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The literary success of Invermere-raised author D.W. Wilson continues to gain momentum, most recently as he was selected as a finalist in a prestigious national writing competition.

Mr. Wilson (Dave Wilson) has been chosen as one of 10 finalists in the running for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Short Story Prize as part of the literary competition, Canada Writes.

In November, the 26-year-old author submitted his short story ‘One More Thing Coming Undone’ to CBC’s Canada Writes contest.

The story is part of his recently published and muchlauded collection of short stories, Once You Break a Knuckle.

The collection of short stories is a fictitious and edgy portrayal of Invermere and the surrounding area, using inspiration from local people and places.

Mr. Wilson’s story resonated with the CBC’s panel of judges, and he has been shortlisted from 3,750 short stories that were received as one of 10 authors vying for the Canada Writes Short Story Prize.

The public votes on the shortlisted stories, and they are then judged by a panel of three literary experts.

In addition to bragging rights, the first-prize winner will receive $6,000, publication in Air Canada’s enRoute magazine, a two-week writing residency at The Banff Centre, and will be interviewed on CBC Radio One’s The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers.

“It’s a great venue for young writers to get noticed

and for established writers to be remembered,” Mr. Wilson said. “This is the first time I’ve been selected, after many a submission.”

This past September, the upcoming author made history by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the BBC’s prestigious National Short Story Award. Mr. Wilson won the title and the £15,000 (about $24,000 Canadian) prize for his short story ‘The Dead Roads.’

Although he has been showered with press and attention for his literary accomplishments across the pond, Mr. Wilson said that his writing roots remain in Canada, and this most recent recognition means a lot.

“I identify myself and my work most strongly with Canada, and the successes I’ve had abroad wouldn’t have been possible without a strong enthusiasm from The Great White North, and my primary support network has been — and continues to be — Canadian.”

Mr. Wilson grew up in Invermere with parents Kathy and Al Wilson and sister Amanda, graduating from David Thompson Secondary School before attending the University of Victoria for philosophy and creative writing, and later earning a Master’s degree in creative writing at the University of East Anglia, in Norwich, England. He moved to England as the recipient of the inaugural MAN Booker Prize Scholarship for the Creative Writing MA at the university, where he is now a PhD candidate in Creative and Critical Writing.

Read Mr. Wilson’s story when it is published on CBC’s website on March 12th: www.cbc.ca/books.

Voting (on the same website) begins March 19th, and the winner will be announced on March 26th.

Thomsen qualifies for World Cup

By Kelsey Verboom, Pioneer Staff Invermere ski star Benjamin Thomsen has accomplished what some told him was impossible, qualifying for the World Cup Finals in men’s downhill skiing.

Ben secured his spot in the coveted ski championships with a 9th place finish in Kvitfjell, Norway on March 3rd.

He is one of only three Canadians to qualify for the World Cup Finals on March 14th in Austria.

The top 10 finish is just one of a hot streak of fast finishes posted by Ben, who has taken the ski world by storm in March and February, placing 5th in Chamonix, France, and 2nd in Sochi, Russia.

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TAKING ACTION — Eighty Columbia Valley teachers and Canadian Union of Public Employee workers lined Pothole Park for a public protest on March 6th. The demonstration was the second by local teachers, who are opposing ongoing contract negotiations and the provincial government’s plan to pass the Education Improvement Act in upcoming weeks.

Teachers strike, 80 wield signs at protest

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Columbia Valley teachers joined their fellow British Columbian educators and walked off the job on March 5th, leaving behind schools with empty classrooms.

The three-day province-wide walkout is in protest of the provincial government’s plans to legislate Bill 22, titled the Education Improvement Act, and is the culmination of an ongoing contract dispute between the Ministry of Education and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

The two entities have been at odds over the teachers’ union’s contract with the provincial government and the proposed Bill 22, which the government says is a reasonable solution, and the teachers’ union argues is inadequate. Key issues in the dispute are class sizes, help for special needs students, and wages.

The province’s teachers have been without a contract since June, and began limited job action in September.

Until Bill 22 is legislated, which is expected in the coming weeks, teachers have the right to strike for three days, and then one day per week with two day’s notice, the Labour Relations Board ruled February 28th.

Teachers across B.C. immediately acted on the ruling, striking from March 5th-8th.

Locally, schools remained open with administrative staff present, but parents were asked not to send their children to school as buses weren’t running and the available staff could not provide adequate supervision for students.

The strike sent some parents of students in School

District #6 scrambling to find last-minute childcare.

Arlee Romane, who has run the Windermere Valley Childcare Society for 27 years, said she was peppered with phone calls shortly after the strike was announced. The daycare had to increase staff hours and juggle their regular program to accommodate more children than normal.

The Pioneer contacted a number of parents for comment regarding the strike, but all declined to be interviewed. Nicole Pawlak, chair of the Parent Advisory Council at David Thompson Secondary School said she hadn’t received any feedback from parents.

During the second day of the walkout, eighty local teachers and Canadian Union of Public Employee workers demonstrated their discontent at Pothole Park for the second time in as many weeks, hoisting signs in the air with messages calling for a fair agreement.

Rachel Griffith, an Invermere-raised teacher who has a temporary position at Windermere Elementary School teaching Grades 3 and 4, attended the protest in hopes of securing her job future. Ms. Griffith has been trying to get a full-time job in the valley since August, 2010.

“My livelihood depends on what happens in these negotiations,” she said. “The chances of me getting a fulltime job declines as class conditions get worse. I’ve been lucky that I’ve had at least temporary employment, but I could never be the single-income earner for my family, or, for example, get a mortgage with such uncertain temporary work.”

Doug Murray, president of the Windermere Teachers’ Association, said the proposed bill’s contents and the

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“They just really want to do this thing that’s easier and cheaper, and for us the humanity is gone,” he said.

“In my eyes, it’s a lot of wasted time and energy.

There are so many issues they aren’t addressing. We’re [teachers are] all perplexed. Now I get it: the government doesn’t care. Who wants to work for a government like that? That’s how I feel. Hopefully this can be reversed with a different government.”

The strike is a necessary evil, Mr. Murray said.

“We’re putting our money where our mouths are.

We can’t just let it happen ... I’m hoping it really gets parents thinking about how the legislation will affect education in our area, because it will.”

Adding to the strike action, a group of about 50 students from David Thompson Secondary School joined other students across B.C., gathering in downtown Invermere on March 2nd for a demonstration at Cenotaph Park.

“We’re here to support our teachers’ job action. Not the strike, but the action they’re taking. We’re not fond of the strike at all, because it affects our education, but we know it’s something that has to happen,” said Grade 12 student Katherine Witt, who attended the protest.

Classmate Alisha Trozzo added,“None of us really wants to miss class for this. That’s how much we care.

I’m missing my favourite class for this.

Columbia Valley teachers returned to work on Thursday, March 8th. As per the Labour Relations Board ruling, another strike day during the week of March 12th-16th is possible.

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High school floor hockey update DTSS students: 2, RCMP: 0.

Before the game, Brandon Sage’s girlfriend and some of the other guys’ girlfriends who were watching asked us to tone things down a bit and let the high school boys have a win. Brandon’s team is low in the standing. Must have been something he picked up on from the Rockies (low blow).

The game standings are 3-1 for the RCMP. One more win should solidify first place before the playoffs start. We felt safe blowing one game for the kids. * Editor’s note: see page 8 for a letter Marko has had coming for a long time. Payback.

Lock your cars Unlocked cars remain targets for thieves. RCMP members are spending a great deal of time responding to this type of preventable crime.

With summer coming on and resources thin, the detachment has been looking at what types of complaints we have to drop from our plate so that we can concentrate on the higher-priority crimes or investigations that require our attention.

We have looked at not attending minor accidents

where the vehicle is off the road and there are no injuries. The same for found property of low value, and lost and found bikes.

We may have to take a serious look at only taking and documenting the complaint of thefts from unlocked vehicles, but not attending the scene. I am surprised to see the types of valuable property and identification that are being left in unlocked cars. Please, lock your cars.

Now having gone on the lecture tour and preaching this for some time, I was surprised when my wife found her glove compartment open this past weekend and asked if I had been in the car.

“Was the car not locked?” I asked.

“I never lock the car at home,” she responded.

I was driving the car while I was lecturing her about the strong message I have been giving the community about locking their vehicles. And now I learn the Chief of Police’s wife never locks her car? Unbelievable.

At some point she had enough of the lecture and told me that I was speeding. An unlocked vehicle trumps my speeding, I reminded her.

I am now looking for my GPS navigator around the house. Just when you think you know everything about your wife, wham, you get blindsided.

Suspicious coupons raise alarm among business community Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Businesses and buyers beware: a website issuing coupons for most Columbia Valley businesses is raising red flags for some business owners, who haven’t signed up for the site.

Tim Goldie, owner of Peppi’s Pizzeria in Invermere, was baffled when a pair of diners presented him with a two-for-one entrée coupon printed on computer paper.

The coupon had the address and phone number for Peppi’s next to a generic illustration of a business frontage, a description of the hot dining deal, and an expiry date of April Fool’s Day. Mr. Goldie has never offered coupons for his business, so the slip of paper immediately raised a red flag.

The customers who presented the coupon drove all the way from Fairmont to use it, so Mr. Goldie gave them a discount as a nice gesture, but said he will not be honouring any other coupons from the site.

The coupon came from the website www.saveeveryday.com, which lists dozens of Columbia Valley businesses. It offers two-for-one coupons at most local golf

courses, 50 per cent off at some bars and restaurants, and half-off bowling, among other deals.

The hitch? Valley business owners haven’t signed up to be on the site, and haven’t issued coupons for these red-hot deals. Of the many businesses listed on the site, the eight The Pioneer phoned weren’t aware of the website or that they were listed on it.

The website, listed as part of Everybody Loves Rewards, “a membership program that offers members over 250,000 discounts at more than 30,000 merchants,” charges customers an annual membership fee of $20 to access the coupons, which aren’t available to the rest of the public.

The website’s home page claims it is certified by GeoTrust, an online securities site.

Under the “Frequently Asked Questions” tab, the website explains that coupons expire within two weeks of printing, which doesn’t account for the April Fool’s Day expiry date on the coupon received at Peppi’s Pizzeria.

The Pioneer received no response from the customer service phone number listed on the website, or from the email contact form provided.

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Anti-cull actions prompt charges and warnings

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff After a week of sporadic action against the ongoing deer cull in Invermere, two anti-cull protesters have had charges against them forwarded to the Crown, and two others have been warned to cease their harassment of a local contractor.

Contrary to other news reports, there were no charges filed against an individual who released a deer from a trap located on private property, as the trap was set up too early in the day. However, on the evening of March 1st, two members of the Invermere Deer Protection Organization, one male and one female, had charges recommended against them for causing a disturbance and mischief. They have yet to be officially charged, but the recommendations were forwarded to the Crown for consideration.

The pair allegedly blocked the vehicle of the man who has been contracted to execute the cull, exited their vehicle and began yelling and screaming, which is when the police arrived, said Marko Shehovac, Staff Sergeant of the Columbia Valley RCMP. “It was getting verbally aggressive to the point where the contractor was fearful. People have to realize that they can be charged with causing a disturbance by screaming, shouting and swearing and also by impeding or molesting other persons.

“The other one is the mischief charge. One definition of mischief is anyone who willfully obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.”

The same man from the Thursday incident had more recommendations added to his file after he, another male and a female followed and harassed the same contractor, in three separate vehicles, on Monday morning.

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“You can’t continuously follow someone. That’s harassment,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said. “Sitting and watching someone can be considered harassment as well. What if it was the reverse situation and three males were following a female? Why should it be any different just because the contractor’s vehicle contained two males?

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perspective

Parade of protests

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

Columbia Valley residents must have been paying attention lately to Samuel Adams, who once said, “It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds.”

An unprecedented number of protests have been held locally during the past four weeks, with people marching the streets of Invermere, waving fluorescent handmade signs and chanting to passersby.

