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Volunteers and a member of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors hit the beach on Sunday, April 15th, but not to catch some rays. The small group of environmental enthusiasts came out to help preserve the pristine beauty of James Chabot Provincial Park. The volunteers pulled in four large garbage bags with everything from rusty nails to pieces of scrap metal. A local roofing company has volunteered to help clean up several ice shack burn sites along the shore. The burns left hundreds of nails, screws, and other sharp objects littered around the beach. The company is using a magnetic rake to pick up the loose nails and screws left behind. Pictured clockwise from left to right: Two-year-old Luca Whittick of Invermere hitches a ride on the back of mom, Tara Whittick, during the cleanup; Findlay Whittick, 4, helps to roll a large garbage buoy off the beach; Findlay helps separate trash from the plant life at the beachside park. Photos by Kristian Rasmussen

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Lake Ambassadors revitalizing shoreline By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff The shores of Kinsmen Beach are about to receive some much-needed attention after years of beatings by wind, waves and eager swimmers. The District of Invermere and the Lake Windermere Ambassadors are planning a soft restoration for the bruised shoreline, set to begin after Earth Day, April 22nd. The work will include the addition of rocks, logs and native plant species to protect the parts of the shoreline that are crumbling. “The soft impact is like using a boulder, something with different edges, so that the waves refract off in different directions and have less channelized impact,” said Program Coordinator of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors Kirsten Harma. “We also want to integrate plants into that as well.” The $30,000 restoration project at Kinsmen will be a joint project between the Windermere Ambassadors, District of Invermere, and both biologists and landscape designers. The plan will be to incorporate native plant

species, logs and boulders in a way that supports both aquatic and land habitat. The erosion of the shoreline is a natural process, but human involvement has played a role in speeding up nature. “Kinsmen faces the south a little bit, where the predominant wind direction is, and of course there is boat wake, which would be in excess of any waves you would get naturally, even on a windy day,” said Ms. Harma. “Kinsmen also has the problem of people accessing the beach. Every time a kid’s little foot hits that bank they are taking some sand with them. The native vegetation has been turned into a lawn, so there are no roots holding the soil together. When you don’t have that native vegetation layer the soil erodes much faster.” The real impact of an eroding shoreline can only be witnessed from the air or under the waves, she explained. “This is a big bird migration corridor. The more vegetation birds have to land on allows them to feed, nest, and hide. When you don’t have the vegetation, you lost the habitat. Erosion also creates a lot of silt and fine sediment that is getting in between the rocks. The fish then don’t have any place to put their eggs, and the oxygen can’t get in.”

Although the project is designed to bring results to both bird and fish habitat, the Windermere Ambassador cautions the public to not jump the gun on the project. “You really have to wait five years for the plants to grow,” Ms. Harma added. The project is also going to require a firm level of involvement from the community, not only to keep off the sensitive area, but also to lend a hand with things like plant watering. “The District of Invermere is going to install some irrigation systems to drip feed the plants for a while,” Ms. Harma said. “We will need some people to come out with a bucket on a Saturday afternoon and water a plant every once in a while.” Community involvement is always key to maintaining a natural environment, she added. “So many people comment that this is such a spectacular place. There is so much existing natural value. The more people who start to respect the fact that there is this natural value here, that we have something that nobody else in the world has, and appreciate that, then we can protect what we have a little better.”

Radium council balks at sewage suggestion By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A proposal by Radium Resort to share wastewater treatment facilities with the Village of Radium Hot Springs didn’t float well with council. At a regular meeting on April 11th, representatives from Radium Resort met with Radium council to discuss the possibility of the neighbouring resort hooking into the town’s wastewater treatment plant. The idea is unique, as Radium Resort does not fall within the town’s boundaries.

Although they didn’t flush the idea outright, members of council were reluctant to embrace the suggestion. The possible arrangement would be complex for legal, political, and engineering reasons, acknowledged Barry Potter, representing Radium Resort. He requested council at least consider the proposal and “see if we can bridge some of the issues.” If the town came to an agreement about sharing wastewater treatment facilities, the village would retain no control over the planning of new development and the volumes of wastewater the village might be

expected to treat, argued Councillor Ron Verboom. The planning power would remain with the Regional District of East Kootenay, leaving the Village of Radium Hot Springs with little say over what would be coming down the pipe. “What if the resort changes hands 10, 20 years down the road?” Councillor Verboom questioned. “It’s just too much of an unknown situation.” Thus far the village’s mandate has been not to share services with developments outside of town boundaries. Story continued on page 10 . . .

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• On April 13th at 9 a.m., Columbia Valley detachment members responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 13th Street and 8th Avenue, Invermere. A 2001 Toyota Celica operated by a 17-year-old female from Radium stopped at the intersection but then proceeded forward, failing to yield to a 1999 Dodge Stratus. The Stratus was driven by a 31-year-old woman from Invermere. No injuries were reported. The driver of the Toyota was charged for failing to yield after a stop. • On April 13th at 3:15 p.m., a pickup truck driven by a man known to not possess a driver’s licence drove past police conducting patrols in Invermere. After being pulled over, the 50-year-old man displayed signs of having consumed liquor. A roadside breath demand was made and the man blew a fail. The man refused to provide a breath sample when the breath demand was given. The vehicle was determined to be without insurance and had fake decals on the plate. The two plates on the truck were false plates. The man is being charged with impaired driving and refusing a breath test, and will appear in court on June 4th. He was also charged with driving without insurance and driving without a driver’s licence. • On April 15th, local RCMP were advised of a 1997 Ford van that was off the road in the 2700 block of Westside Road, Fairmont. Police determined that the accident happened the previous night just before midnight, and that the vehicle was stolen from Fairmont Mountainside Vacation Villas. The driver was a 37-year-old man, who had been driven to hospital with minor injuries. The man was located and arrested for possessing stolen property. He was also charged with failing to keep right. Radium Citizens on Patrol I am meeting with a group of Radium citizens who are interested in learning more about the RCMP Citizens on Patrol program. The hope is to revitalize this program in Radium. If you are interested, please come to Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House on Sunday, April 22nd at 10 a.m. Volunteer Week This week has been declared Volunteer Week. Looking at our valley, we can all think of the number of volunteers whom we rely on. The Columbia Valley detachment is a community unto itself, and we also have our

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volunteers whom we certainly depend on to assist us. “The police are the people and the people are the police.” Two important philosophies of modern-day policing, according to Sir Robert Peel in 1829. This approach is also commonly known as community-based policing. Many of our initiatives in the valley could not continue if we did not have our dedicated volunteers. We have our Auxiliary Constable program, Citizens on Patrol, Range Patrol, Restorative Justice, and Victim Services. I also like to include our Guard and Matrons as well as the close working arrangement we have with our Search and Rescue volunteers. On behalf of the detachment, our thanks to all our volunteers who assist us in providing important services to the community. Huge upset As I write this report, the Canucks are down 3-0 versus the Kings. One would think if the Kings take the series that it would be a huge upset. This is not an upset. The detachment losing two games to one in a best-ofthree in the Rotary Cup Floor Hockey Challenge against the high school kids is, in my opinion, an upset. The kids won the first game 4-2. Second game was won by the RCMP 3-2. The boys didn’t count on me being there. For the entire year during regular season I lulled them to sleep thinking I was slow, overweight and simply not a threat, to the point they would ignore me. A strategic ploy. I’m a playoff player. I dropped two pounds to get into playoff shape and scored two goals in our 3-2 victory. The game got a little rough with some stick play and bodies flying. Can’t blame the kids for taking the opportunity to roughhouse a bit. Hence, I had no second thoughts about a crotch blow to their goaltender. For the final and deciding game the kids took note that I was in attendance and changed up their strategy. Long passes to each other wore me down. They also brought in Brendan Sage’s father to help ref the game. It was clear he was a homie and missed some calls that should have given us a couple of penalty shots. Bruins won the game 2-1 for the championship. Great intensity by both teams. As much as it kills me to say this, congratulations Bruins; you changed strategies and stole the win from us. My thanks also to all the RCMP members for taking the time to participate. Andrew, thanks for keeping us motivated. To the Bruins players, I would really be paying attention to your driving habits during the summer. We truly are sore losers. CLAIRVOYANT PSYCHIC MEDIUM, TV HOST AND STAGE DEMONSTRATOR

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Women’s hockey set to shake mountain By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff The referee dropping the puck will wonder if they have pulled the pin of a live grenade as players, sticks and skates collide at the under-18 B.C. Women’s Cup at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena from April 25th to 29th. “The athletes are bringing out the best in themselves to play top hockey,” said Kim Westergaard, event organizer. Up to 100 players from around the province have been selected to compete in a five-team, jamboree-style tournament. The fuel for the athletes’ fire comes in the form of scouting officials, who will have top players in their cross-hairs for opportunities that could ultimately lead to spots on Team B.C. “All the girls know that they are being evaluated,” Ms. Westergaard said. “Some are nervous going into it, but most of them have been through it before. They just go out there and skate.” A variable that many of the girls have not experienced in the U18 cup is each other. “Some of these girls have played against each other at the U16 level,” Ms. Westergaard explained. “Now they are getting thrown into the mix of where they have to play with each other. There might have been past rivalries on the ice prior. Now they have to work together to get out and play the best hockey they can.” Social media and rigorous exposure to the group, on and off the ice, may help to build goal scoring relationships. “The coaches have created a group Facebook page and they are communicating that

way,” Ms. Westergaard said. “It’s basically putting the players in circumstances they have never been in, like playing with kids they never have before, or learning how to be coached by different coaches.” To build the chemistry required to create explosive goals and defense, the team must undergo a social experiment. “They are all sleeping in the curling rink. They have separate dividers, but there are no doors. They are getting up early together with set meals and set practices,” said the event coordinator. The coaches will also find themselves under review during the event. “The scouts are watching coaches to see how well they can coach kids they have never worked with before.” The B.C. Women’s Cup being held in Invermere further cements the valley’s support for women’s hockey. “I think they wanted to bring the competition here because it is the first time that a bid has been put in,” Ms. Westergaard explained. “It is nice to have people from the West Coast come and see what the east side of B.C. has to offer.” The organizer hopes that support for women’s hockey will continue in the Columbia Valley. “Personally, I think hockey is doing good. We just need to get more girls out to play. We have great support, we just have to get the numbers up.” The opening ceremony for the tournament will be on Thursday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m. Games will run all day Friday and Saturday. The final game is scheduled for Sunday morning.

