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May 25, 2012 Vol. 9/Issue 21

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New project to take stock of viable land By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Until now, the Kootenay-Boundary area has lacked a comprehensive, region-wide land inventory to help with planning economic growth and future development. Thanks to a new program called the Basin-Boundary Employment Lands Inventory Project, that is all about to change. The newly-launched project will gather information about and create an inventory of regional land labelled as “employment lands.” Essentially, employment lands are lands that generate economic wealth. They include agricultural lands; lands zoned or designated for heavy industry, light industry and commercial (non-retail); First Nations designated employment lands; brown and greyfield sites (land that is underused or requires remediation); and Crown

lands available for development. Once inventoried, the data will be used to bring together stakeholders who will collaborate with the goal of creating better regional planning when it comes to economic growth. “A better understanding of the availability and type of employment lands will help the region to retain and attract businesses and investment,” said Rob Gay, General Manager of Community Futures East Kootenay, the lead organization on the project. “This information is a key tool to ensuring economic growth, and helping to create and retain jobs.” Diana Brooks, Regional Manager of the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, said the ministry is excited the project is moving forward. “The role of the ministry is to support job creation and investment attraction, and to help build investmentreadiness in the region. From an economic development

perspective, this project will provide valuable information to the region as a whole.” Over 30 municipalities, regional districts and tribal nation councils will be invited to share data and participate in the project. In the long-term, the inventory is expected to build relationships and help make the region more attractive to investors, while building business retention and expansion and helping communities make more informed planning decisions. The project is supported by a broad range of partners, including Community Futures of East Kootenay, Kootenay Association for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation and the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute at Selkirk College. The project is funded by the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition, Community Futures East Kootenay and the Columbia Basin Trust.

Semi-truck flip shuts down highway By Pioneer Staff Long weekend drivers were brought to a halt near Canal Flats on May 18th, when a semi-truck hauling black tar flipped on its side, spilling its content all over the highway. The semi flipped while travelling north on Highway 93/95, five kilometres from the Whiteswan Lake turnoff. Invermere’s Ed English was driving behind the semi and watched with horror as the scene

unfolded before him. “It blew me away,” Ed said. “He just all of a sudden veered off onto the right onto the shoulder, and it was like a big explosion, a big cloud of dust.” Ed called 911 and raced to the truck. He pulled out the driver, who suffered only minor injuries. Emergency services attended the scene, and the highway remained closed for several hours while the crash was mopped up.

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Columbia Valley detachment responded to 46 calls for service over the May long weekend. Many were minor in nature. We are pleased to report that there were no major incidents or serious accidents. • On May 18th at 1:30 p.m., Columbia Valley officers responded to a complaint of assault in the 800 block of Lakeview Meadows, Invermere. A 18-yearold man was assaulted by two other men at a house party. The victim received a cut lip and minor bruises. The identity of his two assailants is being determined and the investigation is continuing. • On May 19th at 6 a.m.,the detachment was called to attend a sudden death in the 5100 block of Riverview Gate Road in Fairmont Hot Springs. It was determined that an 85-year-old man from Lethbridge with numerous medical issues died of natural causes. • On May 19th, police responded to the area of Riverside Golf Course, Fairmont Hot Springs, regarding a 20-year-old man in a distraught condition. The male was taken to Invermere hospital for assistance. • On May 19th at 3:45 p.m., the Columbia Valley police responded to a complaint of two men fighting near Home Hardware. Witnesses observed two men from the same vehicle argue then get into a physical confrontation. The car and men had departed by the time police arrived. Patrols for the vehicle were not successful. • On May 19th at 5:45 p.m., police received a report of a disturbance between two men in the area of Terravista in Windermere. One male identified as the aggressor by a witness had departed the area before police arrived. • On May 19th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of a quad driving around on the roads in Windermere in a dangerous manner. Police located the quad and the driver failed to stop for the police vehicle. A good description was obtained and the owner’s home and the quad were located. The driver was identified to the police as a local 35-year-old man. Police will be paying him a visit. • On May 20th at 12:05 a.m., Columbia Valley detachment members attended to a driving complaint in Christopher J. Howse Stone Mason

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the Shadybrook Marina & Campground in Windermere. A 19-year-old male from Calgary was issued a 24-hour driving suspension. • On May 20th, officers received a complaint of theft of a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the Hoodoos campsite. Cash and credit cards were stolen. • On May 20th, a 57-year-old man from Invermere was charged with excessive speeding in a 70 kilometre per hour zone. His 2012 Dodge pickup was impounded for seven days as a result of the excessive speeding charge. A wedding to remember While stationed in the Lower Mainland way back, we had a young fellow that we got to know quite well due to his criminal behavior. Not a friendly fellow. One of his charges resulted in a warrant for his arrest. He left the area and disappeared for a considerable amount of time. However, he did come back for his sister’s wedding. See where this is going, eh? Just to show we are not that heartless, he was stopped and released the evening before the wedding while he was en route to a family gathering. The warrant was one that we should not be releasing him on. However, the officer who dealt with him showed compassion and the man agreed that if the officer let him continue to the family outing he would show up before the wedding to receive some documents. Did he show up the next day? No. Compassion then went out of the window. We knew that after the wedding the chances of seeing him again would decrease, so we continued to look for him. We also knew from a conversation the night before that he was in the wedding party. So, off to the church the officers went. They didn’t interrupt the blessed event but once church ceremony was over and they came out, the arrest was made, and, tuxedo-and-all, he went into the cells. When I arrived for work, I could hear a disturbance in the lobby of the police station with some girl in a wedding dress losing it on our supervisor. When told of the events I figured the least we could do was have the reception in the cell block. After a large cash deposit was put down to guarantee his appearance in court, the man was released into the custody of one ticked-off bride.

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WALL OF FLAME— Invermere Fire Rescue members pose for a photo during a live burn exercise earlier this month. The fire department is looking to prevent unsafe fires this summer with a ban on open burning. Photo by Kate Irwin

Fire department imposes summer fire restrictions By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff A ban on open fires will have Invermere residents holding off on family bonfires this summer. Invermere’s fire department has announced restrictions on campfire sizes and a ban all open burning without a permit within the Invermere township. The restrictions, which came into effect on May 15th, will limit campfires to one square metre in size, and prevent burning of garbage or slash piles in residents’ yards. “We want residents to have their fires in an enclosed pit that is made with proper blocks, not just rocks on the ground,” said Roger Ekman, Invermere Fire Chief. “I really want to stress that people need to be courteous of their neighbours. If you light a fire in your backyard you need to be cognizant of who is around you.” Despite imposing the ban, Mr. Ekman said that he has had no problems with unattended fires so far this spring. “I think a lot of people are coming on board and realizing that if they are not careful with fire we are not going to have what we have here.” Residents need to continue to use their common

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Saddled up In this image, dated 1935, Mrs. Gibbon sits atop a trusty steed in front of the Svendson Store on Invermere’s main street. If you have any more information or memories about this photograph, email us at news@cv-pioneer.com

As visitors flock to our valley in the summer months, it can be easy to gripe about the sudden gear change from quiet solitude to frenetic energy. We all forget while idling away the winter that the floodgates open come May long as seasonal homeowners, holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts make their way out here to play. Traffic increases (on land and water), shops fill up and peoples’ blood pressure rises. I too am from a touristy place. My hometown of Cambridge, England incorporates one of the world’s oldest universities, stunningly beautiful architecture and swarms of excited visitors snapping away with their cameras year-round. While I generally think of Brits as a little standoffish, it’s not an attribute I would assign to our wonderful valley residents. But after winding up on the receiving end of a snappy retort and eye roll at one local business this weekend, and a thinly-veiled dig about “tourists” at another, I was left rather dismayed. What happened to the friendly, welcoming valley I’ve been living in for the last two-and-a-half years? Admittedly there are only a few bad apples, but negative impressions stick and had I been a visitor to the area, I would have left the valley on a sour note. Let’s not forget that while that customer is just one in a line of hundreds on any given day, you are one of the handful of people they will interact with during their trip. Be an ambassador to the area, even in the face of adversity and long lineups. Of course, the blame game goes both ways. Some truly outrageous displays of impatience, patronizing behaviour and road rage often go hand-in-hand with the summer swell of numbers. But just remember, when the crowds return home, this place is ours for the taking. We enjoy it 365 days a year, so let’s play nice with our guests while they’re here.

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Words from The Pioneer’s website As it pertains to Kelsey Verboom’s and Mayor Gerry Taft’s dart slinging sessions in the past two issues of The Pioneer. I would like to congratulate Kelsey for her excellent grouping whereby every single one of her darts managed to hit the bull’s-eye. Gerry, sorry buddy! Your darts seem to be scattered all around the room; some stuck in the wall, some in the ceiling, others on the floor but NOT ONE even hit the board ... were you blindfolded?

I have to say I am surprised. Notwithstanding the fact that I frequently find myself disagreeing with you, you usually do an OK job of defending yourself. Not this time! By the way: do you and a couple of councillors have a bit of wood in your hair? Perhaps it’s from the stick that bounced off the train. Yes, the one on the right track, with those who care about the future of our region at the helm! ~Dave McGrath, Invermere

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LETTERS

Teachers must weigh wants versus resources Dear Editor: Social programs in a capitalist society are a luxury. They can only exist where there are volunteers, or only to the limit of extra monetary funds from taxes. Such is the situation socially for health care, policing, education, and funding of all other government programs and employees. I will speak for what I believe is the opinion of the silent majority. So far B.C. teachers have failed to understand the tax budget limit of our society. It is not a cruel elected Government they are confronting, but our Government representing us taxpayers and attempting to balance a finite amount of tax money among various social programs and employees. Do we all want a better education system? Well, surely we do. This is not just a teacher wish. But B.C. teachers have demanded a raise of 15 per cent over three years and many extra changes and benefits amounting to a 70 per cent increase in public education costs per year; money we don’t have. Last year, our local teachers’ salaries and benefits costs averaged $88,711 for 194 days versus a normal worker’s 235 days per year. Included is $2,300 per teacher for living in a remote community! Since salaries account for the bulk of

all public education costs, how will we ever afford better programs with teachers’ present personal demands? Are teachers and schools a necessary service that should be curtailed from strike closure? Perhaps they are. Teachers, along with us, know the tradition that children will be in school while parents work. If this sounds like schools are in part a child-sitting service, it’s because, of course, they are. Strike closures of schools result in most parents suspending work; work that supplies personal and business social tax money. Striking also critically affects students, high school students especially. Until B.C. teachers stop demanding unrealistically, including non-normal employee perceived rights, while threatening ransom, legislation by our society’s government must be implemented. Please do not confuse this in any way to be a challenge to the dedication and ability of teachers. My ex, a best friend, and one of my siblings are/were teachers. Teachers work hard, as we all do equally. However, if all the foregoing is not easily clear to them, then our public education fails us in elementary logic, social contract, and math.