Growing up here, I can hardly remember one or two public demonstrations of the like. Now there have been not one, two, three, four, or five, but six public protests in a mere month or so. There have even been people seen protesting the protestors!

Those opposed to the deer cull in Invermere seemed to have sparked the trend, holding three protests in total, one of which caught the attention of Global B.C. Television. Local teachers followed suit, demonstrating twice at Pothole Park. The sixth instance of pavement-pounding belonged to students of David Thompson Secondary School, who gathered at Cenotaph Park in Invermere in support of their teachers’ job action. This is the first time I can remember a significant number of local students standing together to publicly oppose something.

Photographing these events, it’s slightly comical to watch the reactions of residents, who don’t seem to know what to make of the uncommon gatherings. Some honk their horns, others slow uncertainly, confused expressions crossing their faces. In one instance, a driver who couldn’t quite read the signs of the protesting teachers rolled down his window and yelled, “Kill the deer!”

The nature of protests in general is an interesting thing to watch. People who might otherwise keep silent as one join together and shout phrases that cause a wave of momentum to sweep through the group, bolstering the usually shy members. Protests also give passersby the opportunity to ask questions about an issue, which can spark interesting discussion and lead to greater awareness.

Whatever the issue may be, public demonstrations are valuable because they get people involved. People in numbers are an undeniable power, and one that has changed the course of human history many times over.

Historical Lens

Icy Invermere In this image, taken sometime between 1930-1935, sweater-clad players participate in a game of hockey in downtown Invermere as a crowd of fans look on from the boards. The three buildings pictured left to right are A.E. Fisher’s store, Mrs. Taylor’s store, and the Pitt’s store. The original Home Hardware building is visible behind the Pitt’s store. If you have any more information or memories about this photograph, email us at news@cv-pioneer.com.

Photo C618 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Soldier in photo is reader’s grandfather Dear Editor: My grandfather, Gordon “Elmer” Palmer was born May 25th, 1915 in Spokane, Washington, to Canadian parents Gordon Palmer and Mary Anne “Annie” Moore. This line of Palmers resided in the Wilmer area from 1902 when Elmer’s grandparents Ezra and Beulah Palmer came from Ontario with their three sons Gordon, Allison and Blake.

Gordon and Annie Palmer had five children and they resided in Wilmer for many years. Elmer was educated at the Athalmer/Invermere School along

with his brothers Lloyd and Howard and sisters Ruth and Mary. Mrs. Winnifred Wier was their teacher.

Elmer served his country during the Second World War and enlisted with the Second Scottish Canadian Regiment on July 18th, 1940, along with Lloyd and Howard.

Elmer was a Corporal with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada when he was killed in action on January 4th, 1945, in Italy and is bur- YOUNG SOLDIER — ied in the Ravenna War Cemetery in This Historical Lens photo ran in the February 24th Ravenna, Italy.

Pioneer and was recognized by the soldier’s Anne Wagstaff, Wasa, B.C. granddaughter, Anne.

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LETTERS

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Tourist won’t return if deer cull continues Dear Editor: As a resident of British Columbia I am urging you to please reconsider your council’s plan to trap and kill deer via captive-bolt gun in an attempt to reduce deer populations.

I have vacationed in Invermere often and will no longer do so if the municipality continues with this plan. I will also urge other friends and family to avoid Invermere.

Trapping deer is extremely cruel and every second spent in a cage is terrifying for these easily frightened and vulnerable prey animals. Deer can badly injure themselves in frantic attempts to get free and endure pain and suffering as a result.

In order to be killed via captive-bolt gun, trapped deer are tackled and restrained

and often bound by their legs, which only adds to their terror and often causes additional injury.

Lethal initiatives also tear families apart and leave young animals vulnerable to starvation and dehydration. Deer are not predatory animals and they do not intentionally seek out human interactions. Any conflicts that arise are an example of our encroachment into wild and natural habitats.

Please allow nature to take its course and instead urge your community to embrace the deer and take safety precautions when in a shared environment.

It is my firm belief that this will better sustain your tourist industry.

Lorry-Ann Austin Kamloops, B.C.

Are traps really humane?

Dear Editor: I would like to add my voice to the fray regarding the deer cull.

I believe that village needs to objectively re-assess the clover trapping and bolt-gun method as a humane method of culling deer in Invermere.

The mayor has stated that the opportunity for discussion is over since the village did survey public opinion and the task force researched the various options.

However, I do believe that many people, including me, did not know much about clover traps at the time, and as they learn more about them, are not convinced that this is an ethical and humane way to reduce the deer population.

I think at this point that we need to monitor at least some of the animals in the traps from the point of capture to the final kill with bolt gun to assess the level of stress. I have heard from several people that some animals are struggling and injuring themselves in the traps. I think the question to ask is: are these occurrences exceptions to the rule or are they a typical response? That is, are the traps generally

humane (the deer lies down and is calm) or is the level of stress generated by all of the traps unacceptable?

It would seem to me that once the animal is trapped it is going to be struggling, at the very least when the trappers approach, and perhaps several hours before that — especially if a doe is trapped and separated from (last year’s) fawn or vice versa. I would like to see an observer from the SPCA or a veterinarian monitor the trapping, or the use of infra-red cameras to assess the response of deer. The ultimate objective should be a cull that is as humane as possible.

Personally, I think that a quicker and more humane method might be darting the animal with anaesthetic but apparently this cannot be done within town limits. Would it be possible to bait the deer away from the community and then dart them? If this is done, the meat cannot be used but I don’t think this consideration should take precedence over the welfare of the animal.

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DTSS hockey team dishes revenge to cops Dear Editor: At David Thompson Secondary School, many students, particularly of the DTSS Boston Bruins hockey team apply themselves to challenging courses like Physics 12, Calculus 12 and Chemistry 12. The truth is that these male students, though they may seem different, always have one thing on their mind: hockey!

Unlike the Columbia Valley RCMP, the students don’t need to practise for the annual DTSS Floor Hockey Tournament, as these students have hockey not as a part of their lives, but as a way of living.

To give credit to the RCMP hockey players, they defi-

nitely needed the extra practice, in fact, should probably practice more often after the brutal performance that was displayed in the DTSS Gymnasium on February 29th.

Perhaps these officers don’t understand the objective of this sport: to get the puck into the opposing teams net, because the Bruins goaltender, Breton Trask, made it look easy as he shutout the cops. This challenge clearly stunned the cops as they started to play dirty, pushing the students, giving subtle slashes, like the not-overlooked slash by the RCMP Goaltender Grant Simpson, resulting in a penalty shot for the Bruins team.

Blake Beggs found this opportunity less than challenging, as a simple shot found its way into the back of the net.

The frustrated team showed little defense after that penalty shot goal in the first period, as Brendan Sage poked in a simple empty netter, after a crucial goaltending flaw.

With this lack of defense, it would be assumed that the cops would generate some kind of offence, but that is a false assumption. The RCMP Team walked away, heads down, with a 2-0 loss against the seemingly unbeatable Bruins hockey team. Perhaps they will try up golf or bowling instead? Any sport less physically straining would be a better option. How do they have wives?

Boston Bruins David Thompson Secondary School

Reader sends a cheeky happy birthday wish Dear Editor: Happy 25th Birthday Wildsight!

I wanted to write and thank you, Wildsight, for the things you have made me aware of in the past 25 years.

Like helping me understand the realities of the backcountry. I used to think it was for all British Columbians to enjoy and use. Now I know it should be protected, used only by wildlife and approved hikers.

I now understand large American Foundations including The Tides and Kendall Foundations have B.C.’s prosperity in mind when they give Wildsight major funding. I used to think large grants coming from activist US Foundations came with strings attached. Dumb old me.

Being in an area supported largely by Alberta oil, I’m

relieved to know our economy can do well without it. I now know how grants can give grants from other grants.

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My grandson and I have a small business selling vegetables and bread. It’s good of you to help us know the value of local produce. This year we will sell 28 radishes, 40 pounds of potatoes, 65 carrots, 22 bunches of lettuce and 42 loaves of bread. I’m not sure if this will supply the whole valley, so please see attached grant request.

I thought for years Jumbo Glacier Resort would bring jobs and add to the tax base. Thanks Wildsight for setting me straight. Now I know those jobs aren’t the ones we need. (See attached grant request).

I once thought the climate was always naturally changing. Now, thanks to you, I realize we humans are

at fault and I feel bad about that. Thank you for helping me feel bad about that.

I’m thankful for Wildsight helping us and our children understand how to live a small eco-footprint. I used to think it was good to make money and spend it on fun things. Now, thanks to you, I realize I should live small.

Thank you for helping David Suzuki teach our children ethics in school. I used to think parents did that but now I know it’s your job. Less for us parents to worry about, eh? If they are good girls and boys, learn their eco-pledges and drink fair trade coffee, someday they can join Wildsight and get a grant to fight against things too.

Anyways, thanks again and Happy Birthday Wildsight.

Monroe Hunsicker, Dry Gulch

$1 million donated to protection of Lot 48

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The fundraising necessary to secure the controversial Lot 48 property as parkland is three-quarters complete, after a $1 million donation by the Columbia Basin Trust.

The fate of the 315-acre property located on the eastern shores of Columbia Lake has had a giant question mark hanging over it for years. Once owned by Fairmont Hot Springs resort, the property was zoned for a planned golf course and 630-unit development proposed in 2005.

The proposed development caused public pushback from concerned residents and members of the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors. In 2006, the regional district proposed two bylaws that would downgrade the zoning of the land, preventing commercial development.

The regional district has yet to give a third reading to the bylaws, which would downgrade the property to agricultural zoning — the deadline to do so has been pushed back several times.

Most recently, the regional district put the fate of Lot 48 on hold until May, 2012. The purpose of the deadline extension was to give the property’s current owners, the Wilder family of Fairmont, time to reach a deal with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to buy the lot and turn it into permanent parkland.

The Nature Conservancy has been fundraising for the past year, trying to reach the $7.2 million that is required to purchase and protect the property, which is adjacent to the Columbia Lake Provincial Park and other ecological reserves. It has also been identified as having cultural and historical significance to the Ktunaxa First Nation.

Although the regional district has contributed $900,000, mostly from the Local Conservation

Fund, the fundraising efforts hit a snag in October when the provincial government said they weren’t able contribute to the purchase.

This week, the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) announced they will contribute $1 million to the conservation of Lot 48.

“CBT encourages long-term stewardship of the Basin’s natural assets, which is why we’re pleased we can provide support toward the conservation of Lot 48,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “The purchase will help preserve not only the ecological and cultural values of Lot 48 itself, but also of the entire east side of Columbia Lake.”

The $1 million boost has taken the Nature Conservancy three-quarters of the way to the $7.2 million mark, which they hope to reach this summer, said Lesley Neilson of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

The regional district will revisit the zoning of Lot 48 in May.

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By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff It lurks just below the surface of the water at the north end of Lake Windermere, spanning much of the channel that becomes the Columbia River. It has wreaked havoc on boats and propellers, and was recently the subject of discussion at the District of Invermere Council meeting.

No, it’s not a mythical creature the likes of the Ogopogo or the Loch Ness Monster, but rather an underwater structure that was built in the late 1800s consisting of wood cribbing and rocks placed on top of a brush mattress, called a rock groyne.

The groyne, or weir, is the property of the Federal Government’s Public Works and Government Services Department, and was originally built to increase flows in the Columbia River, essentially scouring the bottom to keep sediment from accumulating so that commercial shipping traffic could pass more easily.

Records from the Windermere Valley Museum indicate that the groyne experienced ongoing work between 1888 and 1893, to the benefit of steamships owned by the Upper Columbia Navigation and Tramway Company.

The weir’s effect on water currents also damaged the salmon spawning beds in the area, but documentation regarding this negative consequence is sparse.

