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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 July 27, 2012

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The valley business world just got a little sweeter.

Invermere friends, Zoe McGrath, 11, and Abby Wagner, 10, have started their own lemonade stand, complete with stamp cards, menu items, and a charitable twist, before even starting Grade 6.

The girls decided to donate half of their profits to Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN), because they don’t need all of the money they earn through the stand, they said.

“When somebody buys one lemonade for 50 cents, 25 cents goes to charity, and 25 cents goes to us for the supplies and stuff.”

From their brightly-coloured stand on Invermere’s 10th Avenue, the girls usually work between 2-3 hours a day and serve around 15 customers. Their hard work helps raise around $50 every three days for the charity.

“It is a nice thing to do when you sell lemonade,” Abby said. “The customers are really nice and they donate money even if they don’t buy lemonade.”

Running a lemonade stand is not always easy and has required the girls to learn a little bit about business.

“We kind of have separate jobs,” Abby said. “Zoe pours the lemonade and I take care of the money and sorting it.”

When a customer comes to their stand the girls have a system in place to make sure that service is their top priority.

“We have a punch card, so when you buy three lemonades you get the fourth one free,” Zoe said. “We have to remember a lot of stuff, like showing the menu, giving out the punch card, and telling the person about the charity part of it.”

The girls have a hand in every facet of their business, but a little parental help from Abby’s mom and dad, Tony and Dru, doesn’t hurt when it comes to research and design.

“We had a stand before this that wasn’t very nice,” Abby said. “It was kind of just some wood and no paint.

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Valley NEWS

Conservation of Lot 48 celebrated by many

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A pristine piece of wilderness on the eastern side of Columbia Lake will be preserved for generations to come, thanks to the efforts of the Nature Conservancy of Canada and partners. Before its purchase, the $7.2 million plot of land, known simply as Lot 48, was the only area on the east side of the lake not turned over to conservation.

Now, the ecologically sensitive land, which is of deep spiritual significance to the Ktunaxa First Nation, will be designated a protected area, preventing future development.

On Monday, July 23rd, conservationists, politicians and the public gathered at Lot 48 to celebrate the Nature Conservancy’s newest purchase.

“I can’t believe that this dream is now a reality and we’re standing here celebrating something that has been a deep passion for me,” said an emotional Nancy Newhouse, the Nature Conservancy’s Canadian Rockies program manager. “I’m getting a little choked up … It’s really rewarding to see the final chapter in this land-use dilemma come together as something we can all celebrate.”

Lot 48 has been in and out of the news since 2005, when plans were announced by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to develop a 630-unit golf resort on the property.

After a less-than-warm reaction from local residents and politicians, the Regional District of East Kootenay began to investigate, introducing two new bylaws to prevent the plans moving forward.

In September 2006, Fairmont Resort changed hands, and the new owner, Ken Fowler Enterprises, immediately withdrew the application for the multi-million dollar resort on Lot 48.

The property has since reverted to its original owners, the Wilder family of Fairmont Hot Springs, who have been working since 2009 to find a suitable purchaser.

“This is a very, very significant achievement,” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource

A RICH HISTORY — Martina Shovar of the Akisqnuk First Nation looks out over Lot 48, a plot of land in Fairmont with spiritual and cultural significance to the Ktunaxa people. The lot has just been successfully purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Photo by Kate Irwin Operations, to the crowd at the Lot 48 celebrations. “I want to thank you all for your efforts and vision … We will now see this property preserved for generations of the future.”

With a budget of $7.2 million for the conservation project, fundraising was no small task. Countless individuals and groups stepped forward to pledge money and their support, the Nature Conservancy stated.

Following a final push before the fundraising deadline, in June the group reported that efforts were successful.

“This is an incredible win for the conservation community in British Columbia, and we couldn’t have succeeded without the support of so many partners,” Ms. Newhouse said. “Protecting Lot 48 is essential to maintaining

the integrity of the entire east side of the lake forever.”

The final step in the process will be working with the Regional District of East Kootenay to determine the appropriate zoning for the land; either agricultural land or parkland.

Future public access to the site will be discussed once the Nature Conservancy has carried out a full ecological study, said Hillary Page, Stewardship Coordinator for the Canadian Rockies.

“It’s definitely our goal to accommodate the public and make sure they can enjoy the land in the future,” she said. “We will work with the different community groups to ensure everyone’s interests are heard.”

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Rather than do up a whack of individual events spread out over one week, here are the happenings during a typical day in the life of the Columbia Valley Detachment.

• On July 19th at 5 a.m., the detachment receives a report of a break-and-enter and ongoing assault at a residence in the Dry Gulch area. Cst. Ralph and I are contacted and respond to the residence.

We bust open the door and find an adult man and woman who had been confronted by a 29-year-old man well-known to the detachment. The suspect had assaulted the adult man, threatened the woman and stole na laptop computer. The suspect was described as being intoxicated, and had departed in a vehicle before police arrived.

• Half-an-hour later, police leave the scene to attend to the suspect’s residence. While en-route, a possible suspect vehicle drives past our police vehicle, headed back in the direction of the victims’ house. We turn around, and as we approach the intersection of Hwy 93/95 and Juniper Heights, the vehicle runs off the road. We identify the driver as the 29-year-old suspect, and locate the stolen laptop in the vehicle. He is under investigation for impaired driving, robbery, and for breaching conditions.

• From 5:42 a.m.- 7 a.m., the suspect is read a breath demand. As a result, he is charged with driving impaired and driving over the .08 limit, and is lodged in cells to be remanded for court.

• At 7:15 a.m., as the result of a possible distress signal observed the prior evening on Mt. Swansea, RCMP contact the Provincial Emergency Program in Victoria, which requests the help of Columbia Valley Search and Rescue to ensure no one is in danger.

• 7:50 a.m: police make contact with Columbia Valley Search and Rescue, and make arrangements to secure a helicopter and search the area. A brief meeting with the person who reported the incident is held.

• At 8:30 a.m., on a trip unrelated to the above incident, I attend the hospital to get some bloodwork done.

After starving myself for 12 hours, I am told the lab is closed. I’m in uniform with a gun and starving, so they took pity on me and drew blood.

• 9:10 a.m.: helicopter out of Golden is secured and

will attend to assist Invermere Search and Rescue.

• 10 a.m.: attend a meeting.

• At 10:30 a.m., I am finally able to get a quick breakfast for Cst. Ralph and me. Starvation ends.

• By 11:15 a.m., we meet up with Search and Rescue and determine no one was in distress or located. All is well. Many thanks to our local Search and Rescue.

• At noon, the 29-year-old man lodged in cells wakes up and complains of being sore. He says he needs a smoke. I oblige.

• At 12: 50 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment is contacted and told that an adult man who left the psychiatric unit in Kamloops may be in Invermere.

An urgent notice for the man has been released in the media. He is known to be violent and in the past took on seven police officers during a previous arrest. Further checks with an RCMP member confirm that the man was seen in Radium the previous evening and possibly at a residence in Radium.

• 1 p.m.: Cst Michaud calls out to conduct patrols in civilian clothes in attempts to locate this man.

Cst Michaud checks the bus schedule at Radium Esso and shows staff the picture of the man in question.

• While making inquiries at Radium Esso 25 minutes later, Cst. Michaud notices a man with outstanding warrants enter the store. The man is a person of interest in the April 3rd death of Cory Jarock. He is arrested and members of the detachment respond to assist Cst. Michaud. The 23-year-old local man is lodged in cells.

Remand documents are prepared.

• 2 p.m.: the 23-year-old man is arrested and lodged in cells. Paperwork is ongoing with this arrest.

• At 2:55 p.m., an alert citizen who saw a photo on the news of the Kamloops psychiatric patient, sees the man walking towards A&W in Invermere.

• Five minutes later, we call Cpl. Simpson, detachment muscle, from home to assist. Cst. Michaud is sent to A&W in civilian clothes to confirm the man’s identity. Once this is done, detachment members swoop in and make the arrest without any problems. The man is lodged in cells with the other two men, while arrangements are made to get him back to the hospital.

• At 3:30 p.m., the first suspect of the day, the 29-year-old man, is taken to the hospital. Cpl. Simpson stays with him until the doctor can see him.

• Cst. Ralph contacts the Crown at 6 p.m. and arranges for bail hearings to keep two of the arrested men in custody until court on July 25th. More paperwork.

• 7 p.m.: Cst. Michaud escorts the man who needs to eventually be returned to Kamloops to Cranbrook Hospital.

• At 8:30 p.m., Cpl. Simpson escorts BC Ambulance and the robbery suspect to Cranbrook hospital and returns with the prisoner early in the morning.

• Bail hearings are eventually completed by Cst. Ralph.

• At 11 p.m., Cst. Ralph and I finally call it quits.

16-hour shift completed.

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July 27, 2012

Ktunaxa to take province to court over Jumbo decision

By Kate Irwin, Pioneer Staff With files from Kelsey Verboom The Ktunaxa Nation has announced plans to take the Province of British Columbia to court over the approval issued on March 20th allowing development of Jumbo Glacier Resort to move ahead.

On Tuesday, July 24th, the Ktunaxa Nation, of which the local Akisqnuk Band are part, made a formal announcement of their plans to seek a judicial review into the process by which the Jumbo decision was made.

The First Nation group says that the development will allow desecration of a sacred site, as the Jumbo Valley is home to their Grizzly Bear Spirit, Qat’muk.

“Throughout the consultation process, the Ktunaxa Nation clearly and consistently indicated that proceeding with the resort would destroy the spiritual, cultural and environmental values of Qat’muk. Yet, [the government] did not hear our words,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair.

“We now have no other choice but to challenge the B.C. government’s decision-making process.”

In a judicial review, a Supreme Court judge examines a decision made by an administrative tribunal or administrative decision-maker, in this case, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

The legal process, if it moves ahead, will not focus on whether the decision to grant Glacier Resorts Ltd. approval of its Resort Master Development Agreement was correct. Instead, the focus will be on examining the process by which the decision was made and the Ktunaxa’s claim that their interests were not given proper consideration.

“A consultation agreement was signed between Ktunaxa and the province, and the agreed-upon process was followed,” said Brennan Clarke, Public Affairs Officer for the ministry. “Following the minister’s decision the Ktunaxa stated they plan to examine their legal options, so the announcement they plan to seek a judicial review

was not unexpected.”

The decision over Jumbo took more than 20 years for the province to make and included “comprehensive and exhaustive reviews,” including meetings with the First Nations groups, he stated.

“The sacred nature of the Jumbo Valley was considered as part of the decision, and helped shape the B.C. government’s intention to establish a Grizzly bear wildlife management area,” Mr. Clarke added.

Any judicial review applicant, like the Ktunaxa, does not have an automatic right to a review. In this case, the Supreme Court will only allow the review to go ahead if it doesn’t believe the Jumbo decision had a procedurally fair hearing.

The Ktunaxa — who said they will file their petition within a week and are seeking public help with legal costs — have already missed the 60-day deadline under which an applicant may challenge the original decision.

The court will consider extending that deadline, depending on the amount of time passed and the reason for the delay, and providing a review will not cause hardship to persons affected by the delay.

As Glacier Resorts Ltd. is concentrating on planning over the next 12 months, it is unlikely their activities will be affected by the possible judicial review.

“We have a lot of detailed planning to do over the next year which will continue,” said Grant Costello, senior vice-president of Glacier Resorts Ltd. “Until we see the actual appeal we won’t know if we are named along with the Province ... so we won’t be commenting.”

