Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “We highly recommend Shannon’s Blinds! From providing top quality choices and beating competitor’s pricing, follow-up, we are very happy with our ‘choose local’ choice”-Ruby, Darcy, Anita & Kevin.
Free In-Home Consultation
Which Canadian athlete was known as ‘the fastest man on Earth’ in 1996? (Answer on page 7) October 31-November 6, 2019 Beef-on-a-Bun Home Hardware is hosting their 62nd ‘Beefon-a-Bun’ customer appreciation day this Saturday, November 2 from 11 am to 3 pm (or until the beef is gone). This is the 26th time that Al and Lucy have been the hosts. Enjoy tender beef on a bun with pop or coffee. It is one of my favourite free lunches of the year and it seems like many others agree. It is a great event to see many of your friends and neighbours. Donations to STARS will be gratefully accepted.
Literacy I got caught up in an amazing book last night. I didn’t stop colouring until 3 am.
FireSmart Invermere’s FireSmart Community Meeting is this Tuesday, November 5 at the Columbia Valley Centre. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The meeting runs 7 to 8:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. FireSmart is critical information in our valley and in our province. It is one of the more likely disasters to face around here and the risks can be minimized by proper preparation. But that is for the meeting, not here, haha.
SERVING LUNCH DAILY
PIZZA
OPEN AT NOON
SALADS-SANDWICHES
Volume 17 Issue 44
Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to learn.
Fall Back
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5. Otter
This Sunday, November 3 is our next installment of Daylight Saving. We will be adjusting our clocks back one hour at 2 am. That brings daylight an hour earlier in the mornings (maybe 7 am instead of 8 am) but it also brings darkness an hour earlier in the evening. It kind of sucks for the evenings really. We do get an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night though. It is hard to complain about that. I remember working 12 hour night shifts and having to do 13 hours on this night. It seemed like forever.
Coffee House Enjoy an old-fashioned coffee house event with live music and bottomless beverages (coffee, tea or juice plus goodies). It will be good clean family fun with singalongs, door prizes and more. It is at the Christ Church Trinity this Saturday, November 2 from 7 to 9 pm. Everyone is invited.
BOOK YOUR FLU SHOT
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Call for appointment
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417-10th Avenue Phone 250-342-8877
EAT IN•TAKE OUT•LICENSED
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CANADIAN INDEPENDENT GROCER OF THE YEAR. GOLD 2019 ‘Teamwork makes the Dream Work!’ Open 7 am-10 pm daily
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DCS Plumbing For repairs or service call:
250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount
24 Hour emergency service
GET A GRIP!! WE HAVE SNOW TIRES! 250-342-0800 Industrial Road # 2, Invermere Next to NAPA Auto Parts
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Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy
Call 250-341-7243
October 31-November 6, 2019
Live Music
J. Douglas Kipp, B.Sc. (Pharm) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm)
Please call for an appointment. Phone 250-342-6612 or fax 250-342-6574
The Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium continues to rock the valley on Monday nights from 7 to 9 pm. This coming Monday, November 4 is ‘Open Mic’ night where we see a lot of hidden talent come out of the woodwork. It is always a busy and fun night. Next week brings ‘The Usual Suspects’ another group that is loaded with talent and very entertaining. The Horsethief offers spectacular dinner specials every night and they do have a shuttle available if you decide that you are a bit thirsty on any evening.
Riddliculous
THE FLATS
Both words in the answers to the clues begin with the letter ‘P’. Table tennis. Thanksgiving dessert. Boy from ‘Neverland’. Ceremonial Aboriginal smoking device. Answers on page 9.
VENUE & STAGE is proud to present
A MURDER MYSTERY DINNER EVENT
New Cannabis Store This Friday, November 1 Is opening day for the Invermere Cannabis Store located up near the crossroads in the old Bavin Glass space. Cannabis is an amazing product and they will have a huge variety and a staff of experts to help you out. Store hours will be Sunday to Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 10 pm. Stop in and check it out.
‘DROP DEAD DISCO’ (Dress 70s) Located @ 4957 Burns Ave in Canal Flats (former high school gym)
Tickets are $30 (includes dinner from Vibrant Earth Café)
The Horror I was glancing out my window and I saw a group of 9 grim reapers walking down the street. “Wow,” I thought. “It is either Halloween or someone’s cat has died.