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MARKET MANAGEMENT— Julia Oaks is looking forward to a bustling summer at the Invermere Farmers Market. Photo by Kate Irwin The Oaks family has had a historical attachment to the farmers market since its inception. The market was founded 12 years ago by Rosemary Oaks, Ms. Oaks’ mother, and her friend, Eva Coles. Ms. Oaks took over running the market from her mother last year after running her own stall there for several years. The market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting Saturday, June 16th. It is located on 6th Avenue, behind Gerry’s Gelati. For information, call 250-342-5138.

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Calling all Edgewater Residents The Edgewater Recreation Society will be holding the Annual General Meeting on May 29th/12, 7:00 p.m., Edgewater Community Hall. We strongly encourage you to attend and see what’s been done and what’s to come! For meeting agenda please go to www.facebook.com/ERSevents or call Tammy 250-270-0340. See you there!

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Playwright Lucia Frangione is coming to Invermere for a second performance, and this time she’s bringing some friends. The Vancouver-based writer and performer will take to the stage at Pynelogs Lucia Frangione Cultural Centre on June 5th and will entertain the crowds at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on June 6th. She will be joined by fellow playwrights José Teodoro and Robert Plowman. All will read from their latest writings and help to portray characters from one another’s plays. The performance came about after Lucia requested a second trip to Invermere, said Alec Fleming from CV Arts. “She contacted me after she was here for the first time in November,” he said. “When she said she’d like to return we were very happy to make arrangements.” Lucia, an award-winning playwright and performer, will be reading from several new pieces including Fresco, a historical play about the Italian internment in Canada. Making his valley debut, José Teodoro, a film critic and writer for a Mexican reality television show, will read from his new play Mote, a reinvention of Hitchcock’s Psycho. José is best known for his hit play, The Tourist. Robert Plowman, from Halifax, has been working on a play about the 1960s beat poets called The Muse Factory, and a new murder mystery he’s devising. “We’re trying to diversify the arts and cultural scene here and spread it over the valley,” Mr. Fleming said. “It’s important to bring in things that other businesses or resorts might not bring here.” The trio of playwrights’ visit is being sponsored by the

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Playwrights Guild of Canada, an organization that champions the role of the playwright in Canadian theatre. Lucia first performed in the Columbia Valley in November 2011, with an enthusiastic response from local audiences, Mr. Fleming said. “We had a very good audience, around 40 people, and they really enjoyed the performance,” he added. “Everyone said that we must do this more often, so when she contacted us we thought it was wonderful. We weren’t aware having playwrights visit like this was an available option.” Along with the performances in Invermere and Fairmont, Lucia and friends will be holding a question and answer session, tackling audience questions about writing, performing and publishing. The trio will also be joining Silena Ewen’s high school drama class for a workshop, teaching the young students about the process of creating and performing plays. Playwrights, Two Evenings of Readings will take place at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Tuesday, June 5th and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Wednesday, June 6th. Both performances start at 7:30 p.m. Ages 14 and up are welcomed and admission is by donation at the door. To find out more, call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: The Woman In Black Reviewed by Kate Irwin To describe a horror film as comforting seems absurd. Comfort is doubtlessly not the aim of the The Woman in Black’s makers — unsettled and uneasy is more the goal. But I defy you to settle down to view this Victorian/Edwardian-era tale of hauntings without a little shudder of pleasure at the familiarity of it all. There’s something immensely satisfying about a ghost story set in turn-of-the-century England. There are the old-fashioned steam trains chugging through bleak moors; crumbling Gothic mansions; spooky hauntings; unfriendly villagers bristling with suspicion; flickering candles barely lighting dark corners; and a braver-than-most hero who gets more than he bargained for. Starring Daniel Radcliffe (of Harry Potter infamy),

this supernatural horror flick harks back to Hammer Horror films of years gone by (rightly so, as the legendary British picturehouse is behind this movie too). And like 2010’s Let Me In, those Hammer types have done it again — The Woman in Black is a solid cinematic offering that effectively achieves its scares with an elegant simplicity. With limited special effects and a straightforward plot, The Woman in Black assumes an average audience intelligence greater than that of a paperclip. We don’t have to be sat down and told the chronology of the murderous ghost stalking the children of the village of Crythin Gifford. Seeing three little girls step out of a top-floor window in the opening moments, watched over by a woman dressed in black, sets the scene. When young Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe), a widower devastated by the loss of his wife during childbirth, is dispatched to the village to settle the estate of a recently de-

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• 2 p.m.: The Good Doctor by Neil Simon performed by the Lake Windermere Players at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $15, sold at The Book Bar, One Hour Photo, Radium Video, Fairmont Pizza and La Galeria in Fairmont.

Monday, May 28th: • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Canoe and kayak excursion of the Columbia River Wetlands. Meet at Columbia River Kayak and Canoe (located next to Pete’s Marina). Picnic to follow. A Women in Business, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce event. $20 for members, $30 for non-members. For info and registration: 250-342-2844. • 6 p.m.: Ultimate frisbee at J.A. Laird school field. All ages, all skill levels, newcomers welcome, no cost.

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• June 26th - 29th, 8 p.m.: Mirror, Mirror. For info: www.tobytheatre.com.

• 8:30 p.m.: Scarlett Jane, a duo, performs at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. Tickets are $10 at the door. For info: 250-342-2965.

Friday, May 25th: • 12 noon: Lunch at Edgewater Legion. $6 for soup, bun and dessert. • 8 p.m.: The Good Doctor by Neil Simon performed by the Lake Windermere Players at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $15, sold atThe Book Bar, One Hour Photo, Radium Video, Fairmont Pizza and La Galeria II in Fairmont.

Saturday, May 26th: • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Hotdog BBQ at AG Valley Foods. A fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Swim Club. Visit www.columbiavalleyswim.com. • 2 - 6 p.m.: Adoption event for Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) at 455 Panorama Drive, Athalmer. Refreshments and face painting for kids. For info: 250-341-7888 or visit www.icanhelpapet.com. • 8 p.m.: The Good Doctor by Neil Simon performed by the Lake Windermere Players at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $15, sold at The Book Bar, One Hour Photo, Radium Video, Fairmont Pizza and La Galeria II in Fairmont.

Sunday, May 27th: • 3:30 p.m.: 2011/2012 Poppy Poster Literary Awards at the Legion Veterans’ Hall, Invermere Branch #71. For info: 250-342-0100.

Wednesday, May 30th: • 7 p.m.: Canal Flats Talent Show. Competition for children and youth at community centre. Kickoff to Canal Days. For info call Lee-Ann: 250-349-5835.

Thursday, May 31st: • 7:30 p.m.: AGM for Friends of Kootenay National Park at Prestige Inn, Radium Hot Springs. Admission by donation. For info: www.friendsofkootenay. ca.Friday, June 1st: • Canal Days family dance at Canal Flats community centre. For info call Lee-Ann: 250-349-5835.

Saturday, June 2nd: • 8 a.m.: Canal Days Pancake Breakfast in Canal Flats at community centre. • 10 a.m.: Rally for Relay garage sale at Cenotaph Park to raise money for cancer research. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Real Estate Expo in Copper Point Resort’s Quartz Room. Building lot developers showcase their properties. Presented by Royal LePage Rockies West Realty. For info: 250-342-5599. • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: 3rd annual art, craft and artisan street fair in Spillimacheen. Historic Trading Post’s 100th anniversary celebration. Music by Mel Hynes and the Kootenay Legends. Sponsored by Beeland

and The Spilli Bean. • 11 a.m.: Canal Days Parade through Canal Flats. • 12 noon - 5 p.m.: Canal Days entertainment, face painting, dunk tank, horse rides, raffles, karaoke and free food at the Canal Flats community centre. • 5:30 p.m.: The Good, the Bad, the Derby, a roller derby double header at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 12 and free for under fives. Available at RONA, her Public and The Valley Echo. • 9 p.m.: Canal Days dance with Calgary rocker, Matt Blais at Canal Flats community centre. $15 per person. For info and tickets call Lee-Ann: 250-349-5835.

Tuesday, June 5th: • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 250-342OPTS (6787). • 7:30 p.m.: Canadian Playwrights; Lucia Frangione, José Teodoro and Robert Plowman present readings from their plays at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Everyone 14+ is invited. Admission is by donation. For info: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, June 6th: • 7:30 p.m.: Canadian Playwrights; Lucia Frangione, José Teodoro and Robert Plowman present readings from their plays at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Everyone 14+ is invited. Admission is by donation. For info: 250-342-4423.

Friday, June 8th: • 6 - 9 p.m.: Danny McBride Exhibition at The Artym Gallery. For info: 250-342-7566. • 7 p.m.: Open Mic at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info; 250-342-4423.

Saturday, June 9th: • 10 - 11 a.m.: Bighorns football registration at the Bighorns’ football field. Get to know the game. BBQ to follow for players and families. No experience is required, wear cleats or running shoes. For info email coach.bighorn@telus.net. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: 3rd annual Radium Days in Radium Hot Springs. Parade down Main Street Radium at 10 a.m. Market in the Community Hall parking lot. Fun activities. Rotary Concession at Brent’s Shack. For info: 250-347-9331.