The resort developer is not unfamiliar with legal challenges against the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort.

In 2005, Panorama’s R.K. Heliski petitioned for a judicial review into the decision granting Glacier Resorts an Environmental Assessment Certificate in October 2004.

The review, which took four days to complete, examined R.K.’s claim that their interests were not properly considered when the certificate was granted. The Supreme Court ultimately dismissed the petition.

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Historical Lens

When is enough?

By Kelsey Verboom, Pioneer Staff

I don’t often borrow from the writing of others, but today I will quote Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning American author and humourist.

“Congress, after years of stalling, finally got around to clearing the way for informal discussions that might lead to possible formal talks that could potentially produce some kind of tentative agreements.”

Because of the exhaustive talks that have occurred during the ongoing saga of Jumbo Glacier Resort, this clever observation popped into my mind this week when the Ktunaxa First Nation announced it will request that the B.C. Supreme Court review the decision-making process of the provincial government to allow Jumbo to go forward.

More talks. More time. More resources. More strife.

When then, if not more than 20 years, is the amount of consultation, discussion, and head-scratching ever enough?

Canada’s population certainly isn’t decreasing. It continues to grow every day, and along with it, the demand for more natural resources, more tourism opportunities, more housing options, etc.

Jumbo is only a drop in the national bucket, but it points to a larger issue that will only become more prevalent as the years tick by: we all live together on this planet, and at some point, we inevitably have to discuss sharing the land, or particular plots of land.

As Canadians, we really need to evaluate where we’re headed. Is it in the direction of projects like Y2Y (y2y. net), which aims to create a gigantic conservation corridor from the Yukon to Yellowstone, right through the Columbia Valley, effectively directing where development can and cannot occur? I hope not. Instead of a conservation-only approach, I hope we are able to recognize how to build development that is designed with environmental considerations in mind. Conservation still needs to occur — I’m not suggesting we hand out saws and start pillaging the forests. But instead of slamming the door on anything that doesn’t scream green, why not try and build when probable, and build smart?

Talk is cheap. Only when we stop flapping our gums about projects will we be able to see, in action, how we are capable of coming to compromises to build intelligently designed projects to last for an ever-ballooning population.

Rafting in Kootenay National Park Invermere resident Ray Crook snapped this photograph of three young explorers 60 years ago. Joe Scarborough (left) and two unnamed girls from Seattle, Washington, push a rudimentary raft around a pool of water created by a beaver dam in Dolly Varden Creek, Kootenay National Park. Mr. Crook said that at the time there were many such dams, but that this was the largest, and a wonderful place to fish.

Photo courtesy of Ray Crook

Wildsight leader ‘baffled’ by letters Dear Editor: I am baffled by comments in a couple of your recent letters to the editor in regard to Wildsight’s involvement in community water stewardship.

Wildsight believes that better decisions are reached when community members are engaged in the decision-making process. Wildsight recognizes that government is ultimately responsible for decisions on water management.

Wildsight’s spokesperson on water issues has encouraged people to get involved and “Be a part

of helping our community become better engaged in the future of water management in our region.”

I am at a loss to understand how her letter on behalf of Wildsight was construed by some of your readers as a suggestion that Wildsight become the decision-maker.

Wildsight is supportive of the B.C. government’s request for input from communities on water management and encourages people to participate in the process.

John Bergenske, Wildsight

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Course condition is fine Dear Editor: Windermere Valley Golf Course is in good mid-season condition. This is largely due to the hard work of our grounds crew and our wonderful neighbors. And I guess that we have to thank Mother Nature for all the early season moisture. Talk about a double-edged sword.

Our business is definitely at risk if Windermere Creek continues to move huge quantities of material. This mobilization is the result of the creek cutting a new path away from a wetlands area that slowed the creek and acted as a natural filter.

Our business is not the only one at risk: Shadybrook and others downstream are all facing hardships.

But perhaps the business with the most at stake is the provincial government.

The culvert under highway 93/95 is definitely at risk and has already required lots of work to keep it functioning. Yet, it is up to the private citizens of Windermere to fund the actions required in the Terms of Reference [put forward by the Ministry of Environment].

The Terms of Reference is the list of things that must be done prior to any action being taken and how the actual work would be completed. It was my opinion that this list, created by the Ministry of Environment, would take six months to one year to complete, not that it would take that time to complete an engineering report (as was stated in The Pioneer’s article from July 13th titled ‘Windermere Creek causes flood and drought’).

The bottom line is that if the creek is returned to its proper creek bed — the same one it has occupied for more than 1,600 years, according to carbon dating — all the problems downstream will be alleviated.

We continue to offer great value as we have for almost a quarter century, but remain concerned about the impact on our business, our customers, our employees and our community if this issue is not resolved. However, with hard work, creativity, and teamwork we believe we will be able to meet this challenge going forward.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Invermere Fire Department may be forced to shut down their long-standing paint recycling scheme if users continue to dump unwanted waste there.

Hydrochloric acid, water filters, insecticides, batteries and engine oil are just some of the unwanted items being carelessly discarded at the site, despite clear signage, said Roger Ekman, Invermere Fire Chief.

“The garbage people are dropping off is ridiculous,” he said. “We’re getting propane tanks, used fuel and engine oil, antifreeze — all stuff we can’t send away to the depot to be recycled … it all costs us money to get rid of.”

The household paint product recycling scheme has been operated by the Fire Department for years as a small source of revenue for the volunteer team, Mr. Ekman added. The department also operates a household smoke alarm and Carbon Monoxide alarm recycling program.

Despite several large signs outlining the items that can and cannot be deposited at the collection site, the mound of unwanted garbage is now larger than that of NO DUMPING — Roger Ekman of Invermere Fire Rescue, recyclable material. displays the pile of unwanted items being deposited at the fire “It’s always been a problem, but more so this year,” department’s paint recycling centre.

Photo by Kate Irwin Chief Ekman added. “We have four pallets of stuff we teers sorting through the pile, Chief Ekman added. can’t send away … we’re getting somebody in next “We don’t even know what’s in a lot of them,” he month to cart it away and incinerate it.”

Included in the growing pile are multiple unmarked said. “We’re trying to provide a public service here; we containers of which the fire department crew does not may have to quit doing it and the valley then loses that known the contents. Not only is the problem an annoy- service … It’s just laziness. People need to sort their items ance, but it’s also a potential health hazard for the volun- and take them to where they belong.”

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PLENTY OF HART — Wyatt Hart recently won the title of Western Canadian Champion in the Canadian Enduro Dirt Biking Championships. Pictured, left to right: Pamela, Trystan, Kendyl and Wyatt Hart.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A local dirt biker has won the title of Western Canadian Champion in his racing category after a second-place and three first-place finishes in championship races throughout July.

Wyatt Hart, 16, has won three out of four endurance dirt bike races this month as part of the Canadian Enduro Championships.

“It feels pretty confidence-boosting; it’s a great feeling,” said Wyatt, who competed alongside his brother Trystan in two races. “It’s cool because the best guys in Canada were there. To be able to ride the same track as them is neat.”

Wyatt and his family spent the weekend of July 7th and 8th at the championships in Vernon, before trekking to Blairmore, Alta. the following weekend for rounds three and four. Close to 160 people competed in each round, with riders divided into amateur and professional categories.

Wyatt, Trystan and their father Kendyl all took part in amateur categories in the championships, with the brothers taking the top two spots on the podium on July 14th in Blairmore.

“It felt good,” Trystan said. “To be second to my brother is better than to be

second to someone else … It’s fun beating my dad too.”

“We should’ve had you 10 years ago, I would have kicked your butt,” joked Kendyl, who also competed in dirt bike racing in his youth.

Enduro dirt bike racing involves endurance races of up to six hours on single-track dirt courses. Not only must riders complete loops of the course in the allotted time or face disqualification, they also have to pick up points on timed technical sections.

With trios of racers spaced one minute apart, the winding tracks and flying dirt make for challenging riding, Wyatt said.

“It’s so technical,” he said. “Think of doing the most technical thing you can imagine for three or four hours … it’s active, you’re standing, leaning side to side and forward and back, concentrating all the time … it’s exhausting.”

Now that Wyatt has won his title, the family must decide whether to travel to Eastern Canada this fall to give him the shot at becoming the national champion.

It’s a title Trystan is familar with, having won the Canadian Motorcross Championship title at the age of 7.

Both Trystan and Wyatt competed in motorcross, which involves huge jumps and mid-air tricks, before switching to endurance racing.

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

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Back to the Wilderness

Roots/folk singer Morgan MacDonald will come to Invermere on August 2nd to play songs from his new EP Back to the Wilderness at Strand’s Old House Restaurant. For info: www.morganmacdonald.ca.

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

Movie Review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen homeland, Alfred scoffs at the notion. He refuses point blank, but is later persuaded (his boss blackmails him with his job) and reluctantly tries to figure out how to ship 10,000 salmon from Britain to the Yemen and keep them alive.

Where the movie often lags with fishy parts to the storyline, it hooks viewers with witty banter and good chemistry between the main characters. The shy and flirty Emily Blunt plays Alfred’s ultimate catch, and their humourous back-and-forth, with wit as dry as the hot Arabian desert, is both smart and funny.

The only character who made me laugh out loud was the Prime Minister’s media handler (Kristin Scott Thomas) who decides the outrageous fly-fishing plan is great PR for Britain’s Middle Eastern relations, and latches on to help. She

Reviewed by Kelsey Verboom If you’re looking for a film as sweet as a wad of cotton candy, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is it.

The movie’s horrible title and sappy-looking DVD jacket make it look a lot dopier than it is. Although the film is uplifting and romantic, it’s done in a tasteful way that doesn’t leave you gagging.

When Alfred (Ewan McGregor), a British fisheries expert with a knack for the ordinary, is approached to help an Arabian sheik (Amr Waked) fulfill a dream of bringing the sport of salmon fishing to his desert

delivers her sarcastic lines with deadpan humour. Her instant-messaging exchanges with the Prime Minister are played on screen, and the outrageous peek at the inner workings of the PM’s office is highly entertaining.

One of the biggest downfalls of this film is the sweeping generalizations it makes about the Middle East and its people. It clumsily tries to tackle the topic of Muslim extremists, and fails rather miserably when paired with the rest of the film’s delicate touch. The other drawback is that for a romantic film, the characters only hold hands. With no big kiss at the end, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen lands a little downstream from where it was likely aiming.

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

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

Toby Theatre • July 27th, 8 p.m.: Prometheus.

• July 28th, 30th - 31st, August 1st - 4th , August 6th, 8 p.m.: Brave (Animated Feature).

• August 7th - 10th, 8 p.m.: Marvel: The Avengers.

For info: www.tobytheatre.com.

Friday, July 27th: • 3 - 6 p.m.: Drumming workshop at Christ Church Trinity with Bruce and Cheryl Harding, followed by a potluck dinner. $25 workshop fee (includes drumming). Fee due by July 20th. For info and registration: 250-342-6644.

• 3 - 7 p.m.: Elk Park Upper Ranch Farmers Market, 3 km north of Radium. For info: 250-341-7897.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium Hot Springs.

Farmer and craft market. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main with The Dos Equis in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 7:30 p.m.: Drumming concert at Christ Church Trinity. $10 donation suggested admission.