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Mr. and Mrs. Joe Da Costa pose for a photo in front of their home in Wilmer in the 1950s. If you have any more information or memories about this photograph, email us at news@cvpioneer.com, or stop by our office at #8, 1008-8th Ave., Invermere.

By Pioneer Staff Returning from the 2011 Columbia Valley Business Excellence awards earlier this week with one of the winning trophies clutched in our hot little hands was a very gratifying experience. As the recipient of this year’s Small Business Excellence Award, it would be easy for us Pioneer staffers to indulge in a little back-patting, but the truth is, we are just one of many businesses that weave together to form the fabric of this valley. Over 150 individuals and businesses were nominated by valley residents for these 14th annual business awards, with nominees ranging from volunteer-driven non-profits to large resorts with hundreds of employees, and everything in between. It is easy to forget during the valley’s summer days when our streets, parks and beaches are thronged with visitors, that this area has its share of lean times. From large resorts to one-man operations, the efforts of our local workers help to raise the level of this valley as a whole. Through banding together and striving for excellence, as our local businesses and workers do so well, we help keep one another going when times get tough. Coming together to celebrate our business community is a reminder of how many of us are working towards the same goals. A community newspaper is nothing without a vibrant community and business community to support it. Since 2004, The Pioneer has been striving to keep residents up to date with all the latest news, to provide information and snap eyecatching photos of people enjoying our natural playground. But what really makes us fly is the people who live here; business owners and individuals who buy the advertising which keeps us producing papers and our readers and contributors, who help us fill our pages with your letters, photos, story ideas and much more. Without you, we would be nothing. Our thanks to you and congratulations to all of this year’s Business Award winners and all of those nominated. Keep your eyes open for the full list and event photographs in next week’s Pioneer.

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Worry about more important things Dear Editor: For those who missed the Jumbo rally on April 11th, here’s what you are supposed to do according to Bob Campsall: put on your “I Love Jumbo Wild” button and “just walk past Grant Costello.” Also, “if anyone is here who is not in full support of the Jumbo protest please do not get up to speak, this is not a debate.” In other words, don’t confuse us with the facts or any additional information; our minds are made up. Evidently the democratic process is just for the opponents, not for the proponents. If the 175 or so people who were there represent the 90 per cent who voted against Jumbo, that means only about 200 people even cared to vote one way or the other, let alone show up. The Fish and Wildlife Branch evidently has allowed 330 grizzly tags for resident hunters in the Kootenays alone. Who is protesting that?!

While we are all arguing about Jumbo, the deer cull and the ghost of the Grizzly, the Harper government is not so slowly eroding our privacy, the environmental protection agency, silencing the scientists and the media. Spending money for a war machine not of their own making to fight...who? The imaginary bogeyman? Exporting all the raw materials for the benefit of a few people. Selling off wholesale any jobs that might be available to the cheapest bidder under the guise of “free trade.” Spending BILLIONS of dollars, as if it was their own money, on scrap metal. Then there’s a host of other issues specifically designed to accommodate the U.S. Agenda, such as using Canada as a military base. Better wake up. What we need is more agriculture and crop growing to feed the valley for what is coming. Dave Shirk, Dry Gulch

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Show us the statistics for DriveAble Dear Editor: Mr. Bill Bland, Vice President of Business Development for the British Columbia driver program DriveAble, was quoted in last week’s Pioneer article ‘Driving test revs up seniors’ as saying, “I don’t want my son or daughter killed by a medically at risk driver.” Fair enough! Neither do I. But why pick one driver demographic from the pool and work them over the coals when they, in all likelihood, are the less likely group to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle incident? I have found nothing to indicate that seniors are statistically any more of a risk or danger to others than plentiful, rowdy, lawbreaking clowns in the 18 to 45 age group. Actually, I believe the opposite to be the truth. If facts or “scientific research” show otherwise, why not bring those statistics forth to support DriveAbles’ worth to the community? Having said that, I see no reason why our caretakers shouldn’t require elderly drivers who have been assessed with risk factors to take the test, as onerous as it may be in certain cases. Only a silly fool

would want to risk disgracing his or her final years, knowing they have been the responsible party in a motor vehicle disaster. I favour the tests, if only for this reason. But to be fair to all, let’s not stop there. If this test is designed to test, “anyone a doctor or police may have identified as a potential candidate,” as Mr. Bland was quoted as saying, then let’s get the docs to work on this as well as the RCMP. Put the boys in blue aplenty out on the road to Panorama or anywhere along Highway 93 between Castle Mountain and Radium and pull in everyone they find with cognitive impairment. If testing for cognitive impairment/ functioning (which I take to mean one’s ability to perceive awareness, reasoning, and judgement) is the purpose behind the tests, labs throughout B.C. will be packed to the rafters with subjects showing numerous signs of cognitive impairment. I’ll bet the north forty that very, very few will be 80-year-olds. And yes, of course, lots of them will bear Alberta addresses. Alvin Shier Canmore, Alberta

Against the war on women Dear Editor: In the U.S., the Republican party has been systematically passing bills that restrict women’s reproductive choices. Several states now have laws that restrict women’s access to birth control, medical coverage for birth control, sex education in schools (abstinence-only curriculum), and access to abortion. Now this attack on women is in Canada. Motion M-312 will be considered by Parliament at the end of April 2012, and voted on in late spring or early fall. The motion poses a real danger to the rights of all pregnant women, and to

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Branding the deer protection people (Invermere Deer Protection Organization) “loud’ troublemakers was like declaring open-season on these well-intentioned citizens. Now everyone wants to take a shot at them. What if they’re not to blame? What if this mess was created by the failure of the mayor and council to fully communicate their plans to all the people — early enough and clearly enough? So how do governments “communicate” to the people today in the age of instant communication? Usually they dump this crucial task onto private mainstream media: TV, radio and newspaper. These media have recently become mostly special-interest monopolies. Maybe somewhere amongst the ads, between the opinions and the spin, hides information that’s essential to our democracy. You just have to find it.

Jet fighters, the Omnibus Crime Bill, the dismantling of Environment Canada, gutting the Fisheries Act, exporting raw materials (and jobs) to foreign profiteers, tripling our military weapons production, secret free-trade negotiations with Asia and the European Union, and many more — how aware has the media made the public on these crucial issues? Strangling the flow of public information is Harper’s weapon of mass deception. This tactic has virtually eliminated “the people” from the decision making process. No one knows what’s going on any more. The massive cuts to the CBC and the cuts of Internet access for libraries are a vicious assault on our right to know what governments are up to. Harper campaigned he would not cut the CBC. Democracy cannot exist without an informed citizenry. We need the CBC. Now, more than ever. Bryan Stawychny, Edgewater

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Local government: in brief Regional District of East Kootenay, March 30th • The board of directors has postponed further consideration of the rezoning of District Lot 48 until May 2013. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is currently in fundraising with the hope of purchasing the property, located on the east side of Columbia Lake. The decision to postpone the rezoning consideration will allow time for that process to be completed. Invermere council, April 10th • Invermere’s audited financial statements have been given a clean bill of health by accountant Harley Lee. “You have a positive net financial position. It has cash of approximately $4 million in reserves,” Mr. Lee said. Mayor Gerry Taft was impressed with the figure. “Most of us wish that our personal or business finances were in that degree, where our liabilities were about 10 per cent of our assets,” he said. • Council worked on the first reading of Invermere’s newest bylaw, which is a proposed tax shift between light industrial, commercial and residential properties. The current business and light industrial tax rate in Deal 400-S658is 300 per cent that of residential, which is 21 Invermere Text COM ENG percent greater than the provincial average of tax disparArt ENG_OPENING ity between commercial and residential. Art COM BKG The proposed shift would bring commercial and inSize: 10.25˝w x 5.75˝ h - Full Colour Bleed .25" dustrial tax down to 275 per cent of the residential rate.

Correspondingly, property tax would increase by 1.25 per cent. The average assessed household in Invermere at $400,000, would see an increase of $33.62 per year. The proposed increase in tax would result in an extra $40,000 per year in total revenue for Invermere. Village of Radium council, April 11th • Council was divided when concerns were raised about portable shelters being erected on some residents’ lawns around Radium. The shelters in question are brightly-coloured, open-sided structures made of vinyl or plastic that are being used primarily as car ports. Councillor Ron Verboom and Mayor Dee Conklin expressed worry that the structures are an eyesore and don’t fit with the town’s image as walkable tourist destination. They suggested altering their bylaws to prohibit such structures in the future. Councillors Karen Larsen and Clara Reinhardt disagreed, saying the shelters are an affordable alternative for those who can’t afford a garage. Mayor and council did not reach a decision, but agreed that they would review and perhaps “clean up” their zoning bylaws. • Radium council will once again pair with the District of Invermere to run the Bear Aware program this spring and summer. The two municipalities will share program coordinator Crystal Leonard to help raise awareness of urban bear issues and prevent possible conflicts.

The ERS would like to thank the following sponsors: Bud’s Bar and the Edgewater Fire Department for sponsoring the “Safe Ride” Rockies bus! Your generosity enabled us to provide safe transportation to and from the event! And 91Sheep.ca for sponsoring advertising. To Shine Thru Clothing and GALS for providing the outfits and adoptable puppies for the fashion show. To the Arabian Mountain Spice belly dancers, a huge hit as always! To all our Vendors forshowcasingsomewonderfulproducts.AllthingsBeautiful,RickMckayTarotcard readings, Ruman Minhas facial threading, Barehands Spa, Be Gifted, CG Designs, Passion Party, Amanda Diakiw jewelry and hair extensions. To Dan Tutte, Ty Brown and Doug Diamond our brave bartenders. And last but not least, to all who attended, YOU ROCK!

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Thank you The A.C.E. Committee would like to thank all those who contributed to making the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Celebration at Pothole Park a wonderful community event! It was truly a group effort, and we enjoyed working with each and every one of you.

