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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 August 24, 2012

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Local service industry short-staffed

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff Local restaurants are finding themselves with all the right ingredients to serve customers, except for the staff required to cook and serve them.

“The food and beverage industry seems to be struggling the most right now, but the labour shortage is going to start impacting all types of business,” said Susan Smith, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

In B.C. experts predict a skilled labour shortage of up to 160,000 workers by 2015, she added.

“This issue isn’t going away; in fact it is going to get tougher, particularly for businesses that don’t have a strategy for recruitment.”

The challenge for the local service industry has been limited responses to job advertisements by prospective employees, and a reported lack of commitment to the job once hired. To improve the situation, employers

must adapt to the times by using strategies that do more with less staff, and help create a positive work environment that attracts and keeps employees, Ms. Smith said.

“Identify your employees’ strengths and interests and create roles for them that fit those areas. If the primary

help by providing educational opportunities and resources for members faced with recruitment and retention issues, she added.

Mike Smith, owner of Angus McToogle’s Restaurant and chairman of Kootenay Rockies Tourism, has personally felt the weight of the serving tray become heavier at his business.

“We will always find a way to make things work, He told The Pioneer that the Invermere restaurant can but I would say that this is one of the most difficult periods I have seen in my lifetime in business in B.C.” only open for six days per week rather than the seven he would like, due to lack of workers. Mr. Smith is down at least one line cook and has been forced to turn customers Mike Smith, away, he added.

Owner, Angus McToogle’s Restaurant “We have 12 months of everything: utilities, taxes, and mortgages. When people are actually here we can’t motivator is lifestyle, find ways to allow their schedule to even reap the benefits for the few months that we have the customers. fit their lifestyle.”

“I believe that we will always find a way to make A reward and recognition program is also key in ensuring that employees feel valued and value their em- things work, but I would say that this is one of the most difficult periods I have seen in my lifetime in business in ployer, she added. . . . Continued on page 38 The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce can B.C.”

Manslaughter charges laid in Invermere death inquiry

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Manslaughter charges have been laid against a former Radium resident in connection with the death of Invermere house painter Cory Jarock on April 3rd.

Brian Thomas Panebianco, 23, formerly of Radium Hot Springs, was arrested on Thursday, July 19th, in Radium and charged with assault, robbery and breach of recognizance (bail) in relation to Mr. Jarock’s death.

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Mr. Panebianco is now charged with one count of manslaughter, one count of criminal negligence causing death, one count of assault, one of assault causing bodily harm, two counts of robbery and two counts of breaching an undertaking, all in relation to Mr. Jarock’s death.

Mr. Panebianco was also arrested on two warrants unrelated to the death of the 31-year-old house painter, said Corporal Dan Moskaluk, RCMP spokesperson.

The circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Jarock, who lived in the area for 17 years, remain largely unknown as the police have released limited details. He was found unresponsive in the driveway of a 5th Avenue home on the morning of Tuesday, April 3rd after leaving a house party at the residence the previous night.

Mr. Panebianco received a Judicial Justice of the Peace bail hearing on July 20th and was remanded in custody until July 25th, when he appeared before Invermere Provincial Court. He remains in custody awaiting a court appearance on September 11th.

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• On August 15th at 3 p.m., the detachment was made aware of a backpack left unattended at Panorama Mountain Village. A sum of $40 and a cellphone was stolen from the pack.

• On August 16th, a number of unlocked vehicles were rummaged through in the 1600 block of 10th Avenue, Invermere. Fortunately no valuables were stolen, but people are reminded to lock their cars.

• On August 16th at 6 p.m., a citizen reported seeing an orange semi truck and trailer traveling northbound from Invermere towards Golden. The load of lumber was not balanced properly on the trailer and the wheels of the trailer were seen to lift off the ground.

The 2012 Peterbilt was easily located when, 20 minutes later, the detachment received a report of a semi rollover on Highway 93/95 near Edgewater. All the lumber from the truck spilled onto the road. The 30-year-old driver from Abbottsford received minor injuries, and was charged with having an unsecured load and speeding, as witnesses estimated the truck was traveling at speeds of 120 kilometres per hour.

• Immediately after this semi rollover, Cpl. Grant Simpson received report of an intoxicated male chasing a Bighorn sheep in Radium. Cpl. Simpson advised he cleared from the semi truck accident scene with the spilled lumber as soon as possible, as he did not know what the intentions were of the intoxicated man. No men — or sheep — were located.

• On August 17th at 11:48 p.m., a Columbia Valley detachment member was parked at 7th Avenue and 9th Street monitoring the intersection when a blue Ford Ranger failed to stop for the stop sign. The 62-year-old driver displayed signs of alcohol impairment. A breath test demand was read and the driver blew a warn. His licence was suspended for three days and he was charged with failing to obey the stop sign.

• On August 18th, RCMP received a report that a sailplane may have lost control and crashed. The crash was not observed, but the person reporting the incident was concerned with the dive he witnessed. A quick check with the Invermere Soaring Centre determined that all pilots were safe and no one was reported missing or in any trouble. Better to be safe than sorry; we appreciated the call.

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• On August 18th at 9 p.m., Columbia Valley Detachment received reports of damage to the Playland buildings at the Dry Gulch campground area. Windows were smashed and damage was reported inside the building.

• On August 19th, a group of Range Patrol volunteers spotted and recovered a homemade utility trailer that was reported stolen August 10th. The trailer was reunited with its owner. The detachment works with a number of volunteers and groups in the community, and the Range Patrol is one very important group, comprised of people in the farming community who know the backcountry very well. They are our eyes and ears in places we have difficulty getting to. Big thanks to our Range Patrol.

Raging Grandma Part II: Judgement Day Get assaulted once in the arena, shame on you, but to allow a raging grandma to strike again, shame on me.

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I got whacked in the leg by this peace activist who deplores stress and violence on the ice but resorts to physical violence in the stands (that should jar your memory).

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She appeared to acknowledge me, so being polite, I said ‘hello’ as I walked by.

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Dual fires burn in backcountry

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Hot weather and high winds this week fanned the flames of two lightningcaused fires near the valley.

In Kootenay National Park, a fire on Octopus Mountain jumped to nearly six times the size it was last week.

Two days after it started on August 12th, the fire was 50 hectares. Ten days later, the blaze had reached 352 hectares.

Octopus Mountain is near the Simpson monument along Highway 93.

Specialists from Parks Canada, B.C. Provincial Parks and the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch were working together to manage the fire, but were FANNING THE FLAMES — Smoke plumes pour from a fire on Octopus Mountain in Photo by Greg Amos not actively fighting it as Kootenay National Park on August 20th. of August 22nd.

Elsewhere, in the Brewer Creek drainage south of “At this point we are allowing it to play out on the landscape. We are con- Invermere, a lightning strike on August 20th sparked a stantly monitoring it,” said Dani McIntosh, Fire Com- blaze that was burning 15 hectares as of August 22nd.

Smoke from the fire was visible from the valley. munications Officer with Parks Canada.

Although the fire is just 10 kilometres west from Parks is also checking smoke levels and air quality Fairmont, according to the Southeast Fire Centre, it is along Highway 93 for driver safety, she added.

Much of the fire has spilled over from the national not threatening any structures.

22 firefighters including 15 contract crews were on park into Assiniboine Provincial Park, causing trail closures in the Surprise Creek drainage basin, as well as the site fighting the fire, with the help of three helicopters Lachine drainage basin in Kootenay National Park, and and four pieces of heavy equipment as of August 22nd.

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By Kelsey Verboom

A group of Columbia Valley residents attempting to make an access management plan for the area’s backcountry faces an uncertain future (see story, page 9).

If its latest meeting was any indication, where attendance numbers fell by two-thirds, the group, named the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition, has reached a precarious moment. The coalition’s most recent challenge happened this month, when the provincial government decided to pull government staff involvement in the coalition, which some coalition members argue now makes the point of engaging in the planning process a moot one.

But friction within the coalition began long before recent weeks. Since the beginning, its monthly meetings have been charged with tension and finger-pointing, when backcountry users of all types packed together in a small room to try and compromise. For the most part, participants tried to be mature and gave the air of being able to “rise above” and reach agreements between user groups that often clash in the backcountry.

However, once out of the meeting room, user groups within the coalition made alliances at their own private meetings, some had back-door talks with government, and others insulted the various types of user groups with comments like recent remarks in the media by a coalition member that referred to some backcountry users as “jackasses.”

When the coalition first formed, I wrote an editorial about how hopeful I was that the idea could succeed. I hate to now be the cynic, but after observing the group since December, I am doubtful it will work. There are just too many personal agendas at play, and too many doubts have been cast by poor administrative/procedural decisions for the group to truly embody the meaning of a coalition.

In addition, as a member of the media I have now had to stand up in front of the group not once, not twice, but three times, to fight for my right to be there. Many (but certainly not all) people in the coalition would rather the talks about public land use be private. Some have asked to edit my stories, or to vote on whether the quotes said in a meeting are “allowed” to be used in the media.

Because of this consistent lack of transparency, charged emotions and an uncertain level of government backing, it might make most sense for the coalition to take a step back and truly evaluate why its efforts aren’t working.

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Not all residents are anti-renter Dear Editor: Regarding the article published in The Pioneer of August 17th, about the rezoning applications made

by FRSP Holdings Ltd. to change their land at the intersection of 2nd Street and 12 Avenue, Invermere, from single-family to multi-family zoning: Just because we who live by or near said lot are opposed to changing the zoning classification from single-family to multi-family, does not necessarily mean that we are somehow against renters. Being opposed to a four-plex in an area that is already zoned as a single-family residential area does not constitute renter bashing.

Three of our children who live in Invermere are renters, as we were before we built our home here.

We chose to build where we did because the area was zoned as it is, and figured — wrongly it seems

— that we would be safe from future development other than single-family dwellings.

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Al Tristram, Invermere * Editor’s note: the zoning application mentioned in this letter was not changed to multi-family, after a tie vote at the August 14th meeting of Invermere Council caused it to be struck down.

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LETTERS

Group withdraws from backcountry coalition Dear Editor: As co-chair of the Kootenay Snowsports Society we have been reluctant participants in the Backcountry Coalition since January. We heard a rumour Kat Hartwig from Wildsight was organizing this group and were immediately concerned that backcountry access restrictions could occur if we didn’t attend.

Like a number of participants, we were there not because we believed in a backcountry plan or that there was anything wrong with not having a plan. We were there under duress. Wildsight also initiated a plan for the Golden area which some backcountry enthusiasts there describe as a “travesty.”

A number of incidents have called the integrity of this coalition into question, the first being the grants that were applied for by Wildsight, saying they were sponsoring the coalition and using all of our names, without the knowledge or consent of many of us. The coalition steering committee treated concerns about this as frivolous.

It is also of note that whilst coalition members have made it clear on a number of occasions to the various politicians that their participation is welcome only as observers, Gerry Wilkie (Regional District of East Kootenay director and former president of Wildsight Invermere chapter) and Paul Denchuk (District of Invermere councilor) have taken spots on the steering committee. Three other Wildsight members have also attended steering committee meetings.