Saturday, November 16 Call or text 250-270-0134 for tickets or Email events@theflatsstage.com
Day of the Dead
Intro to Aromatherapy Nov 2 RC Emergency Child Care Nov 2 Your Numbers, Your Story Nov 6 OH&S Part 1 Nov 8 Intro to Horticulture Therapy Nov 13 250-342-3210 www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere
An exciting weekend coming up at the Whitehouse as they celebrate Halloween and then the ‘Day of the Dead’. Come out for Karaoke on Halloween Night. It isn’t as scary as you think. Then on Friday, November 1, join ‘Hamburgers on Wonderbread’ for an evening of awesome tunes and lively dancing. Enjoy drink specials and great costumes.
Drum Circles Patrick is running the drumming circles this coming Monday, November 4 at Pynelogs. The Youth Circle is at 5 pm and the community circle will be at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
CHRISTINE JOHANSEN HAIR ARTIST NEW www.getalldolledup.ca info@getalldolledup.ca
LOCATION #3-305 3 Ave, Invermere
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For Rent Versatile, inexpensive, licensed Lounge suitable for up to 120 people. Up to 4 Sheets of curling ice. Great place for a staff/family/ friends gathering. Invermere District Curling Centre. 250-342-3315. _____
Hall rental and catering. Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere. Reasonable rates. 250-688-0640. ______
Hot Tub Rentals, Diamond Heating & Spas, 250-342-7100. _____
Windermere Community Hall. Upgraded. Lots of features. Call 778-526-0092.
Services _____
B.B.’s Home & Lawncare Services. Handyman services, renovations, yard & house cleaning,snow removal, eavestroughs, hauling,. 250-688-2897. _____
Professional Spa Maintenance, weekly, bi-weekly. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922 _____
Shannon's Blinds & Designs. Covering the Valley one window at a time. 250-342-5749.
TIME TO BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES The Curling Centre Rocks!
October 31-November 6, 2019
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OLD-FASHIONED COFFEE HOUSE
Fun for the whole family Saturday, November 2, 7-9 pm Christ Church Trinity Enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee (decaf or fully loaded), tea or juice and goodies. Come musicians and sing a few songs. All can sing along or just enjoy. Sharlene 250-688-1561
DAY OF THE DEAD Friday, November 1
‘Hamburgers on Wonderbread’ Karaoke Thursday, Oct 31 250-342-9540
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I wish so much better for my friends and everyone else really. I am very blessed to have spent a good portion of my life seeking fun and recreation. Golfing and fishing have been my main activities but there are lots of other things I have enjoyed. The Valley Peak has allowed this lifestyle. I am not getting rich or even close but I have lived a very rich lifestyle. I live in a paradise that many folks pay a lot of money to just come and visit. Blessings. When I think back to my years of chasing money and working long hours so I could ‘get ahead’ I cringe. I would work a lot for weeks just to save up and come out here for a visit. It was a sad lifestyle. Now that I am ill and don’t quite have the capacity to do the things I want, I am very grateful to have done what I have. I hope that others do a similar thing. I watch so many people neglect themselves and their family to work more and more with the hope of ‘getting ahead’. This often forces them to show love by buying gifts rather than spending time together. Or they buy ‘toys’ that they never have time to use, hoping that the time will come. Please make sure you are enjoying your life as much as possible. Find time to be with your family having some fun. Find some happiness.
Mummy’s Home Best in Canada
4. Blue
Congratulations to AG Valley Foods on their 2019 Gold Award for the Canadian Independent Grocery Store of the Year. This is huge. The ‘Academy Awards’ for grocery stores with many thousands of stores qualifying. “A dream come true’ for Sydney-Anne, Greg, Eric and their team of fantastic employees. “Teamwork makes the dream work.” They say. They would like to thank all of you, their customers for your amazing support. And remember that if there is something that you are looking for, talk to them about getting it into their store. They are pretty good that way. Personally, I love shopping there. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Again, congrats to the Ag Valley Foods team.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7-9 pm $3 per person entry 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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What does a mummy like to eat for dinner? A wrap.