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Feel the buzz at Pynelogs By Joshua Estabrooks Pynelogs Cultural Centre Can you feel the buzz in the valley? It’s growing, and you don’t want to miss out on being a part of it. If you’re wondering where the buzz is coming from, look no further than the Columbia Valley Arts Council. CV Arts has been thrust into the limelight twice this spring, receiving the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Not for Profit Organization of the Year, and our president, Chris Evans, was just honoured as the Rotary Club of Invermere’s Citizen of the Year. We want to sincerely thank the people who nominated and voted for us for these awards. Some may say it isn’t becoming to toot your own horn, but all of us involved with the Arts Council are incredibly happy about the recognition. It truly is an honour, and we want to share our excitement with everyone in the Columbia Valley. We also wish to carry the momentum forward, which is where we need your help. There are many ways residents can get involved with

the mission of CV Arts, which for 36 years has been supporting the growth of arts and culture in our valley. It is a group of amazing volunteers, all dedicated to the positive growth of the arts community, and we are seeking people from all backgrounds, disciplines and tastes to come out and become part of the ever-evolving vision as we move forward. President Chris Evans has been steering the Arts Council for six years, and he and his wife have been involved in valley life for more than 25 years. He values the input of everyone interested in local art and culture. “Having a varied board and membership is integral to the continued growth and development of CV Arts,” Mr. Evans said. “We strive to bring fresh new ideas to the valley, without compromising the longstanding traditions already in place. CV Arts has a bright future, and we want as many people as possible involved in the process.” The Arts Council has some major projects planned for 2012, including a completely re-envisioned website, some wonderful festivals, a series of art shows and an ongoing focus on enhancing cultural tourism in the valley. So as summer heats up, give some serious thought to spending some time with CV Arts, and let the cool breeze of inspiration invigorate your volunteering soul. Please call 250-342-4423 or Chris Evans at 250342-8392 for more information.

Haunting tunes coming to Bud’s By Pioneer Staff Ethereal melodies will drift through the air at Bud’s Bar & Lounge as Scarlett Jane comes to Invermere. The duo, a collaboration between Andrea Ramolo and Cindy Doire, are touring to promote their debut recording, Stranger. The ladies’ progressive roots sound encompasses soulful ballads, upbeat rock tunes and soaring harmonies. The singers and songwriters, both successful solo artists, met several years ago at a tiny Toronto music venue. After collaborating on each others’ solo albums, they decided to blend their soulful voices together to create Scarlett Jane. Their first full-length album, Stranger, was released at the start of the month, with a follow-up Canadian tour now underway. The pair will be in Invermere for one night only, performing at Bud’s Bar & Lounge on Tuesday, May 29th, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 250-3422965 for info, or visit www.budsbarandlounge. com or www.scarlettjane.com.

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The new Radium pump track is suffering an identity crisis and needs your help. A naming contest for the track is now underway, with a prize of a $50 gift certificate from Tourism Radium. Entrants are asked to send their name suggestions, plus their contact info, to cvcyclingsociety@hotmail.com. The deadline is Monday, June 11th. Pictured: 13-year-old Carter Flowitt of Invermere shows off his dirt riding skills with a tabletop manual at the track. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen

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Every year The Royal Canadian Legion encourages young people to learn about Canada’s military history through artistic expression. Students are invited to create Remembrance posters, essays and poems in honour of Canadian accomplishment, valour and sacrifice, past and present. The amazing creative artistry of young Canadians is impressive and outstanding.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Windermere wishes to announce that the 2011/2012 Poppy Poster Literary Awards Presentation for 2011 entries will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday May 27th in the Legion Veterans’ Hall.

Primary (Poster Contest Only) Grades 1, 2, 3 Junior (All Categories) Grades 4, 5, 6 Again this year we have many “prize winning” entries. Intermediate (All Categories) Grades 7, 8, 9 Please use front entrance. Senior (All Categories) Grades 10, 11, 12 Any questions regarding this presentation please contact Howard Williams, Poppy Chairman at 250-342-0100

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Canal Days ready to rock the Flats By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff Sometimes it takes a village to raise a party. The Village of Canal Flats is holding their annual Canal Days bash from May 30th to June 2nd and they’re inviting valley residents and visitors to get involved. “I really want to see people come together to have a great time,” said Lee-Ann Lechman, festival organizer. The event has a big name coming this year with Calgary rocker Matt Blais playing at the community dance on Saturday, June 2nd. Matt first made his name on the rock music scene in 2008 when he competed against

hundreds of Canadian musicians to win the Big Rock Beer Star Talent Competition. Mr. Blais went on be named Big Rock’s Untapped Artist of the year in 2009. “The dance is going to rock this year,” Ms. Lechman said enthusiastically. Matt was one of the artists to play Hoodstock last year and did a fantastic job, the festival organizer added. The younger crowd will also have their chance to shine on the stage, with a talent show competition taking place on May 30th at 7 p.m. at the town hall. “Every year that the kids come out we see some amazing performances,” Ms. Lechman said. The Canal Flats talent show had its name changed

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from Canal Flats Idol this year to encompass all types of talent. “I really wanted the kids to know that they don’t have to sing to win at the show,” Ms. Lechman said. Canal Days also has a family dance on June 1st at the town hall, to lead into Saturday’s big day of events. “We have added different food and have really changed up the drink menu for the dance,” Ms. Lechman said. Saturday will begin with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by a parade through town starting at 11 a.m. Entertainment and activities will centre around the town hall from noon until 3:30 p.m., followed by karaoke and the Canal Days dance at 9 p.m. “This is going to be an amazing family event,” Ms. Lechman said. “We have face painting, beer gardens, a dunk tank, air brush tattooing, raffles, horse rides, and free food on the Saturday.” Saturday will also include train rides through town and a silent auction. “It has been just amazing getting the volunteers together and watching the community work with each other to bring about this event,” Ms. Lechman said. Canal Flats Mayor Ute Juras will be making her presence known at the event. She has set herself up at the town burger stand where she will be giving away free food to visitors and residents. “The Canal days festival brings a great sense of community,” Ute said. “We have everything in place for people to have an excellent time.” For more information about the event, call Lee-Ann Lechman at 250-349-5835.

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Charity combines bargains and heart By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff Odds and ends will soon meld with hearts and minds at Invermere’s newest charity event. The Rally for Relay garage sale and fundraiser will be held June 2nd at 10 a.m. at Cenotaph Park to raise money for cancer research and teams participating in the upcoming Relay for Life event on June 16th. “Come on out,” said Terri Lightfoot, survivor chair of the Invermere Relay for Life. “You might find a treasure at the garage sale and will be supporting an amazing cause at the same time.” Ms. Lightfoot has a personal connection to the rally for relay. “I had ovarian cancer a year ago,” she said. “I got really lucky. I had two surgeries in five weeks and beat the cancer.” The valley woman lost her father-in-law to pancreatic cancer, and her own father once battled prostate cancer. Ms. Lightfoot also has a friend who is currently battling breast cancer. She questions if there is anyone who hasn't been touched in some way by the disease. The goal of recovery is partly a mental game,

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Ms. Lightfoot said. Events like Rally For Relay keep people going during the time they are forced to deal with living with cancer, the survivor said. “Every person makes a difference. One more person added to a team increases everything. Knowing that people care about you makes a big difference. Half the cancer battle is the support you receive and the love that you get.” Teams that run the Relay for Life will be selling their goods at tables set up around Cenotaph Park. Kootenay Savings will be holding a barbecue at the event to keep shoppers stomach’s full. Luminaries will also be available at the event. A luminary is a small brown bag that participants can decorate and place a candle inside to remember friends and family whom they have lost in the battle against cancer. Ms. Lightfoot said that it is important to note that the Rally for Relay is not limited to raising funds for the research side “The Rally for Relay raises funds for a lot of things,” Ms. Lightfoot said. “It helps people who have to go to Kelowna or other places for treatment.

A national celebrity will make the Columbia Valley his home Friday, June 1st. Renowned conservationist, scientist, and broadcaster, Dr. David Suzuki is coming to speak to valley residents at a sold out presentation at the Invermere Community Hall. “Mr. Suzuki will be speaking about the challenges of the 21st century and what the true bottom line is in the relationship between our economy and nature,” said Juri Peepre, chair of the Wildsight regional board. Mr. Peepre organized the visit from Dr. Suzuki because he shared a personal adventure with the celebrity in the Yukon last summer, while canoeing along the Hart river. “It is clearly a real privilege that he would come to a smaller town like Invermere,” Mr. Peepre said. “I think we can all take away lessons about our own place on the planet in the Columbia Valley.” Mr. Peepre said that the venue sold out within a week, but Wildsight is currently working on setting up a simultaneous webcast that will be broadcast from the groups website www.wildsight.ca. “Mr. Suzuki has been a Canadian leader in science and nature conservation for so long,” Mr. Peepre said. “People really want to hear what he has to say.”

To our 2012 Sponsors who graciously ‘gave’ to the Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival Red Tailed Hawk ($2000) KOWA Optics Bald Eagle ($1500) Columbia Valley Community Foundation Navigator Multimedia Inc Osprey ($1000) Akisqnuknik Development Corporation Regional District of East Kootenay Wood Duck ($500) Barry Garbett

Copper Point Resort District of Invermere Fairmont Hot Springs Resort High Country Properties Home Hardware Supplies Invermere Vet Hospital Nature’s Scene Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Village of Radium Hot Springs Mountain Bluebird ($250) Invermere Home Hardware John Niddrie

Lambert Insurance Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy North Star Hardware (RONA) Radium Resort The Book Bar The Nature Trust of British Columbia Vittorio Panei Raven ($200) Bruce Kirkby Canadian Mountain Holidays Canyon RV Resort East Kootenay Realty Ltd (Ins. Div.)