Now we have the issue of govern-

ment representatives being withdrawn by the ministry. News in last week’s Valley Echo was the first most coalition members heard of this, although the steering committee has known about it since July 23rd. Minutes of the steering committee meeting of that date circulated to coalition members strangely omit the discussion that took place. Why? Gerry Wilkie seems to be a self-appointed spokesperson for the coalition, as does Pat Morrow, who is listed as “Wildsight” on coalition sign-in sheets. Minutes for all coalition and steering committee meetings are taken by a Wildsight member. Coalition facilitator Dennis Hamilton is supposed to be “neutral” yet Dennis is speaking to the press about an issue that most coalition members haven’t even heard about or discussed. Think twice. Who is really running this show?

All is not as it is crafted to appear for public consumption.

The government is correct in withdrawing its support for what is NOT an unbiased process. User groups will have a greater chance of having their access issues dealt with fairly and without bias by ministry staff rather than dealing with a coalition driven by a small group of radical environmental activists.

It is for these reasons the Kootenay Snowsports Society has left the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition, and encourages other stakeholders to do the same.

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Have you ever been asked to sign an attendance sheet at a community gathering and subsequently found out that your name was included in a grant application without your knowledge or permission?

I am fairly new to the valley and I read the papers. Out of interest, I made a New Year’s resolution to go to some community meetings to find out what is going on and how things work around Invermere.

One of the meetings I attended as an interested citizen was the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition (CVRAC). While there, I was asked to sign an attendance sheet with my name, sector and email. I was reluctant as I was not with a sector but was told it was so I could receive the minutes of the meeting.

It came to light a few meetings later that the attendance sheet had been taken and attached to a grant application for Wildsight — a completely separate organization. Wildsight listed the coalition as a “sponsored” organization. My name was taken and used without my knowledge, permission or approval.

Outraged and concerned, I subsequently wrote a letter asking for written confirmation from the coalition and Wildsight that my name has not been

or will not be shared/used for any other applications or purposes. I have yet to receive this written confirmation from Wildsight. This causes me concern. Not getting written answers to my very specific questions has led to more questions — ones I hope the government will ask.

The grant system is big business and a list of names attached gives credibility to applications. Some charitable organizations have paid staff (professionals) who spend a good amount of their time just applying for grants. In many cases, grants come from our tax dollars. It would be presumptuous for charities to assume everyone agrees with their agendas.

Should our local government and Canada Revenue Agency look a lot closer at how these organizations do business?

When protest letters, postcards, and grants are submitted, how do we know whose names are on them? If we put our name on a simple sign-in sheet, how do we know where our names have gone?

Where is the disclosure?

If this is the way business is done, I am glad the Ministry has withdrawn from the coalition’s backcountry talks.

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Future of backcountry coalition uncertain

By Kelsey Verboom, Pioneer Staff A local group formed from of all kinds of backcountry users is facing an uncertain next step.

The Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition was formed this past December by backcountry users of varying interests, who were looking to discuss and plan backcountry and front-country usage in the Columbia Valley.

The group hoped to gain the provincial government’s support for the resulting recommendations, and turn the plan from a concept into an official guiding document for the area.

Several local staff members from the provincial government had been regularly attending the coalition’s meetings, giving advice and support, but were notably absent at the group’s most recent meeting on August 21st. Also missing from the meeting were around twothirds of its regular 30-40 participants — 11 coalition members arrived to find more empty seats than full ones.

While some present at the meeting speculated that the lack of attendance was due to the hot weather, or because it’s vacation season, other guessed it had more to do with the fact that Steve Thomson, Minister of Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, recently directed provincial staff members to cease their involvement with the meetings.

The provincial government has never officially endorsed the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition, or confirmed it will implement its results.

“The ministry has not actively participated in or commenced a formal planning project in this geographic area,” a ministry spokesperson said in an email.

“The Coalition’s committee is in early stages of discussion, and had requested some advisory assistance from local ministry staff who attended meetings. But, since the committee is not yet fully assembled and is missing some key stakeholders, ministry staff decided to wait on technical advisory involvement while it assesses the initiative and determines next steps.”

However, the group’s facilitator, Dennis Hamilton,

who was hired by the Columbia Basin Trust, says members of the government did indicate their support.

“We did have verbal support for this process that government did support it by having people here, and were also going to consider our input. And then the wheels fell off the wagon,” he said. “It appears that we’re really in a hot political pie.”

Cheryl Willard, who has been involved with the coalition as a representative of the Kootenay Snowsports Society, withdrew her group from the coalition this week and has no plans to return.

“If there isn’t going to be government recognition of the plan, there is no point in wasting all this time meeting to discuss it,” she said, adding her group also chose to pull out “because of the lack of integrity we see in the process, and the bias we see in the process.”

At the group’s August 21st meeting, Mr. Hamilton assured coalition members that the setback was only temporary, and that he was certain the government would soon be back on-board.

“People within this group have gone to the minister to express their support for this process, and that the local people do want to see something on a local level,” Mr. Hamilton said.

Gerry Wilkie, Area G director for the Regional District of East Kootenay, reiterated Mr. Hamilton’s sentiments, and noted that the regional district has sent a letter to the ministry requesting an explanation for why the province withdrew its staff members.

Others at the meeting lamented that before this latest speedbump, they felt the group was on the cusp of finally cooperating and moving the process forward.

Before deciding how to proceed, the coalition agreed to rumour-check and find out the real reason why coaltion members weren’t present.

Golden and Cranbrook both have backcountry access plans, which were implemented 5-8 years ago. The ministry spokesperson said these plans were put in place “under different circumstances and were also subject to wide ranging opinions and perspectives.”

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Highways workers locked out

By Pioneer Staff Unionized highway maintenance workers in the East Kootenays found themselves locked out of work this week, after stalled negotiations in the wake of an expired contract.

“We’re the lowest paid in B.C.,” said machine operator Mel Sadler, one of four Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting workers set up in front of the Mainroad yard in the Athalmer industrial park on August 22nd. “We’d like to get caught up with where everybody else is.”

Wages over the next three years are the only major point of contention between the workers and the Surrey–based Mainroad Group, whose request for a lockout was granted by the B.C. Labour Relations Board and took effect at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 19th.

Highways workers in the East Kootenay responded with a strike vote held Monday and Tuesday, though the results are not yet being divulged. The next scheduled talks are set to take place on Monday, August 27th.

“We just want to sit down and bargain out a reasonable agreement,” said machine operator Vern Mackay, who noted previous talks were scheduled while union bargaining committee members were on holidays.

The workers are represented by the B.C. Government Employees Union, who asked the Labour Relations Board to rule the lockout illegal, claiming Mainroad has failed to bargain in good faith since the contract ended last October.

The lockout affects 95 union members working out of seven highways maintenance yards in the East Kootenay service area, which covers from Yahk in the southwest to Elkford in the east and north to Edgewater.

Mainroad Group holds the contracts for four of B.C.’s 28 highway maintenance service areas. In March, workers in 27 of these areas reached settlements with various highways contractors.

“We’ve been bargaining with the committee since December of last year and the offers put forward are consistent with offers made in other areas,”said Mainroad Group president Peter Ashcroft. “There may be minor discrepancies, but its more or less apples to apples.”

The lockout was imposed to ensure bargaining proceeds quickly, Mr. Ashcroft said.

“We’re getting into the winter prep months, and for reasons of public safety, we need to move forward.”

Mainroad expects to see an offer tabled prior to August 27th.

“We will review it and hopefully come to some sort of conclusion,” he said.

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Family fun in the sun Christina Podborsky plays with son Logan, 11 months, at the Edgewater Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 19th. The event, which took place for the third year, raised funds towards Cystic Fibrosis research and treatments. For more photos, see page 40.

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Movie Review: The Dictator

Reviewed by Kristian Rasmussen

Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest cinematic offering, The Dictator, packs an explosive-laced punch, with plenty of the crude humour, violence and vulgarity that audiences have come to expect fromthe comedian.

The Dictator is much more staged than Cohen’s typical offerings, and replaces most of the barbed shrapnel that shocked and delighted audiences in his earlier films with typical Hollywood clichés.

The film starts off strong, focusing on North African dictator Admiral General Aladeen, the supreme leader of oil-rich warring nation, Wadiya. Aladeen spends his life ruling over his people with an iron ego, which produces great laughs at the onset.

The audience sees Aladeen win his own Olympics by shooting the other competitors as they race against him on the track. The dictator then goes on to change

the words ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ in the dictionary to Aladeen, which results in some interesting dialogue in an HIV clinic. The crazed leader then goes on to have the majority of his support staff executed for offenses including winning a toy out of a cereal box and arguing over how pointy a nuclear warhead should be.

The film descends into cliché when Aladeen, who has been trying to enrich uranium for ‘energy purposes only,’ travels to New York to speak to an angry United Nations delegation. Arriving in the city, his camel-led procession of Lamborghinis parades down a main street to an arabic cover of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s The Next Episode, while angry protestors flank him on either side.

One of the saving graces of the film is the array of Arabic covers of American classics, ranging from REM’s, Everybody Hurts to Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5.

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The executions and slapstick satire that buoy up the start of the film fizzle and the typical romantic comedy story takes over the remainder, albeit with few dark drops of Cohen humour.

Fans of Sacha Baron Cohen flock to his films because they want to be shocked and provoked. The Dictator feels like it has left the pin on the grenade and safely detonated it in a controlled explosion.

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Toby Theatre • August 24th - 25th, 8 p.m.: Madagascar 3 (animated feature).

• August 27th - 30th, September 1st, 8 p.m.: The Amazing Spider-Man.

Friday, August 24th: • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Club Wind-Up at the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

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

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

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Public Indoor Rock Climbing at J.A. Laird School in Invermere. $5 drop-in fee. Also Saturdays and Sundays. For info: 250-342-9413.

• 6:30 p.m.: Annual Pig Roast at the Invermere Legion Branch #71.

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

Saturday, August 25th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in Invermere.

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Garage Sale at the Windermere Community Hall, a fundraiser for Windermere Community Association. For info and donations, call 250342-0589.

• 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.: For-fun touch football game at the Bighorns field for anyone interested in trying out the game. All ages and families welcome. If interested in playing for the Bighorns, call 250-688-0256.

• 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. For info: 250-347-9550.

• 7 p.m.: The Streets of India. Cheryl Goodwin presents photography and tales from her recent journey through India. Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Admission by donation to the CV Arts. For info: 250-342-4423.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main with the O’Sullivans in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. For info: 250-347-9550.

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• 9 - 11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Edgewater Legion.

• 9 p.m.: Freak Show at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Fire breathing, glass walking, human pincushion and more.

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• 9 - 11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Edgewater Legion.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Fairmont Farmers Market at Fairmont Village Mall.

• Third annual family Drive-In Movie at Highway 93/95 and Radium Golf Course Road. Featuring Brave. For info: 250-347-9331.

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• 9:30 a.m.: Kids Fest at Windermere Community Hall, 4814 Hwy. Drive, Windermere. Rod Clarke, Illusionist and Friends. Carnival game, inflatables, lunch included. Ages 7 - 13 years. Admission is free. For info, call Murray Wittke: 250-342-9511.