TRIVIA
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THE STATION
What was Stephen Kings’ first horror novel in 1970? Which local grocery store just won a National Gold Award? In which state is the Grand Canyon? What type of whale is the largest? What type on animal lives in a ‘Holt’? Which shredded vegetable goes into sauerkraut?
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
District of Invermere residents are invited to have coffee with Council Members to discuss any topic of interest. This is a relaxed, comfortable forum for residents to meet members of Council and to ask questions, discuss issues of interest in our community and offer suggestions; a chance to say what’s on your mind. Coffee with Council will take place on Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at the following locations:
8:30 am – 9:30 am – A&W 9:45 am – 10:45 am – The Bistro 10:45 am – 11:45 am - The Bakery Everyone is Welcome!
MIKE 250-409-4348 507 B 7th Ave Invermere (beside the Laundromat) NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
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PET SERVICES
Dog Walking
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As a hound, I love to sniff and I love to sleep. I think they go hand in hand. Along with rubs and treats, that is. I do pretty well with the walking and sniffing part. I see a lot of dogs on these short little leashes being dragged along by their owners with no time for sniffing around. As long as I kind of pay attention to what Rob is saying, things are great. A few of Rob’s friends walk me sometimes. Tracy, ‘Thanks, you are amazing’. She takes me on super long walks with little or no leash (where allowed). Great walks. Jen at Kootenay Kritters is also amazing. She is strict and fun at the same time. We have lots of great adventures and I have meet a lot of dogs. I can barely remember them all, but she does. I am also a great sleeper. Very peaceful until I begin to dream. Rob laughs as he watches me run in my sleep, legs shaking and pedaling along. I am usually barking or yelping at the same time, talking to another dog or maybe even a deer. Dreaming while sleeping is a sweet experience. Exercise at night. Anyways, I hope all you pets out there have a pawsome week. Maybe stay inside and sleep during Halloween night.
October 31-November 6, 2019
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featuring
What Year Was It? The first Simpsons episode aired on Fox, smoking was banned in bars, the Hubble Telescope was put into orbit by Discovery and the first Harry Potter book was published. The Exxon Valdez spilled oil, ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ won Best Picture, French and English tunnel workers met under the English Channel and the Soviet Union collapsed. What year was it? See page 10.
FALL FRUIT Apples Pears Squash Tomatoes
OPEN Year round
FRESH PRODUCE
www.hopkinsharvest.com Located on Highway 93/95 at Windermere
Celebrate 62 Years of Delicious
BEEF-ON-A-BUN Saturday, November 2 11 am to 3 pm
9980 Arrow Road
250-342-6908
STARS Donations Welcome
Join Al & Lucy for their 26th year of serving the
Beef-on-a-Bun Event
Enjoy Beef-0n-a-Bun, pop, coffee and fellowship. “Thank You to all our Friends for your years of support”
October 31-November 6, 2019
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Mental Health
DELLA’S ESTHETICS Featuring the Dermalase IPL Laser
DON’T SPEND ANOTHER DAY WAXING OR SHAVING
Start now, be beach ready! Lip, Chin, Underarm, Men’s Back & Chest, Legs, Brazilian, Bikini.
The human brain is a tough thing to solve. In my own vain mind, I have a pretty good brain. Unfortunately it just gets too active at times. And I think that everyone must think like me. So I have a lot of issues when I find that my friends don’t read my mind. They are not able to relate to having two terminal illnesses that effect my everyday life. They wonder why I am not out there ‘living my life’ to the max, doing everything possible. They don’t quite realize that I am trying to do that but it is very difficult. So I find myself all frustrated/disappointed/ depressed with myself and them. It is totally my issue to deal with but my brain tries to tell me differently. It gets sad. I want to golf more, fish more, curl more, ride my bike, hike and do all the things that other folks do. But my schedule and my physical condition don’t always allow it. And my brain hates that and starts a negative cycle that really can bring me down. How to stop that? I try to remember that all my friends have their own crap going on and are not really worried about ‘being there’ for me. They will show up if asked but it is up to me to let them know what is actually happening.
Spooky Why did the ghost go into the bar? He was looking for some boos.
Friday Tastings Laser Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvenation SAFE, AFFORDABLE, EFFECTIVE
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#7 1008 8 Ave, Invermere, BC.