In 2011, the Federal Government approached the District of Invermere, asking if they would be interested in taking over ownership of the 205-metre long structure, and in turn all liability and costs to either remove or repair it. Council discussed the request, and upon recommendations from staff, indicated that they did not wish to own the weir, but would like to be notified what Public Works decides to do with it.

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“The hydraulic study will look at the effects of the removal of the structure on the lake itself and the river hydraulics, including the way sediment moves in the river. As part of our due diligence we wouldn’t remove something unless we knew exactly what would happen,” he explained.

In terms of the historical value of the groyne, council had to determine whether the potential value was worth the liability and costs that would be associated with taking over ownership, Chief Administrative Officer for the district, Chris Prosser, said.

“We put signs up in the 1990s and we put the marker buoys out every year. We have been approached when people damage their boats, and we tell them to contact the Federal Government. It’s just not of any interest to us,” he explained.

There has been talk in the past of building an interpretive boardwalk on top of a refurbished groyne, but as both sides of the location are privately owned properties, the logistics of such a project are difficult. Also, because the wood used in the cribbing was treated with creosote, there may very well be some environmental reclamation needed when the groyne is disturbed for removal or repair, Mr. Prosser added.

“The only reason to re-establish it would be for historical significance, but right now it isn’t functioning at all. If we take ownership of it now we are liable for dismantling it or restoring it and whatever other costs emerge as a result.”

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The efficiency of the Columbia Valley Transit System doesn’t stack up to other B.C. Transit initiatives, according to a report recently issued to the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors.

The long-range report is the result of a service review of the local bus system, which began running in 2008.

The community bus travels between Edgewater and Canal Flats with two separate routes: one that offers two one-way trips daily, and the other that has two roundtrips daily. In addition, an on-request service is available from late morning until early afternoon.

Ridership on the bus routes is decreasing, which is a cause for concern in only the third year of service, the report cautions.

Although passenger numbers were “well below expectations” during the first year of service, ridership increased by 42 per cent in 2009. But for the first 10 months of the fiscal 2010-2011 years, ridership dropped by 4 per cent. “Except for the first quarter, 2010-2011 ridership levels are in general significantly lower than RSS

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2009-2010’s,” the report states.

During 2009/2010, about 10,500 passengers used the bus (numbers include the Health Connections bus to Cranbrook and the taxi service).

Revenue totaled $15,630, while the cost of running the bus was $241,515 — a cost shared by the provincial and local governments. The revenue-to-cost ratio means each person who rides the bus costs the service $22.80. Currently, ridership is at about 25-50 per cent of capacity.

The imbalance is due to the relatively significant distance the bus is required to travel to transport a low number of riders.

Olympus Stage Lines Ltd. operates the bus, which is parked each night in Golden, where the drivers live. Of the many recommendations that came out of the review, one is to house the bus in Invermere or Canal Flats to cut down on travel costs. Other suggestions include increasing public awareness and senior ridership, offering latenight hours, and possibly adding a second bus to allow for more frequent and a greater variety of routes.

Regional district directors are currently reviewing the report for information, and will likely discuss it in greater detail at their next meeting.

Broadband could be basin-wide

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

John and Lise Niddrie Elinor Florence and Heinz Drews and Calvin Caldwell are happy to announce the marriage of their children

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Attracting the high-tech sector and those who work in the industry to live in the Columbia Valley is no easy task, but it is the vision of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation.

The corporation is a child of the Columbia Basin Trust, and was formed last summer as the first step in the trust’s vision to bring broadband Internet to every community within the Columbia Basin.

The very next step was the purchase of the former Columbia Mountain Open Network’s infrastructure. They also added another 15 kilometres of fibre-optic cable to what is termed the “backbone,” or main pipe, which will then be connected to individual communities, said Mark Halwa, Chief Operating Officer of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation.

The price tag for the vision is seven figures, and is primarily aimed at allowing each municipality to connect their municipal buildings and services directly into the backbone, giving them a 100-plus mbps connection (megabits per second, referring to the speed at which data is transferred over a network).

“What a municipality chooses to do with it after that is up to the municipality,” Mr. Halwa said.

“Currently Invermere is running on 2-4 mbps.”

Allowing a local government to connect directly means they would no longer need separate phone lines and Internet accounts in each municipal build-

ing, and the speed of their connection would be incredibly fast. Eventually, the municipality could partner with private companies like Shaw or Telus to continue building the required infrastructure to bring high-speed Internet to residents, but that is far beyond the scope of the initial vision of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, Mr. Halwa explained.

“In fairness to the big companies, it doesn’t make sense for them to spend a bunch of money in this area because there’s no return on it for them. We just don’t have the population.

“So the way we look at it is if we build the fibre and connect the communities, and then we go back to Shaw and Telus and tell them we already have the road into town; if you want to ride on it and connect these communities, go ahead. That drives better numbers into their return on investment formulas.”

Nothing has been decided as of yet, as each local government has been invited to receive some indepth education and instruction about the concept before they are asked to make any decisions.

As well, the final pricing model that would lay out the individual costs to municipalities has yet to be decided by the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, but it is still exciting news that the possibility is there, Mr. Halwa added.

“We look at this as a good, leadership type of investment that enables a community. We want communities to know that we are investing in broadband in the Columbia Basin, and we are going to begin with a municipal-only network.”

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J.A. Laird Elementary School’s Silver Strings ukulele band delighted a young audience of listeners on March 8th at Invermere’s Alliance Church. The concert helped the 33-member band of Grade 5 and 7 students gear up for an upcoming tour to Kelowna in April. The band will also be performing at the opening ceremonies at the Para Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals at Panorama on March 13th-16th.

Pictured, left to right: Kaitlyn Hessel, Grace Thompson and Hailey Nadon keep tune.

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Movie Review: Immortals Reviewed by Kate Irwin If you like skewed ancient Greek mythology and skewered ancient Greeks, Immortals should satisfy your bloodthirsty but historically inclined sensibilities.

Based very loosely on the myths of Theseus and the Minotaur and the Titanomachy, Immortals is a mishmash of ultra-modern filmmaking techniques, ancient stories, sloppy scripting, stunning visuals and relentless violence — oh God, the violence.

Some particularly visceral slow-motion gouging, a ruthless smattering of torture and the most revolting use of a sledgehammer I’ve ever witnessed should keep you wincing so much you look like you’ve got a nervous tick.

But in actuality, the barrage of hacking and maiming is pretty numbing and the hyper-stylized setting gives it a rather desensitizing, dream-like quality.

Soon you’re reduced to mindless exclamations of “OOHH!” at the worst hits, much like hockey fans as a player gets smashed against the boards.

Immortals’ style-drunk director Tarsem Singh succeeds in making a rich, many-textured visual feast, more like a painting come to life than a movie. Shame he didn’t also concentrate on creating a robust plot and well-scripted dialogue, but, as with most films these days (particularly the swords and sandals genre), visuals and plot seem to be an either/or trade-off.

We follow the heavily revised tale of Theseus (Henry Cavill), who rises up to lead his people against the barbaric King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke — delightedly hamming it up at every opportunity). Hyperion is seeking the Epirus Bow, a weapon of immense power lost during an ancient battle between the Gods. The savage king sets out to cleave his way through anyone who stands before him.

Unfortunately, not unlike Marvel’s summer hit Thor, the movie somewhat struggles to blend computer-generated visuals with actual sets, leaving the seams between reality and make-believe all too visible.

Particularly frustrating is the editing, which truncates intriguing scenes and drags out the dull stuff, and the visual design. The incongruous costumes and makeup really jarred against the serious attitude of the film.

It’s a shame that Singh didn’t enjoy himself a bit more with Immortals. For all its silliness, the film takes itself far too seriously — but at least the audiences are having fun; mindless, violent fun.

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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.

• 6:30 p.m.: Mountain of Hope Gala at Choppers Landing, R.K. Heliplex, Panorama Mountain Village. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Silent Auction. $40 per person. For tickets and info: mountainofhopesociety@gmail.com or neil.carey@ panoramaresort.com.

Sunday, March 11th: • Kootenay Freestyle Weekend at Panorama Mountain Village. Moguls competitions for ages six and up. For info: 250-342-6941.

• 1 p.m.: Music Around the World Carnival at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. A fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club.

Tuesday, March 13th: Toby Theatre • March 9th - 10th, March 15th - 17th, 7:30 p.m.: The Adventures of Tintin.

• March 29th- 31st, April 2nd - 3rd, 7:30 p.m.: The Vow. For info: www.tobytheatre.com.

Friday, March 9th: • 6:30 p.m.: Revamp, Revise and Re-Inspire Workshop meet and greet at Lake Windermere Lions’ Hall. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

For info and registration, contact Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce: 250-342-2844.

Saturday, March 10th: • Kootenay Freestyle Weekend at Panorama Mountain Village. Slopestyle competitions for ages six and up. For info: 250-342-6941.

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Revamp, Revise and Re-Inspire Workshop at Lake Windermere Lion’s Hall. Speaker is Mandie Crawford, Business Woman of the Year from Calgary. $67 for members, $87 for nonmembers. Lunch included. For info and registration, call the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce: 250-342-2844.

• 5:30 p.m.: Clearly... a Breast Friends’ Bash at the Black Forest Restaurant. Dinner, fashion show and silent auction. $40 per person. A fundraiser for East Kootenay Health Foundation to acquire a digital stereotactic mammography unit for Cranbrook Regional Hospital. Tickets are available at AG Valley Foods, East Kootenay Realty Insurance. For tickets/ info, call Sheila at 250-342-9059.

• 2012 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals at Panorama Mountain Village. Super Giant Slalom Race. For info: 250-342-6941 or www.panoramaresort.com.

• 3:30 p.m.: Crystal globe award ceremony for top finishes in super giant slalom race at Panorama Mountain Village.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs series presents West is West at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $10 per person.

Tickets for sale at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.

For info: 250-342-4423.

• 7 p.m.: Live entertainment by Marty and Elijah Beingessner at Smoking Waters Café and Bistro, Fairmont Hot Springs. Steve Gates and his band from Nova Scotia also to perform. $12 per person.

Tickets are available at Smoking Water Coffee Company, Bliss Hair and at Details by JoAnne.

Wednesday, March 14th: • 2012 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup finals at Panorama Mountain Village. Super combined race.

For info: 250-342-6941 or www.panoramaresort. com.

• 1 - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at Invermere Public Library. The community bus picks up and drops off at Columbia Garden and the Manor. For info: 250342-6416.

• 3:30 p.m.: Crystal globe award ceremony for top finishes in super combined race at Panorama Mountain Village.

Thursday, March 15th: • 2012 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup finals at Panorama Mountain Village. Giant Slalom Race.

For info: 250-342-6941 or www.panoramaresort. com.

• 3:30 p.m.: Crystal globe award ceremony for top finishes in giant slalom race at Panorama Mountain Village.

• 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.: Pyjama Story Time at the Radium Hot Springs Public Library.

Friday, March 16th: • 2012 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals at Panorama Mountain Village. Slalom race. For info: 250-342-6941 or www.panoramaresort.com.

• 3:30 p.m.: Crystal globe award ceremony for top finishes in slalom race at Panorama Mountain Village.

• 4:30 - 9 p.m.: Free lift-accessed tobogganing on Highway 1 at Panorama Mountain Village. Stop by Guest Services desk to pick up ticket. For info: 250342-6941.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: David Langevin and Yvonne Reddick Exhibition at the Artym Gallery. Shows continues until March 25th. For info: 250-342-7566.

Saturday, March 17th: • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Mountain Stampede weekend with lots of activities and Avalanche Awareness Days at Panorama Mountain Village. For info: 250-3426941 or www.panoramaresort.com.

• 10 a.m.: Annual General Meeting for Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) at Radium Christian Fellowship, #4-7553 Main Street, Radium Hot Springs.

• 2 - 4 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day tea and bake sale at Christ Church Trinity. Hosted by Valley Go-Go Sisters. Admission is by donation. Proceeds to go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a grandmothers-tograndmothers campaign to support families in subSaharan Africa impacted by HIV/AIDS. • 6 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance at the Edgewater Community Hall. Roast beef buffet with all the trimmings. Dance to follow. Live music by L8TE. $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (60 and over).