Focus Corporation Pileated Woodpecker ($150) Bank of Montreal Great Divide Nature Interpretation Kluge and Boyd, Lawyers Lynne & Leo Grillmair Nite Frames Sobey’s Invermere Virginia Walker William and Donna Thompson Great Blue Heron ($100) AG Valley Foods CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc

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May 25, 2012

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Corporate Insured Annuities Many business owners in Canada wonder how to get money out of their corporations in a tax-efficient manner. This is especially true during retirement, as most business owners do not expect pensions other than from the government. For business owners looking to maximize retirement income while minimizing tax and providing liquidity upon death, a Corporate Insured Annuity could be a good strategy. The concept An annuity is a continuing payment with a fixed total annual amount. A Corporate Insured Annuity involves two parts: a life insurance contract and a life annuity. A corporation purchases a life annuity contract and an exempt life insurance policy, with the business owner as the life insured and the corporation as the beneficiary. The income from the annuity is used to pay the life insurance premium and the tax on the annuity, and the remaining funds are used to supplement the business owner’s income. Upon death of the business owner, their company receives the tax-free death benefit from the life insurance policy. A calculation is then made which determines the excess of the death benefit over the adjusted cost base of the insurance policy, and this amount is credited to the corporation’s capital dividend account. The corpo-

ration then uses the proceeds to pay a dividend to the deceased’s estate. This idea allows the owner to use their corporate assets to provide income to fund their retirement while creating a very tax-efficient transfer of their business’s financial assets to their beneficiaries. The benefits The Corporate Insured Annuity is a good strategy for people who do not expect employment pensions and have large sums of money in their corporate accounts. The ideal candidate has likely recognized that they have more money than they could spend in their lifetime, and plans to use the income they earn off their corporate investments to fund their retirement. It works best for those who are very risk averse; especially those who find themselves buying lowyielding, interest bearing investments such as GICs (Guaranteed Investment Certificates), bonds or money market accounts. Using this concept for some or all of a corporation’s monetary assets can be a relief for people who simply want a worry-free solution, because once the insured annuity is in place, there is no further work to do. Their income will be constant and will last their lifetime, and their principal is protected through a taxefficient life insurance policy. Their investment is fully

insured and doesn’t have to be thought about at all. The drawbacks The Corporate Insured Annuity is not good for people who want access to their capital, or think they may need to do so in their lifetime. This could take the form of using their corporate money to invest in another business or the stock market. This strategy is also unsuitable for people who might feel frustrated if economic conditions change and they’re stuck with a very conservative investment. Another key consideration is that we are currently in a very low interest rate environment. The annuity payment rate is set at the time of purchase, and even though in some cases an indexing feature can be applied, this concept offers little to no inflation protection. As nobody knows what inflation rates will be over the next while, the value of the corporate insured annuity could be seriously eroded over the long term if the economy transitions into a more robust period and remains there for some time. Speak to an advisor If you are curious about the Corporate Insured Annuity concept and how it may work for corporate savings, speak to your advisor. He or she will be happy to explore this or other ideas that may suit your needs.

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INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS

FISHING FRIENDS— Rylan Kashuba (left) and Kris Deren are combining 50 years of fishing experience to make their angling dreams a reality with their new business Reel Axe Adventures. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen

Valley anglers reel in a dream By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff Two local fishermen have a world of angling excitement that they want to share with the valley. Rylan Kashuba and Kris Deren, two friends and budding entrepreneurs, have just started up a new fishing excursion business, Reel Axe Adventures. “These are real adventures,” Kris said. “We have found some amazing locations with features like white sand beaches that stretch for miles. It is just amazing how beautiful the scenery is in some of the places that we can bring people. There really is no better camping than out of a boat right on the river’s edge.” Reel Axe Adventures offers packages ranging from nightly fishing sessions on Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake to three-day, all-inclusive wilderness excursions on the Columbia River. “You are 100 per cent catered to,” Kris said. “We supply your meals, your fishing gear, everything right down to your bedroll and sleeping bag.” Rylan and Kris believe their company will stand out from other fishing businesses as they have designed their adventures to be inclusive of everyone, from experienced fishermen to non-anglers. “We are going to be able to offer a full family experience on the water,” Rylan said. The company already has a fleet of vessels including a 21-foot Sun Tracker pontoon fishing boat that the men

have nicknamed The Sunny Mañana. “The pontoon is very stable and has super comfortable seats. We can get you into the most remote wilderness with all the comfort of feeling like you’re fishing from your living room,” Rylan said. Fishing is nothing new to the team at Reel Axe Adventures. Both Rylan and Kris have 25 years of experience each. Rylan is a fourth generation valley resident who began his angling career at the age of three. “Being a kid and growing up fishing with my dad has always motivated me to keep on doing it,” Rylan said. “I fell in love with it at such an early age that it became my lifestyle. I really want to share that lifestyle with others.” The two friends had one of the most memorable fishing experiences of their careers last weekend while fishing on the Columbia River. The fishermen were navigating a murky river channel when Kris noticed his line had flying out of the reel. “I started bringing [the fish] in after a fight that lasted about 15 minutes,” he said. “We netted him and brought him up. By the time we dropped him to the floor we had a 10 pound char in the boat. It was fantastic.” Reel Axe Adventures is currently holding a contest. Supporters that click the “like” option on the group’s Facebook page will be entered into a draw to win a fourperson fishing trip for the day. A winner will be drawn at the end of June. For more information on Reel Axe Adventures, visit www.reelaxeadventures.com.

Kinsmen Beach Concession The District of Invermere (“Owner”) invites Proposals for the 2012 to 2015 Kinsmen Beach concession contract. The proposal should include potential “winter” operations to support the Lake Windermere Whiteway. Documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Municipal office at 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC. Proposals delivered no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, June 4, 2012, in a sealed envelope clearly marked Kinsmen Beach Concession Proposals. Proposals received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to the individual unopened. Faxed Proposals are not acceptable and will be rejected. If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 The municipality is organizing a mandatory Bidders’ Meeting to be held at the concession stand on Friday May 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time. There will be no public opening for this Invitation for Proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by the District of Invermere after the closing time specified for receipt of Proposals. If you wish to contact District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the closing time specified above. The District reserves the right not to award a contract at all, and the highest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted. The following criteria will be determining factors in the award of the contract: • • • • • •

food safe certification hours of operation previous experience type of service oﬀered number of jobs created amount oﬀered

Chris Prosser Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere Office: (250) 342-9281 ext. 225 cao@invermere.net

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A slice of valley life The May long weekend was filled to the brim with events and activities across the valley. From a day at the beach to a scenic hike, The Pioneer team was out snapping the action. Pictured, opposite page, clockwise from top left: Matthew Beckie, 2, of Calgary tries his hand at making bubbles at Kinsmen Beach; Noah Malo, 4, of Lac La Biche, Alta, shops at the Invermere Rotary Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garage sale beside Invermere Provincial Courthouse; Kelly J plays the main stage at the Backwood Blues Festival; Christine DuBois hits the water at Fairmont Beach Resort, testing out the waterski slalom course. This page, clockwise from top left: the

Columbia Valley Swim Club holds a fundraising barbecue outside AG Valley Foods. Pictured, left to right: Shana Walsh, Meghara Walsh, Brenden Kanan, Hailey Kubian and Cory Martin. The Valley GoGo Sisters adorn the valley at their Kazuri Jewelry sale at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Pictured, left to right: Judy Worden of Invermere and Susan Parsons of Calgary browse some colourful items. A cloudy sunset offers a beautiful peek at the Purcell Mountain range; Gabriella DeRose, 6, of Calgary hangs out at the Kinsmen Beach playground. Photos by Kristian Rasmussen and Kate Irwin

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Annual Report

The public are invited to comment on our annual report. An opportunity for discussion will be held Wednesday, June 13th, 7:30 pm in Council Chambers, 4836 Radium Blvd. Copies of the document can be viewed at www.radiumhotsprings.ca or upon request at the Village office or by email to Mark.Read@radiumhotsprings.ca

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CALL FOR VOLUNTEER INVERMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS In accordance with the Library Act, the District of Invermere is inviting applications for membership on the Invermere Public Library Board. Membership on the Board will be for the remainder of 2012. To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere. Members of the Invermere District Council, employees of the District of Invermere and employees of the existing Library Board are not eligible. Members of the Invermere Public Library Board are guardians of a “public trust”. They have a legal and moral obligation to ensure that the public library provides relevant and efficient service to the community that it supports. Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills. Normal Board activities include: • Assuring that adequate funding is available; • Assessing the needs of the community and advocating for the library; • The development and revision of library policy; • The development and implementation of a vision and strategic plan; • Assisting the Library Director in implementation of the strategic plan in accordance with Policy.

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Wolverine killed in park: a first in 3 decades By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A lone female wolverine was found lifeless in a ditch in Kootenay National Park during the May long weekend. Park staff believe the furry creature was struck by a vehicle, making it only the second such incident in the park since 1979. Notoriously elusive, wolverines are rarely spotted. They slightly resemble a small bear, but are actually the largest members of the weasel family. Between 2001-2010, there were 556 vehicle-caused large mammal deaths in Kootenay National Park. But because of the wolverines’ ephemeral quality, they are not usually seen roadside and therefore don’t normally fall victim to vehicle strikes. However, on May 21st, a Parks Canada staff member who was driving five kilometres south of Marble Canyon spotted a female wolverine carcass in the ditch. Staff estimate the wolverine had been killed sometime during the previous night, likely by a passing vehicle. The creature had distinctive white patches on its chest, was in good health and weighed less than 10 kilograms. “This is an incredibly rare event,” said Omar McDadi, communications officer for Parks Canada. “There are people who spend their whole lives trekking and hiking in the mountains and yet do not get the chance to see a wolverine. “They are a true symbol of Canadian wilderness, as represented by the National Parks, and it’s extremely rare to see one. It’s unfortunate that this is how it was sighted. Thankfully these types of collisions are very rare.”

SPOTTED — Wolverines are rarely seen. The sloth-like critters typically eat vegetation, and meat from rodents or carcasses. Photo by Keith Webb Although the exact number of wolverines in Kootenay National Park is unknown, researchers in British Columbia and Idaho estimate there is just one wolverine for every 150 to 300 square kilometre. Parks asks anyone who has the good fortune of spotting a wolverine to report it to 403-762-1470 or email knp.wildlife@pc.gc.ca.

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New board members must be willing to attend training and information sessions designed to assist them in the work they undertake on behalf of the Invermere Library Board.

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Bighorns battle lack of bodies By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION INVERMERE, WINDERMERE, RADIUM HOT SPRINGS AND SURROUNDING AREAS Time: 5:30am—9:00am Mountain Daylight Time When: Sunday, May 27, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements to Athalmer substation on Sunday, May 27, 2012. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 3 1/2 hours, from 5:30am to 9:00am. The areas affected are: •

Highway 93/95 south from Athalmer substation on east side of Windermere Lake down to Windermere, including Windermere Loop Rd. and Kootenay No 3 Rd., south to Hyllestad Rd.

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Highway 93/95 north from Athalmer Rd.to Sinclair Creek Rd. including downtown Radium and Highway 93 to Radium Hot Spring Pools,western portion of Forrester Landing Rd., Decrespigny Rd., Shuswap Creek Juniper Heights. South from Athalmer Rd. including Timber Ridge Rd. and Baltac Rd.

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West side of Invermere, Athalmer, Lillian Lake, Westside Rd., south to Rushmere Rd., Wilmer and Castle Rock south. West of Athalmer substation on both sides of Columbia River and Windermere Lake; east side of Invermere including downtown, Lakeview Rd., and Eagle Ranch Trail.

To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers. Please also turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, such as your clothes or dishwasher, dryer or oven.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can. Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

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For the first hour after the power comes back on, please plug in or turn on only what you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.