Saturday, July 28th: • The Mad Trapper Weekend at Panorama Resort: BC Cup and Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Finals. For info visit www.panoramaresort.com or phone: 250-342-6941.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in downtown Invermere.

• 9 a.m.: Registration starts for Radium 333, a twoday registered shoot at Rauch Homestead Range, 3.5km west of Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250341-3254 or visit: www.lwdrodgun.com.

• 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. For tables contact Doreen at 250-347-9550.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Elk Park Upper Ranch Market Local Artisan Bazaar. Local arts and crafts and skilled trade demonstrations. For info: 250-341-7987.

• 1 p.m.: Ride for CrisQo, a skateboard and bike competition at Mount Nelson skateboard park.

Celebrating the life of Richard Benn. For info: 250341-7228.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main with Oso Simple in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

Sunday, July 29th: • The Mad Trapper Weekend continues at Panorama Resort: BC Cup and Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Finals. For info visit www. panoramaresort.com or phone: 250-342-6941.

• 9 a.m.: Radium 333 registered shoot continues at Rauch Homestead Range. For info: 250-341-3254 or visit: www.lwdrodgun.com.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: The last Sunday Funday Pancake Breakfast and Junk in your Trunk sale at the Edgewater Community Hall. Hosted by the Edgewater Recreation Society. For info: 250-3479324.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market outside the Village Mall in Fairmont Hot Springs. For info: 250-3454002.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Elk Park Upper Ranch Farmers Market, 3 km north of Radium. For info: 250-3417897.

Monday, July 30th: • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp at J.A. Laird Elementary School, Invermere. Ages 6 to 12. Daily drop-ins are welcome. $125/week or $30/day. For info: 250-270-0033.

Tuesday, July 31st: • 7 - 9 p.m.: Volunteer work night at the Groundswell Heritage Garden, (located next to Pynelogs). Please bring your own gloves.

• 8 p.m.: Sean Cronin’s Very Good, concert at Pynelogs.

For info: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, August 1st: • 10 a.m.: Into the Secret Canyon guided walk.

Easy 1.5 km family walk. Meet at Radium hot pools

entrance. For info: 250-347-9505.

• 5:30 p.m.: Hip Hop Flip Flop class at Scrappy Do’s in Invermere. Fun for all ages. Also runs Saturdays.

For info email: tscrappydo@yahoo.com.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

Thursday, August 2nd: • 8 p.m.: Morgan MacDonald, a roots/folk singer plays at Strand’s Old House Restaurant. For info visit www.morganmacdonald.ca.

• 8:30 p.m.: Redeye Empire, a ska/funk/rock band performs at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. 250 342-2965.

Friday, August 3rd: • 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Radium’s Community Weed Pull. Meet at Forsters Landing Road, just past the mill on the north side of the road before it intersects with the Columbia Wetlands. Gloves and plastic bags provided as well as snacks and refreshments.

For info: 250-341-6898. Organized by Wildsight’s Invermere branch.

• 3 - 7 p.m.: Elk Park Upper Ranch Farmers Market, 3 km north of Radium. For info: 250-341-7897.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium Hot Springs.

Farmer and craft market. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main with 60 Hertz in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

Saturday, August 4th: • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Customer Appreciation Day at Canal Flats Family Pantry. Free burgers and smokies.

Prize giveaways, kids’ face painting.

• 1 p.m.: Pump and Jump Jam at Radium Pump track. Best trick contest, time trials race, food and music. Prizes and raffles.

• 8:30 p.m.: Fun starts in preparation for Movie in the Park at Pothole Park, Invermere. Air guitar and hula hoop contests, inflatable pony races and concessions.

• 10 p.m.: Third annual Movie in the Park at Pothole park featuring The Lorax, an animated film. For info: 250-342-9281. Sponsored by District of Invermere.

Sunday, August 5th: • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 2012 Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts. Self guided tour featuring artists in five Columbia Valley settings. For info and phone orders: 250-342-4423.

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By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff Green is the new black at one valley golf destination.

Radium Resort Golf Course has opened three exciting new holes and renovated three of the course’s existing holes. The course has climbed from a par 69 to a par 71, with an extra 765 yards added, which now tips out at 6071 yards total.

“The new additions are going to open up an area that makes you feel very much like you are part of nature when you are out there,” said Joe Evanoff, assistant general manager of Radium Resort.

“It is going to be a great experience because the new holes are just beautiful.”

The three new additions, which are located north of what was previously hole 12 and 13, were designed by golf course architect and Radium Resort President, Bill Newis.

The holes, 13, 14, and 15, are designed to accommodate all levels of golfer because of the addition of multiple tee boxes.

Hole 13 is a par 5 stretching 543 yards from the back tee box. Hole 14 is a par 4 at 460 yards from the furthest tee, and hole 15 is a par 3 at 194 yards.

“A lot of the design is in the placement of the tees so that everyone can swing and have a similar shot into the greens,” Mr. Evanoff said.

“If the landing areas are accessible for all levels of player then they don’t have to hit the ball 300 yards to be able to play the holes.”

While the main goal was working to keep players happy with the addition of the holes, the new area was also designed to leave a light footprint on the mountain ecosystem surrounding Radium Resort, Mr. Evanoff said. The previous owners of the Resort had planned renovations to the course and left them unfinished.

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GREENER PASTURES ­— Andy Chisholm, grass specialist at Radium Resort, stands on the resort’s new hole 13.

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Andy Chisholm, who supervised the new holes’ construction and grow-in period, was a major figure in the construction of the new play areas.

“The fact that these holes are going to be here forever and I was a part of building them is an awesome feeling,” Mr. Chisholm said.

Upgrades to the remainder of the course include a renovation of Hole 1 into a dog-leg right with a 20 yard extension of the hole. The hole has been lined with a series of new pine trees along the right of the fairway. Hole 2, which was previously Hole 3, has been redesigned from a short par 4 to a par 3. Hole 18, formerly Hole 16, has also been lengthened by 54 yards, which was designed to improve the hole as a stronger par 5.

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Career Opportunities The Interior Health Authority and Golden Life Management in Invermere are actively seeking Health CareAssistants. Health Care Assistants are valuable members of the health care team.

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Art lovers can immerse themselves in artisans’ creations while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Windermere from the tranquil lookout housing the fourth stop on the 2012 Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts on August 5th.

Veteran mask maker, Pam Williamson, and watercolour visionary, Erla Mottram, are just two of the artists displaying their unique work in the high country paradise of Pat and Rick Andruschuk.

“This year we chose to get involved because I have always wanted to do this,” Pat said. “I feel like this [property] is as close to heaven as I am going to find on Earth. I would like people to come enjoy the art and the scene that it is in.”

One artist showcasing her awe-inspiring approach to painting at the Andruschuk residence is Erla Mottram.

“If I am here long enough I am going to paint on the day of the event,” she said. “I think this is a fabulous site to have an art show because I love painting water and mountains.”

Erla’s inspiration for her unique pieces comes from the organic nature of her medium, which she uses to capture the vibrant hues of the world around her.

“I love the colour and the flow of watercolour paint,” Erla said. “I love to use my imagination to come up with ideas for art. The more colour the better.”

The valley painter was born in Kimberley, B.C., and began her artistic career in 1995. The early days of Erla’s artistic experience were spent recreating the

beauty of her youth on paper.

“When I first got started I did a lot of skiing and landscape pictures,” she said.

“The mountains really inspire me.”

Erla’s early art career had a humble beginning. The first show where she displayed her pieces had her wondering if any of them would sell. She had her answer almost immediately.

“My daughter came up to me and said, ‘Mom! Somebody wants to buy your painting,’” Erla said. “I realized at that point that I could paint.”

Erla has gone on to travel the world and paint her experiences.

Joining Erla on the tour is mask maker, Pam Williamson, who will be displaying her colourful collection.

The artist’s interest in cloak and camouflage is inspired by nature and psychology.

“I think we would all like to wear a mask at times,” Pam said. “Making masks allows you to really get to explore that.

We all have our inner personas that we want to protect and masks do that for us.”

The artist has shown her work in Golden, and at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere. This is her first year on the tour circuit.

“I thought that the tour would be a really interesting way of showing my pieces,” she said.“There are some amazing artists in this valley and the event is something that really brings that out.”

Providing the soundtrack for the venue are Scott and Kathleen Ivers. The couple are famous in they valley for their passionate duets.

For more information on the Tour of the Arts: www.columbiavalleyarts.com.

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ARTISTIC AMBITIONS — ­ Erla Mottram (left) and Pam Williamson will be showing their unique artwork at the fourth stop of the Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts atop the hillside oasis of Pat and Rick Andruschuk.Photo by Kristian Rasmussen

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YOUR MONEY

How to stay calm in turbulent markets Investing in the stock markets can sometimes seem like an exercise in patience and nerves. Investors hate uncertainty, and therefore, the stock markets also hate uncertainty.

Many investors handle doubt by reacting. In many cases this behaviour can be detrimental to their investment portfolios. It’s normal and natural to want to react to what we see and hear around us; however, if a person plans to remain invested, it’s vital to stay level headed.

Here are a few tactics to employ when learning to navigate the sometimes confusing world of investing.

Understand your investments You should always only buy investments with which you are familiar and comfortable. When buying mutual funds, it is important to know if the fund is fixed-income, balanced or equity.

Also know if the fund is investing for growth or income, and what sectors the underlying stocks are primarily from. When buying individual stocks, you should understand the business entirely: what it does, what its prospects for growth are, and what its financial statements look like. This helps to determine how comfortable and confident you feel about the investment you are making. This is the most important thing you can do to help keep a cool head during tumultuous times in the market.

Limit media influence The old adage “Don’t believe everything you hear” is an important lesson in the world of investing. When navigating the stock market, it’s vital to be able to put what you see or read into context.

Remember that television, print and online media are usually funded by advertising dollars, which can influence what is presented. In short, media is big business with its own interests, which could be at odds with what’s best for investors.

Volatility and loss Another element is being able to recognize the difference between an actual loss and normal market volatility.

When a portfolio experiences a decline in value it does not necessarily mean there has been a loss. If your portfolio is well diversified and comprised of high quality assets, you would usually do best to continue holding those investments. It is likely this type of portfolio will recover when market stability returns.

If investors decide to sell, they often end up selling their investments for a lower price than they paid, thus truly realizing a loss.

The markets are dynamic, and will always ebb and flow with the economy. Movement is what creates opportunity.

If there is no down, there can’t be an up either.

Learning to accept the downs and view them as a potential opportunity is an important component of investing.

Staying focused Most people invest with specific goals in mind: retiring early, buying property, or funding children’s postsecondary education.

It is likely that when these goals were identified, a reasonable path to attaining them was set. This is especially true for those who work with a financial advisor.

When dealing with the ups and downs of the markets it’s important to stay focused on goals, and to push aside any tempting and emotionally motivated actions.

Over the short-term, markets can be quite volatile.

Over the long-term, a dive in the overall stock market has never been irreversible.

This was true during the Great Depression and every economic event since. As a rule, an upward trend in the general stock market always continues over time while declines are only temporary.

Seek advice It’s always in your best interests to talk over any concerns about the markets or your portfolio with your advisor. He or she needs to be aware of how you are feeling to determine if your investments are still suitable for you, and if any changes should be made.