Thank you to the District of Invermere for sponsoring the celebration. Thank you to the people and companies that helped make the event: • • • • • • • • • • •

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Twice in the past there has been discussion about Radium Resort becoming part of the Village of Radium by way of a boundary extension, but for various reasons it never became a reality. Since then, Radium Resort and the village have enjoyed a very positive working relationship, said Mayor Dee Conklin, which the village would like to continue. However, Radium Resort hooking in to Radium’s wastewater treatment facilities would have no benefit to the taxpayers, she added. “What’s the benefit? I don’t see it yet.” Council also discussed the risks associated with revenue collection outside town boundaries. If a resident of a Radium Resort development using the wastewater treatment failed to pay their sewage costs, the town would have no legal recourse. The Village of Radium is currently in the process of refurbishing its sewer treatment plant. The $1.5 million project is expected to be completed by August. The upgrades are designed to handle Radium’s sewage needs at total build-out, or the maximum capacity the town can be built to with its current village boundaries. Adding an unknown amount of development to the wastewater equation

would essentially take away the opportunity for future developments in town to use the treatment plant, unless it was again expanded, said Mark Read, chief administrator for the village. Radium does not currently own land that would make it possible to expand. Saying ‘yes’ to Radium Resort’s request would set a precedent and open a can of worms for other possible requests, like Dry Gulch, which really needs a water solution, Mr. Read added. “Again, it’s principle,” Councillor Verboom said. “If we said we won’t, we shouldn’t. Here we would be opening the gate by doing just that.” Council shouldn’t consider the proposal unless a boundary extension is considered, he said, adding that a possible boundary extension would create a host of other technical hurdles. “Our taxpayers are our first priority,” Councillor Karen Larsen said. “I don’t see a balance here.” Councillor Clara Reinhardt added, “Could it happen? Maybe. But right now we don’t see it.” The matter will return to council’s next meeting on April 25th.

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Glitter and glam The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue will be bringing some sass to Invermere this weekend with their colourful show and empowering workshop, where wannabe burlesque stars have the chance to strut their stuff. Show tickets are $25 and are available by calling 250-342-4423. Photo submitted

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Movie Review: Shame Reviewed by Kate Irwin Shame is one of those films you make it through, rather than watch. If you’re expecting titillation from this cinematic examination of sexual addiction, then forget it. There’s sex aplenty, lots of flesh, much dark perversity — but there’s nothing sexy about it. Just a mechanical scratching of a unsolvable itch. Michael Fassbender’s no-holds-barred portrayal of a sex addict going about his closed-off life makes for uncomfortable (sometimes boring) viewing. Fassbender is jaw-droppingly good, to give him his due. The direction from British artist turned film director Steve McQueen, less so. An eight-minute, near-silent sequence at the start filled with long, lingering shots of our protagonist, Brandon (Fassbender) sets the scene for the subsequent 90 minutes. Long, lingering shots seem to be McQueen’s spe-

ciality. When used to effect they are glorious, when overused (as they become in Shame) they mark a good point to jump up and put the kettle on. And make a cup of tea. And do the dishes. And some light housework. And do your taxes. And write a novel. You get the picture. Brandon is an unlikable and unsympathetic character, who we see flirting with and bedding women with ease. But the handsome 30-something is utterly disconnected from the world around him, despite his regular smooshing of bodies with anyone female he encounters. After 20 minutes documenting the joylessness of sex — where McQueen eschews the traditional filmmaking devices like narrative, plot, speech — things start to crawl towards some kind of action with the arrival of Brandon’s estranged (and unstable) sister, Sissy (Carey Mulligan). Brandon is not happy to see her. That’s because, despite all his problems, Brandon neatly orders his life, shut-

ting himself off from real intimacy. Without that order, the whole fiction collapses and the real Brandon’s exposed. It’s a love it or hate it style of filmmaking. Case and point: a memorable scene when McQueen pushes in for an extreme close-up of Sissy singing a molasses-slow version of New York, New York. For minutes the camera stays put as she sings her heart out. No cutaways, no reaction shots, just her. You’ll find it either magnetic or annoying; for me, it was a little of both. Shame isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but Fassbender’s performance is compelling. The film is bleak and unrelenting, but feels like a fairly truthful portrayal of addiction.

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Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may run rarely. Toby Theatre • April 20th - 21st and April 26th - 28th, 7:30 p.m.: John Carter. For info: www.tobytheatre.com.

Friday, April 20th: • 1 p.m.: Doing It Your Way - Legal Documents You Need, a workshop for seniors at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Sponsored by the Retired Teachers Association (CVRTA). For info: 250-342-9519.

Saturday, April 21st: • 8 a.m.: Registration begins for 10th annual 3-D archery shoot at the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club’s Lake Lillian outdoor archery range. Two-day event. $25 for adults, $10 for youth, $60 for family, under 12 free. For info or to pre-register: 250-342-9033 or visit www.lwdrodgun.com. • 9:30 a.m.: Judo tournament at the David Thompson Secondary School gym. Hosted by the Invermere Judo Club. For info email bearpots@ shaw.ca. • 11 a.m.: Estate/Farm Auction for the estate of Mr. Murray Carry at 3675-17th Street South, Cranbrook. For detailed listing, call 250-341-5316 or visit www.highcountryauctions.net. • 2 p.m.: I Hope You Dance year-end dance recital for Desiderata Dance Academy, Peak Danceworks and Colleen Mallone Irish Dancers. Key City Theatre, Cranbrook. $17 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, $5 for children. For tickets: 1-250-4267006. For info: wag7@shaw.ca.

• 7:30 p.m.: 29th Annual DTSS Big Band Dance at the Invermere Community Hall. Buffet dinner. $25 per person. Tickets available at The Book Bar, Majestic U-Brew. For info or tickets: 250-342-9213 ext. 4503.

Sunday, April 22nd: • 10 a.m.: Radium Citizens on Patrol meeting at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House. Come learn more about program. • 11:30 - 3 p.m.: The Cheesecake Burlesque Sass Class 101 dance workshop. Discover your inner burlesque dancer. Hosted by Columbia Valley Arts. For info: 250-342-4423. • 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Dinner with the Cheesecake Burlesque Troupe at Birchwood Restaurant. For info and tickets: 250-342-4423. • 8:30 p.m.: The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue Stage Show at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. $25 per person. For info: 250-342-4423.

Monday, April 23rd: • 6 p.m.: Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird school fields. All ages, all skill levels. Newcomers welcome, no cost. • 7 p.m.: Break Forth with music trio Eliana performs during Ladies’ Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church in Invermere. $10 per ticket, on sale at Selkirk TV and Appliances. For info and ticket purchases call Joyce: 250-342-6657.

Tuesday, April 24th: • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Wings Over the Rockies Art Show, Lil’ Peeps Childcare Societies Group Art Show and The Bugaboos - A Celebration in Story and Image at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Shows continue until May 13th. For info: 250-342-4423.

Saturday, April 28th: • 10 a.m.: Annual Trash Bash and Spring Cleanup at Radium Hot Springs. Garbage bags will be provided. Meet at Higher Ground Coffee Shop. Light lunch will be provided following the cleanup. • 1 p.m.: A reading and slide-show from Adventures in Solitude by award-winning author and CBC host Grant Lawrence at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. Hosted by the Invermere Public Library. Free event. For info: 250-342-6416. • 12 noon - 3 p.m.: Long Drive Competition at

Fairmont Hot Springs’ airport runway. Fundraiser for Fairmont Hot Springs Foundation. $15 for three balls per adult, $10 for children. To register: 250345-6346 ext. 22. • 9 - 11 a.m.: Bike and Gear Swap, drop-off at Invermere Community Centre. • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Bike and Gear Swap Sale. For info contact Darcy: 250-341-6080.

Wednesday, May 2nd: • 7 p.m.: General Meeting for the Windermere Community Association at the Windermere Community Hall. New board to set schedule for next year’s events.

Friday, May 4th: • 7 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic Nite at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Monday, May 7th: • Wings Over The Rockies Festival starts throughout the Columbia Valley and continues until May 13th. For info visit www.wingsovertherockies.org.

Tuesday, May 8th: • 6:30 p.m.: Birdsong Singalong Supper at the Windermere Community Hall. Hosted by the Windermere Community Association. Valley Voices to entertain and lead sing-along. Carole Parkes demonstrating bird-painting skills, artwork by Windermere Elementary School students and silent auction. $40 per person, available only through Wings, joint fund-raiser. Buy tickets early to ensure event is a go. For tickets: 250-342-2473 or visit www.wingsovertherockies.org.

Friday, May 11th: • 12 noon: All Saints Church Guild Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Edgewater Legion. $5 per person, homemade quiche, chili, salad and dessert. Everyone welcome. For info: 250-347-9072.

Saturday, May 12th: • 8:30 a.m.: Registration begins for Radium Elmer Fudd fun shoot. Rauch Homestead Range, 5km west of Radium. Two day event. For info: www. lwdrodgun.com/html/event. For info: 250-3413254.

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Valley People

Radium woman lives for adventure

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff

Chizuko Purschwitz has led a life of adventure that would pique the interest of the most swashbuckling of explorers. From receiving an invitation to meet the Dalai Llama, to learning to speak eight languages while raising two daughters, to investigating archaeological digs in Cairo, Chizuko has lived an intriguing life. Born after the Second World War in the southern area of Japan known as Kyushu, Chizuko lived what she described as a very quiet and serene childhood. Despite feeling that she may have missed out on some of the technology of today, Chizuko maintains that a simple life can be very rewarding. “Everybody talks about Mozart. How come he was a genius in music? How could he compose such delicate, difficult music when he was seven or eight? He didn’t have any distractions,” she said. Although she didn’t have any electronic distractions as a child, Chizuko found herself pulled in a multitude of different directions. “I was interested in everything I saw, heard, or felt. I explored accordingly.” Following her senses led Chizuko into the world of archaeology, where she had to learn to speak and write Arabic, going on to help lead archaeological digs in Cairo and Alexandria. “Egypt was a far away dreamland to me at that time,” she explained. “It had lots of mysteries and fantasy. Archaeology was a mystery novel. I wanted to solve the puzzle.” While she was busy unearthing artifacts, Chizuko

also made another exciting find. Achim Purschwitz was studying zoology in Cairo and traveling around the area. The two fell in love and have been together since. After sifting love from the Egyptian sands, Chizuko went on to make other exciting discoveries. “I was studying perfumology: to make a medicine from perfume. To find this ancient medicine was amazing,” she enthused. Despite her experience in studying the culture of the ancient Egyptians, Chizuko couldn’t choose which area of the country she is most interested in. “All [Egyptian culture] is connected and interwoven in some way, but still each group has their own way. In Alexandria they had more influence from Greece. Southern Egypt has more influence from Ethiopia and Sudan. The middle section of Egypt, where the pyramids and Sphinx are, is still a mystery of the world.” Eternally enthusiastic about learning, Chizuko also taught herself to speak eight different languages. “When I was seven years old our American neighbour visited us and wrote my name in English phonetic spelling,” she said. “I was curious with the different spelling of my name. I wanted to know more. As I got older I wanted to search what kind of scripts and languages exist in the world.” Chizuko used her linguistic leanings to help aid her in adventure. “I like to visit people in little villages when I travel, and learn their living philosophy.” One of the philosophical phrases that Chizuko has found to be most relevant to her is, “knowledge is for sharing.” ...Continued on page 15