The Columbia Valley Bighorns football team won’t be suiting up this spring. Despite securing the title of provincial champions last season, not enough boys signed up this year to make the spring football season a go. Head coach Bruce Marlow is holding a recruitment session on June 9th in the hopes of rustling up enough interest to be able to play during the fall season. “The kids out there last year did an exceptional job. They really went above and beyond,” Coach Marlow said. “I’m hoping we will have enough kids this year. I think if we can get enough interest, the kids are going to do really well again.” Coach Marlow started the community football program five years ago, and since then the budding team has achieved four Kootenay Bowl Championship titles and last year punted and threw its way to earn top spot as provincial champions. The Midget level team is for boys aged 15-19. A total of 24 players are needed for a full team lineup. No past playing experience is necessary, and all equipment is supplied. The team fee is $460 for the year, which includes all travel, meals, accommodation, coaching and equipment. “We have all the tools to be successful, we just need bodies,” Coach Marlow said. Anyone interested in playing football (starting during August) can attend a registration and information session on June 9th from 10-11 a.m. at the Bighorns’ field, located near the Invermere Fire department building and behind the forestry offices. An hour-and-a-half session of getting to know the game of football will follow the registration, as well as a barbecue for players and their families. Participants should bring cleats or running shoes and clothing that is comfortable for physical activity. The Bighorns are also looking for a few coaches to help with the program. “No experience is needed,” Coach Marlow added. “Just a love for the game and the willingness to spend some time teaching the boys to play the game of football.” For all inquiries, contact coach Bruce Marlow at coach.bighorn@telus.net. Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

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In order to conserve water, Windermere Water and Parr Utilities have adopted the Regional District of East Kootenay watering restrictions for the months of May through October. We are asking that residents restrict the amount of water used for watering lawns and gardens. Watering times will be restricted to the cooler parts of the day from 6:00 am - 10:00 am and 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm on alternating days as follows: • Residents living in even numbered homes may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. • Residents living in odd numbered homes may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. We would like to thank-you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. FOOT POWER — Craig Broadhurst (left) and Clint Evangelista take time out of their weekend to enjoy the sweeping mountain vistas of the Shaunessy Ranch Limited trails on Saturday May 19th. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen

Running group gathers speed By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff An Invermere couple are spending their Saturday mornings connecting runners with jogging trails of stunning beauty. Beva and Jordie Kirk, owners of Crazy Soles running and yoga store, are dedicating part of each weekend to sharing the gift of fitness with valley joggers through their free trail running group. “The group offers people the opportunity to get out and do things that they maybe wouldn't do on their own,” Beva said. “A lot of people fear the wilderness and the wildlife in the area.” The benefits of joining the group do not stop at safety, she added. Trail running helps to use multiple muscle sets throughout the body that are not engaged through traditional running. Runners will not only exercise their muscles, but also their minds, the group organizer said. “Trail running is great for your brain because it is forced to be more active,” Beva said. “The brain works extra hard to find routes and negotiate paths.” Beva's husband Jordie Kirk said that trail running began for him as an offshoot from his love of mountain biking in the area. “I started trail running because I needed something I could do quickly to keep my fitness up,” Jordie said. “It takes three hours of mountain biking to get 45 minutes’ worth of the exercise you get from running trails.” Running with the group was a rewarding experience fpr part-time valley resident and avid runner Clint Evangelista. “Trail running really feels harder than road running,” he said. “The scenery and being with the group

really help you to get used to it.” Valley resident Craig Broadhurst runs with the group because of the social aspect, allowing him to meet additional people, he said. Originally from Manitoba, Craig said that the trail running scene around the valley was tougher than he expected. “I quickly found out that when people say flat in B.C. it is a lot different from Manitoba flat,” he said Avid athlete Rob Rocheleau has only one criteria for judging the success of his runs with the group. “I don't go by my times, or by my distance,” Rob said. “I only go by if I am bagged at the end.” Creating a group that is inclusive for all running styles and skill levels has been a challenge, Beva said. The group stresses fun over competitiveness and strives to strike an even balance between the top level runners and beginners. Both Beva and Jordie find their personal balance by splitting time between family adventures with their two sons Birken, 11, and Solomon, 8, plus putting on the successful jogging group, and running their business. The only thing that has caused the couple to miss the weekly event has been inclement weather. “We missed a couple of weeks in 2010 because of too much snow,” Beva said. “We can show up and it can be -20˚C and there will still be five people out there ready to go, even if we don't want to.” The jogging group meets at 8:15 a.m. in front of the Crazy Soles store on 7th Avenue, Invermere. The group has about 12 different locations to choose from, switching each spot every week. “People should come out on a regular basis,” Beva said. “It is such a great way to meet people and enjoy the beauty that we have here.”

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Seeking member for the Urban Deer Advisory Committee The District of Invermere is looking for one (1) member of the public to volunteer for a two (2) year term to monitor the implementation of the Urban Deer Management Report and Recommendations. Membership on the Board will be for a two (2) year term from the date of appointment. To be eligible, you must be a resident of the District of Invermere. Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills. The Urban Deer Advisory Committee shall: • Coordinate an annual urban deer count within the boundaries of the District of Invermere; • Monitor the implementation of management recommendations for reducing the urban deer population; • Seek and implement strategies for the prevention and management of urban deer conflicts; • Report to Council on an annual basis regarding budget allocation, success of the recommendations and advise of potential changes in implementation for Council to consider. Detailed terms of reference and copies of the Urban Deer Committee Management Report and Recommendations are available for review at the District office or at www.invermere.net Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before June 1, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or to cao@invermere.net

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SOARING — Young mountaineers will explore the snowcapped peaks of Bugaboo Provincial Park (as captured from the air on May 12th, at left). Right: during last year’s excursion, young climbers Stephanie Von Neudegg (left), from Banff, and Golden’s Claire Deboer (right) celebrate after a climb. Photos by Steph Abegg (left) and Pat Morrow (right)

Teens invited to scale Bugaboo peaks Submitted by Pat Morrow Conrad Kain Centennial Society

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Local teens will be given the unique opportunity to lace up hiking boots and ascend one of the most spectacular areas in the world for hiking and climbing. Following on the heels of last year’s successful Bugaboos Teens Mountaineering Program, the unique outdoor adventure is set to continue as an annual event. The program is hosted by the local Conrad Kain Centennial Society and Canadian Mountain Holidays, with support from BC Parks. The July 20th-22nd camp is based out of the spectacularly located Alpine Club of Canada’s Conrad Kain Hut in the Bugaboos, and is intended to increase the appreciation for protected areas in parks and develop a wider ethic of responsible use of our beleaguered environment. Last year’s sponsors, which included Canadian Mountain Holidays, Friends of Bugaboo Park, the Alpine Club of Canada, the Association of Canadian

Mountain Guides, Conrad Kain Centennial Society, and BC Parks, figured the best way to do that would be to get the youth out there. “They are the ones who will assume stewardship of the land, so we want to inspire them to be out in the parks and appreciate the wilderness,” said park’s manager Jeff Volp. “And hopefully they will set an example for younger kids to disconnect from their iPhones and head out into the mountains.” Under the guidance of three certified mountain guides, 10 East Kootenay high school students will learn hiking, mountaineering and leadership skills, develop teamwork, and discover career opportunities within the parks system such as adventure guiding, park ranger, ecofriendly tourism, natural history interpretation and conservation, and photography. The first youth camp in this series was held as part of the 2009 Conrad Kain Centennial Society celebration. Pat Morrow, chairman of the society, said that community and corporate support has been tremendous over the past

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three years. This year, in addition to BC Park’s pledge of support, BC Hydro’s East Kootenay Donations & Sponsorship Committee has awarded $1,500 to the program. The program is being offered for free to successful applicants, who need only to provide their outdoor clothing and boots. Grade 10 or 11 students from Golden through Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook to Fernie and Creston are asked to contact the Conrad Kain Centennial Society at bugabooscamp@gmail.com, or call Pat at 250-3413554 for more details. In order to qualify, compose an essay that explains why parks are important to you and your community, and why you want to be a part of this program. Include your age and outdoor experience. Email your information to the above address before June 7th. Successful applicants will be contacted by June 10th. To watch a video about the 2011 camp, visit BC Parks at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/bugaboo/.

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glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

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 DEAN MIDYETTE AT 250-341-6299

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May 25, 2012

HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Snow Removal And Sanding / Parking Lot Sweeping • Property Maintenance • Mini Excavator • Landscaping & Design • Trucking • Residential/Commercial • Skidsteer Services

or 250-270-0318 Kari&&John JohnMason Mason250-270-0821 Kari Invermere • Panorama 250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

Bighorn Timber Frames • • • • •

Design/Project Management for Traditional Joinery Custom Timber Frames, Stairs, Decks Green Building, Passive House Renovation ~ make your home green Raising/Installation Cell: 250-341-1066 Andreas@bighorn-timber-frames.ca www.bighorn-timber-frames.ca

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357 Fully Insured & WCB Covered

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot

Box 1020 • Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 • www.cabincare.ca

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it! I’ll take care of it!

• RENOVATIONS • PAINTING

• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services

• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

OVER

30 YEARS

EXPERIENCE

Now is a good time to prune your trees and shrubs!

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791 VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS.

• Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

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.

Call or visit online

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks 24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount

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 • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Renovating?

May 25, 2012

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

Wood Blinds Interior World

AVOID THE STRESS! Call Rhiannon and her team.

window fashions

Sales • Warranty • Repairs

250-342-9207

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 1265A Sunridge rd., Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC • fhs@telus.net

Top Quality

250.341.7171 • graybencontractingltd@hotmail.com • New Homes • Renovations • Framing • Roofing • Custom Finishing • Timber Framing

Interior World window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

KYLE MOLL

250.341.5603

HTH@contractor.net

Need Blinds?

Home-based customized gift basket business.

window fashions

BABIES, WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARIES …

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

JAYNE MAGRI • 250-342-3160

Interior World

Personal & Corporate • Free local delivery

DESIGN & BUILD SERVICE JEFF BALTRUS

Kootenay Paving

• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates

Licensed Residential Builder 401 Westridge View Invermere BC V0A 1K4

Skandia Concrete

www.itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca • info@itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca

Cell: (250) 342-1078 Tel/Fax: (250) 342-7076 E-mail: kbuilder@shaw.ca

1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484

Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310 Same great team, same great service.