This Friday’s (November 1) tasting at the Copper City Liquor Store will be Phillips Brewery. Try the ‘Glitter Bomb Hazy’ pale ale or others. Tastings happen every Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Enjoy.
Live KIJHL hockey at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
The Rockies are on the road this weekend. Cheer them on this week! They will be visiting Spokane and Creston. Good Luck Guys 3. Arizona
Kijhl hOCKEY
LEE’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP Chainsaws, Snow Blowers, Wood Splitters & Power Augers Industrial #2 Rd (across from NAPA) Open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am-5 pm Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm.
250-341-2551
ALL YOUR FIREWOOD & WINTER NEEDS
SAW CHAIN NOW AVAILABLE!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Associate Pastor: Reverend
Matt Moore
Sunday, November 3, 10:30 am
WORSHIP SERVICE “K.I.D.S.” Church (age 3 to grade 7)
EVERYONE WELCOME
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, November 1, 6:30 pm
CHICKEN CACCIATORE DINNER Cribbage, Mondays 7 pm. Darts, Wednesdays 7 pm. Texas Hold-Em, Thursdays at 6:30 pm
250-342-9517
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 71, Invermere
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October 31-November 6, 2019
Side Effects So it has been an interesting 2 years and a bit living with kidney failure and multiple myeloma. Both have their special qualities. The MM has very serious long-term ramifications while the kidney failure is an all day, every day issue. I do not produce a lot of hemoglobin (MM) which effects the transfer of oxygen through my blood to my cells. I have to take a drug injection (Eprex) to help my body with that. The average person has a hemoglobin level of 135 or higher. That allows for lots of oxygen in the body. My HB is kept around 100. It is basically 30% lower than yours. That means that I have 30% less energy than you right off the bat. If I add that to the fact that creatinine (a muscle use byproduct) build in my muscles, it is hard work for me to just get around. I have a flight of stairs to my basement for the wood stove and by the time I am at the top of it, my legs are done and I am pulling with my arms to get up the last couple. It is taking a lot of mental adjustment to adapt to that. It is hard to not get a bit frustrated at times.
BEEF ON A BUN HOME HARDWARE 11am-3pm SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
BOX 2228 742 - 13 STREET INVERMERE, B.C. V0A 1K0 PHONE 250-342-3031 FAX 250-342-6945 EMAIL info@invermereinsurance.com
BOX 459 7559 MAIN STREET RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. V0A 1M0 PHONE 250-347-9350 FAX 250-347-6350 TOLL FREE 1-866-342-3031
Lonesome Why do skeletons always feel lonely? Because they have no body.
Rockies Hockey
Quality Workmanship
The Columbia Valley Rockies came out of the weekend with a couple close losses, including one in overtime. They are currently tied with Golden, trailing the rest of the division. This weekend they are on the road to Spokane and Grand Forks on November 1 and 2. They have had good results on the road lately. The Rockies will be back on November 7 and 8. Make sure you get down to the rink and cheer them on. It is a fantastic place to be for families, friends and fans. Enjoy the taste of ‘Poutine Queen’ in the concession. Delightful.
Fair Prices
250-409-9663 6. Cabbage
Hair Artist Moving 250-342-3004
Check out Christine Johansen’s ad on page 2. She is a talented hair artist that is changing locations. She will be joining ‘All Dolled Up’, located behind Subway, kind of across the alley from the Dairy Queen parking lot. Call 250-342=2737 to book an appointment.
CLOSED
FOR THE SEASON Thanks for Your Patronage Call the Golf Shop for great ideas for Christmas Gifts
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WETT Certified Chimney Sweep, Inspector & Installer. Please contact R.J. @ 587-784-2446 to book today!
WINK WIRELESS Serving the Columbia Valley
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High Speed Wireless Internet access across a wide area.
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Locally owned & operated Established 1999 Serving Rural Communities from Harrogate to Canal Flats Including Rural Edgewater and Radium Hot Springs NO CONTRACTS
CRESTEEL HVAC (1981) LIMITED Furnace & Heat Pump Service & Repair 250-342-6312
WHERE WAS I? Can you guess where this photo was taken?