• 5:30 p.m.: Doors open to Shuswap Bingo at the Big White Tent on Capilo Way, old Eagle Ranch entrance.

Early bird at 7 p.m. For info: 250-342-6361.

• 7 p.m.: Christmas Without Credit, a live one-hour free webinar at the Veterans Hall of the Invermere Legion.

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Friday, August 31st: • 10 a.m.: Bugaboo Blast 2012, hosted by Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club. A weekend of fun at the Radium Shooting Range, 5.3 km point on Horsethief Forest Service Road.

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

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• 5 - 8 p.m.: Public Indoor Rock Climbing at J.A. Laird Elementary School in Invermere. $5 drop-in fee.

Also Saturdays and Sundays. For info: 250-342-9413.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: Top Secret Show at The Artym Gallery.

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

Saturday, September 1st: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in Invermere.

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Art from the Attic at the Invermere Community Hall. Drop off your art at Pynelogs or Invermere Thrift store. For info, email elinor1@telus.net or call 250-342-1621.

• 10 a.m.: Fairmont Community Association Annual General Meeting. Pine Room, lower level at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Membership renewal at 9:15 a.m.

For info: 250-345-9553.

Tuesday, September 4th: • Rocky Mountain School District welcomes back all students for the new 2012-2013 school year.

•Wednesday, September 5th: • 5 p.m.: Annual General Meeting for the Panorama Foundation at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Invermere crossroads. Election of officers, review of financial position. Everyone welcome. For info, visit www.panoramafoundation.com.

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Volunteer duo awarded Jubilee medals

By Pioneer Staff One of Radium’s first councillors and a retired English teacher are being honoured with medals as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Phyllis Jackson from Radium and Anne Picton from Windermere are two local volunteers being recognized for their services to the valley in the one-off medal awards.

In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne, 60,000 Canadians across the country will be honoured after being nominated by local politicians and community leaders.

Mrs. Picton, who is originally from London, England, first came to Canada in 1965, answering an advertisement in a British newspaper seeking teachers to work in northern Alberta.

“The ad said, ‘No weaklings need apply,’” Mrs. Picton chuckled. “I spent two years up there and then applied for jobs in this school district without even seeing the area.”

Originally Mrs. Picton and her new husband Ray, whom she met and married while in northern Alberta, came to the area for a single year, but “this nice place to come to then became a nice place to raise children and then became home,” she explained.

Mrs. Picton has been an active volunteer in the local

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“I’ve volunteered to keep things going that I thought there was a value to,” she explained. “If someone hadn’t stepped up I thought these events or organizations might have faded away.

It’s such a caring place, I wanted to return the favour.”

Mrs. Picton, who taught English at David Thompson Secondary School until 1998, recalls the very first Windermere Fall Fair, which she co-chaired with Bill Ayrton.

The pair were not quite prepared for the event’s immediate success.

“We reckoned we would get about 400 visitors, so we made up 400 entry ribbons,” she said. “We got 400 in the first hour: it was 1,000 or more by the end of the day ... now it attracts between 1,800 to 2,300 per year” Mr. and Mrs. Picton have also combined their volunteering efforts over a shared love of classic cars, and have been involved with the Columbia Valley Classics car club and its annual Radium Show & Shine event since the late 1990s.

“It is very rewarding to volunteer,” Mrs. Picton said.

“I’ve met a lot of people and somewhere along the way I like to think that I made a difference somewhere.”

The second volunteer being awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal is well-known valley resident and original Radium councillor, Phyllis Jackson.

Mrs. Jackson has lived in Radium Hot Springs for the past 48 years, since she and her husband, Ray, made the move from Calgary.

She was delighted and surprised to hear that she had been chosen for the honour, which recognizes notable achievements in and contributions to

the community.

“It’s exciting. I was shocked when they told me,” Jackson said. “I’ve been here a long time and worked with lots of different organizations.”

Mrs. Jackson was a member of the first Radium council when the village was incorporated in December of 1990.

“It was the first ever council, so they hired us to sort of start from scratch,” she said, describing the members of that council as a great group to work with. “It was full of good people ... Everyone was learning because it was the very first council.”

Mrs. Jackson has been an active volunteer in Radium, working on the Edgewater/Radium Hospital Auxiliary, as well as the hospital board, prior to it dissolving.

She also helped to start the first Radium seniors group, giving elder members of the community a place to come together and mingle. The group now participates in events like the B.C. Seniors Games, from August 21st to 25th in Burnaby.

Mrs. Jackson has also worked with Girl Guides and Brownies, as well as the local business association.

She notes that the duties of volunteering often fall to the same core group of people.

‘A lot of organizations are short of people,” she said.

“There are a lot of the same faces in all the organizations, so those that do volunteer, do a lot.”

One of the bonuses of involving yourself in the community through volunteering is to help influence future generations to do the same, she added.

Both Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Picton will be presented their medals by MP David Wilks in a special celebratory lunch on Friday, August 24th at the Lions Hall at the Invermere crossroads.

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Skating skills and the ability to cope with some hard knocks and bruises are essential, added Jess, who goes by Invermere’s roller derthe roller derby name DeVotchka Thrash. by team, the Killer Roll“Roller derby is so tough physically you’re either in bots, has been climbing its or you’re out. A year-and-a-half ago most of us couldn’t way up the league tables skate, now we’re jumping and flipping without a moand now faces one final ment’s thought.” fight for the local champiIn order to reach the finals, the Rollbots have had onship title on Saturday, to fight off some solid competition from the Kimberley September 15th.

Bavarian Barbarians and Cranbrook’s Mountain Town Jess de Groot During the first year Maulers throughout the season, which began in May. competing in the local East The team members entered into the semi-final bout Kootenay Roller Derby League, the Rollbots have lost at the start of August safe in the knowledge that they just one of their four bouts, placing them second among would get to compete for the top spot in the league, as the four competing teams in the 2012 league. the Bavarian Barbarians forfeited just days before due to In the final championship bout in Marysville, they a large number of injured players. will face again the only The bout was instead team to take them down switched from a league this year, the Fernie Ava- “We’ve worked really hard from the very beginning game to a friendly one. The lanche City Roller Girls, to be the top team in the league, the team to beat.” Rollbots took the opportuwho defeated the Rollbots nity to test out some new in a league game on Saturskills picked up by team Jess de Groot, day, June 23rd. members at RollerCon, a Captain, the Killer Rollbots “We’re super keen to roller derby convention get out on the track with held in Las Vegas, and to them again,” said Jess de Groot, team captain. hone their strategy for the finals.

“We’ve worked really hard from the very beginning “That last game gave us a real boost of confidence,” to be the top team in the league, the team to beat. Fernie Jess said. “I’ve been reassured we’re doing the right things. pulled ahead and now I think we’ll enter into this bout We just need to stay out of the penalty box and go into ready to face them.” the bout with a clear head ... I’d say we’re ready, although The journey from roller derby novices to the league it’s going to be a tough game.” finals has required much dedication and hard work from Fans interested in attending the Rollbots’ final bout the 13 Rollbots members, Jess said. of the season can purchase tickets that include transporThe team was formed close to 18 months ago, just tation to the venue in Marysville and bout tickets. as the East Kootenay Roller Derby league was getting For more information on the league, visit www.eastunderway, and only five of the original skaters remain. kootenayrollerderby.com. For more on the Killer Rollbots, The sport involves teams of five skating the same di- contact thekillerrollbots@gmail.com or visit their Facerection around a track, with points scored when a desig- book page.

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

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Saturday, August 25th , 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Windermere Community Hall Donate your good, clean and useful items to WCA. Call or email Gracie at 250-342-0589 or info@windermerecommunity.ca for donations or questions.

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Shuswap cultural celebrations Shuswap First Nation members got together for a one-day cultural gathering on August 18th.

Pictured, clockwise from top left,: Cody Crier performs the Chicken Dance to a captivated audience; Barb and Shynai Smith shake hands during the Round Dance or Friendship Circle; Wendy Walker of the Blackfoot Nation performs an original song for the crowd; Stacy Da Silva, an actress from Canadian television series North of 60, performs the Hoop Dance; Wesley Black Rabbit drums and sings during the opening ceremony of the gathering; Jagger Shouting, 11, from Cardston, Alta, performs his rendition of the Men’s Fancy Dance.

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Rotary investigating Invermere water park

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Rotary Club of Invermere is looking to create a free water park for the community, to be placed in an undetermined location at Kinsmen Beach.

While still in the early planning stages, fundraising for the project is already underway and the club members hope to work with the District of Invermere to find a suitable site.

“We’re hoping to put it down on the west side of Kinsmen Beach,” said Kerri-Anne Thomas, project chair.

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While the park, if it goes ahead, would start out a modest size with around 10 features, once the infrastructure is in place individuals and organizations could fundraise to buy additional features, she explained.

The estimated cost for the park is around $250,000, she added. The required infrastructure could cost as little as $25,000 to put in place, said Rory Hromadnik, Invermere’s Director of Development Services.

“What potentially is an issue are the utilities,” he said.

“We’d like to try and find an environmental way to do it, but water recycling options are quite a lot more expensive.”

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“When the Rotary Club approached us last year with the concept we said a tentative ‘yes’ because we hadn’t built our washrooms yet,” he explained. “We are scouting locations ... it is likely that the District of Invermere will need do the maintenance and upkeep, which is one of the reasons the district hasn’t wholeheartedly jumped in.”

Ms. Thomas insists that maintenance of the site would likely be minimal, with features dismantled and packed away at the end of each summer season to avoid undue winter wear-and-tear.

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

David Thompson Secondary School Welcome back! The 2012-2013 school year is underway. We anticipate approximately 430 students will attend David Thompson Secondary School this September.

Among our freshman Grade 8s, we are welcoming 18 new faces from around the world, including students from Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, and Germany. We are thrilled to have these guests for the coming months and look forward to showing off our beautiful valley and community to them.

Families can find a wealth of information on our DTSS website: www. sd6.bc.ca/dtss. You will find links to

staff directories, student handbooks, course descriptions, and much more.

This year you can also follow DTSS on Twitter. Search people for “DTSS Invermere” and we’ll help you stay in the loop of important dates and events.

While it sometimes feels a bit like déjà vu, every September presents a fresh and unique opportunity: same place, same time, but a new mix of people and situations.

We are looking forward to an exciting year of challenge, learning, and opportunity! Once again, welcome back!

~ Darren Danyluk, Principal

J. Alfred Laird Elementary The 2012/2013 school year promises a continued focus on diverse learning opportunities, including an increased emphasis on the arts, French language, social responsibility, technology, fitness, and environmental stewardship.

We are excited to welcome 34 new Grade 4 students, as well as several other students who are new to our school. We also welcome two staff members, Mrs. Alyssan Gauthier and Mrs. Marguerite DiFilippo.

We are especially excited this year to have been chosen as one of six Infusion Champion Schools, a program we will participate in for the next three years (2012–2015). Infusion: Arts in Education is an intensive and sustained professional learning program for artists and teachers focused on arts integration in schools across B.C.