• • • •

RE-ROOFING, REPAIRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION ALL TYPES OF ROOFING LICENSED, INSURED AND FULL WCB 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGHING

FREE ESTIMATES • 250-688-0959 • 250-342-2087 koss.exteriors@gmail.com

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726 7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

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May 25, 2012

HERE TO SERVE YOU LAMBERT-KIPP

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

P H A R M A C Y LT D . J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy

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

Come in and browse our giftware

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

250-342-6612

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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

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

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250.409.4344 Invermere, BC BOBCAT SERVICE FOR JOBS BIG OR SMALL

www.myparadiselandscape.ca

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

RFE ALARMS • • • •

Alarms Surveillance Systems Home Theatre Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

Rick Flowitt

250-342-6549

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

More than just rocks 250-342-5676 www.RockWorksLandscape.com

Darren Ross 4890 Stoddart Creek RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

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May 25, 2012

HERE TO SERVE YOU SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805 Invermere and Area

• Framing • Siding • Renovations • Decks• Log Railings • Log Furniture Scott Wilisky

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

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

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

250-342-1355

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

Ukass Logging Ltd. est. 1969 will be resuming sawing operations for the 2012 season with a good supply of seasoned fir logs. Custom rough sawn posts, beams, dimensional, batten board siding and fencing needs.

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

Call 250-342-3410

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

• 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

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

SERVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Call 250-341-6299 to discuss your advertising needs. N E W S PA P E R

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • E-mail: ads@cv-pioneer.com

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

May 25, 2012

Baton club to twirl no more By Pioneer Staff

Ground broken at Columbia Garden Village Five shovels struck the earth outside Columbia Garden Village on May 16th to signal the beginning of construction upgrades including 34 new beds for the facility. Pictured, left to right: Gerry Taft, Invermere’s mayor; Wendy Booth, Columbia Basin Trust board member; Betty Eacrett, Columbia Garden Village resident; Celeste Mullin, Golden Life Management’s chief operating officer; and David Goldsmith, Interior Health board member. Photo submitted

The Kootenay Baton Konnection twirling club are hanging up their batons for good after a final performance at David Thompson Secondary School last week. A year after coach Karen Gratton announced her retirement from running the club, its members spun and twirled their way across the high school stage on May 15th for the last time. “It was a very emotional performance,” said Karen, a 50-year baton veteran. “We had just returned from provincial championships and the kids were performing a lot of the routines that had won them awards at the provincials.” After their coach hung up her baton last year to retire with her husband, the club continued on with three of its senior members taking over teaching duties. But as these students prepare to depart for university, the club finds itself without a dedicated leader, and will disband. “My former students did a truly amazing job, above and beyond what I could have ever hoped for,” Karen said. “Last year was supposed to be the last show, but parents wanted to see their kids one last time.” Stepping away from baton is tough, Karen said. “This has been my lifestyle for almost 50 years,” she added. “It has been incredibly hard to just shut the door.”

st Friday, June 1 The Falk Spaghetti 6:00 p.m. Family Dinner Adults Kids

Buffet $ 00 Fundraiser 10

(12 and under) $ 00

• Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Buﬀet • Salads, Desserts, Coﬀee/Tea/Punch • Silent Auction, Dessert Auction • Live Entertainment

All proceeds go to the Falk family 2-year mission trip to Niamey, Niger, West Africa, with Teachbeyond.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere

Tickets available at: Selkirk TV & Appliances, A&W Restaurant or by calling 250-342-6641 (Ann), 250-341-1164 (John). This ad compliments of Leverington Data Services.

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May 25, 2012

Pioneer Classifieds

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

garage sales

announcement

cheers & jeers

commercial space

suite for rent

Gigantic, multi-family garage sale. Friday, May 25th, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, May 26th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1054 Ridge Way (Timber Ridge 1) Antiques, collectibles, Medalta furniture, toys, household items, etc.

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.

Cheers to everyone who helped make the Windermere Health Care Auxiliary Mother’s Day luncheon and bake sale a success on May 5th. Congratulations to the three Raffle winners. Your continued generosity helps us with our ongoing support of the Invermere Hospital, Columbia House and the Palliative Care Suite.

Cheers to the J. A. Laird PAC, parents, and students for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special for the staff. We really enjoyed the snacks, lovely cards, and flowers! Thank you very much.

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

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

Cheers to the gentleman in Marysville who went to get us help with our flat tire. The great service from John & Josh at Kimberley Tire had us on our way in no time. Thank you again, Marlena, for the cold bottles of water you brought to us on one of our warmest days. It is because of people like you and the other gentlemen that we live here.

Cheers to the Lake Windermere Players for putting on such an entertaining production. ~ J and JR.

HUGE GARAGE SALE Household items, like-new clothes, furniture and books. 1601, 1603, 1605-15th Ave., Invermere Sunday, May 27th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Yard sale. Saturday, May 26th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Variety of items. 1679 Rocky Mountain Ave., Windermere. Estate garage sale. Saturday, May 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corner of Wells and Main. Also multi-family sale at Mantyka’s, Wilmer.

announcement Jigsaw for Hair has reopened in a new location! If you are interested in making an appointment, please contact Giselle at giselle.jigsaw@gmail.com. Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info. Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

lost & found Lost at the Thrift Store Fashion Show, Invermere Community Hall, May 5th: set of car keys. If found, please drop off at the post office. Thank you.

cheers & jeers Cheers to the person I cannot jeers. All the poop on my head lately is really no excuse for forgetting to pick up after my German Shepherd in Chabot Park last Thursday. My apologies. Cheers to Ken from RFE Alarm and Sound for doing such a great job setting up our home theater and harmony remote. Great job! Jeers to Invermere council for their pointless motion against municipality governance. Next you’ll be passing motions against the austerity measures in Greece! Focus on job creation, attracting business and visitors to our communities: things that matter in the here and now! Jeers to those who Jeer anonymously. How bored you must be to “Jeer” a traffic light or mountain sheep, or cast a shadow of incompetence on all bus drivers. Shame on you all! Jeers to Gerry’s Gelati and his amazingly delicious muffins! I’ve gained 5 pounds eating those darn things! Cheers to Bev Deck and Deck Properties Ltd. for the donation of 5 storage lockers for ICAN’s upcoming garage sale! Hugely appreciated! Cheers to Kirk Pitaoulis from the Blumpkins ball team for hitting for the cycle last Tuesday night.

Cheers to Deb Ede. Your kindness, caring and generosity make the DTSS library an even more special place. You are a bright ray of sunshine at the high school.

Cheers to Ralph for the hole in one. It only took you 52 years! Way to go, Mr. Hole In One.

Cheers to the sweet lady with the chocolate bar at Patty’s Greenhouse. Jeers to those who spread rumours about our deceased loved one. It’s malicious, callous, and down-right rude. You should be ashamed! You know who you are and we know too!

storage

Jeers to the driver of the silver Echo up by the crossroads for cutting me off. If you’re in such a rush, leave a little earlier next time!

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.

Cheers to our amazing friends, family, and everyone who participated in our garage sale and made it such a success. You have been such a blessing to us. What an amazing community. With Heartfelt thanks, the Falk Family.

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

Cheers to all valley residents who set an example to visitors about how to treat our valley. Thank you for driving with care, not littering, cleaning up ditches and the water’s bottoms and edges. Showing pride in where we live sends a message!

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.

A big cheers to Dr. Mannheimer. You are amazing!

commercial space

Cheers to those who donated their change to the coin boxes at AG Valley Foods. $385 was collected for the Food Bank.

Rent/sell: approx. 2,400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Centre & Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne at 250-270-0102.

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

ACCOMMODATION WANTED Single professional seeking a clean home/condo for long-term rental in a quiet neighborhood in Invermere or Windermere. Very responsible, non-smoker, non-partier with no pets. Will care for your home in exchange for reasonable rent. Please call 250-341-7106.

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. $800/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, dishwasher, W/D hookups. Call Dennis: 250-3426912. For rent in Radium: big, 2-bdrm suite. Complete with 5 appliances. $700/month + utilities. 250-3479345.

Beautiful 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances, must be seen. N/S, N/P. $1,000/month + hydro. References required. Available immediately. Email panacheinteriors@telus.net or 250-342-5805. Windermere: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet 4-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity + D.D. available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132. Invermere: bright lower-level walkout suite. 1-bdrm + office on in-town acreage. Lots of windows, views over private, spacious backyard with fenced garden. N/S, N/P, $850/month includes utilities. 250-342-3790. 1-bdrm suite, downtown, N/S, N/P, includes satellite. Suitable for mature, responsible person. Call 250-341-2084. $650/month + hydro. 1-bdrm furnished suite. Close to the hospital. Lots of storage space, shared laundry, fenced yard, and off-street parking. $725/month, utilities and cable included + D.D. Call 250-342-9404. 2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $550/month + utilities + D.D. N/S, N/P. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m. Clean, quiet, bright, large, 1-bdrm upstairs suite for rent in Columere Park. $650/month + hydro. Call 250-345-6524.

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suite for rent 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. Radium: 2-bdrm, 1-bath, shared laundry/large back yard. $600/ month, D.D. plus hydro. 250-3479970. Windermere: 4-plex, 2-bdrm suites recently renovated. All appliances, large deck, large yard, views of lake, separate entrances, ample parking, 3 blocks from beach, pets considered. Available immediately. $700/month. Call or text 250-409-7435 or email sillymilleys@shaw.ca. Available June 1st: 1-bdrm basement suite in Windermere. $600/month, including utilities, satellite. N/S, N/P. Contact Doug after 1 p.m. 250-342-3047. 1-bdrm modern basement suite. Quiet, working, non-smoker. Landlord above. Partially furnished, free Internet. Available now for summer. $575, includes utilities. 250-341-7246. Invermere 1-bdrm basement suite, private entrance, cable, wireless, parking. N/S, N/P. $600/month inclusive. Available immediately. 250-341-5159. Black Forest Heights: renovated upper-floor, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 6 appliances, balcony/yard. $975 + utilities, water and satellite included. N/S, N/P, long-term, July 1st. rfr111@hotmail.com, 780668-4924. 2-bdrm apartment downtown Invermere, furnished. $750/ month includes utilities, cable, and Internet. Cell 250-688-0111 or 250341-5534.

house for rent 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.

May 25, 2012

house for rent

condo for rent

HOMES FOR SALE

condo FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Long-term rental. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, large deck, yard, and garage. Available immediately. N/S, references required. Contact Gary at 250-342-1322.