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In an age of emails, text messages and Tweets, the aged stamp has seen its heyday come and go, but a group of dedicated ladies in Invermere is still collecting used ones as part of a massive fundraising initiative to help fight and treat cancer.

The women are members of Golden’s chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star, which is related to the Masons.

Invermere used to have its own chapter, but as membership has waned over the past number of years they have now become affiliated with Golden’s chapter.

What many don’t know about stamps is that once they are used, they are still valuable to certain collectors, like the local volunteer stamp sorters. The group of volunteers has been meticulously collecting, trimming and organizing stamps for decades.

The stamps are sent to Vancouver each spring, where they are sold to collectors from around the world, and the money is used to either assist in cancer research or to produce dressings needed in the treatment of cancer.

“Not many people know about it,” said Jackie Thesen, a member of the order.

“I get excited about the work we do because I see the numbers and what we have accomplished over the years.

We have many volunteers who come and help out, and we’re always trying to encourage people to drop stamps at the elementary schools or to one of us instead of just throwing them out.”

Since 1968, there has been a total of 645.5 pounds of stamps collected locally, and over 6,700 hours of volunteer time has gone into trimming them and preparing them for shipment to Vancouver.

The group engaged the valley’s elementary schools in 1993, and they all take part in a friendly competition to see who can collect the most throughout the year.

“The schools have collected over 46 pounds of stamps. Over 3,000 stamps make up a pound, so that’s a lot,” Ms. Thesen said.

Almost $420,000 has been raised provincially since 1954, she added.

Although there has been a significant drop in the number of stamps used due to electronic communications’ rise to popularity, the group has received some interesting old collections that should help them in their fundraising efforts.

“We have a lot of older stamps and a lot of international stamps. The more valuable the stamp, the more money we can raise.”

If you would like to help with the initiative, save your used stamps and drop them off at any local school.

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Museum curator passes the torch

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff For 15 years, Dorothy Blunden has collected, sorted, and shared the historical information of the Columbia Valley with residents and visitors.

Dorothy has been the curator of the Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere for a decade and a half, and has decided to step down to let someone else delight in the bundles of local history the museum preserves and celebrates.

During her time as curator, Dorothy has cataloged countless tidbits in the museum, has helped add to and change the museum’s buildings, and was in- FAREWELL — Dorothy Blunden, who has strumental in the creation of the David been the curator at the museum for 15 years, is stepping down.

Photo by Kelsey Verboom Thompson statue in Pothole Park.

Her favourite part of working at the museum, she said, has been learning erick, and said she is looking forward to more about the beginnings of the valley, and traveling during her new-found time off. meeting people who share a love of history.

Taking Dorothy’s spot as curator will “The stories of the valley are warm be J.D. Jeffery, who recently moved back and interesting. Especially when you have to the valley from Calgary. J.D. attended families who pioneered the area and who David Thompson Secondary School durare still here. ing her Grade 11 and 12 years, and later “Major family involvement is what moved to Calgary where she has lived unhas made the valley what it is. In a big til she returned to the valley in 2010. city, you don’t get the personal touch of Going to high school in what was then the families. In the valley you get that.” the building across the road from the muDorothy has decided to stay on as a seum, J.D. said she often gazed across the volunteer for the Windermere District street and thought about the history inside.

Historical Society, but said it’s good to “I love history. For the past number of have a fresh person with fresh ideas take years I’ve learned to appreciate history and the helm. knowing where we come from ... the older “We all need a foundation to grow I get, I realize just what the pioneers acfrom. The museum is that foundation,” complished to be here; things I could never she said. “You come to understand the fathom. It’s really starting to sink in.” people, their belief systems, and can preIf you’d like to drop by and say hello serve them for young people so they can to J.D., she works at the museum on Tuesunderstand what life was like.” days from 12-4 p.m.

Dorothy has lived in Windermere for “I’ll be somewhere in the archives getthe past 17 years with her husband Fred- ting my nose dusty!” she said.

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Anyone can be nominated. Contributions to the community can mean many things. It does not have to mean someone in the public eye. Many contributions to the community are accomplished in quiet unassuming ways.

Take the time....write a letter of nomination. It’s an honour just to be nominated.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 30th, 2012.

More information concerning the Citizen of the Year Award can be obtained from any Rotary member.

We’re ready... are you?

16 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

March 9, 2012

YOUR MONEY

Tax slips to expect for 2012 It’s that time of year again, when Canadians will begin receiving tax slips from their employers, financial institutions and other sources. The following are some of the most common tax slips that you can expect to receive for your investment accounts for 2011 and what they mean.

RRSP contribution receipts If you contributed to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), you can expect one or more RRSP contribution receipts. If you made contributions in the previous calendar year (2011), your corresponding receipt should arrive in mid-January. This receipt will be for all the contributions made to the same RRSP plan during the calendar year.

For contributions made in the first 60 days of the current year (2012), you will likely receive a receipt for each contribution. This is due to contribution receipts being generated on a transactional basis during the first 60 days of the current year. It’s important to add up your contribution receipts to ensure you have received all of them before filing your taxes.

T4RSP slips If you withdrew money from your RRSP in 2011, you can expect to receive a T4RSP slip. The amount on the slip will be added to your income. T4RSP slips are usually mailed out towards the end of February.

T4RIF slips Those who have Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) accounts will likely receive a T4RIF slip.

T4RIF slips list the income an investor took from their RRIF account during the previous calendar year.

The amount on the slip will be added to your income as pension income. Expect this slip to arrive around the beginning of March.

The only people with RRIF accounts who don’t receive a T4RIF are those who converted their RRSPs to a RRIF in 2011 and didn’t take any withdrawals during the calendar year.

T5 slips If you own interest-bearing investments such as bonds or Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), or dividend-paying investments such as stocks, you will receive corresponding T5 slips.

T5 slips are generated at the institution that handles these investments, such as a brokerage, trustee or the Government of Canada, and mailed to their clients who received dividends or interest throughout the year.

If you have a brokerage account with multiple stocks, bonds or GICs, the firm will usually consolidate all of your interest and dividends into one slip, usually accompanied by a list of how the amount was determined. The brokerage firm must mail these slips by the end of February, and they are usually received by clients sometime between late February and early March.

T3 slips Income Trusts such as the A&W Royalty Income Fund or the H&R Real Estate Investment Trust issue T3 slips. T3 slips report all income, dividends or return of capital paid to unit holders. Income Trust T3s are generated by the end of March and can be expected to arrive in unit holder’s mailboxes in early April.

Many former income trusts such as Davis & Henderson and CML HealthCare have converted to corporations and will be issuing T5 slips in 2012.

Mutual funds Mutual fund companies may structure themselves as either a corporation or a trust. For this reason, they can issue either a T5 or T3 slip. This slip will report the total of what their unit holders earned in any combination of income, dividends, capital gains, foreign income and return of capital. While T5 slips are issued by mutual fund corporations, and have to be mailed out by the end of February, T3 slips are issued by mutual fund trusts and will be mailed out by the end of March.

If you are unsure of what tax slips to expect for your 2011 tax year, contact your financial advisor. He or she will let you know what tax info will be coming to you in the mail, and arrange for duplicate receipts to be generated if necessary. If you use an accountant, give him or her your December 31, 2011 statements along with your other tax information so that he or she knows what to expect.

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Manulife Securities Incorporated is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency (a licensed life insurance agency and affiliate of Manulife Securities) by Manulife Securities Advisors licensed as life agents. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is the sole issuer of the Manulife GIF Select insurance contract which offers the IncomePlus benefit and the guarantor of any guarantee provision therein.

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March 9, 2012

INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

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Pink proclamation Students at David Thompson Secondary School take a stand against bullying, discrimination, homophobia and transphobia by wearing pink on February 29th. The province-wide pink day began after two straight students in Nova Scotia wore pink in a statement of solidarity towards a homosexual student who was being bullied for wearing pink to school. The whole school ended up wearing pink, establishing DayofPink throughout the country. The event at DTSS was organized by resource teacher, Lizzie Midyette.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

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March 9, 2012

Hoop stars David Thompson Secondary School’s Lakers hosted the Junior Boys’ East Kootenay Basketball Championships on March 2nd and 3rd. The Lakers battled a roster of tough teams, and placed a solid second in the tournament, with the Golden Eagles nabbing top spot. Pictured, left to right: Laker Mitch Beggs blasts past Fernie Falcon #13 on a breakaway to land a layup; Laker Colin Ross springs high above the reach of a pack of Falcons to score two points for the home team. The Lakers flattened the Fernie Falcons on March 2nd, 55-35.

Photos by Kelsey Verboom

Village of Radium Hot Springs NOTICE OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan (OCP). The proposed bylaws (Numbers 386 and 387) will affect the following property as shown in bold below, with the following zoning changes: Property description: • A portion of Lot A, District Lot 2580, Kootenay District, Plan NEP70406, Except Plan NEP71241 The property is currently within the Resort land use zone in the OCP and zoned in the Zoning Bylaw as C5 – Golf Course. The proposed rezoning will change the current land use zone to Single Family Residential in the OCP and change the zoning to R-1 Single Family Residential.

A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 386 and the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 387 will be held: MARCH 14TH AT 7:00 P.M. RADIUM FIREHALL 4878 RADIUM BLVD. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068 prior to the date and time of the hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned.

The full bylaws and zoning map may be inspected at the Village Office, 4836A Radium Blvd., during regular office hours. For further information, contact 250-347-6455.

Arne Dohlen Approvals Officer

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March 9, 2012

HERE TO SERVE YOU ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service • •

Colleen Wagner will be teaching Zumba starting Thursday, March 15th for four weeks.

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March 9, 2012

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March 9, 2012

HERE TO SERVE YOU Kyle Moll

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

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club of Invermere, BC, on behalf fo the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, to amend their existing License of Occupation for additional area and also convert the License of Occupation to a Lease for the purpose of its shooting range situated on Provincial Crown land near Radium and containing 19.08ha more or less.

The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 4492203. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook,BC V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency,Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until April 13, 2012. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp

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Local athletes make valley proud at B.C. Winter Games cluded local players Brianna Clarke, Ashley Dubois, Marhyn MacSteven, Allissa Marchand and Savanna Neale, as well as players from Nakusp, Trail and NelThey may not have achieved any winning results, son, placed seventh out of eight, but played strongly, but the 20 local athletes who represented the Kootenays coach Donald Marchand said. in the B.C. Winter Games in Vernon from February “I thought the girls played really well. We’re a small 23rd to 26th have all returned home singing the praises group coming out of the Kootenays, and for a lot of the of the event. girls the winter games is something they will only get to The games, which take place every second year, allow see once.” young athletes from around the province to mix, mingle Gaining recognition for sportsmanship and fair play, and compete, and organizers of this year’s event went all the Kootenay’s badminton team made a very positive imout, said Dave Gaspar, coach of the Invermere Juvenile pression on both the fans and the officials, coach Colin Men’s Curling Team.

Sherk said.

“The games were so well organized. It was such a The team is made up of Emily Danyluk, Cody Dabeautiful thing to go to because it was run like a min- vidson, Nathan Evanoff, Carter Flowitt, Jessica Markus, iature Olympics. 1,500 Nicholas Melnyk, Jared athletes from around Oaks and Star Paagman, “The team that won gold came up to us after we the province competed some of whom had never played and said they were worried we were going but they were all assemplayed before joining. to win it all.” bled as one group. They “As far as games won, Dave Gaspar, had an opening cerI wasn’t concerned about Invermere Juvenile Men’s Curling Coach emonies that was very that, it was the experisimilar to an Olympic ence for all of these playevent,” he said. ers. This was their first The curling team placed fifth out of eight, which tournament ever and most of them had never really been was a great finish for the young team, Mr. Gaspar added. trained in any way in badminton,” Mr. Sherk said.