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April 20, 2012 ...Continued from page 14 The way in which she learned to converse and share language so widely was in fact a labour of love. “I had a linguist, or genius I should say, who was a brother of my sister-in-law.” The relative was unfortunately confined to a sanatorium, due to tuberculosis. “When I went to go visit him he told me that I should learn how to say ‘I love you’ in as many languages as possible,” she said. Chizuko learned to master the sentence in close to 30 different tongues. She built up her linguistic skills in relation to the sentence and currently converses in four different languages: Japanese, English, German and Spanish. At one point she also studied Hungarian, Czech, Chinese, Hindi and Arabic. Chizuko found her greatest challenge when learning to speak classical Arabic. “Arabic was a language that I will never forget. I had to study it very hard. I can still write and read, but the conversational Arabic is difficult.” But despite some challenges she eventually found her favourite aspect of language. “The most interesting sector of language is the poem. In a short paragraph you can express so many different things,” Chizuko explained. Her favourite poet is 1990 Nobel Prize winner, Octavio Paz of Mexico. Along with linguistic adventures, the Radium resident’s adveturing lifestyle almost led her to cross paths with the Dalai Llama. When Chizuko was 18, she met a relative of the Dalai Llama, Tsering Dolma La, in Tokyo. Mrs. La was sent by the Dalai Llama to help develop a plan for publishing a dictionary of Tibetan phrases in Japanese. Chizuko maintained a relationship with Mrs. La for several years. When Dolma La returned to India, the Dalai Llama opened the Tibetan Cultural Center in New Delhi. Chizuko and her husband, Achim, received invitations to meet him there but unfortunately missed the event. “I was born as a Buddhist,” Chizuko said. “Buddhism represents compassion, which is my life-long lesson. The Dalai Llama’s messages are based on compassion, which led me into the serene state of mind.” The words of John Lennon’s song Imagine have always represented the teachings of the Dalai Llama to WINDERMERE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S

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A LIFE OF ADVENTURE —Chizuko Purschwitz’ adventures have led her around the globe. Pictured, clockwise from left: Chizuko spends some time with King Ramses in Egypt; The young explorer poses for a photo on the rooftop of her dormitory in downtown Cairo; Chizuko and Achim’s personal invitation to meet the Dalai Llama. Photos submitted Chizuko, she explained. Although she has great respect for the Buddhist leader, the explorer also maintains that there are ordinary people that are equally as courageous. After experiencing so many cultures and regions, Chizuko and Achim decided to settle in the Columbia Valley in 1973 to raise a family. During their time in Radium, the Purschwitz family grew to include two daughters: Anne Marie, 45, and Natalie, 40. Anne Marie now lives in Kelowna and is the mother of twin girls, Coco and Tedi, both six in June. Their younger daughter Natalie is a textile and fashion art designer. She lives in Paris on an artist residency granted by the Canadian Art Council. The family has long been interested in self-expression through art. Achim is an accomplished nature photographer and Chizuko has learned to play several instru-

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ments, including the recorder. “I like the sound of Alto recorder, which resonates to my soul. I took up the flute about 10 years ago and would like to continue playing the rest of my life.” Chizuko’s world has been full of rewarding experiences. The mother of two knows when to give back. “I like to help people who are in need because people help me when I am in need.” The reciprocal nature of her life has inspired her to organize such events as the 2011 Japan Tsunami Relief Concert in Invermere, which raised $4,000 to aid tsunami victims. The Purschwitz credit the friendly people of Radium and the beautiful natural setting for settling their roots in the Columbia Valley. The intrepid explorer maintains a humble nature and looks forward to many more years of adventure with her husband and family.

Thank you

On behalf of the staff and residents of Columbia House, we wish to thank all those who have taken the time to volunteer. Fortunately for us, there are so many caring people in this community who donate their time and efforts to enrich the lives of others. We are privileged to have volunteers from the combined church organization, auxiliaries, Legion, schools (teachers and students), and community groups. Residents are able to enjoy movies, visits, card games, board games, gardeningactivities,baking,bingo,literature,craftingactivities,teatime, and many other activities too numerous to mention. Staff and residents are also appreciative of all those who supply Christmas trees during the holiday season and music programs throughout the year. Once again, Columbia House appreciates your gift of time, energy, enthusiastic support, and contribution! We look forward to continuing to work with you in the upcoming year.

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The Spring Fling Kitchen Party • Saturday, April 28, 6:30pm Fling Menu We’re in the mood to celebrate Spring Artichoke Soup • Organic Arugula Salad spring! Join us wearing your favorite Wood Oven Roasted Lamb with braised fiddleheads, morels and leeks floral or gardening outfit, but please Lemon Ricotta Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb • Tea or Coffee call us to reserve your table — our $ 95 seating is limited.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Official Community Plan Amendment & Zoning Bylaw Amendment

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 1, 2012, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002. Zoning Bylaw amendment No. 1445, 2012 and Official Community Plan Amendment No. 1446, 2012 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 and OCP Bylaw 1085, 2001 as follows: By amending the Zoning designation of the following lands, that portion of Lot 14 Block I Plan NEP1052 District Lot 1092 Kootenay District Except Plan NEP74773 NEP74967 NEP76431 covered within an area 50m west of the southeast corner of the property line and 67.5 m north of the southeast corner of the property line from, R-5, MULTI FAMILY (SENIORS / ADULT HOUSING) to C -5, NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL, WESTSIDE PARK, and by amending the current Land use plan designation, for the same location, under 3.2 and 3.3 of the OCP from RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION to NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL. By amending the Zoning designation of the following lands, that portion of Lot 2, DL 1092, KD Plan NEP74773 except Plans NEP74967 and NEP76431covered within an area 25m west of the northeast corner of the property line and 60 m south of the northeast corner of the property line from C - 3, NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL to R-3, CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (MEDIUM DENSITY) and by amending the current Land use plan designation, for the same location, under 3.2 and 3.3 of the OCP from NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL to PLANNED RESIDENTIAL

Got an entertainment, sports or news tip? Give us a call! 250-341-6299

Wings Art Show prepares to take flight By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff The Pynelogs Cultural Centre will soon be stacked high with portrayals of the breathtaking Bugaboos from professional and burgeoning artists alike. With a theme of Our Backyard: The Envy of the World, the Lil’ Peeps and Wings over the Rockies Art Shows begin on April 24th and 26th respectively. From artists perfecting their masterpieces to those learning to take their first steps in the art world, visitors can enjoy a selection of locally inspired pieces. “This year the theme is Our Backyard: The Envy of the World. We have a big presentation on the Bugaboos because it is B.C. Parks’ 100 year centennial,” said Jami Scheffer, Pynelogs Cultural Centre Manager. The Lil’ Peeps Art Show, which will run until May 13th, features artwork from children aged 18 months to five years. “The kids are doing their interpretation of what the Bugaboos are to them, it could even be a bug to some of them,” Ms. Scheffer explained. These young painters, drawers and sculptors have been given multiple mediums to explore the Bugaboos artistically. “They will have three dimensional pieces hanging from the ceiling, and two dimensional, like photos or pictures, which will be on the wall,” Ms. Scheffer added. “They will probably have some

sculptures. Last year they had nests with eggs and birds. It is always really cute.” One of the greatest rewards of running the art gallery is seeing the expressions on the faces of new artists, Ms. Scheffer said. “They come in with their eyes wide open. They see their art on the wall in an art gallery; it’s like ‘wow I’m an artist.’ “Eight years ago we hosted the REACH Art Show from the high school art program. It made sense that we needed to host the youngest kids too. We can honestly now say that we host all childrens’ art.” Two days after Lil’ Peeps begins, The Wings Over the Rockies Art Show, which runs in conjunction with the popular birding festival, will also open its doors. Featuring a photo-story exhibit put together by renowned climber and photographer Pat Morrow, the event also includes local photographers Ryan Bavin, Cheryl Goodwin and Dani Tschudin. In addition to photography, Ms. Scheffer has also received submissions from around ten artists not involved in the Wings and Lil’ Peeps shows. “I have already received a few pieces; it’s amazing,” she said. “I am getting photographs and paintings. I have some ceramic, I have glass. There are some really great pieces coming in. The entire gallery will be Bugaboo themed.” Artwork will also be available to purchase, with both a live and silent auction on offer. For information, call 250-342-4423.

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Tee off on the tarmac By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff In an unusual twist, air traffic controllers will be reporting a hail of golf balls raining down at the Fairmont Hot Springs Airport on Saturday, April 28th. Fairmont Resort will convert the airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6,000 foot runway into a golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice ground to raise money during the first annual Fairmont Long Drive Competition. The contest, which will run from noon until 3 p.m. is a fundraiser for the Fairmont Hot Springs Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a chance for people to hit the ball farther than PGA tourers,â&#x20AC;? said Jeremy Johnson, event organizer and Canadian Professional Golf Association member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a prevailing wind that will be at our backs. If people hit the ball straight they will get a lot of bounces on the runway that you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t otherwise get on a green.â&#x20AC;? Every participant will be entered into a prize draw for a Columbia Valley Golf Trail passport for nine rounds of golf, which has a retail value of $369, while the contest winner will snag themselves a flight from Babin Air. Although sending the ball into orbit is a goal shared by many, the event is not all about competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The focus is on people having fun and doing something that they have never done before,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Johnson added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have lots of draw prizes, barbecues and a bouncy castle.â&#x20AC;? The contest, which costs $15 for three balls for adults and $10 for kids, will be divided into separate divisions: men and women, senior men and women (aged 55 years and over) and children (12 and under). The fun competition also features a special caveat in which players can delegate their swing to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;designated hitter.â&#x20AC;?