Panorama condo for rent. 1-bdrm, fully furnished, private entrance, private garage. Beautiful, quiet location. W/D, N/S, N/P. Responsible renters only. Available immediately. 6-month or 1-year lease, references required. Contact Devin for more details at 250-3424054.

Amazing cabin/house reduced to $369,000. Custom design - 2,265 sq. ft., 4-bdrm, loft, on desirable Pine Cone Lane, #7514. www. radiumcabin.com.

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.

PURCELL POINT

2 bedroom plus den 1.5 bath fully furnished and equipped townhouse. $1,250 +utilities

INVERMERE

3 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse, downtown. $1,200 +Utilities

TIMBER RIDGE

4 bedroom 2 bathroom cabin with hot tub. $1,500 + utilities

CASTLE ROCK

5 Bedroom executive home. $1,650 +utilities

PANORAMA

One bedroom unit Toby $800

Call Ben Green 250-688-0362 or visit www.gdpm.ca 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. 3-bdrm house in Wilder subdivision. Close to downtown and beach. Long-time rental, garage attached, N/P, N/S. Available now. $1,100 + utilities. 250-342-2052. Invermere: charming home. Next to Kinsmen beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath, 2 fireplaces, W/D, N/S, N/P. Available June 1st. $1,400/month + utilities. References and D.D. required. 403246-6680. 2-bdrm in downtown Invermere. $700/month + utilities. Available June 1st. 250-342-9779. Invermere: park-like, in-town acreage. 5-bdrm, 3-bath, executive home, workshop. Available July 1st. Rent negotiable. Call 250-6881508. July 1st: recently renovated, nicely furnished, 3-bdrm, 1.5-bath in Fairmont. Minutes from golf courses and hot springs. Large yard, 12x12 shed, 7 appliances. References, D.D., N/P, N/S, $900/ mo. plus utilities. 250-345-6100 or 250-341-8177.

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. Modern 4-bdrm, 3-bath house. 2 blocks from school. Attached 2 car garage, large yard. W/D, fridge, stove, D/W, micro. For rent or sell. $1,300/month + Utilities. Phone: 403-993-0567. Edgewater 3-bdrm, 2-bath house in quiet neighborhood. Newly renovated, very clean. To see pictures, go to Kijiji ad 381723058. $1,050 + utilities, available immediately. 250-342-5332. Great family home in Wilder subdivision of Invermere. 4-bdrm, 3-bath + single-car garage. N/S, N/P. References required. Available July 1st. $1,250/month + utilities. 250-342-6481.

condo for rent

3-bdrm condo downtown Invermere. 1,323 sq. ft. W/D, small deck, storage. Pets negotiable. $1,200.00/month + utilities. D.D. & lease required. Call 250-342-0853. Kijiji Ad 380 412 086.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE Acreages: www. columbiavalleyproperties.com 7 acres of hayfield/wild land, beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity, near Wilmer Toby Hill Road, close to Panorama Resort and Lake. $375,000, 250-342-2802.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Windermere Affordable Family Home. 1,500 sq. ft. 4-bdrm, large living room and family room. Goodsized rental lot. Close to elementary school and public beach. $70,000. 250-342-3379.

HOMES FOR SALE

Hillcrest Apartments have 2-bdrms at $800/month, 1-bdrm at $600/ month. Fully furnished, including utilities, TV and Internet. 250-3411182. Radium townhouse for rent. Bright, spacious, approx. 1,300 sq. ft. of living space. 2-bdrm, 2.5-bath, fully furnished, deck, BBQ and A/C. Includes all utilities. Available weekly or monthly. Minimum 6-month lease. $950/month. N/S, N/P. 403-240-9357 or 403237-4698. Email lreid@talismanenergy.com for pictures. 2-bed, 2-bath condo downtown Invermere. Dishwasher, W/D, Storage, small fenced Deck. Pets negotiable. $1,100.00/month + utilities. D.D. & lease required. Call 250-342-0853. See Kijiji Ad 380 097 587.

CASTLEROCK, 2583 Ledgerock Court. Built as a show home, beautiful walk-out bungalow on large lot, backs onto park land, landscaped, large deck, and covered front porch. 4-bdrm, 3-bath, fully upgraded, triple car garage, in-floor heat, heat pump. Call 250-341-1160 for more details or to view. 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.

Home for sale in Edgewater. Approx. 1,100 sq. ft. with finished basement. 24 x 24 garage. Lot is 65 x 120. Call for viewing: 250-3479192 or 250-341-1234.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RV lots on private water ski lake starting at $79,900. Close to Fairmont. Please call Peter at 250341-7085.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Anglz Hair & Tanning Studio Full-service salon. For more information go to Kijiji.ca, ID # 263259507 or call Maria at 250-342-3227.

pets Hawt Pawz n Clawz pet grooming is now booking appointments! Radium Hot Springs. Call Michelle, 250-347-2412.

WANTED Summer houseplant sitter with small secure shaded backyard area for 38 potted plants. 250-3413455.

Wanted to buy 1 ticket for David Suzuki. Phone David at 250-688-0229.

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misc. for sale

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.

Top quality Hay and Straw

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

Quality Top Soil and Manure

Topsoil, $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Manure, $120 per pickup load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268. Aged, composted, horse manure. Loaded. 1/2 ton - $60. 4 kms south of Invermere. 250-342-1526.

THINKING ABOUT GARDENING?

Well-aged horse manure for sale. We’ll load for you at $50/pickup truck load. Call 250-342-8828. Kitchen equipment: 18” Star Broiler (propane), small Garland electric fryer, Hollman electric impugner oven, hot dog roller, pretzel warmer cabinet. Call 250-347-9051. Ask for Mike.

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services

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1990 Ford Club Wagon XL window van. Automatic, air, 302 V8, two fuel tanks, 10-ply tires. 174,000 kms. $2,500 OBO. 250-342-7608 or 250-342-2104.

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

Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers and kitchen staff. FT/PT. Send resumes to lakesidepub@shaw.ca or phone 250-342-6866.

Permanent, P/T cashier, includes weekends. Willing to train. Drop resumes off at Pharmasave.

DUMP TRUCK. 1979 GMC 3-ton, runs good. Good farm truck. $1,000 OBO. 250-341-1899.

Spring Deals “Shannon, Gaylene and I would like to thank you so much for the Quality service and Quality blinds that you supplied. We would highly recommend your company for supply and installation.” Dale Heidt Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time”

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 250-409-4101.

2008 Honda CRF 450X. Great shape. Just spent $700 on tune-up, leakdown test 96%, $5,399 OBO.

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. Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Phil’s Carpentry: everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

For sale – 12’ Harborcraft fishing boat. Comes with trailer and 9.9HP 2-stroke motor. Asking $2,500. 250-342-8330.

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

21’ 1979 Prowler trailer, $3,000. 3HP chop saw, $100. Pilot headset, $50. 250-342-5746.

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.

John Deere L118 Limited Edition 20HP riding mower, 42” attachment. $1,075. 250-6888568.

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

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 at #35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696. Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235. 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. 250-3415447. 345 Blair St., Athalmer. Local Website Design: Designer seeking new clients, specializing in small to medium websites, blogs or portfolios. Initial meeting and quotes are free. www. eggplantstudios.ca. College of the Rockies Student Hair Salon open Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Junior stylists offering limited time affordable services. Call 250-688-0239 for an appointment today.

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Guitar lessons. Available most evenings to come to your home. Call Emily at 250-409-4101. DWM Contracting. Decks, Fences (Wood, Chainlink, Aluminum). Brush and Trail clearing. 250-3417022. ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt at 250-342-3569. Great homemade food at reasonable prices. Luxor Creek Restaurant & Cantina, Spur Valley Greens. 250-347-9051. See us on 91sheep.ca. BOOKKEEPING SERVICES! Starting soon. Small business? New business? I can help you with your books. For more info, call TNP BOOKKEEPING 250-347-9639. High quality painting: exterior and interior. Small renovations. Call Fred, 250-342-8621. Cresteel RV Services. Appliances, accessories, parts, and repairs. Mobile Service. 250-342-6312.

help wanted 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. Carpenters and laborers/carpenter’s helper required for local work by Invermere contractor. Email: reicon. ltd@gmail.com.

Fairmont Bungalows is hiring for full and part-time positions, maintenance/housekeeping/ front desk. Suitable for both male and female students. We provide training and free accommodation. Forward resumes to bungalows@ shaw.ca or phone 250-345-6365. TECHELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. SEEKS JOURNEYMEN ELECTRICIANS AND 2 YR APPRENTICES FOR THE COLUMBIA-KOOTENAY REGION. Celebrating our 20th year, Techelectric is a full-spectrum electrical contractor, providing full electrical, data, security, surveillance, and automation services for residential, commercial and industrial projects of all sizes throughout the ColumbiaKootenays, Okanagan-Shuswap, and Peace regions. Journeyman starting $26 to $30/hr, experiencebased. We offer a comprehensive benefits and pension package. Resumes “Attn: Derek Bay”, admin@ techsmart.ca, fax: 250-342-9369, in-person: 4854 Athalmer Rd., Invermere. Windermere Valley Childcare Society. Starting June 11th, 40 hrs/ week, summer months. Must be 19 yrs or older, have valid First Aid and 20 hours of course-related credits. Must be willing to havea criminal record check, have attended school in 2012 and return in September. 250-342-3168, ask for Arlee, Sylvie or Pat.

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Casual position available. Human Service Worker, Health Care Assistant or equivalent education required. Union membership – HEU. For more information please contact Manager, Donna Jefferson at 250-342-3699 or e-mail wdsss@ telus.net. TRUCK DRIVER Dehart Sewer and Drain Ltd. is experiencing very positive growth with an expanding client base. We are currently seeking a full-time seasonal pump truck operator. Applicants must have a Class 3 license with Air Certification, be physically fit and mechanically inclined. A good driver’s abstract is a must. Good communication skills are important while serving our valued and satisfied customers. We have a great team and are willing to train a successful candidate for this long-term employment opportunity and will reward them with an excellent wage. This position is available immediately. Interested applicants may forward resumes and references to the attention of Bruce Dehart at dehartseweranddrain@gmail. com or fax them to 250-347-2274. Please call 250-342-0286 for further information. HIRING EXPERIENCED STUCCO PLASTERER. Experienced applicant only. Must have experience in erecting scaffold, latting, troweling base coat, finish coat and textured. Starting wage $18 an hour. Please email resume to rockostucco@ gmail.com.