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

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Invermere’s Nadyia Fry claimed first place at the Crazy Soles Nipika trail run Saturday, July 21st. Nadyia placed 1st overall in the women’s 20-29 age category. She beat out 52 other competitors to claim the top spot during the 25-kilometre race.logoThe put (black on by localforrunning “Reverse for useevent on darkerwas backgrounds background reference onlystore Crazy Soles and attracted more than 140 competitors. Photo submitted

Come and see some of our Talented Artisans from the Valley, enjoy fresh baked goods, home grown produce, Free Range Bugaboo Ranch Black Angus Beef, antiques, local arts and crafts. Enjoy some live music, free wagon rides. Come and spend the afternoon with the Elk Park family and friends.

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Mouthwatering quesadillas Crisp quesadillas oozing with cheddar, Monterey Jack and fresh vegetables, making them a favourite with locals. Also available with grilled chicken or shrimp.

KARI’S KITCHEN Windermere Valley Golf Course, 1881 Windermere Loop Road, Windermere. www.windermerevalleygolfcourse.com • 250-342-3004

Afternoon tea Your choice of two afternoon tea delights.

An assortment of delicate tea sandwiches, warm scones with strawberry jam and crème fraîche, a selection of sweet treats, served with fresh fruit salad and your choice of tea. More than 40 premium loose-leaf teas to choose from.

FIRESIDE TEA SHOPPE 7557 Canyon Avenue, Radium (across from ball diamond). www.villagecountryinn.bc.ca • 250-347-9392

Spicy tuna crispy A local favourite. A tempura coated rice patty topped with spicy tuna, served with a balsamic soy reduction.

Fubuki Sushi 315 3rd Avenue, Invermere (across from Syndicate Boardshop). www.fubukisushi.com • 250-342-2442

Charbroiled New York steak with lobster tail Chicken enchiladas Two tasty enchiladas garnished with fresh shredded lettuce, olives, sweet peppers, and filled with roasted chicken, sour cream and onions. The entrée receives a healthy dose of delicious Luxor Creek enchilada sauce and three melted cheeses: Jack, mozzarella, and cheddar.

Accompanied by house-made refried beans.

Luxor Creek Cantina Spur Valley Greens Golf Course 4825 Luxor Station Road, Spur Valley. www.spurvalley.com • 250-347-9051

A mouthwatering 6 ounce New York AAA striploin steak topped with a juicy 6 ounce Cuban lobster tail, and accompanied by baby creamer potatoes, bok choi, asparagus, grilled pimentos, grilled mushroom caps, and baby honey-glazed beets.

RADIUM RESORT GOLF COURSE 8100 Golf Course Road, Radium Hot Springs. www.radiumresort.com • 250-347-6299

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Authentic gelati in a waffle cone bowl

Prosciutto-wrapped spinach salad Tasty olives, marinated tomato, goat cheese, spinach, and balsamic vinaigrette are all wrapped in a delicious prosciutto band.

Nothing says summer in the valley like a scoop of locally made frozen desserts. Italian style, with North American influences, the low-fat but still rich gelato and non-fat, non-dairy, oh-so-refreshing sorbets can now be enjoyed in both Invermere and in Radium Hot Springs.

Eagle Ranch Resort 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail, Invermere www.eagleranchresort.com • 250-342-0562

GERRY’S GELATI 1145 7th Avenue, Invermere Highway 93, Radium www.gerrysgelati.com 250-342-2468

Grilled smoked kassler loin A succulent smoked pork loin garnished with eye-catching red cabbage, sauerkraut, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and delicious spaetzle.

The Old Salzburg 4943 Highway 93, Radium Hot Springs. www.oldsalzburgrestaurant.com • 250-347-6553

Spinach Crostini The spinach crostini is made up of fresh spinach leaves, colourful red onions, red peppers, artichoke hearts, and toasted pine nuts with The Spring’s very own house-made dijon vinaigrette and baked goat cheese crostini.

The springs at Radium Resort 4714 Springs Drive, Radium Hot Springs. www.radiumresort.com • 250-347-6200

Crisp kalamari with tzatziki and hummus Tender kalamari with a light, crispy batter, marinated with the freshest ingredients and made to Grandma’s authentic Greek recipe. Delicious homemade tzatziki and hummus on the side, plus a fresh garnish.

TONY’S GREEK GRILL 5009 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs.

250-345-6661

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The Hoodoo Mudslide Meltdown A chocolate lover’s dream! The Hoodoo Mudslide Meltdown is moist chocolate bundt cake oozing with chocolate filling, with a rich chocolate sauce and refreshing vanilla ice cream, topped with dark chocolate shavings. Perfect for sharing.

THE HOODOO GRILL 5388 Highway 93/93, Fairmont Hot Springs www.thehoodoo.com • 250-345-2166

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Chicken skewer with Greek salad A tender, grilled chicken skewer with fresh Greek salad (made from a 4,000-year-old recipe), plus special-made pita, with tangy tzatziki and hummus on the side. 100% chicken, pork or lamb available.

TONY’S GREEK GRILL 5009 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs.

250-345-6661

Wood oven-baked pizza Made on our homemade crust with gluten-free option available. Choose from...

• Chorizo, Spinach, Roast Garlic & Olive • Bacon, Roast Tomato & Smoked Cheddar • Pepperoni • 3 Layer Cheese • Wood Oven Roasted Vegetable with Mozzarella & Parmesan • Pulled Pork (smoked right here!) & Mozzarella.

From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen Unit 8, 5019 Fairmont Resort Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC www.fromscratchfood.com • 250-345-0008

Moroccan lamb keftas Warm, Moroccan spiced lamb with mint and cumin, served with a caramelized onion mustard and on rosemary skewers.

CASAVINO WINE BAR & Tapas bar 4873 St. Mary’s Street, Radium 250-341-5938 • www.casavino.ca

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July 27, 2012

Creek erodes bank

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff Troubled waters in Windermere continue to cause damage to infrastructure in the area.

Windermere creek ripped a culvert pipe out of position during recent heavy rainfall on the east side of Highway 93/95, and eroded a section of the highway bank within a 24 hour period.

“During periods of high risk, creek crossings through culverts and bridges are monitored with increased frequency,” said Kate Trotter, public affairs officer with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“The culvert is currently being monitored daily and the maintenance contractor is taking photos and recordFORCE OF NATURE ­— A culvert pipe ing any changes.” that used to sit just above the water line was When monitoring a creek, experts pulled out of position by extreme rainfall and look for a dark, murky, flow that could water flow. indicate a bank failure or slide further

Photo by Kristian Rasmussen upstream, she added.

“The Ministry of Transportation tions to fixing the problems with the culand Infrastructure has been clearing debris and creek bed material at the inlet vert,” said Wendy Booth, Area F director.

The recent mudslide in Fairmont end of the culvert to a greater degree than has caused more valley residents to stay in past years,” she said. aware of their surroundings and the con“We believe this is primarily due to a change in the creek bed alignment that sequences of nature, Director Booth said.

When water levels drop in the area occurred upstream.” the ministry will install a new section of The extruding culvert pipe has alpipe at the culvert with imported fill that ready begun to raise a few eyebrows in the will be compacted around the site.

Windermere community.

The culvert will be further armored “I have spoken with stakeholders, as with rock material to prevent Winderwell as the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Environment, about mere Creek from eroding stabilizing soil the situation and we are looking at solu- around the pipe, Ms. Trotter added.

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(250) 342-1167 Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@cv-pioneer.com

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Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, August 4th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Free burgers and smokies • Lots of prize giveaways • Face painting for the kids

Thank You The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to THANK the following organizations for their support of the June 2012 Community In Service Training.

Congratulations to the participants who completed the course - your contribution to the day and your now increased knowledge of the community is an outstanding asset to the Columbia Valley!

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Jennifer Almas, Bighorn Meadows Alita Bentley, Be Gifted Laura Bidinger, DOI Terry Collins, DOI Amanda Diakiw, The Columbia Valley Pioneer • Lisa Frank, Fairmont Gift Shop

• Kindry Luyendyk, DOI • Cathy McEvoy, Bighorn Meadows • Amanda McQuarrie, Bighorn Meadows • Chantel Miller, Be Gifted • Dorell Shovar, Lakeshore Resort • Lucille Shovar, Lakeshore Resort & Campground

Thank you to the CVCC - Education Committee • Chair, Rose-Marie Regitnig, Columbia Valley Pioneer • Doug Clovechok, College of the Rockies • Grant Loeppky, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • Theresa Wood, Radium Resort

• Jessica Fairhart, College of the Rockies • Nicole Morgan, Panorama Resort • Susan Smith, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce

And the Education Committee would like to extend their tremendous gratitude to Nicole Morgan of Panorama Resort for her outstanding contribution to the design, development , delivery of the Community In Service Course - she is a woman who is passionate about customer service excellence.

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The Lorax coming to Pothole Park

ATTENTION

R A F T ERS & T UB ERS

By Pioneer Staff

is pleased to announce that the Columbia River is now open for the tube and float rental season.

SPECIAL SINGLE TUBES $15 • DOUBLE TUBES $25 After your float, drop by the store for a refreshing Nestlē ice cream 4962 Fairmont Frontage • 250-341-2705

Magical, cartoon creatures are coming to downtown Invermere on August 4th as the town holds its third annual Movie in Pothole Park.

Using a large, inflatable screen and sound system, the District of Invermere will bring animated film, The Lorax, to eager moviegoers at the outdoor venue.

“Every year we have great feedback about how much people love the experience,” said Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer for the District of Invermere.

“The uniqueness of Pothole Park is that it’s a natural amphitheatre, so you don’t have to bob your head

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

Application forms for organizations which might be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption are now available at the Municipal Office, 914 – 8th Avenue and on our website at www.invermere.net (under documents, applications and forms (twice), permissive tax exemption).

A Permissive Tax Exemption is a means for council to support organizations within the community which further council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life and delivery of services economically. A Permissive Tax Exemption is strictly at the discretion of the District of Invermere Council.

At a Glance Open late every day!

Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The application forms are for a full or partial tax exemption for 2013 property taxes as per regulations set out in the Community Charter.

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Not for profit organization Charitable or philanthropic organization An athletic or service club or association Care facility or licensed private hospital Partner of the municipality by agreement under s.225 of the Community Charter • Other local authority • Organization eligible under s.220 statutory exemption (e.g. public worship, senior home, hospital)

Deadline for the receipt of applications: August 15, 2012.

Please call our office at 250-342-9281 if you require any additional information.

Karen Coté Director of Finance

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Local Business Profiles

Get a taste of the Middle East at Radium's newest restaurant

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

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around to get a clear view of the screen.”

Movie in Pothole Park is free to all, with concessions stands and entertainment available on-site. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. with games, a hula hoop contest and inflatable horse races. The Lorax will begin at 10 p.m.

“I’ve seen lots of kids in PJs and blankets falling asleep in the park,” Ms. Luyendyk said. “[The District of Invemere] is always looking for something to bring the community together like this.”

Attendees should bring something to sit on, plus a blanket and bug spray, Ms. Luyendyk added.

For more information please contact 250-342-9281 or corporateservices@invermere.net.

Highway 93, Across from Rolf the Woodcarver Ph: 250-688-3372 israelifalafel@gmail.com

A valley couple is bringing an To keep the authentic flavours authentic and unique Middle Eastof Roi's traditional recipes, the ern taste experience to the valley. couple orders many ingredients in Kd and Roi Golan are restauspecially from Israel and Lebanon.