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 914 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: (250) 342-2934

INVERMERE PARKING STRATEGY PUBLIC AND BUSINESS FEEDBACK SURVEY The Survey will collect feedback on parking issues including summer peak parking, parking restrictions, and identifying cost effective options to improve seasonal and overall downtown parking. It is the intent of the District to develop a long term parking strategy that aligns with the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainability goals and Official Community Plan. The goal of the survey is to gather input from residents and businesses of Invermere so we can develop a strong community endorsed parking solutions for our downtown business area. We want our parking strategy to enhance our business vitality and tourism. The survey will be available online at the District of Invermere web site until April 27th: www.invermere.net

HEAVY HITTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Golfers can test out their swing next weekend at Fairmontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Long Drive Competition. Photo submitted But brute strength will only go so far for golfers hoping for a podium finish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is about accuracy. You can hit the ball a long way in general, sure. If you want to get a really long drive you will want it bouncing down the middle for as long as you can,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Johnson said. All funds raised by the event will go to the newlyformed Fairmont Hot Springs Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first event that we will actually be raising money for the foundation, but we plan to do many more throughout the year,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to be able to provide cash to the community in order to give back.â&#x20AC;? To register, call 250-345-6346 ext. 22.

or through the following website URL: www.surveymonkey.com/s/invermeresurvey Simply go on-line and complete the survey. It will only take 5 minutes; the survey has less than 10 questions. Alternatively, hardcopies of the survey will be made available at the Invermere Public Library and Municipal Office. Fill out and drop off by April 27th at either location. This survey is part of the downtown parking strategy being prepared by the District of Invermere which is due to be completed by September this year. Participants in the survey may enter their name to win 1 of 4 prizes of a $50 shopping voucher to businesses in downtown Invermere. Contact: Tel: Email:

Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services (250) 342-9281 ext. 235 planning@invermere.net

Just a reminderâ&#x20AC;Ś The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

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Bernie Raven

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Geoff Hill

Sales Representative MaxWell Realty Invermere

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Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046

Invermere-RealEstate.com Panorama-RealEstate.com 250-341-7600 connect@geoffhill.ca

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-342-1300

TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL KATHY SUTHERLAND AT 250-341-6299

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YOUR MONEY

Bond exchange-traded funds basics Bonds have long been a staple of investment portfolios, either through direct ownership or managed solutions such as mutual funds. More recently however, many investors have been using bond exchange-traded funds in place of other strategies. In fact, bond exchange-traded funds have grown in popularity so considerably, that over 25% of the $42 billion invested in exchange-traded funds is comprised of bonds. While many investors are familiar with bonds, the complexities of owning them within an exchangetraded fund might not be as well known. Bond exchange-traded fund details A bond exchange-traded fund is a medium for investing in an index that tracks bonds. The indexes are varied and can include bonds issued by governments, as well as both investment-grade and non investment-grade corporate bonds. Some bond exchange-traded funds are created to mirror the entire bond market, while others are intended to capture a specific segment. For instance, a bond exchange-traded fund might focus on safer short-term government bonds, or riskier high-yielding corporate bonds. Some exchange-traded funds combine a variety of bonds for a more diversified approach similar to a mutual fund. Others attempt to offset interest rate risk by combining inflation-sensitive bonds with floating rate bonds. These varied strategies allow an investor to use a particu-

lar bond exchange-traded fund that suits their risk tolerance, or compliments their existing portfolio. Differences to bonds and mutual funds Similar to bonds, the price of bond exchange-traded funds is dependent on interest rates. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall, and when interest rates fall, bond prices rise. Unlike bonds, which will eventually mature and pay back their par value, exchange-traded funds never mature and eventually will have to be sold by the investor. Another key difference is the way interest is paid on a bond exchange-traded fund as opposed to directly owning a bond. When an investor owns a bond, interest is typically paid semi-annually, whereas many bond exchange-traded funds pay interest on a monthly basis. Exchange-traded funds are often advertised as a lowcost alternative to mutual funds; however, an important difference is that exchange-traded funds are indexed and therefore not actively managed. For example, this means that if the iShares DEX Real Return Bond Index suffered a 3-month loss of -1.12 %, the corresponding iShares DEX Real Return Bond Exchange-traded fund will suffer an identical loss, plus fees. Unlike mutual funds, there are no managers making decisions about buying or selling within the holdings in an attempt to generate a positive return.

Calculating return Many people purchase bond exchange-traded funds based on the listed distribution yield; however, that percentage represents an average of the interest paid over the past 12 months in relation to the current share price of the exchange-traded fund. Just like owning a bond directly, the return on bond exchange-traded funds should be calculated as the yield to maturity on the existing bonds in the portfolio. Perusing the exchange-traded funds’ website can provide some clarification on this number. Costs From a fee perspective, it can be more cost effective for an exchange-traded fund to buy bonds than it is for an individual investor, because an exchange-traded fund enjoys institutional pricing. As with any bond purchase the lower the cost, the higher the yield. The Management Expense Ratio (MER) paid on a bond exchange-traded fund can be as low as 0.17% per year, as opposed to an average of 1.5% on a bond mutual fund or a one-time cost of around 1% to hold a bond directly. Due to record low interest rates and an aging population, the bond market is fiercely competitive and returns are low. These factors make cost an extremely important consideration. For more information about bond exchange-traded funds speak to an investment advisor.

Investments, Insurance & Financial Planning Brendan Donahue BCOMM, CIM, FCSI

Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent

Offering the valley… Investments

Stocks, Bonds, GICs, Income Trusts, Preferred Shares, ETFs, Mutual Funds and more.

Accounts

RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, LIRAs, RESPs, Corporate Accounts, Cash Accounts

Services

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Selection

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Research

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GIC Rates*

as of April 16th

Cashable 90 day GIC 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year

1.50% 1.60% 2.00% 2.20% 2.35% 2.50% 2.70%

*Rates subject to change without notice.

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.

Call us for professional, free consultations! • Ph: 250-342-2112 • Fax: 250-342-2113 • 712-10th Street, Invermere

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April 20, 2012

Business Beats • Eggplant Studios is now open for business in Invermere, offering website and graphic design services, plus social media management. The design company, owned and operated by Pioneer consultant designer Shawn Wernig, provides a variety of services for businesses looking to get online. “I’m trying to make websites easy: I know it’s something a lot of people find complicated,” Shawn said. “I focus on getting people online with a good website and host. I deliver a completed package with all website management needs fulfilled.” From the initial consultation to launching and updating a site, Shawn provides as much or as little help clients need to build their web presence. Using his eight years of graphic design experience, Shawn can construct a website from the ground up or adapt or improve an existing site to the client’s requirements. Local websites already launched include Perrin Structure and Design Inc., the Columbia Valley Pioneer and TXN Installations. Shawn can also help create custom Facebook pages or assist with social media management. Graphic design services offered include logo creation, business card design, print advertising or magazine design. To learn more, visit www.eggplantstudios.ca. • Columbia River Kayak and Canoe is preparing for a summer season packed with more guided trips and new rentals than ever before. The Invermere company, owned and operated by Penny Powers and Max Fanderl, is now offering a guided group float from Fairmont Hot Springs to Lake Windermere — the only guided trip of its kind. The boat rental and tour company has also added some new equipment to the lineup, and for the first time will be offering paddle board rentals from their location DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

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beside Athalmer Bridge in Invermere. “When we bought the company we had visions of what to do with it,” Penny said. “We bought these two eight-seater canoes for guided trips from Fairmont and then decided to step it up a gear.” Using two new eight-seat canoes, the company will take clients on a gentle guided adventure through the wetlands from Fairmont to Lake Windermere. Along the way, visitors can learn about the flora and fauna of the valley, some local history, interesting geographical features and spot the various wildlife strolling the shores. With two trips leaving daily, plus the option to selfguide, Max and Penny are hoping to open up a new area of the valley for those seeking adventure without any whitewater. To learn more, visit www.columbiariverpaddle.com. • Columbia River Teambuilder, a new division of Max Fanderl and Penny Powers’ Columbia River Kayak and Canoe, is looking to unite workers of the valley, with their unique team-building trips — available now. “We have two eight-person and one 10-person canoes to accommodate larger groups,” Max said. “We can totally customize the trip ... They can paddle in canoes together and geocache for items needed for a campfire or they can take out different boats, do scavenger hunts, orienteering races, raft building — we’re happy to put any trip together.” Not only does each custom adventure help with staff bonding, it’s a chance for managers to see how team members work together, Penny explained. Using their experiences as X-Alps race competitors and motivational speakers, Max and Penny are happy to help create a unique valley team-building experience to suit any size of group and budget. To learn more, visit www.columbiariverteambuilder.com.

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

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Notice of Watermain Flushing The municipality will be flushing its community water system starting April 16th, 2012 and into the months of May and June. This program, carried out twice-yearly, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some short interruptions in the water service and temporary discoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Public Works Department during the flushing operation, users are advised that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water, to immediately notify the Municipal Office and explain the nature of the problem.

Jason A. Elford, CFP

READY, SET, LEARN

Jewellery event Saturday, April 28th, & Sunday, April 29th.

Children born in 2008 and 2009 and their parents/guardians are invited to their local elementary school Please check specific dates and times for each school below Information available about school and early learning programs/ services to enhance school readiness. Events may include: • Story time • Tour of school • Parent information session • Snack • Meet teachers and early childhood specialists

Edgewater Elementary School Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 -2:00 p.m.

Martin Morigeau Elementary School Thursday, April 26, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

250-349-5665

Eileen Madson Primary School Tuesday, May 1, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

250-342-9315

To assist with planning, please advise the school if your child has any food allergies Sponsored by: Ministry of Education

Downtown Invermere

Hosted by: School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) in partnership with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Gutters • Siding • Soﬃt • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations

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stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

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25+ Years Experience • Dangerous Tree Removal • Tree Topping & Disposal • Pruning • Hedge Trimming • Lot Clearing

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Cell: (250) 342-5850 email: al_angie@shaw.ca

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

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

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April 20, 2012

HERE TO SERVE YOU RFE ALARMS • • • •

RedRock

• contracting •

Masonry work, river rocks, rock veneer, glass blocks, etc. Tile and slate installations, interlocking paving stones, retaining wall systems, repairs etc.