Its purpose is to encourage and assist teachers in their commitment to promoting arts integration based practices in their classrooms.

The Hockey Canada Skills Academy is in its third year at Laird and includes 52 students from Grades 5, 6 and 7. The focus of this program is to teach a lifestyle of fitness and to link students fitness to current research on learning.

Increased fitness opportunities will be available to all of our students.

At Laird, we encourage our students to be empathetic, socially responsible and caring individuals who contribute positively to our world, making choices that reflect care for self, others and our community.

We look forward to an exciting year of learning together.

~ Jill Jensen, Principal

BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

Eileen Madson Primary With the end of summer just around the corner, the students, parents and staff at Eileen Madson Primary School are gearing up for another exciting school year.

We are lucky to have all of our teaching staff return with a few new additions. Miss LePage joins the EMP staff teaching Kindergarten and Miss Dearin will be teaching the K/1 class while Mrs. Jacobsen is on maternity leave.

We hope that everyone has had a fun-filled and relaxing summer. Once again the EMP garden is an integral part of our school year start-up. A big thank-you goes out to all the families who helped take care of our garden throughout the summer.

EMP is offering full-day kindergarten this year. Play-based learning is an integral part of our programming. Also, EMP will continue to connect kindergarten students with the residents at Columbia Garden Village. Twice a week students attend class at Columbia Garden Village.

The residents and students share stories, ideas, and make connections.

We look forward to having the hallways and classrooms of EMP filled with eager learners, families and staff. We will continue to work together to make EMP truly someplace special!

~ Lisa Tenta, Principal

Edgewater Elementary School We are an Outdoor Education School focusing on Environmental Awareness. Overlooking the Columbia River Wetlands, we are privileged to be situated in a natural setting where classes are able to take advantage of diverse outdoor educational opportunities.

Our school activities integrate the wealth of our natural resources, taking advantage of our enviable location and proximity to Kootenay National Park.

This year we received a grant from the Columbia Basin Trust and will connect the curriculum to inside growing projects throughout the school.

It’s easy to see why children in Grades 1 to 7 blossom at Edgewater School: staff, parents and students share a common vision of a quality school that promotes varied stimu-

lating learning experiences that meet individual needs. Visitors to EES always notice a friendly atmosphere.

We make every effort to integrate students into multi-age groupings for learning. Intermediate students help their primary buddies in academic and social settings in the form of math buddies, reading buddies, and cooperative play times.

We look forward to our weekly sing-a-longs, monthly assemblies and celebrations of success.

Edgewater Elementary looks forward to welcoming students back for the 2012 - 2013 school year. Our school takes pride in its school Edgewater Eagle logo and we take our motto to heart as being “A Place to Learn and Grow.” ~ Sharlene Scofield, Principal

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August 24, 2012 BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

Windermere Elementary This year our school success plan will involve all our usual activities – Smart Learning, Power of Ten Math, Technology use with Smart Boards and the Epson Interactive Unit ELPIU01s. The main focus will be on Literacy Support in all grades, and keying in on supporting and identifying vulnerabilities in our primary students.

Early identification and intervention support research indicates that this strategy being implemented in the primary grades increases student achievement and success prior to attending high school.

We also will be utilizing our new virtual lab, our growing digital book collection and the continued use of iPads as intervention devices in support of students. As an intervention strategy,

we will continue with our very successful ‘Read Naturally’ program.

Both of our exciting Intensive French and Enhanced French classes will swing back into action!

We have introduced a Leadership program with our Grade 7 class who will be assuming key student leadership roles in the school. By December all classrooms will be utilizing Smart Boards or Epson Interactive Unit ELP-IU01and most will be supported with Front Row Systems.

All of this will be in addition to our new clubs/activities and usual activities. We are looking forward to seeing everyone return from a healthy and happy summer vacation.

~ Steve Bentley, Principal

BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

Martin Morigeau Elementary Martin Morigeau has the advan- student interests with a focus for all tage of its close-knit community and students to meet their full potential small class sizes where staff members in all areas.

We are looking forward to seeing know and support every student in their learning of 21st century skills, everyone in September and to anothsuch as problem solving, teamwork er successful year where we celebrate and time management in multi-age “Learning for Life”! group settings.

It is our goal at MMES for all students to make positive connec ~ Gail Rines, Principal tions with the school and community and Julie St.Amand create a safe place for learning.

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Registration for New Students in District Students who are new to the District are asked to pre-register at their school on August 27, 28, 30 or 31.

If unsure which school to attend, please call the School Board Office at 342-9243. Any student unable to be present the first day of school, September 4, should phone the school prior to, or on September 4, to be registered.

School Opening Rocky Mountain School District (Windermere) welcomes students back to school on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Students will attend school during the morning only of September 4, with buses leaving schools 3 hours earlier than the usual pick-up time (see below for dismissal times). Regular hours of operation will commence on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. All students, on their first day of attendance, must possess a pen/pencil and paper, or appropriate supplies from the school’s supply list.

Dismissal Times for September 4 only: Edgewater Elementary J. Alfred Laird Elementary David Thompson Secondary

Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Eileen Madson Primary 12:06 p.m.

Windermere Elementary between 10:30-12:30 p.m.

Dismissal 12:05 p.m.

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Windermere Elementary K-7 Martin Morigeau Elementary K - 7

8:19 - 11:41 and 12:30 - 2:30 (Mon - Thurs), 8:20 - 12:30 (Fri) 8:48 - 12:00 and 12:55 - 3:05 (Mon - Thurs), 8:46 - 1:00 (Fri) 8:45 - 12:00 and 12:55 - 3:06 (Mon - Thurs), 8:45 - 1:06 (Fri) 8:50 - 12:30 and 1:15 - 3:30 (Mon - Thurs), 8:50 - 10:55 and 11:25 - 1:30 (Fri) 8:35 - 12:00 and 12:50 - 2:45 (Mon - Thurs), 8:35 - 12:40 (Fri) 8:38 - 12:00 and 12:50 - 3:00 (Mon - Thurs), 8:38 - 12:00 (Fri)

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In celebration of Alison & Byron’s wedding, Sue & Daryl welcome friends and family to drop by 1608 - 9th Avenue, Invermere for an informal afternoon open house with Alison and Byron on Sunday, September 2nd between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Bighorns face the end unless more players come forward team they’re all brothers.”

The Bighorns have faced a tough road to gain recognition in the football world, but are now set to reap the The Columbia rewards, Coach Marlow added.

Valley Bighorns foot“When you first start out you need to show that ball team will go from you’re serious enough for people to come play you, which provincial champions we did, then you apply to the different leagues to see if to non-existent unless one can accommodate you, which we did,” he said. “We more players sign up went through all the steps, we’ve shown we’re a commitfor the upcoming seated team, the best team in our league. son, their coach has “Now that Invermere is on the map for football stated. there are so many opportunities out there ... the team has After fall regisso much potential to fulfill in the next couple of years.” tration earlier this Winning the provincial title, although a positive remonth, just six boys flection of how far the team has come, may well be a had signed up to play, factor in low sign-up numbers, he theorized. well below the 18 “Because they are provincial champions it’s stepped needed to make a viup to a new level, I think some people are worried they able team. won’t meet expectations,” he said. “Honestly though, Without more SPORTY — Bruce Marlow with they need zero experience. I don’t mind if they’ve never high school students the Bighorns’ 2011 provincial even seen a football as long as they are willing ... some of stepping forward, championship banner. Submitted my best players started out like that.” the Bighorns will be Signing up to play for the team requires attending three forced to disband, practices each week, plus one evening game, usually on said Bruce Marlow, team founder and Bighorns coach. weekends. The football season runs from the end of August “It would be a shame for all those kids who have de- to the end of November. voted so much time and efClose to 150 young fort to this team to not be men have passed through the able to play any more,” he “They get together in football and realize there’s a ranks of the football team said. “I’ve had parents dev- place for the big kid, there’s a place for the small over the years, Coach Marastated that football may kid, there’s a place for the fast kid ... on our team low estimates, getting more they’re all brothers.” not happen this year, who out of it than just the chance have seen the difference it to learn a new sport.

Bruce Marlow makes for their boy being a “There’s so much; there’s Head Coach, Columbia Valley Bighorns part of the team.” the chance to go see a StamThe Bighorns have peders game in Calgary — been the upper Columbia we’ve been offered tickets Valley’s only high school football team since their forma- already. There’s the opportunity to go to Spokane to play; tion in 2008. Last year they secured the Southern Inte- there are road trips together with the team,” he said. “It rior Football Conference provincial championship title, would be a real shame not to be able to take those kids and during their very first year playing in the league. teach them and give them something to believe in.”

After working hard to make a name for the BigPlayers without the means to spend money on equiphorns, the possible loss of the team is disappointing ment or transportation will be accommodated, he added. for their founder, but it’s not about the personal blow, “There’s not one kid on our team who is ever denied Coach Marlow said. anything because of monetary reasons. Seven kids on our While the experienced football coach of 25 years championship team couldn’t afford to pay so they raised and a small core of parent volunteers have poured a great funds, helped out doing odd jobs, helped at the clubdeal of effort into team practices, transporting boys to house. It’s truly accessible to everyone.” games and providing social experiences, what teammates A friendly touch football game will be held on Satget out of the game is the real reason to keep football urday, August 25th, at the Bighorns field for anyone inalive in the valley, he said. terested in trying out the game, or just looking for some “A lot of these boys haven’t found a place for them- weekend fun. The game will be held from 9:30 a.m. to selves to fit in,” he said. “They get together in football 11 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. and realize there’s a place for the big kid, there’s a place To sign up for the team or to learn more, contact for the small kid, there’s a place for the fast kid ... on our Darla Nicholas at 250-688-0256.

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August 24, 2012

Healthcare Don’t Miss an fundraiser Issue! forced to cancel

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The East Kootenay Foundation for Health has been forced to cancel its biggest fundraiser of the year due to dwindling registration numbers.

The 5th annual Celebrating Health Care Golf Tournament was due to go ahead on August 25th at Copper Point Golf Club, but organizers had to make the tough decision to cancel with too few golfers signed up to make the event viable, said Donna Grainger, Executive Director for the East Kootenay Foundation for Health “Registration numbers were really, really low going into the week ahead of the tournament, so we really had to make a conscious decision to be sensible and cancel the tournament,” she said.

Over the past four years, the golf tournament has raised over $88,000 towards the Invermere & District Hospital’s emergency and pediatric departments. This year, the fund recipient was to be the hospital’s digital mammography campaign.

“New equipment would make such a difference in our region,” Ms. Grainger said. “Right now we have 11-year-old technology to do those screenings with film.

With the new digital technology a technician could have a picture up on the screen within 10 to 15 seconds.”

As well as decreasing wait times for women nervously awaiting results of a breast screening, new digital mammography equipment could also aid hospital staff with detecting cancerous cells at an earlier stage, Ms. Grainger explained.

“Even though the tournament is cancelled we’ll definitely still be looking at other opportunities to raise money for this,” she said. “Last year we had over 2,000 screenings done locally.”