The boys, JP Pollard, Garrett Kashuba, Logan Powell, “We really only got 27 hours of training before we Sam Gaspar and Ian Redeker, came away with not only a left, and our best result was our team receiving the Most great experience but a number of new Facebook friends Sportsmanlike Team award. The kids were exceptional and phone numbers. both on the court and off, and it was an award decided “The team that won gold came up to us after we on by the officials. Jessica Markus also won the female played and said they were worried we were going to win fair play award.” it all. We were kept so busy off the ice that it was hard to Two solo competitors, Canal Flats’ MacKenzie Dufocus at times. Next time we will deal with the distrac- bois and Invermere’s Nat McGrath, competed in Judo tions a little better.” and Freestyle Skiing respectively, but just missed the The Kootenay women’s hockey team, which in- podium.

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

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March 9, 2012

Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s Joseph A. Mulhall 1930 - 2012 In the early morning of February 21, 2012, Joe passed away with his family by his side after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Pauline; his son Blair; grandchildren, Stephanie, Joseph and Julian; step-grandchildren, Rebecca, Caitlin and Emma; and great-grandchild, Mannix.

Joe was born in Birmingham, England and immigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1966, bringing his young family with him to start a new life there. Always the adventurer, the call of the west went out shortly thereafter and Joe followed, family in tow, moving to Calgary, AB., in 1968 and then on to Banff in 1969.

Joe and his family laid their roots down in Banff, falling in love with the town and its community and forging many long-lasting friendships. First working for the Mineral Springs Hospital as a building maintenance man, later working for Brewsters as a bus mechanic, Joe finally settled into a long and successful career as a heavy-duty mechanic for Parks Canada.

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

Gordon Allan Larrabee June 1st, 1937 – January 23rd, 2012 A memorial tea will be held Saturday, March 17th 2012, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Invermere Royal Canadian Legion.

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

Tupperware is donating

10% of Party Sales

for the month of March to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

Book your party and learn about Tupperware’s NEW Smart Steamer as featured on Dr.Oz. Julie St. Amand • 250-688-5564 www.my.tupperware.ca/juliestamand

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.

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Big Joe, as he was affectionately called, devoted his life to his family, never failing to protect and put them first. However, he loved all people, believing the best was in them and they loved him in return.

Kenneth James Baines

His kind and embracing spirit was infectious to all who knew him.

That big wave and, “Hi ya mate” was as charming as it was sincere. If you needed anything, he was there to lend a helping hand; if it was broken, there wasn’t anything Joe couldn’t fix for you.

May 26, 1929 - March 1, 2012

Joe’s house was a revolving open door where one could enjoy his masterful story telling over a rum and coke, taking you to other places and times, always leaving you wanting more. “Tell us another one, Joe!” was an expression heard innumerable times under the stars in the backyard or around the supper table.

Joe retired in 1992 and moved with the love of his life, Polly, to Invermere B.C., where they made many more friends. There, Joe embraced golf as his favorite pastime, only to discover the one thing he would never fix: an unerring hook.

We miss him terribly, love him always. God speed Joe. To the staff of Invermere Hospital, Columbia House and Invermere Home Care. You were truly compassionate and wonderful to Joe in his time of need. You have our family’s deepest gratitude.

Funeral Service and interment have taken place in Banff, AB. Friends wishing to remember Joe may make a donation in his memory to The Invermere Columbia House or a charity of their choice.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.bowriverfuneral.com BOW RIVER FUNERAL SERVICE assisting the family.

Telephone 403-678-4880 for further information.

Ken was born in Trail, B.C. and spent summers on the Arrow Lakes where he learned and mastered fly fishing. He enjoyed spending time in the mountains: photographing scenery, hiking and cross-country skiing. He also loved boating with his family on Kootenay Lake, waiting patiently for the elusive “big one”. Ken worked as a mechanic for his entire life. His patience was shown by the number of apprentices he encouraged. Ken’s greatest love was his family and spending time with them.

Ken married Donna Davies in 1955 and they had a son Kim and a daughter Diane. In 1986 Ken and Donna moved to Edgewater to be closer to their children and so Ken could work as a mechanic in Kootenay National Park. After retiring in 1994, he could often be found sitting under the apple trees in the yard, reading a book and smoking his pipe.

Ken leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Donna; his son Kim (Sharon) of Edgewater and daughter Diane (Ren) of Golden; beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Chantal, Kaitlyn, Crystal, Shannon, Ian and Graham; sister Jacqueline (Laurie); brothers Winston (Ginger) and Bev; brothers-in-laws, Ron (Tess), Alan (Maryanne), Edward (Deyanne) and Brian. He was predeceased by his brother Dennis.

Ken requested that there be no funeral. The family will get together later in the summer to spread his ashes on Kootenay Lake. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

Alcoholics Anonymous.

CORE Hunter Training Safety Course is being offered in Invermere on April 11th - 15th.

Registration and details at Inside Edge Sports. 250-342-9245.

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

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

DOG/PUPPY OBEDIENCE AND SOCIALIZATION CLASSES. Interested in learning some helpful tips on basic obedience and the importance of socialization for your dog or puppy? Obedience and puppy classes start Monday, April 2nd. Registration and reservations required. Please phone the Invermere Veterinary Hospital at 250-342-7007 for more information.

cheers & jeers Cheers to Dad, Deloris, Auntie Linda, Uncle Ken, Jen and Braham for helping us move. We could not have done it with out you!

Cheers to the students of DTSS for supporting their teachers and taking action! Keep up the fantastic work!

Jeers to the driver of the red truck with S.P. on the back window. You have nearly taken me out twice on the highway as I am trying to turn left. The first time it was close to killing my friend and myself. Grow up and drive safe - From the ladies in the little red truck.

s obituary s Lawrence Porter Root “Larry” 1924 - 2012 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Lawrence Porter Root announces his passing on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Invermere, British Columbia at 87 years of age.

Larry was born on June 27, 1924 in Killdeer, Saskatchewan and leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Mary (nee Dalton), son Kevin (Dorothy), daughters Tanis (Pat) and Ardis (Michael) and sister Bernice Smallpiece. He was predeceased by his siblings Ethel, Stanley, Ivan, Alice, Bill and Marian.

A memorial service for Larry was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere, British Columbia. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Larry may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Cranbrook Unit, #101, 105 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 2M1.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

commercial space

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Jeers to me for parking on the cross-country ski track on the Whiteway. I didn’t mean to upset residents, as I have a great deal of respect for the Whiteway and use it often. I didn’t notice until I got back from skating and will be more mindful in the future. Cheers to Brad and everyone who maintains the Whiteway.

Cheers to Mom, Rob, Dan, Mark and Melvin for helping us move. Steve and Janine.

Cheers to Conservation Officer Lawrence Umsonst for coming to the rescue of a deer in Athalmer on Wednesday, February 29th. The outcome was successful and two ladies felt foolish. Thanks again for your quick response!

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

Radium: bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully-furnished units. 1-3 bdrm unfurnished apartment.

Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. D.D. required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability.

2-bdrm (upper floor) deluxe apartment available immediately for long-term rental in Canal Flats.

Newly renovated, fridge, stove, W/D, perfect for couples or 2 roommates, N/P, N/S. $700/month + utilities + D.D. Call after 6 p.m.

250-342-3345.

Quality low-cost seniors’ rental suites now available in Invermere.

1-bdrm units in Lakeview Manor.

Clean, quiet, secure 24-hr apartment building. $460/month including cable, laundry and parking. N/S, N/P. Only applicants 55 years + with low income need apply. Contact Phil Gillard (Manager) at 250-342-6655 for more information.

1-bdrm furnished suites. Lots of storage space, shared laundry and fenced yard, off-street parking, and close to hospital. $725/month utilities and cable included + D.D. Call 250-342-9404.

Cheers to the hardworking teachers of British Columbia.

Jeers to the provincial government who have bullied and demoralized the B.C. teachers. Guess what, parents and fellow taxpayers?

You get what you pay for. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Support our teachers who hold great influence over our children. They need our respect and support now! E.S. & D.B. Cheers to the amazing medical professional in this community.

We are blessed in Invermere with excellent, caring and compassionate nurses, doctors, pharmacists, home-care support workers, dentists, chiropractors, and dental hygienists. Ted, my husband has been diagnosed with a serious illness and so many supports have been put into place for him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! E.S. Cheers to Sandra at Bliss for her donation of a door prize for our EKBIA pizza party get-together. It was greatly appreciated and highly prized by all who attended.

Cheers to Jenn Moss at Panorama Resort for finding my wallet and driving it to Kicking Horse café for me! There are few people in the world as nice as she is!

Cheers to the lady who offered to help carry my paint at Home Hardware.

Jeers to those who are wasting municipal and provincial resources for the deer. More deer are killed every year on the highways than the cull. Picket the highways?

A huge thank-you to Darren and Scott for the delivery of the beds.

You are two kind, patient young men. Christine.

Jeers to the man who hit my car in the Bargain Shop parking lot on March 1st.

Jeers to the resident who kicked my 3-month-old puppy. He has three cracked ribs.

Cheers to the Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society volunteers for keeping up the Forrester trail in great condition with winter! Nice work!

Cheers to Kayli at Home Hardware.

You always make my shopping experience fun! You complete my world!

Cheers to Dr. Gooch and Invermere Physio for everything you have done for the past five long months working to get me back on the road. I can’t thank you enough! T.H. Cheers to the students of DTSS for supporting their teachers and taking action! Keep up the fantastic work!

Cheers to Lona for offering to loan my family some money and help me retrieve my wallet from Kimberley on March 3rd.

Fortunately we found it. What an awesome person.

for lease

Prime Airport Hangar Sites

FOR LEASE Flexible design • Flexible storage Year-round access Limited availability. Call now!

250.345.6129

Cheers to everyone who showed their support at the T-Bar’s tight and bright fundraiser on Saturday night. Your donations will help uncover a cure for cancers below the belt.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate Controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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

commercial space Rent/Sell approx. 2,400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Center & Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne @ 250-270-0102.

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

For Lease: approximately 2,800 sq. ft. Across from the Invermere Post Office. Contact Gordon at 250-3429271.

For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. office space.

Available immediately. Call Scott at 250-342-5758.

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

Downtown Radium roommate wanted for 2-bdrm apartment. $460/month utilities and Internet included. Available now! Call Gordy 250-688-0326 or 250-347-6420.

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

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $850/ month. Available immediately.

250-270-0729.

2-bdrm apartments, downtown Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $775/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-342-6912.

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

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

Brand-new large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, $600/month + utilities.

Available immediately. Call 403874-0483.

1-bdrm apartment in 12-unit building in D/T Invermere. Parking, easy walk to downtown, amenities, no stairs, on-site laundromat. $579/month + hydro, N/S, references required. Please call Sharon 250-688-1365.

Radium: brand-new, furnished lower level suite for rent. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, lots of windows, bright and clean. Available immediately, N/S, N/P. $750/month + utilities. 250342-3790.

2-bdrm suite, newly painted.

Furnished or unfurnished, 5 appliances, adults, no pets. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to downtown and beach. $750/ month + utilities. 250-342-7096.

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

Fully-furnished, 1-bdrm basement suite in Invermere close to all amenities. $600/month utilities included. N/S, N/P. Wood heat is provided. Available immediately.

Call 250-342-3832.

Bright and roomy 2-bdrm lower walkout suite in Black Forest Heights, Invermere. $800/month utilities included. Available immediately, N/S. 250-341-5898.

Fairmont on Riverside Golf Course: bright 2-bdrm, fully-furnished walkout suite including utilities, cable, Internet, W/D, D/W. Suite backs onto 1st tee box. Rent negotiable. Call 403-710-1275.

Downtown Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1-bath, W/D, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $650/month includes utilities. 250-341-6080.

Invermere: New 2-bdrm suite with lots of light. Yard and garden space available. New appliances, references required, W/D, N/S, N/P. $900/month utilities included. Call 250-342-3381.