Chicken Wednesday - Pulled Chicken Bun with Drink
All these specials for $10.00
Answer on page 11
October 31-November 6, 2019
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I am pretty proud of myself. I am very blessed to qualify to do home hemodialysis. It is a very intricate procedure that encompasses hundreds of little steps to get it going. Anyways, I have been on it for 7 months now and have done 120 rounds of dialysis at home. That is a lot. Each round has me attached to a home hospital bed for basically a half a day. That means I have been in that situation for the equivalent of 60 days. Imagine that, 60 days in a hospital ward (even though it is a room at home) in the past few months. Except that there are no nurses or doctors to support me. Just me hooking up to a machine that will keep me alive. I really owe a lot to the folks who have taken the time to visit me during these sessions. It is so isolating. Lonely and nerve-wracking. A ten-minute visit or a quick game of checkers changes my whole outlook. Believe me.
Sun-Thurs 10 am-8 pm Saturday 10 am-10 pm
Reincarnation Canadian Sports Trivia Answer Donovan Bailey won the 100 metre final in the 1996 Olympic Summer Games. It was an amazing race with 3 false starts. He also won a second gold medal in the 4x100 m relay.
Laser Hair Removal
Acupuncture, Diet therapy, Herbal Consults, and Aromatherapy all available for your health and wellness at Flourishinghealth.ca or 250-688-0033 You are Welcome !
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My Progress
INVERMERE CANNABIS STORE
Bit of a format change to accommodate advertisers this week. Thanks for reading The Valley Peak
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Get rid of the razors and get summerready with the Dermalose IPL Laser Hair Removal System at Della’s Esthetics. Don’t spend another day shaving or waxing. Della can help men or women remove unwanted hair. Clean up your chin, lip, underarms, legs and more. Ask for a bikini or Brazilian or guys get your chests and backs baby smooth. Call Della at 250-688-0045.
Did you know that when you lose a sock during laundry it comes back as a nonmatching Tupperware lid in your cupboard?
Tough Trivia Diversity is the key to a strong trivia team for ‘Wednesday Night Trivia’ at The Station Neighbourhood Pub. The questions are pretty random on a lot of different topics. There have been some pretty high scores lately so last week Jason toughened up the questions a bit. My team received a strong reality check. It was fun. It is always fun, 7-9 pm on Wednesdays. Entry is only $3 per player with up to 6 people on your team. You will see me there.
OPEN Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm ► CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS ► WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT ► TIRE SERVICES ►Brakes, mufflers, suspensions, air conditioning,
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HALLOWEEN IS A-MAZE-ING!
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Welcome to The Valley Peak.
This page gives you an example of different ad size options and what each would cost. ADVERTISING INFORMATION
SINGLE AD 4.7 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK $30
Thanks for your interest. I hope that we will develop and maintain a wonderful, successful business partnership.
1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $112 ($28/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $312 ($24/AD)
As an advertising venue, I consider your success to reflect my success.
DOUBLE SIZED AD
We can work together to do whatever it takes to inform your potential clients about your fantastic business products or services.
9.6 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK - $55 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $210 ($52.50/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $611 ($47/AD) 6 MONTHS (26 ISSUES) $1,170 ($45/AD)
DOUBLE SIZED AD
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TRIPLE SIZED AD 14.7 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE SINGLE WEEK $80
1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $312 ($78/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $936 ($72/AD)
1,500 Copies are printed weekly.
That’s 19,500 in 3 months!
4.7 CM TALL X 12.6 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK - $55 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) - $210 ($52.50/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) - $611 ($47/AD) 6 MONTHS (26 ISSUES) - $1,170 ($45/AD)
TRIPLE SIZED AD
4.7 CM TALL X 19.0 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK - $80 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) - $312 ($78/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) - $936 ($72/AD)
October 31-November 6, 2019
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Coffee with Council On Thursday, November 14, District of Invermere residents are invited to have coffee with Council Members to discuss any topic of interest. This is a relaxed, comfortable forum for residents to meet members of Council and to ask questions, discuss issues of interest in our community and offer suggestions; a chance to say what’s on your mind. Coffee happens at A&W 8:30-9:30 am, then The Bistro 9:45-10:45 am and finally at The Bakery (Quality Bakery) 10:4511:45 am. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard by your District Council.
Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) Ping pong, pumpkin pie, Peter Pan and peace pipe.
The Thrifty Reporter 2. Valley Foods
EvErYtHiNg YoU nEeD tO hOsT a PaRtY!
TENTS – CHAIRS – TABLES LINEN – CHINA – DANCE FLOOR
250-347-9238
www.tentandpartyrentals.ca Beautiful String Lighting
Serving the Columbia Valley
Last week the Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for the businesses of this valley. The 21st Annual Business Excellence event was well attended by many local businesses. I was fortunate to attend with an Auxiliary executive on behalf of the Invermere Healthcare Auxiliary which operates the Invermere Thrift Store. The Auxiliary was nominated in the Innovation Excellence category and Mountain Hub received the award. Congratulations to all who were nominated and especially to those who received the award in their category. This was a fun evening and an awesome opportunity to chat with others who help this valley be the best place to live.
Cool What do you get when you cross a vampire with a snowman? Frostbite.
Event Listings
24 HOUR FLOOD SERVICE
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CARPET CLEANING TILE & GROUT CLEANING Serving the Valley since 1980
Find us at ptarmigan-invermere.com Contact us at 250-342-9692 or email rugclean@telus.net
The Valley Peak does its best to keep you up to date on coming events. I do miss a lot of events due to the information not reaching me. I do prefer paid ads but I am willing to list free community events. The Facebook page, The Valley Peak, is managed by Heather McLeod and she does an amazing job, including a daily feed of the day’s events. Find it and like it and you will always know what is up down the valley. She also manages the website events section at www.valleypeak.ca.
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SENIORS
Did you know that smoking and space heaters are the most common causes of injury or death in fire deaths of seniors? Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms once a month. Don’t stand on a chair to test your alarms, use a broom to push the test button instead. Have a fire escape plan from every room in your house. Keep the floor and surrounding area clear for a safe escape in case of an emergency. Close before you doze. A closed door can be an effective barrier against deadly levels of carbon monoxide, smoke and flames.
Healthy Communities Start at Home
LOCKSMITH SERVICES
VALLEY
LOCKWORKS 1-587-577-9589
www.valleylockworksbc.com Tracy Shandrowsky CJL
Bruno’s Plumbing Service Mike Sylvestre 250-342-5105
brunosplumbing@shaw.ca
Serving the Columbia Valley
250-342-9933 Drive Thru 11 am-9 pm
Dean Hubman-Certified Technician EMERGENCY RESPONSE Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
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WIND, FIRE & WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION •CARPET CLEANING•INSURANCE CLAIMS•AREA RUG DROP-OFF• BOAT, RV & AUTO DETAILING
WE HAVE A HUGE SELECTION OF GOOD USED TIRES ON RIMS.
CHICKEN & WAFFLES ARE BACK!!
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October 31-November 6, 2019
Invermere Legion
AUTO REPAIRS WHEEL ALIGNMENT ● INSPECTIONS RV REPAIRS ● CUSTOM EXHAUST COOLING SYSTEMS
INVERMERE INDUSTRIAL PARK
250-342-9316
What an amazing evening I had with my Mom and friends at the Robert Larrabee ‘Legends’ show at the Legion last weekend. He sold out 2 shows and everyone from both nights were very happy with the performance. Mom was very impressed and will watch for him in her area. The Legion has great meals on Friday evenings. Coming up this Friday, November 1 will be chicken cacciatore, served at 6:30 pm. Enjoy a delicious meal with a chance at a 50/50 prize and 5 different meat draw prizes of quality meat from AG Valley Foods. They have moved cribbage to Monday evenings at 7 pm and darts to Wednesdays at 7 pm. Poker continues on Thursdays. It is a great place to hang out and have some fun.
It was That Year (From page 4) In 1990, a new home was worth $123,000 and the average annual income was $29,000. East and West Germany reunited, the first web page was written, Mr. Bean debuted and the first McDonalds in Russia opened.
Downtown Invermere 250-342-9661
Daily Lunch Specials
SPECIALTY MEAT CUTTERS
WILD GAME & MORE! We are your Butcher
Monday-Saturday
9 am-6 pm.