“We have so many different rateurs who have flung open the flavours that many people have doors to their new business and probably never tried before,” Kd passion, Safta's Kitchen, which said. “It doesn't get any more traspecializes in traditional Israeli cuiditional than us.” sine. The new eatery is located at Safta's Kitchen works hard not Gerry's Gelati and miniature golf only at their food, but also to keep course in Radium Hot Springs. service speedy.

“Starting this year the valley is “You don't have to sit down going to have really good Middle and wait for your food here,” Kd Eastern food available for the rest said. “We have a lot of people of their lives,” Roi said. “Most of the recipes that we use were passed Roi and Kd Golan have opened a brand who drop in on their lunch break down from my grandma and in- new restaurant in Radium Hot Springs and have 30 minutes to leave the office, get their food, eat it, and get spired by the falafel carts and res- offering delicious Israeli cuisine. back. We really work for them.” taurants back in Israel.”

Safta's Kitchen is also a destination for much The word 'safta' is Hebrew for grandma and Roi and Kd have tried to recreate the kitchen cre- more than a quick bite to eat, the couple said. The Raations of Roi's grandmother at their new business. dium location features a mini-golf course and Gerry's “The restaurant is a lot like grandma's kitchen Gelati, which specializes in Italian gelato.

“Safta's can be a night or lunchtime experibecause it is so family friendly and we have a lot of fun here with customers,” Roi said. “We like to ence,” Roi said. “Visitors can come to Safta's, play minigolf, get some great food, and have some exlaugh a lot at work.”

The restaurant owners pride themselves on cater- cellent gelati for dessert. We are very excited about ing to all dietary requirements, offering gluten-free, offering something that is healthy and unique in this valley.” vegetarian, and vegan options.

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Keep out Radium’s invaders Submitted by Raegan Mallinson Wildsight The gloves are coming ON and it’s going to be one heck of a fight. On Friday, August 3rd, volunteers will come out in force to identify and yank out invasive plants from sensitive areas around the Columbia Wetlands near Radium Hot Springs.

Radium’s Community Weed Pull will be a surgical strike against invaders like the Common Tansy — with its tough seeds that remain viable for decades — and prickly Canada Thistle. Everyone is invited to join in between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on August 3rd.

“Many hands can help to restore the native plant ecology of the Columbia Wetlands from the threat of invasive species,” says Raegan Mallinson, event coordinator. “And don’t worry if you don’t know a tansy from a fir tree; we will have photo guides available for help in plant identification.”

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Common Tansy there, moving on to Sinclair Creek to attack a second patch if time permits.

“This year, we’ll return to a patch of tansy that was pulled in previous years by Wildsight’s Columbia Headwaters Invasive Plant Species Project. Our goal is to mop up reemerging growth,” Ms. Mallinson said. “This infestation is very close to the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area and we don’t want it to spread into that sensitive wetland ecosystem.

“There’s a dramatic reduction in the amount of Common Tansy at the location compared to last year.

But its seeds can remain viable in the soil for up to 25 years, so we need to revisit it.”

Snacks and refreshments will be provided, along with gloves and plastic bags. Fellow volunteers will be on hand to help identify invasive species.

“It’s a good way to give back to the wetlands that give us so much,” Ms. Mallinson added.

For more information, call 250- 341-6898 or email invermere@wildsight.ca.

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Patty’s Greenhouse Stop by and check out our other specials!”

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BC Hydro is upgrading homes and businesses with new smart meters. Moving to a more efficient, modernized grid will help us meet the growing demand for electricity while continuing to deliver safe, reliable power throughout the province.

Windermere

Here’s what you can expect: • Typically, meter installation will take place Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST. • Meter installers will have BC Hydro and Corix logos on their trucks and uniforms, and photo identification badges.

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• You don’t need to be home, as long as we have safe and clear access to your meter—please remove any physical modifications that prevent a meter exchange.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to you. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with you to conserve energy through Power Smart.

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SUMMERLUDE

July 27, 2012

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SENSATIONAL SUMMERLUDE — This year’s Summerlude festival drew visitors and residents together for an action-packed few days, from July 18th-July 21st. Pictured, this page, clockwise from top left: a sun-kissed woman enjoys the Lake Windermere Regatta festivities from the water; Wilmer’s Japhy Hunt entertains onlookers during Valley Appreciation Day as character Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean; Sprinkles the clown keeps kids happy at the same event; 78-year-old Norm Gagné from Canal Flats revs up the crowd during his family’s logging show at Valley Appreciation Day; Invermere’s Wil Comrie paddleboards during the regatta. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Taylor Leibel and Mackenzie Wassing tempt fate during Mexican Poker at Bullriding in the Rockies; St. Albert, Alberta’s Kyle Primeau hangs on aboard bull Super Charge; Carson Scheffer and his great-grandpa, Bruce Nichol, sing O’ Canada; Aaron Hetu of Kamloops, B.C., leans back as Filthy Habits becomes airborne; Alanna Westergaard carries the B.C. flag during the opening ceremonies; Ricky-Ticky the clown entertains the crowd.

Photos by Kate Irwin and Kelsey Verboom

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

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

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

SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE URBAN DEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE

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.

Proposed Lake Windermere Surface Zoning Regulations within the District boundary

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 urbandeer 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 August 3rd, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. to: Chris Prosser Chief Administrative Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or to cao@invermere.net

LOOKING FOR A GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY?

Tuesday, July 31st , 2012

District of Invermere Council invites the public to an Open House:

Invermere Council is looking for citizens with a history of community involvement and a desire to participate within the community development process. Three excellent opportunities are available to serve your community for a three year term.

When:

WHAT DOES A BOARD OF VARIANCE DO?

Where:

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Lake Windermere Memorial Community Hall (Invermere Community Hall) 709 – 10th Street, Invermere

The Board of Variance is a citizen appeal body consisting of three appointed members who hear and then decide upon variances to the Zoning Bylaws of the District of Invermere that cannot be considered by Council.

The Board of Variance provides citizens with an avenue for appeal on the interpretation and the strict application of local government Zoning Bylaws and regulations in specific circumstances as defined in the legislation.

What: To review the proposed water surface zones within the municipal boundaries.

Why? Council wishes to provide the public with: • an opportunity to view the location and detail of the proposed lake surface zones, and • an opportunity to speak to members of Council.

The Board of Variance functions independently from District Council and has its own authority under the Local Government Act. HOW TO APPLY:

This is an open meeting and we encourage all interested persons to attend and provide input on the proposed water surface zones within the municipal boundaries. Information packages are available at the municipal office and if you require additional information, please contact:

Citizens interested in participating on this Board are invited to submit a resume to: Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer District of Invermere 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 corporateservices@invermere.net

Rory Hromadnik Director of Development Services District Office 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC 250 342-9281 or planning@invermere.net

The deadline for the submission of all resumes to the municipal office is August 3rd, 2012. A copy of the bylaw can be picked up at the municipal office or found on our website at www.invermere.net for more information.

Please note this will be an informal drop-in format

Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Professionals Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t

Bernie Raven

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

www.teamraven.ca

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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 • Cell: 250-342-1300

Geoff Hill Sales Representative MaxWell Realty Invermere

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

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

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The only local newspaper with free online content!

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • Stains/Lacquers • Interior/Exterior Restoration • Elastormeric/Stucco • New Construction • Apoxies (Cement Floors, Pools) Adam Nohels • Box 331, Canal Flats, BC • 250-688-0128

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals Landscaping & Design

• Property Maintenance • Mini Excavator • Parking Lot Sweeping • Trucking • Residential/Commercial • Skidsteer Services

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

• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

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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

Keep your eavestroughs clean and free-flowing regularly to save fascia, soffit and roof damage.

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.

Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444

Call or visit online

All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

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

Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Certified ART® & Graston® provider #4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 • columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

www.columbiavalleychiro.com

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs ALL WORK PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:

GUARANTEED

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250-426-9586 1-888-371-6299

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

250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Deja vu

Renovations and Maintenance

• Kitchens • Plumbing • Basements

• Drainage • Bathrooms • Carpentry

• Decks • Flooring

4932 Hyllestad Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L1 Cell: 250-688-1325 • Ph: 250-345-6231 • chris.dejavu@hotmail.ca

Renovating?

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS w i n d o w f a s h i o •nSsERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING

Interior World

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

Call Bill Cropper (250)(250) 342342-7100 4406 (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

WoodFAIRMONT Blinds RIDGE R

Interior World ENOVATION

Residential

Jesse Vader 250.341.5426

Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

250.349.5564

• Doors • Bathroom • Windows Renovations • Flooring • Additions window fashions • Painting/ • Decks Interior/Exterior • Finish Carpentry • Kitchen(250) •342 Basement Call Bill Cropper 4406 Renovations Renovations

250-342-5682

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

Top Quality

Sales • Warranty • Repairs

250-342-9207 1265A Sunridge rd., Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC • fhs@telus.net

• 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?

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Key West Plumbing and Heating 24 hr. ncy emerge e! ic rv se

250-341-1011

Servicing the Columbia Valley

Personal & Corporate • Free local delivery

JAYNE MAGRI • 250-342-3160

www.itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca • itsawrapgiftbaskets@shaw.ca

Home-based customized gift basket business.

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE

Invermere, B.C.

• New installs, renovations, service work, hot water tanks, drain cleaning and inspection.

FOUR SEASONS FOR ALL REASONS!

DESIGN & BUILD SERVICE JEFF BALTRUS

Licensed Residential Builder 401 Westridge View Invermere BC V0A 1K4

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

Established 1976

JOHN WOOD PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 FAX: 250-345-2189 • E-mail: tobywood@shaw.ca 5026 Riverview Road, Fairmont, B.C. V0A 1L1

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310

Lambert

Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

READY MIX CONCRETE

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

Come in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

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

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Irrigation System, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls

250-688-1229

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

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

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

Radermacher Chiropractic

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

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

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

75-95% success rate for pain reduction, functional improvement, and recovery of injured soft tissue, bone, heel and joints.

patco_dev@shaw.ca

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Automotive Repairs

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

RedRock

• contracting •

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

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

RFE ALARMS • • • •

Alarms Surveillance Systems Home Theatre Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

Rick Flowitt

250-342-6549

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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

Skandia Concrete

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

Kootenay Paving

Invermere and Area

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

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

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

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

Owner/Operator

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

has resumed 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.

• 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

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

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

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

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

Ukass Logging Ltd. est. 1969

Call 250-342-3410 after 5 p.m. or leave a message.

VJ (Butch) Bishop

Scott Wilisky

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

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

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

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

■ 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

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#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Dean Midyette

Advertising Sales

Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.341.1939 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com dean@cv-pioneer.com

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s In Memoriam s s In Memoriam s s In Memoriam s

garage sales

LOST AND FOUND

CHEERS & JEERS

In cherished memory of

Yard sale and open house!

$100 reward: lost Harmony kayak paddle. Windermere area.

Thursday, July 19th. Please call Bonnie-Lou at 250-342-6899.

Cheers to Frank Gereau. Nice shot, Ace!

And now the purple dusk of twilight time, steals across the meadows of my heart. High up in the sky, the little stars climb, always reminding me that we’re apart. You wander down the lane and far away leaving me a song that will not die. Love is now the stardust of yesterday, the music of the years gone by.

In Loving Memory of

Joe Aubrey March 7, 1942 to July 27, 2010.

Grant Polier December 18th, 1953 July 23rd, 1978.

Up on a hilltop amid flowers and beauty, you lay at rest.