Players already signed up for the tournament will be contacted by the golf club to arrange the return of their registration fees. The Foundation for Health and its partner, Kootenay Savings Credit Union, are already starting to examine other fundraising opportunities, Ms. Grainger said.

To learn more about the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, visit www.ekfh.ca.

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• Full and partial dentures • Repairs • Relines • Rebases

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Thank you!

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Kelly Hrudey Charity Golf Classic Celebrity competitors from across Canada came out to Copper Point Golf Club to take part in the Kelly Hrudey & Friends Charity Golf Classic on August 15th and 16th.

36 celebrities and their golfing partners raised $80,000 for the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, the J.A. Laird and David Thompson Secondary Hockey Canada Skills Academies, and the Invermere Summit Youth Centre, which recieved an additional $10,000 from a personal donation.

Pictured, clockwise from top left: Floyd Verge and former NHL hockey star Kelly Hrudey; Columbia Valley ski racer Ben Thomsen practices his putt; ski racer Manuel OsborneParadis takes a swing; Brad Caron, Sportsnet broadcaster, Martine Gaillard, Brenda Caron and Brian Caron (left to right) pose after a quick putt.

Photos by Kristian Rasmussen

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Seniors getting physical at B.C. Games to think that we have been all over B.C. to these games.”

The duo have travelled from Vancouver Island, all the way to Dawson Creek to take part.

“You are competing against people all over The valley’s seniors are gearing up for an event the country,” Nellie said. “It is that celebrates those who reamazing that they are expectfuse to slow down. ing 4,000 people this year, The 25th annual B.C. which is a lot of grey hair!”

Seniors Games, already unThe ladies began their derway in Burnaby, is expectcard career together in Faired to attract 4,000 particimont Hot Springs to ward off pants from the age of 55 and the winter doldrums. up from all over the province.

The pair has been meeting They will compete in 26 different sports, ranging from once per week for the last quarter century, and said their longtrack and field to bridge. standing camaraderie helps get Invermere seniors Nellie through the pre-game jitters.

Hrdlicka and Fran Jeffery, who “You do get a little nervous have been playing bridge for a going into the competition becombined total of 110 years, are cause you are trying to do your both taking part. best and that always makes a perThe pair has been competing son's blood pressure go up a bit,” at the games together since the Fran said. “Generally speaking, very first event 25 years ago. Nellie SPORTING SENIORS — Fran Jeffery, Nellie is such a fun person that we has attended every single games Ed Kluczny and Nellie Hrdlicka (left to right) are hoping to fend off the competition always enjoy ourselves.” since then and is being honoured at the 2012 B.C. Seniors Games in Burnaby.

Photos by Kristian Rasmussen

. . .Continued on page 26 for her long-standing involvement

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff

at this year's opening ceremony.

“The first year that we started Fran and I got our medal, which was a bronze,” Nellie said. “It is fantastic

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. . . continued from page 25 Nellie and Fran say they wouldn’t trade their time at the games for anything, even a perfect bridge hand.

Meeting new people and sharing in experiences is what keeps them coming back each year, Fran added.

Joining the duo is track and field veteran Ed Kluczny, from Invermere, who has been to every Seniors Games but the first. The 90-year-old is competing in the five-kilometre road walking event this year. “It is an outlet where people don’t have to be professional athletes to feel welcome,� Ed said. “This event helps seniors to participate in sports and keeps them active.�

The competitor will be walking the five-kilometre course instead of his usual 10 kilometres due to a back injury suf-

fered earlier this year. “I will do the five because my daughter practically forbid me to do the 10,� he joked.

Ed’s love of the track began in the 1930s when his family moved from Minnesota to Wetaskawin, Alta. A lack of public transportation in the area forced Ed to log 10 kilometres a day by foot to and from school. “We were right out in the boonies,� he said. “After two years of living there, the community started organizing picnics and there would be kids’ races and we would run in those.�

Although his younger brothers were faster than he was, Ed developed a love for distance walking which has stuck with him throughout his life.

Ed holds 38 medals ranging from bronze to gold from all the different Seniors Games that he has attended.

“There is such a variety of great events,� the athlete said. “Jeepers! There is no reason why a senior couldn’t get involved.�

Bob Ewashen, the Games’ director of the East Kootenay zone, was a silver medal at the 2011 Games in the mixed doubles tennis competition.

He says the event is an important part of encouraging seniors to stay active in later life. In addition, the funding that goes into the Games helps improve community facilities around the province, which is of great benefit to seniors and younger community members alike. “This is a great benefit to seniors from the social aspect and the physical fitness involved,� he said. “I am hoping that it carries on for a good long time.�

For more information on the Seniors Games, visit www.bcseniorsgames.org. To get involved, contact Bob Ewashen at 250-428-5088 or beewashen@gmail.com.

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RFE ALARMS • • • •

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CHEERS & JEERS

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Multi-family garage sale in Fairmont. 4886 Fairmont Creek Road. Saturday, August 25th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

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

Jeers to businesses that do not appreciate and value their staff.

Cheers to all customers who stopped at the Sunday lemonade stand at J.A. Laird school. We raised $25.20 for ICAN!

Big Garage Sale 4837 St. Joseph Street, Radium.

Saturday, August 25th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Furniture, household items, dressers, desks and much more.

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.

Cheers to Rob who was on top of Swansea on August 19th who offered the shirt off his back, the family who offered their ice pack, and the staff at the hospital to assist our sister-in-law who broke her wrist and cut her head open.

Multi-family garage sale at Mickey’s Auto Body Saturday, August 25th, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Scrapbooking business inventory blowout, furniture, massage table, tires, Silpada, abexerciser, clothes, purses, shoes, books, household. PLEASE no early birds. Park behind the shop.

My Girlfriend’s Closet Clothing sale.

1018 - 6th Street.

Friday, August 24th, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, August 25th, 9 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Mostly new and some new to you! Lulu Lemon, Quicksilver, summer and fall clothing.

Windermere Community Garage Sale. Saturday, August 25th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windermere Community Hall at 4726 North Street.

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

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us.

Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

The Valley Alley is pleased to announce that we are refinishing the bowling lanes. We will be closed from August 31st to September 6th. We welcome everyone back September 7th. ~ The Chemelli Family.

s obituary s Josef Martin Camenzind February 14th, 1926 - August 17th, 2012 Joe was born in Gersau, Switzerland on February 14th, 1926, one of nine children.

He immigrated to Canada in 1950 and moved to Invermere in 1959 where he was employed in the sawmill industry. In 1962 he married Agnes Huebschi, a compatriot. Joe and Agnes were among the early investors of the Panorama Ski Lift. They built a new home in Juniper Heights in 1981. Agnes passed away on February 24th, 2006. Joe is survived by one brother, one sister and 24 nieces and nephews, all living in Switzerland.

thank you Thank you to our amazing staff and valued customers at Lucky Strike and Valley Alley for your support during our transition. ~ From the Chemelli Family.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the girls at Shelley’s Shiners for the fantastic job you do.

It is always a delight to walk in to the office on Thursday morning. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

Cheers to the District of Invermere for cleaning up the branches around Pynelogs. I asked for assistance and you obliged quickly.

What a great community spirit.

Jeers to the Canadian who keeps calling us Kiwis. Would you like us to call you Yankees? You know who you are.

Jeers to the jerk who put gum on my car. Really? Next time you need somewhere to put your used gum come find me and I will tell you where to put it. The trash can! Grow up!

Cheers to Jay, Kevin, Mike, Greg and Mark for your work on the playground at Edgewater Community Park! It looks awesome!

Cheers to two amazing years, and to many more. Happy anniversary honey! Every day I think about you and the way your smile lights up the room. You’re in my heart forever true, every day I love my Moon.

Cheers to Kathy McNeil at Home Hardware for getting my fan blade fast and free. Thank you! ~ Harald.

Cheers to the District of Invermere for the beautiful downtown flowers.

Jeers to the business work truck that smells so bad that it’s hard to drive behind. When I tried to pass you sped up to 80, and as you braked hard to make your Pano turn it was a lovely hand signal you gave to me as you stuck your tongue out.

Not great for business, because you lost mine.

Jeers to the resort that gave away our room and gave us an “upgraded honeymoon suite” with two beds and a view of the parking lot.

Cheers to the Farside Pub for their amazing service and going above and beyond.

Cheers to the Lake Windermere Rowing Club for their generous spirit and excellent training techniques. Especially for thinking “inclusive” when it comes to new members, no matter what their challenges might be on the water or off! You made my summer, and saw a life-long dream come true.

I will be rowing for many years to come thanks to you all.

Cheers to the reporters and photographers who make our coveted newspaper exciting, humorous, informative, impartial, inclusive to and for all its readers, young and old. We seek out your pages in every venue and are eager to read about our community and the people we love, or not. It is all greeted with great anticipation each Friday and talked about until it all happens again; each week, each month, all year! ~ Jill Unger

Jeers to the people who yell at staff because someone complained that your dog was barking, and you’re now mad you had to come back and deal with it. Also, jeers to all the people who have left their dogs in or tied to the car while attending the hot springs. Shame on you.

Cheers to Lisa and Blair for great work this summer! Your willingness and cheerful ways are noticed and appreciated! ~ D & K. Cheers to the Radium Meals on Wheels ladies. Fabulous food, wonderful company and banter, no left over dishes but lots of leftovers.

You gals rock.

Cheers to Reg for schooling us about Creeping Charley then being an important part of the solution.

Cheers to the girls at the Credit Union for always treating me with the utmost respect.

Cheers to Jeff at Sobeys for always making me smile! You are the best!

Cheers to all the summer holidaymakers from near and far who have come to Invermere to spend your hard-earned money in our stores, markets and restaurants.

Thank you for making our little town a bustling metropolis.

Valley making are an a great

Cheers to Amy at DQ for all the cakes and decorating you have done over the past 2 years. Every cake has been amazing and I am never let down or disappointed.

Cheers to the awesome people and participants at the Shuswap Gathering on Saturday. Thank you for being so welcoming! Truly an inspirational experience. ~ Sharlene.

Jeers to those of us who take up valuable jobs in the valley. If old, tired and angry, perhaps it’s time to move on. Negative energy is infectious.

Cheers to Chelsea at Hairstyling for always me look beautiful! You amazing hairdresser with personality!

Cheers to the people who tip 15%.

I work hard for my money and give premium service. When I see that 15% it just makes me want to go above and beyond. ~ The happiest server in the valley.

Cheers to my two favorite roommates. I am always a bit down when I have to go to work at 4:30 a.m., but to see the state of you two at that time of the morning made me realize things are not that bad. ~ Grozzy.

Cheers to Sally and Larry for all your acts of kindness. You are the best neighbours ever. Thank you.

Cheers to all of my family for making my trip to B.C. the best ever! Thanks for all the great hikes, bushwhacking adventures, and time at the lake. Love and miss all of you ~ Angela.

Cheers and many thanks for the excellent service at Eagle Ranch; from the door man/valet and our fantastic server to the lovely couple beside us who guided us to such delicious items.