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help wanted

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a F/T server and cook. Call, email or drop off resume. careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com or 250342-9417.

SUMMER STUDENT WANTED

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER. Casual position available. Human Service Worker, Health Care Assistant or equivalent education required. Union membership – HEU. For more information please contact Manager, Donna Jefferson at 250342-3699 or e-mail wdsss@telus. net. The Horsethief Pub requires a P/T, F/T Server. Applicants must be at least 19 and possess their Serving It Right. Must be available weekends and evenings. Apply in person to the Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery, by e-mail to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987. Helna’s Stube is looking for P/T kitchen help and dishwasher. Please call 250-347-0047 or email mail@helnas.com.

Kitchen Assistant Required for busy Beachside Cafe. The ideal candidate has interest in the culinary arts, is energetic and self motivated. This service-oriented position requires a positive attitude and the ability to multitask. Must be returning to full-time school in the fall. Approx. 30 hours/week, Jun 26th - Sep 1st. Experience appreciated but willing to train. Fun work environment! Contact The Pynelogs Cafe at 250-342-1445 or greatfood@ scottyburger.com for an interview. Experienced line-cooks, dishwashers, master-prep person needed at Back Country Jack’s. Phone for interview: 250-347-0097 or email robertsatbcj@hotmail.com. Young, energetic individuals needed to work at Pete’s Marina. Submit resume to ahoy@ petesmarina.ca.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) Community Link Student Support Worker School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone, is seeking a permanent, full-time (1.0000 fte) Community Link Student Support Worker working at David Thompson Secondary School, J. Alfred Laird Elementary School and Eileen Madson Primary School, commencing August 27, 2012. The Community Link Student Support Worker, as part of the School Based Team, provides planning and intervention for vulnerable students who may be at risk in terms of academic achievement and social functioning. QUALIFICATIONS • A degree in Child & Youth Care, or a Bachelor of Social Work; • Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate intervention and prevention strategies; • Excellent communication, mediation, reporting skills; Innovative approaches to facilitate family and community involvement. • Relevant experience is considered an asset For further information, please contact Cheryl Lenardon, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, (250) 342-9243. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and three references clearly stating their qualifications and experience by Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator P.O. Box 430, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (250) 342-9243 (phone) • (250) 342-6966 (fax) hr@sd6.bc.ca (e-mail) Successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.:

May 25, 2012

Located in Panorama Mountain Village is now hiring

Massage Therapists Full and part-time positions available. Please email resume to jody@puremassagepanorama.com. No phone calls please.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE We have an exciting new opportunity for a Sales Representative to join our team. This position will be responsible for sales at two resorts in the Columbia Valley. If you have a passion for sales and experience in providing excellence in customer service, we need to talk with you. If you are interested in learning more, please forward your resume to bcvalleyresorts@gmail.com

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 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the following positions to start immediately:

Spa Esthetician Registered Massage Therapist 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.

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn from the ground up. The Invermere branch of Manulife Securities Incorporated is looking for a well organized, positive, hard working individual to join our team starting as an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to further their education and train to become an associate advisor. Please email you resume to brendan.donahue@manulifesecurities.ca or sara.worley@manulifesecurities.ca or drop off in person to 712B 10th Street, Invermere

Permanent full-time Legal Assistant required in Invermere, BC.

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Seasonal Maintenance Labourer (Full-time Seasonal) and Groundskeeper (Seasonal) The maintenance personnel will perform under general supervision a wide variety of general building maintenance and repair functions related to the care and maintenance of the resort’s buildings/facilities. The Groundskeepers are responsible for exceptionally maintaining the resort properties to the highest standards. Responsible for landscaping and maintaining the resorts’ grounds. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • Excellent time and organizational skills. • Must be proactive, flexible, and able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. • Responsibilities will be performed with an eye for detail in a timely manner. • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned. • Identify problems and implement solutions. • Work independently in the absence of supervision. • Exercise good judgment and discernment. • Ability to multitask in an environment with many distractions is a must. Please submit your resume with references to: cherrie@sunchaservillas.ca or fax to 250-345-6250.

MacDonald Thomas Law Office is a growing and fast paced law firm specializing in Business Law, Real Estate, Corporate & Estate Planning. This position is ideal for someone seeking a long-term commitment in an established and busy law firm. We are seeking an experienced legal assistant who is organized and motivated with strong attention to detail, bringing the ability to multi-task and prioritize duties, communicate well, and respect confidential information. Experience in Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial Law is essential. Please forward your resume along with salary expectations to: William J. MacDonald: Box 2400, 1018A 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC, or email it to: wjmacdonald@macdonaldthomas.com. Accepting resumes until June 15th. Only the applicants being considered for the position will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.

Line Cook We are looking to add to our kitchen brigade position of Line Cook immediately. Job Requirements • Minimum 3 years experience on the line in a quality kitchen • Must be familiar with all areas of the kitchen Food Safe Certification • Must be self disciplined and calm under pressure with a sincere desire to please the customer Benefits • Golf and golf apparel discounts. • Full benefit package available. • Hourly rate dependent on experience. Please contact Executive Chef, Steve Root sroot@eagleranchresort.com or call 250-270-0135

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CAREERS

BUS DRIVER “TRANSPORT WIZARD” Water isn’t the only highway we travel on here at Kootenay River Runners! We need a few key staff members to drive our Toby Creek guests, guides and gear from A to B. Job Duties / Required Skills / Certifications Class 2, no air. Transport guides, guests, and gear to river put-in on Toby Creek(based out of Panorama Mountain Resort). Help with general daily duties (gearing up guests, transferring gear, etc). Photograph rafters as they make their way down the river. Wage $ 45.00 per trip, three trips daily. Approximately 2 hours involved with each trip. Send us your resume if you ‘d like to work in a positive, outdoors environment and want to become part of our team! Please submit resumes to info@raftingtherockies.com

Caretaking (year-round position) Small water/sewer certificate. Mature and self-motivated individual Please send your resume to Dani Tschudin 1370 Terravista Road Box 5, Windermere, B.C. V0B 1L1 Cell: 250-688-0717 • Oﬃce: 250-342-6211 terrav@telus.net

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

Health & Safety/Training Coordinator Responsibilities include: • Liaison with Worksafe BC on all Occupational Health and Safety matters • Coordinating all incident and accident reporting • Training all staff in both H & S concerns, as well as guest experience The successful candidate will have: • High School Diploma, safety training or designation preferred • Computer Literate in MS Office, Internet, etc. • Excellent communication skills • 3 years experience in adult learning 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.

Arts come alive in Canal Flats Kristine Soellner and Tony Valentine pose with their artwork at the Canal Flats art show and sale earlier this month. The show, inspired by the Wings Over The Rockies birding festival had a nature theme. Photo by Kate Irwin

Kootenay Savings awards grants By Pioneer Staff A string of community grants has been announced by the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation with two local groups in Edgewater and Wilmer gaining some funding. The Wilmer Community Club recieved $3,900 from the foundation, while Edgewater’s Steamboat Mountain Music Society gained $1,500 in funding

from the charitable group. The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation announced on May 17th a total of $84,900 in new grants and $31,000 in high school and post-secondary educational awards. The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation was created in 2000 to provide funding for community non-profit projects. Since then, the group has handed out more than $3.2 million in funding.

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Mom from Pioneer story delivers baby girl

In the May 11th edition of The Pioneer, we featured the story of Lainey Wilson, who was due to give birth near Mother’s Day. The newest addition to the Wilson family didn’t arrive on Mother’s Day, but a few days later, on May 16th. A healthy girl, Rooney Brynn Wilson, was born at the Invermere District Hospital to Lainey and her husband Steve, and big brother Theo. Rooney was 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and 19 inches long. She was delivered by Cindy Burk — the same nurse who delivered Lainey. Lainey said she was thankful to the doctors and staff who helped her deliver, and that she, Steve, and Theo are thrilled to have Rooney home. CUDDLES — Pictured, at left: Lainey shows Theo how to hold his new baby sister, Rooney. Photo submitted 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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SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. Qualifications shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1-780349-6493 or email: dalem@ brownschrysler.com.

DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780-875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Christ is risen, hallelujah! By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church This weekend the Christian Church celebrates Pentecost, the “birthday” of the church. Pentecost is the day that the Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles and Mary and they began to witness the resurrection of the world. It began in Jerusalem and carried on from there. As the faith spread, there were conflicts, persecutions and martyrdom. The witness of the Christian faith is not now, nor has it ever been, something that can be done on a part-time basis. Faith requires us to be all-in. At our baptism (Catholic tradition) the priest or deacon asks six questions. The first three concern the rejection of Satan, his lies, and empty promises. The second three are our profession of faith in one God, the Father almighty, his only begotten son Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and the resurrection of the body and the life of the world to come. In other words, or rather, the same words that every

Christian in the world proclaims every Sunday. Now the question can be asked: “Do I really believe this credo?” Do I live my faith every day in the way I speak with, and about, others? Do I live my faith in the way I treat my friends and family, and especially strangers? Do I take time to spend with the God I say I love and believe in every day? Do I acknowledge that God is the master, and I, the servant? Can you see Christ in me? Do you see me at church every week or only on “special occasions” determined by the way I “feel”? Christianity is not a feeling, or a personal possession that we have. Faith is not “mine”: it was passed on to me by those who received it from others, beginning with the eleven Apostles. Faith belongs to the Church and we belong to the Church, the body of Christ. If we are not part of the Church we are cut off from Christ’s Body by our own choice. We have to live with our choices or make different ones. This weekend is Pentecost. Our world needs true witnesses of Christ who are wise and loving, who know and live the Faith every day and who are in love with Christ and His Church. The Holy Spirit is not absent from the world, but perhaps we are too preoccupied to receive His Gifts and be changed by Him. Christ is risen! Go into all the world and proclaim the good news — begin at home with your own family! Peace be with you all.

Lions club has big heart Ray Kolochuk from the Fairmont Lions Club presents a cheque for $2,500 to Don Pawlyshyn of the Columbia Valley Food Bank. The donation was raised through a series of Fairmont Lions Club charitable events including a hole-in-one challenge, Coy’s golf day and grant money. Photo by Lauren Gagatek

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 27th, 10:30 a.m. CELEBRATION SUNDAY, “The Journey: The Sanctifier!”... Pastor Trevor ministering. The Lord’s Supper will be served. “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, Edgewater. 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth and 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. 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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May 25, 2012

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