1-bdrm basement suite in Invermere. Separate entrance, Internet, utilities and W/D included.

N/S, N/P. $600/month. Please call 250-341-5096.

Furnished bachelor apartment located in Windermere. $500/ month, includes utilities. Available immediately. Call 250-342-6734 or 250-341-1578.

Clean, quiet, bright, large, 1-bdrm upstairs suite for rent in Columere Park. $650/month + hydro. Call 250-345-6524.

3-bdrm apartment close to the hospital and schools. W/D, large yard and garden. Available immediately. $950/month. Call 250-342-3790.

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SUITE FOR RENT

homes FOR RENT

homes FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

HOMEs FOR SALE

2-bdrm lower suite. Clean, quiet, cozy, newly renovated, W/D, D/W and fireplace. Close to lake, downtown and schools. $650/ month including utilities. Call 250346-3385.

Very affordable studio suite close to downtown. Utilities and Internet included. Call 250-342-1617.

Fairmont (Dutch Creek) 3-bdrm, 2-bath. Available immediately. $850/month. Pets negotiable. Call 250-345-0004.

Modern 3-bdrm, 2-bath house in Wilmer. Large garden, fenced yard, N/S, pets maybe. Available immediately. $1,000/month + utilities + D.D. 250-342-6851.

2-bdrm, 2-bath w/den in Sable Ridge. Available April 1st. 950 sq. ft.

A/C, underground heated parking.

Clubhouse, hot tub, and swimming pool. Asking $995/month including fees and utilities. Will sell for $229,900. Contact Roger at 403256-0694 or 403-650-5503.

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

Excellent access with both side and back alleys. Fully renovated & new electrical. For full details and pictures visit www.propertyguys. com ID#266210. 250-409-9130.

1-bdrm suite for rent in CastleRock, Invermere. N/S, N/P. $700/month utilities included. Available immediately. Call 250-342-1314.

Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1-bath apartment. Walk to the main street, beach, college & schools.

Furnished, equipped kitchen.

Shared laundry. $800/month includes utilities. Call Ben, Green Door Property management at 250-688-0362. More info: Kijiji Ad ID 358618805.

13th Ave, Invermere: 3-bdrm upper suite. Fireplace, N/S, Jacuzzi tub, clean and new. D.D. required, hydro/ utilities included. $1,125/month, Available April 1st. 250-270-0745.

2-bdrm fully-furnished groundfloor apartment for rent. All utilities, cable, and laundry facilities included. $900/month +D.D. N/S. References required.

Long-term preferred. Only 1 ½ blocks from downtown Invermere!

Available April 1st. Phone 250342-9712 or email camperkaren@ shaw.ca.

Downtown 1-bdrm suite. W/D, patio, and lake views. Available immediately. N/S, N/P. $590/ month + hydro. 250-342-8662.

1-bdrm lower level walkout.

Quiet location, close to beach and downtown. Lots of windows, infloor heat, D/W, W/D. $775/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790.

13th Ave, Invermere: 2-bdrm lower suite. N/S, clean and new. D.D. required, hydro/utilities included. $825/month. Available April 1st.

250-270-0745.

Suite available immediately in Fairmont. 2-bdrm walkout basement suite includes utilities, satellite TV, internet, and W/D. Private yard backing onto crown land on Columbia River. $950/ month. Call 250-345-6226 and leave contact info.

homes FOR RENT

FOR RENT

INVERMERE: Lake Windermere Pointe starting at $1,100 per/month. Pool, underground parking, elevator and much more.

WESTSIDE PARK: 2 homes available at $1,400 per/month plus utilities.

WILDER SUBDIVISION: 2 bdrm. basement suite, furnished at $1,250 per/month including utilities.

WINDERMERE: Furnished 2 bdrm. cottage. Nice yard! $900/month plus utilities. Available immediately.

RADIUM: 4 bdrm. home, unfurnished long-term, no pets or smoking at $1,350/month plus utilities.

CANAL FLATS: Newer 2 bdrm. furnished townhome $850/month plus utilities.

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040

www.FirstChoiceRentals.ca

3-bdrm, 1-bath home for rent in downtown Invermere with nice yard, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250-341-1182.

For the latest rentals available please visit jennyb.ca.

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

Townhouse for rent at Cedarwood Glen Estates. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, garage. $1,200/month + utilities.

N/S, N/P. Available immediately.

250-341-1182.

Edgewater: 6 bdrms, 4 full baths, 2 full kitchens, 2 living rooms, includes 10 appliances on 3 acre lot. $950/month + utilities. Available immediately. 403-650-8654.

Fairmont: newer 3-bdrm, 2-bath house. Large lot near river. All appliances included. $1,000/ month. Call Mark 403-519-0252.

Invermere: 3-bdrm semi-detached.

Close to all schools and downtown.

Available now! Pets negotiable. $850/month + utilities. Call Joan 250-342-7517 for viewing.

Radium: cozy, bright 2-bdrm 2-bath trailer. Fenced lot, all appliances included, 2 outbuildings for storage. N/S $850/month + utilities. Available March 15th. Call 250-342-3841.

Edgewater: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, with large yard and deck. Well-behaved pets OK. Available immediately. $1,000/month + utilities. 250342-5332.

CastleRock Villa: 2-bdrm with high-end finishing’s, F/P, granite, 2.5 baths, double garage, deck with west exposures, N/S, N/P. Responsible couple welcome.

Available immediately. $1,100/ month + utilities + D.D with a minimum of a 1 year lease. Send resume to taylorrv@shaw.ca or call 403-250-2075.

3-bdrm main floor Invermere: year-round rental, lake and mountain views, close to beach and downtown. D/W, laundry. $975/ month + utilities. N/S, References required. Available immediately.

Call 250-342-9605 (evening) or 250-342-8640 (day).

London, U.K. family is looking for a house exchange for 3 weeks in August. Including the 16th-20th.

Short train ride to many Olympic events Call Jen & Jan 250-342-2699. http://www.rentforthegames. com/olympic-rentals/london/3bedroom-house-within-walkingdistance-to-greenwich-parkand-easy-transport-to-olympicpark-2523 Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath newer townhome, 5 min drive to downtown. Garage, storage, unfurnished. $895/month + utilities. Call Ben, Green Door Property management at 250-6880362. More info & photos: Kijiji.ca Ad ID 356605656.

3-bdrm, 2-bath in Windermere.

Available immediately. Small pets OK. N/S. $1,050/month + utilities + D.D. 250-498-6298.

Athalmer: very cozy, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, wood and electric heat, 5 appliances, newly painted, great yard. Looking for clean, responsible person(s). Available now. Firewood included. $900/month + hydro + D.D. 250-342-8933.

3-bdrm house in the Wilder Subdivision close to downtown/ school/beach. Garage attached. No pets. No smoking. $1,100/month + utilities. 250-342-2052.

3-bdrm house with great location and lake views! One level, W/D, D/W, fridge/stove. Available immediately. $890/month + utilities. Jeff 250-688-1105.

Charming 2-bdrm house! Excellent location with valley views. W/D, D/W, S/F. $850/month + utilities.

Jeff 250-688-1105.

condo FOR RENT Hillcrest Apartments have 2-bdrms, $800/month, and 1-bdrms, $600/ month. Fully-furnished, including utilities, TV and Internet. 250-3411182.

2-bdrm apartment in downtown Invermere. $750/month includes utilities and Internet. Call 250-3415534 or 250-688-0111.

3-bdrm, 1.5-bath + den and sunny deck. Quiet street, close to downtown and beach. $875/ month + D.D. N/S, N/P. January 2013 free for long-term tenant.

Available immediately. Call 250342-9259.

Spacious condo for rent in Castlerock Estates, Invermere. Double-garage, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, W/D. N/S, N/P. $1,200/ month utilities included. Available immediately. Call 250-342-1314.

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

2-bdrm, 2-bath condo at Lake Windermere Point with pool, hot tub, gym, underground parking. $1,000/month + D.D. 1 year lease required. Call Janine 250-342-1358.

condo FOR SALE

2-bdrm condo near Sobeys in very quiet building. Quiet people need apply. N/S, N/P. $650/month. 250342-6255.

Newly renovated, main floor and upper 2-bdrm + den. Large kittchen, 5 appliances (all new), deck, private storage compartment, downtown Invermere. $900/month + utilities. Available immediately.

403-874-0483.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE ¼ (.24) Acre lot on the beautiful Springs Golf Course (Pinecone Lane) in Radium. $194,000. Call 250-341-5996.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Mobile home on large serviced lot in Windermere. Close to lake with excellent views. Call 250-341-1528.

HOMEs FOR SALE Price further reduced!

Central Radium, close to golf course. Fully renovated, 6-bdrm home – like new! Stunning kitchen and suite potential.

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

Asking $462,500. Call 250-3479399.

Mountain Home For Sale

www.newbuildinglinks.com 4-bdrm, 3-bath home with double garage on .20 acres. $408,000. 820 Westridge Drive, Invermere. Kijiji AD ID 35465119. Call 250-3420844.

$169,000- Centrally located, fully furnished, 2-bdrm, 2-bath level entry condo. Property assessed at $179,000. Call Jul at 250-318-7605.

Ski to your door, fully furnished 1-bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, B.C. $115,000 Firm. Call 250-3426858 after 6 p.m.

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

Single, professional person seeking 2-4-bdrm home in Invermere for long-term rental. Preferably downtown. Double garage or better with large yard. Need for February 1st. Call 250-342-1167.

Lakefront Property on Lake Windermere. Prefer a property on the east side of the lake closer to Invermere, but will consider all. Will consider bare land, and properties needing TLC would be considered. Would also look at a rental arrangement for summer months. 403-585-1109.

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Misc. for sale

services

services

services

Help wanted

King box spring and mattress – preferably pocket coil and pillow top. Email pollockal@yahoo.ca.

Top quality Hay and Straw,

Renew & Restore Professional tile and grout cleaning, re-grouting, repair and sealing of tile, grout, slate, and stone. Commercial and residential. 35 years experience.

New installations also available.

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

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.

Are you concerned about exposures to radon in the Valley? Homeopathic Radon helps negate adverse effects and drain toxins. Call Lauri Germain, Homeopath at 250-3178162 for more information.

Corner Café is now hiring for a P/T Barista’s willing to train. Also hiring for P/T kitchen help: must love to bake, build sandwiches, and make great tasting soup. Please drop off resume at 926-7th Avenue or email roni@cyberlink.bc.ca.

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

All work guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

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

Misc. for sale Kitchen from luxury home: Merrit cabinets, granite counter tops, Bosche convection, dbl wall oven, glass electric cook top with pop-up vent, side-by-side fridge with ice and water. Kitchen can be viewed before it is dismantled. Gas F/P mantle and pipe, bath vanity, cabinet sink & faucet. All items are like new. 250-341-1383.

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

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

Bunk Bed (double on bottom, single on top). Bunk bed has 2 drawers. Bedding included. One single bed. Free to good home. Call 403-249-3738. Can be viewed at Copperside the weekend of March 2nd.

alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617.

Piano for sale: Winter & Company upright Piano. Apartment size.

Recently tuned. $250. 250-3479777.

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

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

2009 gray Mitsubishi Lancer GT. VIN# JA3AU86W39U605296. The outstanding charges on this vehicle are $4,325. Sale date is March 9th, 2012. Call Club Towing at 250-3429551.

1995 Ford F-150. 6-cylinder, 134,000 km. Great body rack and rails. Excellent basic work truck. $1,500. 250-342-8712.

health & Wellness

Pharmaceutical quality

vitamins, minerals, calcium, ginko, vitamin D and omega fish oil.

John and Betty Newton 250-342-6343•newtonhome@shaw.ca recreational vehicles

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

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

Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories.

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

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

250-342-5089.

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca. $200 Cash-back on orders over $500 “Your suggestions were excellent, practical and have delivered an unbelievable quality for a very reasonable and fair price. You were always patient and pleasant.