Jeers to the young lady who keeps her massive dog tied up in the sun all day at her workplace or in her tiny car. Animal cruelty is a serious crime.

storage

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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storage

COMMERCIAL SPACE

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

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

Garage with bay door, 15’ x 20’, with electricity: $300/month. Call Julie at Mom’s Upholstery on 250342-0355.

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

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

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

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 250-342-5297, 250-3463011 or 250-342-2100.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

2nd floor, Suite 201 - 926 7th Ave., Invermere. Small, affordable office space located downtown Invermere. Suitable for individual, non-profit or environmental organization. Call 250-342-5521 or email Canadian.Rockies@NCC.Nat.

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

2-bdrm apartment in downtown Invermere, furnished. $750/ month includes utilities, cable and Internet. Cell 250-688-0111 or 250341-5534.

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

Newly renovated, fridge, stove, W/D, perfect for couples or 2 roommates, N/P, N/S. $675/month + utilities + D.D. Call after 6 p.m.

250-342-3345.

Radium: furnished 1-bdrm, 1-bath.

N/S, kenneled dog OK. Nanofibre, storage, parking, play area. $550/ month + utilities. References & D.D. required. 403-870-2805.

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 250-342-5805.

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

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

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #2 108 Industrial Road #2. Phone Leo at 250-342-1177.

announcement

Attention to those Impacted by the July  - ,  Landslide Event Those impacted by the July  -  landslide originating in Fairmont Creek may be eligible for financial support under British Columbia’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program.

Assistance is available to qualifying homeowners, residential tenants (renters), small businesses, farm owners, charitable organizations and local government bodies that incurred more than $, of uninsurable damage caused by the July -,  Fairmont Creek landslide and that are situated within the geographic boundaries of: • Regional District of East Kootenay (Electoral Area F) Assistance is limited to providing  per cent of eligible items that are considered essential to a home, livelihood or charitable service, for the portion of the claim that exceeds $, to a maximum claim of $,.

To apply for financial assistance, individuals must complete and return an Application for Disaster Financial Assistance. Application forms are available from the Emergency Management BC web site at: http://www.pep.bc.ca/dfa_claims/ dfa.html, Government Agent offices, most local government offices, Emergency Management BC regional offices, or by e-mailing the EMBC Recovery Office in Victoria at Pep.Funding@gov.bc.ca or calling toll-free at ---.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than November ,  to: Ministry of Justice Emergency Management BC Provincial Emergency Program PO Box  Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. VW J OR via fax: -- OR via e-mail: PEP.Funding@gov.bc.ca

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

3 bedrooms available at $450/ month per room. Looking for sporty, health-minded roommates.

250-342-5937.

Fairmont Hot Springs: 2 rooms for rent, $400-500/month. Master bedroom with en suite available.

Quiet house in Fairmont. Lower basement suite has full kitchen, laundry. Includes all utilities, cable and Internet. Come check it out.

Call Anna: 250-341-8456.

Private room and bathroom, rec room with fireplace and storage. $500/month, utilities included.

250-341-5742.

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. 250-2700729.

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.

2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $475/month + utilities + D.D. N/S, N/P, W/D, fridge and stove. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m.

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

Fully furnished, 1-bdrm basement suite in Invermere. Satellite, wood stove, no W/D, N/S, N/P. $650/ month, utilities included, plus D.D. Long-term preferred. Available September 1st. Call 250-342-3832.

Invermere, Fort Point: prestigious location, new large windows, 1-bdrm lower suite, separate entrance, all appliances. N/S, N/P, $750, utilities included. Mature adults please. Sam: 403-510-8143.

Lovely, large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance.

Very close to downtown and schools. W/D, F/S, $675/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Jeff 250-688-1105.

Large 2-bdrm suite, 5 appliances, close to Radium, pets negotiable, available now. $900/month including utilities + D.D. Call to view: 250-341-1099.

Bachelor suite in newer home. Fully furnished, W/D, cable TV, utilities included. Separate parking and entrance, N/S, N/P. $550/month.

Available immediately. 250-6880965.

Bachelor suite for rent. $500/ month includes utilities, D.D., N/S, must have references. Call Julie at Mom’s Upholstery: 250-342-0355.

2-bdrm suite in Riverside, Fairmont. All appliances, N/P, N/S, Available immediately. $850/ month including heat and utilities.

587-435-1346.

Invermere: large 4-bdrm, 2-bath, washer/dryer, sunny, decks, $900/month + shared utilities, references, D.D. 250- 341-1030.

Invermere: large, main level 2-bdrm, sun room, garage, washer/ dryer. $600/month + shared utilities. References + D.D. 250341-1030.

house FOR RENT

Available Sept. 1, 2012: Bright, open plan, 3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent in Radium. W/D. $1,450/month + utilities.

Also available: bright 1-bdrm 1-bath in-law suite with W/D. $700/month + utilities. Rent one or the other or consider subleasing and rent both! For details contact us by email at rentalsradium@gmail.com.

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.

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house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

FOR RENT

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

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

Invermere 4 bedroom 2 bathroom family home in Tunnacliffe Heights $1350 +utilities Invermere 3 bedroom 2 bathroom family home in Wilder subdivision. $1295 +utilities Invermere Newly renovated 1 bed suite downtown.

Furnished. $700 +utilities.

Downtown apartments 2 bedroom 1 bathroom fully furnished and equipped, from $830 inclusive.

Castle Rock 5 Bedroom executive home. $1650 +utilities Purcell Point 2 bedroom + den, 1.5 bath, fully furnished and equipped townhome with garage. $1250 +utilities Blackforest Village 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom townhome with garage. $895 +utilities Radium 3 bedroom + den, 1.5 bath townhome with garage. $900 +utilities Radium 3 bedroom 2 bathroom large family home. $1450 +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.

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 now until June 15, 2013. Call 250342-0477.

Indian Beach Estates in Windermere: lovely, large master, small loft bedroom, plus den. 2 minutes from beach. Wonderful light and views. N/S, $1,000/month + utilities. References required.

Available September 1st. onrerth@ gmail.com or 435-901-1600.

Downtown Invermere townhouse for rent: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 7 appliances, garage. Very private, perfect location with great views.

N/P, N/S. Can be viewed on Kijiji, ad #385868632. $1,100/month + utilities. Available immediately.

250-342-0020.

Invermere: 3-bdrm, W/D, N/S, D/W, very close to schools, large yard, wood and electric heat, pets negotiable. Long-term preferred. $950/month + utilities. Available September 1st. 250-342-1063.

Edgewater: 6-bdrm, 4 full bath, 2 full kitchens, 2 living rooms, includes 10 appliances on 3-acre lot. $1,150/month + utilities. Available immediately. 403-650-8654.

For rent in Fairmont at Riverside: 4-bdrm, 3-bath, furnished, 6 appliances, large yard, double garage, close to golf course. Professional tenants preferred, references, D.D., N/P, N/S. $1,400/month +utilities. Available September 1st. 250-345-6644.

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

Small, 3-bdrm house in Windermere on 5 acres. $900/ month + utilities. 250-342-6255.

4-bdrm house close to Kinsmen beach and downtown. Appliances included, N/S, N/P. $1,300/month + utilities. Available September 1st. 403-880-2543.

3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent. 5 appliances, N/S, pets negotiable, large yard and deck and close to schools. Available September 1st. $1,000/month + utilities. 403830-2495.

Invermere: house on a large lot.

4-bdrm, 2-bath, fireplace, hot tub, W/D, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,400/month + utilities, references and D.D. required. 403-874-1273.

condo FOR RENT 1-bdrm condo near Sobeys. N/P, N/S, very quiet building. $600/ month + utilities. 250-342-6255.

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.

Available immediately

1,700 sq. ft. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath condo in Copperside. $1,400/ 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. 403678-7065.

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.

Available immediately: 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.

Akiskinook: 1-bdrm furnished town home. Dishwasher, plasma TV/ cable, pool, spa, beach. September 15th to June 1st, 2013. N/S, N/P, $749/month + utilities. Payments by credit card. 403-293-3870.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE Acreages www.columbiavalleyproperties.com

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

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

Misc. FOR SALE

Misc. FOR SALE

INVERMERE DUPLEX FOR SALE. Newer, good materials, great location! 2-bdrm, 2.5 baths, air, partially finished, basement, attached garage. You own the land!

NO CONDO FEES! Phone 250-3476469 or 250-341-5905.

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, B.C. $115,000 firm. Call 250-3426858 after 6 p.m.

wanted Wanted: neutral-coloured, affordable couch in good condition. Call 604889-0750.

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.

250-347-9500.

Garage door, 9’ x 7’, good condition, remote opener, all hardware, motor in good working condition: $450 O.B.O. John Newton: 250-342-5723.

CHICKENS! Laying hens, 4 months old and ready to lay eggs. Call 250347-6361, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., for more info.

Invest in music: Seiler grand piano for sale, maintained and used with care in Edgewater Hall concerts.

Please type in GrandPiano4Sale.ca in your Internet browser for photos, videos and full info.

TREK hybrid women’s bike, new tires. 38” x 60” tempered glasstop patio table. Sport rack car top carrier. Stained and clear-coated 1” x 6” and 1” x 4” pine wood in various lengths. Phone 250-341-3582.

vehicles FOR SALE 1999 Chevy Venture van. Clean, reliable, some rust. $2,400 O.B.O. 250-347-9001.

Misc. FOR SALE Hot tub rentals. Week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922.

Rockies West Realty

Top quality hay and straw.

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

Quality topsoil 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.

La-Z-Boy couch and chair. Excellent condition. $300 O.B.O. 250-3428828.

Wood lathe, 10 speed: $350. Hilti hammer drill with bits and anchors: $400. Singer sewing machine: $250. Giant mountain bike: $250.

Vanity top arborite, 63” x 22”: $50.

250-341-8753.

Renovating sale. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, hood fan, dishwasher, water cooler, Granitek kitchen sink, canvas car shed, bunk bed with mattresses.

All prices = best offer. Call 250-3422500 or 403-850-3383.

BCS 722 Harvester with 26” tiller and 26” brush mower attachments and quick hitch: $3,500. 250-3479250.

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 STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

1 (5 oz) package instant Vanilla Pudding mix

4 Bananas, sliced 1 lb fresh Strawberries,

3 cups cold Milk sliced 1 (9 inch) Angel Food Cake, 1 container Cool Whip, cut into cubes thawed Prepare pudding with milk as per package directions.

In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish layer half the cake pieces, half the pudding, half the bananas, half the strawberries and half the whipped topping.

Repeat layers.

Cover and chill in refrigerator for 4 hours.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Charming Fairmont Cottage!

Affordable and cozy 2-bedroom cottage complete with guest cabins on a beautiful large lot. Enjoy all the amenities of Fairmont Hot Springs

$299,000

MLS®

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vehicles FOR SALE

services

services

services

Help wanted

Help wanted

2002, 4-door Chevy Impala. 59,700 km. Excellent condition. Asking $6,000 O.B.O. Call 250-688-7728.

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

250-342-5089.