In my heart amid love and memories, you live on forever.

Thank you for the love and memories that even time cannot steal.

We love you and will miss you eternally, your mom and family.

Lynn Jennifer Ferris February 9th, 1961 - July 28th, 2011 When I lay there beside you, could you feel me there?

My arms were wrapped around you, and I was stroking your hair.

I was talking about the good times, for me they were every single day.

I wanted you to feel love and comfort, and happy in some way.

I watched your every breath, and prayed each one wasn’t your last.

The time we got to share together, went by too quick, too fast.

I wanted you to wake up, please Mom, open your eyes.

Tell me this is a nightmare,and not our goodbyes.

As your last breath grew closer, we lay there peacefully together.

My heart continually breaking, because I wanted you forever.

Then there it was, your final breath of air.

I didn’t want to believe it, this is so cruel and unfair.

I held your beautiful face, and prayed you’d breathe again.

I wasn’t ready for you to go, I couldn’t admit this was the end.

But then I realized you were now in peace, and not suffering anymore.

You were beginning the life of an angel, and your body would no longer be sore.

I held you close and squeezed you tight, and tried to say goodbye.

I’ve lost my mom and my number one best friend, all my heart could do is cry.

I slowly got up, I wanted so much to stay, I leaned over and gave you one last kiss, it was so hard to walk away.

Mom you are my entire world, and I miss you so very much.

I wish I could feel your lovable cuddle, and your soft and gentle touch.

But for now I have to wait, until we meet again.

You will always be in my heart and thoughts, my dear Mom and best friend.

Always and forever, your baby girl loves you so much.

Love, Lindsay.

Lynn Jennifer Ferris February 9th, 1961 July 28th, 2011 Oh Grandma, how I miss you, I wish you could have stayed.

I know you held on tight and you’ll never fade away.

You’ll be with me day after day.

Oh Grandma, how I miss you, you’ll never fade away.

I love you, Grandma.

Love, Alexis.

garage sales Garage sale. 1695 Rocky Mountain Ave., Windermere. Sunday, July 27th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Miscellaneous items, household items, ladies’ clothing, some new, never worn.

4878 Wills Road, Fairmont.

Saturday, July 28th, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Collectibles, antiques, gardening items, tools, household items, etc.

Furniture, lawn and yard tools, tile saw, table saw, power tools, etc.

Saturday, July 28th, 8 a.m - 2 p.m.

4730 Kirk Street, Radium.

Yard sale. July 28th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

5151 Riverview Cresent, Fairmont.

Yard Sale. 1229 - 14th Street.

Saturday, July 28th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Antique cameras plus accessories, scrapbooking, jogger, kid’s bike, convection toaster oven, toys, frames and lots more.

GARAGE SALE. 1602 - 13th Ave., Invermere. Saturday, July 28th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. TONS OF STUFF. Household, knick-knacks, books, music, collectables, much, much more!

111 - 12 Ave., Invermere on Saturday July 28th at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toys, clothes, golf clubs and household. 1,100 sq.ft. + full basement, zoned R2, bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and ½ bath on main. Basement with 1 bedroom, roughed in bathroom, wood stove. Central vac, A/C and large flat fenced yard. More info call 250-341-3983. Agents welcome.

Yard sale. Saturday, July 28th, 1909 - 13th Ave., 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lots of household items.

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

Found: on highway in front of bowling alley around 3 weeks ago, a small black boat tarp with center pole. Call 250-342-8838.

Found: prescription sunglasses.

July 13th, Toby Benches trail near Bear Mountain Road behind Rod & Gun Club. Call 250-342-8392.

Found: paddleboard in Windermere.

250-342-0050.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the Fairmont staff for their excellent support for the people who were stranded during the mudslide.

It brings good will to the valley.

Jeers to T.H. May a thousand fleas infest your pockets as you travel the world! Hey, enjoy the coffee!

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.

Cheers to Carol and Barry Mack for their superb organization and hard work for the highlysuccessful Fairmont Lions Garage Sale. Thank you!

Windy Café . . .

Cheers to all the hardworking people who worked on the 7th Ave. restoration. It looks wonderful!

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.

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.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

Cheers to the volunteers in Fairmont for defining your community. Your selflessness and compassion did not go unnoticed. Jeers to the word “debris” — how can smelly, unwanted crap sound so sensuous.

Cheers to Al Larratt and his bestselling book ‘How to Manage Your Handicap to Maximize Profit.’

Cheers to Tony of Strand’s Restaurant for providing the DTSS grad class the use of his grounds for photographs, as well the use of the building in the event of rain. The photos turned out beautifully!

A big Cheers to all the volunteers who came to help clean up after the Fairmont mudslide. Especially to those who put the needs of their neighbors before their own.

A special thanks to Rory Sinclair who worked tirelessly to keep everything and everyone on the right track.

Cheers to the Fairmont Fire Dept. and to all the people who helped when the creek came roaring down the hill. Jeers to the jerks who would not listen and evacuate, holding up fire rescue trucks for others. When you are told to evacuate, don’t pack, leave immediately!

Cheers to John, Jerry and Di who are working tirelessly at the Ridge Phase II cleaning up the mud and debris from the mudslide. Thanks for taking such good care of our properties. We would be lost without you.

Jeers to the dog owner in Radium whose dog attacked our dog. The situation could have been a lot worse. Your dog needs a muzzle and proper training, minus the spike collar, and you need a reality check!

A belated cheers to the Peters and the Toby Theatre for hosting three high school classes for the first showing of The Hunger Games. It’s important that local businesses support our education system!

Jeers to the idiots wasting taxpayers’ money on the deer cull.

Just think of what the Invermere council could do with this money.

The Deer Protection Society should have to compensate Invermere for all the money they have wasted.

Better yet, maybe Invmermere taxpayers should be suing the Deer Protection Society for wasting their tax money.

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

Cheers to Ashley from Valley Blossoms Day Care for taking her kids on a field trip to the Hoodstock concert. You rock!

Cheers to Coy’s Par 3 for the great food and great time had by all. ~ The North Star crew.

Cheers to Marko. You continue to be an authority figure we all respect and appreciate! Thank you for all that you do, especially when it comes to dealing with us teenagers in an understanding and respectful way.

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

Radium: modern 2-bdrm, lowerlevel suite. W/D, D/W. $850/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790.

Cheers to Wade for bombing the Lions’ building. ~ W.D. Cheers to W.D. ~ Wade.

Cheers to David Pacey for his July 20th letter to the editor. Advocacy groups may be heard but definitely not empowered.

Cheers to the universe for leading me to the place where some very kind people left a free BBQ with all its parts and cover. Thank You! Cheers to my wonderful friend, the autobody man, who polished it up to look as good as new. I am very grateful to have you in my life. You are the best! ~ Booker.

Cheers to the young woman who spoke up when you thought an owner was abusive to their dog. Sometimes we get it right, sometimes not; but it is always right to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves: God’s children and animals. Keep caring.

You are a blessing.

Cheers to Eddy for giving away his balloon animal to someone else at the Norden the Magician show.

That was very kind of you! You made their day and ours when we heard what you did. Stop by the library for a prize of your own for being such a thoughtful kid!

Jeers to Valley Appreciation Day for blocking many of the access ramps to sidewalks during the morning. I was unable to enjoy the celebrations because of my inability to move my scooter. Invermere should be accessible to everyone, everywhere, and every day!

Jeers to the people who have nothing better to complain about than a dead raven/crow hanging from a tree. Cheers to the owners on 15th for bringing back all the lovely songbirds!

Cheers to Vic Briar. An ace on 8!

Jeers to the employers who do not providing parking for their staff.

Cheers to all the people who helped pack up the Market on Main vendors during the storm in Radium.

A huge Cheers to all the amazing bystanders who helped all the vendors take down tents and booths through the storm at Music on Main. You rock. To the Radium couple who saved my tent and artwork, I hope one day to thank you in person. ~ June Thomsen.

Cheers to the Althalmer Bottle Depot for donating all my bottles and cans to the food bank.

Cheers to ladies who have taken time out off their very busy lives to help my physically-challenged boss clean up. It may not have been what we wanted to do, but a big pat on the back, ladies. Let’s keep it up.

Cheers to Nicole April for getting your Canadian Citizenship. We are proud of you. Love, your favorite little cow and the new Miss Swiss.

Cheers to all the incredible people who helped out the vendors at the stormy farmers market in Radium.

You went above-and-beyond and I don’t know what we would have done without you. Thank you!

Jeers to the young Albertan couple who brought their two big dogs swimming at the Lussier Hot Spring on July 21st. Our children were afraid and we had to leave. Would it be too much to ask you to follow regulations when you are visiting our beautiful site?

Cheers to Cori at the Bakery for always being so cheerful and friendly!

Jeers to the RCMP officers who don’t remember what it was like to be young, and who don’t show any type of appreciation for our cooperation and politeness during situations we get caught up in.

Cheers to the man who called us when our boat washed up on shore. And double Cheers to him for anchoring it back out in the water when we couldn’t! We will pay your kindness forward!

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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

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

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. $750/ month. Available immediately.

250-270-0729.

2-bdrm apartments across from hospital on 10th Ave. Clean, quiet units. Some with washer, dryer and dishwasher. $744/month, utilities extra. N/S, N/P. Denis: 250-3426912.

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.

Windermere: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet 4-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking and entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity and D.D. available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.

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

1-bdrm suite, downtown, N/S, N/P, includes satellite. Suitable for mature, responsible person. Longterm. Call 250-341-2084. $650/ month + hydro.

For Lease: newly renovated, beautiful office spaces. Street level. From 250 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft., air-conditioned. Available immediately. Panache Building across from the A&W. Call 250-3425805.

Radium: main-floor suite, fully renovated, 2-bdrm, 2-bath. New kitchen, bathroom, hardwood, and carpet. Sunny deck, fenced yard with storage shed. A/C, W/D, D/W. $1,100/month, utilities included.

250-342-3790.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

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

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

2-bdrm apartment close to schools and hospital. Large yard, N/S. $775/month. 250-342-3790.

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

For rent in Radium: big, 2-bdrm suite. Complete with 5 appliances. $700/month + utilities. 250-3479345.

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

Spacious 2-bdrm, 1-bath, walkout basement suite. $850/month + utilities. Great location, in-suite laundry, large yard. Close to schools.

Fairmont: 1-bdrm ground-floor suite in townhouse-style building.

Very bright with full kitchen and 4 appliances, eat-at bar. Bay windows in dining giving lots of light. In-suite W/D, separate entrance, separate hot water tank.

Large living room with laminate flooring throughout. Large bath with ceramic tile, walk-in closet in bedroom. Very quiet complex.

Looking for mature quiet N/S, N/P. Fairmont Ridge Phase II. $650/ month, includes water, sewer, cable. Can be fully furnished.

Available immediately. Call or text 780-945-0508 or email sneall@ mcsnet.ca.

house FOR RENT Canal Flats: newly-renovated, 2-bdrm home. All appliances, pets negotiable, N/S, $800/month + D.D., references required. 250-3421225 or 250-348-2585.

house FOR RENT

FOR RENT RADIUM

3 bedroom, 2 bath family home. $1,450 + utilities

RADIUM

3 bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom townhome. $950 + utilities

RADIUM

1 bedroom suite. $750 +portion of the utilities.