We would be very happy to recommend your services. Thank you! Rolonde & Nigel” Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” Expires: March 9th, 2012

NEED A JOB? Then you need a great resume.

Great prices, accurate, and fast!

Also offering data entry services and more. Over 20-years word processing experience. 250-3411939.

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and steel sharpening services. Carbide saw re-tipping, saw blades, router bits, planer knives, hole saws, ice auger blades, knives, scissors and much more.

250-341-5447. 345 Blair St., Athalmer.

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

Have you purchased a Mac computer and need a tutor to learn the basics? Making the move to a Mac can be an intimidating experience. I will show you the basics and show you how to get more value from your system. I’m a graphic designer with 20 plus years experience working the Macintosh operating system. Basic tutoring session, $30/hour. Call Emily at 250-341-2793.

Are you an adult who has always wanted to learn to play the guitar?

Let me show you the basics and more. Available most evenings to come to your home. $15/hour, group rates available. Call Emily at 250-341-2793.

New day home child car available in Edgewater Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5/hr/per child.

Everything provided. If interested call Jolene at 250-347-6999.

XLR8 Framing and Renovations.

Residential and commercial framing/concrete forming/siding/ decks/renovations/forklift services and rentals. Call 250-270-0092.

Responsible property owner and dog lover will check on your property and watch/walk your dog.

Cleaning also available. Reasonable rates. Call Lucy 250-347-7741.

Help wanted Chisel Peak Medical Clinic 1-year maternity leave.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, answering phones, scheduling appointments and assisting patients. Our Ideal Candidates must have previous Medical Clinic experience, strong computer skills, excellent organization skills, strong interpersonal skills. Please apply to Chisel Peak Medical Clinic by March 9th, 2012.

Chisel Peak Medical Clinic, Box 2769, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

Attention: Clinic Manager.

Not a salesperson? Make extra money as an independent representative with sterling silver jewelry bonuses, trip, and not to mention the 30% commission. It’s amazing the difference Silpada Jewelry can make to an outfit, your attitude . . . even your life. Ask me how. Call 250-341-5956.

Invermere Petro Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All Dolled Up is looking for some awesome people to join our team!

Must be certified in manicures and pedicures. Gel nail certification a plus. Email resume to iwantajob@ getalldolledup.ca. No phone calls please.

Hopkins Harvest . . . is now accepting resumes for Summer Employment. Expected opening is May. Assets for this position would be Cash register experience, Food Safe Certificate & Forklift Experience. Please submit resumes to: HopHar@hotmail.com.

P/T practitioner/therapist needed for Pleiades Wellness Spa. Call 250347-2100.

EXCITING NEW FOOD CONCEPT COMING TO COLUMBIA VALLEY THIS SPRING! “Amazing food is more than a meal: it’s a way of life.” We are looking for like-minded individuals who have a passion to create/deliver amazing food & customer service.

BAKERS/COOKS/ FRONT OF HOUSE

Must be over the age of 19, minimum one-year experience in the restaurant industry, have a flexible schedule, be willing to learn, and most importantly, have a positive attitude! Please forward your cover letter and resume to irwin456@gmail.com.

Funtasia Fun Park in Fairmont Hot Springs is hiring for the following positions: Caretaker/ Maintenance Person (longterm, F/T from March-October with winters off). Candidates must be ecologically sensitive and physically fit with upbeat personality and great customer skills. Duties include: animal care, garden, park and building maintenance, light mechanical maintenance, and operating bumper cars. Front Desk/Customer Service must have great customer service skills, operate cash register, a love for animals and nature. Some physical work is involved as well as (garden and animal care). Please fax resume to 250-345-4542 send resume to fairmontfuntasia@live.com.

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Help wanted

Help wanted

Local electrical contractor requires apprentice electrician. Wage is $16-$24/hour, depending on experience. Benefit package. Fax resume to 1-866-673-5175.

Valley Fitness Centre is looking for a dependable staff member to join our team to work on-call, casual shifts including the morning opening shift (6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.) evenings and weekends. $10/ hour and a free gym membership!

To apply please bring in your resume.

Labourer required for asphalt paving company for upcoming paving season. Must be physically fit and willing to work long hours when required. Previous paving or equipment operating experience would be an asset. Own transport and class 5 drivers licence required.

Interested parties drop resume at Kootenay Paving/Skandia Concrete office on Hwy. 93/95 or fax to 250342-3484 or email to lletourneau@ skandia.bc.ca.

Experienced in baking? Great . . . if not, no problem. We will train. Start immediately at Your Brezel Bakery.

Please call 250-342-6994 between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Wage dependant on experience and performance. Contact Andreas or Sylvia.

The Horsethief Pub requires a P/T, F/T line cook. Must be available weekends and evenings. Apply in person to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

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Administrative/Logistics Assistant

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Individuals or companies who wish to be considered for the following contract positions in the East Kootenay for the 2012 field season:

Area Controllers (May through Nov 2012) Responsible for inventory and treatment of invasive plants. Requirements: current BC herbicide applicators licence, valid BC pesticide service licece and experience in the treatment of invasive plants. Must have above average communication skills, ability to plan, read maps, organize and implement weed treatments over a wide area. Treatment equipment is required.

Education and Outreach Assistant (Apr – Oct 2012) Responsible for delivering an education and awareness program. Invasive plant experience and/or training is an asset. Must possess strong writing skills and be creative, energetic, and comfortable giving presentations. The ability to work from a home office, a valid BC driver’s license and personal vehicle are also required.

Two Person Boat Wash Crew (May – Sept 2012) Responsible for manning a mobile vehicle decontamination station at various boat launches and special events throughout the summer. Responsible for delivering prevention messaging to recreational vehicle users. Candidates must be energetic, comfortable speaking in front of others and willing to work outdoors. The ability to work weekends and holidays and a valid BC driver’s licence are also required. Additional hiring conditions may be applied, subject to funder requirements.

Interested persons or companies for any of the above contract positions are invited to submit a written response (to a maximum of 2 pages) with an attached resume to coordinator@ekipc.com by March 23, 2012.

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This Expression of Interest is a non-binding document. EKIPC does not make any representations or provide any undertakings to individuals or companies other than to invite them to submit an Expression of Interest. We thank all of those who submit a response. However, only qualified applicants may be contacted.

Eagle-Eye Tours is based in Windermere and is Canada’s largest birding tour operator, offering 40+ tours worldwide each year. To keep the show on the road, we need someone who can handle correspondence with our clients and help pull these tours off without a hitch. This is a long-term position of 30 to 40 hours/week (flexible to meet your needs). You will have a variety of tasks to keep you busy from researching hotels in Australia to assembling and sending out packages for our trips to the Arctic. This office-based job requires that you can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core responsibilities include: • Client correspondence (inquiries, invoicing, etc.)

• Database management and website maintenance • Online research and booking of tour logistics (hotel, vehicle, and flight bookings) Requirements include: • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, email) • Ability to work independently • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Ability to manage competing priorities • An interest in travel Additional beneficial skills or experience could include: • Graphic design • Marketing (web or print) • Bookkeeping • An interest in birds and birding We offer a competitive wage, flexibility, interesting work, and a collegial positive work environment. Work can commence as soon as March 26th.

Please submit your resume and a brief story about a personal travel experience

by March 14th to travel@eagle-eye.com. Ph: (250) 342-8640

Eagle-Eye Tours

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

RV Park Manager CONTRACTING SERVICES

Project Managers & Site Superintendents MDG Contracting Services, a dynamic, growth-oriented general contractor, is recruiting experienced Project Managers and Site Superintendents to join our projects team in the Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford regions of BC. Reporting to senior management, Project Managers will be responsible for managing all aspects of our construction projects. The position requires individuals with field experience and the ability to effectively complete construction within the project scope of work.

Site Superintendents report to the Project Manager and assume responsibility for the daily operation and supervision of our construction projects.

Successful candidates will endorse MDG’s safety program, have excellent computer skills and the ability to identify and implement new processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the project. The positions require excellent communication, planning and organization skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

A minimum of 5-years experience with commercial construction projects is required.

The positions are available immediately and offer long term growth potential.

Please forward resume, including education, training and safety credentials to info@mdgcontracting.ca

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Responsible for year-round operations and administration, the successful candidate will oversee management of our two different RV parks. The two parks service recreational users ranging from tent camping to luxury RV units. Responsibilities include: • Managing the reservation and check-in process to ensure high guest satisfaction.

• Coordinating front office activities of the RV parks and resolving problems.

Answering inquiries pertaining to RV Park policies and services and resolving occupants’ complaints.

• Hiring, training and performance management of all staff in the RV Parks.

• Participating in financial activities such as the setting of space rates and the establishment of annual budgets and business plans.

• Working with sales and marketing to coordinate marketing and public relations activities.

The successful candidate will have: • Several years experience managing in an RV park or hotel rooms division environment.

• Superior organizational skills.

• Expertise in guest experience and exceeding guest expectations.

• Proven track record in hiring and motivating staff.

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

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

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

JOIN THE TEAM AT RADIUM RESORT!

Self Help Host Permanent full-time position.

Hours: 35-hours per week Shift schedule: Mostly week daytime hours Location: Employment Centre (FRC) Start date: March 15, 2012 (target) Duties: as a member of an employment service team the Self Help Host registers and provides support to individuals accessing and using the information available about jobs and the labour market, effective employment searches, and community resources in a welcoming and supportive environment in the employment centre.

Qualifications: Preferably a diploma in a relevant discipline, with one year of related job experience. Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential. The position is open to all male and female applicants. It requires union membership.

Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., March 15, 2012.

PERMANENT PART-TIME RETAIL POSITION AVAILABLE Starting immediately.

We are looking for a person who has fantastic communication skills, good computer skills, and is self-motivated.

Please drop off your resume in person at the gallery or email to info@effusionartgallery.com. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

1033 7th Avenue- Invermere

Full-time Early Childhood Educator Sonshine Children’s Centre is a community initiative of the Lake Windermere Alliance Church and is looking for a full-time, energetic, creative and team oriented person to join our team of professionals in our infant/toddler program immediately. Wage will be discussed upon interview and will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applicant must hold a valid BC Early Childhood License to practise and will be required to hold a valid first aid certificate and complete a criminal record check.

We Work At Play!

Stone Creek Resorts, an established real estate developer and golf course operator, is looking to further bolster its resort operations team. We are seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Stone Creek’s resorts – SilverTip Resort in Canmore, Alberta and Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere, BC - include world-class golf courses, rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, and highly sought after recreational real estate in Western Canada’s hottest markets. These resorts will also encompass premier hotels and state of the art conference facilities.

Our approach to resort development and operations is simple – we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience - which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are looking for team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth.

Our ideal candidates will possess characteristics that reflect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit and financial responsibility.

Retail Coordinator-Eagle Ranch Golf Course We are seeking a proven retail professional with 3 or more years of retail sales and organizational experience, preferably in the clothing or sporting goods industry. With a flair for merchandising and providing exceptional customer service, you will be responsible for the day to day operations of our high-end golf shop in a spectacular golf clubhouse. Exemplary organizational skills, a focus on maximizing profitable sales and the ability to inspire the sales team are required characteristics. The ability to communicate optimum inventory levels and control shrinkage is essential.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 23 Resumes may be sent confidentially to: Eagle Ranch Golf Course Attention: Michele Wall 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 Email: mwall@eagleranchresort.com Fax: 250-342-2563 If you would like to view this employment opportunity as well as the position description online please visit www.eagleranchresort.com

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

If you would like to be a part of a high quality childcare program with a team of dedicated professionals; submit your resume to Box 280, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or email at sonshine@cyberlink.bc.ca or fax to 250-342-9575 and label it attention Cherie Hagen. If you have any questions, please inquire at 250-341-6224.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Employment Coach Permanent full-time position.

Hours: 35-hours per week Shift schedule: Mostly week daytime hours Location: Employment Centre (FRC) Start date: March 15, 2012 (target) Duties: as a member of an employment service team, you will provide employment coaching to individuals who are unemployed, and have challenges achieving and maintaining employment. Fosters a positive working relationship with community service agencies and the business community, to identify and address labour market gaps and market the employment service centre.