Alarms Surveillance Systems Home Theatre Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

Rick Flowitt

250-342-6549

For estimate call 250-341-6869 • Cell: 250-341-1220

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

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Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

patco_dev@shaw.ca

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(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Patco Developments Ltd.

(250) 347-9726

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

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Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

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Irrigation System Start-Up, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls 250-688-1229 • colin.goldsmith@hotmail.com

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For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

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250-342-5800

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P H A R M A C Y LT D . J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

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250-342-9310

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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New Construction

Building

Renovating

Finishing

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DESIGN & BUILD SERVICE JEFF BALTRUS

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• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

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VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS. Are you happy with the care, attention and number of rentals your current vacation home management company is offering you? Allow us to introduce you to our “Boutique” Vacation Rental Management services that produce results.

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Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons Fully Insured & WCB Covered

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Rick Hansen Relay visits the valley Close to 200 supporters came out to celebrate Rick Hansen’s 25th Anniversary Relay throughout the Columbia Valley. The celebration culminated in Invermere’s Pothole Park. A bouncy castle, children’s games, live music, choreographed dancing, and free food kept celebrators entertained. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Difference Makers from throughout the Columbia Valley are recognized for their contributions to the community; Mataya Billehaug, 4, of Invermere enjoys the bouncy castle at Pothole Park; Kingston Peters and Floyd Verge make their way through the Radium section of the Relay; Alec Fleming of the Second Winds Band entertains the crowds at Pothole Park.

BIG BAND DANCE “Come to dance or come to listen.”

29th Annual DTSS Big Band Dance Saturday, April 21st

Cocktails at 7:30 p.m. Dancing at 8:00 p.m. Buffet at 10:15 p.m.

Tickets $2500

Tickets Available at The Book Bar, Majestic U-Brew, any Senior Stage Band Student or call 250-342-9213 ext. 4503. Dinner Catered by Anne Riches

Invermere Community Hall

Photos by Kate Irwin and Kristian Rasmussen

Village of Radium Hot Springs

ANNUAL TRASH BASH & SPRING CLEANUP Saturday, April 28th, 2012 Garbage bags will be provided. Meet at Higher Ground Coffee Shop 10:00 a.m. sharp. Participants will be provided with a light lunch at 1:00 p.m. following the clean up.

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

Garage Sales

CHEERS & JEERS

storage

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Yard sale: off of Highway 93/95, Green Acres, mobile home #5. Follow the balloons. April 21st, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cheers to the Kinbasket/Wildlands Eco Forestry crews for their incredible interfacing work from Juniper Heights to the Dry Gulch Greenery. Your hard work is not going unnoticed. A job well done!

Jeers to the person who stole $60 from the Smoking Water tip jar on Easter Sunday. Shame on you. We know who you are.

A belated cheers to Dorothy and Collin Isted for a wonderful Easter dinner. Thank you:) Em

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Cheers to Corey Stanbury, new president of the Windermere Community Association.

Various sizes available. Now with climate Controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Fridays at the Catholic Church on the east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-3422424 for more info. Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250347-9841. Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and dinner as always from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders. OPEN MIC AT BUD’S Every Tuesday at 9 p.m. Everyone welcome! Come enjoy some live local talent.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Jennifer, Jesse, and Bones for freeing a trapped woodpecker on Good Friday and saving its life. It turned out to be a GREAT Friday for that poor old bird! Cheers to the anonymous, generous person who left a cash envelope with my name on at the Skookum Inn a few months ago. With the donation I was able to fix my broken car that was stuck at the Skookum Inn for a week. Thank you so much for your generosity. It was greatly appreciated. ~ Sara

Cheers to all the people who put together the Windermere Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you so much. What a wonderful event. Your time and generosity is appreciated. My granddaughter had a great time finding her treasures and meeting the Easter Bunny. Great job! Jeers to the person who took the Dutch boy and girl from the flower garden at Canyon RV Resort. These statues have been in the garden for 30 years. We would appreciate them returned. Cheers to Lusti’s for the best hot chocolate in town! Cheers to Panorama for hosting the Special Olympic Ski Program every Sunday. Awesome. Cheers to the amazing volunteers for the Special Olympics program who show up every Sunday at Panorama to ski with our kids. What a great ski season. Cheers to the street sweepers. Cheers to Cindy Stevenson for organizing the Lumberman’s Bonspiel. Thanks for all you did to make it such a success. ~ The Canal Flats Curlers. Cheers to the 250+ caring participants who turned out at the April 11th Jumbo Wild Rally. Their determination to keep the Jumbo Valley wild showed loud and clear! Jeers to the nasty kids who are trespassing, ringing my doorbell, and kicking at the door of my home on 7th Avenue as late as 11:30 p.m. Shame on you.

Cheers to Mrs. Scofield from Edgewater School for going above and beyond your school duties. It does not go unnoticed. BIG Cheers to local businesses that have great hours! Being open often and late is great! A huge cheers to all the participants in the Rick Hansen Relay. I was there to support our good friend Norm Gagatek as he walked — yes I said walked — from the Petro Can to the lights in Athalmer. A huge feat for a guy who was never expected to be able to get out of bed, never mind to walk. Cheers to Jean at the Bare Hands Day Spa. You are such an amazing person. Thank you. Cheers to Home Hardware for allowing us in at closing time to get a part for a plumbing emergency we had at our house in Fairmont. You folks always go above and beyond in customer service! Thank you kindly! Cheers to all the hospital night staff who took such good care of us on our wedding night, and arranged our “honeymoon suite.” You were able to turn an unfortunate evening around and gave us a positive memory to look back on for the rest of our lives! Cheers to the extraordinary people involved with the Mountain of Hope Gala and Panorama for helping out families and individuals in the valley who have fallen upon difficult times. The time and effort all the people put in to help others is astounding and will never be forgotten.

Jeers to the bus driver who showed up late and said to the seniors waiting in the chilly morning, “I don’t care.” Twice. Cheers to the ladies of the Edgewater Recreation Society for organizing Galarama! It was an incredible, fun-filled event, and your hard work did not go unnoticed. Can’t wait till next year! Cheers to Frank Jones and Gary Euler. You made my day. Had a good laugh. So true. Cheers to the people who spent their Sunday morning scouring the beach with big orange garbage bags picking up trash! Thanks, it’s way more pleasant to walk along there now! Cheers to the car wash munchkins from the CV Raiders Atom Rep. Spring Hockey, and Canadian Tire, for letting them use their facilities. Way to go! ~ Forever Young. Cheers to Lucy and Home Hardware for their continued support of GALS. The animals appreciate it! Cheers to Panorama Ski Patrol, RK Heliski, the Invermere ambulance drivers, the High Acuity team, CV Search and Rescue, ERs, and STARS ambulance. The individual expertise and coordinated chain of response is amazing. Each and every one of you is a blessing to our community! ~ J & S

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

STORAGE SPACE Assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250342-3166. 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 Centre & Fitz Flooring. For more information, please call Lorne: 250270-0102. 864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock. Unheated, $625/ month. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3637. For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. office space. Available immediately. Call Scott at 250-342-5758. 230 sq.ft. office space for rent on Main Street in Invermere. Available May 1st. Call Ben Green 250-6880362.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Roommate wanted. Own bathroom and bedroom. Includes gym, hot tub, pool, underground parking, and Internet. Fully furnished, except for bedroom. Available April 30th. Call 250-342-1358. $500/ month, first month only $250.

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. 250-2700729. 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. Radium: Bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units. 1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. D.D. required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability. 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.

Nobody does it better! Makes me feel sad for the rest.

N E W S PA P E R

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SUITE FOR RENT

homes FOR RENT

Beautiful 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances, must be seen. N/S, N/P. $1,200/month + hydro. References required. Available immediately. E-mail panacheinteriors@telus.net or 250-342-5805.

2-bdrm (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. $650/month + utilities + D.D. Call after 6 p.m. 250-342-3345.

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

Lovely, large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance. Very close to downtown and schools. W/D, F/S. $690 plus utilities. Jeff 250-688-1105.

Windermere: 3-bdrm, 1-bath, 5 appliances, mobile on large lot. Quiet residential street, N/P, N/S, $800/month + D.D. 403-286-1132.

Skookum Inn Motel has a 2-bdrm, 2-bath suite with full kitchen and living room for long-term rental. Rent at $900/month, includes utilities and cable. The suite includes basic cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, cups, etc. Available April 15th. D.D. required. Phone John at 250-342-6293.

2-bdrm lower walk-out in Black Forest, Invermere. Very bright and roomy. $800/month, includes utilities. N/S, available immediately. 250-342-1305.

Castle Rock Villa: 2-bdrm with high-end finishings, F/P, granite, 2.5-bath, 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.

2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $500/month + utilities + D.D. N/S, N/P. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m.

Spacious, renovated, 2-bdrm, 1-bath in Edgewater. Heat included. $600/month + D.D. 250-342-2898.

for lease

FOR LEASE 500–1,250 square feet of PRIME COMMERCIAL HIGH-TRAFFIC FRONTAGE In the Fairmont Village Mall. Suitable for retail, food service, studio or office space.

CALL 250-341-7345

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Radium Hot Springs FOR RENT OR LEASE

Full-service licensed restaurant. Turn-key operation. Prime location Main Street East Outdoor patio and balcony views of the valley and mountains. Includes managers upstairs suite. Please call 250-342-5755 -or email: info@chattan.com

Prime Airport Hangar Sites

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

250.345.6129

Available May 1st: two 1-bdrm suites, furnished or not. Prices start at $650 plus utilities. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty at 250-342-5914. 2-bdrm fully furnished groundfloor apartment for rent. All utilities, cable and free laundry included. $850/month plus DD. N/S. Long-term preferred. Only 1 ½ blocks from downtown Invermere! Kitchen and bathroom recently renovated. Available immediately. Phone 250-342-9712 or email camperkaren@shaw.ca. More info and photos: kijiji.ca Ad ID 367486174. 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 250-409-9399 and leave contact info. 13th Ave, Invermere: clean 3-bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace. All appliances. Jacuzzi tub. Available May 1st. Allinclusive, $1,175/month. 250-2700745. In Radium: 2-bdrm, 1-bath, shared laundry/large backyard. $600/ month, D.D. plus hydro. 250-3479970. Upper-level, 2-bdrm suite available immediately in Windermere 4-plex. Recently renovated, 4 appliances, large deck. Large yard, view of lake, separate entrance, ample parking, 3 blocks from beach. $700/month. Call or text 250-409-7435 or sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

homes FOR RENT

FOR RENT CASTLE ROCK

5 bedroom executive home. $1650 +utilities.