INVERMERE

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home in Tunnacliffe Heights. $1,400/month +utilities

INVERMERE

3 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow great views. $1,295 + utilities

HILLCREST APARTMENTS 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, fully furnished and equipped. Downtown from $750 inclusive.

CASTLE ROCK

5 Bedroom executive home. $1,650 +utilities

JUNIPER HEIGHTS

Two bedroom, 1 bathroom trailer fully furnished and equipped $800 +utilities

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.

Windermere: newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath with garage. $1,000/ month, internet and satellite TV included. Available August 1st.

Mark, 403-519-0252.

Charming, 2-bdrm house! Excellent location. Valley view. W/D, D/W. $850 plus utilities. Jeff 250-6881105.

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

Downtown Invermere townhouse for rent: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, garage. Very private, perfect location with great views.

N/P, N/S. $1,100/month + utilities.

Available immediately. 250-3420020.

Invermere - next to Kinsmen beach.

4-bdrm, 2-bath, 2 fireplaces, W/D, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,400/month + utilities.

References and D.D. required. 403246-6680.

Canal Flats: newly-renovated, 2-bdrm home. All appliances, pets negotiable, N/S, $800/month + D.D., references required. 250-3421225 or 250-348-2585.

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July 27, 2012

house FOR RENT Available September 1st.

Fantastic opportunity to rent a 3-bdrm, 2-bath home with self contained 1-bdrm suite to sub-lease or keep for self.

Optional established seasonal B&B business available to qualified tenant. Interested in the details and photos? Contact us by email at rentalsradium@ gmail.com.

Invermere: house on a large lot, 4-bdrm, 2-bath, fireplace, hot tub, W/D, N/S, N/P. Available July 1st, $1,400/month + utilities, references and D.D. required, 403874-1273.

5-bdrm, 3-bath, large deck, fenced yard, double garage. F/S, D/W, microwave. Close to all schools.

N/S, N/P. $1,500/month + utilities.

Available August 1st. 604-9357519.

Windermere: furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $595 plus utilities. Available August 15th. 403-619-1540.

Completely furnished 4-bdrm Fort Point home with outstanding views and lake access. N/S, N/P. References required. $1,200/ month + utilities. Available from Aug. 23rd until June 15th, 2013.

Call 250 342-0477.

Available September 1st!

2,500 sq. ft. bungalow in the Highlands. 4-bdrm, 3-bath, 2 fireplaces, family room plus storage, double garage, 5 appliances. Large deck with spectacular views of Mount Swansea and Mount Nelson.

Great location, quiet area, park-like setting. $1,450 + utilities. 250270-1175.

Rustic, cozy, 2-bdrm furnished cabin, no W/D. Large private yard with storage shed, pets okay.

Suitable for one or two adults.

10 minute walk to downtown. $825 includes cable and utilities, available soon. 250-342-9636.

3-bdrm, 1.5-bath, + den and sunny deck. Quiet street, close to downtown and beach. N/S, N/P. $875/month + D.D. 250-342-3948.

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

Older home for rent in Edgewater.

3-bdrm, 1-bath. 5 appliances, wood/propane heat, pets negotiable. Available August 1st, $750/month with D.D. Call or leave message, 250-347-6453.

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

Mountain Home for sale www.newbuildinglinks.com

Bright, clean, 2-bdrm basement suite in Windermere across from the school. Separate entrance, W/D, large storage room, small workshop, fenced back yard. N/S, N/P, $625/month + utilities and 1 month D.D. Long term. Call 250341-5316.

Wilmer: a diamond in the rough, cozy 2-bdrm. Large yard, storage shed, beautiful view of wetlands.

No partiers, been there done that! $750/month + utilities and D.D. 250-342-6820.

Fairmont: 2-bdrm condo, 1.5-bath, available immediately. Double garage, W/D, N/S, pets negotiable. $1,000/month, water included.

References and D.D. required. Prefer lease. 780-914-8342.

Radium: Pinewood condo available August 15th. 2-bdrm, 2 full bath, fireplace, underground parking.

N/P, N/S. $900/month includes utilities. 403-690-3166.

Available immediately

Edgewater house: 4-bdrm, 3-bath, large fenced yard, wood stove. $1,100/month + utilities. For more info call 250-688-0228.

2-bdrm, 2 full-bath condo.

Furnished, in Fairmont Riverside Resort, overlooking golf course, great mountain views. Laundry and storage in unit. 1-year lease, N/S, N/P. Call Sharon at 250-688-1365.

condo FOR RENT

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

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.

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.

Available immediately 1,700 sq. ft. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath condo in Copperside. $1,500/ month, includes heat, air, water, sewer, propane, underground parking, storage locker. Also includes membership in Lake View Meadows Community Association - private beach access, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room and tennis court. Small pets welcome, must sign a one-year lease. 403-6787065.

Acreages: www. columbiavalleyproperties.com 0.48 acre - flat, Windermere. $220,000. 250-341-3171.

4.5 acre serviced lot. 8840 Shaughnessy Street, Canal Flats.

RES-1 zoning. Price reduced, $285,000. 250-349-5266.

MINERAL CLAIMS FOR SALE Findlay Creek Area. Decorative landscape slate stone, variedsized rock chunks, masonry stone, crushable slate and mineable slab slate. Excellent for patios, walkways, landscaping, waterscapes, retaining walls, dry pack, fireplaces, masonry and fill.

Beautiful earth-color mixtures of rust, sienna, ochre, umber, and slate gray. Located kilometer 18.3 to 19.4 on both sides of Whitetail/Blue Lake Road NW of Canal Flats, B.C. 61 acre claim $20,000 OBO. 153 acre claim w/ Turtle Lake - $40,000 OBO. 256 acre claim w/Deer Creek - $60,000 OBO. Telephone Elaine, 250-3456271 or cell, 250-341-7122. Email: elainesclaims@shaw.ca.

HOMEOWNER with rental opportunities in downtown Radium. Call 250-347-6420 with serious inquiries. 7 units rented at this time. All appliances and storage included. $350,000.

Yard Sale and Open House!

111 - 12 Ave., Invermere on Saturday July 28th at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toys, clothes, golf clubs and household. 1,100 sq.ft. + full basement, zoned R2, bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and ½ bath on main. Basement with 1 bedroom, roughed in bathroom, wood stove. Central vac, A/C and large flat fenced yard. More info call 250-341-3983. Agents welcome.

House For Sale

6-years new in popular Westridge Subdivision.

Incredible views, 5-bedrooms, full basement, office, large 26’x30’ Garage.

And, the best part…a 26’x30’ Man Cave!

If you’re looking for a house you gotta at least look at this one!

590,000

$

Will consider trading down.

250-342-8773, after 6 p.m.

CONDO FOR SALE 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.

wanted Babysitter wanted for 2 girls. My house or yours, in Invermere.

Starting September 1st, 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m most weekdays. Must be flexible. 250-342-3948.

Wanted: raw sheep wool. Call 250347-9625.

misc. FOR SALE 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. Well-aged cow manure, $120 per pickup load.

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Hay for Sale. 50 lb bales. Some rain when baled, now dry. $2 per bale.

Phone Leo. Day: 250-342-6226.

Night: 250-347-9934.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

FROZEN STRAWBERRY OR MANGO YOGURT 3 cups Mango/Strawberry 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1/3 cup instant dissolving 1 cup Balkan-style fruit/berry sugar Plain Yogurt In a food processor, blend mangoes or strawberries, sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

Add yogurt and whirl until blended.

Press through sieve into a 9-inch metal cake pan; freeze for about 1.5 hours.

Break up and process in a food processor until smooth.

Scrape into an airtight container, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Your Own Slice of Heaven!

Custom home in the gated community of The Springs Estates.

From the charming front veranda, gorgeous views, man-sized garage with shop and bonus room this home won’t disappoint.

$649,900

MLS®

K213393

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

36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

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services

services

Moving. Kenmore dishwasher, new, $100. 30” propane, 4-burner stove, new, $600. Larger electric fireplace, good size, nice mantel, $150. After 6 p.m., 250-341-6043.

Cuisinart Convection bread maker lightly used, excellent perfomance, $100. Canon, PG40 Twin-pack black inkjet cartridges, $25. Phone 250-3426149.

2006 F-150 Lariat, Gretzky edition, fully loaded, $22,000. 250-3425249.

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

250-342-5089.

1994 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Very good condition, A/C, new tires, hitch, running boards, P/W, P/L, no rust gas, 2WD. $5,000 firm.

250-342-9889.

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

services

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

Custom Art Framing Canvas Printing & Stretching Photography Classes 250-342-5102. www.kimberleyrae.ca ...look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

Hay for sale. Small, square bales and small, round bales. 250-6880143, mkranch@xplornet.com.

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.

Biswift Mobility Scooter QX-4-2.

Hardly used, excellent condition, one owner. Original price in 2008: $2,230. Great selling price: $1,500.

Call 250-347-9338.

Brand new vinyl Eurodeck. 26’ x 26’.

250-342-7539.

July 27, 2012

Hay for sale! Top-quality, small squares, no rain. W. H. Peters, 250347-9506.

Lazyboy Chesterfield, dark grey fabric, excellent condition, $400.

2 round end tables with storage, $15 each. Large stereo speakers, receiver, CD player, vinyl records and turntable, will take offers. 250345-4580.

Hammond Cord Organ, 1960 vintage, mint condition. 41 1/5” round teak coffee table, excellent condition. 250-688-1527.

misc. for sale

Fore Sale The Springs at Radium

Playing Membership Phone 604-795-6222 after August 1st with inquiries. recreational vehicles

Nikkor Lens, 80-400mm, like new. Originally $1,800 and selling for $750. Please inquire to Achim’s Photography: 250-347-9941.

Metal frame, double/single bunk bed. Rarely used, clean mattresses, $135. 250-342-0108.

6-person hot tub, gently used, $2,000. kovacs88cas@shaw.ca.

recreational vehicles 1997 25’ Prowler Slide, $9,500.

250-341-3171.

vehicles FOR SALE 1939 HUDSON Street Rod $36,000 O.B.O. 250-341-3171.

2008 2-door Honda Civic. 96,000 km, new all season tires. Price includes winter rims and tires.

Great condition and great on gas.

Asking $12,500 O.B.O. Call 250270-0377.

My 2007 Smart Car owner is moving to a larger car, so I’m looking for a student wanting cheap, diesel transport. I’m a safe Mercedes built car with an extended warranty and Sirius radio for the mountain areas. I have two sets of tires, winter and summer, 68,000 kilometres of trouble-free rides to Calgary and the coast. Interested at

$7,500?

David - 250-342-1524 We supply parts and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

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.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Shannon’s Blinds did an amazing job on the blinds for my restaurant.

Her service, attention to detail, and the installation was great. I am happy to recommend Shannon’s work - it is top notch!” Cindy Levagood, Smoking Water Coffee Co., Fairmont Hot Springs.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. #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.

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

“HEALTH & WELLNESS” THINK ABOUT IT!

”NUTRITIONALS YOU CAN TRUST”

Contact Betty Newton 250-342-6343 • newtonhome@shaw.ca

Valley Framing & Contracting.

Everything from roofs and decks to major renovations. Contact Will at 250-342-7517.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING. Garbage, brush and construction disposal.

Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt at 250-342-3569 High quality painting exterior and interior. Small renovations. Call Fred, 250-342-8621.

D&G Window Cleaning. Affordable service in Invermere and area. 403827-9817 or 403-472-5025.