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

RedRock Contracting Installation of bricks, blocks, natural and cultured stones, glass blocks, etc., plus repairs. Custom slate and tile setting. Interlocking paving stones. Retaining wall systems. For estimates call 250341-6869, or 250-341-1220 (cell).

Helna’s Stube is looking for a parttime server and kitchen help/dish washer. Please call 250-347-0047 or email mail@helnas.com.

2000 Chev Impala. Clean, needs brakes. $1,000 firm. 250-342-5346.

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

Pete’s Marina is looking for energetic individuals with mechanical knowledge to work in the service department for upcoming fall season. Drop off resumes, including 3 references, to Pete’s Marina, 1346 Industrial Road #3 Bay 2.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Buy three – get one free “Friendly, prompt, reliable, and professional service. She paid attention to the details and it shows!” ~ Tracy & Glen Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time”

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

Help wanted

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.

Valley Framing & Contracting.

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1998 (built September 1997) Kustom Koach 5th wheel trailer, 22.5 feet. May be viewed at 679 Upper Lakeview Road, across from the Highlands. Must be seen.

Make an offer. A/C, micro, etc. Don Tunnacliffe: 250-342-6703.

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

New installations also available.

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

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

All work guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

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

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

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.

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

Have you purchased a Mac computer and need a tutor to learn the basics? Making the move to a Mac can be an intimidating experience. I will show you the basics and show you how to get more value from your system. I’m a graphic designer with 20 plus years experience working the Macintosh operating system. Basic tutoring session, $30/hour. Call Emily at 250-409-4104.

Guitar lessons. Available most evenings to come to your home.

Call Emily at 250-341-4104.

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

Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt at 250-342-3569.

K&C Pick Up. Will pick up all your recyclable cans and bottles FREE at your location, between Radium and Fairmont. Call 250-342-9503.

Autowyze Services RE-OPENED. Available for all your maintenance needs.

Repair, diagnostic, upgrades, pre-sale inspections.

Have fun & earn extra income.

What’s better than extra money?

Free jewelry! As a Silpada representative selling sterling silver jewelry, you can earn 30% commission on your sales, expensepaid trips and free jewelry. Why not get paid to party for a living? Call 341-5956 and start your jewelry business now.

Dishwashers and wait staff, full and part-time. Come and join our young, energetic team at The Old Salzburg in Radium. Call Franz at 250-347-6553.

Strand’s Old House Restaurant is looking for a student returning to school who is interested in cooking to fill a part-time, evening position.

Also looking for part-time evening kitchen help. Apply in person to Tony Wood.

health & wellness

“HEALTH & WELLNESS” THINK ABOUT IT!

BODY ROX

PROVIDES OPTIMAL LEVELS OF NUTRIENTS THAT BOTH ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS NEED TO BE AT THEIR BEST EVERY DAY. ”NUTRITIONALS YOU CAN TRUST”

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

services

“We don’t cut corners, we clean them!”

Dust-Bunnies Cleaning Residential cleaning and property management

Bonnie Barr, Owner 250-342-0112 • dustbunnies_inv@hotmail.com

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.

All Dolled Up is looking for a permanent, year-round nail technician and pedicurist.

Preference given to those already certified in pedicures. Gel Nail certification apprenticeship offered to the right candidate. Email your resume to Carmen at iwantajob@ getalldolledup.ca.

Kool Country Towing is looking for a tow truck operator. Experience is an asset or will train the right individual. Class 5 with air brakes.

Full-time, start immediately.

Wages depend upon experience.

Apply in person with resume at Kool Country in the Industrial Park.

Or call Ivan: 250-342-1700.

Lawn maintenance staff required.

Labourers for lawn maintenance, starting now, experience preferred.

Everett Frater Enterprises. 250-3425645.

Full-time carpet cleaner needed for immediate start. Experience preferred, but not essential. Please call Odyssey at 250-342-3052 or email us at odysseyrestoration@ telus.net.

Part-time boat detailer needed.

Hours and days are negotiable.

Immediate start through ‘til end of November. Experience preferred but not essential. Please call Odyssey at 250-342-3052 or email us at odysseyrestoration@telus. net.

Employment Opportunity The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution.

We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program delivery and customer service excellence to apply for…

Health Care Assistant Instructor Invermere Campus, Term Full Time

Please quote competition numbers: 12-FA-27 For a full description of these job postings and instructions on how to apply visit:

www.cotr.bc.ca/hrd/postings.asp 1 877 489-2687 • 250 489-8208 • www.cotr.bc.ca

Employment Opportunity The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution.

We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program delivery and customer service excellence to apply for…

Health Care Assistant Instructor Invermere Campus, Auxillary

Please quote competition numbers: 12-FA-28 For a full description of these job postings and instructions on how to apply visit:

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August 24, 2012

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

Hairstylist wanted at Valley Hair Styling. Full-time, excellent opportunity for motivated stylist.

Phone 250-342-6355.

Part-time Auto Representative Invermere, B.C. Join a team that values you and recognizes the power you have to create success for yourself and for Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd (KIS). We offer the stability and resources of a leading, locally-based organization, an employee focused culture that values your individual contribution and encourages work/life balance, plus a commitment to serving and helping our community.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of skills, ability, education, experience, and motivation: • Level I Insurance License • Minimum 1 year experience in an insurance environment with Autoplan Sales experience and some exposure to general lines products and services • Ability to communicate well in a sales and service environment, both verbally and in writing, and to provide service oriented solutions to clients

• Ability to organize work to meet deadlines within an environment of constantly changing priorities • Competitive wage and benefit package Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. Is owned in equal partnership by East Kootenay Community, Kootenay Savings, and Nelson & District credit unions.

Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. provides a full line of insurance products and services in the Kootenays with locations in Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Nelson, Trail and Invermere, BC

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

Director, Sales & Marketing The Director, Sales & Marketing reports to the COO and leads the marketing and sales team for the resort. Responsibilities include: • Activate revenue and visitation growth opportunities through resort operations, land development programs and airport operations.

• Develop and implement tactical campaigns in support of overall business objectives.

• Develop needs period revenue generation initiatives in support of resort occupancy (lodge and RV) and golf operations.

• Drive increased volumes and yields through the group and convention sector.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • A university degree in business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, advertising or a related field is required.

• A minimum of five years senior sales and marketing experience within the resort or hospitality sector.

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

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

fairmonthotsprings.com

Resumes by September 7, 2012 Branch Manager Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. Box 130, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 kerry.reilly@kootenayinsurance.ca

www.kootenayinsurance.ca

TECHNICIANS/MECHANICS MASONLIFT LTD., industry leader in mobile material handling solutions is seeking to add Technicians/Mechanics to many of our locations.

MasonLift is the authorized dealer for Toyota and Kalmar Lift Trucks, Kalmar Container Handler, Kalmar Terminal Tractors and Load Lifter Rough Terrain for the Lower Mainland, Interior, Northern Regions and Vancouver Island.

If you are an experienced technician/mechanic preferably with Field work experience, we would like to hear from you. Your duties will include the maintenance and repairs of all types of forklifts, (both IC and Electric) as well as many other kinds of Material Handling Equipment. Individuals must have good customer service and interpersonal skills while working unsupervised at customer locations. HD Mechanic, Forklift or Automotive certificate is a must. ****Preference will be given to those who have Material Handling Equip or HD experience. You must have a valid clean B.C. driver’s license.

Masonlift has continuous Health and Safety training along with our commitment to our technical training. MasonLift offers a challenging and rewarding career, competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, company matched RRSP program. We have a strong Health and Safety program, along with continuous technical training.

If you are interested in joining us, please email your resume to:

stennant@masonlift.com or fax to 604-517-6531 MasonLift has been providing mobile material handling solutions to businesses for over 70 years. To learn more about MasonLift and our services, please visit our website at www.masonlift.com

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@cv-pioneer.com

Blue Lake Forest Education Society JOB POSTING: Camp Cook, Seasonal Contract The Blue Lake Forest Education Society is a non-profit charitable organization that focuses on providing environmental education opportunities to children and youth. The Society operates a year-round outdoor centre located 26 km west of Canal Flats, B.C. The Centre offers outdoor education programs, private group rentals (i.e. weddings), school field trips, leadership programs, training programs, and a summer camp program for children and youth.

The Society is seeking a Camp Cook to provide kitchen and food services for our private rental groups over the fall and winter season at our remote camp. This individual should be a team player, organized, and efficient, have the ability to deal with multiple activities, events and issues at the same time, work well under pressure, be effective at managing their own time, work with minimal supervision, and be able to work well with a diverse staff team. The successful candidate will have completed or be in the process of obtaining professional training and have experience in preparing healthy and nutritious food for large groups. The candidate must have Food Safe Level 1. Additional training and special certifications in food preparation and handling is an asset. Room and board is provided during work contracts.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will prepare nutritious and healthy menus and meals for groups ranging in size from 20-120, accommodate special meal requirements as per dietary restrictions, supervise kitchen staff and volunteers, complete food orders, purchase and pick up food orders, manage and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas, maintain a safe and professional working environment, ensure all food related operations are meeting all health and safety standards, develop and monitor budgets, and any other duties as directed by the Executive Director related to the successful operation of the food service at the Blue Lake Centre.

Start date: ASAP. Contract dates will be set up in advance and are based on facility bookings. Bookings will range from 2 days to 1 month in length.

Remuneration: Level of compensation will be determined based on the applicants experience and certifications.

This position is seasonal, with the possibility of becoming year-round. On-site accommodations are included during contracts.

Special conditions: Criminal records check is mandatory and must be completed prior to starting work. This position must have a minimum of Food Safe Level 1. Certifications such as first aid are an asset. Must have reliable transportation.

To apply: Please submit your resume and covering letter outlining experience and current certifications, with cover letter to: Attn: Kelly Diamond, Executive Director Blue Lake Forest Education Society Box 759, Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 4J5 Fax: (250) 426-3933 • E-mail: kdiamond@bluelakecentre.com (Word or PDF formats only) We thank everyone for their application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Youth Outreach Worker Part-time Position Hours: Approx. 20 hours per week Shift schedule: Days, evenings and weekends as required Location: Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC) Wage rate: As per the collective agreement Start date: September 4, 2012 (target) Duties: Provide a community- based program of outreach, education for healthy life choices, counselling to at-risk youth between 13 and 18 years of age, and parent-teen mediation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

Family Resource Centre 1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-5566

Safe Homes Program – Support Worker

August 24, 2012

Women’s Outreach Worker Hours:

8 hours per week

Duration: Permanent Part Time Shift schedule: Flexible days, evenings and weekends as required Start date: September 4, 2012 (target) Duties: Provide a community- based program of outreach, community awareness initiatives, education for healthy life choices, counselling to women who have experienced violence, abuse, and threats responding to the diverse needs of women, according to specifications of the contract with the Ministry of Community Services.

Qualifications: Diploma required or an undergraduate degree preferred in a relevant discipline, with two years of related job experience. Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered. A valid B.C. driver’s licensce is essential. This position is open to male and female applicants.