WILDER SUBDIVISION

5 bedroom two bath fully furnished home. $1400 + utilities.

PURCELL POINT TOWN HOMES 2 bedroom + den, fully furnished. Starting at $1250 +utilities.

HILLCREST APARTMENTS 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, fully furnished. Starting at $800.

PANORAMA

INVERMERE: 5-bdrm, 4-bath, 4,000 sq. ft. home. All appliances, A/C, double garage, 2 decks, view of lake, walking distance to school and town, N/S. $1,800/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-609-0870 or kijiji Ad ID 362285483. 2-bdrm cozy, furnished log cabin. Large yard, quiet location in Invermere. Suitable for 1 or 2 adults only. No W/D. Available in June. $825/month including cable and utilities. Please reply to: Landlord, P.O. Box 362, Invermere B.C., V0A 1K0. Please state employment status, age, plus other details.

1 bedroom unit, Toby, $800 inclusive. Two bedroom, Horsethief, $1245 Inclusive.

Call Ben Green 250-688-0362 or visit www.gdpm.ca Charming 2-bdrm house! Excellent location. Valley view. W/D, D/W. $850 plus utilities. Jeff 250-6881105. 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. Townhouse for rent at Cedarwood Glen Estates. 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, garage. $1,200/month + utilities. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250-341-1182. 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. Newer 4-bdrm house with garage in Canal Flats. Appliances included. N/S, N/P. Rent $895/month + security deposit. 403-813-4401.

Edgewater: 6-bdrm, 4 full bath, 2 full kitchens, 2 living rooms, includes 10 appliances on 3 acre lot. $950/month + utilities. Available immediately. 403-650-8654. Long-term rental: 3-bdrm, 3-bath, large deck, yard, and garage. Available May 1st. N/S, references required. Contact Gary: 250-3421322. Fairmont: 3 years old, 1,817 sq. ft. Semi-detached, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, 5-appliances, garage, carport, geothermal heating, low utilities, A/C, beach house, BBQ and fireplace. $1,500/ month + utilities. Call 780-4463575. Invermere: 4-bdrm, 2-bath, appliances, back yard with deck. Walking distance to school, town and beach. No garage, N/S, long lease. $1,400/month + utilities. Available June 1. 403-609-0870. 3-Bdrm, 3-bath house for rent Westside Park. 2-car garage. 2,600 sq.ft. Available May. $1,500/ month plus utilities. Furnishings negotiable. Call 403-760-5924.

2-bdrm trailer north of Edgewater on secluded 7 acres. Pets welcome, fenced for horses, and hay barn. $850/month + $400 D.D. Call 250347-9779.

condo FOR RENT Hillcrest Apartments have 2 bdrms, $800/month, or 1 bdrms, $600/ month, fully furnished, including utilities, TV and Internet. 250-3411182. Downtown Invermere, walk anywhere. New, clean, 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo. 1086 sq. ft., W/D, N/S, small pets negotiable. 1-year lease + D.D. $1,100/ month + utilities. Available immediately. 250-342-0853 or info@quiniscoe.ca. Radium - The Aspen: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, second floor, corner unit. Heated underground parking, 5 appliances, N/S. $900/month, available June 1. Call 403-5616921. Lake Windermere Pointe condos starting at $1,000 plus utilities. Several choice properties available. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty at 250-342-5914. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, at The Peaks in Radium. Furnished, underground parking, N/S, N/P, 7 appliances. Swimming pool and hot tub. $850/ month, all included. 403-6630446. Canal Flats Condo - Jade Landing Development. 2+1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 6 appliances, partially finished basement, 12 minutes to Fairmont, $750/month + utilities. Available June 1. Contact Mike at 403-804-6937. Radium: Top floor condo. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, underground parking included. $900/month, utilities included. Available immediately. 780-903-0900.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE Acreages: www. columbiavalleyproperties.com

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condo FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2003 Winfield mobile home, occupied 4 years. Must be moved. Porch and propane tank included. $40,000. 250-342-6188.

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

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

2003 Ford Excursion 4x4 diesel $13,000 250-688-0777

Mobile home on large serviced lot in Windermere, close to lake, 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 $447,500. Call 250-347-9399. Quaint 1,100 sq. ft. home for sale in Edgewater. Close to elementary school & river. Large 80 ft. x 200 ft. lot with mature trees. Excellent access with both side and back alleys. Fully renovated & new electrical. For full details and pictures visit www. propertyguys.com ID#266210. 250-409-9130. Revenue Property for Sale Windermere B.C. Well-built house, 3 bdrms and 2 baths upstairs, 2 bdrms and 1 bath downstairs in self-contained suite. Across from school, very clean, partially renovated, and ready for immediate occupancy. Single detached garage. For details and pictures please go to www. highcountryauctions.net or call 250-341-5316. 2-bdrm rancher on beautiful 5 acres with spectacular mountain views. New roof (November 2011), 5 minutes north of Radium. Asking $359,900. 250-347-9692.

business FOR SALE Rivergems Jewellery & Fossil Gallery, Invermere B.C., is for sale. Terms negotiable, whole or part. An excellent opportunity for this successful business. Serious inquiries only. Call Carole, 250-3420177.

Sable Ridge: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, A/C, granite, heated parking. $219,000 OBO. Contact Roger at 403-2560694 or 403-650-5503.

Pets Persian kittens free to good home. Handsome blue and white male. He is very laid back, good with small dogs, children. Vet checked and also friendly. If interested, contact me at colecole744@yahoo.com.

WANTED WANTED: Cat-sitter. Two awesome outdoor cats need a loving home for 6 months. Expenses paid plus BONUS. Please call 250-688-1179.

Calling all Performers! Looking for musicians and other performers for Pynestock 2012. If interested, contact Emily by June 1st at 250-688-7421. All welcome.

MISC. FOR SALE

Invercare adjustable medical bed, good condition. $1,000. 250-3426188. 700 feet of 6’ chain-link fencing. Includes all post and cap covers, 2-10’ gates. Asking $6,000. 250688-0256. Approx. 170 pieces ABS plumbing fittings at approx. $400 retail value. Fairly detailed list available by email with ABS in subject line. ed9395@gmail.com. 250-3426967. Will sell complete only at $150.00. Glass GREENHOUSE with aluminum frame, $200, 75” Wide (1920mm) x 100” Long (2550mm). Approx. 83” at peak x 48” at eave. Manufactured by Eden aluminum glasshouses, Auckland, NZ. http://www. edenlite.co.nz/Greenhouse-RetailPrice-List.html. Similar to model GH68, 1920mm x 2550mm. Email ed9395@gmail.com or call 250342-6967. 10’ fiberglass fishing boat. Needs minor repairs, comes with electric motor and oars. $350 OBO. 250270-0137. 1999 Arctic Cat Tiger-Shark Sea-Doo 3-seater. High-performance 770, like new condition. Triton trailer and cover. Best offer over $3,000. 30” x 80” Steel door complete with steel frame. 250-347-6404.

2006 Dodge Caravan. 60,000 kms, excellent condition. $7,999. Summer/winter tires. 250-3424400. 2006 F-350 Ford Amarillo Edition, Yellow, diesel, with 240,000 kms $15,000 250-688-0777.

CAMPING Make an offer! 1999 Kustom Koach 5th wheel. Great shape, pulls with half-ton. Clean unit with extra storage. Phone 250-342-2894. 2004 Prowler 32 foot trailer with slide out bunk beds. Sleeps 8. Excellent condition. Call Chris at 250-342-5826.

SERVICES Renew & Restore Professional tile and grout cleaning, re-grouting, repair and sealing of tile, grout, slate, and stone. Commercial and residential. 35 years experience. New installations also available. 250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca. Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman tile setter. 30+ years experience. Custom steam rooms, showers, floors, and cultured stone. All work guaranteed. Competitive rates. Call 250-341-5645.

recreation vehicles 250 US Gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500. Hot tub rentals. Week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922. Quality Top Soil and Manure Top soil $160 per dump truck load, $70 per pick-up load. Manure $100 per pick up load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

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

SERVICES

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

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

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

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

MIsc. for sale

ESTATE/FARM AUCTION FOR THE ESTATE OF MR. MURRAY CARRY

(Longtime resident and rancher in the Cranbrook area)

AT 3675 - 17th STREET SOUTH, CRANBROOK, BC (Directions: take Victoria Avenue to 17th Street S, turn left)

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012, AT 11 AM SHARP! Tractors, farm machinery, outdoor equipment antiques and collectibles, furniture and household. For detailed listing go to www.highcountryauctions.net or call 250 - 341-5316

TERMS: Cash, Visa, MC, certified company cheques Viewing: Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Saturday 9 AM - sale time Concession by Cranbrook Colts Friendship Hockey

vehicles for sale

FOR SALE

2005 Ingersoll-Rand BL-275 Diesel 4x4 Loader Backhoe This compact, versatile and maneuverable unit has only 250 hours. Includes loader and backhoe buckets with the ability for added Bob Cat X-change attachments. Digging depth to 10’ lifting height to 8” with a capacity of 2,200 lbs. Can be seen in Fairmont Hot Springs. Call Steve at (403) 620-3787.

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SERVICES

help wanted

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.

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.

Now interviewing for 4 positions starting May, 2012. We have 3 Visitor Centre Counselor positions and one Community Events Coordinator position available. If you are a full-time student in either secondary or post secondary, great with people, familiar with the Columbia Valley, reliable, a team player and motivated to learn, please apply in confidence to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Centre Manager at info@cvchamber.ca. The Visitor Centre is open 5 days a week and long weekends, and starting June 30th, 7 days per week from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Buy One - Get One ½ Off! “Very professional and knowledgeable. Especially pleased with her promptness. It’s great to have someone local to deal with.” Tom & Dianne Gerald Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” 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. 250341-1939. 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.

help wanted Short-order cook and kitchen help needed at Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont. Email tonysgreekgrill@ gmail.com. 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. 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. Kootenay Coffee Works is looking for a full-time cafe manager. Duties include recruiting, scheduling, and monitoring staff performance; control inventory, monitor revenues, and modify procedures and prices; ensure health and safety regulations are followed; plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate cafe operations. Minimum 2 years management and 1 year Food and Beverage experience. Drop resumes off at Kootenay Coffee Works.