Qualifications: Preferably a diploma in a relevant discipline, with one year of related job experience. Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential. The position is open to all male and female applicants. It requires union membership.

Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., March 12, 2012.

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, hot tub, squash, racquetball and tennis courts, fitness center and spa.

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

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

• Room Attendant • Line Cook • Prep Cook • Dishwasher • Server • Front Desk Agent • Beverage Cart Attendant • Cart Attendant Please submit resumes to info@radiumresort.com or apply in person to the Front Desk.

250.347.9311

RadiumResort.com

Financial Planner

Invermere, BC

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

At Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks, we have one goal: to offer straightforward, no nonsense financial planning. We pride ourselves on building successful relationships with our clients - success that results from our employees’ genuine interest in helping people meet their financial needs and goals. We have the same genuine interest in providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in meaningful careers.

We currently have an opportunity to hire a Financial Planner to provide sound financial advice with a focus on investment, retirement and estate planning.

If you are an experienced wealth management professional interested in sharing your expertise and contributing to a strong team, we’d like to hear from you!

For full details about this position including qualifications and information about how to apply prior to March 29, 2012, please see the Careers Section of our website at www.kscu.com.

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

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Employment Opportunities Windermere Valley Golf Course is now hiring for the 2012 season for the following positions:

• Servers\kitchen staff • Course maintenance • Beverage cart attendant • Course marshals • Cart attendants Please forward resumes to wvgolfshop@shaw.ca or call 250-342-3004 www.windermerevalleygolfcourse.com

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

Front Desk Supervisor

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with Resort guests, and ensuring the highest standard of service and the best possible guest experience is maintained. Responsibilities include: • Supervision and performance management of all Front Desk/Guest Service staff.

• Resolving guest concerns and issues, and following-up.

• Assisting Front Desk Manager in monitoring an annual departmental operating budget.

• Coordinating and communicating with all operating departments to enhance guest experience.

• Maintaining and updating information in the property management system.

The successful candidate will have: • Experience in managing people.

• Experience in customer service, preferably in a hotel environment • Computer expertise, ideally in Maestro.

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

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

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Development Coordinator Responsibilities include: • • • • •

Providing administrative and technical assistance for the real estate development team.

Providing construction estimating/quantity surveying for real estate development projects.

Participating in the oversight and management of the Resort’s overall land base and properties.

Acting as a team member with all Resort employees and providing assistance and leadership as required and directed by the VP Development.

Complying with and enforcing Resort health and safety policies with contractors and sub-contractors.

The successful candidate will have: • • • •

E-mail: info@cv-pioneer.com Phone: (250) 341-6299 Fax: (250) 341-6229

Women’s Information and Safe Homes program requires casual

Safe Home Support Workers Pantone 476

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

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SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED

Summit Footwear is looking for a professional outgoing sales associate.

The successful candidate MUST love footwear, fashion and have retail sales experience. Please email resume and cover letter to summitfootwear@shaw.ca.

College diploma or University degree in construction related field.

Fluency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of AutoCAD would be an asset.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

The position is to fill an upcoming maternity leave.

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

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

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Job description available at the Family Resource Centre.

Closing date, March 15, 2012.

Please call Pat Cope at 250-342-5566 for further details.

HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN DIESEL MECHANIC required in Invermere, B.C. Must be able to complete D.O.T. Truck Inspections. Welding ability an asset. Competitive wage based on experience.

Benefit package available.

Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 max@maxhelmer.ca Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Qualify First Cook (Chef)

in Mediterranean Greek Cuisine • Experienced Grill Cooks & Prep Cooks • Kitchen Help • Ice Cream Servers are required for Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Good wages, seasonal work from April to October.

Please call or fax your resume to Phone: 1-250-652-2569 • Fax: 1-250-544-3475 Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society Job Posting

Youth Centre Program CO-ORDINATOR Do you have passion and a vision to participate in the development of local youth centre services?

Experienced Youth Worker required to co-ordinate Windermere Valley Youth Centre in Invermere.

To develop activities and new initiatives based on the needs of local and young people aged 12 to 18 which will involve evening and weekend work on a regular basis.

Hours: Guaranteed 19 hours per week Starting Date: April 4th, 2012 (negotiable) Salary: Dependent upon experience Qualifications: The successful candidate will demonstrate • experience working with youth ages 12 to 18 years.

• strong inter-personal and intra personal communication skills.

• demonstration of leadership qualities, including organization and planning.

• and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within the community and board.

Additional requirements: Successful criminal records screening and references.

For more information and full job description: Please contact Maxine Jones 250-342-2372 or email maxineann.jones@hotmail.com with your resume.

Closing Date 19th March 2012 (only potential successful candidates will be contacted)

Tourism Radium Hot Springs is looking for student employees to help during the busy spring and summer season.

We have the following positions available.

Two temporary, full-time positions available at the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Information Centre for the 2012 summer season as a

Visitor Information Counsellor Employer will provide the mandatory Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor Program.

Please drop resume off in person to 7556 Main St. East Radium Hot Springs.

For more information, please call 250-347-9331.

Must be going back to school to qualify for the positions.

Myth: One big ad will make a big impression.

Reality: The same money invested in a regular series of small ads will yield bigger results. Call Kathy at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

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. . .’Anti-cull action prompts charges and warnings’ continued from page 5 The timeline from when an animal is located to the time it is taken away is approximately three minutes, and from the time the trap is collapsed to the time the deer is dispatched is almost instantaneous, she added.

In some instances, the deer were actually sleeping in the traps when the contractor approached them, and the only moment of stress was when they realized a human was coming towards them, Mayor Taft said.

“Once [the trap] is collapsed the deer remain very still and the bolt is very quick and the deer is dead

instantly. It isn’t like the videos [on Facebook] at all.

Every single deer so far has only taken one shot and they have all died instantly. There have been no problems at all.

“From my point of view it is humane, respectful, and as stress free as possible.”

At press time, a total of 13 deer had been culled by the district, which means it is unlikely the targeted number of 100 will be reached by the time the permit runs out on March 15th.

When asked whether the district would be applying for an extension for the cull, Mayor Taft said that they could apply to have it extended until March

20th, but that he doesn’t know whether or not the district will pursue that option.

In terms of the actions of some anti-cull protesters, Staff Sgt. Shehovac offered publicly to sit down with them to discuss their concerns in more detail, preferably over lunch or dinner, he said.

“This is the warning shot over the bow,” he said.

“This is my way of getting the message out to them that things are getting out of hand and there are charges they could be facing if anyone from that group carries on with these acts. If they do then they are open to charges being recommended. I want to nip this in the bud before it escalates any further.”

Biologists discover rare pIONEER ON THE ROAD spider near Columbia Lake Submitted by Lesley Marian Neilson Nature Conservancy of Canada As much as it seems that we humans have left no stone unturned in our explorations of this planet, it turns out Mother Nature is still harbouring a few secrets.

A trio of scientists from the Royal B.C. Museum has discovered a rare spider near Columbia Lake in the East Kootenay­— the first recorded finding of this species in Canada.

“It’s a very small and poorly known member of the cobweb spider family,” said Dr. Robb Bennett, a biologist from Victoria, B.C. who traveled to the Columbia Valley this past summer and collected the rare arachnid. Only recently did they identify the spider as unique.

“As far as I can tell, only four or so specimens are known to science, including the one we found.”

It’s hard to imagine how these biologists even spotted the wee creature.

Measuring only 1.5 milimetres in length, you’d need a keen eye to find this spider.

“I was wearing a headband magnifier like the kind a dentist uses,” Dr. Bennet said, “but the others just use their naked eye. You tune in to the search image — the pattern and texture you expect to see when you turn over a rock or pull apart a rotting log. Anything out of the ordinary, especially if it’s moving, will jump out at you.”

The biologists carefully combed through leaves, fallen logs and other natural debris littering the ground in search of bugs, particularly tiny spiders.

Most of the specimens gathered that

day were relatively uninteresting, but among the collection was a small, drab spider that sparked considerable interest despite its ho-hum appearance.

Identified as Dipoena provalis, the spider is known from only three other locations in North America: two near Salt Lake City, Utah, and one near La Grande, Oregon.

Dr. Bennett and his colleagues Claudia and Darren Copley found the spider on Marion Creek Benchlands, a newly-established conservation area owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Perched on the hills above Columbia Lake, near the town of Fairmont Hot Springs, the property encompasses grasslands, open forests and wetlands, and is used by elk, deer and bear, and other, much smaller, wildlife.

“We knew Marion Creek Benchlands was an important wildlife corridor for large animals that cross the valley, as well as endangered species such as badger and Lewis’s woodpecker,” said Hillary Page, a Stewardship Coordinator with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. “But when we went in and did our biological survey we discovered so much more.”

Other rare species found on the property include two provincially at-risk plants and a nationally-threatened fish species.

“This really affirms the importance of conservation science,” said Page.

“When we take a closer look at the land we protect we always find something else that is interesting and biologically important.“ The spider is now enshrined in the Royal B.C. Museum’s collection.

Take us to Toontown The Pioneer’s travel photo contest is in full swing for 2012. The contest winners will be drawn at the end of the year, with the chance to win a prize package from our generous sponsor, Travel World, of one night’s accommodation in Calgary and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game. Pictured: Madison and Brayden Roe try out Mickey Mouse’s Fire Truck in Toontown during their visit to Disneyland.

Send your high-resolution travel photos to news@ cv-pioneer.com for your chance to win.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

One man’s response

By Pastor Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee.

As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Taking a good look at them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”

They went, and while still on their way, became clean. One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. He kneeled at Jesus’ feet, so grateful. He couldn’t thank him enough—and he was a Samaritan.

Jesus said, “Were not ten healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?”

Then he said to him, “Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you.” (Luke 17:11-19 from

The Message) This is the story of ten men who were suffering with what we think was leprosy, a scary and horrible skin disease. If you had leprosy the rules were clear: you were not to live in any town, only in the designated places for lepers, which were colonies outside of town.

You were not to approach anyone who did not have the disease, and you were required to stay at least a stone’s throw away from people.

These people’s lives were dependent on begging for mercy. What a life!

So, Jesus is travelling along, when these ten guys call out from their place at the edge of town.

They may have heard about the young teacher from Galilee who was healing people. They sang the song they knew so well,“Have Mercy.”

Jesus said they were to show themselves to the Priest.

They turned in faith to do what he said and as they did they were cleansed, healed of the disease.

One man recognized the miracle that happened and with joy and much exclamation he returned to Jesus, fell on his face and said thank you.

I love the simple stories of Jesus and how he interacted and cared for people.

What a great lesson this one man teaches us. Return to the giver of life and say thank you — no matter how small or grand your miracle is!

All that jazz Canadian guitar legend, Eric St. Laurent, lays down some ear pleasing jazz licks as his trio performs an intimate show at Bud’s Bar and Lounge on Sunday, March 4th. St. Laurent was accompanied on stage by Jordan O’Connor on bass and percussionist Michel DeQuevedo. The trio was touring in support of their brand-new album, entitled Ruby.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, March 11th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “The Journey: Adolescents In Adult Bodies” Pastor Trevor ministering.

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

7 p.m.: “SING AND CELEBRATE” ...at L.W.A.C. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

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

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

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Enjoy the Hot Springs All Year Long!

ANNUAL PASS

Adult $179 • Senior/Youth $159 Child $119 • Kids 3 and under FREE

FAMILY PLAN

PARENT’S PASS

Save even more with the Family Plan.

Kids swim all year from only $79.

Take turns swimming with your children.

Transferable Parent’s Pass only $249.

Dive into Canada’s largest natural mineral hot springs.

Call 250.345.6070 and buy your Annual Pass today! *Prices do not include tax. Family Plan requires a minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Child pass holder at purchase. Rates subject to cancellation and change without notice.

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