The position requires union membership. Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

Casual Position Hours:

Irregular on call

Shift schedule: On call

Family Resource Centre

Location:

Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC)

250-342-5566

Start date:

Approximately: September 4, 2012

Duties: The Safe Homes support worker is part of a team of casual staff that agrees to carry a cellular phone and serve scheduled on-call duty for the Safe Homes Program. Support workers are on call on week days and evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. When called out, the support worker provides a confidential emergency service for the provision of temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Support workers will provide transportation, information, support and, when appropriate, follow-up support for women.

Accountability: Safe Homes support workers are accountable to the Safe Homes coordinator. In the coordinators absence, support workers are accountable to the Executive Director.

Qualifications: A Grade 12 diploma, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and some knowledge of women’s issues with a feminist perspective. A valid B.C. driver’s licence is essential, as is the time and willingness to receive some training in program-specific work, as required, prior to the onset of employment.

This position requires union membership. Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

Family Resource Centre 1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-5566

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

1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

Women’s Information & Safe Home Transition House Worker Permanent Part-time Position Hours: Approx. 10 per week Location: Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC) Start date: Tentative September 4, 2012 Duties: The Women’s Information and Safe Home Transition House Worker is part of a team of staff that provides support to women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. The Safe Home Transition House Workers provide direct service to support clients during regularly scheduled hours, maintain temporary, safe and supportive accommodation, transportation, education, crisis intervention, referrals, and advocacy, follow-up support and community collaboration and awareness.

Qualifications: A Grade 12 diploma, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and some knowledge of women’s issues with a feminist perspective. A valid B.C. driver’s licence is essential, a reliable vehicle and has the time and willingness to receive some training in program-specific work, as required, prior to the onset of employment. This position requires union membership. Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

Sunchaser Vacation Villas in Fairmont B.C. is now accepting resumes for the position of

Guest Services Manager The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, passionate to giving the highest quality of Customer Service. The following is a summary of the job description and skills needed, however not limited to: Position Description • Manage all aspects of the daily operations of the front desk to deliver exceptional resort experiences for guests, timeshare owners and employees • Monitor guest satisfaction processes and respond to guest concerns and inquiries • Be proactive by providing hands-on support during peak business times • Work collaboratively with the resort team and other managers to deliver and achieve our vision Skills and Qualifications: • 2-3 years supervisory or management experience, hotel and timeshare experience a plus • Technical certificate or Bachelor degree a plus • Exceptional people management, service and leadership skills and a passion for serving others • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast paced and rapidly growing environment • Proficient with current technology including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), property management & control systems • Demonstrated experience in motivating, leading and engaging a diverse workforce • Oral and written fluency in English at an advanced level If you feel you are the person who can fulfill the requirements for this position, please forward your resume with references to: cherrie@ sunchaserrvillas.ca or fax to the confidential fax line 250-345-6250, for further enquires call 250-345-6241 extension 22260.

Bookkeeping And Payroll Manager Hours:

Approximately 15 - 20 hours per week.

Location:

Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC).

Rate of pay: Depends upon education and experience.

Accountability: The bookkeeping and payroll manager is accountable to the Executive Director.

Qualifications: Completion of Grade 12, post-secondary education in bookkeeping/accounting and a minimum of 5 years bookkeeping and payroll experience are required for this position. Experience working with Excel and Simply Accounting or Microsoft works is also required. Working in a Union environment is preferred. A combination of other relevant educational credentials and work experience may be considered. Applicants must agree to under go a criminal records check.

Functional Responsibilities: Maintain all the financial and payroll records for all FRC departments and employees producing monthly financial statements. Generally assist the Executive Director in maintaining a smoothly-operating organization.

Assist the Executive Director to create the annual budget. Complete financial reports for various funders.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

Family Resource Centre

Family Resource Centre

1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-5566

250-342-5566

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August 24, 2012

Home Support Nurse

JOIN THE TEAM AT RADIUM RESORT!

needed to cover maternity leave in Invermere, B.C. This position requires an individual who is task-orientated, reliable, flexible, and physically fit, must have a positive attitude and is a team player.

Must have: • RCA Certification or better

• A drivers licence

• Own transportation Some house duties: • Work is involved, including cooking lunches, dinners and preparing snacks • Rotating schedule: 4 days on / 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 1, 2012 or earlier, for one year *Accommodation available if necessary Please submit resume, certificates and references by email to: jcjservices@live.ca

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CONTRACT SALES SALESPERSON • Permanent, full time position available immediately • Experience required with doors, windows and building materials • Wages based on experience Please drop of resumes in person to Chris Corey.

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Director of Program Management Continuing Part-time Position Hours: up to 18 hours per week Start date: September 15, 2012 (target) Duties: The Director of Program Management plans, develops, implements and oversees the day-to-day operation of the direct service programs delivered by the Family Resource Centre. The Director of Program Management will provide day to day supervision of program staff.

Qualifications: Degree in a related human / social service field is preferred.

Training and Experience: Three (3) years recent related experience including (2) years supervisory and administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

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

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

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

· · · · ·

Golf Outside Service Attendant Server Beverage Cart Server Halfway House Server Room Attendant

Please submit resumes to info@radiumresort.com or apply in person to the Front Desk.

250.347.9311

Family Support Worker Part-time Position: Hours: 17 hours per week Shift schedule: Days, evenings and weekends as required Location: Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC) Wage rate: As per the collective agreement Start date: September 4, 2012 (target) Duties: Provide a program of support, information and referrals to help strengthen the family unit, and to help resolve identified issues that are placing children at risk, in accordance with the agency’s contract with the Ministry for Children and Families. Referrals from the Ministry for Children and Families are to be given first priority. This position requires staff to provide support to families in their homes in our catchment area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

Family Resource Centre 1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-5566

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Employment Opportunity The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution.

We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program delivery and customer service excellence to apply for…

Administrative Assistant

Invermere Campus, Term Part Time (60%-100%)

Please quote competition numbers: 12-CU-24 For a full description of these job postings and instructions on how to apply visit:

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Life Skills Worker - Youth Continuing Part-time Position Hours: up to 4 hours per week Shift schedule: Days, evenings and weekends are required Start date: September 4, 2012 (target) Duties: Provides direct goal-oriented assistance to youth between 13 and 18 years of age who have a developmental disability. This assistance can include the development of appropriate social, life or other particular skills by the youth and/ or the development of child management or other parenting skills to families.

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

A valid B.C. driver’s licence is essential. Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012.

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250-342-5566

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38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . Continued from page 3. .

Despite the challenges of finding workers to hire, Mr. Smith said he does not struggle to retain the majority of his staff. He believes that providing a supportive place to work is key.

“To be a good boss you have to give a decent work environment,” he said. “Servers like working here. I know they are comfortable in my restaurant because they believe in it. It is what makes my servers a 20 per cent tip instead of 10 or 15.”

Fellow restauranteur Guido Hockheiden, owner of Invermere’s Lakeside Pub, said has to man the kitchen with his wife Helga during the off-season due to lack of qualified workers.

“Let’s face it, last winter was the worst we have ever experienced,” he said. “Really qualified workers have been very rare since we opened 11 years ago.”

Mr. Hochheiden reported advertising for workers at his restaurant throughout the summer with little success.

August 24, 2012 The owner believes that a host of issues have contributed to the lack of available workers, beginning with public transportation.

“If you live in Edgewater and you get a job offer in Fairmont for a certain amount of dollars an hour, it is not worth it for you,” he said. “The kind of transportation system that we have in the valley is definitely not enough.”

The cost of living locally is another factor that continues to make it tough to attract workers to the area, he said.

“If you go to the supermarket for your daily needs and compare that with Cranbrook, I think you will find that we are quite a bit more expensive here. I know that there is a difference because they have big box stores, but I mean you live here and still have to eat.”

The seasonality of the valley, which swings from busy during the summers to too quiet during the winters presents its own unique challenge, Mr. Hochheiden added.

“In the summertime we don’t have enough restaurants and people are lining up at the door. In the winter, man, we are fighting for the few customers still around!”

. . . Continued from page 19.

At a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 31st, Rotary Club representatives explained the concept to Invermere’s councillors and mayor.

“It was generally a pretty positive response,” Ms. Thomas said. “We certainly have had a good relationship with Invermere on past projects.”

The Rotary Club has recently completed its latest community project, creating planted flower beds at the Invermere crossroads.

The earliest Invermere’s residents could hope to see the new park installed is late next summer, Ms. Thomas said. The actual construction date will depend when the Rotary Club can raise funds.

“Community is a very strong Rotary principal,” she added. “We wanted to do something with as broad appeal as possible which will hopefully be a lasting piece of the community.”

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August 24, 2012

FAITH

God gives the gift of light

By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church What an amazing gift sunshine is. This is the time of year when most people appreciate the sunshine and its warmth. We are able to enjoy the outdoors because it is so nice outside.

Did you know that light takes 8.3 minutes to travel from the Sun to Earth? Yet the sun does so much more than just give us a nice suntan.

Without the sun, there would be no heat or light on Earth. This means there would be no life either.

The sun is our source of light and without it we would not be. I love this thought by author and motivational speaker, Stephen M. R. Covey: “In the words of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, ‘Sunshine is the best disinfectant.’

“It cleanses. It dissipates the shadows. It casts out the darkness. It enables people to see. It gives them a sense of

comfort and confidence because there is nothing being hidden,” The Speed of Trust, page 15.

Jesus talked about light several times. In John 8:12 Jesus said of himself, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Then in Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus says, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

When we follow Jesus and his way, the Light of God shines through our actions and our words, making our world a better place to live. What a mandate Jesus has given us, to chase the darkness from our world.

Light is powerful. When it is turned on, darkness will run from it. But it has a warm, comforting glow to it that draws people in. No one really wants to live in darkness.

So my encouragement for you today is to open up the curtains and let the sunshine in. Take Jesus at his word: “Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Kootenay Krusher David Lammerse, from Invermere, tackles the trails during the third annual Kootenay Krusher Endurance Mountain Bike Race on August 18th at Nipika Mountain Resort.

Mr. Lammerse was the winner of the 50+ men’s 25-kilometre race category, completing the course in just over 1 hour 57 minutes.

Other local riders to grace the podium included Doug Burland, who won the 50+ men’s 50-kilometre race; Kim Kitching, who won the 40-49 women’s 25-kilometre race; and Ian Robbins and Tony Helmer, who came second and third respectively in the 50+ men’s 25-kilometre category.

The race was organized by Nipika in conjunction with the Columbia Valley Cycling Society.

Photo by Joe Lucas

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, August 26th, 10:30 a.m. CELEBRATION SUNDAY “You Mean I ‘Party’ With These People?” Special speaker Mr. Matt Wilks.

The Lord’s Supper will be served.

“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 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater.

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 Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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August 24, 2012

Family fun for a cause Participants at Edgewater’s Family Fun Day on August 19th raised $5,600 for Cystic Fibrosis research and treatment. Pictured, left to right: Edgewater’s Steve Kuffler reacts after being dunked in the dunk tank; Edgewater’s Hiroki Nakahara, 2, hangs on tight during a pony ride; Blake Olson, 5, of Edgewater, flips a dime during a party game.

Photos by Kelsey Verboom

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