KONIG MEAT & SAUSAGE COMPANY
LEAGUES ARE STARTING Get Involved
CALL 250-342-3315
email invermerecurling@shaw.ca EVERYONE WELCOME!
Wood Heat Monday-Saturday 8 am-7:30 pm Sunday 9 am-7:30 pm
IT’S TIRE SEASON WE WILL NOT BE BEAT ON WINTER TIRE PRICING! COME ON IN AND COMPARE!
PRIVATE FITNESS CLUB ONLINE MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE www.ypcfitness.com
It is the start of winter and I am so glad to have a wood stove in the basement. It helps me keep heating costs down a bit (labour is up a bit haha). Diamond Heating and Spas is the place to go for a wood stove. They have the most efficient stoves you can find in stock right now. Stop in at their showroom and check it out.
Nice Guy How do you compliment a vampire? Tell him that he really sucks.
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Sold My Soul You will notice a couple larger ads this week that have forced a bit of a different look on the pages of The Valley Peak. The one really changes the look and increases my workload a bit. But hey, I have to put food on the table. I really appreciate all of my clients who help keep The Valley Peak going. Printing expenses average about $3200/month so I really have to stay on top of that. Thanks also to the readers who support my advertising clients. Please always tell them ‘The Valley Peak sent me’. They like to know their ad is in the right place.
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October 31-November 6, 2019
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Flu Clinics
Always Learning
It is that time of year. If you are waiting for the free clinics to get your flu shots then check the ad on page 2. All the times and locations are listed. The first one is right away in Edgewater on Friday, November 1.
The human brain is designed to hold a lot of information. Really, it can never be too full. That is why it is important for us to keep learning. The College of the Rockies offers us with so many choices of programs to help us grow. From fun, general interest courses to credit courses to career training, they have a lot to offer. Checkout their weekly ad to see what courses that you can benefit from.
Winter Wonderland Market Saturday, November 16 is the date set for this amazing Christmas market. It will be at the Columbia Valley Centre from 10-4 pm. I love this market with very talented and diverse vendors. It is a fun place to stop in and chat even if you are not shopping.
Where I Was The page 6 photo pretty much explains itself. Congratulations to AG Valley Foods on winning the ‘Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year’ Award for 2019. It is a great store.
Smokehouse 93 Very awesome they are. If you enjoy barbecues and meat, you will love the new Smokehouse 93 restaurant up at the crossroads. They have it all figured out. Delicious brisket, chicken, turkey, sausages, ribs and more. Smoked potato salad, tasty coleslaw, fresh cornbread with a maple butter. Yeah it is good. They offer a $10 lunch special Tuesday to Thursday. They are already busy and actually run out of meat on occasion. Brad and Steve are great guys doing an amazing job. They are open Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Flock of Leaves From where I sit in my home dialysis room, I have a pretty nice view. I live in a quiet neighbourhood that hosts many dogs walking their people. Across the street is a sloping field. Watson considers it part of his yard. It is handy. The other day it was very windy and I noticed a bunch of leaves blowing around. They would skim along the ground before lifting up in a swirling flurry. It looked like a flock of birds taking off and flying around. Each leaf seemed aware of the one beside it as they danced in a beautiful aerial display. Nature is beautiful.
Conniving I am doing one of those escape room things this morning. Well actually I am getting ready to go to work but trying to figure out how to get out of it.
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Detailing It is the time of year when many folks are putting away their boats and RVs for the winter. Not everyone has the time to clean them up before they put them away. You have to do that work next spring when you get the stuff out again. Or you can take it to Utopia Detailing in the Athamer Industrial Park. They will have your unit looking as good as new for a great start-up in the spring. Give them a call at 250-341-5890.
Happy Halloween Have fun and be safe out there.
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Rentals, Pull Carts & Power Carts Available-Group Functions
RV & PARK MODEL LOTS FOR SALE
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Names We’ve Heard
Local Celebrities
31 Edel Fuller, Gladys Sam, Jason Stevens 2 JoAnne Willox, Kirt Sellers 3 Jared Oaks, Laura Wingert, Noreen Madden, Joy Hemmelgarn, Braeden Logan, Riley Lumsden 4 Brian Slotta, Jordyn Franson 5 Jill Wake 6 Denise Carson Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243
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October 31-November 6, 2019 Lunch ’til Late Kitchen Open to 10 pm Daily, 11 pm Fri/Sat
OPEN MIC
Monday, November 4, 7-9 pm
The usual suspects
FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Wed., 5:30-7 pm. By appt. 342-0850. 201, 7 Ave, Invermere. Museum Hours Mon.-Friday, 10 am-4 pm. Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.