Steve’s Café in Canal Flats has freshbaked goods, veggies and topnotch service. Open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 250-349-5472.

help wanted Win Valley Gardens now hiring.

Part-time, full-time, and garden interns (volunteers). Contact Peter at winvalley@gmail.com.

TENNIS INSTRUCTOR wanted to teach 12-year-olds. Phone 250342-0617.

services

Health & Wellness

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE SURE YOU WERE GETTING THE FUNDAMENTAL NUTRITION YOU NEED? BY ADDING “ESSENTIALS” TO YOUR DAILY DIET, YOU CAN EXPERIENCE AN OVERALL SENSE OF WELL BEING! “ESSENTIALS” ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH FOR A LIFETIME.

Great homemade food at reasonable prices. Luxor Creek Restaurant & Cantina, Spur Valley Greens. 250-347-9051. See us on 91sheep.ca.

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Andy Charette

Quality you can see!

E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179

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July 27, 2012

help wanted

help wanted

Gravel Truck Driver and Heavy-Duty Mechanic wanted.

Help needed to distribute newsprint/magazines weekly on Friday mornings. Time commitment is 4 hours per week.

Own vehicle/van is required. For more information please call 250341-6299, ext. 107.

Full or part-time.

Class 1 or 3 drivers licence required.

Top wages paid.

All Dolled Up is looking for a permanent, year-round Nail Technician and Pedicurist.

Apprentice program available for the right candidate. Email your resume to Carmen at iwantajob@ getalldolledup.ca.

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

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

The Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs is hiring full-time housekeepers. Benefit package available. Please drop resume off in person or email to sshaw@ prestigehotels.ca.

Experienced roofer wanted. 250341-8009.

START IMMEDIATELY! Housekeeping Supervisor.

Fairmont Creek is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join and lead our ambitious housekeeping team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleaning for a wide variety of accommodations.

Computer knowledge is a must!

Salary plus benefits package.

Training will be provided for the selected applicant. Please forward your resume with confidence to: jeff@fairmontcreek.ca.

Part–Time Laundry Assistant Needed!

Busy Season has arrived! Fairmont Creek is currently seeking a parttime laundry assistant to help out in our laundry department. If you’re a fun, energetic, motivated individual who is looking to earn some extra cash, please send your resume to: jeff@fairmontcreek.ca.

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

• • • • •

RV Park Attendant Spa Esthetician Servers · Cooks · Chef de Partie Grounds Supervisor Front Desk Representative

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. fairmonthotsprings.com

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Experience the BENEFITS of joining our Atlific Hotels team.

Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor, Room Attendants, Laundry Attendant, Banquet Porter, Bartenders, Food Servers and more! Full and part-time positions available.

Email gm@copperpointresort.com

True Key Hotels and Resorts (located in Radium Hot Springs) is currently seeking a

DATA ENTRY CLERK/BOOKKEEPER Specific Skills: Receive and register documents for data, enter data according to specified format, transfer data between software, verify accuracy and completeness of data, update and maintain databases, perform backup procedures, perform general office duties.

If you are a detail orientated person with bookkeeping experience and a working knowledge of QuickBooks, then you would be an asset to our company.

Wage: DOE Please apply to: joanne@truekeyresorts.com or fax to 250 347-2171

Home Support Nurse needed to cover maternity leave

Housekeeping Supervisor: Distribution & Controls Year-round/full-time position • Wage: $15.30 / hr.

Job Duties: • Supervise and coordinate the work of the Houseman and Inventory Attendants.

• Develop and deliver training programs • Provided daily one-on-one coaching • Develop a purchasing system to manage and track inventory levels • Ensure all laundry ordering and billing duties are being executed accurately • Ensure accuracy of all internal and external deliveries for housekeeping dept.

Requirements: • Completion of High school diploma or equivalent • Post-Secondary courses or training preferred • 6-12 months previous cleaning experience within a resort setting • 1-2 years previous supervisory experience • Previous experience training housekeeping staff • Must have valid BC driver’s licence • Microsoft office experience required • Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends, holidays

Rooms Clerk

Year-round/full-time position • Wage: $13.00 / hr.

Job Duties: • Perform opening and closing duties for the housekeeping office • Monitor inventory of vacancies and reservations of rooms • Coordinate and assign daily room assignments to housekeepers • Monitor the productivity and progress of room assignments • Answer all incoming phone and radio calls • Log and follow up with guest enquiries, providing information on our housekeeping services Requirements: • Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required • Completion of post-secondary school an asset • Previous resort front desk or lodging office experience • Tourism/Guest Services certificate preferred • Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, SMS, etc.

Reservation Agent

Year-round/full-time position • Wage: $12.45-13.00 / hr.

Job Duties: • Respond to all calls, emails, voice mails, faxes or requests • Provide accurate quotes and information to our customers. Ensure that all associated policies and descriptions of any additional services and amenities are understood • Be able to book an all-inclusive packages, including room, activities, food and beverage and other package components • Work with multi resort systems for scheduling and booking package components • Complete daily personal report including calls handled, conversion rate, and accuracy checks • Assist with data input or any other daily task as needed Experience/Requirements: • Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required • Post-secondary education an asset • Proficient in English language and comprehension • 1 year of reservations call center experience or experience working multi phone/computer systems • Previous sales experience in the hospitality industry an asset • Proficient in computer literacy and phone sales • Able to work weekends and varied hours (evenings, early mornings)

To view the full job descriptions and to apply online, please visit www.panoramaresort.com/employment

This position requires an individual who is task oriented, reliable, flexible, physically fit, has a positive attitude and is a team player.

Must have: • RCA certification or better • A clean valid driver’s licence • Own transportation • Some house duties/work is involved including cooking lunches, dinners and preparing snacks • Schedule rotating 4-days-on and 4-days-off • Typical work hours, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Must be an animal lover as client owns cats and a bird • Wage negotiable with experience • Coverage to begin October 1st, 2012 or earlier for one-year.

Please submit resume, certificates and references by email to jcjservices@live.ca

VIVA BARISTA! VIVA LA REVOLUTION! A revolution continues to brew at the Kicking Horse Café. A revolution fired by the desire to create the ultimate cup: in two words, Espresso Perfection.

As a BARISTA you will join the ranks of Kicking Horse Coffee craftspeople, creating coffee and espresso based works of art and providing a level of service that is second to none. Pulling the perfect shot, transforming milk into rich, velvety decadence and sharing your passion with the masses will not so much be a job, as it will be a vocation. We’ll supply the tools and training – you will work the magic!

If you are looking for fun, fulfilling full-time work (including weekends and holidays) and can commit beyond August, then we can provide a steady paycheck, extended health and wellness benefits, competitive wages, staff fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work with one of the finest teams in the country.

To enlist, please email your application to jobs@ kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

July 27, 2012

Wilmer man invents urban wheat thresher

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff

extension cord at 110 volts.

Fritz fills the dryer full of wheat heads and golf balls. After putting A few handfuls of recycled golf the dryer on cycle, the tumbling golf balls, a dryer, and a whole lot of creballs beat against the rough inedible ative ingenuity led a Wilmer man to part of the grain, known as the chaff, create an ingenious piece of urban and separate the nutritious grains farming equipment. within. The separated grain lands in Fritz Reisle, who is a chef by the air intake valve, which Fritz contrade and teaches the culinary arts verted to hold a glass bottle designed program at David Thompson Secto catch the grain. ondary, has lived in the valley for 31 “I think the people in the valyears and has raised four children ley are too polite to call me crazy,” with his wife, Karen. The idea for the he joked. “I always kind of wonder threshing machine began when he what people think when I start the was teaching a class of students how machine up in the fall and those 60 to thresh wheat by hand at the comgolf balls go running around in the munity greenhouse. dryer.”

“I took home some wheat from His neighbours may wonder the greenhouse and planted it in the about the loud contraption that ocgarden for fun,” Fritz said. “I grew casionally rattles the Wilmer counenough for three loaves of bread tryside, but the gains that the enthat year, but it took my son, Martrepreneur has made in his annual tin, and me all day to thresh enough harvest are not up for debate. wheat for three loves of bread. It was CHAFF CHAP — Residential Wilmer property owner Fritz Reisle has taken urban gardening to a “We threshed 110 pounds last ridiculous!” new level by redesigning a drying machine to thresh wheat.

Photo by Kristian Rasmussen year compared to maybe five pounds The teacher knew that he had to the first year,” he said. “110 pounds come up with a more efficient sysof wheat is probably better than 60 tem and decided to do a little creative recycling in order “I knew I had to beat up the grain somehow,” he loaves. It is enough for us for the year.” to thresh the grain. said. “Golf balls came to mind because there are tons of When he is not devising new ways to farm his valley “First I tried a wood chipper with dull blades,” he them in the valley and I don’t golf.” homestead, Fritz is inventing other items, like a powered said. “Even with dull blades the chipper destroyed the Fritz applied the concept of how a rock tumbler self-climbing stair dolly and a sidecar for his motorcycle grain because it was way too hard on it.” cleans rocks and put his idea in motion. He took a stan- that carries a kayak.

Finding himself back at the drawing board, Fritz dard Maytag drying machine and removed the heater, “I get my creative side from my mother,” he said. cooked up a new scheme to make his urban farming which isn’t required for threshing. The reduced power “My wife’s mother was also a potter and painter, so the dream a reality. requirements allowed him to run the unit off of a regular creativity has always been there in this family.”

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In addition to the above, candidates who can demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team with board and staff will receive greater consideration. You must be willing to complete Tourism BC’s Tourism/Visitor Information Counselor program, have a valid driver’s licence, reliable transportation and be available to work some evenings and weekends. Travel may be required. A certificate in Administration is not required but would be preferred.

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Compensation will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

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July 27, 2012

Valley Churches

FAITH

Learn to live with no worries

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NLT) says, “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines. Even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren. Even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty.

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign Lord is my strength!

He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights.”

The words "I will" revealed Habakkuk’s belief that he could choose his response, which was either to sink into despair and worry, or to rejoice in God’s presence and power.

It is a choice we each have to make each day. Either we can look at all the negative things that go on around

us, and sink into despair, and start worrying, or, as the hymn says, we can "turn our eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face; and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."

Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6-9, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.

“His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.”

Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me — everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.”

It doesn’t get any simpler than that. No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on, or how bad it may seem, Jesus wants us to choose to turn it all over to Him. Look to Him, trust Him and stop worrying. It is a choice.

Try it because it works.

Summer strawberry hunt Invermere’s Frances Turgeon, 18 months, spent her Tuesday helping parents Kim and Andrew Turgeon pick strawberries at Windermere Valley Farms .

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, July 29th, 10:30 a.m. CELEBRATION SUNDAY “Sharing Service.” The Lord’s Supper will be served.

Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children 3 - 7, during the morning service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

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

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 * Sign up for July 27th Bruce Harding drum workshop

by July 20th. Workshop fee is $25. Includes drum.

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

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July 27, 2012

We’re moving mountains.

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July 22: Cliff in the source of the natural hot springs.

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We are open!

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Riverside Golf Course is open.

Creekside Par 3 Golf Course is open.

Dapper’s Landing at Riverside Golf Course is open.

BC Rockies Base Camp: inflatable playland, mini golf and kids camps are open.

Spruce Grove RV Park & Campground is open.

We hope to open the hot springs, lodge and RV Park before August 1st. Check fairmonthotsprings.com or our Facebook page for the latest updates.