no word about one friend — she is now registered as missing. My friend is still missing. Josh’s Experience. I was going to get my lunch from outside my classroom and the earthquake happened. I couldn’t get in the doorway because there was too much shaking. When the earthquake stopped I ran in to my classroom and hid under my desk. I was scared and so were my friends and students were crying. Then another earthquake hit; we stayed under our desks. When that earthquake stopped we walked down to the main field with the whole school. Then parents started to come. Then my mom came and picked me up. We walked home and stayed outside as the house was too scary to go inside.

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March 4, 2011

FAITH

Making the best of your life By Pastor Wayne Frator Radium Christian Fellowship Suppose you were starting life all over. You are old enough to know right from wrong. You are old enough to learn, old enough to love, old enough to really live. If you could ask the Lord Jesus Christ how to make the rest of your life the best of your life, what do you think He would say? “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 King James Version. The amplified version says it this way: “But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides.” There are two points I would like to touch on here: the first is, I believe it is God’s will, that we live a Kingdom life. Why would He ask us to seek after it, if it isn’t His will to give it to us? And what is a Kingdom life?

It is all laid out very nicely in Matthew chapters five, six and seven: Jesus speaking, the Sermon on the Mount. It is all here: The Beatitudes, The Lords Prayer, and so much more. Take time to go over, to study, to meditate on what Jesus is teaching here. If you take it to heart, if you believe, if you have faith, it will make the rest of your life the best of your life. That takes me to the second point. You can’t have a Kingdom unless you have a King. My King is the Lord Jesus Christ. Your King should be the Lord Jesus Christ: we can’t have the best of life with out Jesus, not only as Savior, but as Lord as well. As Lord, Jesus deserves to be number one in our lives; Jesus deserves to be the King on the throne of our hearts. He deserves the first part of all we are. As we seek after Jesus, daily, as we seek after the Kingdom living, all the needs that we have will be taken care of. No room for worry. “Therefore do not worry, saying ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33 New King James Version The rest of your life should be the best of your life: just believe, trust, and have faith in the living God.

Valley Churches Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, March 6th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “God’s Masterpiece”...Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church, ages three to 12 during morning service. Wednesday, March 9th: Ash Wednesday, First Day of Lent Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 8:30 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s in Edgewater. 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Interim Pastor Joe Martinsen 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s in Canal Flats. Father John Kellogg Saturday: 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father James McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service and Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m. • Relief Society, Noon. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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New Canal Flats office moved from Eagle’s Nest The log building that will house the municipal office for the Village of Canal Flats was moved to a new home on Grainger Road on Friday, February 25th. The 3,000 sq. foot home, donated by Eagle’s Nest developer Mike Vernon, will contain the municipal offices and council chambers for Canal Flats, a visitor information centre, a Ktunaxa interpretive centre and more. The village has budgeted $200,000 for moving and renovating the log home into its offices. Now that the home is in place, renovations will take place to the top floor and in the basement, as well as repairs to any damage that occurred during the move. Photo by Kate Irwin

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March 4, 2011

Annual Wild Game Dinner is a big hit By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Hunters, families and meat enthusiasts packed into Invermere’s Community Hall on Saturday, February 26th for a feast of cougar curry, elk chili, deer sausage and bear ham. The Rod and Gun Club’s annual Wild Game Dinner is always a highlight on the winter social calendar, with its auctions, trophy contest and delicious spread. The hall was filled to the brim with people of every age, all enjoying the chance to sample some new dishes and soak up the sociable atmosphere. The array of tasty courses, prepared by caterer Anne Riches, included elk shepherd’s pie, cougar curry, roast mountain goat and whitetail deer, and some tender bear ham from König Meat and Sausage Company. As The Pioneer’s dedicated carnivore, I must confess I was salivating at the prospect of sampling some of the more unusual flavours the Columbia Valley has to offer. The standout dish for the night was a matter of some debate. My tablemates raved about the elk shepherd’s pie and bear ham, while I fell for the slow-cooked elk stew, with its rich gravy and hearty vegetable chunks. Along with the spread, attendees enjoyed an array of contests, with prizes donated by local businesses and Rod and Gun Club members.

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Anne’s Elk Meatballs Anne Riches, of Anne Riches Catering, shares her fabulous Elk/Moose Meatball recipe with The Pioneer’s readers. Enjoy! 2 pounds ground elk or moose 1 medium white onion 3 eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs Ground garlic to taste 1 tablespoon Montreal steak spice 1 tablespoon basil Salt and pepper • Pre-heat oven to 350 fahrenheit. • Blitz onion to a paste in a food processor. • Add ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic, steak spice and basil and then season to taste. • Mix ingredients well, roll into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet. • Bake at 350 fahrenheit for 15 minutes. • Serve over rice or spaghetti with your favourite sauce — tomato and herb, sweet and sour, barbecue or mushroom cream are all excellent choices.

TASTY TREAT — Colleen and Jacob White fill their plates with a mouth-watering selection of food at the Rod and Gun Club’s Wild Game Dinner on February 26th. Photo by Kate Irwin

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