Invermere Library hours Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Wed/Thur, 10 am-8 pm. Radium Library Hours Tuesday, 1-8 pm. Wed-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Every Thursday Fitness, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Preschool Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. Radium Art Guild, 12:30-4 pm, Radium Centre. Floor Curling, Inv. Seniors Centre, 1:30 pm. Carpet Bowling, Radium Seniors, 1:30 pm. Youth cooking, Summit Youth Centre, 5-7 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Youth Network, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 6-8 pm. Free English Learning Conversation, CBAl, 6-8 pm, Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $30, 6:30 pm. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. AA Meeting, Canal Flats Fire Hall, 8 pm. 2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232. 2nd & 4th Thursday Every Month Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 342-6416. 3rd Thursday of Every Month Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm. Every Friday Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. STEAM, K-Gr 3, Invermere Library, 2-3 pm. Drop In Dinner, Edgewater Legion, 6 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 342-2424. Karaoke, Whitehouse. 1st Friday Every Month Open Mic, all ages, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm.
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3rd Friday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Columbia Gardens. Last Friday Each Month Soup & Bun, Edgewater Community Hall, noon. Every Saturday Family Play Time, Invermere Library, 10:30 am. Stitch & Chat Knitting Club, Radium Library, 1 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Youth movie, free, Summit Youth Centre, 7-9 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub. Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Crib & other fun at Edgewater Legion, noon. Carpet Bowling, Radium Seniors, 1:30 pm. Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Monday Senior Singalong, Columbia Gardens, 10 am. Invermere Seniors’ Centre Fitness, 10:30 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Cribbage, Edgewater Legion, 7 pm. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 7 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Every Tuesday Figure Drawing, Purcell Painters Studio, 7-9 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st Tuesday of Every Month MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787. Last Tuesday of Each Month Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon. Every Wednesday Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Chair Yoga, Invermere Seniors Hall, 10:30 am. Story Time, Radium Library, 10:30 –11:15 am. Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. STEAM, Gr. 4-7, Invermere Library, 3:30 pm. Junior Curling, 4:30-5:30 pm. Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 7 pm.
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SCARYOKE - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Trivia, Station Pub, 7 pn. Cribbage, Invermere Seniors Hall, 7 pm.. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. October 30, Wednesday Junior Curling, 4:30-5:30 pm. Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm. October 31, Thursday Happy Halloween Scaryoke, Horsethief Creek Pub. Karaoke, Whitehouse Pub. November 1, Friday Invermere Cannabis Store opening, 10 am. Flu Clinic, Edgewater Legion, 10-11:30 am. Tasting, Phillips, Copper City Liquor Store, 4-7 pm. Chicken Cacciatore Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. Hamburgers on Whitebread, Whitehouse Pub. November 2, Saturday Beef on a Bun, Home Hardware, 11 am-3 pm. Coffee House, Christ Church Trinity, 7-9 pm. November 3, Sunday Daylight Saving, fall back one hour at 2 am. November 4, Monday Youth Drumming, 5 pm, Pynelogs. Community Drumming Circle, Pynelogs, 7 pm. ‘Open Mic’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. November 5, Tuesday FireSmart Meeting, CV Centre, 7 pm. November 6, Wednesday Flu Clinic, CV Centre, 10 am-3:30 pm. Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm. November 7, Thursday Flu Clinic, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 11 am-12:30 pm. November 8, Friday Rockies host Fernie Ghostriders, 7:30 pm. November 9, Saturday Rockies host Summerland Steam, 7 pm. November 14, Thursday Coffee with Council, A&W 8:30-9:30 am. Coffee with Council, The Bistro, 9:45-10:45 am. Coffee with Council, The Bakery, 10:45-11:45 am. November 16, Saturday Winter Wonderland Market, CV Centre, 10 am-4 pm. Murder Mystery Dinner, Flats Venue & Stage. For a more detailed schedule of upcoming events please go to www.valleypeak.ca
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