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has all the power of an energy drink with an advanced formula of antioxidants and other important nutrients. John and Betty Newton 250-342-6343 • newtonhome@shaw.ca

EXCITING NEW FOOD CONCEPT COMING TO THE 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. Counter/Retail Sales Positions Must be over the age of 19, be willing to learn, have a flexible schedule, and most importantly, have a positive attitude! Minimum oneyear experience in the restaurant industry. Full-time and part-time positions available. Please forward your cover letter and resumé to irwin456@gmail.com. Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers and kitchen staff. FT/PT. Send resumes to lakesidepub@shaw.ca or phone 250-342-6866. Beach Bound is hiring for summer positions. Full-time and part-time positions available for both our Fairmont and Invermere locations. Experience not necessary, we hire for attitude. Please reply with resume to beachbound@cyberlink. bc.ca or in person at our Fairmont location. Spur Valley Golf Course has an immediate position open for grounds crew. Seasonal, full-time, mechanically inclined preferred. Wage negotiable upon experience. Email resume to k_g@shaw. ca or drop off at maintenance department, ATTN: Kelly.

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

Front Desk Manager Responsible for managing the Front Desk department, 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: • Overseeing all Front Desk operations including reservations, switchboard and seasonal guest services. • Training and supervising the Front Desk team. • Forecasting room nights, yield management and recommending room rates. • Developing, implementing and monitoring an annual budget and business plan. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Experience in Front Desk management. • Extensive knowledge of Front Desk and guest service policies, procedures and standards. • Communication and 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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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Vice President of Resort Development Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Ontario/B.C. based Real Estate Investment Entity is searching for an experienced Vice-President of Resort Development to oversee developments in Ontario and British Columbia. The successful candidate will have responsibility for travelling between both locations; have experience with respective provincial guidelines and legislation; and a strong background in project development. Other responsibilities would include: • • • • • • • •

Identifying, coordinating and managing consultants for various projects. Experience in the design, marketing, and implementation of a Master Plan. Conducting Market research and individual project feasibilities studies. Creating Business plans and cash flow projections. Expertise in Construction method analysis. Knowledge of Scheduling and construction over-sight. Experience in developing valuation, monitoring and reporting tools. Liaise with the Investment Committee, with a focus on successfully sourcing financing.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • • • • • • •

University degree in a related discipline (i.e., MBA) Proven entrepreneurial experience, ideally in creating and operating a business A self starter with proven strong management skills. 5 years of resort development and/or construction experience. Expertise with Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, and Project Planning software. Flexible schedule and willing to travel monthly. Previous resort operational experience a plus.

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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help wanted FAIRMONT FUNTASIA FUN PARK has an opening for a full-time student continuing their postsecondary education in the fall. This full-time position is available from the end of May until September 1st. Great wage/fun environment to work in. Duties include customer service, cash registers & sales, marketing & trade shows, food service, gardening & animal care, spin-n-bump car operation. Please reply: fairmontfuntasia@live. com or in person with a resume at Funtasia in Fairmont Hot Springs. 250-345-4511.

help wanted Looking for roofer/laborer to start immediately. Experience an asset but willing to train. Must have Class 5 driver’s license. Email resumes to koss.exteriors@gmail.com or phone 250-688-0959. Peppi’s Pizza is now hiring full and part-time staff for all restaurant positions. Must be able to start immediately. Please email resumes to: p.fuel@yahoo.ca Looking for part-time kitchen help and dishwasher, and server. Call 250-347-0047 or email mail@ helnas.com.

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

Summer students The District of Invermere is accepting applications for summer students to work as part of our Public Works staff. This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit. This position is temporary, full-time, 40 hours per week. Duties include semi-skilled, manual labour, flowerbed planting and maintenance. To be eligible you must be in good physical condition, and possess a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence. Knowledge of small engines would be an asset.

With the possibility of weekend work. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to:

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking energetic, service orientated

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

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

Casual employees The District of Invermere is seeking applications for our Casual Employee list for the 2012 season in the Public Works Department. To be eligible you must possess a valid class 5 driver’s licence. Special consideration will be given to people with previous construction or municipal works experience including Environmental Operators Certification. An air brakes endorsement or a valid class 3 driver’s licence would be an asset.

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Employment opportunities for cheerful, responsible, energetic team members who will enjoy serving our customers!

FULL and PART-TIME Sales Clerks/Baristas If you like to work in a friendly, quick-paced, enjoyable environment we wish to talk to you! Apply with resume to the bakery (1305 – 7th Ave., Invermere B.C.) Email resume with cover letter to qbretail@telus.net Fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439 Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Great People! Great Service!

Please e-mail your resume to Dani Tschudin terrav@telus.net .

General Hours of work: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday

Applications will be received by the Manager of Building & Protective Services at the District of Invermere office up to and including 2:00 pm, Monday April 30, 2012.

to join our dynamic team of professionals.

A current driver’s licence is required, and previous lawn care & irrigation knowledge is a must. Any other experience with landscaping machinery and general maintenance is an asset.

This position within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit and wages follow the Collective Agreement.

Kim Leibel, Manager of Building & Protective Services District of Invermere, PO Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue), Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

GUEST SERVICE AGENTS

Terravista Strata Property is currently accepting resumes for seasonal outside caretaking employment April through September.

Under the supervision of the Public Works Foreman, the casual employee performs a variety of manual labour duties and equipment operations. Work involves the general maintenance of municipal infrastructures including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings. The primary tasks considered for this posting involve buildings, parks, roads and utility maintenance and repair. Applicants must possess sound communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of WCB regulations would be an asset. This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. A full job description is available for this position. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: Kim Leibel, Manager of Building & Protective Services District of Invermere, PO Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue) Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • Fax: 250-342-2934 Applications will be received by the Manager of Building & Protective Services at the District of Invermere office up to and including 2:00 pm, Monday April 30, 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.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer is seeking Advertising Sales representatives for our weekly newspaper and magazine publications in the Columbia Valley. We have an opening for a full-time position and would also consider a part-time position for a suitable candidate. We are a community-focused newspaper with high standards, both for content and appearance. We work hard, we have a great team, and we love our community. Our newspaper print run is 8,000 copies each Friday and we also produce several annual publications: The Columbia Valley Map Book, Columbia Valley Homes and Lifestyles magazine, Radium Hot Springs magazine, Columbia Valley Weddings magazine, Invermere and Radium Map Pads, Columbia Valley Business magazine and the Columbia Valley Dining Guide. We are seeking someone who is a team player with organizational skills, sales experience, strong inter-personal skills and knowledge in sales and marketing. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including online advertising. You must also be able to work with existing and new customers and find ways to grow sales and income. You will be responsible for maintaining a high level of service to existing customers, qualifying new business prospects, and building an active, high potential prospect list. You will act as the Columbia Valley Pioneer’s front line to the business community, devising and implementing marketing initiatives and campaigns for the newspaper and its special publications in order to support sales and assist in the development of new business. We are looking for someone with prior experience in a sales position with a successful track record; someone who has strong written and verbal communications and exceptional customer relations skills; knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/MAC OS is a requirement. Some knowledge of design software is a plus but not necessary. Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are a must. If this describes you, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of

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Grads battle teachers David Thompson Secondary School’s grads were one goal shy of ending the teachers’ three year winning streak at the Grad Lazer Hockey Game on Thursday, April 12th. The Lazer Hockey Game is a tradition at the high school which has been running for decades, said the school’s Vice Principal, Glen Sage. “When I arrived here this game was already a well established tradition. The game goes back to at least the 1970s,” he explained. The teacher who started the tournament was George Lechuk, who named his team The Lechuk Lazers, thereby starting the tradition. Pictured: Colton Seel works hard to end the teachers’ dominance of the game. Unfortunately, the grads were unable to squeak past the rock hard defense and coordinated offence of the DTSS teachers. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

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Valley Churches

FAITH

A gift to be shared by all By Pastor Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 (New International Version). Often this verse comes up at Christmas to celebrate the gift of God’s son Jesus, come to Earth as a baby. Today, I say thanks to our amazing great Father in heaven for the gift of His Son, who gave Himself freely to die on a cross for the sin of the world. Thanks for the cross? Yes I say thanks for the cross — that inhumane, cruel tool of torture. I am not a masochist, enjoying the suffering of another. I recognise the truth of what Jesus chose to do for me. I know for some they think that what Jesus did was foolish. Some would believe He gained nothing except death for Himself. In fact, the Bible tells us that, “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us

who are being saved it is the power of God,” 1 Corinthians 1:18 (New International Version). Why would anyone take on the consequences for someone else’s mess? It does not sound rational. Common sense would say that this person is not in their right mind. Our every instinct is to protect ourselves and our own interests. Why would anyone give themselves and their freedom for another? A friend of a friend on Facebook had the following comment just after Easter. “If we believe that someone or something outside of ourselves is the cause of our problem we will always look outside of ourselves for the solution. This is a guaranteed approach to never having your problem solved,” Larry Arrance. So, when I look inside of myself, I come face-to-face with a reality that I am somehow broken, somehow not quite right. Romans 3:23 tells me, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”. What Jesus did on the ugly cross is a gift for all of us. He paid for my sin, my brokenness. “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life,” John 3:16. The message is that a gift must always be received.

Indian makeover Ruman Minhas performs Indian threading on Barbara Konig at the Galarama Goes Bollywood event on Saturday, April 14th at the Edgewater Community Hall. The hall was packed with Columbia Valley women dolled up in their finest Bollywood attire. The event featured entertainment including Tarot card readings, belly dancers from the Arabian Mountain Spice School of Dance, a fashion show and puppy adoption, and a range of vendors. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 22nd, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “The Journey: Divine Resources - CHURCH”... 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. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s in Edgewater 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth and 10:30 a.m.: Earth Day at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Kids’ Church, 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. Saturday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyr’s Church in Invermere Sunday: 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

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